What's the latest season to ski in North America? And where?
E.g., are there established places in the U.S. or in Canada that operate, say, in May? I am an intermediate skier and am only interested in well-developed ski resorts. Thanks!
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What is a good place to go skiing near or in vermont?
The definitive answer to your question is Whistler, British Columbia, about 75 miles north of Vancouver. The Whistler Blackcomb resort averages about 30 feet of snow annually. Of that 30 feet, they usually get around 3 feet every May.Add to this the simple fact that Whistler is, far and away, the largest ski area in North America. Both mountains have over a full mile of vertical drop. There are more than 200 trails, serviced by over 30 lifts covering over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain. Only the Vail, CO area comes close with over 5,000 acres, making Whistler about 40% larger.
Whistler typically runs their winter operation until the first weekend in June. Then the trails are cleared of snow to operate as a mountain bike park. Don't frown -- if you've got the right gear, you can even go skiing through the summer on the glaciers!
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