It is previously known as Mount Pleasant but the small family ski area shut down in 1992. Now, it is the only alpine ski area in northwestern Pennsylvania. It is located 23 miles from Erie, Pennsylvania and 95 miles from Cleveland, Ohio. The peak elevation is 1,550 feet and the base elevation is 1,230 ft. It has 25 acres of skiable area, 9 slopes, and 3 lifts. Mountain View is available for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing.

Echo Valley is one of those understated wilderness wonderlands that more people should know about, really. Don't let the fact that it's a family-type ski area fool you – Echo Valley has a decent number of steeps that are suitable for more experienced skiers. And although it's said that Echo Valley is great for those who are just learning how to ski, the trails are enough to tucker out even the experts – not because it's particularly challenging, but because it's fun.

The Woodbury Ski area is also just a ski area. However, it is known to be the first among all the ski areas in Connecticut to make snow and open, thus making it an early treat for skiers – this is a good place to exercise your skiing legs. It has a fair distribution of trails and runs for all ski levels, so you can bring the family and have a lot of fun here. Woodbury is also home to Masters Ski Racing Events.

Seven Oaks is better known for its snowboarding areas than its skiing, but that is not to say that skiing here is a second-rate experience. Not at all. Seven Oaks takes care of their clients and ensure their safety through meticulous maintenance of the facilities. It has national ski patrol always on duty, with all bright lights secured for night skiing. Its runs are groomed daily, with snowmaking equipment working on all slopes. On the snowboarding scene, Seven Oaks has multiple hits and competitions throughout the whole winter, offering new challenges to those who dare to accept them. It's snowboarding competitions change it's runs everyday, a meticulous effort on the part of resort. It is located within Boone, Iowa, 15 minutes west of Ames on Highway 30.

The Burke Mountain Ski Resort is one of those places that can make everyone happy. With 43 posted and wonderfully-groomed ski runs and a terrain park on top of the fairly uncrowded area that showcases some really great sights, it's not surprising that this place is quite appealing. Burke is also home to some of the best Nordic skiing in the US, and has spawned some 80 Olympian skiers. Top that.