You have sixty-five trails and terrains worth of skiing that range from beginner to intermediate in Mount Sunapee, and it's very hard to be disappointed with that. Sure, most of the trails are for the intermediate level, but complicated runs like Goosebumps and exciting trails that have fun boxes and the like definitely make your stay more interesting. And as far as snow surfaces go, you'll be happy to know that Mount Sunapee has the BEST quality all in all. The beginners area is separate from the rest, to avoid confusion.

This is pretty much THE best family resort in New Hampshire as far as anyone is concerned, so much so that even foreigners go out of their way to vacation there. Not at all surprising – Cranmore Mountain Resort's 40 trails are designed to engage anyone in the family. And with fewer advanced trails than beginner and intermediate trails, Cranmore proves to be more about the joy of skiing than the thrill of it. If you need lessons or refresher courses, there's no need to worry – there are world-class ski instructors to help you here.

The renowned Arapahoe Basin is a famous alpine skiing area found in the higher areas of the White River National Forest. Affectionately called A-basin, the area is the highest skiable terrain in all of North America, rising up to an astonishing 13,050 feet. The height, coupled with the 367 inches of snow it gets annually makes the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area a perfect destination for both skiers and snowboarders.

First time skiers will enjoy staying at Ski Big Bear. The resort renders private ski and snowboard lessons. Also most of the slopes are designed for beginners. Ski Big Bear has 18 trails in total and it still offers runs for skiing experts. It is situated at the end of Karl Hope Blvd. in Masthope Mountain Community, Lackawaxen, Philadelphia.

While BlackJack Ski Resort is blessed with over 200 inches of annual snowfall, they still make an effort to perfect their slopes with plenty of artificial snow. In fact, they've practically elevated the process of creating snow into an art form, with their elaborate snow making system and unparalleled efforts in providing the best conditions in the Midwest. They pay special attention to their customers suggestions and preferences. Skiers or boarders will have little to complain about, especially when they get a taste of the finest mix of hard and easy terrains and runs, while taking in a spectacular view of the Ottawa National Forest. BlackJack is serviced by its own surface lift, allowing for more turns down the slopes for maximum enjoyment.