Hawknest Ski Area is situated on Seven Devils Mountain in North Carolina. The ski area is just an hour and half from Asheville. The mountain has a peak elevation of 4, 819 feet giving a vertical drop of 683 feet. It has 20 acres of skiable area with 12 trails and 2 lifts.

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.

Otis Ridge is one of those places that can be likened to a park, simply because it's a family place that has an “anything goes” feel. While it only has 11 trails over its 60 acres of ski-worthy area, the terrain is varied enough to challenge all skill levels. All the trails are, of course, augmented by snowmakers, in order to make the skiing experience smoother. Otis Ridge is a worthwhile ski experience.

The Eastman Cross-Country Center is one of the world-class cross-country touring centers in New Hampshire, and for a very good reason – it has seventeen miles of trails, and these are ALWAYS perfectly groomed. Group and individual lessons – conducted by high-level professional ski instructors – are offered to those who are interested.

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.