Alpine Valley is situated in White Lakes, Michigan. It is reputed to be the biggest ski area in Southern Michigan, hosting a total of 25 runs, which are all serviced by 10 chairlifts and rope tows. They also have a halfpipe, measuring a length of 350 feet and a height of 10 feet. Throughout the whole terrain are strategically placed ramps, rails and launches. The scenery itself is stunning, where a line of trees grace the slopes, giving the whole resort a rather picturesque quality to it. Beginners, intermediate and expert skiers will have something to suit their preferences in this beautiful place. They also offer skiing and snowboarding lessons, with their “Gold Merit” Instruction Center, which is staffed by a competent group of well-trained instructors.

Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is the southernmost ski destination in the United States, found in the state of Arizona. Winter storms frequently pass by the area, creating perfect, untouched powder areas. This makes the Mount Lemmon Ski Valley one of the best skiing and snowboarding spots in the Rocky Mountain region.

Situated in the highlands of Central Sierra Nevada, June Mountain offers a breathtaking view of the California mountaintops and all the ski trails. It is a family-oriented ski resort with trails and runs that are designed with first-time skiers in mind. Skiing and snowboarding is made more enjoyable with 21 feet of average snowfall.

With a name like Loon Mountain, it's most definite that you would be expecting something that would get your blood rushing with excitement. Well, Loon Mountain doesn't disappoint. As far as popular ski resorts go, this is one of those that gets five stars because of the exciting variety of its 47 trails over 2,100 vertical feet and most especially because of that little something they call Triple Trouble. Trust us, you will not regret skiing in Loon Mountain; there's a reason why it's the most popular ski resort in the state.

Yawgoo Valley has the honor of being the only ski resort in Rhode Island. That doesn't mean that it rests on its laurels; it has 13 ski trails and offers night skiing. And what it lacks in vertical drop (it's only a hill), it makes sure to keep things interesting by maintaining some excellent freestyle areas for the promising Nordic skier. Obviously Yawgoo is popular among those learning how to ski and those who are into freestyle skiing.