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Imagine this: you’ve just wrapped up a day carving fresh powder on Deer Valley’s pristine slopes. Your legs are tired but satisfied, and the thought of cozying up fireside with a crafted cocktail and hearty mountain fare feels like perfection. That’s exactly the experience waiting for you at the newly opened Grand Hyatt Deer Valley.
When given the opportunity to visit Okemo Mountain Resort during the height of winter 2024, I jumped on it. With most of the mountain fully open, we could not have been more stoked to ski actual snow. Beyond skiing solid conditions, Jackson Gore Village Okemo offered up a wide variety of excellent food and beverage options as well as a 90s-themed Après Afternoons at area that more than delivered the goods on an excellent weekend.
With Mt. Bachelor situated not too far outside the city, Bend is consistently lauded for its epic mountain experiences and burgeoning craft brewery scene. Furthermore, the Subaru Winterfest was in full swing that weekend, headlined by indie darlings Ruby Waters and Cold War Kids. All this combined made this Bend, Oregon trip the perfect blend of slopeside thrills and post-shred libations.
From the quaint town of Mammoth Lakes to the charming base village and everywhere in between, you will find plenty of fun to be had off the slopes. So much so that you may find it challenging to get it all done throughout one long weekend. Fear not, powderhounds! This itinerary crams the best of Mammoth Mountain into a quick weekend getaway, ensuring you experience slopeside thrills, delicious eats, and lively après-ski action.
Let's face it, Vail is known more for their glitzy mega-resorts than anything else. In fact, Vail Resorts has often been accused of stripping all their properties of the ski culture they are known for and making them, well – more Vail. However, I have not found that to always be the case. And, if you are seeking a ski experience steeped in history, heart and, dare we say, steep slopes, then look no further than Laurel Mountain in Pennsylvania. This hidden gem boasts a retro vibe that'll transport you back to the golden age of skiing, with a healthy...
