December 2025

Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall Ski area ratings help visitors gauge what to expect on the slopes, from terrain difficulty, run length and grooming frequency to family friendliness and overall resort amenities. Individual runs are marked by color-coded ratings—green for beginner, blue for intermediate and black for advanced—to help skiers and riders choose terrain […]

Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain When visiting a ski area with kids or anyone who is still learning to ski or snowboard, it’s important to know the best runs that will match their ability levels. Some beginner-friendly runs are less steep and shorter, making it easier to get down the mountain before fatigue sets

Gondola-accessed skiing and snowboarding in Kellogg, Idaho, with ski-and-stay options and the region’s largest indoor water park.  Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort Lifts: 7   Vertical: 2,200  Skiable Acres: 1,600  Number of Runs: 80  Night Skiing: 8 runs for skiing under the lights  Family Amenities: Indoor water park and new village arcade  Lodging: Base

Eastern Washington’s largest ski area with 7 lifts and 2,325 acres of terrain near Chewelah, Wash.  Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Lifts: 7  Vertical: 1,851  Acres: 2,325   Summits: 2  Number of Runs: 90  Nordic Center: Included with day ticket or pass  Operating Schedule: 7 days a week (as conditions allow)  What’s New on