By Larry Olmsted

Skiers and snowboarders are blessed with a wealth of great choices when it comes to picking a resort for a winter vacation. Among “major” ski resorts, those with a hundred-plus trails, wide variety of terrain and full-service facilities like great ski schools and extensive lift networks, the choices are almost endless. As a skier it is hard to go wrong with the quality of the actual mountain, whether you visit a glitzy spot like Aspen, a more rugged choice such as Jackson, or a mega resort like Vail, Park City or Whistler Blackcomb.

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