Ski Resort Black and White Drawing

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It's the season for skiing, and since it's one of America's favorite winter pasttimes, you might be looking for a new white vacation spot this year. With so many ski resorts these days, it's hard to know where and which one to choose. From 8,600 acres of terrain to mountains as tall as 13,000 feet, WomansDay.com has found 10 of the best ski lodges where you can rock the slopes this season, no matter what your level. Check out these top resorts from around the world, and don't forget to bundle up!

Deer Valley—Park City, Utah

Sixdifferent ski-friendly mountains, including Little Baldy Peak, Bald Eagle Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, Empire, Lady Morgan and Bald Mountain, make up this popular resort. This spot is also the location for the University of Utah's ski teams' training. With each mountain offering a different ski level, there is something for everyone. After a long day atop the slopes, enjoy one of Deer Park's many eateries that have without fail been ranked number one in food and beverage by SKI Magazine and the Zagat restaurant guide, like Bald Mountain Pizza, Seafood Buffet and the Snow Park Bakery. Deer Valley was the first resort to offer first-class service in North America 28 years ago. Photo courtesy of Deer Valley.

Mont-Tremblant—Quebec, Canada

Located just two hours north of Montreal in the Laurentian Mountains, this 500-million-dollar village gets over 150 inches of snow every year and has a total of 95 runs and 14 lifts. The resort town's atmosphere resembles that of Paris, with French eateries, shops and bars galore. The slopes can hold roughly 27,230 skiers and the resort has four specific skiing areas: North Side, South Side, Sunny Side and The Edge. Photo courtesy of Mont-Tremblant.

Snowbird—Snowbird, Utah

Named the number-one ski resort in North America in 2008 by Outside magazine, Snowbird is located in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and spans 2,500 acres. With 89 runs and 10 chairlifts, this resort can manage 17,400 skiers and snowboarders per hour. For convenience, all four lodges are slope-side and the popular Cliff Spa offers first-class luxury services from 40 skilled massage therapists, facial specialists and more. Photo courtesy of Snowbird.

Zermatt , Switzerland

With the pyramid of the Matterhorn looming above this ski village in the Alps, this snowy place is car-free and can only be reached by train. Zermatt has 29 mountains, nine of which stand as the tallest mountains in Europe. If you're looking for a year-round skiing spot, Zermatt's high altitude guarantees snow all year, and the resort has the longest ski run in Europe. The village is surrounded by 13,000-foot mountains, including Dent Blanche, Weisshorn, Dom, Gabelhorn, Zinal-Rothorn and Monte Rosa. Photo courtesy of Zermatt.

Kitzbühel—Kitzbühel, Austria

Known for its world-renowned Hahnenkamm downhill race for experts, Kitzbühel also has over 104 miles of ski runs with 53 lifts and a new high-speed gondola. The gondola provides views of the Saukasergraben Valley, and serves as a means of transportation between villages. While visiting, drop by the Snow Park at Kitzbüheler Horn if you want to test out your freestyle moves. Photo courtesy of Kitzbühel.

Whistler—Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

The future home of the 2010 Winter Olympic games is nestled in the Coast Mountain range in Canada. Over the years, the Whistler resort has been ranked among one of the top mountain resorts in North America. With so many attractions, including 200 shops, 90 restaurants and bars, two huge mountains, hiking trails, spas and a bike park, it's no wonder there will never be a dull moment when visiting this year-round resort. As one of the ultimate ski destinations, the resort has more than 200 trails, 38 lifts, terrain parks, four glaciers and lots more. Photo by Getty Images.

Heavenly—South Lake Tahoe, California

Situated along Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in California and specializes in combining the mountain lifestyle feel with modern amenities. With slopes for beginners, experts and everyone in between, the park also has hidden glades, terrain parks and various steeps. With 94 ski trails and 30 lifts, skiers and snowboarders alike should be set. Time your vacation just right to catch one of the resort's special events including the Lumberjack Log Jam, the Annual Gunbarrel 25 and the Transworld Snowboarding Team Challenge. Photo courtesy of Ville Miettinen via Flickr.com.

Mammoth Mountain—Mammoth Lakes, California

With 150 trails and over 400 inches of snow per year, this resort in the Sierra Mountains is one of the best around. The slopes are open six or more months out of the year, and with 28 ski lifts including state-of-the art gondolas, this resort is one of a kind. In addition to skiing, you can rent snowmobiles and venture up the mountains, through meadows and pine forests. Some years, the ski park is able to stay open until July 4! Photo courtesy of Mammoth Mountain.

Crested Butte—Crested Butte, Colorado

From November until April, you can enjoy this immaculate resort has 121 trails, 16 lifts, three terrain parks and normally receives about 300 inches of snowfall per year. After the slopes, if you're looking to warm up, try one of the resort's organic spas or the slew of shopping options and art galleries. For the more elite skiers, of all of the ski slopes in Colorado, Crested Butte has more double–black diamond ski trails than any other in the state. Photo courtesy of Crested Butte.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc—Chamonix, France

Home to the first Winter Olympic games in 1924, the city of Chamonix also boasts the famous ski resort Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The resort has three main ski areas—Brévent/Flégère, the Grands Montets and the Balme,—along with three smaller ski areas geared toward families and small children. There are 68 slopes available and the village has everything from grocery stores and mountain restaurants to casinos, night clubs and a movie theater. Photo courtesy of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

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Ski Resort Black and White Drawing

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