{"id":81954,"date":"2021-12-08T11:05:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T17:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=81954"},"modified":"2021-12-08T11:05:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T17:05:46","slug":"6-places-you-didnt-know-you-could-ski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/6-places-you-didnt-know-you-could-ski\/","title":{"rendered":"6 places you didn\u2019t know you could ski"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. Ski resort operations may vary. Check before heading out.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When most people think of skiing or snowboarding in the United States, large resorts with mountainous terrain probably come to mind. Popular places like Aspen, Park City, and Jackson Hole often have breathtaking views of peaks, massive amounts of varied runs, picturesque gondolas or trams, and multiple options for on-mountain dining. However, there are numerous less obvious spots to ski that offer less crowded slopes, better bang for your buck and, in some cases, pure novelty. Some don&#8217;t even \u00a0require cold weather! Here are a few worth checking out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/10-national-parks-thatll-wow-you-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 10 National Parks that&#8217;ll wow you in winter<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Badger Pass Ski Area: Yosemite National Park, CA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_81965\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81965\" class=\"wp-image-81965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/badger.jpg\" alt=\"badger\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Yosemite.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Did you know you can actually ski inside a National Park? Yosemite offers a family-friendly ski resort with beginner-friendly terrain. There are only 10 runs and five chairlifts, but that\u2019s enough to have some fun on the slopes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yosemite.com\/yosemite\/yosemite-westbadger-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Badger Pass Ski Area<\/a> opened in 1928, making it the oldest ski area in California. Beginners pay $5 per lift ride on the lower lifts, which is a great option for younger kids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: Cozy and rustic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Yosemite-National-Park-Hotels-Yosemite-Valley-Lodge.h16279668.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yosemite Valley Lodge<\/a> is located in Yosemite National Park and close to the ski resort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lee Canyon Ski and Snowboard Resort: Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_81968\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81968\" class=\"wp-image-81968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/lee-canyon-mountain-shot_960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"405\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Lee Canyon Ski and Snowboard Resort<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ski during the day and play slots at night! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leecanyonlv.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee Canyon Ski and Snowboard Resort<\/a> offers downhill fun just an hour from the Las Vegas Strip, which means you can travel from desert floor to snow-capped mountains at 8,600 feet in no time. Live in the area? Locals get a discount on lift tickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Retreat-On-Charleston-Peak.h1854450.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The Retreat on Charleston Peak<\/a><\/strong> is a luxury boutique hotel with 63 rooms approximately 20 minutes from the resort.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\"><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Big SNOW American Dream: East Rutherford, NJ<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_81966\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81966\" class=\"wp-image-81966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bigSNOW1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Big SNOW American Dream<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hitting the slopes just 20 minutes from the Empire State Building?! At indoor ski hill\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigsnowamericandream.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Snow American Dream<\/a>, everyday is a ski day. If you\u2019re looking for a fun activity regardless of season or to work on improving your ski or snowboard skills before hitting the great outdoors, Big Snow offers a nice alternative to the real thing. For a change of pace, try renting a Sno-Go bike and biking down the slopes instead. Big Snow is scheduled to re-open early 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Jersey-City-Hotels-Hilton-Meadowlands.h3129.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Meadowlands<\/a> is within walking distance to Big SNOW and has laundry facilities, on-site dining, a fitness center, and an executive lounge.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Buck Hill: Burnsville, MN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_81967\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81967\" class=\"wp-image-81967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/buckhill.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Buck Hill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In Minnesota, one of the coldest states, you don\u2019t even actually need real snow to ski. At <a href=\"https:\/\/buckhill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buck Hill<\/a> (25 minutes south of Minneapolis), mother nature provides snow during the colder months, but the resort blows man-made snow to fill in the runs lacking coverage. In the spring and summer, fun on the slopes continues with dry runs made from Neveplast artificial snow turf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: Located close to the resort and the Mall of America, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Hotels-Best-Western-Premier-Nicollet-Inn.h22467.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Western Premiere Nicollet Inn<\/a> offers amenities such as an indoor pool, Jacuzzi tubs, game room, and farm-to-table dining.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arizona Snowbowl: Flagstaff, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_81969\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81969\" class=\"wp-image-81969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/snowbowl-hero.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Arizona Snowbowl<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Yes, Arizona has snow! With 55 runs, three terrain parks and eight chairlifts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowbowl.ski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona Snowbowl<\/a> offers plenty of terrain for all ability levels. Just 35 minutes north of Flagstaff, it\u2019s a great spot to take the family, especially since kids 12 and under ski free and the resort offers free \u201csnow experience\u201d lessons to ages 13 and up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Grand-Canyon-Hotels-Basecamp-At-Snowbowl.h4500843.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basecamp at Snowbowl<\/a>\u00a0offers charming accommodation in cabins with gas stoves, just minutes from the resort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maunakea: Big Island, HI<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_81964\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81964\" class=\"wp-image-81964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/\u00a9-Leigh-Hilbert.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"559\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image \u00a9LeighHilbert<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the Aloha State, you can be both a ski and beach bum in the same day. Although there are no ski lifts on Mauna Kea volcano, there can be snow. There is no resort, transportation, amenities, or emergency services and, at higher than 13,000 feet, the weather can be unpredictable. However, if you are on the Big Island, have ski or snowboard gear, and a 4-wheel drive truck, you can give it a try and be one of the few that can say they skied in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0 Beachfront <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Waikoloa-Hotels-Waikoloa-Beach-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h22600.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> offers luxury accommodations with upscale amenities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ski &#8216;ya on the slopes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":173,"featured_media":81969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2669,4,39,10,21,2801],"tags":[285,2721],"class_list":["post-81954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arizona","category-california","category-hawaii","category-las-vegas","category-midwest","category-minnesota","tag-ski","tag-winter"],"acf":{"api_active":false,"api_title":"","api_excerpt":"","api_featured_image":false,"api_lob":"Hotels"},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 places you didn\u2019t know you could ski | Orbitz<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Forget Colorado! 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