Skiing in the Desert? Phoenix’s Best Kept Secret

Arizona is a land immortalized by its native saguaro cactus, the 40-foot dark green pinnacle pictured on the state license plate, but you might be surprised to discover that this southwestern state also boasts ski resorts nonpareil. Long, wet winters grace the mountain conifers of Eastern Arizona with their winter coats, and sunny skies year-round beckon skiers to enjoy the fluffy, open powder. Beat the Heat in the White Mountains In the White Mountains of Arizona, just four hours east of Phoenix and north of Tucson, is the Sunrise Park Resort. Reaching up to 11,100 feet in elevation, the resort receives 250 inches of snowRead More →

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I Thought Moving to NYC Meant I Was Giving Up Skiing…But it Didn’t!

When I made the big move to New York City, I never thought I’d get to go skiing again. I imagined that my life in the Big Apple would involve tall skyscrapers and buildings instead of snowcapped mountains or ski slopes. But I’m here to tell you that I was wrong! And although it does take driving a couple of hours outside of the city, there are some amazing places where you can go skiing without logging a lot of miles on the road. Here are a few that I would recommend trying. Mount Peter The first skiing location that I discovered was Mount Peter,Read More →

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