| For many people, skiing is more than a sport. It's also | | | | wound up on many people's list of the best places to |
| a chance to travel and see and enjoy other areas of | | | | live in the U.S. Madison is a large college town, located |
| the country. Whether it's the people, the | | | | in the heart of the midwest, and like most college |
| environment, or a particular ski resort - everyone has | | | | towns, is full of vibrant energy. |
| their favorites. Here, in no particular order are my | | | | The Midwest is mainly known for it's flatlands, not its |
| favorite places to ski in the U.S. | | | | mountains, so it is probably not on many people's |
| - Aspen, Colorado. | | | | best list of best ski places. Wisconsin hosts some |
| Aspen is where I learned to ski and I have had a | | | | nice sized mountains, but not great. However, it is a |
| fondness for it ever since. Like everywhere else, the | | | | magnificent location for cross-country skiing. Known |
| cost of living in Aspen has skyrocketed so much that | | | | as the "City of Lakes", Madison has four area lakes |
| it's now known, in large parts, as a destination spot | | | | and in the winter when the snow covers the |
| for only the rich and famous. But, if you take the | | | | grounds, you can enjoy cross country skiing near the |
| time to find deals, there are many reasonably priced | | | | lakes whilst taking in the beautifully stunning and |
| lodging options available from rental homes to | | | | tranquil lake scenery. |
| condominium to lodge resorts. | | | | Madison is a cosmopolitan city and you'll find much to |
| Aspen, Colorado is famous for its skiing, so much so | | | | do there. However, if you feel like a road trip, |
| that it's a magnet for people from all over the world. | | | | Madison is within a two hour trip to one of the |
| Don't be surprised if you wind up meeting people | | | | greatest cities in the U.s., Chicago, Illinois. |
| from as far away as Spain, France, England, Saudi | | | | - Park City, Utah |
| Arabia, and other parts of the world. The small town | | | | Park City Utah, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics |
| atmosphere of the city gives it an intimate feel, | | | | and famous for it's Sundance Film Festival, is a |
| there's no feeling of being rushed, and the people and | | | | fabulous ski town and true resort town. It is home to |
| visitors are friendly as can be. | | | | three fantastic ski mountains - Deer Valley, The |
| The scenery is Aspen is fantastic. After a big | | | | Canyons, and Park City Mountain Resort. Collectively |
| snowfall, the ski slopes form a virtual winter | | | | these mountains have nearly 300 ski runs - so you'll |
| wonderland. And if you're looking for powder, there's | | | | have no trouble avoiding long lift lines. |
| few places where you'll find better. Downtown | | | | Utah has a reputation as a staid place to live, but |
| Aspen is a combination of homey pubs and chic | | | | you'll never be bored at night in Park City as it has |
| restaurants and within a ten minute shuttle ride to | | | | many and varied night clubs where you can find live |
| four magnificent mountains. It's a great winter spot | | | | music, restaurants where you can enjoy the best |
| to spend a week or two on your vacation. | | | | meals, and "private clubs." And as far as skiing, truly |
| - Madison, Wisconsin. | | | | one of the best of the best. |
| Over the years, the city of Madison, Wisconsin has | | | | |