Throughout its 86-year history, Stowe Mountain Resort has been widely regarded as one of the best destinations in the skis from the east coast. The appeal is two-fold: its two mountains—Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak—provide a wide variety of terrain, while the quaint and historic New England town has all the makings of a fun ski movie. There are family-run hotels, independent boutiques and fine dining to soothe your soul when conditions for skiing they are not great.
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Field Guide Lodge will delight you with the most whimsical mountain aesthetics. A driftwood headboard, bird wallpaper, bright orange ottomans and checkered rocking chairs create a more edgy take on country chic. The largest suites have winter comforts such as bathtubs and fireplaces.
Lake Tahoe
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Located in California and Nevada, this sparkling lake is surrounded by gas stations. skis big and small. Northstar California Resort is perfect for a family winter getaway, and Palisades Tahoe, which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, teamed up with Alpine Meadows in 2012 to offer 300 acres of grounds. Construction of the base-to-base gondola that officially connects the two has just been completed for the 2022-2023 ski season. But if you are looking for skiing or snowboarding with incredible lake views, you’ll want to head to Sky Mountain Resort, a vast skis (the largest in Tahoe based on size and elevation) that will make you feel like you’re heading straight for the water.
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Edgewood Tahoe Resort near Heavenly feels both intimate and grand. Set on 95 acres of land with views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, there are just 154 luxurious guest rooms, as well as a 9,000-square-foot spa and three restaurants and bars. They also have their two- to five-bedroom villas available from September 2022.
Article originally published in Vogue US, vogue.com.
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