7 Best US Destinations for Snowshoeing & Skiing This January

Winter is here, and it's time to hit the slopes with your snowshoes and skis. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, the US offers 7 destinations for snowshoeing and skiing this January.

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Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, New York

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Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming

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Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

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Park City Mountain Resort, Utah

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Big Sky Resort, Montana

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Sun Valley Resort, Idaho

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