Where to ski and where to stay in 2016-2017 Each winter, skiers and snowboarders are faced with the same dilemma: Where should they ski this year" For the lucky few who live near great skiing, a season pass and a few tanks of gas may suffice. But for much of the country, a ski vacation requires a hefty investment and hours of travel.
To ensure that you?re getting the most out of ski season, we?ve rounded up the 10 best ski towns you should visit this winter. Iconic destinations?like Aspen and Whistler?made the cut because they offer reliable conditions and walkable towns. But our picks also prioritize other factors, like which resorts are opening new chairlifts, debuting new on-mountain amenities, or have big upcoming events.
To make things even easier, we?ve included a favorite hotel for each ski destination, because nothing tops off skiing quite like a hot tub and a comfy bed. Upset that your favorite spot didn?t make the list" Let us know in the comments what we?re missing and why you love it. Head to Aspen, Colorado...

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Skiing Aspen Mountain down to town

Aspen always delivers an epic ski vacation, but this winter the town will make headlines in March as the host of the 2017 Audi FIS World Cup Finals. It?s the first time in 20 years that the competition will be held in the United States, and the best ski racers in the world will attend.
Beyond this major event, Aspen offers up skiing at four d...