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The 20 best ski resorts in America by Tanza Loudenback and Madeline Stone on Jan 5, 2017, 11:33 AM Advertisement
 For many, the arrival of snow means it's time to hit the slopes. And now that winter is undoubtedly underway, we're rounding up the best places to celebrate the season. Wanderbat, a travel data site by Graphiq, compiled a list of the 20 best ski resorts in America. To determine the ranking, Wanderbat used a rating system that compares resorts based on mountain size, terrain, snowfall, and the magazine awards each has won. Colorado and Utah dominate the list with a combined 14 of the top 20 resorts, followed by three in California, one in Wyoming, and two in Montana. Scroll through to find out what makes these mountain resorts some of the best winter destinations in the country. SEE ALSO: 25 mountains everyone should ski in their lifetime DON'T MISS: 15 of the most luxurious mansions you can rent in Aspen 20. Since opening in Utah in 1939, Alta Ski Resort has become a famed spot for high-altitude skiers (no snowboarders allowed). Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon just 25 miles from Salt Lake City, the resort combines traditional and modern amenities for the best in deep snow and terrain skiing.  Source: Alta
19. Located about 30 miles away from Glacier National Park in Montana, Whitefish Mountain Resort boasts 105 trails and 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. An average annual snowfall of 300 inches means you'll likely never be short on terrain to enjoy.  Source: Whitefish Mountain Resort
18. Along the east side of the Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Mountain offers up the best and biggest snow recreation area in California. The mountain itself boasts 28 lifts, 151 runs, and 3,500 skiable acres.  Source: Mammoth Mountain
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