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The 20 best ski resorts in America by Tanza Loudenback on Dec 29, 2015, 9:26 AM Advertisement
 So far, El Niño hasn't disappointed: there's been more rainfall in California, higher than average winter temperatures in the Northeast, and tons of early snowfall in the Sierras. Now that winter is undoubtedly underway, we're rounding up the best places to celebrate the season. Travel website Wanderbat.com compiled a list of the 20 best ski resorts in America. To determine the ranking, Wanderbat used their smart rating of the top ski resorts based on magazine awards, mountain size, terrain, and snowfall. Colorado and Utah dominate the list with a combined 15 of the top 20 resorts, followed by three in California, one in Wyoming and one 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 SEE ALSO: Meet 15 people who brave freezing temperatures to live in the Arctic Circle 20. Colorado's Winter Park Ski Resort is the closest major destination resort to Denver and has been operating for 75 years boasting 3,081 acres of award-winning terrain. Mary Jane Mountain, the resort's iconic ride, offers some of the best tree-skiing in the country.  Source: Winter Park Resort
19. Since opening the first ski lift 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
18. As one of Aspen's four mountains, Highlands is famous for its high percentage of double black expert terrain which includes the Highland Bowl. Highlands skiers lodge in the nearby hotels, rentals, and resorts in Aspen and Snowmass villages.  Source: Aspen Snowmass
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