The train from Durango to Silverton, CO | Photo Credit:
The train from Durango to Silverton, CO | Photo Credit: Philms | Cover Photo: Al_HikesAZ

 

Each year, Outside Magazine names its Best Places To Live In The U.S. and this year, their list is very ski centric.

Related: Top 5 Large U.S. Cities For Skiers & Snowboarders

Of the 16 cities and towns included in Outside’s list, 8 are ski towns and that’s not including Denver and Seattle, which also made the cut. Of the ski towns, 3 are located in Colorado, giving the Rocky Mountain State top honors among a list that is heavy on western states.

The Elite 8

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The Aerial Tram @JacksonHole | Photo Credit: Jackson Hole Facebook Page

– Jackson, Wyoming | population: 10,523

– Taos, New Mexico | population: 5,740

– Steamboat Springs, Colorado | population: 12,260

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Bellingham, WA | Photo Credit: Nick Kelly / Faithlife Corporation

– Bellingham, Washington | population: 85,146

– Gunnison, Colorado | population: 6,076

– Bend, Oregon | population: 87,014

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Sun Valley, ID | Photo Credit: Sun Valley Facebook Page

– Ketchum, Idaho | population: 2,728

– Durango, Colorado | population: 18,006

Find the entire Outside article here: The 16 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: 2016

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