Alta, UT 

So far this season Alta has received 66.5″ of snow with more on the way. This has allowed the ski area to open more then half of it’s terrain. 

  • Base Depth: 30″ 
  • Lifts Open: 6
  • Runs Open: 68 of 116

Sugar Bowl, CA

Following a fantastic kick off to the 2012 – 2013 season this past weekend, Sugar Bowl will reopen on Thanksgiving Day meaning fresh turns for the holiday. 

  • Base Depth:  30″
  • Lift Open: 4
  • Runs Open: 22 of 95

Killington, VT

Thanks to an extensive snowmaking system Killington, Vermont will be your best bet for the 2012 Thanksgiving weekend. 

  • Base Depth: 24″
  • Lifts Open: 4
  • Runs Open: 22 of 140

Mammoth Mountain, CA

Mammoth Mountain will have a mammoth amount of terrain open for the holiday weekend. The map above shows the vast acreage that will be available for skiing and riding this weekend.

  • Base Depth: 36″
  • Lifts Open: 10
  • Runs Open: 46 of 150

Sunshine Village, Canada

With 12 inches of new snow in the forecast Sunshine is a safe bet for Thanksgiving powder turns. 

  • Base Depth: 28″
  • Lifts Open: 10 
  • Runs Open: 67 of 107

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