Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers.
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Sun Peaks still offers all the roughneck black diamond terrain that earned it its reputation, but now it has slopes for
all abilities. The addition of new intermediate terrain on Sundance Ridge, combined with new high-speed quads, short
lift lines, and buttery smooth grooming, make the area a must-ski. With 80 runs covering over a 1,000 acres, Sun Peaks
has plenty of terrain to tackle for snowriders of all abilities.
First-timers and young children usually start with the
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Government Camp - 6 miles away
• Mt. Hood Manor has four guestrooms with private baths, elegant furnishings, and a sitting room with fireplace; rates $95-$145/night; (503) 272-3440
• Falcon Crest Inn offers ski packages, live entertainment, weekend packages, free breakfast, exercise equipment, and Jacuzzi; rates $99-$179/night; (503) 272-3403
• Thunderhead Lodge offers 10 spacious units equipped with kitchen, recreation room, fireplace, pool table, foosball, and a geothermically heated pool; rates $95-$305/night; (503) 272-3368
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But for all its reputation as a challenging mountain, Willamette caters to families by providing long, wide, gently sloped, tree-lined runs. With the exception of the occasional racer-head, the atmosphere at Willamette is relaxed and easy-going. Willamette has several programs catering to kids and race programs that encourage family members to ski, ride, and race together.
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Willamette Pass has day facilities only. A variety of lodging options are available to meet the weekend or vacation needs of families, groups or individuals - and all can be found within 30 minutes of the pass. Many of the facilities offer mid-week lift-lodging packages that can save visitors up to 20 percent off regular rates. These are small communities without much nightlife or aprés-ski activities. The town of Eugene, home to one of Oregon's larger universities, is roughly an hour's drive.
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While Forbidden Plateau may sound a little intimidating to potential visitors, this family-focused, family-owned, and family-operated ski area has laid out the welcome mat for all snowriders. Inexpensive lift tickets, majestic scenery, and first-class customer service are just a few of the reasons to visit Forbidden. Located just a half an hour from friendly downtown Courtenay, BC, on Vancouver Island, Forbidden Plateau is the oldest ski area on the Island. It offers visitors a relaxing atmosphere away from crowded lift lines and bright lights.
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