3. Camden Snow Bowl, Maine
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Find it: 20 Barnestown Road, Camden, Maine
Top elevation: 1,070 feet
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This mountain located in coastal Maine is small but mighty with 15 trails that service mainly intermediate skiers and snowboarders, including the mile-long Spinnaker, which starts at an intermediate level but turns beginner-friendly. But the crowning jewel of this mountain is its backdrop: it's the only ski area on the East Coast to boast ocean views.
Beyond skiing itself, winter enthusiasts who head to the Camden Snow Bowl can get a thrill with the mountain's 400-foot-long wooden toboggan
Crystal Mountain may be the largest ski resort in Washington state, but it's also one of the most underrated in the country. It features incredible views of Mt. Rainier, 2,600 total acres, and an average of more than 348 inches of snowfall each year. And the fun extends beyond the slopes with winter RV camping available at the base of the beautiful mountain, conveniently within walking distance of the lifts.
Those who prefer the lodge over the slopes can still take in the views with a scenic ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola, which takes passengers up 2,400 vertical feet to the summit over about 12 minutes.