5. Crested Butte Mountain Resort: Crested Butte, Colorado
Named for its towering peak, Crested Butte is home to a charming downtown area with late 19th-century mining structures and the impressive Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Situated about halfway between Colorado Springs and Grand Junction, Colorado, this impressive resort offers more than 1,500 acres of terrain ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers. For more unique adventures, try uphill skiing, snow biking or snowmobiling. Resort accommodations include the pet-friendly Grand Lodge, the high-end Lodge at Mountaineer Square and several condo complexes.
6. Suncadia Resort, A Destination Hotel: Cle Elum, Washington
Set on more than 6,000 forested acres approximately 85 miles southeast of Seattle, Suncadia Resort offers a wealth of outdoor activities (think: cross-country skiing, sleigh rides and biking) for adventurous travelers. This Cascade Mountains resort features 40-plus miles of hiking trails, 54 holes of golf and an expansive wildlife preserve. What’s more, guests can sip vino at the on-site winery, relax at the Glade Spring Spa or break a sweat at the Suncadia Club Swim & Fitness Center. Accommodations range from mountain-influenced rooms and suites spread throughout an inn and lodge to condos and luxury vacation homes.