Ski Vacations

So you're excited to hit the ski slopes and begin your ski vacation, right? You have your insulated socks, snow goggles, and parka ready to go. Gloves are packed. You've checked off everything on your list of things you need for skiing, but you have the strange feeling that you're forgetting something. Could it be that you've forgotten to purchase ski travel insurance?

The best New York ski resorts offer great trails, challenging slopes and myriad activities whether you're there for an extended vacation or a single day on the powder. From the Catskills to the Adirondacks, you'll find gorgeous scenery in the forest and dells as you shred the slopes of the Empire State.

For many hard core skiers, the end of summer immediately triggers thoughts of the first snow and early skiing. For the casual thrill-seeker, planning a cheap ski vacation may not occur until the last minute. Whatever the level of enthusiasm, it's certain that traveling to the top ski destinations in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere can be quite expensive. But there are things you can do when planning your next cheap ski holiday that will help you fit winter fun into your budget.

Vermont is a skier's paradise, drawing the New York crowd from competing New Hampshire to her tall and furrowed slopes. And why not? Some the best ski resorts in the United States reside in Vermont. Here are a few of our favorite Vermont ski resorts.

When you think of America's best skiing locations, Pennsylvania probably doesn't register. Skiing in the Poconos isn't nearly as extreme as the top Colorado or Lake Tahoe ski resorts out west. The trails at Poconos ski resorts are certainly tamer, but for beginning skiers and families with kids, the Pocono Mountains are a fantastic winter destination. Expert skiers and snowboarders won't be bored here, either -- there aren't any fourteeners in the Poconos, but there are plenty of black diamond slopes, terrain parks, and more.