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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.

There are few winter destinations in the US more beautiful than Lake Tahoe. Ski resorts here are usually open from November through April, making now the perfect time to start planning your Lake Tahoe getaway. Keep reading for a guide to the best Lake Tahoe ski resorts -- each has great things to offer on your winter vacation.

With its rushing rivers, towering peaks and steep mountainsides, Vail, Colo. naturally attracts those looking for daring and adventurous activities. There are dozens of ways to get your heart pounding in and near this internationally renowned ski-resort area, so check out some of the best.

Here are five off-the-wall pursuits anyone seeking an adventure activity in Vail must try: