Ski and Snowboard in USA and Canada

CANADA:

Most skiing and snowboarding happens on the West Coast of Canada, with resorts such as Whistler, SunPeaks, Black Mountain being the better known areas. Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta offer spectacular vistas, and are worth considering for that special occasion, perhaps Christmas or New Year. Less well known, but equally enjoyable are the resort areas close to Quebec and Montreal on the East Coast

USA:

The USA has some of the world’s best ski areas. They are mostly large, modern and purpose built. Those East of the Rocky Mountain divide, are also usually blessed with both reliable snow conditions and high sunlight hours. The winters in the USA are long and provide a ski & snowboard playground from the end of November through to April. Aspen is well known as the playground of the rich and famous,  Vail is the largest ski resort in the USA. What about experiencing some of the most challenging slopes at Jackson Hole in Wyoming, one of the long time favourites of both skiers and snowboarders.
Mammoth in and Lake Tahoe  located in California on the western side of the divide, are easily accessible from San Francisco or Reno.