### Instruction: What are some top ski resorts to visit if I live in SF bay area?
### Response: Here are some most popular ski resorts you can consider: Palisades Tahoe is the closest to SF bay area. You can drive there in about 5-6 hours if the road condition is okay. There is also Mammoth Mountain ski resort in California, which is further away but worth visiting. You can also consider mountains in Utah or Colorado, which are a quick flight away. Some of them include Aspen Snowmass in Colorado,  Vail in Colorado and Deer Valley in Utah.