Parking, lodging and amenities are convenient to each other. Long distance from Washington area relative to skiing quality. Convenience of mountaintop services. Lively apres ski. Lift lines during busy periods.
High elevation keeps the area quite cold.
Size, variety, something for everyone . . . Steep and big by regional standards, with challenging mogul runs. High attention to detail in care and appearance of mountain . . . If You Just Have to Ski . News Jobs AP Shopping Archives Entertain.