 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, I'm looking for some advice on finding a decent resort close to Seattle. I'm going there on business in late January and fancied getting two or three days of skiing after I'm done. I've been trying to find out a bit on resorts close by, so far Crystal Mountain looks ok, though I'll have a car so a bit of a drive is not a problem. I'm an intermediate skier. Any advice on where to head to would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Whistler is only 4 hours away. Go on - you know you want to...
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Crystal, Snowqualmie and Stevens will all fit your bill. I'd skip Alpental and Baker at your level although they are beautiful little area.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Crystal is the only place with on mountain lodging. Go there, it's a great area.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Some contacts of mine that work for a well known coffee company, insist that whistler is definately worth the trip when they are that side of the pond..
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Mt Hood is a pretty extensive area (in a fabulous setting), and takes less time to get to that Whistler. It's also where I learnt to ski. 
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Fancy something different ? Try this http://www.mvsta.com/winter/mazmap.html. It's where I'm off to Boxing day for 10 days. Can't wait ! Skiing doesn't always have to be downhill / alpine you know (although I can't wait for that too but that's in Feb)
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I'd reccommend Baker even for an intermediate. If you head there on a week day you will pretty much have the place to yourself. Great hill, friendly staff and seriously fun terrain!
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Stevens and Baker both will keep someone entertained for a couple days. Crystal has some great terrain and as they mention Whistler is pretty close in western terms, just don't hit Vancouver at rush hour.
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