Great winter trips in the West

Find snow, solitude, and shopping on a fun winter getaway

18 great snowy getaways

Where to hop on a sleigh, lace up your skates, ski deep powder, or just cozy up

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Low-key ski scene in Mammoth, CA

New flights to an Eastern Sierra mountain will revolutionize your ski weekend. No chains required.

The mountain is king at Mammoth, and pulling into Mammoth Lakes, 8 miles from the airport, is the proof. Since there’s no central downtown, it’s easy to have an “are we there yet?” feeling, but gems can be found if you look around. Download a map at visit mammoth.com.

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