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It takes more than good terrain to be a truly great ski town.

Our advice: ski, soak, repeat.

Steamboat springs, Colorado town from a hot-air balloon midair during a sunny winter day.

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And then there are the views.

Where to stay:For easy ski access, book the five-starSt.

From downtown, it’s about a three-mile drive or six to seven minutes on the Mt.

Aspen Colorado’s Downtown City street

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Express shuttle to get to the base ofCrested Butte Mountain Resort.

The ski area has an impressive 15 lifts and 121 runs, including one that’s 2.6 miles long.

We recommend the eye-catchingEleven Scarp Ridge Lodge.

Crested Butte, Colorado in the early morning light

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Oh, and don’t miss a well-deserved post-ski beer atRobbie’s Tavern.

it’s possible for you to walk or hop on the free shuttle to get around.

Breckenridge, Colorado town skyline in winter at dusk.

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Snowmass Village Ski Lifts at dusk

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Main street in Telluride, Colorado with storefronts and a mountain in the distance

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City of Vail Visible from Skiing Slopes

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