These seven towns will allow you to stay close to your favorite mountain.

Everyone is heading to the mountains.

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But what if you go to themountainsand never want to leave?

Skiing in North Conway, New Hampshire

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Here are seven of the best U.S. towns to buy a ski vacation home.

Lake Tahoe, California

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Searching for variety?

Thats especially true for those looking to forgo a flight and drive to a snowy destination instead.

Ski lift in Newry, Maine

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And thats why a town like Londonderry is great for those wanting to put down more permanent ski roots.

Londonderry is a small town by any measure, with fewer than 2,000 full-time residents.

Its a place where everyone knows one another, and thats a good thing.

Snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe

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Financereported, the median home price was $368,505 in 2022.

Poconos, Pennsylvania

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The Poconos is a classic mountain getaway.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Yes, there really is spectacular skiing nearSante Fe.

Ski lift at Londonderry, Vermont

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And its only a 30-minute drive from downtown.

The other thing that makes Santa Fe a unique option on this list is its bigger city feel.

That said, its worth the wait to have such excellent choices for skiing and riding nearby.

Crowd skiing at the slope in the Camel Back resort in Poconos, Pennsylvania

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Santa Fe New Mexico ski area in the winter

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Skier walking in Alma, Colorado

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