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Winter at a Colorado dude ranch? That's right: Hop a sleigh instead of a horse and take advantage of off-season rates and breathtaking beauty at these supercozy guest ranches. More: Hey dudes

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Go back in time in Grand Lake, CO: Celebrate an old school Colorado Christmas in with sleigh rides, ice skating, and hot chocolate surrounded by snow-covered peaks. More: Attractions in Grand Lake
Skiing in Bear Valley: California's Bear Valley is not the biggest ski resort and certainly not the flashiest, but with 1,280 acres of downhill skiing, there's room to roam. And the runs have unbroken views across a beautiful mountainscape. Learn more about this simpler alternative to Tahoe.
Lace up your skates in Evergreen, Colorado: Have an indulgent winter day just outside of Denver. Skate the lake, snowshoe in the trees then reward yourself with massage and a cup of cocoa. More: Wintertime ways to enjoy Evergreen, Colorado
Snowshoeing in Park City, Utah: Skip the frenzy of Sundance and head to Park City after the crowds have gone. More: Affordable Park City
World-class nordic in Royal Gorge, CA: Veer away from Tahoe traffic and head towards neighboring Royal Gorge, where you'll find North America's largest cross-country ski spot and an inexpensive vacation destination, to boot. More: Scenic skiing in Royal Gorge, CA
Relive the Olympics in Park City, Utah: Can't make it to Whistler? Have your own Olympic moment in Utah's posh mountain town, host of the 2002 Winter Games. More: What to do on a winter day in Park City, Utah
Winter at a Colorado dude ranch? That's right: Hop a sleigh instead of a horse and take advantage of off-season rates and breathtaking beauty at these supercozy guest ranches. More: Hey dudes
Go nordic in Hailey, Idaho: Trade in ritzy Sun Valley for its budget-friendly neighbor to the south, which takes the bronze in number of kilometers of cross-country skiing in the States. More: Try Hailey, Idaho
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