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The Welcoming Committee takes over Mount Snow for a debaucherous weekend of skiing, snowboarding and plenty of late-night shenanigans.

Last winter, as the snow kept mounting, so did my envy. One Facebook friend after another bragged about the bountiful snowfalls they were enjoying out west. Then the "snowcapalyse" struck Manhattan.

A year-round resort with lakes, Mont Tremblant resort is best known as a ski destination with 700 acres of ski terrain on slopes with inclines as steep as 42 degrees. Check out the photos of the "Top Ski Resort in Eastern North America."

The snow started slowly. Unbeknownst to those of us already atop the summit of Mont Tremblant in Quebec, the entire region was about to be slammed with the year’s first major snowstorm - making for some of the most joyous skiing of the season.

The holidays make December all the more enticing in Vermont’s snowy mountains with festivals, events and good natured cheer emanating from the resorts.

November heralds the beginning of winter in the Adirondack Mountains of Northern New York, and everyone - from alpine skiers and boarders, to families looking for a quick winter retreat, is gearing up for snow.

With another snowy La Nina winter slated and epic predictions from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, snowmaking operations will commence with early season rail jams and the laying of a smooth and pristine snow base.

Among the variety of new construction and improvements at Vermont’s resorts, one theme unifies. These snow-centric businesses listen to their guests and year after year, strive to create the best possible experience for their extended family of skiers.

One of the most popular gay ski weeks in the United States, Telluride Gay Ski Week ("TGSW") brings together gay and lesbian skiers and snowboarders from around the world. The top-ranked gay ski week takes place February 25 - March 3, 2012.

New England ski resorts are rounding out a season full of generous amounts of snow and good attendance. They’re hoping for a strong finish before people start bringing out their golf clubs, boats and tennis rackets.