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It’s a common sight for those lucky enough to get a spot on the hill at Park City area ski resorts: people in lift lines without masks, or with a nose hanging out, often standing within 6 feet of each other.
Skiing and snowboarding can offer a brief reprieve from the pandemic, an outdoor activity that feels different and safer than many aspects of everyday life.
But officials say the coronavirus can still spread even in the most beautiful settings, and the same mask-wearing and social distancing rules remain in effect at resorts as everywhere else: Guests must wear a mask over their nose and mouth and maintain 6 feet of distance from people who live in different households.
Eastern ski areas offer a wide variety of terrain that appeals to both novices and skilled skiers and snowboarders alike. From New England s classic runs to the Catskills family-friendliness trails to the slopes of West Virginia and North Carolina where you ll find far fewer crowds, there are resorts of all types to be found along the East Coast.
Along with sprawling resorts owned and operated by the likes of Vail Resorts, you can also find many family-run resorts dotting New England and upstate New York. These are usually smaller, with fewer bells and whistles, but also tend to be less expensive.
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For the city of Sun Valley and Sun Valley Resort, 2020 brought some glimpses of the future.
While the city reviewed plans for new development, the resort brought some of its plans to fruition, most notably a new high-speed quad chairlift on Bald Mountain that will serve an area of new skiing and snowboarding terrain called Sunrise. The unveiling of the project came against the backdrop of a notable accolade for Sun Valley, the designation by SKI magazine as the No. 1 ski resort in the West.
Hereâs a look at some of Sun Valleyâs 2020 highlights:
Resort ranked No. 1 in survey