Ski Resorts Worldwide Undergo Major Transformations

Cranor Hill in Gunnison, Colorado, is a small city-owned ski area offering affordable skiing options, with day tickets at $35 and season passes at $90. Maine Huts and Trails provides a unique winter experience with backcountry lodges and hot meals for cross-country skiers on a 50-mile trail network. Helen, Georgia, offers outdoor adventures like hiking and tubing on the Chattahoochee River in a picturesque Bavarian-style town. Salzburgerland, Austria, allows tourists to savor local schnapps before tobogganing down snowy trails. Snow Chasers Lodge in Michigan's Upper Peninsula remains popular for snowmobilers amid robust snowfall, while the Sun Lodge in Vermont has reopened with historic charm and modern amenities, offering a ski-in and ski-out experience at Bromley Mountain.