The 10 Best Low-Altitude Ski Resorts in North America

Skiers love big numbers. The largest vertical, the highest peak, the most annual average snowfall—superlatives, hate it or love it, make the ski industry go round.
 What about the inverse of these records, though? Surprisingly, small and low is interesting, too, which is why we've compiled a list of some of the lowest ski areas in North America.
This list includes a mixture of low-altitude destination resorts and lesser-known ski areas that reside near sea level. For skiers, there's a