Outside magazine's best ski resorts

Outside magazine's November issue scopes out the best ski resorts in North America, from Alaska to Vermont.

For the deepest snows, Outside lists Alta/Snowbird in Utah, Jackson Hole, Wyo., Alyeska Resort in Alaska and Silverton Mountain in Colorado.

For the apres-ski party scene, the magazine recommends Breckenridge in Colorado, Whistler-Blackcomb in British Columbia, Park City, Utah, and Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado.

For fresh powder without the crowds, Outside mentions Powder Mountain, Utah, Jay Peak in Vermont, Bridger Bowl in Montana, and Crested Butte in Colorado.

And on the magazine's "editor's choice/Best in Class" list were Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Steamboat in Colorado, Taos in New Mexico and Mammoth Mountain in California.