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Skiing and snowboarding....in Arizona?

While it has a great reputation for 90-plus temperatures throughout the year, Arizona is an official Rocky Mountain state with a handful of opportunities for finding the white powder at higher elevations.

Just two hours from Phoenix, in fact, winter adventure awaits at Snowbowl ski area near Flagstaff located in the Coconino National Forest offering almost dozens of trails in over 700 sun-filled acres for most of the season.

Farther afield, and roughly 200 miles away from the nearest big city lies Arizona's largest ski resort. Sunrise Park in the Arizona White Mountains offers three mountains with 65 runs, a separate snowboarding area, cross country ski trails and a special childrens's "ski-wee" area.

Finally, if you want to boast that you've been to the most southerly ski resort in the US, head for Mount Lemmon Ski Valley. Although one of the smallest ski and snowboard areas in the state, it makes up for its scant 3 lifts and 200 acres of trails by being only an hour's drive away from Tuscon!

Map of major Arizona ski resorts:

More about skiing and snowboarding in Arizona:

Arizona Ski Resort Information - Use the menu or clickable map for complete information on top AZ skiing resorts with seasonal and opening hours, driving directions, lodging, costs, contact info, photos.

Ski in Arizona - About.com guide to top resorts near Phoenix with reviews and information on Sunrise Park, Snow Bowl, Flagstaff Nordic Center and more, with related guides & resources to winter recreation and Arizona tourist attractions.

How to Go Skiing in Mt. Lemmon Arizona - Good insider information with general overview and step-by-step instructions on how and where to book nearby hotels, ski lift info, ammenities. Also see How to Ski Sunrise, Arizona.

Wildernet.com - Arizona Cross-country Skiing Guide - Information on the top eight trails througout the state by elevation, distance and difficulty, with gneral descriptions and locations, contact info and related nearby recreational activites.

Ski Central - Arizona Lodging - Directory of nearby hotels or major ski resorts offering lodging by location.

Arizona Snow Report - Arizona - Up to date weather conditions and snow reports for major AZ ski resorts including base depth, new snow, related photos and visitor reviews, from OnTheSnow.com.

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