Stop sniggering back there, Crested Butte Colorado offers some seriously good pow. It’s another ex-mining town and they certainly picked a pretty decent mountain when they set up back in the 19th century.

Crested Butte offers challenging terrain to get your edges into and has been voted the best freeriding destination in the US, with steep, nerve wracking runs and massive bowls. It also offers some great marked runs for when you fancy an easy day.

A trip to Crested Butte also makes a great early Christmas present. If you head down from 15 November to 25 December you can ski or ride free of charge.