BEAVER MOUNTAIN, UTAH

SKI Family owned since 1939, Beaver Mountain offers 40 well-groomed runs on 664 skiable acres. $38. (435) 753-0921, skithebeav.com.

EAT The Wednesday special at Hamiltons Steak and Seafood—ribs, sides, drinks, dessert—feeds up to six. $60. (435) 787-8450, hamiltonssteakhouse.com.

STAY At Utah State's university Inn, find clean rooms close to the ski area. From $68.* (800) 231-5634, hotel.usu.edu.

BEAR VALLEY, CALIF.

SKI Two hours south of Tahoe, Bear Valley boasts a less trafficked approach, shorter lift lines, 10 chairs, and 67 runs. $59. (209) 753-2301, bearvalley.com.

EAT Head to the Snowshoe Brewing Company in Arnold for ales on tap and massive burgers ($10). (209) 795-2272, snowshoebrewing.com.

STAY Guests cozy up to a 10-foot-tall fireplace in the lobby of Bear Valley Lodge. Ski packages from $55 per person. (209) 753-2327, bearvalleylodge.com.

SKI With the state's highest base elevation and an arid winter climate, Ski Anthony Lakes is a stash of perfect powder. $35. (541) 856-3277, anthonylakes.com.

EAT In Baker City, strike it rich at the Geiser Grand Hotel's 1889 Saloon with a buffalo burger and organic fries ($8). (541) 523-1889, geisergrand.com.

STAY Every room at Baker City's Always Welcome Inn comes with a view of the Elkhorn Mountains. from $47.* (800) 307-5206, alwayswelcomeinn.com.

SKI Perched above the Bitterroot Valley, Lost Trail Powder Mountain averages 300 inches of sugar-fine snow a year. $34. (406) 821-3211, losttrail.com.

EAT At the Rocky Knob Lodge in Conner, a half rack of hickory-smoked pork ribs goes for $19. (406) 821-3520, rockyknoblodge.com.

STAY A hot tub awaits at the Sula Country Store & Resort. Cabins from $40.* (406) 821-3364, bitterroot-montana.com.

SKI Soldier Mountain's peaks and powder rival those at Sun Valley, Idaho, but can be skied for a fraction of the price. $33. (208) 764-2526, soldiermountain.com.

EAT At Soldier Creek Brewing Company in Fairfield, locals line up for the $7 Primo: turkey, provolone, and pesto on a flaky croissant.
(208) 764-2739.

STAY Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, served fireside at Fairfield's Prairie Inn. From $69. (208) 764-2247, theprairieinn.com.

SKI $40 buys a pass to 25 downhill runs and 19 miles of groomed cross-country trails at White Pine Ski Area & Resort. (307) 367-6606, whitepineski.com.

EAT Inside a tiny log cabin in Pinedale, Wind River Pizzeria uses organic veggies on its pies and serves homemade lasagna ($10). (307) 367-6760.

STAY Chambers House Bed & Breakfast in Pinedale occupies an expanded, renovated log schoolhouse. From $79. (800) 567-2168, chambershouse.com.