November means Thanksgiving, crisp autumn weather, and...the beginning of ski season!

October 30, 11:19 PMTulsa Adventure Travel ExaminerMonica Bryant

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For many, the month of November immediately brings to mind cooler weather, Thanksgiving, and the onset of Christmas shopping, but for ski enthusiasts it signifies the opening of ski resorts across the country. Many of these resorts will open around Thanksgiving Day. For skiers and snowboarders who have waited all summer for the sight of fresh snow, it couldn't be a more appropriate time!

If you're a ski bum or powder hound, you may already have your favorite destination. If you're looking to try out some new runs, and a new location here are a few suggestions categorized by what's most important to you...

Beginner: Breckenridge (CO), Copper Mountain (CO)

Expert: Jackson Hole, (WY), Taos (NM)

Least Crowded: Big Mountain (MT), Sun Valley, (ID)

Snowboarding: Big Sky (MT), Crested Butte (CO)

Scenery: Heavenly Lake Tahoe (CA), Telluride (CO)

Powder: Arapahoe Basin (CO), Snowbird (UT)

Best Value: Brighton (UT), Crystal Mountain (WA)

Nightlife: Aspen (CO), Park City (UT)