Find the Snow This Ski Season With FindTheBest's Interactive Ski Resorts Comparison

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With ski resorts all over the country reporting record low amounts of snow this winter, how will you find the snow? FindTheBest's ski resort comparison lists the average yearly snowfall for over 1,000 ski resorts, and provides easy access to snow report information. You'll be off to the mountain in no time.

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On the ski resort comparison page, you'll see each ski resort listed in order of its Smart Rating. The Smart Rating, a hybrid score calculated from expert reviews and quantitative data, is FindTheBest's way of giving users an unbiased presentation of the top listings in any category.

To find the snow, sort the list of ski resorts using the average snowfall tab.

At the top of the list is Anzere, Switzerland, the ski resort with the highest average snowfall – 800 inches. But you'll want to filter the list to show only ski resorts in the United States. Use the dropdown menu to filter the list by country and state, and FindTheBest will display the ski resorts in the location you choose.

Once you've narrowed your decision down to ski resorts with high average snowfall in a particular location, the best ski resorts are the ones with the highest Smart Rating. If want to narrow your decision based on other factors, you can also filter the list by skiable acres and lift ticket price, or sort the list by vertical drop.

Select your list of ski resorts, then click the compare button for a side-by-side view. The ratings and information about each ski resort is clearly labeled and color-coded. When you've found your top ski resort, click on its name to view that ski resort's detail page. Everything you need to know about the ski resort is displayed, including links to current weather conditions, forecasts, and webcams.

But planning your winter vacation, or finding where the snow is this ski season, isn't finished until you've got the right equipment.

Be prepared with the best alpine skis and the best snowboards, before you head to the mountain: FindTheBest can help you make an informed decision. Whether you're in need of a new pair of skis or new snowboard, use FindTheBest's online interactive comparisons to streamline your decision-making.

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