Vail just received approval to increase its skiable terrain by 42 percent, he noted.

More than 1,300 acres of skiable terrain have been added; a hotel and condominiums, many of them already sold, are under construction.

That doubles Vail's skiable terrain to 3,787 acres served by lifts.

All three ski areas share similar characteristics in terms of skiable terrain and elevation.

Prospect Bowl almost doubled the amount of skiable terrain and opened in 2002.

But if it's company you're seeking, plus a little help in navigating the 1,180 acres of skiable terrain, some 180 instructors are available.

Without this quad there was no access to skiable terrain.

Powder Mountain became the resort with the most skiable terrain in America.

Depending on the amount of skiable terrain, the lift ticket price will be $15 to $20, and will go to $28 until Christmas.

Skiing The skiable terrain is vast, covering the two mountains - all told, more than 200 marked trails on 7,000 acres.