I'm looking to take a ski trip in early Dec because that's the only time I can use my vacation. Any recommendations where I can go for the best conditions? I'm fairly open. Thanks.
We're getting some of the best and earliest snow in ages here in Colorado. A number of areas are already open, and most will open by Thanksgiving.
Here's a site where you can watch the opening dates, base depths, and recent snow conditions: http://www.coloradoski.com/
where were you thinking of going? want to stay close to home or head over the mountains to the west side of the continent or just off the continent?
whistler/blackcomb in Vancouver canada has some of the best skiing around outside of Austria. pricey though.... but the runs are fabulous and numerous.