Most Popular Ski Destinations in the U.S.

ORBITZ INSIDER SKI INDEX

So where are skiers spending the winter? The Orbitz Insider Ski Index reveals that all 10 destinations on this year's list hail from the Rockies to the Pacific. Skiing in the Golden State continues to grow in popularity, with Lake Tahoe as the #1 destination this year, followed by Mammoth Lakes at #2. Making its first appearance on the Index is Keystone, Colorado, one of six mountains in the Rocky Mountain state to make the list. Colorado shares the spotlight with Utah's Park City (#3) and Jackson Hole, Wyoming (#5), both of which checked in among the top five.

While many skiers will be heading west this winter, east coasters need not worry. The Orbitz Insiders have picked some great slopes in the east, perfect for savvy skiers who don't want to travel far.

Based on hotel and vacation package bookings on Orbitz.com, the top 2007 ski destinations are:

                           Orbitz Insider Ski Index



                             Top Ski Destinations



        2007                     Ski Areas                      2006

      Ranking*                                                Ranking**

         1                   Lake Tahoe, Calif.                   3

         2                 Mammoth Lakes, Calif.                  2

         3                     Park City, UT                      4

         4                    Breckenridge, CO                    1

         5                    Jackson Hole, WY                    7

                           Steamboat Springs, CO

         6                         (tie)                          5

         6                     Vail, CO (tie)                     9

         8                      Snowmass, CO                     10

         9                      Keystone, CO                     12

         10                   Winter Park, CO                     6





  *  Based on hotel rooms and packages sold with check in dates between

     11/20/07 and 5/01/08. Based on net bookings as of 10/11/07

  ** Based on hotel rooms and packages sold with check in dates between

     11/20/06 and 4/30/07. Based on net bookings as of 10/14/06

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