209 inches

That’s how much snow fell on Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia last season. The downhill resorts in nearby Canaan Valley got 180 inches. Temperatures in North Carolina mountains were so low, Cataloochee Ski Resort was able to open before Halloween. After a handful of so-so years in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, ski season was back in 08/09. And this year is looking to be just as promising. The first snow fell on area resorts in mid October. The Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a colder than usual winter. Meteorologists are forecasting record low temps. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect: this season, local resorts are offering some of the best deals in recent history. Combine deeper snow with cheaper lift tickets, and you’ve got a recipe for a killer ski season. BRO’s annual Snowbound guide is designed to help you make the most of your winter. Inside you’ll find beta on the steepest trails, friendliest tubing parks, deepest discounts, and so much more. Read, ski, repeat.