Snow Patrol

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Sun Valley, Idaho: Skiing excellent. Two hot spots: Holiday Run and Christmas Bowl. Reservations almost impossible to get through March 15. Baldy TD 40, Roundhouse 36, Dollar 29; BD 20; SN 8.

Santa Fe, N. Mex.: Skiing excellent, lifts crowded with 20-25 minute wait on chair lift. TD 25-35, BD 20-25, CR 1,500, SN 6.

Taos, N. Mex.: Skiing excellent. All facilities open and operating every day. Skijoring races will be held this weekend, Indian dances Saturday evening. TD 90-100, BD 70-75, CR 600, SN 30.

Arapahoe Basin, Colo.: Best skiing on Davis Cutoff and Slalom slope. All trails open except Palivacinni which is now full of snow-slide debris. Long-thong release binding popular. TD 42-60, BD 40-42, CR 700, SN 7.

Jackson, Wyo.: Skiing excellent, though extreme subzero temperatures hampering skiers. All roads open and in good condition. TD 28-32, BD 14-18, CR 400, SN 3-4.

Brighton, Utah: Excellent. Ten-minute wait on lifts. TD 76, BD 74, CR 950, SN 16.

Alta, Utah: Skiing excellent. Snow Cup race postponed last week now rescheduled for Feb. 3. TD 72 100, BD 72, CR 600, SN 34.

Reno, Nev.: Finest skiing of season, but below-zero temperatures causing some frostbite. TD 30-38, BD 24-30, CR 2,000.

Heavenly Valley, Calif.: Upper slopes excellent. TD 32, BD 23, CR 1,200, SN 6.