The hands-down best access to cross country skiing in the United States is the city of Minneapolis. You can ski within five minutes of the airport. There are many world class options; let’s discuss!

Skiing in New York City is a once a winter thing but there are several legitimate options within an hour or so. Here is a quick list of your best options if you want to cross country ski near New York City.

Six reliably groomed Nordic ski centers around Lake Tahoe, from Kirkwood to Royal Gorge, plus a Mammoth Lakes weekend trip. Distances, passes, and groomed km for each.