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Readers voted these 10 cross-country ski resorts the best in North America

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To experience a more peaceful side of winter, many turn to cross-country skiing. While Nordic trails are often offered at traditional ski resorts, some of the best cross-country skiing is found at dedicated resorts. To help narrow down the best, we began by asking a panel of experts to nominate their favorite cross-country resorts, and then our readers voted to help us crown a winner. Scroll to see the 10 best cross-country ski resorts in North America .
To experience a more peaceful side of winter, many turn to cross-country skiing. While Nordic trails are often offered at traditional ski resorts, some of the best cross-country skiing is found at dedicated resorts. 

To help narrow down the best, we began by asking a panel of experts to nominate their favorite cross-country resorts, and then our readers voted to help us crown a winner.  Scroll to see the 10 best cross-country ski resorts in North America.
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No. 10: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - Jackson, New Hampshire. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation operates a Ski Touring Center with some of the East Coast ' s most popular groomed and backcountry trails. Skiers glide past quintessential New England sights – covered bridges, quaint villages and steepled churches. The system includes 150 kilometers of trails spanning three river valleys.
No. 10: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - Jackson, New Hampshire. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation operates a Ski Touring Center with some of the East Coast's most popular groomed and backcountry trails. Skiers glide past quintessential New England sights – covered bridges, quaint villages and steepled churches. The system includes 150 kilometers of trails spanning three river valleys.
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
No. 9: Strathcona Wilderness Centre - Sherwood Park, Alberta. Located a short distance from Edmonton in the western Canadian province of Alberta, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers over 12 kilometers of cross-country ski trails and provides special events and learn-to-ski programs for visitors of all ages. The center offers world-class groomed trails for classic Nordic skiing and skate skiing, as well as sit-ski lessons for Para-Nordic skiers. Toddlers can enjoy the experience with pull-behind kinder shuttles or baby gliders.
No. 9: Strathcona Wilderness Centre - Sherwood Park, Alberta. Located a short distance from Edmonton in the western Canadian province of Alberta, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers over 12 kilometers of cross-country ski trails and provides special events and learn-to-ski programs for visitors of all ages. The center offers world-class groomed trails for classic Nordic skiing and skate skiing, as well as sit-ski lessons for Para-Nordic skiers. Toddlers can enjoy the experience with pull-behind kinder shuttles or baby gliders.
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No. 8: Nipika Mountain Resort - Kootenay National Park, British Columbia. During winter, Nipika Mountain Resort transforms into a cross-country ski playground with 50 kilometers of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. Skiers enjoy varied terrain, from open areas with big mountain views to wooded paths along the Kootenay and Cross Rivers. The resort also maintains dedicated fat bike and snowshoe trails.
No. 8: Nipika Mountain Resort - Kootenay National Park, British Columbia. During winter, Nipika Mountain Resort transforms into a cross-country ski playground with 50 kilometers of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. Skiers enjoy varied terrain, from open areas with big mountain views to wooded paths along the Kootenay and Cross Rivers. The resort also maintains dedicated fat bike and snowshoe trails.
Nipika Mountain Resort
No. 7: Waterville Valley Resort - Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. The Adventure Center at New Hampshire ’ s Waterville Valley Resort grooms some 70 kilometers of trails, all accessible from Town Square or the alpine ski area. Explore the White Mountain National Forest on skate or classic skis, snowshoes or fat bikes (on select trails).
No. 7: Waterville Valley Resort - Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. The Adventure Center at New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley Resort grooms some 70 kilometers of trails, all accessible from Town Square or the alpine ski area. Explore the White Mountain National Forest on skate or classic skis, snowshoes or fat bikes (on select trails).
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No. 6: White Grass Ski Touring Center - Davis, West Virginia. Located in West Virginia ' s snowy Cabin Mountain Range, White Grass Ski Touring Center maintains more than 60 kilometers of trails. The center also offers a variety of rentals, guided tours, lessons, a repair shop and a cafe serving wholesome, healthy and natural foods.
No. 6: White Grass Ski Touring Center - Davis, West Virginia. Located in West Virginia's snowy Cabin Mountain Range, White Grass Ski Touring Center maintains more than 60 kilometers of trails. The center also offers a variety of rentals, guided tours, lessons, a repair shop and a cafe serving wholesome, healthy and natural foods.
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No. 5: Snow Mountain Ranch - Granby, Colorado. The Nordic Center at Snow Mountain Ranch offers more than 120 kilometers of cross-country skiing terrain in the Colorado Rockies. Easy loops cater to beginners, while longer trails with steeper climbs appeal to experienced skiers. Fat biking and snowshoeing are also available.
No. 5: Snow Mountain Ranch - Granby, Colorado. The Nordic Center at Snow Mountain Ranch offers more than 120 kilometers of cross-country skiing terrain in the Colorado Rockies. Easy loops cater to beginners, while longer trails with steeper climbs appeal to experienced skiers. Fat biking and snowshoeing are also available.
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No. 4: Stokely Creek Lodge - Goulais River, Ontario. Located in the Algoma Highlands just north of the U.S. border, Stokely Creek Lodge maintains 100 kilometers of trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It ’ s possible to ski for hours without seeing another human at this hidden gem known for its stellar snow conditions.
No. 4: Stokely Creek Lodge - Goulais River, Ontario. Located in the Algoma Highlands just north of the U.S. border, Stokely Creek Lodge maintains 100 kilometers of trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It’s possible to ski for hours without seeing another human at this hidden gem known for its stellar snow conditions.
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No. 3: Bear Valley Adventure Co. - Bear Valley, California. Bear Valley Adventure Co. offers their guests more than 70 kilometers of groomed paths across 3,000 acres. Skiers can choose between 38 groomed trails for skate and track skiing, and stop for a rest at three warming huts. It ’ s a particularly appealing option for families, thanks to its two kids ’ trails and a groomed downhill practice area.
No. 3: Bear Valley Adventure Co. - Bear Valley, California. Bear Valley Adventure Co. offers their guests more than 70 kilometers of groomed paths across 3,000 acres. Skiers can choose between 38 groomed trails for skate and track skiing, and stop for a rest at three warming huts. It’s a particularly appealing option for families, thanks to its two kids’ trails and a groomed downhill practice area.
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No. 2: Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area - Tahoe City, California. The Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area has 65 kilometers of groomed trails – more than 21 options for skiers of all levels, including high-altitude skiing with spectacular lake views. The area offers lessons and rentals to help skiers get started in the sport.
No. 2: Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area - Tahoe City, California. The Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area has 65 kilometers of groomed trails – more than 21 options for skiers of all levels, including high-altitude skiing with spectacular lake views. The area offers lessons and rentals to help skiers get started in the sport.
Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area
No. 1: Devil ' s Thumb Ranch - Tabernash, Colorado. Nearly 120 kilometers of groomed trails at the base of Colorado ' s Continental Divide make Devil ' s Thumb Ranch a favorite for skate or classic cross-country skiing. Beginners can sign up for private or group lessons, while more advanced skiers can push themselves in advanced technique clinics.
No. 1: Devil's Thumb Ranch - Tabernash, Colorado. Nearly 120 kilometers of groomed trails at the base of Colorado's Continental Divide make Devil's Thumb Ranch a favorite for skate or classic cross-country skiing. Beginners can sign up for private or group lessons, while more advanced skiers can push themselves in advanced technique clinics.
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