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The ski season is when the magic happens. Still, even after the snow melts, the mountains are worth your time. A good ski town, like those detailed in this list, is a bit like a Swiss Army Knife.

Ashland resident Adam Doc Fox describes -- and shows -- a recent climb up and snowboard down from Mount St. Helens.