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Story by PAUL LEAHY If you love to golf and snow ski, then Arizona is where you need to spend a little time this winter. The Northern part of the state has some impressive mountains and a number of ski resorts. This is one of the few places in America you can go from the golf course to the slopes all in the same day. Arizona skiing is affordable and is oldschool compared to other more popular ski destinations, with a great mix of people on the hill. The most accessible powder close to a major hub with great golf is the Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. The Snowbowl is right outside of Flagstaff. The drive up the volcano can be challenging on the twisty and steep terrain so in January and February a free shuttle from downtown Flagstaff runs every 20 minutes. Located 2.5 hours form the Phoenix metro area you can be back in the sun and fun quicker than you can get to Lambert Airport from the 12 lakenewsonline.com
Lake. Sedona is even closer taking only a mere 1.5 hours to reach the Snowbowl. The Snowbowl is considered the best skiing experience in the state, and the view from the top of Mount Humphreys is spectacular. The hill, which has been in operation since 1938, receives just over 22 feet of snow a season. The elevation at its peak is 12,000 feet which makes for some incredible views and great mix of easy, intermediate and difficult runs. Another popular ski destination situated a little farther from major cities is Sunrise Park Resort. It is situated not far from the New Mexico border in the far eastern part of the state. This is more of a destination trip and not really considered a day trip. It is located four hours from Phoenix and 4.5 hours from Tucson. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley situated on the Santa Catalina Mountains gives you the best opportunity to ski and golf in the same day. Only about a 90 minute drive from
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ARIZONA: A winter destination for golf and skiing
