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It’s not just Flagstaff: five places to see snow or ski in Arizona

Arizona is not only desert, you can also find mountains and snow to enjoy the winter. Photo: Courtesy/Facebook Arizona Snowbowl

Last weekend we were able to see the first snow in the city of FlagstaffArizona, so some were already excited and began to organize their plans to ski and go for a walk in the winter season which is already approaching.

In Arizona Press We share with you some places that are ideal to enjoy the snow during winter, rent cabins and have a nice time.

It is located 144 miles from Phoenix and it is one of the favorite places to enjoy the snow in Arizona.

In this city in northern Arizona you can practice snowboarding and skiing in the recreational park called Arizona Snowbowl.

However, this place is closed and open until November 22. But here you can find everything; from lessons to practice these sports, to accommodation and restaurants.

In addition to the Arizona Snowbowl there are other areas of Flagstaff where you can rent accommodation, such as beautiful cabins and hotels. There are also public places, free of charge, where you can enjoy the forest and the snow.

Before reaching Flagstaff, it is located Sedonaabout 116 miles from Phoenix. A colorful little town where you can walk, stroll and eat in delicious restaurants.

Although it doesn’t snow like in other places in Arizonain the winter season you can also see Sedona painted white.

Sedona is also painted white during the winter. Photo / Courtesy Facebook Visit Sedona

Its characteristic red mountains are covered in snow and you can see the piedra “Snoopy”or visit the chapel of Santa Cruz, in the middle of the mountains. This picturesque town will fascinate you.

It is located south of Phoenixabout 155 miles, very close to Tucson. He Mount Limonin Spanish, is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains and has an elevation of more than 9,000 feet.

In this place you can do everything: hiking, cycling, camping and more, during the summer.

In winter, the mountain also dresses in white with the fall of snow. There is also accommodation if you want to spend a weekend away from the city, with your family or friends.

The average snowfall is 180 inches. Usually can’t from mid-October to early May, but has been known to fall into June or early July.

Mount Limón is located near the city of Tucson. Photo / Courtesy Facebook Mt. Lemmon Hotel

If what you like is skiing, you can visit the Mount Lemmon Ski Valleywhere you find everything to practice this sport.

Sunrise Park Resort, Geer

This place is located on the outskirts of the city of Greer, Arizona. It is one of the furthest from Phoenix, compared to the previous ones, since it is located 217 miles to the east and almost borders the state of Texas.

Just like in Flagstaff, the first snow of the season fell last Friday October 18so you can already find a beautiful landscape.

This place is a private resort, so there is a cost. You must buy your tickets online or at the windows once you get there.

Here you can also practice ski or snowboard and there are also accommodations where you can stay with your family or friends.

This city is one of the closest to Phoenixfrom this list, since it is located only 99 miles. It is known as the “Christmas City” of Arizona.

Downtown Prescott is decorated with Christmas lights making it ideal for a family visit before the holidays.

A social media user posted a photo of the first snowfall in Prescott. Photo: Courtesy/Facebook Lloyd Ferguson

There are also some lakes that you can visit, where in winter season You will see the snow on the great forest trees.

Ready for winter? Now the only thing missing is the cold. Which of the places we present did you like the most to visit this year?

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