With Thanksgiving, holiday parties and family commitments all piling up at the end of the year, we usually don't get a chance to strap on our skis and boards until well into January. But while snow's been causing airport hell lately, it's also been dumping on resorts across North America. So in honor of a sleepy week coming up--and those vacation days you still haven't used--here are five places worth checking out before the new year rolls around.]]>