Watch People avoiding Rockies for Maryland. Online

Winter sports are now beyond the means of many Americans. Reservations are down this year at many big resorts in the Rockies, like Apen or Vail. Smaller resorts along the East Coast, however, seem to be enjoying growing success. There may be less snow and fewer trails, but lift tickets are more affordable and you don’t have to take the plane. This is Maryland, a few hours away from Washington, DC. With the economic crisis, many who used to fly off to Europe or the Rockies to go skiing can no longer afford to do so. John Flynn, “You have the airplane fare and it s far more expensive. So this is affordable.” Liza Smith, “This is a good place to learn how to ski and like I said, you can come for a day and just go back home.”