Cold winds are blowing, there’s a chill to the air, and all across the country people are preparing for the arrival of winter. While many of us are focused on holiday shopping, Christmas parties, and annual visitors, those with a passion for winter sports have something a bit different to celebrate. With some of the first snowfalls of the season, ski resorts and mountainsides across the United States have been opening their doors, turning on the lifts, and getting ready for a great ski season! Ski and snowboard enthusiasts eagerly make their way to their nearest slopes for some action packed snowy fun. But now, thanks to…