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I haven't read this whole article, so these places might be more commercialized than what you're looking for, but
Men's Journal 10 Coolest Mountain Towns
I've actually read elsewhere that Sandpoint, Idaho is pretty awesome for small town mountain living.
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that's kind of a weird list.
anyways, in my experience Stowe is easily the best on the East Coast. it has much of what you're looking for, and the skiing can surprisingly be really excellent, especially if you find some local to show you around the backcountry.
more west, Bozeman and Jackson are my favorite places