Newbie planning a ski trip, need some suggestions

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SLC's Park City is looking pretty good right now, but it seems like going around Thanksgiving is a mistake?

My gf uses up her vacation days flying back to Japan every Xmas/New Years, and I have school in the meantime. Are the snow conditions better during Xmas/New Years? I probably could convince her to go skiing with me instead of visiting parents. The next available time would be Spring Break I think.

When would be a good time to start making ski reservations/arrangements?

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the week between xmas and new years may have good snow, but it's guaranteed to be redonkulous crowded. I will make improptu trips before Christmas, but will certainly not make plans to.

I would wait until after new years.