Christmas/New Year 2015/2016 - Skiing in N.America

[5potTurbo]

So as not to drag the "Skiing and where in 2015" thread off topic, and since my only N.American skiing was in Whistler for Christmas/New Year 2012/2013, I'm seeking advice fromt he PH collective as to the alternatives in N.America - Colorado, Utah, California?

We're a family of 4 - we've 2 teen girls - all good skiers, daughters fine on all runs (ESF gold+ level), and I realise this will be pricey for the flights alone, but having seen the price of Vail ski passes (!!), are there very good alternatives in N.America where you don't have to pay the earth to ski for 12 days?
Hotels will be out of scope for us, too pricey, so self-catering in a rented condo or some such...

All-inclusive for 2 weeks in the Alps isn't what we're after, especially after the lack of snow in many resorts over last Christmas.

[5potTurbo]

Anyone? Someone?
Recommendations based on experience in N.America? Resort quality vs. prices?

[5potTurbo]

Thanks for your recommendations, guys.

Anyone else have anything to throw in: Utah or Wyoming, perhaps?

[5potTurbo]

Given, err, recent political and economic events, Canada's cheaper than the U.S for those of us who get paid €.

[5potTurbo]

We looked at number of alternative locations, but flying out from Luxembourg made the journeys stupidly long, sometimes 4 flights each way.

In the end we plumped for Whistler (again!) and found a great ski-in/ski-out condo close to the village.

Thanks for all your tips anyway!