Winter's crisp air and blankets of snow annually transform Pinetop-Lakeside into a cold weather resort, perfect for spending the days skiing, sledding, snowmobiling or ice fishing, and spending the evenings relaxing by a crackling fireplace. Cross-country skiiers can enjoy a picturesque trek through the looping TrailSystem or venture out into the back country trails of the White Mountains. Sunrise Park Resort, located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, offers some of the best skiing in the Western U.S., featuring the new "Sunrise Express", a high speed quad chairlift, as well as a separate snowboarding area, cross country trails and a children's ski area. Rental equipment, including snowboards, snowshoes and sled, ski school or private lessons, child care and yearround lodging and dining are available. Sunrise Park Resort boasts the only snow making capabilities in the south-west (1-800-55-HOTEL).