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Each year, we ask our readers to vote on the best of everything that defines mountain life. We're thrilled to present the results of our 2006 Best of the High Country survey.
Best Après Ski
 The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado An Aspen tradition, whether imbibing fireside in The Living Room, celebrating a great day on the slopes at the legendary Ajax Tavern, or splurging at local hot spot Montagna. (970) 920-4600 or thelittlenell.com.
Apples Bar & Grill, Ketchum, Idaho Tucked at the base of Mt. Baldy in the Warm Springs Village, this lively restaurant and bar is a local favorite for après-ski camaraderie, an affordable menu and a great selection of beers. (208) 726-7067.
Amsterdam Café & Pub, Whistler, B.C. Funky, fun and fresh, the patio of this hip hangout is the place to see and be seen—and refuel with home-style cooking—after a day on the hill. (604) 932-8334 or amsterdampub.moonfruit.com.
Best Place to Buy Land
 Taos County, New Mexico Wide-open spaces and gorgeous scenery make this a popular area for equestrian properties. Easy access to ski slopes and Santa Fe, as well as a growing number of fine art galleries, adds to the appeal. taosguide.com.
Tuolumne County, California Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, this area is the gateway to Yosemite National Park. An emerging wine region, wine properties are still available at reasonable prices. tuolumne-county-relocation.com.
Park County, Wyoming Stunning distant-mountain views and plentiful rivers and creeks perfect for fly-fishing create a sublime natural setting for the many ranch properties and sprawling land parcels offered in this county. Check out the Cody area for great deals. codywyoming.net.
Grand County, Colorado A mountain-rimmed valley easily accessible from Denver, Grand County is home to local favorite ski resort, Winter Park, and Grand Lake, the west entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Forest. grand-county.com.
Top 20 Golf Courses
 The Boulders Carefree, Arizona (pictured to the left)
(480) 488-9009, bouldersclub.com
Troon North Scottsdale, Arizona
(480) 603-2630, troonnorth.net
Red Sky Golf Club Wolcott, Colorado
(866) 873-3759, redskygolfclub.com
Chateau Whistler Whistler, Canada
(877) 938-2092, fairmont.com
Golf Club at Redlands Mesa Grand Junction, Colorado
(877) 501-6372, redlandsmesa.com
Mayacama Santa Rosa, California
(866) 393-1818, mayacama.com
Desert Forest Carefree, Arizona
(480) 488-4589, desertforestgolfclub.com
The Peaks Telluride, Colorado
(800) 789-2220, shadowcreek.com
Castle Pines Castle Rock, Colorado
(303) 688-6000
The Estancia Club Scottsdale, Arizona
(480) 473-4400, discoverylandco.com/project_estancia.html
Sanctuary Sedalia, Colorado
(303) 224-2896, sanctuarygolfcourse.com
Forest Highlands Flagstaff, Arizona
(928) 525-9000, fhgc.com
Whirlwind Chandler, Arizona
(480) 940-1500, whirlwindgolf.com
WE-KO-PA Fountain Hills, Arizona
(480) 836-9000, wekopa.com
Rivershore Golf Links Kamloops, BC, Canada
(250) 573-4622, rivershoregolflinks.com
Dragon, Graeagle California
(800) 368-7786, dragongolf.com
Carmel Valley Ranch Carmel, California
(831) 626-2510, cvrgolf.com
Lodge at Ventana Canyon Tucson, Arizona
(800) 828-5701, thelodgeatventanacanyon.com
Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, Alberta, Canada
(403) 762-2211, fairmont.com/banffsprings
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