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The Scene – Not along ago, Powder Ridge was one of the nation's true late-night skiing spots; New York and New Jersey skiers loved it for its 3am closing time. Although some feel let down, the lifts still run every weeknight until 9pm. – – The Slopes – The resort offers a 500-foot vertical drop of wide-open slopes. They go wide and with the fall line, providing beginners a safe, easy place to figure out the sport. A nice bonus is the children's terrain garden--a slope that is fenced off and fun for tots. There is a snowboard park and a few runs that are slightly steep…