A mechanical mountain

Love downhill skiing but hate frigid chairlift rides? At the Alpine Factory, you can go skiing or snowboarding indoors. The business has two massive downhill skiing treadmills set up in a warehouse where skiers can carve turns on an endlessly rotating carpet of artificial snow. Even in the winter, skiers use the treadmill to sharpen techniques and get a workout. Prices start at $47 an hour for a group lesson, coaching and equipment rental included.