Looking for a nice, upscale resort that has ski in/ski out (if possible).

We are beginners.

How do they rate trails at ski resorts? I was looking it up and it says that beginner trails are from 6% to 25%. What does the percent mean? What makes a blue a blue, a black a black, and so on?

I’m looking for a ski resort to vacation at during spring break. We want to go to New Mexico because it is much closer to where we live. What is a good ski resort in New Mexico

This will be my 1st time skiing in North America (I’m from Brazil, we usually go to Chile and Argentina), so I want to be 100% sure I made a good choice.

What are the ski resorts that are sure to be open by early December?

Thanks!!!
For those who’re saying my question is too broad: I live in Brazil, so ANYWHERE in North America is an option for me.
Since I can only go in early December, I’m aware most of the ski stations will be opening – or still closed.
I’m counting with your expertise to help me out! Thanks for you help!

I am doing a research paper on issues facing ski resorts, but I need some good ideas.
If anyone knows of any issues facing ski resorts, please tell me!!!
I have to be able to take a for-or-against position on it.

I need to find out for a geography project A.S.A.P. If you could tell me the name of the resort and the name of where it is eg. Milan.
Thanks.

Snowbird UT? Is there anywhere in Canada relatively close?
Thanks!!

Many people have the long weekend off, and I was wondering if that’s traditionally a busy skiing day.

I snowboard at various places on the east coast (Vermont, New York, Massachusetts) and have seen it here at some of the bigger mountains. It mainly seems to be bras with the occasional panty thrown in for variety, I guess. I have also spoken to friends who have seen it at resorts in other parts of the country, but no one has an explination.