This February, millions of Americans will spend the three weeks of the XXI Winter Olympiad glued to their TVs. But Vancouver s not the only place stoking the Olympic flame this winter.

See where alpine lovers can schuss down the same slopes as their medal-winning idols

In former host cities across North America, travelers can get their own taste of Olympic glory especially on the slopes. Ahead, a rundown of some former host cities ski offerings.

Olympic Year: 1960
Cost of a Day Pass: $83
Skiable Acres: 4,000

Until this year, Olympic signage at historic sites was spotty. But the area marks its 50th anniversary with a slate of Olympic-themed offerings, like ski days hosted by local gold medalist Jonny Moseley.

Photo: Squaw Valley

Olympic Year: 1980
Cost of a Day Pass: $74
Skiable Acres: 314

Best remembered for the famed Miracle on Ice hockey game, Lake Placid also boasts the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and that s just the downhill slopes. For a real vertigo experience, take the elevator to the Olympic ski jump tower s observation deck (nearly 400 feet up).

Photo: ORDA

Olympic Year: 1988
Cost of a Day Pass: $61
Skiable Acres: 420

Canada s first Olympic host, Nakiska sits 45 minutes outside Calgary. Their slopes are a good bet for beginners, but experienced powder hounds should look elsewhere; surprisingly, only 14 percent of the runs qualify as expert.

Photo: Jamie Miller

Olympic Year: 2002
Cost of a Day Pass: $86
Skiable Acres: 2,026

Nostalgic skiers can cruise three Olympic runs or visit a memorabilia-filled base lodge. The resort also hosts World Cup events every year.

Photo: Deer Valley Resort

Olympic Year: 2010
Cost of a Day Pass: $88
Skiable Acres: 8,171

Whistler s runs will remain 90 percent open to the public during this year s Games, with skiers able to watch races from on-slope viewing areas. But expect serious traffic and parking jam-ups.

Photo: Paul Morrison