Carter Pann wrote a precisely-timed 10-minute-long orchestral piece meant to be listened to at this type of location, which evokes scenes like an “Open Meadow.” A Canadian village adjoining one of these locations was master-planned by Eldon Beck, who rejected a grid in favor of spaces that preserved sight lines. James Niehues (“KNEE-hews”) has been called the “Norman Rockwell” of these locations for his over 400 official maps of them, which largely consist of white and green watercolor details. A (*) “detachable” design pioneered by Doppelmayr improved capacity at these locations compared to the traditional “fixed-grip” design. In North America, green circles and blue squares represent different difficulties of terrain at these locations. For 10 points, name these winter destinations that include Whistler Blackcomb and Vail. ■END■
ANSWER: ski resorts [accept mountain resorts; accept ski slopes; accept pistes; accept any answers referring to a location for downhill skiing or snowboarding; prompt on mountains or resorts] (The piece referenced in the first line is Slalom.)
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