With an 850K-where is the best ski area house hack in USA?

[Steven Di]

Recent empty nester. I am a industrial design consultant that works from home.  I just sold my house and want to move somewhere close to nature/skiing where I can fix up a house and sell it in a 2-3 years. On my list so far:  Sun Valley, Bozeman, Alta? Are there any cool small ski towns that have good outlook for growth?  Open to ideas!  Or are these areas open to the first hit with a downturn?