Why would either of those schools be on the list at all? WSU and U of I are at least 2 hours away from any skiing (mt. spokane), more like 3 or 4 for decent skiing, This is assuming that the roads are perfectly clear so those times could be an hour or more longer than that. I'm somewhat biased though, my opinion of pullman/moscow is not the most favorable. I suppose it's the place to be if you're into drunken overweight sorostitutes though.