As 2012 came to a close, many snow enthusiasts spent their time slaying powder and riding white fluff as an ode to the end of the year. While the majority of 2012 lacked snowfall, the last few weeks were filled with plenty of powder that buffeted resorts all across the nation. In this edition of Insta-Awesome, we gathered the best pictures of skiers and snowboarders closing out the year with epic pow parties in Alaska, California, Colorado, and plenty of snow-filled places in between.

Click the photo above to see the snowy action. Happy New Year!