If you love skiing and finding ski resorts for fun, these are the best places for skiing.
We arranged a team and research all over ski lovers of places to go skiing in the USA. We sorted a list of the best ski resorts in the USA.
This list created after watch different parameters like weather, resort rating, reviews, people feedbacks, ski area, snowfall, and safety.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge is located in the base of Rocky Mountains’ Tenmile Range. It’s very famous for its ski resorts, year-round alpine activities, and Gold Rush history.
Since ski trails were built in 1961, Breckenridge Ski Resort has made the town a popular destination for skiers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the town is 4.9 square miles (13 km2).
The ski area is 4.5 square miles (12 km2) of the total town area of land.
Breckenridge resort is made up of five different peaks, ranging in difficulty from rolling hills to steep runs that aren’t for the faint of heart.
Total trails: 187 Total skiable acres: 2,908 Longest run: 3.5 miles
Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat is the northwestern-most resort town in Colorado. Located just 157 miles from Denver. It’s an easy and spectacular 3-hour drive from DIA. Just take 70 West, stay on 70 through the Eisenhower Tunnel, head north on 9 in Silverthorne, take left on 40 in Kremmling, and you will be at Rabbit Ears Pass into the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs.
Skiers who end up in Steamboat don’t here by accidents—they know very well how much fun they are gonna have to be here.
It is one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Colorado when it comes to snowfall in winter. The direct flights come from all over the United States.
Longest Run:- 3 MILES TRAILS:- 169 AREA RANCHES:-799
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Snowbird, UT
Snowbird is known for its deep powder and great terrain. A resort where it’s all about the slopes, with Over 2,500 acres and 3000 vertical feet of skiing and riding. It’s home to several professional riders and extreme skiers, and host several international free-skiing competitions over the years.
The terrain here is actually for the adventurous with double black runs of trees, chutes, and cliffs to stay advanced and experts busy. They also have a conveyor that takes you into a mountaintop tunnel and into the backside to Mineral Basin where there are stacks of powder bowls to tackle! Like its neighbor, Alta, Snowbird is praised with incredible amounts of snowfall “the greatest snow on earth”.
Alta, Utah
Alta ski resort is mainly for Skiers only and has World-class extreme terrains. Alta has a High volume of famous Utah powder. It is known for No-frills skiing on tons of pillowy soft powder. Alta base altitude is 8,530 ft (2,600 m) and rises to 11,068 ft (3,374 m) for a vertical gain of 2,538 ft (774 m).
It is one of the oldest ski resorts in the country, it opened its first lift in early 1939. Alta is one of the foundations in a remarkable Utah lineup for the Ikon Pass that also includes Snowbird, Deer Valley, Solitude and Brighton.
Alta has become more attractive to skiers who may not be familiar with the place because of its partnership with Alterra, which grants Ikon Pass holders five or seven days of skiing at the mountain, depending on the level of pass purchased.
Telluride, Colorado
Telluride has a Huge variety of epic terrain and High quality ‘Champagne’ powder. It has Historic Western town with Insta-worthy scenery. It is also known for Stunning scenery and amazing skiing in the heart of the Wild West. This is one of the best ski resorts in the USA if you’re a beginner to ski.
Telluride’s tree grounds, groomed blues, and epicure powder can be found at every curve. Overall, nearly 61% of our terrain is beginner or intermediate, but crowded slopes and lift lines seem much more miles away. when you are at Telluride ski resort, it’s all about going your own way, leaving the crowd behind, and skiing a mecca is lucky enough to enjoy.
Total trails: 148 Total skiable acres: More than 2,000 Longest run: 4.6 miles
Vail, Colorado
- Vail is the Largest ski area in Colorado.
- It is situated at Charming European style village with Long, wide runs with top-notch grooming and Plenty to do off the slopes.
It’s one of the most liked and crowded resorts in the US, and impressive picture-perfect village loaded with infinite dining, lodging, and fun ski activities! But, its prices are also on top with one of the most expensive walk-up lift tickets in the country!
Sometimes crowds can be annoying at Vail ski resorts. It is a little bit Expensive place to ski and Lack of steep terrain and more “corporate polish” than “local charm”. You could get stuck in town if a snowstorm closes Vail pass.
Total of 5289 acres, it’s the largest resort in Colorado and one of the largest in North America. Vail Offers a diversity of terrain, spread across a front-side governed by green and blue groomers and back bowls (including China bowl and Blue Sky Basin).
This Vail resort has various terrain, you can ensure that there’s something for everyone. 18% of trails are for beginners, 29% is for intermediates, and 53% are for the advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders. Take a break from the slopes and walk the heated cobblestone streets of the village below where you’ll feel transported to the European Alps, or get your heart-in-mouth ride on the Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster, where you’ll zoom 3,400 feet down the mountain.
Total trails: 195 Total skiable acres: 5,317 Longest run: 4 miles
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
We pick Jackson Hole, the best ski resort in the US because of
- more than 500 snowfall last year,
- one of the best lift systems in the country, and
- world-class terrain with easily accessed side and backcountry.
We pick Jackson Hole for its cliffs, trees, groomers, bowls, chutes, and couloirs aplenty. In fact, 10% of its mountain is for skiing starters and half of the mountain is rated for experts with 40% for intermediates.
There are more than 100 trails and a ski run for everyone to discover at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. You can take the Aerial Tram up and stop for a waffle break at 10,450 feet — you can enjoy yummy waffle toppings like brown sugar butter and Nutella. Later, take in the area’s wildlife with a horse-drawn sleigh ride to the National Elk Refuge, or work off that sugar from earlier with a winter fat bike tour.
Reach to Jackson Hole from the air is not so easy because it isn’t close to a known airport like Salt Lake City or Denver, but its regional airport is served by three major airlines with uninterrupted service from a dozen places across the US, so you don’t take any stress to get there. And when you are at Jackson Hole, ride the iconic tram to sample its fabulous terrain; you’ll see why we pick this resort for the best ski resort in the United States!
Total trails: 133 Total skiable acres: 2,500 Longest run: 1.4 miles