Best Ski Resorts in United States

High altitude terrain and champagne powder across Colorado's most extensive ski region

26 resorts

Deep, light powder and uncrowded terrain in Utah's Wasatch Range canyons

13 resorts

Accessible, uncrowded mountains with reliable inland Northwest snow and genuine local character

11 resorts

Vast terrain and cold powder across Montana's uncrowded mountains and small-town ski areas

9 resorts

High-altitude Southwestern skiing with light powder, steep terrain, and authentic desert mountain character

8 resorts

High-altitude Teton terrain and deep powder snow draw serious skiers to Wyoming's mountains

5 resorts

High-altitude Sierra snowfields with long seasons and diverse terrain from beginner slopes to steep backcountry access

21 resorts

Wet Cascade powder near Seattle, dry eastern snow inland, and record snowfall in the high peaks

10 resorts

High-elevation Cascade skiing with glaciers, dry snow, and long seasons without the crowds

9 resorts

High-altitude Tahoe skiing and a quick desert escape from Las Vegas, all in Nevada

3 resorts

High-altitude skiing in central Arizona's pine forests and volcanic peaks

2 resorts

Icy New England slopes with reliable snow and accessible terrain for all levels

16 resorts

Steep Eastern peaks with consistent snow and groomed runs through authentic New England forest

15 resorts

Coastal Northeast skiing with above-treeline terrain and ocean views from Camden

6 resorts

Modest vertical and short runs suit day trips from Boston and New York City

6 resorts

Small northeastern hill with reliable snow and terrain park features for day trips

1 resort

Small, accessible resort with snowmaking and tubing for casual New England ski trips

1 resort

Northeast's steepest vertical with Adirondack peaks and authentic mountain heritage near Lake Placid

12 resorts

Close-to-home skiing in the Northeast with reliable snowmaking and varied terrain parks

11 resorts

High-altitude Appalachian slopes with reliable snowmaking and long, forgiving terrain for families

4 resorts

Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley skiing with fully groomed terrain and reliable snowmaking

3 resorts

Short vertical drop in the mid-Atlantic with beginner-friendly terrain and reliable snow grooming

1 resort

Compact mountain with the East Coast's biggest all-mountain terrain park

1 resort

Lake-effect snow and consistent vertical make Michigan's UP resorts reliable winter destinations

14 resorts

Lake Superior's North Shore offers the Midwest's steepest terrain and dramatic granite views

8 resorts

Lake-effect snow feeds the Midwest's largest vertical and most reliable winter conditions

8 resorts

River bluffs and modest vertical give way to tight tree skiing and quick runs

1 resort

Midwest skiing with 100 acres of trails and night-lit runs

1 resort

Midwestern skiing with reliable snow and tree-lined runs near St. Louis

1 resort

Modest Appalachian slopes engineered with heavy snowmaking for consistent Midwest skiing

1 resort

High-elevation Blue Ridge skiing with reliable snowmaking and consistent winter conditions

4 resorts

Modest Appalachian slopes accessed by scenic tramway near Gatlinburg

1 resort

Deep coastal snowfall and ocean views define Alaska's remote ski terrain

2 resorts