The 12 Best Ski Resorts in North America. Every year as the leaves fall off the trees and Thanksgiving approaches, skiers and snowboarders dig into their closets, dust off their goggles, search for the other mitten and get ready to start thinking about the upcoming ski season. Every year there is also always a host of lists complied about the biggest and best resorts with world famous and well-known resorts like Vail, Aspen and Whistler Blackcomb usually topping the lists. While these places are certainly great places to ski (and I have skied and enjoyed myself at all three), there are a huge number of places that have just as amazing of terrain, but maybe don’t always make the “best of” lists.
They may not have as many of the bells and whistles as the bigger, more famous resorts, but if you go up to the mountain to ride some great, serious terrain on light, fluffy powder, then these places are where you are going to want to go. So, here are the 12 Best Ski Resorts in North America: 1. Grand Targhee, Wyoming 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 of the Most Affordable Ski Resorts in North America. You’ve probably still got time off this winter, and you might not want to empty out your savings on something extravagant at the moment. You might be scanning for travel deals to places that offer excellent skiing conditions. Well, fear not, because even a wonderful ski vacation can be done on the cheap if you know where to look.
Here are 8 ski resorts to consider for a North American winter holiday that won’t break the bank: 1 – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Utah Recommended as one of the best ski resorts for families in North America, Snowbird offers terrain for all categories of skiers. There are 89 runs, 1 tram, 4 quads and 6 doubles.
The all day adult pass costs $62 (early price) and the kids under 6 years old can ski for free. Within the resort there are five places to stay, all offering great facilities such as outdoor heated pool, restaurant, fitness rooms and more. >> Find flights to Salt Lake City or book a hotel in Salt Lake City 3 – Copper Mountain, Colorado 5. Ski Resorts in Utah That Have Green and Blue Runs. Joe Fletcher , Demand Media All of Utah's 13 ski resorts have green and blue runs for beginners and intermediates.
In fact, outside of Silverton, Colorado, you would be hard-pressed to find a ski resort that has no slopes below the highest-rated black diamonds. However, that doesn't mean all Utah resorts are great for beginners and intermediates. Some are much better suited for these ability levels than others. Location Utah's ski resorts are some of the most conveniently accessible in the United States, if not the world. Resorts to Avoid Snowbird competes with Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley as one of the most challenging resorts in the country. Smallest Resorts Small resorts with moderate pitch are less intimidating for beginners and often have a focus on beginner and novice terrain.
Other Good Options Park City resorts such as The Canyons and Park City Mountain offer diverse terrain for all abilities, including good concentrations of intermediate runs. Lifts About the Author Photo Credits. Powder Mountain Resort | Trail Map. How to Choose a Snowboard: Expert Advice from REI. Ski & Snowboard Guide: Top Resorts for Snowboarding.