15 Best Ski Adventures In The US

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The best ski adventures in the US aren’t hard to find. The toughest part is figuring out which location to visit first.

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Big Sky-Montana

As one of the largest and best ski adventures in the US, Big Sky has roughly 6,000 skiable acres to play on. From bunny hills to black diamond runs there’s plenty to do at every skill level.

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Vail-Colorado

Vail stands out as one of the best ski adventures in the US during the winter. Offering snowmobile tours in the nearby mountains, this place is easily one of the best locations to visit around the holidays.

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Jackson Hole-Wyoming

Snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park and hitting the slopes stand out as just two of the more popular attractions. Plus, to get out of the cold one can visit the Granite Hot Springs Pool.

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Park City-Utah

The diversity of the runs at this park offers up some of the best ski adventures in the US. Not only that, but the luxury accommodations are easy to access and enjoy.

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Telluride-Colorado

From stunning scenery to a ski culture that’s unfussy and very user-friendly, this place is great for many reasons. One of those is the fact that at the end of the day, there are plenty of places to hang out and just chill.

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Breckenridge-Colorado

Colorado is a big ski state since there are plenty of resorts to choose from. But Breckenridge is one of those you’ll want to experience since it caters to skiers of all levels.

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Aspen-Colorado

It does feel as though Colorado enjoys the spotlight when it comes to skiing, and there’s a good reason for that. Aspen is by far one of the most well-known locations throughout the nation, and it has an earned reputation.

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Mammoth Lakes-California

It’s not the biggest location when it comes to skiing, but it’s one of the most fun since it offers plenty of trails and attractions. Plus, nearby June Mountain offers the chance for skiers 12 and younger to ski for free.

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Steamboat Springs-Colorado

Known affectionately as “Ski Town, USA”, this place has a little over 3,000 acres of trails. There are also three full-terrain parks for snowboarders.

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Sun Valley-Idaho

As home to one of the oldest ski resorts in the nation, Sun Valley is also known for operating the first chair lift. Skiiers of all skill levels can come here, but it has a reputation for attracting some of the best.

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Lake Tahoe-California/Nevada

Home to a dozen or more ski resorts, this location is a great vacation spot for many. Ice skating, sledding, and snowshoeing are also offered to those who aren’t into skiing.

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Sugarloaf Mountain-Maine 

East of the Rockies, this is the largest ski resort one can find. There’s currently an expansion that’s planned through 2030, which means even more fun for those who are still learning.

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Mount Hood-Oregon

So long as there’s snow on the mountain, plenty of avid skiers and snowboarders are constantly listening to the radio to hear about the next big thing at Mt. Hood. As a local attraction, this mountain sees a rather steady stream of traffic.

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Stowe-Vermont

Beginners are typically encouraged to visit Spruce Peak, while Mount Mansfield is where the more advanced skiers play. Not only that, but this resort offers dog sledding and ice skating.

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You wouldn’t think of New Mexico as a place to go skiing, would you? But this resort stays rather busy thanks to its diverse runs designed for skiers of every level.