Best ski resorts North America

the top 10 best North American ski resorts

The best ski resorts in North America come in all types and some would say that the top ski resorts in North America are among the best ski resorts globally... at SNO travel we love North American ski resorts!

The best North American ski resorts are truly superlative and you can ski the best ski resorts in North America for pretty much the same price as a similar ski holiday on this side of the pond.

This is a list of the top ten best ski resorts in North America.

top North American ski resorts

Sun Peaks Canada

One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

Beginner Trails
 13 runs ?km
10% 
Intermediate Trails
 18 runs ?km
14% 
Advanced Trails
 65 runs ?km
53% 
Expert Trails
 39 runs 39km
32% 

snoman says

One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

Sun Peaks
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$408
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Snowbird USA

Huge resort with a wealth of choice for advanced & expert skiers, Limited for novices; one area under the Chickadee lift which can be busy. Seriously steep here so not for the inexperienced. The Gad area is a favourite with advanced skiers. Boarder friendly resort

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km
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Intermediate Trails
 23 runs ?km
27% 
Advanced Trails
 32 runs ?km
37% 
Expert Trails
 30 runs 30km
35% 

snoman says

Major year-round luxury purpose-built centre with excellent health, leisure and ski facilities. An incredible snow-fall record and the high altitude sister resort of Zermatt, Switzerland. Another legendary Uta... more

Snowbird
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$336
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Solitude USA

The only Utah resort catering for both cross country and Alpine skiers (prepared trails). Construction of a European-style base village began in 1995.

Beginner Trails
 9 runs ?km
14% 
Intermediate Trails
 30 runs ?km
49% 
Advanced Trails
 11 runs ?km
18% 
Expert Trails
 14 runs 14km
22% 

snoman says

The only Utah resort catering for both cross country and Alpine skiers (prepared trails). Construction of a European-style base village began in 1995.

Solitude
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$?
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Moonlight Basin USA

First major new US destination resort for 20 years when it opened in 2003. Located approximately one hour from Bozeman, Montana, is located on the north face of Lone Mountain in the Madison Range. Lone Mountain also serves as home to the famed Big Sky Resort and the two are lift-linked together, a rare thing in North... [more Moonlight Basin]

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 13 runs ?km
26% 
Advanced Trails
 14 runs ?km
28% 
Expert Trails
 22 runs 22km
44% 

snoman says

First major new US destination resort for 20 years when it opened in 2003. Located approximately one hour from Bozeman, Montana, is located on the north face of Lone Mountain in the Madison Range. Lone Mountai... more

Moonlight Basin
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€168
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Bromley Mountain USA

Small resort with 9 ski lifts has 300 acres of terrain. Bromley Mountain is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders - low altitude, so snow can be variable

Bromley Mountain

Mountain High USA

Mountain High is southern California's most popular winter resort with 3 separate mountains, 61 trails, and 16 lifts.

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
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Advanced Trails
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Expert Trails
 ? runs 22km
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snoman says

Mountain High is southern California's most popular winter resort with 3 separate mountains, 61 trails, and 16 lifts.

Mountain High
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$360
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Sunshine Village Canada

Renowned for its lengthy season Nov-May, with three mountains & avg snowfall of 30ft per year! Experts need to head for the extreme Silver City area (go equipped with avalanche protection). All abilities will find fun, even if it’s spread out. Snow pretty much assured

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
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Advanced Trails
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Expert Trails
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snoman says

With slopes facing in all directions, Sunshine is one of North America's oldest resorts, dating back to 1928. Yet it has recently invested heavily in massive infrastructure improvements and renovations and even... more

Sunshine Village
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$?
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Whistler Canada

Huge, world-famous resort with unrivalled skiing & nightlife: ski hard, play hard. Two mountains connected by pedestrian village. Exciting & expensive, with enough to keep you busy for weeks

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 34 runs ?km
17% 
Advanced Trails
 110 runs ?km
55% 
Expert Trails
 56 runs 56km
28% 

snoman says

Whilst many of the great European ski resorts tend to rest on their laurels, Whistler has shot up through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much disputed title of 'World's Greatest Ski... more

Whistler
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$397
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseJun 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Whistler ski holidays
Blackcomb Village Condos
19 Mar 2013
Gatwick £816
Whistler luxury
Listel Hotel
19 Mar 2013
Gatwick £862
Whistler last minute
Coast Blackcomb Suites
11 Dec 2012
Heathrow £865

Aspen USA

Few can agree on the world's greatest ski resort, but most would have Aspen in their top five, like St Moritz, just because of its reputation. Apart from being a remarkable resort, dripping with wealth, Aspen has great skiing over four mountains, a world-class lift system and more alternative things to do (underground... [more Aspen]

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
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Advanced Trails
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Expert Trails
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snoman says

Few can agree on the world's greatest ski resort, but most would have Aspen in their top five, like St Moritz, just because of its reputation. Apart from being a remarkable resort, dripping with wealth, Aspen h... more

Aspen
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$402
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Aspen ski holidays
Wildwood Lodge
30 Jan 2013
Heathrow £885
Aspen luxury
Crestwood Condos
30 Jan 2013
Heathrow £1063
Aspen last minute
Wildwood Lodge
19 Dec 2012
Heathrow £975

Sierra-at-Tahoe USA

Part of the Lake Tahoe Ski region and one of the closest ski areas to the major West Coast conurbations with no mountain passes to negotiate to reach it (San Francisco 3.5 hours, Sacramento 83 miles). A free bus service operates from the lakeside.

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
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Advanced Trails
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Expert Trails
 ? runs 11km
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snoman says

One of the closest ski areas to the major West Coast conurbations with no mountain passes to negotiate to reach it (San Francisco 3.5 hours, Sacramento 83 miles). A free bus service operates from the lakeside.<... more

Sierra-at-Tahoe
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$?
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The North American ski resorts are more varied than the euro-ski-snobs would have us believe and, while most resorts in north america are good for most types of skiing and snowboarding, if you know exactly teh type of skiing holiday you like and find a North American ski resort aimed at precisely this winter holiday type, you can be sure of an unforgetable ski vacation.

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