cheap ski resorts North America

top ten cheapest ski resorts in North America

If you're looking for a cheap ski resort North America has a lot more to offer than you might think. Admittedly, cheap North American ski resorts are not pumping out the cheap ski deals that we're used to in eastern Europe but, if you want a high standard of on-slope and in-town facilities, while they may not be quite so cheap North American cheap ski resorts ten to be a cut above their counterparts over here.

In the world of cheap ski north america is not necessarily a typical experience of the budget ski resort North America is often more of a class act when you're in the cheap seats - in fact many of north america's cheapest ski resorts are also its best, because many North American ski resorts are so big that they often include both exclusive and budget accommodation in different parts of the same mountain town.

This is the definitive list of the best cheap ski resorts in North America.

best budget ski resorts in North America

Mont Blanc Canada

A full-service ski-in/ski-out resort offering the second highest drop in the Laurentian mountains of Québec and an optional ticket extension (at extra cost) to ski Tremblant. Hotel guests and season ticket holders also have unlimited access to ski at nearby Gray Rocks.

Beginner Trails
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Expert Trails
 4 runs 4km
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snoman says

A full-service ski-in/ski-out resort offering the second highest drop in the Laurentian mountains of Québec and an optional ticket extension (at extra cost) to ski Tremblant. Hotel guests and season ticket hold... more

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

Jay Peak USA

Great terrain & snowfall - 4 terrain parks for all abilities - woodland policy makes it a favorite among advanced but the glades aren't for experts only - also has the most beginner and intermediate tree skiing in the East - The Zone, Jay Peak's learning area, includes 80 acres of wide, gentle, easy to maneuver trails ... [more Jay Peak]

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With a huge amount of 'glade' (gently wooded) ski areas and recording some of the best natural annual snowfall in Vermont, this is a year-round resort with Vermont's only cable car (aerial tram) which received n... more

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

Afton Alps USA

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

Apex Canada

With a motto of " Real skiing, real people, real value", Apex Alpine aims to offer the true spirit of skiing, not the corporate 'plastic smiles' one. Currently completing a $20 million expansion, the resort has been voted "The Best Small Destination Resort in Canada" by Ski Canada Magazine.

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With a motto of " Real skiing, real people, real value", Apex Alpine aims to offer the true spirit of skiing, not the corporate 'plastic smiles' one. Currently completing a $20 million expansion, the resort has... more

Apex
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Silver Star Mountain Canada

Silver Start has two ski areas - Vance Creek and the newer Putnam Creek. The resort has an 1890s style base village and operates what was the longest detachable quad in Canada. Silver Star has tripled in size in the past decade and is continuing to expand now under joint ownership with neighboring Big White. It doesn... [more Silver Star Mountain]

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snoman says

Silver Start has two ski areas - Vance Creek and the newer Putnam Creek. The resort has an 1890s style base village and operates what was the longest detachable quad in Canada. Silver Star has tripled in size ... more

Silver Star Mountain
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$386
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Smugglers Notch USA

Best suited to intermediate skiers & snowboarders with some terrain for novices & advanced skiers. Approx 12 restaurants & half as many bars for eve entertainment. Child friendly resort with children’s programmes & ski school

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Advanced Trails
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51% 
Expert Trails
 25 runs 25km
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snoman says

Compact New England condominium-only resort with reputation for excellent child-care, whilst also having the greatest vertical in North Vermont and an impressive snowfall record. Strong emphasis on enjoyment of... more

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

Red Mountain Resort Canada

A large ski area spanning two mountains with a long history (Western Canada's first chairlift was erected here in 1947) and one of the biggest verticals in North America. There are acres of groomed trails and a further 700 acres of tree skiing. Slopes descend in all directions from Granite Mountain. The resort is lo... [more Red Mountain Resort]

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Expert Trails
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snoman says

A large ski area spanning two mountains with a long history (Western Canada's first chairlift was erected here in 1947) and one of the biggest verticals in North America. There are acres of groomed trails and a... more

Red Mountain Resort
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassC$360
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The Summit at Snoqualmie USA

Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central and Summit East are neighbours under joint management. Together they constitute the world's largest night skiing area. Based in the area where Washington State's first rope tow was established in 1937 and conveniently located less than an hour's drive from Seattle.

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Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central and Summit East are neighbours under joint management. Together they constitute the world's largest night skiing area. Based in the area where Washington State's first rop... more

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

Ascutney Mountain USA

Friendly air, terrific scenery and uncrowded slopes - popular with families. Not a lot of glitz and glamour but plenty to do. The mountain has six lifts serving 56 trails on 200 acres. Highest percentage snowmaking coverage in the state. Nine Double Diamond trails and a separate lift-served 10-acre Learning Park

Ascutney Mountain

Sunday River USA

Highly rated by boarders with four terrain parks, a mini-pipe & super-pipe. All abilities catered for: 41 trails for experts, 47 for intermediates & 43 for novices. Despite low altitude snow is good with 1600 snow canons. Lots of additional activities

Beginner Trails
 8 runs 25.5km
6% 
Intermediate Trails
 33 runs 26.3km
25% 
Advanced Trails
 46 runs 10.7km
35% 
Expert Trails
 48 runs 48km
37% 

snoman says

Friendly, lively, award winning and rapidly expanding ski area in the far North East of the United States. Excellent trail layout and well integrated, efficient lift system (winner of ski area design award in 1... more

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

This is not an exhaustive list of cheap ski resorts in north america so, if you don't see what you're looking for here, check out our cheap ski holidays section or, for independent travel, try cheap ski accommodation.

North America has all ski resort types and ski holiday so it's many skiers' number one destination, even those looking for a cheap resort

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