intermediate American resorts

top 10 best american resorts for intermediate skiers

To ski or snowboard the best Intermediate ski resorts in usa, choose from our list of USA's top Intermediate ski resorts.

All of these intermediate ski and snowboard mountains have at some stage held titles like "best American Intermediate ski resort" or "best Intermediate ski resort USA"... they are the top ten Intermediate ski resorts in USA.

top American intermediate ski resorts

Alyeska USA

The largest of the existing resorts in Alaska, which has potentially more skiable terrain than the rest of the US put together and records phenomenal annual snowfall. Luxurious accommodation is provided at four diamond (star) Alyeska Prince Hotel a member of the chain which dominates Japanese ski resorts. Night skiin... [more Alyeska]

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snoman says

The largest of the existing resorts in Alaska, which has potentially more skiable terrain than the rest of the US put together and records phenomenal annual snowfall. Luxurious accommodation is provided at four... more

Alyeska
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$310
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Mountain High USA

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

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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)

Mount Snow USA

First East Coast resort to build a board park - still has largest park in the East (900m) and 135 marked runs for all, making it one of the biggest in New England - 5 small peaks, terrain isn't so varied, mostly beginner & int, but there's a separate black run area, including the well-known 'Ripcord'

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snoman says

One of Eastern USA's largest resorts and Vermont's closest big mountain to the major metropolitan areas ( 2.5 hours from Boston, 4 hours from New York City or 1.5 hours from Albany ). The resort took over opera... more

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

Crystal Mountain Washington USA

Best known and largest of Washington's ski areas and a favourite of die-hard skiers who rate the local back-country ski opportunities as some of the country's best, Crystal Mountain is located in the Northeast corner of the Mount Rainier National Park. Boasting the area's biggest vertical and a high-speed six-seater c... [more Crystal Mountain Washington]

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snoman says

Best known and largest of Washington's ski areas and a favourite of die-hard skiers who rate the local back-country ski opportunities as some of the country's best, Crystal Mountain is located in the Northeast c... more

Crystal Mountain Washington
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseMar 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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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)

Big Sky USA

One of US top 10, it has uncrowded runs, excellent lifts, no queues & great snow. Not ideal resort for non-skiers, but there is a fair variety of skiing for all. Spread out across 2 mountains, advanced skiers will love Lone Mountain, with couloirs, powder and steeps. Wild West' feel but few decent restaurants & shops,... [more Big Sky]

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snoman says

A new tram into the top of Lone Peak gave Big Sky the biggest lift-served vertical in the USA in 1995 (a title since taken by Snowmass in 1997), and the area has won numerous awards for its uncrowded slopes and ... more

Big Sky
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$444
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Durango Mountain Resort USA

Marketed as the biggest surprise in Colorado skiing. Jean-Claude Killy is a fan of the local scenery which he described as the most beautiful this side of the Italian Alps.

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Marketed as the biggest surprise in Colorado skiing. Jean-Claude Killy is a fan of the local scenery which he described as the most beautiful this side of the Italian Alps.

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

Jackson Hole USA

For experts this resort is a must - great snow, wonderful powder, remote & scenic - some of best advanced skiing in world - rendezvous Mountain will challewnge the best with limitless off-piste and steeps - Laramie, Cheyenne and Hensleep bowls are v adventurous, as is backcountry so def get a guide. 'Après-Vous Mountai... [more Jackson Hole]

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snoman says

One of the world's best known resorts, thanks to its adventurous skiing, 'real West' atmosphere and the greatest continuous vertical in the USA. Close to the 350 mile Continental Divide snowmobile trail and off... more

Jackson Hole
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$330
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
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Squaw Valley USA

Large resort in the Lake Tahoe region, with heavy investment in making it a great atmosphere. Something for every ability with wide, long challenging runs & amazing scenery. Lots of instructors; lots of people. Can be pricey but should be worth it

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The site of the 1960 Winter Olympics and internationally recognised world-class ski resort. Squaw Valley has a huge number of chair lifts serving one of North america's largest ski areas. There's a ski-in reso... more

Squaw Valley
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$365
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Telluride USA

Mixed terrain means all levels can enjoy. Loads of challenge, like the famous ‘Plunge’ into town. Amazing views & fast new lifts. Lots of bars & restaurants to keep you occupied

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snoman says

One of the world's top resorts, and least full of hype, based on an old gold mining town. As Dizzy Gillespie has it, "If Telluride ain't paradise then heaven can wait".

Telluride
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$522
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
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