luxury ski resorts USA

Vast resort with a range of well-groomed exciting terrain for all levels. Great novice learning areas as well as steep, wide runs for intermediates. Long diverse mogul runs for experts. Low-key, friendly atmosphere with a few restaurants to choose from

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snoman says A world-class but unpretentious resort offering excellent skiing for all abilities. Excels in kid's programs and disabled skiing as well as all other more usual skiers needs. It may be reached from Denver by a... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $329 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

One of less than a dozen US ski areas with a 1000m+ vertical ( although the top lift does not operate in winter ) and also offering one of two summer skiing areas in North America ( and the only lift-served one in the United States ). A classic ski area with a sixty year history. During the summer Timberline has many... [more Timberline]

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snoman says One of less than a dozen US ski areas with a 1000m+ vertical ( although the top lift does not operate in winter ) and also offering one of two summer skiing areas in North America ( and the only lift-served one ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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

Ultimate sno-sure at nearly 4km summit. Copper Mountain prides itself on having a well-designed ski area that has separate parts of the mountain for different levels of skier

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snoman says One of the world's highest (and best) ski resorts (with North America's highest golf course in the summer) offers skiing for all standards from a year-round purpose-built and largely car-free resort complex.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $300 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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]

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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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $402 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The largest resort on Mount Hood (and on the sunny side!!), currently undergoing a period of expansion with recent new lifts and facilities. The ski school is particularly strong at all levels with a learn to ski guarantee.

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snoman says The largest resort on Mount Hood (and on the sunny side!!), currently undergoing a period of expansion with recent new lifts and facilities. The ski school is particularly strong at all levels with a learn to s... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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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snoman says 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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The original Sun Valley (there are now three others, two in Japan and one in Cyprus) is the oldest ski resort in the US and celebrated its 70th birthday in December 2006. America's original ski resort, favoured by America's favourite writer, Mr Hemingway, and more skiers than anyone else in the country according to s... [more Sun Valley]

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snoman says The original Sun Valley (there are now three others, two in Japan and one in Cyprus) is the oldest ski resort in the US and celebrated its 70th birthday in December 2006. America's original ski resort, favoure... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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]

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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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €168 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Skiers and boarders can enjoy snow throughout the season, particularly experts & intermediates. Ski school is good for families; have just started snowboarding instruction. Night life good, not rowdy

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snoman says A legendary ski centre created in the 1950s by Ernie Blake. Over 50% of the terrain is 'expert' standard, and there is a very highly regarded ski school. The historic town of Taos is 30km/17 miles away.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $270 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)