Sign in
Sign out

Ski Resort Finder

There is no "best" ski resort. There is only the best for you, your family, or your group. To find it, simply select the criteria that matter to you from the categories below and use the sliders to dial in your preferences. Then click "Show my matches" to see your personalized results in seconds.

You've selected XX preferences
Terrain
Mountain Experience
Guest Experience
Food, Drink & Activities
Travel & Lodging
Multi-Resort Pass Affiliation
Challenge level preferences
Do you like to drop through chutes and launch from cliffs, or is the bunny hill more your speed? Simply choose your preferred terrain challenge level(s) to prioritize resorts with the best and most terrain in those categories. For example, choosing “Beginner” will prioritize resorts that have the best and most extensive beginner terrain.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Terrain preferences
Do you dream of weaving through powder-capped evergreens on a gladed run? Or schussing gently down a high alpine bowl? Do you yearn for long runs that make your legs burn? Or would you rather hit the jumps and halfpipe at the terrain park? To prioritize resorts that excel in these categories, select your preferred terrain types.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Mountain Preferences
If you’re looking for the biggest, tallest, and highest mountain out there, here is where you would dial that in. (Size is measured in skiable acres, and “vertical drop” is the difference between the skiable summit and base.) On the other hand, if the “Rocky Mountain high” leaves you woozy and you prefer the feel of a smaller hill, you can opt for a smaller mountain at a lower elevation.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Snow
Select “Higher average snowfall” to prioritize resorts that receive more natural snowfall in an average winter. Select “Better snow quality” to prioritize lighter and drier accumulation. Any given storm can be a potluck for snow quality, but certain regions (e.g., Utah) tend to get lighter and drier snow than others (Pacific Northwest).
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Weather
Certain resorts are, on average, sunnier/cloudier, warmer/colder, and drier/rainier than others. To find resorts that are more likely to have the weather you want, select your desired criteria here. Keep in mind these are averages; mountain weather on any given day or week can differ wildly from what’s typical, and can change quickly.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Scenery
Are you looking for a postcard-perfect mountain village or a mountaintop view to take your breath away? If so, select those preferences here to prioritize standout resorts in these areas.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Service
Certain resorts are known for their exceptional customer service. Some resorts focus on families with younger kids, and some have world-class ski and riding schools. Select any of those options here to prioritize resorts that excel in these areas.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Crowds
If you prefer resorts with more elbow room and shorter lift lines, choose “less crowded” to prioritize those results. Fast and modern lifts can also help disperse the crowds and give you more time on the trail. Some resorts are “off the beaten path” – meaning more remote, less crowded, and often with a rustic vibe.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Food & Drink
If you’re looking for a great selection of quality restaurants, bars, and nightlife, select those preferences here to prioritize resorts that excel in those areas.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Activities
After a day of skiing and riding, or for the non-skiers or non-riders in the group, select from the options here to prioritize resorts with spas, snowtubing, or great shopping nearby.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Lodging
To prioritize resorts with lodging on-mountain or nearby, select those preferences here. “Slopeside lodging” refers to the quantity and diversity of lodging within a short walk to the base or a trail. “Lodging nearby” refers to the quantity and diversity of off-mountain lodging options within a 20-minute drive of the main mountain base.
number
Somewhat important
number
Somewhat important
Travel
Here you can narrow your search results to include only those resorts within a certain number of miles from a zip code or within a certain distance from one or more airports. Or feel free to choose resorts in certain states or in the U.S. or Canada, or both.
miles of
miles of
Select airport
Select country/state(s)
Multi-Resort Pass Affiliation
To narrow your results by multi-resort pass affiliation, select the relevant option(s) below. For example, selecting “Ikon” will limit your search results to only those resorts that are affiliated with the Ikon pass. To include all resorts in your search, select “All Resorts.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Error Message
Show my matches

Your Results

Tamarack

Tamarack
,
Idaho
Remote and scenic, with great terrain variety
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
70
Intermediate
70
Advanced
70
Expert
50
All abilities
65
Glades
80
Bowls
40
Longer trails
75
Terrain park
70
Larger mountain
48
Smaller mountain
86
Higher elevation
50
Lower elevation
61
Bigger vertical drop
73
Higher average snowfall
67
Better snow quality
70
Sunny day more likely
60
Rainy day less likely
53
Extreme cold less likely
78
Beautiful natural scenery
81
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
50
Great customer service
75
Family friendly
75
Great ski school
70
Less crowded
85
Fast lifts
70
Off the beaten path
90
Bars and restaurants
85
Nightlife
40
Shopping
50
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
50
Lodging nearby
40
State
Idaho
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
44.670414
Longitude
-116.124177

Taos

Taos Ski Valley
,
New Mexico
Epic expert terrain, scenic and uncrowded
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
65
Intermediate
50
Advanced
70
Expert
95
All abilities
70
Glades
80
Bowls
82
Longer trails
60
Terrain park
50
Larger mountain
51
Smaller mountain
83
Higher elevation
85
Lower elevation
29
Bigger vertical drop
79
Higher average snowfall
61
Better snow quality
92
Sunny day more likely
85
Rainy day less likely
93
Extreme cold less likely
60
Beautiful natural scenery
81
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
93
Great customer service
80
Family friendly
70
Great ski school
89
Less crowded
85
Fast lifts
50
Off the beaten path
90
Bars and restaurants
75
Nightlife
60
Shopping
70
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
80
Lodging nearby
60
State
New Mexico
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
36.594865
Longitude
-105.449242

Telluride

Mountain Village
,
Colorado
Extensive and varied terrain, exquisite scenery, and a charming mountain town
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
87
Intermediate
92
Advanced
85
Expert
97
All abilities
90
Glades
90
Bowls
90
Longer trails
80
Terrain park
80
Larger mountain
59
Smaller mountain
75
Higher elevation
86
Lower elevation
28
Bigger vertical drop
95
Higher average snowfall
67
Better snow quality
92
Sunny day more likely
75
Rainy day less likely
94
Extreme cold less likely
55
Beautiful natural scenery
96
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
99
Great customer service
96
Family friendly
92
Great ski school
92
Less crowded
84
Fast lifts
87
Off the beaten path
91
Bars and restaurants
97
Nightlife
92
Shopping
97
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
92
Lodging nearby
90
State
Colorado
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
37.935865
Longitude
-107.813355

Timberline Lodge

Government Camp
,
Oregon
Snowy, scenic, and great for beginners and intermediates
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
82
Intermediate
85
Advanced
40
Expert
20
All abilities
57
Glades
70
Bowls
70
Longer trails
60
Terrain park
87
Larger mountain
52
Smaller mountain
82
Higher elevation
53
Lower elevation
58
Bigger vertical drop
87
Higher average snowfall
93
Better snow quality
60
Sunny day more likely
40
Rainy day less likely
40
Extreme cold less likely
77
Beautiful natural scenery
80
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
50
Great customer service
75
Family friendly
70
Great ski school
70
Less crowded
50
Fast lifts
83
Off the beaten path
50
Bars and restaurants
50
Nightlife
50
Shopping
40
Spa
100
Snowtubing
0
Slopeside lodging
30
Lodging nearby
30
State
Oregon
Region
US Pacific Northwest
Latitude
45.330784
Longitude
-121.712192

Tremblant

Mont-Tremblant
,
Quebec
Charming European-style resort with great terrain variety
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
70
Intermediate
70
Advanced
70
Expert
70
All abilities
70
Glades
70
Bowls
0
Longer trails
60
Terrain park
85
Larger mountain
44
Smaller mountain
90
Higher elevation
14
Lower elevation
97
Bigger vertical drop
57
Higher average snowfall
59
Better snow quality
50
Sunny day more likely
60
Rainy day less likely
60
Extreme cold less likely
46
Beautiful natural scenery
87
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
94
Great customer service
90
Family friendly
89
Great ski school
87
Less crowded
30
Fast lifts
86
Off the beaten path
30
Bars and restaurants
93
Nightlife
92
Shopping
95
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
90
Lodging nearby
70
State
Quebec
Region
Northeastern United States
Latitude
46.220625
Longitude
-74.553033

Vail

Vail
,
Colorado
Diverse and extensive terrain, expansive high alpine bowls, and plentiful after-ski activities
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
75
Intermediate
87
Advanced
95
Expert
65
All abilities
81
Glades
75
Bowls
95
Longer trails
85
Terrain park
86
Larger mountain
95
Smaller mountain
39
Higher elevation
77
Lower elevation
34
Bigger vertical drop
83
Higher average snowfall
75
Better snow quality
85
Sunny day more likely
75
Rainy day less likely
88
Extreme cold less likely
60
Beautiful natural scenery
90
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
91
Great customer service
91
Family friendly
88
Great ski school
93
Less crowded
30
Fast lifts
96
Off the beaten path
10
Bars and restaurants
95
Nightlife
95
Shopping
98
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
95
Lodging nearby
97
State
Colorado
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
39.6413
Longitude
-106.3742

Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley
,
New Hampshire
Family friendly, with well-balanced terrain
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
60
Intermediate
60
Advanced
60
Expert
40
All abilities
55
Glades
30
Bowls
0
Longer trails
50
Terrain park
75
Larger mountain
38
Smaller mountain
96
Higher elevation
24
Lower elevation
87
Bigger vertical drop
55
Higher average snowfall
49
Better snow quality
50
Sunny day more likely
60
Rainy day less likely
55
Extreme cold less likely
81
Beautiful natural scenery
70
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
50
Great customer service
80
Family friendly
70
Great ski school
87
Less crowded
40
Fast lifts
50
Off the beaten path
50
Bars and restaurants
40
Nightlife
37
Shopping
40
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
0
Lodging nearby
60
State
New Hampshire
Region
Northeastern United States
Latitude
43.964785
Longitude
-71.528451

Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler
,
British Columbia
Exceptional terrain variety across a massive footprint, copious natural snowfall, and ample after-ski activities in a quaint pedestrian village
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
82
Intermediate
92
Advanced
98
Expert
97
All abilities
92
Glades
90
Bowls
97
Longer trails
93
Terrain park
89
Larger mountain
99
Smaller mountain
35
Higher elevation
38
Lower elevation
73
Bigger vertical drop
97
Higher average snowfall
88
Better snow quality
65
Sunny day more likely
40
Rainy day less likely
40
Extreme cold less likely
72
Beautiful natural scenery
95
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
94
Great customer service
95
Family friendly
90
Great ski school
93
Less crowded
50
Fast lifts
99
Off the beaten path
30
Bars and restaurants
97
Nightlife
98
Shopping
97
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
98
Lodging nearby
98
State
British Columbia
Region
Canada West
Latitude
50.113492
Longitude
-122.953942

White Pass

Naches
,
Washington
Scenic, uncrowded, and family friendly
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
65
Intermediate
65
Advanced
60
Expert
30
All abilities
55
Glades
80
Bowls
0
Longer trails
40
Terrain park
70
Larger mountain
52
Smaller mountain
82
Higher elevation
43
Lower elevation
68
Bigger vertical drop
55
Higher average snowfall
85
Better snow quality
50
Sunny day more likely
40
Rainy day less likely
37
Extreme cold less likely
83
Beautiful natural scenery
80
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
40
Great customer service
75
Family friendly
80
Great ski school
70
Less crowded
80
Fast lifts
60
Off the beaten path
80
Bars and restaurants
42
Nightlife
45
Shopping
40
Spa
0
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
0
Lodging nearby
30
State
Washington
Region
US Pacific Northwest
Latitude
46.637876
Longitude
-121.390005

Whiteface

Wilmington
,
New York
Expansive and scenic, with great terrain diversity
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
75
Intermediate
70
Advanced
75
Expert
83
All abilities
76
Glades
83
Bowls
50
Longer trails
79
Terrain park
70
Larger mountain
39
Smaller mountain
95
Higher elevation
23
Lower elevation
88
Bigger vertical drop
83
Higher average snowfall
55
Better snow quality
60
Sunny day more likely
60
Rainy day less likely
55
Extreme cold less likely
59
Beautiful natural scenery
75
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
91
Great customer service
75
Family friendly
70
Great ski school
80
Less crowded
60
Fast lifts
50
Off the beaten path
81
Bars and restaurants
60
Nightlife
50
Shopping
70
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
0
Lodging nearby
60
State
New York
Region
Northeastern United States
Latitude
44.353584
Longitude
-73.862432

Whitefish

Whitefish
,
Montana
Well-rounded terrain and stunning scenery rising above the charming and lively town of Whitefish
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
70
Intermediate
75
Advanced
80
Expert
75
All abilities
75
Glades
91
Bowls
80
Longer trails
70
Terrain park
70
Larger mountain
77
Smaller mountain
57
Higher elevation
44
Lower elevation
67
Bigger vertical drop
61
Higher average snowfall
69
Better snow quality
65
Sunny day more likely
40
Rainy day less likely
55
Extreme cold less likely
78
Beautiful natural scenery
86
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
95
Great customer service
92
Family friendly
70
Great ski school
70
Less crowded
88
Fast lifts
68
Off the beaten path
92
Bars and restaurants
88
Nightlife
75
Shopping
70
Spa
100
Snowtubing
0
Slopeside lodging
60
Lodging nearby
80
State
Montana
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
48.481153
Longitude
-114.350478

Wildcat

Gorham
,
New Hampshire
Scenic, uncrowded, and well rounded
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
60
Intermediate
60
Advanced
60
Expert
30
All abilities
53
Glades
70
Bowls
0
Longer trails
60
Terrain park
40
Larger mountain
38
Smaller mountain
96
Higher elevation
24
Lower elevation
87
Bigger vertical drop
57
Higher average snowfall
55
Better snow quality
60
Sunny day more likely
60
Rainy day less likely
55
Extreme cold less likely
59
Beautiful natural scenery
88
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
87
Great customer service
75
Family friendly
80
Great ski school
70
Less crowded
70
Fast lifts
50
Off the beaten path
60
Bars and restaurants
40
Nightlife
32
Shopping
40
Spa
100
Snowtubing
0
Slopeside lodging
0
Lodging nearby
50
State
New Hampshire
Region
Northeastern United States
Latitude
44.263535
Longitude
-71.238365

Winter Park

Winter Park
,
Colorado
Crowd-pleasing and family-friendly, with top-notch beginner and intermediate terrain
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
95
Intermediate
83
Advanced
80
Expert
70
All abilities
82
Glades
85
Bowls
70
Longer trails
80
Terrain park
87
Larger mountain
79
Smaller mountain
55
Higher elevation
83
Lower elevation
31
Bigger vertical drop
75
Higher average snowfall
87
Better snow quality
85
Sunny day more likely
75
Rainy day less likely
92
Extreme cold less likely
58
Beautiful natural scenery
74
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
50
Great customer service
80
Family friendly
93
Great ski school
91
Less crowded
40
Fast lifts
83
Off the beaten path
40
Bars and restaurants
70
Nightlife
60
Shopping
65
Spa
100
Snowtubing
100
Slopeside lodging
70
Lodging nearby
70
State
Colorado
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
39.886201
Longitude
-105.763803

Wolf Creek

Pagosa Springs
,
Colorado
Snow blessed and sun drenched
Learn more about this resort
Terrain
Score
Mountain Experience
Score
Guest Experience
Score
Food, Drink & Activities
Score
Travel & Lodging
Score
00
% match
Beginner
60
Intermediate
60
Advanced
70
Expert
60
All abilities
63
Glades
89
Bowls
60
Longer trails
60
Terrain park
0
Larger mountain
54
Smaller mountain
80
Higher elevation
87
Lower elevation
27
Bigger vertical drop
47
Higher average snowfall
89
Better snow quality
92
Sunny day more likely
80
Rainy day less likely
95
Extreme cold less likely
55
Beautiful natural scenery
75
Picturesque base village or nearby main street
40
Great customer service
75
Family friendly
89
Great ski school
70
Less crowded
88
Fast lifts
60
Off the beaten path
93
Bars and restaurants
30
Nightlife
30
Shopping
40
Spa
0
Snowtubing
0
Slopeside lodging
0
Lodging nearby
30
State
Colorado
Region
US Rockies
Latitude
37.472186
Longitude
-106.79383