Famous US ski resorts and the towns around them

For a US ski trip, distinguish the mountain base from the town carrying the same destination name. Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California and New England offer different combinations of skiing and time away from the slopes. Compare the actual accommodation address and transfers, not just the resort label.

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United States: map of villages and ski resorts

Explore the area’s towns, villages and ski resorts, with forecasts for your chosen day. Pan freely or select a destination for a closer view.

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⌂ Towns and villages · ⛷ Ski resorts. Values are forecasts, not live observations. Ski markers show approximate destination locations.

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Where to stay and how to plan the trip

Choose a region before choosing a resort. Colorado, Utah's canyons, Tahoe and New England do not combine like neighbouring Alpine villages. Compare a mountain-base stay with transport from a nearby town. In Utah, Alta is for skiers and does not allow snowboarding, which matters for a mixed group.

Ski-in / ski-out: specific places to stay

One example in this region is Hyatt Centric Park City, described as ski-in / ski-out by its official source. This applies to the named property, not every hotel or the whole village. Before booking, confirm that you can both leave and return on skis, check the connecting piste difficulty and ask whether access operates on your dates. Sufficient snow and open pistes are required.

The map shows forecasts at indicative locations. For the ski day, also open the operator’s report linked under each destination to confirm lift and piste operation.

Aspen Snowmass

In Aspen Snowmass, choose your mountain before choosing accommodation. Match the base to the skiing you want and work out transfers if switching mountains. Time in Aspen and staying at the Snowmass base involve different everyday access arrangements.

Gondola cabins and a snowy run in the Elk Camp sector at Snowmass, Colorado.

Gondola cabins and a snowy run in the Elk Camp sector at Snowmass, Colorado. Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Image source and modifications

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Vail

In Vail, compare Vail Village and Lionshead as different accommodation starting points. Where you stay changes the first ascent and the evening walk to dinner. For a group splitting up on the mountain, a fixed meeting point at the base makes the day simpler.

Snow-covered front-side ski runs at Vail, Colorado, viewed across the valley.

Snow-covered front-side ski runs at Vail, Colorado, viewed across the valley. Dbenbenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Image source and modifications

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Breckenridge

Breckenridge combines town life with skiing across different parts of the mountain. Choose a base around lesson starting points or the slopes you expect to use, then leave time for town afterwards. Its high elevation is a good reason to keep the first day's schedule unhurried.

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Jackson Hole

For Jackson Hole, compare staying in Teton Village with staying in Jackson. The two choices create different daily routines, especially for dining and transfers. Include the journey back from the mountain in the comparison alongside the room price.

Corbet’s Couloir and snow-covered cliffs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming.

Corbet’s Couloir and snow-covered cliffs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. Enricokamasa · Public domain · Image source and modifications

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Park City Mountain

Park City can combine mountain time with the town, provided you check which base serves your accommodation. Compare the first ascent and the afternoon return rather than only a general distance to the resort. Groups with different plans can arrange to meet back in town.

Chairlift base and snow-covered slopes at Park City Mountain, Utah.

Chairlift base and snow-covered slopes at Park City Mountain, Utah. InSapphoWeTrust · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image source and modifications

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Telluride

In Telluride, the historic town and Mountain Village are distinct accommodation choices. Compare the daily routine you prefer and the transport you plan to use between them. Leave time for the town too, so the visit is more than a journey between your room and the pistes.

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Steamboat

Steamboat Springs combines the town and hot springs with a separate ski-resort base. To experience both sides, compare staying near the lifts with staying in town. The afternoon return and evening transport are part of that same accommodation decision.

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Stowe Mountain Resort

Stowe in Vermont brings a village stay and a New England ski trip together. Distinguish accommodation in the settlement from accommodation at the mountain base. That choice clarifies the time needed for transfers, meals and the return journey each day.

Snow-covered ski slopes and trees at Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont.

Snow-covered ski slopes and trees at Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont. Ams100272 · Public domain · Image source and modifications

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Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain combines with a stay in Mammoth Lakes, but the exact ascent base matters. Compare accommodation with the access point serving your preferred slopes and lessons. A day around the town can provide a slower pace between outings on the mountain.

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Heavenly

At Heavenly, Lake Tahoe gives the mountain stay a lakeside dimension of its own. Heavenly combines skiing with a stay in the Lake Tahoe area around South Lake Tahoe and Stateline. Check which base serves your accommodation and return journey. Time down by the lake offers a separate plan for anyone not spending the whole day on the mountain.

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Big Sky

In Big Sky, Montana, distinguish the ski base from other accommodation areas sharing the destination name. The exact address determines whether the day begins with a lift or a drive. Choose the base first, then add outings that fit comfortably into the trip.

Snow-covered resort lodges and mountain slopes at Big Sky, Montana.

Snow-covered resort lodges and mountain slopes at Big Sky, Montana. Jim · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image source and modifications

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Sun Valley

Sun Valley and neighbouring Ketchum offer different choices for an Idaho trip. Compare accommodation with the mountain you plan to use and your afternoon plans. The destination name alone does not establish how you will reach the slopes each day.

A snow-covered mountain slope beneath a blue sky at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho.

A snow-covered mountain slope beneath a blue sky at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho. Sully Shave · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image source and modifications

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All ski resorts in United States

110 destinations in the XIONIA catalogue. Open a resort for its forecast, photos and practical information.

Ski Pass Price Comparison & Ski Resorts

Published ticket prices for 109 ski resorts, including adult day rates for 109. Compare ski pass prices and piste kilometres in the table. Each resort page includes available child tickets, multi-day passes, season passes and low/high-season rates.

110 destinations

Local pistes, linked areas and regional ski passes in separate columns. Select a column heading to sort numerically. Unknown values appear last.

Ski pass price comparison: adult one-day passes in the same currency and stated season. Undated prices have a separate option. Check low/high season, weekdays/weekends, pass coverage and taxes. No currency conversion. Prices come from operators and named third-party sources.

Published ski-area sizes and ski pass prices · sources on each resort page
Destination
Aspen SnowmassColorado · United States—Length not verified——279 USD2025/26 · Aspen Snowmass · Wider pass networkSource: Intski
VailColorado · United States—Length not verified · 278 runs——374 USD2026/27 · Vail Mountain · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Jackson HoleWyoming · United States—Length not verified——285 USD2025/26 · Jackson Hole Mountain Resort · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Park City MountainUtah · United States—Length not verified · 7300 acres——369 USD2026/27 · Park City Mountain · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
BreckenridgeColorado · United States—Length not verified · 187 runs——332 USD2026/27 · Breckenridge · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
KeystoneColorado · United States—Length not verified · 140 runs——239 USD2025/26 · Keystone · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Beaver CreekColorado · United States—Length not verified——392 USD2026/27 · Beaver Creek · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
SteamboatColorado · United States—Length not verified——344 USD2026/27 · Steamboat · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Winter ParkColorado · United States—Length not verified——282 USD2025/26 · Winter Park Resort · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Copper MountainColorado · United States—Length not verified——269 USDSeason not stated · Copper MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Arapahoe BasinColorado · United States—Length not verified · 1428 acres——192 USDSeason not stated · Arapahoe BasinSource: Skiresort.com
TellurideColorado · United States—Length not verified——245 USD2025/26 · Telluride · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Crested ButteColorado · United States—Length not verified——239 USDSeason not stated · Crested ButteSource: Skiresort.com
Sunlight MountainColorado · United States—Length not verified · 77 runs · 749 acres——109 USDSeason not stated · Sunlight MountainSource: Skiresort.com
AltaUtah · United States—Length not verified——199 USD2025/26 · Alta · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
SnowbirdUtah · United States—Length not verified——239 USD2026/27 · Snowbird · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Deer ValleyUtah · United States—Length not verified——349 USD2026/27 · Deer Valley · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
BrightonUtah · United States—Length not verified——179 USDSeason not stated · BrightonSource: Skiresort.com
SolitudeUtah · United States—Length not verified——195 USDSeason not stated · SolitudeSource: Skiresort.com
SnowbasinUtah · United States—Length not verified——229 USDSeason not stated · SnowbasinSource: Skiresort.com
Big SkyMontana · United States—Length not verified——257 USD2026/27 · Big Sky Resort · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Whitefish MountainMontana · United States—Length not verified——115 USDSeason not stated · Whitefish Mountain ResortSource: Skiresort.com
Sun ValleyIdaho · United States—Length not verified——264 USDSeason not stated · Bald Mountain – Sun ValleySource: Skiresort.com
Taos Ski ValleyNew Mexico · United States—Length not verified——210 USDSeason not stated · TaosSource: Skiresort.com
Palisades TahoeCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——289 USD2026/27 · Palisades Tahoe · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Mammoth MountainCalifornia · United States—Length not verified · 178 runs · 3500+ acres——up to 269 USD2026/27 · Mammoth Mountain · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: IntskiIndicative quote · not sorted
HeavenlyCalifornia Nevada · United States—Length not verified——305 USDSeason not stated · HeavenlySource: Skiresort.com
KillingtonVermont · United States—Length not verified——205 USD2025/26 · Killington · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: IntskiIndicative quote · not sorted
Powder Mountain Ski ResortUtah · United States—Length not verified——246 USDSeason not stated · Powder MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Mt. BachelorOregon · United States—Length not verified——224 USDSeason not stated · Mt. BachelorSource: Skiresort.com
Sunday RiverMaine · United States—Length not verified——159 USDSeason not stated · Sunday RiverSource: Skiresort.com
Northstar at Tahoe ResortCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——328 USDSeason not stated · Northstar California ResortSource: Skiresort.com
Sugarbush ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified——243.75 USDSeason not stated · SugarbushSource: Skiresort.com
SugarloafMaine · United States—Length not verified——145 USDSeason not stated · SugarloafSource: Skiresort.com
Schweitzer Mountain ResortIdaho · United States—Length not verified——160 USDSeason not stated · Schweitzer Mountain ResortSource: Skiresort.com
Okemo MountainVermont · United States—Length not verified——219 USDSeason not stated · OkemoSource: Skiresort.com
Stowe Mountain ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified——207 USD2026/27 · Stowe weekday · Coverage as stated by sourceSource: Intski
Purgatory ResortColorado · United States—Length not verified——100 USDSeason not stated · Purgatory – DurangoSource: Skiresort.com
Stratton Mountain ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified——197.78 USDSeason not stated · StrattonSource: Skiresort.com
Gore MountainNew York · United States—Length not verified——124 USDSeason not stated · Gore MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Mount SnowVermont · United States—Length not verified——199 USDSeason not stated · Mount SnowSource: Skiresort.com
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation AreaIdaho · United States—Length not verified——79 USDSeason not stated · Bogus BasinSource: Skiresort.com
Aspen MountainColorado · United States—Length not verified——279 USDSeason not stated · Aspen MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Tamarack ResortIdaho · United States—Length not verified · 1610 acres——178 USDSeason not stated · Tamarack ResortSource: Skiresort.com
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski ResortOregon · United States—Length not verified——169 USDSeason not stated · Mt. Hood MeadowsSource: Skiresort.com
Grand Targhee ResortWyoming · United States—Length not verified——175 USDSeason not stated · Grand TargheeSource: Skiresort.com
Wolf Creek Ski AreaColorado · United States—Length not verified——96–110 USD2026/27 · Wolf Creek · all liftsOfficial source
Timberline Lodge Ski AreaOregon · United States—Length not verified——170 USDSeason not stated · TimberlineSource: Skiresort.com
Angel Fire ResortNew Mexico · United States—Length not verified——from 122 USD2026/27 · Angel Fire · advance online purchaseOfficial source
Forty-Nine Degrees NorthWashington · United States—Length not verified——88 USDSeason not stated · 49 Degrees North Mountain ResortSource: Skiresort.com
Brundage MountainIdaho · United States—Length not verified——125 USDSeason not stated · Brundage MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Smugglers' Notch ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified——65–125 USD2025/26 · Smugglers’ Notch · full-day ticketOfficial sourceBefore tax
Loveland Basin Ski AreaColorado · United States—Length not verified · 1800 acres——159 USDSeason not stated · LovelandSource: Skiresort.com
Loon Mountain ResortNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified——149 USDSeason not stated · Loon MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Great Divide Ski AreaMontana · United States—Length not verified——65 USDSeason not stated · Great DivideSource: Skiresort.com
Three SummitsWashington · United States—Length not verified——146 USDSeason not stated · The Summit at SnoqualmieSource: Skiresort.com
Montana SnowbowlMontana · United States—Length not verified——82 USDSeason not stated · Montana SnowbowlSource: Skiresort.com
Bridger BowlMontana · United States—Length not verified——99 USDSeason not stated · Bridger Bowl – BozemanSource: Skiresort.com
Sunrise Park ResortArizona · United States—Length not verified——99 USDSeason not stated · Sunrise ParkSource: Skiresort.com
Bretton Woods Ski AreaNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified——175 USDSeason not stated · Bretton WoodsSource: Skiresort.com
Discovery Ski AreaMontana · United States—Length not verified——80 USDSeason not stated · Discovery Ski AreaSource: Skiresort.com
ButtermilkColorado · United States—Length not verified——279 USDSeason not stated · Buttermilk MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Jay Peak ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified——139 USDSeason not stated · Jay PeakSource: Skiresort.com
Cannon MountainNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified——134 USDSeason not stated · Cannon MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Attitash Mountain ResortNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified——154 USDSeason not stated · Attitash Mountain ResortSource: Skiresort.com
Sugar Bowl ResortCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——from 89 USD2026/27 · Sugar Bowl · midweek advance offerOfficial source
Silver Mountain ResortIdaho · United States—Length not verified——64–80 USD2026/27 · Silver Mountain · advance online purchaseOfficial sourceBefore taxWeekday · online by the previous day
Brian Head ResortUtah · United States—Length not verified——97 USDSeason not stated · Brian HeadSource: Skiresort.com
Whiteface Mountain Ski CenterNew York · United States—Length not verified——134 USDSeason not stated · Whiteface – Lake PlacidSource: Skiresort.com
Lookout PassIdaho · United States—Length not verified · 59 runs · 1023 acres——79 USDSeason not stated · Lookout PassSource: Skiresort.com
Kirkwood Mountain ResortCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——222 USDSeason not stated · KirkwoodSource: Skiresort.com
Monarch MountainColorado · United States—Length not verified——139 USDSeason not stated · MonarchSource: Skiresort.com
PowderhornColorado · United States—Length not verified · 1600 acres——129 USDSeason not stated · PowderhornSource: Skiresort.com
Crystal MountainWashington · United States—Length not verified——199 USDSeason not stated · Crystal Mountain (WA)Source: Skiresort.com
Mt. SpokaneWashington · United States—Length not verified · 53 runs · 1700+ acres——80 USDSeason not stated · Mt. SpokaneSource: Skiresort.com
Saddleback MountainMaine · United States—Length not verified——139 USDSeason not stated · SaddlebackSource: Skiresort.com
White Pass Ski AreaWashington · United States—Length not verified——114 USDSeason not stated · White PassSource: Skiresort.com
Lost TrailIdaho · United States—Length not verified · 69 runs——73 USDSeason not stated · Lost Trail Powder MountainSource: Skiresort.com
China Peak Mountain ResortCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——169 USDSeason not stated · China PeakSource: Skiresort.com
Homewood Ski AreaCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——Check sourceNo comparable day rate
Sundance ResortUtah · United States—Length not verified——159 USDSeason not stated · SundanceSource: Skiresort.com
Pajarito MountainNew Mexico · United States—Length not verified——65 USDSeason not stated · Pajarito MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Red Lodge MountainMontana · United States—Length not verified——123 USDSeason not stated · Red Lodge MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Mission RidgeWashington · United States—Length not verified——165 USDSeason not stated · Wenatchee – Mission RidgeSource: Skiresort.com
Belleayre Mountain Ski CenterNew York · United States—Length not verified——119 USDSeason not stated · Belleayre MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Ski CooperColorado · United States—Length not verified · 64 runs · 480 acres——99 USDSeason not stated · CooperSource: Skiresort.com
Bolton Valley ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified——119 USDSeason not stated · Bolton ValleySource: Skiresort.com
Ski ApacheNew Mexico · United States—Length not verified——175–195 USD2026/27 · Ski Apache · window ratesOfficial sourceBefore taxNon-holiday · window rate · Thursday–Sunday
Waterville Valley ResortNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified · 62 runs——145 USDSeason not stated · Waterville ValleySource: Skiresort.com
Holiday ValleyNew York · United States—Length not verified——110 USDSeason not stated · Holiday ValleySource: Skiresort.com
Mount SunapeeNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified——159 USDSeason not stated · Mt. SunapeeSource: Skiresort.com
Beaver MountainUtah · United States—Length not verified——75 USDSeason not stated · Beaver MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Dodge Ridge Ski AreaCalifornia · United States—Length not verified · 862 acres——169 USDSeason not stated · Dodge RidgeSource: Skiresort.com
Stevens Pass Ski AreaWashington · United States—Length not verified——199 USDSeason not stated · Stevens PassSource: Skiresort.com
Alyeska ResortAlaska · United States—Length not verified——169 USDSeason not stated · Alyeska Resort – GirdwoodSource: Skiresort.com
Burke Mountain ResortVermont · United States—Length not verified · 53 runs——104 USDSeason not stated · Burke MountainSource: Skiresort.com
EldoraColorado · United States—Length not verified——199 USDSeason not stated · Eldora MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Ski Santa FeNew Mexico · United States—Length not verified——124 USDSeason not stated · Santa FéSource: Skiresort.com
Mt. Shasta Ski ParkCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——129 USDSeason not stated · Mt. Shasta Ski ParkSource: Skiresort.com
Red River Ski AreaNew Mexico · United States—Length not verified——132 USDSeason not stated · Red RiverSource: Skiresort.com
Lutsen MountainsMinnesota · United States—Length not verified——119 USDSeason not stated · Lutsen MountainsSource: Skiresort.com
Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski ResortCalifornia · United States—Length not verified——185 USDSeason not stated · Sierra at TahoeSource: Skiresort.com
June MountainCalifornia · United States—Length not verified · 1500 acres——199 USDSeason not stated · June MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Mad River GlenVermont · United States—Length not verified——125 USDSeason not stated · Mad River GlenSource: Skiresort.com
Hunter MountainNew York · United States—Length not verified——179 USDSeason not stated · Hunter MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Bear ValleyCalifornia · United States—Length not verified · 75 runs——169 USDSeason not stated · Bear ValleySource: Skiresort.com
Mt. Hood SkibowlOregon · United States—Length not verified——149 USDSeason not stated · Mt. Hood SkibowlSource: Skiresort.com
ShowdownMontana · United States—Length not verified——68 USDSeason not stated · ShowdownSource: Skiresort.com
Wildcat MountainNew Hampshire · United States—Length not verified——154 USDSeason not stated · Wildcat MountainSource: Skiresort.com
Mt. Baker Ski AreaWashington · United States—Length not verified——105 USDSeason not stated · Mt. BakerSource: Skiresort.com

— = not yet verified. ≈ = approximate, as stated by the source. A + preserves the operator’s “over” figure. The same network can appear for several destinations; rows must not be added together. Totals including ski routes are labelled.

Comparing pistes and connections · United States

When choosing a ski destination, compare the area you will actually use. Local kilometres describe a particular ski area, linked kilometres cover the wider network, and a regional ski pass covers separate areas under a shared ticket.

A verified numerical total is available for 0 of 110 destinations in this table. Missing values are not filled with estimates. Sources and measurement differences are explained on resort pages.

Choose your base using access to the pistes and the forecast at the relevant altitude. A nearby village or mountain pass on the map does not imply a piste link or a road open in winter.