For our 39th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, voters selected their favorite North American ski resorts. Colorado dominates the U.S. list with 10 entries in the top 30, the East Coast and Southwest hold strong, and several indie mountains made the cut. From Whistler to Whitefish, Taos to Telluride, readers praised trails, lodges, lifts, and après scenes. Below are the 35 resorts readers named the best in the US and Canada, with a brief highlight and key stats.
35. Copper Mountain, Colorado — Athlete’s mountain with naturally divided terrain ideal for progression. Stats: 24 lifts, 153 trails. One-day lift from $99; Ikon Pass.
34. Keystone Resort, Colorado — Family-friendly resort with night skiing, new high-alpine access, and a lively village. Stats: 21 lifts, 140 trails. One-day lift from $96; Epic Pass.
33. Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico — High-desert, sun-soaked skiing near Santa Fe’s cultural scene; mostly beginner/intermediate terrain. Stats: 7 lifts, 83 trails. One-day lift from $108.
32. Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia — Appalachian resort with strong snowfall, varied terrain, and a new main lodge. Stats: 14 lifts, 56 trails, 4 terrain parks. One-day lift from $80.
31. Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico — World-class steep and hike-to terrain with recent base upgrades and B‑Corp sustainability credentials. Stats: 13 lifts, 110 trails. One-day lift from $115; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
30. Heavenly Mountain Resort, California — Massive Lake Tahoe terrain with spectacular views and a bustling village après scene. Stats: 28 lifts, 97 trails. One-day lift from $127; Epic Pass.
29. Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana — Independent, family-friendly mountain with expansive views near Glacier National Park. Stats: 11 lifts, 111 trails. One-day lift from $110.
28. Purgatory at Durango Mountain, Colorado — Southwest blend of tree skiing and cruisers with cat-skiing adventures and family perks. Stats: 11 lifts, 107 trails, 1,635 skiable acres. One-day lift $29–$159.
27. Winter Park, Colorado — Longest continually operating Colorado resort; varied terrain and strong snowmaking; easy access from Denver. Stats: 23 lifts, 166 trails. One-day from $56; Ikon Pass.
26. Camelback Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania — Poconos staple with extensive snowmaking, tubing, and family attractions. Stats: 14 lifts, 39 trails. One-day lift from $78; Ikon Pass.
25. Palisades Tahoe, California — Spring-skiing capital with huge snowfall, long season, and lively base village. Stats: 43 lifts, 270 trails. One-day lift from $99; Ikon Pass.
24. Northstar California, California — Upscale, family-oriented Lake Tahoe resort with a vibrant village and reliable snow. Stats: 20 lifts, 100 trails. One-day lift from $142; Epic Pass.
23. Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho — Selkirk Mountain gem with great tree skiing, recent backcountry offerings, and a quieter vibe. Stats: 10 lifts, 92 trails. One-day lift from $125; Ikon Pass.
22. Steamboat, Colorado — Known for Champagne Powder, tree skiing, and a strong family-town culture; recent base-area upgrades. Stats: 23 lifts, 182 trails. One-day lift from $127; Ikon Pass.
21. Whiteface (Lake Placid), New York — East Coast vertical champ and Olympic legacy terrain with recent lift and snowmaking investments. Stats: 11 lifts, 94 trails. One-day lift from $134.
20. Mammoth Mountain, California — Huge summit elevation, long season, extensive parks, and summer-ski potential. Stats: 25 lifts, 180 trails. One-day lift from $89; Ikon Pass.
19. Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont — Classic New England mountain on Mount Mansfield with varied terrain and a charming village. Stats: 12 lifts, 116 trails. One-day from $98; Epic Pass.
18. Park City Mountain Resort, Utah — America’s largest ski area near SLC with varied terrain and a lively downtown après scene. Stats: 42 lifts, 330+ trails. One-day from $194; Epic Pass.
17. Killington, Vermont — The “Beast of the East,” long season, major recent investments and terrain for all levels. Stats: 20 lifts, 155 trails (+Pico). One-day from $73; Ikon Pass.
16. Snowmass, Colorado — Largest of Aspen Snowmass with vast vertical, enhanced base village, and new lift capacity. Stats: 21 lifts, 98 trails. One-day from $99; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
15. Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania’s highest vertical with extensive snowmaking and varied terrain for all levels. Stats: 15 lifts, 40 trails. One-day from $48; Ikon Pass.
14. Sun Valley, Idaho — Historic resort with Bald Mountain’s expansive terrain, recent lift upgrades, and added gladed terrain. Stats: 12 lifts, 120+ trails. One-day $115–$233; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
13. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta — Banff National Park’s largest SkiBig3 mountain with huge bowls, long cruisers, and wilderness runs. Stats: 12 lifts, 164 runs. SkiBig3 one-day from $163; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
12. Mont‑Tremblant, Québec — European-feel resort in the Laurentians with a pedestrian village, lively après, and reliable snowmaking. Stats: 14 lifts, 102 trails. Multi-day from $149; Ikon Pass.
11. SilverStar Mountain, British Columbia — North Okanagan secret with groomed runs, Nordic trails, fat biking, and village access. Stats: 10 lifts, 132 runs. One-day from $70; Ikon Pass.
10. Banff Sunshine, Alberta — Continental Divide skiing with huge terrain, famed free-ride zones, and a long season. Stats: 13 lifts, 137 runs. SkiBig3 one-day from $163; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
9. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia — North America’s largest destination resort with massive terrain, bowls, and vibrant village life. Stats: 36 lifts, 200+ marked trails. One-day from $140; Epic Pass.
8. Breckenridge, Colorado — Historic Main Street meets big-mountain terrain across five peaks and abundant lift-accessible high alpine. Stats: 35 lifts, 187 trails. One-day from $149; Epic Pass.
7. Deer Valley, Utah — Ski‑only luxury resort renowned for service, refined dining, and family-first lift infrastructure. Stats: 31 lifts, 202 trails. One-day adult from $189; Ikon Pass.
6. Vail, Colorado — Vast Back Bowls and groomed cruisers with a lively dining and music scene on mountain. Stats: 32 lifts, 195 trails. One-day from $104; Epic Pass.
5. Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Iconic steep terrain, legendary tram rides, and a true Western ski-town atmosphere. Stats: 14 lifts, 133 trails. One-day from $120; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
4. Telluride, Colorado — Stunning box-canyon setting, world-class terrain, gondola connection between town and mountain, and heli options. Stats: 19 lifts, 149 trails. One-day from $164; Epic Pass.
3. Bretton Woods, New Hampshire — Largest New Hampshire ski area with an eight-passenger gondola and strong grooming/snowmaking. Stats: 9 lifts, 63 trails + glades. One-day from $79.
2. Big Sky, Montana — Massive, recently upgraded resort with high-capacity lifts, Lone Peak tram, and vast uncrowded terrain. Stats: 40 lifts, 320 trails, 5,850 skiable acres. One-day from $58; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
1. Aspen Mountain, Colorado — Beloved by intermediates and experts for its fall-line terrain and recent acreage expansion; top après. Stats: 9 lifts, 127 trails. One-day from $99; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
This gallery was updated with new information since its original publication.
