For our 39th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, voters picked their favorite ski resorts across the United States and Canada. Colorado dominates the U.S. entries with 10 of the top 30, the East and Southwest remain strong, and several independent mountains earned reader love for terrain, lodges, lifts, and après. Below are the 35 resorts readers named best, each with a short highlight and key stats.
35. Copper Mountain, Colorado — Athlete’s mountain with naturally divided terrain that helps progression. Stats: 24 lifts, 153 trails. One-day lift ticket from $99; Ikon Pass.
34. Keystone Resort, Colorado — Family-friendly resort offering night skiing, new high-alpine access, and a lively village. Stats: 21 lifts, 140 trails. One-day lift ticket from $96; Epic Pass.
33. Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico — High-desert, sunny skiing close to Santa Fe’s cultural scene, mostly beginner/intermediate terrain. Stats: 7 lifts, 83 trails. One-day lift ticket from $108.
32. Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia — Appalachian mountain with solid snowfall, varied terrain, and a new main lodge. Stats: 14 lifts, 56 trails, 4 terrain parks. One-day lift ticket 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 ticket from $115; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
30. Heavenly Mountain Resort, California/Nevada — Vast Lake Tahoe terrain with spectacular views and a bustling village après scene. Stats: 28 lifts, 97 trails. One-day lift ticket 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 ticket from $110.
28. Purgatory at Durango Mountain, Colorado — Southwest mix of tree skiing and cruisers, plus cat-skiing adventures and family perks. Stats: 11 lifts, 107 trails, 1,635 skiable acres. One-day lift ticket $29-$159.
27. Winter Park, Colorado — Colorado’s longest continually operating resort with varied terrain, strong snowmaking, and easy Denver access. Stats: 23 lifts, 166 trails. One-day lift ticket 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 ticket from $78; Ikon Pass.
25. Palisades Tahoe, California — Spring-skiing stronghold with heavy snowfall, a long season, and a lively base village. Stats: 43 lifts, 270 trails. One-day lift ticket 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 ticket from $142; Epic Pass.
23. Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho — Selkirk Range gem known for tree runs, recent backcountry offerings, and a quieter vibe. Stats: 10 lifts, 92 trails. One-day lift ticket from $125; Ikon Pass.
22. Steamboat, Colorado — Famous for Champagne Powder, excellent tree skiing, and a strong family-town culture with recent base upgrades. Stats: 23 lifts, 182 trails. One-day lift ticket from $127; Ikon Pass.
21. Whiteface (Lake Placid), New York — East Coast vertical standout with Olympic legacy terrain and recent lift and snowmaking investments. Stats: 11 lifts, 94 trails. One-day lift ticket from $134.
20. Mammoth Mountain, California — High summit elevation, long season, extensive park offerings and summertime ski options. Stats: 25 lifts, 180 trails. One-day lift ticket from $89; Ikon Pass.
19. Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont — Classic New England skiing on Mount Mansfield with varied terrain and a charming town. Stats: 12 lifts, 116 trails. One-day lift ticket from $98; Epic Pass.
18. Park City Mountain Resort, Utah — America’s largest ski area near Salt Lake City with diverse terrain and a lively downtown après scene. Stats: 42 lifts, 330+ trails. One-day lift ticket from $194; Epic Pass.
17. Killington, Vermont — The “Beast of the East,” known for a long season, big recent investments, and terrain for all levels. Stats: 20 lifts, 155 trails (+ Pico). One-day lift ticket from $73; Ikon Pass.
16. Snowmass, Colorado — The largest of Aspen Snowmass with vast vertical, an enhanced base village, and added lift capacity. Stats: 21 lifts, 98 trails. One-day lift ticket from $99; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
15. Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania’s highest vertical with extensive snowmaking and terrain that suits all levels. Stats: 15 lifts, 40 trails. One-day lift ticket from $48; Ikon Pass.
14. Sun Valley, Idaho — Historic resort centered on Bald Mountain with recent lift upgrades and added gladed terrain. Stats: 12 lifts, 120+ trails. One-day lift ticket $115-$233; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
13. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta — Banff’s large 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 tickets from $149; Ikon Pass.
11. SilverStar Mountain, British Columbia — North Okanagan secret with groomed runs, Nordic trails, fat biking and easy village access. Stats: 10 lifts, 132 runs. One-day lift ticket from $70; Ikon Pass.
10. Banff Sunshine, Alberta — Continental Divide skiing with vast terrain, renowned 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, big bowls, and a vibrant village. Stats: 36 lifts, 200+ marked trails. One-day lift ticket from $140; Epic Pass.
8. Breckenridge, Colorado — Historic Main Street paired with big-mountain terrain across five peaks and high-alpine skiing. Stats: 35 lifts, 187 trails. One-day lift ticket from $149; Epic Pass.
7. Deer Valley, Utah — Ski-only luxury resort celebrated for service, refined dining, and family-focused lift infrastructure. Stats: 31 lifts, 202 trails. One-day adult from $189; Ikon Pass.
6. Vail, Colorado — Expansive Back Bowls and groomed cruisers, plus a lively on-mountain dining and music scene. Stats: 32 lifts, 195 trails. One-day lift ticket from $104; Epic Pass.
5. Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Iconic steep terrain, legendary tram access, and an authentic Western ski-town atmosphere. Stats: 14 lifts, 133 trails. One-day lift ticket from $120; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
4. Telluride, Colorado — Dramatic box-canyon setting with world-class terrain, a town-to-mountain gondola, and heli options. Stats: 19 lifts, 149 trails. One-day lift ticket from $164; Epic Pass.
3. Bretton Woods, New Hampshire — New Hampshire’s largest area with an eight-passenger gondola and strong grooming/snowmaking. Stats: 9 lifts, 63 trails + glades. One-day lift ticket from $79.
2. Big Sky, Montana — Vast, recently upgraded resort with high-capacity lifts, the Lone Peak tram, and uncrowded terrain. Stats: 40 lifts, 320 trails, 5,850 skiable acres. One-day lift ticket from $58; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
1. Aspen Mountain, Colorado — Beloved for fall-line terrain that suits intermediates and experts, recent acreage expansion, and top après. Stats: 9 lifts, 127 trails. One-day lift ticket from $99; Ikon & Mountain Collective.
Information in this gallery was updated since its original publication.