Why Grand Targhee Resort is Highly Rated

Grand Targhee Resort has claimed the gold award for Best Overall Ski Resort in North America 2025 with an impressive 4.73/5.00 rating, a testament to its exceptional all-round excellence. The resort strikes the perfect balance between maintaining a small mountain feel while offering big mountain terrain, as noted by Aidan, an expert skier. What really sets Targhee apart is the consistent quality of its snow - frequently described by our users as "powder heaven" - with Paul, an intermediate skier from the UK, praising its breathtaking beauty. The variety of skiing options caters to all abilities, with Tyler highlighting the "awesome tree runs, cliffs and groomers" providing enough variety for all-day enjoyment. Our reviewers mention that despite growing in popularity, Targhee still maintains that cherished local mountain atmosphere, offering an uncrowded experience even on powder days.

Behind the scenes, it's the resort's commitment to service excellence and value that truly elevates the Targhee experience. The resort employs friendly, knowledgeable staff who are "helpful and understanding" according to Canon, an advanced skier. One Snomad community member who began as a beginner snowboarder praised how employees were "super friendly and always willing to help improve." Visitors consistently highlight the reasonable food prices and excellent après-ski options, with Tyson noting the great food and drink options at the base pub. The resort's facilities have seen significant improvements, with Ashley pointing out that the "new lift is fast and comfortable" while maintaining the family-friendly atmosphere that makes Targhee special. For those seeking a genuine ski experience without the crowds and commercialism of larger resorts, Grand Targhee delivers authentic mountain enjoyment at its finest.

This resort may not be household name yet but it has superb ratings for value for money (4.50/5.00), quiet slopes (4.46/5.00), family-friendliness (4.72/5.00), groomed runs (4.54/5.00), powder zones (4.86/5.00), lifts (4.62/5.00) and more - a no-frills, true skier's resort!

Sound pretty amazing? Read our full resort guide to see why Grand Targhee Resort was voted the best ski resort in the world across all 20 of our community-rated categories!