Why Grand Targhee Resort is Highly Rated for Powder

Grand Targhee Resort has earned its silver medal status for Best Ski Resort for Powder in North America 2025 with good reason. It's a genuine powder paradise that consistently delivers the goods. Our users rave about the exceptional snow quality, with one intermediate skier from the UK simply stating, "This is powder heaven." The mountain receives incredible snowfall amounts that create what Canon, an advanced skier, describes as "the most beautiful powder days you can imagine, feet of fluffy goodness everywhere." This consistent snowfall combined with relatively low crowds means untracked snow is often available long after a storm. A Snomad community member and advanced skier from the United States points out the "consistently excellent snow" while appreciating that it's "never too crowded" – a perfect recipe for finding fresh tracks.

The terrain variety at Grand Targhee perfectly complements its 4.82/5.00 powder rating, offering everything from well-groomed trails to challenging backcountry-style terrain. Tyler, an advanced skier, highlights the "awesome tree runs, cliffs and groomers" with "enough variety to have fun all day." The mountain maintains its authentic charm despite growing popularity, with Tyson, an advanced snowboarder, noting he "was able to find powder stashes among tree runs" and "glades with roller and fun terrain." For those seeking even more adventure, the backcountry access opens up boundless opportunities for powder hunters. Several users mention the balance of big mountain terrain with a small mountain feel – as expert skier Aidan puts it, "Targhee has the small mountain feel with big mountain terrain... and has some of the best snow in the country."

In need of some fresh tracks and powder shots? Read our full resort guide to see how Grand Targhee stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!