364,274 resort ratings from real skiers

The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in USA

Updated August 2026

Looking to push your skiing to the next level? Our Advanced rankings showcase the resorts that our community rates highest for experienced skiers. These mountains offer challenging terrain, steep pitches, and technical runs that will test your skills and keep your adrenaline pumping. This unbiased list comes straight from fellow skiers who've tackled these slopes themselves – no marketing spin, just genuine feedback from the Snomad community. Been to any of these resorts? Submit your own review and help other advanced skiers find their perfect challenge.

Also check out our rankings for Experts, Off-Piste, Tree Skiing and Powder Zones to find your ideal terrain.

League Table

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

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37th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

4.26 advanced rating (36 ratings)

71 runs3150 feet5 lifts

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38th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Bolton Valley

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)

105 runs8700 feet2 lifts

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39th

🇺🇸 Montana

Bridger Bowl

4.25 advanced rating (8 ratings)

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

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40th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.24 advanced rating (17 ratings)

117 runs4395 feet8 lifts

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41st

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stowe Mountain

4.18 advanced rating (17 ratings)

317 runs11166 feet17 lifts

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42nd

🇺🇸 Montana

Big Sky

4.11 advanced rating (22 ratings)

72 runs8250 feet5 lifts

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43rd

🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

4.11 advanced rating (19 ratings)

55 runs11500 feet4 lifts

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44th

🇺🇸 Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

4.11 advanced rating (9 ratings)

67 runs11952 feet5 lifts

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45th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Monarch Mountain

4.11 advanced rating (9 ratings)

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🇫🇷 France

Les 2 Alpes

4.14 (545 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.58 (191 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.32 (529 ratings)

42 runs2994 feet5 lifts

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46th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Seven Springs

4.11 advanced rating (9 ratings)

64 runs11700 feet1 lifts

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47th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Cooper

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)

87 runs10488 feet6 lifts

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48th

🇺🇸 Utah

Solitude Mountain Resort

4.06 advanced rating (9 ratings)

47 runs8852 feet8 lifts

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49th

🇺🇸 California

Sierra-at-Tahoe

4.05 advanced rating (10 ratings)

100 runs8610 feet11 lifts

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50th

🇺🇸 California

Northstar California

4.03 advanced rating (16 ratings)

89 runs7582 feet7 lifts

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51st

🇺🇸 Idaho

Bogus Basin

4.00 advanced rating (15 ratings)

51 runs6600 feet4 lifts

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52nd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Kelly Canyon Ski Area

4.00 advanced rating (12 ratings)

71 runs10970 feet3 lifts

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53rd

🇺🇸 Utah

Brian Head Resort

4.00 advanced rating (11 ratings)

9 runs4000 feet3 lifts

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54th

🇺🇸 North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

4.00 advanced rating (8 ratings)

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