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The Best Ski Resorts for Off-Piste in USA

Updated September 2026

Looking for the best off-piste skiing? Our rankings reveal where to find the freshest powder stashes and most thrilling backcountry terrain. Unlike marketing-driven lists, our rankings come straight from the Snomad community – genuine skiers and boarders who've actually carved these slopes. We only include resorts with substantial feedback to ensure our rankings reflect real experiences, not just hype.

Fancy checking out other terrain specialties? Explore our rankings for Powder Zones, Expert Skiers, or Tree Skiing. And if you've recently tackled some epic off-piste terrain, share your experiences to help fellow powder hunters find their next adventure.

League Table

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

NOW	❄️ -3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 18cm

19th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.30 off-piste rating (33 ratings)

110 runs12481 feet6 lifts

NOW	🌫️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 28cm

20th

🇺🇸 New Mexico

Taos Ski Valley

4.30 off-piste rating (20 ratings)

169 runs12060 feet16 lifts

NOW	☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

21st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Winter Park

4.28 off-piste rating (94 ratings)

65 runs10500 feet5 lifts

NOW	🌨️ -2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 8cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 52cm

22nd

🇺🇸 Utah

Brighton Resort

4.27 off-piste rating (69 ratings)

118 runs9350 feet6 lifts

NOW	🌨️ 1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 35cm

23rd

🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbasin

4.25 off-piste rating (54 ratings)

48 runs7700 feet5 lifts

NOW	🌨️ 0°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 3cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 35cm

24th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Tamarack Resort

4.23 off-piste rating (11 ratings)

78 runs3640 feet6 lifts

NOW	🌫️ -2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

25th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Smugglers' Notch Resort

4.22 off-piste rating (16 ratings)

67 runs11952 feet5 lifts

NOW	☁️ -3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 8cm

26th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Monarch Mountain

4.21 off-piste rating (19 ratings)

87 runs7300 feet11 lifts

NOW	☁️ 8°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

27th

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Hood Meadows

4.20 off-piste rating (10 ratings)

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4.68 (11 ratings)

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4.57 (195 ratings)

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Val Thorens

4.47 (1024 ratings)

366 runs12510 feet29 lifts

NOW	☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 20cm

28th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Aspen Snowmass

4.19 off-piste rating (83 ratings)

186 runs12998 feet19 lifts

NOW	☁️ -4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 5cm

29th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Breckenridge

4.16 off-piste rating (144 ratings)

121 runs12162 feet7 lifts

NOW	☁️ -4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 18cm

30th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.16 off-piste rating (22 ratings)

154 runs9422 feet5 lifts

NOW	🌨️ 1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 43cm

31st

🇺🇸 Utah

Powder Mountain

4.16 off-piste rating (19 ratings)

173 runs11053 feet19 lifts

NOW	🌫️ -7°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 27cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 72cm

32nd

🇺🇸 California

Mammoth Mountain

4.15 off-piste rating (117 ratings)

140 runs3140 feet11 lifts

NOW	☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

33rd

🇺🇸 Maine

Sunday River

4.12 off-piste rating (13 ratings)

92 runs6400 feet6 lifts

NOW	☁️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 3cm

34th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.11 off-piste rating (19 ratings)

151 runs12313 feet11 lifts

NOW	☁️ -4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 3cm

35th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Copper Mountain

4.09 off-piste rating (109 ratings)

121 runs9065 feet9 lifts

NOW	🌨️ -5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 4cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 22cm

36th

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Bachelor

4.09 off-piste rating (16 ratings)

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