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377,826 resort ratings from real skiers

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

105 runs8383 feet9 lifts

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37th

🇺🇸 California

Sugar Bowl Resort

4.08 off-piste rating (12 ratings)

117 runs4395 feet8 lifts

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38th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stowe Mountain

4.06 off-piste rating (34 ratings)

88 runs5774 feet6 lifts

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39th

🇺🇸 Washington

49 Degrees North

4.05 off-piste rating (11 ratings)

111 runs4083 feet11 lifts

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40th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Sugarbush

4.04 off-piste rating (23 ratings)

150 runs11440 feet14 lifts

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41st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Beaver Creek

4.00 off-piste rating (49 ratings)

170 runs4237 feet11 lifts

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42nd

🇺🇸 Maine

Sugarloaf

4.00 off-piste rating (17 ratings)

54 runs9850 feet3 lifts

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43rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Powderhorn

4.00 off-piste rating (12 ratings)

275 runs11570 feet21 lifts

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44th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Vail

3.96 off-piste rating (86 ratings)

66 runs9700 feet4 lifts

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45th

🇺🇸 Nevada

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe

3.95 off-piste rating (20 ratings)

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La Plagne

4.31 (556 ratings)

113 runs10067 feet14 lifts

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46th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

3.92 off-piste rating (81 ratings)

87 runs10488 feet6 lifts

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47th

🇺🇸 Utah

Solitude Mountain Resort

3.87 off-piste rating (23 ratings)

340 runs10026 feet30 lifts

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48th

🇺🇸 Utah

Park City

3.86 off-piste rating (78 ratings)

94 runs13010 feet6 lifts

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49th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Loveland Ski Area

3.84 off-piste rating (32 ratings)

107 runs10822 feet6 lifts

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50th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Purgatory

3.82 off-piste rating (17 ratings)

64 runs11700 feet1 lifts

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51st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Cooper

3.81 off-piste rating (13 ratings)

71 runs3150 feet5 lifts

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52nd

🇺🇸 Vermont

Bolton Valley

3.78 off-piste rating (18 ratings)

53 runs6150 feet3 lifts

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53rd

🇺🇸 Idaho/Montana

Lookout Pass Ski Area

3.77 off-piste rating (13 ratings)

72 runs8250 feet5 lifts

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54th

🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

3.70 off-piste rating (30 ratings)

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