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The Best Ski Resorts for Off-Piste in the World

Updated August 2026

Off-piste skiing – the freedom of untouched powder away from the groomed runs is what many skiers live for. This league table ranks resorts based on their backcountry and off-piste opportunities, as rated by real skiers from the Snomad community. From challenging couloirs to gentle powder fields, these ratings come from genuine experiences, not marketing hype. Have you tackled the off-piste terrain at any of these resorts? Share your own review and help fellow powder hunters find their next adventure.

Check out our other ski resort rankings for Powder Zones, Expert Skiers, and Tree Skiing to find your perfect mountain playground.

League Table

225 runs1869 m82 lifts

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253rd

🇦🇹 Austria

Ellmau - SkiWelt

2.96 off-piste rating (12 ratings)

23 runs650 feet8 lifts

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254th

🇨🇦 Quebec

Camp Fortune

2.95 off-piste rating (57 ratings)

42 runs2994 feet5 lifts

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255th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Seven Springs

2.92 off-piste rating (13 ratings)

9 runs4000 feet3 lifts

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256th

🇺🇸 North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

2.92 off-piste rating (12 ratings)

71 runs10970 feet3 lifts

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257th

🇺🇸 Utah

Brian Head Resort

2.91 off-piste rating (22 ratings)

87 runs3600 feet9 lifts

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258th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mount Snow

2.88 off-piste rating (20 ratings)

34 runs2055 m24 lifts

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259th

🇦🇹 Austria

Bad Kleinkirchheim

2.85 off-piste rating (10 ratings)

34 runs4101 feet6 lifts

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260th

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Grouse Mountain

2.79 off-piste rating (40 ratings)

18 runs1604 m10 lifts

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261st

🇦🇹 Austria

St. Johann in Tirol

2.79 off-piste rating (12 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)

127 runs3344 feet10 lifts

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262nd

🇺🇸 Vermont

Okemo Mountain Resort

2.73 off-piste rating (15 ratings)

35 runs1253 feet12 lifts

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263rd

🇨🇦 Ontario

Mt St Louis-Moonstone

2.70 off-piste rating (77 ratings)

23 runs1601 feet5 lifts

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264th

🇨🇦 Ontario

Searchmont Resort

2.68 off-piste rating (17 ratings)

13 runs879 feet7 lifts

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265th

🇨🇦 Ontario

Glen Eden

2.66 off-piste rating (29 ratings)

40 runs6400 feet4 lifts

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266th

🇺🇸 Utah

Nordic Valley Resort (UT)

2.64 off-piste rating (11 ratings)

99 runs3875 feet9 lifts

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267th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stratton Mountain

2.57 off-piste rating (15 ratings)

33 runs7841 feet6 lifts

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268th

🇺🇸 California

Snow Summit

2.39 off-piste rating (14 ratings)

18 runs1250 feet4 lifts

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269th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Ski Big Bear

2.38 off-piste rating (13 ratings)

6 runs4101 feet7 lifts

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270th

🇨🇦 Alberta

WinSport

2.05 off-piste rating (11 ratings)

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