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364,274 resort ratings from real skiers

The Best Ski Resorts in USA

Updated August 2026

Welcome to our definitive ski resort rankings for the USA - no marketing spin, just straight-up feedback from fellow powder hounds. Every position on this list comes from verified Snomad community members who've actually carved these slopes. We've filtered out resorts with insufficient ratings to ensure what you're seeing reflects genuine consensus, not just a handful of opinions. Been to one of these mountains yourself? Add your voice to the mix by leaving your own review.

Looking for something more specific? Check out our rankings for Advanced terrain, Tree Skiing, or find out which resorts offer the most Value for Money. Maybe you're planning a trip and want to know about Accommodation Options or Après-Ski vibes.

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League Table

56 runs8500 feet6 lifts

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19th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

4.43 overall rating (22 ratings)

118 runs9350 feet6 lifts

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20th

🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbasin

4.40 overall rating (59 ratings)

121 runs12162 feet7 lifts

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21st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.40 overall rating (25 ratings)

150 runs11440 feet14 lifts

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22nd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Beaver Creek

4.39 overall rating (64 ratings)

92 runs6400 feet6 lifts

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23rd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.39 overall rating (23 ratings)

169 runs12060 feet16 lifts

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24th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Winter Park

4.38 overall rating (111 ratings)

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

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25th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.37 overall rating (34 ratings)

173 runs11053 feet19 lifts

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26th

🇺🇸 California

Mammoth Mountain

4.34 overall rating (138 ratings)

317 runs11166 feet17 lifts

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27th

🇺🇸 Montana

Big Sky

4.34 overall rating (69 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)

113 runs6817 feet5 lifts

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28th

🇺🇸 Montana

Whitefish Mountain Resort (MT)

4.34 overall rating (29 ratings)

105 runs8700 feet2 lifts

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29th

🇺🇸 Montana

Bridger Bowl

4.34 overall rating (22 ratings)

275 runs11570 feet21 lifts

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30th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Vail

4.32 overall rating (99 ratings)

47 runs8852 feet8 lifts

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31st

🇺🇸 California

Sierra-at-Tahoe

4.31 overall rating (21 ratings)

67 runs11952 feet5 lifts

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32nd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Monarch Mountain

4.29 overall rating (21 ratings)

186 runs12998 feet19 lifts

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33rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Breckenridge

4.27 overall rating (162 ratings)

270 runs9050 feet19 lifts

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34th

🇺🇸 California

Palisades Tahoe

4.26 overall rating (88 ratings)

76 runs3939 feet5 lifts

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35th

🇺🇸 Alaska

Alyeska Resort

4.26 overall rating (21 ratings)

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

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36th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

4.23 overall rating (92 ratings)

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