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377,826 resort ratings from real skiers

The Best Ski Resorts in USA

Updated September 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.

League Table

56 runs8500 feet6 lifts

NOW	☀️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

19th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

4.43 overall rating (22 ratings)

118 runs9350 feet6 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 2cm

20th

🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbasin

4.40 overall rating (59 ratings)

121 runs12162 feet7 lifts

NOW	☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 10cm

21st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.40 overall rating (26 ratings)

92 runs6400 feet6 lifts

NOW	☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

22nd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.40 overall rating (24 ratings)

169 runs12060 feet16 lifts

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

23rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Winter Park

4.39 overall rating (112 ratings)

150 runs11440 feet14 lifts

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

24th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Beaver Creek

4.39 overall rating (64 ratings)

113 runs6817 feet5 lifts

NOW	🌨️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

25th

🇺🇸 Montana

Whitefish Mountain Resort (MT)

4.37 overall rating (30 ratings)

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

NOW	❄️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 4cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 19cm

26th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.36 overall rating (35 ratings)

317 runs11166 feet17 lifts

NOW	❄️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 14cm

27th

🇺🇸 Montana

Big Sky

4.35 overall rating (71 ratings)

Featured Resorts

🇫🇷 France

Les 2 Alpes

4.15 (571 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.57 (195 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

Val Thorens

4.47 (1024 ratings)

105 runs8700 feet2 lifts

NOW	🌧️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 23cm

28th

🇺🇸 Montana

Bridger Bowl

4.34 overall rating (22 ratings)

173 runs11053 feet19 lifts

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

29th

🇺🇸 California

Mammoth Mountain

4.33 overall rating (140 ratings)

275 runs11570 feet21 lifts

NOW	☀️ 8°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 2cm

30th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Vail

4.32 overall rating (100 ratings)

47 runs8852 feet8 lifts

NOW	☁️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

31st

🇺🇸 California

Sierra-at-Tahoe

4.31 overall rating (21 ratings)

67 runs11952 feet5 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 4cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

32nd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Monarch Mountain

4.29 overall rating (21 ratings)

186 runs12998 feet19 lifts

NOW	☀️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 6cm

33rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Breckenridge

4.26 overall rating (164 ratings)

270 runs9050 feet19 lifts

NOW	🌫️ 1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 1cm

34th

🇺🇸 California

Palisades Tahoe

4.26 overall rating (89 ratings)

76 runs3939 feet5 lifts

NOW	⛅ -6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

35th

🇺🇸 Alaska

Alyeska Resort

4.26 overall rating (21 ratings)

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

NOW	☁️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 2cm

36th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

4.23 overall rating (92 ratings)

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