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377,826 resort ratings from real skiers

The Least Crowded Ski Resorts in USA

Updated September 2026

Craving some space on the slopes? Our Quiet Slopes ranking highlights resorts where you can carve fresh tracks without the crowds. These hidden gems offer blissful skiing without the lift queues and congested pistes that can plague popular destinations. Based solely on feedback from our Snomad community, this league table reveals where to find that perfect combination of quality skiing and peaceful mountain experiences. Found your own serene skiing paradise? Share your thoughts and leave a review to help fellow powder-hunters.

Looking for other aspects to consider for your next trip? Check out our rankings for Tree Skiing, Value for Money and Powder Zones to find your perfect mountain match.

League Table

76 runs3939 feet5 lifts

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

19th

🇺🇸 Alaska

Alyeska Resort

4.35 for quiet slopes (20 ratings)

56 runs8500 feet6 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 3cm

20th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

4.33 for quiet slopes (21 ratings)

107 runs10822 feet6 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 7cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 27cm

21st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Purgatory

4.33 for quiet slopes (18 ratings)

64 runs11700 feet1 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 5°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 3cm

22nd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Cooper

4.31 for quiet slopes (13 ratings)

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

NOW	⛅ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

23rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

4.29 for quiet slopes (34 ratings)

71 runs3150 feet5 lifts

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

24th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Bolton Valley

4.27 for quiet slopes (22 ratings)

81 runs3968 feet6 lifts

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

25th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Jay Peak

4.26 for quiet slopes (56 ratings)

71 runs10970 feet3 lifts

NOW	☁️ -1°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 8cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 8cm

26th

🇺🇸 Utah

Brian Head Resort

4.26 for quiet slopes (27 ratings)

145 runs13050 feet5 lifts

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

27th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

4.25 for quiet slopes (66 ratings)

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🇫🇷 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)

39 runs2200 feet4 lifts

NOW	☁️ 11°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

28th

🇺🇸 New York

Bristol Mountain

4.23 for quiet slopes (11 ratings)

72 runs8250 feet5 lifts

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

29th

🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

4.21 for quiet slopes (33 ratings)

78 runs3640 feet6 lifts

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

30th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Smugglers' Notch Resort

4.21 for quiet slopes (19 ratings)

88 runs5774 feet6 lifts

NOW	☀️ 13°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

31st

🇺🇸 Washington

49 Degrees North

4.21 for quiet slopes (12 ratings)

38 runs1530 feet16 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 22°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

32nd

🇺🇸 Minnesota

Afton Alps

4.20 for quiet slopes (20 ratings)

121 runs12162 feet7 lifts

NOW	🌦️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 11cm

33rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.18 for quiet slopes (25 ratings)

366 runs12510 feet29 lifts

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

34th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Aspen Snowmass

4.17 for quiet slopes (90 ratings)

93 runs9800 feet5 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 3°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

35th

🇺🇸 California

Kirkwood

4.15 for quiet slopes (48 ratings)

92 runs6400 feet6 lifts

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

36th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Schweitzer

4.11 for quiet slopes (22 ratings)

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