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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

55 runs11500 feet4 lifts

NOW	☀️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 6cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

73rd

🇺🇸 Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

3.63 for quiet slopes (28 ratings)

85 runs7012 feet8 lifts

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

74th

🇺🇸 Washington

Crystal Mountain (WA)

3.63 for quiet slopes (24 ratings)

34 runs7700 feet3 lifts

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

75th

🇺🇸 California

Boreal Mountain Resort

3.61 for quiet slopes (14 ratings)

275 runs11570 feet21 lifts

NOW	☀️ 10°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 1cm

76th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Vail

3.60 for quiet slopes (97 ratings)

27 runs8805 feet6 lifts

NOW	☁️ 6°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 1cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 0cm

77th

🇺🇸 California

Bear Mountain

3.60 for quiet slopes (51 ratings)

155 runs4241 feet14 lifts

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

78th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Killington Resort

3.58 for quiet slopes (67 ratings)

27 runs2006 feet3 lifts

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

79th

🇺🇸 Massachusetts

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

3.58 for quiet slopes (12 ratings)

140 runs3140 feet11 lifts

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

80th

🇺🇸 Maine

Sunday River

3.57 for quiet slopes (15 ratings)

186 runs12998 feet19 lifts

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

81st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Breckenridge

3.50 for quiet slopes (164 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)

60 runs4848 feet3 lifts

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

82nd

🇺🇸 West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain

3.50 for quiet slopes (12 ratings)

340 runs10026 feet30 lifts

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

83rd

🇺🇸 Utah

Park City

3.49 for quiet slopes (88 ratings)

61 runs10600 feet6 lifts

NOW	☀️ 13°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 4cm

84th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Eldora Mountain Resort

3.46 for quiet slopes (35 ratings)

73 runs3050 feet10 lifts

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

85th

🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Loon Mountain

3.46 for quiet slopes (14 ratings)

140 runs11000 feet12 lifts

NOW	🌫️ -2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 7cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 5cm

86th

🇺🇸 Utah

Snowbird

3.44 for quiet slopes (72 ratings)

111 runs4083 feet11 lifts

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

87th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Sugarbush

3.43 for quiet slopes (27 ratings)

270 runs9050 feet19 lifts

NOW	☀️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 2cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 6cm

88th

🇺🇸 California

Palisades Tahoe

3.39 for quiet slopes (86 ratings)

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

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

89th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

3.38 for quiet slopes (89 ratings)

113 runs10067 feet14 lifts

NOW	🌤️ 2°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 17cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 9cm

90th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

3.36 for quiet slopes (92 ratings)

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