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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

40 runs1600 feet6 lifts

NOW	☀️ 12°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 0cm
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91st

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Blue Mountain Resort

3.31 for quiet slopes (115 ratings)

100 runs8610 feet11 lifts

NOW	☀️ 4°C
PAST 48H	❄️ 3cm
NEXT 7D	❄️ 5cm

92nd

🇺🇸 California

Northstar California

3.08 for quiet slopes (30 ratings)

87 runs3600 feet9 lifts

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

93rd

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mount Snow

2.96 for quiet slopes (23 ratings)

99 runs3875 feet9 lifts

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

94th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stratton Mountain

2.91 for quiet slopes (17 ratings)

67 runs3200 feet6 lifts

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

95th

🇺🇸 New York

Hunter Mountain

2.83 for quiet slopes (12 ratings)

39 runs2100 feet7 lifts

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

96th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Camelback Mountain Resort

2.80 for quiet slopes (10 ratings)

18 runs1250 feet4 lifts

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

97th

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania

Ski Big Bear

2.62 for quiet slopes (17 ratings)

33 runs7841 feet6 lifts

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

98th

🇺🇸 California

Snow Summit

2.53 for quiet slopes (17 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)

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