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The Best Value Ski Resorts in USA

Updated August 2026

Getting the most bang for your buck on the slopes can make or break a ski holiday. Our value for money rankings spotlight the resorts where your pounds stretch furthest – from lift pass prices to accommodation costs and everything in between. These rankings come straight from our Snomad community's authentic experiences, with no commercial influence. We only include resorts with sufficient feedback to ensure you're getting reliable insights from fellow snow enthusiasts.

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League Table

110 runs12481 feet6 lifts

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37th

🇺🇸 New Mexico

Taos Ski Valley

4.21 value rating (19 ratings)

60 runs4848 feet3 lifts

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38th

🇺🇸 West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain

4.21 value rating (12 ratings)

53 runs6150 feet3 lifts

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39th

🇺🇸 Idaho/Montana

Lookout Pass Ski Area

4.19 value rating (13 ratings)

131 runs10450 feet11 lifts

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40th

🇺🇸 Wyoming

Jackson Hole

4.18 value rating (42 ratings)

61 runs10600 feet6 lifts

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41st

🇺🇸 Colorado

Eldora Mountain Resort

4.18 value rating (34 ratings)

9 runs4000 feet3 lifts

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42nd

🇺🇸 North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

4.18 value rating (17 ratings)

65 runs3865 feet12 lifts

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43rd

🇺🇸 Washington

The Summit at Snoqualmie

4.18 value rating (11 ratings)

65 runs10500 feet5 lifts

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44th

🇺🇸 Utah

Brighton Resort

4.17 value rating (80 ratings)

93 runs9800 feet5 lifts

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45th

🇺🇸 California

Kirkwood

4.16 value rating (43 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)

151 runs12313 feet11 lifts

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46th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Copper Mountain

4.15 value rating (126 ratings)

111 runs4083 feet11 lifts

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47th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Sugarbush

4.15 value rating (26 ratings)

68 runs2350 feet3 lifts

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48th

🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Attitash

4.15 value rating (10 ratings)

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

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49th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

4.12 value rating (92 ratings)

169 runs12060 feet16 lifts

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50th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Winter Park

4.11 value rating (106 ratings)

38 runs1530 feet16 lifts

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51st

🇺🇸 Minnesota

Afton Alps

4.11 value rating (19 ratings)

51 runs6600 feet4 lifts

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52nd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Kelly Canyon Ski Area

4.07 value rating (15 ratings)

121 runs12162 feet7 lifts

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53rd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.06 value rating (24 ratings)

72 runs8250 feet5 lifts

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54th

🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

4.03 value rating (34 ratings)

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