USA Ski Resort Destinations Ranked: 2023-2024
Our overall ranking of the destination ski resorts in the United States of America.
Skiing and the Environment: These Are the Resorts Leading the Sustainability Charge
Today’s winter sports world emits a significant carbon footprint, but several leading resorts are looking to change that.
2023 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2022-23 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
Breckenridge vs. Copper: Which Should You Choose?
An in-depth comparison review of Copper and Breckenridge, two popular ski resorts in the Colorado Front Range west of Denver.
These Are the Best Value Ski Destination Lift Tickets In North America This Winter
All of these resorts offer well-above-average on-mountain experiences for lift ticket prices that undercut scores of similarly good competitors—and if you didn’t pick up an Epic or Ikon pass product before the season started, it’s hard to have your dollar go further than at these peaks.
Utah Officials Have Approved a New Emergency Bus Service for the Cottonwoods Ski Resorts. But Will It Be Enough?
A new private bus service looks to address the dire public transit situation in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons. But a look at the initial service levels suggests it won’t be nearly enough to satisfy demand on weekends and holidays.
State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season
Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.
Utah Ski Resorts Ranked: 2022-23
We rank the Utah destination ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Multiple Lift Projects Facing Delays Due to Supply Chain Issues
At Alta, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb, delays in installing new lifts for the upcoming ski season have been confirmed. At least eight other major destination ski resorts may face delays as well.
Alta vs. Snowbird: Which Should You Choose?
An in-depth comparison review of Alta and Snowbird, two ski resorts in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon just east of Salt Lake City.