Mountain Review: Big Sky (With Tram Add-on)
Purchasing the extra-cost Lone Peak Tram add-on gets visitors lift-serviced access to Big Sky’s most extreme terrain, highest elevation, and best views. However, competing mountains offer similarly unique terrain for a far lower cost of entry.
Mountain Review: Sun Valley - Dollar Mountain
Sun Valley’s beginner zone is way too small and variable to warrant a trip to on its own. But for those in town already, its unconventional footprint may be worth stopping by.
Mountain Review: Brighton
While it isn’t the biggest and can be annoying to get around, this Utah mountain offers exceptional Cottonwoods snow for a bargain—especially for families.
Mountain Review: Solitude
The modestly-sized Utah mountain packs a demanding footprint and excellent snow, but true beginner and intermediate terrain offerings are limited.
Mountain Review: Sun Valley
This Idaho mountain offers a world-class terrain experience for families, but snow and conditions are not as consistent as at other Rockies resorts. Despite a recent terrain expansion, the mountain still isn’t ideal for experts.
Mountain Review: Snowbasin
Despite a lack of on-site lodging, this Utah resort stays competitive thanks to diverse hills, striking peaks, and top-of-the-line facilities.
Mountain Review: Crested Butte
This striking Colorado resort is an expert’s paradise. Reasonable ticket prices counterbalance limited terrain offerings for other demographics.
Mountain Review: Buttermilk
Aspen’s beginner-centric mountain offers a good learning environment and excellent terrain parks, but the area is otherwise uncompetitive and overpriced.
Mountain Review: Aspen Mountain
The oldest Aspen ski area offers incredible views of town on a relatively compact footprint, but the resort could use logistical enhancements in lower-mountain areas.
Mountain Review: Aspen Highlands
While modestly sized, this Aspen resort offers a surprisingly local feel and a diverse, demanding expert footprint.