Mountain Review: Mad River Glen
With very limited snowmaking and a ban on snowboarders, this small Vermont mountain is about as raw as it gets for the Northeast.
Mountain Review: Smugglers’ Notch
Ancient lifts and lackluster resiliency measures hold back a staple of the northern Vermont skiing scene.
Mountain Review: Jay Peak
Vermont’s northernmost resort offers class-leading snow and expert terrain, but resiliency issues hurt it against more convenient competitors.
Mountain Review: Saddleback
Reborn after a five-year hiatus, this remote Maine mountain delivers a combination of natural beauty, empty slopes, and reasonably well-rounded terrain that’s tough to match anywhere else in the Northeast.
Mountain Review: Sunday River
One of New England’s largest, most reliable ski resorts is held back by so-so vertical and outdated lifts in key areas.
Mountain Review: Sugarloaf
Maine’s largest ski area is a competitive East Coast choice, but it’s a hard sell against more conveniently-located alternatives.
Mountain Review: Monarch
This Colorado ski area is way too small and underbuilt to be a destination mountain, but several facets make it a strong regional choice.
Mountain Review: Wolf Creek
This local ski area offers the highest average snow totals in Colorado, although its vertical drop is short compared to the destinations.
Mountain Review: Eldora
This small Colorado resort is seriously outclassed by destination competitors, but its convenient location makes it a decent day trip option.
Mountain Review: Grand Targhee
This Wyoming resort isn’t the largest or craziest out there, but it offers incredible snow and a distinctive, remote vibe.