Ski resorts in the USA. Where to go skiing in the USA? Map of slopes of ski resorts in the USA. The best ski resorts in the USA

The United States is currently one of the main tourist destinations in the world. Travelers are attracted here not only by metropolises drowning in neon lights and refined beach areas. Many tourists go here to engage in winter sports, since the  USA  has all the opportunities for this.

The country has several large mountainous areas with a lot of snow and quite moderate winter frosts. In total, there are more than 300 ski resorts in the United States, located primarily in New England and the Midwest. These are the states of Maine, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and, to a lesser extent, California, Oregon and Montana.

Such a large number of ski centers had the best effect on the level of service and technical equipment of the tracks. Each private resort owner tries to attract as many vacationers as possible in a fierce competition. For this, to the delight of tourists, various marketing moves are regularly invented in the form of seasonal and accumulative discounts, bonus programs, extended ski passes. Below we will take a closer look at the largest and most popular ski resorts in the United States for foreign travelers

Ski resorts of the USA

1. Bald Mountain – Sun Valley

Bald Mountain – Sun Valley winter resort is located in the northwest of the United States, in Idaho. Almost 100 km of high-speed downhill runs are available for mountain skiing enthusiasts, the longest of which start at the 2.7 km mark. The total area set aside for skiing exceeds 8 km, and it has tracks for athletes of all levels.

Bald Mountain – Sun Valley has educational slopes for children and beginners, and areas for off-piste skiing for extreme freeriders. It is possible to land on the wild slopes with the help of a rented helicopter. A significant part of the local slopes is equipped with snow generators, there are tracks for evening skiing, equipped with floodlights.

The resort has a ski school, sports equipment rental and a ski equipment store. A separate area with a halfpipe has been created for snowboarding fans in Bald Mountain – Sun Valley. Several cozy restaurants and snack bars operate on the slopes and at their foot, there is a children’s playground with more than 400 km of cross-country skiing.

How to get there?

Bald Mountain Resort – Sun Valley is located near the town of Sun Valley. You can get here from Boise Airport, located 100 km from the resort, or Salt Lake City International Airport by train, rental car or shuttle bus. The drive from Boise to Sun Valley takes approximately 2 hours. But it is easiest for foreign tourists to order a transfer taxi in advance, which will take them to the door of the hotel.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1036 m
2. The height of the resort  is 1752–2778 m
3. The length of the cross-country skiing  is 400 km.
4. The length of the ski runs  is 92 km.
5. The number of ski slopes  is 76

• “Green” – 27 pcs. 35 km
• “Blue” – 32 pcs. 40 km
• “Red” – 17 pcs. 17 km

6. Lifts  – 17 (2 gondolas, 12 chairlifts, 2 ski lifts, 1 baby lift)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $125 / $75
8. The season lasts  from the beginning of December to the beginning of April

2. Snowbird

Snowbird is a modern ski center in the state of Utah, not far from its capital, Salt Lake City. Every year, more than a hundred tracks for mountain skiing and snowboarding are laid here. Most of them are located between the 3.3 and 2.3 km marks and have different levels of difficulty. Along with gentle slopes, there are also steep winding tracks designed for experienced athletes.

A significant part of the slopes is covered by systems of artificial snow and evening lighting. Snowbird has sports equipment rental points, a ski school with experienced instructors. The resort has large unspoiled slopes with off-piste descents for the extremes. Those who want to go freeriding are taken to the peaks by all-terrain vehicle, or dropped off by helicopter.

Cafes and restaurants, spa salons, souvenir shops and hotels are open in the resort village. One of the restaurants is located at the top of the Hidden Peak mountain, which offers amazing views of the resort’s surroundings.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get to Snowbird is from Salt Lake City International Airport by booking a transfer. There is also a bus from the bus station of the capital of Utah to the resort village twice a day. Travel time – 3 hours. The final stop is the central square of Snowbird, from where you can reach the ski slope in 5-10 minutes on foot. Another option is to take the train from Salt Lake City Central Station to Cliff Lodge Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the resort.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 988 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2365–3353 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 103 km.
4. The number of ski tracks  is 89

• “Green” – 24 units, 27 km
• “Blue” – 34 units, 38 km
• “Red” – 31 units, 38 km

5. Lifts  – 11 chairlifts
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $135 / $65
7. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-May

3. Northstar California

Northstar California Resort is located in the western United States, near the picturesque Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the country. This ski center is considered a luxury resort even by American standards, combining the coziness of a traditional alpine village with the luxury and glitz of Hollywood California. A distinctive feature of the resort is well-kept and well-equipped ski slopes of various levels of difficulty. In total, on an area of ​​1,200 hectares, the resort has almost a hundred kilometers of speed runs.

There are numerous expensive restaurants, fashion boutiques, sports equipment and accessories stores. Northstar California Resort is great for family vacations, as it has a large après-ski program. For children, there are excellent snow parks and play areas with attractions. There are also 7 snow parks on the surrounding slopes for adults who enjoy freestyle and snowboarding.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get to Northstar California Resort is to book a transfer from one of the nearest major airports. They are located in the cities of Reno (58 km, 45 minutes’ drive), Sacramento (172 km, 1 hour 45 minutes), San Francisco (333 km, 3 hours 45 minutes).

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 695 m
2. The height of the resort  is 1,929–2,624 m.
3. The length of the ski runs  is 97 km.

• “Green” – 25 km
• “Blue” – 45 km
• “Red” – 27 km

4. Extracts  – 14
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $209 / $123
6. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-April

4. Yellowstone Club

Yellowstone Club is a private ski center located in the state of Montana, near the town of Big Sky. He began his work in 1999, when the Bliskett couple opened a small winter resort here in the Rocky Mountains. At the same time, the main emphasis was placed on its elitism and closedness. This, of course, meant a high level of comfort, excellent service and the excellent quality of the ski trails laid here.

The resort itself is a cozy small village consisting of luxurious wooden chalets. The average value of real estate varies from 5 to 15 million dollars. Ski slopes with a total length of 80 km and 20 km of cross-country skiing are located here on an area of ​​900 hectares. Owners of real estate in the Yellowstone Club and, accordingly, members of the elite Yellowstone Club today include such celebrities as: the head of Microsoft company Bill Gates, singer Justin Timberlake, ex-Vice President of the United States Dan Quayle, president of NBC company Steve Burke.

How to get there?

Yellowstone Club is located in southwestern Montana, near Bozeman and Cody. You can get here by plane of local airlines from major airports in the western United States, flying to Cody. From here you can order a taxi-transfer, drive yourself by taxi or a rented car on route 191. The time spent on the road is no more than an hour.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 823 m
2. Висота курорту – 2182–3005 м
3. Ski tracks  – 20 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 80 km.

• “Green” – 30 km
• “Blue” – 30 km
• “Red” – 20 km

5. The season lasts  from the end of November to the middle of April

5. Sugarloaf

Sugarloaf is a ski center in the northeast of the country, in the state of Maine, which is famous for its snowy winters. It was opened in 1950 and today is the largest ski resort in all of New England. There are more than a hundred kilometers of ski tracks located on an area of ​​6 km.

Excellent conditions for winter sports are created here: the amount of precipitation that falls during the winter sometimes exceeds 5 meters, and the minimum temperatures rarely fall below -15°C. All local tracks are of high quality, regularly prepared with snow groomers, equipped with snow generators and artificial lighting.

In general, the resort is perfect for relaxing with the whole family, thanks to wide gentle slopes, cozy cafes and hotels. But there are also difficult tracks that will be appreciated by true extreme lovers. The longest of them is more than 6 km long.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get here is through Boston International Airport, ordering a transfer from there. You can also rent a car and drive to the resort located on Access Road, Carrabassett Valley. The distance will be 216 miles, and the travel time will be 4 hours. 20 minutes. Another option to get to Sugarloaf is to fly to Portland (Maine) airport from New York or Boston on local airlines. Next, order a transfer by taking a taxi or arriving by regular bus.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 860 m
2. The height of the resort  is 426–1286 m
3. Ski track  – 100 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 87 km.
5. The number of ski slopes  is 139

• “Green” – 35 pcs.
• “Blue” – 44 pcs.
• “Red” – 39 pcs.
• “Black” – 21 pcs.

6. Lifts  – 13 (11 chair lifts, 1 cable lift, 1 baby lift)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $119 / $76
8. The season lasts  from the end of November to the end of April

6. Mt. Bachelor

The ski resort of Mt. Bachelor is located in the northeast of the country, in the state of Oregon. There are a hundred kilometers of high-speed descents, which are laid at heights of 1.7–2.7 km. Mt. Bachelor is located in a climatic zone characterized by a large amount of winter precipitation. During the ski season, up to 8 m of snow falls here, which allows vacationers to ski without problems until May.

The total area of ​​the skiing area in Mt. Bachelor is 3.6 thousand acres, and 12 high-speed modern lifts deliver athletes to the starting point. For snowboarders, the resort is equipped with a high-pipe, and for children there is a separate gentle area for learning skiing skills. At the foot of the slope, there are sports equipment rental points, restaurants and cafes, and a cross-country skiing track.

How to get there?

The nearest Mt. Bachelor big city – Bend. You can get there by train or by plane of domestic airlines. From Bend to the resort, you can order a taxi transfer or get there yourself by shuttle bus.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1026 m
2. The height of the resort  is 1,737–2,763 m.
3. Ski track  – 25 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 100 km.
5. The number of ski slopes  is 72

• “Green” – 11 pcs.
• “Blue” – 18 pcs.
• “Red” – 25 pcs.
• “Black” – 18 pcs.

6. Lifts  – 15 (12 chair lifts, 3 baby lifts)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $169 / $99
8. The season lasts  from the end of November to the end of May

7. Powder Mountain

The largest ski resort in the United States in terms of slopes, Powder Mountain is located in the west of the country, in the state of Utah. Here, on the territory of 35 km², 135 km of high-speed descents of various difficulty categories have been laid. Powder Mountain also has great conditions for freeriding. Athletes are transported to the top of the slopes for off-piste skiing by an all-terrain vehicle or a helicopter. There is a good halfpipe for snowboarders, and a ski school staffed by experienced trainers is open for beginners.

There are several sports equipment rental points and a ski service repair center. Due to the large area of ​​the territory and the remoteness from large resort centers, Powder Mountain is an excellent choice for all lovers of a quiet vacation in the bosom of wild nature, without unnecessary fuss and noise around.

How to get there?

Powder Mountain is located near the city of Eden. The easiest way for foreign tourists to get here is from Salt Lake City Airport, located 89 km away. The local airline airport is 31 km from Powder Mountain in Ogden. You can order a transfer or rent a car from the listed airports.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 611 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2101-2712 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 135 km.

• “Blue” – 30 km
• “Red” – 50 km
• “Chornykh” – 55 km

4. Lifts  – 9 (6 chair lifts, 2 rope lifts, 1 baby lift)
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $99 / $55
6. The season lasts  from mid-November to early April

8. Whiteface Mountain – Lake Placid

Whiteface – Lake Placid is a large winter recreation center located in the state of New York, in the Adirondack region. Lake Placid gained wide popularity thanks to the Winter Olympics held on its territory. Competitions of the world’s best athletes took place on the slopes of the local Whiteface mountain, where the Cloudspin and Skyward speed runs are laid. The very fact of choosing Lake Placid as the venue for the Olympics speaks of the excellent quality of the local ski slopes and the high level of accompanying service.

From the top of the Olympic mountain, there are wonderful views of the picturesque surroundings: the Adirondack mountain range and Lake Champlain visible in the distance. Part of the local trails are laid through the relict coniferous forest, many of them are covered by artificial snow systems, and have evening lighting. For snowboarders, there is a Parkway snow park and a superpipe on the Bear slope.

How to get there?

The town of Lake Placid is equidistant from the major American international airports of Albany and Burlington, as well as from Montreal, Canada. From there, tourists can order a taxi transfer or reach Lake Placid by shuttle bus. Travel time will be approximately 2 hours. 30 min. Westport, the nearest train station to Lake Placid, is 64 km away.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 969 m
2. The height of the resort  is 371–1340 m
3. The length of the ski slopes  is 37 km.
4. The number of ski slopes  is 85

• “Green” – 17 units, 12.8 km
• “Blue” – 37 units, 15.9 km
• “Red” and “Black” – 31 units, 8.3 km

5. Lifts  – 12 (1 gondola, 9 chair lifts, 1 baby lift)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $115 / $70
7. The season lasts  from the end of November to the middle of April

9. Jackson Hole

The Jackson Hole Ski Center is located in the state of Wyoming in the north of the country. Here, on an area of ​​2.5 thousand acres, more than a hundred high-speed descents of the world level have been laid. The infrastructure of the resort continues to improve and improve from year to year. So, in 2012, new high-speed mechanical lifts were installed here, which bring athletes to the highest starting point in a matter of minutes. The local trails are great for a wide range of downhill skiers – there are gentle slopes for beginners and difficult routes suitable only for experienced athletes.

In addition, Jackson Hole offers a full range of additional services. There is a ski school and rental offices, there are fashionable restaurants and democratic snack bars, expensive hotels and budget hostels. At the foot of the slopes there are children’s amusement parks and cross-country skiing.

How to get there?

Foreign tourists can get to Jackson Hole from the Salt Lake City International Airport by ordering a transfer. The resort town also has a small airport, to which small aircraft belonging to the companies “Delta”, “United” and “American Airlines” fly from the capital of Utah.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1261 m
2. The height of the resort  is 1,924–3,185 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 131 km.
4. The number of ski tracks  is 116

• “Green” – 18 pcs.
• “Blue” – 46 pcs.
• “Red” – 46 pcs.
• “Black” – 12 pcs.

5. Lifts  – 12 (2 gondola, 10 chair)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $182 / $109
7. The season lasts  from the beginning of December to the beginning of April

10. Deer Valley

Deer Valley Resort is located in Utah, near Salt Lake City. During the Winter Olympics, this ski center hosted freestyle competitions. At one time, Deer Valley Resort made a real revolution in the field of ski tourism, starting to provide vacationers with a full range of first-class service.

Today, the basis of the ski resort is a fashionable hotel, which owns an area of ​​708 hectares on the surrounding slopes, where high-speed descents for skiers have been laid. The longest of the Deer Valley runs is 3,200 meters long. The resort has an excellent ski school, which has been awarded several times. During the winter, up to 750 cm of snow falls in these places, and for additional convenience of skiing, the ski slopes are equipped with an artificial snow system and floodlights.

It should be said that there are no snow parks and other places for snowboarding in Deer Valley. This resort is entirely dedicated to downhill skiing. There are more than 20 restaurants and bars on the slopes and at the foot, as well as rental points and ski equipment shops.

How to get there?

Deer Valley is located one and a half kilometers from Park City. The easiest way to get here is from the Salt Lake City International Airport by ordering a transfer or using a bus. The journey from the capital of the state of Utah to the resort center will take a little more than 45 minutes.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 914 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2003-2917 m
3. Ski track  – 20 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 103 km.
5. The number of ski slopes  is 67

• “Green” – 7 pcs.
• “Blue” – 30 pcs.
• “Red” – 21 pcs.
• “Black” – 9 pcs.

6. Lifts  – 21 (1 gondola, 20 chair lifts)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $169/$105
8. The season lasts  from the beginning of December to the middle of April

11. Crested Butte

Crested Butte Ski Resort is located in western Colorado. On the surrounding slopes, there are more than 120 kilometers of high-speed descents, ranging in height from 2.7 to 3.6 km. All slopes are equipped with mechanical lifts, partially equipped with evening lighting and covered by a system of snow generators. A gentle learning slope is reserved for children and beginners, on which classes are held by instructors of the local ski school. For snowboarders and freestylers, there is a snow park with a half-pipe. At the foot of the mountain slopes there are ski equipment rental points, cafes, restaurants, ski service, sports equipment shops. For fans of cross-country skiing, there are flat routes nearby.

How to get there?

The closest town to the ski center is Crest Butte, located 4 km away. You can get here from nearby big cities by taxi: Gunnison (47 km, 45 min. drive) or Montrose (154 km, 2 hours away). You can rent a car in these cities.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 846 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2774–3620 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 121 km.

• “Blue” – 31.4 km
• “Red” – 69 km
• “Black” – 20.6 km

4. Lifts  – 15 (10 chair lifts, 2 rope lifts, 3 baby lifts)
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $159 / $92
6. The season lasts  from the end of November to the beginning of April

12. Alpine Meadows

Alpine Meadows, which translates as “Alpine meadows”, is a modern ski center in the state of California. Speed ​​runs are laid on the slopes of the mountain, near Lake Tahoe, recognized as the most picturesque body of water in the United States. Thanks to the picturesque surrounding landscapes, Alpine Meadows has long been popular with families with children and lovers of natural beauty.

The ski slopes here occupy an area of ​​2.4 thousand acres, on which there are about a hundred rapid descents of various difficulty categories. There are also areas for off-piste skiing for extreme fans, and a good snow park is equipped for snowboarders and freestylers.

How to get there?

The easiest way for foreign tourists to get to Alpine Meadows is from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, which is 45 km from the ski center. The other closest airport is in the capital of California, the city of Sacramento, which is 90 km from Alpine Meadows. From these airports, you can order a transfer, rent a car or use the services of a regular bus.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 549 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2083–2632 m.
3. The length of the ski runs  is 100 km.

• “Blue” – 25 km
• “Red” – 40 km
• “Black” – 35 km

4. Lifts  – 13 (11 chair lifts, 1 cable lift, 1 baby lift)
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $209 / $146
6. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-May

13. Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain is a winter resort founded in 1971 by Chuck Lewis in the state of Colorado. Since that time, the ski center has been constantly growing and improving, turning into a world-class resort today, spread over an area of ​​almost 1,000 hectares. Every year, more than 120 km of high-speed slopes equipped with mechanical lifts with a capacity of more than 32,000 people per hour are built here.

A large part of the slopes, with a total area of ​​154 hectares, is covered by a system of snow generators, which allows vacationers not to depend on the vagaries of the weather. The longest of the local tracks has a length of 2700 meters. There are also separate training slopes for beginner skiers, there is a school with experienced trainers-instructors.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get to Copper Mountain is from the Denver airport by ordering a taxi transfer. Shuttles are also available here – free buses belonging to the resort that pick up vacationers directly from the Colorado Capital Airport. On the territory of Copper Mountain there is free parking for private and rented cars of tourists.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 841 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2926–3767 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 126 km.

• “Blue” – 30 km
• “Red” – 40 km
• “Chornykh” – 56 km

4. Lifts  – 21 (15 chair lifts, 3 rope lifts, 3 baby lifts)
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $189 / $129
6. The season lasts  from the beginning of November to the end of April

14. Buttermilk Mountain

Buttermilk Mountain is located in the sprawling Aspen Ski Area in Colorado. Tracks for rapid descent are laid here on the slopes of the mountain of the same name. This ski center is better known as a place for beginners and intermediate level skiers, as well as a great place for family vacations. This is with a large number of not very difficult tracks and the presence of educational children’s slopes. But, at the same time, Buttermilk Mountain has quite difficult routes, the descent of which will bring pleasure even to professional skiers.

For snowboarders and freestylers, a snow park with a halfpipe is equipped on the slopes of Buttermilk Mountain. To this should be added a fairly high level of accompanying service. There are sports equipment rentals, a ski school for beginners with a special training area. At the foot of the mountain there are flat ski routes, there are cafes and restaurants, and a children’s playground.

How to get there?

5 km from Buttermilk Mountain is the large winter tourism center of Aspen, which can be reached from Denver International Airport. The capital of Colorado is separated from Aspen by 350 km, and you can overcome them by bus or by ordering a taxi transfer to the door of the hotel. 65 km from Aspen is the train station Glenwood Springs, from where there is a shuttle bus to the resort.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 619 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2399–3018 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 34 km.
4. The number of ski tracks  is 44

• “Green” – 15 pcs. 11.9 km
• “Blue” – 17 pcs. 13.3 km
• “Red” – 12 pcs. 8.8 km

5. Lifts  – 5 (4 chair lifts, 1 baby lift)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $204 / $146
7. The season lasts  from the beginning of December to the beginning of April

15. Heavenly

Heavenly is another ski resort located on the outskirts of picturesque Lake Tahoe. It occupies the territory of 4.8 thousand acres in a fantastically beautiful area. There are a total of 94 km of ski tracks here, and about 40 km of cross-country skiing is also laid here. All slopes are covered by mechanical lifts, and a large part of them also has evening lighting and is equipped with snow generators for comfortable skiing during spring thaws.

In the opinion of many alpine skiers, these slopes, reflected in the sapphire waters of Tahoe, are the best place for a winter vacation. In addition to sports, tourists in Heavenly will be able to enjoy amazing natural beauty and healing mountain air, saturated with the aroma of coniferous forests.

How to get there?

Heavenly is located near the resorts of Heavenly Nevada Base and Stateline. The easiest way to get to these places is through Sacramento International Airport, located 165 km from Heavenly. You can order a taxi transfer or use a regular bus from the Californian capital to the ski center.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1059 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2001-3060 m
3. Ski track –  40 km
4. The number of ski tracks  is 94 km.

• “Blue” – 18 km
• “Red” – 42 km
• “Chornykh” – 34 km

5. Lifts  – 20 (1 gondola, 18 chair lifts, 1 baby lift)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $164 / $90
7. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-April

16. Palisades Tahoe (Squaw Valley)

Palisades Tahoe is a ski resort located near California’s Lake Tahoe. It went down in history as the center of the 1960 Winter Olympics, and today high sports traditions are maintained here. Local ski slopes are distinguished by their quality and high level of technical equipment.

The total area set aside for Palisades Tahoe skiing exceeds 1.6 thousand hectares. There are more than 100 km of ski tracks, the longest of which is 5,200 meters long. This route, like many others from the local slopes, is equipped with floodlights and a system of artificial snow. Thanks to the snowy winters, the ski season here lasts until mid-May.

Equally popular with skiers, Palisades Tahoe and with lovers of natural beauty. This is due to the extremely picturesque scenery of the surroundings of Lake Tahoe, around which many hiking and cross-country ski trails are laid.

How to get there?

You can get to Palisades Tahoe from Reno International Airport, which is 70 km from the resort center. Other nearby airports are in Sacramento and San Francisco, 150 and 310 km away, respectively. The closest train station to Palisades Tahoe is in the town of Truckee, which is 13 km from the ski slopes.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 870 m
2. The height of the resort  is 1,890–2,760 m
3. Ski track  – 50 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 100 km.
5. The number of ski tracks  is 171

• “Green” – 43 pcs.
• “Blue” – 77 pcs.
• “Red” – 34 pcs.
• “Black” – 17 pcs.

6. Lifts  – 27 (1 gondola, 21 chair lifts, 5 baby lifts)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $209 / $146
8. The season lasts  from November to May

17. Aspen Highlands

Aspen Highlands is one of the ski centers located in the winter resort area of ​​Aspen Snowmass in the state of Colorado. The local ski slopes here have a very varied terrain, and the highest starting point is located at an altitude of 3.5 km. At the bottom of the slopes are relatively gentle and safe descents, which are perfect for children and beginners who have recently started skiing. Quite steep and winding “black” routes are laid near the peaks, and there are virgin areas for freeriding.

Most of the trails are within the snowmaking area and are equipped with artificial lighting for skiing after sunset. Experienced trainers-instructors offer their services to beginners. At the foot of the slopes there are ski equipment rental points, sports equipment shops, and a ski service. Several restaurants and cafes are open in the resort area, there are hotels and individual apartments.

How to get there?

You can get to Aspen Highlands from the nearby town of Aspen, which is only 5 km from the resort. From Denver International Airport, which is 350 km away, there is a regular bus service, it is possible to rent a car or order a taxi transfer. 134 km from Aspen there is an airport of domestic airlines Gol, which is also connected to the resort by bus.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1108 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2451–3559 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 135 km.

• “Blue” – 24.3 km
• “Red” – 40.5 km
• “Black” – 70.2 km

4. Lifts  – 5 chairlifts
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $204 / $146
6. The season lasts  from mid-December to mid-April

18. Stowe

Stowe Ski Resort is located in Vermont and is one of the oldest winter resorts in the United States. It welcomed the first vacationers in 1937, and since then it has been one of the most favorite winter vacation spots for all fans of mountain skiing and snowboarding. Many specialized sports publications in the USA consistently award Stow with higher scores in the all-American ratings for the high quality of the tracks and the level of service.

Speed ​​runs are equipped on the slopes of Mansfield Peak (1.3 km), the highest mountain in the state of Vermont. In total, up to 70 km of tracks equipped with a system of mechanical lifts with a total capacity of 12.3 thousand people/hour have been laid here. The most exciting routes are the double “black” tracks “Front Four”, intended for athletes of the highest class. For snowboarders, there are three snow parks in the resort area, and there are complex halfpipes.

11 km from the ski center is the picturesque old town of Stow, with the architecture of the 19th century. There are various hotels, hostels and private apartments here.

How to get there?

The nearest airport to the resort center is located 45 km away, in the city of Burlington. In addition, you can get to Stow from the international airports of Boston (330 km) and Canadian Montreal (224 km) by ordering a taxi transfer. The journey from Boston will take about 3 hours. 45 minutes, and from Montreal – 2 hours. 30 min. The nearest railway station to Stowe is Waterbury, which is 25 km from the resort center.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 726 m
2. The height of the resort  is 390–1116 m
3. Ski track  – 150 km
4. The length of the ski tracks  is 70 km.

• “Blue” – 20 km
• “Red” – 42 km
• “Chornykh” – 8 km

5. Extracts  – 11
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $146 / $125
7. The season lasts  from the end of November to the beginning of April

19. Keystone

Keystone is a winter resort in the western state of Colorado. The skiing area here is in the altitude range between 2.8 and 3.6 km, in the middle of the Rockies. Every year, 135 ski tracks and more than a hundred kilometers of cross-country skiing are equipped here. The resort is located in a picturesque area, among the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains, which allows vacationers to combine sports and enjoying the amazingly beautiful scenery.

Keystone occupies the territory of three surrounding valleys, the slopes of which are paved with high-speed descents. About half of the local tracks are equipped with artificial lighting, which allows vacationers to ride even at night. For beginners, there is a ski school with a separate gentle slope and a staff of experienced instructors. At the rental points operating at the foot of the slope, you can rent ski equipment, have a snack in cafes and restaurants, and visit a sports equipment store.

How to get there?

Keystone is located 152 km from Denver International Airport, from where tourists can order a transfer. They will also be able to get to the resort on their own by renting a car and driving the Denver-Keystone Highway.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 816 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2835–3651 m
3. Ski track  – 100 km
4. The length of the ski tracks  is 135

• “Blue” – 25 km
• “Red” – 65 km
• “Black” – 45 km

5. Lifts  – 14 (2 gondola, 11 chair lifts, 1 baby lift)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $176 / $102
7. The season lasts  from the beginning of November to the middle of April

20. Winter Park Resort

Winter Park Resort is a ski resort in the state of Colorado in the western United States. The entire territory of the winter resort, which exceeds the area of ​​3 thousand acres, is divided into two separate zones – Mary Jane and Winter Park. They are connected by a single ski pass, forming a common area for winter sports. On the local slopes, there are almost one and a half hundred high-speed descents that meet the highest international standards. All of them are covered by a system of mechanical lifts with a capacity of up to 35,000 people/hour.

Winter Park Resort has 3 excellently equipped snow parks, a sports center for people with disabilities, large mogul fields and areas for freeriding. The Sunspot area has gentle slopes, great for beginner skiers. For extreme fans, the Vasquez Cirque skiing area with an area of ​​280 hectares, with steep and winding routes, is reserved.

How to get there?

You can get here by train – the nearest station to Winter Park Resort is located just a few kilometers away. Denver International Airport is located 110 km from the resort, from where tourists can order a taxi transfer. Also, during the ski season, a special tourist “Ski Train” runs from the capital of Colorado to Winter Park Resort every weekend.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 933 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2743-3676 m
3. The length of the ski tracks  is 143

• “Blue” – 11 km
• “Red” – 53 km
• “Chornykh” – 79 km

4. Lifts  – 22 (2 gondolas, 18 chairlifts, 1 cable car, 1 baby lift)
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $191 / $118
6. The season lasts  from mid-November to the end of April

21. Mammoth Mountain

The Mammoth ski center is located on the slope of the mountain of the same name, which belongs to the Sierra Nevada range in the western United States. Next to it is the Inyo National Park with large coniferous forests that saturate the air with healing freshness. Thanks to the location’s unique microclimate and unusually snowy winters, Mammoth’s resort season runs from October to June—longer than anywhere else in the United States.

In total, there are about 90 km of rapid descents, mainly intended for amateurs of intermediate and initial levels of training. A quarter of the local tracks are covered by a system of artificial snow and evening lighting. In addition, there are seven snow parks and three halfpipes in Mammoth. Near the resort are the picturesque Mammoth Lakes, known for their wonderful landscapes.

How to get there?

You can get here by ordering a transfer from the international airports of San Francisco or Sacramento. In the resort town of Mammoth Lakes, there is a small airport that serves domestic airlines.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 945 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2424–3369 m
3. Ski track  – 100 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 89.8 km.
5. The number of ski slopes  is 151

• “Green” – 38 pcs.
• “Blue” – 60 pcs.
• “Red” – 30 pcs.
• “Black” – 23 pcs.

6. Lifts  – 28 (3 gondolas, 22 chairlifts, 3 ski lifts)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $160 / $84
8. The season lasts  from the beginning of November to the beginning of June

22. Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Resort, also known as Beaver Creek, is located in Colorado and is a cozy alpine-style village. But the first impression of ancient patriarchy is very deceiving, because Beaver Creek is a modern, dynamically developing resort. More than 150 km of ski tracks equipped with ski lifts with a throughput capacity of up to 26,000 people/hour are available for vacationers here. The longest and most difficult local track is 4,400 meters long.

For fans of snowboarding and freestyle, there are three snow parks with halfpipes and devices for practicing aerobatics. In addition, 25 km of cross-country skiing is laid at the foot of the slopes for cross-country enthusiasts, and a ski school operates on the gentle slopes. The total area of ​​the skiing area exceeds 658 hectares.

How to get there?

Beaver Creek is located in the state of Colorado, near the border with California. The nearest international airport is located in Denver, from where tourists can order a taxi transfer. The journey will take about 2 hours. Half an hour’s drive from the resort village is the Holok domestic airline airport.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1233 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2255–3488 m
3. Ski track  – 25 km
4. The length of the ski slopes  is 150 km.

• “Zeleni” – 28.5 km
• “Sini” – 64.5 km
• “Red” – 57 km

5. Lifts  – 24 (2 gondolas, 13 chairlifts, 1 cable car, 8 baby lifts)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $239 / $165
7. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-April

23. Snowmass

Snowmass is the largest ski area in the USA, which includes 4 separate resort areas: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass itself. In total, more than 230 km have been laid here. speed descents, among which there are tracks for training beginners and experienced extreme sportsmen.

Snowmass ski slopes are arranged on the slopes of several nearby mountains. The highest of them are Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak, which rise above the surrounding area at 4,247 and 4,205 meters, respectively. The lower station of the cable car here is located right in the center of the resort village. The longest of the local tracks has a length of 4,800 meters, and there is the only fan park on the planet open exclusively for skiers. Five cafes and restaurants are open right along the ski slopes.

How to get there?

You can get to Snowmass via Denver International Airport, which is 354 km away, and Gol Domestic Airport (114 km), by ordering a taxi transfer. Glenwood Springs train station is 64 km from the resort.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1340 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2473–3813 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 237 km.
4. The number of ski slopes  is 76

• “Blue” – 14 km
• “Red” – 111 km
• “Black” – 111 km

5. Extracts  – 17
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $204 / $146
7. The season lasts  from the end of November to the middle of April

24. Breckenridge

Breckenridge Ski Center is located in the state of Colorado and ranks third among the largest local winter resorts. It was founded in 1859, on the wave that covered then Colorado and California gold fever, and was in those years a climatic resort with healing mountain air.

From the beginning of the 20th century, skiing began to develop here, and today Breckenridge is one of the largest centers of active winter recreation in the entire country. Mild but snowy winters contributed to its popularity – the average January temperature here is -5°C, and the level of snow that falls during the winter exceeds 7.5 m.

One of the advantages of the resort is that the local ski pass extends to other nearby resorts – Beaver Creek, Vail, Keystone. All of them are connected by a free ski bass.

Breckenridge offers a large après-ski recreation program: there are numerous restaurants and bars, a water park, a sports complex, art galleries, and spa salons. Those who wish will be able to ride around the resort on a dog sled or on snowmobiles.

How to get there?

The easiest way to get here is with a transfer from Denver International Airport, located 130 km from Breckenridge. Also nearby is the Gol airport, which receives small aircraft of domestic airlines.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 988 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2926–3914 m
3. The length of the ski runs  is 153 km.

• “Blue” – 28 km
• “Red” – 60 km
• “Chornykh” – 65 km

4. Lifts  – 26 (1 gondola, 18 chair lifts, 4 ski lifts, 3 baby lifts)
5. Day ski pass adults/children  – $219 / $142
6. The season lasts  from the beginning of November to the middle of April

25. Vail

Vail Winter Resort is an entire ski area located in the state of Colorado. According to the reviews of tourists who visited these places, Vail is one of the best places for downhill skiing. The total area of ​​the local area for skiing exceeds 2100 hectares, and the amount of snow that falls during the winter exceeds 8 meters. The longest of the tracks located here exceeds 6400 meters. The capacity of the mechanical lifts equipped with the Vail slopes exceeds 53,000 people/hour.

On the outskirts of the ski resort, ten hotels and hotels of different price categories are open, there are more than 120 restaurants, cafes and bars, 200 shops and boutiques. There is an indoor sports center with a swimming pool and a glacier, an art gallery, museums and cinema halls at the disposal of vacationers. Among the highlights of Vail is the almost 900-meter-long bobsled chute. If desired, tourists will be able to make a safari through the picturesque surroundings on snowmobiles or dog sleds, or go skiing along plain routes.

How to get there?

The town of Vail itself is a kilometer away from the ski slopes. The easiest way to get here is to take a transfer from the Denver airport, the journey will take about 2 hours. 30 min. Not far from Vail, a 45-minute drive away, is Eagle Airport, served by domestic airlines.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 976 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2457–3433 m.
3. The length of the ski runs  is 234 km.
4. The number of ski slopes  is 193

• “Green” – 35 pcs.
• “Blue” – 56 pcs.
• “Red” – 87 pcs.
• “Black” – 15 pcs.

5. Lifts  – 28 (2 gondolas, 20 chair lifts, 3 ski lifts, 3 baby lifts)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $239 / $165
7. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-April

26. Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort is the largest ski resort in the state of Montana and the second largest winter resort in the United States. It opened in 1973 and since then has earned considerable popularity among connoisseurs of winter recreation not only in the United States, but also throughout the world. Among fans of high-speed launches, it became famous for its areas for off-piste skiing. Also, these places attract tourists with their pristine, surprisingly beautiful landscapes.

The total area of ​​the resort exceeds 23.5 km, on which up to 250 ski tracks are equipped. Despite being almost half a century old, Big Sky Resort continues to actively develop in accordance with the latest global trends. So, in 2016, the resort received new high-speed mechanical lifts “Doppelmeier”, capable of taking athletes to the top literally in a matter of minutes.

How to get there?

Big Sky Resort is located in the southwest of the state of Montana, in the territory of the administrative district of Madison. You can get here through the train station or the airport of Bozeman domestic lines by ordering a transfer. Travel time on route #191 will be no more than 1 hour.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1326 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2072-3398 m
3. Ski track  – 100 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 250 km.

• “Blue” – 55 km
• “Red” – 69 km
• “Black” – 126 km

5. Lifts  – 28 (2 cable cars, 25 chairlifts, 1 gondola)
6. Day ski pass adults/children  – $194 / $117
7. The season lasts  from the end of November to the middle of April

27. Telluride

Telluride is an international-class winter recreation center located in the spurs of the Rocky Mountains in the state of Colorado. It was founded in the middle of the 20th century by Joseph Zolain, and since then it has repeatedly been included in the top 10 best ski resorts in North America. Telluride is an entire resort complex, consisting of perfectly groomed rapids, luxury hotels, fashionable restaurants, fashionable boutiques, 24-hour bars and nightclubs.

Ski tracks are laid here in the immediate vicinity of hotels and private apartments – to get to the cable car station, guests just have to cross the street. The longest of the local tracks is the Galloping Goose, which is 7,400 meters long. The total carrying capacity of Telluride’s mechanical lifts is 22.3 thousand people/hour. 4 snow parks with devices for practicing acrobatic pirouettes are available here for snowboarders. The area for winter sports exceeds 800 hectares.

How to get there?

You can get to Telluride from Denver International Airport by ordering a taxi transfer. You can also get directly to Telluride’s small airport or nearby Montrose via local airlines.

Specifications:

1. The height difference  is 1156 m
2. The height of the resort  is 2659–3815 m
3. Ski track  – 12 km
4. The length of the ski runs  is 88.2 km.
5. The number of ski slopes  is 125

• “Blue” – 6.7 km
• “Red” – 51.7 km
• “Chornykh” – 29.8 km

6. Lifts  – 18 (2 gondola, 12 chairlifts, 2 cable cars, 2 baby lifts)
7. Day ski pass adults/children  – $169 / $96
8. The season lasts  from mid-November to mid-April