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Top 10 Best North American Ski Resorts
Welcome to the Ski Resort Piki, the best place to decide between ski resorts. Ski Resorts serve as a great option for recreational winter activities. Usually established on mountains or high elevations, ski resorts are constructed of several trails for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Several resorts also provide lodging, restaurants and entertainment. This Piki makes use of more than 20,000 facts about 547 ski resorts. Sort and filter these ski resorts according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for North American ski resorts, ski resorts under $40 lift price or something else entirely, we have you covered.
You are currently viewing the best North American ski resorts. Here is our list of the top Ski Resorts in America. These resorts have the most trails, the best snow conditions, and a variety of food and entertainment amenities.
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Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States
Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has a wide variety of trails, has cross-country/nordic skiing and has a longest run of 15,840 feet. It has a 5,289 acres that are skiable. It only has a few bars and has an average number of restaurants.
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Adult Lift Price: $98
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 20% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 348", Snowmaking - 33%, Snow Quality Rating - 5 stars
Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 100% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 193 trails, Longest Run - 15,840', Skiable Acres - 5,289 acres
Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 46% performance for trails.
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, C...
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada has a wide variety of trails, has a longest run of 36,960 feet and has an 8,171 acres that are skiable. It has hardly any bars and only has a few restaurants, and it has an a total of 38 lifts.
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Adult Lift Price: $96
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada achieves 21% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 400", Snowmaking - 7%, Snow Quality Rating - 5 stars
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada achieves 89% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 200 trails, Longest Run - 36,960', Skiable Acres - 8,171 acres
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada achieves 52% performance for trails.
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States
When it comes to number of trails, Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has a wide variety of trails. It has cross-country/nordic skiing and a 2,358 acres that are skiable and has a longest run of 18,480 feet. It has hardly any bars, and Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has an average number of restaurants.
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Adult Lift Price: $92
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 25% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 305", Snowmaking - 25%, Snow Quality Rating - 5 stars
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 90% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 155 trails, Longest Run - 18,480', Skiable Acres - 2,358 acres
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 62% performance for trails.
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States has an average number of trails. It has cross-country/nordic skiing and a 673 acres that are skiable and has a longest run of 15,840 feet. It has hardly any bars and has hardly any restaurants.
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Adult Lift Price
We currently have no data on Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States for adult lift price.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 300", Snowmaking - 31%, Snow Quality Rating - 5 stars
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States achieves 85% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 76 trails, Longest Run - 15,840', Skiable Acres - 673 acres
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States achieves 40% performance for trails.
Heavenly Ski Resort in California, United States
Heavenly Ski Resort in California, United States has quite a few trails, has cross-country/nordic skiing and has a longest run of 29,040 feet. It has a 4,800 acres that are skiable. It has an average number of bars and has quite a few restaurants.
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Adult Lift Price: $87
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Heavenly Ski Resort in California, United States achieves 30% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 360", Snowmaking - 69%, Snow Quality Rating - 4 stars
Heavenly Ski Resort in California, United States achieves 48% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 91 trails, Longest Run - 29,040', Skiable Acres - 4,800 acres
Heavenly Ski Resort in California, United States achieves 41% performance for trails.
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States has a wide variety of trails. It has a longest run of 18,480 feet and has a 1,028 acres that are skiable. It has hardly any bars and only has a few restaurants, and it has an a total of 5 lifts.
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Adult Lift Price
We currently have no data on Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States for adult lift price.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 300", Snowmaking - 14%, Snow Quality Rating - 5 stars
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States achieves 86% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 125 trails, Longest Run - 18,480', Skiable Acres - 1,028 acres
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States achieves 52% performance for trails.
Squaw Valley in California, United States
Squaw Valley in California, United States has 170 trails, so it has a wide variety of trails. It has cross-country/nordic skiing and a 4,000 acres that are skiable and has a longest run of 16,896 feet. It only has a few bars, and Squaw Valley in California, United States only has a few restaurants.
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Adult Lift Price: $79
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Squaw Valley in California, United States achieves 37% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 450", Snowmaking - 10%, Snow Quality Rating - 4 stars
Squaw Valley in California, United States achieves 71% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 170 trails, Longest Run - 16,896', Skiable Acres - 4,000 acres
Squaw Valley in California, United States achieves 35% performance for trails.
Big Sky Resort in Montana, United States
Big Sky Resort in Montana, United States has 150 trails, so it has a wide variety of trails relative to other ski resorts. It has a longest run of 31,680 feet and has a 3,812 acres that are skiable, and it only has a few bars. Big Sky Resort in Montana, United States only has a few restaurants, and it has an a total of 21 lifts.
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Adult Lift Price: $78
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Big Sky Resort in Montana, United States achieves 38% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 400", Snowmaking - 10%
Big Sky Resort in Montana, United States achieves 41% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 150 trails, Longest Run - 31,680', Skiable Acres - 3,812 acres
Big Sky Resort in Montana, United States achieves 37% performance for trails.
Jackson Hole in Wyoming, United States
Jackson Hole in Wyoming, United States has a wide variety of trails, has cross-country/nordic skiing and has a longest run of 38,000 feet. It has a 2,500 acres that are skiable, and it has hardly any bars. Jackson Hole in Wyoming, United States has hardly any restaurants.
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Adult Lift Price: $87
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, United States achieves 30% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 459", Snowmaking - 8%
Jackson Hole in Wyoming, United States achieves 40% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 116 trails, Longest Run - 38,000', Skiable Acres - 2,500 acres
Jackson Hole in Wyoming, United States achieves 60% performance for trails.
Mammoth in California, United States
Mammoth in California, United States has a wide variety of trails. It has cross-country/nordic skiing and a 3,500 acres that are skiable and has a longest run of 15,840 feet. It has an a total of 28 lifts, and Mammoth in California, United States has snowboard rentals.
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Adult Lift Price: $87
Given that users looking for Best North American Ski Resorts prefer lower values for adult lift price, Mammoth in California, United States achieves 30% performance in this category.
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Topography: Average Snowfall - 400", Snowmaking - 33%
Mammoth in California, United States achieves 42% performance for topography.
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Trails: Number of Trails - 150 trails, Longest Run - 15,840', Skiable Acres - 3,500 acres
Mammoth in California, United States achieves 26% performance for trails.








