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Top 10 Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation
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 820 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.
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Selected Preferences Overall: Best Elevation: High base elevation
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 9,600 feet, a summit elevation of 12,998 feet and a vertical rise of 3,398 feet. It gets an average amount of snow during the ski season and makes 25% of its snow. It costs $92 for an adult lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $92
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation 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: Base Elevation - 9,600', Snowmaking - 25%, Average Snowfall - 305"
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 90% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 88/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 80% performance in this category.
Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States
Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 8,120 feet, a summit elevation of 11,570 feet and a vertical rise of 3,450 feet. In terms of average snowfall, it gets quite a bit of snow during the ski season. Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States makes 33% of its snow, and it costs $98 for an adult lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $98
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation 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: Base Elevation - 8,120', Snowmaking - 33%, Average Snowfall - 348"
Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 100% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 83/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 71% performance in this category.
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado, United States
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 10,780 feet, a summit elevation of 13,050 feet and a vertical rise of 2,270 feet. It gets quite a bit of snow during the ski season, and it makes 25% of its snow. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado, United States costs $65 for an adult lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $65
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer lower values for adult lift price, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado, United States achieves 50% performance in this category.
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Topography: Base Elevation - 10,780', Snowmaking - 25%, Average Snowfall - 367"
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado, United States achieves 46% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 85/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado, United States achieves 75% performance in this category.
Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, United States
Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 10,600 feet, a summit elevation of 13,010 feet and a vertical rise of 2,410 feet. With an average snowfall of 400 inches, it gets quite a bit of snow during the ski season. Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, United States makes 12% of its snow, and it costs $56 for an adult lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $56
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer lower values for adult lift price, Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, United States achieves 58% performance in this category.
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Topography: Base Elevation - 10,600', Snowmaking - 12%, Average Snowfall - 400"
Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, United States achieves 47% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 83/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Loveland Ski Area in Colorado, United States achieves 71% performance in this category.
Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado, United States
Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 10,790 feet, a summit elevation of 10,961 feet and a vertical rise of 171 feet. As for average snowfall, it gets quite a bit of snow during the ski season. Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado, United States costs $54 for an adult lift ticket and $20 for a child lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $54
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer lower values for adult lift price, Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 60% performance in this category.
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Topography: Base Elevation - 10,790', Average Snowfall - 350"
Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 43% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 80/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 66% performance in this category.
Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Colorado, United States
Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 10,300 feet, a summit elevation of 11,904 feet and a vertical rise of 1,604 feet. When it comes to average snowfall, it gets quite a bit of snow during the ski season. Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Colorado, United States costs $52 for an adult lift ticket and $28 for a child lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $52
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer lower values for adult lift price, Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 61% performance in this category.
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Topography: Base Elevation - 10,300', Average Snowfall - 465"
Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 48% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 80/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Colorado, United States achieves 66% performance in this category.
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 8,040 feet, a summit elevation of 11,675 feet and a vertical rise of 3,635 feet. It gets an average amount of snow during the ski season and makes 14% of its snow. It has hardly any bars.
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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: Base Elevation - 8,040', Snowmaking - 14%, Average Snowfall - 300"
Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States achieves 86% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 90/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Aspen Highlands in Colorado, United States achieves 83% performance in this category.
Brian Head Resort in Utah, United States
Brian Head Resort in Utah, United States has a base elevation of 9,600 feet, a summit elevation of 11,307 feet and a vertical rise of 1,707 feet. It gets quite a bit of snow during the ski season and makes 35% of its snow. It costs $45 for an adult lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $45
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer lower values for adult lift price, Brian Head Resort in Utah, United States achieves 68% performance in this category.
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Topography: Base Elevation - 9,600', Snowmaking - 35%, Average Snowfall - 400"
Brian Head Resort in Utah, United States achieves 44% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 82/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Brian Head Resort in Utah, United States achieves 70% performance in this category.
Ski Santa Fe Resort in New Mexico, United States
Ski Santa Fe Resort in New Mexico, United States has a base elevation of 10,350 feet, a summit elevation of 12,075 feet and a vertical rise of 1,725 feet. It gets an average amount of snow during the ski season, and it makes 50% of its snow. Ski Santa Fe Resort in New Mexico, United States costs $58 for an adult lift ticket.
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Adult Lift Price: $58
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer lower values for adult lift price, Ski Santa Fe Resort in New Mexico, United States achieves 56% performance in this category.
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Topography: Base Elevation - 10,350', Snowmaking - 50%, Average Snowfall - 225"
Ski Santa Fe Resort in New Mexico, United States achieves 39% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 69/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Ski Santa Fe Resort in New Mexico, United States achieves 48% performance in this category.
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States has a base elevation of 7,945 feet, a summit elevation of 11,212 feet and a vertical rise of 3,267 feet. It gets an average amount of snow during the ski season and makes 31% of its snow. It has hardly any bars.
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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: Base Elevation - 7,945', Snowmaking - 31%, Average Snowfall - 300"
Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States achieves 85% performance for topography.
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Composite Quality Score: 89/100
Given that users looking for Best Ski Resorts With a High Base Elevation prefer higher values for composite quality score, Aspen Mountain in Colorado, United States achieves 81% performance in this category.