Mountain Review: Snow King (2019-2021)
This small, local Wyoming resort offers cheap lift tickets and demanding slopes. A number of shortcomings make the mountain undesirable for less advanced visitors.
Mountain Review: Big Sky
This massive resort offers one of the most well-rounded terrain experiences in North America, but a number of logistical problems persist.
Mountain Review: Jackson Hole
This Teton resort lives up to its extremely demanding reputation. Beginners need not apply.
Mountain Review: Arapahoe Basin (2019-2022)
While slow lifts and a lack of on-site lodging may turn some people away, this local favorite offers some of the most extreme terrain in Colorado. Crowds have improved recently with the move from Epic to Ikon.
Mountain Review: Keystone (2019-2022)
This Colorado resort offers unique, enjoyable slopes and a class-leading terrain park, but none of the resort’s expansive bowl terrain is directly lift accessible.
Mountain Review: Breckenridge (2019-2022)
This high-elevation resort offers diverse terrain, including conveniently accessible alpine bowls. However, the altitude and navigation logistics will be overwhelming for some.
Mountain Review: Vail
With expansive, diverse terrain and modern lifts, this top-of-the-line resort competes well with the best in the country.
Mountain Review: Steamboat
Unintuitive lift logistics and underwhelming bowl terrain hurt an otherwise enjoyable Colorado resort.
Mountain Review: Whistler Blackcomb (2019-2022)
Despite somewhat variable snow conditions, this massive resort delivers one of the most well-rounded experiences we’ve seen anywhere.
Mountain Review: Okemo
This family-friendly mountain boasts modern lifts and a wide variety of groomers, but expert terrain is lacking.