Best in the West: Scenery
The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 50 resorts in North America.
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Best in the West: Scenery

No. 1: Telluride, Co
Photo: Doug Berry

No. 2: Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Photo: Courtesy of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

No. 3: Heavenly, Calif.
Photo: Courtesy of Vail Resorts

No. 4: Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.
Photo: Courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb

No. 5: Alta, Utah
Photo: Courtesy of Alta Ski Area

No. 6: Big Sky, Mont.
Photo: Jeff Engerbretson

No. 7: Aspen Highlands, Colo.
Photo: Courtesy of Aspen Ski Company

No. 8: Grand Targhee, Wyo.
Photo: Cody Downard

No. 10: Snowbird, Utah
Photo: Courtesy of Snowbird