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      Lodging

      From Secret Speakeasies to Pasta-Making Workshops, 6 New Ski Hotels Raising the Bar

      Next-level amenities and services are on tap as impressive new lodging options debut across ski country this season.

      Kelley Manley

      Latest in Lodging

      Lodging

      Click In From Your Front Door at These Unique Lodgings

      These accommodations give new meaning to the term “ski-in/ski-out.”

      Alisha McDarris
      Updated Jul 11, 2025
      Lodging

      The World’s Best Hotels For Hardcore Skiers

      Consider the myth that expert skiers don't care where they stay officially debunked.

      Kelley Manley
      Updated Apr 28, 2025
      Lodging

      7 Exciting New Ski Lodges Debuting This Winter

      Two adventure hotels, a few sprawling resorts, and a backcountry base camp are new additions for the 2024-'25 season.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Jul 11, 2025
      Lodging

      9 of the Best Après Hot Tubs in Ski Country

      It doesn't just feel good: Immersing in hot water after a rigorous ski day helps you heal and rejuvenate faster.

      Evie Carrick
      Updated Jul 11, 2025
      Lodging

      The 2023-’24 Ski Season’s Most Exciting New Hotels

      From an affordable place to stay in Vail to a one-stop shop near the slopes of Niseko, these hotels are hot new additions.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Jan 25, 2024
      Lodging

      6 Ski Town Alternatives That Will Cut Your Lodging Costs in Half This Winter

      Lodging rates are higher than ever, but there are still ways to keep ski vacation costs down. Start here.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Nov 4, 2025
      Lodging

      The First-Ever Winter-Themed Margaritaville Hotel is Just as Bizarre As You Think (In a Good Way)

      South Lake Tahoe is home to the newest Margaritaville resort, its first ski destination.

      Jamie Aranoff
      Updated Jul 23, 2025
      Lodging

      Inside Salt Lake City’s New evo Adventure Hotel

      We spent a weekend at evo’s new Salt Lake City hotel “campus” during the spring that wouldn’t quit. Now we get it.

      David Young
      Published Jun 28, 2023
      Lodging

      How to Find The Best Lodging Deals In Resort Towns

      The cost for ski area lodging in the West has nearly doubled, but there are still ways to keep costs down next season.

      Evie Carrick
      Updated Aug 25, 2025
      Lodging

      10 Ski-Town Hostels That Are Far From “Cheap”

      A staple in the Alps, hostels are no longer only for dirtbags and ski bums.

      Claire Barber
      Updated Sep 10, 2025
      Lodging

      9 of The Most Luxurious Slopeside Lodgings in the U.S.

      From rustic-chic cabins to full-service resort hotels, these are some of the finest places to bed down in ski country.

      Rodger Sands
      Updated Nov 14, 2025
      Lodging

      Lodging Porn: 11 Coveted AirBnBs Near Ski Areas Around the World

      These snowy retreats at or near ski areas around the globe are highly likely to induce wanderlust this season.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Dec 28, 2022
      Lodging

      A Skier’s Guide to Vail Lodging, and Where to Find the Best Deals

      This Colorado megaresort serves up mega hotel options for every type of ski traveler. These are our top picks.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Jun 30, 2025
      Lodging

      Where to Stay in Park City for Every Type of Ski Traveler

      Park City’s lodging scene has exploded, with some exciting options for skiers to check out—or rather, into. Here are SKI’s top picks.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Jul 10, 2025
      Lodging

      Skiing is Only One of the Activities at These Adventurous New Winter Retreats

      Skiing is on the agenda at these luxe new ski-country lodgings, along with many other wonderful winter diversions.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Jul 30, 2021
      Lodging

      When Is Ski-In/Ski-Out Lodging Worth the Money?

      SKI’s travel expert explains when staying a pole’s length from the slopes is worth the added cost, and when it might not be your best bet.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Aug 21, 2025
      Lodging

      This Iconic Alta Lodge Facelift Adds Luxury Without Losing Legacy

      The Snowpine Lodge first opened as a public shelter for skiers in 1939. Here's what it looks like nearly a century later.

      Jenny Wiegand
      Updated Dec 5, 2025
      Lodging

      This Shipping Container Hotel Is An Eco-Friendly New Option for Colorado Skiers

      The sustainably built Pad will open this summer and feature bunk-style hostel accommodations, traditional hotel rooms, and suites.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Apr 22, 2021
      Lodging

      Lose a Ski Trip to the Pandemic? These Hotels Will Take Your Points

      Got leftover hotel rewards from cancelled pandemic travel? Use them to book ski travel next season. SKI's travel expert runs through the options.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Apr 2, 2021
      Lodging

      Join This Hotel’s Membership Program for Half-Off Nightly Rates, Free Ski Demos, Slopeside Cabanas, and More

      Gravity Haus' hotel membership lures avid ski travelers through community and perks.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Apr 1, 2021
      Lodging

      Your Pup Is the VIP At These 6 Pet-Friendly Ski Hotels

      From locally crafted bowls to treats made by the head chef, these pet-friendly lodgings cater to traveling doggos.

      Frederick Reimers
      Updated Jul 11, 2025
      Lodging

      From In-Room Pelotons to Lobby DJs, These New Ski Hotels Are Next Level

      Despite the pandemic, new full-service lodges have cropped up in ski country. If these hotels are any indication, the competition for bragging rights is on.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      Have the Hot Tub To Yourself at These 6 Remote Ski Town AirBnBs

      Looking to get away from the crowds and have a little space to yourself? These remote and cozy cabins have everything you need to escape reality, all within an hour of great skiing.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Mar 1, 2021
      Après Ski

      Ski Towns: Bethel, Maine

      With the White Mountains as its backyard and the Androscoggin River in its dooryard, this western Maine town has attracted outdoor enthusiasts since the 1950s.

      Hilary Nangle
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      Editors’ Guide to the Best Places to Stay in Telluride

      Our top picks for lodging options in town and on the mountain.

      The Editors
      Updated Jun 30, 2025
      Lodging

      A Ski Traveler’s Guide to Winter Park

      Unpretentious, friendly, real. Get to know this authentic town that loves its local ski resort—and vice versa.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Jun 26, 2025
      Dining

      Destination Guide: Heavenly, Calif.

      Where to stay, eat, drink, and play at South Lake Tahoe's biggest resort.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      Spring Ski Season Steals Across Vail Resorts

      Vail Resorts is helping you make the most out of the end of the season with their Epic 96 Hour Sale.

      Emy Reznik
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      Where to Stay in Deer Valley

      Three distinct base areas make choosing the right hotel even more complicated. Here's what you need to know before you plan a vacation to Deer Valley, Utah.

      The Editors
      Published Feb 21, 2020
      Canada

      Everything Is Bigger In Canada

      Dream Job Hires Set Course For Banff & Lake Louise.

      The Editors
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      Where To Stay in Vail

      From resort hotels with all the bells and whistles to boutique lodges bursting with local flavor, here are our picks for lodging in Vail, Colo.

      The Editors
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Dining

      Dream Job Hires Tap Into The Spirit Of Japan

      Finding “Kami” in the snow, people, and culture of Japan.

      The Editors
      Published Feb 13, 2020
      Dining

      A Legend Reborn: The Anvil Hotel

      A staple in the Wyoming community since the 1950s, the Anvil Hotel and the new Cache House have been remade into one of the freshest accommodation options in town.

      Jon Jay
      Published Jan 31, 2020
      Après Ski

      A Week in Aspen

      The Ski.com Dream Job Hires Andrew Muse, Ashley LaMarre, and Kicker the Adventure Dog reflect on a week of awesome in a classic Colorado ski town.

      The Editors
      Published Jan 18, 2020
      Dining

      Popular Outdoor Adventure Trio Headed to Aspen for the Ski.com Dream Job

      Andrew Muse, Ashley LaMarre, and Kicker the Adventure Dog are in for a week of hard work (and great skiing) in a little place called Aspen.

      The Editors
      Published Jan 6, 2020
      Dining

      The Changing of the Guard

      Much has changed over the years at Southern Vermont’s Stratton Mountain, but one very important thing has stayed the same: It’s still an excellent place to escape the city living and soak in the sublime pleasure of rural Vermont with people we cherish most.

      Joe Cutts
      Published Jan 2, 2020
      Lodging

      Best Ski Towns in North America: Park City, Utah

      From its beginnings as a silver mining town, this ski town has blossomed into a hub for dining, lodging, culture, and great skiing.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      The Classiest Hotel in Silverton

      The newly remodeled Wyman Hotel dollops a big dose of modern to an authentic mountain town.

      Jon Jay
      Published Dec 31, 2019
      Lodging

      SKI Editors’ Choice: A Complete Guide to Sun Valley

      Our picks and tips on the best of the region from dining to lodging to skiing to activities for on and off the slopes.

      The Editors
      Published Dec 16, 2019
      Dining

      Editors' Choice 2020: Ketchum, Idaho

      The town of Ketchum is at once inviting and authentic, where skiers and locals mingle effortlessly.

      The Editors
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      The Ski Traveler’s Guide to Stowe

      Get the inside scoop on Vermont's premier ski town, from dining and lodging to craft beer and artisan cuisine.

      Joe Cutts
      Updated Jun 26, 2025
      Lodging

      Ketchum in the Limelight

      One of the best ski hotels in the West sits just minutes from Sun Valley's lifts.

      Jon Jay
      Published Aug 1, 2019
      Lodging

      Jackson’s Mountain Modern Motel

      A budget-minded, family-friendly new lodging option in downtown Jackson, Wyoming.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Jul 11, 2025
      Adventure

      Home Away From Home

      #VanLife continues to sweep the nation, but not all rolling abodes are created equal.

      Stephen Sebestyen
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      Best Ski Towns in North America: Jackson, Wyo.

      An authentic vibe melds with an adventurous spirit in this playground that's a stone's throw from some of the best skiing in the West.

      Gordy Megroz
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Canada

      The Upside of Change

      Now in the middle of season three under Vail Resorts' ownership, Whistler Blackcomb's true colors are shining through.

      Susan Reifer Ryan
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Backcountry

      Ski.com’s Epic Dream Job Stop 5 – Courchevel, France

      Jackson Lebsack's final European stop was in the heart of the French Alps.

      The Editors
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Canada

      Whistler’s First Pod Hotel Is Important for Skiers Everywhere

      If someone told you that you could comfortably stay at a world class ski resort for $50 a night, would you believe them?

      Jon Jay
      Published Jan 23, 2019
      Europe

      Ski.com Epic Dream Job Stop 4 – Verbier, Switzerland

      Jackson Lebsack packed plenty of unforgettable experiences during 48 hours in the Swiss Alps.

      The Editors
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Dining

      Ski Town: Burlington, Vt.

      Life on Lake Champlain is rife with craft beer, delicious ice cream, groovin' tunes, and some of the best skiing the Green Mountain State has to offer.

      Joe Cutts
      Published Dec 31, 2018
      Lodging

      The Ski Traveler’s Guide to Crested Butte

      This southern Colorado burg charms visitors with all of the beauty and none of the attitude, and some of the rad skiing in the West.

      Jessi Hackett
      Updated Jul 22, 2025
      Athletes

      Gus Kenworthy Dishes Out Local’s Tips

      The U.S. freeskier knows a thing or two about travel, and is sharing intel on his favorite spots.

      Jenny Wiegand
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      Yes, You Can Take Your Kids Skiing in Japan. Here’s How.

      Win the "Best Parents Ever" award and take the kids to Japan this winter. Here's what you need to know to do it right.

      Crystal Sagan
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Dining

      Snowed Inn

      Snag first chair every time with a stay at one of these snowbound lodges, where it's you, yourself, and the slopes.

      Samantha Berman
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Canada

      Skiing Canada’s Oldest National Park

      With Canada recently celebrating its 150th anniversary, give our northern neighbor a nod by skiing its oldest and most heralded National Park

      Eugene Buchanan
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      South for the Summer

      The next generation of snowbirds chases winter year-round. Join them in Chile to see what the fun is all about.

      Jon Jay
      Published Mar 14, 2018
      Adventure

      Get Around

      At Valle Nevado, you are so close to neighboring resorts you can practically taste them. Check them out with the Interconnect Pass.

      Jon Jay
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Family

      Ode to Skier Soup

      After a full day of skiing in Valle Nevado, it's time for one more cultural experience—a soak in the communal hot tub.

      Jon Jay
      Published Mar 8, 2018
      Dining

      Urban Delights

      Despite the fact that one-third of Chileans live in Santiago, the city is more like a really big super-friendly small town.

      Jon Jay
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Dining

      Rocking the 'Boat

      Snoozy no more, Steamboat's base area is rekindling its playful spirit with a new coaster and nightlife—plus big plans for the future.

      Kelly Bastone
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      Tiny Town

      Ski resort communities turn to miniature solutions in a dual effort to affordably house employees and satisfy an ever-increasing number of visitors.

      Paul Tolme
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Canada

      Local's Guide: Revelstoke

      The best way to ski Canada's notoriously amazing big mountain paradise.

      Crystal Sagan
      Published Oct 11, 2017
      Lodging

      Experience Scarp Ridge Lodge

      Nestled high in the mountain oasis of Crested Butte, CO., Scarp Ridge Lodge provides unparalleled service and adventure.

      Stephen Sebestyen
      Published Feb 27, 2017
      Lodging

      Best in the West: Lodging

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

      The Editors
      Published Feb 26, 2017
      Après Ski

      Best in the West: Off-Hill Activities

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

      The Editors
      Updated Dec 3, 2024
      Lodging

      Unique Lodging Options in Winter Wonderlands

      These unique accommodations will give your ski vacation a decidedly different vibe.

      Samantha Berman
      Published Dec 30, 2016
      Lodging

      Outside Inns

      You have to come inside eventually. Luckily, the best new hotels in ski country have a sense of place in every nook and cranny.

      Joe Cutts
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      Airbnb Heads to the Mountains

      Online home-rental services, such as Airbnb, are reinventing ski travel and helping homeowners pay their mortgages. But at a cost: more nuisance for neighbors and a tighter housing crunch.

      Paul Tolme
      Published Nov 14, 2016
      Lodging

      Ski Town Airbnb's You Can't Miss

      Cozy fireplaces and steaming hot tubs can be yours at these slope-side Airbnb's this winter.

      Monica Purington
      Updated Dec 4, 2024
      Lodging

      Top Ski Towns: Steamboat, CO

      Features

      Jason Daley
      Published Sep 13, 2004

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