Resort Skiing

No, resorts cannot buy their way into the rankings, and other questions answered about our annual reader survey.

Find out which Eastern resorts were ranked highest by SKI readers for nightlife in the 2022 Resort Guide.

The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the East according to our 2022 Reader Resort Survey.

Ski's readers have picked the best ski resorts in the western US. Did your favorite make the cut? Read on to see what made our best of the west ski resort list.

Between Whistler and Revelstoke lies a B.C. ski area that has quietly emerged as Canada's second-largest. Sun Peaks Resort is on the rise, and the time to get to know this understated gem is now.

Pandemic be damned, skiers are getting more convenient air service to more ski-town airports this winter than ever.

Our guide to finding the best snow across CO and UT

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

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.

Ski resorts like Snow King and Grand Targhee say they need to grow to survive. Locals and conservationists aren’t so sure.

If you're traveling halfway around the globe to ski powder in Hakuba, Japan, don't blow it.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Mammoth.

It’s hard to imagine that one of Colorado’s most popular resorts still has hidden gems, but we found them. Add these to your must-ski list this season.

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

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.

This classic Rocky Mountain resort might not be known for its knee-knocking terrain, but there’s plenty of it if you know where to look.

SKI's travel experts offers advice on where to ski for the best early-season conditions at resorts in North America.

The 2021 Tour de France wraps up this weekend, and the potential the route has for a legendary French ski trip is massive

Move over Epic, Ikon, and even Indy. Ski Cooper's season pass, with access to 48 partner resorts, puts homegrown hills on the map.

Don't head to SoCal's iconic ski resort without a plan to challenge yourself on some of its steepest and most difficult terrain.

Mikaela Shiffrin won a slew of crystal globes here in 2019, and now Grandvalira will host the Tour de France as it enters Andorra for the day.

With only a few surface lifts, the two ski areas on Mont Ventoux are hard to find but offer a unique feather in the cap for any skier.

After not quite arriving at Tignes in 2019, the riders return to finish there after passing through Megève, Les Saises, and more this Sunday.

Learn about the French ski areas Mont-Saxonnex and Le Grand-Bornand, two critical parts of the 2021 Tour de France's Stage 8.

Stoke your wanderlust with our most drool-worthy stories about skiing in South America.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Maine's biggest resort.

SKI's travel expert offers on tips how to enjoy quick weekend getaways with fewer travel hassles and more powder turns.

Whether he taught you how to ski or still isn't talking to you since you became a ski bum, chances are high he'll relate to these stories.

Here's where to find the best-groomed slopes in ski country—and the classic trails on which to set an edge next season.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Lake Tahoe's biggest resort.

Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR, and Vail Resorts form the Climate Collaborative Charter to combat the greatest threat to their business and the planet

Mountain communities can elevate LGBTQ+ skiers beyond Pride celebrations and Gay Ski Weeks—here are the best examples

That famous couloir is in good company with this list of puckeringly steep and technical runs at one of the toughest mountains in the U.S.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Montana's adventure mecca.

The season is over ... so onto to planning for the next one. These 5 U.S. resorts keep skiing honest, and the best rates on passes is now.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Vermont’s northernmost ski resort.

Planning a ski trip out West is a huge undertaking. We can help you decide which of these Colorado megaresorts is right for you.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Aspen's four resorts.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Vail.

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

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

Even without the powder, this skier's haven is still pretty dang rad.

No ski vacation is complete without a proper après soak, and the soothing waters of these ski-country spring-fed pools are worth the drive.

What I’ve been missing more than maskless lift lines is the connection that this sport brings.

Buy a spring pass to Bachelor and get ready for the best ski trip of your life.

Choosing the right season pass is more than a price-based decision. SKI's travel expert runs through what to consider.

Ski season isn't over quite yet at these U.S. ski areas thanks to high elevations and good spring snowfall.

This quality versus quantity approach asks skiers to pay for the luxury of uncrowded, premium terrain

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

Own the stoke this spring with Ikon Pass.

These moments are where the stoke lives.

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

Night skiing is a rite of passage for any skier. Try it at one of these 9 ski areas that spin the bull wheel after the sun goes down.

Adventurous skiers can find copious glades and expert steeps at Idaho's Tamarack Resort, all amid views of Lake Cascade.

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Ski area environmental programs can go well beyond alternative energy and LEED certification. These resorts are letting skiers become part of the solution.

SKI's travel expert weighs in on whether to rent an SUV or take a shuttle from the airport during your next ski vacation.

With nearly 2,000 acres of in-bounds terrain, 420 acres of lift-served backcountry, and yet another 18,000 acres of cat-served skiing in Payette National Forest, it's impossible to get bored at Brundage.

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

How Crystal Mountain Resort came to be says a lot about the vibe of the place.

Schuss Mountain may no longer have its own currency and a moat around the resort, but there's still plenty of fun to be had here.

Making turns down the flanks of a volcano is something every skier should experience. Bonus point for peering into the crater.

Find out which ski areas offer unlimited skiing and riding on Ikon Pass this spring and next season, plus extra perks and additional details.

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.

Expert advice on renting equipment at your destination, using a delivery service, or bringing your own gear from SKI's travel expert.

Indy Pass resort Magic Mountain is an accessible weekend adventure for Northeast skiers looking for steep and wild terrain close to home.