Resort Guide 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Resort Guide, our exclusively online coverage of the Top 50 Resorts in North America. This is where you’ll find the Top 30 resorts in the West, the Top 20 resorts in the East, and the winners in each of the 15 categories in the 2023 Reader Resort Survey—as voted by YOU! Use these tools to inform your travel planning this winter and make it your best one yet.
2023's Top 50 Resorts in North America
These are Top 30 Resorts in the West and the Top 20 Resorts in the East as voted by YOU—our readers—in the 2023 Resort Resort Survey.
2023's Top Resorts in the West
Read resort overviews, what's new this season, trip-planning tips, season pass info, and more about each of the top resorts in the West here.
2023's Top Resorts in the East
Read resort overviews, what's new this season, trip-planning tips, season pass info, and more about the top resorts in the East here.
Top 10s in the West
Find out which resorts are strongest in each of the 15 categories included in the 2023 Reader Resort Survey.
Top 10s in the East
Find out which resorts are strongest in each of the 15 categories included in the 2023 Reader Resort Survey.
Latest in Resort Guide 2023
The Best Resorts in the U.S. For a Family Ski Trip
From where to stay to what to ski, here's what makes the top-ranked family resorts in the U.S. so ideal for ski families.
The 10 Best—and Worst—Ski Resorts For Parking
Our readers weigh in on how easy it is to park at the resorts, plus an overview of parking requirements at the worst offenders this winter.
The Most Scathing Comments from the 2023 Reader Resort Survey
Tell us how you really feel: Skiing’s biggest curmudgeons call these resorts “overrated,” “not friendly,” and “kind of a dump."
“Californians Need to Leave. They Ruin Every Aspect of Skiing…”
And 20 other random thoughts from SKI readers from our 2023 Resort Survey.
The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. (2023)
When you want it all and are not willing to compromise, look to these well-rounded ski areas, the best of the best in the country.
Top 20 Ski Resorts in the East (2023)
The results are in! Did your favorite East Coast ski area make the cut? Here are the results of the 2023 Reader Resort Survey.
Top 30 Ski Resorts in the West (2023)
The rankings are live! See where your favorite Western resorts landed in the 2023 SKI Magazine Resort Guide.
Top 10 Resorts in the East for Character
When the megaresorts are sucking the life out of your ski vacation, look to a place that values its local vibe.
Top 10 Resorts in the East for Value
When you need to stretch the dollar, skip the megas and seek out the East's smaller ski areas, where you get more bang for your buck.
The 10 Eastern Resorts With the Most Challenging Terrain
We're talking tight trees, massive moguls, and pitches so steep, you best know how to set and edge and swing a short turn.
Top 10 Most Challenging Resorts in the West
From chutes and couloirs to rock bands and knee-quivering vert, these resorts never disappoint skiers on the hunt for a challenge.
Top 10 Resorts in the East For Guest Service
In a world where good customer service is harder and harder to find, these resorts feel like a home away from home.
10 Best Resorts in the West For Dining
Heat-lamp burgers be damned: These ski resorts set the standard for delicious dining both on and off the slopes.
The Top 10 Resorts in the East for Terrain Variety
Ski resorts back East may be vertically challenged, but readers say these 10 resorts make up for that with their terrain variety.
The Top 10 Resorts in the West Guaranteed to Satisfy
These resorts are unequivocally loved by the people who visit year after year—locals and out-of-towners alike.
Top 10 Snowiest Resorts in the West
Pack your fat skis and snorkel when you visit these 10 ski areas known for their copious dumps and powder days.
Top 10 Resorts in the East for Snow
According to the results of SKI's annual Reader Resort survey, these resorts have the best snow conditions in the East.
These 10 Resorts Have the Best Après Scenes in the East
It's a real perk to have somewhere fun and friendly to go after last chair.
Top 10 Most Accessible Resorts in the East
If you want to spend more time on the slopes than in the car, head for these ski resorts that are just a stone's throw away from major hubs.
Top 10 Resorts in West for Lodging
Skiers gotta sleep. These are the resorts with the best beds in the West.
Top 10 Resorts in the West for Grooming
The expertly manicured slopes at these ski areas keep corduroy junkies coming back for more all season long.
Top 10 Family-Friendly Resorts in the West
You can never guarantee the perfect ski day for your littles, but you can sway the odds in your favor by heading to one of these resorts.
Top 10 Ski Resorts in the West for Quick Getaways
When you're chasing pow or looking for a quick ski weekend, these 10 resorts make it easy to maximize your slope time.
Best Resorts the West for Après-Ski
Outdoor patios, rockin' pubs, parking-lot parties, oh my! These ski resorts have the best post-skiing vibes.
Top 10 Resorts in the West with the Best Local Flavor
Resort destinations with more character than most are what make a ski trip feel like true vacation experience.
The Top 10 Resorts in the East for Nightlife
When après-ski turns into après-après-ski, these resorts have you covered.
Top 10 Resorts in the West with the Best Guest Service
Book a trip to one of these ski areas and rest assured that they've got your back.
The 10 Most Affordable Resorts in the West
We know that skiing is expensive. These 10 Western resorts at least give you a great bang for buck.
Top 10 Resorts in the West For Nightlife
When you've got energy left over for the bar scene after a bomber day on the hill, here are the resorts you'd best find yourself at.
These 10 Resorts Have the Best Lift Systems in the East
The lifts at these resorts are reliable, thoughtfully laid out, and keep skiers moving.
The Top 10 Resorts in the East for Lodging
These resorts have the most convenient and comfortable beds in the East.
Top 10 Resorts in the West for Lifts
A good lift system translates to more vertical, which means more skiing for you. These resorts have the fastest lift networks.
These 10 Resorts Have the Best Dining in the East
These ski resorts serve up variety and quality in the food department.
Top 10 Resorts in the East for Grooming
The votes from SKI's 2023 Reader Resort Survey are in: these Eastern resorts are the best in the grooming department.
Top 10 Resorts in the East for Overall Satisfaction
The quixotic "overall satisfaction" category may seem hard to define, but it's really just resorts with that little something extra.
Top 10 Resorts in the West for Terrain Variety
Glades, bowls, bumps, groomers, and more. The different types of terrain at these ski areas pleases all comers.
Top 10 Most Family-Friendly Resorts in the East
The ideal family trip might be different for everyone, but there's one consistent quality: a place that feels warm and welcoming.