Six Authentic Western Ski Towns
Low on glitz, high on character, these towns are filled with folks who are genuinely stoked to be visiting or living there. Put them on your “go” list.
Ski Town: Crested Butte, Colo.
This southern Colorado burg charms visitors with all of the beauty and none of the attitude.
Ski Town: Jackson, Wyo.
An authentic western vibe melds perfectly with an adventurous spirit in this mountain-town playground.
Ski Town: Whitefish, Mont.
Remote enough to still be considered a hidden gem and authentic enough to be worthy of that moniker, this ski town knows exactly what it wants to be.
Ski Town Gold
Until beer brewing becomes an Olympic sport, gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival are as good as it gets for ski town breweries.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Best Challenge in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Challenge, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Best Dining in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Dining, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Overall Satisfaction in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Overall Satisfaction, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Best Grooming in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Grooming, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
