Resort Guide

The Rocky Mountains are a different kind of beautiful in the summertime, and these ski areas showcase the very best of it.

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

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 Montana's adventure mecca.

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.

Don't stop going to your favorite ski area just because the snow melted. These are four great ski areas for mountain biking.

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

Top 10 resorts in the West for Dining, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.

Top 10 resorts in the West for Scenery, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.

The top results of our reader-ranked survey for resorts across Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey for resorts along the East Coast.

SKI's No. 1 resort in the West just increased its skiable acres by 20 percent. Meet Sunrise, Sun Valley's new terrain pod, debuting this winter.

Sun Valley combines exciting slopes with the down-to-earth town of Ketchum.

Authentic Vermont skiing with amazing terrain and family forward service.

There are ski trips, and there are ski vacations. Deer Valley is the latter.

European style skiing with delicious food and divine slopes.

This quaint, old-school Montana skier’s mountain has been attracting attention for all the right reasons

Remaining ever the same, Mad River Glen retains its character and allure.

Discover the expert terrain in New Mexico.

The Beast may not be the quaintest of Vermont resorts, but boy, is it fun.

The four mountains that make up Aspen Snowmass are the gold standard.

Skiers head to Whiteface for the scenery, challenging terrain, and a plethora of down day activities.

Who books a ski vacation based on scenery alone? Folks who’ve been to Telluride, that’s who.

Cozy village, lively scene, plenty of soul.

If you can’t find your favorite terrain here, you can’t find it anywhere.

You won’t find crazy steeps at Bretton Woods, but the scenery alone is worth a visit.

The locals are the friendliest around, and the cowboy spirit gives the town its character.

Sugarbush may have the prettiest corner of any ski area.

Few skiers can tear themselves away from the meticulously crafted corduroy long enough to discover Beaver Creek's astounding hidden gems.

A landmark of Massachusetts, and one of the great training mountains of the East Coast.

Discover this mountainous playground in the Rockies.

Where the snowmaking and grooming are second to none.

Welcome to the biggest resort in the United States. Trail map required.

An endless variety of skiing, from well-groomed greens to epic slopes.

An explosion of slopeside luxury and diversions changes the face, but Jay Peak is still for the skiers.

Inject a little adventure into your Eastern ski vacation.

Great steeps and great deeps. It's a place of legend.

The gold standard.

The Vail acquisition gives an influx of capital and skiing stoke, remaking the face of the famous East Coast resort.

Lake Louise offers a vast terrain for all levels of skiers and is down home, warm, and friendly.

Three mountains offering great skiing from a single lodge.

Manicured trails and fine dining combine with high quality terrain parks and tree skiing at this Vermont resort.

Variety is the name of the game for this gem tucked at the base of Berthoud Pass in the Colorado Rockies.

The biggest ski resort in the mid-Atlantic can hold its own.

A homegrown Colorado favorite for your bucket list this season.

Get out of the city and get to the slopes of Seven Springs this season.

Terrain parks and family fun abound at this Colorado resort.

There's a lot to love about Mount Snow: easy access, a family-friendly vibe, and great dining are just a few standouts.

Hosting an amazing range of terrain and snow, Mammoth aims please skiers of all types.

Aptly named for the snow and majestic views.

Great grooming, amazing lifts, and friendly service.

Smooth, well serviced, and easy going skiing in New Hampshire.

If the sky's the limit, then Big Sky is the stairway to Heaven.

The ski-only resort is focused on the authentic ski experience and knows where its strengths lie.

An excellent variety of naturally differentiated terrain.

A true skiers mountain.

Ski deep glades, bowls, and long cruisers.

High quality snow and terrain make Snowbird a skier's mountain.

Discover great, consistent snow at Grand Targhee as product of perfect geography.

The best-kept secret of the Cottonwoods.

Spend less time on I-70 and get on the slopes quicker this season.

Our Resort Guide is one of the most anticipated issues of the year, and the ski industry needs your two cents. Why take the time to complete the survey?

Give the season a proper send-off at the East's best resorts for late-season stoke.

East Coast skiing is known for ice and challenging terrain, but steeps? That too.

When you've got groms in tow, consider these 10 ski resorts for the ultimate kid-friendly experience.

Just wanna ski? These are the top 10 ski resorts in the East for hardcore skiers.

Got some non-skiers in your crew? These are the Top 10 ski resorts with something for everyone.

We crunched the numbers: Here's the Top 10 resorts for purists who care only about the ski experience.

Don't let ski season fizzle out: These 10 resorts close it out with a bang.

For skiers who prefer the finer things, these are the Top 10 ski resorts to be pampered at this winter.

Young skiers rule at these Top 10 resorts in the East for families.

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

From Maine to Pennsylvania, great skiing is never far away.

The ski area's tough terrain and independent spirit keeps visitors happy all winter long.

Ski with an element of chilled-out California luxury.

Long runs and spectacular scenery trump cold winds and tough terrain.

You either love Mt. Bachelor or you don’t know Mt. Bachelor.

Discover Utah’s famous light and dry fluff at Snowbasin, Utah.

Just because the ski areas are green doesn't mean that the fun has to stop.