Western US

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.

A new study measuring snowmelt rather than snowfall totals paints an alarming picture of how climate change is shortening our ski seasons.

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

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

Schweitzer Mountain Resort is an up and coming four season resort with 82 slopes and trails.

A little bit of everything with big personality.

Boise's best local ski hill.

Pow Mow boasts 8,400 skiable acres and gets more than 500 inches of snow per year.

Part Vegas, part skatepark, the most diverse ski destination in North America just might hold the secret to skiing’s future. Welcome to California’s Big Bear Mountain Resorts.

We caught up with our SKI test director to find out what goes into the most trusted ski test in the industry.

How South Lake Tahoe is transforming from a has-been gambling hub to a 24-hour mountain town that just wants to have fun.

Where the rich and famous write the headlines, but the quirky, passionate locals add the color.

Park City’s roots run so deep, it’ll take more than Vail’s influence to shake things up. Need proof? Go there.

Craft distilleries continue their ascent across the mountain west.

What happens when Deer Valley chic meets Solitude soul? Find out this season.

Here are the ski resorts with the best on-mountain food, because brown bagging doesn't always cut it.

Because after a good day on the mountain, it's your right to celebrate with a drink.

Wondering where to ski next? We’ll make it easy. Here’s what everyone’s talking about at resorts around the country.

Epic SchoolKids serves up free skiing and riding to elementary-aged kids.

Dick Bass, who co-founded Snowbird and was instrumental in developing Vail and Beaver Creek, died Sunday in Dallas.

Mt. Baker general manager Duncan Howat wants you to enjoy the überdeep backcountry powder his resort
 is famous for—but only if you do so by his rules.

Time to revisit these ski-town lodges, where recent renovations mean things don’t look quite like they used to.

In Alpine Meadows' Pacific Crest North Bowls, a little bit of effort leads to unlimited—and untracked—rewards.

Take an afternoon break this season at these new on-mountain hot spots.

Pack the car the night before, wake at a ridiculous hour, layer long underwear under track pants, then pull away from the world of rustling palm fronds, bougainvillea, and perennial hibiscus flowers before L.A.’s 10 million or so other residents wake up and clog the roads.

The World War II vet, and subject of the movie “Unbroken,” brought hundreds of boys to Mammoth Mountain to ski, fish, and keep out of trouble.

One of the Northwest’s biggest ski mountains is determined to become a destination resort. Here’s how.

Living the ski lifestyle isn’t exactly easy for most busy parents. But where there’s a will, there’s a way.

A few strategies for finding the best airfare to your next ski destination.

Test your skier IQ with this easy quiz.

We hung out with pro skier Sierra Quitiquit to talk about her plans for the winter, choosing between skiing and modeling, and living in Utah.

While the masses pile into Mineral Basin, consider the lesser-traveled steeps and glades of Gad Valley.

Utah resort hook-ups continue as Deer Valley will take over operations at Solitude this spring.

A new season pass provides unlimited access to Mammoth, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and June Mountain.

The $182.5 million acquisition ends the PCMR legal battle and will combine Park City's two biggest resorts.

Guess what? You don’t know this classic ski resort as well as you think you do.

Can a lifelong skidder take a crash course in carving, then crush the competition on the masters racing circuit? Of course not. But the suits are cute.

Snowbird has everything you need.

Top ranked resort from our 2013-14 reader survey. Find out if your resort made the list.

Talisker Corp. allegedly gives PCMR until Monday to vacate the land on which they operate.

Tahoe's backcoutry from the Lost Trail Lodge.

Next year’s gear is better than ever. Now to crunch the numbers.

SKI testers start pounding the snow today as part of the week-long evaluation of next year's skis in the industry's toughest test. And eight inches of fresh doesn't hurt a bit...

Sure, you can push your limits. But in Alaska, the real lesson is how to let loose.

Learning to ski like a World Cup champ.

Utah's youngest crew of skiers makes movies their way.

Fly solo at a ski area that's yours for the day.

On-hill upgrades to look forward to this season.

Because a good meal is an integral part of any great ski day.

The massive seafood buffet at the Snow Park Lodge is not to be missed.

The Grand Lodge spared no expense on décor, with hand-hewn alderwood beams, Brazilian slate floors and Italian marble countertops in its 27 residences.

See Deer Valley in a different light.

This ski-in/ski-out location is ideal for the whole family.

Deer Valley Resort aims for the stars. And it often reaches them, especially where lodging is concerned.

What to do during that murky time of year when the lifts stop turning but summer isn't going off quite yet? We have a few thoughts.

A sold-out ceremony ushers eight athletes and industry pioneers into the fold.

Bruce Willis Looks to Giveaway his Idaho Ski Area.

Yes, shocking, we know. A report and comparative maps from this season and last confirm the obvious.

Utah politicians cast their vote to connect Canyons and Solitude ski resorts. But what does it really mean for skiers?

Tahoe the new battleground in the resort industry.

New twist: More experience skiers, not newbies, getting into trouble

Our friends at Deer Valley sent us this story about the Olympics, the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup, and history.

Located in the Snow Park area, the heart of Deer Valley Resort

Vail Resorts acquires Northstar-at-Tahoe from Booth Creek Resorts for $63 million.

Park City Mountain Resort is looking to expand their team of Snowmamas.

A historic hotel with a modern update.

The mountain-top Seattle Ridge Day Lodge has won awards as the best day lodge in ski country.

People watching and 360 degree views.

Get hands-on with the dinosaurs that used to live in Utah.

An interactive museum for the whole family.

Free falling.

The only hotel in the world with a gondola in the loby

The Kimball Art Museum is a nonprofit community art center that opened in 1976.

At Deer Valley, more than 55 miles of panoramic trails are available during the summer months for mountain biking with panoramic views.

Thrill seekers will feel the rush on Utah’s only Alpine Coaster.

Explore more than 7,000 acres of open lands.

Steaks and more in a historic train station.

A traditional B&B in nearby Eden.

The closest lodging to the Snowbasin slopes.

Brewmaster Steve Kirkland pleases the masses with 26 beers.