Skiing in USA

The skiing in America is on the whole a different experience to European skiing, but also differs greatly from region to region. One thing you can be sure of is an abundance of dry powder, empty slopes, non-existent lift queues and acres of ski terrain to explore; these are just some of the reasons that make North America the ultimate ski destination.

The standard of grooming is exceptional - every morning you are greeted with pristine 'corduroy' pistes, which are often close to deserted - a far cry from the crowded pistes of Europe. If you're in search of moguls, you will find them here too, but only where the resort says they should be, instead of on every piste by the end of the day!

The United States is not just the reserve of experts; all levels of skier can enjoy the benefits of venturing across the pond. Many resorts have excellent beginners' areas with some of the best English speaking ski schoools in the world. Transfer times formt the airport are often minimal and the East Coast resorts could be closer than you think.

Ski resorts in USA

Ski resorts in America are entirely different from their European counterparts, and vary greatly between themselves. Some are based on old mining towns, some are former cowboy towns, and there are a number of purpose built developments. They are certainly not quaint in the way that many alpine villages are. Instead they offer some fantastic accommodation and a wide selection of reasonably priced restaurants to cater to any taste.

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Resorts in USA

Alyeska

Alaska is generally seen as the ultimate skiing experience, and it is easy to see why! With an average snowfall of over 60ft, this is the snow capital of the world and a must for those seeking high quality powder. The resort itself is situated just 4 ...
Aspen

Aspen began life as a silver mining town and has now become one of the world’s most famous resorts with its lively feel and stunning views of Aspen Mountain. Aspen has attracted the rich, the famous and, of course, many ski enthusiasts to live and ...
Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is an elegant and secluded resort located in Colorado's Vail Valley - just a 10-15 minute (approx.) drive from world-famous Vail. Developed in the 1980s, the village exudes European charm, rather than the wild west feel of other North ...
Breckenridge

Many European skiers begin their North American skiing here and many return year after year unable to take themselves elsewhere! It is easy to see why. Breckenridge was a thriving gold mining town in the 1800s and many of the original buildings remai ...
Copper Mountain

The locals' favourite: You can’t help but love Copper; a friendly slope side village with a number of lively bars, restaurants and lodging, plus it's one of Colorado’s best ski areas. The resort is split into 3 villages just minutes apart and sup ...
Heavenly

Surrounded by the highest concentration of ski resorts in the US is Lake Tahoe. The state line dividing Nevada and California divides the lake and runs through one of the biggest resorts: Heavenly. The attraction of this area is that from one or two ...
Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is a ski mecca that every skier must visit at least once in their lifetime. A unique combination of a spectacular mountain with the longest vertical descent in the USA and a town that is a throwback to the frontier days of the Wild West ...
Killington

It is no wonder that Killington is the East Coast’s premier ski resort with it holding the largest ski area and longest season in the East as well as a very lively nightlife in the evening. The resort is actually scattered without a true centre alt ...
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Park City

Dating back to the great silver mining boom of 1872, Park City is brimming with history, character and atmosphere. It is an excellent base as Deer Valley is next door and The Canyons a short drive away. All are covered on the great value Three Resort ...
Snowbird

Snowbird opened in December of 1971 with three lifts; the Tram, the Lodge at Snowbird and the Snowbird Centre. Since then Snowbird has become the No1 ski resort in the USA with over 2,500 acres of powdery trails and playing its part in the Winter Oly ...
Steamboat

With over 40 Olympic skiers to its name, the most notable being Billy Kidd, and a reputation for beautiful, dry, champagne powder, Steamboat is rightly known as ‘Ski Town USA’. Staying in Steamboat means ski convenience, beautiful tree-lined skii ...
Telluride

Telluride is often ignored by skiers as it lacks the name of an Aspen or Vail, but what it lacks for in status it makes up for in skiing experience. Telluride is an old gold and silver mining town, famous for being the location of Butch Cassidy’s f ...
Vail

Vail offers a combination of sophistication and elegance with a distinct Tyrolean feel. Attractive, tree-lined streets are home to a vast array of boutiques, bars and restaurants. The resort extends along the Vail Valley, comprising four main areas: ...
Winter Park

Winter Park is the nearest resort to Denver and the easiest of the Colorado resorts to reach; it has the best snowfall record of all Colorado’s major resorts with over 9 metres of superb snow every season. Straddling the Continental Divide, high in ...