American Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of United States, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 397 Ski Resorts in United States.
Which American ski areas have the most vertical?
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 4,396ft | |
| Snowmass | 4,331ft | |
| Jackson Hole | 4,167ft | |
| Beaver Creek | 4,035ft | |
| Steamboat | 3,675ft | |
| Aspen | 3,642ft | |
| Lake Tahoe | 3,576ft | |
| Telluride | 3,543ft | |
| Heavenly | 3,478ft | |
| Vail | 3,445ft |
Which are the highest ski areas in United States?
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 12,992ft | |
| Snowmass | 12,434ft | |
| Copper Mountain | 12,402ft | |
| Telluride | 12,270ft | |
| Keystone | 12,205ft | |
| Winter Park | 12,073ft | |
| Santa Fe | 12,005ft | |
| Vail | 11,581ft | |
| Arizona Snowbowl | 11,499ft | |
| Ski Apache | 11,483ft |
Which are the biggest ski areas in United States?
| Ski Resort | Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe | 161 miles | |
| Killington | 91 miles | |
| Park City | 87 miles | |
| Big Sky | 85 miles | |
| Steamboat | 65 miles | |
| Sugarloaf | 55 miles | |
| Sunday River | 48 miles | |
| Stowe | 39 miles | |
| Okemo Mountain | 35 miles | |
| Mount Snow | 30 miles |
Where is the best expert skiing in United States?
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge |  | |
| Vail | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Mammoth Mountain | | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Killington |  | |
| Park City | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Copper Mountain | | |
| Keystone | |
Where is the best intermediate skiing in United States?
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Killington | | |
| Park City | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Copper Mountain | | |
| Keystone | | |
| Winter Park | | |
| Vail | | |
| Ski Apache | | |
| Aspen | |
Where is the best skiing for beginners in United States?
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Killington | | |
| Park City | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Copper Mountain | | |
| Winter Park | | |
| Vail | | |
| Arizona Snowbowl | | |
| Ski Apache | | |
| Aspen | |
Where is the best snowboarding in United States?
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Killington | | |
| Park City | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Snowmass | | |
| Vail | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Mammoth Mountain | | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Big Bear Mountain | |