The Best Ski Resorts In The US
![Skier on the Silvertip ski-run in Telluride, Colorado](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/b78kjh1.webp)
The US is home to over 450 ski resorts, from powder-packed sanctuaries to luxury retreats. And with each year, climate change and snowfall determine which resorts rank highest. So whether it’s backcountry terrain or high-profile parks you’re after, here are the best ski resorts for 2017.
1. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
Resort, Ski Chalet
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2. Snowbird Ski Area, Utah
Resort, Lodge
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3. Vail Ski Resort, Colorado
Resort
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4. Park City Mountain, Utah
Resort
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Snowmass Ski Resort, Colorado
Aspen continues to reign supreme in the world of skiing. Snow-capped peaks, famous black-diamond terrain, and a charming downtown lined with boutique shops, chic restaurants, and a booming nightlife scene beckon to sports enthusiasts from all over the globe. Aspen Snowmass, which currently encompasses four separate mountains, is one of the most famous winter destinations, with its largest resort, Snowmass, offering the most vertical feet of skiing in the US. Snowmass comprises over 3,000 acres, known for its wide runs, family-friendly activities, ski-in, ski-out villages, and terrain parks. And if you’re into extreme skiing, this is the place to be.
Snowmass Ski Resort – Aspen Skiing Company, 45 Village Square, Snowmass Village, CO, USA, +1 970 923 1227
![Snowmass, Colorado](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/d29eg1.webp)
5. Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado
Resort
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