American Ski Resorts in USA, Canada and South America
Ski Resorts in North and South America
J2Ski covers 441 Ski Resorts in the Americas, in mountain ranges from The Rockies to The Andes.
American Snow Reports
Some of the best American Ski Resorts
Top 10 Largest ski areas in North and South America
The most extensive downhill ski areas in North and South America, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Big Sky | 136km 85 miles |
| Catedral Alta Patagonia | 120km 75 miles |
| Fernie | 220km 137 miles |
| Killington | 146km 91 miles |
| Lake Louise | 100km 62 miles |
| Lake Tahoe | 259km 161 miles |
| Park City | 140km 87 miles |
| Steamboat | 105km 65 miles |
| Sugarloaf | 88km 55 miles |
| Valle Nevado | 107km 66 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in North and South America
The highest altitude ski resorts in North and South America, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe Basin | 3,290m 10,794ft |
| Breckenridge | 2,930m 9,613ft |
| Brian Head | 2,930m 9,613ft |
| Copper Mountain | 2,960m 9,711ft |
| Crested Butte | 2,860m 9,383ft |
| Echo Mountain Park | 3,246m 10,650ft |
| Elk Meadows | 3,000m 9,843ft |
| Loveland Ski Area | 3,230m 10,597ft |
| Monarch Mountain | 3,288m 10,787ft |
| Santa Fe | 3,156m 10,354ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in North and South America
The highest lift-served skiing in North and South America, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe Basin | 3,980m 13,058ft |
| Breckenridge | 3,960m 12,992ft |
| Copper Mountain | 3,780m 12,402ft |
| Keystone | 3,720m 12,205ft |
| Loveland Ski Area | 3,870m 12,697ft |
| Santa Fe | 3,659m 12,005ft |
| Snowmass | 3,790m 12,434ft |
| Telluride | 3,740m 12,270ft |
| Valle Nevado | 3,669m 12,037ft |
| Winter Park | 3,680m 12,073ft |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in North and South America
The best beginner ski areas in North and South America, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Killington |  |
| Lake Louise | |
| Liberty Mountain |  |
| Marmot Basin | |
| Mont Tremblant | |
| Mount Sunapee | |
| Park City | |
| Steamboat | |
| Sunday River | |
| Valle Nevado | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in North and South America
The best intermediate ski resorts in North and South America, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Breckenridge | |
| Copper Mountain | |
| Fernie | |
| Keystone | |
| Killington | |
| Marmot Basin | |
| Mont Tremblant | |
| Park City | |
| Steamboat | |
| Sunday River | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in North and South America
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in North and South America, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Aspen | |
| Breckenridge | |
| Buttermilk | |
| Fernie | |
| Jackson Hole | |
| Mammoth Mountain | |
| Marmot Basin | |
| Mount Baker | |
| The Canyons | |
| Vail | |