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 403 Ski Resorts in United States.
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 1,340m4,396ft | |
| Snowmass | 1,320m4,331ft | |
| Jackson Hole | 1,270m4,167ft | |
| Beaver Creek | 1,230m4,035ft | |
| Steamboat | 1,120m3,675ft | |
| Aspen | 1,110m3,642ft | |
| Lake Tahoe | 1,090m3,576ft | |
| Telluride | 1,080m3,543ft | |
| Heavenly | 1,060m3,478ft | |
| Vail | 1,050m3,445ft |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 3,960m12,992ft | |
| Snowmass | 3,790m12,434ft | |
| Copper Mountain | 3,780m12,402ft | |
| Telluride | 3,740m12,270ft | |
| Keystone | 3,720m12,205ft | |
| Winter Park | 3,680m12,073ft | |
| Santa Fe | 3,659m12,005ft | |
| Vail | 3,530m11,581ft | |
| Arizona Snowbowl | 3,505m11,499ft | |
| Ski Apache | 3,500m11,483ft |
Top 5 American Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat | 105km65 miles | |
| Big Sky | 136km85 miles | |
| Park City | 140km87 miles | |
| Killington | 146km91 miles | |
| Lake Tahoe | 259km161 miles |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Mountain |  | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Vail | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Keystone |  | |
| Arizona Snowbowl | | |
| Winter Park | | |
| Copper Mountain | | |
| Killington | |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone | | |
| Mammoth Mountain | | |
| Winter Park | | |
| Copper Mountain | | |
| Killington | | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Heavenly | | |
| Ski Apache | | |
| Park City | |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Snowbowl | | |
| Mammoth Mountain | | |
| Winter Park | | |
| Copper Mountain | | |
| Killington | | |
| Beaver Creek | | |
| Mt Baldy | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Heavenly | | |
| Ski Apache | |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Snowmass | | |
| Mammoth Mountain | | |
| Killington | | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Big Bear Mountain | | |
| Park City | | |
| Vail | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Breckenridge | |