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 402 Ski Resorts in United States.
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 1,340m 4,396ft | |
| Snowmass | 1,320m 4,331ft | |
| Jackson Hole | 1,270m 4,167ft | |
| Beaver Creek | 1,230m 4,035ft | |
| Steamboat | 1,120m 3,675ft | |
| Aspen | 1,110m 3,642ft | |
| Lake Tahoe | 1,090m 3,576ft | |
| Telluride | 1,080m 3,543ft | |
| Heavenly | 1,060m 3,478ft | |
| Vail | 1,050m 3,445ft |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 3,960m 12,992ft | |
| Snowmass | 3,790m 12,434ft | |
| Copper Mountain | 3,780m 12,402ft | |
| Telluride | 3,740m 12,270ft | |
| Keystone | 3,720m 12,205ft | |
| Winter Park | 3,680m 12,073ft | |
| Santa Fe | 3,659m 12,005ft | |
| Vail | 3,530m 11,581ft | |
| Arizona Snowbowl | 3,505m 11,499ft | |
| Ski Apache | 3,500m 11,483ft |
Top 5 American Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat | 105km 65 miles | |
| Big Sky | 136km 85 miles | |
| Park City | 140km 87 miles | |
| Killington | 146km 91 miles | |
| Lake Tahoe | 259km 161 miles |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Vail |  | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Mammoth Mountain | | |
| Park City |  | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Keystone | | |
| Ski Apache | | |
| Beaver Creek | |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Vail | | |
| Park City | | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Keystone | | |
| Ski Apache | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Heavenly | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Winter Park | |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Vail | | |
| Park City | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Ski Apache | | |
| Beaver Creek | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Heavenly | | |
| Arizona Snowbowl | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Winter Park | |
Top 10 American Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Vail | | |
| Park City | | |
| Jackson Hole | | |
| Steamboat | | |
| Mountain High | | |
| Big Bear Mountain | | |
| Aspen | | |
| Snowmass | | |
| Breckenridge | | |
| Killington | |