Mountain Collective: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities Mountain Collective.

30 test reports and 5 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

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1-35 out of 35 ski resorts
1. Big Sky Resort
North America USA Montana
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Big Sky Resort
No other North American ski resort has more modern chairlifts with weather protection hoods and heated… more
Ski lifts:
  • 40

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24
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8
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2. Bald Mountain – Sun Valley
North America USA Idaho
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bald Mountain – Sun Valley
From the base stations River Run Plaza and Warm Springs, you can easily reach the ski area around Bald… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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10
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2. Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley
North America USA Idaho
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley
The entire ski area at Dollar Mountain is served by chairlifts. Two of them are detachable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

4
1
Details
2. Jackson Hole
North America USA Wyoming
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jackson Hole
The centerpiece of the ski area is the red large-capacity cable car for 100 people, which takes you… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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10
Details
2. Grand Targhee
North America USA Wyoming
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grand Targhee
The Grand Targhee ski area is almost entirely served by fast six- and four-seater chairlifts. In the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

5
1
Details
2. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The Panorama ski area is accessed by chairlifts. From the valley, two detachable (fast) four-seater… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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6
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2
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2. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
The front side of the Lake Louise ski area is fully accessible via fast 4- and 6-seater chairlifts as… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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9
3
Details
2. The Remarkables
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Remarkables
The Remarkables ski area is served by three fast six-seater chairlifts and one four-seater chairlift.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

4
3
Details
2. Coronet Peak
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Coronet Peak
The Coronet Peak ski area is served by very modern lifts. The Coronet Express, a combination lift with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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2
1
4
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2. Snowbasin
North America USA Utah
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbasin
The Snowbasin ski resort is served by modern lifts. From the two gondola lifts and the fast… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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7
1
2
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2. Alta
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta
High-speed detachable chairlifts start from both base stations, Wildcat Base and Albion Base, and take… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
1
Details
2. Snowbird
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbird
A large aerial tramway leads from the Snowbird Center to Hidden Peak (3,353 m), opening up a vast area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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10
3
Details
2. Sunday River
North America USA Maine
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sunday River
The Sunday River ski area is served by several chairlifts and a combination lift. The modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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15
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3
Details
2. Bromont
North America Canada Quebec Estrie
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bromont
The Bromont ski area is served by several chairlifts and a combination lift. The state-of-the-art… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
7
Details
2. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
A modern eight-person gondola lift takes you from the valley station via a mid-station to Sunshine… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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9
2
Details
2. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
From the valley, you can comfortably reach the Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski area in two sections… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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3
2
Details
2. Niseko United – Annupuri/​Grand Hirafu/​Hanazono/​Niseko Village
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Niseko United – Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village
From Annupuri, Niseko Village, and Grand Hirafu, gondolas take you up into the Niseko United ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 32
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
25
Details
2. Marmot Basin – Jasper
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Marmot Basin – Jasper
The longest detachable quad chairlift in Canada is located in the Marmot Basin ski area. The Canadian… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

6
1
Details
2. Le Massif de Charlevoix
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Almost the entire Le Massif de Charlevoix ski area is served by the eight-person gondola lift with the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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3
2
2
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2. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
Two detachable (high-speed) four-seater chairlifts start from Sun Peaks Village and take you up into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

8
2
3
Details
2. Snowmass
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowmass
The majority of lifts in Snowmass are fast four- and six-seater chairlifts. A modern eight-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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12
2
4
Details
2. Buttermilk Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Buttermilk Mountain
Buttermilk Mountain is accessible from three sides with fast, detachable quad chairlifts. In the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
Details
2. Aspen Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aspen Mountain
The entire ski area can be accessed via the over four-kilometer-long six-person gondola lift Silver… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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7
Details
2. Aspen Highlands
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Aspen Highlands
Almost all slopes in the ski area can be reached with modern and fast four-seater chairlifts. In… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Cat-skiing

5
Details
25. Sugar Bowl
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Sugar Bowl
5 fast four-seater chairlifts, 7 chairlifts, and 1 feeder gondola lift, no lifts with weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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9
1
2
Details
26. Les Portes du Mont-Blanc – Combloux/​Megève le Jaillet/​La Giettaz
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Val d'Arly
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc – Combloux/Megève le Jaillet/La Giettaz
Ski lifts:
  • 20
  • Heli-skiing

2
7
9
2
Details
27. Sugarloaf
North America USA Maine
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 15

12
2
1
Details
28. Mt. Buller
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Mt. Buller
In 2008, the first six-seater chairlift in Australia began operating at Mount Buller. The main slopes… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

13
3
2
2
Details
28. Les Houches/​Saint-Gervais – Prarion/​Bellevue (Chamonix)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Les Houches/Saint-Gervais – Prarion/Bellevue (Chamonix)
The quickest way to reach the ski area from the valley is by taking the eight-person gondola lift Les… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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1
1
8
3
1
Details
28. Brévent/​Flégère (Chamonix)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
From Chamonix, a modern 10-person gondola takes you up to the Le Brévent ski area. From Les Praz, an… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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2
2
8
4
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28. Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)
Since the 2014/15 season, the modern 10-person gondola lift Plan Joran takes you from the valley up… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

2
3
2
Details
28. Megève/​Saint-Gervais
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Megève/Saint-Gervais
From the towns of Megève and Saint Gervais, various gondola lifts take you up into the ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 60

2
7
19
27
5
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28. Whiteface – Lake Placid
North America USA New York The Adirondacks
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Whiteface – Lake Placid
There is a modern gondola lift that provides access to Little Whiteface Peak. Additionally, a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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8
2
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34. Taos
North America USA New Mexico
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 14

1
9
4
Details
35. Valle Nevado
South America Chile Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana de Santiago)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Valle Nevado
The first detachable four-seater chairlift in Chile is located in Valle Nevado. In addition, there is… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17
  • Heli-skiing

1
5
8
3
Details
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