Ski resorts for beginners in North America

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in North America - beginner ski resorts North America

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Ski resorts for beginners in North America – Beginners Big Sky Resort
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Beginner-friendly ski resorts North America

1-50 out of 66 ski resorts
1. Big Sky Resort
North America USA Montana
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Big Sky Resort
The Big Sky Resort ski area is perfect for beginners. At the base stations Mountain Village, Madison… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner53 km(21 %)
  Overall: 250 km
Details
1. Big White
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Big White
The Big White ski resort is a perfect destination for beginners. Almost the entire ski area can be… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.9 km(18 %)
  Overall: 105 km
Details
1. Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley
North America USA Idaho
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley
The Dollar Mountain ski area in Sun Valley is ideal for beginners. The entire ski area can be explored… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7 km(70 %)
  Overall: 10 km
Details
1. Grand Targhee
North America USA Wyoming
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Grand Targhee
The Grand Targhee ski area offers a range of easy and wide slopes that are ideal for beginners. There… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.1 km(16 %)
  Overall: 57 km
Details
1. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The lower part of the Panorama ski area is ideal for beginners. Here you will find many easy and wide… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner31.2 km(28 %)
  Overall: 112 km
Details
1. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
Red Mountain Resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners start at the conveyor belt in the Learning Zone.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 120 km
Details
1. SilverStar
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan North Okanagan
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SilverStar
The SilverStar ski resort is a paradise for beginners. Around the village, you'll find magic carpets… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 115 km
Details
1. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
Beginners will find the perfect terrain at the base station of the Lake Louise ski area on Sunny Side.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner35 km(25 %)
  Overall: 139 km
Details
1. Deer Valley
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is ideal for beginners. Beginners start at the magic carpets at the Snow Park Lodge. An… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner72 km(36 %)
  Overall: 202 km
Details
1. Sunday River
North America USA Maine
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sunday River
The Sunday River ski resort is perfect for beginners. At the South Ridge base station, there are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25.5 km(30 %)
  Overall: 84.8 km
Details
1. Killington
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Killington
The Killington ski resort is perfect for beginners. At the base stations Snowshed and Ramshead, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 118.4 km
Details
1. Tremblant
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tremblant
Beginners feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the Tremblant ski area. The entire ski… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner21.6 km(26 %)
  Overall: 81.9 km
Details
1. Bromont
North America Canada Quebec Estrie
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bromont
Beginners can explore the entire Bromont ski area on very easy and easy slopes. In the valley, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(22 %)
  Overall: 45 km
Details
1. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
Almost the entire Sunshine Village ski area is very well suited for beginners (except for Goat's Eye… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(23 %)
  Overall: 109 km
Details
1. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
Beginners can ski almost the entire Whistler Blackcomb resort on easy slopes. The valley runs down to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner40 km(20 %)
  Overall: 200 km
Details
1. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
The Kimberley ski resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners can explore the entire ski area on easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(19 %)
  Overall: 80 km
Details
1. Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
North America Canada Alberta Calgary Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
Beginners can ski the entire "Ski Hill" and will also find additional conveyor belts for practice. … more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3.5 km(88 %)
  Overall: 4 km
Details
1. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski resort is ideal for beginners. Right at the valley station at the Nakiska Day Lodge,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.2 km(17 %)
  Overall: 25 km
Details
1. Marmot Basin – Jasper
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Marmot Basin – Jasper
Beginners can explore almost the entire Marmot Basin ski area on easy slopes. From all lifts, except… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner26 km(29 %)
  Overall: 91 km
Details
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Beginners feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area. The… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(21 %)
  Overall: 73 km
Details
1. Telluride
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Telluride
Beginners will find the best conditions from Mountain Village through Meadows all the way to Ute Park.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.7 km(8 %)
  Overall: 88.2 km
Details
1. Mammoth Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain offers many easy runs in the lower area. You can ski from Eagle Lodge to Canyon Lodge… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.4 km(20 %)
  Overall: 89.8 km
Details
1. Palisades Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Palisades Tahoe
The Palisades Tahoe ski resort is ideal for beginners. At the base stations Palisades and Alpine,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner50 km(25 %)
  Overall: 200 km
Details
1. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
The Sun Peaks ski resort is a paradise for beginners. The entire ski area can be explored on easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13.5 km(10 %)
  Overall: 135 km
Details
1. Winter Park Resort
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Winter Park Resort
Winter Park is the ideal ski resort for beginners. Between Winter Park Mountain, Mary Jane, and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11 km(8 %)
  Overall: 143 km
Details
1. Buttermilk Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Buttermilk Mountain
Buttermilk Mountain is the ideal mountain for beginners. Beginners can explore the entire ski area on… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11.9 km(35 %)
  Overall: 34 km
Details
1. Beaver Creek
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is an ideal ski resort for beginners. Right at Beaver Creek Village, there are dedicated… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner28.5 km(19 %)
  Overall: 150 km
Details
1. Breckenridge
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Breckenridge
Beginners will find very easy slopes in the lower part of the ski area. You can ski on easy slopes… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner28 km(18 %)
  Overall: 153 km
Details
1. Stowe
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Stowe
At the Spruce Camp Base Lodge, there is a dedicated beginner area with three chairlifts and a conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(29 %)
  Overall: 70 km
Details
30. Snow King Mountain – Jackson
North America USA Wyoming
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snow King Mountain – Jackson
Beginners can practice their first turns on the practice slopes with conveyor belts in the valley and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5.6 km(35 %)
  Overall: 16 km
Details
30. Jackson Hole
North America USA Wyoming
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jackson Hole
Even though Jackson Hole is better known for experts, there are definitely great options for beginners… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(14 %)
  Overall: 116 km
Details
30. Whitewater – Nelson
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Whitewater – Nelson
You can practice your first turns at the Hummer Handle Tow next to the Base Station in a relaxed… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(20 %)
  Overall: 50 km
Details
30. Mt. Norquay – Banff
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Norquay – Banff
Beginners feel very comfortable near the Cascade Lodge at the Cascade Chair and the Sundance conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(33 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
30. Big Snow American Dream (indoor ski area)
North America USA New Jersey
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Big Snow American Dream
The indoor ski hall Big Snow American Dream offers special beginner slopes with conveyor belts for… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0.3 km(60 %)
  Overall: 0.5 km
Details
30. Snowbasin
North America USA Utah
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbasin
At the valley station at the Grizzly Center, conveyor belts are available for beginners. This is also… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(20 %)
  Overall: 80 km
Details
30. Alta
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta
Beginners will find excellent terrain at the Albion Base valley station. The ski school operates a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11 km(15 %)
  Overall: 71 km
Details
30. Brighton
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brighton
Many skiers and snowboarders from Utah started out in Brighton. Beginners can get off to a great start… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner14 km(21 %)
  Overall: 66 km
Details
30. Park City
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Park City
Park City is ideal for beginners at the Park City Mountain Village. But Park City Canyons Village also… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(8 %)
  Overall: 250 km
Details
30. Snowbird
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbird
Beginners can start in the practice area at the conveyor lift in Snowbird. The ski school offers… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner28 km(27 %)
  Overall: 103 km
Details
30. Mount Seymour
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mount Seymour
The entire ski area at Mount Seymour can be accessed by beginners. Easy slopes lead from the highest… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(39 %)
  Overall: 23 km
Details
30. Cypress Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cypress Mountain
Both sides of the ski area at Cypress Mountain can be accessed by beginners. At the base station of… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.6 km(13 %)
  Overall: 51 km
Details
30. 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
The longest run, The Last Spike, stretches 15.2 kilometers from the summit down to the valley and is… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(29 %)
  Overall: 55 km
Details
30. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
Beginners will find their terrain in the lower part of the ski area. At the Catamount quad chairlift,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(20 %)
  Overall: 100 km
Details
30. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fernie
Beginners are well taken care of throughout the Lower Mountain area and at the valley station. In… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner42 km(30 %)
  Overall: 142 km
Details
30. Castle Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Southern Alberta
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Castle Mountain
At the Green Chair lift and the Barney Handle Tow rope lift, beginners will find some very easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(10 %)
  Overall: 94 km
Details
30. Le Mont Grand-Fonds
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Le Mont Grand-Fonds
Beginners can explore the entire Le Mont Grand-Fonds ski area on very easy and wide slopes. In the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.3 km(26 %)
  Overall: 24.3 km
Details
30. Stoneham
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoneham
Two of the three mountains can be easily skied by beginners on very gentle and wide slopes. In the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(18 %)
  Overall: 34 km
Details
30. Bolton Valley
North America USA Vermont
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bolton Valley
With the exception of Wilderness Peak, beginners can access the entire ski area. Easy to very easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(50 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
30. June Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
June Mountain
In the June Mountain ski area, the slopes are perfectly groomed and beginners can easily ski the easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.2 km(15 %)
  Overall: 41 km
Details
30. Sierra at Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sierra at Tahoe
The four-seater chairlift Easy Rider Express, located right at the Base Lodge, is ideal for beginners,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(26 %)
  Overall: 46.5 km
Details
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