Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Pacific States (West Coast)

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the West Coast of the USA (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the West Coast of the USA


6 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

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Pacific States (West Coast): freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

1-6 out of 6 ski resorts

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Countless challenging descents through steep rock gullies lead from the Top of the Sierra down to the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 22.9 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 100 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Heavenly ski resort is very popular among advanced skiers. The slopes, which are sparsely wooded… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 34 km (36%)
  • Ski routes: 40 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Palisades Tahoe ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. The highlights are at KT-22, Headwall,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 65 km (33%)
  • Ski routes: 50 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
At June Mountain, half a dozen difficult and extremely difficult runs await. With fresh snow, this is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18.4 km (45%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In the Sierra at Tahoe ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the many steep and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.5 km (25%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Throughout the entire ski area, advanced skiers will find challenging slopes distributed across the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)
  • Ski routes: 20 km
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