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Western United States: best ski resorts

List of the best ski resorts in the Western United States (18 test reports and 164 evaluations based on facts)

Best ski resort in the Western United States

The ski resort Vail is the best ski resort in the Western United States. With 4.6 out of 5 stars, it has the highest rating in the Western United States.

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Western United States: top ski resorts

Western United States – limit to

States: 1. Colorado , 2. California , 3. Nevada , 4. Utah , 4. Montana , 6. Idaho , 6. Oregon , 6. Wyoming , 9. Washington State , 10. New Mexico , 11. Alaska , 12. Arizona

Areas: 1. Mountain States , 2. Pacific States (West Coast)

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Mountain ranges: 1. Pacific Coast Ranges , 2. Rocky Mountains , 3. Sierra Nevada (US) , 4. Columbia Mountains

1-50 out of 182 ski resorts

1. Vail

Total result

Test result: 4.6 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Ski resort size

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Details

2. Telluride

Total result

Test result: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Cleanliness and hygiene

Friendliness of staff

Details

2. Beaver Creek

Total result

Test result: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Friendliness of staff

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4. Snowmass

Total result

Test result: 4.4 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Ski resort size

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Friendliness of staff

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4. Mammoth Mountain

Total result

Test result: 4.4 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Cleanliness and hygiene

Friendliness of staff

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6. Keystone

Total result

Test result: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Friendliness of staff

Families and children

Details

6. Breckenridge

Total result

Test result: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Friendliness of staff

Accommodation offering

Details

6. Palisades Tahoe

Total result

Test result: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Ski resort size

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Beginners

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Details

9. Winter Park Resort

Total result

Test result: 4.2 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Friendliness of staff

Beginners

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Details

10. Heavenly

Total result

Test result: 4.1 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Slope preparation

Friendliness of staff

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Ski resort size

Details

11. Aspen Highlands

Total result

Test result: 3.9 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Friendliness of staff

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Ski resort size

Details

11. Big Sky Resort

Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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11. Steamboat

Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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11. Park City

Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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15. Alpine Meadows

Total result

Test result: 3.8 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Snow parks

Details

15. Alta

Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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15. Copper Mountain

Evaluation: 3.8 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Buttermilk Mountain

Total result

Test result: 3.7 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation

Friendliness of staff

Beginners

Snow parks

Slope offering

Details

18. Yellowstone Club

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Mt. Bachelor

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Jackson Hole

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Deer Valley

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Powder Mountain

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Crested Butte

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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18. Bald Mountain – Sun Valley

Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

Details

26. Aspen Mountain

Total result

Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation

Friendliness of staff

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Details

26. Arapahoe Basin

Total result

Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Snow parks

Slope preparation

Details

26. Homewood Mountain Resort

Total result

Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation

Slope offering

Snow reliability

Access, on-site parking

Orientation (trail map, information boards, sign-postings)

Details

26. Wenatchee – Mission Ridge

Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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26. Mt. Hood Meadows

Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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26. Snowbird

Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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26. Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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26. Northstar California Resort

Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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34. Sierra at Tahoe

Total result

Test result: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Access, on-site parking

Details

34. Whitefish Mountain Resort

Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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34. Angel Fire

Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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34. Wolf Creek

Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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34. Taos

Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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34. Purgatory – Durango

Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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34. Brighton

Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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41. Sugar Bowl

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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41. Mt. Baker

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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41. Solitude

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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41. Brian Head

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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41. Bear Valley

Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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46. Mt. Rose

Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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46. Bridger Bowl – Bozeman

Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars

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among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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46. Timberline

Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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46. Snowbasin

Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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46. Alyeska Resort – Girdwood

Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars

Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts

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