Ski resorts for beginners in the Western USA

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Western USA - beginner ski resorts Western United States

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Ski resorts for beginners in the Western USA – Beginners Big Sky Resort
Ski resorts for beginners in the Western USA – Beginners Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley Ski resorts for beginners in the Western USA – Beginners Grand Targhee Ski resorts for beginners in the Western USA – Beginners Deer Valley Ski resorts for beginners in the Western USA – Beginners Telluride

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Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in the Western USA

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts Western United States

1-31 out of 31 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. 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
12. Heavenly
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Heavenly
The Heavenly ski resort is an ideal area for beginners, as most of the ski lifts are connected to easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18 km(19 %)
  Overall: 94 km
Details
12. Homewood Mountain Resort
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Homewood Mountain Resort
The Homewood Mountain Resort ski area is ideal for beginners. At the two base stations, South Base and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(30 %)
  Overall: 20 km
Details
12. Loveland
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Loveland
Beginners are very well taken care of in Loveland Valley. Here, almost all slopes are well suited. In… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(13 %)
  Overall: 93 km
Details
12. Snowmass
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowmass
The lower part of the ski area is very well suited for beginners. Easy slopes lead from Elk Camp… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(5 %)
  Overall: 237 km
Details
12. Vail
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vail
Vail offers many options for beginners on the Front Side. At Gopher Hill in Vail Village Mountain… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner57 km(24 %)
  Overall: 234 km
Details
12. Keystone
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Keystone
Beginners will find many easy slopes on the front side. In the valley, there is the "Learning Area"… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(19 %)
  Overall: 135 km
Details
27. Bald Mountain – Sun Valley
North America USA Idaho
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Bald Mountain – Sun Valley
The Bald Mountain ski area is more suitable for advanced winter sports enthusiasts. Even the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(22 %)
  Overall: 90 km
Details
27. Solitude
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Solitude
Beginners can start at the conveyor belt (magic carpet) at the valley station. Easy slopes are located… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.4 km(10 %)
  Overall: 64 km
Details
27. Aspen Highlands
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Aspen Highlands
Beginners are very well taken care of on the slopes from the mid-station down to the valley. Here you… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner24.3 km(18 %)
  Overall: 135 km
Details
27. Arapahoe Basin
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Arapahoe Basin
Beginners will find ideal slopes at the Molly Hogan Lift and Molly's Magic Carpet. At the Black… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3.5 km(7 %)
  Overall: 52 km
Details
31. Aspen Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
There are no easy slopes at Aspen Mountain. more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0 km(0 %)
  Overall: 103 km
Details
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