USA Ski Holidays
Summary
Home to champagne powder, dazzling sunshine and immaculately groomed pistes, America’s ski conditions are phenomenal.
From east to west, snow falls in abundance across the US. Colorado is famous for its champagne powder, Utah sees up to 12 metres each season, and the quality of the piste grooming is outstanding. Add to this the quiet slopes, tree-lined runs and abundant sunshine, and it’s no wonder so many British skiers flock to America each year.
There’s a fantastic amount of diversity here, with scarily steep couloirs in the western states, as well as gentler terrain for families and first timers in the east. Wild west ski towns like Jackson Hole and Steamboat are another highlight, and its easy to include stopovers in cities like New York, San Francisco or Las Vegas. No matter where you go, America’s famous customer service, friendly attitude and jaw-dropping scenery come as standard.
With so many world-class resorts it can be hard to choose just one. Luckily, they’re often found in clusters so you can experience several ski areas with a ski safari. We only feature the very best US resorts and, having skied in them all, we can advise on the ideal locations for your ability, and tell you exactly what to expect.
Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.
Call 01273 224060 for advice from our ski specialists.
USA Ski Resorts
Most US ski areas are in the west. Here, you’ll find Colorado’s champagne powder in resorts like Vail, Aspen and Steamboat, and Utah’s huge snowfalls in places like Park City and Alta. California’s sunny slopes are further west and, to the north, Jackson Hole (Wyoming) is famous for its steep couloirs and cowboy vibe. Over on the east coast, New England’s slopes are far mellower and, with shorter flights from the UK, are great for easy breaks.
Immaculately groomed slopes, challenging chutes and unrivalled levels of service - for luxury ski trips, you can’t beat Beaver Creek.
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With high altitude, all-abilities terrain, and a traditional North American atmosphere, Breckenridge is one of the UK's favourite US ski destinations.
- Nightlife
- Village Charm
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A genuine all-rounder, Copper Mountain’s award-winning trail system has distinct sections for each ability.
- Family Friendly
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Known as the “Last Great Colorado Ski Town”, Crested Butte is a real gem. It is a little harder to get to than many of the other Colorado resorts but is well worth the journey.
- Family Friendly
- Village Charm
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This ‘skiers only’ domain is one of the most exclusive in the US. With impeccable service, Deer Valley is the ultimate designer ski resort.
- Family Friendly
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Grand Targhee is summed up by one word - powder! The resort receives over 40 ft of the stuff every year, and you are more likely to get powder here than almost anywhere else.
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Steep couloirs, challenging groomers and breath-taking scenery - Jackson Hole is world-famous for good reason.
- Nightlife
- Village Charm
- Non-Ski Activities
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Keystone is a favourite family ski holiday destination with an attractive pedestrian village centre, great ski school and superb range of non-ski activities.
- Family Friendly
- Village Charm
- Non-Ski Activities
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One of New England’s largest ski areas, Killington is popular with British skiers, and the après bars are easily the best in the East.
- Family Friendly
- Nightlife
Located on the eastern flanks of the Cascade Mountains in central Oregon, Mt Bachelor's 9,000 ft volcanic cone stands proud above the surrounding wilderness - a beautiful sight.
Californian powder, quality accommodation and two phenomenal ski areas - Squaw appeals to both extreme skiers and complete beginners.
- Family Friendly
- Non-Ski Activities
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North America's first destination ski resort, built in 1936, Sun Valley is home to year-round sun, endless vertical slopes and virtually no crowds.
- Nightlife
- Village Charm
- Non-Ski Activities
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New England's second biggest ski area, Sunday River is ideal for families, with some of the best value accommodation in the US.
- Family Friendly
- Non-Ski Activities
Whitefish Mountain Resort (formally Big Mountain Resort) is located in the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana, near the stunning Glacier National Park and just 7 miles from the beautiful town of Whitefish.
- Family Friendly
- Village Charm
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Colorado's oldest continually-run ski resort, Winter Park is a serious winter playground that’s relatively undiscovered by British skiers.
- Family Friendly
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