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A skiing or snowboarding holiday to the USA is everything you have dreamed of and, once bitten, you will not go anywhere else. From the ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada in California where pistes have views over the desert, to the cowboy towns of Colorado and Wyoming, to the ski resorts with pretty clapboard towns in the wooded hills of New England... a trip in the USA has so much variety and offers not just a skiing holiday but an 'all American experience'.
James Rivers
Product Manager - USA
A skiing or snowboarding holiday to the USA is everything you have dreamed of and, once bitten, you will not go anywhere else. From the ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada in California where pistes have views over the desert, to the cowboy towns of Colorado and Wyoming, to the ski resorts with pretty clapboard towns in the wooded hills of New England... a trip in the USA has so much variety and offers not just a skiing holiday but an 'all American experience'.
James Rivers
Product Manager - USA

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.

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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.

Alyeska pro-skier Sierra Quitiquit © Simon Evans

Alyeska

Alyeska is a resort for serious skiers, where you can heli-ski in the Alaskan wilderness and bound through powder beneath the Northern Lights.

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Aspen glades bluebird © Jesse Hoffman

Aspen

Aspen has four huge ski areas, a prestigious ski town and some of the best après bars in the country.

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Beaver Creek Ski Resort

Beaver Creek

Immaculately groomed slopes, challenging chutes and unrivalled levels of service - for luxury ski trips, you can’t beat Beaver Creek.

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Big Sky Ski Resort

Big Sky

With no major cities nearby, the big attraction of Big Sky's huge ski area is that it’s never busy on the slopes.

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Breckenridge Ski Holidays

Breckenridge

With high altitude, all-abilities terrain, and a traditional American atmosphere, Breckenridge is one of the UK's favourite US ski resorts.

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Copper Mountain groomer village © Tripp Fay Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain

A genuine all-rounder, Copper Mountain’s award-winning trail system has distinct sections for each ability.

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Crested Butte Resort at Night

Crested Butte

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.

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Deer Valley powder glades © Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley

This ‘skiers only’ domain is one of the most exclusive in the US. With impeccable service, Deer Valley is the ultimate designer ski resort.

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Grand Targhee Powder

Grand Targhee

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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Heavenly Ski Resort

Heavenly

Straddling California and Nevada, Heavenly ski resort overlooks Lake Tahoe to the west and the Nevada Desert to the east.

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole

Steep couloirs, challenging groomers and breath-taking scenery - Jackson Hole is world-famous for good reason.

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Jay Peak Gondola

Jay Peak

No longer a locals' secret, Jay Peak has now firmly established itself as a destination resort. It’s all about the snow!

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Keystone Ski Resort Night

Keystone

Keystone is a favourite family ski holiday destination with an attractive pedestrian village centre, great ski school and superb range of non-ski activities.

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Killington glades © Chandler Burgess Killington Resort

Killington

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.

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Mammoth January 2016 © Kevin Westenbarger

Mammoth

With views over the high desert, Mammoth is one of North America's largest ski hills, with an enviably long season and lots of powder.

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Mt Bachelor Ski Resort

Mt Bachelor

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.

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Mt Hood Skier

Mt Hood

Mt Hood is a stunning peak in the Cascade chain, visible from miles around, offering year-round skiing and incredible views across Oregon.

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Northstar Ski Resort

Northstar

Northstar is one of Vail Resort's prettiest resorts in Lake Tahoe and one they like to promote as offering a "luxury" ski experience.

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Park City Mountain Resort © Dan Campbell

Park City

The USA’s largest single ski area, this historic silver mining town is just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City.

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Powder Mountain SnowCAT

Powder Mountain

Quite possibly the best, least known ski resort in the world, Powder Mountain has over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain and receives over 12 metres of snow each year.

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Snowbird Ski Resort

Snowbird

The legendary terrain of Snowbird and Alta has a pure, natural quality. Receiving over 40 feet of virgin powder every year, skiing here is unadulterated pleasure.

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Snowmass family groomer © Jeremy Swanson

Snowmass

A huge ski area with a relaxed atmosphere and North America’s biggest vertical, Snowmass is a strong contender for Colorado’s best resort.

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Solitude Powder

Solitude

Solitude is one of the prettiest ski resorts in North America and whilst not huge, it is a haven away from the crowds to enjoy the scenery, lazy groomers, yet amazing powder skiing.

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Squaw Valley Ski Resort

Squaw Valley

Californian powder, quality accommodation and two phenomenal ski areas - Squaw appeals to both extreme skiers and complete beginners.

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Steamboat town © Larry Pierce/Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat

The home of Champagne Powder, Steamboat’s varied terrain, Cowboy town appeal and great value hotels are a winning combination.

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Stowe Ski Resort

Stowe

A quintessential New England town, Stowe has skiing for all abilities, and some of the state’s most challenging slopes.

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Sugarloaf Ski Resort Aerial

Sugarloaf

The largest ski area east of the Rockies - an attention grabbing fact that should really make you look twice at Sugarloaf.

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Sun Valley Powder Smiles © Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley

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.

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Sunday River signs © Nick Lambert

Sunday River

New England's second biggest ski area, Sunday River is ideal for families, with some of the best value accommodation in the US.

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Telluride groomer

Telluride

Set within a rugged area of the Rockies, Telluride has steep chutes and a Wild West vibe. It’s a great option for adventurous skiers.

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Vail skiers powder piste © Jack Affleck

Vail

World famous for its powder bowls, buzzing town and exclusive hotels, Vail is the largest single ski mountain in North America.

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Whitefish

Whitefish Mountain Resort is an authentic, laid-back resort in the Northwest Montana Rockies, just seven miles from the beautiful town of Whitefish.

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Winter Park Ski Resort

Winter Park

Colorado's oldest continually-run ski resort, Winter Park is a serious winter playground that’s relatively undiscovered by British skiers.

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