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With vast mountain ranges, deep powder, and world-renowned service, ski resorts in the United States deliver some of the most exciting and varied ski holidays on the planet. From the snow-drenched slopes of Colorado to the dramatic terrain of the Rockies and Utah’s perfectly groomed pistes, the US offers everything from iconic destinations to off-the-beaten-path gems. What sets skiing in the US apart is the sheer scale and quality of the experience, think designated in-bounds off-piste areas, wide-open runs that stretch above the tree line, and top-tier facilities across the board. Whether you're tackling the legendary chutes of Jackson Hole, soaking up the refined charm of Deer Valley, or enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of resorts like Breckenridge or Park City, there's something for every skier or snowboarder. Use our interactive map and overview table below to compare piste lengths, vertical drops, and lift capacities across top US resorts, including Vail, Telluride, Keystone, and more, making it easy to plan your perfect ski holiday in the States.
| Ski resort | Base elevation (m/ft) | Max elevation (m/ft) | Vertical drop (m/ft) | Total piste length (km/mi) | Ski lifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big ski | 2,073/6,801 | 3,403/11,164 | 1,330/4,363 | 250/155 | 40 |
| Vail | 2,457/8,061 | 3,527/11,571 | 1,070/3,510 | 234/145 | 34 |
| Telluride | 2,660/8,727 | 3,815/12,516 | 1,155/3,789 | 88.2/54.8 | 19 |
| Deer valley | 1,984/6,509 | 2,917/9,570 | 933/3,061 | 107/66 | 35 |
| Park city | 2,073/6,801 | 3,048/10,000 | 975/3,198 | 250/155 | 42 |
| Mammoth mountain | 2,424/7,952 | 3,369/11,053 | 945/3,100 | 89.8/55.7 | 25 |
| Aspen snowmass | 2,473/8,113 | 3,813/12,509 | 1,340/4,396 | 237/147 | 20 |
| Beaver creek | 2,255/7,398 | 3,488/11,443 | 1,233/4,045 | 150/93 | 25 |
| Palisades tahoe | 1,890/6,200 | 2,745/9,005 | 855/2,805 | 200/124 | 43 |
| Keystone | 2,835/9,301 | 3,743/12,280 | 908/2,979 | 135/83 | 21 |
| Breckenridge | 2,926/9,599 | 3,914/12,841 | 988/3,241 | 153/95 | 35 |
| Bald mountain | 1,753/5,751 | 2,789/9,150 | 1,036/3,398 | 90/55 | 12 |
| Sunday river | 250/820 | 957/3,139 | 707/2,319 | 84.8/52.6 | 20 |
| Killington | 355/1,164 | 1,293/4,242 | 938/3,077 | 118/73 | 22 |
| Winter park | 2,743/8,999 | 3,676/12,060 | 933/3,061 | 143/88 | 25 |
| Grand targhee | 2,332/7,650 | 3,006/9,862 | 674/2,211 | 57/35 | 6 |
| Snowbird | 2,365/7,759 | 3,353/11,000 | 988/3,241 | 103/64 | 14 |
| Heavenly | 1,907/6,256 | 3,060/10,039 | 1,059/3,474 | 94/58 | 27 |
| Snowbasin | 1,950/6,397 | 2,850/9,350 | 900/2,952 | 80/49 | 13 |
| Alta | 2,600/8,530 | 3,200/10,498 | 600/1,968 | 71/44 | 8 |
| Steamboat | 2,103/6,899 | 3,221/10,567 | 1,188/3,897 | 165/102 | 20 |
| Jackson hole | 1,924/6,312 | 3,185/10,449 | 1,261/4,137 | 116/72 | 13 |
| Copper mountain | 2,960/9,711 | 3,792/12,440 | 832/2,729 | 126/78 | 24 |
| Buttermilk | 2,399/7,870 | 3,018/9,901 | 619/2,030 | 34/21 | 5 |
| Whiteface lake placid | 371/1,217 | 1,340/4,396 | 969/3,179 | 38.5/23.9 | 11 |
