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7 US Ski Resorts That Could Benefit From El Niño This Winter
The 2026–27 El Niño could be the strongest on record. Before booking your next ski vacation, here's what to know.
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- Arizona SnowbowlHotelbase sits at 9,200 feet, lifts climb to 11,500 feet
- Modern rustic cabin AirbnbHotelbest for a group-friendly log cabin with peak views
- Basecamp at SnowbowlHotelbest for affordable stays on the mountain
- High Country Motor LodgeHotelbest for frequent ski pass discounts
- Elsewhere
- Mammoth MountainSightMammoth Lakes, United StatesCalifornia's highest ski-resort summit, 3,500 acres
- The Westin Monache ResortHotelMammoth Lakes, United Statesbest for jaw-dropping views of the Sierras
- The Village LodgeHotelMammoth Lakes, United Statesbest for ski-in/ski-out condos
- Mammoth Mountain InnHotelMammoth Lakes, United Statesbest for affordable ski trips on the slopes
- The Village at Palisades TahoeHotelPalisades Tahoe, United Statesbest for direct ski access
- Everline Resort and Spa, Lake TahoeHotelOlympic Valley, United Statesbest for Olympic Valley views
- Ski-in/ski-out penthouse AirbnbHotelPalisades Tahoe, United Statesbest for a group-friendly condo
- The Blake at Taos Ski ValleyHotelTaos Ski Valley, United Statesbest for a stay just steps from the main lift
- Tiarra del Sol CondosHotelTaos Ski Valley, United Statesbest for family-friendly fun
- Alpine Village SuitesHotelTaos Ski Valley, United Statesbest for mountain proximity and ski amenities
- Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge CollectionHotelTelluride, United Statesbest for upscale on-mountain lodging
- New Sheridan HotelHotelTelluride, United Statesbest for a historic stay and downtown fun
- The Peaks Resort and SpaHotelTelluride, United Statesbest for ski-on/ski-off access surrounded by the Rockies
- Waldorf Astoria Park CityHotelPark City, United Statesbest for true mountain luxury
- Hotel Thaynes, Park City, a Tribute Portfolio HotelHotelPark City, United Statesbest for easy ski shuttles to the base
- Westgate Park City Resort and SpaHotelPark City, United Statesbest for ski-to-door access
- Alta Ski AreaHotelAlta, United States2,614 acres of terrain, famous for light, dry powder