Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025
The Best Ski Resorts in the US and Canada: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
Whether you’re a groomer snob, powder hound, or après connoisseur, these ski resorts from Maine to British Columbia tick all the boxes.
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- PurgatorySightResort with steep tree skiing and wide-open cruisers.
- Purgatory Snowcat AdventuresPlaceColorado's largest cat skiing operation with backcountry terrain.
- Durango Hot SpringsSightNewly reimagined hot springs located south of Purgatory.
- Purgatory LodgeHotelLocated at the base of Lift 1, offers condos and club amenities.
- Elsewhere
- Kindred ResortHotelKeystone, United StatesNew ski-in/ski-out resort with private club, spa, and restaurants.
- Ski Tip LodgeHotelKeystone, United StatesHistoric 1800s stagecoach stop B&B known for food and après.
- Taos Ski ValleySightTaos, United StatesB-Corp certified resort with challenging terrain and family-friendly upgrades.
- The BavarianRestaurantTaos, United StatesInstitution known for brats and German beers; hosts sleigh ride dinners.
- Corner OfficeRestaurantTaos, United StatesNew natural wine bar.
- Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage SiteSightTaos, United StatesCultural attraction near the ski resort.
- The BlakeHotelTaos, United StatesAdjacent to Lift 1, offers suites and condos with Southwestern art.
- HeavenlySightSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesResort with diverse terrain, Lake Tahoe views, and sunny days.
- Heavenly VillageNeighborhoodSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesLocated in South Lake Tahoe, surrounded by winter activities.
- Basecamp South Lake TahoeHotelSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesFour-minute walk to the gondola, offers bunks to luxe tents.
- Zalanta Resort at the VillageHotelSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesSteps from Heavenly Village, offers residence-style rooms.
- Summit HouseRestaurantWhitefish, United StatesRestaurant at 6,817 feet with panoramic views.
- BierstubeRestaurantWhitefish, United StatesIconic spot to grab a pint.
- S.N.O.W. BusPlaceWhitefish, United StatesFree shuttle service between the resort and downtown Whitefish.
- Kintla LodgeHotelWhitefish, United StatesOffers ski-in/ski-out access.
- Larch HouseHotelWhitefish, United StatesDowntown Whitefish's first boutique hotel.
- Camelback Mountain ResortSightTannersville, United StatesPoconos resort with large snow-tubing park and indoor water park.
- Trail’s End Pub & GrilleRestaurantTannersville, United StatesSki-in/ski-out pub known for creative burgers and craft beer.
- Alta VidaRestaurantTannersville, United StatesNew ski-in/ski-out Mexican eatery.