Mountain + Ski Resorts

The best ski resorts know why you’re there: a steep mountain and fresh snow, ski-in, ski-out accommodations, unlimited lift access, and a cup of hot cocoa at day’s end. (A hot tub doesn’t hurt either.) Travel + Leisure’s writers and editors look for ski destinations that offer not only the best powder and terrain, but also a mix of fun bars, excellent restaurants, small-town charm, and natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for a 5,000-acre mountain resort, a rustic ski lodge, or an elegant chalet, start here when planning a trip to the slopes.

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Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics
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Mountains in Courchevel
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On the ski slopes of Mount Cannon in the White Mountains National Forest region of the state of New Hampshire in the United States.
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A snowy mountain top in Wyoming
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A skier going downhill
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Exterior of The Arula Chalets in Lech, Austria
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A group of skiers going downhill
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A skier going down a mountain
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wooden locker room with skiing materials in the open locker on display
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Sunrise over Stowe Community Church on a cold winter morning, Stowe, Vermont, USA
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This is a photo of the Christmas market in front of the famous Golden roof in Innsbruck, Austria.
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A bench under a tree on top of a hill with a mountain view
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The ski resort of Mont Tremblant
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Snow covered Powder Mountain in Utah
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A skier at Marmot Basin
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Ski lift at Jackson Hole Wyoming
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A family of skiers looking at the view of mountains
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A mountain lodge-style restaurant and ski lift near the top station of the Furano ropeway
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Powder snow and snowboard on a sunny day in the Alps
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Snowy mountains in golden light during late winter in Park City, Utah
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Aerial view of Montage Big Sky during the wintertime
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The outdoor pool at the Pendry Park City
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Snow covered town of Telluride, Colorado
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Two people skiing down snow covered ski slope, Aspen, Colorado
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Noble + Proper cabins glow in the evening at Big Bear Lake in California
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View of lawn and exterior of Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe
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A family checking in at The Virginian Lodge
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Ski trail under the Gore Range in Beaver Creek, CO
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Marissa Hermer and her family, outside of Hotel Jerome
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A young skiers holds his skis in Idaho
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Ouray town view from the 550 highway road in Ouray, Colorado
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Sun Valley Resort
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Retired Couple Hiking
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Ajax peak and Telluride Colorado main street winter
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Skiing and Snowboarding at Titus Mountain Family Ski Center in Malone- Adirondacks Region
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A skier under the ski lift
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Group of skiers at Mad River Mountain, Wausau, Wisconsin
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Snowmass Village Ski Lifts at dusk
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Snow covered mountain; Snowmass, Colorado
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A street in downtown Andematt, showing the Hotel Sonne
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Exterior of Club Med Québec
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Alpine downhill skiers in the snow covered Rocky Mountains of Vail
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Peak 6 view and lift in Breckenridge
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A man in a blue jacket downhill skiing with the Maroon Bells of the Rocky Mountains in the background at Aspen Snowmass ski resort
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A group of skiers and snowboarders wait to head down a steep trail at Aspen Highlands ski area in Aspen, Colorado, USA.
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Aerial view of Goldener Hirsch
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Ski out to Whistler Village
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Women in colourful hats at an apres ski party in Snowmass Village, in Pitkin County, Colorado, in March 1968.
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Club Med mountain in Le Massif
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The village at Zermatt
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Scenic view of snowcapped mountains against sky, Zermatt,Switzerland
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