By Catherine Madison
The
United States features some truly incredible ski
resorts. From Colorado to California and from Wyoming to Vermont, you can find some truly magnificent slopes. Whether you're looking for deep powder, great accommodations, or super high peaks you can find them all at some of America's best ski resorts.
Aspen Mountain in Colorado
Aspen Mountain is rated the number one ski resort by Ski American Slopes. The mountain offers 76 trails, 300 inches of snowfall and eight primary lift systems. Aspen is one of the nation's most famous ski towns, offering a European-like ski village filled with fabulous restaurants and hotels. The town welcomes many celebrities and the rich and famous each year.
Aspen Snowmass
P.O. Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612
aspensnowmass.com
800-308-6935
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole in Wyoming has long enjoyed an excellent reputation as both a great place to hang out and an even better place to ski. The mountain offers a 4,166-foot vertical drop, which is the highest in the United States. Jackson Hole is situated in the heart of the absolutely stunning Grand Tetons Mountains and it also features the most famous and exciting chute, Corbet's Couloir.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Box 290, 3395 Cody Lane
Teton Village, WY 83025
Jacksonhole.com
(307) 733-2292
Alta in Utah
Alta Mountain is a top-rated ski resort by Traveler's Digest. With a top elevation of over 10,000 ft and an annual snowfall of 500 inches, skiers become addicted to the mountain's rugged terrain. Alta features over 4,700 acres on mountain waiting to be explored and brimming with fresh powder. The resort also offers one of the least expensive lift passes in the Rocky Mountains.
Alta Ski Area
PO Box 8007
Alta, UT 84092
(801) 359-1078
alta.com
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About the Author:
Catherine Madison is a full-time freelance writer specializing in travel and food. She holds a B.A. from the University of Georgia School of Journalism and has six years of writing experience. Madison has written for Stir Magazine, My Food Place, Hispanic Kitchen and Sustainability.
