Top 5 best ski resorts in the United States

Ski resorts vacations are a great way to unwind and leave behind the stress of work, family or study. Although ski trips might require a little more effort than lounging around on a beach in the Caribbean, sliding down ski slopes bring a level of exhilaration that make you forget all of your troubles. If you’re thinking of making a ski resort your next vacation destination, check out this list of the top five resorts in the United States!

Ski resorts… the list:

1. Aspen, Colorado

If you’ve done some research into ski resorts in the United States, you’ve most likely come across Aspen. This Colorado ski town is probably most famous for its frequent visits by celebrities – several famous stars, including Charlie Sheen and John Denver, have visited Aspen, so you never know – you might bump into one there! Ample accommodation is available, but if you are planning on visiting during what could possibly be a busy time (such as Christmas), make sure you book well in advance.

2. Killington, Vermont

If you’re closer to the Atlantic Ocean than you are to the Pacific, the ski resort town of Killington, located in the centre of Vermont, might be a better option than Aspen. Up to 17,000 skiers visit Killington every day, making it the largest ski resort on the United States’ eastern seaboard. Six mountains comprise Killington’s ski resort, with 22 lifts and 141 trails connecting them. Killington’s skiing offerings are some of the best in the United States, featuring New England’s steepest mogul run and the second highest vertical drop on the eastern seaboard.

3. Deer Valley, Utah

Deer Valley is considered by many as one of the best ski resorts in the lower 48 states, having served as one of the sites for competition during the 2002 Winter Olympics. The resort also frequently hosts other international competitions. Vacationing here means that you’ll be skiing on the slopes that some of the world’s best may have skied on at some point – something that you may remember for the rest of your life!

4. Squaw Valley Ski Resort, California

Another popular ski resort that has served as the site for many an international competition is Squaw Valley Ski Resort in northern California. Located in the Lake Tahoe area, Squaw Valley not only features amazing ski slopes but also a scenic lift to take skiers to the top of the resort’s peak – great for those who don’t ski and don’t want to learn how!

5. Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park is another great Colorado destination – one that is very close to Denver. Just like Squaw Valley, Winter Park offers something for everyone, regardless of skiing ability – from a family pool to a peaceful pond. Owing to these features, you don’t need to be a great skier to enjoy a vacation to Winter Park – a good sign for those of us who don’t know their way around a ski pole!

Enjoy your next ski resort vacation!