Top Skiing Destinatations

If a ski resort is on the top of your getaway list, Colorado has four that were recently listed in the “Top Ten” rankings by MtnScoop. All resorts that appear in the top 10 provide skiers and snowboarders with ample terrain and state-of-the-art facilities.

The four Colorado destinations are Vail Ski Resort, Breckenridge Ski Reort, Beaver Creek, and Aspen-Snowmass. Colorado remained the most represented state in the rankings, with 14 Centennial State ski resorts making it into the top 50. Colorado is known for its high elevations and consistent snowfall, and its ski resorts are destinations unto themselves.

This 2023 list evaluates more than 300 ski resorts across the U.S, based on the factors that matter most to skiers and snowboarders, including skiable acreage, vertical drop, average snowfall, variety of trail difficulty and resort amenities. The MtnScoop.com team continues to place particular attention to the on-mountain experience skiers and snowboarders can expect at the ski resorts. Specifically considering operational capabilities and investments resorts are conducting to improve the guests experience. The ratings also fac - tor in what visitors have shared about their on-mountain experience visiting these ski mountains.

Vail is one of the largest ski resorts in the United States at 5,289 skiable acres, which see more than 360 inches of snow a year. Combine this terrain and snow consistency with legendary après-ski activities and easy access to Denver International Airport.

The five impressive peaks at Breckenridge Ski Resort, less than two hours from Denver International Airport, boast the highest lift elevation in Colorado. The ski and snowboard school offers private and group lessons for all ages.

Beaver Creek ski resort is known for upping the luxury game with unparalleled customer service, high-end amenities, and immaculately groomed slopes. Spanning five mountains and two bowls, and encompassing 1,832 skiable acres,

Aspen-Snowmass has expanded over the decades to incorporate four distinct ski areas – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass – all of which are accessible with one lift ticket. That’s 5,517 acres of skiable terrain, 336 trails and eight terrain parks, accessed by more than 40 lifts. For more information, visit https://www. mtnscoop.com/