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Ski: Top Destinations

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Winter vacations offer a special chance for travelers to wrap up warm and enjoy the freshness of ice and snow, before getting cosy by the fire later on. Whether you plan winter vacations to get closer to one of nature's harshest climates, or enjoy the man-made festivities that offer relief from the snow and ice, there are a multitude of activities on offer! Try your hand at snowshoeing, skiing, or snowtubing, or take a stroll through holiday light displays with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Exploring this year’s ski trends and most affordable destinations.

HomeToGo 2023-24 Ski Season Report

Where are the best ski destinations in North America? From the Rockies to the Great Smokies, HomeToGo has uncovered the biggest and best ski destinations across North America. This year's report goes deeper than ever before—exploring 48 of the continent's largest ski areas and scoring them on number of factors including lift ticket and accommodation pricing for the 2023/2024 season as well as the historic average snowfall, slope length, chairlift capacity, and much more.

So grab your skis ready and get ready to carve into HomeToGo's 2023-24 Ski Season Report.

Powderful insights ❄️

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Best ski destination overall: Schweitzer Mountain, ID is ranked as the top ski destination overall for 2023/24—offering excellent snow conditions, affordability, lift capacity, and plenty of ski terrain to explore.

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Top region for ski savings: The Pacific Northwest (OR, ID, WA, BC) has the most affordable ski passes and accommodations on average: $214/day vs. $349/day in the Rocky Mountains

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Most affordable mountain getaway: Mission Ridge Ski Area, WA is the most affordable ski destination in this year's report. A nearby accommodation and lift ticket will cost approximately $178/skier for the 2023/24 season.

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Best bet for avoiding lift lines: Heavenly Mountain, CA scored very well for its chairlift capacity (approx. 50,000 skiers per hour) and has relatively low search popularity compared to many other destinations.

Best overall: North America's top ski areas for 2024

Overall Rank
Destination
Lift Ticket Prices
Lodging Prices
Search popularity
Snow Depth
Ski lift Capacity
Slope Length
TOTAL SCORE
1
Schweitzer Mountain, ID
🇺🇸
$110.00*
$100.17
#33
88.4"
17,100
59 mi
49.6
2
Park City, UT
🇺🇸
$269.00
$178.93
#26
22.9"
81,460
155.3 mi
48.5
=3
Whistler Blackcomb, BC
🇨🇦
$197.00
$166.42
#16
31"
69,939
124.3 mi
48.3
=3
Mount Baker, WA
🇺🇸
$91.20
$129.25
#21
76.3"
15,500
62.1 mi
48.3
5
Palisades Tahoe, CA
🇺🇸
$179.00
$67.05
#5
64.3"
75,632
62.1 mi
48.2
6
Mount Hood Meadows, OR
🇺🇸
$159.00
$105.47
#31
72.9"
24,103
55.9 mi
47.6
7
Silver Star, BC
🇨🇦
$135.15
$113.07
#20
63.5"
17,200
71.5 mi
47.4
8
Vail, CO
🇺🇸
$269.00
$216.77
#27
27.7"
66,558
145.4 mi
46.9
9
Mount Bachelor, OR
🇺🇸
$139.00
$55.65
#34
24.6"
32,660
62.1 mi
46.6
=10
Sun Peaks, BC
🇨🇦
$169.00
$129.32
#37
46.9"
19,423
83.9 mi
46.4
=10
Alta Ski Area, UT
🇺🇸
$174.00
$191.51
#28
82.2"
13,200
72.1 mi
46.4
12
Heavenly Mountain, CA
🇺🇸
$223.00
$118.08
#42
45"
50,332
58.4 mi
46.2
13
Mission Ridge Ski Area, WA
🇺🇸
$99.00
$79.37
#46
33.3"
2,400
62.1 mi
46.1
14
Fernie, BC
🇨🇦
$170.05
$76.08
#45
22.9"
15,114
88.2 mi
45.8
15
Big Sky, MT
🇺🇸
$213.00
$204.85
#32
43.8"
51,829
84.5 mi
45.7
=16
Kicking Horse, BC
🇨🇦
$170.05
$75.26
#35
11.2"
6,750
111.9 mi
45.4
=16
Snowbird, UT
🇺🇸
$206.00
$178.08
#24
78.5"
17,400
64 mi
45.4
=18
Whitefish, MT
🇺🇸
$94.00*
$120.84
#44
11.5"
23,300
56.5 mi
45.2
=18
Sunday River, ME
🇺🇸
$65.00
$147.34
#18
15.1"
32,900
52.2 mi
45.2
=20
Keystone, CO
🇺🇸
$220.00
$124.02
#23
29.8"
39,100
83.9 mi
45.0
=20
Killington, VT
🇺🇸
$164.43
$148.05
#19
13.7"
46,660
78.3 mi
45.0
22
Mont-Tremblant, QC
🇨🇦
$152.00
$90.21
#38
20.1"
28,300
51 mi
44.8
23
Purgatory Resort, CO
🇺🇸
$96.00
$133.98
#22
25.8"
15,050
52.8 mi
44.6
24
Breckenridge, CO
🇺🇸
$251.00
$149.61
#10
25.4"
58,780
95.1 mi
44.5
25
Taos Ski Valley, NM
🇺🇸
$175.00
$141.51
#13
47"
19,000
70.2 mi
44.4
26
Big White, BC
🇨🇦
$160.00
$120.52
#40
14.3"
23,315
65.2 mi
44.3
27
Gore Mountain, NY
🇺🇸
$114.00
88.22
#17
15.9"
26,200
43.5 mi
44.2
28
Beaver Creek, CO
🇺🇸
$269.00
$247.51
#41
39.9"
48,840
93.2 mi
44.1
=29
Sugarloaf Mountain, ME
🇺🇸
$120.00
$115.54
#15
19.3"
23,803
54.1 mi
43.9
=29
Panorama, BC
🇨🇦
$175.00
$77.91
#43
17.2"
14,326
62.1 mi
43.9
31
Northstar California, CA
🇺🇸
$242.00
$142.19
#39
32.1"
36,702
60.3 mi
43.7
32
Kimberley, BC
🇨🇦
$151.05
$76.59
#48
16.1"
6,452
49.7 mi
43.6
=33
Angel Fire, NM
🇺🇸
$115.00
$100.70
#30
14.9"
8,570
46.6 mi
43.4
=33
Sugarbush Valley, VT
🇺🇸
$189.00
$100.70
#47
13.3"
25,992
52.8 mi
43.4
=33
Copper Mountain, CO
🇺🇸
$199.00
$159.00
#4
40.2"
39,862
78.3 mi
43.4
36
Jay Peak, VT
🇺🇸
$109.00
$97.79
#12
17.4"
11,685
47.2 mi
43.3
37
Okemo Mountain, VT
🇺🇸
$160.00
$142.57
#25
11.2"
38,850
43.5 mi
43.2
=38
Winter Park Resort, CO
🇺🇸
$219.00
$116.95
#8
43.1"
2,800
88.9 mi
43.1
=38
Crested Butte, CO
🇺🇸
$155.00
$141.33
#7
29.9"
21,177
75.2 mi
43.1
=38
Steamboat Springs, CO
🇺🇸
$218.00
$159.35
#6
19.5"
43,100
102.5 mi
43.1
41
Powder Mountain, UT
🇺🇸
$199.00
$112.36
#11
31.1"
1,500
83.9 mi
42.9
42
Stowe Mountain, VT
🇺🇸
$219.00
$149.90
#29
32.9"
24,100
43.5 mi
42.3
43
Stratton Mountain, VT
🇺🇸
$199.00
$154.63
#14
14.4"
26,900
57.2 mi
41.5
44
Deer Valley, UT
🇺🇸
$279.00
$297.51
#9
33.3"
51,300
62.1 mi
39.9
45
Mammoth Mountain, CA
🇺🇸
$199.00
$137.27
#1
13.9"
54,130
55.3 mi
39.6
46
Aspen Mountain, CO
🇺🇸
$239.00
$369.23
#36
31.8"
14,600
64 mi
38.7
47
Jackson Hole, WY
🇺🇸
$255.00
$161.12
#3
15.7"
22,480
72.1 mi
37.7
48
Telluride, CO
🇺🇸
$225.00
$258.11
#2
32.8"
28,301
54.7 mi
36.7
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Note: please see the methodology below for more information on these scoring categories.

Most affordable: Top ski destinations ranked by price

Affordability Rank
Destination
Lift Ticket Price
Lodging Price Per Person
Total Price
1
Mission Ridge Ski Area, WA
🇺🇸
$99.00
$79.37
$178.37
2
Mount Bachelor, OR
🇺🇸
$139.00
$55.65
$194.65
3
Gore Mountain, NY
🇺🇸
$114.00
88.22
$202.22
4
Jay Peak, VT
🇺🇸
$109.00
$97.79
$206.79
5
Schweitzer Mountain, ID
🇺🇸
$110.00*
$100.17
$210.17*
6
Sunday River, ME
🇺🇸
$65.00
$147.34
$212.34
7
Whitefish, MT
🇺🇸
$94.00*
$120.84
$214.84*
8
Angel Fire, NM
🇺🇸
$115.00
$100.70
$215.70
9
Mount Baker, WA
🇺🇸
$91.20
$129.25
$220.45
10
Kimberley, BC
🇨🇦
$151.05
$76.59
$227.64
11
Purgatory Resort, CO
🇺🇸
$96.00
$133.98
$229.98
12
Sugarloaf Mountain, ME
🇺🇸
$120.00
$115.54
$235.54
13
Mont-Tremblant, QC
🇨🇦
$152.00
$90.21
$242.21
14
Kicking Horse, BC
🇨🇦
$170.05
$75.26
$245.31
15
Palisades Tahoe, CA
🇺🇸
$179.00
$67.05
$246.05
16
Fernie, BC
🇨🇦
$170.05
$76.08
$246.13
17
Silver Star, BC
🇨🇦
$135.15
$113.07
$248.22
18
Panorama, BC
🇨🇦
$175.00
$77.91
$252.91
19
Mount Hood Meadows, OR
🇺🇸
$159.00
$105.47
$264.47
20
Big White, BC
🇨🇦
$160.00
$120.52
$280.52
21
Sugarbush Valley, VT
🇺🇸
$189.00
$100.70
$289.70
22
Crested Butte, CO
🇺🇸
$155.00
$141.33
$296.33
23
Sun Peaks, BC
🇨🇦
$169.00
$129.32
$298.32
24
Okemo Mountain, VT
🇺🇸
$160.00
$142.57
$302.57
25
Powder Mountain, UT
🇺🇸
$199.00
$112.36
$311.36
26
Killington, VT
🇺🇸
$164.43
$148.05
$312.48
27
Taos Ski Valley, NM
🇺🇸
$175.00
$141.51
$316.51
28
Winter Park Resort, CO
🇺🇸
$219.00
$116.95
$335.95
29
Mammoth Mountain, CA
🇺🇸
$199.00
$137.27
$336.27
30
Heavenly Mountain, CA
🇺🇸
$223.00
$118.08
$341.08
31
Keystone, CO
🇺🇸
$220.00
$124.02
$344.02
32
Stratton Mountain, VT
🇺🇸
$199.00
$154.63
$353.63
33
Copper Mountain, CO
🇺🇸
$199.00
$159.00
$358.00
34
Whistler Blackcomb, BC
🇨🇦
$197.00
$166.42
$363.42
35
Alta Ski Area, UT
🇺🇸
$174.00
$191.51
$365.51
36
Stowe Mountain, VT
🇺🇸
$219.00
$149.90
$368.90
37
Steamboat Springs, CO
🇺🇸
$218.00
$159.35
$377.35
38
Snowbird, UT
🇺🇸
$206.00
$178.08
$384.08
39
Northstar California, CA
🇺🇸
$242.00
$142.19
$384.19
40
Breckenridge, CO
🇺🇸
$251.00
$149.61
$400.61
41
Jackson Hole, WY
🇺🇸
$255.00
$161.12
$416.12
42
Big Sky, MT
🇺🇸
$213.00
$204.85
$417.85
43
Park City, UT
🇺🇸
$269.00
$178.93
$447.93
44
Telluride, CO
🇺🇸
$225.00
$258.11
$483.11
45
Vail, CO
🇺🇸
$269.00
$216.77
$485.77
46
Beaver Creek, CO
🇺🇸
$269.00
$247.51
$516.51
47
Deer Valley, UT
🇺🇸
$279.00
$297.51
$576.51
48
Aspen Mountain, CO
🇺🇸
$239.00
$369.23
$608.23
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Closer look: Best ski slopes for 2024

Based on HomeToGo’s research, here’s an idea of the best ski slopes to visit for the 2023-24 season:

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Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho

Boasting 2,900 acres of snow-draped terrain, Schweitzer Mountain dazzles with its remarkable skiing opportunities. Nestled snugly in the snowy embrace of the Selkirk Mountains in the northern Idaho panhandle, skiers can savor the chillingly beautiful views of three states, Canada, and the glistening Lake Pend Oreille.

Adult lift ticket price: $110.00*

Median accommodation price: $100.17/person

Total cost: $210.17/person

Chairlift capacity: Approx. 17,100 skiers per hour

Search popularity: 33/48 (low)

Avg. snow depth: 88.4 inches

Ski slopes: 59 miles

Park City, Utah

Home to the largest lift access in the U.S., Park City Mountain boasts more than 7,300 acres of skiable terrain. With its iconic Town Runs, snow-sport enthusiasts can ski directly into the historic downtown to chill out after a long day on the slopes. In January, skiers can attend the Sundance Film Festival to bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to the snow-covered slopes.

Adult lift ticket price: $269.00

Median accommodation price: $178.93/person

Total: $447.93/person

Chairlift capacity: Approx. 81,460 skiers per hour

Search popularity: 26/48 (med)

Avg. snow depth: 22.9 inches

Ski slopes: 155.3 miles

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia

Nestled in the remote Pacific Coast Mountain Range, Whistler Blackcomb is a top-tier destination for thrill-seeking snow enthusiasts. Its charming Village offers a winter wonderland with dining, snowy playgrounds, and lively nightlife, making it a snow-kissed gem for those who love mixing snow sports with and leisure time.

Adult lift ticket price: $197.00

Median accommodation price: $166.42/person

Total: $363.42/person

Chairlift capacity: Approx. 69,939 skiers per hour

Search popularity: 16/48 (med)

Avg. snow depth: 31 inches

Ski slopes: 124.3 miles

Mount Baker, Washington

Mt. Baker, located in Washington, offers a unique and exhilarating ski experience this season with its legendary deep powder and challenging terrain, making it a magnet for avid skiers and snowboarders. Besides the epic slopes, the mountain's picturesque surroundings and vibrant après-ski scene add to the fun and uniqueness of this winter destination.

Adult lift ticket price: $91.20

Median accommodation price: $129.25/person

Total: $220.45/person

Chairlift capacity: Approx. 15,500 skiers per hour

Search popularity: 21/48 (med)

Avg. snow depth: 76.3 inches

Ski slopes: 62.1 miles

Palisades Tahoe, California

As the largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region, Palisades Tahoe boasts 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains. Ski enthusiasts can enjoy shredding through the snowfall, following the trails that Olympians raced on in the 1960 Olympics.

Adult lift ticket price: $179.00

Median accommodation price: $67.05/person

Total: $246.05/person

Chairlift capacity: Approx. 75,632 skiers per hour

Search popularity: 5/48 (high)

Avg. snow depth: 64.3 inches

Ski slopes: 62.1 miles

Local Expert Commentary: Patrick Lacey, PR Manager of Palisades Tahoe

What should travelers be excited about at Palisades Tahoe this ski season? "Travelers planning a visit to Palisades Tahoe this ski season have plenty of reasons to be excited. Following last year's impressive 723 inches of snowfall, anticipation is high for what this year's El Niño weather pattern might bring to the region. Additionally, the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup return and promises to be a celebration of sportsmanship, skill, and resilience, further solidifying the resort's commitment to fostering excellence in winter sports. In addition to the Giant Slalom and Slalom races, there will be a youth parade, bib draw, and live music along with other vibrant festivities throughout the weekend."

What sets Palisades Tahoe apart from other ski destinations? "Often voted one of North America’s best ski resorts, Palisades Tahoe is known for its world-class terrain, vibrant ski culture, and Olympic heritage as host of the 1960 Winter Games. If you’re coming for deep powder and steep chutes and bowls set to the gorgeous backdrop of Lake Tahoe, our two mountains will deliver. If you’re brand new to skiing or snowboarding, you’ll appreciate our forgiving learning zones, welcoming instructors, and convenient access."

Methodology

Ski areas were selected based on the top 100 most searched ski destinations on HomeToGo for the 2023-24 season. From those top searched destinations, a short list of 48 ski areas was created based on those with 44 miles of ski slope or more.

To rank these destinations, HomeToGo used six data points: affordability, considering the prices of peak-season lift tickets, provided by the resorts, and accommodations, found through HomeToGo’s own data. Also factored in are skiers' search trends, historical snow depths, chairlift capacities, and slope counts. After obtaining the raw figures, each data point was assigned a representative numerical value between 5 and 10. The hypothetical "perfect score" would be 40 out of 40. The following equation was used in order to calculate this for every factor:

Score(i) = 5 · (x(i) - xmin ) / (xmax - xmin ) + 5

Lift ticket score: The destination with the lowest lift ticket price received a score of 10, all other destinations received a score of five or higher. Prices for lift passes were collected from the ski area websites. The lift pass price is for a full day’s skiing for an adult during the 2023-24 ski season. When date selection was required for ticket purchases, February 17, 2024 was selected as the date. These prices were researched in October of 2023 and may include discounts that are offered to customers who buy in advance.

Lodging score is based on the median nightly price per person to stay in a vacation rental found on HomeToGo within 2 miles of the ski area between the dates of December 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The destination with the lowest median price received a score of 10, all other destinations received a score of five or higher according to the above equation.

(*) Prices marked with an asterisk are based on the latest available lift ticket prices for 2023

Search popularity score is based on the combined search volume of travelers using HomeToGo and other leading search engines. Destination with the lowest search volume, as taken from HomeToGo and Semrush, was awarded a score of 10, with the remaining destinations receiving a score of 5 or higher according to the above equation.

Snow depth score is based on a four-year historical average snow depth for each ski destination from December 1st to March 31st. Data was gathered from a leading weather data service provider. The ski destination with the highest average snow depth for the months of December to March was awarded a score of 10 with the remaining destinations receiving a score of 5 or higher. 

Chairlift capacity score is based on the maximum number of people a ski destination can transport using it's available ski lifts. Note, this number is an approximation and may be affected by many factors including lift closures and snow conditions. The ski destination with the highest ski lift capacity was awarded a score of 10 with the remaining destinations receiving a score of 5 or higher. 

Ski slope score is based on the length of ski slopes in miles and was gathered from ski-resorts-stats.com and the ski resort websites themselves.

All prices in USD. Please note that this is a forecast and that prices may change between now and the upcoming season. Prices exclude sales tax.

For additional information, please contact [email protected].

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