Top 10 Ski Resorts in the USA

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is open all year long, providing a fantastic place for everyone. It is the premier outdoor ski resort in the area right at the entry to Grand Teton National Park.

It offers skiing, hiking, sight-seeing, biking, bungee trampoline, a rock wall, aerial tram and much more. There are also special children's programs, as well as military, senior and group discounts.

It is also close to shopping venues and other entertainment. Come experience the beauty of the west!

Only 30 miles from the Salt Lake International Airport, Snowbird in a winter/summer resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Snowbird is famous for winter powder skiing, and also features hiking, mountain biking, fishing, sight-seeing, and vacationing.

There are lodging with luxury suites, spas, restaurants, and more. Snowbird's aerial tram can hold 125 people, and can go 11,000 feet in only eight minutes as it heads to Hidden Peak and the famous Chip's Run.

There is also a special tunnel that can be used to transport skiers when there are high winds that close down the facility.

Alyeska Resort is a year-round facility offering vacationers lodging at Hotel Alyeska, where there is also the ski resort. Plus it's only 40 miles from the airport. They offer all kinds of winter activities, including ski school as well as heli-skiing.

Ski season is between November and April, with many exciting special events such as opening day, the Ski Patrol Auction in December, Torchlight Parade and Fireworks on New Year's Eve, several skiing competitions throughout the season, and the Spring Carnival to end the season in April.

Squaw Valley is famous for being the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, and ever since then it has kept it lively skiing culture. The beauty of the area with its mountains and lakes will inspire guests who come to vacation or ski.

There are skiing areas for beginners through experts. Plus the snow usually stays into the spring, so you have a long period of the year when you can come to enjoy skiing and other winter sports like snowboarding.

With over 4,000 acres of skiing, and 170 trails, there is varied skiing for everyone.

This is one of the biggest ski resorts in worldwide and has over 5,000 skiable acres. People have been coming here for skiing and snowboarding for more than 50 years.

It is even where US Ski Team members train for world championships. There is a skiing school, spas, shopping, restaurants, and lodging for guests.

It has been rated very highly and strives for excellence in everything they do. So if you love all these things, come spend your vacation in Vail Mountain.

Located near the famous Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain is one of the largest ski resorts, with more than 3,500 acres of skiing and snowboarding area. There are 28 lifts, and a quarter of the trails are suitable for beginners.

There are still plenty of steeper runs for the expert and advanced skiers as well with 20 percent advanced areas and 15 percent expert areas.

Big Sky is surrounded by the Gallatin National Forest. It's a spread out area that spans three mountains and has almost 6,000 acres of skiing areas with 250 runs.

Since it annually gets around 400 inches of snow, there should be plenty for skiers to love.

People come to ski, snowmobile or snowboard. Plus, there is also lodging, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing, zip lines, rope courses, and white river rafting in the area to enjoy.

Sun Valley has more than 3,400 acres of vertical feet along with more than 2,000 acres of skiing areas. Both snowboarders and skiers will love Sun Valley.

There are 13 chairlifts, 65 ski runs, and even an adventure trails area for the kids. There is even a skiing school to help you learn how to ski. Plus, you can rent ski gear if you need it.

Enjoy a fabulous winter vacation in the heart of Sun Valley and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and the love of skiing with your friends and family.

Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe Vermont is famous worldwide for its Lodge and skiing facilities. There is a mountain transfer gondola to connect Spruce Peak and Mt. Mansfield, a 312 room hotel, a spa, gourmet restaurants to eat at, high speed lifts and more.

There is even slope side real estate to buy if you want to live here. Come join the fun at Stowe Mountain Resort.

Taos Ski Valley is a fantastic place to take the family to ski, go tubing, or snowboarding and have some fun. It is open in the winter and summer. There is a golf course, music, mountain biking, chair rides, horseback riding, hiking and more.

There are skiing programs for all ages from toddlers to seniors, plus there is even a day care for the tiny tots. Plus, the area has a vibrant nightlife for people to enjoy after they have a hard day of skiing all day.