Where to ski
Ski Resorts Worldwide
From the powder fields of Hokkaido to the steep couloirs of Chamonix — explore ski resorts around the world, organized by region.
North America
Season: November – April (some resorts into June)
Home to massive resorts with reliable snowfall, modern infrastructure, and everything from gentle groomers to extreme backcountry.
Colorado
Vail
CO, USA
Legendary back bowls, massive terrain variety
Breckenridge
CO, USA
High altitude, great park, accessible from Denver
Aspen Snowmass
CO, USA
Four mountains, world-class après, steep terrain
Telluride
CO, USA
Stunning box canyon setting, expert terrain, uncrowded
Utah
Park City
UT, USA
Largest resort in the US, easy access from SLC
Alta
UT, USA
Skiers only (no snowboarders), legendary powder
Snowbird
UT, USA
Extreme terrain, deep powder, long season
Pacific Northwest & California
Whistler Blackcomb
BC, Canada
North America's largest ski area, incredible variety
Jackson Hole
WY, USA
Legendary steeps, Corbet's Couloir, expert terrain
Mammoth Mountain
CA, USA
Huge snowfall, long season (often into July), great parks
Big Sky
MT, USA
Biggest skiing in America (by acreage), uncrowded
Eastern North America
Killington
VT, USA
The Beast of the East — longest season in the East
Stowe
VT, USA
Classic New England charm, challenging front four trails
Mont-Tremblant
QC, Canada
Charming European-style village, best in Eastern Canada
Jay Peak
VT, USA
Most natural snow in the East, expert glades
Western Canada
Revelstoke
BC, Canada
Most vertical in North America, deep powder
Lake Louise
AB, Canada
Stunning Rockies scenery, world cup venue, reliable cold snow
Banff Sunshine
AB, Canada
Canada's highest base elevation, dry snow, long season
Europe
Season: December – April (glaciers year-round)
The birthplace of alpine skiing. Massive interconnected ski areas, stunning mountain scenery, and unmatched mountain culture.
France
Chamonix
French Alps
The capital of alpinism, extreme terrain, Vallée Blanche
Les 3 Vallées (Courchevel/Méribel/Val Thorens)
French Alps
World's largest linked ski area (600km of pistes)
Val d'Isère / Tignes
French Alps
Snow-sure, high altitude, world cup racing
La Plagne / Les Arcs (Paradiski)
French Alps
Massive linked area, family-friendly, glacier skiing
Switzerland
Zermatt
Valais
Matterhorn views, highest pistes in Europe, year-round skiing
Verbier
Valais
Expert freeride Mecca, legendary Mont Fort
St. Moritz
Engadin
Birthplace of winter tourism, glamour, reliable sunshine
Laax
Graubünden
Europe's best freestyle scene, huge halfpipe
Austria
St. Anton am Arlberg
Tyrol
Birthplace of alpine skiing instruction, legendary off-piste, wild après
Kitzbühel
Tyrol
Home of the Hahnenkamm — most famous downhill in racing
Ischgl
Tyrol
Party scene, duty-free shopping in Samnaun (Switzerland), modern lifts
Sölden
Tyrol
Two glaciers, World Cup opener, featured in James Bond
Italy
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Dolomites
2026 Winter Olympics, stunning Dolomite scenery, Italian culture
Val Gardena / Sella Ronda
Dolomites
Spectacular circuit linking 4 valleys, UNESCO scenery
Courmayeur
Aosta Valley
Mont Blanc views, gourmet mountain dining, off-piste
Scandinavia
Åre
Sweden
Scandinavia's biggest, World Cup venue, northern lights
Levi
Finland
Lapland experience, World Cup slalom, aurora borealis
Hemsedal
Norway
The Scandinavian Alps, reliable snow, family-friendly
Japan
Season: December – April (best powder: January – February)
The powder capital of the world. Japow (Japanese powder) is legendary — deep, dry, and incredibly consistent. Add world-class food, onsens, and culture.
Hokkaido
Niseko
Hokkaido
14+ meters of annual snowfall, world-famous powder, international scene
Furano
Hokkaido
Less crowded than Niseko, excellent powder, no queues
Rusutsu
Hokkaido
Tree skiing paradise, deep consistent powder, family-friendly
Kiroro
Hokkaido
Huge snowfall (21m annual), uncrowded, deep powder
Honshu
Hakuba Valley
Nagano
1998 Olympics, 10 linked resorts, variety for all levels
Nozawa Onsen
Nagano
Traditional onsen village, great powder, authentic Japanese experience
Myoko Kogen
Niigata
Massive snowfall, uncrowded, steep challenging terrain
Shiga Kogen
Nagano
Japan's largest linked ski area, snow monkeys nearby
South America
Season: June – October
Southern hemisphere skiing means winter in July-September. Perfect for chasing endless winter or training during the northern off-season.
Argentina
Las Leñas
Mendoza
South America's most extreme terrain, legendary off-piste, Marte chairlift
Cerro Catedral
Bariloche, Patagonia
Largest resort in South America, stunning lake views, great base town
Chapelco
San Martín de los Andes
Charming town, great tree skiing, family-friendly
Chile
Valle Nevado
Near Santiago
Easy access from Santiago, heli-skiing, above treeline
Portillo
Andes
Iconic boutique resort, world speed records, Inca Lake setting
Nevados de Chillán
Central Chile
Hot springs, volcanos, tree skiing, unique terrain
Oceania & Others
Season: June – October
Southern hemisphere resorts in New Zealand and Australia, plus emerging destinations in Central Asia and the Middle East.
New Zealand
Queenstown (The Remarkables / Coronet Peak)
South Island
Adventure capital, stunning scenery, varied terrain
Wanaka (Treble Cone / Cardrona)
South Island
Best terrain in NZ, less crowded than Queenstown
Mt Hutt
Canterbury
Longest season in NZ, wide open terrain, reliable snow
Australia
Perisher
NSW
Australia's largest, family-friendly, good infrastructure
Thredbo
NSW
Longest runs in Australia, best vertical, village atmosphere
Falls Creek
Victoria
Ski-in/ski-out village, cross-country, family destination
Others
Gudauri
Georgia
Affordable, uncrowded, incredible freeride potential, growing fast
Gulmarg
Kashmir, India
Himalayan powder, gondola to 3,980m, untouched off-piste
Shymbulak
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Close to city, high altitude, emerging destination
🌍 Chase Endless Winter
The northern hemisphere ski season runs November to April, while the southern hemisphere runs June to October. By alternating between the two, dedicated skiers can ski year-round. Many professional athletes train in New Zealand and South America during the northern off-season.