The best ski resorts for all skill levels, from expert-level adventures in Colorado, Utah and Japan, to family-friendly resorts on the East Coast.
. A place with incredible powder may not have the kind of amenities you’re looking for off the slopes.Having traveled around the world for her sport — China, Belarus, Norway, you name it — McKinnon recommends asking yourself what kind of skiing you’re looking for and whether the terrain fits your skill level., who travels across North America to photograph their ski gear — says it’s critical to look at snow trends to forecast whether the mountain will have enough snow during your visit.
Compared to some other resorts in the area like Vail, Keystone “is on the easier side, so it’s a better beginner mountain,” McKinnon said. And also unlike at the others, Keystone has free parking and huge lots, making your ski day a little easier.in Montana is one of McKinnon’s other favorite places. With 870 acres of beginner terrain, it’s another perfect resort for families.
Perhaps more important than where you go, McKinnon says it’s essential for newcomers or people who haven’t skied in a while to take a lesson no matter how old you are. If you do get a lesson, don’t forget to tip your instructor. Industry insiders say $20 is the bare minimum, group class students should shoot for $30 to $40 and $100 is a standard tip for a private lesson.3.
Park City, Utah, is a postcard-worthy place for an epic ski excursion. Many of the major skiing and snowboarding events of the 2002 Winter Olympics were held at , and McKinnon says it still hosts a lot of U.S. ski team athletes. Don’t let that intimidate you if you’re not an expert; Park City has a lot of beginner terrain, too.Once you’re done skiing, McKinnon said, you should explore the “one long stretch of Main Street going through the town right next to the mountain with stores and bars and restaurants.”Jackson, Wyoming. “It’s super fun, like classic cowboy vibes,” she said. “And on top of it, their mountain is amazing.
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