Thinking of taking a trip to the US or Canada this Winter but unsure of the coolest spots? Then look no further. Recent poll results have revealed the top 10 ski and snowboard resorts stateside.
The top North American ski resorts, from votes by ski readers, are:
- 1. Vail, Colo.
- 2. Deer Valley, Utah.
- 3. Snowmass, Colo.
- 4. Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C.
- 5. Park City, Utah.
- 6. Breckenridge, Colo.
- 7. Aspen, Colo.
- 8. Beaver Creek, Colo.
- 9. Steamboat, Colo.
- 10. Sun Valley, Idaho
British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb resort was No. 1 on a list of best snowboarding resorts named by readers of a top US snowboarding magazine.
Whistler Blackcomb, the only Canadian resort on the list, will host the 2010 winter Olympics. Readers of the magazine lauded the resort for its challenges, lifts, lodging, food and overall vibe.
The list of top resorts is as follows:
- 1. Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.
- 2. Mammoth Mountain, Calif.
- 3. Breckenridge, Colo.
- 4. Park City, Utah.
- 5. Loon Mountain, N.H.
- 6. Northstar-at-Tahoe, Calif.
- 7. Vail, Colo.
- 8. Copper Mountain, Colo.
- 9. Squaw Valley, Calif.
- 10. Heavenly, Calif.
Readers also voted on top pipes, with Breckenridge taking the No. 1 spot, and top terrain parks, with Park City coming in first.
