Big mountains, deep powder, amazing groomed runs are just a few of the reasons to ski the USA.
Colorado benefits from a high altitude and notable gets over 300 days of sunshine, which means bluesky days and a great tan.
Utah claims to have the greatest snow on earth, with light and fluffy powder caused by the moisture being drawn over the Nevada desert.
Lake Tahoe skiing which is split between Nevada and California and offers some of the most spectacular views you could hope for.
Popular resorts
Best for families – Vail’s pedestrian friendly village is easy to navigate with kids, as is the front side of the mountain. There is also a great on-mountain activity centre at Adventure Ridge.
Best for après ski – Heavenly Valley, situated on Lake Tahoe offers Las Vegas style casinos and hotels with all the vegas style shows glitz and glamour. Whilst also having a quieter side with more traditional low rise motels and self catering accommodation.
Best for beginners – Vail has a great ski school for beginners and lots of wide and gentle tree-lined slopes.
Best for experts – Breckenridge has huge snow bowls where advanced skiers can test their abilities.
Accommodation options
Accommodation standards are generally high, with a range of hotels and motels. Large, well-appointed rooms are fairly standard , many places will also have access to spa and or gym.
Food and drink
Big portions of quality food is to be expected. Burgers, steaks, ribs and huge stacks of pancakes with bacon are an American staple. Whilst most resorts offer fine dining experiences if you fancy treating your loved ones or your group.
