3 of the best ski resorts in the U.S. are in New England

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The top-ranked resort is a Boston.com reader favourite.

By Kristi Palma

October 15, 2025 | 11:21 AM

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Conde Nast Traveler readers love snowboarding in New England.

The journey publication not too long ago launched its listing of the best 30 ski resorts in the U.S., half of its 38th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and Bretton Woods in N.H. ranked No. 3, Killington Resort in Vermont ranked No. 12, and Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont ranked No. 14.

Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski space and the top-ranked New England spot on the listing, was named the No. 1 ski resort in New Hampshire earlier this 12 months by Boston.com readers.

Bretton Woods will debut a new lift and black diamond glade this season. The resort is changing its Bethlehem Express Quad (BEQ), a resort staple for greater than 35 years, with the new BEQ II raise, a four-person Leitner-Poma removable quad. The black diamond glade will debut between Upper Swoop and Upper Express.

The No. 1 ski resort on the Conde Nast Traveler listing is Aspen Mountain in Colorado.

This 12 months, Conde Nast Traveler readers forged 757,109 votes for the annual awards, figuring out the very best in motels, resorts, airways, and extra worldwide. The outcomes can be featured in the journal’s November difficulty.

Kristi Palma

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Kristi Palma is a tradition author for Boston.com, specializing in New England journey. She covers airways, motels, and issues to do throughout Boston and New England. She is the writer of Scenic Six, a weekly journey publication.