Conde Nast Traveler, famend for its experience in journey and leisure, simply launched the outcomes of its 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards, the place it assessed and ranked prime North American ski resorts. These rankings are primarily based on the suggestions collected from readers by way of an annual survey, reflecting actual traveler experiences and preferences.
“Some ski spots are better for daring thrill-seekers, others for first-time families, but the best resorts are those which offer something for everyone. Nor is it just the slopes which are important to consider, as village boutiques, snug firelit restaurants, and of course, unparalleled après ski are just some of the factors which make a ski break truly enchanting.” –Conde Nast
With that stated, these rating should not solely primarily based on the “on-hill” expertise of tourists, moderately the summation of assorted facets of the holiday expertise (though the snowboarding is tremendous rad at #1). These are the very best ski resorts on this planet based on the reader ballot. The beneath scores are percentages representing total common ranges of satisfaction, tell us if you happen to agree.
The finest ski resorts in North America
10. Vail, Colorado, United States: Score 86.67
9. Aspen Mountain, Colorado, United States: Score 88.00
8. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada: Score 90.00
7. Panorama Mountain Village, British Columbia, Canada: Score 91.67
6. Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, United States: Score 93.33
5. Big Sky Resort, Montana, United States: Score 94.04
4. Beaver Creek, Colorado, United States: Score 94.44
3. Snowmass, Colorado, United States: Score 95.00
2. Deer Valley, Utah, United States: Score 95.00
1. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, United States: Score 98.40
Here is Condé Nast Traveler deputy world editorial director Jesse Ashlock explaining the important thing takeaways from the publication’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
