Top-tier destinations for the 2025-2026 ski season
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Ski resorts on SlopeGuide are spread across 26 countries and 6 continents.
See which resorts are typically open each month. Northern hemisphere resorts usually operate November through April, while southern hemisphere destinations open June through September.
Compare snowfall and pricing across top resorts at a glance. Darker cells mean heavier snow.
Darker cells indicate heavier snowfall. Price symbols show relative cost.
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Compare the two largest multi-resort passes in this dataset by price and which resorts each one includes.
Epic Pass season pricing starts at $879 per season. Resorts in this dataset that include it are listed below.
Ikon Pass season pricing starts at $1129 per season. Resorts in this dataset that include it are listed below.
Not every skier is looking for the same thing. Whether you are a first-timer looking for gentle greens or a powder chaser seeking the deepest snow, here is what to look for in each category.
Gentle slopes and plenty of beginner-rated terrain
Resorts with the deepest annual snowfall totals
Affordable day passes and season passes
Planning a ski trip means knowing when the season starts, what snow conditions to expect, how much lift passes cost, and whether the terrain matches your skill level. SlopeGuide publishes guides for 84 ski resorts across 26 countries.
Northern hemisphere ski season typically begins in late October or November for resorts with snowmaking capabilities. Natural snow-dependent resorts in the Rocky Mountains and European Alps usually open in late November or early December. The season peaks in January and February, when monthly snowfall totals are typically highest. Many resorts extend into April, and a select few in California, Colorado, and Switzerland remain open into May or June depending on conditions.
Multi-resort passes let skiers visit many resorts on one ticket. The Epic Pass costs $879 per season and includes resorts in this dataset such as Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, and Whistler Blackcomb. The Ikon Pass costs $1129 per season and includes resorts in this dataset such as Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Big Sky, and Aspen Snowmass. Smaller multi-resort options include the Indy Pass and Mountain Collective.
Ski resorts use a standardized color-coded system to rate trail difficulty. Green circles mark beginner terrain with gentle slopes and wide runs. Blue squares indicate intermediate trails suitable for confident skiers comfortable making linked turns. Black diamonds designate advanced runs with steeper pitches and moguls. Double black diamonds are reserved for expert-only terrain including cliff drops, tight chutes, and extreme steeps. Difficulty ratings are relative to each resort, so a blue run at one mountain can be more challenging than a black diamond at another.
Annual snowfall totals vary widely by resort. Niseko United averages 590 inches a year, one of the highest totals in this dataset. Alta averages 547 inches and Snowbird averages 500 inches, both in Utah's Wasatch Range.