Ski Trip reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 167 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Ski Trip brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/skiing, r/icecoast, r/COsnow, r/ottawa, r/vermont. Top-rated brands include Park City (4.3/5), Keystone (4.6/5), Jay Peak (4.0/5).
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Reviews167
Subreddits14
Posts33
Brands89
Products12
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#1
Park City
4.3
(9)
"Has everything minus the altitude nonsense in Colorado."
"With kids, I’d suggest park city base giving you quick mountain access."
"Stay in Park city and then take a day by yourself to go to snowbird."
"I would recommend park city if you want a mega resort."
"Park City. It has everything minus the altitude nonsense in Colorado."
"I’m thinking i) keep park city as our home base."
"Park city is pretty cool."
"I think since I haven't been outwest in a while I'll go with parkcity over snowbird."
"Yeah Park City sounds like a great choice."
#2
Keystone
4.6
(8)
"Another vote for Keystone."
"Keystone is probably your best bet."
"Another Keystone vote."
"Keystone is an excellent experience for your first Colorado trip."
"I'd highly recommend Keystone resort!"
"Think keystone is more beginner friendly."
"Keystone would be better for families."
"Keystone is the closest and among the best for kids."
#3
Jay Peak
4.0
(8)
"Jay peak book a lesson 🍻"
"Jay Peak is where you want to go, week days, just lap the best glades east coast has to offer."
"If you gotta do it, jay peak or Sunday River are good bets."
"Jay Peak is so far north you may have decent snow."
"Jay peak for skiing, Tremblant to party."
"Check out Jay Peak in VT."
"We’re going to Jay Peak on the weekend of 2/21."
"Google up the dip if you want some side country."
#4
Loveland
4.0
(8)
"Loveland has a cheaper day pass if you stay to the Loveland Valley side."
"Loveland has it's own offerings worth looking into as well."
"Loveland or Copper would be my top two."
"Loveland is great for kids."
"I'd look into Loveland in Colorado as well."
"Agreed, Loveland has cheapo 4 packs."
"You can also buy a 4 pack to Loveland right about now for cheap."
"Loveland offers a four pak for $159."
#5
Steamboat
4.5
(6)
"I'd highly recommend Steamboat based on your interests."
"Awesome for tree riding."
"Steamboat!!"
"I personally love Steamboat, Jackson Hole, Whistler and Crested Butte."
"Big mountain with great runs for blue/green skiers."
"There's literally dozens of great options out west."
#6
Mont Blanc
4.0
(5)
"Breakfast cafeteria food included with stay was the highlight of my kids' trip."
"Mont Blanc was a regular March break for us."
"Mont Blanc was a regular March break for us."
"I would definitely look at Mont Blanc."
"Mont Blanc or Bromont are slightly more affordable than Tremblant."
#7
Cranmore
5.0
(4)
"I’d suggest Cranmore. Mainly because it’s located in North Conway which in 2020 was rated the best ski town in North America."
"Definitely look at Cranmore (of the listed) and also look into Black Mountain in Jackson. Cranmore is a great beginner mountain for families with a good mix of terrain and with a lot of beginner terrain to explore."
"Cranmore is perfect for the trip you're describing."
"Cranmore or Black. Eat at the Shovel Handle and Moat Mountain."
#8
Winter Park
4.5
(4)
"We live in NC and have been taking our kids to Winter Park."
"Winter Park has all of your bases covered."
"I would also argue for winter park if you had ikon passes."
"More 'budget friendly' and lots of snowmobiling possibilities."
#9
Stowe
4.5
(4)
"I'd do Killington or Stowe. Both are great snow making mountains..."
"Stowe? Spruce is good for beginners, Mansfield has the terrain..."
"Stowe is by far the best all around town resort there is."
"I'd do a trip to one of the elite Northeast ski areas like Stowe."
#10
Killington
4.5
(4)
"I'd do Killington or Stowe. Both are great snow making mountains..."
"Killington is the best option for great skiing."
"Maybe a mountain like Killington? It has a bit of everything."
"Killington was always my go-to in college."
#11
Copper
4.5
(4)
"Copper has one of the best beginners areas in Colorado."
"I would strongly recommend Copper."
"Copper has 4-day passes. I'd look at the 4-paks at Loveland too for $200."
"Look for discounts for lift tickets early - before September ends. Copper and A Basin sell 4 packs."
#12
Black Mountain
3.8
(4)
"Black Mountain is a bit more difficult and smaller but has great prices and has a lot of character as a independently owned mountain."
"Black or Loon"
"Black Mountain: 15 mins from Bartlett, great independent family run mountain."
"Black is VERY small. Cranmore might be a better fit"
#13
COP
4.3
(3)
"It's the best for newbies."
"I'd recommend COP for first time to get a feel."
"COP. You need to learn how to crawl before walking."
#14
Breckenridge
4.0
(3)
"I did a 6 person trip to Breckenridge last year and it was incredible."
"Breck has some good lodging options where you can easily get to the slopes."
"Breck is ok-- some people love it but I'm not one of them."
#15
Vail
4.0
(3)
"If your flexible with schedule you can find a good deal (and many exist). Vail with and an Air BNB on the free bus line."
"Vail, Beaver Creek or Whistler...will be a good bet."
"I've also been to colorado a bunch and would recommend Vail. It's pricey, but it's huge and has everything there is to offer for all groups."
#16
Arctix
4.0
(3)
"Arctix is great for cheap/good enough snow pants."
"Arctix pants, found on Amazon will be fine."
"Arctix on Amazon"
#17
Mont Tremblant
5.0
(2)
"Mont Tremblant in Canada is your best bet."
"Mont Tremblant is a nice resort, I go there every season."
#18
Whistler
5.0
(2)
"Whistler!"
"Whistler the town has everything you want."
#19
Lake Louise
4.5
(2)
"Lake louise resident here (i work at the hostel) the hill has a bunch of amazing runs."
"I say get a group lesson at Lake Louise."
#20
Bretton Woods
4.5
(2)
"They probably have the most easy trails and they do an excellent job of keeping the snow groomed."
"For the that area, both Bretton Woods and Cranmore would suit you well."
#21
Okemo
4.5
(2)
"Okemo is a great place for learning."
"Seems like a good hill for beginners."
#22
Bolton Valley
4.5
(2)
"A great spot for beginners."
"I suggest where ever you go, you go to a lesser known resorts like Bolton Valley."
#23
Jackson Hole
4.0
(2)
"Jackson Hole / Yellowstone is always a good time!"
"Jackson Hole, WY."
#24
Big Sky
4.0
(2)
"If you have a gold level pass you can ski big sky and Brighton for free."
"It’s a mountain that can service all skill levels."
#25
Frisco
4.0
(2)
"I would look at getting a condo in Frisco, then you have access to Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, A-Basin."
"The cheapest way to do it is staying in downtown and commuting, or finding a nice cheap hotel in one of the towns on I-70, like Frisco."
#26
King Pine
4.0
(2)
"King Pine, Black NH, Cranmore, not in that order"
"King Pine is your best bet I just don’t know what the snow will be like in the spring. If not cranmore"
#27
Sunday River
4.0
(2)
"Came here to say Sunday River..."
"If you gotta do it, jay peak or Sunday River are good bets."
#28
Nakiska
4.0
(2)
"I'm going to recommend Nakiska over COP."
"Then go to Nakiska or Norquay."
#29
Sun Valley
4.0
(2)
"If your work is covering costs don't overthink it and just go to Sun Valley."
"Sun Valley has great snow making."
#30
Sugarbush
4.0
(2)
"South Village at SugarBush might be a good place to check."
"The best terrain I've skied in the east is definitely sugarbush."
#31
Dolomites
5.0
(1)
"Snow Guaranteed, stunning landscape."
#32
Whiteface
5.0
(1)
"Right along 87 and on you way back and from tremblant."
#33
Solitude
5.0
(1)
"That is as cheap as it is going to get."
#34
White Pass
5.0
(1)
"Great hill, great snow, not too crazy a drive."
#35
Alberta/BC Rockies
5.0
(1)
"Tons of good tracks, cheaper than Colorado / Jackson Hole."
#36
Canada
5.0
(1)
"Big verticals and cheaper accommodation."
#37
Three Valleys
5.0
(1)
"Val thorens has the largest ski area in the world."
#38
Whiteface, Killington, Stowe, Jay Peak
5.0
(1)
"Tons of fun to be had within driving distance."
#39
Chamonix
5.0
(1)
"Will blow your mind."
#40
Val d'Isère
5.0
(1)
"It was the best week of my life."
#41
Bromley
5.0
(1)
"I can't speak highly enough of Bromley, it's an old-fashioned, friendly mountain with great beginners programs."
#42
Snowmass
5.0
(1)
"Snowmass has a fantastic kid's ski school."
#43
Panorama Resort
5.0
(1)
"The skiing is great, the dining is terrific."
#44
Telluride
5.0
(1)
"A good very uncrowded resort is Telluride."
#45
Ski Cooper
5.0
(1)
"Ski Cooper is a great place for kids."
#46
Sun Peaks
5.0
(1)
"I live in Sun Peaks BC and would highly recommend our resort."
#47
Big White
5.0
(1)
"Big white in Canada has everything you’re looking for."
#48
Alyeska
5.0
(1)
"Alyeska in gerdwood ak is where you want to be."
#49
UCPA
5.0
(1)
"I'm going with a UCPA through Action Outdoors, the UK company that partners with UCPA (french organizers). Its a lot cheaper and all inclusive (except travel)."
#50
Brighton
5.0
(1)
"For sure Brighton with a headlamp and a hotel on/near the bus line"
#51
Colorado Ski Passport
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Colorado Ski Passport for the kids. You don’t have to be a Colorado resident."
#52
Heavenly Lake Tahoe
5.0
(1)
"Heavenly Lake Tahoe, party in the casino for NYE and then hit the slopes across the street."
#53
Japan
5.0
(1)
"Japan. Send it. If you want to have the most wicked ski trip of your life."
#54
Morin Heights
4.0
(1)
"Morin Heights is great for young kids."
#55
Eden
4.0
(1)
"Choose between Eden (PowMow & Snowbasin), PC (Deer Valley & PCMR)..."
#56
Powder Mountain
4.0
(1)
"Powder Mtn Utah and Grand Targhee are both an easy drive and a bit less crowded."
#57
Mt Bachelor
4.0
(1)
"Mt Bachelor and Targhee are 5-6 hours away but also kinda expensive."
#58
Tahoe
4.0
(1)
"Tahoe might be a good bet depending on snow."
#59
South Lake Tahoe
4.0
(1)
"Shockingly affordable."
#60
Bansko
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about Bansko, Bulgaria."
#61
Silver Mountain
4.0
(1)
"Onsite lodging with indoor water park included, gondola takes you from town/lodging to the ski area"
#62
Frisco Adventure Park
4.0
(1)
"You could do your first day at the Frisco Adventure Park where tix are dirt cheap."
#63
Aspen
4.0
(1)
"Aspen has the best food of any ski town."
#64
Cervinia
4.0
(1)
"Cervinia in Italy is only 2 hours from Milan."
#65
Sunlight Mountain Resort
4.0
(1)
"Great affordable stay, ski, swim packages."
#66
Kamloops
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at kamaloops and sun peaks ski resort."
#67
Kopaonik
4.0
(1)
"It has amazing night life, still great skiing."
#68
Sierra at Tahoe
4.0
(1)
"Good intermediate terrain, cheaper than average lift tickets."
#69
Salomon X Wings
4.0
(1)
"I've got ski in/out booked so that will reduce the time and effort getting to and from the mountain."
#70
Cottonwood Resorts
4.0
(1)
"What about the cottonwood resorts? way better, way more snow than the park city resorts."
#71
Salt Lake City
4.0
(1)
"Salt Lake City is the best bang for your buck."
#72
Epic
4.0
(1)
"Get the epic local season passes for 620 prices go up on the 21st, u will save money if you are skiing every day vs day pass prices"
#73
Bay Area Ski Bus
4.0
(1)
"And yes we have a ski bus. https://www.bayareaskibus.com/ (great if you're single, and pretty cool regardless)"
#74
Smugglers' Notch
4.0
(1)
"If you don’t have passes, smuggs."
#75
Mount Snow
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Mount Snow, in southern Vermont. It has harder runs..."
#76
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"The cheapest pair of pants I've purchased was a Columbia pair, and they're my warmest option."
#77
686
4.0
(1)
"These are insulated, but fully seam sealed and 10K waterproof/breathable."
#78
Snowbird
4.0
(1)
"Snowbird is my favorite resort I’ve ever been to."
#79
Bridger Bowl
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend spending a night or two in Bozeman and hitting up Bridger Bowl for a day."
#80
Sugarloaf
4.0
(1)
"Sugarloaf in Maine has excellent terrain and isn't too expensive."
#81
Coronet
4.0
(1)
"My son and 10 mates crammed into a small Airbnb near the gondola for a weekend last year and had a great time skiing at Coronet."
#82
Mont Ste Marie
4.0
(1)
"You can get some reasonably priced accommodation near Mont Ste Marie."
#83
Calabogie
4.0
(1)
"There’s a hotel at Calabogie."
#84
Ski Utah
4.0
(1)
"Ski utah kids pass 3 days at each utah resort for like $70 per pass total."
#85
Salt Lake
4.0
(1)
"As for my 2 cents, Salt Lake is usually pretty cheep."
#86
Stratton
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend Stratton for that though."
#87
St. George's
4.0
(1)
"St. George’s in Bulgaria get an apartment so you can cook yourself."
#88
HomieDub
3.0
(1)
"HomieDub is great for beginners but it's not great for day trips."
#89
Baker
3.0
(1)
"You said most snow in the lower 48 and that's Baker."
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