Telluride
#7 in Best Ski Vacations
Like many towns in the West, Telluride began as a mining operation. The southwestern Colorado town carries its rustic charm into the modern era, enchanting travelers who visit primarily to experience its more than 2,000 skiable acres. Telluride Ski Resort is the main place to shred powder. At this top-notch winter sports destination, you can take advantage of Telluride’s rare combination of 300 days of sunshine and 300-plus inches of snow each year while zipping down its 148 ski trails.
Park City
#8 in Best Ski Vacations
Park City, Utah, is home to two top-notch ski resorts: Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort. Between 300 to 400 inches of snowfall blanket these winter wonderlands annually, making for excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions. Visitors can also explore Utah Olympic Park, where several 2002 Winter Olympics competitions took place, as well as shop and eat in the area’s chic central village. Another perk: Park City’s location about 40 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport makes its slopes relatively accessible for out-of-state tourists.
