
Outside Magazine just announced their “16 Best Places to Live in the USA: 2016” yesterday and 8 of of the 16 towns are ski towns. Â Denver and Seattle are on the list, too and could be argued as ski towns, as well, but we’ll leave them out for now.
The Rocky Mountains dominated with 6 of the 8 ski towns on the list. Â Colorado took 4 spots on this list.
The Pacific Northwest took the other 2 ski town spots on this list.
Ski Towns That Made Outside Magazine’s “16 Best Places to Live in the USA: 2016” List:
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Jackson, WY
- closest ski resort: Â Jackson Hole

Taos, NM
- closest ski resort: Â Taos Ski Valley

Bellingham, WA
- closest ski resort: Â Mt. Baker

Bend, OR
- closest ski resort: Â Mt. Bachelor

Ketchum, ID
- closest ski resort: Â Sun Valley

Durango, CO
- closest ski resort: Â Purgatory

Gunnison, CO
- closest ski resort: Â Crested Butte

Steamboat Springs, CO
- closest ski resort: Â Steamboat
