Condé Nast Reveals 2023 Readers’ Choice Top 40 U.S. Ski Resorts

Condé Nast announced this year’s top 40 U.S. ski resorts according to readers. Condé Nast Traveler is a globally recognized travel publication providing readers with insightful travel information and inspiration for over three decades. The Readers’ Choice Awards are an annual celebration of the world’s best destinations and travel experiences, as chosen by Condé Nast Traveler’s discerning readership.

1. Snowmass 90.27
2. Deer Valley 89.81
3. Smugglers’ Notch 89.69
4. Aspen Mountain 89.65
5. Sun Valley 88.91
6. Bretton Woods 88.83
7. Killington Resort 88.19
8. Telluride 88.11
9. Jackson Hole 87.67
10. Aspen Highlands 86.77
11. Waterville Valley 86.49
12. Whitefish Mountain Resort 86.36
13. Breckenridge 86.35
14. Beaver Creek 86.21
15. Vail 85.52
16. Park City Mountain 85.33
17. Crested Butte 85.09
18. Big Sky 84.73
19. Okemo Mountain Resort 83.91
20. Palisades Tahoe 83.57
21. Sunday River 83.05
22. Keystone 82.96
23. Wildcat Mountain 82.66
24. Mt. Bachelor 92.96
25. Stowe Mountain Resort 82.66
26. Camelback Mountain Resort 82.09
27. Steamboat 81.90
28. Heavenly Mountain Resort 81.61
29. Taos Ski Valley 81.55
30. Winter Park 81.52
31. Whiteface Lake Placid 81.26
32. Snowbird 81.16
33. Purgatory at Durango Mountain 80.36
34. Mammoth Mountain 80.07
35. The Canyons 79.84
36. Stevens Pass 78.44
37. Alta 78.15
38. Schweitzer Mountain 77.35
39. Northstar California 77.33
40. Mt. Baker 77.14

For the purpose of the award, resorts like Aspen Snowmass, CO, were split into the separate areas of Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk. Still, it is clear that the resort is a firm favorite with Condé Nast readers, with the Snowmass area beating its sister areas to first place.

In close second to Snowmass is Deer Valley, UT. “We are thrilled by our recognition in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Securing 2nd place in the Best Ski Resort category is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our guests. It’s a source of great pride for all of us at Deer Valley to see our dedication rewarded in this way,” said Susie English, Vice President of Marketing at Deer Valley Resort.

Smugglers’ Notch, VT, was only a fraction behind Deer Valley in third place. “We are honored to take home a Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award this year,” the Vermont resort shared on Twitter/X. “We were voted a top 3 ski resort in the U.S. and the # 1 ski resort in the east. Thank you to everyone who voted!