Skiers and snowboarders are lucky that not only is it incredibly enjoyable to slide on the snow, but we get to relish in some of the best scenery in the world. Anytime you get away into the great outdoors is an upgrade in landscapes, but ski areas with the most breathtaking views offer an unparalleled feast for the senses. There is just something sublime about snow-covered mountains that is awe-inspiring.

That’s why we asked our readers “Which ski area has the best views?” They responded with resorts all over the world and we compiled the most popular answers below.

Enjoy the photo tour of what you have said are the ski areas that serve up the most pristine alpine landscapes.

#13 Crystal Mountain, WA

#9 (tie) Wildcat Mountain, NH

#9 (tie) Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

#9 (tie) Alyeska, AK

#9 (tie) Whistler Blackcomb, BC 

#5 (tie) Aspen Highlands, CO 

#5 (tie) Homewood, CA

#5 (tie) Banff Sunshine Village, AB

#5 (tie) Snowbird, UT

#4 Zermatt, Switzerland 

#3 Lake Louise, AB 

#2 Telluride, CO 

#1 Heavenly, CA 

Honorable Mentions

• Diamond Peak, CA 
• Arapahoe Basin, CO 
• Mammoth, CA 
• Crested Butte, CO 
• Chamonix, France
• Grand Targhee, WY