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Ski bums and powder hounds worldwide have long debated where to find the absolute best snow on the planet, but the results of the Snomad Ski Resort Awards 2025 have settled the score with a resounding consensus. Based on over 140,000 unbiased resort ratings submitted by real skiers and snowboarders during the 2024-25 ski season, the awards are a true reflection of genuine guest experiences.
Remarkably, the top three resorts in the world for an unparalleled powder experience are all located on the North American continent, a clear testament to the region’s legendary snowfall and terrain. See below for the top three resorts that deliver the deepest conditions for its guests.
#3 Alta, UT
Alta Ski Area earned the 2025 bronze award for Best Resort for Powder Skiing with a 4.74 out of 5 rating, thanks to its famously light Utah snow and exceptional terrain. Skiers consistently praise its deep and dry powder, high elevation, and snow preservation that outshines neighboring resorts. With vast bowls, glades, off-piste access, and a skier-only policy that keeps the snow pristine, Alta remains a true haven for powder purists seeking both challenge and quality turns.
#2 Grand Targhee, WY
Grand Targhee Resort earned the 2025 silver award for Best Ski Resort for Powder with an outstanding 4.82 out of 5, thanks to its consistently deep, fluffy snow and welcoming terrain. Skiers and riders praise its reliable powder days, uncrowded slopes, and natural variety—from tree runs and glades to cliffs and groomers—that make every lap unique. With its mix of small-mountain charm, big-mountain terrain, and easily accessed backcountry, Grand Targhee delivers one of the most authentic and rewarding powder experiences in North America.
#1 Revelstoke, BC
Revelstoke has earned the 2025 gold award for Best Ski Resort for Powder in the World, scoring an impressive 4.87 out of 5 for its consistently deep, dry, and abundant snow. Riders praise its legendary powder, massive vertical drop, and vast mix of bowls, glades, and tree runs that deliver fresh tracks for days after a storm. With easily accessed backcountry terrain and endless opportunities for untouched turns, Revelstoke stands out as a true paradise for powder skiers and snowboarders.
In the end, the 2025 Snomad Awards confirm what many skiers have long believed: North American resorts are the heart of the powder skiing world. From Alta’s perfectly preserved Utah snow to Grand Targhee’s laid-back deep days and Revelstoke’s legendary vertical and nonstop storms, each resort captures a different side of what makes chasing powder so special.
