The World's Best Ski Resorts

Our Choices for the Best Ski Resorts in the World.

The world's best resorts can be rated on many factors that include the elevation of the mountains, exceptional snow conditions, the length and quality of the ski runs and slopes, the vertical drop, the scenic setting, as well as the apres-ski events and nightlife.

Our criteria for the World's Best Resorts gives greater consideration to: annual snow fall, vertical rise, facilities/amenities, and scenery.

Canada - Out choices for the best Canada ski resorts. Canada has some of the worlds best skiing with steep vertical drops, expansive ski able terrain, high annual snowfall and relatively un crowded slopes. Many of these areas are set against a backdrop of glaciers and charming villages.

United States - Our choices for the Best United States Ski Resorts. The western United States is blessed with excellent quantities of snow fall from the strong on shore flow of winds from the Pacific running up against the high elevations of the western mountain ranges. This all makes for excellent skiing conditions in the United States with many of the world class ski resorts experiencing 300 to 600 inches of annual snowfall.

Europe - Here are our choices for the Best European Ski Resorts. European skiing, while not known for it's long ski seasons having peak powder conditions occurring from New Years day to the end of March, does offer a quality experience with old world charm, world class skiing, and challenging slopes set in a back drop of beautiful mountains and medieval villages. Here you will come to experience long lunches and a lively night life.

South America - Here are our choices for the Best South America Ski Resort. In South America you will experience summer skiing for mid-June to the first of October. The major ski areas are situated along the eastern slopes of the Andes mountains and the further south you go, the longer the season will be.