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Daily skier numbers are limited to ensure minimal waits, with lift lines rarely exceeding five minutes. The infrastructure includes 24 chairs accessing 122 runs, allowing skiers to explore diverse terrain without bottlenecks. Complimentary on-mountain storage eliminates equipment hassles, while hosts offer daily tours revealing lesser-known runs with secret powder stashes. This is a skiers-only mountain 鈥� snowboarders are politely turned away.

And then there鈥檚 the food. At Cast & Cut in the main lodge, there鈥檚 fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, and pasta swirled through a Parmesan wheel. Or head to Stein Eriksen Lodge for a blowout lunch buffet, with a wine collection featuring over 2,100 selections. In accommodations, staying on-mountain at Silver Baron Lodge comes with complimentary Range Rover shuttles, apr猫s-ski gatherings and condo-style units (each with a private hot tub).

Lastly, the resort is expanding faster than a celebrity鈥檚 entourage: The 2024-25 ski season introduces three more lifts, providing access to 20 new runs and 300 acres of additional terrain. By 2025-26, expect six additional lifts and 100 new runs. Value-wise, the best way to experience Deer Valley is with an Ikon pass, which includes Blue Mountain, Tremblant, and resorts in the Canadian Rockies. 鈥� Jody Robbins travelled as a guest of Alterra Mountain Company, which did not approve or review this article

For Canada鈥檚 best-kept ski secret: SilverStar Mountain Resort, B.C.

While British Columbia鈥檚 marquee resorts compete for international acclaim, , which I visit on annual ski vacations, has a different focus. For more than 80 years, this independent and down-to-earth resort in the Okanagan Valley has prioritized what matters: reliable natural snow, varied terrain and a genuinely welcoming community 鈥� all at a reasonable price point. (Even in prime winter, you can get a one-day lift ticket from $108 per adult.)

The numbers tell part of the story: Each year, 23 feet of champagne powder blanket 132 runs across more than 3,200 acres. But it鈥檚 the mountain鈥檚 distinctive character that defines the experience. Vance Creek鈥檚 front side delivers gentle learning zones, winding intermediate runs, playful glades and mogul-studded steeps. Putnam Creek鈥檚 backside, aptly nicknamed the Dark Side, challenges with precipitous chutes like Gong Show and Cowabunga.

The mid-mountain village, free of vehicles and full of character with its vibrant Victorian-inspired architecture, anchors resort life. Among the 14 eateries, upscale d鈥橝rgento draws diners with house-made pasta and regional wines, while the fresh treats at Bugaboos Bakery Cafe lure early risers. The Paradise Camp snowcat dinner tour elevates mountain dining literally and figuratively, combining Okanagan-inspired cuisine with starlit Monashee Mountain views.

Beyond the downhill runs, SilverStar鈥檚 My1 season pass unlocks the largest daily-groomed cross-country network in North America, shared with neighbouring . The same pass covers night skiing on illuminated runs, fat biking through forests, ice skating on Brewer鈥檚 Pond, and extensive snowshoe trails. This diversity draws everyone from adventure-seeking families to Olympic athletes-in-training, all sharing the relaxed vibe that has defined the resort since the 1930s. 鈥� Mark Sissons

For the supersized resort that never bores: Vail, Colorado

I鈥檝e skied for half my life in Colorado and California, and the other half in Alberta and B.C., but it鈥檚 the forgiving powder snow and astonishingly vast terrain at in the Colorado Rockies that keeps my downhill dreams alive.聽

The resort is huge by North American standards: more than 5,300 acres, with 3,000 of them spread between seven open bowls that deliver Alpen scenery and off-piste fun on the backside. Vail鈥檚 expanse 鈥� cruisers, glades and moguls, and steep, technical runs like Hairbag Alley 鈥� means you鈥檇 never have to ski the same run twice. Meanwhile, the extensive lift network disperses thousands of skiers across the mountain, so it doesn鈥檛 feel crowded (unless you鈥檙e joining the mass exodus down Riva Ridge at 3:30 p.m. for apr猫s in the village).

Vail also fuels the foodies with more than burgers and fries. While the resort has traditionally leaned into its Bavarian-esque village with restaurants serving schnitzel, it鈥檚 come a long way over the years, embracing global foods that reflect the diversity of its skiers. New this season, will bring contemporary Northern Italian cuisine to the Four Seasons Resort Vail, and the modern food hall Avanti Vail will open in early 2025 at the Golden Peak base area. Apr猫s options should also feel less harried, thanks to the Powerline Pub, new at Mid-Vail.

Off the slopes, the Tyrolean-style buildings in Vail鈥檚 pedestrian village give off Euro vibes, and the town entertains with ice skating at the outdoor rink in Lionshead, and live music on Apr猫s Days at the Express Lift Bar. And as a bonus for Canadian Epic Pass holders: you can use it at Vail to reduce the cost of this notoriously pricey resort. 鈥� Lisa Kadane travelled as a guest of Vail Resorts, which did not review or approve this article

For skiing close to the desert (yes, really): Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona

Shredding the gnar near the Sonoran Desert sounds inconceivable, but high elevation offers periodic dumps of powder on peaks topping over 2,700 metres. This makes it easy to satisfy anyone wanting more than a ski trip: At , skiers and boarders can send it down runs in the morning and then arrive in sunny Tucson 鈥� only about a 90-minute drive away 鈥� by afternoon, allowing for the best of both vacation worlds.

Mount Lemmon Ski Valley tops the Santa Catalina range, one of the whimsically named 鈥渟ky islands鈥� of Arizona, where mountains lift verdant forest above desert floors. In the less than 65 kilometres from Tucson, creosote bushes and saguaro cacti give way to conifers and spring-fed creeks. As you make the steep ascent, warm layers that feel silly in the city become imperative as the temperature drops more than 20 degrees Celsius.

The mom-and-pop vibe of this 21-trail resort perched at the top will spark nostalgia for those who have been around the sport for decades. There鈥檚 easy access at the base to one of three lifts, and the runs are perfect for those who prefer a range of groomed options over chasing off-piste adrenalin. Advanced trails still create challenges with steep pitches and tight runs. Be ready to carve those edges. Far less crowded than other mountains, the lack of lines means you can run it until it feels just right.

Mount Lemmon, conserving precious water for the region, doesn鈥檛 manufacture snow. So unless there is fresh snowfall, this resort trends toward a spring slush feel across a shortened and variable season 鈥� it鈥檚 best to check conditions before heading out.

When you get to Tucson, you can golf, swim and bike, tour the historic missions and , or explore the diverse culinary scene. This UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy turns 250 in 2025, so be prepared to join the celebrations. 鈥� Rebecca Toy travelled as a guest of Visit Tucson, which did not review or approve this article.

For under-the-radar Swiss bliss: Adelboden, Bernese Oberland

and its linked ski area, Lenk, make up an idyllic region in the impressive massif of the Bernese Alps. I鈥檝e visited Switzerland 30 times, and it鈥檚 this under-the-radar ski resort destination that I recommend for the discerning powder hound.

With more than 200 kilometres of pistes and 63 lifts, it appeals equally to families with little learners (the ski school is staffed with multilingual instructors), and to experienced skiers and riders seeking an authentic Swiss alpine village, without the bougie boutiques of more famous (and expensive) resorts like St. Moritz and Zermatt.

Situated at 1,350 metres, with 13 feet of annual snowfall on average, Adelboden enjoys reliable winter conditions and a tradition of hospitality. This is a skiers鈥� ski resort, ready to welcome enthusiasts keen to carve first tracks down Tschentenalp and refuel with homemade soup and apple strudel at Hahnenmoos Pass, before gearing up to ski again and again, until the cable cars pause for the night.

The charming, narrow main street of locally owned shops and restaurants, the Dorfstrasse, is bookended by two resorts. opened in summer 2024, transforming a 19th-century property into a boutique hotel, with the cosy atmosphere of a members-only club.

Its sister property, , is a splendid renovation of the former Belle 脡poque Grand Hotel Regina. Its heated infinity pool and welcoming apr猫s offer stunning views of the imposing Lohner mountains and, across the valley, the Engstligen Falls, the second highest waterfall in Switzerland. 鈥斅�Claudia Laroye travelled as a guest of Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg, which did not review or approve this article.