Outside Online names Durango one of the Best Mountain Towns citing a lack of crowds and access to Purgatory’s 1,605-acres + the largest cat-skiing operation in the lower 48. >> Read more.
Best Mountain Towns in the U.S.
Power Pass Resorts
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Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff, AZFeaturing the all-new Arizona Gondola, unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon & beyond, and the southwest’s largest beginner terrain. -
Brian Head Resort Brian Head, UTWith the Greatest Snow on Earth® & red rock views, Brian Head delivers over 360” of snow every year & Utah’s highest base elevation.
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La Parva
Santiago, CHILENestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 2,750 meters and interconnected with Valle Nevado, La Parva offers world-class terrain and over 200,000 acres of heli-skiing. -
Lee Canyon Las Vegas, NVLocated less than an hour from the Strip, Lee Canyon offers 445 acres of lift-served and hike-to terrain.
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Nordic Valley Ski Resort Eden, UTLocated in the Wasatch Mountains just north of Salt Lake City, Nordic Valley is known for its ski school programs and rapidly-expanding terrain.
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Pajarito Mountain Ski Resort Los Alamos, NMTouting an impeccable fall line and unique history, Pajarito offers incredible bump runs, bountiful views & no lift lines.
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Purgatory Resort
Durango, COLocated in the rugged San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado, this destination resort offers steep tree skiing & wide-open cruisers. -
Sandia Peak Ski Area Sandia Park, NMLocated in the heart of the Sandia Mountains and just 45 minutes from Albuquerque, Sandia Peak delivers diverse terrain across 35 trails with 1,700 feet of vertical.
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Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort Taos County, NMKnown as the first ski area to open in the state every year, Sipapu offers a distinct family-friendly vibe and the best tree skiing around.
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Spider Mountain Bike Park Burnet, TXThe nation’s first and only year-round, lift-served bike park, Spider Mountain is located on the banks of Lake Buchanan.
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Valle Nevado
Santiago, CHILELocated in the Andes mountain range just 37 miles from Santiago, Chile, Valle Nevado is the largest ski area in the Americas and boasts the region's highest quality of snow. -
Willamette Pass Resort Crescent Lake, ORWith its legendary steeps and the first 6-person high speed detachable chairlift, Willamette Pass receives an average of over 430” of snowfall.
