National Geographic has come up with their list of the world’s best ski towns and we must say, it’s fairly good. In the article they give detailed reasons why each town was picked so you are going to want to check that out.
Just what makes a classic ski town? It starts, naturally, with skiing and snowboarding so good they attract people like youth-bestowing fountains. Then add an inviting mountain burg steeped in ski heritage, amenities, and culture. These are the 25 best. For insider tips, we asked local luminaries where to stay, play, and party, whether you’re on a budget or indulging.
—Aaron Teasdale
TOP 25 SKI TOWNS IN THE WORLD:
#1 – Girdwood, AK, USA
#2 – Fernie, Canada
#3 – Zermatt, Switzerland
#4 – Bozeman, MT, USA
#5 – Chamonix, France
#6 – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
#7 – Whitefish, MT, USA
#8 – Crested Butte, CO, USA
#9 – Aspen, CO, USA
#10 – Niseko, Japan
#11 – Kitzbühel, Austria
#12 – Bend, OR, USA
#13 – Mont Tremblant, Canada
#14 – Taos, NM, USA
#15 – Park City, UT, USA
#16 – Truckee, CA, USA
#17 – Whistler, Canada
#18 – North Conway, NH, USA
#19 – Banff, Canada
#20 – Steamboat Spring, CO, USA
#21 – Telluride, CO, USA
#22 – Jackson, WY, USA
#23 – Wanaka, New Zealand
#24 – Stowe, VT, USA
#25 – Ketchum, ID, USA
What other towns would you add to this list?
Any towns on here that shouldn’t be?