^Honorary Mention: Grumpy’s, Ketchum, ID
Lists, lists, lists, lists, and more lists. Who doesn’t love a good list on the internet?
USA Today has just announced their list of the Top 10 Best Après Ski Bars, according to their readers. Here’s how the list was boiled down:
“A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.”
Without further ado, let’s take a look at what USA Today readers think are the best watering holes at ski towns and resorts across the continent:
10. Mangy Moose- Jackson Hole, WY
Ski Resort(s): Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
9. Iron Furnace Brewing- Franconia, NH
Ski Resort(s): Cannon Mountain
8. Apple’s Bar & Grill- Ketchum, ID
Ski Resort(s): Sun Valley Resort
7. High West Distillery- Park City, UT
Ski Resort(s): Park City Mountain Resort
6. The Village Idiot Bar & Grill- Revelstoke, BC
Ski Resort(s): Revelstoke Mountain Resort
5. North Pole Bar & Restaurant- Mount Bohemia, MI
Ski Resort(s): Mount Bohemia
4. Million Dollar Cowboy Bar- Jackson, WY
Ski Resort(s): Snow King, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
^Credit: Aubrey Odom-Mabey on Unsplash
3. Le Chamois at Palisades Tahoe- Olympic Valley, CA
Ski Resort(s): Palisades Tahoe
2. Double Diamonds Bar- Steamboat Springs, CO
Ski Resort(s): Steamboat Resort
1. Clocktower Cellar- Mammoth Lakes, CA
Ski Resort(s): Mammoth Mountain
Look, I know these lists are solely based on how each business promotes the voting to their loyal followers. There are surely some bars that belong on this list that simply didn’t make it because they didn’t encourage their patrons to vote.
With that said, it’s still a pretty solid list. All of these establishments are well-known for having a lively après ski vibe.
Love to see that our friends at Mount Bohemia made the cut with the North Pole Bar. That place is a fricken’ good time.