If you were to guess which state has the most ski resorts, you might point toward California, Utah, or another state in the Western United States. But shockingly only one state in the top 5 is west of the Mississippi River. The other four are either on the East Coast or in the Midwest. The National Ski Area Association releases annual statistics on ski resorts and skier activity around the country, including where ski resorts are located. These are the 5 U.S. states with the most ski areas.
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5. New Hampshire – 30
- Bretton Woods is the largest ski area in the state, offering 464 acres of skiing and snowboarding.
- Wildcat Mountain, Attitash Mountain Resort, Mount Sunapee, and Crotched Mountain Resort are featured on the Epic Pass.
- Loon Mountain is featured on the Ikon Pass.
4. Wisconsin – 34
- Granite Peak is the largest ski area in the state, offering 400 acres of skiing and snowboarding.
- Wilmot Mountain is featured on the Epic Pass.
3. Colorado – 34
- Vail is the largest resort in Colorado, with 5,317 acres of skiable terrain.
- Telluride, Crested Butte, Beaver Creek, Vail, Keystone, and Breckenridge are all featured on the Epic Pass.
- Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, and Eldora are all featured on the Ikon Pass.
2. Michigan – 40
- Largest ski area is Mount Bohemia, with 585 skiable acres.
- Mt. Brighton is featured on the Epic Pass.
- The Highlands and Boyne Mountain are both featured on the Ikon Pass.
1. New York – 52
- Gore Mountain is New York’s largest resort, with 453 acres of skiable terrain.
- Hunter Mountain Resort is featured on the Epic Pass.
