When we talk highest ski resorts in the United States, all of the top 10 are located in Colorado. But Colorado’s mountains also tend to start quite a bit higher than those in other states, not just end higher. As such, while many of the state’s resorts and mountains are the highest, they aren’t necessarily the tallest. When it comes to measuring from base to height, the list looks a little different. These are the 5 tallest ski resorts in the United states by vertical drop (counting in-bound hike-to and cat-served terrain).
5 Tallest Ski Resorts In The United States (By Vertical Drop)
5. Big Sky Resort, Montana – 4,350 feet of vertical.
- Lowest point of operation is 6,800 feet.
- Lone Peak Summit at 11,166 feet.
- Mountain Village Base Area sits at 7,500 feet.
- Madison Base Area sits at 7,400 feet.
4. Aspen Highlands, Colorado – 4,352 feet of vertical.
- Base elevation of 8,040 feet.
- Maximum lift served elevation of 11,675 feet.
- Maximum elevation of 12,392 feet (Highlands Bowl).
- Lift served vertical drop 3,635 feet.
3. Snowmass, Colorado – 4,400 feet of vertical.
- Lowest point of operation is 8,110 feet.
- Highest point of 12,510 feet.
- Snowmass Base Village sits at 8,400 feet.
2. Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado – 4,425 feet of vertical.
- Base elevation of 8,725 feet.
- Maximum lift served elevation of 12,515 feet.
- Maximum elevation of 13,150 feet.
- Lift served vertical drop 3,790 feet.
1. Timberline Lodge, Oregon – 4,540 feet of vertical.
- Lowest point of operation is the bottom of Summit Pass at 4,000 feet.Â
- Timberline Lodge sits at 6,000 feet.
- Highest in-bound point is 8,540 feet.
- Mt. Hood reaches up to 11,245 feet.
