Deer Valley Ski Resort, one of the largest in the Rocky Mountains.
Deer Valley Ski Resort, one of the largest in the Rocky Mountains.

The Rocky Mountains are massive, stretching from New Mexico into Canada. They feature some of the most iconic National Parks in North America, with towering peaks, stunning glacial lakes, and jaw-dropping alpine valleys. Perhaps their most famous feature, however, are their highly numerous ski resorts. From north to south, every state/province in the Rockies has at least a few ski resorts. Some of them are small while some are among the largest in the continent. These are the 5 biggest ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains.

Vail Resort, the largest ski resort in Colorado

5 Biggest Ski Resorts In The Rocky Mountains

5. Steamboat, Colorado – 3,741 acres.

  • 23 lifts.
  • 182 trials.
  • 3,668 feet vertical rise.

4. Deer Valley, Utah – 4,300 acres.

  • 31 lifts.
  • 202 trails.
  • 3,040 feet vertical rise.

3. Vail Mountain, Colorado – 5,317 acres.

  • 32 lifts.
  • 278 trails.
  • 3,450 feet vertical rise.

2. Big Sky Resort, Montana – 5,850 acres.

  • 40 lifts.
  • 320 named runs.
  • 4,350 feet vertical rise.

1. Park City Mountain, Utah – 7,300 acres.

  • 41 lifts.
  • 330+ trails.
  • 3,226 feet vertical rise.

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...