Ski & Snow
Inspiration and advice for your winter adventures.
The Best Ski Resorts in the US and Canada: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards
By Jen Murphy
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is Launching New Journeys to Glamorous Ski Destinations
By Jessica Puckett
The Best Ski Resorts in Europe: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards
By Jen Murphy
21 Best Airbnbs to Rent for a European Ski Trip
By Teddy Wolstenholme
The Latest Way to Ski in Powder? Snowcat Skiing
By Jen Murphy
Skiing the ‘Snowiest Destination in the World,’ in a Remote Corner of Japan
By Josh Laskin
Where to Go Spring Skiing in North America
By Sarah Kuta
To Become a Braver Skier, I Sing This Whitney Houston Song
By Chadner Navarro
Finding Joy Among Black Skiers at ‘50 Years of Soul on Snow’
By Kayla Brock
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Colorado
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$ | United States, Telluride, 568 Mountain Village Blvd.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkThe Little Nell
$$$ | United States, Aspen, 675 E Durant AveThe Little Nell is an après ski hot spot and one of the best people-watching spots in town.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaThe Sebastian – Vail
$$$ | United States, Vail,This boutique hotel in Vail Village cares about the small things, including a hot chocolate bar at the front desk.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkSonnenalp Vail
$$ | United States, Vail, 20 Vail Rd.In the heart of Vail Village, an elevated Bavarian-inspired ski lodge nestled among mature evergreen and burbling Gore Creek.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaHotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | United States, Aspen, 330 E Main St.This historic hotel has great après-ski and luxurious suites.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: ExpediaViceroy Snowmass
$$ | United States, Snowmass, 130 Wood Rd.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaFour Seasons Resort Vail
$$$ | United States, Vail, One Vail Rd.A luxurious getaway with the service to match, located just steps from Vail's best restaurants and shops.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaThe Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail
$$$ | United States, Vail, 715 W Lionshead CirDesign, decor, and dining pay homage to Vail founders Earl Eaton and Pete Seibert and the mountain’s 1960s heyday.Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaThe Arrabelle at Vail Square
$$ | United States, Vail, 675 Lionshead Pl.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaGravity Haus Vail
$ | United States, Vail, 352 E Meadow DrA modern adventure home base for the grown-up work-hard, play-hard crowd.Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaAspen Meadows Resort
$$ | United States, Aspen, 845 Meadows Rd.The Bauhaus-designed block of 98 suites is in an inspired setting, on an aspen-strewn 40 acres, with the area's biggest mountains as backdrop.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaThe St. Regis Aspen Resort
$$$ | United States, Aspen, 315 East Dean St.Just a three-minute walk from the base of Aspen Mountain (or five minutes, if ski boots are on), the St. Regis is a Gilded Age mountain manor that would have made John Jacob Astor proud.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkOrigin Hotel Red Rocks
$ | United States, Golden, 18485 W Colfax Ave.With access to nearby hiking trails and the legendary amphitheater, Origin Red Rocks hits all the right notes.Powered By: Expedia
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Utah
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$ | United States, Park City, 7520 Royal StreetA charming Bavarian-style chalet merged with a modern mountain tower located in the heart of Deer Valley Resort’s villageReaders Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaThe Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | United States, Wanship, 27649 Old Lincoln HwyFrom start to finish, this nouveau lodge in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range is one long love letter to the great outdoors.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: SkylarkStein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
$$$ | United States, Park City, 7700 Stein WayA little bit of Scandinavian luxury in the Park City mountains.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkThe St. Regis Deer Valley
$$$ | United States, Park City, 2300 Deer Valley Dr.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkThe Chateaux Deer Valley
$$ | United States, Park City, 7815 Royal St. E.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaWaldorf Astoria Park City
$$ | United States, Park City, 2100 Frostwood Dr.Guests can’t wait to go back to this hotel, formerly the Dakota Mountain Lodge, at the base of Canyons Resort. Beautiful rooms in natural colors have custom furnishings and views of the ski slopes and Wasatch Mountains.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkMontage Deer Valley
$$ | United States, Park City, 9100 Marsac Ave.You can't beat the ease of the Montage. Skis are ready by the time you get downstairs, and Deer Valley Mountain has an office right in the hotel, so ski school is a breeze.Readers Choice Awards
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Ulum Moab Brings a New Level of Luxury to Glamping
This new tented resort in Utah ups the ante on an increasingly popular vacation style.By Scott Bay
- Shopping
The Essentials an Editor Packed for a Ski Trip to Utah
I'm an avid skier—here's the gear I pack every time.By Scott Bay
- National Parks
Bryce Canyon National Park: A Guide to the Best Hiking, Stargazing, and Lodging
Plus, hoodoo-filled vistas you won't want to miss.By Maya Silver
- Ski & Snow
The Best Ski Resorts in Utah
Some of the best skiing in the world is only 45 minutes away from Salt Lake City International Airport.By Candice Rainey and Scott Bay
- Ski & Snow
In Alta, Utah, a One-of-a-Kind Mother-Daughter Bonding Experience
Why I cajoled my daughter into taking a trip to one of my favorite ski destinations.By Candice Rainey
- Ski & Snow
Part Ski Racing, Part Rodeo, Skijoring Might Be the Wildest Snow Sport Out There
It's a Wild-West spectacle you have to see to believe.By Colin Clancy
- Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Park City
“The Greatest Snow on Earth” is a trademarked phrase here.By Julia Heffelfinger
- Adventure
What It's Like to Ski With an Olympian
An exclusive program at Utah's Deer Valley Resort lets you get schooled by a world-class athlete.By Candice Rainey
The Montana Ski Resorts to Plan Your Next Ski Trip Around
By Brent Rose
In Northern New Mexico, the Desert's Striking Beauty Is on Full Display in the Winter
By Candice Rainey
The Ultimate Guide to Gay Ski Weeks Around the World
By Todd Plummer
North Carolina Ski Resorts: The Ultimate Guide to a Perfect Weekend Ski Trip
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
11 One-Piece Ski Suits You'll Want to Wear On and Off the Slopes
By Teddy Minford
The Best Family Ski Resorts in the U.S. and Canada
By Nina Kokotas Hahn
Meet the Running Shoe That Holds Up to Maine Winters
By Erinne Magee
America's Ski Towns Are Poised to Survive Another Jam-Packed Season—Here's What to Expect
By Erin Vivid Riley
A Rugged Ski Touring Adventure through Western Norway's Sunnmøre Alps
By Toby Skinner
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Canada
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
$$ | Canada, Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd.The location, the amenities, the food, the service—this is a grand example of a ski hotel.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkFour Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
$$$ | Whistler,This is Whistler’s top luxury property, and it's worth the splurge whether it’s your first stay or your fortieth.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkPan Pacific Whistler Village Centre
$$ | Canada, Whistler, 4299 Blackcomb WayReaders Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaThe Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
$$ | Canada, Whistler, 4090 Whistler WayReaders Choice AwardsPowered By: Skylark
Editors' choice: ski resorts in France
Cheval Blanc Paris
$$$ | France, Paris, 8 Quai du LouvreEnter into luxury within an iconic Parisian setting.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaHôtel Le Coucou Méribel
$$$ | France, Méribel, 464 Route du BelvédèreA legitimately family-friendly, radically playful take on the traditional ski chalet in the posh French Alps.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaCheval Blanc Courchevel
$$$ | France, Courchevel, Courchevel 1850Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkLes Fermes de Marie
Alpine game-changer that put Megève back on the map and set the style for a whole generation of rustic-deluxe European hotel.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: ExpediaLes Sources de Cheverny
$$ | France, Cheverny, Chemin du BreuilA low-key, eco-friendly retreat and spa surrounded by vines and forests in historic château country.Hot ListPowered By: Expedia- Inspiration
These Small Towns in France Are Straight Out of a Storybook
From wine country to the Alps, these destinations are as charming as it gets.By Caitlin Morton
- Ski & Snow
These Vintage Photos of the Alps Show an Era of Untouched Snow, Hikers in Lederhosen, and the Earliest Skiers
‘The Alps 1900. A Portrait in Color’ from Taschen is out now.By Megan Spurrell
- Inspiration
These Retro French Ski Towns Are Trendy Once Again
In addition to buzzy new hotels, the 1960s French ski towns of Avoriaz and Flaine spotlight Bauhaus architecture and midcentury design.By Toby Skinner
Terminal Neige - Refuge du Montenvers
$$ | France, Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Le MontenversFirst built in 1880 to shelter mountaineers and visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mer de Glace, the Refuge du Montenvers is a historic hotel with serious clout. Though rooms have been redone, the hotel remains a respite for travelers—and a draw for its impressive patio over the Sea of Ice.Hot List- Adventure
Avalanche Warnings and Heavy Snow Strand Skiers in the Alps
Nearly 13,000 tourists have been stranded in Zermatt, Switzerland, since Monday.By Bridget Hallinan
- News & Advice
The World's Steepest Funicular Just Opened in Switzerland
The track runs along a 2,400-foot incline.By Elaheh Nozari
- News & Advice
Dozens Rescued in French Alps After Being Stuck in Cable Cars Overnight
No thank you, we'll stay right here on solid ground.By Meredith Carey
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Switzerland
Badrutt’s Palace
$$$ | Switzerland, St. Moritz, Via Serlas 27There are few places quite as iconic as this grande dame in St Moritz.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: ExpediaBeau-Rivage Genève
Switzerland, Geneva, 13 Quai du Mont-Blanc,Unbranded, unabashed Belle Epoque splendor on Lake Geneva.Powered By: ExpediaMandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
$$$ | Switzerland, Lucerne, Haldenstrasse 10A Belle Epoque palace has been given an astonishing makeover, making it the grandest dame in Switzerland right now.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaBeau-Rivage Palace
$$$ | Switzerland, Géneve, Place-su-Port 17-19This gem on Lake Geneva is a hotel you might’ve dreamt of when you were little.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: ExpediaFairmont Le Montreux Palace
$$$ | Switzerland, Montreux, Avenue Claude-Nobs 2Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaSuvretta House
$$$ | Switzerland, St. Moritz, Via Chasellas 1Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: ExpediaThe Dolder Grand
$$$ | Switzerland, Zurich, Kurhausstrasse 65Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkKulm Hotel
$$$ | Switzerland, St. Moritz, Via Veglia 18Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: ExpediaGstaad Palace
$$$ | Switzerland, Gstaad, Palacestrasse 28Palace on the hill in the Bernese valleys.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: SkylarkHotel d'Angleterre Geneva
$$$ | Switzerland, Geneva, Quai du Mont-Blanc 17Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaGrand Resort Bad Ragaz
Switzerland, Bad Ragaz,People have been traveling for these thermal water’s healing properties since 1242.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Expedia- Adventure
Travel by Cable Car to This Pop-Up Disco in the Swiss Mountains
Detour Discotheque has exclusively shared the venue for its third hyper-remote event with Condé Nast Traveler—and it’s the most daring to date.By Becky Lucas
- Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Zurich, Switzerland
Three-kiss greetings, an exploding art scene highlighted in an exciting biennial, and an expanding restaurant realm are making a strong case for this oft-overlooked European stopover city.By Stacey Lastoe
- Couples Travel
How Moving to Zürich Opened My Eyes to A World of Acceptance
As a New Yorker, I was seeking the freedom I was used to. In my life in Zürich, I found a different version of it.By Adam H. Graham
- Destinations
How to Explore Switzerland’s Engadin Valley in Summer
The Swiss ski valley known for glitzy St. Moritz boasts a quieter beauty in summer, with hilltop village hikes, quartz-filled thermal baths, and iconic Wes Anderson-esque stays.By Lane Nieset
24 Best Vests to Pack This Winter
By Lauren Dana Ellman
The Best Winter Skincare Products to Travel With, According to Dermatologists
By Meaghan Kenny
The Case for Visiting Alaska in Wintertime
By David Amsden
The Best Fleece Layers for Winter: Essential Zip-Ups, Vests, & Pullovers for Travelers
By Chadner Navarro
13 Best Winter Gloves: Touchscreen, Waterproof, and Heated Options for Travelers
By Rachel Chang
21 Best Winter Coats for Women
By Meaghan Kenny
21 European Cities That Are Even More Charming in Winter
By Caitlin Morton
The Winter Running Gear Getting Us Out on the Coldest Days
By Jessica Puckett and Paris Wilson
How—and Why—to Get Into Winter Hiking
By Josh Laskin
Winter Shopping Guide: The Best Cold-Weather Clothing, Accessories, and Gear in 2023
By Madison Flager
How to Pack Light When You’re Headed Somewhere Cold
By Samantha Crompton
7 Train Routes That Are Even Better in Winter, From the Swiss Alps to Alaska
By Marianna Cerini
How to Dress for Cold Weather, According to Outdoor Adventurers
By Ashlea Halpern
The 14 Most Magical Places to Visit in Switzerland This Winter
By Caitlin Morton
Tested and Reviewed: The 12 Best Winter Leggings
By Meaghan Kenny