Best skiing near Vail
17 ski resorts · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best skiing near Vail, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 17 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
V⛰
#1
Vail
Off-season
1052 m Vertical5289 Acres193 Runs32 Lifts
5.1 mi away
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 70°F — wet, slushy snow
Vail Ski Resort is located in Colorado, United States, and is one of the largest ski resorts in North America. It offers over 5,000 acres of skiable terrain with 195 trails…
Why 98: resort size & terrain
98Elite
K⛰
#2
Keystone Resort
Off-season
953 m Vertical3148 Acres135 Runs20 Lifts
20.4 mi away
67°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 31 mph — upper lifts may hold· 67°F — wet, slushy snow
Keystone Resort is a popular ski destination in the United States, located in Summit County, Colorado. The resort features 135 trails spread over 3,148 acres, with 20 lifts to…
Why 80: resort size & terrain
80Elite
S⛰
#3
Steamboat Ski Resort
Off-season
1118 m Vertical2965 Acres165 Runs18 Lifts
59.0 mi away
71°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 71°F — wet, slushy snow
Steamboat Ski Resort is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, offering 2,965 acres of skiable terrain with 165 trails. The resort boasts a range of runs suitable for all…
Why 86: resort size & terrain
86Elite
B⛰
#4
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Off-season
1036 m Vertical2358 Acres155 Runs18 Lifts
19.1 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Breckenridge Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski destinations in the US. The resort offers over 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, with 187 total trails, and 34 lifts. The…
Why 78: resort size & terrain
78Top-rated
S⛰
#5
Snowmass
Off-season
1343 m Vertical3132 Acres91 Runs24 Lifts
48.1 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 72°F — wet, slushy snow
Snowmass Ski Resort is a popular destination for skiers in the United States, located in Colorado. With over 3,300 acres of ski terrain, this resort offers some of the best skiing…
Why 82: resort size & terrain
82Elite
B⛰
#6
Beaver Creek Resort
Off-season
1231 m Vertical1805 Acres148 Runs16 Lifts
12.8 mi away
79°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 79°F — wet, slushy snow
Beaver Creek Resort is a ski resort located in Colorado, United States. The resort boasts 1,800 acres of skiable terrain and 150 trails, catering to all levels of skiers. For…
Why 74: resort size & terrain
74Top-rated
C⛰
#7
Copper Mountain Resort
Off-season
793 m Vertical2450 Acres125 Runs21 Lifts
15.5 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Copper Mountain Resort is a popular ski resort in Summit County, Colorado. With over 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, it's a great destination for skiers and snowboarders of all…
Why 69: resort size & terrain
69Top-rated
A⛰
#8
Aspen Highlands
Off-season
1108 m Vertical1028 Acres125 Runs5 Lifts
46.4 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 72°F — wet, slushy snow
Aspen Highlands is a ski resort in Colorado, USA, known for its steep and challenging terrain. Some of the best trails include Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl, and Steeplechase. An…
Why 60: resort size & terrain
60Solid
L⛰
#9
Loveland
Off-season
734 m Vertical1365 Acres70 Runs10 Lifts
21.8 mi away
60°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 60°F — wet, slushy snow
Loveland Ski Resort is located in the Arapahoe Basin of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA. Its high altitude and heavy snowfall provide excellent skiing and snowboarding…
Why 47: resort size & terrain
47Rated
A⛰
#10
Aspen Mountain
Off-season
995 m Vertical673 Acres76 Runs8 Lifts
44.4 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Aspen Mountain ski resort in the United States is known for its challenging terrain, from the bumps on the Bell Mountain to the steeps on Ruthie's Run. For beginners, a great…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
A⛰
#11
Arapahoe Basin
Off-season
692 m Vertical900 Acres105 Runs7 Lifts
23.3 mi away
60°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 60°F — wet, slushy snow
Arapahoe Basin ski resort in Colorado, United States offers a range of terrain suitable for all skill levels, with some of the best expert-level skiing in the state. The resort's…
Why 45: resort size & terrain
45Rated
E⛰
#12
Eldora Mountain Resort
Off-season
488 m Vertical680 Acres53 Runs12 Lifts
42.1 mi away
1″ base
72°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· 72°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Eldora Mountain Resort is located close to Boulder, Colorado, and offers 680 acres of skiable terrain with 53 trails. The resort has a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and…
Why 33: resort size & terrain
33Rated
B⛰
#13
Buttermilk Mountain
Off-season
619 m Vertical470 Acres44 Runs7 Lifts
44.9 mi away
72°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 72°F — wet, slushy snow
Buttermilk Mountain ski resort is located in Aspen, United States. It is known for its beginner-friendly terrain and family-friendly atmosphere. Some of the best trails at…
Why 32: resort size & terrain
32Rated
S⛰
#14
Sunlight Mountain Resort
Off-season
613 m Vertical470 Acres67 Runs3 Lifts
58.3 mi away
79°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 79°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Sunlight Mountain Resort is a family-friendly ski destination located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, offering a variety of terrain to suit all skill levels. The best trails for…
Why 32: resort size & terrain
32Rated
S⛰
#15
Ski Cooper
Off-season
366 m Vertical400 Acres26 Runs4 Lifts
21.8 mi away
66°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 66°F — wet, slushy snow
Ski Cooper ski resort, located in Colorado, offers 39 trails that cater to skiers of all levels, with the beginner-friendly Molly Hogan and Old Rope Tow being standout options. A…
Why 20: resort size & terrain
20Rated
Skiing near Vail
The Vail area has 17 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Vail (5,289 acres), and Snowmass has the most vertical (1,343 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.
How we rank the best skiing near Vail
How are these ski resorts ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.