37 Ski Resorts.
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Unique fact: The largest ski resort in North America spans 8,171 acres across two mountains connected by the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola. The resort hosted alpine events for the 2010 Winter Olympics and receives an average of 38 feet of snow annually.

Why visit: Ski the resort that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics and ride the world's longest unsupported lift span. Experience the legendary Blackcomb Glacier, après-ski in the pedestrian village, and explore terrain for every skill level across two massive mountains.

Unique fact: A car-free village accessible only by train, Zermatt offers views of the iconic Matterhorn from nearly every run. The resort connects to Cervinia in Italy, allowing you to ski two countries in one day.

Why visit: Ski with the most famous mountain silhouette in the world as your constant backdrop. Take the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise lift to Europe's highest lift-served skiing at 12,739 feet, then cross the border to lunch in Italy.

Unique fact: Host of the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and birthplace of extreme skiing, Chamonix sits beneath Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak. The Vallée Blanche is one of the world's longest off-piste descents at 20km.

Why visit: Experience legendary off-piste terrain and the alpine culture that invented modern skiing. Ski the Vallée Blanche descent down the Mer de Glace glacier, explore the high-altitude Grands Montets, and enjoy après-ski in this historic mountaineering capital.

Unique fact: Receives an average of 15 meters (50 feet) of powder annually, more consistent deep snow than almost anywhere else on Earth. The dry, cold air creates powder so light it's been trademarked as "Japow."

Why visit: Float through the lightest, driest powder snow on Earth that falls almost every night of the ski season. Experience Japan's unique ski culture with onsen hot springs après-ski, incredible Japanese cuisine, and tree runs through birch forests.

Unique fact: The birthplace of alpine skiing and ski instruction. Hannes Schneider developed modern ski technique here in the 1920s. The resort is legendary for both its challenging terrain and its notoriously wild après-ski scene.

Why visit: Ski where the sport was invented and where the Arlberg ski school changed how the world learns to ski. Challenge yourself on steep off-piste terrain by day, then experience Austria's legendary après-ski culture at the infamous Mooserwirt.

Unique fact: The largest single-mountain ski resort in the United States covers 5,317 acres, including the famous Back Bowls, seven massive bowls of open powder terrain. The resort was founded by 10th Mountain Division veterans.

Why visit: Experience world-class skiing across terrain that takes days to fully explore. Discover the Back Bowls' legendary powder, cruise immaculate groomers on the front side, and explore Vail Village's European-inspired architecture and dining.

Unique fact: Known for extreme off-piste terrain that hosts the Freeride World Tour's climactic Xtreme Verbier competition. The Four Valleys ski area connects 412km of runs across multiple resorts in the Swiss Alps.

Why visit: Challenge yourself on some of Europe's most technical and extreme freeride terrain. Watch where the Xtreme competition crowns champions, explore endless off-piste possibilities, and experience the cosmopolitan scene of Switzerland's most stylish resort.

Unique fact: Corbet's Couloir is considered one of skiing's most terrifying drops, a mandatory 20-foot cliff entry into a steep, narrow chute. The resort's continuous vertical of 4,139 feet is among the largest in North America.

Why visit: Test your skills on legendary steep terrain where experts from around the world come to prove themselves. Drop into Corbet's Couloir, ski the massive vertical in the Hobacks, and experience authentic Western ski culture in this cowboy town.