Best Powder Resorts
Deep snow destinations for face shots and untracked runs
The world's best resorts for powder skiing. These destinations receive massive snowfall, preserve snow quality, and offer terrain that maximizes powder potential.
Top 50 resorts ranked by our honest scoring system
#1
Geto Kogen
9.8
#2
Niseko Backcountry Gates
9.8
#3
Val Thorens
9.8
#4
Zermatt
9.8
#5
Niseko United Complete
9.8
#6
Asahidake
9.7
#7
Myoko Kogen
9.7
#8
Grand Hirafu Complete Area
9.7
#9
Niseko International Hirafu Village
9.6
#10
Lech-Zürs
9.5
#11
Grand Hirafu
9.5
#12
Niseko United
9.5
#13
Tignes
9.4
#14
Val d'Isère
9.4
#15
Okutadami Maruyama
9.4
#16
Rusutsu
9.3
#17
Niseko Village
9.3
#18
Niseko Hanazono
9.3
#19
Ischgl
9.3
#20
St. Anton
9.3
#21
Cervinia
9.3
#22
Sölden
9.3
#23
Furano
9.2
#24
Kiroro
9.2
#25
Happo Banks
9.2
#26
Kagura Gate Access Zones
9.2
#27
Kurodake
9.2
#28
Verbier
9.2
#29
Chisenupuri
9.1
#30
Furano North Peak
9.1
#31
Niseko Annupuri
9.1
#32
Courchevel
8.9
#33
Hakkoda Ropeway
8.9
#34
Mt. Kosha
8.9
#35
Akakura Kanko
8.8
#36
Niseko Moiwa
8.8
#37
Nozawa Onsen
8.8
#38
Suginohara
8.8
#39
Iwanai Resort
8.8
#40
Hakuba Backcountry
8.8
#41
Méribel
8.8
#42
Sapporo Kokusai
8.8
#43
Hakuba Valley Unified
8.7
#44
Chamonix
8.7
#45
Niseko Moiwa Kokusai
8.7
#46
Nakayama Toge
8.7
#47
Hakuba Goryu & 47 Complete
8.7
#48
Happo-One Complete Experience
8.7
#49
Nozawa Onsen Backcountry
8.7
#50
Naeba Prince Hotel Area
8.6
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Best Ski Resorts for Beginners
Gentle terrain, great ski schools, and patient vibes
Best Ski Resorts for Families
Kid-friendly terrain, easy logistics, stress-free skiing
Best Ski Resorts for Experts
Steeps, couloirs, and terrain that demands respect
Best Budget Ski Resorts
Great skiing without destroying your wallet
Best Après-Ski Resorts
Party resorts, legendary bars, late nights on the mountain
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