Best US Ski Towns for a Weekend Getaway

If you’re looking for a quick winter getaway and love hitting the slopes, there are countless destinations just a short flight away. Whether you’re looking for a small excursion or a more far-flung adventure, here are all the top spots in the U.S.

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City is home to some of the best ski resorts in the country. Alta Ski Area is just 45 minutes from the city, and offers 2,200 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all levels. Park City Mountain Resort is another popular choice, located just a short drive from Salt Lake City. Brighton Resort is also close to Salt Lake City, featuring 115 skiable acres, and great for beginners and intermediates. Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort are both known for their challenging terrain and backcountry access.

Find weekend flights to SLC for as low as $88 on Skyweekend. Explore flights.

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Seattle, Washington

Seattle offers a variety of ski options within a short drive. Crystal Mountain Resort is just a two hour drive southeast of Seattle, and offers 2,600 skiable acres, with runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Stevens Pass Ski Area is another popular choice, located just two hours east of Seattle, offering 1,125 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all levels. The Summit at Snoqualmie is also close to Seattle and offers night skiing, four base areas with a total of 37 ski lifts and over 2,000 skiable acres.

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Los Angeles

LA may not be the first spot that comes to mind when you think about snow, but there’s actually a great ski resort a short drive away. Big Bear Mountain Resort with Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts is one of the closest ski resorts to Los Angeles, just an hour and a half drive from LA. The resort offers a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, as well as a terrain park and tubing.

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Spokane, Washington

Spokane offers a variety of ski options that can be reached by car within a weekend. 49 Degrees North Ski Resort is located just two hours from Spokane and offers 2,325 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all abilities. The resort also has a variety of dining options, including a full-service restaurant and a casual eatery. After a day on the slopes, take a soak in the outdoor hot tub or hit the après-ski scene in the nearby town of Chewelah.

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Portland, Oregon

Portland is another great destination for skiers and snowboarders looking for a weekend getaway. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is located just 90 minutes from Portland and offers 2,150 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all levels. The resort has a variety of dining options, including a full-service restaurant and a casual eatery.

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Eugene, Oregon

Hoodoo Ski Area is located just 2-ish hours from Eugene and offers 1,035 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all abilities. The resort also has a variety of dining options, including a full-service restaurant and a casual eatery. For an après-ski, check out the nearby town of Sisters.

Find weekend flights to EUG for as low as $77 on Skyweekend. Explore flights.

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Believe it or not, there is a popular ski offering very close to the Las Vegas airport. Lee Canyon Ski Resort is located just an hour and a half from Las Vegas and offers 65 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all abilities with a wide offering of delicious food for a solo adventurer or a family getaway.

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Reno, Nevada

Reno is surprisingly close to the very popular Lake Tahoe area — famous for its winter sports and ski resorts. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is located just an hour from Reno and offers 1,200 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all abilities. With affordable flights to Reno year-round from the Bay Area, this is definitely not a destination you want to sleep on.

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Boise, Idaho

Boise offers a variety of ski options within a short drive. Bogus Basin Ski Resort is located just 16 miles from downtown Boise and offers 2,600 skiable acres, with runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Brundage Mountain Resort is another popular choice, located just 2.5 hours drive from Boise, offering 1,500 skiable acres and a variety of runs for all levels.

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