Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding North America

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in North America (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in North America

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding North America – Advanced skiers, freeriders Big Sky Resort

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding North America – Advanced skiers, freeriders Snowbird

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding North America – Advanced skiers, freeriders Lake Louise

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding North America – Advanced skiers, freeriders Vail

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding North America – Advanced skiers, freeriders Alta

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North America: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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- 1. USA
- 1. Canada
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1-50 out of 66 ski resorts

1. Big Sky Resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Big Sky ski area is a paradise for experts and freeriders. Lone Mountain even offers… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 47 km (19%)

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1. Snowbird

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Snowbird is a paradise for advanced skiers and freeriders. The ski resort is known for its excellent… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 36 km (35%)

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1. Lake Louise

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Lake Louise is a paradise for advanced skiers. The greatest challenges await on the Back Side and in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 42 km (30%)

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1. Vail

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin, an 11-kilometer-wide powder area, leave nothing to be… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 93 km (40%)

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1. Alta

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Alta is a paradise for advanced skiers and freeriders. The ski area receives very high amounts of… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 39 km (55%)

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1. Bald Mountain – Sun Valley

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Bald Mountain in Sun Valley is excellent for experts and advanced skiers. It is one of the most famous… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 30 km (33%)

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1. Jackson Hole

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Jackson Hole is the ski resort for experts and is well known in the scene. There are hardly any other… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 50 km (43%)

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1. Grand Targhee

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Grand Targhee ski area is very popular among advanced skiers. There are many difficult and very… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 19.2 km (34%)

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1. Panorama

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Taynton Bowl and the Extreme Dream Zone are well known among experts. Here, you can plunge down… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 56 km (50%)

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1. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Red Mountain Resort is a paradise for advanced skiers and freeriders. The ski area is known for its… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 60 km (50%)

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1. Whitewater – Nelson

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Whitewater ski resort is very popular among experts. In addition to the challenging runs, it… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (40%)

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1. SilverStar

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The backside of the mountain at Putnam Creek is the domain of the experts. Countless challenging runs… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 50 km (43%)

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1. Mt. Norquay – Banff

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Mt. Norquay ski area offers the steepest runs in Canada. Advanced skiers will find both ungroomed… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (40%)

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1. Snowbasin

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Snowbasin is very popular among experts and freeriders. Within the ski area boundaries, there are… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 24 km (30%)

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1. Deer Valley

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Within the ski area boundary, there are numerous challenges for experts and freeriders: steep groomed… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 40 km (20%)

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1. Solitude

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Solitude is very popular among experts and freeriders. The ski area receives very high amounts of… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 32 km (50%)

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1. Brighton

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Brighton is very popular among advanced skiers and freeriders. The ski area receives very high amounts… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 25.5 km (39%)

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1. Park City

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Within the ski area boundaries, there are numerous challenges for advanced skiers and freeriders:… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 125 km (50%)

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1. Killington

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Killington ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. Steep and wide slopes can be found at Bear… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 51 km (43%)

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1. Banff Sunshine

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, the Sunshine Village ski area is a paradise with challenging and extreme runs.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 34 km (31%)

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1. Whistler Blackcomb

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is a paradise for advanced skiers. Endless powder runs can be found… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 50 km (25%)

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1. Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Experts love the North Bowl and the Greely Bowl. Here, countless powder slopes and many challenging… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 21 km (38%)

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1. Kicking Horse – Golden

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Kicking Horse ski area is a paradise for experts and freeriders. The entire ski area is… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 60 km (60%)

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1. Fernie

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Fernie ski resort is a paradise for experts. The challenging slopes stretch across five different… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 42 km (30%)

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1. Castle Mountain

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Castle Mountain ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers and powder enthusiasts. Countless… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 65 km (69%)

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1. Marmot Basin – Jasper

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Advanced skiers are well catered for in the Marmot Basin ski area. Several challenging runs can be… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 39 km (43%)

Details

1. Telluride

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Telluride is a paradise for experts. Challenging runs lead down to Telluride, into the Revelation… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29.8 km (34%)
Ski routes: 11.9 km

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1. Mammoth Mountain

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Countless challenging descents through steep rock gullies lead from the Top of the Sierra down to the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 22.9 km (26%)
Ski routes: 100 km

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1. Heavenly

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Heavenly ski resort is very popular among advanced skiers. The slopes, which are sparsely wooded… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 34 km (36%)
Ski routes: 40 km

Details

1. Palisades Tahoe

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Palisades Tahoe ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. The highlights are at KT-22, Headwall,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 65 km (33%)
Ski routes: 50 km

Details

1. Sun Peaks

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Sun Peaks ski resort offers plenty of options for advanced skiers. Challenging runs can be found… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 43.5 km (32%)

Details

1. Winter Park Resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Winter Park ski area offers ideal runs for experts with the Parsenn Bowl and Vasquez Cirque. From… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 79 km (55%)

Details

1. Snowmass

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Experts will get their money's worth in Snowmass. The runs at Hanging Valley Wall, Frog Pond Glades,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 111 km (47%)

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1. Aspen Mountain

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Aspen Mountain is known as "the mountain" for experts. Most of the slopes are difficult to extremely… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 54 km (52%)

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1. Aspen Highlands

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Aspen Highlands is a paradise for advanced skiers. In Temerity (with the extreme runs Canopy Cruise,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 70.2 km (52%)

Details

1. Beaver Creek

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Experts will find countless challenging and extreme runs between the Rose Bowl, Grouse Mountain, and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 57 km (38%)
Ski routes: 25 km

Details

1. Breckenridge

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Endlessly steep and truly challenging slopes can be found at Peak 10 (Mustang, Dark Rider, Blackhawk),… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 65 km (42%)

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1. Arapahoe Basin

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Arapahoe Basin is a paradise for advanced skiers. Countless challenging and extreme runs, mogul… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 31 km (60%)

Details

39. Snow King Mountain – Jackson

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Snow King Mountain ski area is known for its steep slopes on the front side. Mogul runs and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5.1 km (32%)

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39. Sunday River

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Sunday River ski resort is ideal for advanced skiers. Steep slopes and gladed runs can be found at… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 28.8 km (34%)

Details

39. Tremblant

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Tremblant ski area offers many challenging runs and mogul slopes. In addition, there are tree… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 35.8 km (44%)

Details

39. Bromont

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Bromont ski area offers many challenging runs and mogul slopes. In addition, there are tree runs,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (44%)

Details

39. Cypress Mountain

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

There are plenty of challenging slopes and a good mix of off-piste runs and forest descents for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 22.4 km (44%)

Details

39. Big White

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Big White is an attractive ski resort for advanced skiers. There are many freeride areas in the upper… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29.4 km (28%)

Details

39. Kimberley

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts feel very comfortable in the Black Forest area. Here you will find numerous difficult runs and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 30 km (38%)

Details

39. Nakiska

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Nakiska ski area offers several perfectly groomed advanced slopes. This is where experts can… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.1 km (24%)

Details

39. Mont-Sainte-Anne

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the challenging… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 24 km (33%)

Details

39. Le Massif de Charlevoix

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In the Le Massif de Charlevoix ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the many… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 11 km (28%)

Details

39. Le Mont Grand-Fonds

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, several challenging slopes await in the Le Mont Grand-Fonds ski area.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9.2 km (38%)

Details

39. Stoneham

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In the Stoneham ski area, advanced skiers will get their money's worth on the challenging slopes. All… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 19 km (56%)

Details

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