Ski resorts for beginners in North America

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in North America - beginner ski resorts North America

60 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for beginners in North America – Beginners Big White

Ski resorts for beginners in North America – Beginners Panorama

Ski resorts for beginners in North America – Beginners Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Ski resorts for beginners in North America – Beginners SilverStar

Ski resorts for beginners in North America – Beginners Lake Louise

Evaluated by Skiresort.info, the world's largest evaluation and test portal for ski resorts.
Click here for rating process info

Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in North America

Skiresort.info presents the best beginner slopes in North America or easy ski resorts in North America.

Beginner-friendly ski resorts North America

North America – limit to
Countries:
- 1. Canada
- 1. USA
Mountain ranges:

1-50 out of 60 ski resorts

«
‹
1
2
›
»

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Big White

The Big White ski resort is perfect for beginners. It is possible to ski almost the entire ski resort… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18.9 km(18 %)
	Overall: 105 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Panorama

The lower part of the ski resort of Panorama is ideal for beginners. There are lots of easy and wide… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner31.2 km(28 %)
	Overall: 112 km

1. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Red Mountain Resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners start out at the moving carpet in the learning… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(17 %)
	Overall: 120 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

SilverStar

The SilverStar ski resort is a beginners’ paradise. Around the village, there are moving carpets, very… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(17 %)
	Overall: 115 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Lake Louise

Beginners can find perfect terrain in the Sunny Side Area at the base station in the ski resort of… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner35 km(25 %)
	Overall: 139 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Deer Valley

Deer Valley is ideal for beginners. Beginners start out beside the moving carpets at the Snow Park… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner36 km(31 %)
	Overall: 118 km

1. Sunday River

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Sunday River

The ski resort of Sunday River is perfect for beginners. There are several moving carpets and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner25.5 km(30 %)
	Overall: 84.8 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Killington

The ski resort of Killington is perfect for beginners. There are moving carpets and separate slopes at… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(17 %)
	Overall: 118.4 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Tremblant

Beginners will feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the ski resort of Tremblant. You… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner21.6 km(26 %)
	Overall: 81.9 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Bromont

Beginners can ski throughout the entire ski resort of Bromont on very easy and easy slopes. In the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(22 %)
	Overall: 45 km

1. Banff Sunshine

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Banff Sunshine

Almost the entire Sunshine Village ski resort is very well suited for beginners (excluding Goat's Eye… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner25 km(23 %)
	Overall: 109 km

1. Whistler Blackcomb

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Whistler Blackcomb

Beginners can ski throughout almost the entire Whistler Blackcomb ski resort on easy slopes. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner40 km(20 %)
	Overall: 200 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Kimberley

The Kimberley ski resort is optimally suited for beginners because they can explore the entire resort… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(19 %)
	Overall: 80 km

1. Canada Olympic Park – Calgary

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Canada Olympic Park – Calgary

Beginners can ski the entire ski hill and can also practice at the 4 people movers. more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3.5 km(88 %)
	Overall: 4 km

1. Mont-Sainte-Anne

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Mont-Sainte-Anne

Beginners will feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the ski resort of… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(21 %)
	Overall: 73 km

1. Mammoth Mountain

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain offers many easy slopes in the lower area. You can ski from the Eagle Lodge to Canyon… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18.4 km(20 %)
	Overall: 89.8 km

1. Palisades Tahoe

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Palisades Tahoe

The ski resort of Palisades Tahoe is ideal for beginners. There are practice lifts with easy slopes at… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner50 km(25 %)
	Overall: 200 km

1. Winter Park Resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Winter Park Resort

Winter Park is the optimal ski resort for beginners. Between Winter Park Mountain, Mary Jane and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11 km(8 %)
	Overall: 143 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Telluride

Beginners will find their best conditions from Mountain Village to Meadows and over to Ute Park. Ute… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.7 km(8 %)
	Overall: 88.2 km

1. Buttermilk Mountain

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Buttermilk Mountain

Buttermilk Mountain is the ideal mountain for beginners. They can ski throughout the entire ski resort… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11.9 km(35 %)
	Overall: 34 km

1. Beaver Creek

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is an ideal ski resort for beginners. There are separate beginner lifts and people movers… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner28.5 km(19 %)
	Overall: 150 km

1. Breckenridge

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Breckenridge

Beginners will find very easy slopes in the lower part of the ski resort. You can ski from the lower… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner28 km(18 %)
	Overall: 153 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Stowe

There is a beginner's area with three designated chair lifts and a magic carpet at the Spruce Camp… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(29 %)
	Overall: 70 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Nakiska

Nakiska ski resort is ideal for beginners. There are people movers right at the base station of the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4.2 km(17 %)
	Overall: 25 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Sun Peaks

The Sun Peaks ski resort is a paradise for beginners. The entire ski resort can be explored on easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13.5 km(10 %)
	Overall: 135 km

1. Marmot Basin – Jasper

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Marmot Basin – Jasper

Beginners can explore almost the entire Marmot Basin ski resort on easy slopes. The lifts can all be… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner26 km(29 %)
	Overall: 91 km

27. Whitewater – Nelson

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Whitewater – Nelson

Beginners can practise their first turns in a very peaceful setting at the Hummer Handle Tow beside… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(20 %)
	Overall: 50 km

27. Mt. Norquay – Banff

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Mt. Norquay – Banff

Beginners are ideally catered for near the Cascade Lodge at the Cascade Chair and at the Sundance… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(33 %)
	Overall: 30 km

27. Big Snow American Dream (indoor ski area)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Big Snow American Dream

The Big Snow American Dream indoor ski area has special beginners’ slopes with moving carpets to learn… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.3 km(60 %)
	Overall: 0.5 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Snowbasin

At the base station at the Grizzly Center, moving carpets are available for beginners. The Littlecat… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner16 km(20 %)
	Overall: 80 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Alta

Beginners can find very good terrain at the Albion base station. The ski school operates a practice… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11 km(15 %)
	Overall: 71 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Brighton

Many Utah skiers and snowboarders started in Brighton. Beginners can find ideal conditions right next… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner14 km(21 %)
	Overall: 66 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Park City

The area at Park City Mountain Village in Park City is ideal for beginners. But Park City Canyons… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(8 %)
	Overall: 250 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Snowbird

Beginners can start at the moving carpet in the practice area in Snowbird. The ski school offers a… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner28 km(27 %)
	Overall: 103 km

27. Mount Seymour

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Mount Seymour

Beginners can ski the entire ski resort on Mount Seymour. Easy slopes lead down from the highest point… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(39 %)
	Overall: 23 km

27. Cypress Mountain

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Cypress Mountain

Both sides of the Cypress Mountain resort are suitable for beginners. There is a large beginner area… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.6 km(13 %)
	Overall: 51 km

27. Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

The 15.2 km long Last Spike slope from the peak to the base is the longest slope and is also suitable… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner16 km(29 %)
	Overall: 55 km

27. Kicking Horse – Golden

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kicking Horse – Golden

Beginners will find their terrain in the lower area of the ski resort. There are many wide and easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(20 %)
	Overall: 100 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Fernie

The entire Lower Mountain area and the base station area are very suitable for beginners. In addition… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner42 km(30 %)
	Overall: 142 km

27. Castle Mountain

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Castle Mountain

Beginners will find some very easy and wide slopes directly in the base area at the Green Chair and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(10 %)
	Overall: 94 km

27. Le Mont Grand-Fonds

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Le Mont Grand-Fonds

Beginners can ski throughout the entire ski resort of Le Mont Grand-Fonds on very easy, wide slopes.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.3 km(26 %)
	Overall: 24.3 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Stoneham

Beginners can easily explore two of the three mountains on very easy and wide slopes. There are… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(18 %)
	Overall: 34 km

27. June Mountain

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

June Mountain

The slopes in the ski resort of June Mountain are perfectly prepared and beginners can tackle the easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.2 km(15 %)
	Overall: 41 km

27. Sierra at Tahoe

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Sierra at Tahoe

The Easy Rider Express 4-person chairlift next to the Base Lodge leads to a very wide and easy slope… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12 km(26 %)
	Overall: 46.5 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Heavenly

The ski resort of Heavenly is ideal for beginners as easy, wide slopes lead to most of the ski lifts.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(19 %)
	Overall: 94 km

27. Homewood Mountain Resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Homewood Mountain Resort

Homewood Mountain Resort is an ideal ski resort for beginners. “Smart Slopes” with moving carpets are… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(30 %)
	Overall: 20 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Loveland

Beginners will feel at home in Loveland Valley. Almost all of the slopes here are suitable for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12 km(13 %)
	Overall: 93 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Snowmass

The lower part of the ski resort is very well suited for beginners. Easy slopes lead from Elk Camp… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12 km(5 %)
	Overall: 237 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Vail

Vail offers many possibilities for beginners on the Front Side. On Gopher Hill in Village Mountain… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner57 km(24 %)
	Overall: 234 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Keystone

Beginners will find many easy slopes on the front side of the mountain. The "Learning Area" with a… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner25 km(19 %)
	Overall: 135 km

1-50 out of 60 ski resorts

«
‹
1
2
›
»