Ski resorts for beginners in the Rocky Mountains

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains - beginner ski resorts Rocky Mountains

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5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for beginners in the Rocky Mountains – Beginners Lake Louise

Ski resorts for beginners in the Rocky Mountains – Beginners Deer Valley

Ski resorts for beginners in the Rocky Mountains – Beginners Banff Sunshine

Ski resorts for beginners in the Rocky Mountains – Beginners Canada Olympic Park – Calgary

Ski resorts for beginners in the Rocky Mountains – Beginners Winter Park Resort

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Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in the Rocky Mountains

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts Rocky Mountains

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1-27 out of 27 ski resorts

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. 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. 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. 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

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

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

12. 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

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

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

12. 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

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Solitude

Beginners can start at the moving carpet near the base station. Easy slopes can be found at the base… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.4 km(10 %)
	Overall: 64 km

24. Aspen Highlands

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Aspen Highlands

Beginners will feel at home on the slopes from the middle station down to the valley. There are many… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner24.3 km(18 %)
	Overall: 135 km

24. Arapahoe Basin

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Arapahoe Basin

Beginners will find ideal slopes at the Molly Hogan lift and at Molly's Magic Carpet. There are easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3.5 km(7 %)
	Overall: 52 km

27. Aspen Mountain

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no easy slopes on Aspen Mountain more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0 km(0 %)
	Overall: 103 km

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