Ski resorts for beginners in the Western United States

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Western United States - beginner ski resorts Western United States

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Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western United States – Beginners Big Sky Resort

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western United States – Beginners Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western United States – Beginners Deer Valley

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western United States – Beginners Mammoth Mountain

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western United States – Beginners Palisades Tahoe

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Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in the Western United States

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1. Big Sky Resort

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort is a perfect ski resort for beginners. At the Mountain Village, Madison Base and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner53 km(21 %)
	Overall: 250 km

1. Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7 km(70 %)
	Overall: 10 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	beginner42.2 km(40 %)
	Overall: 106.6 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: 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

11. 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

11. 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

11. 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

24. Bald Mountain – Sun Valley

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Bald Mountain – Sun Valley

The Bald Mountain ski resort is recommended more for advanced winter sports enthusiasts. Even the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(22 %)
	Overall: 90 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

28. 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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