15 Best Ski Resorts in the US

"Located about 30 minutes from Kalispell in northwestern Montana and open since 1947, this 3,000-acre resort sits in Flathead National Forest and averages about 300 inches of snow annually. Dining and après options include the Summit House Restaurant and Bar at 6,817 feet with an outdoor deck and mountaintop views, Base Lodge for quick eats and coffee, and more substantial options such as The Bierstube, Hellroaring Saloon & Eatery, and Ed & Mully's. Infrastructure and scale: total lifts 14, total skiable acres 3,000, total trails 111, longest run 2.52 miles." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines