11 Affordable Ski Resorts in the U.S. to Visit This Year

"Lift Ticket Price: $112 per day with a four-day Ikon Pass. With more than 3,000 acres of skiable, family-friendly terrain and a direct train connection from Denver, the resort is an easy place to get to for plenty of adventure. "This is the closest resort to Denver," Sherman adds. "There’s actually a Ski Train that goes from downtown Denver right to the resort. It’s on the Ikon Pass and has a large selection of more affordable hotels, motels, and condos." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines