Editorial Rankings
With single-day walk-up tickets at corporate mega-resorts topping 275 dollars, finding affordable skiing is more important than ever. These mountains deliver fantastic terrain, affordable tickets, and budget-friendly lodging.
Scored on daily lift ticket pricing, season pass affordability (including Indy Pass access), lodging rates, parking fees, and on-mountain food costs.
Perched at the Eisenhower Tunnel, Loveland offers 1,800 acres of high-altitude alpine bowl skiing, free parking, reasonable lift ticket rates, and complimentary snowcat rides on the Ridge.
Grand Targhee provides world-class snowfall, uncrowded slopes, and family-friendly pricing on lodging and lift passes on the quiet western side of the Tetons.
Jay Peak offers bundled lodging packages that include lift tickets and waterpark access, delivering exceptional value for families seeking genuine powder.
A-Basin remains true to its independent roots, offering high-elevation terrain, scenic tailgating along The Beach, and affordable multi-day passes.