Here are 5 of the top ski resorts that can be found in America:

- Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah – Deer Valley Resort is a luxurious resort offering many first class amenities. Featuring 6 mountains offering a wide variety of terrain for skiers of any level, Bald Mountain has the highest elevation of 9,400 feet making it a highlight for intermediate through advanced skiers. Strong skiers will delight in the north side of this mountain with its steep rugged trails.

- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming – Jackson Hole has some of the most amazing skiing in the United States and offers what some say is the best backcountry skiing in the world. The mountains get an average of 450 inches of snow a year. With 116 trails to choose from, skiers will enjoy a unique experience

- Vail, Colorado – Vail Mountain offers 5,289 acres of skiing making it the largest ski resort in the United States. Accessed by three base areas, skiing is offered for skiers of all abilities and ages. The front side of Vail has some of the most beautifully groomed terrain in the world with many long, wide runs. Ski lessons, child care and many other activities are offered.

- Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado – Telluride Ski Resort is located in the San Juan Mountains of Telluride, Colorado. All levels of skiers will enjoy the beautiful uncrowded slopes with a mixture of different types of terrain. Schools are offered for beginners. Challenging moguls are offered for more advanced skiers.

- Squaw Valley, California – Squaw Valley is one of the largest ski resorts in the United States with 33 lifts. A large portion of the resort is geared towards beginner and intermediate skiers with wide well groomed runs. Advance skiers will not be disappointed as plenty of terrain has been left in a more natural state making it a challenge.