As winter approaches, 10Best set out to find the best places to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in North America. More specifically, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite ski hotels and resorts, ski towns, on-mountain restaurants, places to enjoy an apres-ski treat and go cross-country skiing. After four weeks of voting, the results are in.
Click on each category below to see the full list of winners.
Best Ski Resort: Sunshine Village in Banff, Alberta
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Skiers and snowboarders at Sunshine Village in Banff are treated to Canada’s only heated chairlift. The resort’s three mountains – Goat’s Eye, Lookout and Mount Standish – offer more than 3,500 acres of skiable terrain.
Full list of winners: Best Ski Resort »
Best Cross-Country Ski Resort: Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado
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Nearly 120 kilometers of groomed trails at the base of Colorado’s continental divide make Devil’s Thumb Ranch a favorite for skate or classic cross-country skiing. Beginners can sign up for private or group lessons, while more advanced skiers can push themselves in advanced technique clinics.
Full list of winners: Best Cross-Country Ski Resort »
Best Ski Town: North Conway, New Hampshire
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Nestled within the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire, North Conway sits within a half-hour drive of more than a dozen alpine and Nordic ski resorts. Visitors off the slopes can explore the town’s pastel-hued Victorian architecture oozing New England charm.
The Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center makes for an excellent rest-day diversion.
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Best On-Mountain Restaurant: Whitehorn Bistro in Lake Louise, Alberta
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Whitehorn Bistro, located at 6,700 feet above sea level, offers upscale food in a comfortable environment paired with stellar views. Some of the restaurant’s signature dishes include seafood chowder, cheese fondue, and a Whitehorn burger.
Full list of winners: Best On-Mountain Restaurant »
Best Ski Hotel: Viceroy Snowmass in Snowmass Village, Colorado
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The Viceroy Snowmass, situated near downtown Aspen in the heart of Snowmass Base Village, offers ski-in, ski-out luxury lodging with amenities like a heated pool, spa pools, three on-site restaurants, full-service spa, fitness center and free shared transportation to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.
In-room offerings such as pillow-top mattresses, gas fireplaces and soaking tubs set the scene for a perfect winter vacation.
Full list of winners: Best Ski Hotel »
Best Après-Ski Bar: Double Diamonds Bar in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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A true late night party spot in Steamboat Springs, Double Diamonds Bar is known for mixing some of the least expensive après-ski drinks in town. Brats and sandwiches satisfy hunger, and there’s a dance floor, perfect for late night antics just across the street from the mountain base shuttle stop.
Full list of winners: Best Après-Ski Bar »
Congratulations to all our ski and snowboarding winners.
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