Where to Ski in the USA for Experts

USA ski resorts, particularly those in Utah, not only average more snowfall than their European counterparts, the snow is actually “more desirable,” with lower water content making for lighter, fluffier snow. 

In Utah, resorts such as Alta and Snowbird are hit with more than 500 inches of snow annually (compare that with Val d’Isère’s average 240 inches in France). Although powder hound favorites Jackson Hole in Wyoming and Squaw Valley in California can’t claim as much snow as Utah’s resorts, their terrain compensates with vertical drops, vast open bowls, sheltered gullies and inviting pillow lines.