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The best ski resorts for beginners in North America

The resorts in North America where the largest share of the pistes are green and blue: ideal for learning or for relaxed skiing. Top of the list is Sunrise Park, with 52% of its 42 km on easy runs. Only resorts with at least 30 km are included, so there's enough terrain to progress.

  1. 1Sunrise ParkArizona · United States22 of 42 km green or blue · 50 runs · 7 lifts · 2,852–3,321 m52%easy runs
  2. 2Hudson Bay MountainBritish Columbia · Canada22 of 43 km green or blue · 40 runs · 4 lifts · 1,143–1,670 m51%easy runs
  3. 3Beaver CreekColorado · United States88 of 177 km green or blue · 162 runs · 24 lifts · 2,259–3,484 m50%easy runs
  4. 4Powder King MountainBritish Columbia · Canada17 of 36 km green or blue · 40 runs · 3 lifts · 953–1,522 m47%easy runs
  5. 5Bromont Montagne d'ExpérienceQuebec · Canada19 of 47 km green or blue · 113 runs · 11 lifts · 183–547 m41%easy runs
  6. 6Holiday ValleyNew York · United States12 of 30 km green or blue · 72 runs · 13 lifts · 467–707 m40%easy runs
  7. 7Stratton MountainVermont · United States30 of 78 km green or blue · 120 runs · 17 lifts · 607–1,183 m39%easy runs
  8. 8Bolton ValleyVermont · United States13 of 34 km green or blue · 79 runs · 6 lifts · 475–950 m39%easy runs
  9. 9Sunday RiverMaine · United States33 of 88 km green or blue · 132 runs · 20 lifts · 249–955 m38%easy runs
  10. 10Mt NorquayAlberta · Canada11 of 30 km green or blue · 74 runs · 7 lifts · 1,632–2,092 m38%easy runs
  11. 11Montana SnowbowlMontana · United States16 of 43 km green or blue · 60 runs · 6 lifts · 1,522–2,296 m38%easy runs
  12. 12SugarloafMaine · United States35 of 96 km green or blue · 160 runs · 15 lifts · 425–1,269 m37%easy runs
  13. 13Sun Valley - Bald MountainIdaho · United States33 of 89 km green or blue · 101 runs · 12 lifts · 1,756–2,780 m37%easy runs
  14. 14Sierra-at-TahoeCalifornia · United States11 of 32 km green or blue · 50 runs · 13 lifts · 2,030–2,693 m36%easy runs
  15. 15ButtermilkColorado · United States14 of 40 km green or blue · 43 runs · 8 lifts · 2,402–3,012 m35%easy runs
  16. 16Okemo MountainVermont · United States25 of 74 km green or blue · 124 runs · 21 lifts · 353–1,012 m34%easy runs
  17. 17Deer ValleyUtah · United States65 of 190 km green or blue · 230 runs · 37 lifts · 1,964–2,912 m34%easy runs
  18. 18Mont OrfordQuebec · Canada12 of 36 km green or blue · 62 runs · 8 lifts · 316–837 m32%easy runs
  19. 19Kicking HorseBritish Columbia · Canada16 of 50 km green or blue · 58 runs · 5 lifts · 1,262–2,424 m32%easy runs
  20. 20Revelstoke MountainBritish Columbia · Canada29 of 92 km green or blue · 82 runs · 7 lifts · 514–2,224 m32%easy runs

How this list was made

Share of green and blue kilometres over all alpine pistes, among resorts with at least 30 km. Difficulty data from OpenStreetMap.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best ski resort for beginners in North America?

Sunrise Park: 52% of its piste kilometres are easy (green or blue) runs. Next come Hudson Bay Mountain (51%) and Beaver Creek (50%).

Where does this data come from?

Share of green and blue kilometres over all alpine pistes, among resorts with at least 30 km. Difficulty data from OpenStreetMap. Data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap.

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