Snowbasin Resort Secures a Top Three Spot in SKI Magazine’s Annual Resort Guide for the Third Consecutive Year
Huntsville, UT – October 28, 2025 - Snowbasin Resort has once again been recognized among North America’s best, earning the No. 3 spot in SKI Magazine’s “Top 30 Resorts in the West” for 2026. This is the resort’s third consecutive year landing in the prestigious guide’s top three spots.
The reader-voted survey celebrates excellence across all aspects of the skier experience, with Snowbasin earning Top 5 placements in Lifts, Grooming, Guest Service, Dining, and Terrain Variety. The resort also received strong marks in Terrain Challenge, Snow, Family, and Events & Festivals, underscoring its reputation as one of the most well-rounded mountain experiences in the West.
"Snowbasin serves up the type of vacation that feels simultaneously intimate and polished,” SKI Magazine reports. “The lifts are fast and efficient, the on-mountain lodges are grand and welcoming, and skiers of all stripes can suss out terrain that they find exhilarating, whether that’s the wide, groomed cruisers of the Strawberry lift or the open bowls and cornices of Needles Cirque.”
This recognition adds to several top rankings for Snowbasin, following a No. 1 placement in 2025, and No. 2 in 2024 by SKI Magazine. The resort is also currently ranked No. 1 by USA Today. SKI Magazine has consistently recognized Snowbasin as a top destination across a variety of categories over the years, reflecting its enduring commitment to world-class terrain, family-run hospitality and premium amenities. Readers continue to praise its diverse terrain, from expert-level challenge zones to welcoming family and beginner areas, as well as its efficient lift system and renowned grooming and snow quality that set a benchmark in the Rockies.
Snowbasin’s culinary and après offerings also stood out, with signature venues like Earl’s Lodge and Needles Lodge earning praise for chef-driven menus and warm, elevated lodge-style hospitality. The resort’s family-friendly atmosphere and vibrant year-round events like Blues & Brews and SnowWiesn Oktoberfest in the summer and the upcoming 85th anniversary celebrations, further highlight why Snowbasin continues to rank among the best.
“Being in the Top-3 for the third straight year is absolutely brilliant. I’m thrilled for the recognition my team deserves with this honor,” said Davy Ratchford, General Manager of Snowbasin Resort. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our guests recognize the heart and hard work that goes into making Snowbasin such a special place. Our goal has always been to deliver an unmatched experience; from the moment our guests arrive, to their final run and toast to a day well spent. Being ranked among the very best in the industry is an honor that reflects the commitment and passion of our entire team and community.”
This recognition follows a major year of investment ahead of the resort’s milestone 85th anniversary, including the new Becker Lift, expanded Bear Hollow family zone and the introduction of RFID ticketing for streamlined mountain access.
