Snowbasin Resort has secured its position as an industry leader, claiming the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY's 10BEST Ski Resorts in the U.S. and Canada in both 2024 and 2025. This back-to-back recognition reflects strong guest loyalty and reinforces Snowbasin's commitment to delivering an exceptional ski experience year after year.
This designation marks the third consecutive year Snowbasin has ranked in the top three ski resorts in America across three of the most industry-renowned media outlets, further cementing its place as one of the best resorts in the country. Achieving No.1 Resort in America from USA TODAY's 10Best for 2024 & 2025, SKI Magazine in 2025, and Outside Magazine in 2025, along with No. 2 Resort in the west from SKI Magazine in 2024, and No. 3 Resort in the west from SKI Magazine in 2026.
Every year, Outside Magazine and SKI Magazine release an annual ski resort guide that is based on the results of their Readers' Resort Survey. The annual guide consists of 15 categories that evaluate the guest experience at each resort. These categories include lifts, parking, access, value, grooming, guest services, snow quality, dining, local flavor, safety, and more. Over the years, Snowbasin has consistently been ranked in the top 10 of these categories, resulting in our No.1, No.2, and No.3 rankings.
Overall No. 3 | Grooming No. 3 | Efficient Lifts No. 3 | Parking No. 3 | Weekend Getaway No. 3 | Most Welcoming No. 5 | Family Friendly No. 6 | Value No. 6 | Dining No. 6 | Authenticity No. 7 | Deepest Powder No. 9 | Terrain Variety No. 9 | Vacation Getaway No. 10
Overall No. 1 | Lifts No. 2 | Parking No. 2 | Access No. 2 | Value No. 3 | Grooming No. 3 | Guest Services No. 3 | Family Friendly No. 6 | Local Flavor No. 6 | Snow Quality No. 7 | Dining No. 7 | Safety No. 8 | Terrain Variety No. 10
Overall No. 2 | Grooming No. 2 | Lifts No. 2 | Weekend Getaway No. 3 | Snow No. 4 | Guest Services No. 4 | Family Friendly No. 6 | Dining No. 7 | Terrain Variety No. 10 | Value No. 10
The USA TODAY 10Best Rankings are a little different. USA TODAY has a panel of experts and 10Best editors that hand-pick ski resorts from across the United States and Canada, based on the best snowfall, varied terrain, lift access, and more, before being voted on by the public. Following a top 20 resort bid from a panel of experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors, we were voted the No. 1 ski resort across the U.S. and Canada by the people two years running, in 2024 and 2025.
For one of the largest ski resorts in the U.S., we make things pretty easy. Find everything you need to take full advantage of Snowbasin’s 3,000 acres of terrain, including arriving, ticketing, and slopes.
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We’ve got good news for carver connoisseurs, some of the best powder in Utah is also the most convenient.
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Information on transportation and parking, plus where go for tickets, winter lessons or rentals. Snowbasin offers more parking than any resort in Utah. All our parking is free, without reservations.
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Experience Snowbasin on the Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Plus Pass. Ikon Pass has seven days of access with no blackout dates. Ikon Base Plus includes five days of access with blackout restrictions.
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Snowbasin Resort continues to showcase its commitment to enhancing guest experience. Coming winter 2025-26, our beloved Becker chairlift is being replaced, RFID is coming, and beginner terrain is expanding.
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"You drive up, wait in little to no traffic, and then always get a parking spot. No other resort I've visited has been as convenient."
Snowbasin Resort has once again been recognized at the top of the industry, earning the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Ski Resorts in the U.S. and Canada for the second year in a row.
Snowbasin Resort has been voted “Best Ski Resort” in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. Snowbasin was selected No. 1 out of 20 resorts in the US and Canada, which were handpicked by a panel of experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors, based on the best snowfall, varied terrain, lift access and more, before being voted on by the public.
Snowbasin Resort is celebrating its newest accolade as the No. 1 resort in SKI Magazine’s highly anticipated 2025 Reader’s Resort Guide. This designation marks the second consecutive year Snowbasin has ranked in the top two, further cementing its place as one of the best resorts in the country.
Snowbasin Resort is receiving national attention after being recognized as the No. 2 top resort in Ski Magazine’s 2024 Resort Guide. The annual guide is based on the results of the Reader Resort Survey, the most comprehensive, trusted and longest-running rankings in the industry.
Snowbasin Resort has secured the No. 3 position in SKI Magazine's 2026 Reader's Resort Guide, marking three consecutive years in the top three following a No. 2 ranking in 2024 and the coveted No. 1 spot in 2025. This sustained excellence among North America's elite ski destinations demonstrates Snowbasin's consistent ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience year after year.
