12Big Sky, Montana
If you’re looking for the “premier USA skiing experience” this is one of the best places in the country to experience it. Appropriately enough, the mountains are big, the ski lifts are epic, and this sprawling 5,850-acre area gets 33 feet of snow. Because of its size, it is reported to never be crowded.
Many of the ski areas here are low-elevation. They may not offer as much of a challenge to experienced skiers, but they are great for more leisurely skiing. Mind you, another advantage is that you don’t tire as quickly as you would elsewhere, so you’ll be able to ski longer periods of time.
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