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HomeToGo researched costs at the best ski mountains and resorts in North America for the 2018-19 season.The list features top ski destinations in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada, plus 15 US states, including Colorado, Vermont, Maine, New Mexico, and Montana. Fernie Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Canada, took the No. 1 spot with the lowest total cost for one night/day of skiing. The first snowfall of winter marks the start of ski season. Different mountains and resorts appeal to skiers depending on snow, location, and recreational preferences, and of course, cost.
HomeToGo researched the cost of ski mountains and resorts across North America and Canada for the 2018-19 season. The data includes the price of ski equipment, lift tickets, accommodation, and food, all provided by the resorts. The list features top ski destinations in 15 US states, including Colorado, Vermont, Maine, New Mexico, and Montana, and in Canada.
HomeToGo used in-house meta search data to determine the average price per-person to stay in a four-person accommodation for one night between November 17, 2018 to April 20, 2019.
Millions of people will likely hit the slopes this winter. Whether you ski, snowboard, or check out the spa while your family blazes the trails, here's what it will cost you:
50. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $448.20
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $213.95
Lunch: $20.98
Accommodation: $213.37
49. Beaver Creek, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $426.74
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $226
Lunch: $12.99
Accommodation: $426.74
48. Deer Valley, Utah
Total cost (1 day/night): $387.11
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $204.62
Lunch: $17.50
Accommodation: $387.11
47. Vail, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $377.94
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $215
Lunch: $16.99
Accommodation: $145.95
46. Snowbird, Utah
Total cost (1 day/night): $335.43
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $157.76
Lunch: $14.50
Accommodation: $163.17
45. Telluride, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $332.15
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $174.96
Lunch: $11.25
Accommodation: $145.94
44. Park City, Utah
Total cost (1 day/night): $316
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $164
Lunch: $17.50
Accommodation: $134.50
43. Big Sky, Montana
Total cost (1 day/night): $304.75
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $194
Lunch: $10.75
Accommodation: $100
42. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Total cost (1 day/night): $300.90
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $189
Lunch: $13.48
Accommodation: $98.42
41. Stratton Mountain, Vermont
Total cost (1 day/night): $298.92
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $130
Lunch: $11.50
Accommodation: $157.42
40. Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $298.07
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $186.40
Lunch: $15
Accommodation: $96.67
39. Breckenridge, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $295.58
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $178.16
Lunch: $16
Accommodation: $101.42
38. Copper Mountain, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $294
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $189.20
Lunch: $14
Accommodation: $90.80
37. Northstar California, California
Total cost (1 day/night): $293.80
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $177.20
Lunch: $24
Accommodation: $92.60
36. Heavenly Mountain, California
Total cost (1 day/night): $271.69
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $166.20
Lunch: $18.48
Accommodation: $87.01
35. Keystone, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $268.48
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $161.70
Lunch: $18
Accommodation: $88.78
34. Sugarbush Valley, Vermont
Total cost (1 day/night): $268.45
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $168
Lunch: $17
Accommodation: $83.45
33. Killington, Vermont
Total cost (1 day/night): $268.28
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $163
Lunch: $17
Accommodation: $88.28
32. Okemo Mountain, Vermont
Total cost (1 day/night): $262.50
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $139
Lunch: $12
Accommodation: $111.50
31. Angel Fire, New Mexico
Total cost (1 day/night): $260.94
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $112
Lunch: $14.98
Accommodation: $133.96
30. Winter Park Resort, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $259.16
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $171.60
Lunch: $13
Accommodation: $74.56
29. Crested Butte, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $258.05
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $149.40
Lunch: $13.99
Accommodation: $94.66
28. Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Total cost (1 day/night): $256.73
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $141.50
Lunch: $15
Accommodation: $100.23
27. Powder Mountain, Utah
Total cost (1 day/night): $254
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $117
Lunch: $13.50
Accommodation: $123.50
26. Sugar Bowl, California
Total cost (1 day/night): $249.88
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $142.99
Lunch: $14.99
Accommodation: $91.91
25. Stowe Mountain, Vermont
Total cost (1 day/night): $248.49
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $146.62
Lunch: $13.49
Accommodation: $88.38
24. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, California
Total cost (1 day/night): $240.30
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $179
Lunch: $16.50
Accommodation: $44.80
23. Purgatory Resort, Colorado
Total cost (1 day/night): $237.50
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $126
Lunch: $16.50
Accommodation: $44.80
22. Brighton Resort, Utah
Total cost (1 day/night): $234.35
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $117
Lunch: $13
Accommodation: $104.35
21. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $234.34
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $132.78
Lunch: $8.80
Accommodation: $92.76
20. Mount Bachelor, Oregon
Total cost (1 day/night): $227.17
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $139
Lunch: $20.50
Accommodation: $67.67
19. Big White Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $222.45
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $111.71
Lunch: $10.71
Accommodation: $100.03
18. Whiteface Mountain, New York
Total cost (1 day/night): $219
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $120
Lunch: $15
Accommodation: $84
17. Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $212.84
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $115.93
Lunch: $14.54
Accommodation: $82.37
16. Bolton Valley, Vermont
Total cost (1 day/night): $212.08
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $113
Lunch: $13
Accommodation: $86.08
15. Mammoth Mountain, California
Total cost (1 day/night): $211.67
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $117.68
Lunch: $16.95
Accommodation: $77.04
14. Alta Ski Area, Utah
Total cost (1 day/night): $210.60
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $79
Lunch: $19
Accommodation: $112.60
13. Kirkwood Mountain, California
Total cost (1 day/night): $209.42
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $113.47
Lunch: $15.95
Accommodation: $60
12. Whitefish, Montana
Total cost (1 day/night): $204.09
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $117
Lunch: $15
Accommodation: $72.09
11. Sunday River, Maine
Total cost (1 day/night): $203.16
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $124
Lunch: $12.95
Accommodation: $66.21
10. Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho
Total cost (1 day/night): $203.02
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $117
Lunch: $19.50
Accommodation: $66.52
9. SilverStar Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $201.83
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $116.27
Lunch: $8.42
Accommodation: $77.14
8. Mount Baker, Washington
Total cost (1 day/night): $187.21
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $98.10
Lunch: $20
Accommodation: $69.20
7. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $186.64
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $106.72
Lunch: $9.81
Accommodation: $70.74
6. Mount Hood, Oregon
Total cost (1 day/night): $183
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $95
Lunch: $21
Accommodation: $67
5. Panorama Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $181.57
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $110.17
Lunch: $12.24
Accommodation: $59.16
4. Mission Ridge Ski Area, Washington
Total cost (1 day/night): $178.98
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $119
Lunch: $16
Accommodation: $43.98
3. Afton Alps, Minnesota
Total cost (1 day/night): $178.95
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $94
Lunch: $16
Accommodation: $68.95
2. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $178.88
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $115.88
Lunch: $11.48
Accommodation: $51.52
1. Fernie Alpine Resort, British Columbia, Canada
Total cost (1 day/night): $178.14
Equipment rental and lift ticket: $123.59
Lunch: $9.95
Accommodation: $44.60