Are you just learning how to ski? There are so many beautiful ski resorts throughout the United States that it’s not easy to choose the best resorts for beginners.<\/p>\n
However, there are some that are more beginner friendly than others. Taking into consideration the terrain, the instructors, and amenities, these are the top eight best ski resorts: Beaver Creek, Deer Valley, Okemo, Northstar, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Snowmass, and Steamboat Springs.<\/p>\n
Beaver Creek<\/strong><\/a>, Colorado is terrific for beginners as it has some of the best and longest runs. It has separate ski lifts just for beginners with easier slopes for slower and less experienced skiers.<\/p>\n Beginners, as well as other levels of skiers, will love the convenient learning area with its excellent ski school. The video analysis program, along with the Ranch, a dedicated learning area enhances Beaver Creek’s capacity for beginners.<\/p>\n There’s also a very easy course that leads down from the mountain to the village. Beaver Creek has won the award for being the best overall safest resort.<\/p>\n Deer Valley, Utah takes pride\u00a0in its resort for giving personalized attention to its guests. Beginners are treated with the utmost care when learning how to ski.<\/p>\n With almost 30 percent of the slopes considered green runs, they are marked for “slow skiing” for beginner’s protection.<\/p>\n Deer Valley<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0also limits the number of lift tickets sold every day so there aren’t as many advanced skiers on the slope with beginners. The instructors are also very good and will give private lessons if you desire.<\/p>\n Okemo, Vermont is one of the best places to ski on the East Coast. It’s very family friendly, especially with the Jackson Gore Base Area lodge offering beginner-friendly trails and a Learning Center.<\/p>\n Once you’re ready to hit the slopes, 32 percent of the trails have terrain suited for beginners. You’ll love one of\u00a0Okemo’s<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0newest amenities: a six-person, heated, bubble chairlift taking you to the Summit Lodge. Near the Summit Lodge, there are several green runs to explore.<\/p>\n Northstar, California offers a wonderful place for those on the West Coast to go skiing. Located in the gorgeous Lake Tahoe area,\u00a0Travel and Leisure<\/i>\u00a0rated this resort as a premier destination because of\u00a0Northstar’s<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>highly rated ski school.<\/p>\n The world-class instructors will teach you the necessary skills for all levels in a safe and comfortable setting. You’ll learn the basics: how to glide, how to wedge stop, how to gain confidence, and how to enjoy skiing. Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to hit the smaller slopes.<\/p>\n Breckenridge is one of Colorado’s best resorts for beginners because their instructors help build your skill levels quickly. It is extremely important to know how to snow plough and stop on your skis before you hit the slopes.<\/p>\n Here’s a short video to help you get started with\u00a0snow ploughing, an important part of learning how to ski. Small slopes are best to start with and Breckenridge has several near the lower part of the resort with practice lifts.<\/p>\nDeer Valley is the #2 resort.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Okemo is the #3 resort.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Northstar is the #4 resort.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Breckenridge is the #5 resort.<\/span><\/h2>\n