Ski resorts naturally provide spectacular vistas, the elevated vantage point provides every changing views. These resorts located within dramatic mountain ranges are especially scenic.

Heavenly, Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada
As you ski Heavenly, you are mesmerized by the brilliant blue waters of Lake Tahoe below.

Lake Louise Banff, Canada
The Canadian Rockies are splendid from the Top of the World Express quad and Lake Louise Mountain’s 8,650’ summit.

Mammoth, California
Mammoth’s summit of 11,053’ affords panoramic views of the Sierra Nevadas and nearby Yosemite National Park, and plenty of California sunshine in which to enjoy the Mammoth snow they receive.

Ski Sunshine, Banff, Canada
Sunshine’s 8,954’ summit is extraordinarily scenic. Skiing over the Continental Divide is a unique experience that should be photographed for your personal record books.

Big Sky, Montana
Take Big Sky’s Tram to the top of Lone Peak at 11,166’ for high elevation skiing and high-reward scenery of the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. If Montana is god’s country, then Big Sky is god's idea of a ski area.

Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee
These Wyoming ski resorts have extraordinary views for the Grand Tetons. the skiing at these big mountains is note-worthy too. See our Wyoming ski reviews.

Sun Valley, Idaho
Idaho is a beautiful state, wide open spaces and white mountains with beautiful lakes and rivers. Sun Valley is superbly scenic from the 9,150' summit of Bald Mountain, the Sawtooth Mountains are dramatic.

Le Massif, Quebec
Imagine skiing 2,000’vertical into the mighty St Lawrence River below - that’s the scenic sensation you are guaranteed at the this northern Quebec ski resort.

Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
This New Hampshire ski resort looks at majestic Mount Washington, the highest peak on the Eastern Seaboard at 6,288’ and the grand century-old hotel across the valley.

Wildcat, New Hampshire
While there isn’t anything luxurious about this ski mountain, Wildcat’s view is phenomenal as it looks directly across at Tuckerman’s Ravine on Mount Washington.

Aspen Highlands
The majestic Maroon Bells are a focal point from this Aspen ski resort. Stay on the front side for long mountain cruisers or drop into Highland Bowl for the ultimate adrenaline rush and some of the steepest lift-serviced ski terrain on the plant.

Saddleback, Rangeley Lake Region, Maine
Saddleback is surrounded by lakes and mountains, providing the fortunate few skiers at this remote rustic Maine ski resort with gorgeous views of Rangeley Lake.