Early season skiing in the US

Find the perfect ski holidays in the best US ski resorts

Do not wait until January or February to plan your ski holidays in the US. The season starts in December with many great opportunities for the ski enthusiasts. Those who live for snow will enjoy less crowded slopes and much cheaper flights and accommodation in the early snow season. Have a look at this list of best ski resorts and make sure to book a holiday rental close to the slopes!

Aspen, Colorado

If you are looking for a variety of trails and quality service then Aspen is a good choice. Located in Colorado, Aspen has four ski resorts (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highland, Snowmass and Tiehack) which are connected by bus and are usually open in November.

Vail, Colorado

Vail ski resort features some of the best skiing in the Colorado state. It has one of the largest slopes in the US and the accommodation is located near some fine attractions that make your stay more enjoyable. Vail has great conditions and its usually ready in December.

Sugarloaf, Maine

Its high elevation and cold temperatures make Sugarloaf, Maine, a great skiing destination in the early snow season. Located in northern Maine this ski resort will have great conditions on the slopes by mid to late November.

Okemo, Vermont

As a result of the unpredictable weather conditions at the beginning of the season some ski resorts opt for snow cannons to supplement natural snow. A great example of this is Okemo in Vermont, with excellent snowmaking capabilities that guarantee the most trails open in the East Coast to enjoy you winter holidays.

Killington, Vermont

Killington ski resort in Vermont is one of the best ski resorts available in December. This resort is usually open in mid to late November every year because of its excellent snowmaking system, one of the world's most extensive.

Snowbird, Utah

Early skiers can also find ski resorts in the western US available in December like Snowbird in Utah. A variety of trails are often open by the end of November as a consequence of its powder quality, which is drier than the found on the East Coast.

Alta, Utah

In Utah you also have Alta for December skiing. This resort is very popular among locals and visitors and is known for a high amount of natural snow because of its high elevation. The resort opens in mid November and its absolutely ready by December.

Breckenridge, Colorado

December is also a good month for skiing because the slopes are often less crowded than in January and February. That is the case of Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado, where you will find the highest lift in North America. This resort is located in a high mountain, has excellent snowmaking capabilities and often opens in early November.

Keystone, Colorado

In Colorado the traveller can also find Keystone ski resort. It has a very extensive snowmaking program and it typically opens in early November. It also has a fantastic town where you can find great accommodation.

Solitude, Utah

Solitude ski resort in Utah is a good option if you want to have a good time both on and off the mountains. Its trails are normally open for the early snow season and in its European-style village you will find a wide range of accommodations.