Ski & Snow
Inspiration and advice for your winter adventures.
Adventure
Think Heli-Skiing Is Only For the Experts? Think Again
Updates in ski technology, increased demand, and better snow assessment tools have have opened up the world of remote, backcountry skiing to a whole new crew of winter adventurers.
News & Advice
The Epic Pass Is Now on Sale for the 2025-2026 Ski Season—Here's What to Know
The Epic Pass price tag has crested $1,000 for the first time ever. Here's how to decide if it's worth it.
Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Saas-Fee—Switzerland’s Glacial Wonderland
The under-the-radar glacier town that can be skied year-round offers some of the best ski conditions in the Alps.
Shopping
What to Pack for a Winter Ski Trip, Inspired by Badrutt's Palace
Sleek Dior ski goggles and Moncler winter coats included, of course.
A Ski Safari Across Italy's Dolomites
More than just the slopes await.
How Top North American Ski Resorts are Dealing With Long Lift Lines and Crowded Slopes
From Utah's Deer Valley to British Columbia's Whistler Blackcomb, expect more terrain, bigger and faster chairlifts, and new on-mountain lodging this season.
The Best Italy Ski Resorts for a Taste of La Dolce Vita
Snowy alpine dreamscapes worthy of your next winter escape.
The Best Spring Skiing in North America, From British Columbia to Montana
At these ski areas, the winter fun keeps going in March, April, May, and even June.
21 Best Airbnbs to Rent for a European Ski Trip
Hit the slopes from your own mountain hideout in the Dolomites, the Alps, and beyond.
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Colorado
Urban Cowboy Denver: First In
$$$ | United States, Denver, 1665 Grant StreetA landmark Gilded Age mansion impeccably preserved and reimagined as a boutique hotelSonnenalp Hotel Vail
$$ | United States, Vail, 20 Vail Rd.In the heart of Vail Village, an elevated Bavarian-inspired ski lodge nestled among mature evergreen and burbling Gore Creek.
Readers Choice Awards Gravity Haus Breckenridge
$ | United States, Breckenridge, 605 South Park AvenueAs close to the mountain as you can get.Readers Choice Awards Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | United States, Aspen, 330 E Main St.In the heart of downtown Aspen, the iconic Hotel Jerome breeds Western history with high fashion.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List The Little Nell
$$$ | United States, Aspen, 675 E Durant AveThe Little Nell is an après ski hot spot and one of the best people-watching spots in town.Readers Choice Awards The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail
$$$ | United States, Vail, 715 W Lionshead CirDesign, decor, and dining pay homage to Vail founders Earl Eaton and Pete Seibert and the mountain’s 1960s heyday.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Dunton Town House
$$$ | United States, Telluride, 210 S Oak StDunton Town House is a stylishly personalized B&B that punches above its weight in terms of style and service. Plus it's super convenient to the Telluride's main drag and gondola.Readers Choice Awards The Sebastian – Vail
$$$ | United States, Vail, 16 Vail RdThis boutique hotel in Vail Village cares about the small things, including a hot chocolate bar at the front desk.Readers Choice Awards Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$ | United States, Telluride, 568 Mountain Village Blvd.Readers Choice Awards Four Seasons Resort Vail
$$$ | United States, Vail, One Vail Rd.A luxurious getaway with the service to match, located just steps from Vail's best restaurants and shops.Readers Choice Awards Gravity Haus Vail
$ | United States, Vail, 352 E Meadow DrA modern adventure home base for the grown-up work-hard, play-hard crowd.Hot List Aspen Meadows Resort
$$ | United States, Aspen, 845 Meadows Rd.The Bauhaus-designed block of 98 suites is in an inspired setting, on an aspen-strewn 40 acres, with the area's biggest mountains as backdrop.Readers Choice Awards
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Utah
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | United States, Wanship, 27649 Old Lincoln HwyFrom start to finish, this nouveau lodge in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range is one long love letter to the great outdoors.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$ | United States, Park City, 7520 Royal StreetA charming Bavarian-style chalet merged with a modern mountain tower located in the heart of Deer Valley Resort’s villageReaders Choice Awards The Grand America Hotel
$$ | United States, Salt Lake City, 555 Main St.A taste of European luxury in the American WestReaders Choice Awards Waldorf Astoria Park City
$$ | United States, Park City, 2100 Frostwood Dr.Guests can’t wait to go back to this hotel, formerly the Dakota Mountain Lodge, at the base of Canyons Resort. Beautiful rooms in natural colors have custom furnishings and views of the ski slopes and Wasatch Mountains.Readers Choice Awards Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
$$$ | United States, Park City, 7700 Stein WayA little bit of Scandinavian luxury in the Park City mountains.Readers Choice Awards Montage Deer Valley
$$ | United States, Park City, 9100 Marsac Ave.You can't beat the ease of the Montage. Skis are ready by the time you get downstairs, and Deer Valley Mountain has an office right in the hotel, so ski school is a breeze.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Adventure
In Park City, Utah, an Adaptive Sports Center Sets a New Standard
Journalist Sophie Morgan reflects on a day of monoskiing at the McGrath Mountain Center, which offers adaptive skiing, horseback riding, and more. - Air Travel
Salt Lake City’s New Airport Is Art-Filled, Multi-Sensorial, and Designed for the Future
Phase 3 of the new SLC airport will be unveiled in October, featuring art installations, a mini retail plaza, and greeting room for welcoming arriving travelers. - Destinations
The Best of Park City, According to Shaun White
The three-time gold medal winning snowboarder dishes on his home away from home. - Destinations
Ulum Moab Brings a New Level of Luxury to Glamping
This new tented resort in Utah ups the ante on an increasingly popular vacation style. - Shopping
The Essentials an Editor Packed for a Ski Trip to Utah
I'm an avid skier—here's the gear I pack every time. - National Parks
Bryce Canyon National Park: A Guide to the Best Hiking, Stargazing, and Lodging
Plus, hoodoo-filled vistas you won't want to miss. - Ski & Snow
In Alta, Utah, a One-of-a-Kind Mother-Daughter Bonding Experience
Why I cajoled my daughter into taking a trip to one of my favorite ski destinations.
Ski & Snow
Where to Ski in Upstate New York in 2024
With well-groomed trails, night skiing, and cute mountain towns, the best skiing in upstate New York is just a few hours from the big city.
Places to Stay
The Best Ski Resorts Near Denver, Whether You're a Beginner or an Expert
Fresh powder and exciting runs await.
Ski & Snow
The Best Vermont Ski Resorts for Fresh Powder and Picturesque Peaks
Enjoy a dreamy winter wonderland at one of these ski resorts in the Green Mountain State.
The 17 Most Beautiful Places to Experience Switzerland Winter
Get ready for snowy fairytale villages, Christmas markets, and winter sports galore.
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Whistler for Spring
Mud season’s warm weather and longer days bring out the town's best; ski until mid-May, or opt to “bear safari” and mountain bike as soon as the ice starts melting.
Chasing Adventure on a Dog Sledding Trip Through Swedish Lapland
Writer Pam LeBlanc clings to her love of adventure, while gliding through spruce forests behind a team of huskies.
Meet the Retirees Who've Become the Ski Bums They Always Wanted to Be
“I make sure to ski at least 50 days a season, as long as I’m injury-free," says Henri Rivers, 62.
Your Guide to Après-Ski Packing
From Aspen to St.Moritz, here’s how to rock your post-ski plans.
Editors' choice: ski resorts in Canada
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
$$$ | Whistler,This is Whistler’s top luxury property, and it's worth the splurge whether it’s your first stay or your fortieth.Readers Choice Awards Fairmont Chateau Whistler
$$ | Canada, Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd.The location, the amenities, the food, the service—this is a grand example of a ski hotel.Readers Choice Awards Club Med Québec
Canada, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, 1, rue de la Montagne-SecrèteThe OG of all-inclusive family travel arrives in Canada
Editors' choice: ski resorts in France
Cheval Blanc Paris
$$$ | France, Paris, 8 Quai du LouvreEnter into luxury within an iconic Parisian setting.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Hôtel Le Coucou Méribel
$$$ | France, Méribel, 464 Route du BelvédèreA legitimately family-friendly, radically playful take on the traditional ski chalet in the posh French Alps.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Les Fermes de Marie
Alpine game-changer that put Megève back on the map and set the style for a whole generation of rustic-deluxe European hotel.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Les Sources de Cheverny
$$ | France, Cheverny, Chemin du BreuilA low-key, eco-friendly retreat and spa surrounded by vines and forests in historic château country.Hot List - Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Lake Annecy, France’s Hidden-Gem Ski Destination
The offbeat ski towns around Lake Annecy are ideal for rubbing shoulders with locals. - News & Advice
Why the Olympics Are Worth Traveling For
We interview travelers on the ground in Paris about what it takes to plan a trip to the Olympics—and share tips on how to start planning for Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028. - Train Journeys
On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, All the Train's a Stage
Belmond’s iconic train is now overnighting between Paris and Portofino, bringing old-world glamour to the Italian Riviera. - Inspiration
These Small Towns in France Are Straight Out of a Storybook
From wine country to the Alps, these destinations are as charming as it gets. - Ski & Snow
These Vintage Photos of the Alps Show an Era of Untouched Snow, Hikers in Lederhosen, and the Earliest Skiers
‘The Alps 1900. A Portrait in Color’ from Taschen is out now. - Inspiration
These Retro French Ski Towns Are Trendy Once Again
In addition to buzzy new hotels, the 1960s French ski towns of Avoriaz and Flaine spotlight Bauhaus architecture and midcentury design. Terminal Neige - Refuge du Montenvers
$$ | France, Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Le MontenversFirst built in 1880 to shelter mountaineers and visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mer de Glace, the Refuge du Montenvers is a historic hotel with serious clout. Though rooms have been redone, the hotel remains a respite for travelers—and a draw for its impressive patio over the Sea of Ice.Hot List - Adventure
Avalanche Warnings and Heavy Snow Strand Skiers in the Alps
Nearly 13,000 tourists have been stranded in Zermatt, Switzerland, since Monday.
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Editors' choice: ski resorts in Switzerland
The Dolder Grand
$$$ | Switzerland, Zurich, Kurhausstrasse 65An Old World-made-modern hotel where guests live the high lifeReaders Choice Awards Gstaad Palace
$$$ | Switzerland, Gstaad, Palacestrasse 28Glamour is built into this hotel's DNAReaders Choice Awards
Gold List Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina
$$ | Switzerland, Pontresina, Via Maistra 130Health, wealth, and happiness under one roof.Readers Choice Awards Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
$$$ | Switzerland, Geneva, Quai des Bergues 33Readers Choice Awards Beau-Rivage Genève
$$$ | Switzerland, Geneva, 13 Quai du Mont-Blanc,Unbranded, unabashed Belle Epoque splendor on Lake Geneva.Readers Choice Awards Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne
$$$ | Switzerland, Bürgenstock, BürgenstockstrasseReaders Choice Awards
Hot List Badrutt’s Palace
$$$ | Switzerland, St. Moritz, Via Serlas 27There are few places quite as iconic as this grande dame in St Moritz.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Chenot Palace Weggis
Switzerland, Weggis, Hertensteinstrasse 34They take a scientific approach to wellness—after a week it shows in your skin’s dewy glow.Readers Choice Awards - Women Who Travel
How a Swiss Clinic Helped Me Manage My OCD
After decades of living with debilitating OCD, Rachel Woollett finds a way of reframing the narrative at Switzerland’s Clinic Les Alpes. - Wellness & Spas
This Swiss Medi-Spa Promises to Fix Your Digestive Health
At one of Europe's most renowned medi-spas, writer Cara Schacter gets serious about her digestive health. - Places to Stay
Relearning How to Sleep at A Swiss Spa
At Chenot Palace Weggis, new spa programming helps you get your 40 winks and sends you home with some strategies for getting enough rest. - Cruise
Sailing Into Adulthood Onboard a Disney River Cruise
While floating down the Rhine River, an aunt discovers her relationship with her growing niece has entered a new stage. - News & Advice
The Best Time to Visit Switzerland
When and where to go—plus how many days to stay—to get a dose Swiss alpine charm.
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Wellness & Spas
The Best Winter Spas in NYC for Saunas, Heated Outdoor Pools, and More
Escape the city's harsh winter cold at these spas, saunas, and wellness spaces.
Shopping
11 Packable Winter Vests That Are Actually Warm
Insulated, water-resistant vests for every adventure.
Shopping
The Best Winter Essentials to Pack This Season
All the best cold-weather clothing, accessories, and gear you need to stay warm, whether you're hitting the slopes or trudging out to restaurants.
Shopping
How to Build the Perfect Winter Capsule Wardrobe
The warm winter basics every traveler needs, from cashmere sweaters to packable puffers.
Shopping
The 12 Best Winter Leggings, Tested and Reviewed
Editor favorites for winter runs, chilly plane rides, ski trips, and more.
Shopping
The Best Women's Winter Coats for Ski Trips, City Breaks, and More
Bundle up in style with these winter coats for women, including parkas, puffers, and wool coats.
Destinations
The Best Winter Weekend Getaways From NYC
For those weekends when you want to hole up in a cabin and warm yourself by the fire.
Inspiration
29 European Cities That Are Even More Charming in Winter
Where mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses far outweigh the summer crowds.
Places to Stay
11 Underrated Places to Travel This Winter, Whether You Want Sand or Snow
From northern Michigan all the way to Tasmania, these destinations will wow you.
Adventure
In the Remote Northwest Territories of Canada, Indigenous Tourism Paves the Path Forward
A trip through the province showcases starkly beautiful landscapes and Indigenous communities whose stories have become newly accessible to travelers.
Shopping
The Best Women's Winter Boots for Snow Days and Ski Trips
Cold weather doesn't stand a chance against this footwear.
Shopping
The Best Winter Skincare Products to Travel With, According to Dermatologists
Gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and lip balms to keep skin hydrated this winter.
Adventure
The Case for Visiting Alaska in Wintertime
After falling for Alaska in the summer, David Amsden returns to ski its soft-powder snow, explore melting ice shelves, and learn what the locals have always known—that the 49th state is truly amazing in winter.
Shopping
The Best Fleece Layers for Winter: Essential Zip-Ups, Vests, & Pullovers for Travelers
Versatile fleece layers from Universal Works, Patagonia, Vince Camuto, and more.
Shopping
13 Best Winter Gloves: Touchscreen, Waterproof, and Heated Options for Travelers
Whether you're heading out jogging or hitting the slopes.