Find the best beginners packages by resort:
Winter Park Close to Denver
Great for: Beginners and Intermediates
Access: 2 hours from Denver International Airport
- One of the best larger ski resorts closest to Denver
- Compared to other Colorado resorts, avoids the infamous traffic around Eisenhower Tunnel and beyond
- Some of the finest steep mogul runs in the country and large variety of terrain to suit different abilities
Park City Most Popular
Great for: Intermediates
Access: 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International
- Largest ski resort in the US, 7,300 acres!
- Plenty of attractions and activities in the Old West mining town
- Receives over 360 inches of famous Utah powder per year
Keystone Family-Friendly
Great for: Beginners and Intermediates
Access: 2-2.5 hours from Denver International Airport
- Family-friendly ski destination with a beginners ski area at the bottom and top of the mountain
- Night skiing available and award-winning lift-serviced terrain parks
- Affordable lodging options compared to some other Vail-owned resorts
Vail Must Visit
Great for: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Access: 2.5-3 hours from Denver International Airport
- Iconic North American ski resort and the largest in Colorado
- Exceptional European-style ski village with world class dining and array of off-slope activities
- Wide variety of trails from steep and deep to pristinely groomed and long wide runs
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek
Great for: Beginners and Intermediates
Access: 2.5-3 hours from Denver International Airport
- Vail's little sister known for luxurious pampering
- Fantastic snow conditions and world-class snow grooming
- One of a kind trail layout unlike any other resort in Colorado served by a fast lift system with short lines
Whistler Blackcomb Most Popular
Great for: Intermediates and Advanced
Access: 2-3 hours from Vancouver International Airport
- A massive 8,117 acres across two mountains making it the largest ski area in North America
- Extensive variety of terrain with over 200 trails, bowls, glaciers and tree runs
- World-class village full of amenities, activities and apres ski to keep skiers and non-skiers well entertained for days
