{"id":1987487,"date":"2026-06-13T02:27:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1987487"},"modified":"2026-06-13T02:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:27:39","slug":"the-top-7-largest-ski-resorts-owned-by-vail-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1987487","title":{"rendered":"The Top 7 Largest Ski Resorts Owned by Vail Resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_410833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410833\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410833\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8714-e1781205056508.jpg?resize=640%2C448&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"448\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whistler Blackcomb should be on every skier and snowboarders bucket list. | Image: Whistler Blackcomb Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_1 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Having the ability to ski and snowboard at dozens of world-class resorts across multiple countries and continents is one of the major draws of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicpass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Pass<\/a>.<\/strong> The pass offers access to over 90 different resorts, including partner resorts, all across the globe. However, more than 40 are owned and operated directly by Vail Resorts, providing unlimited and unrestricted access to the slopes. Of those 40+ resorts, there are numerous that stand out against the rest for their immense size and stature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From access in Australia, to the biggest resort in North America, these are the top 7 largest ski resorts owned by Vail Resorts by total skiable acres.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Related: <\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/largest-ski-resorts-on-earth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth, Ranked by Size<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#9 Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, Switzerland<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicpass.com\/regions\/europe\/switzerland\/andermatt-sedrun-disentis.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis<\/a> in the cantons of Uri and Graub\u00fcnden, Switzerland, doesn\u2019t measure its slopes in acres, but it is the largest interconnected ski area in central Switzerland, and well-deserving of a spot on this list. <\/strong>With a staggering 180 km (111 miles) of groomed slopes and 93 marked, on-piste trails, this behemoth of a resort has everything from beginner-friendly runs to expert-level freeride areas. Also, an absolutely massive vertical drop of over 4,900 feet is accessed by 33 lifts across the multiple zones. Seeing roughly 175 inches of snowfall annually, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andermatt-sedrun-disentis.ch\/andermatt\/en\/pages\/winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spectacular mountain resort<\/a> in the Swiss Alps has an enormous variety of terrain to explore, both on and off-piste.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232318\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-232318\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-232318 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGhAQMAAADLG5duAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADdJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwJEBg\/EAAYiUJOEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"417\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?resize=640%2C417&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?resize=1200%2C781&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"417\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-232318\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8F5166E3-690B-41C1-A8BB-47FBC6B96530-min.jpeg?resize=640%2C417&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"417\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-232318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The views of the Swiss Alps are absolutely stunning from everywhere around the resort. | Image: Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis Mountain Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#8 Breckenridge Mountain Resort, CO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breckenridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge Mountain Resort<\/a> in Colorado gives skiers and riders 2,908 acres of skiable terrain, nearly half of which is above the treeline on five distinct peaks. <\/strong>187 trails are made accessible thanks to 35 lifts, offering more than 50% of advanced and expert terrain across the resort. In addition, the Imperial Chair on Peak 8 is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breckenridge.com\/travel-guide\/high-alpine-breck.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highest lift in North America<\/a>; rising up to 12,840 feet, it also allows the option to ski all the way back into town. With a vertical drop of 3,398 feet and 355 inches of snowfall annually, the size and awe-inspiring terrain, combined with the high elevation and significant snow create a terrific and ideal high-alpine resort.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410839\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410839 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGlAQMAAABQitV4AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20Gf6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOA4U1AAFo\/yvVAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"421\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8715-e1781207623361.jpg?resize=640%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"421\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410839\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8715-e1781207623361.jpg?resize=640%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"421\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skiing and snowboarding on five different peaks at Breckenridge is a great way to see the vast high alpine. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10153932490198664&amp;set=a.603343948501495&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge Mountain Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_2 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#7 Perisher Ski Resort, Australia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Epic Pass includes access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perisher.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perisher Ski Resort<\/a> in New South Wales, Australia, which provides skiers and riders with 3,076 acres of skiable terrain. <\/strong>This addition gives Epic Pass holders of all abilities the opportunity to ski at the southern hemisphere\u2019s largest ski resort. The resort has 14 chairlifts, nearly 30 surface lifts, and more than 100 marked trails to explore across four mountain areas. With a vertical drop of 1,165 feet and a modest annual snowfall of roughly 75 inches, the slopes at Perisher heavily rely on man-made snowmaking to help make and sustain the magnificent landscape.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410827\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410827\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-410827 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGoAQMAAADsFMamAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U9\/gBFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADwDIYoAAE1L75dAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Largest Epic Pass Ski Resorts\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8709-e1781201951595.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"424\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-410827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8709-e1781201951595.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Largest Epic Pass Ski Resorts\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perisher Ski Resort has four connected mountains offering tons of terrain for all skill levels. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1340496804788789&amp;set=a.620670563438087&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perisher Mountain Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#6 Keystone Mountain Resort, CO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>With 3,149 acres of skiable terrain, Keystone Mountain in Colorado has a large footprint that accommodates several different styles and levels of skiing. <\/strong>The resort has 21 lifts that access 140 trails, including several hike-to-only runs that often hold great quality snow days after a storm. In fact, the recently built Bergman Express lift helped to add over 500 acres of lift-accessed, high-alpine bowl skiing that was previously hike-to only. Thanks to a hefty vertical drop of 3,128 feet and an average of 235 inches of snow a year, Keystone has cemented itself as a major destination with a ton of terrain to dive into.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410978\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410978 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGoAQMAAADsFMamAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U9\/gBFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADwDIYoAAE1L75dAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8732-e1781296983356.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"424\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410978\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8732-e1781296983356.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The above treeline, hike-to terrain at Keystone is just one special feature. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1071709281662194&amp;set=a.621167166716410&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keystone Mountain Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_4 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">#5 Northstar Mountain Resort, CA<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarcalifornia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northstar Mountain<\/a> in California offers skiers and snowboarders a variety of runs from mellow beginner slopes to gate-accessed glades across 3,170 acres of skiable terrain. <\/strong>100 marked trails are accessible from 20 lifts, providing a diverse range of slopes with more than half ranked as intermediate. Views of Lake Tahoe are visible from the summit before descending 2,280 feet all the way back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarcalifornia.com\/explore-the-resort\/the-village\/shopping.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bustling village<\/a>. Not only does Northstar see 350 inches of annual snowfall, but matching that with the California sunshine and immense terrain offerings makes for everlasting skiing and exploring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410958\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410958 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGpAQMAAAAnSBUDAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC4GoZ5AAEJOoIfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"425\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8730-e1781285781998.jpg?resize=640%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"425\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410958\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8730-e1781285781998.jpg?resize=640%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"425\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The slopes at Northstar have great skiing and awesome views all over the mountain. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10159832171844443&amp;set=a.181796821153298&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northstar Mountain Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#4 Heavenly Mountain Resort, CA\/NV<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Split between two states, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skiheavenly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heavenly Mountain<\/a> in Lake Tahoe has 4,800 total acres of skiable terrain across both California and Nevada.<\/strong> 28 lifts provide access to 111 trails that are predominantly intermediate and advanced, with most of the mountain offering picturesque views of beautiful Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area. Thanks to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skiheavenly.com\/the-mountain\/about-the-mountain\/mountain-info.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summit elevation of over 10,000 feet<\/a>, the highest of any Lake Tahoe ski resort, the mountain boasts a vertical drop of 3,500 feet. Pair that with 251 inches of annual snow, and the navigating and exploring around two states is seemingly endless.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410830\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-410830 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHeAQMAAAAxbyh6AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1vBqAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4A2XPgABno0pWgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Largest Epic Pass Ski Resorts\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8711-e1781203298500.jpg?resize=640%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"478\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-410830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8711-e1781203298500.jpg?resize=640%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Largest Epic Pass Ski Resorts\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The views from Heavenly are gorgeous and unlimited; whether overlooking Lake Tahoe or the Nevada valley. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1052963103528752&amp;set=a.601035428721524&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heavenly Mountain Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#3 Vail Mountain Resort, CO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vail Mountain<\/a> in Vail, Colorado, offers an impressive 5,316 skiable acres of terrain, making it the largest ski resort in the state and the second largest single-mountain resort in North America. <\/strong>The mountain has 32 lifts and a good mix of terrain options throughout 278 trails. However, it is especially well-known for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vail.com\/the-mountain\/about-the-mountain\/the-back-bowls.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Back Bowls<\/a>\u2014 a zone with seven expansive alpine bowls featuring nearly 2,800 acres of open fields, trees, cliffs, groomers, gullies, and powder stashes. Additionally, a vertical drop of 3,450 feet and an average of 354 inches of cold, dry snow make Vail an extensive and amazing destination.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410831\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410831\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-410831 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAImAQAAAADr8wZ9AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAABCSURBVHja7cEBDQAAAMKg909tDjegAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJ4MrgYAAXhfJMwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"Largest Epic Pass Ski Resorts\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8712-e1781204147238.jpg?resize=640%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"550\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-410831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8712-e1781204147238.jpg?resize=640%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Largest Epic Pass Ski Resorts\" width=\"640\" height=\"550\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Legendary Back Bowls at Vail Mountain are home to some of the most sought-after terrain in the state. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1024517236370257&amp;set=a.661820552639929&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vail Mountain Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#2 Park City Mountain Resort, UT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>With a staggering 7,300 acres of skiable terrain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkcitymountain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park City Mountain<\/a>, Utah, is the largest ski resort in the entire United States.<\/strong> In 2015, the Quiksilver Gondola connected the two formerly separate resorts of Park City and Canyons, creating this ginormous mountain playground. Now, 40 lifts give skiers and riders access to 330+ trails and 3,200 feet of vertical drop \u2014 with a majority of terrain being intermediate and advanced\u2014across the two mountain peaks. Averaging 355 inches of <a href=\"https:\/\/parkcityhistory.org\/the-greatest-snow-on-earth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cold, fluffy Utah powder<\/a> a season, hitting the slopes at Park City Mountain is a truly massive and unique adventure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_410832\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410832\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410832 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAIaAQMAAACK\/m5FAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEBJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALwYqjoAAW9xQTQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8713-e1781204801685.jpg?resize=640%2C538&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"538\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-410832\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8713-e1781204801685.jpg?resize=640%2C538&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"538\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-410832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Park City Mountain has so much terrain to enjoy across the two connected mountains. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Pa7v7VFfDMFbRRr9uKaMgHL3RkZEKDMaQbWFAyRpKAv2krgTJPoRUXdmh4Qa8YR3l&amp;id=100069190562132&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park City Mountain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>#1 Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, BC<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The largest ski resort in North America, and on the Epic Pass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistlerblackcomb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whistler Blackcomb<\/a> in British Columbia, Canada, boasts an unfathomable 8,171 acres of skiable terrain. <\/strong>More than 200 trails are accessed by 36 lifts, providing an abundance of different runs; from glades, to couloirs, to beginner-friendly and intermediate slopes, there is an excess of terrain for every skill level. Home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistlerblackcomb.com\/explore-the-resort\/activities-and-events\/summer-activities\/summer-alpine-experience\/peak-2-peak-gondola.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world\u2019s longest freespan continuously circulating lift<\/a>, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola whisks riders away to more than 200 marked trails, across 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers on two distinct mountains. 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