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The 12 Best Places to Go Snowboarding

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If you've got a few days free to head for the hills, it's bound to be a good getaway—especially if your snowboard break coincides with heavy snow at night and bluebird skies during the day.

But if you want to plan the snowboard trip of a lifetime, you'll need to plan your trip for one of the world's best snowboard destinations. Whether you like park or powder, ski lifts or skinning (or helicopters rides), luxurious hotels, or catered backcountry huts, there's somewhere in the world perfect for your next snowboarding trip.

Fortunately, it's probably one of the places on the list below.

Hakuba Valley, Japan

Japan's central mountainous region, known as the Japanese Alps, is where you'll find the town of Hakuba, surrounded by fantastic ski resorts world-renowned for their amazingly light, deep powder. Just search Instagram for the hashtag "Japow" to get a sense of what snowboarding is like in the region. 

Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort is the largest Hakuba-area resort with four base areas and a massive village with fantastic restaurants. It's one of the most expensive resorts in Japan to visit for the day—but at under $50 for a lift ticket, it's a fraction of the cost of snowboarding in the U.S.

The Hakuba Valley is also one of the world's best destinations for backcountry and side-country snowboarding. And as if getting first tracks in backcountry powder all day long wasn't enough, you can even ski-in to  onsens —natural hot springs tucked into the mountain landscapes. Most towns have onsens you can visit after the lifts stop spinning, too.

Stay in the village of Habuka for the best lodging and dining options. Hakuba is also a hub for the bus system that connects to Nagano and other resorts. 

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Jackson Hole  is an amazing winter getaway even if you never strap on a snowboard—there's  so much to do  for snowboarders and non-snowboarders alike that it's a top pick if you have a mixed group of travelers. 

Those who ride can test their mettle against Jackson's famous Corbet's Couloir, a double-black chute that hosts Red Bull's " Kings and Queens of Corbet's " annual competition. It also has four "Stash" terrain parks, built by the snowboard pros at Burton using entirely natural materials like logs, stumps, and cabins.

Once you've kicked off your snowboard boots, you can head to famous bars like The Mangy Moose or Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, take a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, or fat bike out to a soak at  Granite Hot Spring Pool . You'll have your pick of home rentals in the area, but book a room at the  Alpine Lodge  if you want to stay in the heart of downtown.

Vorarlberg, Austria

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In all honesty, there aren't too many bad places to base yourself in Austria for a ski vacation—even Vienna, the country's largest city, has several resorts reachable for a day trip. But to maximize your time on the snow, plan your ski trip to Vorarlberg, the country's westernmost state. The mountainous region has 42 ski resorts offering more than 300 ski lifts between them. 

You've probably heard of famous resorts like St. Anton, but you can explore several of the area's resorts if you buy a multi-resort lift ticket; the  Ländle Card  includes access to 30 resorts as well a few across the border in Germany. Ski-in, ski-out hotels abound, ranging from the five-star  Raffl's St. Antoner Hof  (complete with a Finnish Spa) to the more wallet-friendly  Brauereigasthof Reiner , which has a free hot chocolate bar for guests.

Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

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If Lake Tahoe brings to mind images of paddleboarding on turquoise-hued clear water and stunning hiking trails along mountain ridgelines, that's entirely correct. But come winter, the alpine paradise transforms into a winter paradise, and the lake has  15 resorts  around its shoreline. Stay on the north shore at  hotels  like Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe or the Cedar House Sport hotel to take advantage of world-class resorts like Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, or  Diamond Peak . Stay on the south shore if you plan to ride at Ski Heavenly ,  Kirkwood Mountain Resort , and  Sierra-at-Tahoe .

The resorts tend to cater to different audiences, though most are big enough to have enough terrain for every type of skier. Explore  Ski Homewood  or Diamond Peak for family-friendly terrain and fantastic lake views, or head to  Alpine Meadows  on a spring day to alternate between snowboarding and having a beer in the sun at the Ice Bar and D.J. stage. Several resorts offer gondola rides for non-skiers, and  things to do  range from gambling and cross-country skiing to brewery tours and winter festivals.

South Island, New Zealand

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For an epic snowboard road trip, head to New Zealand's South Island ( Te Waipounamu ). There are 34 ski resorts across the south island, and with a season that runs from around June to October, it's a good choice if you're looking for somewhere to ski on the 4th of July. 

If you want to ski one or two ski resorts, you'll probably stay in a town like Christchurch or Otago. But New Zealand is a top-rated snowboard destination for touring. Companies like  Haka Tours  and  Ski New Zealand  offer multi-day packages, including lift tickets, lodging, and rental cars or transportation between resorts.

Oh, and if you're genuinely an expert skier, you'll want to save your pennies and spring for a heli-snowboard tour to access some of the world's most remote backcountry lines.

Quebec, Canada

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While East Coast resorts in the U.S. aren't known for having the consistent powder you might find at western U.S. ski resorts, that changes if you head far enough north: Quebec is one of the world's best snowboard destinations. There are many resorts in the area, but it's best-known for the three simply massive ones: Mont Sainte-Anne, Le Massif, and Ski Bromont, though Mont Tremblant isn't too far, either. Together, they cover 1,575 acres, much of which is available for night skiing and riding. 

What makes Quebec one of the world's best snowboard destinations isn't just the resorts (though snowboarders will appreciate the après-ski vibes of lively Mont Tremblant). What makes it really special is the gorgeous and incredibly unique city of Quebec. Winter in the "old city" means ice bars, downhill luges, and cobblestone streets decorated with white lights and bright green wreaths. It feels like something out of a European fairy tale. If you're able, visit in early February during the city's  Winter Carnival.  It's the largest of its kind in the world.

Puerto Montt, Chile

Trying to snowboard all 12 months of the year? Then you're likely headed to South America—most likely to southern Chile, around Puerto Montt. The mountainous region is covered in volcanoes, and backcountry snowboarders can summit and carve monster lines down options like Llaima Volcano (at 10,250 feet above sea level) or Lonquimay Volcano (roughly 9,400 feet above sea level). You'll need to be an expert snowboarder, competent on skins and a split board, and have a backcountry guide.

While the main draw in the region is the backcountry terrain, beginner and intermediate snowboarders can head to resorts like Corralco Mountain Resort, Nevados de Chillan Ski Resort, or Antillanca, just across the border in Argentina. You'll probably have to fly in and out of  Santiago , which is well worth a long layover to explore the city's art, parks, and museums.

Salt Lake City, Utah

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If you only have a long weekend to spare, you're not cutting any corners if you head to  Salt Lake City , which has nine resorts within a one-hour drive. If jibbing, jumping, and nose pressing are your thing, head to Park City Resort, which has six terrain parks for beginners and advanced snowboarders plus a 22-foot halfpipe.  Brighton  has four terrain parks, including the beginners-only PeeWee park. Woodward Park City 's on-snow terrain is just for park riders, with multiple zones for beginners and experts alike (including a large freestyle terrain park).

Dolomites, Italy

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One of the world's best snowboarding destinations for hut-to-hut trips is in the Italian Dolomites. You can visit world-class resorts like  Cortina or Val Gardena , but if you're an intermediate snowboarder or better, book at least a one-night hut-to-hut trip. You'll stay in rifugios (huts) in the mountains or have lodge-style accommodations in the towns. But these aren't your standard "huts." Most have private rooms, heat, comfortable furniture, and on-site restaurants. As you pass through towns, you'll stop for coffees and cocktails before disappearing back into the mountains. Because hut-to-hut touring is so popular, you'll find trips ranging from pricey getaways in luxurious rifugios to more budget-friendly options with bunk-style accommodations. You'll need to be an experienced splitboarder, though all you'll need to carry is a daypack—your tour company will take your luggage from hotel to hotel. 

Aspen, Colorado

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Don't overthink it: there's a reason  Colorado  is the go-to destination for skiers and snowboarders in the U.S. While snowboarders can't make a bad choice—Breckenridge alone has enough terrain that you'll never have to hit the same trails twice—but for a one-stop-snowboarding-shop, head to Aspen. It's where you'll find Aspen-Snowmass, which includes four resorts: Aspen, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Combined, they cover more than 5,500 acres, and one lift ticket works at every resort.

Take a right off the F.I.S. lift at Aspen to ski some of Colorado's best tree runs, and if you have beginners in your group, go to Buttermilk as the majority of trails are beginner or beginner-intermediate. The downside? The towns get crowded, so avoid the weekends if you can.

Chamonix Valley, France

On the French side of the Alps is the  Chamonix Valley , which houses nine ski resorts. And these aren't tiny resorts relying on machine-made snow. The tallest mountain (Aiguille du Midi-Chamonix) is more than 12,600 feet above ski level. Between the resorts, you should expect dry and powdery snow and very little grooming at upper elevations, making it one of the best snowboard destinations in the world for freeride and powder days. And it doesn't hurt that the Chamonix Valley also has historic hotels, fantastic wine, and cuisine that mixes French, German, and Italian influences to ensure your apres-ski is as  haute  as can be.

Whistler, Canada

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It's no secret that British Columbia has some of the  best snowboarding  in the world, but Whistler may take the cake when it comes to the best mix of big-mountain terrain and high-energy après-ski. Some of the world's best professional snowboarders were born and raised in British Columbia, and Whistler-Blackcomb has 200 trails across more than 8,000 skiable acres. Its base village, which is one of the largest in the world, is well-known for its lively and sometimes rowdy après-ski and late-night scenes.

If that's not the vibe you're going for, no problem. You don't have to stick to Whistler, so long as you can have some extra time to spare. From Vancouver, drive east to hit  Fernie  (which averages about 30 feet of snow per year and has five huge bowls),  Kicking Horse  (which bills itself as the "Champagne powder capital of Canada"), and  Revelstoke , a resort well-suited to advanced skiers with the largest vertical drop in all of North America.

Advanced snowboarders may want to stay at a hotel specializing in backcountry tours and packages like  Island Lake Lodge  in Fernie, but consider springing for a luxurious hotel for the full Whistler experience. The mix of ski-in, ski-out access, and high-end amenities at the  Fairmont Chateau Whistler  is hard to beat.

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20 Best Snowboarding Resorts in the World, According to Expert Boarders

These snowboarder-approved resorts range from Mt. Baker in Washington to Laax in Switzerland.

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel.

Best Snowboarding Resorts in the U.S.

Best international resorts for snowboarders.

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I grew up in and now live just outside a ski town — a place where everyone welcomes the snow and counts the days until the start of the ski season. Ski towns like mine are rooted in the sport, but even the term “ski town” seemingly excludes a huge portion of people who like to slide on snow. (Just ask my husband, who switched from skiing to snowboarding in the 8th grade and now rides for Ogasaka Snowboards out of Japan.) Sure, most resorts allow both skiers and snowboarders to play on their hills, but there is often an underlying angst toward snowboarders. Three U.S. ski areas have gone as far as to ban snowboarders — looking at you Deer Valley, Alta, and Mad River Glen — and many are full of moguls, a terrain type snowboarders hate.

The snowboard has come a long way since it debuted as the “Snurfer” in 1965. Skier acceptance of snowboarders has also improved. Sure, a few resorts don’t allow snowboarders, but according to Smithsonian Magazine , during the snowboard boom of the 1980s, “Most North American ski resorts banned snowboarding, citing insurance liability and the rudeness of too many riders.” They note that “The sport was more accepted in Europe, particularly in France.”

The number of resorts that not only welcome snowboarders but have terrain specifically made for snowboarders has increased greatly over the years. And according to Josh Niernberg , a competitive snowboarder who is now a chef and owner of two (soon to be three) restaurants in Grand Junction, Colorado, the vibe goes a long way. “Ski areas where they are happy to host their guests, even if their amenities aren’t luxury, have always proven to be more snowboard friendly than their counterparts from an on-mountain perspective.”

In addition to Niernberg, we chatted with a couple of other riders who shared what makes a resort snowboarder-friendly and what mountains they like to ride.

Here are 20 of the best snowboarding resorts around the world.

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Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, California

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Mammoth Mountain is a favorite of Brent Sandor, a snowboarder and the vice president of marketing at 686 , an outerwear company that specializes in gear for snowboarders. The California mountain has 28 lifts and gets 350 inches of snow a year on average. Plus, the mountain has a whopping 10 terrain parks with over 100 jibs, 50 jumps, and two halfpipes.

“There is just so much terrain, from steeps to park to accessible backcountry,” said Sandor in an email interview with Travel + Leisure . “It’s a home away from home for me, so it has to top the list.”

Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington

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Its name may state it’s a “ski area,” but in many ways, Baker is a snowboarder haven. It was one of the first areas, if not the first ski area to allow snowboarding, and has been run by the Howat family for over 50 years. 

Niernberg says, “The maritime snowpack and moderate warm temperatures have traditionally made Baker more conducive to snowboards than skis, but even today where factors like that aren’t as important, Baker continues to be in a class by itself.” The winter playground is also home to the Legendary Banked Slalom race, a top event in the snowboard community.  

“It’s impossible to say enough about this mountain,” confirmed Sandor. “A small, independent mountain with some of the mightiest terrain, this should be on the top of every snowboarder’s list.”

Related: T+L's Guide to Mt. Baker

Brighton Resort, Utah

Niernberg calls Brighton “the epicenter of snowboarding,” noting it has the perfect combination of “terrain parks, natural terrain, cliffs, deep snow, and an impeccable vibe.” Plus, the resort is just 35 minutes southeast of Salt Lake City airport and sees around 500 inches of average annual snowfall.

Park City Mountain, Utah

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Part of what makes boarding Park City Mountain so fun is knowing the neighboring Deer Valley Resort has banned snowboarders. The ban only makes the stoke that much higher at Park City Mountain; Mel Hampton, a lifelong snowboarder and the field marketing manager for the mountain, says, “Many of the runs at Park City’s Mountain Village don’t require a lot of traversing from the top of the lift to the runs, which makes it really easy for snowboarders to get around the mountain. Snowboarders also enjoy areas with a great variety of steeper runs, as it’s often easier to ride down steeper runs on a snowboard. Park City Mountain’s six terrain parks and half-pipe offer a lot of great options for snowboarders as well.”

Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort, Colorado

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One of my husband’s favorite resorts to board is Snowmass , which is one of the four separate mountains that make up Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort. He says Snowmass has “great parks and half pipes along with fun groomer terrain.”

Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, Oregon

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If shredding on a stratovolcano sounds exciting, make your way to Mt. Bachelor , a beloved Oregon ski area known for its good snow and stellar snowboarding scene. And unlike some of the more well-known ski areas around the country, Mt. Bachelor remains rustic, a vibe Niernberg (and my husband) appreciate. 

“I really like the smaller ski areas (not big resorts) and have found myself spending more and more time supporting the smaller, more rustic, and less polished areas,” Niernberg said. “I have come to realize (after growing up riding Vail/Summit County) that the smaller ski areas always seem to have more to offer in terms of varied terrain than some of the larger resorts do.” Mt. Bachelor is just that.

Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Colorado

Powderhorn is a bit of an outlier on this list, but both my husband and Niernberg agree that this tiny, low-key mountain has something special. Niernberg says, “I arrive at the base of a ski area with virtually no snow on the road until the last few miles, park for free, walk 30 yards to the high-speed quad, know all of the staff by name, ride the six-minute chair, strap in, and go directly down the front through wide pine and aspen glades.”

Within an hour of leaving the resort, you can be in Grand Junction, home to Bin 707 and Tacoparty , two locally loved restaurants owned by Niernberg.

Laax, Switzerland

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Laax, which is part of the Flims Laax Falera family, is famous for having the world’s biggest halfpipe , at 22.6 feet high, 656 feet long, and 72 feet wide. It’s a favorite of my husband’s buddy, Lucas Foster , who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics for the U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team.

Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, Austria

One of the biggest perks about visiting Kitzsteinhorn is the fact that the snow on the glacier is reliably good from October to May (most U.S. ski areas open in November and close in April). They have their own 19-foot superpipe along with plenty of kickers, rails, and boxes, making this another of Foster’s European favorites.

Niseko United, Japan

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Niseko United is made up of four neighboring resorts — Annupuri, Niseko Village, Niseko Tokyo Grand Hirafu, and Hanazono — which can all be accessed with a single “All Mountain Pass.” Niernberg says boarding Niseko is special because it “remains both affordable and accessible” with “famously light ‘Japow’ snow that falls nonstop from early January to March without fail.”

Baldface, Canada

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This isn’t your typical resort, but it’s a true snowboarder haven. Baldface is a snow-cat operation that takes boarders out into the Valhalla Mountain Range for untracked pow and camaraderie with fellow one-plankers. If you have the cash, book a multi-day trip out of the company’s lodge in Nelson, British Columbia.

Sandor calls it “A bucket-list trip” and Niernberg calls it “the best snowboard terrain and best snow on the planet.”

Les Arcs, France

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In addition to a park and night skiing, Les Arcs has 123 named ski runs — mostly intermediate-level. Besides enough terrain to keep any snowboarder happy, the resort has lots of off-mountain activities, including an avalanche park, two luges, and a stunning walkway.

Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France

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The Chamonix Valley has some of the best skiing in the world, with a setting along the base of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. Chamonix is a great place for boarders who like natural freestyle terrain — and plenty of it.

Davos Klosters, Switzerland

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Davos doesn’t have the notoriety of Chamonix, but snowboarders will love its wide runs and huge halfpipes. Like many of the European mountains, there are six ski areas under Davos Klosters , including Jakobshorn, a favorite.

St. Anton Ski Arlberg, Austria

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This resort is the largest interconnected ski area in Austria, and as such, has plenty of terrain options — including an impressive snow park that snowboarders love. During the peak winter season, St. Anton has almost 200 miles of on-piste and 120 miles of off-piste trails for snowboarders to explore.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Canada

Revelstoke is still somewhat undiscovered, but it’s made a name for itself for having the longest vertical descent of any ski resort in North America (at over 5,600 feet). The terrain, which Niernberg called “visually unique,” adds to the experience, as does the “fantastic park” and the “50/50 ski/snowboard head count.”

Verbier, Switzerland

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Verbier is the main resort of the 4 Vallées ski area, the largest ski resort in Switzerland. Along with Verbier, 4 Vallées skiers have access to Thyon, Nendaz, and Veysonnaz. 

Verbier is famous for the Attelas piste, which boasts a descent of over 3,000 feet (or 1,000 meters). Snowboarders tend to enjoy the wide, well-groomed slopes, which provide plenty of room for carving.

Related: T+L's Guide to Visiting Verbier

Rusutsu Resort, Japan

Rusutsu is the largest all-season resort in Hokkaido, with things like golf, a petting zoo, and an amusement park — in addition to great snowboard terrain and Japan’s cool snow-surf culture.

Niernberg says, “One of the three peaks at Rusutsu remains mostly untouched/ungroomed for the entire season. Coupled with the famous ‘Japow’ snowfall, the pairing of accessible pow turns through loosely gladed lines with rocks and cliffs aplenty make Rusutsu pretty magical.”

Tignes, France

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Tignes is known for its high-altitude glaciers that provide snow reliability and overall good conditions. The sprawling French resort has two impressive parks and a welcoming feel — after all, ski areas in France were some of the first to welcome snowboarders. 

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada

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Thanks to its giant mountains — Whistler and Blackcomb — this ski area has something for everyone. There are 200 marked runs, three terrain parks, and three glaciers. In addition to holding the title of “North America's largest ski resort,” Whistler Blackcomb has a long winter season and an average of 448 inches of snow annually.

What It’s Really Like to Live in a Mountain Resort Town

“When people are vacationing in the place that you call home it serves as an instant reminder of how fortunate you are to live there."

By Nicole Haase on September 24, 2018

The Western United States is dotted with small towns whose populations multiply in size in the winter months as tourists flock to ski and snowboard on the fresh powder of the mountains.

While some cities like Jackson, WY , have a second, smaller tourist season in the summer as hikers explore the mountains in the warmer months, many mountain resort towns live and die by the three or so months in winter when the snow is fresh and the skiing is good.

It’s a very boom or bust way of life that leads to a truly unique lifestyle. Some people love the ups and downs it brings, thriving on the fast pace of peak season and using the offseason to do their own exploring and recharging. Residents tend to have a love/hate relationship with the hordes of tourists – they bring extra traffic and headaches, but they also bring their tourism dollars and are the reason for most of the jobs in the area.

Basing your life on tourist seasons can be difficult, but there are also plenty of rewards. We talked to some year-round residents of mountain resort towns to find out what their lives are really like. Here are some of the insights (and pros and cons) they shared…

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Stunning Scenery

These cities are resorts for a reason. You get to live in a place that other people only dream of visiting. There’s natural beauty everywhere you look and while others might only see it online or in photo books, you get to wake up to it every morning.

There’s something humbling and awe-inspiring about being surrounded by beautiful mountains and it helps remind you how big the world is.

An International Community

If we truly do learn something from everyone we meet, there’s something special about living in a place where you get to interact with people from all over the world on a day-to-day basis.

Taylor Luneau, who worked as a field educator at an outdoor school in Jackson, loved to see how people’s awe at the natural beauty in the area transcended cultures, languages and barriers.

“When people are vacationing in the place that you call home it serves as an instant reminder of how fortunate you are to live in this place,†he said. “Nature has this amazing capacity and I was fortunate enough to see its work while living in Wyoming .”

Living for ‘Mud Season’

When the snow starts to melt, the ground turns to mush and the tourists stop heading into town. That’s when Alex Filo, a chef who worked at resorts in Steamboat Springs and Vail, CO as well as Sun Valley, ID,  got his best exploring in.

Peak season means difficulty getting into your favorite restaurants or even menu prices that you may not be able to afford. But as the tourist traffic starts winding down, many places discount prices, and that’s when Filo said he would try all the restaurants he’d been hearing so much about.

Many places will close for a few weeks or even the full summer, but that shoulder season as tourism winds down and summer isn’t quite there yet is a great time for locals to find deals, avoid lines and get to sample all the places tourists had been raving about all winter.

Instant Access

Another bonus of life in a resort town? People fly from around the world to ski on the mountains you have in your backyard.

Filo said he’d often wake up at 5 a.m. and be on the first ride up the slopes to take advantage of fresh powder after a storm. He and his friends would get in several runs before many of the tourists had even woken up. Even on days where he left work late and had to be back at the restaurant by 10 a.m., he’d fit a few runs in.

That being said, Filo also mentioned how by the end of his two-plus years in Vail, he wouldn’t think about going up the mountain if there wasn’t at least six inches of fresh powder. When you have access to the best, you start to become accustomed to the best and you might start to take that for granted.

High-end stores, top chefs, the best restaurants, stunning views, picture-perfect scenery – it can be easy to forget that you’re living in paradise and that’s a privilege, so you have to make sure you take the time to appreciate it. Taking a step back to remember and value all of that is important for your mental well-being.

It’s Not All Sunshine and Fresh Powder

Both Luneau and Filo mentioned the “fairytale†feeling that can come from living in a resort vacation town, and Filo pointed out that not everyone is great at navigating that feeling.

Luneau said there were times in Jackson where he felt almost disassociated – as though the whole thing was a bit like a theme park.

“(There’s) a bubble over many mountain towns that often results in an insular experience leading many to feel disconnected from the larger issues of the country. Navigating the fine line of this phenomenon was perhaps the most interesting thing I experienced while living (there),†he said.

Living in these towns often means isolation from family and friends and the transient nature of resort communities can make it difficult to create a support network of friends. The uncertainty of seasonal work can add financial stress. Many people who move to these towns have an idealized version of what life in paradise should look like and the reality rarely measures up.

“It’s kind of surreal. It’s different living in that environment,†said Filo.

Money, Money, Money

The median income for a resident of Aspen, CO is $66,635 and according to Denver Business Insider, the average sales price of a home in the city is just under $5 million (yes, you read that right). In Jackson, the median house price is $1.2 million.

Jackson, among other towns, has introduced housing subsidies to help locals bridge the gap. Without those programs, these towns will all but die out in the off season and necessary employees – like school teachers and the town manager – won’t be able to afford to stay.

Luneau points out that 97% of Teton County, where Jackson is located, is public land. It’s also the largest city proximate to numerous popular ski areas as well as Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. There’s an extremely small supply of land and a large demand for it, especially from those luxury, high-end buyers that have millions of dollars to spend on properties that often go uninhabited for most of the year. It can make for a depressing churn and turnover of the folks who keep the town running and make it difficult to stay, even for those who want to.

“The high cost of living in the area, in addition to the seasonal work and lack of long-term careers, has resulted in a transient community flooding the town every winter and then shifting to a new crowd every summer. While a full-time community does exist in this area, like many mountain towns, Jackson was faced with the challenge of managing a consistently fluctuating population,†said Luneau.

Slow Your Roll

John Muir said “The mountains are calling and I must go.”

There’s something magnetic and appealing about being far, far away from most everything else. It’s one of the reasons we love to flock to these mountain resort towns. We head into the mountains to get away from the stress of life and to feel removed from the hustle and bustle.

“The things I loved most were the remoteness (and) the relaxed pace lifestyle,†said Jen Bug, who spent years in Steamboat Springs. Sure, it can sometimes feel hectic with long shifts or traffic jams full of tourists, but enjoying life in a resort town is really all a matter of perspective – and luckily, perspective is easy to find out here in the wide open wilderness. 

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