Best Cities for Ski Access (2026)

These cities keep mapped ski locations within a reasonable drive while preserving urban amenities.

Weighted toward ski-location distance, mountain distance, trail access, outdoor score, and work access.

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Ranked cities

  1. #1

    Ogden, UT

    Ski access screens at 6 mi, with mountain access at 7 mi.

    Intent score 97/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  2. #2

    Provo, UT

    Ski access screens at 12 mi, with mountain access at 2 mi.

    Intent score 97/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  3. #3

    Reno, NV

    Ski access screens at 13 mi, with mountain access at 31 mi.

    Intent score 95/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  4. #4

    Salt Lake City, UT

    Ski access screens at 17 mi, with mountain access at 6 mi.

    Intent score 95/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  5. #5

    Boise City, ID

    Ski access screens at 24 mi, with mountain access at 24 mi.

    Intent score 95/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  6. #6

    Bend, OR

    Ski access screens at 14 mi, with mountain access at 15 mi.

    Intent score 95/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  7. #7

    Colorado Springs, CO

    Ski access screens at 13 mi, with mountain access at 8 mi.

    Intent score 94/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  8. #8

    Albuquerque, NM

    Ski access screens at 16 mi, with mountain access at 39 mi.

    Intent score 94/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  9. #9

    Redding, CA

    Ski access screens at 46 mi, with mountain access at 12 mi.

    Intent score 94/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  10. #10

    Riverside, CA

    Ski access screens at 25 mi, with mountain access at 33 mi.

    Intent score 94/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  11. #11

    Fort Collins, CO

    Ski access screens at 38 mi, with mountain access at 14 mi.

    Intent score 94/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  12. #12

    Boulder, CO

    Ski access screens at 17 mi, with mountain access at 25 mi.

    Intent score 93/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  13. #13

    Prescott Valley, AZ

    Ski access screens at 42 mi, with mountain access at 29 mi.

    Intent score 93/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  14. #14

    Denver, CO

    Ski access screens at 29 mi, with mountain access at 10 mi.

    Intent score 93/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05
  15. #15

    St. George, UT

    Ski access screens at 50 mi, with mountain access at 30 mi.

    Intent score 93/100 | Coverage 100% | Updated 2026-07-05

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