According to OnTheSnow, there are over 450 ski resorts in the country – but where are the best cities for skiers to live to take advantage of them? If you live in New Orleans like us, then you’re probably going to have to find a cheap flight or go on a long road trip to reach any of them. However, by basing yourself in any of these destinations, you’ll have access to some of the very best cities for skiers in the U.S.

Denver, Colorado

Colorado is famous for its powder, and Denver is one of the best cities you can possibly be to take advantage of everything from budget-friendly family ski resorts to world-class ski areas. Time to start searching through those Denver houses for sale, right?

Only an hour west of the Mile High City, Loveland Ski Resort offers an uncrowded experience and more affordable lift tickets too, with most visitors passing it by for the more famous resorts like Vail or Aspen. You’ll be within 90 minutes of Eldora Mountain near Nederland which also offers great affordable skiing and few lift lines, as well as Arapahoe Basin, renowned for its deep, fluffy snow. And when you do want to reach those ultra-luxe resorts and countless others a little farther away, they’re easily doable on weekends and holidays.

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah hosts some of the top skiing destinations in the nation as well. By basing yourself in Salt Lake City, you’ll be just a 40-minute drive from Park City Mountain Resort, which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. It boasts over 7,300 skiable acres as the largest ski and snowboard resort in the entire country. Snowbird Ski Resort is only 45 minutes away and is a locals’ favorite with especially long ski seasons, while nearby Alta is for skiers only, providing a more traditional experience.

South Lake Tahoe, California

You’ll be spoiled for choice in South Lake Tahoe, with the Heavenly Ski Resort gondola leaving right from the center of town to bring you to some of the best skiing in the U.S. It’s the largest resort in a region filled with them, and you can even ski in two states as it straddles the California and Nevada border. Plus, when skiing here you’ll be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the biggest alpine lake in North America along with a thriving nightlife scene, complete with big-name music venues, casinos, nightclubs and après ski parties. While just about everything you need can be found right here, when you want to get to the big city, California’s capital, Sacramento is just a couple hours away, and Reno can be reached in a little over an hour.

Boise, Idaho

Boise is becoming an increasingly popular place to move to, offering an affordable high quality place to live that’s close to a wealth of outdoor adventure, including skiing. In fact, only 16 miles from the city, Bogus Basin offers alpine and Nordic skiing as well as snowboarding and other snow sports at affordable prices. This is because it’s run by the town as a 501(c) organization, collecting donations to keep the costs down. There’s even a ski bus that travels from downtown to the mountain. Laid-back skiing is available 100 miles east at Soldier Mountain and world-famous Sun Valley is less than three hours away for fun weekend ski trips.

So with these four cities, it is easy to see why the United States has great ski destinations to keep you shredding for years. But is there a certain city in the U.S. that we are missing that you recommend? Where do you think is the best city in the United States for skiers? And what about you snowboarders? Are there better places to board or do these cities also fit the bill? Either way, let us know in the comments below!

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