๐Ÿ”๏ธ Ski Resorts

Filter by region, difficulty and beginner-friendliness to find the right resort for you.

Japan ยท Hokkaido

Niseko

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.9 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

A world-famous powder destination with heavy, feather-light snowfall and plenty of English- and Chinese-language services โ€” perfect for a first overseas ski trip.

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Switzerland ยท European Alps

Zermatt

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.9 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„

A dream resort beneath the Matterhorn, where you can ski across the border into Italy โ€” a once-in-a-lifetime destination.

Bucket listSceneryEurope
China ยท Northeast Chinaโ„๏ธ

Beidahu Ski Resort

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.8 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

A showcase of Northeast China powder: big vertical, long runs and light, dry snow. Many experienced riders call it one of the best resorts in China.

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Canada ยท North America

Whistler Blackcomb

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.8 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

One of North America's largest ski areas: two mountains linked by the Peak 2 Peak gondola, with a well-established ski school.

North AmericaHuge resortSki school
China ยท North China๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Wanlong Ski Resort

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

One of Chongli's longest-running resorts, with varied runs and reliable snow. Great for progressing skiers, with a dedicated beginner area too.

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China ยท North Chinaโ›ท๏ธ

Genting Resort Secret Garden

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

Host venue for Winter Olympic freestyle skiing and snowboarding events. Its terrain park is outstanding and a magnet for snowboarders.

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Japan ยท Honshu

Hakuba

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„

Host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. A cluster of resorts with varied terrain โ€” great if you want to sample several mountains in one trip.

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New Zealand ยท South Islandโ˜€๏ธ

Cardrona Alpine Resort

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„โ„

New Zealand's most visited ski area, known for sunshine, reliable snow and a famously welcoming learning environment.

Southern HemisphereBeginner-friendlyWanaka
China ยท North China๐ŸŽฟ

Thaiwoo Ski Resort

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„โ„

A full ski village with lodging, dining and entertainment. Wide, gentle beginner runs make it ideal for families and first-timers.

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New Zealand ยท South Island

Coronet Peak

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

Queenstown's closest ski area, with sweeping views over the Wakatipu Basin and New Zealand's best-known night skiing.

Southern HemisphereNight skiingQueenstown
New Zealand ยท South Island๐Ÿชจ

The Remarkables

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

A dramatic alpine bowl above Queenstown, popular with families and freestyle riders thanks to its sunny slopes and excellent terrain parks.

Southern HemisphereTerrain parkFamily
New Zealand ยท South Island

Treble Cone

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„

The South Island's biggest vertical, with long natural half-pipes and steep terrain overlooking Lake Wanaka โ€” a favorite of advanced skiers.

Southern HemisphereAdvancedWanaka
China ยท Northwest China

Jiangjunshan Ski Resort

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„โ„

An in-town resort in Altay, often called the birthplace of skiing. Great powder at friendly prices โ€” outstanding value.

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New Zealand ยท South Island

Mt Hutt

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„

Often the first ski area in New Zealand to open each season, with big wide-open bowls and views across the Canterbury Plains.

Southern HemisphereEarly seasonChristchurch
Australia ยท New South Wales

Thredbo

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„

Australia's biggest vertical and longest runs, with a charming alpine village at the base.

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China ยท Northeast China๐ŸŒจ๏ธ

Yabuli Ski Resort

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.4 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„

One of China's oldest large ski resorts. Combine it with Harbin's Ice and Snow World and Snow Town for a classic Northeast winter route.

Classic routeWinter cultureNortheast China
Australia ยท New South Wales

Perisher

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.4 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

The largest ski area in the Southern Hemisphere, made up of four linked villages with plenty of gentle, cruisy terrain.

Southern HemisphereLargestSydney
Australia ยท Victoria

Mt Buller

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.3 ยท Beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„โ„

Melbourne's most popular ski resort โ€” the closest major mountain to the city, with a compact village and great facilities for families.

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