Colorado Tops Wander's Ranking of Best U.S. States for Winter Adventure Vacations
According to Wander, Colorado has been identified as the premier winter adventure spot in the United States, evaluated on factors such as the quality of ski resorts, Dark Sky Places, and average snowfall. The state boasts 41 ski resorts, 25 areas for cross-country skiing, almost 500 snowshoeing trails, and 17 Dark Sky Places, with an average snowfall of 67 inches. Utah follows in third place, featuring 20 ski resorts and 29 Dark Sky Places. Vermont is positioned fourth with 25 ski resorts and close to 90 inches of snowfall. Tied for fifth are Maine, which has 1,146 snowshoeing trails, and Michigan with 43 ski resorts. Idaho is sixth, while Wyoming and New York share eighth place, and Montana is ranked tenth. California holds the second spot with 33 ski resorts.
Key facts
- Colorado ranked first with 41 ski resorts, 25 cross-country areas, nearly 500 snowshoeing trails, 17 Dark Sky Places, and 67 inches average snowfall.
- Utah placed third with 20 ski resorts, six rated four stars or higher, and 29 certified Dark Sky Places.
- Vermont is fourth with 25 ski resorts, 18 cross-country areas, and nearly 90 inches annual snowfall.
- Maine and Michigan tied for fifth; Maine has 1,146 snowshoeing trails and 19 ski resorts, Michigan has 43 ski resorts and over 360 trails.
- Idaho ranked sixth with 22 ski resorts, five cross-country areas, and $90 average lift tickets.
- Wyoming and New York tied for eighth; Wyoming has 12 ski resorts, New York has 50 ski resorts and 1,312 snowshoeing trails.
- Montana is tenth with 16 ski resorts, over 100 snowshoeing trails, and 37 inches average snowfall.
- California placed second with 33 ski resorts and 322 snowshoeing trails.
Entities
Artists
- Mat Kowalewski
Institutions
- Wander
Locations
- United States
- Colorado
- Utah
- Vermont
- Maine
- Michigan
- Idaho
- Wyoming
- New York
- Montana
- California
Sources
- Quartz —