Ski mag only likes less crowded, Ikon resorts for 2025

[EMSC]

Or something like that.

Ski Mag Top 30 in the West

Top 5 are all Ikon resorts. Humorous how low some of the big resorts are ranked this year compared to what used to be there normal positions at Ski Mag.

 

[Sbooker]

Seems very random to me. I think they may been drawn out of a hat.

 

[Skieric]

Its a strange list, but their readership obviously doest reflect the Vail or WB skiers/riders.

 

[Tony Crocker]

Since SKI Magazine is no longer a print publication, I have no idea how they conduct the survey. It does not surprise me that result year to year have become more volatile. There is a fair amount of commentary regarding crowd/traffic issues.

 

[snowave]

If it's anything like USA today, Forbes or Outside Mag "Best of" (Resorts, etc) they are pretty much self nominated by the marketing depts at these resorts, then beg readers on their facebook pages to vote everyday.

 

[MarzNC]

If it's anything like USA today, Forbes or Outside Mag "Best of" (Resorts, etc) they are pretty much self nominated by the marketing depts at these resorts, then beg readers on their facebook pages to vote everyday.

The survey was "powered by Outside." Ikon holders got a free subscription to Outside last season. That might be a factor for why Epic resorts such as Park City or W-B are in #25-30.

Clearly Snowbasin wanted to be #1 more.

#2 Aspen/Snowmass
#3 Banff/Sunshine
#4 Taos Ski Valley
#5 Alta