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Whether you’re a first-timer or you’re looking to ski at the next level, making the most of your ski vacation inevitably comes down to location. But what makes a ski resort ‘the best’? Reviews? Annual snowfall? Number of runs? An insta-worthy après-ski scene? If just thinking about all that research gives you cold feet, not to worry. The KOALA Ski Index takes the guesswork out of planning your powder-perfect getaway.

Largest Ski Resort

Park City, Utah: Taking into account the overall length of the slopes and number of ski lifts available to visitors, Park City is the clear winner in the powder-per-square mile category.

Best-Reviewed Ski Resort

Vail, Colorado: Looking at reviews from skiresort.info, which takes into account a wide range of factors such as variety of runs, slope preparation and more, Vail is consistently on skiers’ minds (for good reason). You can also check out more top Colorado resorts here.

Best Overall Ski Resort

Check out the full rankings to find out!