Snowbasin Resort Ranked No. 1 Ski Resort In SKI Magazine’s 2025 Reader’s Resort Guide

Snowbasin Resort is celebrating its recent victory as the No. 1 resort in the West in SKI Magazine’s highly anticipated 2025 Reader’s Resort Guide. This designation marks the second consecutive year Snowbasin has ranked in the top five, further cementing its place as one of the best resorts in the country. The annual guide is based on the results of the Reader’s Resort Survey, the most comprehensive and credible rankings in the world of skiing.

The annual guide consists of 15 categories that evaluate the guest experience at each resort. This year, Snowbasin ranked within the top 10 in 12 of these categories, a true testament to the resort’s exceptional, well-rounded mountain experience. The results reflect the first-hand experience of visitors and serve as valuable resource for skiers planning their trip to the slopes each season.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by SKI Magazine as the No. 1 ski resort in the West, our second year in a row in the top two.” said Davy Ratchford, general manager of Snowbasin Resort. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team. I’m so proud of each of them. We constantly strive to create memorable experiences for every guest. It’s been extremely rewarding to see those efforts reflected in SKI Magazine’s results, and we hope skiers and riders around the world visit Snowbasin to see what all the accolades are about!”

Snowbasin is consistently recognized for its outstanding guest service, snow quality, grooming, and dining. The 2025 results proved to be no exception, with the resort securing the following rankings:

•         No. 1 Overall
•         No. 2 Lifts
•         No. 2 Parking
•         No. 2 Access
•         No. 3 Best Value
•         No. 3 Grooming
•         No. 3 Guest Service
•         No. 6 Family Friendly
•         No. 6 Local Flavor
•         No. 7 Snow Quality
•         No. 7 Dining
•         No. 8 Safety
•         No. 10 Terrain Variety

Snowbasin has ranked among the top 15 resorts in the West for four consecutive years, earning No. 8 (2022), No. 14 (2023), No. 2 (2024), No. 1 (2025). 

As the 2024-25 season approaches, Snowbasin has announced multiple investments to amplify the overall guest experience, in the form of refurbished gondola cabins, a highly anticipated upgrade to Becker Chairlift, increased parking, and additional round-trip transportation from Salt Lake City. To learn more about the resort’s world-class amenities and purchase a season pass, visit www.snowbasin.com.