When the weather outside resembles the inside of a snow globe, you know it’s time to hit the slopes. Ski season typically lasts between late November and early April when all lifts and runs tend to be open, making it one of the busiest vacation periods.
Following the pandemic, more U.S. residents are planning to visit ski resorts this winter than ever before. That is according to the latest findings from Vacasa’s 2022 Holiday and Winter Travel Trends report. Of the 53% intending to travel, 30% are headed to ski destinations, which is 12% more than last year.
There was not much surprise when it came to where travelers are venturing, with Steamboat Springs in Colorado; Breckenridge also in Colorado; Montana’s Big Sky; Park City, Utah; and Sugar Mountain in North Carolina being named as the top spots. That said, 44% revealed that the deciding factor when choosing their destination is the price of the place’s passes and rentals.
After two years of limited travel, people are clearly eager to make this year count, with 71% of winter travelers having already booked their holiday travel, winter (non-holiday) trip, or both. So if you’re planning a ski trip, why not check one of these places out?