New ski resort comparison website Snomad has compiled a list of the top ski resorts worldwide based on more than 78,000 ratings created by community feedback over the 2023-24 season. The awards provide 20 categories with the top three resorts nominated in each one. Top of the bill, wining Best Overall Ski Resort Award is Lech Zürs in Austria.
What is Snomad?
Snomad, launched in the 2023-24 winter season, brings a unbiased resort review platform driven by skier and snowboarder ratings, focused on skiing destinations in Europe and North America.
One of the primary aims of Snomad is to create an engaged community of skiers and snowboarders supporting each other to find resorts and hidden gems, based on the factors that are important to them.
Currently, there are 1204 ski resorts listed on the website and more than 78,800 community led ratings.
As well as the ratings, Snomad brings a wealth of resort stats and information from each destination, highlighting the skiing, accommodation options, après ski and restaurants, as well as pros and cons. Detailed resort stats are updated with the latest ski runs, lifts and lift pass costs.
Dan Lever, founder of Snomad, said: “When we launched last winter season, we always planned to create an awards system based on user ratings, but we didn’t expect it to take off this fast.
“It has been amazing to see the number of skiers and snowboarders that joined our community, wrote detailed resort reviews and left over 78,000 resort ratings, in just one season. With this level of engagement, it’s clear there’s a real demand for unbiased, authentic information.”
Gold winners iin first Snomad awards
Best Overall Ski Resort: Lech Zürs am Arlberg (Austria)
Best Ski Resort for Groomed Runs: Val Gardena – Gröden (Italy)
Best Ski Resort for Off Piste-Terrain: Alta Ski Area (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Tree Runs: Smugglers’ Notch Resort (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Snow Parks: Copper Mountain (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Moguls: Winter Park (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Quiet Slopes: Sainte Foy Tarentaise (France)
Best Ski Resort for Powder: Jackson Hole (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Efficient Ski Lifts: 3 Peaks Dolomites (Italy)
Best Ski Resort for Ski Schools: Livigno (Italy)
Best Ski Resort for Après-Ski: St. Anton am Arlberg (Austria)
Best Ski Resort for Families: Montgenèvre (France)
Best Ski Resort for Eating Out: Livigno (Italy)
Best Ski Resort for Accommodation: Sölden (Austria)
Best Ski Resort for Value: Bolton Valley (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Beginners: Avoriaz (France)
Best Ski Resort for Intermediate Skiers: Heavenly (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Advanced Skiers: Lech Zürs am Arlberg (Austria)
Best Ski Resort for Expert Skiers: Crested Butte Mountain Resort (USA)
Best Ski Resort for Snowboarders: Avoriaz (France).
See Snomad Ski Resort Awards at: gosnomad.com/ski-resort-awards
How to place a review on Snomad: visit gosnomad.com and click on the “Leave a Review” button on the menu. Choose your resort and complete the details required. Reviews include specific star ratings out of five for a number of categories plus the chance to write a personalised review of the resort in your own words.