Early Bird Ski Deals: Save Big at North America's Premier Mountain Resorts
North American ski resorts are gearing up with gondola tests and stocked rentals, while our experts have curated the best pre-season hotel deals. Secure the freshest powder tracks and unbeatable rates at these six world-class destinations.
LAKE PLACID, NY
Opening: Mid-November
A two-time Olympic Winter Games host and home to the iconic "Miracle on Ice" hockey arena—where Team USA stunned the Soviets en route to gold—Lake Placid is a premier winter sports destination. Whiteface Mountain boasts over 100 inches of annual snowfall and the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies at 3,430 feet. Among its 86 runs, several have hosted Olympic events. Experience Olympic thrills with bobsled rides at the Olympic Sports Complex.
Save on your stay: Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid offers up to 25% off peak-season rates during the first months of ski season.
LAKE TAHOE, CA
Opening: November 17
With 300+ sunny days, 400 inches of annual snowfall, and Mark Twain's "fairest picture the whole earth affords," Lake Tahoe hosts North America's densest ski resort cluster. Ski Olympic trails at Squaw Valley (1960 Games site), hit Northstar's terrain parks, or visit Heavenly Mountain's casinos. Enhanced access includes new nonstop flights from NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, and LA.
Save on your stay: Book fireplace rooms at the new Lodge at Edgewood for 40% off during the first month, with similar savings in January and February.
STOWE, VT
Opening: November 17
Nearly a century ago, skiers pioneered trails on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak featuring 200 acres of tundra. Stowe Mountain Resort preserves classics like the thrilling Nose Dive while offering modern amenities. The $80 million Adventure Center provides lessons for kids three and up.
Save on your stay: The Stowhof chalet resort offers rooms at $101 per night (with free slope shuttle) through December 15, rising to $379 thereafter.
TELLURIDE, CO
Opening: November 23
Nestled in a box canyon amid North America's highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks, this historic mining town offers 127 balanced ski trails from beginner to expert. The 2017-2018 season introduced better airport access. Explore the National Historic Landmark Downtown with Victorian homes and mining shacks.
Save on your stay: Ski-in/ski-out Mountain Lodge Telluride starts at $179 per night for the first two weeks, doubling afterward.
MONT TREMBLANT, CANADA
Opening: November 23
This pedestrian village evokes European charm with cobblestone streets and a clock tower against Laurentian peaks. Opened in 1939 as North America's second resort, it spans 100 trails across four peaks. Ideal for beginners with top ski schools and long runs, it offers an Atlantic-side Euro ski vibe.
Save on your stay: Cap Tremblant condos (kitchens, fireplaces, sleep four) start at $85 per night through February, rising over $200 later.
JACKSON HOLE, WY
Opening: November 25
Boasting the nation's largest vertical rise and over half of 116 trails as expert terrain (steeps, chutes, trees), Jackson Hole offers Olympic-level instruction. Unwind at the historic Mangy Moose. Nearby Grand Teton National Park and National Elk Refuge showcase moose, elk, bison, and bighorn sheep.
Save on your stay: Jackson Hole Lodge rates start at $99 for the first month versus $149 later.
