Ski trips can be both expensive and complicated to plan. Before you hit the road, you likely have to select a ski town, choose your ski resort hotel or ski-friendly home rental, buy your ski passes or lift tickets, arrange lessons, make dining reservations, find equipment and more.
However, there is a way to make your ski trip planning easier. You can instead look for an all-inclusive ski resort. Yes — that’s really a thing.
Admittedly, all-inclusive ski resorts are much more common in Europe than in the U.S., but there are still a few resorts closer to home that offer at least some elements of the all-inclusive ski experience. This way, you can take some of the logistics and expenses out of your ski vacation and package everything into one easy bundle.
Pay special attention to what exactly each of these resorts includes since not all of them are 100% all-inclusive.
If you want your next ski trip to be as stress-free as possible, here are the best all-inclusive ski resorts to get you started.
The Ranch at Rock Creek
Philipsburg, Montana
- Best for: Families, couples and everyone in between looking for a Western-style vacation that’s equally rugged and luxurious.
- Why stay here: There’s no better way to experience the sheer wonder of Montana’s great outdoors than at this all-inclusive ranch with numerous activities and delicious food.
- Best way to book: Book through our partner Skylark for elite-like perks and on-property credits or through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts for perks like a $100 property credit, guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout and more.
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The Ranch at Rock Creek is an all-ages luxury ranch getaway nestled in the wilds of Montana.
Guests have their pick of two activities included daily. In winter, options include snowmobiling, ice skating and cross-country skiing. Downhill skiing is also available just a 35-minute drive away at the Discovery Ski Area. The ski area features 67 trails and almost no lift lines.
Rates cover the equipment, transportation, lift tickets and lunch at the Discovery Ski Area dining area and bar, making this a truly all-inclusive winter experience.
Back on the ranch, visitors will find a spa, kids club activities and gourmet multicourse meals that come with premium wine, beer and spirits.
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Rates at The Ranch at Rock Creek start at $2,000 per day for double occupancy.
Club Med Québec Charlevoix
Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois, Canada
- Best for: Families that want a traditional all-inclusive ski resort experience similar to those in Europe.
- Why stay here: The resort allows guests to enjoy a European-style, truly all-in-one ski resort getaway without crossing the ocean.
- Best way to book: Book directly on Club Med’s website.
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Québec Charlevoix is Club Med’s first — but not last — mountain resort in North America. Located about four hours from Montreal in an area with 21 feet of annual snowfall, this is where you will find that quintessential all-inclusive ski resort experience.
The resort has a ski-out location, and it features 302 rooms in addition to dozens of larger suites. The price tag includes everything from meals and bar drinks to ski instruction, plus 30 on- and off-mountain activities and access to the children’s club for age-appropriate entertainment for little ones 4 months to 17 years old. Ski equipment does cost extra, though.
Don’t worry if you want a break from mountain sports, as there is also a circus school and many other activities to enjoy.
Rates at Club Med Québec Charlevoix start at $1,049 for double occupancy on a two-night stay.
Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge
Alta, Utah
- Best for: No-frills skiers who want to spend all day on the mountain.
- Why stay here: Since the lifts are within easy walking distance, and breakfast and dinner are included, you can focus on skiing rather than planning.
- Best way to book: Book directly and save 5% with an Ikon or Mountain Collective Pass, or save 12% as a returning guest.
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Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge is a family-friendly resort that has been around since the 1960s. During that time, it has attracted many repeat guests who come to ski, talk about skiing and ski again the next day.
It’s not the fanciest option (reserve the two-bedroom North Suite if you want to avoid more basic rooms), but it’s about as close as you can be to the lifts without sleeping on the snow.
A buffet-style breakfast and dinner are included; there are rotating entree options such as steak, salmon, chicken, brisket burgers and fettuccine. Goldminer’s Daughter has a bar and some pay-to-eat lunch options, too, along with a workout room, an activity room and a spa. All of these inclusions exist to ensure guests can focus on skiing and enjoying all that Alta has to offer.
Rates at Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge start at $380 per day for single occupancy and increase per additional person. Lift tickets cost extra.
Triple Creek Ranch
Darby, Montana
- Best for: Adults looking for a luxurious ranch-style, all-inclusive ski trip.
- Why stay here: The ranch mixes log cabin-style lodging with high-end living, and rates include gourmet meals, wine pairings and skiing.
- Best way to book: Book through our partner Skylark to enjoy elite-like benefits and on-property credits.
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About 90 minutes from Missoula, Montana, sits Triple Creek Ranch. There, you’ll find an adults-only luxury stay that is about as close to an all-inclusive ski experience as you can find in the U.S.
Your gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; rates also cover snacks, drinks and individually packaged to-go breakfasts and lunches for when you’re out exploring. The ranch has a long list of included amenities and activities — one of which is downhill skiing.
At Triple Creek Ranch, you can enjoy transfers, lift tickets and equipment rentals for Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Resort, which is on the Continental Divide just 30 minutes away. This ski resort is home to more than 50 runs, 8,000-plus feet of elevation and an average snowfall of 300 inches per year.
Rates at Triple Creek Ranch start at $1,300 per night for double occupancy.
Alta Lodge
Alta, Utah
- Best for: Easy, ski-out family trips where even the kids club is included.
- Why stay here: A classic ski lodge that’s within walking distance of the lifts and features four-course dinners and plenty of kids activities.
- Best way to book: Book directly with Alta Lodge.
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Alta Lodge is a classic — it even has a ski bar (The Sitzmark Club) that dates back to the 1940s.
You might not find TVs in the guest rooms, but you will find ski-out fun with frills like afternoon tea. Not to mention, parents can sit back and relax while their children enjoy the kids club. The club will take tots to their lessons in the morning and feed and entertain them at night. On top of that, kids can actually stay free during the quieter parts of the ski season.
The included breakfast provides cooked-to-order eggs, a hot buffet and housemade pastries. Meanwhile, the covered dinner has four courses, with multiple main entree options every day, such as lamb with crispy polenta cakes and wild Alaskan halibut.
While the rooms aren’t said to be the most updated, reviews here are generally very good and there is a loyal following of return guests. From the hot pools and the meals to the free morning yoga, Alta Lodge is made for those who want to focus on skiing but still crave a few classic ski lodge luxuries between runs.
Rates at Alta Lodge start at $320 per day for single occupancy and increase per additional person. Lift tickets cost extra.
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
Highland, New York
- Best for: Fun-loving families who want a traditional winter all-inclusive resort experience with lots of activities.
- Why stay here: With a plethora of activities and meals included, your family will never be bored or hungry.
- Best way to book: Book directly with Rocking Horse Ranch.
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Fun is the name of the game at Rocking Horse Ranch. This all-inclusive resort has the longest mountain snow tubing run in the Northeast. Guests can also enjoy complimentary ice skating on the resort’s rink and splash around at its large indoor water park. That’s just the tip of the iceberg at Rocking Horse.
Of course, there are ample opportunities for skiing, too. You won’t have to worry about paying for ski gear, as the rates include it, and there are instructors for those who want to learn how to ski on the “big hill.”
Room rates also cover all meals, including a full breakfast buffet. Lunch offerings consist of a large salad bar and stations that serve fajitas, hamburgers, macaroni and more. A la carte dinner choices include Kansas City strip steak, spare ribs and roasted chicken. Oh, and there’s a dessert bar, so you can indulge after your day on the slopes.
Rates at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort start at $559 per night for families of four.
Lone Mountain Ranch
Big Sky, Montana
- Best for: A luxury winter getaway where nearby world-class skiing is just one of the options on the menu.
- Why stay here: Located just 10 minutes from Big Sky, Montana, there are extensive cross-country and downhill skiing options — plus some fine dining experiences — at your doorstep.
- Best way to book: Book directly with Lone Mountain Ranch.
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In winter, Lone Mountain Ranch transforms into a wonderful snowy playground.
The ranch is on a top-rated cross-country trail network, and ski-out Nordic options and a Nordic ski group lesson are included. If you’re searching for downhill ski adventures, the hotel’s staff will drive you just 10 miles away to Big Sky, where skiing is available for an additional charge.
Rates also cover transfers from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), plus three farm-to-table meals a day in the ranch’s Horn & Cantle restaurant. They even include a sleigh ride and dinner at North Folk Cabin.
You can stay in one of the 27 cabins that were restored and renovated in 2016. The ranch uses a text service so you can request your next activity, ride to the mountain or even get morning coffee delivered to your cabin with little effort.
Rates at Lone Mountain Ranch start at $660 per adult, per night and $435 per child age 4 to 12, per night. Downhill skiing at Big Sky is available for an additional charge.
Latigo Ranch
Kremmling, Colorado
- Best for: Couples and families looking for a dude ranch experience with unlimited cross-country skiing.
- Why stay here: Experience ranch-style living complete with three meals a day and access to 200 square miles of powder in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests — all included.
- Best way to book: Book directly with Latigo Ranch.
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When you stay at Latigo Ranch, you have more than 30 miles of machine-groomed cross-country trails at your front door. The ranch offers on-site rentals for skis, boots, poles, snowshoes and pulks to pull the little ones.
About 120 miles northwest of Denver and 80 miles from Vail, this is the place to get away from it all.
For breakfast, you can load up on homemade granola, pancakes, waffles and even house-smoked bacon. At lunchtime, there’s a buffet with options such as pizza, bison burgers and pasta with homemade sauce. Dinner is where all the stops come out: You can sit at the cloth-draped tables and enjoy entrees like grass-fed ribeye and Colorado lamb chops.
Prices at Latigo Ranch are lower than many other all-inclusive ranches that offer skiing, so you can rest easy knowing you won’t have to break the bank to shred powder.
Rates at Latigo Ranch start at $225 per adult, per night and $135 per child age 6 to 13, per night. Those 5 and younger can stay for free with an adult.
The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
Saratoga, Wyoming
- Best for: Those with the dreams – and the budget – for a private ski experience.
- Why stay here: It offers high-end Western luxury, included meals and access to a 600-acre private downhill ski area accessible via heated snowcats.
- Best way to book: Book through our partner Skylark to enjoy elite-like benefits and on-property credits.
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Brush Creek Ranch has something almost no other resort can claim: its own private downhill ski mountain. An hour from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) in Wyoming (or less than four hours from Denver), this ranch and its offerings make for the trip of a lifetime.
Your stay includes three meals a day and select wine, spirits and beer, as well as activities such as horseback riding (even in winter), yoga, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing. A children’s program is covered, too. Not to mention, there is an a la carte ski option that you should seriously consider.
At Brush Creek Ranch, you can book a ski experience that takes you 30 minutes away to Green Mountain, where you can ski or snowboard more than 1,100 vertical feet of trails. These trails are only available to Brush Creek guests, and the entrance is capped at 18 guests per day.
With this add-on, you not only get access to the mountain’s private ski runs. Your ski boots will also be waiting for you, warmed by the stove. The experience includes a gourmet lunch on the mountain at Pat’s Porch — the cherry on top of a perfect ski day with all-around outstanding service.
Rates at The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch start at $1,870 per day for double occupancy. The ski experience is available for an additional charge.
Club Med Snowbasin Utah
Huntsville, Utah
- Best for: Those who want a traditional, all-inclusive experience with ski-out access in the U.S.
- Why stay here: This will be the first – and thus far, only – traditional all-inclusive ski resort in the U.S. when it opens in late 2024 or early 2025.
- Best way to book: Stay tuned to Club Med’s website for booking details when they become available.
If you are planning ahead for future winters and you want an all-inclusive ski resort experience that bundles meals, lodging, lessons, lift tickets and more into one price, make a note of Club Med Snowbasin in Utah.
When it opens, this will be a 320-room Club Med Exclusive Collection resort with two-bedroom deluxe rooms, family suites and private penthouses.
Stays will include skiing and all-day dining, plus a variety of kids clubs that will serve tykes from 4 months to 17 years. It will be a property that both the adults and the little ones can enjoy while soaking up all that Utah has to offer.
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