Snowbasin Resort tops Ski Magazine's 2024 Best of the West rankings in Utah

Snowbasin Resort in Utah has been named the top ski destination in Ski Magazine's 2024 Best of the West rankings, moving up from second place last year. This change comes as Powder Mountain, which held the top spot in 2023, was excluded from the entire list. Seven Utah ski resorts made the top 30, the same number as last year. Notable improvements include Solitude, which rose to eighth place after not being ranked last year, and Alta, which moved up to fifth from seventh. The rankings reflect a shift in criteria that emphasizes the overall ski experience. Snowbasin received high marks for its lifts, grooming, and customer service, while Powder Mountain faced criticism over recent changes, including increased pass prices and restricted access to some lifts.