The ten ski resorts with the largest vertical drops in North America.

There’s something magnetic about letting gravity do the work, dropping thousands of feet of snow-packed thrill in one glorious run is skiing at its most epic. Whether you're chasing adrenaline or hunting serious vertical to dominate on the Shredder ski app, here are the top 10 ski resorts with the largest vertical drops in North America where the mountain unlocks the ultimate fall-line rush.

#10 Aspen Highlands, CO

• Aspen Highlands earns a top-10 ranking thanks to the Highland Bowl descent, a jaw-dropping 4,292-foot vertical that rewards daring skiers with sweeping alpine views and expert-only terrain. It’s a must-ski for vertical junkies.

• Vertical Drop: 4,292 feet

• Skiable Acres: 1,040

• Lifts: 5

• Closest Airport: Aspen/Pitkin County Airport

• Website: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/
  
  

  

#9 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

• Wyoming’s crown jewel offers a continuous vertical drop of about 4,139 ft, giving you a long, steep plunge through legendary chutes like Corbet’s Couloir. Rewarding, raw, and relentless, Jackson Hole is where gravity meets guts.

• Vertical Drop: 4,139 feet

• Skiable Acres: 2,500+

• Lifts: 13

• Closest Airport: Jackson Hole Airport

• Website: https://www.jacksonhole.com/
  
  

  

#8 Big Sky Resort, MT

• With about 4,350 ft of lift-served vertical, Big Sky hooks in adventurers with wide-open runs off Lone Peak and zero lift lines, just endless terrain and untold possibilities.

• Vertical Drop: 4,350 feet

• Skiable Acres: 5,850

• Lifts: 39

• Closest Airport: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

• Website: https://bigskyresort.com/
  
  

  

#7 Snowmass, CO

• Snowmass delivers a 4,406-foot vertical drop, packed with 3,000+ acres, diverse runs, and terrain that keeps skiers enthralled from top to lodge.

• Vertical Drop: 4,406 feet

• Skiable Acres: 3,342

• Lifts: 20

• Closest Airport: Aspen/Pitkin County Airport

• Website: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/
  
  

  

#6 Telluride, CO

• Telluride stakes its claim with a 4,425-foot vertical descent, unmatched views, and a layout that feels both exclusive and expansive, cozy mountain town meets steep fall-line bliss.

• Vertical Drop: 4,425 feet

• Skiable Acres: 2,000

• Lifts: 17

• Closest Airport: Telluride Regional Airport

• Website: https://tellurideskiresort.com/
  
  

  

#5 Kicking Horse, BC

• One of Canada’s steepest thrills, Kicking Horse tests limits with approximately 4,133 ft of vertical, champagne-powder chutes, and terrain that demands respect from the unprepared.

• Vertical Drop: 4,133 feet

• Skiable Acres: 3,486

• Lifts: 5

• Closest Airport: Calgary International Airport

• Website: https://kickinghorseresort.com/
  
  

  

#4 Whistler Blackcomb, BC

• North America’s terrain titan features dual mountain magic. Whistler’s 5,020 ft and Blackcomb’s 5,133 ft of vertical make this the vertical heavyweight, plus 8,000+ skiable acres.

• Vertical Drop: 5,133 feet

• Skiable Acres: 8,171

• Lifts: 27

• Closest Airport: Vancouver International Airport

• Website: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

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#3 Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC

• Atop the vertical throne, Revelstoke boasts a mind-blowing 5,620-foot drop, North America’s vertical king. Deep powder and unending terrain make it a legend.

• Vertical Drop: 5,620 feet

• Skiable Acres: 3,121

• Lifts: 5

• Closest Airport: Kelowna International Airport

• Website: https://revelstokemountainresort.com/
  
  

  

#2 Snowbird, UT

• Snowbird may not always make the “largest vertical” lists, but with a 3,240-foot drop from Hidden Peak, plus legendary snowfall and terrain, it’s a Shredder-app favorite.

• Vertical Drop: 3,240 feet

• Skiable Acres: 2,500

• Lifts: 13

• Closest Airport: Salt Lake City International Airport

• Website: https://www.snowbird.com/
  
  

  

#1 Le Massif de Charlevoix, QC

• Le Massif offers 2,526 vertical feet, but from a starting elevation of just 2,645 ft, meaning the runs feel steep, dramatic, and ocean-view unforgettable. The St. Lawrence River backdrop makes this drop unique in all of North America.

• Vertical Drop: 2,526 feet

• Skiable Acres: 406

• Lifts: 7

• Closest Airport: Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

• Website: https://www.lemassif.com/
  
  

Why Vertical Drop Matters
Big vertical means long, uninterrupted runs, pure heart-pounding exhilaration. It’s also a great way to measure your ski day stats in the Shredder ski app, whether you’re chasing bragging rights or personal bests.

Honorable Mentions: Mt. Tremblant (QC), Whiteface Mountain (NY), Snow King Mountain (WY).