Where's the best place to fly in and ski for the day?

Question

I'm from Chicago and midwest skiing is no good. I'm looking for the best place to fly in and ski right away. Let me know what you think? The best place = easiest and best value

Answer 1

Yep.  I don't know any resorts closer to a major airport than those near Salt Lake City.

The only thing better might be Jackson Hole, if there are direct flights from Chicago.  Jackson airport is about 20 miles from Jackson Hole resort.

Answer 2

Utah

Most of the resorts have a shuttle right from the SLC airport and you can be on the slope within the hour of your plane touching ground(about 30 miles)

From a logistics(travel time/cost) stance you can't find anyplace easier than Alta/Snowbird but frankly you go there because the skiing is incredible...ever seen a Utah license place "Greatest Snow on Earth". Only problem will be a day isn't long enough to ski even a small part of all the different terrain they have to offer let alone backcountry opportunities

As for cost you can save a ton of money by staying overnight in Sandy(about 12 miles) or Salt Lake City(about 30 miles) and that way you don't pay resort prices for lodging

someone will probably mention Colorado but it takes almost an hour just to get to Denver from the airport and then you still have to go another hour over the pass(if it's open...and mess with chains)

Answer 3

Definitely utah.

iv been going there since i was a kid.

the nearest resort to salt lake airport is probably park city

takes about 40 minutes drive time

also park city has 3 resorts, park city mountain resort, deer valley and canyon, so take your pick!

if i remember correctly this season park city and deer valley are $79/day

Answer 4

Obviously Utah, as the others have said.  You can be at the Canyons resort in 25 minutes, and they have every terrain needed.

Answer 5

Why not fly into Canada?