If terms like shredding, boxes, hits, pole jams and superpipes appeal to you, this is required reading. You may have heard of several of these world-class ski resorts, but many of them now offer world-class terrain parks for snowboarding, too - and for people of all ages, the traditional ski vacation has become a ski and snowboard vacation. Riding isn't a subculture anymore. And the parks are adding extra splashes of thrill and creativity all across the United States. Here are our Top 10 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Terrain Parks!
We think the name of our No. 1 spot says it all – the Unbound Terrain Parks at Mammoth Mountain appeal to our affinity for catching some winter air. Consistently rated in the top two U.S. parks and resorts by such publications as Ski magazine, it’s a can’t miss California winter… Learn More
How times have changed. Breckenridge used to be just a skier’s paradise, with well-known runs such as the Four O’Clock and 30 total lifts. All of that is still here, but now Breckenridge is also known for its 25 acres of thrill-a-minute terrain parks – time to add hits… Learn More
We’ve always thought that where there’s a mountain, there’s a way down it. At Mount Hood Meadows, which receives an average of about 430 inches of snow per year, there’s also a way to create a wonderland of restaurants, lodges, schools, ski lifts and everything else for… Learn More
We know that a true ski and snowboard vacation is all about catching air. Which is why Vail, Colorado is our No. 4 pick. If you’re like us, you might sense a theme happening among Vail’s three terrain parks: Flight School, Aviator and Fly Zone. Learn More
It seems the folks at Copper Mountain have spent a lot of time developing this 2,450-acre piece of skiing heaven into a heaven for all riders. Their slogan is Free Your Mountain, and with this diverse selection of parks and pipes we think it’s pretty easy to free yourself… Learn More
We must admit we get dizzy just thinking about the array of parks, signature features and pure opportunity at Northstar-at-Tahoe. We’re talking flat bar and uphill rails, eight-by-20 shoeboxes, modified gateways and much more...a testament to the genius of riding. Learn More
Squaw Valley, the Lake Tahoe ski destination, has a new headquarters for freeriders: the Monster Park at Riviera and the Riviera Super Pipe are monster challenges for mid-level to advanced riders. This of course bodes as a huge draw for adventurous types. It also merits… Learn More
We’ve always associated Stowe with romance, a serene skiing experience among the Vermont mountains. But someone probably more adventurous than we are discovered that the terrain on and around Mt. Mansfield is excellent for boarding. The result is six parks, and the No.… Learn More
If you’re planning a Snowbird Utah ski and snowboard vacation, you should know that Snowbird features the first terrain park and half pipe in the Cottonwood Valley. You should also know that the ski facility now has a Zaugg Pipe Monster that turns the half pipe into a whole… Learn More
There’s a terrific focus on parks and pipes at South Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain. They’re built for early season, late season, beginners, experts and everywhere in between. The result is some of the best boarding in California - as long as there’s snow, there’s a great… Learn More
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