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What comes to mind when you hear \u2018extreme sports\u2019? For us, it\u2019s skiing and snowboarding. Because for the thrillseekers of the world, there\u2019s nothing that gets the adrenaline pumping as much as flying down a mountain – the bigger the better.<\/span><\/p>\n But, when you ask ski aficionados where the steepest drops are located, most point to British Columbia. However, stay south of the border and you\u2019ll find the U.S. possesses some beasts of its own.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting the list with the longest vertical drop in the U.S. is Jackson Hole Ski Resort<\/a> in Teton Village, Wyoming. Jackson Hole Ski Resort’s vertical drop measures at 4,105 feet with 2,500 acres of skiable area and an additional 3,000 backcountry acres.<\/p>\n The second-longest vertical drop belongs to Snowmass Ski Resort<\/a>, the largest of the four resorts in Aspen, with a vertical drop of 4,030 feet and more than 3,000 skiable acres.<\/p>\n The Rocky Mountains serve up some epic terrain at Moonlight Basin Ski Resort<\/a> in beautiful Big Sky, Montana with a vertical descent measuring 4,016 feet.<\/p>\n The second-largest drop in Colorado can be found at Telluride Ski Resort<\/a> with a vertical drop of 3,830 feet.<\/p>\n As one of the most exciting and unique high-alpine experiences in Oregon, Timberline Lodge’s<\/a> vertical drop of 3,690 feet only adds to the appeal.<\/p>\n The vertical drop at Aspen Highlands Ski Resort<\/a> comes in at 3,635 feet with a skiable area of more than 1,000 acres.<\/p>\n Yet another spot in Colorado with a steep drop is Beaver Creek Resort<\/a> with a descent of 3,340 feet.<\/p>\n Colorado is back again with the Aspen Mountain<\/a> with a vertical drop of 3,267 feet.<\/p>\n The longest vertical drop in Utah belongs to Snowbird Ski Resort<\/a>. The descent is 3,241 feet with 2,500 skiable acres.<\/p>\n Known as one of skiing’s best-kept secrets, Sun Valley Ski Resort<\/a> holds the longest vertical drop in all of Utah: 3,241 feet.<\/p>\n 90 trails and the longest vertical in the east? Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort<\/a> truly has it all, with a vertical drop of 3,430 feet and 300 acres of skiable terrain.<\/p>\n Once again, we’ve returned to Colorado at Vail Ski Resort<\/a>. Vail’s vertical drop is 3,450 feet along with more than 5,000 skiable acres.<\/p>\n Thirty-three miles northeast of Salt Lake City, Snowbasin Resort<\/a> boasts an incredible vertical drop of 2,885 feet.<\/p>\n Staying on the west side of the U.S. is the longest vertical drop in California at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area<\/a>. The renowned ski area features 2,885 feet of vertical.<\/p>\n Nestled in a beautiful alpine town, Breckenridge Ski Resort’s<\/a> 2,880 feet of vertical drop is sure to impress.<\/p>\n Ready to take on the longest vertical drops in the U.S.? Get a free quote<\/a> to ship your skis, snowboards, and luggage ahead. We’ll see you out there!<\/p>\n15 Massive Vertical Drops in the U.S.<\/h2>\n
1. Jackson Hole Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Teton Village, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
2. Snowmass Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Snowmass Village, Colorado<\/h4>\n
3. Moonlight Basin Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Big Sky, Montana<\/h4>\n
4. Telluride Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Telluride, Colorado<\/h4>\n
5. Timberline Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Mount Hood, Oregon<\/h4>\n
6. Aspen Highlands Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Aspen, Colorado<\/h4>\n
7. Beaver Creek Resort<\/h3>\n
Beaver Creek, Colorado<\/h4>\n
8. Aspen Mountain<\/h3>\n
Aspen, Colorado<\/h4>\n
9. Snowbird Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Snowbird, Utah<\/h4>\n
10. Sun Valley Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Sun Valley, Idaho<\/h4>\n
11. Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Wilmington, New York<\/h4>\n
12. Vail Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Vail, Colorado<\/h4>\n
13. Snowbasin Resort<\/h3>\n
Huntsville, Utah<\/h4>\n
14. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area<\/h3>\n
Mammoth Lakes, California<\/h4>\n
15. Breckenridge Ski Resort<\/h3>\n
Breckenridge, Colorado<\/h4>\n