The Top 5 Places to Try Ski Biking This Winter

1. Winter Park, Colorado
2. Mountain Creek, New Jersey
3. Breckenridge, Colorado
4. Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
5. Big Sky, Montana

With the number of resorts growing that allow ski bikes in the United States, SNO-GO fanatics have found the top 5 places to try ski biking this winter. Whether you are looking to take a mellow guided tour on a ski bike or rip through some steep tree lines on a SNO-GO rental for the day, we have all your options covered. Bring on the stoke this winter and try out some SNO-GO ski bikes at these top 5 locations!

1. Ski Biking at Winter Park

Winter Park, Colorado is one of the top 5 places to try ski biking this winter for a variety of reasons. With over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, 166 trails and 23 chairlifts, Winter Park offers terrain for all skill levels. Whether it's your first time on a SNO-GO or you have your own ski bike and can take on the whole mountain, this expansive resort has endless options. Winter Park also opened the first SNO-GO Ride Center in 2018 and has led the industry in guest participation and satisfaction ever since. 

Once you land at Denver International Airport, Winter Park is one of the closest resorts, taking only 1 hour and 40 minutes by car. With both budget and luxury accommodation options, the charming town of Winter Park in the heart of the rocky mountains is the ultimate way to experience Colorado in the winter.

Winter Park offers a unique guided tour experience whether you are a beginner or have experienced ski biking in the past. With raving reviews, this guided tour can ensure that you have a “10/10 experience” to testify that “these ski bikes are as awesome as everyone says”. 

Check out more information on Winter Park and the guided SNO-GO experiences they offer for ski biking on the mountain. 

2. Ski Biking at Mountain Creek & Big Snow

Most people don’t expect to land in the Big Apple and be hitting the slopes the same day. With such a close proximity to the airport, Mountain Creek Resort is the place to go ski biking a couple short hours after you arrive in New York City.

About an hour and a half away from Laguardia and JFK International Airport, Mountain Creek has 167 acres of skiable terrain perfect for ski biking during the day or for renting a SNO-GO at night. Mountain Creek is New Jersey’s largest ski resort and offers full-mountain and chairlift access to ski biking throughout all 4 peaks of the resort. With an impressive number of more than 1,000 snowmaking guns that cover 100% of the resort you can ensure that the weather won’t ruin your plans to hit the slopes.

If you thought Mountain Creek was close to the major airports of New York City, you can actually SNO-GO less than an hour away from Laguardia and JFK. Big Snow American Dream is an indoor skiing and snowboarding park that also offers SNO-GO rentals. This indoor winter park is open year-round so you can try out ski biking here while escaping the heat of the humid east coast summers. Being able to SNO-GO in the summer makes Big Snow American Dream one of the top 5 places to try ski biking this winter.

Don’t just take our word for it, grab a SNO-GO ski bike rental at your next stop in NYC at Mountain Creek or Big Snow.

3. Ski Biking at Breckenridge

Known as one of the most visited ski resorts in the western hemisphere, Breckenridge has 2,908 acres of Colorado’s finest ski terrain. With 187 trails, 4 terrain parks and the highest chairlift in North America- the Imperial Express, you are sure to have an adventure at Breck while ski biking. 

Breckenridge is one of the top 5 places to try ski biking this winter with your whole family because the terrain is suitable for all ages and all levels. The town is also the perfect place to vacation with plenty of accommodation options, amazing food, shops and year round events. Make sure you take a few extra days off of work so you can take in all that Breckenridge has to offer. 

Located 2 hours from Denver International Airport, Breckenridge offers ski bike rentals for as little as 2 hours a day or up to a full day rental. Renting a SNO-GO ski bike at Breckenridge through Go Enjoy Outdoors guarantees you a good time. One first time SNO-GO rider mentioned that “day one everyone in the group was enjoying the mountain and on run #3 we went on the Imperial Express and rode our bikes to the bottom”. 

The ski bike learning curve is smooth and easy especially on a family friendly resort such as Breckenridge. It’s not every day you can take a ski bike on the tallest lift in North America the first day you ever try it. Learn more about why Breckenridge and Vail is one of the best places to try ski biking this winter. 

4. Ski Biking at Loon Mountain

One of the most accessible big-mountain ski resorts in New England is Loon Mountain Resort. Located around 2 ½ hours from Boston’s Logan International Airport and easily accessible from all over New England, Loon Mountain is an excellent family destination for ski biking due to its wide variety of beginner and intermediate terrain. 

Loon Mountain is one of the top 5 places to try ski biking this winter because they offer 5 unique terrain parks. Loon Mountain’s main terrain park was also rated as one of the best terrain parks in North America! Just because the mountain is suitable for beginners doesn’t mean you can’t find some steeper lines here as well. With 2,100 vertical feet and 61 trails across 3 peaks, this resort tucked in the White Mountains has a little bit of everything. With many lodge and hotel options within close proximity to the resort, this is a great weekend getaway location for you to learn how to ride a ski bike on a SNO-GO.

Read more about Loon Mountain to learn about the rates for a ski bike rental and more information about the resort.

5. Ski Biking at Big Sky

Last but not least, Big Sky Mountain Resort in Montana is a year-round big mountain destination with some of the most jaw dropping and stunning scenery around. It’s certainly called ``Big Sky” for a reason. 

With 5,850 acres of skiable terrain spread across 4 mountains, this is the number 1 place to ride a SNO-GO all the time. Known as home to “The Biggest Skiing in America” this is the place to go for families, adventurers and romantics. 

Going to Big Sky is a true mountain escape with luxury lodging, 5-star restaurants and a short drive to a number of National Parks, hot springs, geysers, wildlife and rivers. Less than an hour drive from the charming city of Bozeman and the airport, Big Sky is the perfect place to enjoy a SNO-GO rental or private ski bike lesson. 

We are confident that at Big Sky you won’t just enjoy the destination, but the entire journey on and off the mountain. Look into the different options for SNO-GO rentals and experiences at Big Sky and plan your winter vacation now and enjoy one of the top places to try ski biking this winter!

*Images courtesy of Big Sky Resort & Mountain Creek