Top 5 Most Epic SkiSaver Trips

Are you someone who’s always chasing the biggest and best terrain? Do you crave steeps, wide-open bowls, and long, exhilarating runs that push your limits? If you’re not just skiing for the resort experience, but for the adrenaline of the run, then this article is for you! We've rounded up the Top 5 Most Epic SkiSaver Trips—destinations where the terrain steals the show. These resorts offer jaw-dropping vertical drops, epic off-piste terrain, and primo snow conditions—all without the hefty price tag of the big-name resorts. While these trips may require a bit more effort in planning, you're willing to sacrifice convenience for the chance to ski some of the most impressive terrain on a budget. If you’re ready to take your skiing to the next level, these are the trips you’ve been dreaming of.

5. Brundage Mountain & Tamarack Resort Combo

If you're looking for variety, this combo delivers. Brundage is famous for its above-treeline skiing with wide bowls and powder-filled runs, while Tamarack offers massive vertical drops (2,800 feet) and endless scenic, uninterrupted slopes. With 3,200 acres of terrain to explore, you’ll have plenty of long runs, bowls, and challenging descents. Staying in McCall, located conveniently between both resorts, adds a bit of convenience to the adventure. To learn more about the resorts and affordable accommodations nearby, click here!

Recommended Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive and check into your McCall accommodations. (We wrote an entire article about this trip check it out here!)

• Day 2-3: Ski Brundage for two days.

• Day 4-5: Ski Tamarack for two days.

4. Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana

Whitefish is everything you want in a big-mountain experience—minus the crowds. With 2,350 feet of vertical and 3,000 acres of terrain, Whitefish features everything from expansive bowls to wide-open slopes and amazing backcountry access. Whether you’re charging through powder or carving groomed runs, Whitefish is perfect for the skier who craves the thrill of diverse terrain in a laid-back, local atmosphere. To learn more about the resort and affordable accommodations near it, click here!

Recommended Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive in Whitefish and check into accommodations.

• Day 2-5: Ski Whitefish for four days.

3. Arapahoe Basin & Loveland Ski Resort Combo

For the skier who loves nothing more than putting in the miles, this combo delivers. Arapahoe Basin, known as “The Legend,” offers one of the longest ski seasons in the country and 2,270 feet of vertical on challenging terrain. A short drive away, Loveland provides an equally awesome experience with fantastic groomed runs and powder-filled bowls, perfect for putting in some serious vertical. To learn more about the resorts and affordable accommodations nearby, click here!

Recommended Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive in Georgetown, CO and check into your accommodations.

• Day 2: Ski Loveland for one day.

• Day 3-5: Ski Arapahoe Basin for three days. (3 day multi pass is only $299!)

2. Silver Mountain & Schweitzer Mountain Resort Combo

Looking for seriously epic terrain? Look no further. Schweitzer offers everything from powder-filled bowls to deep backcountry terrain, while Silver features some of the longest runs in North America, including the world’s longest gondola. Between the two, you’ve got 4,600 acres of diverse terrain to explore, and the best part? You’re never more than an hour’s drive from either resort. Staying in Coeur d'Alene (about 40 minutes away) or switching accommodations mid-trip may add a little logistical hassle, but it’s well worth it for the chance to ski at two massive, less-crowded resorts. To learn more about the resorts and affordable accommodations nearby, click here!

Recommended Itinerary:

• After flying in: Spend Night 1 in Coeur d'Alene.

• Day 1: Ski Silver Mountain. After skiing, head to Sandpoint for your stay near Schweitzer.

• Days 2-4: Ski Schweitzer Mountain Resort for three days.

1.The Most Epic Budget Ski Trip: Montana Snowbowl & Whitefish, Montana

SkiSaver typically does not pair these resorts together. Both resorts rank separately on SkiSaver’s Top 5 Most Impressive Affordable Ski Resorts —Whitefish at #1 and Snowbowl at #5. Whitefish made it’s place on this list independently at number four. However, together they may just offer the ultimate ski experience. If you're up for a little extra travel, this trip offers some of the most epic terrain for a fraction of what you'd pay at larger resorts.

Montana Snowbowl and Whitefish together offer over 4,300 acres of terrain, more than 3,700 feet of vertical, and a mix of everything you could want—steep chutes, wide-open bowls, and long, fast runs. It's the perfect combo for the skier looking for adventure and challenge.

Although the trip requires one night in a different accommodation, it’s incredibly doable—and worth it for the variety and quality of skiing you'll get.

This trip offers unbeatable terrain, amazing snow conditions, and the chance to ski two top-notch resorts in one adventure. The drive between Snowbowl and Whitefish is a bit longer, but the sheer variety and quality of skiing will more than make up for it. Plus, the total cost is a fraction of what you'd pay at larger, more crowded resorts.

Cost Breakdown:

Lift Tickets:
Snowbowl – $60
Whitefish – $244
Total for lift tickets: $304 (Less than the cost of a one day walk up lift ticket at Vail and Deer Valley!)

Accommodation:
Missoula – $71 per person
Whitefish – $206 per person
Total for accommodation: $277

Grand Total – $581 per person