Jackson Hole

Beginners don't have many opportunities at Jackon Hole. Just 10 percent of the terrain is designated suitable for beginners, and the resort is not one for a party of novices. The terrain off Eagle’s Rest and Teewinot chairlifts offers the best beginner skiing and it’s all found on Après Vous Mountain’s much gentler profile.

The beginner lift ticket does give access to the green terrain at very good value. Moving to blue trails gives a choice of tame link trails traversing the mountain or more serious intermediate terrain, which doesn’t really offer the stepping stone needed by progressing beginners. A further drawback is that all the easy terrain is at the lowest altitudes and is likely to suffer if there’s a shortage of snow.