by Robert Borges on August 24, 2022
Ski season is fast approaching and the slopes are beckoning. But let’s face it, heading to the mountains on a regular basis can be a time-consuming schlep. For ski-lovers, wouldn’t it be so much more convenient to simply find one of the best ski towns to live in, and settle down?
Here are some of the best ski communities to retire, each jam-packed with a variety of lifestyle-specific amenities, stunning mountain vistas and panoramic views, and most importantly, just a snowball’s throw from a variety of the country’s best ski resorts.
Tamarack Resort- Donnelly, ID
A pristine mountain community nestled in Idaho’s West Central Mountains, Tamarack Resort truly has something for everyone—families, active adults, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. As the state’s first year-round resort destination, the community offers some of the best skiing in Idaho with 50 runs, 3 high-speed chairlifts, and 300" average snowfall. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, the community features Nordic and snowshoe trails, world-class hiking and mountain biking, ziplines, axe throwing, and a plethora of water activities on Lake Cascade.
Eastman- Grantham, NH
Two hours from Boston and minutes away from Hanover and New London, Eastman encompasses more than 3,700 acres of environmentally protected woodlands with nature trails, an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service community recreation center and a sparkling 345-acre lake with boat docks and six private beaches. The Eastman Nordic Center offers more than 37K of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus a groomed sledding hill and lighted ice-skating rink. Cross-country lessons are available, along with ski, skate and snowshoe sales and rentals.
Red Ledges- Heber City, UT
If you’re looking for the best ski town to retire in, it’s tough to top this charming little Swiss-themed ski community, located in the picturesque Heber Valley just minutes from Park City, UT. Voted as Utah’s favorite town, Heber City a hop, skip, and ski jump from the world-class skiing of Park City’s Deer Valley and Robert Redford’s iconic Sundance Ski Resort. Red Ledges offers quintessential ski town retirement without the crowded atmosphere.
