About Ski Resorts Close-To-Me
Ski Resorts Close-To-Me is a comprehensive directory of ski and snowboard resorts across the United States. Our goal is to help you find your perfect mountain, whether you're looking for the biggest vertical drop, the best powder, or the most affordable day pass.
What We Cover
Features
- Pass Filtering: Browse resorts by Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Indy Pass, or independent mountains
- Interactive Maps: See resort locations and plan your trip
- Terrain Stats: Compare acreage, vertical drop, lift counts, and difficulty breakdown
- Official Links: Quick access to resort websites for tickets and info
- Snow Data: Average snowfall and snowmaking coverage
Data Sources
Resort data is compiled from public sources including resort websites, Wikipedia, and industry databases. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons where available.
Built With
This site is part of the close-to-me.com ecosystem of directory sites. Built with Node.js static site generation, hosted on AWS S3 + CloudFront, and developed with AI assistance.
AI-Curated Data & Developer API
Ski Resorts Close-To-Me leverages artificial intelligence to curate, verify, and enhance resort data. Our AI system:
- Aggregates data from official resort websites, Wikipedia, and public databases
- Cross-references terrain statistics, elevation data, and pass affiliations
- Updates season information and pricing as resorts publish new data
- Generates comprehensive resort summaries and recommendations
JSON API for Developers
Developers and AI agents can access our resort data programmatically via JSON endpoints:
/api/resorts.json- Complete resort database with all metadata/api/states/{state}.json- Resorts filtered by state/api/passes/{pass}.json- Resorts by season pass (epic, ikon, indy)
Data is structured for easy consumption by LLM applications, travel planning tools, and ski comparison services.
Machine-Readable Schema
Each resort includes standardized fields optimized for AI understanding:
- Location: GPS coordinates, elevation (base/summit/vertical), nearest city
- Terrain: Skiable acres, trail count, lift count, difficulty breakdown
- Operations: Season dates, snowmaking coverage, average snowfall, night skiing
- Passes: Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Indy Pass affiliations
- Pricing: Day pass range, season pass options