There’s a certain breed of person out there—maybe you—who sees a really tall, glorious mountain … and wants to hurtle down it at breakneck speed. No, not crazy. Just crazy for winter sports.
Ski season might be showing up a bit late in the Northeast due to unseasonably balmy weather, but that’s hardly putting a damper on the downhill dreams of snow enthusiasts. The white stuff will be here eventually!
And for skiers or snowboarders—and even serious snowshoers, sledders, or Zorbers—the ideal second home will aways mean easy access to the slopes. So get ready to slalom through our picks for the best mountainside homes on the market.
Welcome to ski heaven
Address: 136 San Joaquin Rd Unit 102A, Mountain Village, CO
Price: $1,745,000
This contemporary, 3,395-square-foot sleek space has an open plan with a master suite on one level and two guest bedrooms and sitting area on the lower level. With easy access to the slopes at Telluride, ski lockers, and storage—what else could you want? Well, how about having Oprah Winfrey as your neighbor? The “Queen of TV Talk” recently made headlines with a nearby ski home purchase.
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Party in Vermont
Address: 59 Raspberry Hill Rd, Winhall, VT
Price: $579,000
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home promises to sleep 10. You’ll entertain with ease, thanks to the open flow of the kitchen, living, and dining areas. The energy-efficient home also offers a convenient transit service that picks you up in the driveway and shuttles you up to Stratton Mountain. A wraparound porch, tennis courts, and a swimming pond are there when the snow melts.
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Escape to the Catskills
Address: 88 Goshen St, Jewett, NY
Price: $399,000
This log-sided chalet could be the perfect weekend winter getaway. About three hours from New York City, the light-filled, four-bedroom space is just minutes from the Hunter and Windham ski resorts. Come home to a great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, a serene master suite, and wraparound decks.
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Bargain ski base
Address: 89116 E Steel Ln, Government Camp, OR
Price: $357,000
Hit the slopes without breaking the bank. Built in 1968, the woodsy lodge is ready to go as your Mount Hood headquarters or a vacation rental. The three-bedroom cabin includes an upper-level master bedroom and an open kitchen and living area—all right in the heart of the Government Camp ski resort village.
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Worth a drive
Address: 374 Skidder Trl, Truckee, CA
Price: $1,500,000
The drive from the San Francisco Bay Area will be worth it. This four-bedroom, mountain-style home near Northstar, built in 2008, comes with plenty of luxury comforts: an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a game room, cherrywood floors, granite and travertine countertops, hydronic heated floors, and an electric car hookup. For après ski, relax on a private deck with a spa.
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Four seasons of fun
Address: 107 Wilderness Cir Lake Placid, NY
Price: $860,000
Enjoy this five-bedroom, four-bathroom vacation retreat year-round. The property includes private beach access and is an easy distance to the village of Lake Placid and Olympic-grade skiing. The house itself includes a great room with cathedral ceiling, a chef’s kitchen, and four fireplaces. A hot tub and sauna room with bar and a wraparound deck complete the picture.
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Rock-star access
Address: 2895 Trails Edge, Steamboat Springs, CO
Price: $2,495,000
True, this ski mansion is on the pricey side, but you get a “very rare opportunity to own one of the few true ski-in, ski-out homes in Steamboat Springs,” according to the listing. The lift is just “footsteps away.” Your friends can ski on over, too, and enjoy the sweeping views from the hot tub. With five bedrooms plus a loft, 4.5 bathrooms, two family room areas, and a formal dining room, there’s no problem accommodating extra guests.
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Views, views, views
Address: 15180 Teton Wilderness Dr, Jackson, WY
Price: $1,495,000
You’ll get an eyeful from this mountain home nestled in the Grand Teton mountain range. The three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom lodge also includes a two-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse. Located on the Teton Wilderness Ranch, the exclusive development is “surrounded and protected by Teton National Forest.”
