Take your dog skiing without leaving him at home! These fantastic resorts provide the ideal combination of snowy slopes and cozy lodging facilities.
Skiers visiting Utah resort “Bark City” are welcome to provide their pups with treats, bowls and beds (for an annual cleaning fee of $100). In addition, skiers can arrange doggy day care or pet sitting services.
Aspen
Colorado’s world-renowned resort towns go out of their way to ensure both pups and their parents have an unforgettable ski vacation experience. Aspen hotels and restaurants, for example, allow for dogs on gondola rides (look for signs that say “pet friendly”) as well as many of their hiking trails that welcome animals as guests.
One of Aspen’s premier hotels, The Little Nell, goes above and beyond to make its pet guests feel special. After check-in, dogs receive personalized brass ID tags, beds and food bowls; dog walking/sitting service; petiquette handbook; plush blankets to help your pup adjust to high altitude; as well as a jet lag kit that will assist your pup adjust.
Limelight Hotel provides easy ski-in/ski-out access to Aspen Snowmass, modern suites featuring Holly Hunt’s Studio H furnishings and oversized windows, pet accommodations for $25 extra per night are provided with leashes, collapsible dog bowls and bandanas; treats; Frisbee; dog towels as well as food and water bowls in their rooms; as well as maps detailing nearby dog-friendly hiking trails as well as petiquette guides.
Aspen Highlands is well known as one of Aspen’s premier mountains and features many dog-friendly trails, most notably the Aspen-Snowmass Nordic Trail System which boasts terrain from easy to advanced levels ranging from Upper Hunter Creek Trail and Rio Grande Park among many others. Furthermore, several gondolas in both areas accept pets.
Stowe may be small, but it boasts two pet-friendly ski resorts. Stowe Mountain Lodge opened at the base of Vermont’s most beloved mountain, Mount Mansfield in 2008 and welcomes dogs ever since with luxury Wag Bags that include beds, blankets, toys from Orvis, reusable water bowls, pet treats and waste stations for them and guests to use at no additional charge. Although dogs cannot ride lifts here at Stowe Mountain Lodge they can still stroll to its 5.3 mile Rec Path which welcomes canines!
Montage Big Sky opened in 2015 and quickly became one of Montana’s premier ski destinations, both for families and pet-owners alike. Offering 88 modern and luxurious guest rooms equipped with fireplaces and deep tubs – not to mention spectacular mountain views – Montage Big Sky quickly earned itself the moniker Montana’s premier family and pet ski destination. Montana cuisine can be found throughout Montana’s six dining destinations at this resort, while their ski concierge can suggest nearby dog-friendly hiking trails. In addition, this resort also provides pet-friendly ski shuttle service and boot dryers for their canine visitors. Dogs and their owners alike can dine together at the resort’s Living Room and Terrace Bar, or take advantage of its Dog-Friendly Ski Rental program, offering both cross country (XC) and downhill skis with poles and boots included in its selection.
Telluride
Telluride stands out among Colorado ski towns for being exceptionally accommodating to pet-loving residents, and one unique aspect is how welcoming it is towards canines. Although other ski towns also have pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, Telluride excels when it comes to amenities for your pup – offering hikes up Firecracker Hill at Telluride Town Park as well as city buses and free gondola rides from town to Mountain Village with your canine companion by your side.
Hotel Telluride, a stone lodge boasting numerous pet-friendly amenities, is welcoming to canines. Their arrival will be met with flashlight dog clips, bandanas, homemade cookies and bed, bowl and toy versions of their hotel mascot waiting in their rooms along with maps showing nearby trails that allow pets to roam free. Indulging your pup at either of its two restaurants – serving ground beef or salmon dishes with vegetables and brown rice as well as an animal-friendly beer from its brewery is welcome – helps support Second Chance Humane Society located nearby; so when staying here pet-friendly ski resort is supporting an important cause when staying there!
Even though sledding at Telluride Ski Resort is prohibited, you are still welcome to head out onto backcountry trails with your pup as long as you abide by all rules and regulations set by the Town of Telluride, Telluride Ski Resort and Forest Service. Although many skiers and snowboarders head beyond ski area boundaries in search of fresh powder and adventure–but this could prove hazardous both to yourself and your animal friend if unfamiliar with terrain conditions.
Limelight Resort in Ketchum, Idaho stands out as a canine-friendly ski resort by providing guests with pups early access to Bald Mountain. Dogs are welcome in rooms equipped with cozy fireplaces and featuring cozy menu options that feature ground beef or salmon with vegetables and brown rice as well as bowls for water and food storage.
Montage Big Sky in Montana offers unparalleled luxury for both humans and pets alike. At this ski resort, all guests receive five-star treatment, from receiving their very own luxury “Wag Bags” to having access to a ski concierge who outfits you for adventures as well as six dining options featuring local ingredients – not forgetting when it’s time for rest you can cozy up by the fireplace with your pup snoring in his or her bed just feet away!
Park City
Park City and its two mountain resorts have consistently placed among the top ski destinations, drawing praise from various rankings of skiing destinations. Some rankings focus on Utah’s legendary snow, while others highlight expansive ski terrain or Old Town charm as major draws. But Tripadvisor, known for rating hotels, restaurants and attractions was particularly exciting – this travel site plays an influential role when travelers make decisions on travel destinations; Jennifer Wesselhoff of Park City Chamber/Bureau called this recognition an important “remarkable milestone”.
Park City Resort has earned this ranking just in time for Presidents Day weekend and spring break weeks in March, when its uniquely designed footprint, world-class terrain park setup, apres-ski scene and pet-friendly culture become major draws.
Park City stands apart from Vail by offering access to the entire mountain – including untracked areas – when it comes to pets on skis. Riverside Resort’s yurts make an excellent place for dog owners and their leashed pups to experience winter’s furry glory with a view of untracked wilderness just beyond your doorstep.
Park City stands out as an ideal pet-friendly city by providing plenty of dining and apres-ski options suitable for dogs, such as brew pubs, live music venues and dance clubs that attract crowds of families with both humans and canines alike. Furthermore, its historic district features charming shops that welcome pets.
Park City’s Waldorf Astoria provides Utah’s only pet-friendly ski hotel, featuring suites featuring homelike amenities like Orvis beds and ceramic pet bowls – not to mention homemade dog treats from their kitchen and an option for an in-room canine massage if your furry friend requires some TLC!
Everybody may not be cut out to ski or snowboard, which is why many resorts provide other winter activities from snow biking to dog sledding. Need lessons? Park City Ski School provides expert instruction for both children and adults. Plus they have rentals and guides available so you can start right away – book your Park City getaway now!