Devil’s Thumb Ranch Wins USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020 Award for 3rd Straight Year

release by USA Today

November 22, 2020 - Few activities can compare to cross-country skiing for the opportunity to experience a quieter, more serene side of winter (with a killer cardio workout to boot). While many alpine ski areas also offer Nordic trails, some of the best cross-country skiing is found at dedicated resorts.

The top 10 winners in the category Best Cross-Country Ski Resorts are as follows:

  1. Devil’s Thumb Ranch – Tabernash, Colorado
  2. Bear Valley Adventure Co. – Bear Valley, California
  3. Snow Mountain Ranch – Granby, Colorado
  4. Waterville Valley Resort – Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
  5. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation – Jackson, New Hampshire
  6. Crested Butte Nordic – Crested Butte, Colorado
  7. Gatineau Park – Chelsea, Quebec
  8. Nipika Mountain Resort – Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
  9. White Grass Ski Touring Center – Davis, West Virginia
  10. Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area – Tahoe City, California

A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

Congratulations to all these winning ski areas!