With fall slowly giving way to winter, we’re setting our sights on what’s next: ski season. While we here don’t claim to be world-class skiers by any stretch, we do know where you can stay to ski with one.

From a family-owned inn in the Adirondacks to a Swiss chalet in Gstaad, these stays offer truly exceptional skiing, whether you’re living and breathing it in Park City or just want solid options near Tahoe. And if you’re only here for the après, we thought of you, too.

Some of these destinations also made last season’s Ski List, so head there for a deeper look at the regions and even more ski picks.

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Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

The Location: Lake Placid, New York

The Vibe: Family-owned Adirondack charm

The Ski Situation: Olympic-caliber. Lake Placid played host to the 1980 Winter Olympics, and you can ski the same slopes at Whiteface Mountain. More medal-worthy skiing is even closer to home — the Inn’s own Andrew Weibrecht snagged bronze in the super-G at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and silver in the same event at Sochi in 2014. You can even book a private ski session with him!

So You Don’t Ski: Strap on your ice skates and step (or slip) onto the ice at the Inn’s private rinks, engage in a little high-speed fun with a snowmobile tour through the Adirondacks, or, if you’re brave enough, fly down the 30-foot Lake Placid Toboggan Chute and out across frozen Mirror Lake. You can also simply spend the day warming up at the Inn’s on-site spa, where a heated pool, salt therapy room, and sensory deprivation float pod await.

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Pendry Park City

The Location: Park City, Utah

The Vibe: Modern Mountain Luxury

The Ski Situation: Well-connected is an understatement. Guests are just steps away from the Sunrise Gondola, giving them immediate access to the largest ski area in the country, Park City Mountain. If you want to switch things up, take the scenic route on nearby cross-country ski trails. There’s even heli-skiing for the truly daring, giving guests access to pristine, untouched powder on these private outings.

So You Don’t Ski: Snowboarders are allowed and encouraged on the Park City slopes! Unlike Deer Valley down the way, these slopes are big enough for the two of us. More low-key (and low-impact) activities include dog sled tours, tubing, sleigh rides, and ice skating. If you’d rather skip the slopes entirely and go straight to après, the stay delivers with Après Pendry, a ski-in, ski-out bar complete with cozy fireside perches, and The Pool House, a lively rooftop scene that promises views and beverages year-round.

Ski Steals: Get your 4th night free, plus up to $750 in resort credit (use on ski rentals or at the spa!) with this offer!

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Miiro The Mansard

The Location: Gstaad, Switzerland

The Vibe: Boutique Chalet Chic

The Ski Situation: Serious. The hotel is in Gstaad, an Alpine town known for luxurious stores, well-heeled clientele, and idyllic surroundings. Don’t be intimidated by the glitz, though; the slopes here are widely considered to be great for beginners. The hotel is in the village center, so while it’s not ski-in access, gondolas are just a short walk or free ski bus ride away, whisking you up to Eggli, with wide, gentle runs, or Wispile, a relaxed, family-friendly mountain.

So You Don’t Ski: Make the trip up to Glacier 3000 to cross the Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge in the world linking two mountain peaks. For a day in town, sample fondue at Gstaad’s oldest restaurant, Posthotel Rössli, sip hot chocolate at Charly’s, or put your gliding abilities to the test at the ice rink. Back at the hotel, heat up in the sauna before heading up to Gstaad’s only rooftop bar to après in style.

Ski Steals: Get 30% off your stay in Gstaad when you book this Black Friday offer!

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Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection

The Location: Truckee, California

The Vibe: Cozy California Lodge

The Ski Situation: This one’s for the ski-curious. There’s no ski-in, ski-out access here, but three resorts are within a half hour. The closest is Northstar California, with over 3,000 acres and a focus on intermediate trails. The heavy hitter here? Palisades Tahoe, host of the 1960 Winter Olympics and California’s largest ski resort, with over 6,000 skiable acres. For something more low-key, Sugar Bowl is a small, independent resort with some of the most snow in the area.

So You Don’t Ski: Keep it local with an afternoon in Downtown Truckee, where Old West charm is on display in unique galleries, boutiques, a local bookstore, and more. Back onsite, cozy up by the lobby fireplace (or your very own fireplace, in select rooms) or fight the evening chill for a dip in the year-round hot tub or a drink around the fire pit.