Planning a January Ski Trip? These 7 Destinations Stand Out in 2026

It’s January, the first month that, by our estimations, qualifies as the “mid-season.”

The crazed holidays have passed, and ski resorts are settling into the routines that will guide them for the rest of the winter. And you, dear skier, probably want to know which ones you should consider visiting.

That’s where this list comes in. Without a crystal ball, we can’t say for sure that all of these mountains will have stellar conditions all month—skiing is, after all, one of the most...