Earlier this year, Condé Nast Traveler reviewed high-end north American mountain lodges. The Rockies came off well, with Heather Mountain Lodge / Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Skoki Lodge. Actually, we have a world-wide reputation for great backcountry lodges, so it shouldn’t be a surprise.

In a related alpine article, rating ski resorts in the US, Europe, and Canada, Whistler made the cut.