Lindt USA has ranked Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows as the best ski resort in the state for hot chocolate based on price, availability and quality, according to a press release. Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch round out the Top 5 for California ski areas.
Analyzing data from more than 400 American ski resorts to determine which was the best (and worst) for hot chocolate, Lindt USA conducted research focused on the average price of a hot chocolate, availability in restaurants, cafés, and bars, and online review ratings. The company then scored each factor individually, and every resort was assigned a ‘Lindt Ski & Sip’ score out of 100 before being ranked accordingly.
The best ski resorts in the U.S. for hot chocolate lovers
According to the scoring system, the best hot chocolate can be found on Badger Mountain in Washington, which gained a Lindt Ski & Sip Score of 93.9 out of 100. Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows was ranked the top ski resort hot chocolate in California.
Based on the data, the following resorts are the best for hot chocolate lovers based on quality, ease of availability, and reasonably priced cups of cocoa:
- Badger Mountain, Waterville, Wash. (93.9/100)
- Winterplace, Ghent, W. Va. (86.7/100)
- Snow Trails, Mansfield, Ohio (86.2/100)
- Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac, Mich. (85.8/100)
- Arrowhead, Claremont, N.H. (85.3/100)
Top California ski resorts ranked for hot chocolate lovers
California’s best hot chocolate offering was found at Alpine Meadows, which achieved a Lindt Ski & Sip Score of 83 out of 100. Located in the Lake Tahoe region, the resort has 100% hot chocolate availability, alongside strong average user ratings.
- Palisades Tahoe, Alpine Meadows (83/100)
- Bear Valley, Angels Camp (81.6/100)
- Sugar Bowl, Norden (81.1/100)
- Snow Valley, Running Springs (80.1/100)
- Donner Ski Ranch, Norden (79.7/100)
The full research of more than 400 U.S. ski resorts can be found here: https://www.lindtusa.com/best-us-ski-resorts-hot-chocolate
