Top 8 Ski Resorts With the Longest Vertical Drops in North America

Let’s admit: Whether you’re a backcountry fanatic, a chairlift rider, or somewhere in between, skiing’s all about the downhill—the more time spent playing with gravity, the better.Jackson Hole's Aerial Tram ascends an astounding 4,139 feet from the valley floor.Photo: Courtesy JHMR/Ikon Pass Media AssetsEverything about our shared sport points to this essential, immutable fact. Crossover touring boots that prioritize the downhill are all the rage th