Winter is in full swing, which means ski-lifts are moving and snowboarders are checking their passes. Whether you’re a beginner, expert, or prefer to kick back at the ski lodge, a little cannabis will enhance your day and take you to new heights.
Below, check out the closest dispensaries to popular ski and snowboard destinations and make a pit stop on your way to the top.
Alaska
Alyeska Resort
Just 40 miles from Anchorage, Girdwood’s Alyeska Resort is a favorite among the locals with the closest dispensary only a skip away.
Closest Dispensary: The Herbal Cache – Girdwood
Address: 158 Holmgren Place, Suite 101, Girdwood, AK
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eagle Crest Ski Area sits atop Douglas Island, making visitors both islanders and mountaineers when they arrive at this unique winter destination.
Closest Dispensary: Rainforest Farms
Address: 216 2nd Street, Juneau, AK
British Columbia
Red Mountain Resort
Housing one of the closest dispensaries to the famous Powder Highway, pass through Nelson to load up on cannabis before checking in to the Red Mountain Resort.
Closest Dispensary: The Green Room Society – Nelson
Address: 306 B Victoria St, Nelson, BC CA
Whistler
Try your hand at heli-skiing after you hit the regular slopes at Whistler and celebrate the new experience with a packed bowl at the end of the day.
Closest Dispensary: Mountain Herb Collective
Address: 128-41105 Tantalus Rd, Squamish, BC CA
California
Mammoth Mountain
Nestled in the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain is a skier’s dream within the lush, vast forest.
Closest Dispensary: Green Mammoth
Address: #94 Laurel Mountain Rd Suite 420, Mammoth Lakes, CA
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
With an abundance of sunshine hitting the slopes, every day is a beautiful day at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
Closest Dispensary: NuLeaf**
Address: 877 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV
**Lake Tahoe straddles Nevada and California, which makes the closest dispensary to this California destination a Nevada stop.
Colorado
Aspen
The most well-known ski destination in the U.S., the famous Aspen packs a punch for skiers and snowboarders across North America and beyond.
Closest Dispensary: Stash
Address: 710 East Durant Ave, Aspen, CO
Beaver Creak
See a show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center or stick with the snowy terrain at Beaver Creek; whatever you choose, there’s a little something for everyone.
Closest Dispensary: Roots Rx Eagle Vail
Address: 40690 Hwy 6 , Avon, CO
Tulleride
Boasting a free pedestrian gondola, Telluride is the perfect spot to hit the slopes and enjoy the mountain views.
Closest Dispensary: Telluride Green Room
Address: 250 South Fir Street , Telluride, CO
Montana
Big Sky
Surrounded by fresh snow and the great Yellowstone National Park to the south, Big Sky is perfectly suited for nature lovers and hardcore skiers alike.
Closest Dispensary: Green Pastures – Big Sky
Address: 120 Big Pine Dr , Suite 5 , Big Sky, MT
Oregon
Mt. Bachelor
Home to the largest ski resort in Oregon, pick up an extra nug or two on your way to Mount Bachelor.
Closest Dispensary: CannaCopia Collective
Address: 923 SE 3rd St. , Bend, OR
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Mount Hood Meadows
Just 35 miles from hood River, Mount Hood Meadows takes on the gorgeous landscape of Oregon’s stunning Willamette National Forest
Closest Dispensary: Mount Hood Cannabis Co.
Address: 73410 E Hwy 26 , Rhododendron, OR USA
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Washington
Crystal Mountain
As Washington State’s largest ski resort, there’s endless activities to explore at Crystal Mountain—the fresh snow is only the beginning.
Closest Dispensary: Mr. Bill’s of Buckley
Address: 29297 Hwy 410 East , Suite D , Buckley, WA
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Mount Baker Ski Area
Only an hour and a half drive from Washington’s beautiful Bellingham town, Mount Baker Ski Area is a convenient trip just below the Canadian border.
Closest Dispensary: Green Stop Recreational
Address: 7466 Mt. Baker Hwy , Deming, WA
