
These Are the Absolute Best Things to Eat Après-Ski (and Where to Find Them)
From poutine to French onion soup, these are the best soul-warming dishes for after a snowy session.

After a day carving on the mountain, there’s nothing like gathering with friends for some seriously hearty, comforting food. It seems there are some serious opinions about which dish is the best way to thaw frozen fingers, from hot toddies to a piping bowl of French onion soup. Here are some of our favorites, and where to find them at the best ski towns in the West.

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Poutine
At the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta you’ll get a taste of Canadian poutine, which originated in the province of Quebec. The dish is as cozy and heartwarming as it comes, featuring crispy fries topped with rich gravy and cheese curds. A dish this comforting is hard to beat after braving the steep slopes at nearby Marmot Basin.

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French Onion Soup
After spending the weekend in Winter Park, snow folk can make a pit stop at Sunset Travel Award-winning Chez Maggy for a bowl of Ludo Lefevre’s incredible French onion soup. Featuring caramelized onions in a flavorful broth, topped with melted Gruyère cheese, this classic soul-warming dish is the perfect remedy for winter chills.

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Buffalo Wings
The Warming Hut in Mammoth Lakes, California, is renowned for its stellar breakfasts, but they also make killer hot wings. With bold flavors and a lively atmosphere, this appropriately-named local’s favorite is the ultimate spot to kick back with friends after a day shredding the Sierra.

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Old Fashioned
Taylor River Lodge in Crested Butte, Colorado serves a classic Old Fashioned, expertly crafted with quality bourbon and bitters, but levels it up by adding the aromas of smoked pine. It’s the perfect drink for relaxing in style after exploring backcountry, or doing a cold plunge in the river.

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Pretzel
The Chalet at Palisades Lake Tahoe, California, is an alpine beer garden that serves bratwursts as well as freshly baked Bavarian-style pretzels. These soft, salty treats are ideal for refueling between ski runs or after calling it quits on the slopes.

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Hot Cocoa
Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood in Oregon offers a rich and creamy hot cocoa, often topped with whipped cream. There’s nothing like sipping this classic by the lodge’s iconic fireplace while admiring the historic architecture.

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Fondue
At Troll Hallen Lounge at Stien Erikson Lodge in Deer Valley, guests can enjoy an authentic Swiss fondue experience, featuring a blend of melted Emmenthaler and Gruyère cheeses served with broccoli, potatoes, and homemade bread. Other après favorites are on the menu too, including chocolate fondue, chili, raclette, and Bavarian soft pretzels.

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Raclette
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Deer Valley is a Sunset Travel Awards winner that offers a traditional raclette service, where melted cheese is scraped onto potatoes, cured meats, and pickles. This hearty, indulgent meal feels like a hug after a long day in the cold.