It’s officially spring, but that doesn’t mean ski season is over. We’ve still got weeks, if not months, to go in many areas around the country, and there are plenty of ski bums in this world who prefer the spring energy over any other time of year. Goggle tans, après drinks, parties, corn snow, pond skims, and so much more make the end of the season one of the best times to be on the mountain. These are our 6 favorite destinations for spring skiing in no particular order.
Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine
Maine’s largest ski resort is a hub for spring skiing energy, with slushy mogul runs, sunny drinks at Bullwinkle’s, and plenty of late season events to keep the part going. Sugarloaf is celebrating spring with Bullwinkle’s Deck Parties on most Saturdays in March, featuring exclusive brewery releases and a live DJ.
Plus the resort’s 14th Annual Sugarloaf Banked Slalom and east coast pond skim championship are coming. The real highlight of spring for Sugarloaf is the 37th annual Reggae Festival, hosted between April 10 and 13. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on that party.
Palisades Tahoe, California
Palisades Tahoe is kicking off spring with two iconic events. The Pain McShlonkey Classic, honoring the late, great Shane McConkey, is set to go down on March 22, featuring a Hot Dog Downhill, live DJ, and much more. Then on Sunday, March 23, the Mothership Classic will see participants hot lapping KT-22 as many times as possible while raising money for the High Fives Foundation.
That’s only the start of spring for this California resort. Palisades has events scheduled deep into the spring, including a Snow Golf Tournament, and plenty of après spots and bars to keep the party going.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
If you’re looking to nail your spring break, Jackson Hole is the place to do it. Every Saturday throughout March, bands have been performing in the Road to Rendezvous concert series, leading up to the iconic Rendezvous Music Festival in early April.
The Wyoming resort continues to see plentiful snow through the end of their season (set for April 13, 2025) and the après scene at the Tram Dock is hard to beat. Après Happy Hour, running from 2-6pm, features top notch deals like $2 off draft beers, $6 shots, $6 margs, and more depending on which day you show up.
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
If you’re looking to ski some serious steeps while taking your goggle tan to the max, spring at Arapahoe Basin is the place to do it. With the legenedary East Wall often staying open late into the season, plenty of food and drink options spread around the mountain, and some serious high altitude, A-Basin is a top spot to enjoy the spring weather.
Plenty of events go on throughout the spring, including Slush N’ Spokes, Gay Basin, and the Festival of the Brewpubs, but it feels like a party no matter what day you’re there. The parking lot will certainly be filled with people grilling and enjoying the sun, and once Lake Reveal reveals itself, an unofficial pond skim like no other goes down.
Killington, Vermont
Release your spring beast at Killington, shredding some of the most iconic spring bumps that the Northeast has to offer. Killington’s Spring Pass is available for those who want to get out as much as possible in the warmer weather, and their season will run as late as they can keep it going. Of course it wouldn’t be a great spring destination without some great spring events.
Killington’s highly anticipated Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge is set to go down on April 5, and their annual pond skim, which is already sold out, is scheduled for April 12. That’s nowhere near all they have to offer, with their annual spring Dazed and Defrosted music festival bringing the party, and a farewell to the Superstar Express Quad going down on April 13.
Mammoth Mountain, California
Nobody does the spring ski party quite like Mammoth Mountain. Parties and events are scheduled on-mountain for the next few months, with weekend après parties set to go down all April. There’s a pond skim, terrain park parties, the Caldera Burn, Wild West themed après, and so much more. All of this under the gorgeous California sun.
The resort caps off their season of celebrations with the Mammoth Yacht Club, bringing a bit of the ocean into the mountains. Throughout Memorial Day Weekend, skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to toss on some seaworthy clothing, enjoy some live music, take part in giveaways, and party the ski season away. Go get those beach tans in!
