New England — We’re approaching April, which means the number of ski resorts/areas that are still open in New England is dwindling. However, there is a select number of mountains that aim to push through April, even with some warm weather and rainy days ahead this week.
Black Mountain made waves last year by remaining open until May. The New Hampshire ski resort remains focused on a long season, as it was the first to open in the state this winter. Yesterday, Black Mountain showed off its snowmaking prowess with its continued buildout in late March. Black is pushing for May and has even hinted at June skiing. Don’t be surprised if they turn the guns on again in the weeks ahead.
Killington is well known for its late-spring skiing. Last season ended prematurely due to the weather, as it did not take place in the Superstar terrain pod, which was undergoing a lift replacement. Fresh off lift construction and recently installed snowguns, Superstar is ready to go for a deep spring. In addition, Killington also made snow last week. With the buildup, Killington appears well positioned to have skiing into late May and maybe even June.
Jay Peak is another noteworthy contestant. With one of the biggest snowfall totals in North America, they have also been making snow across the mountain, specifically in the Jet terrain pod. Also worth noting: Jay is planning to tarp off some snow for its third annual Summer Solstice Sessions, which is scheduled for June 21st. This is where there’s a multitude of terrain park features to ride.
These aren’t the only ski resorts that plan a long spring of skiing. Sugarbush is the other Vermont mountain that offers skiing in May, as they focus on Stein’s Run and Spring Fling. In Maine, Sugarloaf and Sunday River plan to operate until late April. In New York, Belleayre, Gore, and Whiteface typically try to remain open as late as possible.
Up north, Sommet Saint Sauveur frequently competes with Killington to be the last to close in the region. They also host camps during June thanks to snow tarping. Down south, Camelback in Pennsylvania is aiming for May with a glacier of its own. However, this is their first time doing this, so it’s unclear if it’ll pan out.
Image/Video Credits: Killington Resort, Black Mountain, Corey Potter, Jay Peak Resort
