As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day Weekend is typically spent by the water, grilling, hiking, or generally enjoying the sunny warm weather. But 6 ski areas managed to be open for at least a portion of the 3-day weekend, letting the diehard skiers and snowboarders keep their season going rather than concede to the heat. Sadly 3 of those six areas are now closed, but there’s still 3 open areas across the United States, at least for a few more days.
The Last 3 Open Ski Areas In The United States
Mammoth Mountain, California – Mammoth Mountain pretty much always holds on to the longest ski season in California, and this season is no different. Previous winters have seen the resort cruise into June or later, but this season sadly won’t make it past May. Mammoth’s closing day is set for Sunday, June 7th, so make sure you get out there for a few more spring laps while you still can.
Timberline Lodge, Oregon – The primary winter/spring ski season at Timberline Lodge is nearly wrapped up, but summer skiing on Mt. Hood is just about to get going. Timberline Lodge offers skiing and snowboarding for training athletes and recreators alike, with the Palmer Lift serving camps, racers, and freestyle riders from around the world. The summer season typically runs from June through August.
Beartooth Basin Ski Area, Wyoming – The only summer-only ski area in the United States officially started spinning their lifts for the public on Monday, May 25th, opening just in time for the long weekend. Beartooth Basin is open 7 days a week with terrain accessed by two high-speed platter lifts. There’s a good chance they’ll close again by mid-June, so make sure you get out there while you can.
