UNTIED STATES – We are deep in the midst of spring, and with the weather warming and the snowfall coming to an end, skiing in the United States is quickly slowing down. But that’s not to say that it’s over. Several resorts across the country, from Vermont to Oregon, continue to keep lifts running, even though the conditions might not be the best.
VERMONT – Only one resort remains open on the East Coast. Vermont’s Killington Resort is hoping to make it to June 1st, based on their Instagram comments, but they can’t make any promises yet. For now, Superstar Express is the last lift spinning, running only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for as long as they can keep it up.
ARIZONA – Arizona is the southern-most state with an operating ski area, with Arizona Snowbowl Ski resort running weekend operations for several weekends throughout May. It isn’t clear how many more weekends they intend to keep things moving, but they have confirmed via social media that skiing and riding will be available this weekend.
COLORADO – Two resorts are keeping the part going in Colorado, with both Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park running as late as possible. Arapahoe Basin has confirmed their intentions to continue running at least into June, while Winter Park is yet to make any promises. Winter Park skiing and riding is limited to the Mary Jane side of the resort.
UTAH – In Utah, operations at Brighton Resort are in full Meltdown mode, with the Crest lift running from 9am to 2pm until May 19. Snowbird, meanwhile, has switched to weekend operations only, with lifts running on Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day until at least Memorial Day weekend, or May 27.
CALIFORNIA – The California ski season is set to end on Memorial Day, May 27, with both Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe scheduled to shut down following the holiday weekend. Of course, the iconic Mammoth Yacht Club goes into full party mode throughout closing weekend, so pack a captain’s hat and your cardboard boat!
OREGON – The final state to keep an eye on for late spring skiing is, of course, Oregon. Three resorts are still operating, Mount Bachelor, Mount Hood Meadows, and Timberline Lodge. Mount Hood Meadows is set for their final weekend this weekend, with lifts operating on Friday and Saturday (May 17 & 18) for the last time this year.
At Mount Bachelor, operations are set to close out of May 26, with the “North American Pond Skimming Championships” on their final day. Timberline Lodge, unlike every other mountain on this list, will continue to operate into and through the summer.
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Featured Image Credit: Mount Bachelor via Facebook
