Hoping to ski until July? Here are 7 places to go in the U.S.
These resorts keep the lifts spinning late into the season, providing access to some of the best spring—and summer—skiing in North America.
It is typical to crave a tropical destination when trying to survive the last few months of winter, but skiers know that springtime is the best-kept secret in the sport.
With fewer crowds, soft snow, and long après-ski afternoons spent in the sunshine, this is the best time of year to be on the mountain. The intensity of chasing mid-winter powder days has subsided, and the celebratory spring atmosphere brings a new energy.
Pack your sunscreen and warm-weather wax and get ready to enjoy the last few turns of the season. From longtime skiers to families looking for a relaxing mountain trip during a less conventional time of year, here are some of the best late-season ski destinations in America.
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Mammoth, California
If you are planning a spring ski trip on the West Coast, Mammoth Mountain is where you want to be. With a summit at 11,053 feet above sea level, this resort holds onto snow. Mammoth’s notorious windstorms stack up deep base totals all winter, meaning the resort regularly stays open past Memorial Day, and it has stretched into August in record years.
With more than 300 days of sunshine, spring skiing here is as good as a beach day. From the famous Unbound Terrain Parks, which stay open through closing day, to Elevation Mammoth and ski camp for people over the age of 50, Mammoth has something for everyone.
Timberline, Oregon
Timberline Lodge, high on Oregon’s Mt. Hood, is known far and wide for having the longest ski season in North America. Averaging approximately 600 inches of snowfall annually, the season stretches far into the summer. Timberline’s freestyle scene draws skiers and snowboarders from across the country to ride its spring and summer terrain parks.
Olympic athletes, professional racers, and dedicated snow lovers travel here all summer for a second season. But it’s not just for the professionals — long cruising runs, soft spring snow, and unpredictable Pacific Northwest weather make every day here fun and exciting for visitors.
Alyeska, Alaska
Alyeska Resort is the only ski area in North America where you can see snowcapped mountains, glaciers, and ocean views all in one place. Tucked into the Chugach Mountains of south-central Alaska, this place is worth the trip for scenery alone, but the spring conditions can be just as impressive.
Some years bring fresh powder in April, while others provide perfect corn snow — those large, springtime granules shaped by the daily melt-freeze cycle — softening under 15 hours of daylight. You can ski until 8 p.m. through mid-March, and make the most of the long Alaskan spring before closing day in late April.
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
Arapahoe Basin, or A-Basin as it’s known, is where winter refuses to quit. At 13,050 feet, it’s one of the highest ski resorts in North America, which means it stays snowy long after most Colorado mountain runs shut down. It has one of the longest seasons in the country, often stretching into June and sometimes even until July 4.
Lose some layers, pull out the tailgate grill, and head to The Beach — an iconic ski-in, ski-out parking lot at the base that transforms into a spring party extravaganza. Higher up, Lake Reveal, a naturally occurring pond skim, thaws in May, daring skiers to skim across — or sink trying. If you’re looking for a resort with a true “ski until you physically can’t anymore” mentality, A-Basin is it.
Mount Bohemia, Michigan
Only for the expert riders, Mount Bohemia is something completely unique. There are no groomed runs and no beginner territory at this Midwestern resort, just pure, untamed backcountry-style riding.
The resort was built with tree runs as its priority, and cleared trails were secondary. Two lifts access more than 600 acres of rugged terrain. At the heart of the resort sits a Nordic spa that stays open until midnight, complete with hot tubs, pools, saunas, steam baths, salt pods and cold plunges.
Sugarloaf, Maine
Spring skiing on the East Coast can be hit or miss, but Sugarloaf is an exception. While most resorts pile their remaining snow onto one run to stay open, Sugarloaf keeps around 70 percent of its terrain open well into April, mostly ungroomed and sprawling with moguls. It’s the only resort on the East Coast with above-tree line skiing, and its snowfields and backside terrain hold onto soft spring corn longer than elsewhere in the area.
Lifts typically go into early May, and in April people travel from far and wide for Reggae Fest, one of the biggest spring skiing parties in the country.
Snowbird, Utah
Some of the very best spring skiing in Utah is at Snowbird. The season stays open well into May, and in some years, even beyond. By springtime, the mountain is filled in, giving skiers access to miles of terrain without any of the mid-winter frenzy.
May storms bringing inches of fresh snow are not uncommon. The resort offers kid-friendly and beginner terrain, as well as big mountain lines for experts, laid-back après-ski afternoons, fun spring events, and plenty of Hawaiian shirts. As with any spring skiing experience, conditions can get sticky in the warm afternoon sun, so hit the slopes earlier in the day for the best experience.
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