Spring Skiing Promises To Be Fabulous At These Resorts
Spring skiing brings out the best in downhill enthusiasts. Warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and a festive atmosphere that often includes sloppy slaloms and mountain scavenger hunts all make for a very enjoyable time on the slopes.
Thanks to El Niño unleashing winter weather across much of the western US in February, resorts across Colorado and Utah are refreshed and primed for spring skiing. For avid skiers and riders, powder is paramount and February marks a pivotal time for snowpack, so now’s the time to book that last-minute ski vacation to take advantage of what promises to be excellent spring skiing conditions. As a result, skiers and snowboarders should be able to enjoy the sport well into April.
Park City, Utah
Park City Mountain (over 50 inches of snowfall in February) offers the most lift-accessible ski and snowboard terrain in the US. With more than 7,300 acres of terrain, 330 trails, 42 lifts and 6 terrain parks, Park City Mountain offers something for all levels. Dedicated learning areas like High Meadow Park are perfect for beginners, while adventure seekers can challenge themselves on high-alpine terrain like Jupiter Peak, Ninety-Nine 90 or Pinecone Ridge. This season the resort celebrates 60 years.
Where to Stay: Grand Summit Hotel, a RockResort, Lift Park City, Sundial Lodge, Silverado Lodge
Beaver Creek, Colorado
Beaver Creek (over 33 inches in February) provides a sophisticated family experience, complete with its intimate alpine village located at the base of the mountain, doubling as the perfect place to warm up by the fire along with the beloved cookie time after a day on the slopes. In Fall of 2023 Beaver Creek was included in the illustrious MICHELIN Guide Colorado including three recommended restaurants: Mirabelle, Splendido at the Chateau, and WYLD. The resort also offers three differentiated cabin dining experiences at Beano’s, Zach’s and Allie’s Cabins.
Where to Stay: The Osprey, a RockResort, The Pines Lodge, a RockResort, Trappers Cabin
Vail, Colorado
Vail (over 23 inches in February) boasts sprawling and diverse terrain which earns the resort a top-shelf spot, offering exhilarating slopes, legendary back bowls and beginner-friendly runs. The resort's world-class amenities, stunning mountain vistas and renowned après-ski scene further solidify Vail's reputation as the premier choice for an unparalleled winter sports experience.
Where to Stay: The Hythe, The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort, Game Creek Chalet
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, (over 22 inches in February) is affectionately known as ‘Breck’ to locals and visitors alike, and offers a serious dose of High Alpine adventure, natural beauty and ski town charm. With an abundance of slopeside lodging accommodations, ski-to-town trails and the BreckConnect Gondola, the connection between mountain and town is seamless. It’s like the entire town of Breck is practically ski-in, ski-out. New this season, the resort debuted the learning center at Peak 8 Evolution and NEW Five SuperChair. With this lift upgrade, all four chairlifts that service Peak 8 will now be high-speed to assist with improved flow and circulation out of the heart of the resort, providing faster and easier access to the resort’s Five Peaks.
Where to Stay: Gravity Haus Breckenridge, One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, Mountain Thunder Lodge
Keystone, Colorado
Sitting at just 1.5 hours from the Denver Airport, Keystone (over 24 inches in February) offers one of the longest ski seasons in the country (along with Breckenridge) boasting more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain including three incredible peaks, five above-tree-line bowls, night skiing and an in-bounds cat skiing program. Off-mountain activities are also plentiful with snowshoeing, ice skating, snow tubing and sleigh rides available to all visitors. New this season, the resort introduced the addition of two new high alpine bowls unlocking lift-served access to more than 550 acres of terrain.
Where to Stay: Keystone Lodge & Spa, Ski Tip Lodge, Hyatt Place Keystone, River Run Townhomes