While many North America ski resorts wind down in late March or early April, a number of resorts keep the spring vibes going much longer, sometimes into June and beyond. It all makes for a great way to extend your season, so here’s our guide to keeping the ski season going as long as possible.
If you’re new to spring skiing, plan your day around the snow. It’s often firm first thing in the morning and softens as the sun warms it up, so time your laps for when it’s soft but not yet sticky. Keep an eye out for patches of ice, rocks, and other obstacles as coverage thins, and don’t forget to slather on sunscreen to avoid the dreaded goggle tan. Looking for more spring skiing recommendations? Check out our guide to the top spring skiing destinations in North America.
Ski Resorts Open Late Into Spring
Closing dates depend on each season’s snowpack and can change with conditions. Before heading to the mountains, check our twice-weekly snow forecasts and our snow reports page for the latest conditions, snow reports, and webcams.
Palisades Tahoe, California
Palisades Tahoe calls itself the Spring Skiing Capital, and for good reason: it often stays open through May and, in big years, beyond. After the record-breaking 2022–23 winter, Palisades Tahoe stayed open until July 4, with weekend skiing at Alpine to close out the season. In a typical year, plan on skiing through about Memorial Day. Bonus: Palisades Tahoe is just minutes from Lake Tahoe, one of the largest alpine lakes in North America, so you can ski in the morning and head to the lake in the afternoon. Cap off your day with sun-soaked après-ski at Palisades or a waterfront happy hour at any number of restaurants and bars along the shore.
Mammoth Mountain, California
Mammoth is typically one of the last ski resorts in North America to close, often staying open through May and sometimes well into summer after a big snow year. With California’s highest lift-served terrain, it’s one of the most reliable bets for late-spring turns.
After a morning of skiing, head to The Village at Mammoth for après-ski or soak in one of the area’s many hot springs. Earlier in the spring, don’t miss Canyon Après on the Canyon Lodge sundeck, which we named one of the best après-ski parties in America.
Timberline, Oregon
Timberline, on the slopes of Mt. Hood, boasts North America’s longest ski season, with skiing available through most of the summer thanks to its high elevation and the Palmer Snowfield. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a late-spring powder day in April or May, long after most resorts have closed. Pacific Northwest skiers can also take advantage of Timberline’s spring pass, which covers the rest of the season at a discount. Historically, Timberline opens the Palmer Express, home to its summer skiing operation, around late May or early June, and it hosts several summer ski camps to help keep your skills sharp in the off-season. If you want the surest bet for late-spring and summer skiing, look no further than Timberline.
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
A few hours south of Mt. Hood, Mt. Bachelor enjoys a long spring season that typically runs until around Memorial Day, though low-snow years can bring an earlier close, so check the resort’s website and social channels for the latest updates. After a morning of skiing, hit any number of great nearby hiking and biking trails or float the Deschutes River. Then head into Bend, about 20 miles away, which is dotted with restaurants and breweries.
Killington, Vermont
Killington boasts one of the longest spring ski seasons on the East Coast, often staying open into May and, in some years, into June. Killington offers a great spring pass, which also includes its nearby sister ski area, Pico Mountain, though Pico typically closes in early April. Note that late in the season, terrain is generally limited to intermediate and advanced trails. Cap off the day with drinks at one of Killington’s great bars, like the Lookout Tavern or the Wobbly Barn, which we named one of the best après-ski bars in America.
Snowbird, Utah
It’s fitting that one of North America’s most renowned skiing states is home to one of its longest seasons. Snowbird typically stays open until around Memorial Day, and after big winters it has kept skiing going into June and beyond. Check snow reports and Snowbird’s social channels before you go. After a morning of skiing, head to The Tram Club, a 21-and-over sports bar next to the resort’s iconic Aerial Tram, for an afternoon of après-ski drinks and food.
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
Arapahoe Basin, affectionately known as A-Basin, is often one of the first North America ski resorts to open and one of the last to close. It’s not unusual for skiing and riding to continue into June and beyond, and A-Basin often has the longest season in Colorado. Even in the low-snow 2025–26 season, it was the last ski area operating in the state, staying open until mid-May. Late spring brings great events, from A-Basin’s spring concerts to the Festival of the Brewpubs. Don’t miss the Beach, a section of the Early Riser parking lot that’s the place to be between runs for snacks, drinks, and sunshine with friends.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge typically runs through late April, and in big snow years its season can stretch into May. Late-season skiing usually happens on the upper mountain, and late-spring terrain is generally for intermediate and advanced skiers. Bonus: Breckenridge has a renowned après-ski scene and has won OnTheSnow’s Visitors’ Choice Award for best après-ski.
Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta
Sunshine Village is known for its snow farming, using miles of fencing to capture natural snow and spread it across the resort, which helps give it one of Canada’s longest ski seasons. Sunshine typically stays open until around the Victoria Day long weekend in late May, and after big winters it has even reopened for summer skiing, as it did in June and July 2026. Sunshine’s spring pass makes for weeks of excellent spring skiing. After a day on the slopes, head into the town of Banff to soak up the sun on any number of restaurant, bar, and brewery patios.
This list provides a sampling of late-spring ski operations in North America. See more projected closing dates here.
Header photo: ©Arapahoe Basin
