March marks the official start of spring, and while the days get longer and warmer and the flowers start blooming, die-hard skiers and riders know the ski season is still going strong. Many consider spring, and especially late spring, the secret ski season, with bonus powder days, miles of open terrain, uncrowded slopes, and little to no lift lines. It’s also one of the best values of the season, with discounts on lift tickets, lodging, and more. Among the best deals are the spring passes that many ski resorts launch in late February and March.
Keep reading to learn about some of the best spring ski passes at North America ski resorts. Spring pass prices and dates are announced each winter, so the details below reflect last spring’s offers; check each resort’s website for this season’s pricing as spring approaches.
The Best Passes for Spring Skiing
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
In the shadow of the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole is an iconic spring destination. Through its Golden Ticket promotion, skiers and snowboarders with a current season pass to any resort, anywhere in the world, have been able to get half-off lift tickets at Jackson Hole from mid-March into April, while tickets last. While it isn’t a spring pass per se, it’s a screaming deal at one of North America’s top ski resorts.
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
With a deep winter base and frequent spring snowfall, Mt. Hood Meadows is about as good as it gets for spring skiing. It’s the perfect place to take advantage of a spring season pass, which has included night skiing starting in mid-February and day skiing starting in March, plus discounted rentals and a few group lessons. Last spring, Mt. Hood Meadows’ spring pass started at $319, with other options available, too.
Sunrise Park, Arizona
Don’t sleep on Arizona, and particularly Sunrise Park, come spring. Last season, Sunrise Park’s Spring Pass cost $149 for the first half of March, with additional days available for a small daily fee if conditions allowed. Kids 12 and under have been able to ski free in spring with an RFID card, and passholders have enjoyed discounts on retail, food and beverage, and lodging through the end of the season.
Schweitzer, Idaho
We often feature Schweitzer as having one of the best spring skiing deals in North America. Its Spring Fling Pass has offered nearly a month of unrestricted skiing and riding, with no blackout dates, from mid-March into April. Last spring, it was a steal at $229, perfect for some end-of-season bluebird Idaho skiing. You only have to ski a couple of times for the pass to pay for itself.
Monarch Mountain, Colorado
Monarch’s Wings Pass lets skiers and riders ski the rest of the current season and all of the next one. Yes, it’s a spring pass plus a season pass for next winter. Monarch typically closes in early to mid-April, so it adds weeks of spring skiing on top of a full season. Last spring, adult Wings Passes were $699, with discounted teen, junior, and senior options, plus partner resort benefits across the West.
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
By May, most North America ski resorts have closed for the season, but at Mt. Bachelor there are often still weeks of skiing and riding left, with a season that typically runs until around Memorial Day. Mt. Bachelor’s Alpine Spring Pass has covered April through the end of the season, and last spring the adult pass was $350, with discounts for youth, teens, and seniors. Note that low-snow years can bring an earlier close, as in 2026, when the season ended in mid-April.
In a typical spring, Mt. Bachelor keeps much of its 4,300-plus acres open into mid-April, with a smaller footprint open into late May. With the acclaimed mountain town of Bend nearby and great late-spring weather, it’s a fantastic spring ski destination.
Killington, Vermont
The Beast of the East, which we named one of the best ski resorts for spring skiing, offers a great Spring Pass for skiing and riding through the end of the season, typically valid from mid-March. Last season, it cost $379 when bought early and $419 after mid-March, with perks including lodging discounts and access to Pico Mountain, Killington’s nearby sister mountain, which usually closes in early April.
Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, Alberta
Sunshine Village’s Spring Season Pass offers unlimited skiing at one of Canada’s top spring destinations from March 1 until the end of the season in late May, plus discounts on food, retail, rentals, and lodging. Sunshine offers several pass options, and last spring the adult pass was $689 (Canadian), with family, midweek, and youth options. Nearby, Lake Louise also offers a spring pass running from March 1 until its early May closing.
While these passes cost more than many others on this list, they cover more than two months of skiing and riding.
Wachusett, Massachusetts
Wachusett calls its spring pass the “Rest of Season Pass.” It has covered skiing and riding from late February until closing day, and last season it cost $299, paying for itself in about four visits. Perks have included discounts at other ski areas and on rentals and retail. Bonus: Wachusett has extended its hours into the evening from early March until closing day. It’s a great spring pass for Boston-area skiers, since Wachusett is only about an hour away.
Crystal Mountain, Michigan
Crystal Mountain’s March Premier Pass has offered skiing and snowboarding with no blackout dates from March 1 into early April. Last spring, adult passes were $219, with discounted junior and senior options, and the youngest and oldest skiers free. It pays for itself after just a couple of days and gives you a full month of skiing and riding at Crystal Mountain.
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