The Best Spring Ski Passes

March marks the official start of spring, and while the days start getting longer and warmer, and flowers start blooming, die-hard skiers and riders know that the ski season is still going strong. Many consider spring, and especially late spring, the secret ski season, featuring bonus powder days, miles of skiable terrain, uncrowded slopes, and little to no lift lines. It’s also one of the best values of the ski season, with steep discounts on lift tickets, lodging, and more. Among the best deals, however, are the spring ski passes that a number of ski resorts launch in late February and March.

Keep reading to learn about a few of the great spring ski passes at ski resorts in North America.

The Best Passes for Spring Skiing

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Located in the shadow of the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole is an iconic destination in spring. Skiers and snowboarders with a current season pass to any resort anywhere (yes, anywhere) in the world can visit between March 16 and April 12 for a half-off lift ticket. Present your pass and get a 50% discount on lift tickets to Jackson Hole through a promo called the Golden Ticket, while tickets are available. While this isn’t a spring pass per se, it’s a screaming deal at one of North America’s top ski resorts.

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Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon

With a solid winter base depth and frequent spring snowfall, Mt. Hood Meadows is about as good as it gets for spring skiing because of the significant amount of snow that Mt. Hood often receives each winter. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of Mt. Hood Meadows’ Spring Season Pass. This great Mt. Hood ski deal offers a spring pass valid for nights (3 – 9 p.m.) starting February 16 and days (9 a.m. – close) starting March 10, plus Mt. Hood Meadows rental equipment for $5 and three two-hour group lessons (available for use while the pass is valid). Mt. Hood Meadows’ spring pass starts at $319. Other options are available, too.

Sunrise Park, Arizona

Don’t sleep on Arizona, and particularly Sunrise Park, come spring. Sunrise Park’s Spring Pass is valid from March 1-16 for $149, with additional days added on if conditions allow for $10 per weekday and $15 on Friday and Sunday. Children 12 and under can enjoy spring skiing for free, but note that they will need an RFID card (available for $6) to access lifts. Pass holders also enjoy 10% off retail, food, and beverage and deals on lodging throughout the end of the season.

Schweitzer, Idaho

We often feature Schweitzer as having one of the best spring skiing deals in North America. Schweitzer’s Spring Fling Pass has returned for another season this year. Skiers and riders can enjoy nearly a month of unrestricted access with no blackout dates from March 16 to April 12. This pass is a steal at $229 and is perfect for some end-of-season bluebird Idaho skiing. You only have to ski a couple times for the pass to pay for itself.

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Monarch Mountain, Colorado

Monarch’s Wings Pass gives skiers and boarders the opportunity to slide the rest of this season and all of next season. Yes, a spring ski pass, plus a season pass for all of next season. Monarch typically closes in early- to mid-April, so this provides weeks of spring skiing in addition to skiing for next season. Passes are available to adults ($699), teens ($509), juniors ($389), and seniors ($569) for skiing at Monarch, plus partner resort benefits. The current pass includes tons of partner ski resorts across the West.

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

By May, most ski resorts in North America have closed for the season. However, at Mt. Bachelor, there are still weeks of skiing and riding to be had, with a ski season that often goes until about Memorial Day. Skiers and riders can enjoy nearly two full months of spring skiing conditions on Mt. Bachelor’s Alpine Spring Pass, which is valid starting April 1 until May 25. The adult pass is $350, with discounts available for youth, teens, and seniors.

Mt. Bachelor boasts that it offers the most open terrain in North America during its spring season, with all 4,323 acres of terrain scheduled to remain open through mid-April (conditions and weather permitting). Then in May, more than 1,500 acres are scheduled to remain open through Memorial Day Weekend. With the acclaimed mountain town of Bend nearby and incredible late-spring weather, Mt. Bachelor makes for a great spring ski destination.

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Killington, Vermont

The Beast of the East, which we named one of the best ski resorts for spring skiing, offers a fantastic Spring Pass for skiing and riding through the end of the season. From Feb. 22 to March 12, Killington’s Spring Pass can be purchased for $379, and after March 13, it costs $419. The pass includes a number of benefits, including up to 40% off select lodging and access to Pico Mountain, Killington’s nearby sister mountain.

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Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, Canada

Sunshine Village’s Spring Season Pass offers unlimited access to one of Canada’s top spring skiing destinations from March 1 to May 18. In addition to lift tickets, other perks include discounts on food, retail, rentals, and accommodations. Sunshine has a number of different pass options, including adult for $689, family for $1,329, midweek for $569, and youth for $229. Nearby, Lake Louise also has a great spring pass featuring spring skiing from March 1 to May 3, starting at $689 for adults.

While both of these spring passes are more than many of the other ski resorts on this list, they include skiing and riding for more than two months.

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Wachusett, Massachusetts

Wachusett calls its spring pass the “Rest of Season Pass”. The pass offers skiing and riding from Feb. 23 to April 5 for just $299, meaning that it pays for itself in just four visits. Pass perks include discounts at other ski resorts and discounts for rentals, retail, and more. Bonus: Wachusett extends its hours to 7 p.m. in early March until closing day (hours and times may vary depending on conditions). This makes for a great spring pass for Boston residents, since Wachusett is just 60 miles away.

Crystal Mountain, Michigan

Crystal Mountain’s March Premier Pass, which is just $219, may be used for downhill skiing and snowboarding with no blackout dates from March 1 to April 5. It pays for itself after just a couple of days and offers an entire month of skiing and riding at Crystal Mountain. Children under six and adults over 80 can access the March Premier Pass for free, while junior riders aged 7 to 17 can ride for $169. Seniors between 65-79 can ride for $189.

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