Best Mountain "Beach" Scenes | Lifted by Ikon Pass

In honor of the official kick off to spring, we’re featuring some of the best mountain “beach” scenes and tailgate spots at Ikon Pass destinations. Deck out in floral outfits, grab your grills and favorite bevies, and head for the snow “beach.” If you love a good spring ski day, make sure to add these destinations to your must-visit list this year, or plan ahead for next year.

Want to ski right now, but don’t have a pass? Purchase the 23/24 Ikon Pass to get spring access immediately at select destinations.

Arapahoe Basin – The Beach

Group of people in fun outfits at one of the best mountain beach scenes, The Beach at Arapahoe Basin

Two people sitting on the back of a truck, giving each other a high five, as they hang in the parking lot at Arapahoe Basin ski area

Someone in winter gear leaning against a sign in a snowy parking lot at the base of a ski resort

Mt. Bachelor – Skyliner Lot

People sitting in folding chairs with straw umbrellas stuck into the snow at the bottom of a ski trail at one of the best mountain beach scenes

Crystal Mountain – Snow Beach Summit (Top of Mt. Rainier Gondola)

Large group of people standing at the top of a ski hill enjoying outdoor games, music, and drinks on a sunny day.

Group of people playing an oversized game of connect four at the top of a snowy ski hill.

Deer Valley – Silver Lake Beach

A DJ standing on a patio overlooking a crowd gathered at the base of a snowy ski hill.

A family sitting at a table on a mountain lodge patio, overlooking a "snow" beach with people sitting in chairs on a sunny day

Panorama – Summit Hut Deck

A mountain hut with a group of people sitting on the patio

Two people dressed in ski gear sitting on a snow-covered patio

SkiBig3 – Temple Lodge Takeover

A conga line of people in ski gear at the base of a ski resort

View of a busy mountain lodge patio on a sunny spring day

Snowbird – Plaza Deck

A crowd at the base of a ski resort listening to a band perform

Group of people sitting at a table at the base of a ski resort

Solitude – Last Chance Beach/Eagle Parking Lot

Group of people huddled together in a snowy mountain parking lot smiling at the camera

Winter Park – The Jane Beach

People sitting in chairs under straw umbrellas stuck into the snow at the bottom of a ski hill

Skiers and snowboarders hanging at The Jane at Winter Park, one of the best mountain beach scenes

People dressed in ski gear sitting in folding chairs around a fire pit in a parking lot at the base of a ski resort

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