spring skiing

Spring hits differently in the mountains. The days get longer. The layers get lighter. Goggle tans make their mark, T-shirts are back in rotation, and soft turns roll straight into sunny patios and live music. It’s the season where pond skims, banked slaloms, retro comps, and on-mountain celebrations take over, bringing a unique kind of fun to the final stretch. From splashy finales to spring festivals and sun-laced après scenes, this is when ski season loosens up in all the right ways. Below, organized by region, destination, and then date, use this guide to scope spring events across the Ikon Pass landscape, then check each destination’s event calendar for final details and updates. ROCKIES Arapahoe Basin - Flavor Basin Arapahoe Basin 37th Annual Enduro | Apr 8 A-Basin’s famed Enduro returns April 8 for its 37th year, bringing a festive après and fundraising energy that reflect the event’s deep community roots. Summit Telemark Festival | April 17-18 An all-day celebration of telemark skiing featuring clinics, group skiing, demos, après, and huge giveaways. Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, come connect, learn, and ride with an incredible mountain community. Earth Day Sustainability Bash | Apr 18 The Earth Day Sustainability Bash on April 18 brings stewards, skiers, and riders together for eco-focused demos, conversations, and mountain clean-up initiatives. It’s a celebration of spring skiing framed by a commitment to protect alpine environments. Festival of the Brewpubs | April 19 Arapahoe Basin’s Festival of the Brewpubs on April 19 blends sunny skiing with craft beer tastings from regional breweries. Live music, patio energy, and late-season laps make it one of the most memorable spring days at the Legend. Eldora Timbers Classic Rail Jam | Mar 27–28 The Timbers Classic Rail Jam returns March 27–28 with a weekend of progression-focused park riding. With some of Eldora’s biggest prizes on the line, the event draws local riders and visiting athletes alike to throw down under spring sunshine. Aspen Snowmass Hot Doggin’ World Champs | Apr 3–4 Hot Doggin’ World Champs at Aspen Highlands is a throwback to the roots of freestyle skiing. Skiers throw down in moguls and bumps wearing retro gear, while an après scene full of neon, denim, and live energy turns the mountain into an ‘80s- and ’90s-inspired party. Aspen Snowmass - Hog Doggin' World Champs Sun Valley Hometown Throwdown & Spring Celebrations | Mar – Apr The Hometown Throwdown on Bald Mountain is a three-discipline competition that tests carving, moguls and off-piste terrain, and air, crowning the most versatile skiers on the hill. Dollar Holler and Dollar Dayz bring park-driven energy to Dollar Mountain with features, creativity, and spring vibes, while Baldy Bash and other late-season events send off the season with music, parties, and laps under the Idaho sun. Big Sky Resort Easter Celebrations | Apr 5 Easter in Big Sky comes with mountain views and family-friendly events. Kids can ski with the Easter Bunny, hunt for hidden eggs, or join a special sunrise service before heading out for Easter laps. Spring Series & Pond Skim | Saturdays in April Every Saturday in April, Spring Series brings live music, sunshine, and soft snow to Big Sky. World-class acts share the stage with a stacked spring scene, while Pond Skim on April 11 challenges costumed skiers and riders to skim across frigid water in front of a roaring crowd. Solitude Solidaze Beach Bash Series | Mar 21–Apr 18 Solidaze Beach Bash brings live DJs, soft snow, and spring energy to Last Chance Lodge for a run of late-season Saturdays. It’s a strong excuse to stretch the day beyond the lifts and settle into Solitude’s sunnier side. Steel Showdown Rail Jam | Mar 21 & Apr 11 Steel Showdown gives park riders two spring dates to step into the spotlight on Solitude’s rails and features. With easy viewing from Last Chance Lodge, it adds a sharp freestyle edge to the late-season calendar. Silver Lake Loppet | Apr 4 The Silver Lake Loppet brings Nordic racing, music, contests, and spring celebration together for a full day on snow. It’s a lively change of pace that broadens Solitude’s spring lineup beyond alpine laps. Solidaze Pond Skim Beach Party | Apr 18 The Solidaze Pond Skim Beach Party leans fully into spring with costumes, sunscreen, skims, and a crowd ready for every hit or miss. After the pond clears, the music keeps going, turning it into one of Solitude’s biggest late-season days. Solidaze Cardboard Derby | May 2 The Cardboard Derby invites teams to race homemade creations for speed, style, and surviving the run in one piece. It’s creative, chaotic, and exactly the kind of event that fits early May on the mountain. Ikon Pass End of Season Party | May 9 Solitude closes things out with an Ikon Pass celebration for skiers and riders who’ve stacked up the days. Free snacks, a live DJ, and a mountain full of spring diehards give the season a strong final note. Deer Valley Slopeside Sets @ Chute Eleven: me n ü | Mar 21 Slopeside Sets brings a polished spring après atmosphere to Chute Eleven with a live DJ set from me n ü. Champagne, music, and a high-alpine party mood give this one a distinctly Deer Valley feel. Beats & Bubbles @ Chute Eleven: Beachcrimes | Mar 27–29 Beats & Bubbles turns Chute Eleven into a three-day champagne-and-DJ celebration with Beachcrimes at the center of the weekend. It’s a lively spring experience built around music, atmosphere, and a strong slopeside scene. Steamboat Bud Light Rocks the Boat | Saturdays, Mar 21–Apr 11 Rocks the Boat returns to Steamboat Square with free concerts that make an easy transition from ski day to après. It’s a spring ritual in Ski Town, U.S.A.®, with live music and a crowd that builds week after week. Pash & Burn Banked Slalom | Mar 21–22 Pash & Burn brings one of the country’s biggest banked slalom weekends to Steamboat, drawing riders from across the snowboard community. It’s competitive, deeply rooted, and packed with the kind of spring energy that keeps people around long after the last run. 44th Annual Cardboard Classic | Apr 11 The Cardboard Classic sends handmade sleds downhill in a mix of creativity, wipeouts, and crowd-pleasing chaos. It’s one of Steamboat’s most enduring spring traditions for good reason. Splashdown Pond Skim | Apr 12 Splashdown keeps the weekend rolling with costumes, commitment, and a very real chance of getting soaked. It’s a classic spring format that Steamboat does especially well. WEST Palisades Tahoe Town Race League | Mar 4–Apr 8 The Town Race League adds midweek energy to the season with a community-driven ski and snowboard race series at Palisades Tahoe. Open to locals and visitors alike, these weekly races blend friendly competition, themed nights, and après vibes, turning Wednesday evenings into a recurring mountain ritual through early spring. Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships | Mar 27–29 Elite mogul and dual mogul athletes converge on Palisades Tahoe for the Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships. Held on the resort’s iconic competition terrain, this three-day event delivers fast turns, technical precision, and spectator-friendly viewing as some of the best skiers in the country battle for national titles. Rahlves’ Banzai Tour | Apr 10–12 Rahlves’ Banzai returns to Palisades Tahoe with its high-speed blend of freeride, skier-cross, and big-mountain racing. Inspired by Olympic gold medalist Daron Rahlves, this adrenaline-fueled event sends competitors charging through a dynamic course that rewards speed, strategy, and fearless lines – a true spring classic with deep roots at the resort. Snow Golf Tournament | Apr 18 Spring skiing takes a playful turn at the Snow Golf Tournament, where competitors trade fairways for snowfields and tee boxes for mountain terrain. Part costume party, part skill challenge, this late-season favorite celebrates creativity, sunshine, and the lighter side of spring laps at Palisades Tahoe. Spring Live Music in The Village | Select Dates, Late March–May As the snow softens and days stretch longer, Palisades Tahoe’s Village fills with live music throughout the spring season. Local and regional bands take the stage on select dates, creating an easygoing après soundtrack that pairs perfectly with corn turns, patio hangs, and end-of-season energy. NORTHWEST Mt. Bachelor - Big Wave Challenge Crystal Nachtspektakel | Mar 28 Nachtspektakel at Crystal brings a European twist to the Skintrack Series. Participants climb from the base area to Campbell Basin Lodge, gaining roughly 1,850 vertical feet and pausing at a mid-mountain station along the way. At the lodge, a warm interior, outdoor fires, dinner, drinks, and music set the tone before groups ski back down in the dark by headlamp. Capacity is limited, and guests must be comfortable climbing on alpine touring gear and skiing intermediate terrain. Schweitzer Veterans Appreciation Day | Mar 20 Schweitzer’s Veterans Appreciation Day is dedicated to honoring those who serve and have served with mountain access, guided tours, and a strong sense of gratitude. It’s a meaningful spring gathering with community at its center. Pride on the Mountain | Mar 21 Pride on the Mountain brings skiing, riding, and celebration together with a vendor village, rainbow parade, and a full day of expression on snow. It’s a bright, welcoming addition to Schweitzer’s spring calendar. Community Day | Mar 27 Community Day turns a day on the mountain into a day of giving back, with proceeds supporting Community Cancer Services in Sandpoint. It’s local in spirit and easy to rally around. Snowghost Banked Slalom | Mar 28–29 Hosted with 7B Boardshop, the Snowghost Banked Slalom is a hand-dug, throwback competition that winds through berms and banks on Schweitzer’s natural terrain. All proceeds support the Bonner County Skatepark Association. Expect fast times, creative lines, and a classic Northwest vibe. Easter Sunrise Service & Celebration | Apr 5 Schweitzer greets Easter with a summit sunrise service, followed by brunch and an egg hunt in the Village. It’s a calm, family-friendly way to begin a spring ski day. Schpring Finale | Apr 11–12 Schpring Finale sends the season toward the finish with spring laps, playful competitions, and classic closing-weekend energy. It’s the kind of send-off built for sunshine, costumes, and one more round of mountain fun. Mt. Bachelor Big Wave Challenge | Mar 27–29 Gerry Lopez’s Big Wave Challenge brings the spirit of surfing to Mt. Bachelor each March. Athletes ride a custom-built course inspired by ocean swell, blending style, speed, and creativity in a celebration of snowboarding that feels equal parts contest and cultural gathering. RendezVan Festival | Apr 16–19 RendezVan transforms the base area into a sunny spring campground filled with RVs, vans, families, dogs, and spring-lap devotees. From April 16–19, the celebration blends soft-snow skiing with live music, food, community gatherings, and the unmistakable energy of van-life culture at Mt. Bachelor. EAST Loon Mountain - ’80s Day Loon Mountain Last Call with Eastern Boarder | Mar 23 Last Call is the longest-running snowboard event in the East and draws riders from around the world. With a cash purse on the line and creative features on display, it’s a showcase for style, progression, and Eastern snowboarding’s core scene. ’80s Day | Mar 28 ’80s Day turns back the clock with neon, retro outfits, and an all-mountain party. Expect a live ’80s cover band, après, and endless throwback photo ops. Slushpool Party | Apr 4 To close the season, Loon’s Slushpool Party invites skiers and riders to skim across a pool of meltwater in front of a fired-up crowd. Costumes encouraged, dry land not guaranteed. Stratton Lunar Laps | Mar 20 Lunar Laps adds a nighttime twist to Stratton’s spring calendar with evening skiing and riding under the lights. It’s a simple shift in setting, but one that gives the mountain a different rhythm and turns a spring day into a full-night experience. HOMESICK | Mar 20–22 HOMESICK brings a full weekend of snowboard culture, riding, and community back to Stratton. It feels less like a single event than a spring gathering built around familiar faces and shared laps. Annual Pond Skim | Mar 28 Stratton’s Annual Pond Skim delivers costumes, commitment, and plenty of splashdowns at the base of the mountain. It’s a spring staple that always turns into a crowd favorite. GATHER | Apr 11–12 GATHER rounds out the season with a weekend centered on outdoor community and spring mountain time. It’s broad enough to feel relaxed, but lively enough to close things out with intention. Sugarbush Pride Weekend | Mar 20–22 Sugarbush’s Pride Weekend brings skiing, dancing, drag, and celebration together in the heart of the Green Mountains. It’s festive, welcoming, and one of the East’s more vibrant spring weekends. 10th Annual Sidesurfers Banked Slalom | Mar 21 The Sidesurfers Banked Slalom returns to Mt. Ellen with a handcrafted course and a day built around riding, camaraderie, and friendly competition. It’s a spring snowboard event with strong community roots. Pond Skim | Apr 5 Sugarbush keeps things classic with a spring pond skim at Lincoln Peak, where costumes and momentum matter just as much as technique. It’s a tried-and-true way to spend an April afternoon. Spring Fling featuring Andy Frasco | Apr 11 Spring Fling pairs warm-weather laps with live music at Lincoln Peak, with Andy Frasco headlining the day. It’s a spring ski party with a strong après component and an easygoing mountain feel. Sugarloaf 75th Anniversary | Season-long This winter marks Sugarloaf’s 75th anniversary, and the celebration runs all season. Look for special events, live music, and exclusive activations for Ikon Pass holders, from on-mountain parties to throwback nods to the resort’s deep Maine heritage. Reggae Fest | Apr 10–12 Now in its 38th year, Reggae Fest is a New England spring skiing ritual. Soft snow, warm afternoons, and a full lineup of reggae acts on the Beach and in The Widowmaker make it the ideal way to send winter off. Sunday River Bust ‘N’ Burn | Apr 3–5 Bust ‘N’ Burn brings it’s spring mogul competition to Sunday River with a field that ranges from up-and-coming skiers to current and former U.S. Ski Team talent. Hosted by Donny Pelletier, the weekend includes qualifiers, a dual bracket finale, cash prizes, and plenty of springtime energy on the bumps. CANADA Panorama - Pride & Ski Festival Blue Mountain Ikon Pass Holder BBQ & Retro Pond Skim | Apr 4 Wrap the season with an Ikon Pass Holder Appreciation BBQ, where valid pass holders can grab a complimentary lunch while supplies last. Stick around for the Retro Pond Skim, one of the most entertaining days of the year, as skiers and riders in throwback gear try their luck skimming across the pond at the bottom of Smart Alec. Le Massif de Charlevoix Saturday Après-Ski Live! | Saturdays, Mar 21–Apr 11 Saturday Après-Ski Live! keeps spring Saturdays moving at Le Grand-Duc Pub with a rotating lineup of bands and DJs starting in the late afternoon. It’s an easy, music-forward complement to soft snow and terrace time, adding another layer of spring energy to Le Massif’s late-season scene. Massif Open with Zagata | Mar 28 The Massif Open with Zagata is a winter classic that turns the entire resort into a party, from base to summit. Expect lively terraces, BBQ, DJs, a big après show, and a full weekend of throwback vibes and high-energy skiing and riding. Tremblant Caribou Cup | Mar 28 The Caribou Cup gives Tremblant its spring pond skim moment, with costumes, speed, and plenty of base-area cheering. It’s playful, spectator-friendly, and right at home in late March. Corona Summit Party | Apr 18 The Corona Summit Party takes the celebration to the top with guest DJs, BBQ, and spring sunshine high above the village. It’s an easy way to toast the season from Tremblant’s summit. Panorama Pride & Ski Festival | Mar 19–22 The Panorama Pride & Ski Festival returns for its third year, celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, friends, and allies. The weekend blends on-mountain games and guided tours with village activities like crafts, yoga, and a Drag Ball featuring special guests. SkiBig3, Mt. Norquay Day of Nostalgia | Mar 28 Day of Nostalgia leans into Mt. Norquay’s centennial season with retro ski suits, local legends, patio BBQs, and a strong sense of history on snow. It’s a spring event that feels both celebratory and rooted in place. 100th Year Celebration | Mar 29 Mt. Norquay celebrates 100 years of skiing in the Canadian Rockies with an anniversary event that honors its racing roots, family-friendly slopes, and long-time locals. Expect a full-day birthday party at one of Canada’s most historic ski hills. Banff Sunshine Red Bull Jump & Freeze | Apr 25 Red Bull Jump & Freeze brings homemade crafts, costumes, and splash-heavy spring chaos to Banff Sunshine. It’s pure spectacle in the best way. GOAT Club | May 2 & 3 GOAT Club gives Banff Sunshine a recurring spring après scene with live DJs, drinks, and steady afternoon energy at Goat’s Eye. It’s simple, social, and made for sunny weekends. Lake Louise Ski Resort Mt. Slushmore | Apr 25 Mt. Slushmore closes things out at Lake Louise with costumes, pond skim attempts, live DJs, and a lively spring crowd. It’s a fitting finale for anyone looking to end the season with a splash. CHILE Grandvalira La Mamba Ski Race by Joan Verdú | Apr 4 La Mamba Ski Race brings spring competition energy to Grandvalira with a day shaped by speed, atmosphere, and crowd-friendly excitement on snow. Created with hometown skier Joan Verdú, it’s a lively late-season event that adds one more hit of momentum before the season starts winding down. SkiBIg3 - Day of Nostalgia LET THE SUN IN Spring is a wild, joy-filled ride. Drop in and check each mountain’s event calendar for the latest details, registration info, and any schedule changes. Then start plotting your unique line up with spring laps, concerts, pond skims, and closing-weekend sends. SPRING EVENTS BY DATE Mar 19–22 – Panorama – Pride & Ski Festival Mar 20 – Schweitzer – Veterans Appreciation Day Mar 20–22 – Stratton – HOMESICK Mar 20–22 – Sugarbush – Pride Weekend Mar 21 – Deer Valley – Slopeside Sets at Chute Eleven Mar 21 – Schweitzer – Pride on the Mountain Mar 21 – Sugarbush – 10th Annual Sidesurfers Banked Slalom Mar 21–22 – Steamboat – Pash & Burn Banked Slalom Mar 21–Apr 18 – Solitude – Solidaze Beach Bash Series Mar 21–Apr 11 – Saturday(s) Après-Ski Live! Mar 23 – Loon – Last Call with Eastern Boarder Mar 27 – Schweitzer – Community Day Mar 27–29 – Palisades Tahoe – Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships Mar 27–29 – Mt. Bachelor – Big Wave Challenge Mar 27–29 – Deer Valley – Beats & Bubbles at Chute Eleven Mar 27–28 – Eldora – Timbers Classic Rail Jam Mar 28 – Loon – ’80s Day Mar 28 – Stratton – Annual Pond Skim Mar 28 – Tremblant – Caribou Cup Mar 28 – Crystal – Nachtspektakel (Skintrack Series) Mar 28 – Le Massif – Massif Open with Zagata Mar 28 – SkiBig3 Mt. Norquay – Day of Nostalgia Mar 28–29 – Schweitzer – Snowghost Banked Slalom Mar 29 – SkiBig3 Mt. Norquay – 100th Anniversary Celebration Mar 29 – Sun Valley – Dollar Dayz Late Mar – May – Palisades Tahoe – Spring Live Music in The Village Apr 3–4 – Aspen Snowmass – Hot Doggin’ World Champs Apr 3–5 – Sunday River – Bust N Burn Apr 4 – Big Bear – Bear Break Apr 4 – Blue Mountain – Ikon Pass Holder BBQ Apr 4 – Blue Mountain – Retro Pond Skim Apr 4 – Loon – Slushpool Party Apr 4 – Grandvalira – La Mamba Ski Race Apr 4 – Solitude – Silver Lake Loppet Apr 4 – Big Sky – Spring Series Apr 5 – Big Sky – Easter Celebrations Apr 5 – Snow Valley – Snow Valley Egg Hunt Apr 5 – Schweitzer – Easter Sunrise Service & Celebration Apr 5 – Sugarbush – Pond Skim Apr 8 – Arapahoe Basin – 37th Annual Enduro Apr 10–12 – Palisades Tahoe – Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Apr 10–12 – Sugarloaf – Reggae Fest Apr 11 – Big Sky – Spring Pond Skim Apr 11 – Sun Valley – Baldy Bash Apr 11 – Steamboat – 44th Annual Cardboard Classic Apr 11 – Solitude – Steel Showdown Rail Jam Apr 11 – Sugarbush – Spring Fling featuring Andy Frasco Apr 11–12 – Stratton – GATHER Apr 11–12 – Schweitzer – Schpring Finale Apr 12 – Steamboat – Splashdown Pond Skim Apr 16–19 – Mt. Bachelor – RendezVan Festival April 17– 18 – Summit Telemark Festival Apr 18 – Arapahoe Basin – Earth Day Sustainability Bash Apr 18 – Tremblant – Corona Summit Party Apr 18 – Solitude – Solidaze Pond Skim Beach Party Apr 18 – Big Sky – Spring Series Apr 18 – Palisades Tahoe – Snow Golf Tournament April 19 – Arapahoe Basin – Festival of the Brewpubs Apr 25 – Banff Sunshine – Red Bull Jump & Freeze Apr 25 – Lake Louise Ski Resort – Mt. Slushmore May 2 – Solitude – Solidaze Cardboard Derby May 2–3 – Banff Sunshine – GOAT Club May 9 – Solitude – Ikon Pass End of Season Party

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