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Here at FREESKIER spring corn skiing comes second only to bottomless powder days. The snow is soft, the vibes are high and the parking lot après hits just right. While spring may mean the end of winter, there’s still plenty of snow to slide on well into the summer months, depending on where you are in North America.
Like you, dear readers, we never want the season to end so we rounded up some of the latest closing dates across the United States, as well as Canada and Alaska. Mind you, all of these dates are subject to skiable conditions and who knows, maybe a few April storms work in our favor to keep the party going even later. Grab your sunscreen and your favorite party shirt, we’ll see you on the slushy slopes.
California
Kirkwood – April 13, 2025
Mammoth Mountain – May 26, 2025
Palisades Tahoe – July 4, 2025
Sugar Bowl – April 27, 2025
While most of California’s ski resorts will operate into April, only Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe plan to operate to Memorial Day and beyond. Second Season at Mammoth Mountain begins April 21 with all lift access operating out of Main Lodge and operating hours moving to 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palisades Tahoe has seen record-breaking snow this spring and plans to stay open for America’s Birthday on July 4.
Colorado
Arapahoe Basin – As Long as Conditions Allow
Aspen Mountain – April 20, 2025
Breckenridge – May 11, 2025
Copper – May 11, 2025
Loveland – May 11, 2025
Vail – April 20, 2025
Winter Park – April 27, 2025
Thanks to Colorado’s high elevation, many of the front range ski resorts are planning to operate into May, permitting conditions remain safe and fun to ski. If you’re looking to make lift-assisted turns in June, Arapahoe Basin is the place to be.
Idaho
Sun Valley – April 20, 2025
Brundage – April 13, 2025
There’s no better place in the world to rip fast groomers than in Sun Valley, Idaho. The host to the FIS World Cup finals this year, Sun Valley boasts some of the best top-to-bottom groomed runs in the country and soft spring snow allows you to put the pedal to the medal all the way to the base.
Montana
Big Sky – April 27, 2025
Bridger Bowl – April 13, 2025
Beartooth Basin – May 26 to July 6, 2025
Get it while it’s still good in Montana! Big Sky will be celebrating closing weekend April 26 & 27th with costumes, BBQ, live music and more. And for the first time in several years, Beartooth Basin will be up and running. It’s one of the best and only summer ski scenes in the country. Let the glorious hum of diesel-powered Poma lifts serenade you and pull you back up to the top of the Beartooth Pass.
Oregon
Mt. Bachelor – May 26, 2025
Timberline – August 18, 2025
The standard winter operating status will remain in effect at Mt. Bachelor until April 6 and then the resort will move over to spring operations through the remainder of the season. Timberline is one of the best summer ski destinations in the world, with spring corn well into the summer and terrain parks galore for trying out new tricks with soft landings.
Utah
Alta – April 20, 2025
Brighton – May 18, 2025
Park City Mountain – April 21, 2025
Snowbird – May 26, 2025
Solitude – May 11, 2025
Slush season is upon us and Brighton’s $199 pass gets you unlimited riding from April 1 through closing day to enjoy the Millie Meltdown. While Alta’s closing day is less than a month away, Snowbird’s spring riding is just getting started and remains operational until Memorial Day and Solitude is sending off the season on May 11 with a retro party.
Vermont
Killington – May 25, 2025
Stowe – April 16, 2025
The East Coast gets in on the spring skiing fun with Stowe operating through April 16 and Killington operating daily through May 11. Come May 12, Killington will switch to weekend operations Friday-Sunday.
Washington
Crystal Mountain – May 26
Mt. Baker – April 20, 2025
Stevens Pass – April 13, 2025
Thanks to a miracle March, Crystal Mountain is extending its season to May 26 with daily operations moving to Friday-Sunday April 25-27 as well as May 2-4 and then Saturday & Sunday operations May 10 & 11 and May 17 & 18. For Memorial Day Weekend Crystal will be open Friday-Monday. Mt. Baker will operate daily through April 13 and celebrate its final weekend Friday-Sunday April 18-20.
Wyoming
Jackson Hole – April 13, 2025
Grand Targhee – April 20, 2025
Wyoming wraps up its ski resort season in the next month, with Jackson Hole calling it quits on April 13 and Grand Targhee following suit the weekend after. Get your rocks off while you still can!
Alaska
Alyeska – April 27, 2025
Ski straight down to the see at Alyeska Resort until closing day on April 27—conditions permitting. It’s been an incredibly warm season in Alaska this year but Mother Nature seems to be working in our spring skiing favor.
Canada
Banff Sunshine – May 18, 2025
Whistler Blackcomb – May 19, 2025
Revelstoke – April 21, 2025
Ski along the Continental Divide high in the sky at Banff Sunshine and get in on the spring ski action at Whistler Blackcomb before the season ends mid-May at both resorts. While Revelstoke’s closing day is almost a month earlier, there’s still plenty of slushy shredding to be had across the province.
