Spring Skiing Is Around In The Corner In Colorado Ski Country. Tips For Successful Spring Skiing And Can’t Miss Events

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) ski areas have been blanketed with significant snowfall in January and February with statewide snowpack 10 percent above average. This snowfall is setting up excellent conditions for spring skiing and riding across the state. Whether guests are completely new to the sport or are trying to cross the hundred-day mark on the slopes this year, CSCUSA member ski areas have something for everyone.

Visitors should know how to have a successful spring skiing experience including being prepared for changing weather conditions, bringing sunscreen, enjoying the après scene responsibly, afternoon or half-days on the slopes or taking advantage of the warmer temperatures to learn or practice new skills. For more information and tips on having a successful day on the slopes in the spring visit http://bit.ly/SpringSkiingAndRidingTips. 

Below is a list of some of the events at Colorado Ski Country USA member ski areas this March that take advantage of longer days and spring conditions. 

Wolf Creek

Spring Fling Fun Race – March 21, 28

These races are for men, women, boys and girls with 14 different age brackets ranging from age 3 to 70 and over. The course is set up in a modified giant slalom with a dual format, one red and one blue course. Racers take one run on each course and use their fastest time to qualify in their age and gender brackets. For more information, visit www.wolfcreekski.com.

Winter Park Resort

Fireworks and Family Fest – March 14

Guests can enjoy spectacular slope side fireworks at the free Winter Park Family Fest with a bonfire at the base and a s'mores bar. There will be great giveaways, dancing and music from Wood Belly. For more information, visit www.winterparkresort.com.

Telluride Ski Resort

Live Music at The Peaks

Visitors can experience the best views in Telluride with live music at Altezza at the Peaks every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 pm to 9 pm throughout the month of March. For more information, visit www.tellurideskiresort.com.

Sunlight Mountain Resort

Defiance Challenge – March 6

The Defiance Challenge is a fun 10-hour lift served event where teams of two ski/ride 40 of Sunlight’s premier expert runs to raise funds for the Sunlight Volunteer Ski Patrol. Half of the event proceeds will be donated to the family of a fallen patroller. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.sunlightmtn.com. 

Steamboat Resort

Sunset Happy Hour

Join Steamboat every Thursday in March for a beautiful sunset and views of the valley with music, signature cocktails and appetizers. Gondola uploads run between 5 pm and 7:45 pm. $15 includes gondola ride and $5 off food or drink of choice. 2019/20 passholders are free and passholders may bring one guest. For more information, visit www.steamboat.com.

Silverton Mountain

Clauson Classic – March 29

The free Clauson Classic celebration will be on Sunday, March 29th. Celebrate the life of John Clauson, one of Silverton’s Assistant Snow Safety Directors, by hiking to the top of Tiger Claw as many times as possible. Points will be awarded and prizes will be given out at the end of the day. For more information, visit www.silvertonmountain.com 

Purgatory Resort

Spring Events All Month Long

Over the Spring Break period, Purgatory has several activities including Uncle Clyde’s Run & Slide which is a tubing style relay on March 7. Guests can partake in the Cardboard Derby on March 14 and wolves from the Wolfwood Refuge will visit the mountain on March 18. For more information, visit www.purgatoryresort.com

Powderhorn Resort

Pond Skim – March 28

Spring is a great time to be at Powderhorn. As an end of season celebration guests are welcome to attempt to skim across the man-made pond on their skis or board. For more information, visit www.powderhorn.com 

Loveland Ski Area

Hooky Day – March 12

Ski Hooky Days with 95.7 FM The Party and Oskar Blues Brewing is returning to Loveland this season. Join Loveland for Hooky Day featuring $35 lift tickets. The coupon also includes a buy-one-get-one lift ticket free valid for up to two weeks after Hooky Day. For more information, visit www.skiloveland.com.

Kendall Mountain

Closing Day Luau and Locals Appreciation Day – March 29

Ski free on Kendall’s last day of the season. Bring a grill and some grub, don a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy a limbo contest, leis, and fun spring vibes. Lift tickets are free and everyone's a local. For more information, visit www.skikendall.com.

Howelsen Hill Ski Area

Ski Free Sundays

Howelsen Hill will continue to offer Ski Free Sundays through March 10. Guests can enjoy the slopes absolutely free at North America's oldest operating ski area. For more information, visit www.steamboatsprings.net/131/Howelsen-Hill-Ski-Area.

Granby Ranch

Pond Skim and Snow Golf – March 28

As the season draws to a close for Granby Ranch, the weeks leading up to closing weekend will be filled with live music, family suppers, karaoke and other family-friendly events for those young and old. The Pond Skim and Snow Golf tournament will happen March 28 to April 1. For more information, visit www.granbyranch.com.

Eldora

Subaru WinterFest – March 27-29

The 2020 Subaru WinterFest tour will feature live music, complimentary snacks and refreshments, daily giveaways and gear demos to create a truly unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Subaru WinterFest will include shows from national touring bluegrass, indie and Americana bands such as Shakey Graves, Billy Strings, Infamous Stringdusters, Railroad Earth, Lil Smokies, Fruition, and more. For more information, visit www.eldora.com.

Copper Mountain

Copper Live: 10 Barrel Snow Beach – March 14

Break out the shades and pull up a chair for good times, good music and good beer. This edition of Copper Live includes the 10 Barrel Snow Beach with stein hoisting and a corn hole contest. Grab a spot in the Brew Lounge so you can unbuckle your boots and take in a free live show from one of New Orleans’ funkiest bands, Dumstaphunk. Music starts at 3:30 pm. For more information, visit www.coppercolorado.com.

Cooper

$30 Thursdays, Live Music and Yurt Dinners

Join Cooper for a March filled with deals and live music. Ski with a ranger every Sunday in March and learn specific information about Cooper and the animals and trees that inhabit the area. Every Thursday in March is $30 Thursday, offering $30 lift tickets. Yurt dinners will happen on March 7 and 14. For more information, visit www.skicooper.com.

Aspen Snowmass

Ullr Nights – March 13, 20, 27

Join Aspen to honor the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — with Ullr Nights, a nighttime, winter wonderland party at Elk Camp on Snowmass. Friends and family can take an evening gondola ride up to Elk Camp for outdoor winter activities such as tubing, riding the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, snowbiking, s'mores and hot chocolate by the bonfire. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com.

Arapahoe Basin

Women, Whiskey and Western Wear – March 27

Female guests can enjoy a whiskey tasting, plus food pairings and craft cocktails during the evening. This event is for ladies only and will feature four courses paired with select whiskeys. For more information, visit www.arapahoebasin.com.