{"id":1838842,"date":"2026-03-21T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1838842"},"modified":"2026-03-21T12:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:00:24","slug":"top-5-end-of-season-spring-skiing-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1838842","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 End-of-Season Spring Skiing Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_320025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320025\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-320025 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAIAAQMAAAAos0+4AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD9JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAvg2iAAABOdo\/nwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Spring Skiing Traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=640%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=1200%2C961&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=768%2C615&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1230&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-320025\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_7478-min.jpeg?resize=640%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spring Skiing Traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The A-Basin \u201cLake Reveal\u201d pond skim on closing day. | Image: Lucas Herbert, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-2-90532468\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-2-90532468\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-1-33093748\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-1-33093748\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTEnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsnPgo8ZGl2IHN0eWxlPSJkaXNwbGF5OmZsZXg7anVzdGlmeS1jb250ZW50OmNlbnRlcjt3aWR0aDoxMDAlOyI+CiAgPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iZ3B0NzI4LXBsYWNlaG9sZGVyIiBzdHlsZT0ibWluLXdpZHRoOjcyOHB4O21pbi1oZWlnaHQ6OTBweDsiPjwvZGl2Pgo8L2Rpdj4KPHNjcmlwdD4KICB3aW5kb3cuX2dwdDcyOENvdW50ID0gKHdpbmRvdy5fZ3B0NzI4Q291bnQgfHwgMCkgKyAxOwogIHZhciBzbG90SWQgPSAnZ3B0NzI4LScgKyB3aW5kb3cuX2dwdDcyOENvdW50OwogIGRvY3VtZW50LnF1ZXJ5U2VsZWN0b3JBbGwoJy5ncHQ3MjgtcGxhY2Vob2xkZXI6bm90KFtpZF0pJylbMF0uaWQgPSBzbG90SWQ7CiAgZ29vZ2xldGFnLmNtZC5wdXNoKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgeyBnb29nbGV0YWcuZGlzcGxheShzbG90SWQpOyB9KTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+PC9kaXY+Cg==\" data-block=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>As ski resorts begin to close, it\u2019s a great time to look back and reflect on the past winter.<\/strong> The ups and downs. The chairlift-chats and gut-busting laughter with friends, both old and new. The long days filled with powder and apr\u00e8s. But just because the snow is winding down, doesn\u2019t mean the fun has to, too. If there is anything good to be said about resorts closing and the season coming to an end, it\u2019s all of the spring skiing traditions, festivities, and celebrations that come along with it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/why-do-ski-resorts-close-when-their-snowpack-is-still-so-deep\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Why Do Ski Resorts Close When Their Snowpack Is Still So Deep?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Costumes and Theme Parties<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Spring skiing traditions are in full swing when you begin seeing dozens of the goofiest, most outlandish costumes and outfits hot-dogging down the wiggle runs and all around the mountain. <\/strong>Skiers and boarders trade their equipment for snow blades and monoskis, and waterproof layers for denim shorts, neon jackets, onesies, cowboy hats, and just about any costume you can think of. These events bring out the best vibes for what ski culture is all about at the core; having a damn good time on the snow with your peers. From instant annual classics like \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/photos-alta-ski-area-ut-ends-its-78th-season-with-its-annual-classic-frank-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Frank<\/a>\u201d to weekly, <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/brian-head-resort-ut-shares-spring-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">themed dress up days<\/a>, you get to put on your funkiest outfit and go celebrate yourself, the season, and this rad community.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_359638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-359638\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-359638 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-359638\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC03117.jpeg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-359638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Going absolutely ape for spring skiing in Utah. | Image: Anders Henrikson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Contests, Races, and Friendly Competitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Most people out enjoying the slopes aren\u2019t usually doing so in a competitive way.<\/strong> However, once spring rolls around, so do the fun yet friendly, end-of-season races, rail jams, and contests. These events often feature giveaways, prizes, and raffles, adding to the excitement and energy of the competition. Plus, what other opportunity will you get to race your peers in <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/photo-tour-the-3rd-annual-mammoth-mountain-ca-yacht-club\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a homemade cardboard boat<\/a> down the snow, or show off your <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/alpine-meadows-ca-hosts-39th-annual-snow-golf-tournament-under-perfect-spring-skies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">golf skills at the top of a snowy mountain<\/a>?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_310070\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-310070\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-310070 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Spring Skiing Traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-310070\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2023-05-27_MM_PM_MammothYachtClub_02164.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spring Skiing Traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-310070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mammoth Yacht Club Boat Races has been a special event the past few seasons. | Image: Mammoth Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-4-43447716\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: 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data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-3-48273457\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"3\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Pond Skims<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pond skims are easily the most loved, well-known, and looked forward to event of the spring season. <\/strong>As temperatures get warmer and the season winds down, ski resorts all over the world host some variation of pond skims and the results are always outrageous and incredible. The funniest, wildest outfits are typically encouraged and add to the laughter as skiers and snowboarders attempt to skim their way across the water and back to the snow. Whether it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/mount-bachelor-mountain-resort-or-will-ring-out-23-24-season-with-north-american-pond-skimming-champs\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100 foot man-made<\/a> \u201cpond\u201d or an <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/33rd-annual-cushing-crossing-pond-skim-returns-to-palisades-tahoe-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">actual lake crossing<\/a>, there is no better way to send off the season in style than participating (or just watching) in this end of season tradition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311453\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-311453 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Spring skiing traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-311453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-9-23-_-PondSkimQuick-%C2%A9IsaacDean-17-min.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spring skiing traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Test out your luck and skills at the Purgatory Resort Pond Skim. | Image: Isaac Dean\/Purgatory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Concerts and Festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>During the clashing of the seasons when the days are long, the skiing is slushy, and the apr\u00e8s never ends, live music always helps to keep the spring party rolling.<\/strong> Few things pair as perfectly as a day of shredding under blue skies and sunshine, and live entertainment during and after. Together, music and the mountains offer a chance to appreciate the art of sound made by humans and instruments, while fully immersed in the natural beauty that Mother Nature created. Regardless of if it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/winter-park-resort-co-announces-may-18-for-last-dance-with-mary-jane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ every week<\/a>, all spring, or <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/spring-skiing-and-rendezvous-music-festival-jackson-hole-wy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a massive weekend long<\/a> event that attracts folks from all over, skiing and jamming in the spring sun is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/mountain-peaks-meet-island-vibes-a-journey-through-lake-tahoes-winter-reggae-festival\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Mountain Peaks Meet Island Vibes: A Journey Through Lake Tahoe\u2019s Winter Reggae Festival<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_347491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-347491\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-347491 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-347491\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed-28.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-347491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Rendezvous Music Festival: \u00a0an iconic staple of Jackson Hole spring skiing. | Image: G7 Entertainment Marketing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u201cBonus\u201d Days and Extended Seasons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Although not so much a tradition, occasionally some ski resorts or areas will re-open their slopes for an additional day or two of skiing and riding, or push-back their planned closing day and extend the season. <\/strong>And needless to say: when they do, it\u2019s an absolute treat. Attending these extra days on the slopes can often lead to two or even three sport days; consisting of skiing in the morning, mountain biking in the afternoon, and golfing in the evening. So if a resort near you announces <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/jay-peak-vt-hoping-to-reopen-for-bonus-weekend-of-skiing-and-riding-this-friday-may-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cbonus\u201d days<\/a> on the hill, or the holy-grail; <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/arizona-snowbowl-extends-ski-season-to-memorial-day-after-fresh-snowfall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a season extension<\/a>, get out there, take full advantage and seize the opportunity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_360597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-360597\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-360597 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAIKAQMAAACJKGzeAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD9JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA8G+lKgABsY159wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Spring skiing traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"522\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3411-min-e1747189472360.jpeg?resize=640%2C522&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"522\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-360597\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3411-min-e1747189472360.jpeg?resize=640%2C522&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spring skiing traditions\" width=\"640\" height=\"522\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-360597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seeing a post like this on a ski resorts social media is so exciting. | Image: Monarch Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-4-13494021\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-4-13494021\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-3-93209973\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-3-93209973\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"3\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s that time of the year. <\/strong>With at least a dozen ski resorts still open in North America and a plethora of spring skiing traditions to partake in, there\u2019s no time like now to go experience spring on the slopes for yourself. And once the lifts officially stop spinning for the season, don\u2019t let that deter you from chasing <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/turns-all-year-a-guide-to-how-to-ski-every-month-of-the-year-in-north-america1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turns all year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/these-are-the-35-ski-resorts-that-are-still-open-in-north-america-this-seasioinn\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These Are the 15 Ski Resorts That Are Open in North America This Week<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_287462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287462\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-287462 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGNAQMAAAC7dVIjAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADZJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgx9nQABSVEMNwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"397\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?resize=640%2C397&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?resize=200%2C125&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?resize=768%2C476&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?resize=600%2C372&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"397\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-287462\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC04934-large.jpg.jpg?resize=640%2C397&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"397\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-287462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mammoth Mountain Pond Skim always boasts an impressive turnout. | Image: Dakota Snider<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The A-Basin \u201cLake Reveal\u201d pond skim on closing day. | Image: Lucas Herbert, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area As ski resorts begin to close, it\u2019s a great time to look back and reflect on the past winter. The ups and downs. The chairlift-chats and gut-busting laughter with friends, both old and new. 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