Who doesn't love spring skiing? While it can be a powder-hound's paradise in January and February, come March and April the skiing and riding is glorious for everyone. Here are the top 5 reasons why we love spring skiing in Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Steamboat and Vail.
If you think catching the first chair on a powder day is fun, try catching the last chair on a sunny spring day with still plenty of daylight left. You can enjoy the view and revel in being one of the last ones before choosing a sunny, soft line down. Ski right to your favorite après spot and toast to a great spring day in the Colorado Rockies.
Soak up the sun and enjoy the stunning scenery in Colorado's ski resorts. And let's face it, kicking back in your ski boots and lounging slopeside during your ski day for lunch or après is one of life's greatest pleasures. Of course, some of the sunniest decks with the best views are the ones attached to Moving Mountains homes in Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Steamboat and Vail!
Slush bumps, also affectionately known as "hero bumps" are one of spring's best-kept secrets. Let's face it. Moguls in 10-degree weather can be pretty solid. Moguls in 40-degree weather can be as smooth as frosting! Easy to turn in, not painful to fall on, and we all look like heroes when schussing through them.
The kids aren't too cold. No one needs a boot heater, a hand warmer or a 2-hour hot chocolate break. And even beginners love spring skiing. Warmer temperatures, cobalt blue skies, what's not to love? Even if they're feeling a bit humbled on the slopes, they go home with the bragging rights of a goggle tan and memories of a great time. Non-skiers can enjoy snow sports without a blizzard - sun-filled days snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Steamboat Springs: Every Saturday in March and April, the annual Bud Light Rocks the Boat series brings world-class musicians for après-ski concerts on the stage at the base of Mt. Werner. The craziest spring festival is the Cardboard Classic and Splashdown Pond Skim, that are boatloads of fun! This year's events are the weekend of April 11-12.
- The Taste of Vail (April 1-4)
- Apres at the Amp (April 10-11)
Beaver Creek: Fun for the entire family!
- Thursday Night Lights - A light parade down the mountain (that advanced skiers can participate in!), followed by fireworks.
- Fun Fest - The village turns festive on Saturdays (throughout March) with carnival games, a stage production and caricature artist.
As the sun shines brighter, the temperatures warm up faster and smiles are everywhere with collective spring fever! So grab your shades, some sunscreen, and get ready for unforgettable spring skiing in the Colorado Rockies!
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