Spring Skiing in Colorado: Events, Music, and Mountain Fun

Spring skiing in Colorado is nothing short of magical—longer days, softer snow, and plenty of après-ski festivities to go around. From closing day celebrations to live music, competitions, and unique experiences, there’s no better way to embrace spring than with a sun-soaked ski trip. Here’s what’s happening across Colorado Ski Country USA resorts this spring.

Springtime is Peak Season for Value

Spring is one of the best times to score great deals at Colorado resorts. With value-packed lift ticket options, spring skiing offers an unbeatable mix of savings and fantastic conditions.

• Monarch Mountain Wings Pass – Monarch’s Wings Pass allows unlimited skiing for the remainder of this season and all of next season at a fraction of the cost of a full-season pass.
• Winter Park Triple Play Pass – Ski for $83 per day this spring with Winter Park’s Triple Play Pass, a 3-pack of lift tickets to be used any day starting April 1. Prices go up on March 1.
• Purgatory’s Spring Fling Days – From March 17 – April 13, Purgatory is offering unbeatable lift ticket prices paired with a resort credit. When you buy lift tickets online in advance to ski during Spring Fling, you get $10 in resort credit per person per day. Plus 50% off multi-day basic rentals and/or full-day group lessons (skiers/riders ages 13+).
• Eldora Spring 3 Pass – Ski or ride any three days before closing day for less than $100 per day.

Late-Season Turns

If you’re looking to squeeze in extra days on the slopes, a few Colorado resorts stay open well into May and even June.

• Loveland Ski Area plans to keep lifts spinning until mid-May.
• Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin) is famous for its long seasons and challenging terrain. Last year, A-Basin boasted the longest season in the state, staying open for an impressive 222 days and closing on June 16.
• Winter Park Resort operates under the motto ALAP (“As Late As Possible”), meaning you can expect the resort to push its season as long as the snow allows.

Live Music & Festivals

Spring skiing and live music go hand in hand, and Colorado’s resorts deliver with free concerts and après-ski jams.

• Bud Light Rocks the Boat – Free concert series at Steamboat Resort (March 15).
• Telluride’s Free Concert Series – Enjoy live music at Heritage Plaza on March 5, 12, and 19.
• Copper Live – Copper Mountain’s flagship free live music series (March 22).
• Eldora’s Subaru WinterFest – A mix of live music and other slopeside festivities (March 7-9).
• Purgatory’s Spring Fling Festival – Runs from March 17 to April 13, featuring live music, contests, giveaways, themed ski days, and unique mountain activities.
• Loveland’s Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party – BBQ lunch and refreshments along with live music from Mark Morris & The Rope Duckers on April 24.

Competitions & Challenges

Spring is prime time for unique and high-energy competitions across Colorado’s resorts.

• Red Bull 1976 Games at Winter Park (March 6-7) – A nod to the 1976 Olympic Games that never came to Colorado, featuring Snowbladecross, Gaper Park Challenge, and Old School Team Challenge.
• Monarch’s March Radness – A slopestyle competition and fun race on March 9 open to intermediate to advanced snowboarders and skiers of all ages.
• Echo Mountain’s Liptricks Not Lipstick (March 14) – A rail jam showcasing junkyard jibs and the Burton Stair Set, celebrating Echo’s birthday.
• A-Basin’s Enduro (April 9) – A Basin’s classic endurance event where skiers and riders challenge themselves to a 10-hour ski-a-thon on the Pali Lift.

Themed Celebrations & Unique Experiences

Closing days and spring festivities bring out the best in mountain culture, from costume parties to pond skims.

• Aspen Snowmass Spring Events:
  • Extended hours beginning March 1.
  • Bud Light Spring Jam from March 22 to 24, featuring night skiing, music, and competitions.
  • Bacon Appreciation Day at Buttermilk (April 2).
  • Elk Camp Surf and Snow Beach Party at Snowmass (April 19).
  • Aspen Mountain’s Sundeck Closing Party with Hawaiian shirts and high-altitude revelry (April 20).
• Sunlight’s Boot Tan Fest (April 11) – The largest ski and snowboard festival for women and femmes, partnering with EDGE Outdoors to increase inclusivity in snowsports.
• Purgatory’s Pond Skim & Beach Party – The April 13 grand finale of their Spring Fling Festival.
• Granby Ranch’s Spring Twilight Skiing – New this season, lift hours are extended until 5:30 pm from March 10-30, allowing for golden-hour runs.
• Copper Mountain’s Sunset Ski Events – Copper is hosting two sunset ski events on March 15 and April 19 that offer guests specialty access and keep select lifts spinning until 7 p.m. Throughout the evening, skiers and riders can stop in and enjoy live music, fun games, and specialty food and cocktails at the Aerie lodge. To wrap up the night, snow lovers can either ski back down to the base or take a scenic gondola ride back to the bottom.
• Gay Basin – A vibrant and welcoming LGBTQ+ celebration at Arapahoe Basin, featuring themed skiing, a colorful après party, and a festive atmosphere on the mountain (May 17 – 19).

Family-Friendly & Community Events

• Ski Cooper’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (March 17) – Irish food specials, live music, and a Leprechaun Lane scavenger hunt.
• Young at Heart at Powderhorn – A program for skiers and riders aged 50+, featuring guided skiing, camaraderie, and après parties on March 5, 12, and 19.
• Special Olympics Winter Games at Copper Mountain (March 29-30) – A heartwarming event showcasing incredible athletes.

Final Laps

Few things rival spring skiing in Colorado, with bluebird skies, soft turns, and that perfect mix of warm sunshine and lingering powder stashes. Whether you’re chasing late-season snowfall, grooving to live mountain music, or soaking up the après scene, spring in Colorado Ski Country USA delivers truly unforgettable days on the slopes.

Image courtesy Lucas Herbert, Arapahoe Basin.