Looking at Summit area (Breck/Keystone/Copper).We have skiied in the spring before, but not this late.
2007-09-16 14:38:26 · 4 answers · asked by Chow 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
My last trip to that area was four years ago. I arrived in Dillon on April 15 to find Breckenridge had closed the day before, Keystone and Copper had closed a week or so earlier.
Berthould Pass was open for skiing but not turning lifts. Only A-Basin was open.
We were out for Backcountry Skiing anyway, so it didn't matter to us, but we found Steamboat also had closed.
Asking around, the locals said this was normal. While there was still plenty of snow, the average person looking for a ski-vacation was now looking for their golf clubs.
Early April should still be OK.
2007-09-16 16:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Willie D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mid April is the end of the season for many areas.
Due to the altitude these resorts as well as Alta/ Snowbird, Whistler and Lake Tahoe historically have the best chance to have the most terrain open then.
All are good for intermediate skiers but I would have to say Keystone Copper and Breck are better for beginers. A-Basin is pretty advanced.
Alta and Snowbird are probably the easiest drive from the airport however and Whistler is the worst.
Also, lodging options are far superior in Keystone-Breck.
Since it is late season you will probably only find 50%-60% of the mountain open.
You can never guarantee the snow however. Two years ago I did Tahoe in April and had plenty of deep powder. Last year was a drought year and it was barely open April 1.
For this reason we are avoiding Spring Break this year and trying New Years week. Yes it will be more crowded and a little more expensive but if there is no snow in April it would be a total bust.
Good Luck
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2007-09-17 17:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by wcfr1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a convenient flight into SLC, Utah and ski at both Alta and Snowbird. Both will normally have a lot, not only more snow than in Summit County, but also better snow. You won't necessarily have wetter Spring conditions and usually little, if any, lift lines either. Plus it's only a veryeasy 35-40 minute drive to the Utah slopes and not 2+ hours from the distant (DIA) Denver Airport...
2007-09-19 16:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it!!! i went to summit county two years ago and it was perfectly fine! except for a huge base shot ...i never even saw the cliff...i suggest arapahoe basin...i love it there!!!
2007-09-17 17:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by skizone3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋