Mark your calendars for April skiing and riding in Colorado and California. With longer and warmer days, record-setting snow, fun events and great lodging deals, it’s time to savor spring skiing in Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Northstar-at-Tahoe.
Record Setting Snow Conditions in Colorado and California
There’s been record-setting snowfall this season in Colorado, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone have had the highest year to date snowfall in the last 10 years. Plus, Breckenridge and Vail are open until April 24 this year.
It’s been a great snow year in Lake Tahoe also. Northstar-at-Tahoe has broken a 25-year snow record this season. The resort has received 466 inches season-to-date and has surpassed the average season snowfall by more than 100 inches.
Vail, Breckenridge and Beaver Creek April Lift Ticket Deals:
Unlimited Skiing and Snowboarding for $199, April 10-24
From April 10-24 enjoy two weeks of unlimited skiing and riding for $199. Guests who purchase this multi-day ticket online, at least seven days in advance, can enjoy up to 14 days on the mountain for one low price. That’s less than $15 per day! www.vail.com, www.breckenridge.com or call (800) 404-3535
Don’t Miss Spring Events:
Breckenridge Spring Fever, April 1-24
Breck Spring Fever will kick off the first weekend of April and will conclude on Easter Sunday, April 24, the final operating day of the ski resort this season. From fun concerts to spring-themed events in town and on the mountain are happening throughout the month of April. For the full schedule of Spring Fever events, visit www.breckspringfever.com.
Highlights include:
+ Live concerts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon
at the Peak 8 base
+ EpicMixer singles events every Friday night at the T
Bar
+ 5 ‘til 5 Terrain Park Happy Hour every Thursday
night off of the 5 Chair lift
+ The Breck “1859 Restaurant Special” featuring
special $18.59 menu pricing at town restaurants all
month
+ Breck Spring Beer Festival on Saturday, April 9 at
Main Street Station Plaza! This event offers brews,
views and free live music, featuring beer sampling
from 25 craft brewers and bands
+ The Breck 5 Peaks competition, North America’s
longest ski mountaineering race, on April 9 The
Imperial Challenge, taking place on April 16
Northstar-at-Tahoe Spring It On, April 2
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort will welcome spring with its annual Spring It On festivities that include a pond skim contest, 80’s dress-up day, infinity box contest set up by the resort’s terrain park team, and more! Live music will also be offered on the deck of the Big Springs Day Lodge at mid-mountain from 1pm-3pm and on the Village Stage from 3pm-6pm. For more information visit www.northstarattahoe.com
Taste of Vail, April 7-9
In its 21st year, the Taste of Vail is the nation’s premier spring food and wine festival, held at several venues throughout the ski resort. During the three-day event upwards of 5,000 people are able to experience the valley’s world-class restaurants, fine wine from top wineries around the globe, interactive seminars, auction and dance, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, après ski tasting and the popular mountaintop picnic at the top of Vail Mountain. For more information visit www.tasteofvail.com or call (970) 926-5665.
Keystone River Run Rocks, April 9
Come ski Keystone for a day and then stay for a free concert featuring Robert Earl Keen from 4-7 p.m. A kids’ game zone will keep the young ones busy while the music plays. Beverages, alcohol and food sold á la carte. Free concert T-shirt with a purchase of $30 or more from any River Run Merchant. Visit www.keystoneresort.com
Record Setting Snow Conditions in Colorado and California
There’s been record-setting snowfall this season in Colorado, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone have had the highest year to date snowfall in the last 10 years. Plus, Breckenridge and Vail are open until April 24 this year.
It’s been a great snow year in Lake Tahoe also. Northstar-at-Tahoe has broken a 25-year snow record this season. The resort has received 466 inches season-to-date and has surpassed the average season snowfall by more than 100 inches.
Vail, Breckenridge and Beaver Creek April Lift Ticket Deals:
Unlimited Skiing and Snowboarding for $199, April 10-24
From April 10-24 enjoy two weeks of unlimited skiing and riding for $199. Guests who purchase this multi-day ticket online, at least seven days in advance, can enjoy up to 14 days on the mountain for one low price. That’s less than $15 per day! www.vail.com, www.breckenridge.com or call (800) 404-3535
Don’t Miss Spring Events:
Breckenridge Spring Fever, April 1-24
Breck Spring Fever will kick off the first weekend of April and will conclude on Easter Sunday, April 24, the final operating day of the ski resort this season. From fun concerts to spring-themed events in town and on the mountain are happening throughout the month of April. For the full schedule of Spring Fever events, visit www.breckspringfever.com.
Highlights include:
+ Live concerts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon
at the Peak 8 base
+ EpicMixer singles events every Friday night at the T
Bar
+ 5 ‘til 5 Terrain Park Happy Hour every Thursday
night off of the 5 Chair lift
+ The Breck “1859 Restaurant Special” featuring
special $18.59 menu pricing at town restaurants all
month
+ Breck Spring Beer Festival on Saturday, April 9 at
Main Street Station Plaza! This event offers brews,
views and free live music, featuring beer sampling
from 25 craft brewers and bands
+ The Breck 5 Peaks competition, North America’s
longest ski mountaineering race, on April 9 The
Imperial Challenge, taking place on April 16
Northstar-at-Tahoe Spring It On, April 2
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort will welcome spring with its annual Spring It On festivities that include a pond skim contest, 80’s dress-up day, infinity box contest set up by the resort’s terrain park team, and more! Live music will also be offered on the deck of the Big Springs Day Lodge at mid-mountain from 1pm-3pm and on the Village Stage from 3pm-6pm. For more information visit www.northstarattahoe.com
Taste of Vail, April 7-9
In its 21st year, the Taste of Vail is the nation’s premier spring food and wine festival, held at several venues throughout the ski resort. During the three-day event upwards of 5,000 people are able to experience the valley’s world-class restaurants, fine wine from top wineries around the globe, interactive seminars, auction and dance, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, après ski tasting and the popular mountaintop picnic at the top of Vail Mountain. For more information visit www.tasteofvail.com or call (970) 926-5665.
Keystone River Run Rocks, April 9
Come ski Keystone for a day and then stay for a free concert featuring Robert Earl Keen from 4-7 p.m. A kids’ game zone will keep the young ones busy while the music plays. Beverages, alcohol and food sold á la carte. Free concert T-shirt with a purchase of $30 or more from any River Run Merchant. Visit www.keystoneresort.com
