As you all know, my family decided to go on a ski trip in late March for Spring break, and I have been doing some research. Spring skiing is not ideal in the sense that hotter temperatures can equal icy/slushy conditions, so it’s imperative to look for places that have high quantity of snowfall in the season. Add to that the extra cost for Spring Break (since it’s when kids are off) and you’ve got quite the mission.

So far, I have narrowed down the top places for spring skiing: Utah, Colorado and Canada. 

Utah: My Top Pick

Pros: The increasingly popular Park City resort includes Utah can draw big crowds, but there are plenty of mountains to pick from in this area. And two mountains coming in as top in powder for spring skiing, Alta and Snowbird, this is a top destination for Spring Skiing. Add to that affordable lessons, lifts, rentals, and childcare and you have a winner. Pricing for lodging is moderate, and it has plenty of things to do in the area with a variety of ski resorts and even the capital of Utah within a 25 minute drive, which also means no long drive from the airport. Bonus: it’s only 4.5 hours away from Yellowstone!
Cons:  Flights are pricey and inconvenient. 

Mont Tremblant, Canada: 2nd Pick

Pros: Mountain is friendly for all ski levels. Affordable lodging of all types, including the coveted ski in/ski out. Affordable lessons, lifts, rentals, and child care. Plenty of things to do in the area. Direct flights under $500. Under 2 hour drive from the airport. Bonus: it’s only 2 hours away from Montreal!
Cons: Snow conditions can vary and mountain can become slushy/icy depending on snowfall. Expert skiers might not be as challenged as in other two mountains. 

Colorado: Last Pick

Pros: Great snow, tons of resorts to choose from, hot springs near by, a variety of activities available from horseback riding to dog sledding. Some of the most beautiful resorts/ski towns in the world. Bonus: you can find hot springs close to many ski resorts!
Cons: Most resorts are over two hours driving from Denver and flying directly to most can be expensive. Most resorts are expensive in all aspects from lodging to lesson to ski lifts. 

The winner is clear for me, especially during Spring Break: UTAH. It’s mid range in price between Canada (cheapest) and Colorado (most expensive), and it’s got some of the best powder in the US.