Craig Altschul

2 weeks ago | onthesnow.com | Craig Altschul

While ski resorts during the summer don’t quite have the hustle and bustle of winter, there are still a lot of great events and festivals that make for a fun weekend getaway. Ski resorts and ski towns throughout North America host amazing festivals all summer long. Below, you’ll find our picks of some of the great summer festivals and events in the mountains at in ski towns across North America.

2 months ago | onthesnow.com | Craig Altschul

Spring is peak après-ski season, and there are few things better than topping off a day on the slopes with drinks, food, and Vitamin D on a sun-drenched patio. Many of the best après-ski patios are on the mountain, and are generally attached to mid-mountain or summit restaurants where you can soak up the sun while indulging with a belly-busting burger and your favorite post-ski libation. Yet you’ll also find many great patios at the base lodge or nearby village.

2 months ago | onthesnow.com | Craig Altschul

A season just isn’t complete until you’ve gotten your fill of spring skiing. Luckily for skiers and snowboarders in North America, spring typically comes by early March and can often make for a nice, long spring ski season. Canada is no exception, with great conditions and a long spring skiing season that goes nearly until summer at some resorts. So we’ve picked a few of the best ski resorts in Canada for spring skiing.

Feb 3, 2025 | onthesnow.com | Craig Altschul

Spring skiing means different things to different people and different destinations. For some ski destinations, like the Midwest, spring skiing is mainly just in March, while in other destinations, like Utah, the spring ski season can go into May (and beyond during a good snow year). If you’re lucky and time it just right, you may even be able to catch a spring powder day or two. Just remember to layer up, and sunscreen up.

Oct 25, 2024 | onthesnow.com | Craig Altschul

Note that the Indy Pass is back on sale in limited quantities. You’re likely familiar with the bigger, more popular ski passes, like the Ikon Pass, Epic Pass, and The Mountain Collective. But there’s another ski pass, the Indy Pass, which you should seriously consider. Described as “the spirit of alpine skiing at independent resorts,” the Indy Pass features 2 days at each resort, with 25% off your third day. Buy early, however, as this ski pass is only on sale for a limited time.