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Skiing For Spring Break You Say…..

Are you an adrenaline junky? Do you crave those cool, crisp mornings, with the sun just at your back, plowing through light powdery snow down an intensely steep mountain? Skiing is a great alternative for spring break. Whether you’re an avid skier or snowboarder and you don’t want the season to end, or you’re simply looking for something unique, these resorts make for a great mix up. Get some friends together and grab your skis and poles because you are about to have an amazing spring break week feeling the rush of the wind at your back and nothing but white serenity in front of you. Get ready for a perfect spring break!

Why go skiing for Spring Break?

By the time spring break roles around the typical ski season is over for many resorts. Many people have moved beyond it and are looking ahead to spring. This is the perfect time to go because ski resorts have all sorts of deals to attract people to go skiing in March. You will be able to get a lift ticket for a fraction of the normal in-season price. Also, the slopes and chairlifts won’t be as crowded because most people have already taken their vacations. And other college students will be heading south for the beaches. Airfare is cheaper to these places as well because the airlines raise rates for more tropical places during this time of year. And it is generally a cheaper time of year to fly anyways. Accommodations will be relatively inexpensive, especially compared to the spiked holiday prices in December and January. What could be better then saving some cash and hanging ten with your friends at a cool ski resort?

Where To Go

Believe it or not there are a lot of great ski resorts that are still open for spring break. Most of the smaller resorts will more likely be closed because they lack the ability to create man made snow in such volumes. The good news is, the larger resorts that are farther north have better skiing and snowboarding anyways, and they tend more often to be open. This is definitely the epitomy of a win-win situation. College students should look into inexpensive airfare ahead of time to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Waiting too long could mean paying more. Whistler Blackcomb in British Colombia, Canada is worth looking into. And an added bonus: since it’s located in Canada, that means the drinking age is more reasonable. The powder snow is perfect for ski conditions. During this time of year they are still getting natural snowfall as well. There is over 8,100 acres of terrain, terrain parks and Half Pipes, as well as 200 marked trails from beginner to advanced to fit everyone’s expertise level. There are restaurants on location at the base and top of some of the mountains and throughout the city. The nightlife is a lot of fun too at places like Garfinkel’s, Buffalo Bill’s, Moe Joe’s, and the Savage Beagle.

Winter Park in Colorado is a great time for you and your friends as well. There are parks, pipes, several trails, and a free ride. There are restaurants located around the mountain, as well as at the base. You can buy lodging at the base of the mountain so you never miss a beat. StudentUniverse offers competitive prices for college students. The Amtrak train will take you from Denver (airport) right to the ski resort. There is an additional discount to college students here as well. You will never have a free moment when you go to Winter Park.

While in Colorado, Breckenridge is one of the best most incredible ski resorts in the world. The summit elevation reaches 2,998 feet. There are a staggering 30 lifts on the mountain. This includes 7 high-speed quad lifts, 2 high-speed 6-passenger SuperChairs, and even 1 8-passenger gondola. Breckenridge is comprised of 2358 acres of skiiable and snowboarding trails. With 155 trails, you could spend a long time trying to cover them all. This resort also has restaurants all over the mountain and accommodations at the base and around the area.

Finally Jackson Hole, located in Wyoming, has the reputation of being extremely spring break friendly. It is located in Teton Village, a quaint skiing town with not much else around the area. But that’s ok because the skiing is incredible and the people here are super friendly. It is only a 40 minute drive to the Jackson airport too. There are two mountains here: Apres Vous and Rendezvous, and 116 Named Trails on the map make up the skiing and snowboarding area. A brand new 100 Passenger Aerial Tram is a site to see for sure. As far as food is concerned, have Dinner at Couloir. You simply step off the gondola and you are there. Tasty American cuisine and friendly, warm service. And it was recognized by Food and Wine Magazine as the place to eat in Jackson Hole.