Tremendous news, procrastinator nation: It’s not too late to hit the slopes this year. Check out these late-season ski spots.
1) MOONLIGHT BASINMontana
The lesser-known next door neighbor to Big Sky, Moonlight (shown above) offers close to 2,000 acres of the white stuff — and killer views, too. The season ends April 24.
Spring deal Get four nights ski-in, ski-out lodging and three days of skiing for $162pp, per night, based on quad occupancy.
2) SNOWMASSColorado
What the other half of the Aspen/Snowmass consortium lacks in celebrity cachet, it more than makes up for in vertical feet of powder — 4,406, to be exact. The season ends April 10.
Spring deal Stay two nights at the Viceroy, get the third free, through 5/26.
3) SUN VALLEYIdaho
The Aspen of potato country, Sun Valley is (second) home to high-rollers like Tom Hanks and other artsy types who think better 6,000 feet up. Also, two curiously named mountains: Dollar and Bald. Ski through April 24.
Spring deal Stay at the Sun Valley Lodge or Inn and ski free through March 27 — from $129 a night.
Infosunvalley.com
4) REVELSTOKEBritish Columbia
A heli-skier magnet first and foremost, lift skiers have plenty to love here as well, like the highest lift-serviced vertical on the continent (5,620 feet!). Closes April 24.
Spring deal Three nights’ lodging and skiing from $87pp/night, valid through April, based on double occ.
5) TAOSNew Mexico
This family-operated bit of ski history hasn’t changed much since 1955, other than the fact that snowboarders are now welcome. Ski through April 3.
Spring deal Stay from $165/night at Casa Gallina.
Infoskitaos.org
