Here is a collection of information on ski resorts in the USA where you can enjoy skiing in May.

The operating schedule for 2025 may vary depending on weather and snowfall conditions, so please check the official site again before you depart.

California

• Mammoth Mountain
– At an elevation of 3,369 m, the late snowfall unique to the Sierra Nevada ensures decent snow quality even in spring.
– The 2025 season is expected to operate daily at least until Memorial Day (May 26).
– Once the main lodge operations begin, it will focus on the upper high-speed lifts.

• Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley)
– A place that claims to be the "Spring Skiing Capital."
– The Alpine base will close at the end of April, while Palisades will operate daily until May 26 (Monday).
– Thanks to the lake view and party atmosphere, there are many events every weekend in May.

Oregon

• Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood
– Thanks to the Palmer Snowfield, it is one of the few places in North America that operates "practically year-round."
– Lifts will be open seven days a week in May, continuing into the "summer ski camp" from June to September.
– In the morning, the snow is hard-packed, and in the afternoon, it turns to corn snow, so wax selection is important!

• Mt. Bachelor, Bend
– Characterized by volcanic terrain with wide and gentle slopes.
– The planned closing date for 2025 is also May 26 (Monday). The spring pass offers great value.

Colorado

• Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin)
– With one of the highest elevations in North America (3,978 m), it is famous for the "Beach" parking lot party.
– Their motto is "open until it closes," and in previous years, they operated until mid-June, with the "Brewpub Festival" already scheduled for May 25, 2025.

Utah

• Snowbird, Little Cottonwood Canyon
– Thanks to the deep canyon terrain, the north-facing slopes have decent snow quality even in May.
– The official closing date for 2025 is announced as Memorial Day, May 26 (Monday).

Late Spring and Early Summer Ski Tips

  1. If you take the first gondola at 7-8 AM, you can enjoy a "carving show" on the firm snow from overnight.

  2. Once it turns to corn snow around lunchtime, it's great for practicing soft turns.

  3. UV rays are 25-30% stronger than in mid-winter, so pack SPF 50+ sunscreen and interchangeable goggle lenses.

  4. With frequent water and costume events, it's handy to keep a lightweight waterproof jacket in your backpack.

This May, why not experience the "ski meditation" under the warm sunshine and snow?