where to spring ski?

[goodcat]

I am advanced beginner to intermediate. I have only skied in local resorts near Los Angeles and Beaver Creek. I am planning a ski trip in mid March. Where can I find the best conditions that won't break the bank? I was thinking about Tahoe -- but I am not sure what it will be like in Spring. I should warn you -- I am kind of wimpy about carrying skis (don't hate me please... :^) ) I need some place that is either ski in ski out or will allow me to store my skis near the lifts. Thanks!

 

[Robyn]

Around here March isn't really sprint skiing most of the time. In fact it's usually pretty snowy. I love Copper Mountain and the definitely have some nice slopeside accommodations.

 

[Christy]

I took a mid-March trip to Copper a couple years ago, and it was a good spring pick since it's so high up--the snow stayed cold. (It was not a snowy March that year). And slopeside lodging was affordable compared to other resorts. They also have good terrain for you.

Also fyi, almost every resort has storage near the lifts. I too hate carrying skis. In my experience it's $4-$10/night. If you are on a budget sometimes it makes more sense to save $$$ on non-ski in/out lodging, but pay the extra few bucks for ski storage.

Here's an article about picking a good spring skiing destination:
https://gator1314.hostgator.com/~bestsnow/late01.htm