As winter turns into spring, ski season in the Southwest is far from over. Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, and Purgatory Resort offer great deals, soft snow, and festive events. Nearby national parks provide opportunities to explore, while dark sky destinations like Flagstaff and Cedar Breaks offer some of the clearest night skies in the country.

Arizona Snowbowl, Flagstaff, AZ.

Ski into spring with panoramic views of the Grand Canyon from the Arizona Gondola. After the lifts close, head to Flagstaff, the world's first International Dark Sky City, for night-sky viewing at Lowell Observatory. Top your trip off with a visit to the nearby Grand Canyon.

Arizona Snowbowl is home to the largest beginner terrain in the Southwest. For the 2024-25 season, the resort introduced the Aspen Chairlift, a new fixed-grip quad serving four new beginner trails designed to provide an ideal environment for first-timers to learn and progress. 

• Lift tickets start at $19. Kids 12 and under ski free. $29 group lessons during the entire month of March.
• Spring Events: March 8-9, Snowchella Music Festival features two days of live music and DJs on the slopes. On April 5, the Cardboard Box Derby invites guests to build a racer out of cardboard and ride it down the mountain.

Brian Head Resort, Southern Utah

With an elevation of 9,600 feet, Brian Head delivers long-lasting snow and is just minutes from Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park. Experience affordable skiing and snowboarding by day and awe-inspiring Milky Way views by night. Add value to your trip with visits to Utah's iconic national parks: Zion and Bryce Canyon. Brian Head Resort is open daily through May 4, 2025.

• Lift tickets start at $19. Kids 12 and under ski free.
• Spring Carnival Saturdays in April: Test your skills at the costume slalom, pond skimming, or the cardboard sled race.

Purgatory Resort, Durango, CO.

With a season that extends well into April, Purgatory Resort delivers bluebird powder days, soft spring snow, and a lively après-ski scene. Just a short drive from the slopes, explore the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Purgatory Resort is open through April 27, 2025.

• Lift tickets starting at $15. Kids 12 and under ski free.
• Spring Fling Festival: March 17 to April 13, live music, contests, giveaways, food and beverage specials, exciting activities, and a grand finale featuring the annual Pond Skim and Beach Party.