13 best towns for spring break skiing and snowboarding
When it comes to winter sports, these places dominate. Find out which have the best balance of experience and affordability for spring break.
13. Vail, CO
Resort: Vail Ski Resort
Average March snowfall: 40"
Snowfall predictability: Average
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $171
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $591/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $245 (NYC), $207 (LA), $395 (CHI)
12. Aspen, CO
Resort: Aspen Snowmass
Average March snowfall: 48"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $174
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $369/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $245 (NYC), $207 (LA), $395 (CHI)
11. Telluride, CO
Resort: Telluride Ski Resort
Average March snowfall: 45"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $139
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $518/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $521 (NYC), $510 (LA), $739 (CHI)
10. Breckenridge, CO
Resort: Breckenridge Ski Resort
Average March snowfall: 55"
Snowfall predictability: Average
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $157
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $265/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $245 (NYC), $207 (LA), $395 (CHI)
9. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Resort: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Average March snowfall: 92"
Snowfall predictability: Variable
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $130
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $216/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $456 (NYC), $239 (LA), $753 (CHI)
8. Bend, OR
Resort: Mt. Bachelor
Average March snowfall: 58"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $99
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $91/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $382 (NYC), $246 (LA), $482 (CHI)
7. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Resort: Heavenly Mountain Resort
Average March snowfall: 89"
Snowfall predictability: Average
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $123
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $79/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $512 (NYC), $189 (LA), $658 (CHI)
6. Park City, UT
Resort: Park City Mountain Resort
Average March snowfall: 50"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $144
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $355/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $445 (NYC), $320 (LA), $694 (CHI)
5. Big Sky, MT
Resort: Big Sky Resort
Average March snowfall: 62"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $135
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $394/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $706 (NYC), $1,212 (LA), $1,107 (CHI)
4. Sandy, UT
Resort: Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
Average March snowfall: 80"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $100
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $384/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $445 (NYC), $320 (LA), $694 (CHI)
3. Jackson, WY
Resort: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Average March snowfall: 90"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $129
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $842/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $704 (NYC), $637 (LA), $569 (CHI)
2. Tahoe City, CA
Resort: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
Average March snowfall: 143"
Snowfall predictability: Variable
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $129
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $243/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $512 (NYC), $189 (LA), $658 (CHI)
1. Anchorage, AK
Resort: Alyeska Resort
Average March snowfall: 83"
Snowfall predictability: Consistent
Spring Break 2019 1-day lift ticket price: $65
Spring Break 2019 average hotel price: $168/night
Spring Break 2019 roundtrip flight prices: $485 (NYC), $935 (LA), $678 (CHI)
Spring break in Alaska? While this amazing destination is usually off the radar or seemingly out of reach for Spring Breakers in the contiguous U.S., a week at Alyeska can actually be less expensive than the common destinations in California and Colorado. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy the bragging rights that come with traveling to this majestic state?
Which of these ski towns is best for you? MapTitan helps you find the places you’ll love to live and shred based on what’s important to you.
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