8 Useful Tips for Great Spring Skiing on Your Ski Trip

Dread the end of the winter season? Go spring skiing on your next ski trip! Spring skiing will spare you from the dreaded end-of-season blues.

Spring time is also a perfect time to hit the slopes: the weather is more pleasant, the daylight hours are longer, the prices are better, and the crowd is starting to thin.

If you're itching for a few more runs before the snow totally melts, here are a handful of tips to help you make the most of your spring skiing:

1. Start early with a plan

In some places, March and April are two of the best months for skiing. Book a trip to these places early during those months for fun and less crowded days on the slopes.

2. Know the melt-freeze cycle.

As spring time won't guarantee you fresh powder snow of winter season, your best bet would be to get to know the melt-freeze cycle. On sunny days, south and east facing slopes begin to melt early, while the north and west melt in the afternoon.

TIP: Can't figure out the melt-freeze cycle? Wake up early and ski the slopes facing the sun before heading out to higher elevations during the day.

3.Tune your skis

Get your skis tuned-up for spring. Warm weather means wetter snow, which means snow can be difficult and will slow you down. So a good layer of wax will make your skis glide faster and smoother.

4. Go to higher altitudes

High altitude plus colder atmosphere means snow will last longer. Better choose ski trip destinations that offer skiing opportunities at 200 meters above sea level.

5. Always wear sunscreen

Sunscreen is a must when you're spring skiing. The sun's harmful UV rays can still wreak havoc on your skin, even if it's still cold and there's still a lot of snow on the slopes. Snow can reflect up to 80 percent of UV rays, thus increasing exposure. And, the higher the altitude, the more you're exposed to UV rays.

6. Stay hydrated

More sun and longer daylight hours mean temperatures are higher during spring. Thus, drinking plenty of water is a must. If you want to check your hydration level, just look at your urine color. If it's clear, then you're hydrated.

7. Wear your goggles or sunglasses.

Sunglasses and goggles are important to skiing, just like your ski boots. Your eyes are also vulnerable to the harsh UV rays of the bright spring sun. UV radiation has been proven to be one of the major causes of eye problems such as cataracts, cancer of the eye, and sunburn to the retina called photokeratitis.


Before the snow finally melts, embark on a spring ski trip and take advantage of the longer days and warmer temperatures. Don't forget your safety gears and lightweight jackets.


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