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- travel
- February 24, 2025
Spring break travel: Beaches to mountains
Why a "cool-cation" may be in order for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Arapahoe Basin -- known as The Legend for having one of the longest ski and ride seasons and distinguished terrain -- offers more than 1,400 acres with nine lifts for uncrowded runs, and a new European bistro at 12,500 feet with panoramic mountain views.
California
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Mammoth Mountain has a summit scraping the sky at 11,053 feet with the highest lift-served skiable terrain in California and iconic Sierra vista views, plus its famed Unbound Terrain Parks and legendary snowpack that typically keeps the ski and snowboard season going as late as July.
There are an array of affordable and luxury hotel options with easy access and transportation to the mountain from The Village at Mammoth to Old Mammoth with hotspots like the chalet-inspired property at The Outbound, Mammoth has plenty of online offers to help travelers lock in a great getaway with deals like lodging and lift packages.
Utah
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The flourishing hospitality scene with budget and five-star accommodations alike, is home to 15 famed ski resorts from Brighton to Solitude across the state so there's no shortage of on-mountain experiences and stays for travelers heading to Utah this spring.
Deer Valley, the esteemed skier-only destination just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, has a new East Village addition with three more lifts, 20 new ski runs and 500 day-skier parking spots for a seamless extension of the resort with over 3,700 skiable acres. Plus, the newly opened Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City offers visitors premier access to Deer Valley’s newest mountain terrain with elevated alpine dining and more.
Snowbasin, the 2002 Winter Olympic Games venue, is a must-visit for late winter and spring skiing. Whether you have an Ikon Pass or never thought to visit the Ogden Valley, this sister property to luxe Idahoan ski resort Sun Valley boasts long runs with panoramic views, fewer people and lots of powder that has both bunny hills and backcountry routes with five-star service for guests.
Plus, foodies can enjoy the heated gondola to Needles Lodge with breathtaking views of six peaks and gourmet bites or check out The Shooting Star Saloon down the road, Utah’s oldest continually operating saloon.
Utah is also home to the highest concentration of dark skies in the world and this April marks the state’s fourth annual official Utah Dark Sky Month for stargazers and astrophotographers to enjoy, including at Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks.
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