Taking the Kids: Spring fun and games on mountain slopes
Blue skies, stellar mountain views, sunshine, music and plenty of swag. Welcome to spring festival season at mountain resorts. At Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, about 75 miles from Denver, on a recent Saturday, everyone was smiling, grooving to the music of the Lil Smokies — the adults, the kids, even it seemed, all the pooches in the audience.
Welcome to Subaru Winter Fest, which draws mountain lovers for the music, the swag (beanies and insulated mugs), free demos, the chance to meet avalanche dogs and snacks (s’mores! Kate’s Real Food, coffee and hot chocolate!)
“It’s just super fun,” said Melissa McAdams, enjoying her third WinterFest. “And I really like the swag.”
“A lot of energy,” said Michael Bryan.
“The mountains are so beautiful,” added Loati Bullo. “…Everyone is so friendly … and here for a good time!”
Subaru will host additional WinterFests in California (Sierra-at-Tahoe March 23 to 24) Utah (Snowbird April 5 to 7) and Oregon (Mt. Bachelor April 12 to 14). They are among the many spring celebrations and festivals at snow resorts around the country.
Those here were given $5 tokens to designate a charity for Subaru to donate as part of their “Share the Love” campaign, including Operation Warm that connects underserved youth with community resources, SheJumps that creates outdoor experiences for girls and women and Wasatch Back Country Rescue which provides rapid avalanche and winter- related mountain rescues.
Many think spring on the slopes is the best – warmer temps, blue sky days and this season, plenty of snow, as well as late- season deals with some resorts, including Breckenridge, open at least until mid-May – Arapahoe Basin into June.
There are also some of the best deals of the season. The Limelight Hotels in Aspen, Snowmass and Ketchum, Idaho, for example, have deals up to 25 percent off four nights.
Skiers and snowboarders who own a valid 2023-24 winter resort season pass anywhere can get a 50 percent discount on Jackson Hole, Wyoming lift tickets March 18 to April 14. Receive up to $400 off your airfare per person when you book your round-trip flights, lodging and a qualifying activity through Jackson Hole Resort Reservations by March 31, 2024.
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