Spring in Summit County, Colorado is all about sunshine, soft snow, and legendary closing day parties at the ski resorts. Whether you're here for pond skimming, live music, or one last powder day, Summit County’s Spring events are the perfect way to wrap up the ski season. Here’s a breakdown of the best spring mountain events in Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, and A-Basin so you don’t miss out!
Spring 2025 Estimated Closing Days
While closing dates are always weather-dependent, here are the estimated ski resort closing dates for Summit County:
- Keystone Resort: April 13, 2025
- Copper Mountain: May 12, 2025
- Breckenridge: May 25, 2025
- Arapahoe Basin: June 2025 (Historically one of the longest seasons in Colorado!)
Spring 2025 Mountain Events in Summit County
Breckenridge: Peaks & Beats Festival
📍 Breckenridge Ski Resort | April 25-27, 2025
Peaks & Beats is Breck’s ultimate spring music and ski festival, bringing live performances to the mountains. Ski all day and dance slopeside to live DJs and bands while celebrating the final weeks of ski season. Expect an electric après scene and some of the best vibes of the season.
Keystone: Springtastic & Pond Skim
📍 Keystone Resort | April 5-6, 2025
Keystone’s Springtastic weekend is all about sun, slush, and spring skiing fun. The highlight? The annual pond skim, where skiers and snowboarders try to make it across an icy pond in full costume. There will be music, giveaways, and plenty of laughs—whether you’re watching or taking the plunge yourself!
Copper Mountain: Sunsation & Slush Rush
📍 Copper Mountain
- 🗓 Sunsation: April 26-27, 2025
- 🗓 Slush Rush: May 3, 2025
Copper Mountain’s Sunsation Festival is a must for those looking to send off the season with a bang. Enjoy free live concerts, on-mountain competitions, and après ski parties. The fun continues the next weekend with Slush Rush, featuring end-of-season rail jams, pond skims, and more spring skiing shenanigans.
Arapahoe Basin: Unofficial Gaper Day Party
📍 A-Basin (Arapahoe Basin) | 🗓 April 1, 2025
A-Basin’s Gaper Day is an unofficial but legendary event that celebrates retro ski culture. Break out your best neon onesie or throwback ski gear, and hit the slopes for a day of laughs, spring skiing, and après tailgating at The Beach.
Celebrate Spring in Summit County!
Spring is the perfect time to soak up the best of Summit County ski culture, whether you're skiing, partying, or just enjoying the mountain views. You won’t want to miss these spring events in Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, and A-Basin as we say goodbye to another epic ski season. Theres something happening every weekend in Summit so if you can’t make it to these events, reach out and I’ll help you find what’s happening while you’re here.
