March can be the perfect time to travel. Not only will you find lots of March Ski Deals on our website but Skiing in March can offer some of the best ski conditions and short queues for the ski lifts. Also, if you’re travelling with young children, March is generally a little warmer then January and February making it a bit more comfortable for your little ones.
Late season is low season, so lift passes and accommodation cost considerably less than during mid-winter. Skiing and snowboarding in late season means fewer people on the slopes, and less chance of lift queues. In general the weather is more pleasant towards the end of the winter – so you can expect more sun, longer daylight hours, and longer lift opening times; enjoy the bbqs and beer drinking that takes place on the sun terraces of slope-side cafes and bars.
The general rule when selecting a resort to go late season skiing is: head high, or head north. The higher the altitude of the ski area, the colder it is, and therefore the longer the snow lasts, so ideally, aim for resorts that have skiing at 2000m or above. If the resort incorporates a glacier, even better, as this may mean that skiing is possible almost all year round – albeit on limited terrain and short pistes.
Keep an eye on snow depths which can vary considerably from year to year, which can normally be found on resort’s website. Some years, poor snowfall may mean that lifts cease to run much earlier than other years, where a heavy winter can prolong the ski season for weeks.
North American March Skiing Desitinations:
Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada
The presence of a glacier on Blackcomb Mountain means that skiers here can keep going till June. The excellent slope grooming and snow-making facilities also help to ensure a lengthy season in what has repeatedly been voted the best ski resort in the world.
Mammoth, California
With a season that typically lasts into June but also boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, skiers and snowboarders can get the best of both worlds at one of the USA’s premier mountain resorts.
Wherever you choose to go you can be assured of not only Snow filled slopes but of also smaller crowds and lower prices ; making March skiing very inviting!
