Spring skiing at Easter
With Easter weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your best options for this chocolate-filled holiday. And what better way to spend it than on a family getaway? From Easter egg hunts to outdoor music concerts to traditional Austrian festivities, ski resorts around the world have organized a ton of activities for all ages. Add in bluebird ski days and you’ve got the best of both worlds! There’s absolutely no need to give up skiing to have a great spring – here are nine ski resorts worth checking out if you haven’t already booked your holiday.
Ah,
Innsbruck. Nestled in the Tyrol valley, surrounded by ski areas, it’s paradise on earth. This week the town brightens up with giant Easter eggs placed in the streets, heralding the arrival of Easter and the
Innsbruck Easter Market. Take in Tyrolean customs such as Palmbuschen, an Easter craft decorated with pretzels and crepe paper, and traditional Easter dances. Innsbruck has access to more than one surrounding ski area.
When:
April 6-17
Where:
Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck Easter Market (c) Alexander Tolmo
Not ready to admit the ski season is (almost) over? Relive the glory days with the
Tignes Trophy, open to everybody. Own the competition at events like the giant slalom, the boardercross and the “flying kilometre” (quoted exactly) before rounding it all off with a massive Easter Egg Hunt. Check out the
Tignes snow report >
When:
April 16
Where:
Tignes, France
Tignes Trophy (c) Greg Mistral
From April 7-16 Whistler Blackcomb will host their annual
World Ski & Snowboard Festival, featuring ski and snowboard competitions with world-class athletes. Check out the free outdoor concerts featuring big names like Busta Rhymes and Walk off the Earth, or if you’re into something a little more artsy, take in a comedy show or a few clips at the 72hr Filmmaker Showdown, with a spotlight on the nature surrounding this Canadian ski resort. Check out the Whistler Blackcomb
snow report >
When:
April 7-16
Where:
Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain concerts are always a hit and this promises to be no exception, with Andreas Bourani slated to woo the crowds this Sunday at the stunningly beautiful Silvretta Arena for the
Top of the Mountain Easter Concert. Check out the
Ischgl snow report >
When:
April 16
Where:
Ischgl, Austria
The Silvretta Arena (c) Ischgl
Try something a little different this Easter at the
Easter Festival with Nostalgic Races, hosted by
Saas-Fee Saastal
in Switzerland. You’ll have a good laugh putting together your own retro ski outfit and checking out everybody else’s. With glacier skiing, snow should be no problem - check out the
Saas-Fee snow report >
When:
April 16
Where:
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Bring a
Canadian twist
to your Easter holiday this year with Griff the Grizzly, who will join the Easter Bunny in handing out chocolate eggs at the
Lake Louise
ski resort from 10am-2pm all weekend long. The Easter weekend will also see another weekly concert from the Spring Music Series, this week by Elk Run & Riot. Check out the
Lake Louise snow report >
When:
April 15-17 (Spring Music Series April 15-16)
Where:
Lake Louise, Canada
Griff the Grizzly with the Easter Bunny (c) Lake Louise
Celebrate the end of the ski season in the Rockies with the
Spring Back to Vail
festival. Possibly the most famous ski resort in the United States, Vail boasts hundreds of kilometres of skiing. And there’s no better time to visit than spring - you won’t want to miss the free outdoor concerts, World Pond Skimming Championships, pig roast and après-ski featuring an on-mountain luau. Check out the Vail
snow report >
When:
April 14-16
Where:
Vail, United States
Courmayeur
Mont Blanc celebrates Easter Monday with a
unique fair
demonstrating the talents of the artisans of the Valle d’Aosta. The fair, which has over 300 stalls with traditional handmade crafts on display, is opened with a parade accompanied by folkloric music. Check out the
Courmayeur snow report >
When:
April 17
Where:
Courmayeur, Italy
Foire de la Paquerette (c) Courmayeur Mont Blanc
One of France’s most popular ski resorts,
Courchevel
will
celebrate Easter in style
this year with outdoor music and dancing, a magical night stroll and an Easter egg hunt. Thanks to its location in the 3 Valleys ski area, Courchevel gives access to hundreds of kilometres of skiing well into the spring season. Check out the
snow report >
When:
April 15-16
Where:
Courchevel, France
Spring skiing at Easter
With Easter weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your best options for this chocolate-filled holiday. And what better way to spend it than on a family getaway? From Easter egg hunts to outdoor music concerts to traditional Austrian festivities, ski resorts around the world have organized a ton of activities for all ages. Add in bluebird ski days and you’ve got the best of both worlds! There’s absolutely no need to give up skiing to have a great spring – here are nine ski resorts worth checking out if you haven’t already booked your holiday.
Ah,
Innsbruck. Nestled in the Tyrol valley, surrounded by ski areas, it’s paradise on earth. This week the town brightens up with giant Easter eggs placed in the streets, heralding the arrival of Easter and the
Innsbruck Easter Market. Take in Tyrolean customs such as Palmbuschen, an Easter craft decorated with pretzels and crepe paper, and traditional Easter dances. Innsbruck has access to more than one surrounding ski area.
When:
April 6-17
Where:
Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck Easter Market (c) Alexander Tolmo
Not ready to admit the ski season is (almost) over? Relive the glory days with the
Tignes Trophy, open to everybody. Own the competition at events like the giant slalom, the boardercross and the “flying kilometre” (quoted exactly) before rounding it all off with a massive Easter Egg Hunt. Check out the
Tignes snow report >
When:
April 16
Where:
Tignes, France
Tignes Trophy (c) Greg Mistral
From April 7-16 Whistler Blackcomb will host their annual
World Ski & Snowboard Festival, featuring ski and snowboard competitions with world-class athletes. Check out the free outdoor concerts featuring big names like Busta Rhymes and Walk off the Earth, or if you’re into something a little more artsy, take in a comedy show or a few clips at the 72hr Filmmaker Showdown, with a spotlight on the nature surrounding this Canadian ski resort. Check out the Whistler Blackcomb
snow report >
When:
April 7-16
Where:
Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain concerts are always a hit and this promises to be no exception, with Andreas Bourani slated to woo the crowds this Sunday at the stunningly beautiful Silvretta Arena for the
Top of the Mountain Easter Concert. Check out the
Ischgl snow report >
When:
April 16
Where:
Ischgl, Austria
The Silvretta Arena (c) Ischgl
Try something a little different this Easter at the
Easter Festival with Nostalgic Races, hosted by
Saas-Fee Saastal
in Switzerland. You’ll have a good laugh putting together your own retro ski outfit and checking out everybody else’s. With glacier skiing, snow should be no problem - check out the
Saas-Fee snow report >
When:
April 16
Where:
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Bring a
Canadian twist
to your Easter holiday this year with Griff the Grizzly, who will join the Easter Bunny in handing out chocolate eggs at the
Lake Louise
ski resort from 10am-2pm all weekend long. The Easter weekend will also see another weekly concert from the Spring Music Series, this week by Elk Run & Riot. Check out the
Lake Louise snow report >
When:
April 15-17 (Spring Music Series April 15-16)
Where:
Lake Louise, Canada
Griff the Grizzly with the Easter Bunny (c) Lake Louise
Celebrate the end of the ski season in the Rockies with the
Spring Back to Vail
festival. Possibly the most famous ski resort in the United States, Vail boasts hundreds of kilometres of skiing. And there’s no better time to visit than spring - you won’t want to miss the free outdoor concerts, World Pond Skimming Championships, pig roast and après-ski featuring an on-mountain luau. Check out the Vail
snow report >
When:
April 14-16
Where:
Vail, United States
Courmayeur
Mont Blanc celebrates Easter Monday with a
unique fair
demonstrating the talents of the artisans of the Valle d’Aosta. The fair, which has over 300 stalls with traditional handmade crafts on display, is opened with a parade accompanied by folkloric music. Check out the
Courmayeur snow report >
When:
April 17
Where:
Courmayeur, Italy
Foire de la Paquerette (c) Courmayeur Mont Blanc
One of France’s most popular ski resorts,
Courchevel
will
celebrate Easter in style
this year with outdoor music and dancing, a magical night stroll and an Easter egg hunt. Thanks to its location in the 3 Valleys ski area, Courchevel gives access to hundreds of kilometres of skiing well into the spring season. Check out the
snow report >
When:
April 15-16
Where:
Courchevel, France
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
