Corona run at Eldora on March 19, 2026
Been hearing this a lot lately.
“Season’s over.”
“Heatwave killed it.”
“Pack it up.”
And sure, it got warm. The sun is high. The snow in the hills looks a little sad. Totally fair observations.
But if you actually go skiing right now, you might be a little surprised.
There is still a good amount of snow out there.
North facing terrain is holding. Higher elevations are still freezing at night. You can still find really good skiing if you’re willing to look for it. The mountain did not just throw in the towel because Denver hit 85 degrees.
What actually happened is a lot less dramatic.
Winter quietly stepped aside and spring showed up.
And spring skiing plays by different rules.
You do not just roll out whenever and expect it to be perfect. You pay attention. You time it. You catch things just as they soften. You miss it and it is firm. Wait too long and it is a little too soft. Hit it right and it is as smooth and fun as anything you will ski all year.
It is a bit of a game.
Some people love that. Some people decide the game is over.
A lot of what I am hearing right now is less about the actual conditions and more about expectations. If good skiing means midwinter powder, then yeah, that window is closing. Totally fair.
But if good skiing means being outside, moving through the mountains, and finding those moments where everything lines up, there is still plenty on the table.
Honestly, this is one of the better times of year to be out there. Fewer people. Big views. And when you hit it right, that perfect spring snow that makes you feel like a much better skier than you actually are.
So no, the season is not over.
You might just have to adjust your timing a little.