Spring skiing comes with plenty of perks that winter sports enthusiasts know and love. The slopes are less crowded, and unlike during the Christmas holidays, the runs that lacked enough snow early in the season are now fully open. Temperatures are far more comfortable, and the warm sunshine feels great on your face while skiing.

Pack your gear, grab your sunglasses, and hit the road—the best part of ski season is finally here. Spring officially begins on March 20 and is associated with nature waking up after its winter rest. While valleys and lowlands slowly turn green and the snow begins to disappear, the mountains are still very much in full winter mode. Let’s take a look at the biggest advantages of spring skiing.

Fewer Crowds on the Slopes

During the Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations, mountain hotels are typically fully booked, and the slopes are packed with people. Skiers impatiently wait in long lift lines just to get a few minutes on the mountain before standing in line all over again. Even though Jasná does a solid job managing crowds and reducing wait times, the slopes can still start to feel like an obstacle course. Inexperienced skiers scattered across the runs lose control and fall unexpectedly, while everyone else weaves around them just trying to enjoy a few smooth turns they’ve been looking forward to since the end of last season. Spring is different. There are fewer skiers, the atmosphere is more relaxed, and the pressure to maximize every second on the mountain fades away. If you pick the right dates, you can enjoy wide-open slopes with little to no waiting at the lifts.

Warm and Sunny Weather

Spring also brings a major shift in weather conditions. Heavy snowfall, icy winds, and bitter cold are replaced by sunshine and temperatures above freezing. You no longer have to warm up frozen hands in a crowded lodge after every run. Instead, it’s time for sunglasses, sunscreen, and soaking up the mountain sun. As spring progresses and temperatures climb into the 50s or even higher, many skiers ditch their winter jackets altogether and hit the slopes in hoodies—or even T-shirts.

Plenty of Snow with Lower Avalanche Risk

At higher elevations, March usually still brings plenty of snow, though it becomes heavier and wetter compared to midwinter conditions. Ice patches become less common, reducing the risk of collisions and injuries. In Jasná, conditions remain excellent not only on the groomed runs but also in freeride zones. Off-piste avalanche risk is generally much lower in spring, as the snowpack gradually stabilizes and changes structure. New layers compress older snow, pushing out trapped air and creating a dense, grainy surface that softens under the spring sun—exactly the kind of snow many spring freeriders love most.

Spring skiing 

Activities for Non-Skiers

If your family or group of friends includes non-skiers, spring gives them far more ways to enjoy the mountains. They no longer have to spend the entire day waiting in a bar or relaxing in the hotel wellness area while everyone else skis. Spring weather makes it much easier to enjoy the outdoors. Walks through the mountains are far more pleasant under warm sunshine than during relentless snowfall and freezing temperatures. It’s also more comfortable for parents watching their kids on the slopes. Instead of hiding from the cold with a cup of hot tea, they can relax in a lounge chair, soak up the sun, and sip on an Aperol Spritz while enjoying the mountain atmosphere.