Defying the typical season's end, Arizona Snowbowl is gearing up to give skiers and snowboarders a few extra days on the slopes, extending its season to June 1. This announcement follows a hefty late-season snowfall that blanketed Flagstaff, inspiring Snowbowl officials to keep the lifts running a little longer for those still hungry for the mountain thrill.
After tallying up a whopping 281 inches of snow this season, Snowbowl is set to beat its own record for the longest season, as well as snag the title for the latest closing date of any Arizona ski resort this year. As AZ Daily Sun reported, this milestone tops off a notable year for the ski haven, which opened daily through April for the first time in its history just last year, thanks to an impressive 386 inches of snow.
While only a select 13 of 55 runs were open as of May 25 due to the winds that led to the closing of the Arizona Gondola lift, Snowbowl isn’t shutting down the fun yet. They are offering an enticing final swipe at the slopes for those who dare to ski or board in less expected attire—short sleeves and possibly even shorts, as per FOX 10 Phoenix.
The resort isn't just stopping at Memorial Day weekend festivities. It's gearing to quickly reopen again for one last snowy hoorah on June 1. Skiers eager to get in their final runs for the season can snag lift tickets, available for as low as $19, directly from the Snowbowl website. And with the Arizona Gondola set to be the only lift in operation, those late-season runs are expected to be both a novel and nostalgic wrap-up to a robust snow season.
