Your guide to the queer skiing season

When: January 11-January 18
Where: Aspen, Colorado

Aspen Gay Ski Week is the oldest annual seven-day LGBTQ+ ski event in the U.S., so it’s safe to say they’ve perfected the art. Expect comedy nights, drag performances, delicious restaurants, and even a downhill costume contest.

When: January 17-January 24
Where: Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Arosa Gay Ski Week isn’t just a queer celebration, but a rite of passage for anyone looking to immerse themselves fully in Europe’s skiing community. Trust us, aprés ski and social skiing and boarding are the main focus, but there’s plenty of action happening off the slopes, too.

When: January 21-January 25
Where: Stowe, Vermont

With dance parties, drag bingo, a performance by Coco Peru, and of course, great snow, avid skiers and non-skiers can delight in five days of world-class slopes and partying at one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ ski weeks on the East Coast.

When: January 25-February 1
Where: Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

For the first time, Whistler’s bustling LGBTQ+ community is hosting a weeklong celebration in the name of Pride. Visitors can prepare for inclusive events, high-energy après, and lots of on-mountain adventures.

When: February 25-March 1
Where: Park City, Utah

Elevation Utah is a dream destination for film gays and ski pros alike. Set in the historic and scenic Park City, Utah, where the long-running Sundance Film Festival laid its hat for years, the resort destination is surprisingly accessible — only a half an hour away from the Salt Lake City airport.

When: February 28-March 7
Where: Telluride, Colorado

From gay chalet to a ski parade, glitter ball, and drag performances, Telluride’s annual Gay Ski Week is a staple in the queer snow bunny community. This year’s big event is hosted by Gus Kenworthy, and will feature performances by comedian Joe Dombrowski and queens like Manila Luzon.

When: March 6-March 15
Where: Hakuba Valley, Japan

Your excuse to splurge on a dream ski trip in Japan is here! Their annual LGBTQ+ event promises 9 days filled with skiing, snowboarding, drinking, karaoke, yoga, snowmobiling, drag performances, and even sushi-making classes.

When: March 18-March 22
Where: Mammoth Lakes, CA

After 23 years of hitting the slopes in Mammoth Lakes, the beloved queer event has the same core mission: “2,500 rides. 12 majors parties. 0 attitude.” Expect scenic lodging, can’t-miss parties, and lots of friend-making on the mountains.

When: March 21-March 28
Where: French Alps, France

If you’re looking to hit the slopes in style, look no further than Europe’s biggest LGBTQ+ winter sports event. More than 2,000 queer folks journey out to Val Thorens for a week of community, parties, show-stopping cabaret performances, and, of course, tons of skiing.

Bonus: According to past visitors, it’s both group and solo-traveler-friendly.

When: March 21-March 28
Where: Solden, Austria

There’s no better time to bask in Austrian culture than its annual queer ski week, where drag queens serve as hosts, the parties are inescapable, and the only thing bigger than pride is the slopes.

When: March 21-March 28
Where: Tignes, France

Tignes has a reputation for being the sportiest town in France, so visitors can expect some of the best alpine skiing on the globe, alongside scenic views, and one of the most welcoming resort towns in all of Europe.

When: April 7-April 13
Where: Vail, Colorado

Vail’s annual queer celebration isn’t just a dream getaway in an oft-overlooked part of Colorado, but a chance to meet new friends, break free from the day-to-day, and flaunt your pride as you slide.