Spring Shred Secrets: SoCal’s Final Laps Are Here 🏔️☀️

❄️ Hey Ski Fam,

Spring skiing in SoCal is like wearing Uggs with shorts — sounds weird, feels amazing. ☀️🎿

But this time of year, the vibes get... spicy. Snow’s melting, gear’s on sale, and we’re all wondering the same thing:

“How much more skiing can I sneak in before it’s all tacos and beach towels?”

Let’s break it down 👇

🌞 Slush Season, Baby

Mornings are icy, afternoons are soft, and your sunscreen better be dialed in.

SoCal skiers are watching the forecast like it's a dating app:

• Praying for surprise storms 🙏

• Fitting in pre-work powder laps 🌅

• Counting how many Saturdays are left before the lifts stop spinning

🏁 The Final Run Checklist

Let’s be honest — everyone’s getting dramatic.

I’ve seen people:

• Post “goodbye” pics with their skis like it’s a breakup

• Drive to Mammoth just to hit Climax (yes, real run name)

• Cry over slush puddles like they’re spilled oat lattes

No judgment. I’m right there with you.

🛍️ Gear Sales = Ski Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the gear year.

Smart skiers are:

• Scoring wild markdowns on last year’s skis and boots

• Refreshing their stash with lighter gear for spring laps

• Buying next year’s Ikon Pass while it’s kinda affordable

Two killer finds I spotted on Amazon this week:

🧤 Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves – legendary durability and warmth, now under $140
🕶️ Smith I/O MAG Goggles – spring lens swap magic, discounted and worth every penny

Scoop now, shred later.

📅 One More Trip... or Five?

The phrase I’m hearing everywhere right now:

Mammoth’s still holding strong. Big Bear has that late-season sun. And folks are road-tripping hard.

Because let’s face it — once April ends, it’s game over till snow dances start in November.

👩‍💻 Ski Guilt Is Real

You're not alone if you've thought:

• “Should I blow off work for one more powder day?”

• “Can I teach my toddler to love ski boots this late in the season?”

• “Is skiing alone on a Tuesday self-care… or a cry for help?”

I feel you. We’re all juggling:

• Job deadlines ⏰

• Last-minute trip planning 🧳

• That tiny voice in our head yelling GET TO THE MOUNTAIN 📢

🌱 Eco-Conscious Carving

The stoke is high, but so is the concern.

SoCal skiers are asking the big questions:

• Will our mountains have enough snow next year?

• Can we shred sustainably?

• Is that bamboo ski pole actually better?

Spring’s the perfect time to think about how we ski — not just where.

🔥 Final Word From Me

This season’s been wild, weird, and wonderful. And if you’ve still got gas in the tank (and wax on your skis), I say:

👉 Chase the turns. Soak up the sun. And send it with style.

🧤 Proverb of the Day:

“If the snow is still there, the story’s not over.”

💬 Your Turn!

• Have a spring ski trip left in you?

• Scored a sweet gear deal?

• Got a favorite “last run” ritual?

Reply to this email — I live for your stories!

And hey: ⭐️ Star this newsletter to revisit before your next trip
📥 Forward to your snow squad
📌 Save it for next season’s planning

See you on the hill (or in the parking lot, tailgating like it’s 1999),

Sasha Everett & the Ski SoCal Insiders 🎿

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