Nothing beats the atmosphere found in the mountains during the springtime. And it's not too late to book your spring mountain vacation with Ski.com - for up to 50% off! Following is an overview of some of the best of the West:

Vail, Colorado – April 12 - 18 – Spring Back to Vail: Vail's huge end-of-the-season bash features on-snow events, street parties and free concerts from artists including Guster, Wyclef Jean and Robert Earl Keen Band. And don't miss the greatest spectacle of all – the World Pond Skimming Championships. A celebration of spring and the end of a great ski season, this is an event you will not want to miss.

Breckenridge, Colorado – April 1 – 18 – Spring Massive: This year’s 10th Annual Spring Massive Festival delivers concerts, competitions, nightlife, exhibitions, jams, film shoots, kids’ activities and the legendary spring conditions for which Breckenridge is famous. Events include the Bite of Breckenridge, Massive Beer Festival, The SnowActiveKid’s Weekend, Breckenridge Ascent Series and Massive Music Weekend.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming – March 27 - 28 – Jackson Hole Mountain Festival: The 5th Annual Mountain Festival weekend kicks off Saturday, March 27 with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals headlining a free concert. Then, on March 28, visitors will enjoy the Marmot Coombs Classic and after party.

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – April 16 - 25 – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival: The defining celebration of Whistler, the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is a 10-day (and night) showcase of the latest progressions in the skiing and snowboarding world, where even the arts events are packed full of adrenaline. Enjoy Canada’s largest free outdoor concert series with career-making showdowns of action sports and lifestyle fashion, photography and film, the best spring snow conditions and serious nightlife. It’s a celebration of everything that’s core to mountain culture.

Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado – March 19 - 21 and March 26 - 28 – Bud Light Spring Jam: The 10th annual Bud Light Spring Jam, the premier spring festival in the Rocky Mountains, continues like never before with two weekends of new-school competitions, downtown concerts and parties. Enjoy live music from artists such as the Greyboy Allstars, big air competitions, springtime conditions and more.

Steamboat, Colorado – April 11 - 12 – Closing Weekend: Steamboat’s closing weekend is a can’t miss! Highlights include the 30th annual Smartwool Cardboard Classic, the “Boat’s” traditional rite of spring, featuring homemade crafts constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water-based paint, duct tape and masking tape. Contestants race down the face of Headwall to a hysterical and crash-filled finish. The uniqueness and creativity of the race make it an event looked forward to every year. Then enjoy Donavon Frankenreiter at the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the sun and the fun offered in the mountains this spring. Call a Ski.com Mountain Vacation Specialist, take a look at the below sample specials and check out the special deals page of our Web site.