Ski All Year: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Skiing

For most skiers, summer means swapping powder days for bike trails, river runs, or patio beers. If you’re still itching for more, here are some of the places where the lifts run year-round, or nearly year-round. As the ski season in the Northern Hemisphere wraps up, our friends down south are just getting started— we’re looking at you, South America. Here are the resorts where the snow is falling and the lifts are spinning during those long summer months. Whether you're chasing slushy laps on a glacier in Europe or heading south of the equator for a full-on winter reboot, these six resorts offer the best summertime skiing on the planet.

Northern Hemisphere

1. Hintertux Glacier – Tyrol, Austria

Austria’s Hintertux Glacier is a unicorn in the ski world: open 365 days a year. Sitting high in the Zillertal Alps, this glacier boasts over 20 kilometers of groomed runs throughout summer, along with a legit freestyle park that attracts top European riders. With reliable snowpack and epic alpine views, Hintertux is the go-to for skiers who refuse to let go of winter.

2. Mammoth Mountain – California, USA

Thanks to its high elevation and generous snowfall, Mammoth Mountain often stretches its season into late July-- and occasionally beyond. As of the time of this article, Mammoth announced the season will extend at least into June. Spring storms and cool nights preserve the base, offering corn snow and bluebird laps well into summer. Pair it with lakes, bike trails, and hot springs for a choice Sierra Nevada adventure.

3. Timberline Lodge – Mount Hood, Oregon

No summer ski list is complete without Timberline. Home to the Palmer Snowfield, Timberline is a cornerstone of American summer ski culture, serving up groomers, terrain parks, and pro training camps through August. From ski racers to park rats, Mount Hood is where skiers migrate when the rest of the West goes bare.

Southern Hemisphere

4. Valle Nevado – Chile

Located just outside Santiago, Valle Nevado offers access to the Andes’ high-alpine terrain with a long season from June to October. Known for its wide-open bowls, reliable powder, and vibrant après scene, Valle Nevado has become a hotspot for North American pros and tourists looking to extend their season in style.

5. Portillo – Chile

An icon of South American skiing, Portillo delivers not only legendary terrain but a uniquely intimate lodge-style experience. With no town nearby, all guests stay on-mountain, creating a tight-knit vibe. The resort is perched at 9,350 feet and surrounded by dramatic peaks, Portillo is, dare I say, uniquely gorgeous, making it a must for summer skiing with a cinematic backdrop.

6. Cerro Catedral – Patagonia, Argentina

Sitting on the edge of Bariloche, Cerro Catedral is the largest lift-accessed ski area in South America. With vast terrain, deep snow potential, and a lively Patagonian ski culture, it offers a full winter experience while it's summer back home. Bonus: the local cuisine (i.e. lots of Steak) and Argentinian wine don’t hurt either.

Final Thoughts
Summer skiing isn’t just a novelty—it’s a way to stay sharp during the north’s off-season, experience new cultures, and explore alpine zones most skiers you know will never touch. Whether you’re lapping park slush on Mt.Hood or dropping into powder turns in Patagonia, these six resorts prove that if you want it bad enough, the season never really ends.