The Best Gay Ski Weeks
Around the World in 80 Slaloms: Your Ultimate Gay Ski Week Guide!
Our curated guide takes you from Aspen to Queenstown, revealing the distinct flavor of each global gay ski week. From event schedules to insider tips, we equip you for the ultimate snowy adventure. Whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder, or a fan of winter camaraderie, Gaycation is your passport to inclusivity, adventure, and unforgettable memories on the world’s frosty peaks
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North American Gay Ski Weeks
Aspen Gay Ski Week | Aspen, USA
January 14 – 21, 2024
The Aspen Ski Area in the USA enjoys global recognition, particularly in Europe, and is renowned as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly ski regions worldwide. Since 1977, the historic mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, has been the proud host of the annual Aspen Gay Ski Week. Boasting over 480 kilometers of ski and snowboard trails across its four zones – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass, it offers a broad array of winter sports terrain. Whether you enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or winter hiking, Aspen’s trails in the Elk Mountains of Colorado have you covered.
- Aspen, USA
Whistler Pride & Ski Festival | Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
January 21 – 28, 2024
Canada, known for its progressive attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, marked its 150th anniversary of unification in 2017. Since 1992, the Whistler Pride & Ski Festival has brought together individuals of all identities to enjoy inclusive winter sports across over 250 kilometers of slopes at Whistler Blackcomb. With a robust entertainment lineup and the vibrant ambiance of the Whistler ski resort, the Pride & Ski Festival promises an unforgettable Canadian adventure. We had the privilege of experiencing the festival’s 30th edition firsthand in January 2018!
- Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
Elevation Utah Gay Ski Week | Park City, USA
February 28 to March 8, 2024
Beyond Aspen, the USA boasts an array of impressive ski areas such as Park City – Deer Valley in Utah. This location encompasses three ski areas: Park City, Deer Valley, and The Canyons, offering approximately 250 km of ski and snowboard trails, reaching altitudes up to 3,050 meters. In 2020, the Utah Gay Ski Week celebrated its 10th anniversary, inviting LGBTQ+ ski and snowboard enthusiasts to partake in a comprehensive schedule of events at this top-tier ski resort. The extended weekend in Utah’s mountains fosters camaraderie among both new and established friends within the community. It’s worth exploring, particularly if you’ve enjoyed Zion National Park in Utah.
- Park City, USA
Elevation Mammoth Gay Ski Week | Mammoth Mountains, USA
March 13-17, 2024
The Elevation Ski Week brand originated from the Mammoth Ski Area. For over 16 years, Mammoth Mountain, California’s premier ski area, has hosted the Mammoth Gay Ski Week, an event curated by Tom Whitman. Situated south of Yosemite National Park and north of Sierra National Forest, Mammoth Gay Ski Week unfolds near the Mammoth Lakes, a stone’s throw from Mono Lake, which we visited on our month-long road trip through the US southwest. Tailor your experience by selecting tickets for the events that suit your preference.
- Mammoth Mountains, USA
Jasper Pride Festival | Jasper, Canada
April 5 – 14, 2024
“Jasper, Proud & Free” – For a decade, every March, Jasper has joyously held its Jasper Pride Festival, featuring a vibrant rainbow flag skiing parade at the Marmot Basin ski area, home to about 100 km of ski and snowboard runs. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Jasper is a charming mountain ski resort known for its diverse, inclusive community. It serves as a picturesque winter and ski holiday destination for the local queer community, LGBT travelers, and numerous LGBT couples, nestled between Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary. We relished our experience at Jasper National Park during the Jasper Pride Festival! Now, we are excited to share more about the exceptional LGBT-friendliness and natural beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
- Jasper, Canada
European Gay Ski Weeks
Arosa Gay Ski Week | Arosa, Switzerland
January 20 – 27, 2024
Switzerland’s Arosa Ski Area is a beacon of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the Alps, proudly displaying rainbow flags throughout the winter. Since 2005, it has hosted a week-long event providing unparalleled entertainment in the Swiss mountains. This vibrant gathering, spanning 220 km of snowy slopes, draws over 600 lesbian and gay winter sports enthusiasts from more than 30 countries for an unforgettable time of skiing and camaraderie. We look forward to meeting you on the slopes during Arosa Gay Ski Week!
- Arosa, Switzerland
Snow Queer Festival, formerly Snow Gay Weekend | Boí Taüll, Spain
not announced yet for 2024
Spain, too, can transform into a winter wonderland! “Rainbow Barcelona Tours” hosts the Snow Queer Festival at the Ski Area Boí Taüll, nestled in the Spanish Pyrenees of Lleida. The 47 km north-facing ski and snowboard runs guarantee superb snow conditions, forming the perfect setting for your Spanish winter getaway. An exhilarating mix of sports, events, and parties, orchestrated under the lively stewardship of hosts Pupi Poison and La Nenuco, promises an unforgettable weekend adventure!
- Boí Taüll, Spain
SWING Gay Ski Week | Lenzerheide, Switzerland
March 3 – 10, 2024
Think of it as the more intimate, seasoned counterpart of Gay Ski Weeks – the SWING Gay Ski Week in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. For context, Arosa and Lenzerheide are two resorts within the vast Arosa-Lenzerheide Ski Area, boasting 225 km of ski and snowboard trails. Upholding their slogan “Another Way of Skiing”, they present a gay-friendly, personally curated ski week set in a snow-sure high valley, accompanied by a comprehensive event program. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends, relish the Swiss snow, and share experiences with like-minded LGBT individuals from around the globe.
- Lenzerheide, Switzerland
European Snow Pride | Espace Killy, France
March 16 – 23, 2024
The French Alps set the backdrop for two Gay Snow Weeks each spring. First up is the European Snow Pride, set in Espace Killy, a sprawling ski region offering 300 km of ski runs and comprising two ski areas, Val d’Isere and Tignes. Accommodating everyone from beginners to experts, Espace Killy peaks at a towering 3,450 meters. Since 2011, a stellar roster of après-ski DJs, singers, and dancers have electrified the French Alps against an awe-inspiring mountain panorama.
- Espace Killy, France
European Gay Ski Week | Les Arcs, France
March 23 – 30, 2024
Cheers to 14 years! In 2022, the European Gay Ski Week marked its 14th anniversary. Hundreds from the LGBT community gather to commemorate Europe’s premier Gay Winter Sports and Music Festival at Paradiski in France. Paradiski, one of the world’s largest interconnected ski areas, and the well-known Les Arcs resort, are hosting Europe’s most significant gay-friendly ski week for the 11th time. Notably, our renowned Dutch Drag Queen, Lady Galore, attended the previous year. Join the gay and lesbian skiing and snowboarding aficionados for an unforgettable winter ski holiday in France.
- Les Arcs, France
Winter Pride Sölden | Sölden, Austria
March 16 – 23, 2024
As Europe’s top ski nation, Austria plays host to the Sölden Gay Snow Happening in one of its most renowned ski areas, Ötztaler Alpen. Since 1998, the Austrian LGBTQ+ community has reveled in 145 km of ski slopes and the vibrant diversity of LGBT culture. The Sölden ski area promises not only dependable snow but also an exuberant après-ski scene, all up to an altitude of 3,340 meters. Stay tuned for more details about this thrilling ski week in Austria on our blog.
- Sölden, Austria
Australia & NZ Gay Ski Weeks
Rainbow Mountain | Thredbo, Australia
August 10 - 12th, 2023
Rainbow Mountain returns to Thredbo in 2023, celebrating LGBTQIA+ community and diversity on a grander scale than ever. This three-day extravaganza, crammed with snow events, après-ski, parties, and a huge live concert, culminates in a champagne lunch. Rainbow Mountain isn’t just about the vibrant festivities; it’s a gateway to an unbelievable holiday package to Aspen Snowmass! By participating in either the Rainbow Rave or Rainbow Room parties, you stand a chance to win return flights, accommodation at the Limelight Hotel, and lift tickets plus rentals. Our partners Aspen Snowmass, Cloud Nine, Delta Airlines, and Double Rainbouu are all on board to bring the sparkle to Rainbow Mountain.
- Thredbo, NSW, Australia
Gay Ski Week QT | Queenstown, New Zealand
August 25 – September 3, 2023
While in Europe summer is ending, in New Zealand spring is about to start! This is the best time for Winter sport since warmer weather conditions are making the snow soft and the LGBT Winter sports fans from (almost) down under are getting spring fever. A perfect time for the largest gay & lesbian Winter Pride, the Gay Ski Week QT, in the Southern Hemisphere at Cardrona Alpine Resort just 35 minutes from downtown Queenstown, New Zealand. Thus, when you are discovering the home of the hobbits around the end of August, don’t forget to bring your Winter clothes and join the LGBT community of New Zealand for a fun week in the snow.
- Queenstown, New Zealand
Gay Ski Week Australia | Falls Creek, Australia
September 1 - 10th, 2023
Falls Creek in Victoria, Australia, hosts an incredible Gay Ski Week from September 1-10, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the breathtaking alpine region. This vibrant event features not only world-class skiing and snowboarding across Falls Creek’s expansive terrains, but also a plethora of social events. Attendees can enjoy themed parties, après-ski gatherings, and diverse cultural events, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration. This welcoming environment is sure to create unforgettable memories amidst the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Australian Alps. Come experience the exhilarating fusion of winter sports and LGBTQ+ pride at Falls Creek’s Gay Ski Week.
- Falls Creek, Vic, Australia
