Gay ski weeks, also known as snow prides, combine the thrill of winter sports with vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations. From Europe to North America and beyond, these events offer skiing, snowboarding, parties, and social gatherings in stunning alpine settings. Discover worldwide gay ski weeks and plan your next snowy adventure.
Aspen Gay Ski Week turns the Rockies into a social playground. The crowd is international. Most are gay men, with some women who love the scene. The mood is friendly, stylish, and outdoorsy.Days start on Aspen’s four mountains. Pick your level and join a guided group. Snow is usually reliable, and the views are big
Arosa Gay Ski Week is one of the most established winter events in Europe’s gay calendar. Each January, the Swiss resort town of Arosa transforms into a hub of snow sports, parties, and international camaraderie.The main attraction is, of course, the skiing. With hundreds of kilometers of slopes, the Arosa–Lenzerheide ski area offers runs for all levels
Whistler Pride brings together skiing, snowboarding, and nightlife in one of Canada’s most scenic resorts. Set in the stunning mountains north of Vancouver, it’s not just about the slopes — it’s a full week of parties, entertainment, and alpine fun for the international LGBTQ+ crowd
Elevation Mammoth brings thousands of gay skiers and snowboarders to the California slopes each March. It’s part mountain escape, part social adventure — a mix of daytime runs and nightly parties that turn Mammoth Lakes into a winter playground for the LGBTQ+ crowd.By day, the focus is on the snow
Winter Pride Sölden combines skiing, music, and après-ski fun in the Austrian Alps. Each winter, this lively event turns the mountain resort into a rainbow-friendly playground, drawing LGBTQ+ travelers from across Europe. The week blends outdoor adventure with a social, festive atmosphere that carries from the slopes straight to the dance floor
European Snow Pride in Tignes turns the French Alps into a high-altitude celebration each March. It’s one of Europe’s best-known gay ski events, mixing big mountain energy with a week of parties, shows, and social fun. The atmosphere is relaxed by day and electric by night — ski boots by morning, dancing shoes by evening
Every spring, European Gay Ski Week takes over Val Thorens — the highest ski resort in Europe — for a full week of snow, beats, and boys. Expect an international crowd carving down the slopes by day and filling the dance floors by night.The event mixes serious skiing with unapologetic fun
Skipride Festival in Kaprun is a fresh take on gay winter festivals, combining alpine skiing with high-energy parties. Set in the stunning Zell am See-Kaprun region, it’s a weekend where the slopes and the dance floor are given equal attention.Days start on the glacier, with skiers and snowboarders carving through powder while music events pop up along the pistes
