New Year's Eve at Ski Resorts 2021

• Whistler Blackcomb BC Canada: The Family Apres outdoor fun activities begin at noon and go till 5:00 pm at the Whistler Olympic Plaza.
  If one prefers an indoor venue, try the "Whistler Holiday Experience" at the Whistler Conference Center from noon till 7:00 pm.
  If celebrating early, head on over to the Skiers Plaza for the "High-Flying Snow Show" with a fireworks show at 8:00 pm.
  This event includes the obligatory countdown to midnight and a fireworks show. Whistler Blackcomb is the overwhelming favorite Ski Resort to bring in the new year in North America. Public transit will be running (and free) from 6pm to 4am. [NYE information]
  For more information on Whistler/Blackcomb, check out our MountainYahoos.com Whistler Blackcomb resort review.

• Mont Tremblant: The holiday season celebrations (Dec 22 2021 - Jan 4 2022) features mascot Toufou, ice sculptures, singers, story tellers, dancing and street entertainment in the Village. See the Holiday Season Celebrations. The "Fluo" NYE party will have participants celebrate with fluorescent clothing and accessories. NYE festivities begin at 7:45 pm. There will be a torch-lit parade down the mountain (South side at 8:30pm) followed by a snow show all view-able from the base of the mountain (8:30pm-9:00pm). Music (DJ) and dancing (at "Place Saint-Bernard") 8:00 till 9:00pm and is advertised as the "the nicest outdoor nightclub you have ever seen". A countdown at 11:59 and fireworks display (base of mountain - South side) at the stroke of midnight complete the night. Tremblant NYE show

• Blue Mountain: This resort North of Toronto will be the host of three New Year's party celebrations:
  • "Family Celebration" buffet dinner, magicians, tricks, balloon animals, live DJ from 5:00 pm till 9:30 pm at the Village Conference Centre, 242 Jozo Weider Blvd. Fireworks at 9:30 pm
  • "New Year's dinner at the pottery restaurant" and celebration for families (starts at 5:00pm and goes till 11:00 pm at 108 Jozo Weider Blvd)
  • "New Year's Eve at Jozo's bar" for dancing, live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. For tickets call 1-705-443-5508.
  For more information about Blue Mountain, visit our MountainYahoos.com Blue Mountain ski resort review.

Note that Whistler and Tremblant are very strong social party resorts to begin with and their New Year's Eve festivities are among the finest ski resort celebrations anywhere.

Top New Year's Eve Celebrations and Destinations at Ski Resorts in the USA:

Western States:

• Heavenly Valley South Lake Tahoe CA: It's not the ski resort but the nearby town of South Lake Tahoe that brings New Year's Eve to life as the Casinos rock all night long. Tahoe is a top pick for those who want to put the emphasis on a great party and fantastic skiing all around. The street in front of Harrah's will be blocked off for a huge street party with 40,000 of your closest friends. Note it is a younger crowd than Vegas (20's and 30's rather than 40's and 50's). You can also celebrate indoors at Vex. See: Peek Nightclub - reservations 1-775-586-6705
  Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Stateline, NV - Opal night club party (9pm till dawn), party - requires reservations Nothing is cheap so bring lots of coin.
  For more information about Heavenly, visit our MountainYahoos.com Heavenly ski resort review.

• Pallisades Tahoe CA: formerly known as Squaw Valley, this resort is preparing for a NYE family celebration with a LED torchlight parade (5 pm) and a live band (7:00-9:00pm) on the KT desk. Fireworks follow the band. This event is free.
  See the MountainYahoos.com Squaw Valley Resort review for more information about Squaw Valley.

• Kirkwood CA: Fireworks and torchlight parade. Participants in the torchlight parade will go up Chair 6 and down Zack's with road flares. Fireworks follow the parade. Kirkwood is also accessible by bus from the South Lake Tahoe casinos. See the Kirkwood event notice for Torchlight Parade, Bonfire & Fireworks Show

• South Lake Tahoe NYE events - MountainYahoos.com guide

• Mammoth Mountain: [NYE at Mammoth Mountain] (California): Full range of activities from free public concerts to VIP packages. If you wait till New Year's Eve day to buy tickets, they will be more expensive.
  • Mammoth Village: Kid's Kickoff 7:30-9:30pm. Fireworks at 9:00pm Fireworks and live music at the village
  • For a full list of NYE events at Mammoth (53 Kitchen, Lakefront Restaurant at Tamarack Lodge, Campo, ...) see the Mammoth Mountain NYE events list.
  • Canyon Lodge: this is the big adult party at Mammoth.
  • Mountainside Bar and Grill: "East coast" celebration for a 9:00 pm NYE slope-side at the Mammoth Mountain Inn
  See the MountainYahoos.com Mammoth Mountain resort review for more information about Mammoth Mountain.

• Big Bear Lakes CA: Snow Summit will lead the festivities with a torchlight parade around 7:00pm (goes till 9:00pm). DJ party at the base. All free! The various bars and restaurants will host NYE celebrations including Nottinghams 7:00pm-1:00am (with live music) and Wyatt's Cafe and Saloon. 4:00pm-1:00am Bear Mountain will also be hosting a New Year's party (21 and older).
  See the MountainYahoos.com San Bernardino Ski Resorts review (Bear Mountain, Snow Summit and Snow Valley) for more information on Big Bear Lake area resorts.

• Alyeska AK: Torchlight parade followed by fireworks. Celebrations at Sitzmark with the ska band Nervis Rex.
  See the MountainYahoos.com Alyeska Resort review for more information about Alyeska resort.

• Vail Colorado: Vail features an annual "Torchlight Ski-down" parade down "Golden Peak" at 6:20 pm and a New Year's Eve fireworks "Extravaganza". See Vail's New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show. Many of Vail's fine restaurants host parties as well. Hang out at the sports bars for bowl games the next day. See the MountainYahoos.com Vail Resort review for more information about Vail.
  Vail's sister resort, Beaver Creek, will also host a New Year's celebration with an afternoon of carolers, ice sculptures and ice skating.

• Aspen / Snowmass CO: Make reservations early for the New Year's Gala at the Silvertree Hotel. Includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffet and dancing. Contact (970)923-8220
  See the MountainYahoos.com Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands reviews for more information about Aspen resorts.

• Telluride CO: The action begins at 6:30 New Year's Eve with a children's torchlight parade down "Meadows Trail" down to the bottom of lift #1. This is followed by fireworks (best viewed from the Mountain Village).

• Breckenridge CO: Nada!
  See the MountainYahoos.com Breckenridge Resort review for more information about Breckenridge.

• Beaver Creek CO: Complimentary NYE Celebration (4:00 to 10:30 pm). Ball drop and NYE celebration is at 10:00 pm.
  See the MountainYahoos.com Beaver Creek ski resort review.

• Keystone CO: New Year's NYE at Warren Statio DJ, dancing and a dinner.
  For more information about Keystone, visit our MountainYahoos.com Keystone ski resort review.

• Steamboat Springs CO: Snowcat Light and Synchronized Skiing Parade (5:30-6:00 pm) and Fireworks (6:00 pm): NYE celebration and fireworks.
  For more information about Steamboat, visit our MountainYahoos.com Steamboat Springs ski resort review.

Eastern US resorts listing New Year's Eve celebrations:

• Killington Vermont: Party at the Pickle Barrel or at my favorite, the Wobbly Barn. The Wobbly Barn - live entertainment 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm.
  There will also be a torchlight and snowcat groomer parade down the Snowshed trail starting at 5:00 pm. Kids events in the Snowshed Base Lodge on the 3rd floor and an adult party on the Snowshed Umbrella Bar deck from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Torchlight and Groomer Parade
  See the MountainYahoos.com Killington Resort review for more information about Killington.

• Jay Peak (Vermont): Fireworks at 9:00pm Tram-side. The party with live music is at the Foeger Ballroom.
  Jay Peak NYE information

• Bristol Mountain (New York): Fireworks, night skiing and torchlight parade. Bristol Mountain NYE

• Okemo (Vermont): Fireworks show at 9:00 pm at the Jackson Gore Base Area.
  Okemo NYE Fireworks

• Snowshoe Mountain Resort (West Virginia): Adult, Teen and family (at the Bear's Den at Silver Creek) NYE parties. For party reservations and tickets see their website.
  Also see Snowshoe Mountain resort NYE events.

• Stratton (Vermont): See Stratton NYE Event: Buffet dinner - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  For more information about Stratton, visit our MountainYahoos.com Stratton ski resort review.

• Sugar Mountain Resort (North Carolina) Fireworks, torchlight parade at 11:45 followed by fireworks at midnight (free). Reservations for indoor celebrations call 828-898-4521 x261
  The adult party will be at Last Run Lounge while the party for all ages will be held in the third floor cafeteria. See Sugar Mountain Resort NYE 2021 celebrations

• Sugarbush: Sugar Mountain New Years Eve buffet dinner at Rumble's Bistro 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

• Sugarloaf (Maine): Fireworks start at 9:00 pm. Adult party and live music at the Widowmaker. Kids celebration at the King Pine Room beginning at 7:00 pm.
  See: Sugarloaf NYE

Midwest USA:

• Boyne Mountain (Michigan): Adult dinner party will be held at Stein Eriksen's restaurant (in the Clock Tower Lodge) Family buffet will be held at the Civic Center.
  Boyne Mountain New Years information

• St. Moritz: This Swiss Alps resort is favored by the wealthy even for New Year's. The biggest party in St. Moritz is the ball at the Badrutt's Palace and Chesa Veglia. Admission includes dinner and parties starting with champagne at 7:30pm and going till the "early morning hours".
  See BadruttsPalace.com for more info.

• Chamonix France: There will be a 1920's "Prohibition Ends" themed dinner party for New Year's Eve 2021. Dinner starts at 6:00pm (party goes to 4:00 am) at Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc South. More info on the Prohibition Ends NYE. The Chamonix town center overlooking the Place Balmat will be the most popular place to celebrate the New Year's countdown. The Grand Hotel du Montenvers overlooking the Mer de Glace is hosting its annual New Year's dinner and celebration. The Le Vert Hotel will be handing out bottles of Champagne to all guests and will be hosting a New Year's celebration.

• Courchevel France: Courchevel is part of Les Trois Vallees in the French Alps, and the highest of the four villages in this ski region. The outdoors dance party will be shaking to the beat starting at 10:30 pm. Fireworks at midnight. The DJ will take the stage after the fireworks show and will energize the mob from lull to frenzy until the morning hours (2:30 am). Where? On the "Snow Front" in Courchevel in front of the La Croissette building. How much? Free! See Tania's Party in front of 1850.
  For those seeking an indoor and more refined event, the hotels L'Apogee Courchevel, Chabichou Hotel and Restaurant Courchevel and Le Portetta Courchevel are all hosting celebratory events.

• Don't wait till New Years Eve to buy tickets. There is usually a discount if you buy early. Many events sell out and have limited capacity in which case it is essential to purchase tickets for New Years Eve events in advance.
• Few people get to the slopes early on New Year's day due to the hangover from the night before. If you are likely to get a powder day on New Years day, you may get the mountain to yourself all morning. Plan accordingly.
• Dogs typically have sensitive hearing and can be traumatized by fireworks. If you bring your four legged furry friend to the mountain, try and shield them from the noise, keep them on leash or have the means to keep them from running off and comfort them to assure them that the world is not coming to an end. After the fireworks, reward them so that they know that they were not being punished.