The trick in the spring is to ski early and then quit early. The snow is usually best during the first two or three hours of operation, with the morning sun shining down to soften up the overnight freeze. The south facing slopes offer excellent Spring skiing up until about noon. North-facing slopes are best after lunch. Conditions are very different during the springtime and skiers must use caution when skiing on changing conditions caused by extended sun on softening snow.
Nothing is worse than skiing from nice firm-packed powder into a soft slush.
Your skis stop almost immediately, but your body continues to surge forward. The result can be stretched or torn muscles. Lighting conditions can also be tricky as the sun moves in and out of the trees and behind mountain peaks. Yellow goggles help brighten up bumps and hazards in flat light. Use lots of sun-screen.