With the holidays and all that forced family “fun” now irreversibly upon us, there’s never been a better time to make some truly pleasurable winter plans for after the madness is over.

Fortunately, from the Rockies to the Alps and from Aspen to Austria, a slew of international gay ski weeks start swooshing in the new year beginning in early January, and will keep kicking up the pink powder right on through to spring.

The slopes are just part of the attraction at these mile-high affairs, with plenty of way-gay après-ski action, including raucous bashes and top entertainment. Skiers of all skill levels (and even no skill level) are always welcomed.

Check out our picks for the season’s top gay ski events, and their best parties and performers. It’s all downhill from here!

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Photos: Thomas Haywood/Arosa Gay Ski Week