Yes to FOMO, and I also tend to feel that skiing is more temperamental and the season is obviously shorter than bike season, but I am overruled at times! Plus we got an invite that wouldn't be possible after ski season ended. And yes, the new ride is SUPER sweet. Carbon wheels and the newest suspension offering from Trek are proving to be REALLY nice.FOMO much? I wouldn’t say that it was the best skiing in years, it has been great all season. I’m sure the desert and biking was great too. I think if I had a brand new ride I would be jonesing to get on it.
My feeling is that there is plenty of time for biking but there is not always snow on the ground, so you got to get it while you can!
I think it has a lot to do with the corporate model set forth by the evil Empire. Snowbird will stick to their traditions and stay open as late as possible.
Spring skiing is better in Tahoe and Mammoth anyway
And I tend to agree that for whatever reason (warmer temps overall?) spring skiing here in UT < spring skiing in Tahoe/Mammoth.