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You’ve been waiting for this moment since you stored your skis last spring. In the coming weeks, fresh pow will cover the mountains and our beloved ski resorts will rev up their lifts once again. Want to know when your favorite resort is set to open? We’ve got you covered.
Be sure to bookmark this page as we will be updating it weekly as opening dates and celebrations are confirmed.
October 13
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Opening date confirmed
Wolf Creek will be the first hill to open in the U.S. this season. The Pagosa Springs resort received more than 20 inches of snow within the last week. The lifts will start running at 9 a.m. on October 13.
October 20
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Opening date confirmed
The Summit County ski area is almost always one of the first to open in the state, and this year is no different.
October 22
Loveland Ski Area
Opening date confirmed
Although it’s known for its professional snowmakers, Loveland has received 10 inches of snow since October 8 with more expected before it opens to the public on Monday, October 22.
November 7
Eldora Mountain Resort
Opening date confirmed
Keystone Resort
Opening date confirmed
Keystone will kick off its opening weekend with music, giveaways, and food starting at 9 a.m. at the Gondola Plaza.
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Opening date confirmed
November 14
Winter Park Resort
Opening date confirmed
November 16
Copper Mountain
Opening date confirmed
Copper expects this to be its best season yet. On opening day, enjoy free music and prizes from Under Armour, Yeti, and Nokian, in addition to taking the first turns of the new year.
Vail Ski Resort
Opening date confirmed
Monarch Mountain
Opening date confirmed
November 17
Purgatory Resort
Opening date confirmed
November 21
Beaver Creek Resort
Opening date confirmed
Steamboat Springs Resort
Opening date confirmed
Opening day at Steamboat Springs will commence with mimosas and champagne powder donuts and Ohana t-shirts for the first 100 riders of the day. Take a break from skiing with Steamboat’s official “Snow Dance” and a toast to the new season.
November 22
Aspen Snowmass
Opening date confirmed
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Opening date confirmed
Telluride Ski Resort
Opening date confirmed
November 23
Echo Mountain
Opening date confirmed
Silverton Mountain Ski Area
Opening date confirmed
December 8
Ski Cooper
Opening date confirmed
December 14
Granby Ranch
Opening date confirmed
Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Opening date confirmed
