Check out the 2012-2013 Ski Resort Opening/Closing Dates
The air has turned chill overnight here in the Rockies, and although we haven’t seen much of any snow yet, the change in seasons is certainly upon us. “The Early Bird Gets the Worm” is especially true in the ski vacation industry, where many ski in / ski out properties are one of a kind. If you have a particular vacation in mind, it’s best to book early so that you’re not sifting through the leftover properties. As such, I’ve put together a list of opening and closing dates for all the resorts to help you in your vacation planning. All fall opening dates listed here are in 2011; all spring closing dates are 2012.
| Open | Close | |
| Canada | ||
| Kicking Horse | Dec 9 | Apr 8 |
| Lake Louise (Banff) | Nov 4 | Late April |
| Mont Tremblant | Nov 24 | Apr 9 |
| Whistler/Blackcomb | Nov 24 | Apr 22 (Blackcomb Mountain will be open until May 21, with glacier skiing going on into the summer.) |
| Colorado | ||
| Aspen/Snowmass | Nov 24 | Apr 15 |
| Aspen Highlands | Dec 10 | Apr 22 |
| Breckenridge | Nov 11 | Apr 15 |
| Beaver Creek | Nov 23 | Apr 8 |
| Buttermilk | Dec 10 | Apr 8 |
| Copper Mountain | Nov 4 | Early April |
| Crested Butte | Nov 23 | Apr 8 |
| Keystone | Nov 4 | Apr 8 |
| Steamboat | Nov 23 | Apr 15 |
| Telluride | Nov 24 | Apr 8 |
| Vail | Nov 18 | Apr 15 |
| Winter Park | Nov 16 | Apr 22 |
| Idaho | ||
| Sun Valley | Nov 24 | Apr 15 |
| Utah | ||
| Alta | Nov 18 | April 15 |
| Deer Valley | Dec 3 | Apr 15 |
| Park City | Nov 19 | Apr 15 |
| Canyons | Nov 25 | Apr 15 |
| Snowbird | Mid Nov | Late May |
| Wyoming | ||
| Jackson Hole | Nov 26 | Apr 8 |
| Montana | ||
| Big Sky | Dec 9 | Apr 15 |
| Moonlight Basin | Dec 10 | Mid April |
| Southwest US | ||
| Heavenly | Nov 18 | Apr 15 |
| Kirkwood | TBD | TBD |
| Mammoth | Late Nov | Late Apr |
| Northstar | Mid Nov | Mid April |
| Squaw | Nov 23 | Early May |
| Taos | Nov 24 | Apr 8 |
| New England | ||
| Gore (Lake Placid) | Nov 25 | Mid April |
| Whiteface (Lake Placid) | Late Nov | Early April |
| Killington | Late Nov | Mid April |
| Loon | Late Nov | Mid April |
| Stowe | Late Nov | Mid April |
| Sugarbush | Nov 25 | Apr 1 |
| Sugarloaf | Late Nov | Early May |
| Sunday River | Mid Nov | Mid April |
| Waterville Valley | Nov 19 | Apr 8 |
I’ve missed your favorite resort, just let me know and I’ll try to add it to this list.
Book your lodging, book your air, and air it out on the slopes! Call me at 877-972-1314 to make it all happen! ~ Kai
Airing it out under the Wildcat Chair @ Alta – November 2010
Thanks for all the ski info! Love visiting Lake Tahoe. So much to do there and it’s always so nice no matter the season. PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is one of our favorite Lake Tahoe Resorts. Plus, they have lots of great wine ;)
This is super helpful! Thanks
Great info! Since we are planning an early Thanksgiving vacation this year-do you know when Brighton will open? Thanks!
Good Catch Linda! Brighton has listed days/hours of operation: Seven days a week from mid-November through mid-April.
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