Colorado skiers and snowboarders can now rejoice in knowing that 4 resorts in the state officially have targeted opening dates. Vail Resorts has announced the target opening dates for 4 resorts (and a general time frame for a 5th) in Colorado, with the earliest potentially opening in October.
Colorado Vail Resorts Opening Dates
- Mid-October (dependent on early-season conditions): Keystone Resort
- November 7th: Breckenridge Resort
- November 14th: Vail Resort
- November 26th: Beaver Creek Resort, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Vail Resorts
Of Vail’s 6 resorts in the Rocky Mountains, 5 are in Colorado. Keystone Resort offers 3,149 acres of skiable terrain with 21 chairlifts and 140 trails. Breckenridge offers 2,908 acres spread across five distinct peaks with 35 chairlifts and 187 trails. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is home to 1,547 acres of skiable terrain, 15 chairlifts, and 165 trails. Beaver Creek Resort includes 2,082 skiable acres, 24 chairlifts, and 167 trails.
Vail’s namesake resort, Vail, is the largest ski resort in Colorado. The mountain includes 5,317 acres of skiable terrain and sees an average of 354 inches of snowfall every year. Their 278 trails are fed by 32 chairlifts, and 53% of the mountain is advanced terrain.
Epic Pass
The full Epic Pass currently costs $1,075 for adults and $548 for kids aged 5-12. It offers unlimited access to a huge number of resorts across North America including all 5 Vail Resorts in Colorado. Plus it provides access to resorts in Switzerland and 2026 summer access to multiple resorts in Australia.
For Colorado skiers, the Epic Local Pass is a good way to save a bit of money. It offers unlimited access to Breckenridge, Keystone, and Crested Butte in addition to 10 total days at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. This year also introduces the brand new Epic Friends tickets, allowing friends of passholders to purchase day tickets for 50% off. Prices for the Epic Pass go up on September 1st.
