If you’re hoping to get on the slopes in your Halloween costume, know that there are three ski areas where you can do so. If you’re hoping to get some skiing in before November 1, you’d better head to Coloardo.
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, and Wolf Creek will all be open for the 2026-27 ski season this weekend. Terrain and early-season conditions will remain limited, but you can’t deny that skiing is skiing.
Arapahoe Basin Celebrates Its 80th Season
Arapahoe Basin got the ball rolling on Wednesday, October 28, becoming the first ski area in North America to open for the 2026-27 season. The opening also marked the beginning of A-Basin’s 80th anniversary season.
Black Mountain Express is servicing High Noon, an intermediate run that stretches from the top of the lift to the base area. Despite the limited terrain, opening day delivered some excellent conditions and a surprisingly small crowd. The morning featured live music, free breakfast sandwiches, and plenty of excitement as skiers celebrated the return of winter.
A-Basin plans to celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout the season, including $80 lift tickets every Wednesday and free skiing for anyone who is 80 years old on Wednesdays.
Keystone Opens With 43 Acres
Just down the road from A-Basin, Keystone Resort opened on Friday, October 30. The Summit County resort is offering approximately 43 acres of terrain, with more than two miles of skiing available.
Guests can access Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon via the Montezuma Express chairlift after uploading the River Run Gondola. Keystone is also opening a hike-to terrain park near the top of Scout, giving early-season park skiers something to enjoy.
The opening-day celebration includes a live DJ, free coffee and doughnuts, and lunch specials at Summit House. Keystone will continue expanding its available terrain as snowmaking and natural snowfall allow.
Wolf Creek Joins The Halloween Weekend Party
Wolf Creek Ski Area rounds out the early-season lineup, opening Saturday, October 31. Recent snowfall delivered approximately 20 inches of natural snow to the San Juan Mountains, allowing the resort to get roughly 30% of its terrain ready for opening weekend.
Treasure Stoke, Bonanza, and Nova will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Tuesday, November 3. The mountain is reporting a settled mid-mountain snow depth of 12 inches, with a mixture of groomed and off-piste terrain available.
Early-season conditions will be variable, and Wolf Creek is warning guests to watch for rocks, unmarked obstacles, and possible open water.