
When Will Colorado’s Ski Resorts Open for the 2025–26 Season?
While most states see an uptick in tourism exclusively during the summer months, visitors flock to Colorado pretty much year round.
No matter the season, there's always something to do in the Centennial State.
From gorgeous fall hikes to carving down the mountains in the snow.
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At its peak during the winter months, Colorado can have up to 32 ski resorts open at a time, according to Uncover Colorado.

If you're already making plans for a ski trip, here are the tentative opening dates for resorts in the Centennial State., according to Uncover Colorado.
This information was compiled from Colorado Public Radio and the Lodging Company.
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Projected 2025–26 Colorado Ski Resort Opening Dates
| Resort | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Basin | TBD | TBD |
| Aspen Highlands | December 13, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Aspen Mountain | November 27, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Beaver Creek | November 26, 2025 | June 14, 2026* |
| Breckenridge | November 7, 2025 | May 10, 2026* |
| Buttermilk | December 13, 2025 | April 5, 2026 |
| Copper Mountain | November 7, 2025 | May 6, 2026* |
| Crested Butte | November 27, 2025 | TBD |
| Echo Mountain | December 26, 2025* | April 12, 2026 |
| Eldora | November 14, 2025 | April 19, 2026* |
| Hesperus Ski Area | Not operating this season | Not operating this season |
| Kendall Mountain | TBD | TBD |
| Keystone | Mid-October, 2025 | TBD |
| Loveland | November 9, 2025 | May 11, 2026 |
| Monarch Mountain | November 21, 2025* | April 12, 2026* |
| Powderhorn Resort | November 22, 2025 | April 5, 2026 |
| Purgatory Resort | November 22, 2025 | April 26, 2026 |
| Silverton Mountain | December 27, 2025 | April 12, 2026 |
| Ski Cooper | December 10, 2025 | TBD |
| Ski Granby Ranch | November 26, 2025* | March 29, 2026 |
| Snowmass | November 27, 2025 | TBD |
| Steamboat Ski Resort | November 22, 2025 | TBD |
| Telluride | November 28, 2025 | TBD |
| Vail | November 14, 2025 | TBD |
| Winter Park | October 28, 2025 | TBD |
Due to the unpredictable nature, these dates can change. We'll try to keep you updated as we get closer to ski season.
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