When Will Colorado Ski Slopes Open?
Skiers rejoice! Winter is on its way and that means slopes around Colorado will be opening for the season. When will your favorite Colorado slopes open for the 2016 season?
94.3 the X in Ft. Collins put together a thorough list of Colorado resorts and the opening day for their season. These are, of course, only anticipated dates. They were set some time ago, and depending on snowfall, are subject to change.
For our purposes, the resorts have been listed in order of opening dates:
Thursday, October 27
- Loveland
- Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Saturday, October 29
- Wolf Creek Ski Area
Saturday, November 5
- Keystone
Friday, November 11
- Copper Mountain Resort
- Breckenridge
Wednesday, November 16
- Winter Park Resort
Friday, November 18
- Vail
- Monarch Mountain
- Elder Mountain Resort
Saturday, November 19
- Purgatory
Wednesday, November 23
- Crested Butte Mountain Resort
- Beaver Creek
Thursday, November 24
- Aspen / Snowmass
Friday, November 25
- Ski Cooper
- Telluride
Saturday, November 26
- Steamboat
Friday, December 2
- Sunlight Mountain Resort
- Howelsen Hill
Thursday, December 15
- Echo Mountain
Friday, December 16
- Powderhorn
Saturday, December 17
- Ski Granby Ranch
Monday, December 19
- Silverton Mountain
As you can see, some resorts will open as early as October 27. Western Colorado brings up the rear as one of the last Colorado slopes to open, with a projected date of December 16.
Don't be like me and let ski season sneak up on you. It will be here before you know it. Keep these dates handy, and start planning now.