Vail Resorts announced opening dates of its 34 North American resorts, offering guests one of the longest ski seasons in the country with a focus on safety and the guest experience.
The action kicks in October at Keystone, Colorado, with the resort set to open as early as possible thanks to recent investments in a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient snowmaking system. And with enterprise-wide investments in snowmaking technology in recent years, 15 of the company’s North American resorts – including Breckenridge, Vail in Colorado; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Okemo, in Vermont – are set to open for skiing and riding in November.
Rockies & West planned opening dates, which are subject to change:
- October: Keystone – as early as possible, as weather and conditions permit
- Nov. 12: Breckenridge, Vail
- Nov. 19: Heavenly and Northstar, California and Park City, Utah
- Nov. 24: Beaver Creek and Crested Butte, Colorado
- Nov. 25: Whistler Blackcomb
- Dec. 3: Kirkwood, California and Stevens Pass, Washington
East planned opening dates, which are subject to change:
- Nov. 19: Afton Alps, Minnesota; Hunter, New York; Mt. Snow and Stowe, Vermont; and Wildcat, New Hampshire
- Nov. 20: Okemo
- Nov. 24: Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire
- Dec. 3: Attitash and Crotched, New Hampshire; Jack Frost, Pennsylvania; Mt. Brighton, Michigan; and Wilmot, Wisconsin
- Dec. 17: Big Boulder, Liberty, Roundtop and Whitetail Pennsylvania
- Dec. 18: Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandwine and Mad River, Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek, Missouri; and Paoli Peaks, Indiana
Vail Resorts prioritizes the health and safety of its guests, employees and communities and will continue to monitor public health guidance surrounding COVID-19. Details of any necessary safety protocols will be communicated ahead of the season as the situation continues to evolve. At this time, Vail Resorts does not plan to have a mountain access reservation system.
As the winter season draws near, so does the last chance for skiers and riders to get the lowest price on the entire suite of 2021/22 Epic Pass products, which saw a major price reduction of 20 percent this year.
Labor Day is the last day to get an Epic Pass, Epic Day Pass or any pass option at the lowest price this year – unlocking access to resorts across the Northeast, Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest, including Whistler Blackcomb, which is now open to fully vaccinated Americans.
Skiers and riders can get the best ski and snowboard pass deal by purchasing a pass before prices go up after September 6.
The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and its consumer websites are www.epicpass.com an www.snow.com.
