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The start of the ski season is not far and many of the resorts will soon have the snow guns pumping. Check out all the opening dates for the Epic Pass resorts across the country.
Sunset views over the all 5 peaks of Breckenridge. Image Credit: Breckenridge Resort The first snow of the 2022/23 season has begun to fall across many parts of the country and that means the start of the ski season is just around the corner. Thankfully to get everyone excited Vail Resorts has come out with the goods and let us know the planned dates for the opening of their mountain resorts. It’s time to get out that Epic Pass ski pass, wax your ski’s or board and commence those snow dances we all do as fall begins to set in. Thanks to the press release from Vail Resorts we now know the planned opening dates for their 34 resorts from coast to coast starting with Keystone as early as they possibly can in October and then quickly followed by Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek and Crested Butte. By the end of November most of Colorado should be welcoming riders from all over the country thanks to the higher elevation than other ski resorts across the country.We have been able to put together these below lists of when each Epic Pass Ski Resort location will begin to spin those lifts and start welcoming back winter visitors. RockiesKeystone: Mid-October, as early as conditions permitVail: November 11Breckenridge: November 11Park City: November 18Beaver Creek: November 23Crested Butte: November 23 WestHeavenly: November 18Northstar: November 18Kirkwood: December 2 NorthwestWhistler Blackcomb: November 24Stevens Pass: December 2 NortheastMt. Snow: November 11Hunter: November 18Stowe: November 18Wildcat: November 18Okemo: November 19Mt. Sunapee: November 23Seven Springs: November 25Attitash: December 2Crotched: December 2Jack Frost: December 2Big Boulder: December 16Liberty: December 16Roundtop: December 16Whitetail: December 16Hidden Valley, PA: December 23Laurel Mountain: December 23 Midwest Afton Alps: November 18Mt. Brighton: December 3Wilmot: December 3Alpine Valley: December 17Boston Mills and Brandywine: December 17Hidden Valley, MO: December 17Mad River: December 17Paoli Peaks: December 17Snow Creek: December 17 Epic PassFor visitors who plan to visit more than a week or multiple days across the season should investigate the Epic Pass. This is the best value option and gives holders access to a huge collection of ski resorts across not only north America but the whole planet.The Epic Pass comes in a range of options to ensure you get the best value possible. Buy Epic Pass EPIC PASS - $859 USDUNLIMITED ACCESS. NO RESTRICTIONS. THE ULTIMATE ALL-SEASON PASS.Access to Vail, Breck, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb and more.Limited access to our partner resorts in North America, Europe and Japan.Includes Epic Mountain Rewards – 20% off food, lodging, lessons, rentals and more.Refunds for job loss, injury, illness & more with Epic Coverage.Plus, discounted tickets for you, friends and family. EPIC LOCAL PASS - $639 USDINCREDIBLE VALUE WITH ACCESS TO ALL YOUR FAVORITE RESORTS.Ski and ride Vail, Breck, Park City and more.Limited access to our partner resorts in North America and Japan.Includes Epic Mountain Rewards – 20% off food, lodging, lessons, rentals and more.Refunds for job loss, injury, illness & more with Epic Coverage.Plus, discounted tickets for you, friends and family. Want to stay up to date with all the news we find interesting? Make sure you follow us on our socials where we post all the latest updates.
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Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
