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Early Season North America: Which Ski Resorts Are Open Right Now?

Michael Fulton

Early Season North America: Which Ski Resorts Are Open Right Now?

The 2025-26 North American ski season is underway with resorts across Colorado, Alberta, and Vermont opening their lifts. From Keystone's surprise first-to-open move to Sunshine Village's impressive 38 runs already available, here's exactly what terrain you can access right now and which resorts are offering the best early season conditions.

Canada
Alberta
Colorado
United States
Vermont
Banff Sunshine Lifts

Michael Fulton

Banff Sunshine Opens as First Canadian Ski Resort for 2025-26 Season

Banff Sunshine has opened for the 2025-26 season, becoming the first Canadian ski resort to spin lifts and marking the earliest opening in the resort's history. With limited terrain and reduced pricing, the Alberta resort is banking on early-season enthusiasm and a novelty Halloween promotion.

Banff
Canada
Alberta
Banff Sunshine
Kids Ski and Rent free in 2025-26 when you book by September 30th, 2025

Michael Fulton

SkiBig3 Offers Free Kids' Lift Tickets and Rentals: A Critical Look

Alberta's SkiBig3 resorts are dangling free lift tickets and rentals for kids this winter, but is it truly a game-changer for family ski trips? We analyse the fine print and industry context.

Banff
Mt. Norquay
Lake Louise Ski Resort
Canada
Alberta
Banff Sunshine
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A helicopter helps with the installation of a new chairlift.

Michael Fulton

Lake Louise Ski Resort Begins 200-Acre Expansion Project

Lake Louise Ski Resort has started work on a significant 200-acre expansion, including new ski runs and a chairlift at Richardson's Ridge. The project aims to enhance the resort's offerings for intermediate skiers.

Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
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