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Vermont Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: Few Dates Set, Killington Waits on the Cold
Vermont's season is slow to take shape. Stratton is tentatively targeting 18 November and Sugarbush 21 November, while Pico has Friday 11 December on the calendar. Killington never sets a date and opens when the snowmaking allows, and Vail Resorts has yet to name days for Stowe, Okemo and Mount Snow. The forecasts disagree about snow, and the main El Niño worry for the Green Mountains is warmth.
Michael Fulton
Killington Plans Another $25 Million in Upgrades as Investment Hits $65 Million Total
Killington isn't done yet. The Vermont resort just wrapped a season that debuted the Superstar Six and over 1,000 new snow guns - all part of a $40 million first round of investment. Now another $25 million is going in: a new quad chair, expanded snowmaking, lift maintenance, dining upgrades, and summer attractions. Two years after Independence Group LLC took over, the total bill has reached $65 million and counting.
Michael Fulton
Vermont Skiing Sees Strong Season Despite Variable Snowfall
Vermont's ski industry defied expectations with a fifth consecutive year of rising skier visits, reaching the highest levels in over a decade. While snowfall was below recent averages, strong visitation and strategic lift ticket management contributed to the success.
Michael Fulton
Killington's Snowdon Triple Chairlift Closes After 53 Seasons
Killington's oldest operating chairlift ends its run on Saturday 21 March after more than five decades of service. The 1973-era Snowdon Triple will be replaced by a fixed-grip quad as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades under the resort's new ownership.
Michael Fulton
Jay Peak Approaches 350 Inches of Snow Before March: Vermont's Best Season in Years
Northern Vermont is having one of those winters that makes you question whether the last decade of underwhelming Northeast seasons was just a bad dream. Jay Peak is sitting at around 348 inches of snow before March, and Stowe has already surpassed its average full-season total. Here's what's driving it and why March could make this one genuinely memorable.
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.
Michael Fulton
Burke Mountain Resort Welcomes New Leadership Team
Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont has announced a new leadership structure following its recent acquisition. The team includes experienced industry professionals aiming to drive growth and improvements at the ski area.
Michael Fulton
Magic Mountain Ski Area Celebrates Record-Breaking 2024-25 Season
Vermont's Magic Mountain Ski Area reports a significant increase in skier visits and ticket sales for the 2024-25 season, marking a record year despite average snowfall.
Michael Fulton
Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont Sold for $11.5 Million
Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont has been sold for $11.5 million to Bear Den LLC, marking the end of its federal receivership following a major fraud case involving its former owner.
Michael Fulton
Killington's Superstar Chairlift Replacement Project in Full Swing
Killington Resort has begun replacing its Superstar Chairlift, with construction progressing rapidly. The project includes removing old components, installing new towers, and upgrading related infrastructure.
Michael Fulton
Jay Peak Extends Ski Season into May After Record Snowfall
Jay Peak in Vermont plans to keep lifts running into May following an exceptional winter season with 470 inches of snowfall, far surpassing its annual average.
Michael Fulton
7 New England Ski Resorts Still Operating in Late Spring
Despite warmer weather, several New England ski resorts continue to offer skiing and snowboarding opportunities well into spring, with some potentially extending their seasons into May.
Michael Fulton
Stowe Mountain Resort Concludes Record-Breaking Snow Season
Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont wraps up an exceptional 2024-25 ski season with over 300 inches of snowfall, marking one of its best years in recent memory.
Michael Fulton
Fire Destroys Portion of Condo Near Okemo Mountain Resort, No Injuries Reported
A fire at the Slopeside Condos near Okemo Mountain Resort destroyed part of the complex, with all 14 occupants escaping safely. The fire, determined to be accidental, won’t affect the resort’s opening plans for the 2024-25 season.
Michael Fulton
Sugarbush Resort Unveils $12.6 Million in Exciting Capital Improvements
Sugarbush Resort in Vermont is set to undergo a remarkable transformation with $12.6 million in capital improvements. The highlight of these upgrades is the replacement of the Heaven’s Gate Triple with a more reliable fixed grip quad, designed to lower wind exposure and minimise wind-related disruptions. In addition, substantial investments in snowmaking infrastructure enhance efficiency and terrain accessibility.
Michael Fulton
Stowe, VT Gears Up For First Season of Paid Parking
As the 22/23 season becomes visible on the horizon the team at Stowe are putting the final touches on the new paid parking scheme across the resort. Check out all the changes with our full summary.
Michael Fulton
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Vermont Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: Few Dates Set, Killington Waits on the Cold
Vermont's season is slow to take shape. Stratton is tentatively targeting 18 November and Sugarbush 21 November, while Pico has Friday 11 December on the calendar. Killington never sets a date and opens when the snowmaking allows, and Vail Resorts has yet to name days for Stowe, Okemo and Mount Snow. The forecasts disagree about snow, and the main El Niño worry for the Green Mountains is warmth.
9 Oct 2026
California Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: Mammoth Leads, Tahoe Follows
Mammoth Mountain is first up in California, targeting Friday 13 November after a dusting of September snow. Heavenly and Northstar follow on 20 November, Palisades Tahoe on Wednesday 25 November and Sugar Bowl on 27 November, with Kirkwood on 4 December and June Mountain on 19 December. Plenty of smaller areas have no date yet. A super El Niño favours the Sierra, but a warmer storm track is the catch.
7 Oct 2026
Colorado Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: A-Basin and Keystone Race to Be First
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone and Winter Park are all chasing an October start, though none has a firm date yet. The first dated openers are Breckenridge and Copper on Friday 6 November, then Vail on 13 November, with most of the rest bunched around US Thanksgiving. Hesperus did not open at all last season. A super El Niño offers hope but no guarantee, and forecasters say the southern mountains have the better odds.
5 Oct 2026
Dolomiti Superski 2026-27: Four New Gondolas, New Reservoirs and an €89 Peak Day Pass
Dolomiti Superski is spending around €100 million across its 12 areas before winter. Kronplatz gets a new 10-passenger gondola with a middle station, 3 Zinnen gets Helmissimo, and Val di Fassa swaps a chairlift for a gondola above Col Valvacin. New water-storage basins and upgraded snowmaking follow, and construction has started on the San Martino to Passo Rolle link. A peak adult day pass is €89.
4 Oct 2026
Utah Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: Brian Head First, Eagle Point Out
Brian Head is targeting 6 November, though last year it aimed for 7 November and did not open until the 25th. Park City, Alta and Solitude are pencilled in for 20 November, Snowbird and Snowbasin for 27 November, and Deer Valley for 5 December. Eagle Point will stay closed after the Cottonwood Fire. A super El Niño is forecast, but the big snow is not expected until January.
4 Oct 2026
Hintertux Glacier Opens for 2026-27 With 12 Kilometres of Piste
Hintertux became Austria's second glacier to open for 2026-27 on Friday 2 October, after the Pitztal Glacier. Twelve kilometres of piste are running around the Olperer and Gefrorene Wand, served by one gondola and two drag lifts, with the Betterpark also open. Lifts officially run 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, but skiing stops at 2 pm for now.
4 Oct 2026
Vail Resorts Counts the Cost of a Thin Winter as Pass Sales Slide Further
A historically poor western winter cut Vail Resorts' annual net income from $280 million to $147.5 million and skier visits by 13.4 per cent. Now 2026-27 pass units are down 12 per cent as of 18 September, worse than the 10 per cent flagged in spring. Vail blames the weather and thinks some buyers are simply waiting, and it forecasts a rebound if the snow behaves.
3 Oct 2026
Arizona Snowbowl's $1 Lift Tickets Are Hard to Find, but $9 Days Are Not
Arizona Snowbowl advertised eight $1 lift ticket days this winter. Go looking and only three are showing - 10 March, 1 April and 10 April - so the rest may already have gone. The consolation is a calendar full of $9 days, including all but one day in April. Opening day is 20 November, weather permitting, and opening weekend is $19.
2 Oct 2026