Get Ready: Ikon and Epic Mountains Announce Opening Dates
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Winter is calling—are you ready to answer? Ski season is almost here and is shaping up to be epic (pun intended).
Whether you’re dreaming of the legendary powder at Ikon resorts like Steamboat and Sugarbush, or tackling the infamous slopes at Epic destinations like Whistler Blackcomb and Stowe, the best days of winter are just ahead. Whether you're in search of steep and deep terrain or perfect corduroy, both Ikon and Epic resorts have something for every kind of snow lover.
Maybe you're looking forward to après by the fire, or those unforgettable first-chair mornings when it's just you, the mountain, and the sunrise. Whatever your adventure, the lifts will be spinning before you know it. Do you know when your resort is planning to kick things off? If not, it's time to find out! Check the lists below for all confirmed Ikon and Epic mountain opening dates (as of November 6th, 2025).
Ikon Mountains
Ikon recently released their opening dates for many of their mountains. Here's a list of every Ikon mountain that has a confirmed opening date:
Rocky Mountains
- Big Sky resort: November 26th
- Alta: November 21st
- Copper Mountain: November 7th
- Deer Valley Resort: December 1st
- Eldora Mountain Resort: November 14th
- Jackson Hole: November 28th
- Schweitzer: November 21st
- Sun Valley: November 27th
- Aspen Highlands: December 14th (weather permitting)
- Aspen Mountain: November 27th (weather permitting)
- Buttermilk: December 13th
- Snowmass: November 27th
- Snowbird: November 27th
- Solitude Mountain Resort: November 14th
- Steamboat: November 22nd
West Coast
- Alyeska Resort: November 29th
- Bear Mountain: November 22nd (projected)
- June Mountain: December 20th
- Mammoth Mountain: November 14th
- Mt. Bachelor: November 28th
- Palisades Tahoe: November 26th
- Snow Summit: November 21st
- Snow Valley: November 28th (projected)
- Taos Ski Valley: November 28th (projected)
East Coast
- Stratton: November 26th
- Sugarbush: November 22nd
- Sugarloaf: November 22nd (projected)
- Pico Mountain: December 12th
- Killington: November 14th (projected)
- Blue Mountain Resort PA: TBD
- Cambelback Resort: december 12th (weather permitting)
- Snowshoe: November 26th
Canada
- SkiBig3 - Banff Sunshine: OPEN
- SkiBig3 - Lake Louise: OPEN
- SkiBig3 - Norquay: November 18th
- Cypress Mountain: Late November (projected)
- CMH Heli Skiing: December 6th
- Panorama Mountain Resort: December 5th
- Red Mountain Resort: December 13th (weather permitting)
- Revelstoke November 29th
- Tremblant: November 27th
- Blue Mountain: December 11th
Europe
- Kitzbühel: December 12th
Rest Of The World
- Niseko United - Hanazono Niseko: November 29th
- Niseko United - Niseko Annupuri: November 29th
- Niseko United - Niseko Grand Hirafu: November 29th
- Niseko United - Niseko Village: November 29th
Epic Mountains
Vail Resorts recently released opening dates for some of the most popular Epic Pass ski resorts. Check out this list below for all confirmed opening dates.
East Coast
- Stowe: November 22nd
- Okemo: November 22nd
- Mount Snow: November 22nd
Rocky Mountains
- Keystone: OPEN
- Breckenridge: November 7th
- Vail Mountain: November 14th
- Park City: November 22st
- Beaver Creek: November 26th
- Crested Butte: November 26th
West Coast
- Heavenly: November 21st
- Northstar: November 21st
- Kirkwood: December 5th
- Stevens Pass: December 5th
Canada
- Whistler Blackcomb: November 21st
The author: Will Chaltas
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