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 October 29th).
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 27th
- Alta: November 22nd
- Copper Mountain: November 8th
- Deer Valley Resort: December 7th
- Eldora Mountain Resort: November 15th
- Jackson Hole: November 29th
- Schweitzer: November 22nd
- Sun Valley: November 28th
- Aspen Highlands: November 28th
- Aspen Mountain: November 14th
- Buttermilk: December 14th
- Snowmass: November 28th
- Snowbird: November 28th
- Solitude Mountain Resort: November 22nd
- Steamboat: November 23rd
West Coast
- Alyeska Resort: November 30th
- Bear Mountain: November 29th
- June Mountain: December 21st
- Mammoth Mountain: November 15th
- Mt. Bachelor: November 29th
- Palisades Tahoe: November 27th
- Snow Summit: November 23rd
- Snow Valley: November 29th
- Taos Ski Valley: November 28th
East Coast
- Stratton: November 27th
- Sugarbush: November 23rd
- Sugarloaf: November 22nd
- Pico Mountain: December 13th
- Blue Mountain Resort PA: November 28th
- Cambelback Resort: december 13th
- Snowshoe: November 27th
Canada
- SkiBig3 - Banff Sunshine: November 8th
- SkiBig3 - Lake Louise: November 8th
- SkiBig3 - Norquay: November 1st
- Cypress Mountain: November 28th
- CMH Heli Skiing: December 6th
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: December 7th
- Panorama Mountain Resort: December 6th
- Red Mountain Resort: December 14th
- Revelstoke November 30th
- Sun Peaks Resort: November 16th
- Tremblant: November 22nd
- Blue Mountain: December 12th
Europe
- Kitzbühel: November 8th
Rest Of The World
- Niseko United - Hanazono Niseko: November 30th
- Niseko United - Niseko Annupuri: November 30th
- Niseko United - Niseko Grand Hirafu: November 30th
- Niseko United - Niseko Village: November 30th
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.
Rocky Mountains
- Keystone: Mid-October
- Breckenridge: November 8th
- Vail Mountain: November 15th
- Park City: November 22nd
- Beaver Creek: November 27th
- Crested Butte: November 27th
West Coast
- Heavenly: November 22nd
- Northstar: November 22nd
- Kirkwood: December 6th
- Stevens Pass: December 6th
Canada
- Whistler Blackcomb: November 22nd
The author: Will Chaltas
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