About Skier Stash
Skier Stash tracks US ski pass deadlines, resort opening days and Colorado's 10th Mountain hut lottery. It is run by Chaney Burks, a cyclist in Vail, Colorado. Every date links to a source, and we update pages when resorts or pass operators announce a change. Data checked Nov 9, 2026.
Who we are
Chaney Burks, cyclist in Vail, Colorado.
Skier Stash exists because the dates that matter to skiers are scattered: pass prices jump on deadlines that are easy to miss, opening days move with the weather, and the hut lottery has its own calendar. We put them in one place, with the source next to each date, so you can plan without digging through a dozen press releases. Skier Stash is part of the Stash family, alongside The Gear Stash and The Gravel Stash. You can also follow us on X (@skierstash).
What we cover
- Pass deadlines: Epic, Ikon and other pass price increases and off-sale dates. See Epic Pass price increase, Ikon Pass price increase and Epic vs Ikon.
- Opening days: 112 US resorts across our region pages, like Colorado, with official, projected and unverified dates labeled.
- Hut lottery: the 10th Mountain hut lottery and other backcountry huts.
- Where to stay: lodging maps on resort, region and guide pages, plus where to stay skiing in Colorado.
How we source dates
Every number on Skier Stash links to its source. Official dates come from the resort, the pass company or a state ski association. Projected dates are estimates until the resort announces. Dates marked unverified come from news reports or forecasting sites, and we replace them as soon as the resort confirms. We don't invent dates, and each page shows when its data was last checked.
How we make money
Skier Stash is free to read. Some links, like the Stay22 lodging maps, our Epic Pass links, Patagonia gear links and the Global Rescue referral link on hut pages, may earn us a commission at no cost to you. That never changes which dates or prices we show. Details: How we make money and our affiliate disclosure.
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FAQ
Who runs Skier Stash?
Skier Stash is run by Chaney Burks, a cyclist in Vail, Colorado.
Are the opening dates official?
Dates labeled official come from the resort, the pass company or a state ski association. Dates from news reports or forecasting sites are labeled unverified until the resort announces.
How often do you update?
We update pages when a resort or pass operator announces a change, and every page shows when its data was last checked.
Do you take money from resorts?
No resort pays us to rank it higher. Some links, like the Stay22 lodging maps, our Epic Pass links and Patagonia gear links, may earn us a commission at no cost to you, and they never change which dates or prices we show.