First scheduled opening: Breckenridge, Nov 6. 26 resorts tracked (CO). 0 still only have projected dates; we swap in the real date as each resort announces.
Next Colorado deadlines
- Price Eldora pass price guarantee ends Oct 22, 2026 · Adult unlimited $789 through Oct 22. [1]Oct 22
- Nov 6
- Price Epic Pass: last day before final price increase (reported) unverified Nov 15, 2026 · Reported by POWDER; Vail hasn't published it. [1] [2]Nov 15
- Price Monarch pass prices go up after today Nov 30, 2026 · Increase Dec 1. New adult full-benefit $659. [1]Nov 30
- Price Loveland season pass pricing ends Dec 5, 2026 · Valid through 11:59 PM Dec 5. Adult $699. [1]Dec 5
- Off sale Epic Pass sales close (reported) unverified Dec 6, 2026 · Reported by POWDER; not confirmed by Vail. [1] [2]Dec 6
- Hut lottery 10th Mountain hut lottery entries unverified Early January - mid-February 2027 (expected). Dates not posted yet. [1]Jan-Feb
Colorado opening days 2026-27
Filter by state or pass. Tap a resort for sources and a lodging map.
26 resorts
| Resort | Pass | Opening (2026-27) | Closing | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BreckenridgeBreckenridge, CO | Epic | Nov 6 | - | Not yet |
| Copper MountainFrisco, CO | Ikon | Nov 6 | - | Not yet |
| EldoraNederland, CO | Ikon | Nov 13 (tentative) | - | Not yet |
| VailVail, CO | Epic | Nov 13 | - | Not yet |
| PowderhornMesa, CO | Independent | Nov 20 unverified | - | Not yet |
| PurgatoryDurango, CO | Power Pass | Nov 20 | - | Not yet |
| SteamboatSteamboat Springs, CO | Ikon | Nov 21 | - | Not yet |
| Beaver CreekAvon, CO | Epic | Nov 25 | - | Not yet |
| Crested ButteCrested Butte, CO | Epic | Nov 25 | - | Not yet |
| Granby RanchGranby, CO | Independent | Nov 25 unverified | - | Not yet |
| Aspen MountainAspen, CO | Ikon Mountain Collective | Nov 26 | - | Not yet |
| SnowmassSnowmass Village, CO | Ikon Mountain Collective | Nov 26 | - | Not yet |
| TellurideTelluride, CO | Epic (7 days) | Nov 26 unverified | - | Not yet |
| Howelsen HillSteamboat Springs, CO | Independent | Nov 28 unverified | - | Not yet |
| Ski CooperLeadville, CO | Independent | Dec 9 unverified | - | Not yet |
| Aspen HighlandsAspen, CO | Ikon Mountain Collective | Dec 12 | - | Not yet |
| ButtermilkAspen, CO | Ikon Mountain Collective | Dec 12 | - | Not yet |
| SunlightGlenwood Springs, CO | Indy | Dec 12 unverified | - | Not yet |
| Silverton MountainSilverton, CO | Independent | Dec 31 unverified | - | Not yet |
| Arapahoe BasinDillon, CO | Ikon | ASAP (TBA) | - | Not yet |
| Echo MountainIdaho Springs, CO | Independent | TBA unverified | - | Not yet |
| KeystoneKeystone, CO | Epic | ASAP in October | - | Not yet |
| LovelandGeorgetown, CO | Indy add-on Powder Alliance | ASAP (5-yr avg ~Nov 5) | - | Not yet |
| MonarchSalida, CO | Independent | Typically mid-late Nov (not announced) unverified | - | Not yet |
| Winter ParkWinter Park, CO | Ikon | ASAP (TBA) | - | Not yet |
| Wolf CreekPagosa Springs, CO | Independent | ASAP | - | Not yet |
Passes that work here
The multi-resort passes these mountains take, then local season passes.
| Pass | Adult price | Next price change | Off sale | Notes / sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic PassAdult (31+)Multi-resort | $1,169 | Nov 15, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | Next increase after Nov 15 reported by POWDER (Oct 13); Vail has not published it. Unverified. Sales end Dec 6 reported by POWDER; not confirmed by Vail. Unverified. Went up after Sep 7 and again after Oct 7 ($1,145 -> $1,169). Ages 13-30: $929. [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Epic Local PassAdult (31+)Multi-resort | $869 | Nov 15, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | Assumed to follow Epic Pass timing (POWDER report). Unverified. Reported, unverified. Went up $20 after Oct 7. Holiday restricted dates apply. [1] [2] |
| Ikon PassAdult (23+)Multi-resort | $1,529 | - | TBA | Ikon told POWDER there is no further price increase before sales stop. Off sale 'early to late December' (no date yet). Last season it stopped Dec 11. Unverified. No blackout dates on full pass. Reservations needed at Jackson Hole, Deer Valley, Loon. [1] [2] |
| Ikon Base PassAdult (23+)Multi-resort | $1,099 | - | TBA | No further increase expected (same as Ikon, per POWDER). Early December per ZRankings; no official date. Unverified. Blackouts Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14. Unlimited at A-Basin, Copper, Eldora, Winter Park. [1] [2] |
| Indy PassIndy Base adult (Indy+ $469)Multi-resort | $419 | - | Sold out | Public sale ended after midnight Sep 11, 2026; sold out. Waitlist only. Loveland, Sunlight and other CO areas are Indy partners / add-on eligible. [1] [2] |
| Mountain CollectiveAdult (19+)Multi-resort | $729 | - | TBA | Goes off sale 'early in the ski season'; no date published. Unverified. Spring price was $669 (ended Apr 28). 2 days at each of 27 resorts + 50% off extra days. [1] [2] |
| Loveland Season PassAdult new (23-69)Colorado · local | $699 | Dec 5, 2026 | TBA | Current pricing valid through Dec 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Renewal $649. Midweek $489. Powder Alliance + Monarch bonus days. [1] |
| A-Basin Unrestricted Season PassAdultColorado · local | $699 | - | TBA | No price-change date published on A-Basin's site. Unverified. Midweek $539. A-Basin is also unlimited on Ikon and Ikon Base. [1] |
| Monarch Full-Benefit PassAdult new (19-61)Colorado · local | $659 | Dec 1, 2026 | TBA | Prices valid through Nov 30, 2026; increase Dec 1. Renewal $639. Monarch-only $549. [1] |
| Eldora Unlimited PassAdultColorado · local | $789 | Oct 22, 2026 | TBA | Pricing guaranteed through Oct 22, 2026; may rise after. Eldora is also unlimited on Ikon / Ikon Base. [1] |
| Wolf Creek Peak AdvantageAdult (19-64) regular rateColorado · local | $1,423 | - | TBA | Pre-season sale ran Sep 26 - Oct 4 ($1,138). Regular rates since Oct 5. No further date. SuperSaver (40 blackout dates) $1,053. [1] |
| Copper Season PassAdult (18+) incl. Kids Ski FreeColorado · local | $899 | - | TBA | Early price ended May 5. No further deadline published. Also unlimited on Ikon / Ikon Base. 50%-off F&F ticket offer through Nov 3. [1] |
| Winter Park Season PassAdultColorado · local | $844 | - | TBA | No deadline published. Unverified. Also unlimited on Ikon / Ikon Base. [1] |
| Purgatory Power PassAdult (37-64)Colorado · local | $1,149 | - | TBA | No deadline published. 10 Power Pass mountains, no blackouts. Kids 12 & under free. [1] |
| Ski Cooper Season PassAges 22-68Colorado · local | $599 | - | TBA | Price listed 'through the end of season'. 3 free days at partner resorts. [1] |
| Sunlight Season Pass unverifiedIndividual, top of $289-$719 rangeColorado · local | $719 | - | TBA | Page shows two price ranges ($289-$719 and $269-$699); which is current is unclear. Unverified. On the Indy Pass. [1] |
10th Mountain Division Hut lottery 2027 unverified
For hut trips in winter 2027-28. Members only (you can join while entering).
- Entries: Early January - mid-February 2027 (expected)
- Trip assignments: March 2027 (expected)
- Member early booking: April 1, 2027 8am MT (expected)
- Public booking: June 1, 2027 8am MT (expected)
Last cycle: forms due Feb 13, 2026, 2,488 entries, 85% got a trip. huts.org hasn't posted 2027 dates yet; we'll email the day they do. [1] [2] [3]
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