When will ski resorts in United States open for the ski season? The 2026/27 United States Ski season starts from 2026/10/28. See this list of projected opening dates for United States mountains. Important Note: Not all dates listed here are official and final, as resort opening dates are projected and subject to change. Check back for updates on when the lifts are set to start spinning at United States, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
| Resort Name | Projected opening date |
|---|---|
| Sunday River, Maine | Nov 18 |
| Alta Ski Area, Utah | Nov 20 |
| Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona | Nov 20 |
| Belleayre, New York | Nov 20 |
| Brian Head Resort, Utah | Nov 20 |
| Gore Mountain, New York | Nov 20 |
| Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming | Nov 20 |
| Killington Resort, Vermont | Nov 20 |
| Northstar California, California | Nov 20 |
| Park City, Utah | Nov 20 |
| Powderhorn, Colorado | Nov 20 |
| Purgatory, Colorado | Nov 20 |
| Sipapu Ski Resort, New Mexico | Nov 20 |
| Ski Brule, Michigan | Nov 20 |
| Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah | Nov 20 |
| Sugarloaf, Maine | Nov 20 |
| Bear Valley, California | Nov 21 |
| Bolton Valley, Vermont | Nov 21 |
| Granite Peak Ski Area, Wisconsin | Nov 21 |
| Hunter Mountain, New York | Nov 21 |
| Lutsen Mountains, Minnesota | Nov 21 |
| Mount Snow, Vermont | Nov 21 |
| Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont | Nov 21 |
| Ski China Peak, California | Nov 21 |
| Snow Summit, California | Nov 21 |
| Steamboat, Colorado | Nov 21 |
| Stowe Mountain, Vermont | Nov 21 |
| Sugarbush, Vermont | Nov 21 |
| Timberline Lodge, Oregon | Nov 21 |
| Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Massachusetts | Nov 21 |
| Whiteface Mountain Resort, New York | Nov 21 |
| Jay Peak, Vermont | Nov 22 |
| Beaver Creek, Colorado | Nov 25 |
| Big Sky, Montana | Nov 25 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado | Nov 25 |
| Palisades Tahoe, California | Nov 25 |
| Red River, New Mexico | Nov 25 |
| Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia | Nov 25 |
| Stratton Mountain, Vermont | Nov 25 |
| Aspen Snowmass, Colorado | Nov 26 |
| Ober Mountain Ski Area & Adventure Park, Tennessee | Nov 26 |
| Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nov 26 |
| Sun Valley, Idaho | Nov 26 |
| Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico | Nov 26 |
| Telluride, Colorado | Nov 26 |
| Andes Tower Hills Ski Area, Minnesota | Nov 27 |
| Bear Mountain, California | Nov 27 |
| Black Mountain, New Hampshire | Nov 27 |
| Boreal Mountain Resort, California | Nov 27 |
| Bretton Woods, New Hampshire | Nov 27 |
| Brighton Resort, Utah | Nov 27 |
| Bromley Mountain, Vermont | Nov 27 |
| Brundage Mountain Resort, Idaho | Nov 27 |
| Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire | Nov 27 |
| Crystal Mountain, Washington | Nov 27 |
| Crystal Mountain, MI, Michigan | Nov 27 |
| Eldora Mountain Resort, Colorado | Nov 27 |
| Great Divide, Montana | Nov 27 |
| Greek Peak, New York | Nov 27 |
| Holiday Valley, New York | Nov 27 |
| Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon | Nov 27 |
| Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Nov 27 |
| Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts | Nov 27 |
| Lee Canyon, Nevada | Nov 27 |
| Lookout Pass Ski Area, Idaho | Nov 27 |
| Loon Mountain, New Hampshire | Nov 27 |
| Mountain High, California | Nov 27 |
| Mt. Baldy, California | Nov 27 |
| Mt. Hood Skibowl, Oregon | Nov 27 |
| Red Lodge Mountain, Montana | Nov 27 |
| Schweitzer, Idaho | Nov 27 |
| Ski Ward, Massachusetts | Nov 27 |
| Sleeping Giant Ski Resort, Wyoming | Nov 27 |
| Smugglers' Notch Resort, Vermont | Nov 27 |
| Snow Valley, California | Nov 27 |
| Snowbasin, Utah | Nov 27 |
| Snowbird, Utah | Nov 27 |
| Snowriver Mountain Resort, Michigan | Nov 27 |
| Soldier Mountain Ski Area, Idaho | Nov 27 |
| Sugar Bowl Resort, California | Nov 27 |
| Trollhaugen, Wisconsin | Nov 27 |
| White Pass, Washington | Nov 27 |
| Alyeska Resort, Alaska | Nov 28 |
| Bogus Basin, Idaho | Nov 28 |
| Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin | Nov 28 |
| Cataloochee Ski Area, North Carolina | Nov 28 |
| Giants Ridge Resort, Minnesota | Nov 28 |
| Hilltop Ski Area, Alaska | Nov 28 |
| Little Switzerland, Wisconsin | Nov 28 |
| Pine Knob Ski Resort, Michigan | Nov 28 |
| Powder Ridge Ski Area, Minnesota | Nov 28 |
| Silver Mountain, Idaho | Nov 28 |
| Ski Apache, New Mexico | Nov 28 |
| Waterville Valley, New Hampshire | Nov 28 |
| Dry Hill Ski Area, New York | Dec 02 |
| Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire | Dec 02 |
| Diamond Peak, Nevada | Dec 03 |
| Afton Alps, Minnesota | Dec 04 |
| Alpine Valley Ski Area, Michigan | Dec 04 |
| Appalachian Ski Mountain, North Carolina | Dec 04 |