Winter Returns to the Vail Valley as Vail Mountain Targets November 13 and Beaver Creek Prepares for a Thanksgiving Week Opening on November 25
The countdown to another winter in the Colorado Rocky Mountains has begun. Vail Resorts has announced planned opening dates for the 2026–27 ski season: Vail Mountain on Friday, November 13, 2026, and Beaver Creek Resort on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
For residents, second-home owners, winter visitors and the Vail Valley community, the approaching ski season brings renewed excitement to two celebrated mountain destinations.
Vail Mountain Opens November 13
Vail Mountain is preparing to welcome skiers and snowboarders back to its legendary terrain on November 13. From opening-day gondola rides to the first turns of winter, the occasion signals another season of mountain recreation, village activity and alpine hospitality. Early-season terrain will depend on snowfall, snowmaking and mountain conditions.
Beaver Creek Welcomes Winter November 25
Beaver Creek Resort plans to open November 25, immediately ahead of Thanksgiving. Known for meticulously groomed slopes, attentive guest service and its distinctive village atmosphere, Beaver Creek offers a memorable beginning to the winter holiday season.
Get Ready with the Epic Pass
For skiers and snowboarders planning their return to Vail and Beaver Creek, the official Epic Pass website is a useful resource for reviewing 2026–27 season pass options, resort access, benefits and any applicable restrictions. Vail Resorts’ pass program provides access to a network of mountain destinations, including Vail and Beaver Creek. Guests should check the current terms and purchase deadlines directly before making winter plans.
Looking Ahead to Winter
Mountain preparations are underway, although seasonal snowfall remains uncertain. Both planned opening dates are subject to weather, snowmaking and operating conditions.
A New Season for the Vail Valley
The opening of Vail and Beaver Creek means more than the return of skiing. Winter brings renewed energy to Vail Village, Lionshead, Beaver Creek Village and neighboring communities. Restaurants, retailers, lodging properties and local businesses welcome returning guests, while homeowners and prospective buyers rediscover the lifestyle that makes the Vail Valley a year-round destination.
From ski-in/ski-out residences to mountain retreats and established neighborhoods, the season offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the properties and communities that define Vail Valley real estate.
Winter is nearly here. Welcome back to Vail and Beaver Creek.
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