# Vail and Beaver Creek Announce Opening Days for the 2026–27 Ski Season

- Link: https://vailrealestatereview.com/2026/10/07/vail-beaver-creek-opening-days-2026-2027/
- Published: 2026-10-07T13:47:16-06:00
- Author: John Helmering

### 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](https://www.epicpass.com/) 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.**

_Source: [Vail Resorts opening dates announcement](https://news.vailresorts.com/2026-08-18-Is-Winter-About-to-Show-Off-Vail-Resorts-Announces-2026-27-Opening-Dates-as-Super-El-Nino-Builds-Anticipation-for-Great-Powder)._

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