All Images: Gabe Rovick | Featured Skier: Agostina Vietti | Location: Vail Mountain, CO
In the immortal words of Bruce Buffer, “It’s TIME“… to get fired up for ski season! We still have several months until winter really takes off, but that’s no reason not to start dreaming about what is to come. It’s almost September, which means it’s just about fall. That means the FREESKIER Buyer’s Guide is right around the corner, and that also means we’re getting close to almost being able to go skiing.
To solidify our almost, almost winter excitement, Vail Resorts has officially announced the 2024-25 opening dates for several of their major resorts around North America. The resort conglomerate announced 11 opening dates in total, stretching across two countries and four different states.
Before we dive into the opening dates, we should note that Vail is offering savings on many of their Epic offerings, from passes to lodging and gear. We at FREESKIER want to ensure that you’re getting the best bang for your buck, and if you’re going to buy a multi-resort pass this winter, why not save as much money as you can?
Prices will rise on September 2nd (9/2) so get it while you can –
Specialty Passes – Military, Veteran, College, Adaptive Passes
Now that you’ve taken note of those big dollar deals, let’s dive into the opening dates for some of the best ski areas in North America, from Whistler Blackcomb to Crested Butte. Keep in mind that early openings will be dependent on seasonal conditions, but generally speaking, Vail tends to stick to these dates.
Mid-October
(Pending early season conditions):
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada
November 27:
December 6:
