Vail Resorts has published the opening dates for its key resorts in the Rockies and West—beginning in October with Keystone Resort. The company will announce additional opening dates across the region, as the winter season draws closer.

Opening dates are subject to change based on weather and conditions. Dates announced thus far include:

  • Mid-October, pending early season conditions, Keystone (CO)
  • November 8: Breckenridge (CO)
  • November 15: Vail Mountain (CO)
  • November 22: Whistler Blackcomb (BC), Heavenly (CA), Northstar (CA), Park City Mountain (UT)
  • November 27: Beaver Creek (CO), Crested Butte (CO)
  • December 6: Kirkwood (CA), Stevens Pass (WA)

The company said, “Navigating its mountain resorts will be more seamless than ever as Vail Resorts continues investing in the guest experience.”

Whistler Blackcomb and Hunter Mountain (NY) added new lifts to increase uphill capacity and distribute skiers better across the mountains.

Vail Resorts owns and operates a worldwide network of ski resorts, including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 other resorts in North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia, with availability to use the company’s Epic Pass.

Vail Resorts also operates over 250 retail and rental locations in North America.