The leaves have departed and a small base is beginning to build over the high peaks in Colorado, signaling the opening of at least a few resorts by the end of October. Renowned for it’s monster season and early openings, winter in Colorado has already made a few appearances:
Projected 2016-2017 Schedule:
RESORT |
OPEN |
CLOSE |
ARAPAHOE BASIN |
Mid-to-late October | Early June |
ASPEN MOUNTAIN |
November 24 | April 16 |
ASPEN HIGHLANDS |
December 10 | April 9 |
BUTTERMILK |
December 10 | April 2 |
COOPER |
December 10 | April 9 |
COPPER MOUNTAIN |
November 11 | April 16 |
CRESTED BUTTE |
November 24 | April 9 |
ELDORA |
November 18 | April 9 |
HOWELSEN HILL |
November 26 | March 12 |
LOVELAND |
Mid-to-late October | Early May |
MONARCH |
Late November | April 16 |
POWDERHORN |
December 15 | March 26 |
PURGATORY |
November 19 | April 16 |
SILVERTON |
December 29 | April 9 |
SNOWMASS |
November 24 | April 16 |
SKI GRANBY RANCH |
December 17 | April 2 |
STEAMBOAT |
November 23 | April 16 |
SUNLIGHT |
December 9 | April 2 |
TELLURIDE |
November 24 | April 2 |
WINTER PARK |
November 16 | April 23 |
WOLF CREEK |
November 4 | April 2 |
Source: ColoradoSki
