Summer Operating Plans for Colorado Resorts on Epic Pass

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Ready for summer
23/24 Epic Pass holders get summer lift access at participating resorts. | Picture: Epic Pass Website

Yes, I know people are still skiing and riding at Vail, CO, and Breckenridge, CO, but that doesnโ€™t mean we cannot think ahead and also start dreaming about summer.ย Vail Mountain will be open for spring turns until this Sunday, April 23, 2023 and Breckenridge will be open as long as possible into May.

Vail Resorts announced their operating plans for the summer for their Colorado resorts. We wanted to share the following information with our readers for those keen to plan for some hiking or mountain biking.

Summer Operating Dates for Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek and Crested Butte:

Vail Mountain Summer Hours:

Friday, June 16, 2023, through Sunday, October 1, 2023

Helpful Notes:

  • Gondola One will run for GoPro Mountain Games June 10 โ€“ 11
  • After Monday, September 4, 2023, operations will shift to weekends only (Friday-Sunday)
Vail
Summer in Vail, CO. | Picture: Vail Facebook Page

Crested Butte Summer Hours:

Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, September 24, 2023

Helpful Notes:

  • After Monday, September 4, 2023, operations will be weekends only

Beaver Creek Summer Hours:

Saturday, June 17 through Sunday, September 24, 2023

Helpful Notes:

  • After Monday, September 4, 2023, operations will be weekends only
  • Beaver Creek Golf Club planned to open May 12, 2023, for members and guests
  • Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club planned to open May 12, 2023, for members and May 17, 2023 for guests

Keystone Resort Summer Hours:

Friday, June 23 through Monday, September 4, 2023

Helpful Notes:

  • Mountain operations, including the River Run Gondola and Keystone Bike Park, are planned to operate Thursdays through Mondays
  • Keystone Golf planned to open May 12, 2023
  • Keystone Adventure Center and Lakeside Village planned to open June 11, 2023

Breckenridge Ski Resort Summer Hours:

Friday, June 30 through Monday, September 4, 2023

Helpful Notes:

  • With plans to upgrade 5-Chair on Peak 8 to a new high-speed quad for next winter, Breckโ€™s summer season will start a little later than usual.
Summer
Summer in Breckenridge, CO. | Picture: Breckenridge Facebook Page

Please note that all resort operations are weather and conditions dependent and subject to change.

Stay tuned for more information on summer activities and events at each resort in the coming months as we get closer to summer.

If you are an Epic Pass holder, summer lift access applies to the summer months prior to the winter season covered by a pass. Your 23/24 Epic pass gives you summer lift access at the same resorts as winter access on your pass. Epic 1-7 Day Passes do not include summer lift access. Bike haul is not included.

If you donโ€™t have your Epic Pass for 23/24 yet, get the best price and most benefits by purchasing early.ย 23/24 Epic Pass holders can begin redeeming summer benefits April 1, 2023. Summer benefits include:

  • 20% offย Food & Beverage
  • 20% offย Lodging
  • 20% offย Bike Rentals
  • 20% offย Epic Mountain Express
  • 20% offย Golf

As always, check for terms and conditions before buying.

Golf
Keystone Golf Course offers Epic Pass holders 20% discount. | Picture: Epic Pass Website

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