The winter ski and snowboard season for 2024 is so close, we can almost feel the fresh powder under our boots. If you’re just as excited as we are, we have a helpful article for you to refer back to this season as you plan your winter adventures across North America!
Listed below are all the projected opening days for the various ski resorts across the country which we also have lodging options for here at RedWeek.com. Save this page to your browser and we will do our best to keep opening dates updated as we approach the start of the 2024 winter season.
British Columbia
- Whistler – Projected Opening Day: November 22, 2024
Where to Stay:
Try the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Whistler or the Mountainside Lodge for a luxuriously cozy experience during your ski trip. Check out all of our Whistler resorts for more ideas!
Before you go:
California
- Big Bear – Projected Opening Day: November 23, 2024
- Mammoth – Projected Opening Day: November 15, 2024
- Heavenly Resort – Projected Opening Day: November 22, 2024
- Northstar Resort – Projected Opening Day: November 22, 2024
- Palisades Tahoe – Projected Opening Day: November 27, 2024
- Mt. Rose – Projected Opening Day: November 8, 2024
Where to Stay:
We have plenty of vacation rentals in Big Bear and Lake Tahoe on both the California side and the Nevada side. Marriott’s Timber Lodge Tahoe is one of the most popular 5-star resorts in the area!
Before you go:
- Check out our Lake Tahoe Travel Guide
Colorado
- Aspen Buttermilk – Projected Opening Day: December 14, 2024
- Aspen Highlands – Projected Opening Day: December 14, 2024
- Aspen Mountain – Projected Opening Day: November 28, 2024
- Aspen Snowmass – Projected Opening Day: November 28, 2024
- Beaver Creek – Projected Opening Day: November 27, 2024
- Breckenridge – Projected Opening Day: November 8, 2024
- Copper Mountain – Projected Opening Day: November 8, 2024
- Crested Butte – Projected Opening Day: November 27, 2024
- Steamboat Springs – Projected Opening Day: November 23, 2024
- Telluride – Projected Opening Day: November 28, 2024
- Vail – Projected Opening Day: November 15, 2024
- Winter Park – Projected Opening Day: November 18, 2024
Where to Stay:
The Ritz-Carlton Club in Aspen is sure to impress, while there are plenty of options in Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, and all throughout Colorado to choose from.
Before you go:
- Find out Which Colorado Ski Town is Your Style
- Read our Breckenridge Mountain Travel Guide
- Read our Aspen Travel Winter Guide
- Read our Vail/Beavercreek Ski Travel Guide
New Hampshire
- Cannon Mountain – Projected Opening Day: November 29, 2024
- Loon Mountain – Projected Opening Day: November 20, 2024
- Wildcat Mountain – Projected Opening Day: November 27, 2024
Where to Stay:
Try the Attitash Mountain Village in Bartlett for a cozy respite less than half-an-hour away from Wildcat Mountain, or any of our timeshare rentals in Lincoln–-just a few minutes away from Loon Mountain and Cannon Mountain.
New Mexico
- Angel Fire – Projected Opening Day: December 13, 2024
- Ski Santa Fe – Projected Opening Day: November 28, 2024
- Taos Ski Valley – Projected Opening Day: November 28, 2024
Where to Stay:
Although not a destination most people generally think of for it’s ski culture, there are a few ski mountain resorts in New Mexico! Check out the Angel Fire Cabin Share, Las Brisas De Santa Fe, or Worldmark Santa Fe.
Oregon
- Mt. Bachelor – Projected Opening Day: November 29, 2024
- Mt. Hood Meadows – Projected Opening Day: November 29, 2024
- Timberline Lodge – Projected Opening Day: November 29, 2024
Where to Stay:
Bend is a great place to stay during an Oregon ski trip, not only does the Eagle Crest Resort offer cozy lodgings about 30 minutes away from Mt. Bachelor, but is also within a couple hours from Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge if you are serious about trying out different mountains!
Utah
- Alta Ski Area – Projected Opening Day: November, 2024
- Deer Valley – Projected Opening Day: December 7, 2024
- Brian Head Resort – Projected Opening Day: November 8, 2024
- Brighton Resort – Projected Opening Day: November 29, 2024
- Park City Mountain Resort – Projected Opening Day: November 22, 2024
- Snowbird – Projected Opening Day: November 28, 2024
- Solitude Mountain – Resort Projected Opening Day: November 15, 2024
Where to Stay:
Marriott’s MountainSide at Park City was voted one of RedWeek’s Top 25 Resorts for 2024, famous for its ski-in/ski-out setting and world class luxury resort amenities. We also have plenty of other incredible Park City rentals, as well as resorts in Snowbird, and throughout the ski areas in Utah.
Before you go:
- Check out our Park City Travel Guide
As the season progresses, feel free to leave comments below regarding snow quality this year on your favorite mountains, ask questions of other ski enthusiasts or locals about mountain town life, we have found this to be a great forum to engage with others over the years!