Beaver Creek Resort is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 season on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 — just in time for Thanksgiving week.
Vail Resorts' August 2026 announcement set Beaver Creek's target opening day for Wednesday, November 25, 2026, timed to the start of Thanksgiving week. The date is subject to weather and snow conditions.
Beaver Creek's opening kicks off a winter of skiing and riding on its famously groomed, family-friendly terrain. The resort is known for touches like fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies handed out at the end of the ski day, and a village designed for a relaxed, upscale mountain experience.
Lift access requires a valid lift ticket or Epic Pass; strolling the village and enjoying the atmosphere is free. Early-season terrain is weather-dependent and grows as the snowpack builds toward the holidays.
Opening Day Highlights
- Target opening: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (weather permitting)
- Season kickoff heading into Thanksgiving weekend
- First turns on Beaver Creek's groomed, family-friendly terrain
- The resort's signature fresh-baked cookies at day's end
- A relaxed, upscale village atmosphere
Know Before You Go
- When: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (target date, subject to conditions)
- Where: Beaver Creek Resort / Beaver Creek Village
- Admission: Lift access requires a lift ticket or Epic Pass; village activities are free
- Check the resort snow report for the confirmed opening date and open terrain
- Thanksgiving week is busy — plan travel and parking ahead
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