# Vail Resorts 2026/27 winter season opening schedule > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vail-resorts-202627-winter-season-opening-schedule > Updated: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Vail Resorts has released its target opening schedule for the 2026/27 North American winter season. Initial openings are expected at Keystone Resort in early October, followed by Breckenridge on November 6 and Vail Mountain on November 13. Other locations, including Whistler Blackcomb and Park City Mountain, are scheduled for November 20. In the Lake Tahoe region, Heavenly and Northstar are slated to open on November 20, while Kirkwood is scheduled for December 4. Other portfolio openings include Beaver Creek and Crested Butte on November 25. All dates remain subject to weather and temperature conditions. The company has invested over $100 million in high-efficiency snowmaking technology, though operators noted that consistent freezing temperatures are still necessary for effective use. The company is also navigating challenges including declining visitor numbers and revenue at its Rockies resorts, alongside legal disputes regarding instructor relations and lift pass pricing. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Ski industry updates: Vail Resorts opening dates and new Snow Pass launch Vail Resorts announces its 2026/27 North American opening dates, while Snow Partners launches a new regional multi-mountain pass targeting the Northeast and Eastern Canada. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ski-industry-updates-vail-resorts-opening-dates-and-new-snow-pass-launch ### 2026-08-18: Vail Resorts announces 2026/27 winter opening dates Vail Resorts has announced target opening dates for the 2026/27 ski season, with Tahoe resorts Heavenly and Northstar set for November 20 and Kirkwood for December 4, pending weather conditions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vail-resorts-announces-202627-winter-opening-dates --- Cite as: Vail Resorts 2026/27 winter season opening schedule. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vail-resorts-202627-winter-season-opening-schedule