Overview

• Keystone aims for mid-October pending conditions, with Breckenridge on Nov. 7, Vail on Nov. 14, and Beaver Creek and Crested Butte on Nov. 26, while additional Western and European resorts target late November into early December and Eastern dates will be announced closer to winter.
• Vail Resorts’ new Epic Friend Tickets give passholders 6–10 vouchers that cut friends’ lift tickets by 50% at 37 North American resorts, and the cost of one redeemed friend ticket can be applied to an eligible 2026/27 Epic Pass.
• The 2025/26 Epic Pass is listed at $1,075 for adults at the lowest fall price through Sept. 1, offering access to more than 90 resorts worldwide, and Telluride will not require reservations for Epic Pass holders this season.
• Capacity and reliability projects include Park City’s debuting 10-person Sunrise Gondola, two new six-seat chairlifts at Andermatt‑Sedrun‑Disentis, and upgraded energy‑efficient snowmaking at Crans‑Montana.
• The events slate features Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey World Cup serving as an Olympic qualifier Dec. 4–7, alongside milestone celebrations such as Whistler Blackcomb’s 60th anniversary and Heavenly’s 70th.