America’s Ski Season Has Started

Colorado’s Keystone Resort has formally kicked off the 2025-26 North American winter ski season, turning into the primary resort on the continent to open its slopes.

The celebration started at 3pm on Saturday afternoon with the resort opening over two miles of freshly groomed terrain on the Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails, marking a historic first: a day launch main into evening snowboarding beneath the resort’s signature lights. There was additionally a hike-to terrain park illuminated by snowcat lights.

Keystone made its opening transfer shortly after close by Arapahoe Basin introduced it will be opening at 8.30am right now, Sunday, twenty sixth October.

Company at Keystone had been handled to a vigorous opening afternoon ambiance that includes, a reside DJ set, and $5.50 beers and sizzling canine in honour of Keystone’s fifty fifth season.

“We’re thrilled to kick off the season right here at Keystone with over two miles of snowboarding and driving,” stated Shannon Buhler, Vice President and Normal Supervisor of Keystone Resort. “We all know how a lot this second means to our workers and group, and our staff has poured their hearts into creating an unbelievable early opening celebration. We’re simply excited to be again on snow!”

Skiers and riders can entry the terrain through the River Run Gondola, with laps accessible off the Montezuma Specific raise with each day operations working from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening snowboarding will return on choose Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays beginning Thanksgiving,

The resort reviews its snowmaking staff is working across the clock to develop terrain as situations permit. Uphill entry stays closed throughout early season operations and can reopen on designated routes outdoors raise hours as soon as situations allow.