US EditionKeystone Resort First to Open for the 2025-26 North American Winter Ski Season
Keystone opened with over two miles of terrain and night skiing, while Arapahoe Basin begins Sunday with plans to expand as snowmaking continues, marking the start of Colorado's ski season.
- On October 25, 2025 Keystone Resort opened at 3 p.m., becoming the first ski resort in North America to start the season.
- Both resorts began early snowmaking more than a week prior; Keystone's snowmaking team and Arapahoe Basin leaders plan to continue expanding terrain as conditions allow.
- Keystone Resort will kick off the season with over two miles of groomed terrain on Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon, accessed via River Run Gondola with laps off Montezuma Express lift.
- The Colorado Avalanche Information Center cautioned about small early-season slides after a Friday skier-triggered avalanche near Treasury Mountain, while A-Basin will run the Black Mountain Express lift to High Noon at 8:30 a.m.
- The openings kick off Colorado's 2025/26 winter season, Ikon Pass holders have unlimited access until Dec. 19, and Keystone celebrates its 55th season.
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The US ski season has officially started with the first resorts opening
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Keystone Resort opens for 2025-2026 winter season
DENVER (KDVR) -- Keystone Resort in the town of Keystone will officially open for the 2025-2026 winter season from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The resort said more than two miles of "freshly groomed" terrain will be avaialable to ski on its Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails on opening day. Colorado ski resorts closer to opening with snow in forecast "We're thrilled to kick off the season here at Keystone with over two miles of skiing and rid…
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Keystone announces imminent Saturday opening, joining A-Basin in Colorado battle to be first resort to open for 2025-26 ski season
Wanting to receive the honor of being the first ski area to open in the state of Colorado, Keystone swooped in front of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25, announcing it will open at 3 p.m. the same day. Arapahoe Basin announced on Saturday morning it will open on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 8:30 a.m. Barring any other preemptive openings, Keystone will be the first ski area to open in the state. Keystone will kick off the season wit…
Keystone Resort First to Open for the 2025-26 North American Winter Ski Season
The resort will celebrate the start of the season with 2+ miles of terrain, a hike-to terrain park, and live DJ music under Keystone's night skiing lights2025-26 Epic Passes on sale now; prices go up after November
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