November in Ski Country
Opening Days & Resort Updates
- OPEN | Arapahoe Basin: Skiing and riding began October 28.
- November 7 | Loveland Ski Area: Opening day. Chet's Dream chairlift opens at 10 a.m., with live music, $60 lift tickets, and 1,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding. Opening-day details
- November 20 | Powderhorn and Purgatory: Projected opening dates.
- November 21 | Steamboat: Planned opening with the Champagne Powder® Snow Bell tradition, morning treats, and giveaways. Event information
- November 25 | Granby Ranch: Projected opening.
- November 26 | Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, and Telluride: Thanksgiving Day opening targets.
- November 28 | Howelsen Hill: Planned opening for its 111th season.
All opening dates are subject to weather and conditions.
November Events & Story Opportunities
November 6 | 10th Mountain Division Day — Leadville
Colorado recognizes the World War II soldiers whose training at Camp Hale helped establish a lasting connection between the U.S. military and the American ski industry. History Colorado is hosting a free open house at the Healy House Museum in Leadville, 3–5 p.m., featuring the Winter Warriors exhibition.
November 7 & 20 | Warren Miller's Days Off — Monarch, Sunlight, and Cooper
Warren Miller's 77th annual ski film comes to Salida and Glenwood Springs on November 7, followed by a November 20 screening at Cooper Lodge.
Monarch screening | Sunlight screening | Cooper events
November 10 & 24 | Rise N' Shine Rando Series — Arapahoe Basin
Early-morning uphill races offer a look at Colorado's growing uphill skiing community. A-Basin also hosts an Uphill & Chill Breakfast on November 13.
November 11 | Amped to Open! Movie Night — Powderhorn
Powderhorn hosts an early-season ski film event at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.
November 14, 21 & 28 | Send'er November — Winter Park
Three Saturdays of early-season events, including a Poker Run (Nov. 14), Duck Day costume ski-down (Nov. 21), and Mini Mary Jane Moguls Freeride (Nov. 28).
November 20 | History & Snow Dance Party — Monarch Mountain
A celebration of Monarch's ski history at Salida's Victoria Tavern, with a historical presentation, music, and a vintage ski clothing contest.
November 20 | Turkey Jam — Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club hosts its annual community rail jam, open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities.
November 24 | Bishop Telemark Demo Day — Loveland Ski Area
An opportunity for skiers to test telemark equipment and learn more about freeheel skiing.
November 26 | Thanksgiving Events — Multiple Resorts
Arapahoe Basin hosts its annual Uphill Turkey Trot. Granby Ranch, Purgatory, and Winter Park have Thanksgiving dining events planned, including a mountaintop meal at Winter Park's Sunspot.
A-Basin Turkey Trot | Winter Park events
November 27–29 | Stifel Copper Cup — Copper Mountain
Men's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup racing returns to Copper Mountain 50 years after the resort first hosted World Cup competition in 1976. Events include Super-G on November 28 and giant slalom on November 29. Spectating is free, with live music, fireworks, and a Saturday concert featuring Jon Foreman and O.A.R.
November 28 | Opening Weekend Après Parties — Aspen Mountain & Snowmass
Afternoon celebrations at the Sundeck on Aspen Mountain and Elk Camp on Snowmass, with live music, DJs, and food and drink specials.
Beginning November 28 | Deck the Slopes — Winter Park
Winter Park begins its holiday programming with lights, music, family activities, and planned drone shows.
Additional November Notes
Pass and Ticket Deadlines: Several resorts still have purchasing deadlines and price increases ahead. Telluride's winter season-pass sale ends November 15, while Loveland's unrestricted 4-Paks are available through November 22. Resort websites and social media are the most reliable sources for current prices, promotions, and deadline announcements.
Snowfall & Opening Updates: Colorado Ski Country USA maintains its daily Snow Report, including snowfall totals, mountain conditions, and opening dates.
Event details may change. Please confirm schedules and availability directly with resorts before publishing.
