Skiing · Winter Park
Opening Day at Winter Park Resort
The lifts spin up for a new ski season — first chair, fresh snow, and the start of winter in the valley.
Mid-November 2026 (typical opening)
Winter Park Resort typically opens in mid-November, and opening day has a feeling all its own — first chair, fresh corduroy, and the whole season ahead. As one of the closest major resorts to Denver, it's where a lot of Colorado's winter begins.
From The Jabberwocky you're minutes from the lifts, with a free ski shuttle stopping right at the lot. Book an early-season stay and be there when the lifts start turning. Watch the resort's site for the confirmed opening date and conditions.