Vail Mountain's lifts are scheduled to start turning for the 2026–27 season on this Friday, with the date still subject to snow and conditions. Expect a festive first-chair crowd at the base and the season's first après in the villages that afternoon.
- Dates
- Nov 13, 2026
- Where
- Vail Mountain
- What
- Ski season
- Status
- Confirmed by the organisers
Getting there
Flying in for it? A private SUV or executive van takes you from the airport to your door in Vail, with your flight tracked and your bags handled.
Tickets, schedules and the latest details: the official site · dates checked November 1, 2026.