Ski areas that could re-open before Summer Smacpats Follow Mar 22 · 3 min read

8 months without skiing: While it may seem like that is the unfortunate reality, we still can have hope. If the virus spread slows down, we could ski again this spring. Cross your fingers, these are the resorts in North America that could re-open before the snow melts.

Arapahoe Basin, CO

Closing date last season: July 4th

A-basin is famous for opening first and staying open last. If anybody re-opens before the snow melts, there’s a decent chance it will be “the legend”. In last year’s awesome season, they managed to stay open until a late July 4th for the first time since 2011. Lets hope they can replicate that this year.

Breckenridge, CO

Closing date last season: June 9th

Not to be outdone by its ikon counterpart in aforementioned A-basin, Vail has been pushing Breck’s closing date later and later. When Vail resorts recently announced they were closing their resorts for the entire season, a possible exemption was given to breck, due to its very long season length.

Snowbird, UT

Closing date last season: July 4th

Snowbird had an incredible season last year and as a result managed to stay open through July 4th, something that has only been accomplished a few times throughout the resort’s 50 year history. While it is unlikely that they make it that long this season, I wouldn’t be surprised if they re-open for a few weeks in May.

Timberline, OR

Timberline on Mount Hood is well known for its’ palmer snowfield, which allows them to stay open late into the summer. While it may not be remarkable skiing, it’s still skiing!

Whistler Blackcomb, BC

Closing date last season: May 27th

Like with Breck, Vail put in a possible exemption for Whistler, meaning they could re-open.

Heavenly, CA

Closing date last season: May 27th

This is the final resort that Vail has left on the table for possibly re-opening. Considering Tahoe’s unfortunate snow year though, I wouldn’t hold your breath on this one.

Killington, VT

Closing date last season: June 2nd

“The beast” has historically blown enormous amounts of manmade snow onto superstar trail, allowing them to stay open far longer than any of their competition. Unfortunately, they do not appear to be blowing any snow onto superstar this year due to the uncertain economic risk involved, so even if the virus subsides, there may be no snow left to ski on. While it is unlikely, east coast skiers can still hope for it.