2023/24 Ski Resorts Opening Dates in the Northern Hemisphere

Every year, the arrival of winter brings a unique blend of emotions. Some may be saddened by the end of autumn’s vibrant foliage and the long, sunny days, while others eagerly anticipate the cozy comforts that only winter can provide. But whatever your sentiment, there’s no denying that winter possesses a captivating charm of its own.
As the Northern Hemisphere bids goodbye to the autumn, it’s time for winter sports fanatics to don their gear and prepare for another exciting season in 2023/2024!
Let’s take a closer look at what awaits those who eagerly await the start of winter in the North Hemisphere this year.

North America Ski Resorts Projected Opening Dates

USA

Resort Name	Opening Dates
Beaver Creek	November 22, 2023
Mammoth Mountain	November 10, 2023
Telluride	November 23, 2023
Vail	November 10, 2023
Sun Valley	November 23, 2023
Park City	November 17, 2023
Steamboat	November 23, 2023
Breckenridge	November 10, 2023
Aspen Snowmass	November 23, 2023
Snowbird	November 30, 2023
Jackson Hole	November 24, 2023
Palisades Tahoe	November 22, 2023
Heavenly	November 17, 2023
Big Sky	November 22, 2023
Winter Park Resort	October 30, 2023
Keystone Resort	November 4, 2023
Killington	November 15, 2023
Mt Bachelor	November 17, 2023
Taos	November 24, 2023
Mt Baker	November 17, 2023

Canada

Resort Name	Opening Dates
Whistler Blackcomb	November 23, 2023
Fernie	December 2, 2023
Lake Louise	November 10, 2023
Sun Peaks	November 17, 2023
Red Mountain	December 10, 2023
Silver Star	November 24, 2023
Sunshine Village	November 10, 2023
Big White	November 23, 2023
Panorama	December 8, 2023
Kicking Horse	December 8, 2023
Castle Mountain	December 1, 2023
Marmot Basin	November 9, 2023
Tremblant	November 23, 2023
Kimberley	December 15, 2023
Revelstoke	December 2, 2023

Europe Ski Resorts Projected Opening Dates

Switzerland

Resort Name	Opening Dates
Les Portes du Soleil	December 16, 2023
4 Vallées	November 17, 2023
Zermatt-Matterhorn	November 1, 2023
Samnaun-Silvretta Arena	November 23, 2023
Arosa Lenzerheide	December 2, 2023
Laax Flims Falera	November 4, 2023
St. Moritz-Corviglia	November 25, 2023
Crans Montana	December 11, 2023
Corvatsch/​Furtschellas	November 25, 2023
Obersaxen Mundaun	December 15, 2023
Grimentz-Zinal	November 23, 2023
Aletsch Arena	December 8, 2023
Grindelwald-Wengen	November 11,2023
Saas-Fee	July 15, 2023

Asia Ski Resorts Projected Opening Dates

Japan

Resort Name	Opening Dates
Niseko	December 2, 2023
Hakuba	December 2, 2023
Rusutsu	November 25, 2023
Furano	December 2, 2023
Nozawa Onsen	December 9, 2023
Kiroro	December 1, 2023
Tomamu	December 2, 2023
Myoko Kogen	*Mid-December 2023
Shiga Kogen	*Mid-December 2023
Naeba	December 9, 2023
Lotte Arai	*Late-December 2023
Madarao
Appi Kogen	December 2, 2023
Okunakayama Kogen
Shizukuishi
Muikamachi Hakkaisan
Karuizawa
Manza Onsen	*Late-December 2023
Hachimantai
Hakkoda
Tazawako

Winter is a unique blend of contradictions – it’s both chilly and welcoming, demanding yet cozy. Marvel at the captivating northern lights in Canada, immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas markets of Switzerland or savor the warmth of hearty winter dishes like hot pot and ramen in Japan. The time to start planning and securing your ideal snowy getaway is now!