Which Ski Resort Will Open First? The 2026 Race Is Already Taking Shape
From Colorado's high peaks to Vermont and Maine, several mountains are already positioning themselves for the first chairlift ride of winter.
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From Colorado's high peaks to Vermont and Maine, several mountains are already positioning themselves for the first chairlift ride of winter.
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From Colorado's high peaks to Vermont and Maine, several mountains are already positioning themselves for the first chairlift ride of winter. The 2026–27 ski season could begin before Halloween.
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The 2026–27 ski season could begin before Halloween.
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