This week, snow fell across all regions of Vail Resorts’ Nothern Hemisphere resorts, bringing with it the start to winter and the 2024/25 Northern Hemisphere ski season. Nowhere was this more exciting than at Whistler Blackcomb, where nearly 90 inches of snow (228 cm) has fallen since 1 November, leading to an early opening on 21 November. With recent snowstorms at Vail, Breckenridge, Andermatt-Sedrun (Switzerland) and more, resorts in the West, Rockies, East and in Europe have received significant early season snowfall. By this weekend, seven resorts will be open, providing access to more than 3,000 acres of skiing and riding.
Early Openings in the West: North America’s largest resort – Whistler Blackcomb – opened earlier than planned on 21 Nov., thanks to nearly 90 inches (228cm) of recent snowfall and the hard work of its snowmaking and grooming teams. The resort kicked off the season with more than 620 acres and will quickly expand its footprint to more than 1,935 acres by Friday. Snow continues to fall in Whistler, with another 11 inches (30cm) forecasted through the weekend, which will add to the existing 51 inch (131cm) base depth. Also in the West, Tahoe’s Heavenly Ski Resort and Northstar California Resort opened early this week as a result of natural snowfall and excellent snowmaking temperatures.
Abundant Early Season Terrain in the Rockies: Keystone Resort, Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail Mountain, Colorado’s largest ski resort, are open for the season. One foot of snow fell across Vail Mountain earlier this week, with snow falling at resorts across Colorado and Utah. The wintry weather pattern continues with 30 inches in the Park City Mountain 10-day forecast, and 12-24 inches forecasted across Colorado resorts. On Friday, Park City Mountain, America’s largest ski resort, will also open. Combined, these resorts will offer more than1,000 acres available for skiers and riders by Friday, with more terrain set to open ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanks to an abundance of November snowfall, Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Beaver Creek Resort are poised to open Wednesday, 27 Nov., adding more options for guests with an Epic Australia Pass.
Snowfall and Snowmaking Spotted in the East: Seven Springs Mountain Resort saw the start of natural November snowfall in Pennsylvania today. Snowmakers at the company’s East resorts are watching temperatures around the clock and are ready to continue making snow at every opportunity. With 26 resorts in the East, skiers and riders have incredible choice throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Brilliant Winter Storms in Europe: Vail Resorts’ newest additions to the family, Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland, also received snowfall this week. With resorts experiencing between 16-30 inches (40-78 cm) in the past five days, these premier European ski resorts are set for an exceptional start to the winter season. Skiers and snowboarders on the Epic Australia Pass can also experience partner destinations such as the legendary Ski Arlberg in Austria, Skirama Dolomiti in Italy, Les 3 Vallees in France, and Verbier 4 Valees in Switzerland. Unlock unparalleled European skiing all on one Pass.
Ski/Ride North American Resorts Now with a 2025 Epic Australia Pass
The Epic Australia Pass continues to be Australia’s best value season Pass for skiers and riders who plan to spend five or more days at local mountains – Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham – and travel to experience Vail Resorts’ iconic mountains around the world. Epic Australia Pass Holders can use their 2025 Pass starting now at Vail Resorts’ North American resorts. The Epic Australia Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham, plus access to iconic mountain resorts abroad including Whistler Blackcomb, Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Canada, Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu Resort in Japan, Vail Mountain in Colorado (US), Park City Mountain in Utah (US) and many more.
When visiting Vail Resorts in North America, Epic Australia Pass Holders receive Epic Mountain Rewards which include 20 per cent off lodging, on-mountain dining, rentals, group lessons and more at Vail Resorts’ owned & operated resorts during the 2024/25 Northern Hemisphere winter season. See more details here. HYPERLINK “https://www.epicaustraliapass.com.au/faqs/2024-epic-australia-pass-faqs?”
