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Breckenridge Resort, Colorado (Breck), aimed to open for the winter 26/27 season on Friday, November 6, 2026, but a warm spell and poor snowmaking conditions forced the resort to delay.
Breck didn’t declare a new intended opening day immediately following, citing the need for extensive snowmaking before making a decision, but the announcement has finally been made as of today, November 9th.
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Breckenridge will kick off its season on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to a new video by the resort’s patrol director Hunter Mortensen.
“So here’s where we’re at,” says Mortensen in an Instagram video. “We’re at the base of Peak 8, and I’ve checked in with the snowmaking team; they’ve had a great couple of nights of work. The cats are working hard. So, we got our heads together, and we think it’s time! Let’s go skiing! We’re going to open this thing up Wednesday morning.”
Tap or click below to watch the full video about opening day trails, lifts, conditions, and more.
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Breckenridge will start the season small, with skiing and snowboarding on the Springmeir run, with access provided by the BreckConnect Gondola and the Colorado SuperChair.
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There will be free donuts for skiers in line, a live performance from DJ Cat, and the first chair will load at 9 a.m. MST. The BreckConnect Gondola will open at 8:30 a.m.
Breckenridge will be the fourth ski resort to open in Colorado, following Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, and Copper Mountain. It’s the second ski resort on the Epic Pass to open, alongside Keystone.
Happy ski season, Colorado! Get out there and make the most of it.
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