The Best Photos From Loveland Ski Area’s 2026 Opening Day

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Another ski area joins the fray.

Loveland Ski Area, located just off I-70 west of Denver, Colorado, officially kicked off its season on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The ski area’s opening day terrain was limited, as is typical for early November, but that didn’t stop the masses from showing up and showing out. Skiers enjoyed freshly groomed conditions on Catwalk, Mambo, and Home Run off the Chet’s Dream Express lift, reaching nearly 1,000 feet of vertical. Not too shabby.

Loveland Ski Area joins fellow Colorado ski resorts Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Copper, and Wolf Creek in kicking off their seasons. Wolf Creek is temporarily closed, however, due to flooding damage to its access road. Breckenridge plans to open tomorrow, November 11, 2026.

Check out the best photos and video from Loveland Ski Area’s opening day below.

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Video: Loveland Ski Area Opening Day, November 7, 2026

Video shared courtesy of Loveland Ski Area.

Loveland Ski Area Opening Day, November 7, 2026 (3:24)

Photo Gallery: Loveland Ski Area Opening Day, November 7, 2026

Photos by Casey Day, courtesy of Loveland Ski Area.

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More On Loveland Ski Area

Loveland Ski Area is open for daily operations for the remainder of the winter 26/27 season. Lifts run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Loveland is on the Indy Pass. Adult lift tickets purchased in advance are just $119 this season, significantly cheaper than its neighbors.

If you’re looking for a way to ski Loveland for free this season, you’re in luck. The ski area recently announced a blood drive scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Participants earn a free lift ticket to use on any day of the winter 26/27 season at Loveland, and additional prizes and raffles are also being offered.

Happy ski season, Loveland! We hope it’s a good one.

The 2026/27 print issue of POWDER Magazine is here. Click here to have a copy shipped to your front door. Copies can also be found on newsstands at major retailers like Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and more.

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