by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:25 AM ET, Mon October 27, 2025
The 2025-2026 ski season is officially underway in North America.
Two ski areas in Colorado opened over the weekend: Keystone Resort was first on October 25, followed by Arapahoe Basin on October 26.
Colorado's Arapahoe Basin opened for the 2025-26 season (Photo Credit: Lucas Herbert/Arapahoe Basin)
On opening day, Keystone offered more than two miles of freshly groomed terrain on the Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails, as well as a hike-to terrain park, a live DJ and $5.50 beers and hot dogs in honor of the resort’s 55th season.
"We're thrilled to kick off the season here at Keystone with over two miles of skiing and riding,” says Shannon Buhler, vice president and general manager of Keystone Resort. "We know how much this moment means to our employees and community, and our team has poured their hearts into creating an incredible early opening celebration. We’re just excited to be back on snow.”
Keystone’s River Run Village is getting a major upgrade this winter with the opening of Kindred Resort, which will feature ski-in, ski-out lodging, a year-round heated pool with patio cocktail service, four new dining options, valet parking, valet ski and bike storage and an upscale full-service spa.
Kindred Resort will also be the new home of Keystone Ski & Ride School, plus a resort rental shop.
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