2 Days Until Steamboat Opens for the 2018/19 Season!

Steamboat Opening Day 2018/19 Season

The countdown is on. Two more days until Steamboat's Opening Day on Wednesday, November 21st. Steamboat is starting a new tradition by opening a day earlier than the normal Thanksgiving Day opener.

Snow Conditions

More early season snow has fallen on Steamboat this year than in the past 10 years. The mountain is completely blanketed in snow, and crews have been able to blow snow to help form a nice base. With late October and early November snowstorms, Steamboat is looking great for early season.

Expected Terrain

The lifts and terrain that will be open have not yet been officially announced. The expected opening runs are Buddy's Run off of the Storm Peak lift, which is almost the top of the mountain, filtering down to Rainbow and eventually to Rudy's Run. Rudy's will connect to the Heavenly Daze area, and then bottom terrain to the gondola and Christie chair. If this is correct, you'll be able to ski top to bottom on Opening Day.

Opening Day Details

Date: Wednesday, November 21st

Passes Valid: All passes, including Ikon, Ikon Base, and Steamboat-specific passes will be valid on Opening Day. Regular priced lift tickets will also be available for purchase.

Festivities: Arrive early to celebrate. At 7:30 AM in Gondola Square:

• Complimentary Korbel Mimosas and Champagne Powder Donuts
• A Toast to the 2018-19 Ski Season
• Check Presentation to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
• Special Performance by the Ute Indian Tribe Snow Dancers and Drummers
• Free Classic Steamboat t-shirts designed by Ohana for the first 100 skiers and riders of the season
• Additional shirts available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club

Start your Thanksgiving holiday off right by skiing and riding Steamboat for Opening Day.