The countdown to winter has officially begun. While the majority are still clinging to summer, snowboarders are already eyeing the calendar, watching the weather, tuning boards, and plotting that first lap. Opening day isn’t just about riding, it’s a ritual that marks the start of the season for our favorite sport. From maintaining a first chair winning-streak in Colorado, to the organized New England mayhem at Killington, every mountain has its own personality when the chairs start spinning. But beyond the riding, it’s the traditions, culture, and community that make opening day special. Below is your quick guide to the 2025/26 opening dates across the U.S., plus some of the unique rituals that give certain mountains legendary status for more than their terrain. Colorado: Where the Season Usually StartsHigh elevation and aggressive snowmaking put Colorado at the front of the pack most years. Planned Opening Dates (2025/26):
TBD / Weather-Dependent (historically very early):
A-Basin’s Mug Club: A First-Day ClassicAt Arapahoe Basin’s 6th Alley Bar & Grill, there are exactly 473 hooks above the bar, so there are 473 Mug Club spots. It’s not just a beer mug, it’s a badge of belonging.
California: Patience PaysStorm timing rules California’s early season, but when it hits, it hits. Utah: Fast Start, Famous SnowElevation and cold snaps let Utah flip the switch quickly.
Vermont & New England: The Beast Wakes Up
Other Western Contenders
The Traditions That MatterOpening day is more than fresh stickers and first-run legs. The energy is super contagious with high-fives in the lift lines, beers and swag at the base, DJs spinning while everyone remembers why they love sliding sideways. The stoke goes through the roof and people take opening day seriously, but not themselves.
Snow Rituals & Mountain Lore
Believe, don’t believe, either way, everyone’s got a superstition. What to Expect This SeasonPlan early to save money and score better lodging. Opening day terrain is usually limited and skews intermediate to advanced. The “White Ribbon of Death” isn’t for beginners. Opening day isn’t really about mileage. It’s about the stoke, bonding with fellow snowboarders, and planting a flag in the ground nothing that winter is back. The Last WordOpening day marks the return of the winter crew you logged so many days with in the past. Whether you’re camping out for a mug at A-Basin, listening to music while grabbing a donut at Solitude, or lapping your home hill with friends, the traditions connect us to something bigger than ourselves. The lifts will spin. The snow will fall. And we’ll remember why we spend the off-season dreaming about this moment. Winter’s coming, and lets all pray, in our own ways, that it’s going to be epic. that snowboarding blog is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell that snowboarding blog that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments.
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