November 23, 2024

Opening Day at Steamboat Resort is a highly anticipated event each year from essentially the time the mountain closes. Both locals and visitors alike love opening day for its festivities, food, and of course – the snow. The kickoff to the season is always a party in itself, almost always happening the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day.

The Season’s Grand Opening

Get ready to kickoff Steamboat Ski Resort’s 2024/25 season on November 23rd! The festivities start at 7:30am, and the gondola and chairs start spinning at 8:30am. All passes are valid on opening day, including both Ikon passes. See below for the opening day festivities!

Festivities to Enjoy

Steamboat opening day

This year’s festivities include:

– Complimentary Powder Day Donuts and Korbel Mimosas (while supplies last)
– Free Opening Day T-shirt designed by Ohana and Smartwool Socks for the first 100 skiers/riders in line
– Donation presentation to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
– The countdown to the official start of the 2024-25 season and ringing of the Champagne Powder ® Snow Bell

Prizes on mountain, will be hidden throughout the day. Stay tuned to @SteamboatResort on Instagram for clues to finding prizes like Ohana Opening Day shirts, Smartwool stashes and WinterWonderGrass Tickets.

Stay with Four Seasons Steamboat

Will we be seeing you for Steamboat’s opening weekend?

Want to be close to the hill for the best skiing this  season? Check out our stunning Steamboat mountainside rentals for the best access all season long! Some of our favorites include ski-in/ski-out properties like Gondola Getaway, a privately owned condo within the Sheraton Resort Village, and Slopeside Retreat, a 3 bedroom condo a ski-in ski-out property that is loaded with other on-site amenities at the Edgemont. Book early as homes fill up for opening week and Thanksgiving every year!