Skiers and snowboarders eagerly watching snow fall in Grand County have a new reason to celebrate – Winter Park Resort will open on Friday, Nov. 3.

The resort announced its opening via their app on Wednesday morning.

“Thanks to 15 inches of natural snow plus hard work from our amazing crews, we’re excited to welcome everyone back to the mountain,” the resort wrote in the announcement. “We will be opening with one base lift and limited terrain, but will be opening more as soon as conditions allow.”

Several eateries will also be ready to welcome hungry skiers and riders on opening day, including Starbucks, Doc’s, Bradley’s, Waffle Cabin, Pizza Pedal’r, and Derailer (with a limited menu). The Arrow Lift is undergoing maintenance, but will open as soon as its scheduled maintenance is complete.  

“It’s still early in the season, and our teams have been putting in the work to get as much terrain open as possible,” said Liz Agostin, the resort’s vice president of marketing, in a news release. “We’re also looking at a lot of exciting additions to the resort this year, including new food and beverage locations, live events, and Ski + Ride School opportunities for every level.” 

The resort will run lifts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lifts start spinning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Gear and equipment rentals are available at Village Rentals, and guests can already sign up for private ski or snowboard lessons. Group lessons will begin later in the month.  

Opening day details

• The Gemini lift will start spinning at 9 a.m.
• Guests can enjoy 15 acres of open terrain on Village Way and Lower Parkway.
• Balcony House at the base will be open to print passes. Guests can sign their waivers and upload their photo in advance at Account.IkonPass.com to expedite the process.

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