The Best Photos From Breckenridge's Opening Day
Another Colorado ski resort has opened for the winter 26/27 season.
Breckenridge, known for being one of the most popular ski resorts in the Centennial State, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after a slight delay. The resort initially intended to open on Friday, November 6, but needed more time for snowmaking.
Breck’s opening was small, with just the Colorado SuperChair and skiing on the Springmeier trail, but that didn’t stop the masses from coming out for their first turns of the season.
As opening day coincided with Veterans Day, Breckenridge asked their veteran employees to kick off the celebration with the first lap down Springmeier. Check out a video of the first lap and photos from Breckenridge’s opening day below. Keep reading for more.
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Video: Breckenridge Opening Day, November 11, 2026
Photos: Breckenridge Opening Day, November 11, 2026
Katie Young, Courtesy Breckenridge
Breckenridge joins Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Loveland Ski Area, Copper Mountain, and Wolf Creek in opening for the winter 26/27 season. Wolf Creek remains temporarily closed due to flooding.
Wintry weather is expected to return to Breckenridge this week. Overnight lows should plunge well below freezing to allow for snowmaking, and 10 inches of natural snow could fall in the 10-day forecast, according to OpenSnow.
Happy ski season, Breck! We hope it’s a good one!
The 2026/27 print issue of POWDER Magazine is here. Click here to have a copy shipped to your front door. Copies can also be found on newsstands at major retailers like Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and more.
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