Big Snow American Dream
East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
€70
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
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The earliest-opening in North America resorts are Big Snow American Dream, Keystone, Loveland, Wolf Creek and Arapahoe Basin, all confirmed open or opening soon.
Looking for the best ski resorts in December in North America for 2026? We've ranked 259 resorts based on live snow conditions, lift-pass prices, and seasonal openings — all verified for the 2026/27 season.
Each resort below is open during December according to our automated season tracker. Resorts are sorted by current snow depth so you can pick the most reliable conditions first.
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259 resorts
Keystone
Colorado, USA
€224
day pass
Opens in 24 days
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Loveland
Colorado, USA
€129
day pass
Opens in 24 days
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Wolf Creek
Pagosa Springs, Colorado, USA
€108
day pass
Opens in 24 days
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Arapahoe Basin
Dillon, Colorado, USA
€110
day pass
Opens in 24 days
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Winter Park
Colorado, USA
€262
day pass
Opens in 29 days
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Mt. Rose
Reno, Nevada, USA
€164
day pass
Opens in 35 days
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Lake Louise
Alberta, Canada
€114
day pass
Opens in 36 days
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Banff Sunshine
Alberta, Canada
€125
day pass
Opens in 37 days
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Mt. Norquay
Alberta, Canada
€86
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Opens in 37 days
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Nakiska
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
€101
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Opens in 37 days
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Nakiska Alpine
Alberta, Canada
€110
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Opens in 37 days
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Copper Mountain
Colorado, USA
€230
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Mammoth Mountain
California, USA
€174
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Marmot Basin
Alberta, Canada
€97
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Jasper Marmot Basin
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
€130
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Breckenridge
Colorado, USA
€277
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Vail
Colorado, USA
€283
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Mount Snow
West Dover, Vermont, USA
€129
day pass
Opens in 43 days
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Alyeska
Alaska, USA
€159
day pass
Opens in 45 days
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Mt. Bachelor
Bend, Oregon, USA
€175
day pass
Opens in 45 days
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Timberline Lodge
Government Camp, Oregon, USA
€99
day pass
Opens in 45 days
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Lookout Pass
Mullan, Idaho, USA
€59
day pass
Opens in 45 days
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Monarch Mountain
Monarch, Colorado, USA
€164
day pass
Opens in 45 days
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