September’s here and winter is on our minds now more than ever. We’re just 75 days out from our scheduled opening day for the 2026/27 winter season – November 20, 2026!
That’s a little over two months until you’re back on the lifts, chasing first tracks and cold mornings at your favorite Arizona ski resort. The countdown is on – let’s keep it going.
Lock In Your Pass Before Prices Climb
If a season pass is on your list, now’s the time to act – two deadlines are coming up fast:
- September 14 – Last day to grab the lowest available monthly payments on our 0% interest payment plan. Passes start at just $31/month, paid off automatically by mid-January. (0% interest sticks around all season – this is just your shot at the smallest monthly bite.)
- September 25 – Final day of our current season pass sale. Purchase before then and save up to $100 on your 2026/27 pass.
Miss both dates and you’ll still get a pass – just not at these prices. Explore pass options and lock yours in today.
Already locked in your 2026/27 pass? Thank you – we can’t wait to see you on the mountain. Keep an eye out for passholder benefits and updates as opening day gets closer.
A Mountain That’s Leveling Up
While you’ve been soaking up summer, we’ve been busy getting the mountain ready for winter. This season’s improvements include:
- A brand new beginner conveyor lift, making those first turns easier than ever
- Enhanced snowmaking across our lower and mid-elevation terrain, for more reliable coverage early and late season
- RFID tickets and passes, so you can get through the lift line and onto the snow faster
More time riding, less time waiting – that’s the idea.
El Niño Is Still Building
The forecast talk isn’t slowing down. Meteorologist Chris Tomer’s latest outlook points to a supercharged southern jet stream this winter – a pattern that historically steers storms across the southern U.S. and stacks the odds toward above-average precipitation for the Southwest, with Arizona Snowbowl named among the resorts that stand to benefit. Nothing’s guaranteed this far out, but a strengthening El Niño has us more excited than usual for what this season could bring.
75 days and counting. Get your pass, grab your gear, and get ready – winter’s on its way back to the San Francisco Peaks.
Lift tickets for the 2026/27 season are coming soon. Stay connected with our socials, newsletter, and blogs, and in the meantime, a season pass is still your best value on the mountain.
