//Ski Before Christmas
First Tracks: The Best Resorts For Early-Season Skiing
There’s something very special about getting on snow before Christmas, and before almost everyone else. Dozens of ski areas are already open by the start of November, the slopes are quieter and prices are lower as resorts tempt early visitors. In ‘First Tracks’, we round up 13 of the best resorts for early-season skiing, from glaciers that open in October to big Alpine names starting their lifts in late November, with 2026/27 opening dates, season-opening events and our tips for booking a pre-Christmas trip. If you can’t wait for winter, start here.
