With all of the snow coming down pretty much all over the place (awesome!), which resorts will be next to open for the 2009-2010 season!? We thought we’d compile a list for you, so you can plan your early-season skiing and snowboarding trips.

With temperatures diving and more snow on the way, look for some resorts to open their doors earlier than expected. But of course, double check these before you head out!  They can certainly change based on what Mother Nature brings us! We’ll try to keep this updated, and if you come across any other opening dates, leave a comment and we’ll add it to the list!

Canada, West:

• Big White (Kelowna, BC) — December 5th
• Canadian Olympic Park (Calgary, AB) — Open!!!
• Castle Mountain (AB) — December 12th
• Crystal Mountain (Westbank, BC) — December 5th
• Cypress Mountain (West Vancouver, BC) — 1st week of December
• Fernie (BC) — December 5th
• Kicking Horse (Golden, BC) — December 11th
• Kimberley (BC) — December 19th
• Lake Louise (Banff, AB) — November 7th
• Marmot Basin (Jasper, AB) — November 11th
• Mt. Norquay (Banff, AB) — October 31st
• Nakiska Ski Area (AB) — November 7th
• Panorama Mountain (BC) — December 12th
• Red Mountain (Rossland, BC) — December 18th
• Revelstoke (BC) — December 5th
• Silver Star (Vernon, BC) — November 28th
• Sunshine (Banff, AB) - November 11th
• Sun Peaks (BC) — November 21st
• Whistler-Blackcomb — November 26th
• Whitewater (Nelson, BC) — November 28th

Canada, East:

• Mont Tremblant (QC) — November 20th

Utah:

• Alta Ski Area — November 20th
• Beaver Mountain — TBA
• Brian Head Resort — November 21st
• Brighton Resort — November 16th
• Deer Valley Resort — December 5th
• Powder Mountain Winter Resort — November 2nd (night skiing only 4p-10p)
• Snowbasin Resort — November 26th
• Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort — November 21th
• Solitude Mountain Resort — November 13th
• Sundance — December 11th
• The Canyons Resort — November 27th
• Park City Mountain Resort — November 21th

Colorado:

• Aspen — November 26th
• Aspen Highlands — December 12th
• Beaver Creek — November 25th
• Breckenridge — November 12th
• Buttermilk — December 13th
• Copper — November 25th
• Crested Butte — November 25th
• Echo Mountain — November 21st
• Eldora — November 21st
• Howelsen — December 6th
• Keystone — November 5th
• Monarch Mountain — November 26th
• Powderhorn — December 11th
• Purgatory (Durango) — November 26th
• Silverton Mountain — November 29th
• Ski Cooper — November 27th
• Snowmass — November 26th
• Sol Vista Basin — December 19th
• Steamboat — November 25th
• Sunlight — December 5th
• Telluride — November 26th
• Vail — November 20th
• Winter Park — November 19th

California:

• Heavenly — November 20th
• Mammoth — November 12th
• Northstar — November 21st
• Squaw — November 21st

Wyoming:

• Jackson Hole — November 28th

Montana:

• Big Sky Resort — November 26th
• Bridger Bowl — December 11th
• Moonlight Basin — December 12th
• Red Lodge — November 27th
• Whitefish Mountain Resort - December 5th

Idaho:

• Bogus Basin — November 25th
• Brundage — November 25th
• Sun Valley — TBA

Vermont:

• Killington — December 13th
• Stowe — November 21st

Alaska:

• EagleCrest (Juneau) — December 5th (thanks for the update Lisa!)

And finally, as a follow up to our October Ski and Snowboard Shows! article, here’s a glimpse at some of the upcoming ski, snowboard and snow shows in November for the 2009-2010 season. Did you buy your new gear yet, you’ll usually find all sorts of deals from practically all the vendors in the industry, all under one roof! Now that the snow is coming down and some resorts already open, checking out your local show is your last step to officially kicking off the season!

Chicago

> Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo, Chicago IL — November 6 – 8

Albany

> Ski and Snowboard Expo, Albany, NY — November 6 – 8

Minneapolis

> Minnesota Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Minneapolis, MN — November 6  – 8

Portland

> Portland SkiFever and Snowboard Show, Portland, OR — November 6 – 8

Calgary

> Calgary Snow Show, Calgary, AB, CAN — November 7 – 8

San Francisco

> San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Festival, San Francisco, CA — November 7 – 8

Denver

> Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo, Denver, CO — November 13 – 15

San Jose

> Bay Area Ski and Snowboard Show, San Jose, CA — November 13 – 15

San Diego

> SnowJam Ski and Snowboard Show, San Diego, CA — November 13 – 15

Santa Clara

> Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festival, Santa Clara — CA, November 14 – 15

Las Vegas

> SnowJam Ski and Snowboard Show, Las Vegas, NV — November 20-22

Seattle

> Seattle SkiFever and Snowboard Show, Seattle, WA — November 20 – 22

Boston

> Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Boston, MA — November 19 – 22

Sacramento

> Sacramento Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Sacramento, CA — November 21 – 22

Whether your looking for the latest in new gear, or even looking to pick up some free swag, then you can’t go wrong checking out your local ski and snowboard show!

As always, you’ll find great deals, and great entertainment at all of the shows. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of your favourite athlete!

Here are some of the shows coming up in October.

Toronto

> Toronto Ski Snowboard & Travel Show, Toronto, ON – October 15 – 18

Philadelphia

> Philadelphia National Ski & Snowboard Expo, Philadelphia, PA – October 16 – 18

Harrisburg

> Harrisburg National Ski & Snowboard Expo, Harrisburg, PA – October 16 – 18

Ottawa

> Ottawa Ski Show, Ottawa, ON – October 23 – 25

Schaumburg

> Windy City Ski Show and Snowboard EXPO, Schaumburg, IL – October 23 – 25

Vancouver

> Vancouver Snow Show, Vancouver, BC, – October 24 – 25 (Get your 2 for 1 admission here!)

Los Angeles

> Los Angeles Ski and Snowboard EXPO, Los Angeles, CA – October 29 – November 1

Edmonton

> Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show, Edmonton, AB – October 31 – November 1

Photo Credit: Matt Taylor, via Flikr

The Whistler Premiere of re:SESSION, the latest snow porn from TGR, hits Whistler tomorrow night at Millenium Place.

The all-star roster includes your favourite local rippers Ian Mcintosh, Dana Flahr, Kye Petersen and debuting Callum Pettit, alongside TGR regulars Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison, Dylan Hood, Erik Roner, Tanner Hall, Sammy Carlson and of course snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones. Come support the local boys at the show, and get your chest autographed, or something like that.

Tix are only $10 bucks, and there’s tons of swag to score, including a pair of Atomic Skis, and a pair of Rossignol big mountain skis at the Longhorn Saloon After Party. Plus enter to win the overall tour Grand Prizes – an Alaskan heli ski/snowboard trip with Alaska Heliskiing or a vacation for two to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Sponsored by The North Face, Rossignol, Dynastar/Lange, Powder Magazine and Oakley; and Local Sponsors Surefoot, Comor Sports, Rossignol, Atomic, Longhorn

When: Friday October 2nd, 2009. Shows at 7 & 9pm
Where: Films at MY Millenium Place Theatre.
Tix: $10. Buy in advance. They WILL SELL OUT! At Millennium Place, or by phone at 604 935 8410, or
BUY TICKETS ONLINE.

See you there!
Dave – SnowFlix

WATCH THE TRAILER NOW!

So I made it out to the premiere of In Deep last night in Vancouver, Matchstick Productions’ latest and greatest. It was great to see a sold-out crowd there to catch all the action and of course, to honour the life of Shane McConkey.

Even though I didn’t win any free swag, it was still a great time, and the movie is definitely a must-see! The segment/tribute on Shane McConkey was pretty special and touching. Star athletes from the movie were on site to sign posters and meet and greet fans, friends, and partners.  Athletes included Mark Abma, Sean Pettit, Eric Hjorleifson, James Heim and Hugo Harrisson.

“In Deep” will be touring the Canada, the United States and the rest of the world for the next three months and is available on DVD and Blu-ray disc.  For more information visit http://www.skimovie.com.

I have to say, with all of this snow porn coming out now, it’s easy to say that winter is just around the corner! You’ll find the SnowFlix Crew at Whistler next Friday, October 2nd, for TGR’s Re:Session premiere, and we’ll be throwing around some stickers and crap like that!

Click here to watch the In Deep trailer now!

Dave – SnowFlix