Lifts 4, 8 & 9 Closed for 2025-2026 Season

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Due to current conditions, we’ve made the decision to close Lifts 4, 8, and 9 for the remainder of the season.

We’ll continue to operate available terrain and lifts as conditions allow.

And as we get deeper into spring, we’ll closely evaluate terrain and provide updates as it relates to our targeted closing day.

Thanks for continuing to ski and ride with us this season, we’ll see you out there.

For the current Lift & Trail Report, go to Ski Lift Status & Trail Openings and Closings | Loveland Ski Area

2026 Fat Tire Scavenger Hunt (VIDEO)

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That’s a wrap on the Fat Tire Scavenger Hunt 🎿🔍

From wild costumes to all-out mountain missions, you all showed UP 🙌 Huge thanks to everyone who skied, solved, and sent it with us today.

🍺 Après hits different when you’ve earned it…

Until next time 👀

Lock In Next Season Early: 2026–2027 Loveland Season Passes Are On Sale

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Spring might be in full swing, but we’re already looking ahead to next winter—and there’s never been a better time to secure your turns.

Loveland Ski Area’s 2026–2027 Season Passes are officially on sale, and for the fourth year in a row, we’re keeping spring prices unchanged. That means you can lock in next season at the same great rate as last year—our way of saying thank you to the incredible community that makes Loveland so special.

A Thank You to Our Passholders

While this season didn’t deliver as many deep powder days as we all hoped, our snowmaking and mountain operations teams worked around the clock to keep the mountain skiing great whenever storms rolled through.

We know many of you were hoping for more powder days—and we hear you.

That’s exactly why we’re bringing back the Spring Price Freeze—giving you the chance to look ahead and lock in next season at the lowest rate of the year.

🎟️ 2026 Spring Season Pass Rates

  • Adult: $599 / $549 (renewal)
  • Young Adult (15–22): $409 / $389
  • Child (6–14): $199 / $189
  • Midweek: $449 / $419
  • Senior (70+): $199

⏳ Spring pricing is available for a limited time before rates increase this summer.

💳 Flexible Payment Plans + NEW Pass Insurance

We’re making it easier than ever to commit to next season:

  • Payment Plans (Back Again!)
    Lock in the lowest rate and spread payments over time—no interest, no extra fees.
  • NEW: Season Pass Insurance
    We’ve partnered with Fanshield to offer optional coverage for unexpected injuries, illness, or family emergencies—so you can purchase with confidence.

🎿 Ski Free This Spring

Here’s one of the best perks of all:

👉 Pay in full and ski FREE for the rest of the 2025/26 season.

With plenty of spring events still ahead, now’s the perfect time to grab your pass and keep the season going strong.

🎉 Spring Events You Won’t Want to Miss

There’s still a lot happening on the mountain:

  • New Belgium Scavenger Hunt
  • IFSA Championships
  • Backcountry BASECAMP Tour (education + safety + demos)
  • 25th Annual Corn Harvest

🌎 Passholder Perks = More Mountains, More Value

Your Loveland Season Pass unlocks way more than just our mountain:

  • 100+ bonus days at 30+ partner resorts (including Powder Alliance)
  • Discounts on:
    • Lift tickets for friends & family
    • Lessons & rentals
    • Food & beverages
    • Sport Shop purchases
    • Local businesses

Partner mountains include favorites like Monarch, Purgatory, Schweitzer, Whitefish, Sunlight, Powderhorn, Red Lodge, Diamond Peak, and more.

🏔️ Why Loveland?

Just 53 miles from Denver, Loveland Ski Area delivers what skiing is all about:

  • Wide-open terrain
  • No-frills, authentic mountain vibe
  • Shorter lift lines
  • A season that stretches well into spring

It’s Colorado skiing the way it’s meant to be.

🔗 Lock In Your Pass Today

Don’t wait—spring pricing won’t last forever.

👉 Buy your 2026–2027 Season Pass now:
https://skiloveland.com/season-passes/

We can’t wait to see you back on the mountain—this spring and next season. ❄️

2026 Backcountry BASECAMP (March 28 & 29)

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Backcountry BASECAMP Returns to Loveland Ski Area

March 28–29, 2026

Loveland Ski Area is proud to welcome back the 13th annual Backcountry BASECAMP Tour, presented by Vuarnet, for a full weekend of backcountry education, gear demos, and community connection.

This nationwide tour—brought to life by Backcountry Magazine—travels from the Tetons to the Wasatch and right here to Colorado’s Front Range, bringing together local guides, avalanche forecasters, educators, and passionate skiers and riders.

Whether you’re new to the backcountry or looking to sharpen your skills, BASECAMP is your chance to learn, explore, and connect.

What is BASECAMP?

BASECAMP is a resort-based backcountry festival designed to make backcountry skiing and riding more accessible, informed, and fun.

Throughout the weekend, guests can:

  • Test the latest backcountry gear
  • Learn from avalanche professionals
  • Attend hands-on workshops
  • Connect with the local backcountry community
  • Enter a raffle benefiting a great cause

It’s all about building knowledge, confidence, and stoke before heading beyond the ropes.

Event Details

📍 Location: Loveland Ski Area
📅 Dates: Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29, 2026

Daily Schedule

Saturday, March 28

  • 9:00 AM – BASECAMP trailer & gear demos open
  • All Day – Self-guided workshop at Friends of CAIC trailer
  • 10:00 AM – Beacon Basics Avalanche Savvy Workshop
  • 12:00 PM – Friends of CAIC Workshop
  • 2:00 PM – Identifying Avalanche Terrain Avalanche Savvy Workshop
  • 3:00 PM – Last demos out
  • 4:30 PM – Raffle Drawing at the Rathskeller (supporting Friends of CAIC)

Sunday, March 29

  • 9:00 AM – BASECAMP trailer & gear demos open
  • All Day – Self-guided workshop at Friends of CAIC trailer
  • 10:00 AM – Beacon Basics Avalanche Savvy Workshop
  • 12:00 PM – Friends of CAIC Workshop
  • 2:00 PM – Identifying Avalanche Terrain Avalanche Savvy Workshop
  • 3:00 PM – Last demos out
  • 4:00 PM – Event concludes

Learn from the Pros

BASECAMP partners with trusted leaders in avalanche education, including Friends of CAIC and Avalanche Savvy, to deliver workshops focused on:

  • Avalanche awareness
  • Terrain management
  • Decision-making in the backcountry
  • Essential safety practices

These sessions are approachable, informative, and valuable for all experience levels.

Give Back While You Get After It

Saturdays event wraps with a raffle benefiting Friends of CAIC, supporting avalanche forecasting and education across Colorado. It’s a great chance to win prizes while contributing to a safer backcountry community.

Join Us

If you’ve been curious about backcountry skiing or want to build confidence before heading out, this is the event for you.

Come hang out, learn something new, test some gear, and be part of the backcountry community.

We’ll see you at Loveland for BASECAMP! 🏔️

2026 Loveland Scavenger Hunt presented by Fat Tire – March 28

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Loveland Scavenger Hunt Presented by Fat Tire

March 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Get ready for one of the most fun and creative days of the season—the Loveland Scavenger Hunt presented by Fat Tire is back!

Teaming up with Fat Tire and the Chill Foundation, Loveland Ski Area is bringing back this fan-favorite event that combines skiing, teamwork, costumes, and a little friendly competition—all across the mountain.

Hunt, Ski, and Compete

The day kicks off with registration starting at 9:00 AM on the Lower Basin Patio. For just $10 per person, you’ll join a team of 1–4 people and receive your clue sheet to begin the hunt.

The competition starts at 10:00 AM sharp, sending teams across the mountain to track down items, complete challenges, and rack up points.

💡 Pro tip: Costumes aren’t just encouraged—they help your team earn bonus points!

Teams will have until 2:30 PM to complete their hunt and turn in their clue sheets.

SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME – CLICK HERE

Celebrate After the Hunt

After a full day of skiing and scavenging, the fun continues at the Post-Hunt Celebration from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.

Enjoy:

  • 🍺 A free beer (included with registration for those 21+)
  • 🎶 Live music
  • 🎟️ A raffle packed with great prizes hosted by Chill
  • 🎁 A silent auction

Raffle winners will be announced at 3:30 PM, and you must be present to win.

Ski for a Cause

This event isn’t just about fun—it’s about giving back.

Proceeds from the scavenger hunt benefit the Chill Foundation, whose mission is to inspire youth through board sports and help build a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community.

Event Schedule

  • Registration: 9:00 AM (Lower Basin Patio)
  • Scavenger Hunt: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Clue sheets must be turned in by 2:30 PM sharp
  • Post-Hunt Celebration, Raffles & Silent Auction: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Raffle Drawing: 3:30 PM (must be present to win)

Don’t Miss It

Whether you’re in it to win, rocking the best costume on the mountain, or just looking for a fun day with friends, the Loveland Scavenger Hunt is an event you won’t want to miss.

Grab your crew, get creative, and we’ll see you on the mountain! 🎿

Loveland’s Amazing Giant Easter Egg Hunt! – April 5

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Join us on Easter Sunday for a Spring Skiing Giant Easter Egg Hunt! Gather at the Basin area for first chair at 8:30am and keep your eyes peeled for the giant hidden Easter Eggs as you ski down the slopes, browse the Sport Shop, and wander the base area. Huge eggs mean huge prizes such as skis, snowboards, and tons of other awesome goodies. There are a limited number of these giant Easter Eggs hidden around the Basin on the slopes and only one can be claimed per person. There will also be thousands of small eggs for the little ones to collect around the base area.

2026 Corn Harvest – SIGN UP TODAY!

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🌽 2026 Corn Harvest at Loveland Ski Area

April 25th, 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm

It’s more than a benefit — it’s a tradition.

The Loveland Corn Harvest is back for 2026, bringing together our community for one of the most fun, feel-good days of the season. Whether you’re here for spring turns, good food, or great company, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

🎿 A Day on the Slopes & So Much More

Join us for a full day of spring skiing, followed by a BBQ lunch and refreshments with friends — old and new. It’s the perfect mix of sunshine, snow, and celebration.

🎶 Live Music & Good Vibes

We’re turning up the energy with live music from Mark Morris & The Rope Duckers, setting the soundtrack for an unforgettable spring day at Loveland.

🎁 Raffle Prizes Galore

Get ready for a HUGE collection of drawing prizes, including gear and more.

  • Your registration includes one drawing ticket
  • Bring some extra cash to grab more chances to win
  • Every ticket supports an important cause

❤️ Giving Back to CAIC

All proceeds benefit Friends of CAIC (Colorado Avalanche Information Center) — helping provide vital backcountry education and avalanche forecasting for our community.

🌺 Dress the Part

Hawaiian shirts strongly encouraged!
The louder, brighter, and more tropical — the better.

🎟️ Event Details

Date: April 25th, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Includes: Event entry, BBQ lunch, and refreshments

👉 Register Today

CLICK HERE

2026 Andy Ashby Memorial Western Region High School Championships at Loveland Ski Area (VIDEO)

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250 athletes. 8 states. One unforgettable championship.

Loveland Ski Area was proud to host the Andy Ashby Memorial Western Region High School Championships—bringing the top high school racers in the West together for the first time in Colorado.

From fast GS turns to tight slalom runs, the talent on display was next level. And through it all, Andy Ashby’s legacy lived on, reminding every racer that “the fall line is your friend.”

Bandit CRAD Recertification (VIDEO)

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🐾 Bandit crushed it today! 🐾

Bandit and his handler Dan completed their CRAD recertification today, and Bandit absolutely nailed it. From start to finish, he showed the focus, drive, and skill that make avalanche rescue dogs such an important part of mountain safety.

Today’s certification brought avalanche rescue dogs and handlers from ski areas across Colorado to Loveland Ski Area. We were proud to host the training and certification as these teams put their skills to the test in real mountain conditions.

Congratulations to all the dogs and handlers who earned their certification today. The dedication and training these teams put in helps keep our mountains safer for everyone.

Nice work, Dan… good boy, Bandit!

SheJumps Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol Camp Returns to Loveland Ski Area

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Loveland Ski Area is excited to partner with SheJumps to host the Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol Camp on April 18, 2026. This unique day camp gives young girls the opportunity to step into the boots of a ski patroller and learn what it takes to keep the mountain safe.

Designed for intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders ages 8–15, the camp provides hands-on experience in mountain safety, first aid, and teamwork while working alongside the talented women of Loveland Ski Area.

A Day on the Mountain with Ski Patrol

This full-day camp experience begins with parents or guardians dropping participants off at Loveland for a day of adventure and learning on the slopes. Campers will be split into teams based on age and skiing or snowboarding ability, allowing everyone to learn at a comfortable pace while building confidence on the mountain.

Throughout the day, participants will work directly with ski patrollers and volunteers to explore the many responsibilities involved in mountain safety. Girls will learn real-world skills used by ski patrol teams, including:

  • Basic first aid and emergency response
  • Mountain safety awareness
  • How ski patrol teams keep guests safe
  • Teamwork and problem-solving in alpine environments

The camp is designed to be both educational and empowering, giving young skiers and snowboarders the chance to see themselves in leadership roles on the mountain while learning valuable outdoor skills.

Skiing & Riding Ability

To participate, girls should be intermediate to expert skiers or snowboarders, comfortable navigating Loveland’s terrain and riding lifts independently.

Sign Up Today

Spots for this camp are limited and tend to fill quickly. Families interested in participating should visit the event registration page for the full schedule, additional details, and to secure a spot.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young girls to learn new skills, build confidence, and spend the day on the mountain with the inspiring women of Loveland Ski Area and SheJumps.

👉 Visit the registration page to learn more and sign up. CLICK HERE