Now that we are into October we can constantly check resort webcams and weather forecasts with minimal shame. Some of us don't mind long ridiculous approaches with heavy packs decorated with skis, boots, ropes  and crevasse rescue gear.  As Glaciers are the only place offering a good base and quality turns in October that's what it takes for October turns .  That's a whole lot of work.  For those regular Joe's  who enjoy  skiing without all that walking uphill nonsense, I thought a comprehensive list of most major western ski resort opening days could prove useful for your daydreaming in the next coming month.

Mt Washington, BC - December 9th, 2016

Grouse Mountain,BC - TBA

Cypress Mountain, BC - TBA

Whistler Blackcomb, BC - November 24th, 2016

Shames Mountain , BC - TBA

Mt Seymour, BC- TBA

Hemlock, BC- December 2nd, 2016

Manning Park, BC - December 10th 2016

Apex, Bc - TBA

Big White , BC - November 24th, 2016

Silverstar, BC- November 24th, 2016

Sun Peaks, BC  - November 19th, 2016

Revelstoke , BC - December 3rd, 2016

Kicking Horse, BC - December 9th, 2016

Hudson Bay Moutain, BC - TBA

Powderking, BC,  November 10th 2016

Fernie, BC -   December 2nd, 2016
White Water, BC - December 9th 2016
Red Mountain , BC - TBA
Kimberly, BC - December 10th 2016    
Panorama , Bc -  December 9th, 2016

Fairmont Ski Area, BC - TBA December 18th in 2015

Lake Louise, AB - November 10th 2016

Sunshine Village, AB -  November 11th, 2016

Mt Norquay, Ab - November 12th, 2016

Marmot Basin, AB - TBA Normally early November

Castle Moutain, AB -  TBA

Naskisa, AB - November 5th

COP, AB - TBA