When Does Hogadon Basin Ski Area Open In Casper?

City of Casper officials announced today that Hogadon Basin Ski Area will open on Saturday, December 13 at 9 a.m. “Morning Dew and Mineshaft will be the run and lift that are open,” said Hogadon Basin Superintendent Ryan Butler. According to Butler, Hogadon staff is making snow. “We’ll continue making snow on Boomerang as conditions and water availability allow, and we’re working to open the Prospector Lift as soon as possible,” explained Butler.

Hogadon operating hours will follow the normal Wednesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. schedule. “We will not have night skiing yet, and we will not have additional Monday or Tuesday operations during the holiday break, since the Prospector Lift is not open,” remarked Butler.

With tourism as Wyoming’s number two economic driver, Hogadon Basin Ski Area is part of Casper’s economic engine with winter and summer recreation infrastructure and attracts at least 20,000 ski visits a year.

Night Skiing at Hogadon Basin Ski Area

March 2025

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🍂 A Photographic Celebration of Casper’s Fall Beauty

Fall in Wyoming is as fleeting as it is beautiful—a brief, golden pause between the heat of summer and the chill of winter. One week the hills are glowing with vibrant color, and the next, a sudden wind or early snowstorm can strip the trees bare overnight. Locals know to savor every crisp morning and golden afternoon, because the season never lingers for long. It’s this quick, dramatic change that makes autumn in Wyoming feel so special—a reminder to slow down and enjoy the beauty while it lasts.

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