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Frisco Today
By the People, for the People
Colorado Adventure Park Cuts Season Short Due to Warm Weather
Frisco Adventure Park closes tubing, beginner ski hill, and terrain park weeks ahead of normal schedule.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:36pm
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An unusually warm winter across Colorado has forced the Frisco Adventure Park to shut down several popular attractions, including tubing, the beginner ski hill, and the terrain park, weeks earlier than normal. Park officials said crews spent much of the season making and moving snow just to keep runs open, but warmer temperatures and continuous sunshine eventually made that unsustainable.
Why it matters
The shortened season at the Frisco Adventure Park reflects a broader trend across Summit County, where low snowpack and warm temperatures have forced early closures at other winter recreation facilities like the nearby Nordic Center. This highlights the challenges that Colorado's ski and adventure parks are facing due to climate change and its impact on winter weather patterns.
The details
Park General Manager Erin Socks said guests were walking through slush to reach the base area, and crews were adjusting the tubing hill to make sure tubes still made it to the bottom of the track as the snow softened. Despite the conditions, skier Ryan Schultz said people still showed up and had a great time, noting "You've got to make the most of it, and these guys do a great job with what they have."
- Sunday marked the final day for tubing, the beginner ski hill, and the terrain park, weeks ahead of the typical early April shutdown.
- Starting March 25, a lift-served sledding hill is set to open through April 5, and limited skiing and lessons will continue in the Powder Playground with discounted tickets.
The players
Erin Socks
The general manager of the Frisco Adventure Park.
Ryan Schultz
A skier at the Frisco Adventure Park.
What they’re saying
“We're running out of snow. With these temperatures continuing for several weeks now, it's making it really difficult to keep things fun and safe for guests.”
— Erin Socks, General Manager
“It's been a little bit of an 'off' winter. You've got to make the most of it, and these guys do a great job with what they have.”
— Ryan Schultz
What’s next
The Frisco Adventure Park is shifting to spring activities earlier than usual, with hiking, biking, and other summer offerings expected to open sooner than normal this year.
The takeaway
The early closure of the Frisco Adventure Park highlights the growing challenges that Colorado's ski and winter recreation industry faces due to the impacts of climate change, including warmer temperatures and reduced snowpack. As the state grapples with these changes, adventure parks and other winter destinations will need to adapt their operations and offerings to remain viable in the long term.
