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Bring On The Snow

Time to put fall festivals and Halloween to bed. Screw the cornucopias, pumpkins and earth tones--let's carve through the white stuff!

Just a quick ride from Denver, Loveland Ski Area kicked off the season in late September by firing up the snow making guns. A little warm spell in early October slowed them down, but the weather lately has been wintry, and they've got one lift running and three beginner trails where you can shake out the off-season.

Only about ten minutes away, machine-made groomed snow is also what's available at Arapahoe Basin. They only have a sliver of the action open so far, but one lift is running and there are a couple trails to navigate. Conditions may not be ideal, but where else can you find a resort that's open from October until early June? We'll regret saying this later, but winter can't come soon enough!

Related Stories:
· Loveland Ski Area [Official Site]
· Arapahoe Basin Ski Area [Official Site]
· Skiing coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo of Loveland: andrewparnell]