The Ski Season Is Already Underway In Colorado
Many people are still putting the final touches on their jack-o-lanterns, but it’s already time to break out the skis from the storage unit. Winter has arrived extra early in some parts of Colorado this year. Last week a baseball playoff game was canceled due to a little snow and sleet, and the Loveland Ski Area fired up the lifts for the first time this season on October 7. It’s been cold enough and they've had the snow-making machines running at full force to get everything ready for the beginning of the season.
The resort is about 50 miles outside Denver and this is the first time they’ve opened this early in about 40 years—guess there’s no trouble with global warming up on the slopes. Unless some other ski resort sneakily opened their facility without any fanfare, Loveland is the first ski resort to open in North America this year.
Every day it seems like a new run opens for the season. If you’re lucky enough to have a chance to visit this week, you’ll be welcomed with fresh conditions on Spillway, and Richards should be open by the weekend. Most of the areas that are currently accessible are for beginners, but even those who enjoy the double black diamonds have to get a little excited about ski season starting so early. Lift tickets start at just $46 until the middle of December; so early season skiing is a pretty good deal.
Related Stories:
· Loveland Ski Area [Official Site]
· Colorado's Loveland Ski Area First To Open For Season [Jaunted]
· Skiing coverage [Jaunted]
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