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Snowmass enjoys fresh powder on opening day |
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Saturday, November 19, 2011 16:12 |
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Photo by Aspen Snowmass
ASPEN DAILY NEWS
Today marked the opening of the 2011-12 ski season at Snowmass with more than 160 acres of terrain for the taking.
Conditions are exceptionally good considering the resort opened five days earlier than planned, said a front-line department head for the Aspen Skiing Co. who skied the terrain Friday.
“The Big Burn is skiing with a buttery softness, but watch for break-overs, early season terrain features and windswept areas,” said Rich Burkley, SkiCo’s vice president of mountain operations. “The areas covered by snowmaking are more like cream cheese with a nice firmness, but we recommend you don’t leave the areas marked by our flags.”
The Village Express and Big Burn lifts are running, accessing more than 3,200 vertical feet, seven trails and 160 acres.
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