Colorado Skis: Silverton, Crested Butte, Aspen to Open

Written by Peter Kray / SkiPressWorld.com
Wednesday, 26 November 2008 11:02
Silverton, Colo. (Ski Press)-With a Thanksgiving storm expected to deliver up to a foot of snow in southwestern Colorado, there are some big opening on tap for the weekend: Silverton Mountain opens the ski season Saturday, November 29th with all natural snow. The snow conditions are better than last year at this time as more than 3 feet of snow has fallen so far this winter. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will open for the season as scheduled on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. Snowmaking teams have worked around the clock to ensure the opening despite dry conditions in the second half of November. Snow is forecasted over the Thanksgiving Holiday, which should allow for the opening of additional terrain as weather conditions permit. Crested Butte Mountain Resort will open for the 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 9am. The Red Lady Express and both Kids’ and Adult Magic Carpets will be open to access first turns on Peanut, Lower Keystone, and Houston.