No early opening on Aspen Mountain, says Skico
Aspen, CO Colorado
ALL |
ASPEN – Aspen Mountain won’t open early this season, Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle said Wednesday.
Company officials pondered the possibility of opening Saturday, but ruled against it. “We just don’t feel we have a quality product,” Hanle said.
Cold night-time temperatures will allow continued snowmaking on the lower slopes and in other strategic places that need more cover. And more snow is in Aspen’s forecast starting Sunday. The natural and man-made snow could potentially allow top-to-bottom skiing for the regular opening next week, Hanle said.
Aspen Mountain will open Wednesday, Nov. 24 for a benefit for Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club. The fundraiser is traditional on the day before Thanksgiving, whenever conditions allow. Skiers and riders will be required to buy a lift ticket on Wednesday; no season passes will be honored. Lift ticket prices for Wednesday haven’t been announced yet.
Snowmass will open on Thursday, Nov. 25, as scheduled
Support Local Journalism
Support Local Journalism
Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism.
Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference.
Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage.
Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil.
If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted.
User Legend: 
Moderator 
Trusted User
Colorado Parks and Wildlife to launch gray wolf reintroduction eNewsletter
Looking to reach as many residents as possible, Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans on rolling out a new gray wolf reintroduction eNewsletter in the coming months in hopes of keeping people up-to-date and included in…
