The Drop-In: Spring skiing has arrived
There were a fresh 2 inches of snow on Aspen Mountain this morning, but things were still a little funky. Spring skiing has definitely arrived and while the fresh snow was soft and light (for the most part) the stuff underneath was firm and crusty.
Check out the conditions for yourself in today’s episode of The Drop-In.
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