You know that white stuff that we all love to ski and ride on? Well, whether you prefer it made by the hand of Mother Nature or by powerful, high-tech snowmaking systems, plenty of it is already being seen at ski resorts across North America. Many saw their first flakes, while others are vigorously firing up their snow guns, eager for an early season!
Here’s a rundown of last week’s snow sightings to help you get your winter fix while you patiently wait for opening day!
Colorado
Fun Fact: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Loveland Ski Area, and Copper Mountain fired up their snow guns last week, kicking off the annual race to be the first ski resort to open!
Arapahoe Basin
Photo taken: 10/2/2014
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Aspen/Snowmass
Photo taken: 10/2/2014
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Copper Mountain
Photo taken: 9/30/2014
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Crested Butte
Photo taken: 10/1/2014
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Loveland Pass
Photo taken: 10/2/2014
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Steamboat Resort
Photo taken: 9/30/2014
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Telluride
Photo taken: 10/2/2014
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Wolf Creek Ski Area
Photo taken: 9/30/2014
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Pacific Northwest & Northern Rockies
Fun Fact: With 500+ inches of snowfall each season, Grand Targhee is routinely named among the top 3 North American ski resorts for snow quality and quantity.
Crystal Mountain
Photo taken: 9/30/2014
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Grand Targhee
Photo taken: 9/30/2014
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Jackson Hole
Photo taken: 10/1/2014
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California
Fun fact: Mammoth Mountain has one of the longest ski seasons in North America, which averages from November to June. Mammoth Mountain’s longest season was in 1994-1995, when the resort saw enough snow to operate from October 8 until August 13 (over ten months).
Mammoth Mountain
Photo taken: 9/29/2014
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Squaw/Alpine
Photo taken: 9/27/2014
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New England
Fun fact: With one of the most powerful and technically advanced snowmaking systems in North America, Sunday River in Maine claims “the most dependable snow in New England.” They even offer a Snow Guarantee: If the snow isn’t to your liking within one hour of purchase, you can exchange your lift ticket to come back another day.
Sunday River
Photo taken: 9/19/2014
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Bromley Mountain
Photo taken: 10/2/2014
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Canada
Whistler Blackcomb
Photo taken: 9/30/2014
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Want to know how snowmaking works? Check out How It Works: Snowmaking 101.
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