For years the race to be the first to open has been held between the two Colorado resorts Loveland and Arapahoe Basin. The resorts neighbor each other and both sit at high altitudes on the Rocky Mountain Continental Divide. Last year the mountains tied for opening day on October 15th. This year, the October 7th opening is the earliest opening for either mountain in over 40 years.
Makes me wonder if those rumors of another El Nino winter are starting to prove themselves true.
A Basin plans to follow suit and open up her trails to the public this Friday, October 9th.
Breckenridge is quietly waiting her turn to open for the 2009/2010 season. Brian Henry Photo
