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Terrain Update 1/20/2012: Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Telluride, Vail

It’s Friday, and snow is predicted to fall just in time for the weekend. Colorado Ski Resorts are predicting anywhere from 6″ in – 2′ ft between Saturday and Sunday! So if you have the chance to get out this weekend, come out here and get some powder.

 

Here is a quick update about whats going in the Colorado Rockies:

 

Aspen: 24 hr: 0 in, 72 hr: 3 in

The 4 mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass region have had a good mix of snow this year. Aspen Mountain has a 20″ inch base, and Aspen Highlands has a 40″ inch base. Aspen is supposed to get hit hard by the incoming storm, predicting 15″-20″ inches over Saturday and Sunday. Also, the X-Games are in Aspen next week, so be sure to check it out!

 

Beaver Creek: 24 hr: 1 in, 72 hr: 3 in [Predicted between Jan 20 - 23 : 15"-25" inches]

Beaver Creek has seen some steady snowfall in the past 2 weeks, giving it a 29″ inch base, and the mountain is expecting to get hit hard by the incoming storm. 83% of the mountain is open, with all 25 lifts running and 1,500+ acres of ski-able terrain.

 

Breckenridge: 24 hr: 3 in, 72 hr: 9 in [Predicted between Jan 20 - 23 : 16"-27" inches]

Breckenridge has gotten more snow in the past few days than most mountains in the area, bringing it to a 39″ inch base. With 9″ inches in the last 3 days and more on the way, Breckenridge is going to have great skiing in the coming days. Breckenridge also just opened Chair 6 and their infamous T-Bar, so be sure to check out Breckenridge soon for some great skiing.

 

Copper Mountain: 24 hr: 1 in, 72 hr: 9 in

Copper Mountain also got hit pretty hard in the past few days, but keep an eye out for more snow on the way. Copper has a 32″ inch base with 17 lifts and 83 trails open, and look out for Snow Cat shuttle services to start in the coming week.

 

Keystone: 24 hr: 2 in, 72 hr: 4 in [Predicted between Jan 20 - 23 : 12"-23" inches]

Keystone has a 27″ inch base, 18/20 lifts open, and over 1,300 acres of ski-able terrain. With the coming storm, guests should expect more hike-able terrain and more Snow Cat shuttles.

 

Telluride: 24 hr: 0 in, 72 hr: 0 in

Telluride opened Gold Hill Chute 1 yesterday, a big step for the ski resort. Tellluride has a 36″ inch base and should receive some good snow in the next week of stormy weather.

 

Vail: 24 hr: 1 in, 72 hr: 2in [Predicted between Jan 20 - 23 : 15"-26" inches]

Vail officially has parts of the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin open, but there is limited access. Vail has a 27″ inch base and 26/31 lifts open. The Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin should continue to open more terrain with more snowfall, so there should be more terrain open in the next week or so.

 

Check out the upcoming winter storm, and be sure to visit the Colorado Rockies soon and find out more about how our team of Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals.® can help you plan your customized summer or winter vacation in any of our fun-filled destinations ,and Call today! (970) 477-1777

 

 

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