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When do Vermont ski resorts open?

Posted Friday, October 9, 2009
— Fall & early season, Stowe, Jay Peak, Sugarbush, Killington, Okemo, Mount Snow, Stratton, Smugglers' Notch, Magic, Bromley, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Alpine / downhill skiing

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I received a list of Vermont ski resort opening dates in my email, as reported by Ski Vermont. Of course, these may change, depending on the weather.

As you may know, Colorado's Loveland Ski Area was the first to open in the country. They loaded their lifts with skiers for the first time on Wednesday, October 7. (Can you believe it?) It was their earliest opening in 40 years. We're closing in on the 2009/2010 ski season, folks!

Updated 12/19/09 - Check <link internal-link>resort Web sites for the very latest on their opening dates.

Vermont ski resort opening dates 2009

Snowboarding at Vermont's Bolton Valley Ski ResortKillington / Opened on Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 11, 13-15, 21-22. Opened Dec. 2 for season.
Mount Snow
 / Opened a weekend-only mini-park in beginner area on October 17 & 18. Opened Dec. 7 for season.
Jay Peak / Opened December 5
Okemo/ Opened December 5
Stowe / Opened December 6
Sugarbush / Opened December 6
Stratton / Opened December 8
Smugglers' Notch / Opened December 8
Bolton Valley / Opened December 11
Bromley /  Opened December 12
Mad River Glen / Opened December 12
Pico Mountain / Opened December 12
Ascutney / Opened December 12
Burke Mountain / Opened Dec. 12
Middlebury Snow Bowl / Opened December 12
Magic Mountain / Opened December 19
Cochran's Ski Area / Opened December 19
Suicide Six / Opened December 19

 

FYI: Thanksgiving Day is November 26.

File Photo: Snowboarding at Vermont's Bolton Valley Ski Resort

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