Ah, the polar vortex: freezing temperatures and rising snow fall. But what may sound like bad news for some is a fresh, white, powdery opportunity others are eager to take advantage of. Thanks to the unseasonable amount of snow thus far, resorts are opening early. If you can’t wait to hit the slopes, here are some that are ready for you to trek.
50.4% of the U.S. is under #Snow cover right now. Compare to 12.5% this time last year! http://t.co/Hh1uyhhDC6pic.twitter.com/56K4wbt1kO
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) November 17, 2014
Mother Nature caught in the act in #Telluride. 13″ of new snow overnight, 33″ inches in 3 days. photo by Ryan Bonneau pic.twitter.com/VkVBdI0aI6 — Telluride Tourism (@VisitTelluride) November 16, 2014
See Snowbound‘s Site InSpection on Telluride here.
We got the snow, so let’s do this. EARLY OPENING! http://t.co/wBWRMCpkIl pic.twitter.com/c6Qiw9RsQr
— Aspen Snowmass (@AspenSnowmass) November 18, 2014
Flower Point Chairlift Update : all the chairs are on! #flowerpoint #skiwhitefish http://t.co/MIICoE54JG — Whitefish Mtn Resort (@SkiWhitefish) November 12, 2014
Six inches new and it’s still falling…we are going to look good on #OpeningDay! #FridayNovember21#Ride#Ski#Snowpic.twitter.com/9Grn3p8cKT
— Boyne Mountain (@Boyne_Mountain) November 16, 2014
See Snowbound‘s Site InSpection on Boyne Mountain here.
Can’t complain about about a half-day of skiing and riding and 3-4 inches of fresh fluffy pow in November. #theloaf pic.twitter.com/PxV8rJzlqc — Sugarloaf Mountain (@SugarloafMaine) November 17, 2014
We are excited to announce: We are OPENING 5 DAYS EARLY. New official opening date: Sat, Nov 22nd! #WBSnowreadypic.twitter.com/syP0CiGRUy
— Whistler Blackcomb (@WhistlerBlckcmb) November 18, 2014
Shout Out: Snowbound is excited to travel to Whistler Blackcomb in April for Mountain Travel Symposium 2015!
If your resort is getting more snow than usual, or if you are skiing/snowboarding ASAP, tweet us a picture at @BoundForSnow or use #BoundForSnow.
By Lauren Reiniger
