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Media Contacts:
Jennifer Rudolph, 303.866.9712, Jennifer@ColoradoSki.com
Nick Bohnenkamp, 303.866.9724, Nick@ColoradoSki.com
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS MEAN BANNER YEAR FOR COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA
DENVER, Colo. - April 24, 2008 - Mother Nature has been kind to Colorado this winter season, as eight of Colorado Ski Country USA's 26 member resorts received record snowfall accumulations and many more recorded above average snowfall.
2007-08 Season Snowfall Record Breakers:
Although snow was slow to come in the beginning of the 2007-08 ski season, Colorado's 26 member resorts saw a near perfect December as fresh snow fell 30 of 31 days in ski country. By the end of January, ceaseless snow storms left measurable amounts of snow 59 out of 62 days across the state, marking two of the best snow months on record at many resorts.
Powderhorn reported record December snowfall. December and January were record snowfall months at Aspen/Snowmass and Vail, and Telluride received record snowfall December through February. January and February snowfall totals were among the highest in Loveland's history, and 2007-08 marked the first time Steamboat surpassed the 100-inch cumulative mark three months in one season (Dec.-Feb.).
As of today, Colorado's 26 member resorts have received 141 days of measurable snowfall and tallied 105 powder days (calculated as at least one resort receiving five or more inches of new snow).
This weekend, guests can ski Aspen Highlands, Silverton, and Wolf Creek for the final time this season, as they end winter operations on Sunday. Arapahoe Basin, Echo Mountain, and Loveland remain open for winter operations. A complete list of closing dates can be found at ColoradoSki.com.
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Rudolph, 303.866.9712, Jennifer@ColoradoSki.com
Nick Bohnenkamp, 303.866.9724, Nick@ColoradoSki.com
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS MEAN BANNER YEAR FOR COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA
Eight Colorado Ski Resorts Break
Season Snowfall Records
DENVER, Colo. - April 24, 2008 - Mother Nature has been kind to Colorado this winter season, as eight of Colorado Ski Country USA's 26 member resorts received record snowfall accumulations and many more recorded above average snowfall.
2007-08 Season Snowfall Record Breakers:
- Aspen/Snowmass - 450 inches
- Beaver Creek - 430 inches
- Crested Butte - 422 inches
- Monarch Mountain - 482 inches
- Powderhorn - 320 inches
- Silverton - 550 inches (and counting)
- Steamboat - 489 inches
- Telluride - 353 inches
Although snow was slow to come in the beginning of the 2007-08 ski season, Colorado's 26 member resorts saw a near perfect December as fresh snow fell 30 of 31 days in ski country. By the end of January, ceaseless snow storms left measurable amounts of snow 59 out of 62 days across the state, marking two of the best snow months on record at many resorts.
Powderhorn reported record December snowfall. December and January were record snowfall months at Aspen/Snowmass and Vail, and Telluride received record snowfall December through February. January and February snowfall totals were among the highest in Loveland's history, and 2007-08 marked the first time Steamboat surpassed the 100-inch cumulative mark three months in one season (Dec.-Feb.).
As of today, Colorado's 26 member resorts have received 141 days of measurable snowfall and tallied 105 powder days (calculated as at least one resort receiving five or more inches of new snow).
This weekend, guests can ski Aspen Highlands, Silverton, and Wolf Creek for the final time this season, as they end winter operations on Sunday. Arapahoe Basin, Echo Mountain, and Loveland remain open for winter operations. A complete list of closing dates can be found at ColoradoSki.com.
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Colorado Ski Country USA is the not-for-profit trade association
representing Colorado's 26 ski & snowboard resorts. Information
about the organization and its members can be found at
www.coloradoski.com.
