Skiers and riders will have something extra to give thanks for on Thursday.
Aspen Mountain will add nearly 200 acres to its available terrain while Snowmass will open the Big Burn and part of Elk Camp on Thanksgiving Day, Aspen Skiing Co. announced Wednesday.
Skico is adding terrain for the holiday after receiving 25 inches of snow over the past week, with the big dump coming Monday night into Tuesday with 10 inches in 48 hours.
On Aspen Mountain, the FIS and Gentap Ridge chairlift will fire up for the first time this season. The expert terrain at Walsh’s and Kristi will open as will the FIS trail. Copper Bowl will open to provide another option for top-to-bottom skiing and riding.
There were be about 454 acres of skiing available on Aspen Mountain on Thanksgiving. That is up from 282 acres at the start of Wednesday.
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