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New England ski resorts opening this weekend
"Opening day is this Saturday December 7th and we couldn’t be more stoked!"
This week’s snow in Massachusetts was a welcome sight for skiers and riders, who can visit even more New England slopes as they open for the season this weekend.
Some mountains, such as Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, Mass. and Smugglers’ Notch in Jeffersonville, Vermont, opened on Thursday. Others posted on social media that they’ll be opening on Friday and Saturday.
Resorts opening on Friday include Jiminy Peak in Hancock, Mass.; Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, Mass.; Attitash Mountain Resort in Barlett, N.H.; Crotched Mountain Resort in Bennington, N.H.; Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, N.H.; Pats Peak in Henniker, N.H. (for season pass holders, and for the public on Saturday); Ragged Mountain Resort in Danbury, N.H.; Bolton Valley Resort in Richmond, Vermont; and Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine.
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Jiminy Peak bumped up its opening day from Saturday to Friday.
“With snow that looks this good why wait until Saturday? Let’s get this season started on Friday!” wrote Jiminy Peak officials on Facebook, noting that the mountain will offer 10 trails and three lifts this weekend.
Attitash is celebrating a milestone this season.
“The countdown to our 60th season is on,” wrote Attitash officials on Facebook. “Join us on Friday, December 6 for Opening Day! Lifts start spinning at 9:00 am, with access off the Progression Quad to Far Out, the Learning Center Lift & Trail, and Snowbelt!”
Resorts opening on Saturday include Berkshire East in Charlemont, Mass. and Catamount Mountain Resort in Egremont, Mass.
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“The snow is piling up!” wrote Berkshire East on Facebook. “We received around 8” at the summit overnight, adding a perfect layer to complement five days of nonstop snowmaking. Opening day is this Saturday December 7th and we couldn’t be more stoked!”
Tell us: Do you have an opening day ritual?
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