With 8 trails, 5 snowmaidens, 3 Hula Hoopers, 2 Polar Bears, 1 Ullr and lots of fun, Opening Day kicked off this morning for Crested Butte Mountain Resort. To bless the area with plentiful snow this year, the team planned a day around Ullr; the Norse God, known for his skiing and skilled hunting abilities. The resort offered free skiing for all to continue a local tradition and celebrate the upcoming winter season. With eight trails, four lifts, 59 acres and an 18 inch base, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is officially open for skiing.
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The morning started with Ullr and his snowmaidens skiing down Warming House Hill to a snow throne overlooking the Red Lady lift line greeting the local kids who spent the night to be on the first chair; a tradition for the young teens in the Gunnison Valley.
Crested Butte_Alex Fenlon
Ullr then skied atop his throne and read a snow proclamation to a cheering crowd, eager to load the lifts. Champagne and hot chocolate were given out and the campers with their Chair #1 credentials loaded the first chair of the season. The rest is history.
Crested Butte_Alex Fenlon
Crested Butte_Alex Fenlon
