Loveland and A-Basin Are NOW OPEN!

It's official - the 2008 snowboard season is underway, with Colorado's Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin dropping the ropes at 8:30 and 9 this morning, respectively.

Loveland is offering skiing and riding on one trail (40 acres) off of Chair 1, while A-Basin has one trail (20 acres) open being serviced by the Exhibition chairlift. For the jib-set, both areas have a handful of rails and other terrain park features set up.

Early season lift ticket pricing is in effect for both areas - tickets at Loveland are running $44 for adults, $21 for children ages 6-14; A-Basin is charging $49 for adults, $44 for youths ages 15 - 19, and $25 for kids ages 6 - 14. For the latest information on lift ticket pricing, snow conditions and more, be sure to visit the resort's websites listed at the end of this blog entry.

Did you get out and make some turns on opening day? Stop by the Snowboarding Forums and let us know how it was!

Loveland Ski Area website
Arapahoe Basin Ski & Snowboard Area website