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Ski season start?

  • 2009-11-07 19:56:05
    So who has the Beta on how much POW is at Whitewater?

  • 2009-11-07 20:14:06

    skifreak said:So who has the Beta on how much POW is at Whitewater?

    I have heard up to 45cm but likely less now since it rained - give it time, it'll happen!

  • 2009-11-21 22:42:44

    Call will be made on the 23rd about WH2O opening for the weekend on the 28th! Check website Monday around mid-day. I can tell you it looks really good right now...
  • 2009-11-23 21:16:11

    Whitewater opens Saturday the 28th with both lifts and most terrain open. Get there early... it will be busy!