Loveland Gears Up for the Season

Day One: Loveland started making snow on September 24.
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The snowmaking team has been working around the clock.
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The guns have been blazing for a week now.
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An aerial view shows some progress.
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Cool temperatures have allowed Loveland to make snow day and night since Sept. 24.
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Here’s a look at Mambo and the top of Chair One.
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On Sept. 25, they had to shut down for the day early because of higher temperatures.
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Connecting the snow patches. They have 1,000 vertical feet to cover witha minimum packed base of 18 inches.
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The guns are firing.
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It’s starting to look like winter.
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The top of Chair One.
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The man made snow is piling up.
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The catwalk looks skiable.
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The catwalk from Chair One.
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The slopes look like they’re almost ready for skiers.
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A winter wonderland.
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The coverage is getting close to ready.
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On Oct. 2, it’s dumping!
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Mother Nature is helping Loveland.
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