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Ski Country Welcomes Winter

Early season action to fuel your fantasies.

Photo: Niall Bouzon

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Kjell Ellefson dropping in on his first powder turns of the season at Wolf Creek Colorado.For more info go to : wolfcreekski.com

Kjell Ellefson dropping in on his first powder turns of the season at Wolf Creek Colorado.

For more info go to : wolfcreekski.com

It only took one 20+ inch storm to get the chairs turning at Wolf Creek. The result? Plenty of fun.For more info go to: wolfcreekski.com

It only took one 20+ inch storm to get the chairs turning at Wolf Creek. The result? Plenty of fun.

For more info go to: wolfcreekski.com

We went to Eldora Mountain Resort's opener. If this guy is any indicator, we're seeing a strong comeback for the snow bike this season.For more info…

We went to Eldora Mountain Resort’s opener. If this guy is any indicator, we’re seeing a strong comeback for the snow bike this season.

For more info go to: eldora.com

Rocky Mountain Underground athlete Mike Reed taking advantage of open slopes and early snow at Wolf Creek.

Rocky Mountain Underground athlete Mike Reed taking advantage of open slopes and early snow at Wolf Creek.

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Nothing says “Western” like a fringed-leather jacket. We’re looking into a GoreTex version… 

It's a good thing the snow was soft. Kjell Ellefson takes a digger at Wolf Creek.

It’s a good thing the snow was soft. Kjell Ellefson takes a digger at Wolf Creek.

Wolf Creek was virtually empty on opening day. Mike Reed takes advantage of the lack of competition. Reed says the lack of lines at Wolf Creek is a…

Wolf Creek was virtually empty on opening day. Mike Reed takes advantage of the lack of competition. Reed says the lack of lines at Wolf Creek is a norm.

Early Season Skiing is NOT to be taken seriously. So have fun! Good times at Eldora.

Early Season Skiing is NOT to be taken seriously. So have fun! Good times at Eldora.

Stay tuned throughout the winter as we update this gallery with the best photos from all our adventures.

Stay tuned throughout the winter as we update this gallery with the best photos from all our adventures.

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