Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
BRECKENRIDGE – Breckenridge Ski Resort announced on its social media channels Wednesday afternoon that the Independence SuperChair on Peak 7 will open for the season on Friday.
The ski resort said the opening will push the resort over 600 acres of lift-serviced skiing open to the public across Peaks 7, 8 and 9.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Breckenridge reported that 20% of its terrain – 573 total acres – was open via 29 trails and 12 operating lifts. The resort listed a base depth of 23 inches thanks to 75 inches of snowfall thus far this season.
On the other side of the Continental Divide, Loveland Ski Area – located in Clear Creek County on the eastern border of Summit County – announced on Wednesday it’ll open its Lift 6 on Thursday. Lift 6 is a 2-person lift that services intermediate and beginner terrain from tree line. Loveland said on Thursday Lift 6 will provide service to the intermediate Keno, Blackjack and South Blackjack runs.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Loveland reported 202 acres on 13 open trails via five lifts. Loveland reported a 24-inch base at mid mountain with 71 inches of natural snowfall this season.