Feb 16, 2008 4:13 pm US/Mountain
Most Ski Resorts Won't Push Back Closing Date
DENVER (AP) ―
Despite record snow in some areas most major Colorado ski areas will close in early- or mid-April with Aspen the possible exception.
Aspen resort spokesman said they haven't decided. They want to see if the snow keeps falling. The town would like them to do it and they would like to oblige.
He said if any terrain remains open it likely would be Snowmass Village, Aspen's cash cow, because construction work needs to begin at Aspen Mountain as soon the season ends.
Nick Bohnenkamp of Colorado Ski Country said a resort that wanted to stay open could close in phases just like they open
Vail merchants, who lost business both because of a balmy fall and construction of a still incomplete $1 billion renovation that has already made what had become an eyesore an eye-catching reason to come into the Lionshead base area, also pushed for one week.
Vail declined. It also has much work left to do.
Skiing still will be available at least into May at Loveland and Arapahoe Basin.
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