CHAFFEE COUNTY — Another ski area is open for the season! Friday, Monarch Mountain welcomed back skiers and snowboarders for their 85 season.
“Each year, our goal is to start the lifts as early as possible, and thanks to Mother Nature and the relentless efforts of our incredible mountain operations team, a November opening is happening!” said Christopher Haggerty, General Manager at Monarch Mountain.
The ski area is evaluating conditions, but they are planning to run the following lifts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day:
- Pioneer
- Garfield
- Tumbelina
- Caterpillar
WATCH: A behind the scenes look at lift operations on Monarch Mountain
Officials with Monarch Mountain say they have expanded their ski patrol clinic this year in order to make sure everyone on the mountain stays safe.
For the latest updates, visit Monarch Mountain's website.
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