Ben Paciotti
Ben Paciotti flips for joy at US Freeskiing Nationals. Photo: Josh Anderson
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There are speculations flying around on Facebook, rumors plastered on Twitter and snow in the air! The big question is will Snowbird open earlier than expected this year???? You can follow them @snowbirdski and us @unofficialbird.

I am going to go ahead and call it: YES!!! 

Ben Paciotti
Ben Paciotti flips for joy at US Freeskiing Nationals. Photo: Josh Anderson

My inside people at Snowbird informed me yesterday that Gadzoom is very likely to be open this Thursday November 17th! That is two full days before the official planned opening. Opening earlier will allow Snowbird to claim that they were open before Alta and add two more days to their season total if we go long again like last year. With Solitude and Brighton already open the Bird is itching to start selling lift tickets and overpriced food.

Chopo Diaz
Chopo Diaz Crushing it on Silver Fox. Photo: Josh Anderson

Sharpen your edges, get your wax on, turn your DINs back up and get ready for some groomer madness in just 4 short days from now. You and your friends will be having more fun than a barrel of powder crazy monkeys ripping it up on Lunch Run and Big Emma! 

Alta is still looking like a Friday opening. They have been going with a “ski wherever you want” attitude the last few opening days. That makes opening day fun as hell, but kills your skis and potentially your season. Bring your rock boards and common sense. See you up there!!!

We are heading up in a few minuted to check out what conditions are looking like after the most recent snowfall. Check back for a video this afternoon…

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