Loveland opens to day, making it the second ski resort in Colorado to open for operation in the 2016/2017 season. These maniacs braved the elements/boredom and have been posted up since 3:30pm yesterday to ensure they are on the first chair. That is dedication.

Here are the current conditions at Loveland:

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