VAIL, Colo. – Oct. 22, 2008 – Mother Nature reminded skiers and snowboarders that the ski season is just around the corner with five inches of snow in Breckenridge this morning and a dusting of snow at the base areas of Vail, Beaver Creek and Keystone. Chain laws have been in effect for parts of Interstate 70, including Vail Pass, since yesterday and cold temperatures have allowed Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone to fire up their snowmaking systems in preparation for their November opening days.

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Keystone fired up its snowmaking system in preparation for its Nov. 7 opening.

Opening daysNov. 7 Breckenridge and Keystone
Nov. 21 Vail and Heavenly
Nov. 26 Beaver Creek

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3. Refer a Friend. Here’s a win-win deal. Get more friends to ski and get $20 per friend from Vail Resorts. Here’s how it works: You refer a friend. That friend buys a Summit or Colorado pass at a $10 discount. You then get $20 in on-mountain cash per friend who buys a pass (unlimited friends = unlimited money). www.coloradopass.com

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Cold temperatures and a layer of snow blanketed Beaver Creek overnight.

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1. Epic Season Pass. Get a full season of unlimited and unrestricted skiing at any of our five resorts and Arapahoe Basin for $579 for adults and $279 for kids, but must be purchased by Nov. 15. After using this pass for six days, your skiing and riding is free the rest of the season! www.epicpass.com

For updated snow reports, terrain openings or lodging deals for Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and/or for Heavenly in California and Nevada, visit snow.com.