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Opening Day '08
The Steamboat Ski Area turned on its lifts for the 2008-09 season under sunny skies, but with sparse snow, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
Ladi Dudak turns onto the Jess' Cut-Off trail from the Christie Peak Express chairlift. Dudak was one of many riders and skiers who turned out for Scholarship Day on Wednesday, the opening day for the 2008-09 season at Steamboat Ski Area.
A stray dog takes its first run of the season down the See Ya trail before getting caught by ski patrollers.
A skier makes his way down the See Ya run alongside snowmaking machines churning Wednesday morning.
Snowboarders make their way down the See Ya trail.
Skiers and snowboarders ride down the See Ya trail alongside snowmaking taking place on See Me.
Skiers and snowboarders ride down the See Ya trail alongside snowmaking taking place on See Me.
Breaking through the opening-day first chair banner Wednesday are, from left, Scott Razo, Ryan Fleming, Rich Santos, Hanson Buchner, Tom Drew and ski instructor George Hurley. They were among the first skiers and riders to enjoy the slopes at Steamboat Ski Area as part of Scholarship Day.
