"Manna from Heaven"

It seems as if the snow gods heard last week’s prayers and are continuing to answer them throughout the week. 

As weather forecasts continue to call for more and more snow, it feels like winter is no longer coming, but instead is now here to stay. 

Silver Mountain and Lookout Pass Ski and Rec. Area received double-digit inches over the past few days, a welcome sight after weeks of concerningly warm weather. 

The fresh powder allowed Silver Mountain to open parts of their hill that simply didn’t have enough snow to operate, but that isn’t the case any longer.

“It was a very exciting morning on the mountain as we got enough snow to open Chair 3 and Chair 4, along with the accompanying terrain, for the first time this season,” Silver Mountain Marketing Coordinator Gus Colburn said Monday morning. “The loud hoots and hollers were echoing off the slopes from skiers as they slashed through about a foot of untouched powder. Looking at the forecast, we are pumped to be able to open more terrain on all lifts as the snow levels allow.”

The snow couldn’t have come at a better time either, January 11 is Silver’s annual Jackass Day where they celebrate the birth of the popular resort by celebrating its roots and offering $20 lift tickets. 

Jackass Day is this Thursday, January 11, and the tradition of singing Happy Birthday to the Jackass Ski Bowl will take place at 2 p.m. at Moguls followed by free birthday cake. 

Lookout Pass Ski and Rec. Area is one of the best powder destinations in the region, and this fresh layer of snow has put them in a great spot as they move into the new year. 

“We are excited to finally be seeing white flakes falling from the sky,” Lookout General Manager Matt Sawyer said. “Kind of like manna from Heaven for ski areas.” 

Lookout’s Free Ski School begins this Saturday at 12:15 for beginners and then next weekend will be intermediate and above. 

Visit Lookout Pass Ski and Rec. Area’s website for more information.