It was opening day weekend for many ski resorts in the mid-Atlantic region, and with a solid week of snowmaking, opening day conditions were pretty stellar. The following photos show opening weekend conditions from several resorts throughout the region.
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The sun rises over Eagle Swoop on Wintergreen Resort’s opening day. Photo taken at 7:15 a.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wintergreen Resort.
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A web cam shot at Seven Springs shows the bottom of the “six pack” lift. Photo taken at 4:25 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Seven Springs Resort Web Cam.
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A view from Wisp’s slopes to Deep Creek Lake. Wisp had 5 trails open for opening day weekend, with a base depth of 10-32 inches. More trails will open in the coming days. Photo taken on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp Resort.
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Wisp is making mounds of snow in preparation for opening the Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park. Photo taken December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp Resort.
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A huge pile of snow awaits grooming at Wisp. Photo taken December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp Resort.
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A snow-blown tree at Wisp. Photo taken December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp resort.
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Whitetail had 8 trails open for opening day, with a ninth set to open on Sunday. Photo taken at 12:06 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Whitetail Resort's Web Cam.
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Whitetail offered 935-feet of vertical from the top of Angel Drop on opening day. Photo taken at 12:04 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Whitetail's Web Cam.
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The sun sets on Whitetail’s opening day. Photo taken at 4:23 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Whitetail's Web Cam.
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