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PHOTOS: Sunlight Mountain shines bright during early opening

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Fresh tracks are seen from the Trefero lift at Sunlight Mountain.
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Sunlight Mountain Resort treated skiers and snowboarders to an early taste of winter with limited openings the previous two weekends. Thanks to early snowfall and the efforts of the mountain’s operations team, guests got a preview of the season ahead with groomed trails and clear skies.

The resort will officially open for the 2024-25 winter season on Friday, Dec. 13. For more information on tickets, passes, and updates, visit sunlightmtn.com or follow Sunlight Mountain Resort on social media.

Josh Hejtmanek holds on to his daughter Bryn as they navigate the slopes of Sunlight Mountain on Saturday.
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The Segundo Lift, which is the oldest chair lift in Colorado, sits still during Sunlight Mountain’s early opening on Saturday.
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Sunlight Mountain’s newest addition, AXESS Smart Gates, allow for skiiers and snowboarders to scan their passes electronically at lift lines.
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A pair of snowboarders make their way down Sunlight Mountain on Saturday.
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Carbondale resident Thomas Johnson throws on his bindings Saturday as the start of the 2024-25 ski season begins.
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A pair of Sunlight Mountain snowboarders ride up the Tricero lift on Saturday.
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Valley locals Chris Daniels and Kari Meskin make their way up Sunlight Mountain on Saturday.
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