Can you believe it?  Ski season has finally arrived at places like A-Basin and Loveland, and, by the looks of it, other places such as Aspen, Snowmass and Buttermilk will be following suit soon enough. 

In fact, a winter storm rolled through Aspen/Snowmass dumping a generous helping of snow on area peaks, with the real storm still on its way.  Snowmass saw 16 inches of snow, Aspen Highlands 11 and 10 inches fell on Aspen Mountain.  Buttermilk, at a lower elevation, woke up to eight inches. 

Here are a few pictures taken at the aforementioned resorts.  I know, I know, it’s only October, but would I try to pull a fast one on you?  I don’t even have Photoshop on my computer!

Skiers and snowboarders at A-Basin pictured enjoying some of their first turns of the season

Scenic, snowy view of the town of Aspen and Ajax towering above the clouds

Shot of Buttermilk seemingly ready for this year's X-Games

This picture of Aspen Highlands was taken early this morning right

down the road from Ski.com's Aspen headquarters

Life is like a mountain.  Make your own tracks!