More Colorado ski areas opening this week [Video]

Eldora, Winter Park, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Loveland will begin operations this week.

WINTER PARK, Colo. — Get those skis and snowboards waxed as more Colorado ski areas open this week.

Boulder County’s Eldora opens Thursday, with Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Winter Park joining in on the fun on Friday. Loveland Ski Area will open on Saturday.

Eldora said the Alpenglow chair will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, allowing skiers and boarders access to 1,000 vertical feet of terrain including Hornblower, Windmill and International trails, along with a small terrain park by West Wing Lodge.

Winter Park said its Gemini Express lift will be open with access to Village Way and Lower Parkway.

Breckenridge, which got walloped with an impressive 18-inch snow storm on Monday, received another 5 inches from Tuesday into Wednesday.

Copper Mountain received 7 inches from Tuesday’s storm. All three ski areas will open at 9 a.m. …