Good snow conditions, sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 30s gave patient skiers their first long-awaited chance to try out the Loup’s slopes this season.
Chairlift operator Erik Olson, right, helps a group of skiers get lined up for a quad chair during the first full weekend of skiing at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Photo by Mike Maltais
Mark Roman, Winthrop, gives 3-year-old daughter, Camille, a little assistance with the rope tow during the first full weekend of skiing at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl. It was Camille’s first day on skis. Photo by Mike Maltais
Mark Roman, Winthrop, with daughters Audrey, front, and Camille, tries out the rope tow during the first full weekend of skiing at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Roman was giving 3-year-old Camille her first taste of skiing. Audrey, 5, has been skiing for two years. Photo by Mike Maltais