Boston Mills and Brandywine ski resorts are still on ice waiting for the season to start.
Vail Resorts spokesperson Maria Wallenburg said there’s no firm opening date set yet for the sister ski resorts in northern Summit County.
But the recent string of chilly days with some snow mixed in has helped crews work to get the resorts ready for skiers.
Wallenburg said they were able to fire up the snow-making equipment around Thanksgiving to start building up a solid base of snow for the slopes.
“We do not have a firm opening date yet, but this weather is prime for snowmaking so we’re thinking positively that we’ll be able to confirm soon,” she said.
For more information about Brandywine and Boston Mills visit bmbw.com.
What’s new this year at Boston Mills and Brandywine?
Much of the off season at Boston Mills and Brandywine is spent prepping for the next season.
Wallenburg said at Boston Mills new snowmaking machines were installed in the North Bowl and the Peter’s Pride areas.
At Brandywine, she said, a new conveyor deck was installed at the Polar Blast Tubing Park.
Summit County ski resorts by the numbers
Boston MillsÂ
Brandywine
When does the season start at Boston Mills and Brandywine?
The whims of Mother Nature dictate when skiers can hit the slopes at Boston Mills and Brandywine in northern Summit County.
Over the last 10 seasons, the opening day has arrived as early as Dec. 9 and as late as Jan. 7.
Here’s a look at recent opening dates for both resorts.
2024: Boston Mills – Dec. 13; Brandywine – Dec.20Â
2023: Boston Mills – Dec. 22; Brandywine – Jan. 13, 2024Â
2022: Â Boston Mills – Dec. 24; Brandywine – Dec. 29
2021: Boston Mills – Jan. 7, 2022; Brandywine – Jan. 14, 2022
2020: Boston Mills – Jan. 1, 2021; Brandywine – Jan. 4, 2021
2019: Boston Mills and Brandywine – Dec. 20
2018: Boston Mills – Dec.19; Brandywine Polar Blast tubing – Dec. 22, regular lift hours – Dec. 27
2017: Boston Mills – Dec. 9; Brandywine – Dec. 15
2016: Boston Mills and Brandywine – Dec. 16
2015: Boston Mills – Jan. 5, 2016; Brandywine – Jan. 6
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Brandywine and Boston Mills fire up snow-making equipment for opening
Reporting by Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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