Jacob Hladik, foreman at Chapman Hill Ski Area, prepares the area for opening on Thursday. The ski area plans to stay open through spring break and longer if temperatures permit. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Jacob Hladik, foreman at Chapman Hill Ski Area, prepares the area for opening on Thursday. The ski area plans to stay open through spring break and longer if temperatures permit. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Jacob Hladik, foreman at Chapman Hill Ski Area, walks over a trench that carries melting snow off the hill. The ski area plans to stay open through spring break and longer if temperatures permit. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Jacob Hladik, foreman at Chapman Hill Ski Area, walks over a trench that carries melting snow off the hill. The ski area plans to stay open through spring break and longer if temperatures permit. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca