BARTLETT — The new year got off on the right ski, so to speak, for winter enthusiasts with the 7.2 inches of natural snow which fell last weekend, creating much improved conditions – especially for ski touring centers which were able to re-open and offer good skiing and snowshoeing for the rest of the week.
The return of colder temperatures also enabled alpine areas to make snow and get their groomers out.
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