First day of snowmaking operations at Hilltop Ski Area on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.
Mountain manager Cam Bain walks through man-made snow falling on the Caribou trail during the first day of snowmaking at Hilltop Ski Area on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Hilltop plans to open at least one run by Nov. 18, perhaps earlier, if the weather stays cold enough for snowmaking operations and natural snowfall.
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