1.   Early each morning, just before the lifts open on Aspen Mountain, six pre-registered skiers ride the gondola to the top with two mountain ambassadors and one instructor.

2.   Rent a pair of snowshoes and walk up the face of Buttermilk Mountain early in the morning, before the lift opens.

3.   The lift opened shortly after Thanksgiving.

4.   The young chef is notorious for being first up the hill when the lifts open.

5.   The lift opens its door to let people out.