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Vail Extends Ski Season Until May 1

VAIL, Colo. (CBS4)- Vail Mountain is making history this year by extending the skiing and boarding season until May 1, making it the longest continuous season.

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Skiers and boarders can enjoy the snow for an extra week. Vail said its 2019 investment in North America's largest snowmaking project is making it happen. That also helped with dry weather conditions early in the season.

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Vail is 97% open and has measured more than 190 inches of snow for the season so far.

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