It's official: people are sliding on snow in Colo.

A shot by Dustin Schaefer of opening day at Loveland. Second year in a row that Loveland claims the "first to open" title. “Once again, Colorado leads the nation in opening for the season,” said Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter in a statement released by Colorado Ski Country USA. “It is a pleasure to welcome tourists from across the nation and globe to our state. We are open for business in one of our most recognizable and successful industries.”