Holiday fun takes off

A snowboarder falls off the rail during a run at Boston Mills Ski Resort in this December file photo.

(John Kuntz / The Plain Dealer)

BOSTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Ready to strap on a snowboard and burn off your Thanksgiving dinner?

Because

ski resort is cranking up the chairlifts at Friday at 3:30 p.m., the earliest opening in recent memory.

"After the last few years where we’ve had some warmer winters, some later starts than we had hoped, this is huge for us," said product manager Steve Mackle. "We ‘re really excited."

Mackle is hoping for a dump of snow from Mother Nature. Regardless, the resort has been making snow all week. It plans to welcome skiers and snowboarders all weekend. And if the weather holds, it may remain open all season.

Other resorts are also rolling out the white carpet this weekend. Check cleveland.com's

for a rundown.