Lightning Ridge Snowcat Opened Today at Powder Mountain

Let the Snowcat skiing begin! This morning shot shows the ideal conditions for Snowcat skiing at Powder Mountain. All lifts, POWDER COUNTRY and LIGHTNING RIDGE are now open. FREE shuttle from Eden too! Call 745-3772 for more info.

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Barb and Howdy in Powder Heaven

Talk about a dump! You can see Barb's smile right through the cold smoke. It just got deeper for every run at Snowbasin. Looks like similar conditions at Powder Mountain below - thanks to the magic of email, I can report on both resorts on the same day.

Photograph of Laurie (Powder Mountain Adventure Pro) by Cameron Pack

Powder Mountain opens Tonight!

I just learned that Powder Mountain opened at 3 pm today for Night skiing (until 9 pm) and is $15 for adults/$12 for children. The free shuttle service will pick up at the Eden parking lot at 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm until they begin daytime operations. The shuttle will depart the Sundown lift at 9:15 pm for the return to Eden. FYI – It has been snowing lightly all day and continues, so they predict day skiing will start in the near future!

Sneak Preview at New Years Eve Celebration: Powder Mountain will extend night skiing hours on December 31st to 12:15 a.m. so that New Year’s revelers can count down the beginning of 2009 on the slopes. Night skiing will open at its regular time of 3:00 p.m. and the schedule for the free shuttle service will be adjusted to accommodate New Year’s Eve guests. Children are invited to participate in a glow stick parade at 9:00 p.m.

A special 2009 New Year’s Celebration package will be offered for only $20.09 per person to the first 300 guests that purchase on line at www.powdermountain.com. (Check the web site later in the week.) The package includes a pasta dinner, a lift pass and party favors. Powder Mountain season pass holders may purchase the dinner package for $10.00.

Those interested in skiing only may choose to purchase a night lift pass at the regular price of $15 for adults and $12 for 7 – 12 year olds. The Sundown Lodge and the Powder Keg restaurants will extend their operating hours until midnight allowing guests to order off the regular menus as well. For more information, go to www.powdermountain.com or call 801-745-3772.

And the Snow Cometh!

Finally! 18 inches in 36 hours at Snowbasin. Barb caught some of the action, posted here.

Top to Bottom Sliding!

What a day! With a little help from snowmaking on the lower half, we can ski top to bottom at Snowbasin.

Just like last year in mid December, it sounds like the weather pattern is going to change next week for the better (read that: snow storms are coming). Check out the lodging specials, and join us for some Happy Holidays!

Snowbasin Ski Resort is OPEN!

Skiing has begun at Snowbasin! My ski buddy, Barbara, caught the action here.