The average opening day for the ski area for the past 35 years is Dec. 10. As of Saturday, another 10 inches of snow was needed to open the upper runs, he said. We d love to have four feet of snow and open the whole hill. A few have been partially open, but the resorts up north are just now getting fully opened. The two lower lifts will be operating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.
Night skiing has yet to start.
Saturday found the Ski Ashland employees grooming the ski area for opening day. Skiers and snowboarders will find several changes in Ski Ashland this season, Hanson said. The beginner lift Sonnet will be operating for free this season, he said. We know it takes a little bit to get going. We want to make it more affordable to get into the sport.