After the recent storms left over 18" of new snow, Sugar Bowl resort has announced its opening weekend, now scheduled for November 17-18.

(Donner Summit, Calif.) – A recent winter storm that surprised mountain operators with significantly more snow than originally forecasted has allowed mountain crews to ready the mountain for opening weekend.  Sugar Bowl announced today that they will open the 2012/13 ski season with weekend operations on November 17th and 18th, offering 1,500 vertical feet of top-to-bottom skiing & riding off the Disney, Nob Hill, Christmas Tree and Lincoln Express Chairlifts. 

Access to the mountain will be via the Village Gondola, operating 6:00am to 6:00pm, with Village-side operations only. 

Village food & beverage will be operational, and Village Tickets will be open to accommodate ticketing and pass needs.  Special Tickets will also be open on the Mt. Judah side to assist with any season pass purchase and/or fulfillment needs. Lift Tickets will be $80/day. 

Current operating plans call for a midweek resort closure Monday,bNovember 19th through Wednesday, November 21st, reopening for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend November 22nd – 25th.

Stay tuned to the all-new www.sugarbowl.com for operational updates (including opening plans for Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort, also available on www.royalgorge.com), as snow and weather may mandate updates as needed.

For more information on Sugar Bowl Resort please visit www.sugarbowl.com or call (530) 426-9000.