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Powderhorn Pushes Back Opening by 2 DaysDecember 4, 2007 - 5:06 PM
Mesa, CO - Officials at Powderhorn Resort announced today that opening day, originally scheduled for Thursday, December 6, would be moved to Saturday, December 8. A recent snowstorm left 24 inches of new snow at the summit helping build a solid base. Another storm is possible this week. “Recent snowstorms have certainly helped”, said Powderhorn’s Marketing Director, Sarah Allen, “but we’d like just a little more snow to ensure a safe, quality product.” Opening Weekend Events To celebrate the opening of the resort, the first 100 people in line will receive prizes from Chick-fil-A, Gene Taylor’s Sporting Goods, the Alpine Trader, and Summit Canyon Mountaineering. Santa will be at Wildewood Restaurant from 9am-11am on Saturday for the pancake breakfast. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa and make ornaments. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Hospice of Plateau Valley. A full season of events is scheduled with something for everyone. A great addition to the annual events schedule is Guest Appreciation Day, January 12, 2008. Lift tickets are just $25 that day and there will be games and prizes all over the mountain. Opening Facts at a Glance OPENING DATE: Saturday, Dec. 8 OPENING TIMES: Lifts 9am-4pm; Ticket Office 8:30am-3:30pm, Ski School Desk 8:30am-3:30pm; Rental Shop 8:30am-4:30pm; Alpine Trader 8:30am-4:30pm; Sunset Grille 8am-6pm; Wildewood Restaurant 3pm-7pm MOUNTAIN: % of terrain is TBD SNOW REPORT: Updated daily by 6am at www.powderhorn.com and 970-268-5300 (direct) TICKET PRICES: Adult ages 19-54 $49 Student ages 7-18 $39 Senior ages 55-69 $39 70+ $15 6 & Under $10 LODGING: Inn at Wildewood – Stay any night and get 2 half price lift tickets for the next day. Reservations: 970-268-5170 INFORMATION: 970-268-5700 or www.powderhorn.com For the snow report visit the website or call direct, 970-268-5300. About Powderhorn Resort Powderhorn Resort ski area opened in 1966 on the northern slopes of Grand Mesa- the world’s largest and highest flattop mountain with elevations up to 11,000 feet. There are three lifts serving 40 runs, including numerous terrain features on 600 acres. The semi-arid climate ensures dry powder, some 250" of it a year between December and March. The Resort is located just 45 minutes from Grand Junction, CO and less than an hour's drive from Utah. For more information about current conditions, event details or special packages, visit their website at www.powderhorn.com .
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