David Thatcher, Alpine Meadows' snowmaking manager, during the wee hours of the morning during recent preparation to open.
Tahoe City, CA Dec. 11, 2008 - Lake Tahoe's Alpine Meadows Ski Resort will open for skiing and snowboarding Friday, December 12.
The resort will offer beginner through advanced terrain via Kangaroo Double Chair and Meadow Double Chair. Groomed trails will offer terrain from 9am to 4pm, weather and conditions permitting.
"With recent cold temperatures, Alpine's snowmaking team has been able create a quality snow surface for opening day. The first day of the season is always a celebration and a chance to reconnect with friends, and once again be reminded of our comfortable winter footwear. We're all looking forward to taking a few runs Friday," said Jim Kercher, Alpine Meadows General Manager.
Dining, rental equipment, and other resort services will include the Meadows Cafe, Estelle Sports retail shop, season pass office, and the ski/snowboard rental shop, all located in the base lodge. The opening day adult lift ticket price will be $39; and youth tickets will be $10. Kids ages four and under ski or ride free. Join the Alpine Club for savings on tickets all winter in addition to savings in the rental and repair center, dining, shopping, and more. For a full list of opening day ticket prices or to join the Alpine Club, visit SkiAlpine.com.
Alpine will open additional terrain as snow conditions permit. Daily conditions, base facilities, ticket rates, and season pass information are available by dialing the daily snow report line at 530.581.8374 or by visiting the online snow conditions report at SkiAlpine.com.
Ranked as a top winter resorts by SKI Magazine, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is situated in the picturesque Tahoe National Forest and offers skiers and snowboarders 2,400 acres of terrain. With 14 lifts, more than 100 trails, and majestic views of Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows is accessed via Interstate 80, 45 miles west of Reno, NV and 200 miles east of San Francisco, CA. Alpine Meadows and Homewood are proud to partner with Chevrolet Motor Division and General Motors Corporation to offer guests an optimal winter experience. Alpine Meadows' parent company is San Francisco, California based JMA Ventures, LLC. JMA is a full service real estate investment firm, serving as managing member of over $800 million in existing projects. Visit SkiAlpine.com or call 530-583-4232 for more information about Alpine Meadows.
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