Bear Mountain set to Open Nov. 9 & Snow Summit Nov. 10

Thanks to an early season storm and a cold front that allowed for plenty of snow making, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will officially open this week. Multiple runs and plenty of terrain park features will be available for early season rates to all the eager riders who want to get the 2011/2012 ski season started. 

Bear Mountain Resort will open on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m. They've been working around the clock to ensure a solid base and quality snow for opening day. Chair 9 will be running with access to Park Run, which will be stacked from top-to-bottom with terrain park features thanks to park crews working throughout the night.  

Snow Summit will follow suit by opening on Thursday, Nov. 10, and guests can put their dual mountain lift ticket to use by riding both mountains. Snow Summit will have Chair 1, which will access Miracle Mile from top-to-bottom and Chair 8 for beginners, which will access Bear Bottom. 

Employees working hard to get ready for Opening Day. Photo Courtesy of Bear Mountain.

Operating hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for full day tickets and noon to 4 p.m. for half day tickets. If morning riding fits your schedule, you can turn in lift tickets by 1 p.m. to receive a voucher for up to $12 off your next visit.

Early season ticket rates will be in effect opening day:

Adults (22+)—Full day $40, Half day $35

Young adults (13-21) and Seniors (62+)—Full day $35, Half day $30

Children (7-12)—Full day $15, Half day $10

Children six and under are FREE with a paying adult

Bear mountain will offer private lessons for half price on opening day, and Snow Summit will offer private lessons for full price. All lesson types will be available on Friday, Nov. 11. 

Don’t forget to wax your skis and boards, purchase your passes and head on up to the opening days at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. All three roads in are open! 

Natural and Man-made snow on Snow Summit. Photo Courtesy of Snow Summit.

100 ft. rail for opening day at Bear. Photo Courtesy of Bear Mountain.

For further updates, photos and videos, visit www.bearmountain.com and www.snowsummit.com.