‘Tis the ski-son: Big Mountain slopes set to open Thursday
Whitefish Mountain Resort crews place the final covering supports on the Big Easy Carpet. The coverings are an upgrade that will ease lift maintenance and protect guests from the elements on their ride up. (Photo provided)
Whitefish Mountain Resort employees were busy “braaaping” around the slopes on snowmobiles last week as they scurried to manage snow-making machines and wrap up final preparations before opening day Thursday, Dec. 7.
Hope lied in a weekend snowstorm that walloped Big Mountain on Saturday, upping the summit base depth to 34 inches. The lower slopes remained a work in progress, with tall grass poking out where snow groomers had not yet compacted fresh snowfall.
“The backside is shaping up more quickly than the front,” said resort spokesperson Chad Sokol. “It’s a mixed bag, but we’re looking at opening on time.”
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