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By Ken Graham
The Times 

Bluewood to Open Friday

2016 season opening will be the earliest for the Dayton ski area in five years

 

DAYTON – Ski Bluewood announced on Monday that the ski area south of Dayton will open for the season on Friday. This date will mark the earliest opening for the area in the past five years.

"We're excited about the snow and being able to open earlier this year," said Kim Clark, general manager of Bluewood. "The long-term forecast calls for above average precipitation, so this should be a great season."

According to the Bluewood website, as of Tuesday morning the ski area had 26 inches of snow at the base and 38 inches at the summit. Snow and subfreezing temperatures are expected throughout the week.

Bluewood will also be open on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Beginning Dec. 15, the ski area will be open daily through Jan. 2, except for Christmas Day.

Daily hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Dec. 24, which will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting in January, Bluewood will be open Wednesdays through Sundays every week.

"With first chair at 9 a.m., the Skyline Express and Platter Pull lifts are scheduled to run on opening day," a press release from Bluewood reported. The release said that whether the Triple Nickel lift runs this weekend or not will depend on snow conditions. Rentals, retail, food services, and snow sports will be available.

Bluewood reports that the rental area in the lodge has been renovated since last season, and new equipment has been added, doubling the inventory of skis and boots. There is new gear in the retail shop as well.

For updates on conditions and other information, skiers can go to the Ski Bluewood website at bluewood.com, or call the snow phone at (509) 240-8991. This service is available around the clock.

 

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