Eaglecrest to reopen upper mountain this weekend

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Snowflakes discovered in a blue spruce. (Creative Commons photo by )

After a few inches of new snow on the mountain this week, Eaglecrest Ski Area officials say they’re reopening the Ptarmigan Chairlift and upper mountain terrain for the weekend.

Last week, they’d announced plans to suspend operations. The city-owned ski area’s latest announcement says the season will be reassessed on Sunday.

The ski patrol is asking users this weekend to ski and ride “conservatively” to preserve snow on the Log Jam run and along the summer road, and to be cautious because of hazards.

“We’re excited to get another day up top. Prior to this snowfall, all of our alternative options for getting people off the mountain were just unrealistic given our safety obligations,” General Manager Matt Lillard said in a press release.

The Porcupine Chairlift will also continue to run this weekend. Snowsports School programs will continue as planned.

Jeremy Hsieh

Local News Reporter, KTOO

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