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Snowbird Extends Season, Opens Little Cloud Lift

THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2008

SNOWBIRD, UTAH - With more than 11 feet of snow on the ground at mid-mountain, Snowbird announced yesterday that it will extend its season to June and possibly beyond.

Snowbird President Bob Bonar said he feels confident that the resort will be able to offer skiing and riding daily through Sunday, May 11, and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through June 1 (including Monday, May 26, Memorial Day).

“With last week’s storm and additional precipitation this week, it looks like we’ll have plenty of snow for great skiing through the last weekend of May, beginning of June,” said Bonar. “We will continue to offer skiing and riding as long as the conditions are safe, enjoyable, and there’s interest.”

Snowbird lifts have run as late as July 4 in two previous seasons. Bonar said this week, it is too early to know if that’s a possibility this year.

Previously not scheduled to operate for the remainder of the spring schedule, the Little Cloud chairlift began operating yesterday and will continue to do so for the remainder of the spring schedule along with Peruvian Express, Mineral Basin Express, and Peruvian Tunnel. The resort is open for skiing and riding 9am to 3pm through Sunday, May 11. Beginning May 16, the hours of operation will be 8am to 2pm. Lift tickets are $59.

The Aerie and Atrium restaurants, both located in the Cliff Lodge, celebrate Mother’s Day with brunches beginning at 9am in the Aerie and 10:30am in the Atrium. For reservations, call (801) 933-2181.

Spring vacation packages and additional information about operating days and hours are available at www.snowbird.com.

For media information, contact Dave Fields at dfields@snowbird.com or (801) 933-2041.

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