Alpine Meadows Opens Saturday

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort opened today for the 2001-2002 ski and snowboard season.

Lifts scheduled for operation: Kangaroo Chair, servicing intermediate terrain.

Snow Conditions: 12"-18" of natural and machine-made snow, with groomed runs and variable conditions off piste.

The ski and snowboard rental and repair shop will operate, as well as food and beverage service in the Meadows Caf�, located in the base lodge.

Lift ticket rates: $25. No afternoon tickets or 1/2 day credits available.

Operating hours: 9am - 4pm, wind and weather permitting.

For more information, call the Alpine Meadows snowphone at (530) 581-8374 or visit http://www.skialpine.com.