May 1, 2002

It�s May 1, spring is in the air around most of the country, but that doesn�t mean the snowboard season�s over. There are 11 resorts still open in the continental United States, plus more in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and one in Alaska.

In Colorado, A-Basin, the highest ski area in North America, continues its legacy to remain one of the last ski areas open in Colorado. Ski area officials hope to keep the season going through Memorial Day, May 27.

Spring conditions exist for top to bottom skiing and boarding. The recent cloud cover and lower temperatures have helped the base remain stable. Three lifts currently serve 60% of the mountain. Normal operating hours are in effect from 9:00 a.m. (8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday) to 4:00 p.m.

Here�s a list of other resorts that are still open. Now go snowboarding!

Maine
Sunday River - Spring snow 1 - 36 base 11 of 127 trails, 9% open, 1 of 18 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8a-4p

Vermont
Killington - Variable groomed 5 - 25 base 5 of 200 trails, 2 miles 2% open, 1 of 32 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8a-4p

Colorado
Arapahoe Basin - New spring snow 33 - 33 base 23 of 66 trails, 290 acres, 58% open, 4 of 5 lifts

Utah
Snowbird - New spring snow 108 - 108 base 65% open, 4 of 12 lifts

California
Alpine Meadows - New spring snow 66 - 144 base 70% open, 5 of 14 lifts, Daily 8:30a-2p

Heavenly - Spring snow groomed 42 - 60 base 45% open, 5 of 29 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-3p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p

Mammoth - New packed powder groomed 60 - 72 base 100 of 150 trails 2000 acres, 40% open, 11 of 29 lifts, 8:30a-4p

Squaw Valley USA - New spring snow groomed 35 - 123 base 30 of 177 trails, 7 of 31 lifts, 8a-3p; daily thru May 27

Oregon
Mt Bachelor - New packed powder groomed 111 - 130 base 30 of 70 trails, 3 of 12 lifts, 7:30a-1p

Mt Hood Meadows - New spring snow groomed 139 - 169 base 8 of 13 lifts, 85% open, 8a-4p; daily thru May 05

Timberline - New packed powder groomed 211 - 211 base 2 of 6 lifts, 40% open, 9a-4p

British Columbia
Last Frontier Heliskiing - Corn snow 40 - 178 base 300 of 300 trails, 100% open, 2 of 2 lifts, 8:30a-4:30p

Powder King - Spring snow groomed 93 - 158 base 24 of 24 trails, 3 of 3 lifts, 9a-4p; Open Thu-Sun; May 05: End of Season

Whistler/Blackcomb - New spring snow groomed 106 - 106 base 90 of 200 trails, 2700 acres, 40% open, 6 of 33 lifts, 9a-4p

Quebec

Mont Sainte-Anne - New spring snow groomed 18 of 56 trails, 193 acres 32% open, 2 of 13 lifts, 8:30a-3p; open Fri-Sun

Alberta

Lake Louise - Spring snow groomed 75 - 85 base 95% open, 10 of 12 lifts 9a-4:30p; May 05: End of season

Sunshine Village - Packed powder groomed 106 - 106 base 92 of 92 trails, 12 of 12 lifts, 9a-4:30p; May 20: End of season

Alaska
Alyeska Resort - Spring snow groomed 35 - 168 base 80% open, 6 of 9 lifts 10:30a-5:30p; open Sat/Sun