Snowbird will open Friday

SNOWBIRD — The 39th winter season at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort begins Friday with skiing and riding on natural and man-made snow.

Snowbird will open at 9 a.m. with the Gadzoom chairlift accessing intermediate and advanced terrain and Chickadee accessing beginner slopes. Additional terrain will be evaluated as weather conditions permit. The Gadzoom lift will run Friday until 4 p.m., with the Chickadee lift running until 5 p.m.

Snowbird is offering an early season ticket price of $52. Early-season lodging and lift packages are currently available starting at $99/person through much of December by calling 800-232-9542 or visiting www.snowbird.com