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Sunday River Spents $2.5 Million to Open

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Peter Hines

Sunday River Ready to Go

Sunday River in Newry Maine invested heavily in early season snow making and it shows. With 40 trails and 200 acres of terrain open the conditions on mountain were extremely good for the first week in December. Even though there were plenty of patroons out for the early season, the lift crews moved them around. Except for a line at the Barker Mountain Express, lift lines were non existent. Note: there was a FIS Race going on on Barker which contributed to the line.

The mountain crew did an exceptional job piling the snow on Dream Maker which parallels the newly opened T 72 terrain park.

Speaking of T-72, or Trail 72, the park enthusiasts were out in force Saturday for the opening. There was plenty of jumps and other park features.

Early season is great! The conditions were good, and crowds were small . Use this as a chance to get out and ease bad into the sport.

SSNA's series of articles on ski resort history by noted authors Patty and Robert “Bud” Foulke. See below:

From Old Gore to More Gore - February 16, 2013

Park City Ski Areas - January 31, 2012

Smuggler's Notch - April 2, 2011

Whiteface - February 26, 2011

Alta Utah - Feburary 1, 2011

Old Tremblant- December 24, 2010

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Skiers' Responsibility Code

Whether you ski, snowboard, telemark or enjoy downhill slopes on other types of gear, you need to know "the rules of the road" so that you and everyone around you will have a safe, fun day. Your Responsibility Code is endorsed by every professional ski and snowboard association. You'll see it posted at many resorts to remind you of seven simple safety guidelines:

Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
Observe all posted signs and warnings.
Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

Know the code. It's your responsibility.
Be safety conscious.
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