Ski resorts announce projected closing dates

By Matt Welch

Nevada Appeal News Service

As the weather warms up, several area ski resorts are announcing their anticipated closing dates for the 2009-10 season.

Sunday, April 11

Boreal Ski Resort expects to close April 11, with night rides ending April 3, according to its Web site.

In Incline Village, Diamond Peak ski resort projects to close Sunday, April 11.

Sugar Bowl Resort in Norden plans to close most of its operations on Sunday, April 11 with limited operations the following two weeks, according to its Web site.

Tahoe Donner Cross Country and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area expect to close April 11 as well.

Sunday, April 18

Alpine Meadows resort will conduct full operations until Sunday, April 18. Weather permitting, it will then operate on a Friday-Sunday schedule with one lift open until May 16, according to the Alpine Meadows Web site.

Mt. Rose Ski Resort projects its closing date will be Sunday, April 18, according to its Web site. Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort has also announced on its Web site that Sunday, April 18 is its projected closing date for the season.

Sunday, April 25

Kirkwood Ski Resort projects Sunday, April 25 as its closing date for this season, according to its Web site. Heavenly Lake Tahoe has also projected a closing date of April 25.

Others

Homewood Mountain Resort, Royal Gorge Cross Country, Sierra-At-Tahoe Resort, Squaw Valley USA Ski Resort and Tahoe Cross Country Resort have not made expected closing dates available on their Web sites.