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Howelsen to open Saturday with free skiing in Steamboat |
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011 16:12 |
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By JACK WEINSTEIN, STEAMBOAT PILOT & TODAY
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Howelsen Hill Ski Area’s 2011-12 season will open Saturday with free Alpine and Nordic skiing for the public.
The city of Steamboat Springs, which operates the historic skill hill, had wanted to make it available to members of the community before opening day as a thank you for supporting the Howelsen Hill Centennial Campaign.
“Within the constraints we have with staffing levels, we weren’t able to do that,” Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department Supervisor Craig Robinson said. “Because we were scheduled to open on (Saturday), we thought this was a way we could provide recognition to everybody and celebrate the opening.”
The Centennial Campaign has raised nearly $1.8 million of the $2.3 million goal, said Steamboat Government Programs Manager Winnie DelliQuadri, who has served as staff support for the fundraising campaign. She said that includes about $1.1 million in grants, $400,000 from the city and $300,000 in cash and pledges from the community.
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