Here is the announcement you have all been waiting for:
    WE WILL BE OPEN FOR SKIING/BOARDING THIS THURSDAY DECEMBER 19, 2002
            9AM-4PM LIMITED OPERATIONS
        LIFT TICKET PRICES WILL REFLECT LIMITED OPERATIONS
            EARLY SEASON CONDITIONS EXIST
That's right folks; get those skis and boards out of storage and head on up to the mountain for the kickoff to the 2002-2003 season.  We will be operating on a limited basis; the following lifts will be running from 9am-4pm:
Remember, early season conditions exist, so be on the look out for some areas with low snow coverage.
For you terrain park enthusiasts, there will be 4 or 5 rails set up over underneath the Brooks lift for your enjoyment.  We will be building more features as we receive more snow.
So, come on up and enjoy the winter weather.  It has been a long wait, but we are ready to rock and roll! We look forward to seeing each and every one of you.  You can pick up your Season Passes and Advantage Cards in Guest Relations located in the Granite Peaks Lodge.
Take care and we'll see you soon.
Shane
Stevens Pass
A Harbor Resort
Thats what came in the mail for me today. 4-5 rails for you chris. Sean, Kevin, stop being jerks and lets go friday.
Oh shit, there it goes....
All these skier kids want to see nowadays is big air. You want to see some big air? Pull my finger...
'I know that you believe that you understood what you think
I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is
not what I meant.'
     ---Robert McCloskey, State Department spokesman