"The snow came in very wet and heavy; the ideal snow for establishing a base", states Dave Smith, Snowbowl's Director of Sales & Marketing.  "We have had crews on the mountain most of the week preparing for this day.  It's been a flurry of activity here, from Ski Patrol getting the slopes ready to Rental Shop employees putting the finishing touches on our rental equipment.  We are all very excited to get the slopes open."