Arizona Snowbowl was scheduled to open for the winter season Friday, Nov. 21, but Mother Nature had other plans. A storm system that began Sunday, Nov. 16, delivered nearly four feet of new snow and by Thursday morning, Nov. 20, ski resort officials decided to open a day ahead of schedule. Word quickly spread and by afternoon, skiers and boarders were joyfully swooshing in the season. The next day, hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts joined in the formal opening celebration at the base of the … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Reports a Deep Start to Winter
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Arizona Snowbowl GM Rob Linde Bids Farewell After Eight Years of Innovation
If Rob Linde’s career were a ski race, the peaks would far overshadow the valleys, and the path would be a loop that starts and finishes with Arizona Snowbowl. As general manager for the last eight years, Rob Linde is stepping away from Arizona’s highest mountain with fond memories of Flagstaff and his Arizona Snowbowl family. Among the ski resort’s many accomplishments during his tenure, he is most proud of the ultramodern Arizona Gondola, well-managed growth, dramatic increase in the kids’ … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl GM Rob Linde Bids Farewell After Eight Years of Innovation
Snowy March Keeps Winter Alive at Arizona Snowbowl
Thanks to March snowstorms that delivered more than eight feet of snow to Arizona Snowbowl, ski resort officials are reporting ideal spring skiing and snowboarding conditions. And with more than 80% of trails open, Snowbowl is expecting to hold on to winter through April. “Spring’s soft snow, longer daylight hours and fewer crowds are making this the perfect time to enjoy late-season turns!” said Snowbowl Marketing Manager Angie Grubb. In addition, with mild temperatures and sunny skies in … [Read more...] about Snowy March Keeps Winter Alive at Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl Sets Another Record with Earliest Opening Date
Like Santa’s elves, Arizona Snowbowl employees are working day and night this month, making snow as temperatures allow, moving it around the mountain and grooming trails. Following its longest ski season on record – closing on Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Snowbowl has set another record with its earliest opening day ever. “Opening Nov. 8 certainly had and continues to have many people talking about the ski season,” said Discover Flagstaff Marketing and Media Relations Vice President Lori … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Sets Another Record with Earliest Opening Date
Transit Center Built with Cutting-Edge Timber Frame
Mountain Line bus riders will endure one more winter without an indoor transit center to serve them when cold and snowy weather disrupts their commutes. Mountain Line’s new Downtown Connection Center is scheduled to open in May ahead of hot summer weather and monsoons. The $29.5 million facility will be a hub for Mountain Line riders, drivers, dispatchers, operations and administrative staff. The building is taking shape on the northeast corner of Milton Road and Phoenix Avenue adjacent to the … [Read more...] about Transit Center Built with Cutting-Edge Timber Frame
Winter is Coming
With fall snowstorms and snowmaking operations, Arizona Snowbowl is planning to officially open the 2024-’25 winter season on Friday, Nov. 22, weather permitting. Lift tickets are available, starting at $19, with selected dates offering $10 in Bowl Bucks, which can be used in Snowbowl restaurants, retail shops or the tune shop. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to purchase lift tickets online and in advance to secure the best deals this winter. FBN For more information, visit … [Read more...] about Winter is Coming
Arizona Snowbowl Makes History with June Skiing
If you’ve ever wondered if Hawaiian shirts pair well with skis, then you’ve missed the Aloha Spirit on the mountain and the late spring skiing Northern Arizona generously made possible this year. With 281 inches of snow during the winter season and 55 of those inches falling at the end of April, officials at Arizona Snowbowl said, “Hold on! The snow is so good, we don’t have a closing date yet!” So, for the first time ever, skiers and boarders could slide their winter fun right into June. … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Makes History with June Skiing
Winter has Arrived at Arizona Snowbowl
On the western slope of Mount Humphreys, Arizona’s highest point and most recognizable geologic feature on the San Francisco Peaks, the Arizona Snowbowl team – along with skiers and snowboarders from around the state and beyond – have embraced the start of another winter season at Snowbowl. Arizona Snowbowl opened the 2023/2024 winter season on Friday morning, Nov. 17, with celebratory cheers on the Grand Canyon Express Chairlift and the Little Spruce Conveyor, offering access to four … [Read more...] about Winter has Arrived at Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
Arizona Snowbowl is set to make history this month with its longest operating season ever. With 390 inches of snowfall this winter and the third snowiest ski season since 1991-92, Snowbowl will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April, for the first time. “This is an incredible milestone for skiers and snowboarders in Arizona,” said General Manager Rob Linde. “We’re extremely proud that we can provide our guests with the freedom to ski and offer 172 days of riding this … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
Living in Gratitude at Altitudes
On a typical “bluebird” winter day on Arizona’s highest mountain, expert skiers like Lynda Fleischer greet the crystal clear bluest-of-blue sky with a huge smile to the heavens after a night of fresh-fallen snow. “This is where I belong,” she said. “The mountain is part of who I am. It makes me who I am. It makes me better. It makes me powerful and in control. It makes me feel alive.” Fleischer found the majestic San Francisco Peaks when she arrived at Northern Arizona University, where she … [Read more...] about Living in Gratitude at Altitudes
