Mt. Baldy Staff and Ski Patrol Volunteers had their orientation day Saturday. Staff are pictured here on the Sugarlump Chair as part of a training exercise. It was a cold but beautiful day on the mountain. Opening weekend is Saturday December 15th and Sunday December 16th –closed December 17th – 20th – then re-opening December 21st for the holidays – daily operation until January 7th – then the regular schedule of Friday through Monday.

Baldy is closed on Christmas Day.

Story and photo by Sandra Smith