Mount Baldy Ski Area in the South Okanagan officially reopened Friday for the 2015 season.

The day began with a number of local dignitaries in attendance for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony.

“In typical Mount Baldy fashion we were blessed with sunny skies for the reopening ceremony and amazing support from the local community,” said Fred Johnston, president of Baldy Capital Corporation.

Participating in the event were Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes, Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie, Myers Bennett of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce, RDOS board chair Mark Pendergraft, Gail Scott with Destination Osoyoos, and Judy Bennett, president of the Rotary Club of Osoyoos.

“Having Mount Baldy reopen increases visitations within the Osoyoos area and offers our winter visitors an activity the whole family can participate in,” said Scott. “We are proud to lend our support to Baldy Capital Corporation and the dedicated team at Mount Baldy Ski Area.”

The ski area did not open for the 2013-2014 ski season under its previous owners, but a group known as the Baldy Capital Corporation entered into a memorandum of understanding to purchase the ski area in December.