Welch Village will open for the 2013/14 on November 23 & 24 from 9AM-4PM on both days. Lift tickets will be $15. They will be closed from 4PM on Sunday until they re-open on November 29. From that point on, they expect to operate at full hours. This weekend Lookout and Heidi's Hollow will be open. The SkiLink Learning Center will be closed, no lessons will be available. They are encouraging less experienced skiers and riders to wait until after they re-open on November 29. Learn and Earn a Season Pass—All guests who complete the 3-Week Session Lesson (for ages 6-10 & ages 11 and older skiers and snowboarders) this season will be given a free season pass valid for the rest of the 2013/14 season. Kids Programs—Registration is now open for Kids lesson programs, but space is limited. New this season is the Beginner Special Package, which offers the same all-inclusive lesson package with a limited lift-ticket. PMTS Direct Parallel System—Ski instruction for all ages uses PMTS Direct Parallel at Welch Village. This is modern ski instruction using the modern design of shaped skis. They do not teach the wedge, or "snowplow". They teach expert ski movements to all ability levels! Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Resort is located at 26685 County Road 7 Boulevard, Welch. Visit their website at www.welchvillage.com or call 651-258-4567 for more information.