I'm heading over The Pass on Friday night to be ready and waiting when Grand Targhee opens its doors for the 08/09 season on Saturday. I checked their website this morning and it looks like all is A GO for Saturday's scheduled opening. The first turns of the season are always at treat, regardless of conditions, although I'm sure Targhee's famous good snow will make for a great first day.

In preparation, Targhee is throwing a party at The Spud drive-in theater on Friday night. If you're thinking of hitting up Idaho's favorite mountain, they will be opening Shoshone Lift and tickets will run $35 for a full-day. In addition, Grand Targhee will be opening its Nordic track on Saturday as well. Just for kicks, I checked the forecast for Driggs and snow is predicted for both Friday night and Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall, it should be a great day! That first day on the sticks always is.