Snowbird, UT – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort confirmed today that the Utah ski area will continue to offer lift-served skiing and riding through June 20 this year.nPreviously scheduled to close Memorial Day, May 31, this announcement marks the second extension to the resort’s ski season this year. If not extended further, this will make for 199 days of skiing and riding for the 2009-10 season at Snowbird, two days short of the resort’s record 2004-05 season when the resort stayed open for 201 days until July 4. Snowbird’s mid-mountain base currently stands at 117 inches with forecasts calling for flurries throughout the weekend.

“For the third year in a row, Snowbird has surpassed its annual average in snowfall with some incredible spring storms,” said resort president Bob Bonar. “The coverage on the mountain is remarkable for this time of year, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer high-quality skiing and riding well into June.”

Snowbird is currently offering skiing from the Tram, Little Cloud and Mineral Basin Express on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day for a reduced price of $62. Resort officials say that they will continue to re-evaluate conditions and the spring schedule on a daily basis, with updates posted on www.snowbird.com. Snowbird has received 588 inches of snowfall this season, exceeding the resort’s annual average by 88 inches.

Father’s Day Weekend activities at Snowbird include the annual Brewfest on June 19, with 12 local breweries serving three-ounce samples of Utah’s finest beer for $1 along with live music and food. Summer activities also kick off on June 19, weather permitting, including the resort’s new Ropes Course, Wasatch Mining Company Gemstone Mine, Peruvian Chairlift and Tunnel, Alpine Slide, four-station climbing wall, ZipRider, Bungy Trampoline, Mechanical Bull and Inflatables. Horseback and ATV tours are tentatively scheduled to begin Fourth of July weekend, conditions permitting.