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Sugar Mountain Ski Resort Has Opened for the 2026-27 Winter Ski and Snowboard Season

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort opened for the 2026-27 season after temperatures dropped into the 20s and snowmaking equipment began operating across the slopes. Natural snowfall of nine inches accompanied the cold temperatures over the preceding two days.

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