The ski season kicked off at Snow Star on Tuesday, December 17, as hundreds of guests arrived to hit the slopes.
Andalusia, Illinois — For the first time this season, Snowstar is offering skiing opportunities. Hundreds of skiers arrived on the first day to enjoy the slopes the park had to offer.
“Our team has made many improvements over the last three years and we want to give our customers the best possible experience,” said Doug Harper, co-owner of Snowstar.
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Harper took over the park in 2019 and said it has seen a steady increase in visitors each year.
The park has over 40 features, including 15 ski trails covering over 28 acres. For those new to the sport, Snowstar offers ski lessons and other activities.
Thousands of skiers visit the park each year. For someone like Sawyer Mital, Snowstar is a second home.
“It’s like home territory for learning to ski from a young age,” Mittal said. “Thanks to my father. He made me love this sport so much.”
Mittal says he has been skiing for over 13 years. He always looks forward to the season and encourages everyone to try it once.
“It’s nice to finally dust off and go down the hill,” said Mittal.
Harper expects approximately 90,000 to 120,000 guests to visit Snowstar during the 2022-2023 season.
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