“We are thrilled to be opening! Our mountain operations team is working hard to get and keep as much terrain open as possible, and all of our restaurants will be open to the public. We know how special the holiday season is for our guests, and we're especially focused on delivering a memorable experience for everyone who visits our mountain,”
But he said he didn't trust the municipal government to run the beloved rec center and reminded the crowd that the city, which is navigating the complex recovery from one of the costliest and most destructive fire in its history, is "a billion dollars in debt." "What are they going to do with this brand new facility when [philanthropists] turn the keys over to them?" he asked. "Do we trust them?"