SAM Magazine-Welch, Minn., Jan. 21, 2009-Welch Village is opening its Back Bowl slopes and new quad chairlift to all guests daily beginning Thursday, Jan. 22, until the end of the season in March. The quad is the first installation of a "cookie cutter" design created by Doppelmayr in conjunction with Welch Village specifically for smaller resorts.

"After three weeks of use by season pass members, and their expressions of surprise and delight with the expanded facilities, it seemed wise to open it up to everyone, every day," said Leigh Nelson, president of Welch Village. "As the days get longer and warmer, these new south- and east-facing slopes will make for spring skiing conditions earlier than ever, and that could mean more fun for Midwestern skiers in Minnesota." \