With an early start to winter in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, Searchmont Ski Resort is getting ready for an early start to the season.

Searchmont Resort reports that 3 of the 21 runs will be ready for opening Saturday morning.

The triple lift will be running with the others expected to be open soon. The learning centre will be open at a later date. $30 lift tickets. $30 rentals. http://www.searchmont.com