The Weather has cooperated enough for Canyon Ski Resort in Red Deer to open it's first hill for the season.

Thanks to the colder temperatures and some upgraded snow making equipment, Canyon is opening their magic carpet beginner area and blue T bar for the sundeck and springbox.

General Manager David Martel thinks they'll be busier this season with more people cutting back on spending.

"People are saying that they're staying home for vacations, and staying closer to home. Maybe they won't make as many mountain trips, which are expensive so we'll see. Only time will tell."

Martel says lift passes will be just $20 this weekend to match only some of the runs being open.

The hill officially opens today, and closes tonight at 5.