This past weekend was opening weekend for Asessippi. With the warmer temperatures, many made it out to the hill to ski and snowboard. New additions to Asessippi this year is the 650 foot snow carpet and an automated spa. The snow carpet replaces the hard to use tow rope, which many beginners found difficult to use. In addition, a new event is taking place on New Year’s at the hill. Lifts will be open on New Year’s Eve until midnight, with a torch run taking place shortly after. Family friendly games and activities will be going on in the clubhouse, as well as two firework shows displayed at 9:30 p.m. and midnight. The Dalman family has set up shop in the clubhouse to ease stress and massage muscles after a long day of skiing. The automated spa features a relaxation chair, a hydrobed and a zero gravity chair utilizing sound waves to relax muscles.