Private clubs are not open to the public... so nope, they don't count.
Current rules, First day open:
- Must be a resort/hill/area (i.e. someplace with a lift)
- Must be open to the public (so no private clubs)
- Must be running a lift of any kind
- Cannot be a year-round skiing place (i.e. no glaciers and no indoor)
- Can be open a partial day
Current rules, First open for the season:
- Must be a resort/hill/area (i.e. someplace with a lift)
- Must be open to the public (so no private clubs)
- Must be running a lift of any kind
- Cannot be a year-round skiing place (i.e. no glaciers and no indoor)
- Must remain open "for the season" - i.e. not close due to warm weather and lack of snow
There are still some grey areas within that... but I think it's a pretty good set.