For the first time in recent years, Shadow Basin would be open on the first day of the Remarkables season thanks to some well-timed pre-season snow and cool temperatures which have stopped it melting.
The mountain received 10cm of fresh snow on Tuesday and was boasting a solid average base of 75cm, Mr Lawrence said.
More snow was forecast late yesterday afternoon, which was boding well for "an awesome opening on Saturday".
"We're excited to announce that our main terrain parks . . . and . . . beginner park will be open from Saturday as a result of great pre-season conditions.
"Our terrain park crew have been having some fun over the last couple of weeks completing the set up of the parks at the Remarks.
"We're pretty stoked to be able to open Shadow Basin on day one with plenty of snow, and also the Homeward Run and shuttle service," he said.
Mr Lawrence said young skiers and riders would enjoy improved programmes and facilities at the Remarkables this year, following a focus on upgrading its children's programmes and facilities.
"Our Skiwiland Early Learning Centre can now look after children from as young as 3 months and for the first time ever we have a children snowsports manager, Matt Lazell, as well as dedicated kids instructors who bring a great deal of overseas experience to our all-day programmes."
Mr Lawrence said additional to the new snowsports school, children aged 10 and under would receive free day lift passes at the ski area.
Also new this year was the free transport system where all-day or multi-day passes or combo packs included free transport to the Remarkables from the Queenstown Snow Centre.
The base building had also been reorganised and the road improved with the installation of 3.6km of new barriers, he said.