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SKI, Snow, Resorts News, Oct 11, 2011


Wolf Creek first ski area in Colorado to open this season
Washington Post
This year, the state's winner is: Wolf Creek Ski Area. The ski area in southern Colorado opened Saturday after recently getting three feet of new snow. Loveland was the first Colorado resort to open last year on Oct. 24, with Arapahoe Basin starting ...
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ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals(R) Offers Skiers Peace of Mind With ...
MarketWatch (press release)
"Our Snow Guarantee remains in effect whenever the ski resorts are open, regardless of how many lifts are running. We trust our guests' judgment on what constitutes a goodsnow report for them." Properties managed exclusively by ResortQuest include ...
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Now's the time to outfit the family for ski season
Edmonton Journal
And even though Edmonton is virtually flat and is three hours from the mountains, it is blessed with four ski hills in and around the city limits: Snow Valley, Edmonton SkiClub, Sunridge Ski Area and Rabbit Hill. And our river valley offers a wealth ...
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Northstar® Resort Expands Resort Boundaries, Provides Access to New ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Both of these areas will be open to advanced skiers and riders, and guided tours will be offered through the resort's Ski & Snowboard School into these new areas as well as existing sidecountry terrain on White Rabbit and Sawtooth Ridge. Snow cat ...
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Down-on-its-luck Wyo. ski area up for sale
Summit Daily News
Now, after a nonprofit community group tried but failed to step in and run Snow King, the 72-year-old resort is up for sale. Locals are left wondering what will become of Wyoming's first ski area. For many, it's not only the ski spot closest to home, ...
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Gatlinburg Brings Snow to Nashville
PR Newswire (press release)
The free event will feature a giant snow slide, information about ski packages at Ober Gatlinburg ski resort, Gatlinburg Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen taffy, giveaways and more. Gatlinburg will also provide one deserving military family from Operation ...
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Ski resorts welcome predictions of cold winter
The Province
Because the Great Lakes are running warmer than normal, the areas around the lakes will have a greater amount of lake-effect snowfall, Anderson said. A La Nina in the winter of 2010-11 produced a terrific amount of snow in the coastal mountains. ...
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Environment: Swiss study pinpoints ski trail impacts
Summit County Citizens Voice
By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — A study by scientists with the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research concluded what many ski area experts and conservation advocates had long assumed — the machine grading of trails has serious and ...
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San Juan Ski Company accesses 60 square miles of terrain with its snowcats
Examiner.com
You will get to ski on that rare commodity, untracked powder snow,” said San Juan SkiCompany's owner/lead guide Bob Rule. With almost 60 square miles of terrain, the San Juan Ski Company has more area than all Colorado ski resorts combined. ...
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Loon Mountain Adds Four New Ski Trails, New Snowmaking
First Tracks
Online Media Lincoln, NH – Officials at Loon Mountain ski resort in New Hampshire are investing $1.4 million to add four new trails (an additional 17.5 acres), and an additional 170 of the latest technology Low-E towersnow guns for the 2011-12 ski and ...
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First Tracks
Mt. Snow's major role in Irene cleanup
WCAX
The resort also housed and fed the nearly100 National Guard members. While much of the valley is still in disrepair, Mount Snow is renovating. Helicopters installed a new ski-lift last week, freeing up truck loads of sand and gravel which the resort ...
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Vail starts snowmaking at Golden Peak; Arapahoe Basin reports 70 percent of ...
RealVail
A-Basin and Loveland typically battle to be the first ski area in the state to open, but Wolf Creek Ski Area beat them to the punch Saturday after nearly four feet of natural snow fell on the retro resort in southern Colorado. ...
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RealVail
Forbes Names Okemo Best Family Resort in the East
Ski Channel
The Muellers raised their children on the snow, and have used this personal touch to create an experience that sets them apart from otherresorts. According to Forbes' Larry Olmstead, the criteria for a family friendly resort consists excellent ski ...
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Ski Channel
Troubled ski centre plans a £500000 new look
Herald Scotland
A SKI centre that was in serious financial trouble last year is now planning a £500000 expansion with several new slopes. The Midlothian Snow-sports Centre at Hillend, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, has submitted a planning application for an extra ...
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South Tech senior designs adaptive skiing device
STLtoday.com
The platform also is adjustable by two inches. If the snow is deep, the platform can be raised to keep it from hitting the snow. Dupuis was pleased with the results and tried it at a ski resort in Nevada. "It worked very well," she said. ...
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Time to book a ski holiday?
PlanetSKI.eu
This week is no exception following the heavy falls of the weekend where in some ski resorts up to one metre of snow fell. See this PlanetSKI story on the fresh snow with some wonderfull pictures that makes many of the resorts look more like mid-winter ...
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PlanetSKI.eu
Tuesday Travel Ticker: Gas prices dropping
Los Angeles Times
The 72-year-old Snow King Resort, Wyoming's first ski area, has been put on the block after losing $500000 to $1 million a year. . . . Travel Quote of the Day: “I like to play in the low-70s. If it gets any hotter than that I'll stay in the bar. ...
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Los Angeles Times
Extension plans for dry ski slope
BBC News
... outside Edinburgh, is in line for 290m of additional skiing surface. A detailed planning application has been submitted for work on the site. It outlines an extra 210m of regular slopes, 80m of new nursery slope, newsnow-tubing runs and two tows. ...
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BBC News
Morning photo: Snow!
Summit County Citizens Voice
So it goes in the high country. Here's what it looked like after the clouds lifted. Arapahoe Basin ski area is looking white, especially where the snow guns have been at work. Great contrast between the golden willows and the snow-covered forest. ...
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Get discount ski trip
Delano.lu
Indeed, over 650km of ski slopes across 12 ski resorts in France and Switzerland are accessible with one ski pass and the resort's Burton designed "The Stash" snow park has been described as a snowboarder's heaven. The club has negotiated a special ...
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Delano.lu
First Big Snow Blankets The Alps
OnTheSnow.com
The Austrian ski resort of Obertauern, due to open Nov. 17, received 60cm over the weekend, giving a good base on which to build. Up to 70cm of snow has also fallen on Switzerland, bringing the closure of mountain roads and the temporary suspension of ...
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OnTheSnow.com
Autumn storm brings snow to Chaffee County
Mountain Mail Newspaper
In the southwest mountains, Wolf Creek received 8 inches of snow from the Saturday storm to complement 3 feet from earlier storms, prompting the ski resort to open Saturday. Roughly 1500 skiers and snowboarders were drawn to the opening day, ...
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Enter to Win a Ride Agenda Snowboard or Pair of Atomic Smoke Skis
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
These snow skis are lightweight and provide great damping and shock absorption. They are forgiving on both prepared and questionable terrain, making them a versatile pair to have on hand this season. To have a chance to win either prize, ...
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Middlefield gets $500000 to help with Powder Ridge restorations
Middletown Press
By JONETTA BADILLO MIDDLEFIELD — After a two-year wait, the town has received a $500000 grant from the state Department of Economic and Community Development for the restoration of the Powder Ridge Ski area. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw said he ...
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Sunday Times offers UK motorists tyres tips for travelling abroad in winter
Etyres
“It is risky to head to a ski resort in this part of the world driving a car fitted with summer tyres, even if the roads seem clear of ice or snow. If the weather changes and you are stopped, you are liable to a hefty on-th-spot fine. ...
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Our blogger hits the slopes for the first time
Metrosnow.co.uk
Regular readers of Metrosnow.co.uk will remember our intrepid blogger Jon who decided to learn to ski, aged 30, so he could join his girlfriend, a die-hard fan of the slopes, in one of her favourite pursuits. We followed Jon through the spills and ...
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Metrosnow.co.uk
Wright plans to roller-ski the Island
Journal Pioneer
“The body doesn't care whether you're skiing on the snow or the road,” he said. “It's not a nice thing if you fall on the asphalt, but other than that, I enjoy it.” He said several competitive skiers use roller-skis in western Canada, but the practice ...
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Journal Pioneer
10/11/11 — Outdoors What;'s Happening
Yakima Herald-Republic
As always, ticket-buyers receive a lot of promotional freebies from ski resorts and equipment vendors around the state (including a free hot wax at Sporthaus). For more info, go online to www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/events/capitol-theatre. ...
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Brrrrace yourself!
Victoria Times Colonist
Snow storms will likely increase in January and February. Because the Great Lakes are warmer than normal, the areas around the lakes will have a greater amount of lake-effect snowfall, Anderson said.
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Make the most of your Swiss residence permit: invest in property
The Local Switzerland
Less than two hours from Geneva and a little more from Zurich access is very easy and these snow-sure resorts are very reasonably priced considering they are in the largestski area in Switzerland. Investors in Property are selling new three bedroom ...
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British Winter Athletes confirmed for the Ski & Snowboard Show 2011
Snowboard Club UK
... them via facebook, but after little over a year British Winter Athletes has taken the UK by storm and will be there to help out all British Snow sports disciplines by promoting the cause at the Ski & Snowboard Show at Earls Court on 19-23 October. ...
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NCPR Regional News Archives
North Country Public Radio
(10/10/11) Flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Irene in August damaged critical snow making infrastructure at Whiteface Mountain Ski Center in Wilmington. Workers are currently repairing trails and culverts and repaving roads, according to Ted Blazer, ...
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North Country Public Radio
PlanetSKI | News | Snow across The Alps
PlanetSki.eu brings you news and weather reports straight from the mountains. ...Heavy snow has fallen in many parts of The Alps. For some ski resorts it is the first big fall of the coming season though of course much of it will melt. In the ...
PlanetSki.eu - News
Fall blast brings snow to Tahoe ski areas - Sacramento News - Local ...
Read Sacramento news, including local and breaking Sacramento news at The Sacramento Bee.
www.sacbee.com/2011/.../fall-blast-brings-snow-to-tahoe.html
Several Inches of Snow Fell at West Virginia Ski Resort
SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN, WV - Pictures snapped over the weekend at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia shows about 4-inches of snow ...
www.myfoxdc.com/.../several-inches-of-snow-fell-at-west-vir...
Maine ski resort fires snow guns - WGGB abc40/FOX 6: News ...
WGGB abc40 & FOX 6 News provides accurate news, weather, and sports to Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, Greenfield, Northampton, Westfield and all across ...
www.wggb.com/story/.../maine-ski-resort-fires-snow-guns
Boreal ski resort in Lake Tahoe making snow - Roseville California ...
Boreal ski resort in Lake Tahoe making snow. Boreal ski resort in Lake Tahoe makingsnow; another early opening on the horizon.
www.rocklintoday.com/news/anmviewer.asp?a=10272&z...
Most Area Ski Resorts Report New Snow - KTVN Channel 2 - Reno ...
KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Most Area Ski Resorts Report New Snow. Member Center: Create Account|; Log In ...
www.ktvn.com/story/.../most-area-ski-resorts-report-new-snow
Wolf Creek first ski area in Colorado to open this season
This year, the state's winner is: Wolf Creek Ski Area. The ski area in southern Colorado opened Saturday after recently getting three feet of new snow. ...
www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQA24JMaL_story.html
Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens For The Season With 36 Inch Base
Denver News · Colorado · Best Of Denver ... Arapahoe Basin Ski Area turned on itssnow guns on Thursday afternoon but hasn't opened yet, according to ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../wolf-creek-ski-area-opens_n_100...
First snow of season reported at local ski resorts - Koinlocal6.com
Mount Hood Meadows, Mt Bachelor and Palmer Glacier all report fresh snowWednesday morning.
www.koinlocal6.com/.../5A7zVR4uS0a4tblQnaUKIA.cspx
Down-on-its-luck Wyo. ski area up for sale
He dismissed any suggestion that Snow King could put up a gate. Nationwide, smallski areas near urban centers did relatively well during the recession, ...
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/07/.../main20117447.shtml
Loveland Ski Area Starts Snowmaking | Colorado Outing.com
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, CO. - Are you ready for the 2012 Colorado Ski Season ? Loveland is getting ready for you - a couple inches of snow and cold ...
coloradoouting.com/.../loveland-ski-area-starts-snowmaking/
Snow flurries on Saturn's moon would make a perfect ski resort in ...
By Gavin Allen 'Snow' flurries on one of Saturn's icy moons would make perfect powdery conditions for skiing, according to a lunar scientist. ...
www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Snow-flurries-Saturns-moon-make-pe...
PlanetSKI | News | Snow across The Alps
PlanetSki.eu brings you news and weather reports straight from the mountains. ...Heavy snow has fallen in many parts of The Alps. For some ski resorts it is the ...
www.planetski.eu/news/3157
Wolf Creek, Colo. will be first ski resort in the world to open for the 11 ...
Wolf Creek, Colo. will be first ski resort in the world to open for the 11/12 season ...dropping news of snowmaking and impending storms since late September. ...
espn.go.com/.../wolf-creek-colo-first-ski-resort-world-open-11...
Snowfall At Colorado Resorts Brings Ski Season Closer - Ski and ...
Ski and Snow News ... Snowfall At Colorado Resorts Brings Ski Season Closer ... SkiCountry USA resorts have spent the day watching the sky unload snow on ...
www.etravelblackboardasia.com/.../snowfall-at-colorado-resort...
Down-on-its-luck Wyoming ski resort Snow King up for sale - The ...
Plenty of Jackson locals enjoy having Snow King Resort just a few blocks from where they work ... Manuel Lopez, managing partner of Snow King Resort, stands outside the hotel at Wyoming's oldest ski resort. .... Front Page: Business News ...
www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19067822
News & Weather in Chamonix
What's new in Chamonix for 2012. by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 11th Oct, 2011. Improved snow coverage and new snow park features. As another ...
www.chamonet.com/news/news-weather.html
Colorado's First Ski Resort Opens Saturday - Denver News Story ...
Closer to Denver, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and Loveland turned on their snow guns Thursday afternoon. Arapahoe Basin and Loveland typically open in ...
www.thedenverchannel.com/news/29416452/detail.html

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