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SKI, Snow, Resorts News, Oct 18, 2011


Changes at Utah ski resorts modest this year
Salt Lake Tribune
By Mike Gorrell After a short offseason that followed an abundant winter, Utah ski resorts are hoping the weather once again brings snow early and often to the state's mountains. But even if this winter doesn't match last season's noteworthy snow ...
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Utah ski resorts keep continue to push ahead despite economic downturn
Deseret News
And Park City Mountain Resort also got kudos for being family friendly. So our resorts are popping upon a global basis." Utah's ski industry is coming off a near record season in terms of snow and skier visits. And with early snows already falling, ...
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Saved snow gives Canadians head start on cross-country ski season
Victoria Times Colonist
“But it's pretty demoralizing when you don't have snow to train on.” The Canadian cross-country skiteam used to chase the white stuff at this time of year with impromptu training camps in obscure locations around Europe. But on Monday, Kershaw and his ...
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Forbes Announces 10 Best Ski Resorts for Families
OnTheSnow.com
Photo Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort. Forbes Magazine recently announced their list of the 10 Best Ski Resorts for Families in the continental US No doubt there's an arsenal of mountains to choose from when seeking exceptional snow, great adventure ...
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PlanetSKI is in Saas-Fee
PlanetSKI.eu
Following the new snow in the Alps of last weekend we are in the high altitude Swissresort to sample the early season conditions and see what is in store for the winter. It is great to get back on skis. In fact it is better than that. ...
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Silver-screen snow
Sydney Morning Herald
SURELY everyone is on drugs in the ski resort of Sun Valley, Idaho. They can't possibly be this nice, this happy, this generous, without Xanax in the water supply. If you're looking for a town that epitomises all that is good about America, ...
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Sydney Morning Herald
Snow brings high hopes for ski clinic
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
FAIRBANKS — Now that there's some snow on the ground and more in the forecast Mike Hajdukovich is hoping there will be enough for the first Challenge Life 1st Tracks Team Ski Camp scheduled for Nov. 28 to 30 at the Birch Hill Recreation Area. ...
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Colorado's snowy sisters offer skiing nirvana
Monsters and Critics.com
Breckenridge is proud of keeping up with the times, as one of the first Colorado resorts to embrace new-fangled snowboards 25 years ago, allowing them on its hallowed slopes. These days, snowbikes are the big hit in neighbouring Keystone. ...
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TUI skiers vote North America over France
OnTheSnow.com
Although some customers aren't visiting as often, many will choose these destinations every other year or every third year to ensure they get a ski break with phenomenalsnow. Also many big resorts like Whistler, Banff, Breckenridge and Vail are ...
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Five-star in Utah
Financial Times
Sadly, I don't see any actual deer on the mountain, nor any moose, which Sarah tells me amble about in the area. At every, largely empty, chairlift (Where is everyone? Answer: In a queue, in Europe), the green-uniformed ski valets brush the snow from ...
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Financial Times
Northstar California spending $30 million on the ski resort
Nevada Appeal
It will boast floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking expanses of snow. And as for the skiing and riding, a couple of years ago Northstar opened a couple of black diamond runs on the back of Lookout Mountain ending with a new Mardis Camp residential area ...
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And The Winner Is...
OnTheSnow.com
Skiers and riders enjoyed a fall day on the snow at Arapahoe Basin for opening day. Photo Courtesy of Arapahoe Basin. A big fall storm swept through Colorado and the state's resorts quickly jumped into action. Wolf Creek opened last weekend with three...
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Las Vegas-area ski resort claiming first-open honors
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Early opening US ski resorts, mainly in Colorado, were competing in a "race to open" on Twitter, although there's no official nationwide list on openings. The Las Vegas resort reported 9 inches of natural snow and 4 inches of artificial snow. ...
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Vail Daily column: Ski season nears; election season is here
Vail Daily News
The weather is getting cooler. Snow is on the high peaks. Some early skiing is taking place around the state at some ski areas. I guess that means that winter is a coming! It's time to check out the shape of your riding equipment. ...
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First ski area opens for season
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Wolf Creek Ski Area. The ski area in southern Colorado opened Oct. 8 after getting three feet of new snow. Loveland was the first Colorado resort to open last year, on Oct. 24, with Arapahoe Basin starting its season a day later. ...
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Snowfall helps snowmaking efforts at ski areas
Summit Daily News
By Janice Kurbjun Monday was Loveland Ski Area's first powder day of the season since they opened Friday, and though the skies will clear this week, there's a chance the wet October so far may mean a higher than average snow year to come. ...
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Heliski in Iceland
Financial Times
Iceland has no real ski “resorts” in the European or North American sense, though a few towns have a handful of ski lifts on the hills nearby. It has only one internationally certified mountain guide (JB) and only one heliski company (his). ...
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Financial Times
Opening dates for Vail Resorts and what's new at Keystone
Examiner.com
Since the snow flew last weekend and a few resorts opened (Wolf Creek, A-Basin and Loveland), it's high time to prepare for the upcoming season (if you haven't already). So, as we plow through October I'll post opening dates and any other notes of ...
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Today's Colorado ski and snow report: Occupy Wolf Creek and a shot of snow today
Examiner.com
Meanwhile, closer to home, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland each have one run open but are looking for some help today with snow in the forecast. It will snow for most of the day today at both ski areaswith accumulations expected in the two- to four-inch ...
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Doing a ski season: how to get a job
OnTheSnow.com
So keep looking. Especially for your first ski resort job, persistence is vital. For first-timers, the destination is less important than actually finding a job, as long there is some snow and your job allows you time to ski. You need to be honest with ...
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Area's Ski Swaps
Hartford Courant
By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com The Hartford Courant If you plan to be on the snow this winter, check out these ski-gear swaps before you hit the slopes. The Mount Southington ski swap on Oct. 22 and 23 offers deals on gently used current ski and ...
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Think snow: Region's biggest ski swap runs Friday and Saturday in West Linn
OregonLive.com
Snow sports enthusiasts know this: Bargains on gear are about as rare as chairlifts without long lines ... which is why this week's ski and snowboard swap is such a sweet deal. Thousands of used and new pairs of skis, snowboards, boots, ...
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OregonLive.com
Emirates Holidays Brings Unforgettable Winter Wonderlands To Life (17 October ...
Abu Dhabi City Guide
Rich in culture, the area boasts medieval architecture and lively entertainment with traditional Christmas markets held on cobbled streets and stunning ski resorts. The exclusive Grand Hotel Europa is ideally located near the old town, gondolas and ...
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The art of snowmaking
Boulder Weekly
To really get the ski and snowboarding season up and running in style, Mother Nature needs a bit of help. A push in the right direction. A jolt of winter. Some snow. And any kind of snow will do. Enter snowmaking. Without it, many Colorado ski areas ...
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Boulder Weekly
Skiing Japan: Hakuba and Niseko
First Tracks
Despite its low elevation Niseko's snow averages eight percent water content, similar to ski areas in North America's Intermountain West such as Snowbird in Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyo. Unlike other ski regions, Japan's snowfall is concentrated in the ...
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First Tracks
Gstaad: Stay chic in the snow
The Independent
We schuss along the Röstigraben – the border between German- and French-speaking Switzerland running through the heart of the ski area. Aided at the bottom onto the Chalberhöni chairlift with a “Danke”, we rise from fried potatoes to fondue in one ...
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Traveller's Guide: Portes du Soleil
The Independent
It's virtually impossible to ski back to the town, as the low altitude means the snow is normally long gone by February, but a new high-speed six-person lift links it to the ski area in minutes. For those looking for freestyle kicks, the Portes du ...
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France's Four Lake Annecy Ski Resorts Join Forces
First Tracks
Both La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand carry the “Famille Plus” French national label denoting resorts ideal for a family holiday on snow. From their program of weekly activities for children, to transport options and daycare facilities, this area is ...
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First Tracks
Ski club makes big improvements to trails at Birch Hill
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
As if the changes made at Birch Hill this summer weren't enough, there's more good news regarding the Birch Hill ski trails. The US Army put in three new cross-country skiing trails this summer that are adjacent to the downhill ski area on base, ...
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Park City Mountain Brings Snow to SoCal
Utah Ski And Snowboard
That's when Park City Mountain Resort and SKI Magazine will bring Utah's “Greatest Snow on Earth” to Southern California's sunshine. This fun event will feature a Utah snowball fight, a winter fashion show, prize giveaways and more. ...
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Mystic Girl One Of New England's Best Youth Skiers
Patch.com
She has trained six years at the renowned Waterville Valley Black and Blue Trail Smashers SnowSports Club in New Hampshire. From November to April, Gentilella, parents Marc and Patty and sister Grace, trek to New Hampshire for her alpine ski training. ...
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Expect slightly more snow than usual across the region
Coeur d'Alene Press
Randy and I predict that at least Lookout Pass will be open for skiing by the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The other ski resorts may not have enough snow to open until early December, But, as usual, only time will tell. Remember, last November was the ...
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Salomon and Atomic Enter Alpine Touring Ski Binding Market
First Tracks
... if you're into skiing powder the only way to really get good snow is if you're willing to do a little bit of work to get there,” acknowledges Mike Aicher, Salomon North America's Alpine Product Category Manager. “As resorts are getting more open to ...
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First Tracks
The Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo
OnTheSnow.com
Free ski lessons and rail lessons are available to everyone on the giant indoor skischool ramp sponsored by Snow Summit. Challenge friends to a race on the 20 foot climbing wall. Check out the Bear Mountain Vert Ramp Show to see world-class skaters ...
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Another La Niña winter in USA
PlanetSKI.eu
These three states are where many of the main ski resorts are located. Last winter though was the exception as all the states had bumper levels of snow. One of our partners on PlanetSKI, Vail Resorts, owns and runs resorts in Colorado and California...
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Winter Months Bring Steep Slopes, New Resort and New Trails to Mansfield, OH
Einnews Portugal
This ski season brings new trails to the popular Snow Trails Ski Resort, while the fully reconstructed Clear Fork Resort opens for the first time in ten years. Whether it's hitting the new trails or testing out new grounds, Mansfield has created great ...
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Snowcat Powder Skiing Available for World-Class Adventure at The Lodge and Spa ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The snow is beautiful. Plus, you won't find a ski resort that matches the unparalleled amenities and service the Ranch has to offer." Three Forks Mountain, a pristine peak blanketed by an average annual snowfall of 350-550 inches (about 100 more than ...
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News: Las Vegas Ski Resort The 'First' To Open - Las Vegas, NV ...
By johnclarydavies
News: Las Vegas Ski Resort The 'First' To Open. Las Vegas Ski And Snowboard Resort claims it was the first to open for the 2011-12 season. — John Clary Davies. On Friday, Oct. 7, employees at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort, ...
Well-Seasoned: Youth Seasonal Programs - OnTheSnow
Last season, Griffin was enrolled in a seven-week program at our local ski area, and he's obviously looking forward to reconnecting with his instructor and classmates so they can continue exploring the slopes as “Team Duck” (with rubber ducks Velcroed onto their helmets, natch). Many ski areasthroughout .... Also new is the Adult Adventure program, a lower-cost, social skiing experience for parents whose kids are in one of the seasonal programs. Click here for more information. ...
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News
Shred Fest Debuts New Lost Trail Rails In Missoula Oct. 22 ...
Your Local News Roundup. Pacific Northwest This Week ... Western Montana shredders aren't waiting for ski areas to open to celebrate winter. ... Get snow reports, forecasts, and conditions for your favorite resorts, mountains and ski areas. ...
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News
US Ski Team partners with Copper for training ... - Bangor Daily News
By The Associated Press
The U.S. Ski Team has invested millions to partner with Copper Mountain and launch its own training run at the resort from Nov. 1 to Dec. 10. There are 87 automated snowmaking guns on standby, prepared to work around the clock to blanket ...
Bangor Daily News
First snow of season reported at local ski resorts - Koinlocal6.com
Mount Hood Meadows, Mt Bachelor and Palmer Glacier all report fresh snow ... Mt. Hood, ORE--- For the first time in months, ski resorts picked up fresh snow Tuesday ... EVERY NEWSREPORTER QUICK RUN TO THE SYLVAN HILL OVER ...
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590 KID Newsradio – Snow King Ski Resort for Sale
Snow King Ski Resort for Sale. KID News October 10, 2011 0 · Snow King Ski Resort for Sale. JACKSON – The Snow King ski resort in Jackson is up for sale. ...
590kid.com/2011/10/10/snow-king-ski-resort-for-sale/
News & Weather in Chamonix
Listing 1 to 20 (out of 1697) for News & Weather in Chamonix. ... Compagnie du Mont Blanc takes over Les Houches ski area .... snow shwrs & light winds ...
www.chamonet.com/reports/news.html
Deer Valley ranked Number One (again) by Ski Magazine - (Deer ...
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News & Updates | Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort
Our weekend-long Snow Daze event at Arlberg Sports is back! This weekend, all weekend you can get your season pass and discounted gear downtown ...
www.missionridge.com/news-a.../snow-daze-are-back.html
Snow King Resort Up For Sale :: Ski Area Management
SAM Magazine—Jackson, Wyo., Oct. 11, 2011—Snow King Resort in downtown Jackson is for sale after a non-profit community group tried but failed to step in ...
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Northstar | Northstar® Resort Expands Resort Boundaries, Provides ...
Mountain News Corporation ... North Lake Tahoe Resort Now Offering Snow Cat Accessed Skiingand Guided Sidecountry Tours to Advanced Skiers and Riders ...
news.northstar.vailresorts.com/article_display.cfm?article_id...
Maine ski resort fires snow guns - Times Union
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — In an early sign of the approaching ski season, a Maine ski area has begun firing its ski guns and is ready to blast more if the ...
www.timesunion.com/.../Maine-ski-resort-fires-snow-guns-22...
New Website Snow Swappers lets Ski Resort Property Owners ...
Brand new website Snow Swappers is a home swapping club exclusively for property ... New Website Snow Swappers lets Ski Resort Property Owners Swap Homes ... Using SEO & Social Media we can create, publish & distribute your news ...
www.ski-press.com/511/.../snowswappers-ski-home-swap

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