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SKI, Snow, Resorts News, Oct 25, 2011


Copper Mountain to unveil US Ski Team training run
Denver Post
Bill Marolt, the ski team's chief executive, calls the long-term deal a "game changer" for his racers, and it's certainly the most significant news in Colorado ski areaimprovements this season. While European downhillers will have to scramble for ...
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Ski Jumps and Live Tunes at London's Freeze Festival
New York Times (blog)
By VALERIE GLADSTONE Last year's Freeze Festival at the Battersea Power Station in London, with ski jump at left. No reason to fly off to Switzerland for snow sports, when they can come to you, as the annual Freeze Festival runs at the Battersea Power ...
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Black Hills ski resorts gear up for season
Rapid City Journal
Steve Durham has 30 years of experience working at Big Sky and Moon Light Basin ski resorts in Montana. "We've done an extensive amount of maintenance on our lifts," Derosier said. Weather dependent, Terry Peak plans to start making snow Nov. 1. ...
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Ski Terms for Beginners
Yahoo! Sports
The first is the bottom of the mountain: the lodge, the base of the lift, the place where theskiing activities are based around. The second is important to know when it comes to understanding snow. Say your mountain's resort is reporting a 55" base. ...
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Vail Ski Resort
About - News & Issues
The experience is world class, from Snow Sports School to activities, entertainment and accommodations. This season, Vail is offering a variety of ski vacation packages and generous savings on lodging if you book early.
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Mount Hood Ski Bowl a Favorite for Portland Area Snowboarding
Yahoo! Sports
Myself and my wife had a season pass for Ski Bowl the winter 0f 2009-10, and except for the early season and some late opportunities, the conditions were horrid. That's the same year resorts near Vancouver were having to truck in snow for Olympic ...
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Great Divide making snow, hopes to open terrain park this weekend
Helena Independent Record
Great Divide Ski Area kicked off the season Monday by firing up its guns to make enough snow to open a terrain park in the Backyard slope this weekend. Ski hill owner Kevin Taylor said they always try to hold an event in October, and expected about 30 ...
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Kimberley Alpine Resort prepares for ski season
Kimberley Daily Bulletin
"The Easter Chair accesses some of the best and longest fall line ski trails in British Columbia," Mosteller said. "Kimberley Alpine Resort offers a huge variety of terrain and is one of the biggest ski resorts in Canada, with some of the best choices ...
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As snowstorm moves into Vail Valley, US Ski Team heads home to train at Vail ...
RealVail
Starting Tuesday evening, the two Colorado ski resorts fully open for the season – Loveland and Arapahoe Basin – will each receive 5-8 inches of new snow, with another 2-4 possible during the day Wednesday, according to the Colorado Powder Forecast. ...
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RealVail
Southern Oregon lodges ready to welcome snow lovers during winter (poll)
OregonLive.com (blog)
Downhillers, too, can head for the ski area outside Ashland, but the only other lift-served skiing south of Willamette Pass in the Oregon Cascades is the snowcat that takes skiers and snowboarders up Mount Bailey. The snowcat skiing is just one of the ...
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OregonLive.com (blog)
Today's Colorado ski and snow report: Snow storm on the way, plus terrain update
Examiner.com
The storm will bring with it lower temperatures as well, which will allow Arapahoe Basin and Loveland to make more snow more consistently and open more terrain. Both ski areas opened an additional this past weekend. Loveland opened Spillway, a blue run ...
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Annual Snow Expo/Pocatello Ski Swap set Oct. 28-30 at Idaho State University
Idaho State University
The annual Pocatello Ski Swap/Snow Expo will be held Oct. 28-30 at Idaho State University in the Pond Student Union Ballroom. This event is sponsored by the ISU Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG), Pocatello SkiAssociation, ...
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Get Prepped for an Action-Packed Snow Season
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Once downloaded, this smartphone application lets users check snow conditions, forecasts and trail maps for their favorite hills or resorts. Prepare for a great season by fine-tuning current gear. REI offers full-service snow shops to help ensure skis ...
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Gatlinburg brings snow to Atlanta
Duluth Weekly
GATLINBURG, TN., (October 24, 2011) — The City of Gatlinburg will bring snow to the Mall of Georgia on Oct. 29 from 11 am – 3 pm The free event will feature a giant snowslide, information about ski packages at Ober Gatlinburg ski resort, ...
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Several New England Resorts Redesign Kids' Ski School
First Tracks
Beginning this year, KidsRule Mountain Camps will improve the standards of how kids are taught to ski and ride, program staffers indicate. The new program will be offered at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Massachusetts, Cranmore Mountain Resort in New ...
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First Tracks
Family's Guide to Skiing at Camelback Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania
Yahoo! Sports
There is something for skiers of all abilities and a snow tubing area, too. It is located in the heart of the Poconos, just a two-hour drive from New York City. Most of the trails are designated for skiers with new and intermediate level skills. ...
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Tribe opposes use of recycled water at Arizona ski resort
Wanderlust
Avid skiers have been flocking to San Francisco Peaks since 1938, but due to a recent spell of dry winters Arizona Snowbowl ski resort operators are in desperate need of making artificial snow, or they may be left out of pocket. ...
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Snow season preview: coming to a theatre near you
The Nelson Daily
by Nelson Daily staff on 24 Oct 2011 Last season La Nina winter brought cinematographers from around the world to the resorts and lodges along the Powder Highway, to produce full-length features to collaborative multi-destination movies. ...
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Green ski slopes
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
Patty Murray, both D-Wash., and others, have pushed through the Senate a law that allows Ski Bluewood and other resorts on federal lands to expand operations during the off season. Cantwell says new activities could include mountain biking, ...
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Powder Ridge Recreation Area is Ideal for Snowboarding in Central Minnesota
Yahoo! Sports
It's just a short drive from St. Cloud, Mn. so it's ideal for the college student to enjoy some fun in the snow. Every Friday night during the winter season college students can come and ski or snowboard at Powder Ridge for a special rate.
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First winter storm of the season bears down on Denver; Significant snow expected
Examiner.com
Some areas in the northern and central mountains may see upwards of a foot of the white stuff, something sure to bring joy to skiers and ski areas. Down along the Front Range, we may see a few light sprinkles in the afternoon but those are just a ...
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Skiing Jackets for Kids: Options for Boys and Girls
Yahoo! Sports
Here we will look at some of the best skiing jackets for boys and girls that are both stylish and durable to keep your kids warm and have them ready for the first snow. This boys' ski jacket comes in alpine blue and black, black and sharp lime, ...
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Skiers offered more eyewear advice
Contactlenses.co.uk
It comes after Dharmesh Patel, chairman of the Eyecare Trust, recently said that if anyone is heading for the ski slopes this year they should not forget to pack their UV protective eyewear. As high altitudes increase UV radiation levels and fresh snow ...
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8000-Meter Glory: Ballinger claims first descent of Manaslu
Backcountry
Ballinger describes the skiing in his blog as "firm, edge-able conditions on steep terrain." On September 21, the mountain saw the first new snow of the season, improving the skiing, but significantly increasing avalanche danger. ...
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Backcountry
'ALL.I.CAN.' Sherpas Cinema's snow sports film to show in Tahoe
Sierra Sun
Catch the Sherpas Cinemas Tahoe ski film premier Nov. 10 with an excellent raffle, dinner available and epic, worldwide powder. TAHOE, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports and Village Ski Loft have partnered with Sherpas Cinemas and High Altitude Fitness to show...
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Bunnies welcome
Taipei Times
There's a popular anecdote you'll hear in Rossland, a former gold mining town that sits beneath the small ski resort of Red Mountain in British Columbia. It tells of a local who once skied the ultimate steep, powdery line between Red's tightly packed ...
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Know and Matthews take Gold at The Brits Invitational
Snowboard Club UK
Sparrow Knox and Andrew MatthewsThe BRITS Invitational Championships wrapped up the UK leg of the British Snow Tour in style this weekend at the London Ski Show, Earls Court. Hundreds of spectators gathered at the all-new hip jump to watch some of the ...
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Burro Mountains "Divide' Trail gets makeover (4 am)
Las Cruces Sun-News
SILVER CITY - For many, the word vacation brings to mind visions of sandy beaches, a bustling European city, or a snow covered ski resort. However, for a group of volunteers from the Continental Divide Trail Association (CDTA), a good vacation involves ...
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Boston Mills: Great Ski Slopes in Cleveland
Yahoo! Sports
By Stetson Thacker, Yahoo! Contributor Network Oct 24, 1:22 pm EDT Boston Mills, located in Bradywine, Ohio, is one of the best ski courses in the Cleveland area. I have, on numerous occasions, enjoyed skiing the slopes in winter. ...
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Ski patrol gears up for another season at Eaglecrest | The Republic
The Republic
AP JUNEAU, Alaska — The ski patrol at Eaglecrest in Juneau is busy gearing up for theski season expected to open Dec. 3. The Juneau Empire (http://bit.ly/nFjE0r ) says staff and volunteers participated in several first aid refresher courses required ...
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Winter news update on Utah – Greatest Snow on Earth® | Go Utah
By caroline
Four new snowcats for improved grooming especially on the Signature Black Diamond runs. Major improvements in the new dedicated beginners' area with two conveyor belt lifts. Canyons. NEW Heli Skiing will be offered at Canyons! ...
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Snowfall helps snowmaking efforts at Colorado ski areas ...
Monday was Loveland Ski Area's first powder day of the season since the area opened Friday, and though the skies will clear this week, there's a cha (read ...
www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20111018/.../111019963
Colorado ski resorts hope for piles of snow after banner year ...
Last season was record-breaking for ski areas across the country, and Colorado resortsespecially saw benefits from Mother ... Science & Environment News ...
www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_19164649
Titus Mountain Ski Area Sold to New Local Owners - OnTheSnow
After 30-plus years, the Augustine family is selling Titus Mountain to new owners. - OnTheSnow.
www.onthesnow.com/news/a/85961
Colorado ski resorts hope for piles of snow after banner year
La Niña weather patterns that brought large dumps of snow helped United States' ski areas set an all-time record with 60.54 million skier and snowboarder ...
www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_19164649
Snowfall helps snowmaking efforts at ski areas - The Denver Post
Snowfall helps snowmaking efforts at ski areas. By Janice Kurbjun Summit DailyNews. Posted: 10/18/2011 10:55:29 AM MDT. Updated: 10/18/2011 10:59:12 ...
www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19138657?source=rss
Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Opening Dates 2011/12
Lake Tahoe Ski Resort 2011/12 Opening Dates: ... map Ski News. Ski resort names below link to that resort's snow report. ... ski bowl 620x416 Ski News ...
unofficialnetworks.com/lake-tahoe-ski-resort-opening-dates-2...
ski area news Val Thorens - Ski, Val Thorens - French ski resort
Ski, Val Thorens : Val Thorens French ski resort in the Alps. Ski holiday in France : Three Valleys ski area, accommodation, webcam and weather, snow report, ...
www.valthorens.com/winter-en/val.../ski-area-news.376.html
BBC News - Indians oppose 'recycled' sewage for Arizona skiing
By Daniel Nasaw BBC News Magazine, Washington ... On the mountain's western face lies the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort, a narrow 777-acre block of land ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15176711
More snow in Europe! - Ski Club of Great Britain
latest ski news; More snow in Europe! Ski Show blog: Day 2 · BRITS Invitational set to storm London Ski & Snowboard Show at Earls Court; ski resort of the ...
www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/news/story.aspx?storyID=8368
Tahoe snow resorts busy with forward-looking projects
So why are Tahoe-area ski resorts building like it's 1999? ... Booth Creek Resortspeeled off sister resort Northstar, is adding backcountry snow-cat tours ...
www.sacbee.com/.../tahoe-snow-resorts-busy-with-forward.ht...
Resorts Opening On Both Sides of the Pond - (Arapahoe Basin ...
Just over a dozen glacier ski areas are open and more than half of them in Austria which saw the lion's share of the new snow. Resorts there have reported up to ...
www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/10848.page
PlanetSKI | News | Scotland prepares for snow
First US resort opens for winter - The Colorado resort of Wolf Creek appears to ... Skitrain tickets to Alps - They went on sale on Thursday morning and if you ...
www.planetski.eu/news/3125
Project Snowskate: How to get your hands on a Snowskate - ski
Home Ski News ... When I talk to people about snowskating, the first question is usually, “How do ... In the Reno/Tahoe area there are a few snowskate options: ...
www.theskichannel.com/.../Project-Snowskate-How-to-get-yo...
Cross-country skiing – a last resort for gnarly snowboarders ...
Cross-country skiing – a last resort for gnarly snowboarders? ... I press right ski tosnow and attempt the same skating motion up the gentlest of inclines – and find myself sliding backwards down the .... What's new for the 2011-12 ski season? ...
www.guardian.co.uk/.../snowboarding-cross-country-norway

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