Dec 24, 2010

SKI News, Dec 24, 2010












  1. Ski resorts get a gift of snow, and spike in business


    Los Angeles Times - 8 hours ago

    Stormy weather reminds people that it's the time of year to strap on a snowboard or a pair of skis, Riddle said. "We also don't have to make as much snow ...
    Clear weather and abundant snow lure many to Tahoe- Sacramento Bee
    Mammoth-size storm- ESPN
    Holiday Storm Brings Utah's Snow Total to 200″- Powder Magazine (blog)
    NewsOK.com (blog) - Daily Breeze
    all 43 news articles »



  2. Teen snowboarder dies at Oregon ski resort


    Los Angeles Times - 14 hours ago

    The unidentified male, from Portland, Ore., was discovered Wednesday night near the North Canyon trail by members of the resorts ski patrol, ...
    Portland snowboarder, 15, dies at Mt. Hood Meadows- OregonLive.com
    Teen snowboarder dies at Mt. Hood Meadows- msnbc.com
    Snowboarder, 15, Dies At Mount Hood Meadows- KPTV Portland
    ThePortlander - Northwest Cable News
    all 28 news articles »


  3. Snowbowl ready to rock


    Arizona Daily Sun - 33 minutes ago

    Jake Bacon Kevin Wade drives across the Agassiz ski run as staff at the Arizona Snowbowl prepare for a Christmas Day opening. (Jake Bacon/Arizona Daily Sun) ...
    Snowbowl Opening Christmas Day- MyFox Phoenix
    Northern Arizona sled, snow-play areas are open- AZ Central.com
    Arizona Snowbowl To Open Christmas Day- KPHO Phoenix
    AZFamily - AZ Central.com
    all 19 news articles »


  4. Ski season gets under way early in Canmore


    Times and Transcript - Keith Nicol - Heather Nicol - 3 hours ago

    by Keith Nicol & Heather Nicol Every year, the National Technical committee of CANSI (the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors) meets to discuss ...
    How To Ski Sunshine- Calgary Herald
    all 2 news articles »
  5. Mireille Silcoff: For my family, Jewish Ski Day was the true ...


    National Post (blog) - 1 hour ago

    When I was a kid we called it Jewish Ski Day. It was a gag. Because, of course, Jewish Ski Day is more rightly known as Christmas Day. But we skied. ...
  6. Pass restrictions in effect for holidays at Vail, Beaver Creek


    Vail Daily News - 7 hours ago

    The following passes are restricted Monday through next Friday: Restricted pass holders may ski or snowboard Dec. 27-31 by showing their pass and purchasing ...
    Holiday lift ticket prices break $100- ESPN
    Vail Resorts Announces EpicMix™ Website is Live in Beta Form ...- PR Newswire (press release)
    Father charged in ski slope punchout- UPI.com
    Ski Channel - FOX 4 News
    all 36 news articles » MTN


  7. Briton dies in Alps ski accident


    BBC News - 48 minutes ago

    The man is believed to have been on holiday with his wife and children when he crashed into a rock at the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes on Thursday. ...
    Briton killed in Alps ski accident- The Press Association
    British skier dies in ski accident- 2alpesnet.com
    all 9 news articles »


  8. 'Epic' snow conditions boosting visitors to Mount Charleston ski ...


    Las Vegas Sun - Erin Dostal - 14 hours ago

    Curt Sheffield, director of business affairs at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort on Mount Charleston said the resort has been open all day, ...
  9. Travel in brief: Ski news and Kentucky's Noah's Ark


    Chicago Sun-Times - 13 hours ago

    (Peter M. Fredin~AP) PORTLAND, Maine — Ski areas in Maine are offering free ski and snowboard lessons to encourage new skiers to take to the slopes. ...
  10. Jet2.com launches ski website


    Travel Weekly UK - 3 hours ago

    A ski and snowboarding website to help holidaymakers better plan trips has been created by Jet2.com as it starts winter flights from six UK airports. ...
    Jet2.com launches dedicated ski website- Easier (press release)
    Get Healthy in the New Year with Jet2.com- Jet2.com
    Verbier is the Place to Be- Jet2.com
    all 4 news articles »
  11. Ski Resort, Having a Blast in the Cold!


    Arirang News - 14 hours ago

    With winter in full swing, the ski and snowboard season has finally begun! This is a ski resort located in Pyeongchang county in Gangwon Province. ...
    Meet the Future Champions of Winter Sports!- Arirang News
    all 2 news articles »
  12. Ski Resorts Bank On Big Vacation Week


    WMTW Portland - 11 hours ago

    NEWRY, Maine -- The cold, Christmas air is a sure sign that ski resorts across the state have opened. By the Christmas weekend, all ski resorts in the area ...
  13. Ski passes offered at Ottawa library


    CBC.ca - 21 hours ago

    The 75 ski passes hit circulation in December after the library struck a deal with the National Capital Commission to launch the pilot project. ...
    Metro Minute with free cross-country ski trails- Metro Canada - Ottawa
    all 3 news articles »


  14. Snow lovers' perfect gift


    Reno Gazette Journal - Jeff DeLong - 3 hours ago

    Beneath brilliant blue skies, skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes of Sierra ski resorts Thursday ...
  15. White Christmas: Ski resorts reopen with fresh powder


    Victorville Daily Press - Brooke Edwards - 18 hours ago

    But that rain finally turned to snow at higher elevations, with the resorts back open and covered in one to two feet of fresh powder for the holidays. ...
    Ski areas rained out- Contra Costa Times
    Recent storms create ideal opportunity to enjoy a white Christmas ...- Whittier Daily News
    Big Bear will light up the New Year's Eve night- InlandSoCal.com
    all 22 news articles »


  16. The agony continues for Avatar star Zoe Saldana as she struggles ...


    Daily Mail - Sarah Bull - 11 minutes ago

    The thought of learning to ski among already-skilled skiiers ... However, the actress did appear to cheer up as she took to the ski lift with ...
    Crash Helmet Needed! Zoe Saldana's Learning To Ski!- TaleTela
    Zoe Saldana Gets a Sweet Ski Lesson From Her Fiancé- PopSugar.com
    Elle Macpherson's stylish skiing shows struggling Zoe Saldana just ...- Daily Mail
    Splash News
    all 21 news articles »


  17. Four Leaps Into the Unknown


    Wall Street Journal - Julia Hancock - 10 hours ago

    The list of Simon Ammann's achievements in ski jumping already reads like a Hall of Fame entry. Since making his debut in 1997, ...
    Injury leaves ski jumper Schlierenzauer out of Four HIlls Tournament- Austrian Times
    Ski Jumping: Four Hills- Sky TV
    all 4 news articles »
  18. Maine Journalist Injured on Assignment Sues Ski Area


    MPBN News - Josie Huang - 1 day ago

    But one Maine newspaper reporter is finding herself in the headlines because of a lawsuit she's filed against the Lost Valley Ski Resort in Auburn. ...
    Maine reporter sues ski area over Zorb accident- Washington Post
    Reporter sues ski area after accident- Lewiston Sun Journal
    all 157 news articles » ASGN
  19. Miele slalom races attract National Ski Team members


    Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - 1 hour ago

    COLLINGWOOD -- Alpine Ontario and the Craigleith Ski Club is pleased to announce the start of the Miele FIS Series, commencing the week after Christmas, ...
  20. Talisman ski resort on sales block


    Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Scott Dunn - 1 hour ago

    Talisman ski resort near Kimberley opened for business last week thanks to a bountiful snowfall, but creditors are owed thousands ...
  21. Crystal Mountain will again offer Super Bowl ski alternative for women


    MLive.com - David V. Graham - 1 hour ago

    Courtesy PhotoParticipants take advantage of a refreshment station at last year's Super Bowl ski weekend for women at ...


  22. Longmont man injured in ski accident


    Longmont Daily Times-Call - 21 hours ago

    ... Office said the man, Dustin Nirschl, and a 21-year-old South Korean woman, Hee-won Kim, collided while skiing on an intermediate-rated ski run. ...
    kdvr-2-hurt-in-ski-collision-at-eld-122310- Fox 31 KDVR.com
    Skier seriously injured in collision at Eldora- Daily Camera
    all 5 news articles »
  23. Juveniles run from crash, leave behind assault rifle, ski masks ...


    Wink News - 18 hours ago

    All five teens ran from the car wearing black clothing, and left behind a loaded SKS assault rifle, several ski masks and black gloves. ...
    Teenagers jailed following chase- Sarasota Herald-Tribune
    all 5 news articles »
  24. Instructor's beef with Skico goes beyond pay


    Aspen Times - Scott Condon - 4 hours ago

    ASPEN — A veteran ski instructor for the Aspen Skiing Co. has started an organization ... First, Mulcahy focused on the lowest of 396 pay grades in the ski ...
  25. Some local ski resorts report record-setting snow levels


    MyNews4 - 1 day ago

    Some ski resorts are now reporting that they've crushed records set in 1994. In fact, resorts have only been open for about a month, yet the kind of snow ...
    Gold medalist Moseley to appear at Squaw Valley- Sacramento Bee
    Ski free at Squaw Valley USA the day you fly into Reno-Tahoe ...- Reno Gazette-Journal
    Reno Airport/Squaw Valley Offering Amazing Deal- MyNews4
    Sierra Sun - The Union of Grass Valley
    all 9 news articles »
  26. Posters Promote Ski Escapes


    Wall Street Journal - Margaret Studer - 14 hours ago

    26, Christie's South Kensington will host "The Ski Sale," with around 180 posters from European, Russian and American resorts. Christie's is the only major ...
  27. Austria's Ischgl ski resort: Schnapp on your skis for a great time


    Metro - 4 hours ago

    On the piste: At the no-frills Austrian ski resort of Ischgl there is plenty of time contemplate your next ski run while supping on a drink or two. ...


  28. In Final Hours, McCain Objected to Reid Package, Ski Area Bill


    New York Times - Phil Taylor - 21 hours ago

    A spokeswoman for McCain said the senator objected to the smaller package -- which included bills involving ski area recreation, Nevada public lands, ...
  29. Wood River Ski Team is brand new for kids


    Idaho Mountain Express and Guide - Jeff Cordes - 8 hours ago

    If you liked the affordability of the now-disbanded Hailey Ski Team, you'll probably like the new Wood River Ski Team that is designed as a ...


  30. Whistler Mountain Ski Club skiers on top at home


    Pique newsmagazine - Andrew Mitchell - 21 hours ago

    The Whistler Mountain Ski Club hosted the opening race of the season for K1 (age 11 and 12) and K2 (age 13 and 14) skiers last weekend, ...
    Woolley and Martin take home the gold- Squamish Chief
    WMSC outstanding in first Kinder races- Whistler Question
    all 2 news articles »


  31. Maine to host XC championships


    abc40 - 1 hour ago

    Black Mountain ski area will play host to the event Jan. 2-8. US Ski Team headliners will include returning US Champion Simi Hamilton of Aspen, Colo., ...
  32. Resort revenue slides at Whistler Blackcomb


    Reuters - John McCrank - Lisa Von Ahn - 22 hours ago

    TORONTO Dec 23 (Reuters) - Whistler Blackcomb said quarterly operating profit and revenue from its ski resort, the largest in North America, ...
    VANOC paid $32M to Whistler Blackcomb- Whistler Question
    Whistler Blackcomb 'great for skiing'- Flying Fish (press release)
    More then 80 Santas leave the sleighs at home to ski and ride ...- e-Travel Blackboard (press release)
    Trading Markets (press release)
    all 16 news articles » TSE:WB
  33. State Bond Commission votes to revive Powder Ridge ski area


    Middletown Press - Hillary Federico - 1 day ago

    MIDDLEFIELD — Powder Ridge ski area — which has lain dormant since 2006 — may finally return to its former, prosperous days ...
    27-foot snowboarding rail stolen from ski area- Minneapolis Star Tribune
    Middlefield To Refinance Power Ridge Debt- Hartford Courant
    Powder Ridge ski area notices 27-feet snowboard rail is missing ...- Minneapolis City Pages (blog)
    St. Cloud Times
    all 10 news articles »


  34. Snow levels marginal in ski resorts for Christmas


    ANA - 1 hour ago

    Weather conditions prevailing in Greece for the Christmas weekend mean a more-or-less snow-less interruption for ski lovers, as snow levels at ski resorts ...
  35. Second graders learn to ski & snowboard free


    NorthJersey.com (press release) - 6 hours ago

    Mountain Creek is offering second graders (ages seven & up) a 'Learn-To Ski & Snowboard Free Program' this December. With the help of Ski Barn, ...
  36. Colorado Snow Good News For Ski Resorts If Skiers Can Get There


    KWTX - 1 day ago

    ... of snow from the huge storms that are hitting the West Coast, which may be good news for ski resorts, provided skiers can manage to get to the slopes. ...
    Road shutdowns hinder path to mounting powder- Denver Post
    Snow blankets resorts- Denver Daily News
    Tips To Avoid A Stressful Family Ski Vacation From Crested Butte ...-OnTheSnow.com
    Examiner.com - Aspen Times
    all 261 news articles »


  37. Utah Food Bank and Alta Ski Area Team Up for the Holidays


    First Tracks - 22 hours ago

    Alta, UT - Utah's Alta Ski Area is showing its support for those in need via a food drive on New Year's Eve. The facts are staggering. One in 10 Utahns, ...
  38. All-wooden skis creating a buzz


    Kansas City Star - Scott Rappold - 2 days ago

    Still, someone has noticed our skis. "How do you like those skis?" asks Brian Cauley, a skier from Pueblo, Colo., who approaches to admire our Ski Logiks. ...
  39. From Troll to national team


    Quensel Cariboo Observer - 12 hours ago

    Brian Bennett began skiing at Troll Resort when he was three and today he represents Canada on some of the planet's most famous ski hills as a member of the ...
  40. Snow piles up on Wasatch Front mountains


    StandardNet - Jeff DeMoss - 6 hours ago

    Utah ski resorts have been measuring snowfall in feet rather than inches over the past several days, and the timing couldn't be better for business as many ...
  41. Power outage at Solitude leaves riders stuck on chairlifts


    Ski Channel - Kristian Hansen - 13 hours ago

    A power outage at Solitude Ski Resort left nearly 600 customers without electricity Thursday afternoon — and left many winter sports enthusiasts stranded on ...
    Power outage in Big Cottonwood Canyon strands skiers- KSL-TV
    all 4 news articles »


  42. Area ski trails in excellent condition


    Bemidji Pioneer - 6 hours ago

    NOTE: Trail access is behind the high school at the west end by the maintenance building. Minnesota ski pass is needed unless you are a Bemidji School ...
  43. Fresh snow helps Mt. Abram open for first weekday


    WLBZ-TV - 13 hours ago

    GREENWOOD, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- It's always good news for ski areas when we get some fresh snow, and the burst overnight came just in time for Mount Abram ...
  44. Search-and-rescue volunteers give it their all


    The Spokesman Review - 12 hours ago

    A few weekends ago the Mount Spokane Ski Patrol was getting ready for its ... Schultz called in the DEM because when the ski patrol leaves the resort area ...
  45. Ski scene: 'Tis the season to hit the slopes


    Troy Record - Dick Healy - 1 day ago

    Holiday bookings at ski resorts throughout the northeast are running well ahead of last season, and skiers/riders will find much improved ...
    More skiers getting lost in expanded White Pass back country- KING5.com
    14 skiers get lost in ten days at Washington ski resort- Gadling
    Is there snow at Willamette Pass? 'It's up at the top of our best ...- KPIC
    Jackson Hole News&Guide
    all 9 news articles »

  46. Revelstoke Ski Club off to golden start


    BCLocalNews - Katie Findlay - 11 hours ago

    The Revelstoke Ski Club has had a busy few weeks as they've charged full-throttle into the alpine racing season. ...
  47. Deal of the Day: Free ski lift tickets with a night's stay at ...


    Daily Press - 1 day ago

    The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, West Virginia is offering two free adult lift tickets and transportation to Winterplace Ski Resort with each night ...


  48. Tamarack Selects Buyer: Green Valley Holdings


    Boise Weekly - George Prentice - 1 day ago

    It has been quite a week for Tamarack, seeing its ski lifts go full-tilt for the first time in 20 months and now having a possible buyer. ...
    Homeowners Resurrect Ski Season At Beleaguered Idaho Resort- KUOW NPR
    Financially troubled Tamarack Resort announces buyer- Northwest Cable News
    Conditions 'Exceptional' For Southern Idaho Ski Areas- OnTheSnow.com
    OPB News - Fox12Idaho
    all 129 news articles »


  49. Plenty of ski trails, not many groomed


    Cheboygan Daily Tribune - Mark Spencley - 6 hours ago

    Department of Natural Resources and Environment budget cuts have left many of the cross country ski trails in northern Michigan ungroomed for the 2011 ...
  50. Rescuing a reluctant hero's steed -- a Ski-Doo


    Alaska Dispatch - Craig Medred - 8 hours ago

    The holiday spirit was warm but the temperatures bitterly cold near the confluence of the Susitna and Yentna rivers when about 20 people gathered Saturday ...
  51. Woman robbed, kicked in her driveway by men in ski masks


    KSDK - 1 day ago

    She was then confronted by a second black male suspect, also wearing a ski mask. The second suspect pushed her to the ground and one of the two suspects ...
    Police investigating robbery of Fairview Heights woman approached ...- KMOV.com
    Fairview Heights woman robbed at gunpoint in driveway- Belleville News Democrat
    all 11 news articles »
  52. New I Am Number Four Trailer Has More Jet Ski Action


    Cinema Blend - Eric Eisenberg - 16 hours ago

    ... trailer for the film, and the biggest difference is mostly in the beginning, where we get to see Alex Pettyfer do some gnarly tricks on a jet ski. ...


  53. DNRE says get out and XC ski


    UpNorthLive.com - Andrew Keller - 19 hours ago

    Andrew joined the 7&4 News Team in March 2010. Originally from Davison, Michigan, Northern Michigan is just a quick trip from his roots. ...
  54. Massive Western Storm Drops Snow In Feet, Not Inches


    OnTheSnow.com - 2 days ago

    Some ski areas dug out from deep snow while others closed due to torrential rains and wind. Floods, mudslides, evacuations, and road closures plagued the ...
    Lake Tahoe ski resorts report as much as 6 feet of snow- North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
    Wet storms dump feet of snow at Tahoe resorts- Bloomberg
    New Snow Thrills Tahoe Tourism Officials- Capital Public Radio News
    Examiner.com - Reno Gazette-Journal
    all 82 news articles »
  55. Decatur man punches girl on ski slope


    Atlanta Journal Constitution - Christian Boone - 2 days ago

    A Decatur man was charged with child abuse after punching a 14-year-old girl in the face Friday at Colorado's Beaver Creek ski resort, ...
    Skier accused of hitting 14-year-old girl in Colo.- Washington Post
    Ski School Student Punched On Ski Slope- KMGH Denver
    Ga. man accused of punching 14-year-old girl at Beaver Creek- Fox 31 KDVR.com
    Denver Post - First Tracks
    all 202 news articles » MTN
  56. Louisville native Panther makes U.S. freestyle ski team


    Louisville Courier-Journal - 1 day ago

    Louisville native Jay Panther finished second in Wednesday's US Selections competition to earn a spot on the 2011 US freestyle ski team. ...
    Panther realizes dream of making US Ski Team- Tahoe Daily Tribune
    all 4 news articles »
  57. Santa's presents to the players


    ESPN (blog) - 8 hours ago

    Serena Williams: A pair of Alpine ski boots. Not those furry "apres-ski" boots, but the real deal: five-pound fiberglass ski boots with the massive buckles ...
  58. Pro skier Mike Wilson shops around ski pilot


    ESPN - Charles Bethea - 19 hours ago

    "I push the limits in everything I do -- on a pair skis, on a snowboard, with a parachute. And I've been pretty lucky because I've gotten away with it all."


  59. Boyce Park ski slopes open Monday


    Pittsburgh Post Gazette - 19 hours ago

    The Allegheny County Parks Department today announced the Boyce Park Ski Area will open on Monday, weather permitting. Boyce Park welcomes all levels of ...
  60. Tahoe Truckee holiday happenings: Magical Memories, ski and board ...


    Sierra Sun - 4 hours ago

    Santa on skis, Christmas carolers, live music, holiday parties, and the Christmas Eve torchlight parade at Squaw Valley USA. Visit Santa in the Village ...
  61. Ski Helmets for Kids (and for their Reluctant Fathers)


    TIME - Nathan Thornburgh - 21 hours ago

    (More on DadWagon.com: Safety Gear that Actually Kills Your Child) The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) backs up that impression: they report that last ...
  62. Winter Park opens Private Lesson Center


    Sky Hi Daily News - Reid Armstrong - 23 hours ago

    11, with an aprés ski cocktail party and tours of the facility. ... Ski gear has its own room and guests can take advantage of the onsite custom boot ...
    Winter Park-Fraser Valley Hosts Winter Park Snowfest, Jan. 21-23 ...- Benzinga
    all 4 news articles »
  63. Steamboat's Snyderman 4th at freestyle event


    Steamboat Pilot - Luke Graham - 1 day ago

    The Steamboat Springs moguls skier had spent the first two days of the US Freestyle Ski Team selections events disappointed with his results, sticking to a ...
    Steamboat's Dyer, Loweree named to US Ski Team- Steamboat Pilot
    Loweree, Dyer, Panther Named to 2011 US Freestyle Ski Team- Utah Skier Online
    Steamboat Ski Area surpasses 160-inch mark as resort ramps up for ...- Steamboat Pilot
    Steamboat Pilot
    all 11 news articles »
  64. ScoutLookWeather.com Launches Ski Conditions for all US Ski Centers


    PR Newswire (press release) - 1 day ago

    Today it has launched a new Ski Conditions service that provides users with a planning resource from a single website, features include: Ski Conditions for ...
  65. Ski police draws first statement for violation to motor sledge ...


    Focus News - 1 hour ago

    The ski patrol at the Pamporovo winter resort drew the first statement for violation against the driver of a motor sledge, who decided to drive outside the ...
  66. Scotland celebrates strong start to the season


    Ski Club of Great Britain - 1 day ago

    “Santa arrived early for Scotland's ski areas, bringing us excellent snow to give us our best-ever early start to the ski season” said Chair of ski-scotland ...
    Skiing Boom time for snow sports- Scotsman
    all 4 news articles »


  67. Another comment on ski school pay


    Aspen Times - 4 hours ago

    That said, I have been a member of the Ski Schools of Aspen for 33 years. I have done everything I could and accomplished those things to put myself in a ...
  68. Changing of the guard in ski ranks


    The Australian - Nicole Jeffery - 1 day ago

    Just a month after one of Australia's greatest freestyle skiers, Jacqui Cooper, announced her retirement, ski cross competitor Scott Kneller has joined the ...
  69. Ski Dubai adds Mr and Mrs Claus to winter wonderland


    The National - Martin Croucher - 17 hours ago

    Santa and his wife feel very much at home at Ski Dubai, asking children what gifts they want on Christmas Day. DUBAI // Though Santa Claus claims he is from ...


  70. Timeless Vermont inn keeps up with the times


    Ottawa Citizen - Rochelle Lash - 6 hours ago

    Along with the Stowe Community Church and the Vermont Ski Museum, the Green Mountain ... The weekday Ski Stowe & Stay Package that starts at $93 per person, ...
    Cochran's Adds Night Skiing- First Tracks
    SCVNGR Hits the Slopes, Partners With Stowe Mountain Resort- Marketwire (press release)
    all 7 news articles »
  71. Stretched cable delays Crystal's gondola startup


    Seattle Times - 2 days ago

    A stretched cable has delayed the planned Thursday opening of Crystal Mountain's new gondola ski lift. By Seattle Times staff Until midmorning Tuesday, ...
    Holiday gifts postponed at Crystal Mountain, Summit at Snoqualmie-TheNewsTribune.com
    Opening of Crystal Mountain gondola postponed- Seattle Post Intelligencer
    Crystal Mountain gondola rides must wait until Thursday- TheNewsTribune.com
    OnTheSnow.com - Fast Track Ski Holidays
    all 34 news articles »


  72. Despite economy, local Vernon ski resorts flourish opening weekend


    NorthJersey.com - Chris Cella - 18 hours ago

    11, Mountain Creek opened up for its highly anticipated 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season, and despite the rough state the economy has been in, ...


  73. Banff Offers New Innovations For 2011


    Fast Track Ski Holidays - 6 hours ago

    Canada's ski areas may not be enjoying quite the huge snow dumps of some resorts to the south, but conditions are still generally good and one of the most ...
  74. Steamboat Ski Area to open lifts early Tuesday through Thursday


    Steamboat Pilot - 6 hours ago

    The gondola will start loading all ticket and pass holders at 8 am, a half-hour early, and early birds will be able to go from there to Sundown Express, ...
  75. Ski pass holders, new NH ski area owner at impasse


    Boston Globe - 1 day ago

    JACKSON, NH—Long-term pass holders at the former Wildcat Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire will be meeting to discuss their options -- including going to ...
  76. Ski-ing lessons introduced at the SNO!zone for disabled people


    Milton Keynes Today - 17 hours ago

    DISABLED people are being given the chance to learn to ski thanks to the new Disabled Ski School at SNO!zone. Disability Snowsport UK has launched the ...


  77. Mount Charleston ski resort reopens after avalanche work


    Las Vegas Sun - Rich Coleman - 1 day ago

    After being temporarily closed due to avalanche work, the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort reopened two chair lifts to the ...
  78. The 40-something ski bum: Verbier's unseen Christmas army


    Telegraph.co.uk - James Bedding - 1 day ago

    From piste-bashers to lift technicians, a hidden workforce prepares Verbier ski resort for Christmas, James Bedding discovers. By James Bedding 10:53AM GMT ...


  79. Now, stumble-free stilettos


    Times of India - 2 hours ago

    The inspiration came from a strap that connects from a ski to the user's boot to ensure the ski doesn't get lost in heavy snow after a fall."
  80. Jillian Forsey to test her mettle against Canada's best


    Western Star - 1 day ago

    Forsey, her brother William and Philip McIlroy of the Avalon Nordic Ski Club — all three members of the provincial cross-country ski team — will compete in ...
    Snowshoes a popular option- The North Bay Nugget
    all 2 news articles »


  81. Top Olympic moment: Pain flares up, Vonn skis down


    Universal Sports - 1 day ago

    What was in question, however, was how capably Vonn would be able to ski. The then-two-time reigning overall World Cup champion was dealing with a painful ...


  82. Ski-Runs Full of Tourists


    Standart News - 15 hours ago

    The ski-runs in Bulgaria?s winter resorts are ready to welcome the numerous holiday-makers for Christmas and the New Year. There is big snow in all winter ...
  83. Ski and snowshoe free in Idaho parks


    Idaho Mountain Express and Guide - 2 days ago

    By :EXPRESS STAFF The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation announced its 25th annual free ski/snowshoe day will be held on Saturday, Jan. ...
    Skate Ski Training for a Six-Pack of Beer.- Boise Weekly
    Wausau Nordic Ski Club offers free lessons- Wausau Daily Herald
    Family Snowshoe and XC Ski Destination Vacations- Snowshoe Magazine
    The Spokesman Review (blog) - Halifax-Plympton Reporter
    all 28 news articles »


  84. For the love of snow


    Chicago Sun-Times - Paul Latour - 20 hours ago

    But people in ski clubs look forward to them. It's something to keep your mind off the cold.” At least a dozen ski clubs exist in the western and southern ...
  85. Weekend forecast: sun & snow


    Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog) - 17 hours ago

    by Ski.Bum The latest storm brought snow levels to 200″ at some resorts, and another 8-14″ is expected this weekend. Friday: Partly sunny during the day ...
  86. Winter Sports Roundup: McIvor skis to silver


    Globe and Mail - James Christie - 4 days ago

    Olympic ski-cross gold medalist Ashleigh McIvor captured a World Cup silver medal on Sunday, just behind Fanny Smith of Switzerland in San Candido, Italy. ...
    McIvor is 'feared' by rivals- Vancouver Sun
    McIvor trades in laissez-faire attitude for bullish return- Vancouver Sun
    Whistler's McIvor second in World Cup- Whistler Question
    Vancouver Sun - Toronto Sun
    all 96 news articles »


  87. Beat Ticket Window Pricing; Plan Ahead, Find Deals


    OnTheSnow.com - 20 minutes ago

    Don't buy one-day tickets on the day you plan to ski or ride at the resort ... But, you can ski or ride for as little as $39 at more intimate Tahoe-Donner. ...
    Coupons, deals, passes give savvy skiers a jump on savings- Denver Post
    all 2 news articles »
  88. Back to the Backcountry: Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup


    Backcountry - Elizabeth Fuccillo - 21 hours ago

    In a unique start to the series, the first race of the Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup (COSMIC) was held on December 11 at the backcountry terrain guided by ...
  89. Year in review: Freeski


    ESPN - Megan Michelson - 16 hours ago

    Sammy Carlson landed the first-ever switch triple rodeo 1260 on skis this week ...Ski, Freeski, Sammy Carlson Last spring, the rumors of triple flips ... Tags:


  90. Blind faith: how to hurtle down a mountain with a guide and no fear


    Sydney Morning Herald - Daniel Lewis - 2 days ago

    While every athletics track is much like another, every ski run is different when it comes to slope, snow conditions and gate placements. ...
  91. Post Office Travel Insurance warns skiers against the 'après ski ...


    Benzinga - 13 hours ago

    Post Office Travel Insurance claims data from the last ski season revealed that three quarters of all winter sports holiday insurance claims were for ...
  92. International tourists fill local ski hills


    Global Saskatoon - 1 day ago

    Tourists are coming from all over the world to visit ski hills in the Okanagan. For many Okanagan residents, the holidays are a time to head for the hills. ...
  93. Ski with Jonny Moseley over the Christmas holidays


    Granite Bay View - Jeffrey Weidel - 2 days ago

    Former Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley will be skiing throughout the Christmas holidays at Squaw Valley ski resort, and the public is welcome to join ...


  94. Wildcats open ski season with Wild Mountain Invite


    Chisago County Press - Jeff Norton - 19 hours ago

    The junior's ski career has been up and down throughout the years. As a freshman, Cartier was All-State Honorable Mention, but some untimely falls last year ...
  95. Club Med now caters to Chinese skiing enthusiasts


    Ottawa Citizen - Boris Cambreleng - 6 hours ago

    "There are about five million ski tourists in the country," says Downes, who estimates the ... So far, more than 200 ski resorts, most of them quite small, ...
  96. Resorts West Launches Park City Luxury Property Guide


    PR.com (press release) - 5 hours ago

    The searchable guide showcases major ski lifts, popular runs, ski school and restaurants, while indicating ski-in/ski-out properties with interactive links ...
  97. Poley Mountain to open Sunday


    Times and Transcript - 3 hours ago

    This is the 53rd year of operation for the ski hill and Muir says they will likely be open until the first couple of days in April. ...
  98. Beckhams pay a visit to The Snow Centre


    Ski Club of Great Britain - 20 hours ago

    Victoria meanwhile enjoyed the après ski atmosphere of the Edge bar. The Beckhams are not short of a few bob – Victoria is well known for her designer ski ...
    Beckhams visit Snow Centre- Hemel Gazette
    Get fit before you hit the slopes- Response Source (press release)
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  99. Ski instructors are well paid


    Aspen Times - 2 days ago

    Lee Mulcahy has been dragging the Ski Schools of Aspen through the mud long enough. It sounds like he has been dragging for 15 years or so. ...
    Colorado to get several feet of snow by Christmas- Aspen Times
    Mother Nature delivers rain, snow- Aspen Times
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  100. Nordic Club hosts Moonlight Ski


    The Golden Star - Kirk Verner - 20 hours ago

    The Golden Nordic Ski Club hosted the first full moon ski event of the season on Saturday, December 18th at Dawn Mountain. ...

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