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CANADA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Nov 10, 2011



Houston Chronicle
About the only thing we don't love about Steamboat is that the ski area has only one main base area. That means that at the end of the day, all skiers are funneled into the same place. Heads-up as you head in on the milk run, people. ...
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Early start on the slopes
Boston.com
But two weeks ago, when a classic nor'easter mixed moisture with cold air flow, the result had skiers and boarders scrambling to get snow equipment down from the rafters and onto the lifts. Nine inches fell on top of the manmade snowcover the resort ...
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Premium Ski Properties More Affordable
NuWire Investor
The Big Sky Ski Resort and Moonlight Basin pull in most of the skiers and snowboarders, but Lone Mountain Ranch's Nordic courses throw a bone to cross-countryskiers while the tony Club at Spanish Peaks and Yellowstone Club -- which cost $250000 to ...
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10 North American Resorts For Early Season Skiing (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post (blog)
We've compiled a list of the Top 10 Resorts in North America for you to ski and snowboard today! So sharpen your edges, tighten your boots and get ready to hit theslopes. Bonus: Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia will not officially fire up their ...
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Smythe honoured by Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
Whistler Question
It was Smythe who convinced the Aspen Skiing Company to successfully bid on the Province's call for proposals to develop Blackcomb as a ski area in the late 1970s. He was later named president of Blackcomb. Smythe then recalled a “chance meeting” with...
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Waterville Valley Resort Offers "Bucket List" Experience: Become Part of ...
MarketWatch (press release)
While being able to ski or ride is not a prerequisite to enjoying the evening, those who can slide will be given torches to carry when snaking down the mountain behind a guide. Non-skiers/riders will enjoy snowmobile rides to the base lodge. ...
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Law makes year-round operations easier for ski areas
TucsonSentinel.com
Because Elk Ridge is on federal land it was subject to the Ski Area Permits section of the code, which required Agriculture Department approval for ski areas and limited approved uses to nordic and alpine skiing. Under a measure signed in to law this ...
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SKI AREAS: Bill clears way for more recreation
Press-Enterprise
The bill amends a 1986 law that expressly permitted only wintertime skiingat the 122 ski areas now operating in national forests around the country. Some forests have allowed mountain biking and other activities on a case-by-case basis. ...
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Press-Enterprise
Solitude, Brighton first Utah resorts this season to open for skiing, snowboarding
Washington Post
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's ski and snowboard season officially starts with the opening of Solitude Mountain and Brighton resorts in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Officials at bothresorts say they will have three lifts open Thursday. ...
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Ski Free and Save at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa Ski Lodging
MarketWatch (press release)
The Vail ski lodging is announcing exceptional values including free skiing or snowboarding on Vail Mountain, just in time for the season's first snows. This winter, the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa's ski package includes accommodations and two...
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Get ski season underway with a sneak 'peak' at nearby resorts
Calgary Herald
What's New: The historic tea house once graced by Marilyn Monroe reopens for the 2011-2012 season. At 2103 metres, the tea house is accessible only by chair lift. To attract more beginner skiers, the resort doubled the number of green runs. ...
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BC Interior's mountain resorts hope for a tourism rebound
Straight.com
Peter Williams, director of SFU's Centre for Tourism Policy and Research, noted that although the high Canadian dollar and continuing jitters over the world economy may not provide a robust foreign market, local ski resorts can continue to rely on some ...
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Straight.com
Skiers may scoff, but snowboarders are finally being accepted by the slopes ...
Westword
"Jake Burton came out, just before Vail decided to allow snowboarding, in 1987," says Tjossem, who was then the vice president of sports and recreation for Vail Resorts. Vail was one of the last ski areas in Colorado to allow snowboarding. ...
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A chance to hit the slopes early
NorthJersey.com
Should I get new boots? New skis? Am I in shape and ready to ski? Killington Resort, which opened its season during the Oct. 29 snowstorm, has an average base depth of 20-24 inches this week. The ski season is off to an early start in the East, too. ...
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NorthJersey.com
Go Tahoe for a heavenly ski vacation
Tbo.com
Kirkwood Ski Resort is the most remote of the Tahoe areas, lying in a spectacular ridge-lined valley 37 miles from South Shore. But it's well worth the trip for the scenery and the awesome skiing brought on by monumental snow dumps that turn the whole ...
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Squaw Valley Ski Team Begins On-Snow Training
Utah Skier Online
Squaw Valley's ski team is renowned for producing some of the top alpine and freestyleskiing athletes in North America, from Tamara McKinney to Jonny Moseley. Squaw Valley has had skiers in nearly every Winter Olympic Games since the resort hosted the ...
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New law makes year-round operation easier for ski areas on federal land
Cronkite News
Because Elk Ridge is on federal land it was subject to the Ski Area Permits section of the code, which required Agriculture Department approval for ski areas and limited approved uses to nordic and alpine skiing. Under a measure signed in to law this ...
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Find Free Fun in Colorado Ski Country This Winter
First Tracks
Seniors Ski Free – Monarch Mountain offers free lift tickets to skiers and riders ages 69 and over. Free Lift Tickets for Gems Cardholders – Monarch Mountain is recognized by Colorado Ski Country USA as a Colorado Gem, one of nine resorts that are ...
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North America opens, Europe waits
PlanetSKI.eu
It does though get people to looking forward to winter and planning a skitrip. The resort of Brighton and Solitude in Utah also opened this week. Further north in Canada things have got of to a reasonable start too. We have just been sent the photos ...
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PlanetSKI.eu
Skiing
Cambridge News
If the word 'skiing' conjures up images of furry-hatted minor royals in fancy European resorts, think again. According to Sharon Nash of Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre, you don't have to be rich - or posh - to ski. For nearly 40 years, ...
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Cambridge News
Mt. Hood Skibowl adds moving carpet to ease walk up to East lodge, adds tubing ...
OregonLive.com (blog)
The resort's horse-drawn sleigh rides operate out of nearby Collins LakeResort. The closest ski area to Portland is known for its beginner terrain low down and expert runs up high. It's popular for night skiing, when finicky temperatures drop a degree ...
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OregonLive.com (blog)
China Peak projected to open before Thanksgiving
Fresno Bee
By Marek Warszawski / The Fresno Bee Central California skiers and snowboarders itching for the season's first run also have reason to be stoked. With 10 to 18 inches of snow already on the ground, more expected in the coming days and the resort's ...
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Fresno Bee
The Viking Voice: Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
my.hsj.org
We can help you locate a club in your area, or why not start you own!” Saint John's Catholic Prep has a ski club that takes a bus to either Whitetail or Liberty every Friday. It gives students the opportunity to go either skiing or snowboarding once a ...
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Nordic club concerned by grooming cuts
Pique newsmagazine
He also questioned why the resort would cut grooming at a time when Whistler is working to become a global destination for Nordic skiers. "According to the local retailers I've talked to the only snow sport that is significantly growing year over year ...
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Pique newsmagazine
Online Index Reveals Top Ski Locations for Private Jet Travellers
PR.com (press release)
That's a saving of over ten travelling hours on a return journey, which skiers can spend on the slopes instead. Using smaller airports in the heart of ski areas can significantly cut both the resort transfer time – as well as the wasted hours spent at ...
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New Year skiing in the Portes du Soleil with resort specialist Simply Morzine
Ski Club of Great Britain
TSimply Morzine'sr holidays include not only superb accommodation and excellent food & wine, but also return Geneva airport transfers, resortshuttles and complimentary ski hosting (guiding) on 3 days. The chalet is available between Friday 30th ...
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Ski Club of Great Britain
Powderhorn Mountain Resort improvements create a buzz on the Western Slope
Denver Post
Daly, along with Ken and Tom Gart, purchased what was then called Powderhorn Ski Area at auction for the bargain price of $1.4 million for the ski resort and 700 nearby acres. Powderhorn attracts about 70000 skiers annually.
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The World's Best Ski and Snowboard Resorts (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post
For winter lovers around the globe, ski resorts are THE premier travel destinations for family and friends to enjoy some fun in the...snow. Flaunting 5-star restaurants, top notch terrain, exceptional scenery, premier lodging, and much more, ...
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Seasonal Skiing Column: Opening Day promises fun, improvements
Daily Breeze
Being the first local ski area to open for 15 straight seasons is a major attention grabber. But Opening Day at Mammoth and the weekend ahead in which many Southern California skiers make their first turns of the season is a chance to focus attention ...
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St. Moritz Voted Best Ski Resort
Fast Track Ski Holidays
A public vote on the ski resort currently considered the best has crowned St. Moritz the “Best European Ski Resort.” The famous Swiss resort received its award at the British Travel Awards 2011 which were attended by around 1000 British travel experts. ...
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Student Research Forum | Canada Skiing Holidays – A Few ...
There are many good places to go skiing in Canada. ... All skill levels are represented on these slopes, and numerous instructors are on hand to help even the ...
www.studentresearchforum.org/.../canada-skiing-holidays-a-fe...
Nakiska Ski Area to Open Saturday as First in Canada | First Tracks ...
Kananaskis Valley (AB), Canada - Snowmaking is underway in the Kananaskis Valley west of Calgary, where officials at Nakiska Ski Area say that they'll open...
www.firsttracksonline.com/.../nakiska-ski-area-to-open-saturda...
Canadian Rockies Ski Resorts Fire Up Snow Guns; Nakiska ...
Canadian Rockies resorts in Alberta amp up snowmaking while Nakiska opens ... Theski area opened to the public this past weekend for skiing Saturday and ...
www.onthesnow.com/news/a/93473
buy skis online vs in resort - (Morzine,Serre Chevalier) - Ski Chatter
buy skis online vs in resort, discussing Morzine and Serre Chevalier in the Ski ... SkiNews, Ski Deals and Competitions, Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada ...
www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/.../96031.page
H.I.T.-Forum :: Thema anzeigen - Whistler Heli Skiing Area &#150 ...
This heli ski Canada breadth,1 comprises multiple different zones, anniversary,1 with an almost,1 area of 80 x 50 km. The huge variety of slopes and ski runs ...
hitmania.hi.funpic.de/viewtopic.php?p=24008&sid...
Train trips across Canada can bring skiers to British Columbia's 13 ...
Canada's West Ski Areas Association, in an effort to bring business to over 13 differentski resorts in British Columbia, has put $1.1 million into its advertising ...
www.canadiantrainvacations.com/.../train-trips-across-canada-...
Canadian Skiing Vacations : Ideas On Where To Go | things to share
There are many good places to go skiing in Canada. ... It is often referred to as the bestresort in the entirety of North America, and its many awards prove that ...
www.thingstoshare.info/.../canadian-skiing-vacations-ideas-on...
james « Heli Skiing BC Canada
The Bella Coola area's particular attraction is the unrivaled alpine terrain we can ac... Read More ... Heli Skiing In Bella Coola, BC Canada - Nice Video . ...
www.heliskiingcanada.com/author/james/
Best Skiing Resorts in Utah - Skiing - Yahoo! Canada Sports
While winter may initially be a welcomed break from the heat, it's a season that gets old fast because we are stuck in the house so much. If you're determined this ...
ca.sports.yahoo.com/ski/news?slug=ycn-10316763
Heli Skiing – A Popular Sport In Canada | Go Travel Today
Stay At A Luxurious Bluegreen Resort in Panama City Beach · Heli Skiing – A Popular Sport In Canada · What Does Car Insurance Deductible Mean? ...
www.gotraveltoday.com/.../heli-skiing-a-popular-sport-in-can...
Life A-Z | Skiing In Canada : The Destinations With The Best Slopes
Skiing In Canada : The Destinations With The Best Slopes. When many people turn their thoughts to Canada, they conjure images of the Great White North, ...
www.lifeaz.org/skiing-in-canada-the-destinations-with-the-best...
Nakiska Ski Area Open This Friday – Monday With Great Skiing ...
Home to Western Canada's finest year round resorts including Lake Louise, ... NakiskaSki Area is excited to be open for top to bottom skiing, now with the most ...
www.skircr.com/mediacentre/pr_detail.asp?id=695
Canada's Most Popular Destinations For Skiing Enthusiasts
Some of the best slopes are located here, and there are many good places to go skiingin Canada. Even non-skiers are familiar with the name Banff, a town that ...
www.newwclibrary.org/.../canada’s-most-popular-destinations...
Learn More About Heliskiing Canada
There is great amount of snowfall in most of these areas which also has helped to makeCanada famous for helicopter skiing. The dry powder also offer a great ...
www.articlecupboard.net/.../Learn-More-About-Heliskiing-Ca...
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