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AMERICA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Dec 01, 2011


Time to slap on your skis
Great Falls Tribune
Likely the skiing will be just fine at the day area 65 miles southeast of Great Falls just off USHighway 89 at Kings Hill. Showdown already has 29 inches of snow at the summit of Porphyry Peak and 22 inches at the lodge. For the season so far, ...
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Pine Haven ski patrol volunteers needed
Midland Daily News
She's hoping another will, in terms of service-minded snow fans. Criswell, of Sanford, is a member of the Pine Haven Nordic Ski Patrol, which monitors cross-country (Nordic) skier safety at the Pine Haven Recreation Area near Sanford. ...
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Avalanche education classes offered for Vail skiers
Vail Daily News
“East Vail's a tricky area because it's getting more and more popular,” Carlson said. Egos and ignorance make a dangerous combination, Carlson said, and unfortunately there are plenty of backcountry skiers and snowboarders with both. ...
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Skiing in Maine: Mainers recognized for pioneering contributions
Press Herald
And for the more than 200 skiers, boarders and snow sport supporters who gathered at Lost ValleySki Area in Auburn for the ninth consecutive year to both honor significant contributors to their sport and to kick off the upcoming season, ...
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California offers incredible diversity for winter experiences
India Infoline.com
North and South of the Sierras, California boasts challenging downhill terrains and full-service resorts. Mt. Shasta, at 14162 feet, looms over California's northern reaches and throughout the winter, snowboarders and skiers flock to the Mt. Shasta Ski ...
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No snow for European slopes
Wanderlust
Across the pond in North America ski season actually started early because of heavy snowfall. Snoqualmie Pass in Washington is laden with snow and welcomes skiers, likewise Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Colombia has had over five feet on...
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Ski Fitness: Get in Shape for the Ski Season
OnTheSnow.com
As a world-class mogul skier, it was Battelle's job to be in top physical form to perform on the World Cup circuit. Since retiring from pro skiing, she has served as a fitness instructor with a focus on ski training. With snow falling across the ...
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The US Grand Prix will now be World Cup events. But what does that mean?
ESPN
Skiers can expect to see "a pair of double pads with jib features, followed by a 55-foot jump and butterbox, and ending with a pair of back-to-back jumps in the 60- to 80-foot range," according to a release from the resort. The Copper Grand Prix kicks ...
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Copper Mountain second in national halfpipe race
Summit Daily News
By Geoff Mintz Skiers and riders were out in force on the opening day of the Copper Mountainhalfpipe Saturday morning. With the US Grand Prix less than two weeks away, Copper Mountain opened its 22-foot superpipe Saturday to pros and Joes, alike. ...
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Family value on the slopes
Yorkshire Post
For intermediate skiers, snow conditions permitting, it is possible to ski down to the apartments but as we were traveling with two small children this wasn't possible. Instead we walked up the hill to the bus stop to take us to the main ski area where ...
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Learn to Ski and Snowboard ambassador named
Salt Lake Tribune
Daron Rahlves, a world champion skier recently inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, has been named an ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard month. “Skiing is an amazing feeling and a great way to connect to the mountains. ...
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Winter wonderlands in the Washington region
Washington Post
(And Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort is about 25 minutes away, if you yearn for a bit of lift-assisted riding.) Information: Cross-country ski rental is $20 a day, including skis, boots and poles; snowshoes, $20 a day, $25 with boots; $5 area use fee. US ...
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Ski Apache off to an enthusiastic start for winter skiing, snowboarding
Carlsbad Current Argus
And we're working diligently right now on Deep Freeze, to have it open for Thanksgiving so we've got some expanded skiing for skiers." A lot of Deep Freeze's course is covered, in many places with 18 to 24 inches of produced snow. ...
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It's Snow Friday at Whiteface... Open for the Season...
AlpineZone News
The 22nd annual survey also tabbed Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, NY, as the fourth top ski resort in the eastern United States. The rankings were announced in the magazine's October special issue. Whiteface , Wilmington and Lake Placid also ...
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Don't stay inside, get out and glide
The Province
Here's a look at some destinations in Washington and British Columbia for a skinny-skis weekend. The place: Whistler is best-known as the mega-downhill area in southwest British Columbia. But 22 kilometres south of the ski resort you'll find days' ...
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Giants Ridge: "Life Blood" And Winter Tourist Destination
Northland's NewsCenter
By KBJR News 1 BIWABIK, MN (Northland's NewsCenter)---Snowboarders, Cross Country and Alpine Skiers are hitting the slopes at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort in Biwabik this weekend. For tourists it marks the start of the season, but the resorts ...
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Go play in the snow
Montreal Gazette
If you listened to the boys - or looked at US ski resort numbers, flat over the last couple of years - you might wonder if skiing was in trouble. That would be a mistake. Diehard alpine skiers and snow-boarders will always be the core mission. ...
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Let there be snow
Brantford Expositor
Its biggest investment is in snow-making on the green-circle Algonquin run at Versant Soleil, which allows beginning skiers better access to the terrain around Casino de Mont-Tremblant. SeeTremblant.ca. Mount St. Louis Moonstone: The province's most ...
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Book shares secrets of Aspen's ski area shrines
Aspen Times
Wood said he has skied extensively throughout North America and, as near as he can tell, the shrines are unique to Aspen-Snowmass, at least at that scale. “Every place has a panty tree and stuff like that,” Wood said, referring to the ski area ...
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Field Excursions: Ski Bama!
Nooga.com
By Jenni Frankenberg Veal Yes, you can ski in Alabama. When the temperature sinks below freezing, Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort in northeast Alabama begins makingsnow, offering the only snow-skiing fun to be found within an hour's drive ofChattanooga ...
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Opening day depends on storm total
Flathead Publishing Group
“This is a weather dependent business and right now we just don't have enough snow.” The front side has less snow with grass and trees still showing on the lower aspects. If the resort is able to open Chair 7, skiers will have to download Chair 1 to ...
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Snowboard Cross World Cup Stops at Telluride
OnTheSnow.com
What has been an informal race since bear-trap bindings and lace boots is now a sanctioned, worldwide competition for snowboarders and skiers called snowboard cross and skier cross respectively. The riders' version of the sport comes to TellurideSki ...
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Mt. Washington opens week early
Canada.com
... beginner ski area to remove undulations and side hills. "It's a huge move for us," Curtain said, adding that the change is expected to be a draw for new skiers and snowboarders. "We hope they will become skiers and snowboarders for the long-term. ...
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Northstar Waits for Snow, Makes Its Own
It's not the epic snowfall we saw last year at this time, but local ski resorts aren't worried about this season. In fact, the conditions right now are perfect for one ... Thanks to snow-making machines blasting out fresh snow, the mountain is open top to bottom for skiers and snowboarders. The November crowd at local ski resorts may not ... And when Mother Nature comes, she'll definitely helpus out to open more terrain." "Hopefully this weather will come so we can get ... KOLO AP News ...
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U.S. Skiers Fly Fast at Copper - OnTheSnow
The U.S. Ski Team now has a place to train downhill in the early season. ... OTS Interview with Olympic Gold Medal Skier Julia Mancuso [Video] · Salomon .... Get snow updates and deals from your favorite resorts; Personalized news and ...
www.onthesnow.com/news/a/105027
The News Tribune - Plenty of snow greets skiers, snowboarders on ...
The News Tribune. Back to Regular Story Page. Plenty of snow greets skiers, snowboarders on opening day of Mt. Baker Ski Area. KIE RELYEA. Last updated: ...
www.thenewstribune.com/.../plenty-of-snow-greets-skiers-sno...
Ski Vermont Winter News: Lessons for Beginners & Those Looking ...
Ski Vermont will offer an unprecedented $29 package for first time skiers and ... Smugglers' NotchResort Snow Sport University Takes Learning to the Next ...
www.skivermont.com/about-us/press-room/media.../id/301
At Stevens Pass, snow flies, and skiers, too | HeraldNet.com - Local ...
Her worry turned into excitement after the Stevens Pass ski area ... ... Ski patroller Scott Williams called the early snow epic but cautioned skiers ... More local news ... Let's talk turkey: Kids tell usabout the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving traditions ...
www.heraldnet.com/article/20111122/NEWS01/711229890
Sierra skiers thankful for snow of any kind | news10.net
Courtesy: US Presswire ... Sierra skiers thankful for snow of any kind ... BOREAL SKI RESORT,CA - The slopes were more slush than powder thanks to the rain ...
www.news10.net/.../Sierra-skiers-thankful-for-snow-of-any-ki...
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