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AMERICA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Dec 22, 2011

Winter of discontent: Snow-lovers mourn Northland's dry weather
Duluth News Tribune
The bare ground and exposed, dry vegetation means you get a brush fire in Cotton along US Highway 53 earlier this week. The south-facing hills at the Snowflake Nordic cross-country ski area north of Duluth are bare, manager Ben Welch said Wednesday. ...
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Skiers relying on man-made snow... but high temperatures even stop some ...
Daily Mail
Low temperatures in areas such as Tahoe have helped snow-makers continue manufacturing. 'It snows here every night because we make it snow,' Heavenly Ski Resort spokesman Russ Pecoraro told ESPN, adding that it has 'mid-winter conditions' on its open ...
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Daily Mail
Lessons have been learned
Boston.com
In fact, easy-to-turn shaped skis and beginner-beveled snowboards are flattening the learning curve so much that a new challenge for resorts is coming up with niche programs aimed at getting more experienced skiers to hone their skills. ...
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In a remote New Mexico valley, a Jewish skiing legacy at Taos
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The rest of us are essentially agnostic or non-believers.” But if not for Blake's religion, he may never have come to America and there would have been no TaosSki Valley, one of the last family-run ski areas in the country. The way I saw it, ...
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It's time to move up in class
NorthJersey.com
Former US Ski Team member David Babic directs mogul camps during the spring holiday weeks at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. "The worst thing to do is to take your old habits and go out skiing the first time each season and grind those back in," said Mark ...
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NorthJersey.com
Dry December a bummer for skiers
The Register-Guard
“Opening around Thanksgiving is always a great bonus for us,” said Brynne Beverly, the resort's office manager. The Willamette Pass Resort, meanwhile, was “only a couple of inches of snow” away from opening at the time, said Lauren Kondak, ...
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Big snow again In Europe while some US resorts suffering
Snowboard Club UK
“In the meantime, the ski resorts will secure their ski areas and overcome the immense task of grooming in order to provide the best conditions to holiday skiersspending Christmas in the mountains,” adds Stéphane. The deepest snow depths in France at ...
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Six ways to enjoy winter without strapping on skis or a snowboard
OregonLive.com (blog)
So pick one (or more) of these ways to enjoy the snow, and don't let winter slip away without leaving your snow angel. Terry Richard/The OregonianJuilene Brumbach of Portland heads away from US 26, across a foot bridge to the Mirror Lake Trail during a ...
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OregonLive.com (blog)
Off-white Christmas
The Register-Guard
Avid skiers who are willing to endure longer drives still have been able to hit the slopes this month. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort near Bend had a base snow depth of 31 inches of snow Wednesday, and it has been open since Thanksgiving. ...
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Snow Sports: Enjoyable runs complete triple
Worcester Telegram
From March 20-26, Stratton will host the Open's ski counterpart, the US Freestyle Championships. Skiers will compete for the national title in moguls, aerials, halfpipe and dual moguls. Vermont native and Olympic gold medal mogulist Hannah Kearney will ...
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Top 10 ski resorts in the world
Edmonton Sun
It's a world away from "civilized" ski resorts – the shops stock items most skierswill not have considered such as avalanche probes, Avalungs and airbags. La Grave is not one to be attempted without a guide." (Shutterstock) Best for intermediates: La ...
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Technically Outdoors - Local Skiing and More
Edmonton Journal (blog)
I wouldn't take my good skis out quite yet, but the die-hards are making loops right now. I'm not sure how last night's little snow and rain dump affected conditions. I'll keep you updated. The mountainresorts all are open, but nobody has much more ...
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Edmonton Journal (blog)
Area ski resorts report boost in business after winter blast
Santa Fe New Mexican.com
"Monday's storm really put us over the top as we already had a great base. The additional foot of snow has allowed us to open all of our terrain," said Dave Dekema, director of marketing for Angel Fire Resort and a Ski New Mexico board member. ...
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Snow for Christmas is what the fates allow
Albany Times Union
That's meant the snow guns are cranking at ski resorts, and for some whose living revolves around plowing snow, it's hit their bottom line. "It is affecting us, yes," Joe Sutherland, a partner with contractor American Designs said. ...
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A brown December to remember
West Central Tribune
Cardinal Nordic coach Brad Haugen is trying to keep 50 boys and girls — 12 of them first time skiers — motivated. Without snow, the team runs, roller blades, hill bounds and works on core conditioning. The Willmar Nordic ski team skates at a practice ...
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Ho, ho, ho — where's the snow?
Conway Daily Sun
It allows us to assure our guests they will have plenty of snow to enjoy and we're hoping Mother Nature gives us an extra boost,” said Stone Dec. 21. All but one of Mount Washington Valley's seven alpine areas were offering skiing as of Wednesday, ...
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Lack of snow means business for golf courses
KTVB
by Justin Corr BOISE -- Local ski areas continue to fret over their lack of snow. But while that's made for a slow skiing season so far, it's meant an extended season (and additional revenue) for another popular activity in the area. ...
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Skiing, skeleton and near-death experiences in Canada's Olympicsnow village ...
Daily Mail
To my mind, this monster of a Canadian resort has some of the bestskiing in North America, with both the wildest scenery and most exciting terrain. You hear criticism sometimes that Whistler suffers from being too near the coast and the snow can be ...
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Daily Mail
Early snowfall a welcome sight for provincial snowboard association members
Western Star
“Skiers could use it, it could be multi-disciplinary and a fun feature to have on a resort,” Pittman said, adding the hope was to have it put in place last year, but the late snowfall squashed those plans. “Everything is dependent on the weather and ...
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Western Star
Famous Mountain Climber Lou Whittaker Talks about His Highest Climbs
Twin Falls Times-News
Robert F. Kennedy to the top of a 14000-foot peak that had not been climbed until then and teach JFK's children to snowplow on skis. Lou, meanwhile, carved out a name for himself by leading the first American ascent of the North Col of Mount Everest in ...
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Freeskiing World Tour, Freeride World Tour Join Forces
First Tracks
“Although Revelstoke Mountain Resort is expanding into the family market, our heart and soul is big mountain skiing and riding,” said the ski resort's Chief Operating Officer, Rod Kessler. “The combination of the Swatch Freeride Tour and the Subaru ...
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First Tracks
Magic in Morzine
PlanetSKI.eu
When we usually going on a skiing holiday it's with my husband and son who, being better skiers, tend to sort out the piste maps and plan where to go. It was a good learning experience for us to be forced to do it ourself - plus it meant I got to stop ...
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PlanetSKI.eu
Snowbird at 40: Founders recall a remarkable ride (video)
Salt Lake Tribune
Mineral Basin Express opened in 1999, giving chairlift access to 500 acres ofskiing and snowboarding in Mineral Basin. The opening of the Baldy Express chairlift in 2001 provides access to Alta Ski Resort and a two-resort ticket was created. ...
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Bartley: No roughing it in a state park cabin
The Idaho Statesman
Each cabin has a big front porch with a picnic table, which allowed us to leave ourskis and snowshoes on the porch and keep the indoor areas uncluttered. • Rates are $150 per cabin on weekends and holidays (two-night minimum stay) from October through ...
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10 Years of Meat
Newschoolers
Photo by Chris Nelson James We worked with a guide service up there, Ski Chic Chocs (skichicchocs.com), and they took us cat skiing in the best zones. This year we got perfect conditions for a few days and were able to knock off some lines that we've ...
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Northstar California Opens New Zephyr Lodge
Transworld Business
The most economical way for skiers and riders to enjoy Northstar this season is to take advantage of the Lowest Price Guarantee on lift tickets. When purchased seven days in advance online at www.snow.com/liftticketsor through Vail Resorts Central ...
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Transworld Business
Gilchrist: The Gaper Diaries
Summit Daily News
Why didn't you tell us?” Recovering from their shock, they laughed until they coughed up their cirrhotic livers. My friend Rose, a nurse-anesthetist, vowed she would teach me to ski. Rose has skied all over Colorado and Europe. ...
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Rod, Gun and Game: 2011 offered holiday magic all year long
Metrowny.com
When hunters feel as bad as avid skiers searching for fresh white powder and a local snow zone, the holiday magic before us may provide useful moments where the frustration from lack of our usual Western New York weather will be a topic for discussion. ...
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5 Inexpensive Winter Activities For Kids
San Francisco Chronicle
You also have to figure in the expense of traveling to and from lodging at a ski resort. Cross-country skiing, on the other hand, is a less expensive option because all you need is a pair of skis, boots and poles - and snow-covered ground, of course, ...
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Freeskiing and Freeride World Tours Announce Partnership
Powder.com (blog)
“Although Revelstoke Mountain Resort is expanding into the family market, our heart and soul is big mountain skiing and riding,” said Revelstoke Mountain ResortChief Operating Officer, Rod Kessler. “The combination of the Swatch Freeride Tour and the ...
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A new vision for our winters
Teton Valley News
Forty-five years ago, a group of friends from Teton Valley had a vision to improve the winter economy here by creating a ski resort. Now, Grand Targhee is one of the most important contributors to our community all year long, putting millions of...
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News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs
Bend Bulletin
Theft — Skis were reported stolen at 10:55 am Dec. 20, in the 200 block of Southwest Century Drive. Theft — A theft was reported at 11:49 am Dec. 20, in the 100 block of Northwest Greenwood Avenue. Theft — A theft was reported and an arrest made at ...
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A year after epic skiing, Tahoe is thirsting for snow
A year after an epic ski season, Sierra s snowfall off to a slow start. ... bay areanews .... Ski resorts, however, are doing their best to lure Bay Area skiers to the mountains. Even if it ... U.S. considers shutting down Somali militants' Twitter use...
www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_19574753
Skiers relying on man-made snow... but high temperatures even ...
MailOnline - news, sport, celebrity, science and health stories ... So to keep theskiers happy many resorts have made their own snow - but relatively ... The U.S.Northeast posted its warmest November in a decade this year, and the mildest for...
www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Skiers-relying-man-snow--high-temp...
Holiday Stocking Stuffers for Skiers & Riders - OnTheSnow
Find a Resort. Canada. USA. South America. Europe. Oceania ... quest to find perfect little gifts for those who probably love skiing and riding as much as you do ....
www.onthesnow.com/.../holiday-stocking-stuffers-for-skiers-ri...
SKI RESORTS: Low snow levels not keeping skiers away - KSTU
Snow totals in the mountains are lower than this time last year, but that isn't stopping ... Advertise With FOX 13 · Contact Us · DTV Guide · EEO Public File Report · FOX 13 ... Get It Now: FOX 13 News E-mail Newsletters and Text Message Alerts ... of town; resort operators say these are perfect conditions for out-of-town skiers. ...
www.fox13now.com/.../kstu-ski-resorts-low-snow-levels-not-k...
Unimpressed skiers ask: Where's the spectacular La Ninasnow ...
Unimpressed skiers ask: Where's the spectacular La Ninasnow? DENISE WHITAKE ...
www.seattlepi.com/.../Unimpressed-skiers-ask-Where-s-the-spe...
31 million participating in snow sports - Roseville California News ...
Skiers make up 70 percent of the visitors to ski resorts on a national basis and ...of the total U.S. population (6 and-older) participates in at least one snow sport ...
www.rocklintoday.com/news/anmviewer.asp?a=10417&z...
Yellowstone National Park: Skiers and Boarders waiting on Snow
Skiers and Boarders waiting on Snow. Ski season has finally kicked off here in Yellowstone Country. With the first significant storms coming in mid November. ...
www.yellowstonepark.com/.../skiers-and-boarders-waiting-on-...
U.S. Skiers Enjoy Career Best Classic Finishes in Slovenia | First ...
The U.S. Ski Team's technicians delivered the skis with Kikkan Randall ( Anchorage ... Overnight they saved the race by managing over 20 cm of fresh newsnow. ...
www.firsttracksonline.com/.../u-s-skiers-enjoy-career-best-clas...
White Christmas for skiers as heavy snow reaches the Alps ...
After a dramatic turnaround in the weather, skiers heading to the higher resorts in the French ... "In Courchevel, there is now officially too much snow" Photo: ALAMY ... Skiing: Europe vs North America ... In Travel News ... Why book withus ? ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/.../White-Christmas-for-skiers-as-heavy-...
CNY skiers' spirits lift with opening of season | syracuse.com
Greek Peak, Labrador and Song open to delight of snow riders. ... At 72, the Binghamton-area resident welcomed the opening of the skiing season and the overnight ... Alert us. Reply Post new. matty December 19, 2011 at 7:02AM. Follow ... News from The Post-Standard stories with the most comments in the last 7 days. ...
www.syracuse.com/news/.../cny_skiers_spirits_lift_with_o.htm...
Resort Snapshot: Mount Snow 12-10-11, Giving Skiers A New Lift ...
It's been a rough start to the season for most resorts and Mount Snow is no exception. ... in North America), doesn't do much good if there hasn't been any cold weather. ... That snow was constantly getting moved around by skiers and riders and ... The real news at Mount Snow, however, wasn't the Opening Day, or even the ...
www.easternslopes.com/.../resort-snapshot-mount-snow-12-10...
Warm temps in Northeast thwart resorts' snowmaking - US news ...
12, 2011, empty gondolas sit parked above a lone skier on an open trail at Loon Mountain ski area in Lincoln, N.H. Warm temperatures have continued to hover ...
www.msnbc.msn.com/.../warm-temps-northeast-thwart-resorts-...
Travel Scene: Colorado hopes for another banner ski year - Post ...
Western ski resorts are coming off a skiing bonanza. ... and heated pavers in Steamboat's base area so skiers don't have to walk through as much snow and ice. ...
postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1479312
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