 Huffington Post Sierra Nevada ski resorts are heading into the traditionally busy Christmas season missing only one thing: natural snow. Plagued by a skimpy snowpack, mostresorts have relied on snow-making machines to open with limited operations. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Got Snow? VT Ski Areas Welcome CT Cars Patch.com About this column: Snow Business explores the world of skiing and snowboarding throughout the Northeast and United States. Chris Dehnel is the Vernon Patch editor and a past president of the Eastern Ski Writers Association. Related Topics: Okema, Snow ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Jack Frost Big Boulder ski areas sold for $9 million Allentown Morning Call Peak Resorts owns more ski areas than any single company, focusing on smallerski areas attractive to beginners and reliant on snow-making and locations near metropolitan populations. The areas also focus on day-trippers and younger markets, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Grasshopper Soup: Ski resort wanted, with snow Sierra Sun If I had my own ski resort I could stay there. It would be easy but we would let everybody come to because you have to, right? And they can pay us money to. But we would have all the fun. My dad says not everybody likes Cristmas and want us not to have ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Snowfall brings 'phenomenal year' to Mount Charleston ski area Las Vegas Review - Journal Fortunately, ski resorts in the Sierra are using technology to do what Mother Nature has not: employing snow-making machines to give skiers and snowboarders a reason to get outdoors. An Associated Press report in Monday's Las Vegas Review-Journal said ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Unimpressed skiers ask: Where's the spectacular La Nina snow? Seattle Post Intelligencer 17, 2011, at Mount Baker Ski Area. SNOQUALMIE PASS -- A lack of snow is not stopping people from hitting the slopes, but most say they'd like to see more freshsnow. Skiers are asking - where's this La Nina winter we keep hearing about? ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Big Tupper Ski Area opening awaits snow The Adirondack Daily Enterprise LaValley said he's hoping for an earlier opening than the ski area had last year, when the season started the third weekend of January. "It's coming ... just not soon enough," LaValley told the Enterprise in an email. Last year, ARISE organized a "Snow ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Where is all the snow? Sun Valley Resort using man-made snow KTVB by Andrea Lutz SUN VALLEY -- Sun Valley Resort like most of Idaho's ski resortsthat depend on snow to keep their businesses going, but it doesn't have a lot of the white stuff right now. Forecasters say snow in the hills is still not predicted anytime ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Eric Sharp: Directions to Michigan cross-country ski trails -- just add snow Detroit Free Press Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park: This is the daddy of them all, 25 miles of fabulous back country trails in the biggest roadless area in the eastern US The longer trails have shelters on them, and you can ski to some high points for great ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Four die in New Mexico crash as blizzard hits area Alamogordo Daily News Ski areas in particular welcomed yet another big dump of snow in advance of the Christmas holidays. "It's snowing really hard and the wind is blowing," said TaosSki Valley marketing manager Adriana Blake. "There are all kinds of people out here skiing ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Hopkins Nordic Skiers Dream of White Christmas Patch.com Coach Rob Fuhr agreed that this year's lack of snow has been particularly bad. Last week's rain kept the athletes from even heading to areas, such as Elm Creek, that have man-made snow. The winter hasn't been completely snowless for the skiers. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Ski country snowmakers welcome freezing weather The Union Leader Although the technology of snowmaking has advanced since the early 1980s, whenski areas by necessity invested in systems, temperatures still need to be cold enough to keep the snow on the slopes. Forecasts for Wednesday call for a chance of snow early ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Heavy Snows in Europe Prompts High Ski Resort Car Hire Demand Says eRentals.co.uk PRunderground With that in mind we're advising everyone going skiing to book up their car hire soon or risk missing out on particular types of vehicle or added extras like snowchains and winter tyres.” Current ski deals include rental from £6* per day at Sofia... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Duluth Ski Shop Owner Optimistic Despite Lack of Snow WDIO-TV The ski areas are in good shape. They're open with plenty of skiing out there," he said. We checked around to see what's open as far as ski hills go in the Dulutharea. Between 30 and 40 percent of runs are open at Spirit Mountain. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Snow problem: No white stuff spells trouble for athletes, businesses Winona Daily News Only 5 inches of snow has fallen in the Winona area this season - about 8 inches below the average seasonal totals for this time of year. It's not just white-Christmas lovers who are disappointed. The Winona High-Cotter Nordic Ski Team has practiced ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Youth ski and snowboard team teaching professional fundamentals Las Vegas Review-Journal Registration is open for the new season of All Mountain Team, a four-week clinic at the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort designed to help young skiers and snowboarders become more agile on the slopes. By Maggie Lillis For the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Winter walloping hampers truckers and travelers in Northern New Mexico — but ... Santa Fe New Mexican.com Ski areas in particular welcomed yet another big dump of snow in advance of the holiday. "It's snowing really hard and the wind is blowing," said Taos Ski Valley marketing manager Adriana Blake. "There are all kinds of people out here skiingtoday. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sunrise Park Resort Monday ski report White Mountain Independent SUNRISE PARK RESORT - As of 6 am Monday, Sunrise Park Resort had a snowdepth of 56 inches, with powder and packed powder conditions. Sunrise had received 7-8 inches of new snow in the 24 hours before 6 am Monday. Sunrise, Apache and Cyclone mountains ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Today's Colorado ski and snow report: Read 'em and weep Examiner.com As noted yesterday, the energy of the system that brought snow to the eastern reaches of Colorado was concentrated south of the state. As a result, I-25 south from Pueblo to New Mexico and 287 south from Kit Carson are both closed this morning. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Winter storms help Ski Valley open earlier than expected FOX11AZ.com Winter storms early last week packed a punch that left Mt. Lemmon covered in over two feet of snow. Friday that winter blast paid off up on the mountain. SkiValley officially opened for business. "An epic day at Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley," said Matt ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Operators wishing for a white Christmas Haliburton County Echo "All of those are quite dependent on snow," Martin said. He is also considering Plan C: cancel. Sir Sam's Ski and Summer Resort co-owner Chris Bishop is battling the weather, and the weatherman, in another way. Unlike other winter tourism operations, ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Wait For Snow As Christmas Nears By The Huffington Post News Editors RENO, Nev. -- Sierra Nevada ski resorts are heading into the traditionally busy Christmas season missing only one thing: natural snow. Plagued by a skimpy snowpack, most resorts have relied on snow-making machines to open with limited operations. ... HUFFPOST'S BIG NEWS PAGES · Nick Offerman Sex Ed 111219 · 'The Mortified Sessions': Nick Offerman And Wife Megan Mullally Talk Sex Education (VIDEO). Television. David Beckham · The Sun Military Awards 2011 ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed |
| PlanetSKI | News | Snow, snow and more snow The storm in The Alps started in the middle of last week and has so far produced over a meter of fresh powder snow in Verbier. At the end of last week the resort was forced to shut as there was simply too much snow for the ski patrol to cope ... PlanetSki.eu - News |
| Sierra resorts wait for snow as Christmas nears (AP ... - Rocket News By Editor Sierra Nevada ski resorts are heading into the traditionally busy Christmas season missing only one thing: natural snow. Plagued by a skimpy snowpack, mostresorts have relied on snow-making machines to open with limited operations. ... Rocket News |
| The Best Kept Secret in Ski Getaways By Guest Author Skiiers and snowboarders are sure to be interested in this little-known ski resortrecently named 2011-2012's Best-Kept Secret by Ski Magazine. ... “The snow is great; no lift lines; it's very affordable; it's easy to get to. Yeah, it's sort of a hidden... Argophilia Travel News |
| Lack of Snowfall Hits Ski Resorts, Economy - News Story - KTVZ Bend SISTERS, Ore. -- The mountains got a little bit of snow, but much of Central Oregon got nothing from Wednesday night's storm, and several Oregon ski resorts,... www.ktvz.com/news/30009348/detail.html |
| Warm temps in Northeast thwart ski resorts' snowmaking | The News ... Ski-area operators across the Northeast are dreaming of a white Christmas but seeing red as temperatures hover above optimal snowmaking levels. www.delawareonline.com/.../Warm-temps-Northeast-thwart-sk... |
| No snow, no problem for ski slopes : News : UpNorthLive.com The wait is over for the anticipated opening of some slopes, as they plan to open this weekend. www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=695435 |
| Ski Resort Opens Today With Plenty of Snow - News, Sports, Jobs ... Ski enthusiasts looking to hit the slopes before Christmas might be disappointed in some areas of the tri-state as Mother Nature has failed to... theintelligencer.net/.../Ski-Resort-Opens-Today-With-Plen---.h... |
| Warm temperatures in the Northeast thwart ski resorts' snowmaking ... Warmer-than-usual nighttime temperatures are delaying some openings, setting up less-than-ideal conditions on the few trails open, and leading to canceled or ... www.syracuse.com/.../warm_temperatures_in_the_north.html |
| No snow, Santa? Ski resorts working to make the white stuff ... GAYLORD — Each year there is a better than average chance Gaylord will wake up to a white Christmas — a 75 percent probability, according to the Gaylord ... www.petoskeynews.com/.../ght-n-snow-121411,0,1078381.st... |
| Area Ski Resorts Needing More Snow To Open - News Radio 1310 ... With the Christmas break beginning for school kids around the valley local skiresorts would love to capitalize on the business. But so far only two area ski. newsradio1310.com/area-ski-resorts-needing-more-snow-to-o... |
| Three BC Ski Resorts Start Daily Operations - OnTheSnow Kicking Horse, Panorama and Whitewater begin seven-day-a-week operations while Kimberley runs a second preview weekend. - OnTheSnow. www.onthesnow.com/.../three-bc-ski-resorts-start-daily-operati... |
| Lack of Snow Affecting Area Ski Resort Business - KTVN Channel 2 ... KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Lack of Snow AffectingArea Ski Resort Business. Member Center: Create Account|; Log In; Manage ... www.ktvn.com/.../lack-of-snow-affecting-area-ski-resort-busin... |
| Brief blast of snow helps ski resorts - NewsChannel 9 WSYR Some morning snowfall was welcome news to ski-enthusiasts who have been eager to hit the local slopes this season. www.9wsyr.com/.../kPDoNdFmsU2UegByBVlDTg.cspx |
| Early storm blankets ski areas around Taos with snow - The Taos ... After the best opening in almost a decade, Taos Ski Valley was blessed with a big storm that dumped another 29 inches of snow on the mountain in five days. www.taosnews.com/.../article_1d2d3a06-2293-11e1-a412-001... |
| Arizona Snowbowl ski resort to open for 3 days FLAGSTAFF, AZ - A northern Arizona ski resort is opening for three days this week, thanks to recent snow storms. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes at ... www.abc15.com/.../arizona-snowbowl-ski-resort-to-open-for-... |
| A year after epic skiing, Tahoe is thirsting for snow (Josie Lepe/San Jose Mercury News) Lake Tahoe ski resorts were rolling in ...kind of snow to be found is the kind made by a machine -- and ski resorts are ... www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_19574753 |
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