SKI, Snow, Resorts News, Jan 03, 2012

West Virginia ski resorts welcome fresh snow for the new year, more on the way Washington Post West Virginia's ski resorts are welcoming fresh snow for the new year, and more is on the way. The West Virginia Ski Areas Association says all resorts including Canaan Valley and Timberline in Tucker County, Oglebay in Ohio County, ... See all stories on this topic »

Snow spurs flurry of activity at ski resorts Buffalo News Ski resorts, after suffering through a warm holiday week, fired up their snowmaking equipment as temperatures fell and snow remained in the forecast. "It's a winter wonderland down here. We're back in the game," said Patra Lowes(cq), part of the "pit ... See all stories on this topic » Buffalo News

California Farmers, Ski Areas Fret About Dry Spell Wall Street Journal The shortage of snow, which has already hurt ski resorts in a number of states, follows an unusually heavy snowfall last year that has left adequate water supplies in reservoirs. California ski areas such as Soda Springs have seen little snow, ... See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

Snow Jobs Valley Advocate I have been involved in the ski industry for nearly 40 years but never worked at a resort. I've worked with resorts, however—as a member of the media, a travel planner and a tour guide, and in retail sales. I started out reporting on snow conditions ... See all stories on this topic » Valley Advocate

Tyrol Basin Family Ski And Snowboard Area: A Huffington Post Travel Ski Resort ... Huffington Post Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area in Wisconsin is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our guide to Tyrol Basin, featuring all the key information snow lovers need to know ... See all stories on this topic »

Hidden Valley Helps Mother Nature with Snow Patch.com He also said temperatures below freezing, along with low humidity, are key to skiing, boarding and tubing conditions. This afternoon's focus is about grooming the machine-produced snow. Apparently, most ski resorts across the United States have had a ... See all stories on this topic »

W.Va. ski resorts welcome fresh snow CBS News West Virginia's ski resorts are welcoming fresh snow for the new year, and more is on the way. The West Virginia Ski Areas Association says all resorts including Canaan Valley and Timberline in Tucker County, Oglebay in Ohio County, ... See all stories on this topic »

Weathering a stormless winter: Lack of snow hurting area ski resorts, snow ... The Saratogian “We can put all the snow we want onto the hill,” he said, “but as long as there's nosnow in their backyards, it's going to be a tough sell.” However, West Mountain is home to numerous scholastic ski racing teams, which helps make up for lost ... See all stories on this topic »

Heavy snow welcomed by local ski area YouTube Heavy snow welcomed by local ski area. See all stories on this topic »

Got snow? The lowdown on local ski resorts Southwest Riverside News Network Another plus is visitors can enjoy two ski areas instead of one — Bear Mountain andSnow Summit. Although not physically linked, the duo are only 1.3 miles apart. A convenient free shuttle system whisks guests to and from both areas. ... See all stories on this topic »

Mt. Ashland Ski Area closes as snow level falls Mail Tribune By Mark Freeman The Mt. Ashland Ski Area closed indefinitely Monday after warm weather and a dearth of snow left ski runs too rocky for skis and boards. Skiers began the bank holiday on the slopes of Mount Ashland with just 16 to 28 inches of snow, ... See all stories on this topic »

Little snow is costing Bogus Basin big bucks The Idaho Statesman During the holidays, the ski area takes in as much as $100000 a day, spokesman Gretchen Anderson said. “Christmas is when we make the lion's share of our revenue,” Anderson said. “That is now gone.” It's doubtful Bogus will open by Friday, ... See all stories on this topic »

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe plans big expansion Reno Gazette Journal New terrain lifts: To get to the new terrain called the Atoma area, a 1000-foot-long surface lift would move them across a flatter area. The return lift would be about 3500 feet long. » The ponds: A second smaller pond for snow-making on the Slide Bowl ... See all stories on this topic »

More snow, wind means higher avalanche risk Canada.com Neuspiel said snow sports enthusiasts need to remember that ski patrols at Mount Washington use avalanche control measures for the 'in bounds' zone of the resort. He added that the 'out of bounds' areas at the mountain are well used, compacting the ... See all stories on this topic »

Ski Train Returns to New York's Adirondack Mountains First Tracks For those headed to the slopes, the snow train offers ski packages which include round-trip train transportation and a lift ticket to Gore Mountain. Packages begin at $70 for coach and $87 for dome – a 30 percent savings over the individual retail cost ... See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Oregon Ski Areas Are Suffering from Lack of Snow KLCC FM Public Radio By Rachael McDonald Some Oregon ski areas are suffering. It's a La Nina weather year, but the precipitation pattern is unpredictable. It's impossible to know when the snow will come. Winter break is when ski areas usually get the most business, ... See all stories on this topic »

Weathering a recession: Resorts hopeful this ski season will be as good as ... Deseret News Fresh snowfall is so important that some resorts have seen bookings and visits slow down after nearly a month of no new snow. A snowboarder enjoys Sunshine Bowl at Solitude . Reports show skiers and snowboarders are willing to. See all stories on this topic » Deseret News

Today's Colorado ski and snow report: Hope and change? Examiner.com And, any chance for snow this weekend has been further narrowed geographically to basically the same areas that received snow this past weekend, generally Copper Mountain down to Breckenridge, along the continental divide from Arapahoe Basin and ... See all stories on this topic »

Ski resort unsustainable The Herald Journal The developer of the proposed Cherry Peak Ski Resort in Richmond estimates he will use 7.5 million gallons of water per year to make snow at the low elevation ski area. This is water that will be taken out of Cherry Creek that currently supports plant ... See all stories on this topic »

Region weathering unseasonable lack of snow The Boston Globe Skiers and snowboarders frolicked yesterday on manmade snow at Blue Hills Ski Area. It's the question on the mind of anyone who steps outside during this so-called winter: Where's the snow? Boston typically receives 10 inches of snow in November and ... See all stories on this topic » The Boston Globe

NC Ski Resorts Start Making Snow My Fox 8 With the cold expected to stay for a while, the snow machines at Sugar Mountain and other North Carolina ski resorts are at full blast. Monday marks the first time since the season started in November that temperatures will stay cold for a long, ... See all stories on this topic »

Dry Conditions Affect Ski Resort Business KTXL Well below-average snow fall has left some ski resorts with fewer people on staff. The team that helps skiers and snowboarders catch the chairlifts at Sugar Bowl Ski Resortnormally consists of 30 people. So little snow, that staff has been reduced to ... See all stories on this topic »

Northern Michigan Events: MyNorth.com's Shanty Creek Contest Winner Traverse Wintertime in Northern Michigan means ski getaways to the area's many fabulousresorts. Boasting full-service amenities amid beautiful snow-covered hills, Northern Michigan's resorts offer promises of fun and relaxing escapes touched with the perfect ... See all stories on this topic »

Bon Voyage: Let is snow -- please! Record-Searchlight Both (are) smaller in size but a great getaway from the Redding and surrounding area." "The options for cross country are much more vast as you do not need a ski resort to participate. A trip around Manzanita Lake in Lassen Park is always fun and in a ... See all stories on this topic »

Snow on the slopes at Swiss Valley ABC 57 News Snow poured down onto the slopes at the Swiss Valley Ski and Snowboard Area on Monday. “I can't even tell you how happy we were.”Marketing Director Jamie Stafne said as snowflakes danced and swirled around her. “It's wonderful to see things white again ... See all stories on this topic »

Above average temperatures, low snowfall slowed opening of slopes Tribune Review The sight of real snow pleased Dick Barron, director of Seven Springs' ski patrol. "I'm very happy, because that's free," he said. "I'm always hoping to get dumped on." The Somerset County resort's ski season started Dec. 16, 12 days later than last ... See all stories on this topic »

A rough ski season so far, but skiers hopeful WCAX By Keith McGilvery - bio | email A mild start to winter in Vermont has meant bad news for skiers -- riders -- and resorts. These glossy magazines filled with pictures of skiers tackling snow-filled slopes are what many expect this time of year in ... See all stories on this topic »

Snow or no snow, Olympic Heritage Week will go on at Tahoe Sacramento Bee "Today's ski resorts make their own snow during dry periods, but we're working with a state park budget," Doyle said. "State Parks has no money, but we do have great public partners." Because of the lack of snow, Weston said, the price of the Jan. ... See all stories on this topic »

W.Va. ski resorts welcome fresh snow (AP) | Stock Market News ... By Editor CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia's ski resorts are welcoming fresh snow for the new year, and more is on the way. The West. Rocket News

Heavy snow storms hit Scotland; all ski areas closed - OnTheSnow Snow accumulations of 10cm to 20cm are expected above 400m in Scotland today. - OnTheSnow. Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News

Lake Tahoe ski resorts surviving without real snow | Davis Enterprise By Jeffrey Weidel Fast-forward to the first week of 2012 and boulders are prevalent, many trees are fully emerged, and there is only a trace of snow on Squaw's famed upper mountain that has made this Lake Tahoe ski resort famous worldwide. Holiday skiers and riders still were able to get in some runs at Squaw. But they were limited to a mere four lifts ... And for the ski resorts, it's naturally great news as well. Season passes are banked money, softening the blow of a disappointing start to this season. ... Davis Enterprise

Mt. Ashland Ski Area closes as snow level falls | MailTribune.com The Mt. Ashland Ski Area closed indefinitely Monday after warm weather and a dearth ofsnow left ski runs too rocky for skis and boards. ... News Home · State · Nation/World · Columns · Dace Cochran · Paul Fattig · Rogue Viewpoint · Southern ... MailTribune.com Latest Headlines

Got snow? The lowdown on local ski resorts By Guest Contributor Got snow? The lowdown on local ski resorts. By Guest Contributor, on January 3, 2012, at 5:00 am. By Walter Roessing. Only 45 miles from San Bernardino, 55 from Riverside and 90 from Temecula in the snowy San Bernardino Mountains is ... SWRNN

No Snow Leaves Ski Resorts Struggling - Finance - CBN News ... The lack of snow has been bad for business at ski resorts across the country, where many ski slopes are still covered with grass. www.cbn.com/.../No-Snow-Leaves-Ski-Resorts-Struggling-/

W.Va. ski resorts welcome fresh snow - News - Charleston Daily ... News. Monday January 2, 2012. W.Va. ski resorts welcome fresh snow. by The Associated Press. The Associated Press. The Associated Press. Advertiser ... www.dailymail.com/News/201201020048

Ski Resorts Waiting For Snow | KMVT | Twin Falls, ID News, Weather ... TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho (KMVT-TV) - Magic Mountain Ski Resort usually looks like this by the end of December. But, thanks to Mother Nature's mild ways, ... www.kmvt.com/.../Ski-Resorts-Waiting-For-Snow-136210953...

W.Va. ski resorts welcome fresh snow - CBS News W.Va. ski resorts welcome fresh snow. ... CBS News.com Travel ... West Virginia's ski resorts are welcoming fresh snow for the new year, and more is on the way. ... www.cbsnews.com/.../w.va-ski-resorts-welcome-fresh-snow/

Many U.S. ski areas lack snow | Deseret News WEST DOVER, Vt. — There were far too many skis on hand this week at High Altitude, a rental shop on the road to Mount Snow here, and Andrew Glover, www.deseretnews.com/.../Many-US-ski-areas-lack-snow.html

Ski Resorts Are Hoping (and Dancing) For Snow | WKBW News 7 ... Colden, NY (WKBW) Kissing Bridge Ski Resort in Colden opened up the day after Christmas with only two slopes open. Usually Kissing Bridge has enough ... www.wkbw.com/.../Ski-Resorts-Are-Hoping-and-Dancing-For...

Ski Resorts Not Getting Enough Snow - Central Coast News KION ... MACUNGIE, Penn. - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. That's what some ski resortsare saying this Christmas weekend. The grand opening at Bear Creek ... www.kionrightnow.com/.../ski-resorts-not-getting-enough-sno...

Little snow at Sierra ski resorts - Sacramento News - Local and ... State News, 24-hour local, state, national and world news, plus politics, sports, business, lifestyle and entertainment coverage, columnists, humor, classified ads ... www.sacbee.com/2011/.../little-snow-at-sierra-ski-resorts.html

VPR News: Ski Resorts Step Up Snowmaking With a lack of natural snow, Vermont winter resorts say they're happy about their recent investments in new snowmaking equipment. www.vpr.net/news_detail/92842/

Snow spurs flurry of activity at ski resorts - Winter ... - Buffalo News For all those snow haters who laughed their way through December, Old Man Winter heard. Winter came in with the new year. Beginning early Monday, it a... www.buffalonews.com/topics/winter_2011.../article692906.ec...

Gallatin Valley, ski resorts receive snow - The Bozeman Daily ... Snow fell across the Gallatin Valley on Wednesday, giving a boost to outdoor recreationists. www.bozemandailychronicle.com/.../article_48c99112-2c31-1...

Ski Resort Remains Open Despite Limited Snow - Omaha News ... CRESCENT, Iowa -- A ski resort in the town of Crescent is relying on technology to remain in business despite the warm weather. Wednesday, December 28 ... www.ketv.com/news/30085408/detail.html

  

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