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Feb 9, 2012

CANADA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Feb 09, 2012


Vermont ski areas using Facebook and online communications to reach customer base
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Fresh snow covers Sugarbush Resort in this file photo. In this less-than-snowy winter, Vermont resorts are using social media to provide realisticskiing conditions. / Free Press file photo Skiers who visited Mad River Glen's Facebook page Jan.
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Justin Timberlake Celebrates 31st Birthday With Lavish Ski Vacation
Us Magazine
To celebrate his recent birthday, newly engaged Justin Timberlake headed to Fernie, British Columbia Canada to hit the slopes for a few days of alpine skiing. Though he turned 31 on January 31, Timberlake took his getaway over Super Bowl weekend, ...
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Us Magazine

Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies Have Snow For February Holiday Crowds
OnTheSnow.com
January snowstorms allowed many resorts to catch up to near normal snow depth while bonus storms sent others into the record books. The third Monday in February has turned into a long weekend holiday for skiers in the US andCanada. Skiers in the US ...
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OnTheSnow.com

Fun on and off the slopes in Meribel
Mirror.co.uk
But given we're at the midpoint of a five-day music andskiing/snowboarding extravaganza in the French Alps, he can be forgiven for grabbing 40 winks in front of Soph. And as I can testify, for anyone wanting to make the most of Meribel's apres-ski, ...
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Mirror.co.uk

2011/12 Mid-Season Ski/Snowboard Update: Reasons for Optimism but Skier Days...
Sacramento Bee
While poor conditions have plagued most of the US, there have been some bright spots for skiers in other parts of the world. Resorts such as Red Mountain and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, where snow has been plentiful, are fully open.
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Area ski resorts experience mixed results because of lack of snow
Altoona Mirror
By Zach Geiger (zgeiger@altoonamirror.com) , The Altoona Mirror As the snow fell for several hours on Wednesday, winter lovers rejoiced at the prospect of salvaging the skiing and snowboarding season. Area ski resorts are feeling the heat with higher ...
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Atheists sue to remove Jesus statue from Big Mountain
The Missoulian
WHITEFISH - A national organization of atheists and agnostics filed a lawsuit Wednesday demanding that a statue of Jesus be removed from a small parcel of federal land on the Whitefish Mountain Resort ski area. The group, Freedom From Religion ...
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Whitefish makes world 'Top 25' ski-town list
Daily Inter Lake
“Just what makes a classic ski town?” Teasdale asked. “It starts, naturally, with skiing and snowboarding so good they attract people like youth-bestowing fountains. Then add an inviting mountain burg steeped in skiheritage, amenities and culture.
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Ski resort offers Valentine's Day speed dating on the lift
Gadling
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) on Feb 9th 2012 at 8:00AM Are you a lonelyskier looking for love this Valentine's Day? If so, the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, located in Utah, just might be able to help you find that special someone you've been looking ...
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Spacious Hotel Suites in Salt Lake City Allow Ski Bums, Snowboarders to Rest Easy
MarketWatch (press release)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, Feb 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Mountain slopes surrounding Utah's Salt Lake offer ski bums and snowboarders a smorgasbord of snow sport options, all easily accessible from spacious downtown hotel suites in Salt Lake City, ...
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Any snow is good snow
Examiner.com
Heading through the trees at the resorts right now is just asking for damage, to your skis, you, or both. There's enough bushes and whatnot sticking through the snow to hook a ski tip and send the skier to a face down meeting with the snow.
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Try Snowga for a Breath of Fresh Air
Diets In Review (blog)
Many people will be hitting the ski slopes over President's Day weekend, and lift lines will continue to grow through spring break and beyond. The air may be thin at the top of the lift but that doesn't mean you won't be able to breathe.
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74-year-old Rhode Island skier dies at Utah resort
Boston.com
SALT LAKE CITY—Police say a 74-year-old Rhode Island skier died after stumbling off a cliff at Solitude Ski Resort near Salt Lake City. Unified Police Department spokesman Justin Hoyal says Wednesday that David R. Reid was on a double black-diamond ...
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US Skiers Get First Look at 2014 Olympic Course, and They Aren't All Impressed
New York Times
The jet may have wowed the skiers, but their run down the mountain, which will be used for World Cup races this weekend, produced mixed reviews. The ski competitions at the 2014 Winter Games will be held at the Krasnaya Polyana resort, in the Caucasus ...
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Snow report: Storm passes through, no new snow for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Examiner.com
A storm that arrived in Northern California on Monday evening didn't produce much in the way of snow for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Most ski resorts were reporting only a trace of snow from the storm, which has departed the region.
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SKIING COMMENTARY — JOHN CHRISTIE: Peak to Peak Challenge offers incentive to ...
Kennebec Journal
And, of course, all of us know how much more enjoyable the skiing can be as the sun stays longer every day on the slopes, daytime temps almost make us forget the frigid winds and frostbite in January, and sun-warmed buttery snow allows to us make ...
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Destination visitors to Whistler Blackcomb up by 31 per cent
Pique newsmagazine
Over 461000 skiers visited during the period, consistent with the same period in the previous year and higher than the historical average, but regional visits — from BC and nearbyCanadian provinces and US states — were down by 31000 or nine per cent.
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Pique newsmagazine

Hit the slopes then rejuvenate in the spa with Grand Resort Bad Ragaz's ski ...
ITCM
After an exhilarating day in the fresh mountain air, guests can swap theirskis or snowboard for a luxurious spa robe and slippers and enjoy the ultimate pampering experience relaxing the muscles they have worked so hard on the slopes.
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Sunlight Ski Teamers take Eldora by storm
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Sunlight Ski Team racer Allison Cornelius notched her first-ever podium finish at Eldora Mountain Resort this past weekend. Eldora MountainResort hosted the second age-class series of the season for the SunlightSki Team this past weekend.
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David Ginola hospitalised after ski accident
Telegraph.co.uk
He spent the night in Sallanches Hospital and was discharged on Wednesday morning. A resort source said: "He has broken three ribs so it's not too serious. But he has had to cancel commitments. He was in La Jaillet and collided with another skier.
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Telegraph.co.uk

Top 25 ski towns: Two New England destinations make National Geographic list
Boston.com
North Conway was one of the leading lights in American skiing for decades before Western resorts rose to prominence. Much of that old New England character lives on today in the town of 2349, where skiing is still tightly woven into the small ...
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Snows up for Winter: Preparing for the Slopes
Sacramento Bee
Some policies will cover you within recognised ski resort boundaries as long as you follow local ski patrol guidelines; however, others policies will only cover you if you are with an authorised local guide and some will not allow off piste skiing at ...
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Athletes ready to make a dash
Golden Star
Competitors will be taking to the slopes of Kicking Horse Mountain Resortfor a dash to the finish. By Jessica Schwitek - Golden Star The CanadianNational Ski-Mountaineering Championship take place at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on February 11 and ...
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Lake Wanaka named in world's best ski towns
Voxy
The picturesque resort town of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand's Southern Alps has been named as one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by the prestigious National Geographic Magazine. Tipped as best for "skiers and snowboarders from the Northern ...
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The Good Life: Three Days Skiing in Grand Targhee & Playing in Teton Valley
OnTheSnow.com
You can expect to ski 10000 vertical feet if you do a half-day and upwards of 20000 during a full day. Photo Courtesy of Grand Targhee Resort. Once home only to potato farmers and skiers priced out of Jackson Hole, 20 miles over a steep, ...
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OnTheSnow.com

We found winter
ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA
It has a little different feeling. It's less icy and it's a little slower. You can feel it on your skis a little more. It's a little more comfortable." You can also snowboard and tube here too. The resort caters a lot to groups, but welcome anyone.
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Snow Sports: Bare winter in coverup as Jiminy fulfills its promise
Worcester Telegram
... is a full-service resort. It offers wide terrain and lots of ski-in-ski-out lodging and base amenities. The ski area boasts the state's only six-passenger chairlift, 45 trails, night skiing and the John Harvard restaurant in the base village.
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How to Choose a Ski Area
About - News & Issues
By Mike Doyle, About.com Guide February 9, 2012 Are you going skiing for the first time? Before you head to a ski area orski resort, it's important to pick a ski area that will coordinate all the logistics, from providing expert instruction to getting ...
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About - News & Issues

Don't slope off without ski cover this half term
Healthinsurance.co.uk
By Charlotte Beugge Around 200000 Brits will be taking to the slopes next week for half term European skiing holidays without insurance because they erroneously believe they are sufficiently covered. Indeed, 11% of travellers told a survey by the AA ...
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Girdwood named one of 'world's best ski towns'
Alaska Dispatch
For the savvy skier or snowboarder in Alaska, there are about a million options for a way to get out and enjoy the snow on any given winter day around the state. But for the most modern, expansive ski resort in the state, Alyeska has long held the top...
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Alaska Dispatch

Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies Have Snow For February ...
Ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies are ready with snow for February holiday crowds. - OnTheSnow. ... The third Monday in February has turned into a long weekend holiday for skiers in the U.S. andCanadaSkiers in the ...
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News
Red Mountain Resort in Rossland BC, Canada preserves core ...
Red Mountain Resort in Rossland BC, Canadapreserves core values of skiing with owner ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yelJXnqzyTE
Traveling To The Best Canadian Skiing Resort From Vancouver
travel, canada The best Canadian skiing resort is none other than Whistler Blackcomb. Safely tucked away in the mountainous British Columbia, west of.
www.jazelle.net/.../traveling-to-the-best-canadian-skiing-resort...
NatGeo Top Ski Resorts (In 20 Snow Photos)
Perhaps Canada's most well known resort, Whistler welcomes its winter... Zermatt has managed to secure itself as the premier skiing spot in Switzerland.
blog.cheapholidays.com/nat-geo-top-snowy-slope-shots-world/
Skiing on the slopes of Solang Valley
"What a nice ski slope," remarked Canadian skier John Lee. Lee and his friends are skiing on the Solang slopes near this picturesque touristresort...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/.../11779883.cms
Foreign skiers crowd Manali slopes
"What a nice ski slope," remarked Canadian skier John Lee. Lee and his friends are skiing on the Solang slopes near this picturesque touristresort and are ...
www.mid-day.com/.../070212-Foreign-skiers-on-Manali-land...
Skiing in Canada in April 2012
I'm currently planning a ski trip to Canada in April (6th-15th) but I never been skiing in ... Forums › Resorts, Conditions & Travel › Skiing inCanada in April 2012 ...
www.epicski.com/t/109708/skiing-in-canada-in-april-2012
Near Record Snowfall In Western Canada - (Fernie,Kicking Horse ...
Marmot Basin has installed three new chairlifts in as many years and is leading all Canadian ski areas in ski lift development. "Marmot Basin is not the same ski ...
www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/11956.page
Canada Skiing Snow Report for Feb. 6, 2012 - Skiing - Yahoo! Sports
Before you hit the slopes for a day of skiing, make sure the conditions are... Use this information to find the status of the biggest skiing areas in all ofCanada (as ...
sports.yahoo.com/ski/news?slug=ycn-10930173
Canadian East coast resorts: Latest, snowHeads ski forum
I'm investigating the possibility of arranging a family holiday, with a few beginners and a few more seasoned skiers on... snowHeads ski club 2.0 is the friendliest ...
snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=1978701
Skiing In Switzerland, France, And Canada This Summer 2012 ...
Canada is very popular for its wide plains, grand mountain peaks, and magnificent rivers. You will definitely enjoy skiing on the frozen slopes of the country.
www.miami-cheapflights.com/skiing-in-switzerland-france-an...
Foreign skiers crowd Manali slopes : Indian News, Political ...
“What a nice ski slope,” remarked Canadian skier John Lee. Lee and his friends are skiing on the Solang slopes near this picturesque touristresort and are ...
www.newsleaks.in/2012/.../foreign-skiers-crowd-manali-slopes...
Top ten ski resorts around the world
After hosting the World Alpine Ski Championships in 1950, Aspen became one of the world's most glamorous ski resorts, a reputation that continues today, as it ...
www.hellomagazine.com/travel/.../top-ten-world-ski-resorts/
Latest updates from Marmot Basin, Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing and ...
Jasper, Alberta, Canada – With over three months left to go in the skiseason, Marmot ... We'll stay overnight at Mike Wiegele's Heli skiing resortwhere you'll be ...
www.mountainmadnesstours.com/.../47-latest-updates-from-m...
Skiing and Snowboarding Trip to Canada | Trips Geek
This beautiful ski resort is situated in the majestic Banff National Park in the North of Canada. Even the most seasoned travelers are impressed with its stunning ...
www.tripsgeek.com/.../skiing-and-snowboarding-trip-to-canad..
  
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EARTHQUAKE News, Feb 09, 2012



Gov't: Building Toppled by NZ Quake Substandard
ABC News
The Canterbury Television (CTV) building fell into a smoldering heap when the magnitude-6.1 earthquake shook Christchurch last Feb. 22, and its collapse accounted for nearly two-thirds of the quake's 184 victims. New Zealand's Department of Building ...
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EUROPE Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Feb 09, 2012


Nashoba Valley still thriving as local ski area
Boston Globe
The only grooming they would expect is where workers packedsnow with skis and shovels, and of course the only snow was natural. In fact, that first season was so warm that the areahad but 14 days of skiing open to the public, and Al knew what he had ...
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Boston Globe
the greatest snow on earth?
PlanetSKI.eu
In my opinion Utah does not have the greatest snow on earth - no single ski area can make such a claim. The trouble for usEuropeans in the US there is an awful lot of exaggeration and hyperbole but perhaps that is just the American way of doing things ...
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PlanetSKI.eu
Skiing at half-term
PlanetSKI.eu
There are though a few concerns Everyone looks forward to their ski holiday and this year is no exception. In fact this year probably more so than ever with the huge amounts of snowthat have fallen across Europe. "I've just returned from the Alps ...
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PlanetSKI.eu
Don't slope off without ski cover this half term
Healthinsurance.co.uk
By Charlotte Beugge Around 200000 Brits will be taking to the slopes next week for half term European skiing holidays without insurance because they erroneously believe they are sufficiently covered. Indeed, 11% of travellers told a survey by the AA ...
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SIX OF THE BEST - SKI APPS
snow2moro.com
Here's six of the best: A great forecast app that gives weather and conditions reports for over 800 ski resorts inEurope. You can check a forecast up to 15 days ahead with key information about snow on the ground and probability, temperatures and wind ...
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snow2moro.com
Five reasons I can't stand skiing: an Aussie's pain
The Local.se
Another ski-slope screwball, I thought as we alighted, and I watched as she sailed over a ramp she hadn't seen and snapped her finger in half upon impact with the snow. A green run, for those of you who weren't born on the slopes, is designed for ...
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The Local.se
It's winter somewhere
Toronto Sun
AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI Robin Fender, an assistant principal at an area school, enjoys a day of cross-country skiing through her neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, February 3, 2012. REUTERS/Nathan W. Armes A couple walk across a bridge in Burgos as ...
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Strokes decimate daring downhiller
Columbus Dispatch
I spent about an hour talking to three ex-players – arearesidents Dr. Ray Tesner and Matt Kranchick and Westerville native Ki-Jana Carter. Only a few of their quotes made it into today's paper. Such is the nature of writing for a newspaper, ...
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Columbus Dispatch
Nothing to lose but your leash
High Country News
On a gorgeous sunny morning at a cross-country ski area on the California-Nevada border, the parking lot was full. So why was I the only oneskiing while marveling at the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe? The hut at the end of the trail sat lonely in the ...
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Devlin: Whiteface known for fun, Games
NorthJersey.com
By ISEULT DEVLIN I have always had such fond memories of skiing at Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks, near the town of Lake Placid. It had been a while, and I wanted to go back to enjoy the new terrain. The breathtaking view, with Lake Champlain ...
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NorthJersey.com
New residences to be built in Les Arcs 1800
Easier (press release)
These will be brand new apartments in the centre of a ski resort with all the amenities you could need. Les Arcs is an immense ski area belonging to the Paradiski ski domain that has one of the largest black runs inEurope as well as impressive ...
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PRO SKIING: Sochi Olympics downhill course gets high marks
San Angelo Standard Times
Racers mainly gave high marks to the Rosa Khutor slope after the opening World Cup training session was held under clear sunshine and good snowconditions. "It's a magnificent course," said Cuche, the four-time winner of the World Cup downhill title, ...
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A man's guide to good grooming
StarPhoenix
Q: What is the biggest challenge for the man in charge of grooming crosscountry ski trails? A: We don't get a lot of snow. So every time we getsnow, we need to manage it as well as we can. Q: What is the one of the best place to ski in the area?
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Wiggin LLP | A new wind blows in from Strasbourg and the press breathes a sigh ...
Linex Legal (press release) (registration)
A new wind blows in from Strasbourg and the press breathes a sigh of relief February 2012 The European Court of Human Rights handed down two judgments yesterday in cases brought against Germany, both about the balance to be struck between the popular ...
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No Business Like Snow Business: The Economics of Big Ski Resorts
But a resort that offers only skiing is a terribly risky business model -- like a snow farmer whose yearly harvest is only as good as the snow crop.
www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/.../no.../252180/
Skiing: More is less in Les Deux Alpes - Telegraph
It's not chic or flashy, but the French ski resort of Les Deux Alpes has plenty going for it, says Maggie O'Sullivan. ... airport than, say, the Trois Vallées resorts; and it boasted Europe's largest skiable glacier, ....http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ snowandski/9044907/Skiing-More-is-less-in-Les-Deux-Alpes.html .... Today's News ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/.../Skiing-More-is-less-in-Les-Deux-Alp...
Europe's fantastic powder skiing | The Powder Skiing Blog
Just in case you haven't been reading the news lately or following us on Facebook ... as well as snowfall paralyzing French, Austrian and Swiss ski resorts only a few ... The influx of snow has had a catch-22 effect onskiing conditions; as piste ...
www.purepowder.com/blog/europes-fantastic-powder-skiing/
Summer skiing in Europe - (Les Deux Alpes) - Ski Chatter
Get Free Snow Reports, for your favourite ski resorts & join the chat. ... to a glacier (erm, that's Les 2 Alpes, then) should I bother doing some summer skiing?
www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/.../108374.page
  
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