RUSSIA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Apr 26, 2012

Russian teens conquer the top of the world RT The format of the “Ski to the North Pole” expedition has been constant: seven teenagers, handpicked from thousands of eager would-be polar explorers acrossRussia, begin their journey at the Barneo drifting ice base. And after about a week battling ... See all stories on this topic »

Russian court keeps female punk rockers in jail for anti-Putin church performance Washington Post Five members of the feminist band Pussy Riot — clad in brightly colored homemade skimasks and miniskirts — briefly seized the pulpit of Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral in February and chanted “Mother Mary, drive Putin away. See all stories on this topic »

Siberian skiers brave freezing plunge Telegraph.co.uk As winter draws to a close in Russia, alpine skiers and snowboarders attempt to skiand surf over a 20-metre basin of freezing water. Many of the residents of Krasnoyarsk in Siberia came to cheer on the daredevils, many wearing fancy dress, ... See all stories on this topic »

Siberian skiers end season with ice pool plunge ITN Skiers near Krasnoyarsk, Russia have ended their season in style by dressing up for a last downhill run into a giant ice puddle. In anticipation of melting snow and the arrival of spring, 96 skiers and snowboarders donned colourful costumes and tried ... See all stories on this topic » ITN

Puddle skiing looks like fun, probably isn't (video) NBCSports.com What do you get when you combine Halloween, water skiing and downhill skiing? I don't know, but they're doing it in Siberia. Actually it's called puddle skiing, and it's how the folks in Krasnoyarsk, Russia end the ski season. Many attempt to ski down ... See all stories on this topic » NBCSports.com

Russian court ponders keeping punk rockers in jail Washington Times Five members of the band Pussy Riot _ wearing brightly colored homemadeski masks and miniskirts _ briefly seized the pulpit of Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral _ the country's main Orthodox church _ in February and chanted “Mother Mary, ... See all stories on this topic » Washington Times

Tens of thousands pray for Russia's church after controversy USA TODAY By Ivan Sekretarev, AP Russian Orthodox believers hold flags and icons as they pray outside the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow on Sunday. By Ivan Sekretarev, AP Russian Orthodox believers hold flags and icons as they pray outside the Christ the ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Tens of thousands pray for Russia's church Boston.com Russian Orthodox believers hold flags and icons as they pray outside the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, April 22, 2012. Thousands have gathered at Moscow's main cathedral to pray for the defense of the Russian Orthodox Church. See all stories on this topic » Boston.com

Tens of thousands pray for Russia's church in controversy over jailed punk rockers Washington Post MOSCOW — Tens of thousands prayed outside Moscow's main cathedral on Sunday to show their support for the Russian Orthodox Church in a controversy over a punk rock protest that has added to the political tensions in Russia. Christ the Savior Cathedral ... See all stories on this topic »

Live Q&A, 1 pm ET Washington Post (blog) By Suzi Parker Sometimes change wears a neon ski mask, tights and a skimpy dress. That's the case with Pussy Riot, a punk rock girl band in Russia. Three of its members have been in police custody since March for overtaking the pulpit of Moscow's ... See all stories on this topic »

First Among Estates New York Times (blog) By MASHA GESSEN Sergei Chirikov/European Pressphoto AgencyPatriarch Kirill I, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, speaking into a microphone before a crowd outside the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow on Sunday. See all stories on this topic » New York Times (blog)

April 22 Photo Brief: Earth Day, soap bubble festival, naked cleaning company Baltimore Sun (Sukree Sukplang/Reuters) PHOTO LINK A snowboarder glides on the water as he tries to cross a 20 meter long pool of water at the Bobrovy Logski resort near Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. About 100 skiers and snowboarders took part in the 5th ... See all stories on this topic » Baltimore Sun

Lessons from an opera: When singing in Russian, advice from a coach can help Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber “Also, there are Russian sounds that Americans aren't used to.” To prove the point, she grits her teeth together and makes a nasal wheeze. “On top of this, Tchaikovsky (she pronounces the composer's name with the proper Russian flair: chay-KOFF-ski) ... See all stories on this topic »

Ice Camp Barneo season ends ExplorersWeb (Correne Coetzer) April 22 was set as the cut-off date for all ski expeditions to the Geographic North Pole (90°N). Barneo staff flew the last scientists and Last Degree skiers back to Longyearbyen and has started to dismantle the camp. See all stories on this topic »

Jail term extended for female band members who mocked Putin NDTV AP | Updated: April 20, 2012 19:27 IST Moscow: Three female punk rockers who mocked Vladimir Putin in a surprise protest inside Russia's main Orthodox church will be kept in jail, a Moscow court ruled Thursday. Five members of the feminist band Pussy ... See all stories on this topic » NDTV

A three-mile walk in ski boots? Tom Wallisch's idea Park Record Slopestyle skiing is scheduled to debut at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi,Russia, and, at this point, Wallisch is considered one of the top contestants. His run this season proves that, but he said it's more than just money and fame for him. See all stories on this topic »

Kazakhstan becoming top player of Central Asian tourism industry eTurboNews By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan | Apr 25, 2012 KAZAKHSTAN (eTN) – The Kazakhstan tourism industry expects fast movement in the region by announcing the development of one of the world's longest ski reports in a country that currently ... See all stories on this topic »

Carry On: News for business travellers National Business Review Australian skiers and snowboarders are being offered the choice of two chartered heli-skiing packages in Central Otago this winter. Southern Lakes Heli Ski has joined forces with Liquid Snow Tours to offer four days of skiing plus a selection of down ... See all stories on this topic »

Mild early-winter weather eats into results of Finnish ski resorts Helsingin Sanomat It all seems a very long time ago now, and there has been a great deal of snow on the ground since then, but the end-of-season results filtering in from Finnish ski resorts have brought back to mind the uncommonly mild autumn and early winter we ... See all stories on this topic »

Scots teenager emerges as UK's brightest skiing hope Deadline News Sports chiefs say the girl from Torphins, Aberdeenshire, is the “future” of British skiing, talented enough to give international rivals a genuine challenge for medals at the winter Olympics in Russia in 2014. They even whisper that she may provide ... See all stories on this topic »

Remote Little Diomede perched between past and future Alaska Dispatch Recreational opportunities are limited due to the harsh terrain of Little Diomede island, but villagers do get to ski on the sea ice, even as polar bears roam nearby. The village of Diomede, with the Russian island of Big Diomede visible in the ... See all stories on this topic » Alaska Dispatch

Russian Church not pleased with punks Castanet.net by The Canadian Press - Story: 74223 Russian Orthodox believers pray outside the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, April 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) Tens of thousands prayed outside Moscow's main cathedral on Sunday to ... See all stories on this topic » Castanet.net

Off the beaten track: hidden Russia revealed Russia Beyond The Headlines A major investment program is helping to transform Russia's more remote regions into world-class tourist destinations. Ipatiev Monastery in Kostroma viewed from across the Kostroma River. Source: Lori / Legion Media From elk farms and dogsled races to ... See all stories on this topic »

Russian Men Have Grown Up St.Petersburg Times.ru By Alexei Bayer At a banking conference in the mid-1990s, I had lunch with a Russianbanker. In the course of an hour, I learned that he was married but had numerous affairs and one-night stands — not to mention prostitutes whom he liked better ... See all stories on this topic »

Skiing season's last hurrah Views and News from Norway More than 12000 skiers headed back up to the high country over the weekend to take part in the traditional 38-kilometer mountain ski race called “Skarverennet.” The race is the last major skiing event of the season, and among the biggest in the world. See all stories on this topic » Views and News from Norway

Funding cuts haunt Warwick skiing star Leamington Observer By Kevin Unitt 24/04 Updated: 24/04 14:50 PARALYMPIC skiing star Anna Turney continues to scoop medals across the globe despite funding cuts threatening to force her off the competitive slopes. Inspirational Anna was left paralysed after breaking her ... See all stories on this topic » Leamington Observer

Canadian Paralympian Williamson Returns to Snow First Tracks Online Media Banff (AB), Canada – One of Canada's most successful para-alpine skiers, Chris Williamson, was back on snow this week at the Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort near Banff, Alberta, after sitting out the 2011-12 season due to injury. See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Arrests outside court as Pussy Riot supporters clash with churchgoers Scotsman Five members of the band Pussy Riot – wearing homemade ski masks and miniskirts – seized the pulpit of Moscow's Orthodox Christ the Saviour Cathedral in February and chanted “Mother Mary, drive Putin away” two weeks before Russia's presidential vote. See all stories on this topic »

Anti-Putin Feminist Punk Rockers Languish in Jail Truthdig Three members of the Russian feminist punk group Pussy Riot face up to seven years in jail for seizing the pulpit of Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral in mid-February and mocking Vladimir Putin, then a candidate for the Russian presidency. See all stories on this topic » Truthdig

Cutting Edge Senior Correspondent The Cutting Edge News of their plight has spread beyond Russia's borders, and similar pickets were planned for Paris, Berlin, and Prague. The members of Pussy Riot wear brightly colored dresses and conceal their faces behind ski masks during their performances, ... See all stories on this topic » The Cutting Edge

Top news photos for April 22 News in photos (Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images) A snowboarder swims after failing to cross a 20 meter long pool of water at the foot of a ski slope at the Bobrovy Log ski resort nearRussia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, April 22, 2012. See all stories on this topic »

“Russian Ski Track 2012” race took place in Aldansky district Schoolchildren and citizens of the district took active part in the ski race. In addition to this, “Open Door Days” for population devoted to prevention of infectious ... yatoday.ru/society/1100

Daredevils try to ski over ice cold puddle in Russia on MSN Video Skiers in Siberia make the most of the melting snow by attempting to jump across 20-metres of ice cold water. Some even get dressed up. video.uk.msn.com/watch/video/daredevils.../2gv3cd9g?...

In Soviet Russia... In soviet russia ski blows you. Logged. Stocious : I can already see it: "PFC Daniels is a ... terminallance.com/forum/index.php?topic=540.775

Daredevils try to ski over ice cold puddle in Russia - YouTube Skiers in Siberia make the most of the melting snow by attempting to jump across 20-metres of ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyTJ0xvW2cY

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CANADA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Apr 26, 2012

Environmentalists, First Nations protest proposed B.C. ski resort Canada.com The location, once the site of a sawmill, has been accessed for years by heli-skiers and has been a summer training ground for the Canadian alpine ski team. But opponents are also hoping a number of legal hurdles may postpone the resort's construction ... See all stories on this topic »

Power brokers push SkiLink as a Utah moneymaker Salt Lake Tribune By Mike gorrell Connecting the seven ski areas in Salt Lake and Summit counties — starting with a gondola between Canyons and Solitude resorts — would be an economic boon for Utah. But only if it is done in an environmentally responsible manner. See all stories on this topic »

Opponents to protest SkiLink coalition Salt Lake Tribune "Gathering such support for SkiLink will set the stage for promoting future interconnection between ski resorts along the Wasatch — the be all, end all precedent for the ski industry's domination of the Wasatch." Chamber President and Chief Executive ... See all stories on this topic »

Mount Washington Ski Season Ends Sunday with a Splash First Tracks Online Media Comox Valley (BC), Canada – Mount Washington AlpineResort will wrap up a snowy 2011-12 ski and snowboard season on Vancouver Island this Sunday after hosting the annual Crush Slush Cup. “Its been another amazing year for snowfall,” ... See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Whistler resort eagerly awaits word on 2013 X Games Windsor Star By Gary Kingston, Vancouver Sun April 20, 2012 Action like this in Whistler could reach a global audience if US sports network ESPN lets the resort town host the 2013 X Games. WHISTLER — The question hanging over the Telus Whistler Ski and Snowboard ... See all stories on this topic »

It's April but there's still a little bit of ski season left Cheapflights.co.uk (blog) With April coming to an end, resorts across Europe and North America are entering their final weeks of operation. Slopes are relatively empty and lift queues virtually non-existent at this time of year, as casualskiers and boarders rarely risk the ... See all stories on this topic » Cheapflights.co.uk (blog)

Four Points By Sheraton To Debut In Kelowna, British Columbia TheStreet.com (press release) This city is also Canada's newest golf destination with more than 20 courses enjoying the driest, longest and sunniest golf season in Canada. Winter skiing nearby offers World Class Ski Resorts, which are rated among the top five family resorts in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Think ski season is over? Try BC's backcountry for spring skiing Globe and Mail By now, most people are storing their skis and dusting off their golf clubs, but serious skiers know that spring can be a great time to hit the slopes – and that's just as true for the backcountry. The Spearhead Traverse, one ofCanada's most popular ... See all stories on this topic »

Canadian man 'slaughtered up to 100 huskies' following Winter Olympics Telegraph.co.uk By Nick Allen, Los Angeles Prosecutors in British Columbia accused Robert Fawcett, who was the manager of an adventure tour company in the ski resort of Whistler, with "causing unnecessary pain or suffering." The dogs were reportedly killed, ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Nor'easter dumps up to two feet of snow, five inches of rain Washington Post (blog) Not far away, at Seven Springs ski resort, a foot fell and, the resort is open for skiingtoday. It is the latest on record the resort has been open, 10 days later than 1996, the previous record holder. Snowfall with this storm was highly elevation ... See all stories on this topic »

Canadian man 'slaughtered up to 100 huskies' following Winter Olympics - World ... San Francisco Luxury News Prosecutors in British Columbia accused Robert Fawcett, who was the manager of an adventure tour company in the ski resort of Whistler, with “causing unnecessary pain or suffering.” The dogs were reportedly killed, with a shotgun and a knife, ... See all stories on this topic »

Nicholas Howe: Skiing the Future Conway Daily Sun We didn't have much winter last winter, so I hasten to provide an advisory and I'll turn to an article on improving skiing conditions in the 1952 American Ski Annual written by Harold Blaisdell. (I paraphrase as follows:) "An orange grove is to a ski ... See all stories on this topic »

Ending the season on a high! Ski Club of Great Britain Superstar Mariah Carey will be singing her heart out on the slopes of Austria next week when she performs at the closing party at the luxuryresort of Ischgl on Monday 30 April 2012. Across the border in Switzerland earlier this month, Canadian Brian ... See all stories on this topic » Ski Club of Great Britain

Tom Gaglardi talks past, present and future of Revelstoke Mountain Resort Revelstoke Times Review “So, there's nobody that wants to see a golf course as part of the resort more than our family.” But the reality of the situation is RMR condo owners are there for the skiing. “This is a winter thing, and this is the best ski resort in North America ... See all stories on this topic »

Canada cruelty charge over cull of huskies BBC News One of the dogs is said to have survived and crawled from a mass grave near the ski resort of Whistler a day later. British Columbia's criminal justice branch said that Mr Fawcett - who ran Howling Dog Tours - faces one count of "causing unnecessary ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Time to book for next winter? PlanetSKI.eu Some airlines have already released next season's seats on routes serving the most popular ski resorts. Return flights to Geneva and Zurich are currently available for well under £100 - even for peak weekends. These prices are likely to double if ... See all stories on this topic » PlanetSKI.eu

Still more heavy late season snowfalls in The Alps Snowboard Club UK The snowfall has slowed across the Atlantic where less than 20 ski areas remain open in Canada and the US with May beginning next week one of the quietest months of the year for open ski areas before some European resorts begin re-opening for summer ... See all stories on this topic »

Taking on life, one slope at a time Pincher Creek Echo As a member of the Alpine Canada Prospect team, Sarah is training, traveling and skiracing full-time. Last summer's activities, based in Canmore, also found her heading south, seeking winter in New Zealand and Chile. Returning to the northern ... See all stories on this topic »

Jay Peak Confirms Weekend Reopening First Tracks Online Media Jay, VT - Officials at Vermont's Jay Peak Resort confirmed on Tuesday that the mountain will indeed reopen for skiing and riding this weekend, one of only two resorts in eastern North America to do so. Jay Peak's Stateside area on Friday. See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Sled-dog slaughtered in Canada Independent Online British Columbia prosecutors charged Robert Fawcett, manager of a sled-dog touring company in the ski resort of Whistler, with “causing unnecessary pain or suffering to a number of dogs.” The slaughter of more than 50 dogs, allegedly with a shotgun and ... See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

Icy ingenuity The Express Tribune He learnt how to ski not through formal training but simply by studying otherskiers on the slopes. His first skis, two planks of wood strapped to plastic boots, are now on display at the Sports Hall of Fame and Museum inCanada. See all stories on this topic » The Express Tribune

Australian mum convicted of the manslaughter of her sons in Canada Herald Sun In 2006 McConnell worked at a Canadian ski resort and met local man Curtis McConnell. They wed in 2007, had Jayden and Connor, but in 2009 the marriage was heading for divorce and a judge prevented McConnell from taking her sons to Australia. See all stories on this topic »

Quebec's Mont-Sainte-Anne Throws In the Towel First Tracks Online Media Beaupré (QC), Canada -Following unseasonably warm days and rain forecast to continue on the mountain through Saturday night, Quebec's Mont Sainte-Anne ski resort has ended its 2011-12 winter season and won't reopen for the weekend as ... See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

Charges laid over sled-dog slaughter ABC Online A man who has admitted to killing more than 50 husky dogs in Canada has been charged with animal cruelty. Robert Fawcett was the manager of a company offering dog-sled tours at the Whistler ski resort. When business slowed after the 2010 Winter... See all stories on this topic »

Coalition is forming to support SkiLink proposal Salt Lake Tribune Its members see SkiLink as "an important first-step opportunity to demonstrate that connecting ski resorts in the Wasatch Mountains via a gondola can be done in an economically and environmentally responsible manner," according to a release. See all stories on this topic »

192kph on skis PlanetSKI.eu The idea is simply to go as fast as possible on a pair of skis. The competitors go to the top of a specially prepared 1 km slope and then literally point their skis downhill and go. There is though much more to it than that. See all stories on this topic » PlanetSKI.eu

Here & there: Heaven on earth —Razi Azmi Pakistan Daily Times Situated 125 kilometres north of Vancouver, Whistler is a famous resort in Canada's far west, in the province of British Columbia. It has a permanent population of only about ten thousand, but a large number of temporary workers to cater to the ... See all stories on this topic »

Charges laid in sled-dog slaughter Deccan Chronicle ... the 2011 Winter Olympics in Canada's westernmost province. British Columbia prosecutors charged Robert Fawcett, manager of a sled-dog touring company in the ski resort of Whistler, with "causing unnecessary pain or suffering to a number of dogs. See all stories on this topic »

Whistler Blackcomb Recognized for Being Green Ski Channel Just days before Earth Day, April 22, Whistler has been named on ofCanada's Greenest Employers by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers project for the fourth year in a row. “We are both honored and humbled to be recognized for our environmental ... See all stories on this topic » Ski Channel

Eddy Groves requests court to return Canadian passport Courier Mail Mr Groves also wants to go to Whistler ski resort in Canada, where he owns a quarter-share in an investment unit with former Treasury Casino boss Howard Dreitzer and his wife Alana, according to his affidavit. See all stories on this topic »

Will and Kate: One year later USA TODAY Their 11-day summer tour of Canada and Southern California was a smash hit. This year they will serve as Olympic Ambassadors to the Summer Games in London, and will travel to the South Pacific to represent his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, ... See all stories on this topic »

10 most precious places on Earth Fox News In 2006, a Swiss ski-resort owner devised a creative solution to keep glaciers cold: He wrapped one in a 43000-square-foot fleece blanket. Other resort owners soon followed suit and scientists have since experimented with wool, hemp, ... See all stories on this topic »

Radium council balks at sewage suggestion Columbia Valley Pioneer What a great ski season. to the District of Invermere staff for keeping the sidewalks clear of snow. to the car wash munchkins from the CV Raiders Atom Rep. Spring Hockey, and Canadian Tire, for letting them use their facilities. Way to go! See all stories on this topic »

The Jezabels continue Aussie invasion Whistler Question No longer content with just acting as a second home to so many Aussies seeking the wonders and excitement of the beautiful mountains surrounding the resort town, Whistler has also attracted the attention of numerous Australian acts in recent weeks. See all stories on this topic »

Continued Growth for Days Inn with Hotel in Golden, British Columbia Hospitality 1st (press release) Days Inns - Canada is one of the country's leading hotel chains with over 90 independently owned and operated properties and over 8100 rooms. Its franchises cover a wide range of urban, airport and resort properties in primary and secondary markets ... See all stories on this topic » Hospitality 1st (press release)

Mommy darkest: When mothers kill their children Edmonton Journal In her 20s, Allyson left Australia to travel, and ended up on a working vacation inCanada, where she got a job at a ski resort and met Curtis. To her friends and neighbours in Millet, Allyson was a loving, attentive mother, who took good care of her ... See all stories on this topic »

Paintball field rebounds with local support CottageCountryNow.ca On Saturday, April 21, area residents and local businesses came together to support Back Country Paintball owner Tony Armstrong in a fundraising shootout for the Parkinson Society Canada. The Saturday fundraiser raised $800 and drew about 50 players. See all stories on this topic »

Dallas-raised author John Leake returns with 'Cold a Long Time' Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog) I asked Leake to tell me about the book, and here's what he said: "Duncan MacPherson was a pro hockey player from Canada who vanished Europe in the summer of 1989. Fourteen years later, his body emerged in the middle of a ski slope at a popular resort ... See all stories on this topic » Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog)

Marmot expanding with lease of former Next Level site North Bay Business Journal Last year, Marmot opened a store in San Francisco's Union Square, and others are located in key US high-end ski resort areas such as Park City, Squaw Valley and Vail. Marmot now has 23 stores, including 15 partnership stores in Russia, South Korea and ... See all stories on this topic » North Bay Business Journal

Becky Wenger - finding balance in life Pique Newsmagazine A quick breath. "Well, that's really important to me too." She's a lifelongskier, right? Somebody who grew up on the slopes. Ate ski technique for breakfast. Read all the magazines. Spent her youth living only for the next turn... Not quite. See all stories on this topic » Pique Newsmagazine

New Ski Resort Approved - Jumbo Glacier Resort - Canada - Ski Chat New Ski Resort Approved - Jumbo Glacier Resort, Canada, Skiing and ... A new ski resort has recently been given final approval in British Columbia, near ... www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/12531.page

Where to ski in Canada 2012/13 [Part 2] Following on from the ski-buzz Where to ski in Canada 2012/13 [Part 1] guide, here is a look at a couple more of the best ski resorts in Canada. ski-buzz.co.uk/2012/.../where-to-ski-in-canada-201213-part-2...

Best snowboarding and skiing destinations in the world to consider ... Some of the best snowboarding and skiing destinations in the world might just be places ... How could Canada not make the list of top ski/snowboarding places? worldtravelman.com/best-snowboarding-and-skiing-destinatio...

Cheap Avoriaz Hotels Ski Resort The Skiing Blog We are two local ski schools and those who are visible. This given to the Canadian Rockies ... www.theskiingblog.com/cheap-avoriaz-hotels-ski-resort

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