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2009-11-07T07:15:00.000-08:00

2009 - 2010 Big Mountain Big Events
Subaru Freeskiing World Tour
The world's best big mountain freeskiers compete against the mountains and each other. High speeds, huge cliff drops, and amazing athletic skill unfold at the best venues in the world as male and female competitors vie for the world title.
Jan 6, 2010
Feb 4, 2010
Feb 17, 2010
Mar 3, 2010
Mar 16, 2010

The North Face Masters
Big Mountain Snowboarding finally has a competition to call its own. The best riders in the world take on the epic natural terrain of The Wasatch and Chugach Mountains in the ultimate expression of Big Mountain snowboarding.
Jan 22, 2010
Feb 9, 2010
Feb 25, 2010

The Burton Super Demo Tour
The largest on-snow product demo tour in the snowboarding world, the BSDT brings Burton's products and those of Burton's partner brands to the consumer in a cross-country, interactive, dynamic environment. The BSDT stops for three days at ten resorts each year. Dec 30, 2009
Jan 6, 2010
Jan 14, 2010
Jan 20, 2010
Jan 27, 2010
Feb 3, 2010
Feb 17, 2010
Feb 24, 2010
Mar 3, 2010
Mar 10, 2010

Burton Amateur Series
This six-stop slopestyle and halfpipe series takes place at six premier resorts around the country (traveling in tandem with the BSDT). The top male and top female in each discipline win cash and prizes as well as a coveted spot into the US Open at Stratton Mountain, VT. Jan 6, 2010
Jan 14, 2010
Jan 27, 2010
Feb 3, 2010
Feb 24, 2010
Mar 3, 2010

2009 US Freeskiing Open
Presented by Suzuki, the 11th Annual US Freeskiing Open Championships held at Copper Mountain Resort, brings together the world's top professional and amateur newschool skiers, competing for $60,000 in cash and prizes in Slopestyle, Superpipe and Big Air. TBA

Burton US Snowboarding Open
This is the final of six stops on Burton's Global Open Series. It is known as the premier freestyle event in the snowboarding industry as well as one of the oldest competitions in the world. It is held annually at Stratton Mountain, Vermont where the best male and female riders get the opportunity to face off with the world. Mar 15, 2010

2009 NASTAR Nationals
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships brings over 1,300 top amateur skiers and snowboarders to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for exciting racing action as they chase celebrity pace-setters like Phil Mahre, Kristina Koznick, Chad Fleischer. Racers qualify from resorts nationwide for three days of racing, live music, product demos, and raffles. TBA

Honda Ski Tour & BaseCamp Music Experience
The massive, four-stop, full-blown multi-media experience combined the world's best skiing action with some of the best musical acts on the planet. With the two disciplines of halfpipe skiing and skiercross, the event attracted huge crowds at premier ski resorts across the western U.S. TBA
Red Bull Huckfest
The premier big air competition in the Ski and Snowboard industries at the time, this event helped launch the new school skiing movement. The best skiers and snowboarders of the globe gathered at the World famous Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort to compete for large cash prizes.

www.mtsports.com

Slope 8 Hong Kong never a shortage of snow !
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2009-11-06T16:07:00.000-08:00

no Snow for San Francisco ( YET )
Icer Air endlesswintersnow photo

---- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ NOTICE: Endless Winter Will be closed until Dec 1 2009
...... I need this time to migrate templates and files from previous host to yahoo . ---- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ A shout out to Jim and Judy of Ski Dazzle don't miss this years trade show and If you are aware of a major winter snoirt trade show PLEASE post in Comments. I believe bewi abd a couple other major producers have taken a bye year.

wishfull thinking after the major storm three weeks ago in California

Looking to really rip the Bird

New Lifts for 2009 - 2010 Season
SUGAR BOWL RESORT TO INSTALL NEW CHAIRLIFT TO TOP OF MT. JUDAH, MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO IN-BOUNDS, ALREADY PERMITTED ACREAGE
(Donner Summit, CA) – Sugar Bowl Resort announced that the historic ski resort atop Donner Summit, in operation since 1939, will install a new chairlift this summer, accessing the Judah Bowl area of the mountain. Located within the resort’s already approved and current United States Forest Service (USFS) special use permit boundary, the new chairlift will take skiers and riders to the ridge top of Mt. Judah, dropping them off just below the summit. While skiers and riders can currently access this skiable acreage by hiking, the new lift will allow the resort to maximize usage of, and access to, skiable terrain within the currently permitted boundary. The chair, a CTEC-built Garaventa fixed-grip quad, will have an uphill capacity of 1,200 people per hour.
Sugar Bowl’s impressive access to backcountry terrain will remain intact, with rules and regulations not affected. The new chairlift will deposit skiers and riders at the summit of some of the best “sidecountry” terrain – areas beyond the resort’s boundary yet legally accessible – in the region. operational for the 2009/10 ski season.

Solitude Mountain Resort: ANOTHER NEW QUAD FOR 2009/2010
That's right - Solitude Mountain Resort has begun installation on Powderhorn II, a $1.5 million improvement to the lift system. A replacement of the original Powderhorn double, a holdover from its mid-70s installation - albeit with an improved lift line - comes on the heels of last winter's $7 million investment in two detachable express quads. That's three new quads in just the past two years!
Powderhorn II will start from the bottom of Sunshine Bowl, travel above the Concord ski run, and end in the same location as the original Powderhorn Lift. The move to a mid-mountain starting point allows expert snowriders to make continuous laps on the upper mountain - from Diamond Lane to Sunshine Bowl - without the need to return to the base area via beginner runs. A speedy 7 minute lift ride on the new lift, as opposed to 12 on the old double, saves 5 minutes per run on some of the state's steepest groomed terrain. Plus, the off-piste terrain in Honeycomb Canyon will still be conveniently accessed from the top of this lift.
Last winter's new Apex and Moonbeam Express lifts introduced high speed lift access from both base areas to mid-mountain, allowing Powderhorn II to begin higher on the mountain. Accessible from all three detachable lifts, including Eagle Express, a greater on-mountain flow is achieved throughout the resort. Solitude's goal with terrain and lift improvements, now and into the future, is to efficiently utilize pockets of terrain which are naturally separated by the layout and slope of the mountain

Sölden - Austria
GAISLACHKOGL MOUNTAIN GONDOLA
In the near future a brand-new mountain gondola will whisk you up to the top of Gaislachkogl peak. It is sais to be one of the most spectacular architectonic highlights in all of Austria, offering the latest technical standards. The new Gaislachkogl mountain gondola will be in operation from the 2010/2011 winter season.

DOWN IN THE VALLEY
Besides operational safety, a higher level of comfort and increased transport capacity it is of utmost importance for the Bergbahnen Sölden Lift Company to add new architectonic highlights. The architect's office run by Johann Obermoser (Innsbruck/Austria) exactly meets all these requirements. At the base terminal a slim but longish steel construction hosts the cable railway station while the exterior is covered with a transparent and tear-resistant plastic foil. All three new mountain gondola stations of Gaislachkogl stick to a similar style: Artistically curved buildings with a steel skeleton inside, covered by a giant plastic skin. The lateral access platforms can be easily reached either via fully automated escalators or with a top modern elevator. A fact which guarantees even more quality and comfort
Section I: Single Rope Gondola
Total length: 2.040,48 m
Capacity/cabin: 8 persons
Speed: 6 m/s
Hourly capacity: 3.600 persons/hour
Gondola cabins: 107
Riding time: 6,7 min.
Altitude valley: 1.363 m
Altitude middle station: 2.174 m
Difference in altitude: 811 m

Section II: Triple Rope Gondola
Total length: 1.978 m
Capacity/cabin: 30 persons
Speed: 6 m/s
Hourly capacity: 2.600 persons/hour
Lift towers: 3
Gondola cabins: 19
Riding time: 5,5 min.
Altitude top station: 3.040 m
Difference in altitude: 864 m

OPEN
Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
The Glacier 3000 ski area includes 10 installations and 30 km of ski runs ranging from 1350 to 3000 m above sea level. It is a part of the ski area shared with Gstaad Mountain Rides (250 km of ski runs) and the Vaudoises Alps (225 km of ski runs) and is particularly attractive for Freestylers and Freeriders. With the 7km long Olden ski run, Glacier 3000 is able to offer one of the most challenging ski runs in the area - a challenge for any skier or snowboarder

For people who like to have unlimited fun in the snow, the 7 km long Olden ski run is just the right one. The black ski run is one of the longest of this difficulty level in the region

Lifts
Name - Length - Vert - Top Station
P1 Reusch – Oldenegg 1624 m 572 m 1922 m
P2 Oldenegg – Cabane 2270 m 601 m 2523 m
P3 Col du Pillon – Cabane 1960 m 979 m 2524 m
P5 Cabane – Sex Rouge 1551 m 406 m 2930 m
P6 Oldenalp – Oldenegg 797 m 81 m 1922 m

www.glacier3000

Montafon - Austria
OPEN

New this season Silvretta Nova
6-seater Sesselbahn Vermiel chairlift
The new fixed 6-seater Vermiel chairlift with conveyor belt entry and luxury upholstery replaces the three Vermiel drag lifts. With the new lift and the moving of the new mountain station to the mountain station of the Grandaubahn, this area is experiencing a substantial qualitative improvement.

Heated seating for the 6-seater Sesselbahn Nova chairlift The SB Nova, newly constructed last winter, is being equipped with heated seating

62 facilities covered by one regional ski pass:
4 Cable cars
10 Gondolas
1 Eight-seater chairlift (Bubble)
5 Six-seater chairlifts (Bubble)
6 Four-seater chairlifts
2 Three-seater chairlifts
10 Two-seater chairlifts
1 Single-seater chairlift
23 Drag, children’s and button lifts

www.montafon.at

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Stubai Glacier - Austria

Enjoy skiing on excellent prepared slopes in the Kingdom of Snow. Hence, skiing is possible on 4 glaciers (Windachferner, Daunferner, Eisjochferner, Gaisskarferner) Even the new built chairlift Wildspitz is opened.

The recently constructed valley terminal also offers winter sports enthusiasts even greater convenience thanks to its sheltered access area, wheelchair-friendly ramps and Austria’s largest self-service ski depot: after a long day out in the snow, skiers can leave their skis for safekeeping at Austria’s largest self-service ski depot. This service, quick and easy to use, can securely store up to 1,500 pairs of skis, 1,200 pairs of boots and other equipment over a period of several days.
Stubai Glacier
5.4.2008: Stubai Jam - Ski- and Snowboardcontest with DJ-Sound and After Contest Party

Operation hours tow-lifts until 4:00pm
Autumn-skiing-prices are valid.
Children under 10 years ski for free when accompanied by a parent.

More information: www.stubaier-gletscher.com

National Ski Areas Association
The National Ski Areas Association is the trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents 326 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. Additionally, it has 400 supplier members who provide equipment, goods and services to the mountain resort industry.

NSAA analyzes and distributes ski industry statistics; produces annual conferences and trade shows; produces a bimonthly industry publication and is active in state and federal government affairs. The association also provides educational programs and employee training materials on industry issues including OSHA, ADA and NEPA regulations and compliance; environmental laws and regulations; state regulatory requirements; aerial tramway safety; and resort operations and guest service.

NSAA was established in 1962 and was headquartered in Springfield, Mass. In 1989 NSAA merged with SIA (SnowSports Industries America) and moved to McLean, Va. The merger was dissolved in 1992 and NSAA was relocated to Lakewood, Colo., because of its central geographic location. NSAA is located in the same office building as the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the National Ski Patrol in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb west of Denver.

www.nsaa.org/

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Saas-Fee Switzerland

Great piste conditions are guaranteed until the end of the season on 4th May. And what's more: you can get warm, meet nice people, have fun, chatter, flirt and dance... Our spring package "Allalin weeks" can easily keep pace with the approaching spring feeling. 4 nights from only CHF 346.- / EUR 223.-. After the great (and full) winter there are still free rooms now in April. Thanks to the Easter snow, winter has just begun...

King of Popcorn
The world's best freestyle snowboard action". Exaggeration? Certainly not! From the in April the best boarders well ensure a great spectacle within the remit of the Swatch TTR Snowboard Tour, "SNICKERS Classic & POPCORN Wallride 08" in Saas-Fee, both on and near the piste. Famous names will show their respect for the freestyle event: for instance Gian Simmen and Iouri Podlatchikov. On Längfluh it's a question of higher, faster, further. And who will become king? Will it be Nicolas Müller again, "the King of corn 2009"? www.saas-fee.ch

Air France

Air France

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A OLYMPIC YEAR
PLAN Now , make reservations tomorrow ! Whistler Blackcomb
The action in Whistler is always hot. But every April, it gets even hotter during the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. It is a celebration of snow culture and all the gravity-defying thrills and adrenaline-fueled excitement that come along with it. Big name concerts , jaw-dropping half-pipe and big air competitions, legendary parties and enough action-packed excitement to make this festival a must for anyone who pledges to love skiing or snowboarding.

www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley Lift Tickets / Lessons
KT-22 one of America's best chairs to EXPERT terrain

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2009-10-20T11:14:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -

MAMMOTH OPEN

Arapahoe Basin
Lifts Open 1/7
open for the 09/10 season .
Over 350" of snow hits our summit annually. The Basin boasts one of the longest ski seasons in North America. You're in the right place to check our most recent conditions
Limited terrain but OPEN

www.arapahoebasin.com

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Loveland Basin
Lifts Open 1/9
Annual Snowfall 400 inches / 1016 cm
Area 1365 acres / 5523959 m2
Base Elevation 10600 feet / 3231 meters
Summit Elevation 13010 feet / 3965 meters
Vertical Drop 2410 feet / 735 meters

www.skiloveland.com

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Craving Winter? These Films Should Fix the Problem for Now
We love these movies, produced by Jackson Hole superstars, Teton Gravity Research and Swift Silent Deep productions. Live vicariously through the lens of these filmmakers who whisk you from the Tetons to the epic lines of Italy, Poland and Alaska

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Mt Hood Meadows
NEIGHBORHOOD BUS PROGRAMS Find a ride to Meadows with our new Micro Maps bus locator. You'll find Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday midweek adult buses from throughout the Portland / Vancouver metro area (and the Dalles and Hood River, too!) www.skihood.com

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Whistler Heli-Skiing Remains Open During 2010 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games
October 9, 2009 (Whistler, BC)—Whistler Heli-Skiing will remain open throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, giving skiers and riders the chance to carve fresh tracks on 432,000 acres of powder-loaded terrain, all season long, beginning on December 5, 2009. Intermediate and expert skiers and riders looking for the ultimate high-alpine winter adventure can head over to the new Whistler Heli-Skiing store in the Carleton Lodge when it opens on November 15, to pre-book their heli-skiing trip. Then, from December 5 onward, join an experienced heli-ski guide to be whisked away via the Whistler Heliport to one of 173 glaciers. Heli-skiing, which has firmly held its roots in British Columbia since the 1960s, has become popular among skiers and snowboarders looking to experience a mountain in its natural environment. Often filled with dream-like powder over wide-open glacial runs, it is as accessible an adventure to expert riders as it is to those riding at an intermediate level.

“There’s been a myth that heli-skiing is an experts-only experience where you leap 20 feet out of a helicopter onto the most challenging, wind crusted terrain, but this simply isn’t true,” adds Sadan. “While experts can certainly tackle the more challenging slopes, the reality is, heli-skiing is an exhilarating trip through natural terrain that intermediate level skiers and riders, not just the pros, can enjoy.” Guests who participate in a Whistler Heli-Skiing session during the Olympic or Paralympic Games will undergo a brief security screening, much like you would at an airport, before taking flight. Those travelling to the area can be rest-assured that Highway 99 will be open for travel; meanwhile, nearby Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain will remain 90% open to the public as well. “This is going to be a phenomenal season for Heli-Skiing and it appears that skiers and riders agree with us: we’re already seeing a number of bookings during the Olympic months and we expect that number to continue to grow,” says Sadan.

If you’ve never skied or snowboarded through vast waves of powder or are simply looking for a brush up on your technique, Whistler Heli-Skiing is offering a new, two-day program this year called Introduction to Heli-Skiing. Day one will have you on the slopes with a Whistler Blackcomb ski or snowboard pro who will walk you through the ins-and-outs of heli-skiing, powder shredding and much more. Day two on the other hand, is all about carving the mountain alongside a professionally trained Whistler Heli-skiing guide and a group of skiers or riders of the same ability. Guests then cap the day off with drinks, some shared stories and a big screen television showcasing their trip down the mountain in what will no doubt be an après to remember.
For more information on Whistler Heli-Skiing or to book your session, head over to www.whistlerheliskiing.com
www.skicanada.org

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Mammoth Mountain
Opening Day for Winter 2009/10 Winter Officially Begins Friday! Make your plans to visit Mammoth Friday, October 16 and celebrate one of Mammoth's earliest openings ever www.mammothmountain.com

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New Lifts for 2009 - 2010 Season
SUGAR BOWL RESORT TO INSTALL NEW CHAIRLIFT TO TOP OF MT. JUDAH, MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO IN-BOUNDS, ALREADY PERMITTED ACREAGE
(Donner Summit, CA) – Sugar Bowl Resort announced that the historic ski resort atop Donner Summit, in operation since 1939, will install a new chairlift this summer, accessing the Judah Bowl area of the mountain. Located within the resort’s already approved and current United States Forest Service (USFS) special use permit boundary, the new chairlift will take skiers and riders to the ridge top of Mt. Judah, dropping them off just below the summit. While skiers and riders can currently access this skiable acreage by hiking, the new lift will allow the resort to maximize usage of, and access to, skiable terrain within the currently permitted boundary. The chair, a CTEC-built Garaventa fixed-grip quad, will have an uphill capacity of 1,200 people per hour.
Sugar Bowl’s impressive access to backcountry terrain will remain intact, with rules and regulations not affected. The new chairlift will deposit skiers and riders at the summit of some of the best “sidecountry” terrain – areas beyond the resort’s boundary yet legally accessible – in the region. operational for the 2009/10 ski season.

Solitude Mountain Resort: ANOTHER NEW QUAD FOR 2009/2010
That's right - Solitude Mountain Resort has begun installation on Powderhorn II, a $1.5 million improvement to the lift system. A replacement of the original Powderhorn double, a holdover from its mid-70s installation - albeit with an improved lift line - comes on the heels of last winter's $7 million investment in two detachable express quads. That's three new quads in just the past two years!
Powderhorn II will start from the bottom of Sunshine Bowl, travel above the Concord ski run, and end in the same location as the original Powderhorn Lift. The move to a mid-mountain starting point allows expert snowriders to make continuous laps on the upper mountain - from Diamond Lane to Sunshine Bowl - without the need to return to the base area via beginner runs. A speedy 7 minute lift ride on the new lift, as opposed to 12 on the old double, saves 5 minutes per run on some of the state's steepest groomed terrain. Plus, the off-piste terrain in Honeycomb Canyon will still be conveniently accessed from the top of this lift.
Last winter's new Apex and Moonbeam Express lifts introduced high speed lift access from both base areas to mid-mountain, allowing Powderhorn II to begin higher on the mountain. Accessible from all three detachable lifts, including Eagle Express, a greater on-mountain flow is achieved throughout the resort. Solitude's goal with terrain and lift improvements, now and into the future, is to efficiently utilize pockets of terrain which are naturally separated by the layout and slope of the mountain

Sölden - Austria
GAISLACHKOGL MOUNTAIN GONDOLA
In the near future a brand-new mountain gondola will whisk you up to the top of Gaislachkogl peak. It is sais to be one of the most spectacular architectonic highlights in all of Austria, offering the latest technical standards. The new Gaislachkogl mountain gondola will be in operation from the 2010/2011 winter season.

DOWN IN THE VALLEY
Besides operational safety, a higher level of comfort and increased transport capacity it is of utmost importance for the Bergbahnen Sölden Lift Company to add new architectonic highlights. The architect's office run by Johann Obermoser (Innsbruck/Austria) exactly meets all these requirements. At the base terminal a slim but longish steel construction hosts the cable railway station while the exterior is covered with a transparent and tear-resistant plastic foil. All three new mountain gondola stations of Gaislachkogl stick to a similar style: Artistically curved buildings with a steel skeleton inside, covered by a giant plastic skin. The lateral access platforms can be easily reached either via fully automated escalators or with a top modern elevator. A fact which guarantees even more quality and comfort
Section I: Single Rope Gondola
Total length: 2.040,48 m
Capacity/cabin: 8 persons
Speed: 6 m/s
Hourly capacity: 3.600 persons/hour
Gondola cabins: 107
Riding time: 6,7 min.
Altitude valley: 1.363 m
Altitude middle station: 2.174 m
Difference in altitude: 811 m

Section II: Triple Rope Gondola
Total length: 1.978 m
Capacity/cabin: 30 persons
Speed: 6 m/s
Hourly capacity: 2.600 persons/hour
Lift towers: 3
Gondola cabins: 19
Riding time: 5,5 min.
Altitude top station: 3.040 m
Difference in altitude: 864 m

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2009-10-08T07:47:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -Colorado , Lake Tahoe. Mt Hood Oregon

Arapahoe Basin
Will open for the 09/10 season october 9, 2009.
Over 350" of snow hits our summit annually. The Basin boasts one of the longest ski seasons in North America. You're in the right place to check our most recent conditions
www.arapahoebasin.com

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TIMBERLINE LODGE on MT HOOD - Oregon

The Mt. Hood Fusion Pass: Now in its 4th season, this popular unlimited season pass to both Timberline and Mt. Hood Ski Bowl is the best and most exciting value on Mt. Hood. Fusion Passes are on sale now at www.mthoodfusionpass.com

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Winter season in New Zealand ( southern Hemisphere )in now finished except for the Tasman Glacier
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Boreal Ridge in Donner Summit will opena lift this weekend
Limited conditions !

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From the centre of Chamonix at 1035 m, the Aiguille du Midi cablecar carries you to 3842 m into the realm of high moutain peaks. A unique 360 degree panorama of the Mont-Blanc chain

• Off-piste skiing :
Vallée Blanche is a high mountain itinerary route on glacial terrain which is neither marked nor patrolled : it is strongly recommended to be accompagnied by a Mountain guide. For further information please contact the Office de Haute Montagne and consult their Vallée Blanche web page

Office de Tourisme
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
www.chamonix.com

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Snow 365 - Patric Thorne
North America’s long awaited first indoor snow centre at Meadowlands in New Jersey, Xanadu, is likely to be the most talked about new snow centre this year. The controversial and long delayed project currently aims to open ‘late’ in 2008, much of the indoor snow centre building is already complete.

Elsewhere another project delayed several years from the original date, the indoor snow centre at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, looks set to open in the first half of 2008.

Moscow’s first snow centre, like Xanadu already mostly complete and having already been supposed to open on various dates in 2007, should certainly open this year.

In the UK, the Bluestone Holiday Village in Wales, which plans to begin work on Phase 2 including an indoor snow centre next year, will open this summer. Work on two new snow centres at Hemel Hempstead and High Wycombe should start this year and a decision on whether the country’s largest and most southerly slope so far proposed, Snoasis, from a Public Enquiry launched a year ago, should be published any day
snow365.com

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Austria Info - Hostels

100 youth hostels in all of Austria are open to everybody. Groups and those travelling alone are advised to book in advance.

Each guest must present a valid International Youth Hostel membership card which can be purchased at any national Youth Hostel Association office.

Lists of youth hostels and detailed information can be found:
- at the Austrian Youth Hostel Association
- at the Österreichisches Jugendherbergswerk

Persons without an International Youth Hostel membership card need a guest card with a ”Welcome Stamp” at € 3,50 per night. Once the card has been stamped with 6 Welcome-Stamps, it automatically counts as a Youth Hostel membership card Transportation by Rail
The Austrian Federal Railway network has a length of about 5,700 km and connects all major national and international cities.
Motorail Trains:
Motorail trains operate daily between
Vienna - Salzburg, Villach, Innsbruck, Feldkirch
Graz – Feldkirch
Feldkirch – Villach
Vienna - Berlin
Vienna - Hamburg
Vienna - Düsseldorf
On specific days also Vienna – Lienz, Vienna - Schwarzach-St.Veit.
In the summer motorail trains are also operated:
from Salzburg, Innsbruck and Villach to Germany, from Vienna to Italy, Slovenia, Croatia.

Vehicles may be transported on the Tauern train through the Tauern tunnel (Böckstein - Mallnitz-Obervellach, 12 km). http://www.oebb.at/
www.austria.info/
The North Face

STUBAI Glacier - Hintertux Austrai
OPEN
Cable Cars / Lifts:
Five cable cars (Gamsgarten, Eisgrat and Schaufeljoch)
Three 6-seater chair lifts (Eisjoch, Fernau and Murmele)
One 4-seater chair lift (Rotadl)
Three double seat chair lifts (Wildspitz, Pfaffengrat, Gamsgarten)
Nine T-Bars and practise lifts

Cable cars and lifts at Stubai Glacier:
Lift Bottom station Top station Distance
Height above sea level m Height above sea level m in m 6-seater cable car Eisgrat I 1,750 2,300 1,890
6-seater cable car Eisgrat II 2,300 2,900 2,300
6-seater cable car Gamsgarten I 1,750 2,300 1,910
6-seater cable car Gamsgarten II 2,300 2,630 1,570
8-seater cable car Schaufeljoch 2,900 3,165 1,155

6-seater chair lift Eisjoch 2,620 3,130 2,268
6-seater chair lift Fernau 2,580 3,064 2,067
6-seater chair lift Murmelebahn 2,607 2,672 499
4-seater chair lift Rotadl 2,632 3,015 1,284
Double seat chair lift Gamsgarten 2,295 2,713 1,904
Double seat chair lift Pfaffengrat 2,919 3,060 323
Double seat chair lift Wildspitz 3,107 3,215 373

www.stubaier-gletscher.com

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National Ski Areas Association
The National Ski Areas Association is the trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents 326 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. Additionally, it has 400 supplier members who provide equipment, goods and services to the mountain resort industry.

NSAA analyzes and distributes ski industry statistics; produces annual conferences and trade shows; produces a bimonthly industry publication and is active in state and federal government affairs. The association also provides educational programs and employee training materials on industry issues including OSHA, ADA and NEPA regulations and compliance; environmental laws and regulations; state regulatory requirements; aerial tramway safety; and resort operations and guest service.

NSAA was established in 1962 and was headquartered in Springfield, Mass. In 1989 NSAA merged with SIA (SnowSports Industries America) and moved to McLean, Va. The merger was dissolved in 1992 and NSAA was relocated to Lakewood, Colo., because of its central geographic location. NSAA is located in the same office building as the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the National Ski Patrol in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb west of Denver.

www.nsaa.org/

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Air France

Air France

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Alyseka Resort - Alaska
Now is the time to take advantage of the exciting changes taking place at Alyeska Resort. Our on-mountain improvements including snowmaking from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the tram are nearing completion, trail grading and widening on Jim's Branch, the Weir, Mighty Mite, and Spoonline have been completed. Magic carpets are scheduled to be installed next month. Renovations are currently underway at the Sitzmark & Daylodge. The Sitzmark Bar & Grill will also have extended hours serving food 7 days a week until 9:30pm, live music every Thursday and Sunday, open until 2:00am Friday and Saturday nights. Addition of new Ski School Programs including a Ski School desk located at the Tram Ticket Office on the second floor of the Hotel Alyeska. We have also relocated our terrain park to Tanaka and added a Burton Learn-to-Ride Center, where kids and adults can learn to snowboard using the latest gear and technology. All these changes are sure to make this season one to remember starting November 17 when we usher in a new era at Alyeska Resort. Season Passes can be purchased by visiting
www.alyeskaresort.com

Indoor slopes
It is not to early to Think about training
Hit the Dry slope Link on this pages right margin
In southern California near San Diego, Kent With Adventureski.com will get you ready
In northern California , ....have deck will travel,... Sam with endlesslope.com
San Francisco, Sacramento Will get you riding Quick !

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2009-10-01T10:03:00.000-07:00

Ski Dazzle 2009
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Convention Center - Oct 29, 30, 31 & Nov 1

Chicago:
Rosemont Convention Center - Nov 6, 7 & 8

Bay Area: San Jose Convention Center - Nov 13, 14, 15

Sacramento:
Cal Expo Fairgrounds - Nov 21 & 22

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Snow Jam 2009
San Diego
SnowJam San Diego: November 13-15, 2009
SnowJam Las Vegas: November 20-22, 2009
www.snowjamshow.com/

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National Ski & Snowboard Expo - Harrisburg, PA
Friday, October 16th (4PM - 9:30PM)
October 17th (10 AM - 6 PM)
October 18th (11 AM - 6 PM)

www.nationalskiexpo.com/

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2009-09-11T08:37:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert

Avalanche Warnings - None

Yesterday at the Remarkables New Zealand

Two time overall and downhill World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) will be participating in a teleconference to talk about the upcoming Olympic season Friday, Sept. 11 at 11:40 am - 12:10 pm CT (12:40 - 1:15 pm ET) as part of the USOC Media Summit.
Dial-in information for the sessions is 1-800-311-9410 with the verbal passcode of OLYMPICS
WHAT: Teleconference with the U.S. Ski Team's Lindsey Vonn
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 11 at 11:40 am - 12:10 pm CT (12:40 - 1:15 pm ET)

http://www.usskiteam.com/

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Catedral Alta Patagonia

Over the weekend, more than 100 boys between 11 and 17 years will participate in the 3rd meeting South American of Freeride for clubs, organized by Ski Club Bariloche and the support of the Freeride Argentine Association Cathedral Hill.

Activities will be developed in the sector of clouds and parallel tracks, close to the route of the quad chairlift clouds, where the large half pipe natural offer an ideal environment for the practice of a form of skiing that WINS followers among young people. Freeride
In practice the freeride the skier does not follow a defined tour, but it takes advantage of the alternatives that gives you the scenario to enjoy the sensations that allows the skiing, with total freedom.
Sectors with snow powdered, pending, colouirs, forests and obstacles are preferred by those who practise freeride, either with snowboard tables with skis.
Although the tentative programme includes activities two days, the recreation Area responsible and training in Bariloche Club Ski Mountain, Lucas Mercado, indicated that given the weather forecasts for Sunday, attempt to concentrate the activiades in the day on Saturday, to take full advantage of the presence of the participants

Cathedral Hill seems full season. With much snow slopes (and announcements of nevada for the Saturday night), the mountain vibrates under an intense sun, sometimes covered by clouds crossing rapid, arriadas in bursts that occasionally do stop the media and lead to seek refuge in the 20 Inns of the Hill, where the season live a full.
In the areas of platform 1200 and the peak 1600 concentrated instructors and beginning their first steps in the level skiers amounted to higher quadruple Punta Nevada, downloadable by Copper Mountain or Barrilete or by La Hoya until the edge, where the view an of the Andes white, ice, is impressive. Very similar to having pedestrians, many Brazilian, amounting by Cable Carril and Combi Lynch, through Punta Nevada, to shelter Lynch, oldest and high the Cathedral hostel.
In the base, in the meantime, restaurants and shops are in full activity, with visitors and skiers, increases in the afterski. Excursions combined mobiles and snowmobiles, which stem from the southern sector of the base, give a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy forest and a spectacular view of the base, with its 5,000 beds in hotels all categories and most varied services
www.catedralaltapatagonia.com/
www.catedralaltapatagonia.com

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MT Hood - Timberline Lodge
OPEN
NOTES: It's is another great summer day! The Mile and Palmer scheduled to operate 7:30am-1:30am
The Palmer Snowfield provides amazing skiing and riding above tree line to the 8,540' level of Mt. Hood. Recommended for advanced intermediate and above skill level – there is nothing quite like carving turns and catching air on a warm summer day! Please note, the majority of publicly accessible terrain on the Palmer Snowfield is somewhat limited due to many ski race camps

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CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST
Join us at the base of Crystal on the patio for some good music, great beer and delicious bratwursts!
This Saturday September 12 from 1pm-6pm with live music by "Bavarian Village Band" from 2-5pm. $20 entry fee for those 21 and over (ID required for everyone) will get you into the beer tent and will include a commemorative glass, 4 sample beer tokens and a bratwurst. T-shirts will also be available while supplies last....
www.skicrystal.com

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Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.
On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
Home Basin: 110cm
Saddle Basin: 109cm
www.treblecone.com/

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Valle Nevado - Chile
For two weeks we had our virtually full addition of an enormous amount of fanatics hotels of The perfect snow rose during the day to enjoy all our news, especially now that we have more than 2.5 metres from snow excellent quality thanks to the latest rainfall dust

www.vallenevado.com

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Portillo - Chile
The Portillo Ski Area in Chile is the most famous and oldest center in South America Season 2009: June 20th – October 3rd
www.skiportillo.cl

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Stubai glacier - Austria
Lifts Open
Gondelbahn Eisgrat I
Gondelbahn Eisgrat II
Gondelbahn Schaufeljoch

snow depth 130 cm
www.stubaier-gletscher.com

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Mt Buller - Australia

Skiers and boarders will find good snow cover and firm packed softening snow on all open runs across the resort. 10 lifts are in operation and the Village toboggan park and all terrain parks will also be open.
With a beautiful sunrise over Mt Stirling this morning its obvious spring is in the air. With morning cloud cover predicted to clear to a fine and sunny day, we are heading for a top of 7 degrees with north to north-westerly winds averaging up to 50km/h. With temperatures expected to rise over the weekend, it’s likely to be fine and sunny with a top of 10 degrees on Saturday and 9 degrees on Sunday
www.mtbuller.com.au

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New Lift at Nakiska
Not only can you get to skiing faster with Nakiska being Calgary's Closest Mountain but you can now get to the top in less than 5mins with the NEW Gold Chair Express, a new high-speed quad lift at Nakiska Ski Area. After much planning and implementation, the resort will proudly be loading excited skiers and riders upon opening in early December. Being the only new lift in the Banff Corridor, Nakiska promises to shine and keep guests smiling! Some technical stats of interest for the new lift include: Slope Length – 1459.83m, Vertical Rise – 468.38m, Capacity Up: 1910.00 pph

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Snowbasin- 2010 Season Pass price reductions
Snowbasin will maintain adult season ski pass pricing from last year, while offering up to $600 in added value. Buy your 2009/2010 season ski pass early, and enjoy unlimited summer gondola access! Adult Season Pass Holders will also receive Six Day Passes to Sun Valley. Ask about reduced rates for Youth (7-12) and Teens (13-17).

"In order to make access to our mountain more affordable for families, we have taken a hard look at our pricing across the board and have made significant adjustments," said Kent Lyons, General Manager. A complete listing of rates are available online at www.snowbasin.com.

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New Zealand
Cardrona-
Snowbase (upper): 120 cm - Snowbase (lower): 80 cm - New Snow: 0 cm

Snow Conditions:
Cardrona's upper snowbase is 120cm and we have 80cm in the base area.

www.cardrona.com

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Sugar Bowl
Season Passes On Sale
Renew your Sugar Bowl Season Pass by 9/15 and we're throwing in bonus CORE Points! Our pass prices remain at their lowest rates straight through 10/31, but why wait? Visit sugarbowl.com/passes to get your pass today! We're celebrating our 70th anniversary in style, complete with the new Summit Chair, accessing the Judah Bowl and points beyond... www.sugarbowl.com

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For hundreds more up-to-the-minute deals visit http://www.travelzoo.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us
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Austria
Sölden
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points -It is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

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La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
141 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. :
Wind : Ouest :

www.la-plagne.com

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Switzerland
Engelberg Titlis -
Open Lifts
You need to transporta gondola and cablecar to reach Ice Flyer on summit
Engelberg-Gerschnialp-Trübsee Cablecar Trübsee-Stand Cablecar Rotair Stand-Titlis Glacier chairlift Ice Flyer www.titlis.ch

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd.
The Glacier 3000 ski area includes 10 installations and 30 km of ski runs ranging from 1350 to 3000 m above sea level. It is a part of the ski area shared with Gstaad Mountain Rides (250 km of ski runs) and the Vaudoises Alps (225 km of ski runs) and is particularly attractive for Freestylers and Freeriders. With the 7km long Olden ski run, Glacier 3000 is able to offer one of the most challenging ski runs in the area - a challenge for any skier or snowboarder

For people who like to have unlimited fun in the snow, the 7 km long Olden ski run is just the right one. The black ski run is one of the longest of this difficulty level in the region

Lifts
Name - Length - Vert - Top Station
P1 Reusch – Oldenegg 1624 m 572 m 1922 m
P2 Oldenegg – Cabane 2270 m 601 m 2523 m
P3 Col du Pillon – Cabane 1960 m 979 m 2524 m
P5 Cabane – Sex Rouge 1551 m 406 m 2930 m
P6 Oldenalp – Oldenegg 797 m 81 m 1922 m

www.glacier3000.ch/

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Jungfrau- Switzerland
Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning
Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week!
The summit alone is worth a roll of film www.jungfrau.com

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FIS SUMMER Races
12.9.2009 El Colorado CHI SAC SG SG
15.-17.9.2009 Antillanca CHI NC SL
26.-27.9.2009 La Hoya ARG ENL SL
24.-25.10.2009 Soelden AUT WC GS GS
9.-10.11.2009 Reiteralm AUT EC 2xSG
14.-15.11.2009 Levi FIN WC SL SL
16.-17.11.2009 Taernaby SWE FIS 2xSL 2xSL
17.11.2009 Wittenburg GER EC SL
19.-20.11.2009 Val Thorens FRA FIS SL
20.-22.11.2009 Geilo NOR FIS
20.11.2009 Wittenburg GER EC SL

From Fis-Ski.com

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2009-08-28T13:41:00.001-07:00

Snow Alert 20cm Mt. Buller Australia

Avalanche Warnings - None

Ski Dazzle Winter Sports Public Trade shows 2009

Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Convention Center - Oct 29, 30, 31 & Nov 1

Chicago:
Rosemont Convention Center - Nov 6, 7 & 8

Bay Area: San Jose Convention Center - Nov 13, 14, 15

Sacramento:
Cal Expo Fairgrounds - Nov 21 & 22

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Catedral Alta Patagonia
This Sunday, August 30, 4th edition of Isabel Catholic girls Only offers an exclusive event for the girls who want to share a day of freestyle in Terrain Park clouds of the Cathedral Hill. Morning, a team of coaches for each group and level, teach snowboarders and excellent esquiadoras jumps and tricks, and after of a break of hydration and to retrieve energies, the competition that searches for the best of all will take place. Registration will receive on Saturday, from the 19, where will take place the Meet & Greet, to explain the structure of the event and give meet girls who shall coordinate clinics ski and snowboard in Hotel Asimra of AV. Bustillo km 3. The participants and winners will require Isabella the Catholic, K2, Dakine, Rip Curl, Oakley awards and many more. Then from the Tuesday 1st to September 5 Saturday, held the 37th Championship international child Patagonian where participating clubs in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Spain and United States, for I and II cadets guys. Monday and Tuesday will be the trainings and races will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, while Saturday held cross-country test and the award at Refugio Arturo Delgado. www.catedralaltapatagonia.com

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New Lift at Nakiska
Not only can you get to skiing faster with Nakiska being Calgary's Closest Mountain but you can now get to the top in less than 5mins with the NEW Gold Chair Express, a new high-speed quad lift at Nakiska Ski Area. After much planning and implementation, the resort will proudly be loading excited skiers and riders upon opening in early December. Being the only new lift in the Banff Corridor, Nakiska promises to shine and keep guests smiling! Some technical stats of interest for the new lift include: Slope Length – 1459.83m, Vertical Rise – 468.38m, Capacity Up: 1910.00 pph

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Mt Buller - Australia
With snow falls over the past week giving us around 20cm of fresh snow, it' s looking great for a day of fun and excitement on the snow. A cloudy and windy day predicted. Winds north to north-westerly averaging up to 45km/h. It’s currently 0.6 degrees with an expected top of 5. Tomorrow is expected to be cloudy and windy.

The ABOM Mogul Challenge
is in its 21st consecutive year of operation. It has a rich history with Mt Buller being run by Team Buller in conjunction Mt Buller Ski Lifts and the ABOM.
Now with support from Heineken the 'ABOM’ is bigger and better than ever.
The ABOM Mogul Challenge is one of the most highly contested mogul competitions in Australia drawing competitors from not only Australia but from all over the world, to ski off for the highest prize money pool in Australian Moguls.
www.mtbuller.com.au

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MT Hood - Timberline Lodge
OPEN
NOTES: It's is another great summer day! The Mile and Palmer scheduled to operate 7:30am-1:30am
The Palmer Snowfield provides amazing skiing and riding above tree line to the 8,540' level of Mt. Hood. Recommended for advanced intermediate and above skill level – there is nothing quite like carving turns and catching air on a warm summer day! Please note, the majority of publicly accessible terrain on the Palmer Snowfield is somewhat limited due to many ski race camps

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... on the beach The Supergirl Jam serves as a platform for the embodiment of female strength and leadership through action sports and a celebration of the iconic Supergirl S-Shield," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We are thrilled to be hosting our third annual event and we applaud the athletes as they inspire young women everywhere with their skill, intelligence, independence and overall passion.

The Supergirl Jam kicks off Labor Day weekend when, on September 6, the Snowboard Rail Jam and Skateboard Street elements of the Supergirl Jam will hit Venice Beach. Some of the top skaters expected to compete include Vanessa Torres (Anaheim, CA), Elissa Steamer (Fort Myers, FL) and Amy Caron (Huntington Beach, CA). The Supergirl Jam will also feature a demo by some of the world's best inline skaters competing for a $2,000 prize for best trick.

www.actionsportstour.com/

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The North Face South American Freeskiing Championships La Parva, Chile, Sept. 3-6, 2009 The 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour will kick off down south in a few weeks at La Parva

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Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.
On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
Home Basin: 110cm
Saddle Basin: 109cm
www.treblecone.com/

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Valle Nevado - Chile
For two weeks we had our virtually full addition of an enormous amount of fanatics hotels of The perfect snow rose during the day to enjoy all our news, especially now that we have more than 2.5 metres from snow excellent quality thanks to the latest rainfall dust

www.vallenevado.com

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Portillo - Chile
The Portillo Ski Area in Chile is the most famous and oldest center in South America Season 2009: June 20th – October 3rd
www.skiportillo.cl

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Stubai glacier - Austria
Lifts Open
Gondelbahn Eisgrat I
Gondelbahn Eisgrat II
Gondelbahn Schaufeljoch

snow depth 130 cm
www.stubaier-gletscher.com

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Catedral Alta Patagonia - Argentina
Cathedral Hill seems full season. With much snow slopes (and announcements of nevada for the Saturday night), the mountain vibrates under an intense sun, sometimes covered by clouds crossing rapid, arriadas in bursts that occasionally do stop the media and lead to seek refuge in the 20 Inns of the Hill, where the season live a full.
In the areas of platform 1200 and the peak 1600 concentrated instructors and beginning their first steps in the level skiers amounted to higher quadruple Punta Nevada, downloadable by Copper Mountain or Barrilete or by La Hoya until the edge, where the view an of the Andes white, ice, is impressive. Very similar to having pedestrians, many Brazilian, amounting by Cable Carril and Combi Lynch, through Punta Nevada, to shelter Lynch, oldest and high the Cathedral hostel.
In the base, in the meantime, restaurants and shops are in full activity, with visitors and skiers, increases in the afterski. Excursions combined mobiles and snowmobiles, which stem from the southern sector of the base, give a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy forest and a spectacular view of the base, with its 5,000 beds in hotels all categories and most varied services
www.catedralaltapatagonia.com/

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2009-08-21T15:34:00.000-07:00

MT Hood - Timberline Lodge

OPEN
NOTES: It's is another great summer day! The Mile and Palmer scheduled to operate 7:30am-1:30am
The Palmer Snowfield provides amazing skiing and riding above tree line to the 8,540' level of Mt. Hood. Recommended for advanced intermediate and above skill level – there is nothing quite like carving turns and catching air on a warm summer day!
Please note, the majority of publicly accessible terrain on the Palmer Snowfield is somewhat limited due to many ski race camps
Discount lodging, camp at Trillium lake 10 min from Goverment camp

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... on the beach The Supergirl Jam serves as a platform for the embodiment of female strength and leadership through action sports and a celebration of the iconic Supergirl S-Shield," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We are thrilled to be hosting our third annual event and we applaud the athletes as they inspire young women everywhere with their skill, intelligence, independence and overall passion.

The Supergirl Jam kicks off Labor Day weekend when, on September 6, the Snowboard Rail Jam and Skateboard Street elements of the Supergirl Jam will hit Venice Beach. Some of the top skaters expected to compete include Vanessa Torres (Anaheim, CA), Elissa Steamer (Fort Myers, FL) and Amy Caron (Huntington Beach, CA). The Supergirl Jam will also feature a demo by some of the world's best inline skaters competing for a $2,000 prize for best trick.

The North Face South American Freeskiing Championships La Parva, Chile, Sept. 3-6, 2009 The 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour will kick off down south in a few weeks at La Parva www.actionsportstour.com/

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New Lifts for 2009 - 2010 Season
SUGAR BOWL RESORT TO INSTALL NEW CHAIRLIFT TO TOP OF MT. JUDAH, MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO IN-BOUNDS, ALREADY PERMITTED ACREAGE
(Donner Summit, CA) – Sugar Bowl Resort announced that the historic ski resort atop Donner Summit, in operation since 1939, will install a new chairlift this summer, accessing the Judah Bowl area of the mountain. Located within the resort’s already approved and current United States Forest Service (USFS) special use permit boundary, the new chairlift will take skiers and riders to the ridge top of Mt. Judah, dropping them off just below the summit. While skiers and riders can currently access this skiable acreage by hiking, the new lift will allow the resort to maximize usage of, and access to, skiable terrain within the currently permitted boundary. The chair, a CTEC-built Garaventa fixed-grip quad, will have an uphill capacity of 1,200 people per hour.
Sugar Bowl’s impressive access to backcountry terrain will remain intact, with rules and regulations not affected. The new chairlift will deposit skiers and riders at the summit of some of the best “sidecountry” terrain – areas beyond the resort’s boundary yet legally accessible – in the region. operational for the 2009/10 ski season.

Solitude Mountain Resort: ANOTHER NEW QUAD FOR 2009/2010
That's right - Solitude Mountain Resort has begun installation on Powderhorn II, a $1.5 million improvement to the lift system. A replacement of the original Powderhorn double, a holdover from its mid-70s installation - albeit with an improved lift line - comes on the heels of last winter's $7 million investment in two detachable express quads. That's three new quads in just the past two years!
Powderhorn II will start from the bottom of Sunshine Bowl, travel above the Concord ski run, and end in the same location as the original Powderhorn Lift. The move to a mid-mountain starting point allows expert snowriders to make continuous laps on the upper mountain - from Diamond Lane to Sunshine Bowl - without the need to return to the base area via beginner runs. A speedy 7 minute lift ride on the new lift, as opposed to 12 on the old double, saves 5 minutes per run on some of the state's steepest groomed terrain. Plus, the off-piste terrain in Honeycomb Canyon will still be conveniently accessed from the top of this lift.
Last winter's new Apex and Moonbeam Express lifts introduced high speed lift access from both base areas to mid-mountain, allowing Powderhorn II to begin higher on the mountain. Accessible from all three detachable lifts, including Eagle Express, a greater on-mountain flow is achieved throughout the resort. Solitude's goal with terrain and lift improvements, now and into the future, is to efficiently utilize pockets of terrain which are naturally separated by the layout and slope of the mountain

Sölden - Austria
GAISLACHKOGL MOUNTAIN GONDOLA
In the near future a brand-new mountain gondola will whisk you up to the top of Gaislachkogl peak. It is sais to be one of the most spectacular architectonic highlights in all of Austria, offering the latest technical standards. The new Gaislachkogl mountain gondola will be in operation from the 2010/2011 winter season.

DOWN IN THE VALLEY
Besides operational safety, a higher level of comfort and increased transport capacity it is of utmost importance for the Bergbahnen Sölden Lift Company to add new architectonic highlights. The architect's office run by Johann Obermoser (Innsbruck/Austria) exactly meets all these requirements. At the base terminal a slim but longish steel construction hosts the cable railway station while the exterior is covered with a transparent and tear-resistant plastic foil. All three new mountain gondola stations of Gaislachkogl stick to a similar style: Artistically curved buildings with a steel skeleton inside, covered by a giant plastic skin. The lateral access platforms can be easily reached either via fully automated escalators or with a top modern elevator. A fact which guarantees even more quality and comfort
Section I: Single Rope Gondola
Total length: 2.040,48 m
Capacity/cabin: 8 persons
Speed: 6 m/s
Hourly capacity: 3.600 persons/hour
Gondola cabins: 107
Riding time: 6,7 min.
Altitude valley: 1.363 m
Altitude middle station: 2.174 m
Difference in altitude: 811 m

Section II: Triple Rope Gondola
Total length: 1.978 m
Capacity/cabin: 30 persons
Speed: 6 m/s
Hourly capacity: 2.600 persons/hour
Lift towers: 3
Gondola cabins: 19
Riding time: 5,5 min.
Altitude top station: 3.040 m
Difference in altitude: 864 m

Nakiska, Alberta Canada is adding a Detachable quad "Gold Chair", Leitner-poma

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Down Under
Cardrona ealier this week

Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.
On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
Home Basin: 110cm
Saddle Basin: 109cm
www.treblecone.com/

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Denver, Colo. – – Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) 2009-10 Colorado GEMS Card is now available for preorder. The CSCUSA GEMS Card contains unbeatable offers at CSCUSA’s nine GEMS ski resorts. The card allows skiers access to free lift tickets at some resorts and unbeatable discounts on skiing and riding at many others. The GEMS Card is available for $10 and in limited quantities.
The CSCUSA GEMS Card has become a hallmark of Colorado’s skiing industry over the last 10 years, and CSCUSA’s announcement of the card’s availability is a sign that ski season is right around the corner. Locals and visitors alike nab GEMS cards early in the season in order to take full advantage of the card’s savings and free skiing throughout the season.
“Colorado’s GEMS resorts are unique Colorado treasures, each with their own character and feel,” explains Melanie Mills, president and CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA. “The GEMS Card gets cardholders free skiing at four of these resorts and hundreds of dollars of value at the others. And at $10, the GEMS Card puts world-class Colorado skiing within reach for thousands of skiers in Colorado and elsewhere.”
Some of the programs GEMS Card holders can take advantage of include: · Free lift tickets to four GEMS resorts (one more than last season’s GEMS Card) · Two-for-one lift tickets at five GEMS resorts · Discounted lift tickets at all nine GEMS resorts
The nine Colorado GEMS resorts are: Arapahoe Basin, Eldora Mountain Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn Resort, Ski Cooper, SolVista Basin, Sunlight Mountain Resort, and Echo Mountain.
No other ski pass in Colorado gives so much for so little. For more information, or to purchase a GEMS Card, please visit www.ShopColoradoSki.com. Cards are available now and will be mailed to purchasers in September.
www.ColoradoSki.com

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Valle Nevado - Chile
For two weeks we had our virtually full addition of an enormous amount of fanatics hotels of The perfect snow rose during the day to enjoy all our news, especially now that we have more than 2.5 metres from snow excellent quality thanks to the latest rainfall dust

www.vallenevado.com

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Portillo - Chile
The Portillo Ski Area in Chile is the most famous and oldest center in South America Season 2009: June 20th – October 3rd
www.skiportillo.cl

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2009-08-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert
Avalanche Warnings - None

Falls Creek - Australia

We're always happy to be able to say it, but 'everything is open at Falls Creek again'. Currently every run and trail, and every chairlift at Falls Creek, Victoria's largest alpine resort is open and the place is looking amazing. Around 48 - 54km's of XC trails are being groomed daily for both classic and skating, the Kangaroo Hoppet (Australia's leg of the internationally recognised World Loppet series is only two weeks away.
Falls Creek's big events keep rolling out, with the annual Air & Style Big Air event on tomorrow out in the Ruined Castle terrain park from around 11am until 3pm with presentations back in the Frying Pan in the Village Bowl from 6.30pm, and Hip Hop and Snowboarding Unite at Stylewars which will return to Falls Creek on 24 - 28 August.

www.fallscreek.com.au

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Mt Buller - Australia

With the weekend looking like it will be a great weather weekend, don't miss out on all the fun and entertainment on offer. Currently -0.2C, we can expect a top of 3C today. A cloudy day is likely with light west to north-westerly winds later this afternoon.
Similar conditions are forecast for the weekend with winds expected to strengthen.
You can expect 17 lifts to be turning today, with a very good cover of firm packed softening snow for skiing and boarding. There’s a huge range of terrain open for everyone to enjoy, so we hope to see you out there having some fun.
Little Buller Spur is the Groomer's pick of the day

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Catedral Alta Patagonia - Argentina

Polo in the snow !

storm covered slopes during the previous day and heló in the early morning, offered new conditions and proposed a challenge to the Park Staff led by Tincho Palomeque, who worked hard in the early hours of the day, under the constant snowstorm and the wind, along with Mariano Casabal, EAS (Argentina Snowboard school) and the Machinist Josh Lempert, to design the circuit where lucirían after of midday participants in the event.
This seventh edition of Energizer Snow Power 2009 opens a series of attractive activities, which will continue on Saturday with the traditional Tetratlón Cathedral, which will combine ski/snowboard with mountain biking, kayaking and trekking, organized by Club Andino Bariloche.
Polo in the snow for the benefit of Fundaleu, scenario while tracks develop Cathedral Celebrity Pro Am, skiing,

catedralaltapatagonia.com

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Sun Valley- Idaho
Sun Valley Company and its advisory partner, East West Partners, submitted to the city of Ketchum an annexation and zone designation request for the River Run property. They are entering into an annexation process for 140 acres at the base of the River Run ski lift, which is currently located in Blaine County. Development of the property under county ordinances is not feasible and, since it is in the zone of impact of the City of Ketchum, any potential development is subject to approval from the City of Ketchum.

The annexation process includes proposals by Sun Valley Company and East West Partners for development that includes hotel, commercial, multi-family , single family, recreation and open space uses. The plan is consistent with the master plan presented to the public in 2004 as part of the Earl Holding’s vision for all of the Sun Valley Company lands in the valley.

Green Space and River Ecology - Open space corridors are included in the concept plan and protection of waterways and riparian zones occur through setbacks and ecological enhancements. The proposed 15-acre Big Wood River Ecological Park will provide interpretive and education opportunities focusing on the hydrological cycle of the natural riparian environment. Access by bicycle, cross country skiing and pedestrians will be maintained and improved, including the Wood River Trail. Additional public access to the Big Wood River and Trail Creek will be created.

Gateway - Transportation studies suggest that intersection of Highway 75 and Serenade Lane might be improved with a roundabout or signalized intersection that could be designed as a significant arrival opportunity for Ketchum, Sun Valley and the ski area.
For the complete story on whats going on around "the boiler" room at Sun Valley
www.sunvalley.com

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Snow 365.com -courtesy of Rachel Gunnels and Patrick Thorne
A lot of people have heard of artificial surface ski slopes, sometimes called dry or dry land slopes and they've maybe heard of Ski Dubai, but few people know there are hundreds of dry ski slopes from Brazil and Mexico to China, with a lot of different manufacturers too." says www.snow365.com's co-owner Rachel Gunnels. "There are now more than 50 indoor snow centres too, in 25 countries around the world from Finland to New Zealand. Chances are in most major country you visit today there'll be a year round ski facility of one sort or the other."
Want your own slope?
www.snow365.com

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FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
2009- 201o events
December 14 - 18
U of Snow
Who said University can't be FUN? Say good-bye to Fall semester while skiing and riding legendary powder at Fernie Alpine Resort! From December 14-18 there will be live music, fresh cold Kokanee beer and daily contests in the plaza to make you forget about all of your hard work. The party continues each night downtown with guest DJ's and a special 80's wear contest.

January 8
National Avalanche Awareness Days Learn about your snowy winter environment! Educational and interactive activities and demonstrations happening all weekend, including appearances by our avalanche rescue dogs!

www.skifernie.com

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Coronet Peak - New Zealand

Southern Cup FIS Races - GS & SL
- 19 Aug 2009 - 20 Aug 2009
www.nzski.com/coronet

Dakine Lifts Open this Weekend

North America

Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge
Palmer Lift - race lanes upper- park lower
Timberlone Lodge

Europe
Stubai Glacier -Austria
Stubai Glacier

Hintertuxer Glacier -Austria
Hintertux Glacier

Tignes -France
Glacier open
Tignes

Engelberg-CH
Engelberg

Saas- Fee-CH
Saas- fee

Verbier-CH
Verbier

Zermat-CH
Zermatt

South America
Catedral

Catedral Patagonia

Las Lenas
Las Lenas

Portillo
Portillo

Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado

Australia
Falls Creek
Falls Creek

New Zealand
Cardrona
Cardrona

Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak

Treble Cone
Treble Cone

Air France

Air France

Purchase Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons

Endlesswintersnow will be changing it's format late Oct 2009. I regret that the host Geocities will be closing at that Endlesswintersnow will be either reduced to "Blog only" or will need to migrate and rebuild on a new server.

Your input is welcome and needed. Yes, a new ad partners would help quite a bit towards expenses. At the same time I realize there is no easy answer to the national economic issues at hand or Endlesswintersnow's required hosting relocation during a down economic time. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

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2009-07-31T11:06:00.000-07:00

Lifts Open this Weekend

North America

Oregon
Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge -
Palmer Lift - race lanes upper Palmer- park & pipe lower Palmer
Timberline Lodge

Hike Mt Shasta or Tioga Pass ( Mt Dana ) to glacier fields

Europe
Stubai Glacier -Austria
Stubai Glacier

Hintertuxer Glacier -Austria
Hintertux Glacier

Tignes -France
Tignes

Engelberg-Switzerland
Engelberg

Saas- Fee-Switzerland
Saas- Fee

Verbier-Switzerland
Verbier

Zermat-CH
Zermatt

South America

Argentina
Catedral
Catedral Patogonia - Bariloche

Chapelco
Chapelco

Las Lenas
Las Lenas

Chile
Antillanca
Antillanca

Portillo
Portillo

Termas de Chillan
Termas De Chillan

Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado

Australia
Mt Buller Skiers and boarders will find an excellent cover of firm packed snow in all areas open. Ski Patrol recommends carving up Little Buller Spur this morning.
www.mtbuller.com.au/
Falls Creek
Falls Creek

New Zealand
Cardrona
Cardrona

Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak

Treble Cone
Treble Cone

Air France

Air France

Summer can be fun on a dry slope !

Squaw shop

Squaw Valley Lifts , Lesson and more

Closed on the weekend, gone Hiking

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2009-07-24T10:19:00.001-07:00

Snow Alert

Avalanche Warnings - None

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Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.

On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
Home Basin: 102cm
Saddle Basin: 103cm
www.treblecone.com/
>>> New Zealand Ski Pass
2009 Ultimate Pass: The world famous (in NZ) Ultimate Pass will be back on sale April 1st 2009 for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona, Whakapapa and Turoa! The Ultimate Pass is available for a strictly limited time at MtRuapehu.com for $755.
2009 Day Pass Prices Adult $85
Student $69
Child $42
Senior $45
Senior + $0

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FIS SUMMER Races
Date Resort
3.-5.8.2009 Cardrona NZE FIS SL
5.-7.8.2009 Mt Buller AUS FIS 2xSL 2xSL
6.-8.8.2009 Treble Cone NZE FIS SL
7.-9.8.2009 Cerro Castor ARG FIS
9.8.2009 Cerro Castor ARG SAC SL SL
10.-13.8.2009 Thredbo AUS NC SL
10.-14.8.2009 Thredbo AUS DAR 2xSL
11.-14.8.2009 Thredbo AUS NJC SL
17.-21.8.2009 Mt Hotham AUS ANC 2xSL
18.-20.8.2009 Catedral ARG NC SL SL
19.8.2009 Catedral ARG SAC SL SL
19.-22.8.2009 Coronet Peak, NZ JPN FIS 2xSL
21.8.2009 Catedral ARG SAC GS
22.8.2009 Chapelco ARG SAC GS
23.8.2009 Chapelco ARG NC GS
25.-30.8.2009 Coronet Peak NZE ANC SL
25.-30.8.2009 Coronet Peak NZE DAR SL
26.-28.8.2009 Valle Nevado (CHI) BRA
1.-5.9.2009 Catedral ARG CHI SL
1.-3.9.2009 Treble Cone NZE FIS SL
4.-5.9.2009 Coronet Peak NZE NC SL
5.-6.9.2009 La Parva CHI SAC SL 5.-6.9.2009 El Colorado CHI SAC GS
6.9.2009 La Parva CHI SAC SL
7.-11.9.2009 La Parva CHI TRA
7.-12.9.2009 Mt Hutt NZE ANC
10.-11.9.2009 Portillio (CHI) CAN
10.-12.9.2009 Castor ARG FIS SL
11.-13.9.2009 Castor ARG FIS SL
12.9.2009 El Colorado CHI SAC SG SG
15.-17.9.2009 Antillanca CHI NC SL
26.-27.9.2009 La Hoya ARG ENL SL
24.-25.10.2009 Soelden AUT WC GS GS
9.-10.11.2009 Reiteralm AUT EC 2xSG
14.-15.11.2009 Levi FIN WC SL SL
16.-17.11.2009 Taernaby SWE FIS 2xSL 2xSL
17.11.2009 Wittenburg GER EC SL
19.-20.11.2009 Val Thorens FRA FIS SL
20.-22.11.2009 Geilo NOR FIS
20.11.2009 Wittenburg GER EC SL

From Fis-Ski.com

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Valle Nevado - Chile
For two weeks we had our virtually full addition of an enormous amount of fanatics hotels of The perfect snow rose during the day to enjoy all our news, especially now that we have more than 2.5 metres from snow excellent quality thanks to the latest rainfall dust

www.vallenevado.com

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Portillo - Chile
The Portillo Ski Area in Chile is the most famous and oldest center in South America Season 2009: June 20th – October 3rd
www.skiportillo.cl

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Red Lodge Mountain Resort
Visit the website to buy your '09-'10 Season Pass and learn more about the incredible extras included in this special 50th Anniversary Pass.

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Stubai glacier - Austria
Lifts Open
Gondelbahn Eisgrat I
Gondelbahn Eisgrat II
Gondelbahn Schaufeljoch

snow depth 130 cm
www.stubaier-gletscher.com

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Catedral Alta Patagonia - Argentina
Cathedral Hill seems full season. With much snow slopes (and announcements of nevada for the Saturday night), the mountain vibrates under an intense sun, sometimes covered by clouds crossing rapid, arriadas in bursts that occasionally do stop the media and lead to seek refuge in the 20 Inns of the Hill, where the season live a full.
In the areas of platform 1200 and the peak 1600 concentrated instructors and beginning their first steps in the level skiers amounted to higher quadruple Punta Nevada, downloadable by Copper Mountain or Barrilete or by La Hoya until the edge, where the view an of the Andes white, ice, is impressive. Very similar to having pedestrians, many Brazilian, amounting by Cable Carril and Combi Lynch, through Punta Nevada, to shelter Lynch, oldest and high the Cathedral hostel.
In the base, in the meantime, restaurants and shops are in full activity, with visitors and skiers, increases in the afterski. Excursions combined mobiles and snowmobiles, which stem from the southern sector of the base, give a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy forest and a spectacular view of the base, with its 5,000 beds in hotels all categories and most varied services
www.catedralaltapatagonia.com/

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Mt Buller - Australia

Koflers terrain park open .
www.mtbuller.com.au

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Summer at Val Gardina - Italy
Top Events
JUly Music Festival 2009 from 17th July until 5th September 2009 Also this year fantastic and incredible wek long festivals

For the fourth time one of the provincial preselections of the national beauty contest "Miss Italia 2009" take place in Ortisei.
Folclore Festival Val Gardena costume parade 02th August 2009
International Alpine Excursion Weeks Fantastic walks in the Dolomites Selva Gardena From August, 30th to September, 4th are going to take place the XXth Alpine Excursion Week in Selva Val Gardena.
36th "Luis Trenker" March
36th "Luis Trenker" March 5.-6.09.2009 This traditional march goes over different distances and is recommended for the whole family. Lenghts of 6, 12 and 21 km can be chosen from
www.val-gardena.com

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Snowbasin- 2010 Season Pass price reductions
Snowbasin will maintain adult season ski pass pricing from last year, while offering up to $600 in added value. Buy your 2009/2010 season ski pass early, and enjoy unlimited summer gondola access! Adult Season Pass Holders will also receive Six Day Passes to Sun Valley. Ask about reduced rates for Youth (7-12) and Teens (13-17).
A complete listing of rates are available online at www.snowbasin.com.

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New Zealand
Cardrona-
Snowbase (upper): 120 cm - Snowbase (lower): 80 cm - New Snow: 0 cm

Snow Conditions:
Cardrona's upper snowbase is 120cm and we have 80cm in the base area.

The Burton NZO is the Australasian round of the Global Burton Open series. This is an elite level Halfpipe and Slopestyle event for invited riders and experienced snowboarders from all around the World. For entry information and details visit www.opensnowboarding.com

www.cardrona.com

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North America

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Whistler -Blackcomb
FINAL WEEK
Whistler Blackcomb has revised its late spring operating dates to offer skiing and riding through May 18 on Blackcomb Mountain and snowpack permitting until June 14 on Whistler Mountain
There is no more ski out (marked as ski area boundary) – downloading is in effect
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will re-open on June 6th for summer hiking and sightseeing.
June 20 - July 26 Blackcomb Glacier is open for summer Skiing and Riding
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
For hundreds more up-to-the-minute deals visit http://www.travelzoo.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge

Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us
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Austria
Sölden
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points -It is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

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Stubai Glacier - Austria
For all people longing for the genuine winter sports fun, the Stubai Glacier is the optimum oppurtunity! On more than 50 kilometres of ski runs they may take their chance not only on intensive downhill skiing, carving and boarding, but cross-country skiing can be practised wonderfully on the alpine trail of a length of 4,5 km. 21 installations, among 4 cabin lifts, 6 chair lifts, 9 ski tows and training lifts and 2 magic carpets offer ski fans a trendous winter sports resort, and active athletes from all over the world a maximum skiing pleasure at 1.750 to 3.200 m above the sea level.

The new six person chairlift Fernau links the Fernau to the Gaißkarferner mountain. Snowboard freaks can find ideal conditions at the newly created "Boarder´s paradise" including Quarterpipes, Spins, Table Tops, Pro Jumps and a - 100 metres long - halfpipe . For carving fans there is a special run at Daunferner, regulated by a stoplight, where the feeling for bends can be experienced intensively. Two giant slalom runs and a high-speed run at Eisjochferner complete the offer for winter sports fans.

The adventurous and daring can be close to the "eternal ice" on the climber´s steps of the ice tower at Gamsgarten station, since this is an ideal training area for fans of climbing on ice. Every wednesday an introductory course climbing course takes place. The Stubai Glacier funiculars pay a big deal of attention to the variety offered to the vacationer: starting at a professional gastronomic service, for example in the restaurant "zur Goldenen Gams" (the golden chamois), including dressing rooms and showers to sport shops with rental and storage options
www.stubai.at

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France
Chamonix Mont Blanc

Aiguille du Midi cable car, Panoramique Mont-Blanc and Montenvers-Mer de Glace area are open !. Have a week-end !! www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr/

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La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
141 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. :
Wind : Ouest :

www.la-plagne.com

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Switzerland
Engelberg Titlis -
Open Lifts
You need to transporta gondola and cablecar to reach Ice Flyer on summit
Engelberg-Gerschnialp-Trübsee Cablecar Trübsee-Stand Cablecar Rotair Stand-Titlis Glacier chairlift Ice Flyer www.titlis.ch

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd.
The Glacier 3000 ski area includes 10 installations and 30 km of ski runs ranging from 1350 to 3000 m above sea level. It is a part of the ski area shared with Gstaad Mountain Rides (250 km of ski runs) and the Vaudoises Alps (225 km of ski runs) and is particularly attractive for Freestylers and Freeriders. With the 7km long Olden ski run, Glacier 3000 is able to offer one of the most challenging ski runs in the area - a challenge for any skier or snowboarder

For people who like to have unlimited fun in the snow, the 7 km long Olden ski run is just the right one. The black ski run is one of the longest of this difficulty level in the region

Lifts
Name - Length - Vert - Top Station
P1 Reusch – Oldenegg 1624 m 572 m 1922 m
P2 Oldenegg – Cabane 2270 m 601 m 2523 m
P3 Col du Pillon – Cabane 1960 m 979 m 2524 m
P5 Cabane – Sex Rouge 1551 m 406 m 2930 m
P6 Oldenalp – Oldenegg 797 m 81 m 1922 m

www.glacier3000.ch/

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Jungfrau- Switzerland
Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning
Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week!
The summit alone is worth a roll of film www.jungfrau.com

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Saas- Fee-CH
Saas- fee

Verbier-CH
Verbier

Zermat-CH
Zermatt

Closed for the weekend

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2009-07-17T10:41:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -New Zealand -

Avalanche Warnings - None

Mt Buller - Australia
Clouds and snow showers are forecast to return for the weekend.

There is a buzz of excitement around the mountain this morning as the news filters through that the Grimus chair will open up later this morning and also that Koflers terrain park will open up to skiers and boarders around midday.
www.mtbuller.com.au

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Stubai glacier - Austria
Lifts Open
Gondelbahn Eisgrat I
Gondelbahn Eisgrat II
Gondelbahn Schaufeljoch

snow depth 130 cm
www.stubaier-gletscher.com

***
Catedral Alta Patagonia - Argentina
Cathedral Hill seems full season. With much snow slopes (and announcements of nevada for the Saturday night), the mountain vibrates under an intense sun, sometimes covered by clouds crossing rapid, arriadas in bursts that occasionally do stop the media and lead to seek refuge in the 20 Inns of the Hill, where the season live a full.
In the areas of platform 1200 and the peak 1600 concentrated instructors and beginning their first steps in the level skiers amounted to higher quadruple Punta Nevada, downloadable by Copper Mountain or Barrilete or by La Hoya until the edge, where the view an of the Andes white, ice, is impressive. Very similar to having pedestrians, many Brazilian, amounting by Cable Carril and Combi Lynch, through Punta Nevada, to shelter Lynch, oldest and high the Cathedral hostel.
In the base, in the meantime, restaurants and shops are in full activity, with visitors and skiers, increases in the afterski. Excursions combined mobiles and snowmobiles, which stem from the southern sector of the base, give a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy forest and a spectacular view of the base, with its 5,000 beds in hotels all categories and most varied services
www.catedralaltapatagonia.com/

***
Summer at Val Gardina - Italy
Top Events
JUly Music Festival 2009 from 17th July until 5th September 2009 Also this year fantastic and incredible wek long festivals

For the fourth time one of the provincial preselections of the national beauty contest "Miss Italia 2009" take place in Ortisei.
Folclore Festival Val Gardena costume parade 02th August 2009
International Alpine Excursion Weeks Fantastic walks in the Dolomites Selva Gardena From August, 30th to September, 4th are going to take place the XXth Alpine Excursion Week in Selva Val Gardena.
36th "Luis Trenker" March
36th "Luis Trenker" March 5.-6.09.2009 This traditional march goes over different distances and is recommended for the whole family. Lenghts of 6, 12 and 21 km can be chosen from
www.val-gardena.com

***
Snowbasin- 2010 Season Pass price reductions
Snowbasin will maintain adult season ski pass pricing from last year, while offering up to $600 in added value. Buy your 2009/2010 season ski pass early, and enjoy unlimited summer gondola access! Adult Season Pass Holders will also receive Six Day Passes to Sun Valley. Ask about reduced rates for Youth (7-12) and Teens (13-17). "In order to make access to our mountain more affordable for families, we have taken a hard look at our pricing across the board and have made significant adjustments," said Kent Lyons, General Manager. A complete listing of rates are available online at www.snowbasin.com.

***
New Zealand
Cardrona-
Snowbase (upper): 120 cm - Snowbase (lower): 80 cm - New Snow: 0 cm

Snow Conditions:
Cardrona's upper snowbase is 120cm and we have 80cm in the base area.

www.cardrona.com

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Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.
On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
www.treblecone.com/
>>> New Zealand Ski Pass
2009 Ultimate Pass: The world famous (in NZ) Ultimate Pass will be back on sale April 1st 2009 for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona, Whakapapa and Turoa! The Ultimate Pass is available for a strictly limited time at MtRuapehu.com for $755.
2009 Day Pass Prices Adult $85
Student $69
Child $42
Senior $45
Senior + $0

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Valle Nevado - Chile
Check site for promotions

www.vallenevado.com

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Portillo - Chile
The Portillo Ski Area in Chile is the most famous and oldest center in South America Season 2009: June 20th – October 3rd
www.skiportillo.cl

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North America

***
Whistler -Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb has revised its late spring operating dates to offer skiing and riding through May 18 on Blackcomb Mountain and snowpack permitting until June 14 on Whistler Mountain
There is no more ski out (marked as ski area boundary) – downloading is in effect
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will re-open on June 6th for summer hiking and sightseeing.
June 20 - July 26 Blackcomb Glacier is open for summer Skiing and Riding
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
For hundreds more up-to-the-minute deals visit http://www.travelzoo.com

*
Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us
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Austria
Sölden
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points -It is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

***
Stubai Glacier - Austria
For all people longing for the genuine winter sports fun, the Stubai Glacier is the optimum oppurtunity! On more than 50 kilometres of ski runs they may take their chance not only on intensive downhill skiing, carving and boarding, but cross-country skiing can be practised wonderfully on the alpine trail of a length of 4,5 km. 21 installations, among 4 cabin lifts, 6 chair lifts, 9 ski tows and training lifts and 2 magic carpets offer ski fans a trendous winter sports resort, and active athletes from all over the world a maximum skiing pleasure at 1.750 to 3.200 m above the sea level.

The new six person chairlift Fernau links the Fernau to the Gaißkarferner mountain. Snowboard freaks can find ideal conditions at the newly created "Boarder´s paradise" including Quarterpipes, Spins, Table Tops, Pro Jumps and a - 100 metres long - halfpipe . For carving fans there is a special run at Daunferner, regulated by a stoplight, where the feeling for bends can be experienced intensively. Two giant slalom runs and a high-speed run at Eisjochferner complete the offer for winter sports fans.

The adventurous and daring can be close to the "eternal ice" on the climber´s steps of the ice tower at Gamsgarten station, since this is an ideal training area for fans of climbing on ice. Every wednesday an introductory course climbing course takes place. The Stubai Glacier funiculars pay a big deal of attention to the variety offered to the vacationer: starting at a professional gastronomic service, for example in the restaurant "zur Goldenen Gams" (the golden chamois), including dressing rooms and showers to sport shops with rental and storage options
www.stubai.at

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France
Chamonix Mont Blanc

Aiguille du Midi cable car, Panoramique Mont-Blanc and Montenvers-Mer de Glace area are open !. Have a week-end !! www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr/

*

*
La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
141 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. :
Wind : Ouest :

www.la-plagne.com

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Switzerland
Engelberg Titlis -
Open Lifts
You need to transporta gondola and cablecar to reach Ice Flyer on summit
Engelberg-Gerschnialp-Trübsee Cablecar Trübsee-Stand Cablecar Rotair Stand-Titlis Glacier chairlift Ice Flyer www.titlis.ch

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd.
The Glacier 3000 ski area includes 10 installations and 30 km of ski runs ranging from 1350 to 3000 m above sea level. It is a part of the ski area shared with Gstaad Mountain Rides (250 km of ski runs) and the Vaudoises Alps (225 km of ski runs) and is particularly attractive for Freestylers and Freeriders. With the 7km long Olden ski run, Glacier 3000 is able to offer one of the most challenging ski runs in the area - a challenge for any skier or snowboarder

For people who like to have unlimited fun in the snow, the 7 km long Olden ski run is just the right one. The black ski run is one of the longest of this difficulty level in the region

Lifts
Name - Length - Vert - Top Station
P1 Reusch – Oldenegg 1624 m 572 m 1922 m
P2 Oldenegg – Cabane 2270 m 601 m 2523 m
P3 Col du Pillon – Cabane 1960 m 979 m 2524 m
P5 Cabane – Sex Rouge 1551 m 406 m 2930 m
P6 Oldenalp – Oldenegg 797 m 81 m 1922 m

www.glacier3000.ch/

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Jungfrau- Switzerland
Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning
Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week!
The summit alone is worth a roll of film www.jungfrau.com

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Saas- Fee-CH
Saas- fee

Verbier-CH
Verbier

Zermat-CH
Zermatt Burton

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2009-07-10T14:14:00.000-07:00

Cardrona- New Zealand
Event - a Mini X games slope style for kids
100 cm base of snow with four chairs running
www.cardrona

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U.S. Ski Team Olympic champion Ted Ligety will highlight a host of Olympic and national team athletes on hand for the Friday, July 17 dedication of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's new national training and education facility, the Center of Excellence. A formal ceremony at noon will feature key national team athletes, USSA leadership and local and sport dignitaries. The Center of Excellence is the home for the USSA's elite athletes, a headquarters for the Olympic sports organization, and an educational resource for local clubs, athletes, coaches, parents, judges and officials. It is part of a long-term vision developed by the USSA over a decade ago, adding to the legacy of athlete training facilities spawned by the Salt Lake City Olympics. The 85,000 sq. ft. center will be a showcase for the sports, providing elite-level training and serving as an educational resource for the USSA's members and 400 clubs nationwide. DEDICATION PARTICIPANTS Olympic Champion Ted Ligety USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt USSA Chairman Dexter Paine International Ski Federation Secretary General Sarah Lewis Utah Sports Commission President Jeff Robbins Park City Mayor Dana Williams SCHEDULE 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Media tours of Center of Excellence 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Dedication Ceremony 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Public Tours of Center of Excellence www.ussa.org

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Mt Buller - Australia - Mt Buller! The Cattleman's Rail Jam presented by Burton is always a huge event and it is on TONIGHT! If you're on the mountain don't miss your chance to see some of Australia's best taking on the Cattleman's Rail in the Village Square
It's a little wild and windy out there at the moment with moderate to strong notherly winds. Intermittent showers are forecast throughout the day with the possibilty of turning to snow later on. Currently sitting on 0 we are heading for top of 2 today, if you're heading out make sure to rug up

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Valle Nevado -
Valle Nevado offers access to the largest skiable area in the Southern Hemisphere. The climate here has no equal--80% of the days are sunny throughout the season and the quality of the snow is optimal thanks to our orientation and altitude (3,025 meters), making it a unique spot for ski lovers.
There are more than 800 hectares of skiable area covered by the best snow distributed over slopes differing in length and drops for beginning, advanced and experts skiers.
Valle Nevado has a variety of lifts, the best known being the Andes Express chair lift, the only quadruple high-speed chair lift in Chile

www.vallenevado.com

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Saas-Fee - Switzerland
This summer will once again see many of Europe's top freeskiers compete in the Allalin Snow Park on the Saas-Fee glacier at the Saas-Fee Ride 09. Last year's event was seen across the globe with a 26 minute TV programme that surprised many people of just how good summer glacier skiing can be and gave the 50+ athletes at the comp some much deserved publicity Saas-Fee is the perfect location for the comp due to the north facing glacier, which keeps the snow in great condition and the safety standards high. For everything to do in Saas-Fee check out www.saas-fee.ch

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Events - Events 2009 Jul 11-18 British Freeski Camps, Saas Fee Jul 11-12 Cliffhanger, Millhouses Park, Sheffield Jul 15-16 Adventure Film Festival, Chamonix Jul 16-19 Natives Summer Weekender, Tignes Jul 18-25 British Freeski Camps, Saas Fee Jul 18 Westbeach Snowflex Freestyle Series 2009, Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre, Yorkshire Jul 25-Aug 01 British Freeski Camps, Saas Fee Jul 25 La Plagne 6000D Mountain Race, La Plagne, France Aug 01-08 British Freeski Camps, Saas Fee Aug 11-15 Burton NZ Open, Cardrona, NZ Aug 22 Westbeach Snowflex Freestyle Series 2009, Bearsden Ski & Snowboard Club, Scotland Aug 20-Sep 12 World Heli Challenge, Wanaka, NZ Sep 12 Ski-a-thon for Spinal Injuries Association, SNO!zone Milton Keynes Sep 12-13 British Artificial Championships, Norfolk Ski Club Sep 19 British Snowboard & Freeski Big Air Championships, SNO!zone Milton Keynes Sep 26 British Snowboard/Skiercross Championships , SNO!zone Braehead Oct 03-04 SNO!show - demos, clinics and kit, SNO!zone Milton Keynes Oct 03 British Snowboard & Freeski Slopestyle Championships, SNO!zone Castleford

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Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.
On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
Treble Cone will open for the 2009 winter season on 27 June
www.treblecone.com/

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Snow Land For Mexico Unlimited Snow has been appointed as general consultants responsible for design, engineering, installations, rides and activities as well as operational support for the new Snow Land in Mexico City.
Snow Land, Mexico will be a 12,000 square metre indoor snow and ice fun park including every imaginable snow and ice fun attraction for children of all ages. The warm part is themed as a snow village, whereas the cold part is themed as an Arctic world. Food and beverage facilities will be located on the first floor, overlooking all activities.

www.snowland.com.mx

Final Decision On SnOasis Expected September 17th
The final go-ahead, or not, for the SnOasis indoor snow centre in Suffolk is expected to be delivered by Hazel Blears, the British government minister for communities and local government on September 17th. Ms Blears has already said she was minded to approve SnOasis, following a lengthy and acrimonious public enquiry, as long as environmental concerns were fully addressed by developers of the £300 million facility, Onslow Suffolk. Experts working for Onslow Suffolk are also trying to convince Natural England that sufficient habitat is being provided for the great crested newts. The company has recently offered nine acres of extra land on the Great Blakenham site for the creation of new habitats as part of an existing mitigation area scheme on land bordering the development. Godfrey Spanner, managing director of Onslow Suffolk told local media, “We have made great progress. It has always been part of Onslow's mission statement to be as sustainable as possible. Recent concerns on carbon emissions and footprint have put further constraints on development of all types and we and our engineers have gone to extreme lengths to bring to us the very latest technologies available. “Government guidelines at present are seeking 25per cent renewable energy targets by 2020. We shall be well ahead of those long term requirements in the next few months - at least, I am convinced, on a par with the Olympic Village where obviously government are concentrating these efforts.” www.snoasis.co.uk

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Lifts Open this Weekend

North America
Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge

Europe
Stubai Glacier -Austria
Stubai Glacier

Hintertuxer Glacier -Austria
Hintertux Glacier

Tignes -France
Glacier open
Tignes

Engelberg-CH
Engelberg

Saas- Fee-CH
Saas- fee

Verbier-CH
Verbier

Zermat-CH

Zermatt

South America
Catedral

Catedral Patagonia

Las Lenas
Las Lenas

Portillo
Portillo

Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado

Australia
Falls Creek
Falls Creek

New Zealand
Cardrona
Cardrona

Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak

Treble Cone
Treble Cone

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2009-07-04T09:34:00.000-07:00

Skiing on the Forth of July,....

Snow Alert -New Zealand -

Avalanche Warnings - None

Valle Nevado - Chile
Valle Nevado offers access to the largest skiable area in the Southern Hemisphere. The climate here has no equal--80% of the days are sunny throughout the season and the quality of the snow is optimal thanks to our orientation and altitude (3,025 meters), making it a unique spot for ski lovers. There are more than 800 hectares of skiable area covered by the best snow distributed over slopes differing in length and drops for beginning, advanced and experts skiers. Valle Nevado is also known for it’s impressive off-slope skiing and snowboarding. Easy access to these places will bring you even closer to the mountain experience. Mt Buller Australia
Currently sitting on -0.8 and heading for a top of 1 we are looking forward to more snow showers throughout the day! There is a moderate to strong south westerly gust so remember to rug up and have appropriate eyewear as there's a bit of cloud around the mountain.

The snow is supposed to keep on falling all weekend and into Monday

Mt Buller! 15 new lifts open today meaning there is plenty of new terrain for everybody as well the the Skyline Terrain Park opening with the most amount of features available for the whole season!

The snow is expected to keep falling as well so there may be a chance of fresh tracks for all those who know there is nothing better then a powder day!

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Sun Valley, ID. Sun Valley Resort webcams are now monitoring North America’s largest gondola construction project on Bald Mountain. Opening for Sun Valley’s 74th ski season, (2009-10), the Roundhouse Gondola will travel from River Run Plaza to the Roundhouse Restaurant. The Doppelmayr CTEC Detachable-Grip, Eight- Passenger Gondola will carry 1800 passengers per hour, traveling 2,000 vertical feet in eight minutes. Fifty-six, eight passenger cabins will service skiers, snowboarders and foot passengers. To keep an eye on construction progress link to Sun Valley’s mountain cam page: www.sunvalley.com/SunValley/info/mtn.cams.aspx River Run Lodge Camera.

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Cardrona - New Zealand
10 cm fresh snow
Early seasons conditions , exercise caution
www.cardrona.com

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Indoor Snow NEWS from Partick Thorne

Xanadu New Jersey
There may still be no confirmed opening date for the ‘virtually complete’ complex that is home to the first indoor snow slope in North America, but the latest part of the $2.2 billion jigsaw that will make it all work has been finished.

A 2.3-mile long rail spur now connects the complex in the Meadowlands area to the existing Pascack Valley line in Secaucus, New Jersey and a new station has been completed ready to ease the road congestion that might otherwise be caused at peak periods by the estimated six million visitors a year the complex is expected to attract, when open.

Journey time from Secaucus will be about ten minutes and train tickets will cost less than parking for major sports events. Secaucus is a major hub that can be reached quickly and easily accessible from New Jersey, New York City and even Long Island amongst other major population centres.

Train service will begin this summer and serve pre-existing sports facilities on the site prior to the opening of Xanadu, the latest projected date for which is, “some time in 2010.” The rail link has cost $182 million to complete.

www.snow365.com

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Tignes- France
Skiing and snowboarding is possible every month of the year in Tignes, thanks to the Grande Motte glacier which has just opened for the summer season.
At a height of over 3000 metres, there's 20km of pistes and 12 lifts, plus the fabulous snowpark. Training camps are running throughout the summer, giving you the chance to learn from the pros, whether that be racing technique, park prowess or simply learning to ski or board.
When you're finished on the glacier, there are plenty of other activities to keep you occupied - mountain biking on over 90km of trails, endless water sports on the lake, beach soccer and beach volleyball, golf, tennis...And they're all FREE with the Sportignes card. www.tignes.net

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time to think of next winters skiing adventure
.... Kashmir Alpine Adventures
www.kashmiralpine.com

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Treble Cone- New Zealand
has a commanding position in the Southern Alps, and in the hearts of New Zealands snow fraternity. The name conjures up vivid images of a Snow Heaven - epic views, natural half pipes, big mountain chutes and powder.

The view from our 2,100 metre summit is of a hundred snow-capped peaks in Mt Aspiring National Park and the Southern Alps. The field drops 705 vertical metres, which appears to dip into the serene waters of Lake Wanaka far below. The longest run takes you from the top of the Saddle Quad down 4kms of gentle terrain to the base lodge cafe below.

Total lifting capacity is a whopping 6,200 people per hour with the high-speed six-seater chairlift, quad fixed grip chairlift, a platter lift and a magic carpet. Snow ratings are 10% beginner, 45% intermediate and 45% advanced and the season runs from June to October. The field is renowned for its exceptional service, off-piste powder skiing, exhilarating downhill runs and a reputation for consistently good snow conditions

Lifts Open this Weekend

North America
Whistler - Blackcomb
Summer Glacier skiing/riding on Blackcomb Mountain. Access via the Wizard Express (Blackcomb Daylodge base)
Whistler Blackcomb

Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge
Palmer Lift - race lanes upper- park& pipe lower
Timberlone Lodge

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2009-06-27T07:02:00.001-07:00

Lone Pine Peak Sandy Utah

Summer Chutes of Snowbird

More than enough snow to hike from the top of the snowbird tram ( to Mt. Baldy) and drop down into Alta.
Photos: Bob "The Devil" of Little Cottonwood Guides

Lifts Open this Weekend

North America

Whistler-Blackcomb - B.C.
Access via the Wizard Express ,Blackcomb base
Whistler Blackcomb

Oregon
Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge -
Palmer Lift - race lanes upper Palmer- park & pipe lower Palmer
Timberline Lodge

South America

Argentina
Catedral
Catedral Patogonia - Bariloche

Chapelco
Chapelco

Las Lenas
Las Lenas

Chile
Antillanca
Antillanca

Portillo
Portillo

Termas de Chillan
Termas De Chillan

Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado

New Zealand
Cardrona
Cardrona

Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak

Treble Cone
Treble Cone

Air France

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2009-06-22T07:14:00.001-07:00

Catedral Alta Patagonia, SASS and Snowgrind are excited to announce that once again the Catedral Nubes Terrain Park crew led by Snowgrind owner, Josh Lampert, will be rolling out a full terrain park in Argentina for the Southern Hemisphere winter season. Bigger and badder than ever photo: from South American Snow Sessions
*** I am away @ Snowbird Utah , tram starts at 11:00am and yes there is more than enough snow if you hike from the top of the tram ( to Baldy) and drop down into Alta. ......
I will return for a weekend up date
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2009-06-12T18:28:00.000-07:00

I will be away the weekend of June 29th
Please see links below for current lift opps.
wanna Hike?
Tioga Pass / Mt Dana ( Yosemite, CA) Hwy 120
Sonora Pass / Hwy 108 CA Park 200 yards west of summit, hike south from summit sign
Whitney Glacier / MT Shasta, CA Interstate 5 to Shasta City
Three Sisters / Oregon
maps on topozone.com
be safe and plan well for all conditions before you go! Cornnet Peak New Zeland

Lifts Open this Weekend

North America

Whistler-Blackcomb - B.C.
Access via the Wizard Express ,Blackcomb base
Whistler Blackcomb

California
Mammoth Mountain
The last day of skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain will be June 14th so if you want to get a couple more turns in this season, you better head to Mammoth quick. Mammoth Mountain is currently operating chairs from 7:30am to 1:00pm daily servicing a base of 1-3 feet of snow. For the closing weekend, Mammoth plans to operate Broadway Express, Face Lift Express and Chair 23 out of Main Lodge.
Mountain Conditions
=================== Main Lodge Temp : 43.6 degrees
Skies : mostly cloudy
Winds : slight breeze
Daytime Temps : low 40s
Mammoth Mountain

Oregon
Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge -
Palmer Lift - race lanes upper Palmer- park & pipe lower Palmer
Timberline Lodge

South America

Argentina
Catedral
Catedral Patogonia - Bariloche

Chapelco
Chapelco

Las Lenas
Las Lenas

Chile
Antillanca
Antillanca

Portillo
Portillo

Termas de Chillan
Termas De Chillan

Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado

Australia
Mt Buller Snowmaking operations have continued overnight and all runs open are groomed. Skiers and boarders will find an excellent cover of firm packed snow in all areas open. Ski Patrol recommends carving up Little Buller Spur this morning.
www.mtbuller.com.au/
Falls Creek
Falls Creek

New Zealand
Cardrona
Cardrona

Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak lift operations update Coronet Peak is currently operating the Express quad chair, Meadows double chair, Magic Carpet and Sun Kid conveyor lifts on a daily basis (subject to weather & conditions). The Greengates Express six seater will operate on weekends only (unless business levels demand) until Saturday 22nd June from when it will be open full time, subject to weather and conditions. The decision not to operate Greengates midweek is based on both business and operational needs. We are a business and need to manage our costs at times when business levels are low in order to remain a going concern. This will ensure we are in a position downstream to make continued investment in the quality of the product and further enhance the experience for all our guests. On the other side, snow pack towards the bottom of the Greengates is thin, and not helped by the recent rain, as you are probably aware and this consideration is also in the mix when deciding to operate Greengates on a limited basis. We appreciate this may not satisfy everyone, but we have given it much thought and believe it is necessary and prudent in the current environment.
Coronet Peak

Treble Cone
Treble Cone

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2009-06-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -New Zealand - Chile

Avalanche Warnings - None
Lifts to open Soon

New Zealand
Cardrona-
SNOW
Snowbase (upper): 120 cm - Snowbase (lower): 80 cm - New Snow: 0 cm

Snow Conditions:
Cardrona's upper snowbase is 120cm and we have 80cm in the base area.

Beginners Trails open: 0%
Intermediate Trails open: 0%
Advanced Trails open: 0%
lift opps. coming soon ...

Zermatt - Switzerland
Summer season

Sunnegga paradise - Findeln - Breitboden chair lift
Stockhorn ski lift
Q new ski lift will be erected in the Stockhorn region. Zermatt Mountain Cableways attaches great importance to making the downhill run area accessible even after the closure of the Hohtälli - Stockhorn cable railway. The Hohtälli - Rote Nase cable railway and the Triftij ski lift will remain in service.

Hohtälli - Kellensee ski run
To replace the Gornergrat - Hohtälli cable railway an intermediate (red) ski run will be constructed from Hohtälli to Kellensee in the summer of 2007. This new connection will not only dramatically reduce transfer times, but will also significantly improve accessibility to the Gornergrat and Matterhorn glacier paradise. Yet another contribution to making the Matterhorn ski paradise even more attractive!

New snow-making facilities
Once again this summer various snow-making facilities are being built, with the result that now approximately 60% of all pistes in Zermatt are either covered with snow or on the glacier.

The improvement of the Matterhorn glacier paradise
Europe's highest cable railway station is getting a completely new look: A lovely restaurant is being built atop the spectacular peak rising 3,883 m above sea level and will feature a hostel for mountaineers and a shop. The sanitary facilities are being renovated as well and will soon include an independent sewage treatment plant.

The glacier palace will soon be easier to reach: The tower is at the very end of the summit tunnel, meaning that in future, guests will no longer need to walk over the glacier.

In addition, a panorama window with a view of the Breithorn and Gornergrat will be created on the peak's northeast face by blasting away rock in the tunnel.
The aim, says Christen Baumann, CEO of Zermatt Mountain Cableways, is to complete this first stage by the end of 2007. At the same time Zermatt Mountain Cableways are preparing construction plans for pyramids, lifts and observation platforms, with the final plans expected to be ready for submission next summer. These plans include the construction of an observation platform at 4,000 metres above sea level - 117 metres above the actual summit - and restaurants, a multimedia room and other infrastructure on the summit itself. "Even in terms of its infrastructure and architecture, the Matterhorn glacier paradise is set to do justice to its superlatives and its uniqueness," believes Zermatt Mountain Cableways chief, Christen Baumann. "It is intended to become yet another Swiss trademark that will complement the existing comprehensive offering."

Zermatt Alpine Paradise
Also See
Valais Tourism Switzerland

www.matterhornstate.com

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Timberline on Mt Hood Oregon
Bruno's House
With the recent snow storm totals adding up, and more in the forecast, our 'early season' conditions are quickly becoming mid-winter conditions! We just had a great powder weekend - hope you were able to get out and enjoy it! We're getting a bit of rain today, which is actually a good thing in the long run -- it will help to compact the base and set us up for a long season. With more snow in the forecast Tuesday - Friday, we'll be looking great for the Grand Opening of our new Still Creek Basin December 8th and 9th.

Our Freestyle Terrain Park Crew has been putting in the hours to get our first park of the season ready. We have a small park open on Thunder (accessible via the Pucci lift). Multiple features including flat boxes, a mailbox, c-box, s-box, mini-quarter pipe tree jib, and a bunch of natural features will be ready to roll. As conditions permit, we're ready to build our legendary parks off the Stormin' Norman lift.

All services in our Wy'East Day Lodge are operational and ready to serve you - including our Ski School, Rental/Repair Center, Black Iron Grill, Market Cafe, Ski Patrol and Guest Services. And as always, Timberline Lodge is open for your visit. The fireplaces are going, the hot chocolate is brewing, and our panoramic windows are letting in a fantastic winter view

Apres Ski at the Ice Axe Grill in Government Camp

Home of the Mt. Hood Brewing Company, and the famous Ice Axe Ale, we're conveniently located just off HWY 26 at the West end of Government Camp. Our menu offers a wide selection of freshly prepared entrees, seafood, sandwiches, salads and signature pizzas

www.timberlinelodge.com
Longest winter sports season In North America

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Solden -Austria
2 glacier ski areas at Rettenbach & Tiefenbach snow making systems covering all slopes lower than 2,200 m.
BIG3
Sölden has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms

New dimensions are added to the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area, investing no less than 25 million Euros for three new single-rope mountain gondolas and a new restaurant on top of the Hohe Mut peak, plus a new ski run down from Hohe Mut
www.soelden.com/

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North America
Whistler - Blackcomb
Mt. Hood Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge

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2009-05-29T18:03:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -New Zealand -

Avalanche Warnings - None

New Zealand
Cardrona-

SNOW
Snowbase (upper): 120 cm - Snowbase (lower): 80 cm - New Snow: 0 cm

Snow Conditions:
Cardrona's upper snowbase is 120cm and we have 80cm in the base area.

Beginners Trails open: 0%
Intermediate Trails open: 0%
Advanced Trails open: 0%
lift opps. coming soon ...
www.cardrona.com

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Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the home of New Zealand's most exhilarating snow and winter experience, with the largest skiable terrain, longest groomed trails and the highest vertical rise in the South Island.
On the edge of the majestic Southern Alps, Treble Cone ski area offers outstanding views across Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring, an award winning cafe and unparalleled Snow School clinics that will keep you fizzing.
Treble Cone will open for the 2009 winter season on 27 June
www.treblecone.com/

Mt Hutt is on track for an early opening scheduled for Saturday 30th May (subject to weather and conditions) - so make sure you have your skis and boards waxed and prepped for some Queen's Birthday fun on the slopes! Needless to say, your favourite Canterbury skifield is a hive of activity with Ski Area Manager Dave Wilson and his team flat out preparing the road, the slopes, the lifts and of course, the snow.

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Valle Nevado - Chile
Only 13 days until the lift spin!
Check site for promotions

www.vallenevado.com

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Portillo - Chile
The Portillo Ski Area in Chile is the most famous and oldest center in South America

Season 2009: June 20th – October 3rd
www.skiportillo.cl

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North America

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Arapahoe basin - Colorado
Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! www.arapahoebasin.com

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Mammoth Mountain - Ca
With over 400" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season.

The 8:30 a.m. clear skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 31 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open servicing a base of 6-10 feet of snow. Runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy Hit up, wipe out-chutes and drop-out chutes off the top ( Gondola) Warm up with a brisk run down Dave's or the Gravy Chute.

www.mammothmountain.com

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Snowbird -Utah
Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram.
Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.)
Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions.

Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend) The Tram will start its summer passenger schedule.

www.snowbird.com

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NEW! RCR Rockies Pass - This premium pass includes three 3 Great Rockies Resorts! Featuring: Fernie Alpine Resort with its legendary powder, Kimberley Alpine Resort known as Canada’s family ski resort, and Nakiska Ski Resort being Calgary’s closest ski mountain and Calgary’s favorite local ski resort. Don’t limit yourself to only one mountain when you can choose to ski from 3! Nowhere else in Canada will you find so much on one pass- over 60 feet of SNOW, 21 lifts, and 221 runs in total for your enjoyment!
Passes are available for purchase online at: www.skircr.com/membership

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Whistler -Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb has revised its late spring operating dates to offer skiing and riding through May 18 on Blackcomb Mountain and snowpack permitting until June 14 on Whistler Mountain
There is no more ski out (marked as ski area boundary) – downloading is in effect
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will re-open on June 6th for summer hiking and sightseeing.
June 20 - July 26 Blackcomb Glacier is open for summer Skiing and Riding
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
For hundreds more up-to-the-minute deals visit http://www.travelzoo.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us
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Austria
Sölden
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points -It is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

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Stubai Glacier -
Stubai Glacier - Austria
For all people longing for the genuine winter sports fun, the Stubai Glacier is the optimum oppurtunity! On more than 50 kilometres of ski runs they may take their chance not only on intensive downhill skiing, carving and boarding, but cross-country skiing can be practised wonderfully on the alpine trail of a length of 4,5 km. 21 installations, among 4 cabin lifts, 6 chair lifts, 9 ski tows and training lifts and 2 magic carpets offer ski fans a trendous winter sports resort, and active athletes from all over the world a maximum skiing pleasure at 1.750 to 3.200 m above the sea level.

The new six person chairlift Fernau links the Fernau to the Gaißkarferner mountain. Snowboard freaks can find ideal conditions at the newly created "Boarder´s paradise" including Quarterpipes, Spins, Table Tops, Pro Jumps and a - 100 metres long - halfpipe . For carving fans there is a special run at Daunferner, regulated by a stoplight, where the feeling for bends can be experienced intensively. Two giant slalom runs and a high-speed run at Eisjochferner complete the offer for winter sports fans.

The adventurous and daring can be close to the "eternal ice" on the climber´s steps of the ice tower at Gamsgarten station, since this is an ideal training area for fans of climbing on ice. Every wednesday an introductory course climbing course takes place. The Stubai Glacier funiculars pay a big deal of attention to the variety offered to the vacationer: starting at a professional gastronomic service, for example in the restaurant "zur Goldenen Gams" (the golden chamois), including dressing rooms and showers to sport shops with rental and storage options
www.stubai.at

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France
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Friday 22nd May 2009 :!! INFO : Aiguille du Midi cable car, Panoramique Mont-Blanc and Montenvers-Mer de Glace area are open !. Have a week-end !! www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr/

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La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
171 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. : -5.0 ° c.
Wind : Ouest : 18 km/h

www.la-plagne.com

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Switzerland
Engelberg Titlis -
Open Lifts
You need to transporta gondola and cablecar to reach Ice Flyer on summit
Engelberg-Gerschnialp-Trübsee Cablecar Trübsee-Stand Cablecar Rotair Stand-Titlis Glacier chairlift Ice Flyer www.titlis.ch

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd.
The Glacier 3000 ski area includes 10 installations and 30 km of ski runs ranging from 1350 to 3000 m above sea level. It is a part of the ski area shared with Gstaad Mountain Rides (250 km of ski runs) and the Vaudoises Alps (225 km of ski runs) and is particularly attractive for Freestylers and Freeriders. With the 7km long Olden ski run, Glacier 3000 is able to offer one of the most challenging ski runs in the area - a challenge for any skier or snowboarder

For people who like to have unlimited fun in the snow, the 7 km long Olden ski run is just the right one. The black ski run is one of the longest of this difficulty level in the region

Lifts
Name - Length - Vert - Top Station
P1 Reusch – Oldenegg 1624 m 572 m 1922 m
P2 Oldenegg – Cabane 2270 m 601 m 2523 m
P3 Col du Pillon – Cabane 1960 m 979 m 2524 m
P5 Cabane – Sex Rouge 1551 m 406 m 2930 m
P6 Oldenalp – Oldenegg 797 m 81 m 1922 m

www.glacier3000.ch/

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Jungfrau- Switzerland
Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning
Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week!
The summit alone is worth a roll of film www.jungfrau.com

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2009-05-22T11:32:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -New Zealand - South Island

Avalanche Warnings - None

New Zealand
Mt Hutt is on track for an early opening scheduled for Saturday 30th May (subject to weather and conditions) - so make sure you have your skis and boards waxed and prepped for some Queen's Birthday fun on the slopes! Needless to say, your favourite Canterbury skifield is a hive of activity with Ski Area Manager Dave Wilson and his team flat out preparing the road, the slopes, the lifts and of course, the snow.

still good conditions at the higher elevations of Chamonix North America

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Arapahoe basin - Colorado
Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! www.arapahoebasin.com

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Mammoth Mountain - Ca
With over 400" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season.

The 8:30 a.m. clear skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 26 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily servicing a base of 8-13 feet of snow. 99 runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy

www.mammothmountain.com

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Snowbird -Utah
Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram.
Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.)
Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions.

Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend) The Tram will start its summer passenger schedule.

www.snowbird.com

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NEW! RCR Rockies Pass - This premium pass includes three 3 Great Rockies Resorts! Featuring: Fernie Alpine Resort with its legendary powder, Kimberley Alpine Resort known as Canada’s family ski resort, and Nakiska Ski Resort being Calgary’s closest ski mountain and Calgary’s favorite local ski resort. Don’t limit yourself to only one mountain when you can choose to ski from 3! Nowhere else in Canada will you find so much on one pass- over 60 feet of SNOW, 21 lifts, and 221 runs in total for your enjoyment! Passes are available for purchase online at: www.skircr.com/membership

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Whistler -Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb has revised its late spring operating dates to offer skiing and riding through May 18 on Blackcomb Mountain and snowpack permitting until June 14 on Whistler Mountain
There is no more ski out (marked as ski area boundary) – downloading is in effect
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will re-open on June 6th for summer hiking and sightseeing.
June 20 - July 26 Blackcomb Glacier is open for summer Skiing and Riding
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
For hundreds more up-to-the-minute deals visit http://www.travelzoo.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us
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Austria
Sölden
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points -It is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

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Stubai Glacier -
OPEN
www.stubai.at

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France
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Friday 22nd May 2009 :!! INFO : Aiguille du Midi cable car, Panoramique Mont-Blanc and Montenvers-Mer de Glace area are open !. Have a week-end !! www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr/

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Val D' Isere & Tignes CLOSED

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La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
171 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. : -5.0 ° c.
Wind : Ouest : 18 km/h

www.la-plagne.com

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Switzerland
Titlis -
www.titlis.ch

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd. www.glacier3000.ch/

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Jungfrau- Switzerland
Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning
Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week!
The summit alone is worth a roll of film www.jungfrau.com

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Valais Tourism Switzerland
Valaisan Events

www.matterhornstate.com

Swiss Budget Hotels you are at the right place! 200 friendly, price-conscious hotels all over Switzerland waiting to be discovered and booked with a couple of clicks! BUDGET special offers Thanks to our special BUDGET offers, you can sleep for even less: BUDGET-PRICE Great locations near the slopes at prices I could afford! Angelia and Christian In Wengen were my hosts and I intend on seeing them again. NOT just a room, people I will remember for a long long time! www.rooms.ch

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Squaw Valley - Ca

Purchase 2009-2010Squaw Valley Season Passes
www.squaw.com

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on the flip side,...In Queenstown the chilly evenings, sub zero frosts and new snow have also served as a welcome reminder that winter is literally on our doorstep. And it just keeps getting better! Overnight there has been more snow at all 3 ski areas with another 10cm at Coronet Peak, 10 cm at The Remarkables and so much new snow at Mt Hutt that we are can't get up there yet ... and there still looks like more in the offing over the weekend!! For more info look at nzski.com

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Cardrona - New Zealand
Seaon Pass info
2009 Ultimate Pass: The world famous (in NZ) Ultimate Pass will be back on sale April 1st 2009 for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona, Whakapapa and Turoa! The Ultimate Pass is available for a strictly limited time at MtRuapehu.com for $755.
2009 Day Pass Prices Adult $85
Student $69
Child $42
Senior $45
Senior + $0

www.cardrona.com

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Bacardi Gets the job Done

Closed on the weekend,... gone skiing

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2009-05-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

Arapahoe basin - Colorado | BASE: 60"

Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! www.arapahoebasin.com

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Mammoth Mountain - Ca With over 405" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season. The 8:30 a.m. patchy skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 26 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily servicing a base of 8-13 feet of snow. 99 runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy www.mammothmountain.com

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Snowbird -Utah Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.) Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions. Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend) The Tram will start its summer passenger schedule. www.snowbird.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started Timberline is a great place for summer skiing on the Palmer glacier. say Hello to Bruno!
www.timberlinelodge.com

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Stubai Glacier - Austria OPEN www.stubai.at

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Sölden - Austria Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing ! www.solden.com

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Montafon - Austria New in the Silvretta Nova 6-seater Sesselbahn Vermiel chairlift The new fixed 6-seater Vermiel chairlift with conveyor belt entry and luxury upholstery replaces the three Vermiel drag lifts. With the new lift and the moving of the new mountain station to the mountain station of the Grandaubahn, this area is experiencing a substantial qualitative improvement.

Heated seating for the 6-seater Sesselbahn Nova chairlift The SB Nova, newly constructed last winter, is being equipped with heated seating

Event

62 facilities covered by one regional ski pass:
4 Cable cars
10 Gondolas
1 Eight-seater chairlift (Bubble)
5 Six-seater chairlifts (Bubble)
6 Four-seater chairlifts
2 Three-seater chairlifts
10 Two-seater chairlifts
1 Single-seater chairlift
23 Drag, children’s and button lifts

www.montafon.at

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Titlis - Switzerland
OPEN
www.titlis.ch

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Jungfrau- Switzerland Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week! The summit alone is worth a roll of film
www.jungfrau.com

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd.
www.glacier3000.ch/

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Val D' Isere -France
CLOSED

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La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
171 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. : -2.0 ° c.
Wind : Ouest : 12 km/h
www.la-plagne.com

Cardrona - New Zealand Seaon Pass info 2009 Ultimate Pass: The world famous (in NZ) Ultimate Pass will be back on sale April 1st 2009 for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona, Whakapapa and Turoa! The Ultimate Pass is available for a strictly limited time at MtRuapehu.com for $755. 2009 Day Pass Prices Adult $85 Student $69 Child $42 Senior $45 Senior + $0 www.cardrona.com

Air France

Air France

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Squaw Valley Lifts , Lesson and more
Purchase your 2009-2010 Season Pass here!

Closed on the weekend, gone Skiing! ... Yosemite Pass!

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2009-05-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -Saas Fe & Zermatt Switzerland yes!

Avalanche Warnings - None

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Arapahoe basin - Colorado | BASE: 64"
Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! www.arapahoebasin.com

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Mammoth Mountain - Ca
With over 405" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season.

The 8:30 a.m. clear skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 26 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily servicing a base of 8-13 feet of snow. 99 runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy

www.mammothmountain.com

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Snowbird -Utah
Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram.
Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.)
Monday, May 11th Snowbird will now be open for skiing and riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Will also be open the Monday of Memorial Day)

Friday, May 15th – Sunday, May 17th Open Lifts: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram.

Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions.

Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend) The Tram will start its summer passenger schedule.

www.snowbird.com
Brother Bob say's there is Great spring snow especially for those that want to hike the perimiter of Snowbird /Alta for back-country slopes facing back toward Little Cottonwood cyn,

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NEW! RCR Rockies Pass - This premium pass includes three 3 Great Rockies Resorts! Featuring: Fernie Alpine Resort with its legendary powder, Kimberley Alpine Resort known as Canada’s family ski resort, and Nakiska Ski Resort being Calgary’s closest ski mountain and Calgary’s favorite local ski resort. Don’t limit yourself to only one mountain when you can choose to ski from 3! Nowhere else in Canada will you find so much on one pass- over 60 feet of SNOW, 21 lifts, and 221 runs in total for your enjoyment! Passes are available for purchase online at: www.skircr.com/membership

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For hundreds more up-to-the-minute deals visit http://www.travelzoo.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started Timberline is a great place for summer skiing on the Palmer glacier. Pleaze note Timberline has been hosting summer camps and running lifts a LONG Time, how long , loo at the photo below, that Long

Timberline historic photo
And say hello to Bruno !
www.timberlinelodge.com
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Bacardi Gets the job Done

Air France www.airfrance.com/us

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Stubai Glacier - Austria
OPEN
www.stubai.at

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Sölden - Austria
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

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Montafon - Austria

New in the Silvretta Nova 6-seater Sesselbahn Vermiel chairlift
The new fixed 6-seater Vermiel chairlift with conveyor belt entry and luxury upholstery replaces the three Vermiel drag lifts. With the new lift and the moving of the new mountain station to the mountain station of the Grandaubahn, this area is experiencing a substantial qualitative improvement.

Heated seating for the 6-seater Sesselbahn Nova chairlift The SB Nova, newly constructed last winter, is being equipped with heated seating

Event
the-mountain.com.
62 facilities covered by one regional ski pass:
4 Cable cars
10 Gondolas
1 Eight-seater chairlift (Bubble)
5 Six-seater chairlifts (Bubble)
6 Four-seater chairlifts
2 Three-seater chairlifts
10 Two-seater chairlifts
1 Single-seater chairlift
23 Drag, children’s and button lifts

www.montafon.at

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Titlis - Switzerland
OPEN
www.titlis.ch

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Jungfrau- Switzerland
Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe (3454 m) An excursion up to the eternal glacier world of Switzerland’s high Alps is an unforgettable experience. At 3454 metres, the Jungfraujoch is the highest-altitude railway station in Europe. From Kleine Scheidegg, the railway travels through the tunnel behind the notorious Eiger North Wall – with stops at two stations with viewing windows hewn in the bare rock – and on to the underground “peak” railway station, Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe

Schilthorn–Piz Gloria (2970 m) The Schilthorn shot to international fame as a spectacular location for the 007 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau from the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant are simply stunning
Männlichen (2230 m) Enjoy the spectacular cogwheel railway trip from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen. The bottom station of the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and village centre. From here it takes just five minutes to soar up over 1000 metres to the Männlichen summit (2230 m). Männlichen is also easy to reach from Grindelwald Grund with Europe’s longest aerial gondola.

>> note this is a glacier un-groomed, best skiing ABOUT Mid morning depending on specific conditions. I hiked from the rail station for about a hour to the shoulder of western ridge of Jungfrau. There is a rope toe for beginners, but for the cost of the train ride to summit, plan on hiking appropriate to conditions ability and safety concerns. Ask Locals who has don what within teh last week!
The summit alone is worth a roll of film www.jungfrau.com

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Val D' Isere -France CLOSED

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La Plagne - France
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
171 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. : -5.0 ° c.
Wind : Ouest : 18 km/h

www.la-plagne.com

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd. www.glacier3000.ch/

*
Swiss Budget Hotels you are at the right place! 200 friendly, price-conscious hotels all over Switzerland waiting to be discovered and booked with a couple of clicks! BUDGET special offers Thanks to our special BUDGET offers, you can sleep for even less: BUDGET-PRICE Great locations near the slopes at prices I could afford! Angelia and Christian In Wengen were my hosts and I intend on seeing them again. NOT just a room, people I will remember for a long long time!
www.rooms.ch

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Squaw Valley - Ca
At the spring skiing & riding capital you'll find the only lifts turning this weekend in Lake Tahoe servicing the best terrain anywhere! Take the Funitel, Siberia, Bailey's Beach, Links, High Camp, Shirley Lake and Granite Chief chairlifts to miles of California corn snow. The weather is just right during the day and cool at night! 3 stellar terrain parks are serviced by the High Camp Chair!

Purchase Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons

Final weekend get it while you can! Ride Granite chief and ski High Voltage one more time !
Only 3 days left to get your 50/60 Squaw Valley season pass... These prices won't last!! Purchase now at www.squaw.com www.squaw.com

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on the flip side,...In Queenstown the chilly evenings, sub zero frosts and new ...snow have also served as a welcome reminder that winter is literally on our doorstep. And it just keeps getting better! Overnight there has been more snow at all 3 ski areas with another 10cm at Coronet Peak, 10 cm at The Remarkables and so much new snow at Mt Hutt that we are can't get up there yet ... and there still looks like more in the offing over the weekend!!

For more info look at nzski.com

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Cardrona - New Zealand
Seaon Pass info
2009 Ultimate Pass: The world famous (in NZ) Ultimate Pass will be back on sale April 1st 2009 for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona, Whakapapa and Turoa! The Ultimate Pass is available for a strictly limited time at MtRuapehu.com for $755.
2009 Day Pass Prices Adult $85
Student $69
Child $42
Senior $45
Senior + $0

www.cardrona.com

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The Freeride World Tour 2009 came to an end with an amazing fourth stage and grand finale: the Nissan Xtreme – Verbier. The Frenchmen, Xavier de Le Rue in snowboard and Aurelien Ducroz in ski, are the Freeride World Champions 2009 while taking incredible victories on the mythical Bec des Rosses. For the women, the Norwegian skier, Ane Enderud, dominated the event thus took her first ever Freeride World Champion title as did the american snowboarder, Susan Mol, who was third today in the competition won by Geraldine Fasnacht.
Freeride World Ranking 2009 .
Men Ski Women Ski Men Snowboard Women Snowboard
1- Aurelien Ducroz FRA
2- Reine Barkered SWE
3-Sverre Liliequist SWE 1-Ane Enderud NOR
2-Marja Persson SWE
3-Jess McMillan USA 1-Xavier de Le Rue FRA
2- Alex Coudray SUI
3- Max Zipser AUT 1- Susan Mol USA
2- Aline Bock GER
3- Geraldine Fasnacht SUI

The Frenchmen Xavier de Le Rue (snowboard) and Aurelien Ducroz (ski), winners of the Nissan Xtreme - Verbier and Freeride World Champions 2009 Xavier de Le Rue and Aurélien Ducroz, leading before the stage in Verbier, brought honor to their Golden Bibs with historic runs. On the windblown Bec des Rosses face with 55° areas which was even tougher than usual, they both opted for really tough lines. Though he had already won the Freeride World Champion title before heading down the slope, Xavier de Le Rue won the competition hands down, this being his second victory of the season after winning the Nissan Freeride de Tignes. This is his second consecutive title. After his podiums at the Nissan Russian Adventure (2nd) and the Nissan Tram Face (3rd), Aurelien Ducroz was victorious in Verbier. Like his winning run in 2006, he revealed his mastery and ease on such steep slopes. Very emotional at the awards ceremony, Aurelien has now claimed his spot as the discipline leader.

Results for the Nissan Xtreme de Verbier 2009

Men Ski Women Ski Men Snowboard Women Snowboard
1- Aurelien Ducroz FRA
2- Reine Barkered SWE
3-Raphy Gillioz SUI 1-Ane Enderud NOR
2- Marja Persson SWE
3-Jess McMillan USA 1-Xavier de Le Rue FRA
2-Mitch Toelderer AUT
3-Matt Annetts SUI 1-Geraldine Fasnacht SUI
2-Bibi Pekarek AUT
3- Susan Mol USA

The Swiss were also successful on the Bec des Rosses with Geraldine Fasnacht’s victory in snowboard, third place for Raphy Gillioz in ski and Alex Coudray taking 2nd in the Freeride World Ranking in snowboard. After her first victory just a few days ago, Geraldine Fasnacht continued her amazing come-back winning the Nissan Xtreme – Verbier. Starting from the right side of the face which was reserved for the women, her fluidity impressed everyone. She won ahead of Bibi Pekarek (AUT) and the new Freeride World Champion, Susan Mol (USA). Susan participated in the Freeride World Tour after having won a qualifier event; she then won the Nissan Tram Face in Squaw Valley USA. Confirming her talent on the European slopes, she took the title ahead of Aline Bock (GER), the other revelation of this season winning in Sochi. Raphy Gillioz (SUI), mountain guide in Verbier and chief ski patrol for the Mont Fort area, mesmerized the huge crowd gathered at the Col de Gentianes to admire the 14th edition of this legendary competition. By choosing the central line of which he alone knew the secrets, he climbed to the third step of the podium. Also, thanks to his great season taking 3rd in Sochi and Tignes, the snowboarder Alex Coudray took second of the Freeride World Ranking 2009.

The Scandinavian skiers, Ane Enderud (NOR), Freeride World Champion 2009, Reine Barkered (SWE) and Sverre Liliequist (SWE), both on the podium of the Freeride World Tour 2009 Encouraged by her entire family that came all the way from Norway, Ane Enderud chose a creative line with impressive jumps. Thanks to her victory in Verbier, she took her first Freeride World Champion title just ahead of Marja Persson (SWE) and Jess McMillan (USA), who were all three on the podium of the Nissan Xtreme – Verbier. For the men, Reine Barkered (SWE), was the revelation of this season winning in Squaw Valley. He concluded the competition with a run packed with lots of quick jumps. Thanks to his 2nd place in Verbier, he thus took second of the Freeride World Ranking 2009 just ahead of his compatriot Sverre Liliequist, winner in Sochi.

The Freeride World Tour 2009, a success The Freeride World Tour (FWT) 2009 brought together the world’s best skiers and snowboarders to compete around the globe: Sochi, Russia, Squaw Valley, USA, Tignes, France and Verbier, Switzerland. Thanks to the 10 Freeride World Qualifiers, certain young talented riders were qualified to participate in this season’s major events. With points earned in both the Freeride World Tour events as well as the Freeride World Qualifier events, the Freeride World Ranking 2009 was established: only the top three event points earned were counted to determine the Freeride World Champions 2009 as well as the list of those qualified for the Freeride World Tour 2010. The athletes have been actively involved in developing the Freeride World Tour and the future of this sport

www.freerideworldtour.com

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What's On at The Banff Centre
Banff, Alberta T1L 1H5 Canada

Until October 15, 2009 - 2008 Banff Mountain Photography Competition Winning Images Be inspired by the spectacular photographs that caught the judges' eyes in the 13th annual Banff Mountain Photography Competition. Breathtaking images take you around the world, celebrating the world's most beautiful mountain areas, animals, and cultures.

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Las Lenas
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Portillo
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Valle Nevado
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2009-05-01T13:29:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert -Lake Tahoe Calif - Mt Rose, Mammoth ,Squaw
         Cardrona New Zealand
FRESH SNOW FOR MAY

Avalanche Warnings -


Photo of the Day From Mayerhoffen Austria

MT Rose / Slide Mtn Nevada
1500 feet of vertical. 40-55 degrees Opened in the 2004 season, the 200+ acre Chutes have seen incredibly epic winters.

Here's what you need to know about the Chutes:

ENTRY: Entry is through designated gates only. 4 located on the Mt. Rose side and 4 in the Slide Bowl. All gates can be accessed from both summit chairs: Northwest Magnum 6 & Blazing Zephyr 6. EXIT: The "Chuter" quad chairlift unloads near the lower section of the Outlaw run at the Slide Bowl. GATE STATUS: Open / Closed status of all gates is clear. OPEN. Each Gate has a chain. If a gate is OPEN (chain is down), all terrain accessible from that gate is available. If a chain is across the gate (with a “CLOSED” sign), access into that chute is prohibited. /www.mtrose.com

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Arapahoe basin - colorado SNOWFALL: 15.0" past 24 hrs | 16" past 3 days BASE: 64"
Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! EVENT -5/2/2009 6th Annual Huck, Rock'n Roll After the other parks have put away the rails and dozed the jumps the Treeline Terrain Park will be ready to host an amateur slopestyle competition for snowboarders and freeskiers who aren’t quite ready to call it quits. The Treeline Terrain Park will be closed to the public for the duration of the competition and will open after the competition has ended. Details: Competitors will individually take two runs on the course and show judges tricks on rails, boxes and jumps. Registration: A-Frame 1st floor 8am - 9:30am. Please sign up during this time. Competition Time: Competition will take place at 10am at the top of the Treeline Terrain Park. A list of rules will be given to each competitor at registration. Course will be open for viewing from 9am - 9:45am. Catagories: Males ski, male snowboard, female ski, female snowboard, juniors Cost: $10 per person www.arapahoebasin.com

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Mammoth Mountain - Ca
With over 400" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season.

The 8:30 a.m. temp at Main Lodge was 36 degrees with clear skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 26 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily servicing a base of 8-13 feet of snow. 99 runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy

May 01, 2009 - May 03, 2009 The West Coast Invitational (WCI) is back for its eighth consecutive year! With an all-star lineup of pro riders and talented up-and-comers, this year's event will go off with the Vans Fiesta de la Pipa and the Village evening Rail Jam! Come see these riders take on Mammoth's famous Spring Pipe and a three-story high jib set-up for the 2009 WCI title and huge cash purse! Enjoy non-stop spring partying throughout the long weekend with special musical performances by Dilated Peoples, My G and more! www.mammothmountain.com

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Snowbird -Utah
Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram.
Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.)
Snowbird will now be open for skiing and riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Will also be open the Monday of Memorial Day)
www.snowbird.com

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Latest British Indoor Snow Centre Opens May 6th
Heavy snow is forecast for Hemel Hempstead to the north of London from May 6th when the UK’s sixth currently-operational indoor snow centre opens its doors to the skiers of Britain’s capital city for the first time. The £23 million venture has transformed the ski-mat slopes at Hemel Hempstead’s Hemel Ski Centre in to a state-of-the-art indoor Snowcentre ideal for novices, experienced skiers and snowboarders alike. With a 160 metre slope plus a nursery training slope of almost 100 metres, the new centre will offer superb facilities providing London and the South East with the region’s premier venue for a real skiing experience. Serviced by two drag lifts and two rope tows on the trainer slope, the ski runs are graded to meet the requirements of skiers and snowboarders at all levels of ability. Experienced and highly qualified instructors will provide expert tuition in a relaxed atmosphere. A key retail partner is Snow and Rock who will have a large shop within the Snow Centre so anyone interested in buying winter sports gear can try the equipment on real snow. With the temperature maintained at just below freezing, visitors will get a real feel of fresh mountain air while large video screens showing winter sports activities will add to the Alpine atmosphere. And there will be plenty of Apres Ski too at the main restaurant overlooking the slopes with panoramic views, plus bars, coffee shops and meeting rooms making The Snow Centre the ideal venue for team-building conferences and parties. The venture is the brainchild of David Surrey, director of the Hemel Ski Centre which was started by his father in 1978. Mr Surrey, who persuaded a consortium of local business people involved in the UK leisure industry to support the project, said: ‘‘We see indoor slopes as the future for skiing and snowboarding in Britain and our aim is to create a superb facility that will allow people to enjoy the sport all year round.” Qualified ski instructor and technical management expert Stephen Jordan is part of the team running the venture. He says “Our Centre of Excellence will enable everyone from beginner to expert to enjoy their chosen snow sport. We are deploying state of the art snow making equipment for the perfect Alpine surface.” The project, also backed by NatWest bank has taken two years to plan in consultation with builders Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd, and the meticulous design will feature one of Britain’s biggest living roofs covering the entire length of the slope, making it visually unobtrusive and environmentally friendly. www.thesnowcentre.com

World’s Oldest Indoor Snow Centre Future in Doubt The operational status of the world’s oldest surviving indoor snow centre, Ski Casablanca in Belgium, is currently in doubt. A notice on the centre’s website says, “The ski centre is closed during the summer for an indefinite period.” Ski Casablanca was one of the first three in the world to commence operations more than 20 years ago in the late 1980s along with centres in Australia and Japan which have ceased trading. www.skicasablanca.be FROM Patrick Thorne
www.snow365.com

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Mt Hood Meadows
SEASON ENCORE MAY 1 - 3! It's the last three days of the season so make your plans now to join us for our Season Encore celebration - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 - 3. We'll operate from 9 AM to 4 PM - scheduled lifts include Mt. Hood Express, Shooting Star Express, Cascade Express, Vista, Heather, Buttercup and the Ball Room Carpet. This schedule can change based on weather and business levels. We will also have a special $25 day ticket online offer that can be purchased through eTickets
There is some great news for freestylers – the top two tables of the Cascade Park (on Boulevard) were opened this weekend and we’ll continue to add features to make it a fun flow park. We’ve received great feedback regarding the right line we added to Rose City Park, as well as the rails we’re continuing to maintain in Shipyard. And we continue to fresh cut our Superpipe almost every day.

www.skihood.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us

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Titlis - Switzerland
NEW: Lift from the village to Hotel Terrace
From December 2008, guests to Hotel Terrace will be able to travel quickly and conveniently from Engelberg village up to Hotel Terrace in our new lift. The entrance to the tunnel lift system can be found at the back of the Kurpark on Alte Gasse, where the old Terrace funicular was located.

NEW: Disco/lounge “Cave” at Hotel Terrace The cozy and rustic atmosphere and top-quality technical equipment in the hotel’s new disco/lounge „Cave“ encourage guests to relax and unwind and also make it the ideal location for shows, parties, special events and receptions. We will be showcasing a wide variety of evening programs throughout the winter. We look forward to seeing you there!

Evening events on the mountain The chance to enjoy an adventurous evening under the moonlight and starry skies can form part of any of our mountain events. Choose from a variety of activities including special evenings at the Stand ski hut, night tobogganing with fondue at the Chalet and snowshoeing by moonlight. For more info, go to www.titlis.ch and click on the Events link.

www.titlis.ch

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Stubai Glacier - Austria
For all people longing for the genuine winter sports fun, the Stubai Glacier is the optimum oppurtunity! On more than 50 kilometres of ski runs they may take their chance not only on intensive downhill skiing, carving and boarding, but cross-country skiing can be practised wonderfully on the alpine trail of a length of 4,5 km. 21 installations, among 4 cabin lifts, 6 chair lifts, 9 ski tows and training lifts and 2 magic carpets offer ski fans a trendous winter sports resort, and active athletes from all over the world a maximum skiing pleasure at 1.750 to 3.200 m above the sea level.

The new six person chairlift Fernau links the Fernau to the Gaißkarferner mountain. Snowboard freaks can find ideal conditions at the newly created "Boarder´s paradise" including Quarterpipes, Spins, Table Tops, Pro Jumps and a - 100 metres long - halfpipe . For carving fans there is a special run at Daunferner, regulated by a stoplight, where the feeling for bends can be experienced intensively. Two giant slalom runs and a high-speed run at Eisjochferner complete the offer for winter sports fans.

The adventurous and daring can be close to the "eternal ice" on the climber´s steps of the ice tower at Gamsgarten station, since this is an ideal training area for fans of climbing on ice. Every wednesday an introductory course climbing course takes place. The Stubai Glacier funiculars pay a big deal of attention to the variety offered to the vacationer: starting at a professional gastronomic service, for example in the restaurant "zur Goldenen Gams" (the golden chamois), including dressing rooms and showers to sport shops with rental and storage options www.stubai.at

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Sölden - Austria
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. 2 glacier ski areas at Rettenbach & Tiefenbach snow making systems covering all slopes lower than 2,200 m.

New dimensions are added to the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area, investing no less than 25 million Euros for three new single-rope mountain gondolas and a new restaurant on top of the Hohe Mut peak, plus a new ski run down from Hohe Mut
Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

Travel special - 3 days to Vienna for just $1089
Experience Vienna’s treasures : art, architecture, history, music, and cuisine – for just $1089. This package includes roundtrip economy air fare from New York-JFK or Washington DC-IAD, and three nights at a three-star hotel. Daily buffet breakfast, hotel service charges and hotel taxes are also included. Package is valid for travel through 5/31/09 and again from 8/31/09 to 10/25/09. Price does not include taxes and fees up to approximately $110 per passenger. For a Viennese travel experience you will never forget, call Austrian Airlines Vacation Center at 800-790-4682
www.austria.info

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Val D' Isere -France MAY 3rd will be the Last weekend ! www.valdisere.com

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Swiss Budget Hotels you are at the right place! 200 friendly, price-conscious hotels all over Switzerland waiting to be discovered and booked with a couple of clicks! BUDGET special offers Thanks to our special BUDGET offers, you can sleep for even less: BUDGET-PRICE Great locations near the slopes at prices I could afford! Angelia and Christian In Wengen were my hosts and I intend on seeing them again. NOT just a room, people I will remember for a long long time! www.rooms.ch

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La Plagne _ france
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
180 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. : -5.0 ° c.
Wind : Ouest : 30 km/h

www.la-plagne.com

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Glacier 3000 - Switzerland
Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd. www.glacier3000.ch/

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Bump Bash - Zermatt Switzerland
The Spirit of the Bump Bash is rooted in the Freestyle movement of the seventies of the past century. In the late sixties and early seventies “Hot Dogging” developed in the USA. 1986 – over 20 years ago - the first “Triftji Bump Bash” took place on , one of the worlds most spectacular bump runs located in the heart of the Swiss mountains at over 3,200 meters (12,000 ft). Triftji is at the top of one of Zermatt’s (home of the world famous Matterhorn) three main skiing mountains, named Gornergrat. Since its humble ski-bum beginnings, the Bump Bash has evolved into the world’s largest open bump competition, where Show, Spirit and Fun are the most important ingredients.

Bump Bash Extremes
Bump Bash Vertical
The 24th Bump Bash Classic
www.bumpbash.com

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Cardrona - New Zealand
Seaon Pass info
2009 Ultimate Pass: The world famous (in NZ) Ultimate Pass will be back on sale April 1st 2009 for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona, Whakapapa and Turoa! The Ultimate Pass is available for a strictly limited time at MtRuapehu.com for $755.
2009 Day Pass Prices Adult $85
Student $69
Child $42
Senior $45
Senior + $0

www.cardrona.com

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VERBIER One of the world’s premier off-piste and extreme skiing/boarding resorts, Verbier has it all. An attractive chalet style village nestles in a sunny, panoramic setting with over 400km of varied snow conditions, including probably the most exciting off-piste you’ll ever find. Verbier offers a combination of some of the finest skiing and nightlife in Europe. In the La Chaux area, Televerbier prepare and maintain one of the best snowboard and free ride parks in Europe, with a permanent Skier/Boarder X run and a varied selection of hits, ramps, pipes and tabletops. Verbier’s après ski and nightlife is as legendary as its off-piste. The village, with over 100 bars and restaurants, is a fashionable, informal and lively place that fills with a relaxed and cosmopolitan mix; couples, groups and families, from young to old, and ski bums to the rich and famous. www.verbier.ch

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Dakine
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Squaw Valley Lifts , Lesson and more

Dakine

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2009-04-24T10:21:00.000-07:00

Snow Alert - FLURRIES around Lake Tahoe

Avalanche Warnings -

Glacier 3000 - Switzerland

Snow sports activities up to 3'000 m The good snow conditions invite you to spend an excellent day in the glacier skiing area. The installations of Glacier 3000 remain open until May 3rd. www.glacier3000.ch/

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Arapahoe basin - colorado SNOWFALL: 15.0" past 24 hrs | 16" past 3 days BASE: 64"
Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! www.arapahoebasin.com

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Kirkwood - Ca
We’re open through Sunday, and you can go to our snow report on this website for specific weather and snow conditions. Ticket prices are $36 for adults, less for college, juniors, seniors, children. We have most of the front side of the mountain open with Chairs 6,7,10 & 11 and facilities in the Mountain Village, including rentals, demos, our tuning and waxing center, Kirkwood Mountain Sports, Monte Wolfe’s and the Kirkwood Inn. We have terrain open for low intermediates through experts; there is no beginner terrain! www.kirkwood.com

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Snowbird -Utah
Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram.
Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.)
Snowbird will now be open for skiing and riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Will also be open the Monday of Memorial Day)
www.snowbird.com

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Mammoth Mountain - Ca
With over 400" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season.

The 8:30 a.m. temp at Main Lodge was 30 degrees with clear skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 28 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily servicing a base of 8-13 feet of snow. 101 runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy

Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam Championships
Location: Main Lodge
Date: Apr 25, 2009 - Apr 25, 2009

Details: Come to Main Lodge and see the finalists battle it out for the 2009 Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam title! Riders are invite only; spectators are more than welcome!
www.mammothmountain.com

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Mt Hood Meadows

With the winter-like conditions we’ll continue our daily operational schedule of 9 AM – 4 PM daily through April 26. If the weather cooperates we also plan on reopening for three extra days in May, May 1, 2 and 3 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). May 3 will be the last day of operations for this season, so make your plans for that weekend. We’ll be announcing some fun activities and deals for May 1 – 3, so keep watching the web site.
There is some great news for freestylers – the top two tables of the Cascade Park (on Boulevard) were opened this weekend and we’ll continue to add features to make it a fun flow park. We’ve received great feedback regarding the right line we added to Rose City Park, as well as the rails we’re continuing to maintain in Shipyard. And we continue to fresh cut our Superpipe almost every day.
Mark Saturday, April 25 on your calendar. That’s the 3rd Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows which has become our most popular spectator event. The field is filling so if you want to get into the skimming competition you should pre-register online (must be 21 or older). The winner gets a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of All About Hawaii Travel
www.skihood.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us

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Titlis - Switzerland
NEW: Lift from the village to Hotel Terrace
From December 2008, guests to Hotel Terrace will be able to travel quickly and conveniently from Engelberg village up to Hotel Terrace in our new lift. The entrance to the tunnel lift system can be found at the back of the Kurpark on Alte Gasse, where the old Terrace funicular was located.

NEW: Disco/lounge “Cave” at Hotel Terrace The cozy and rustic atmosphere and top-quality technical equipment in the hotel’s new disco/lounge „Cave“ encourage guests to relax and unwind and also make it the ideal location for shows, parties, special events and receptions. We will be showcasing a wide variety of evening programs throughout the winter. We look forward to seeing you there!

Evening events on the mountain The chance to enjoy an adventurous evening under the moonlight and starry skies can form part of any of our mountain events. Choose from a variety of activities including special evenings at the Stand ski hut, night tobogganing with fondue at the Chalet and snowshoeing by moonlight. For more info, go to www.titlis.ch and click on the Events link.

www.titlis.ch

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Stubai Glacier - Austria
For all people longing for the genuine winter sports fun, the Stubai Glacier is the optimum oppurtunity! On more than 50 kilometres of ski runs they may take their chance not only on intensive downhill skiing, carving and boarding, but cross-country skiing can be practised wonderfully on the alpine trail of a length of 4,5 km. 21 installations, among 4 cabin lifts, 6 chair lifts, 9 ski tows and training lifts and 2 magic carpets offer ski fans a trendous winter sports resort, and active athletes from all over the world a maximum skiing pleasure at 1.750 to 3.200 m above the sea level.

The new six person chairlift Fernau links the Fernau to the Gaißkarferner mountain. Snowboard freaks can find ideal conditions at the newly created "Boarder´s paradise" including Quarterpipes, Spins, Table Tops, Pro Jumps and a - 100 metres long - halfpipe . For carving fans there is a special run at Daunferner, regulated by a stoplight, where the feeling for bends can be experienced intensively. Two giant slalom runs and a high-speed run at Eisjochferner complete the offer for winter sports fans.

The adventurous and daring can be close to the "eternal ice" on the climber´s steps of the ice tower at Gamsgarten station, since this is an ideal training area for fans of climbing on ice. Every wednesday an introductory course climbing course takes place. The Stubai Glacier funiculars pay a big deal of attention to the variety offered to the vacationer: starting at a professional gastronomic service, for example in the restaurant "zur Goldenen Gams" (the golden chamois), including dressing rooms and showers to sport shops with rental and storage options www.stubai.at

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Sölden - Austria
Has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms. Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier for summer skiing !
www.solden.com

Travel special - 3 days to Vienna for just $1089
Experience Vienna’s treasures : art, architecture, history, music, and cuisine – for just $1089. This package includes roundtrip economy air fare from New York-JFK or Washington DC-IAD, and three nights at a three-star hotel. Daily buffet breakfast, hotel service charges and hotel taxes are also included. Package is valid for travel through 5/31/09 and again from 8/31/09 to 10/25/09. Price does not include taxes and fees up to approximately $110 per passenger. For a Viennese travel experience you will never forget, call Austrian Airlines Vacation Center at 800-790-4682
www.austria.info

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Val D' Isere -France MAY 3rd will be the Last weekend ! www.valdisere.com

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Killington
Canyon Quad to Spin this Saturday! The K-1 Gondola, Superstar Express (opening at 8 a.m.) and Canyon Quad (opening at 9 a.m.) will spin this Saturday, providing access to some of Killington’s best trails, including Cascade, Downdraft, Superstar, Double Dipper, East Fall, Rime and Reason, conditions permitting. Top-to-bottom skiing and riding off Killington Peak will be offered via Great Northern, Chute and Lower Bunny Buster. Killington will offer Black Diamond and Blue Square terrain only for the remainder of the season.

May Day Slalom
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Superstar run

The race is free with valid lift ticket or season pass • Registration 8:00 a.m. – Noon, K1 Mahogany Ridge • Limited to the first 300 people to sign up • Competitors run in the order they arrive at the starting line on Superstar • One run per person • Race will run from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Prize Pick-Up will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the registration table • Top three male and female; skiers, riders, telemarkers and 12 & under will receive prizes.
www.killington.com/ Swiss Budget Hotels you are at the right place! 200 friendly, price-conscious hotels all over Switzerland waiting to be discovered and booked with a couple of clicks! BUDGET special offers Thanks to our special BUDGET offers, you can sleep for even less: BUDGET-PRICE Great locations near the slopes at prices I could afford! Angelia and Christian In Wengen were my hosts and I intend on seeing them again. NOT just a room, people I will remember for a long long time! www.rooms.ch

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La Plagne _ france
Bellecote glacier : 3000 m
180 cm : snow soft
Avalanche risk low (1/5)
Temperature at 8 a.m. : -5.0 ° c.
Wind : Ouest : 30 km/h

www.la-plagne.com

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VERBIER One of the world’s premier off-piste and extreme skiing/boarding resorts, Verbier has it all. An attractive chalet style village nestles in a sunny, panoramic setting with over 400km of varied snow conditions, including probably the most exciting off-piste you’ll ever find. Verbier offers a combination of some of the finest skiing and nightlife in Europe. In the La Chaux area, Televerbier prepare and maintain one of the best snowboard and free ride parks in Europe, with a permanent Skier/Boarder X run and a varied selection of hits, ramps, pipes and tabletops. Verbier’s après ski and nightlife is as legendary as its off-piste. The village, with over 100 bars and restaurants, is a fashionable, informal and lively place that fills with a relaxed and cosmopolitan mix; couples, groups and families, from young to old, and ski bums to the rich and famous. www.verbier.ch

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What's On at The Banff Centre
Banff, Alberta T1L 1H5 Canada

Until October 15, 2009 - 2008 Banff Mountain Photography Competition Winning Images Be inspired by the spectacular photographs that caught the judges' eyes in the 13th annual Banff Mountain Photography Competition. Breathtaking images take you around the world, celebrating the world's most beautiful mountain areas, animals, and cultures.

www.banffcentre.ca/events

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Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons

Last weekend for KT-22 chair ,

upper mountain will remain open conditions permitting !

Closed on the weekend, gone Skiing!

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Snow Alert -Breckenridge, Vail colorado, Zermatt & Saas Fe - Switzerland
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY

Avalanche Warnings - Jackson Back country
Areas of unstable snow exist. Human triggered avalanches are possible

Still great Spring snow to be had. Get out there !

Mammoth Mountain - Ca
With over 400" of annual snowfall, thousands of acres of epic terrain and an altitude that keeps things white into summer, Mammoth turns winter into a 6+ month season.

The 8:30 a.m. temp at Main Lodge was 36 degrees with clear skies and virtually no wind. Up at the summit, the temp was 26 degrees with an average wind speed of 31 mph. Expect highs to be in the upper 40s today. Lifts are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily servicing a base of 8-13 feet of snow. 101 runs were groomed last night leaving 1,113 acres of fresh corduroy

Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam Championships
Location: Main Lodge
Date: Apr 25, 2009 - Apr 25, 2009

Details: Come to Main Lodge and see the finalists battle it out for the 2009 Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam title! Riders are invite only; spectators are more than welcome!
www.mammothmountain.com

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Breckenridge -Colorado
Snow Snow. High near 29. East southeast wind between 8 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches ALL LIFTS OPEN
Base Elevation: 9,600 feet / 2,926 meters
Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet / 3,963 meters
Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet / 1,036 meters
Lifts: 30

•30 total
•2 high-speed 6-passenger SuperChairs
•7 high-speed quad lifts
•1 triple lift
•6 double lifts
•1 8-passenger gondola
•4 surface lifts

www.breckenridge.snow.com

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Loveland- Colorado
Past 24 Hours 12 inches of new snow

Love Park's 6th Annual Vert Alert Loveland Vert Alert and prove it!. Join Loveland Ski Area Love Park for the annual freestyle ski and snowboard competition. Join in for a day of fun, food and drink, and of course, plenty of swag! Prizes for the top finishers. www.skiloveland.com/

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Arapahoebasin - colorado SNOWFALL: 15.0" past 24 hrs | 16" past 3 days BASE: 64"
Scheduled to remain open until June 9th ! ! ! www.arapahoebasin.com

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Park City Mountain Resort Extends its Closing Date One Week to Sunday, April 19, 2009
What: Thanks to nearly eight feet of snow in the last 14 days and a 97-inch settled base depth, Park City Mountain Resort has extended its closing date to Sunday, April 19, 2009. The original closing day was Sunday, April 12. Beginning Monday, April 13, seven lifts are scheduled to continue operating including PayDay, Bonanza, Silverlode, Thaynes, Jupiter, First Time and Three Kings lifts.
Beginning Monday, April 13, full-day lift ticket pricing will be as follows: Adult: $50
Senior: $35
Youth: $30
In addition, dining will still be available at Legacy Cafe, Kristi's Coffee Cafe and the Summit House. Park City Mountain Rentals will remain in full operation as will the ski and snowboard school.
When: Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until Sunday, April 19, 2009.
Where: Park City Mountain Resort – Park City, Utah.
For more information, please visit
www.parkcitymountain.com

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New Zealand - early snow
We are all buzzing with anticipation for the season ahead and this early snow is a fantastic reminder to dust off those skis and boards and get them tuned and ready to go for the June opening days (don't forget your body either - check out the fantastic boot camp special offer to Queenstowner season pass holders). Winter is on it's way! www.nzski.com

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Killington Vermont
Pond Skimming

Saturday, April 18, 2009
A wacky rite of spring! Skim the pond or watch while others try. Prizes for best skim, best splash, best costume and the special judge’s award.
Registration begins at 10 am on the 3rd floor of the K-1 lodge and the competition kicks off at noon. The cost to register is $10 and all ages are welcome.
www.killington.com

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Stowe - Blue skies, sunshine, and wonderful spring snow, again--very repetitive but certainly not boring. We've run out of superlatives to describe it, so just come on up to Mt. Mansfield and enjoy it yourself. Steep ungroomed terrain may have delayed openings today as we wait for the snow to soften up, the normal springtime drill. At 10:15, the snow is definitely softening. You'll enjoy 21 groomed trails while the snow softens, including steep favorites Hayride & Nosedive, plus the Lower North Slope terrain park & rail garden; we also cut the half-pipe. With over 7 feet of snow at the Stake and extensive snowmaking, there is still deep cover on the mountain. Late season rates are in effect and Stowe is open until April 19th. Sunday is Vermont Food Bank day at Stowe--bring at least 2 non-perishable food items and ski/ride for only $35.
www.stowe.com

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Snowbird -Utah
12 feet in 12 days created unbelievable spring conditions.

LIfts open starting monday
Monday, April 20th
Open Lifts: Chickadee, Wilbere, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram.
Closed lifts now include:Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. All of Creekside closed. (This includes retail and tickets.)

Snowbird will now be open for skiing and riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Will also be open the Monday of Memorial Day)
www.snowbird.com

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FERNIE
Fernie Alpine Resort held an impromptu press conference to help satisfy the peaked curiosities and settle the flying questions about the upcoming 1st Annual Fernival event. Since the first event announcement, people have been mystified by SN-O-BAMA and where Spirit of the West fits into it all? After much speculation about what it all could mean, Fernie Alpine Resort provides solid answers that hope to bring some calm to the Fernival fever that has taken aflame since the first mention of this new and enigmatic event. And though the press conference drew in few, for the amazing snow at the resort kept everyone out skiing, the critical Q & A session was documented and goes as follows:
Q: What is Fernival and when is it?
A: Fernival is the name of Fernie Alpine Resort's brand new ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION. The name is a play on "Fernie" with the word "festival". We wanted the name to not only reflect the wonderful resort location but also stand the test of time. With the bonus weekend planned on Saturday April 18-19th, we thought it would be a climactic way to end the season with this festive event.

Q: What is all this talk about "SN-O-BAMA" and skiing in jeans?
A: SN-O-BAMA is the chosen theme for the 1st Annual Fernival event. Again, the name is a play on words, putting "snow" together with "bama" which in urban lingo means: crazy, outrageous, and odd. Though the name has a coincidental reference to a certain current political figure, let it be known that Fernie Alpine Resort has no plan to nationalize the ski industry nor campaign political views throughout Fernival. Despite the connotation, we felt that it was no time to bail out on some good creativity and pushed forward with the theme believing that it truly describes the unique experience that Fernival promises to give. Recognizing a need for change, we felt "SN-O-BAMA" was an original and deserving homage to SNOW. And since "bama" has urban roots to mean slightly unstylish, we added in the throw-back reference to skiing in jeans taking this event back to the good ol' times when we had fun and skied! We encourage you all to wear your jeans and ski too - Yes, you can! All in all, we knew the name would create some stimulus in the populations and we are glad that it got your attention. Come and get SN-O-BAMA with us! WWW.skifernie.com

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Mt Hood Meadows
With the winter-like conditions we’ll continue our daily operational schedule of 9 AM – 4 PM daily through April 26. If the weather cooperates we also plan on reopening for three extra days in May, May 1, 2 and 3 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). May 3 will be the last day of operations for this season, so make your plans for that weekend. We’ll be announcing some fun activities and deals for May 1 – 3, so keep watching the web site.
There is some great news for freestylers – the top two tables of the Cascade Park (on Boulevard) were opened this weekend and we’ll continue to add features to make it a fun flow park. We’ve received great feedback regarding the right line we added to Rose City Park, as well as the rails we’re continuing to maintain in Shipyard. And we continue to fresh cut our Superpipe almost every day.
Mark Saturday, April 25 on your calendar. That’s the 3rd Annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows which has become our most popular spectator event. The field is filling so if you want to get into the skimming competition you should pre-register online (must be 21 or older). The winner gets a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of All About Hawaii Travel
www.skihood.com

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Traci Max Sachs
The official website of professional speed skier Tracie Max Sachs
www.quickchick.com

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Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge
Timberline is the only area on Mt. Hood that will have lift serviced skiing and riding 7 days a week through Labor Day! With an amazing base of snow, conditions will be fantastic this spring and summer season. Our Palmer High Speed Quad Chairlift is scheduled to open this weekend, and will be operating throughout the summer. Ascending to 8,540 feet on the southern side of Mt. Hood, it provides breathtaking views and access to the best summer terrain in the United States. When other areas are turning their attention away from the snow, we're just getting started www.timberlinelodge.com

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Air France www.airfrance.com/us

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Stevens Pass -Wa FINAL WEEKEND
Located on the crest of the Cascade Range, we receive abundant and frequent snowfall. Cool air often drifts from the eastern slope of the range through the Stevens Pass area, keeping our snow relatively dry. Stevens is located on two national forests, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie on the west side of the crest and the Wenatchee National Forest on the east. Our forested area is predominately Pacific Silver Fir, Mountain Hemlock, and Subalpine Fir, offering a visual treat when covered by fresh snowfall •Base area elevation 4,061'
•Top elevation Cowboy Mountain 5,845'
•Mill Valley base elevation 3,821'
•1,800 vertical feet on three sides of two different mountains

www.stevenspass.com/

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White Pass - Wa
Hours of Operation: Saturday & Sunday only through 4/26 HammerHead Slopestyle
RESCHEDULED!!! NEW DATE: Sunday April 19th.!

www.skiwhitepass.com/

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Crystal Mountain - Wa
Crystal Mountain is the largest ski area in Washington with a total of 2,600 acres (2,300 lift serviced acres) and over 50 named runs.
FINAL WEEKEND
We plan to remain open daily from 9am-4pm until April 19, 2009.
Base – 4,400 feet (3,912 feet
at the bottom of Lower Northway)
Summit (Silver King) – 7,012 feet
Vertical – 3,100 feet

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Lake Geneva- Office of Tourism From sunrise to sunset on Mont-Pèlerin Take the Vevey-Chardonne-Mont-Pèlerin funicular and continue your trip along the footpaths that bring you to the panoramic « Plein Ciel » tower, from where you can enjoy the spectacular 360° view over the whole of the Lake Geneva Region From the shores of Lake Geneva, the Nyon – St-Cergue railway takes you up to the peaks of the Jura mountains. The line offers many ideas of excursions. Back in Nyon , stop by at the Léman Museum, which displays all of the cultural and natural heritage of our lake Office du tourisme du canton de Vaud www.region-du-leman.ch

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Bacardi

Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley Season passes, Lift Tickets / Lessons Here

Closed for the weekend, Gone skiing !

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