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Free lecture teaches avalanche safety
November 22, 2008 - A free lecture in Park City Tuesday will focus on staying safe from avalanches."Most people who get involved in the course know that there is a
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Ski Resort Takes Advantage Of Snowy Weather
November 22, 2008 - Skiers are hitting the slopes today at one local resort. Seven Springs Mountain Resort opened today for a weekend of skiing and snowboarding.
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In brief: Commissioners OK loan ordinance
November 22, 2008 - EBENSBURG Cambria County commissioners moved forward Friday on completing legal requirements for obtaining a $6 million loan to pay bills and payrolls through the end of the year and on Jan. 2.
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Silver lining in bad economy
November 22, 2008 - Carolinas ski resort operators say they understand the uncertainty caused by the faltering economy. We face that worry and concern every winter, said Kim Jochl of Sugar Mountain resort in Avery County. Its called weather. Cold, not snow, is what drives the ski industry. The current cold wave is made to order for resorts. Its nice to get natural snow, but its more important for us to use ...
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Ski areas fret over meltdown, but East hoping to fare better
November 22, 2008 - Forget the Rockies. With the economy in a tailspin, Eastern skiers may be staying closer to home this winter.
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WHEN IT'S OPEN
November 22, 2008 - FINDLEY LAKE, N.Y. -- The hum and hiss of snow-making machines never quit this week at Peek'n Peak Resort & Spa, not even while 51 inches of natural snow fell.
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Frigid air lets skiers hit slopes with earliest openings in years
November 22, 2008 - Michigan's ski resorts have made enough of the white stuff to get the chairlifts and rope tows moving on the earliest dates in more than a decade.
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Summit at Snoqualmie has OK to expand
November 22, 2008 - The Summit at Snoqualmie got U.S. Forest Service approval to build six new lifts, upgrade eight existing lifts, expand parking, overhaul and expand several lodges, build a new mountaintop restaurant, and add lighting for night skiing on 25 new runs.
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Winter comes early for ski resorts
November 22, 2008 - Staff Writer Several area ski resorts kicked off their winter seasons Friday, marking one of the earliest starts in recent memory.
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Snap o the Day: Megasnowfall at Snowshoe
November 22, 2008 - Enjoying an unprecedented November three-foot natural snowfall, Snowshoe Resort gleefully moved up its opening date for skiing and snowboarding to yesterday, Friday, November 21. This is the view from the top at 7:14am on Saturday. (It should be noted that when the Hookmobile giddily gunned its engine last night from Route 66 to the [...]
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Below-normal temperatures help ski areas
November 22, 2008 -
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Where to Find Snow...
November 22, 2008 - NENSA Executive Director Pat Cote published his annual pre-Thanksgiving Snow report - while a bit eastern-centric, it does provide a good overview of what is going on around the country.
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Purgatory offers a devilishly tempting array of terrain for skiers
November 22, 2008 - Here I am in Purgatory, heels to the flames, flying down Upper Hades.
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Pedestrian hit on High Street
November 22, 2008 - A pedestrian was struck today on High Street by a Fisher Auto Parts vehicle at or near the Hazel Street intersection, according to a report from the Emergency Communications Center. The report, issued at 11:13am, noted that the pedestrian was awake and talking after the incident.
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Tahoe resorts forced to delay openings
November 22, 2008 - TAHOE CITY -Early winter weather has proved to be a tease as persistent warm conditions are melting earlier snow, dashing hopes of resorts and skiers who planned to open their season this weekend.
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String of robberies
November 21, 2008 - An alleged accomplice in a string of five robberies in Fayette County was arrested Wednesday morning.
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Laugh Yourself Well
November 21, 2008 - This is an excerpt from a book that I am writing about how to spend your senior years living every day to its fullest: I believe that another good way to achieve good health is humor. There have been many documented examples of patients who have laughed themselves well. Here is my experience with a friend named Andrew.
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World-Class Outdoor Winter Recreation Can be Found at Northernaire Resort and Spa
November 21, 2008 - THREE LAKES, Wis.----Northernaire Resort and Spa in Three Lakes, WI is one of the top destinations for winter recreation. Nestled in the Nicolet National Forest and situated on the shoreline of the worlds largest chain of freshwater lakes, Northernaire boasts a multitude of recreational adventures.
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Sports supporters want more local kids on snow
November 21, 2008 - AMA Snowsports wants more local children in the mountains.
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Telski on track for Thanksgiving opening
November 21, 2008 - At long last, ski season is nigh
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Community Briefs: Auburn Ski Club, Holiday Hope, Holly ART
November 21, 2008 - Auburn Ski Club members can't wait for the season to start. They will be appealing to the Norse God of Snow and Skiing, Ullr, for a bountiful snow season with a bonfire as a request to the snow-god to "bring it on" Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Where's winter? Resorts delay openings
November 21, 2008 - Squaw and Northstar forced to postpone their opening days
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Ski Apache kicks off 2008-09 Winter season
November 21, 2008 - Ski Apache, one of the premier ski and snowboarding resorts in the Southwest, opens for the 2008-2009 winter season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27.
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Quick Getaway to Laurel Highlands
November 21, 2008 - Where: Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort How far: An hour east of Pittsburgh How much: Free! It's free skiing in November. What to do: Dig out your skis, your boots and your poles.
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opening dates
November 21, 2008 - "We've been blessed," said Ricky Durst, public relations manager at Camelback Ski Resort in Tannersville. "We certainly got a great set of good weather to go along with our upgrades to the snow-making abilities over the last few years," he said. "We're reaping the benefits of that now."
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Students learn basics of winter sports safety
November 21, 2008 - Snow has barely started dusting the hills around the Flathead Valley, but seventh-graders across the county recently received a crash course in winter sports safety.
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Luck plays a role in early-season skiing
November 21, 2008 - The start of any snow season is always a little dependent on the luck of the draw. If you try to fill an inside straight, you're going to lose more often than not. My sweetheart Marilyn and I lost our bet recently.
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White nights to the rescue
November 21, 2008 - Evenings below freezing give Pennsylvania resorts a jump on snowmaking. Whirrrrr. Whooooosh.
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Snow a surprise for ski resorts
November 21, 2008 - Snow resorts around the region aren't exactly jumping to seize the day following this week's dumping of 'white gold.' The onslaught of snow seems to [...]
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Where's Winter?
November 21, 2008 - Early November's winter weather has proved to be a tease as persistent warm conditions threaten ski resorts already open and those who hoped to open this weekend.
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As snow nears, challenging economic climate persists
November 21, 2008 - The stock market plummeted to a six-year low on Thursday. Unemployment is at a 14-year high. Acording to a recent Gallup poll, 55 percent of Americans are cutting back on household spending, mostly in the travel and entertainment departments.
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Report promises good skiing
November 21, 2008 - As the base continues to build at RDU this morning, here's what's happening elsewhere on the Southeast ski front.
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Child's play: Austria's scenic slopes are a hit with families
November 21, 2008 - Early in the 21st century, the Austrian ski resorts of the Vorarlberg region of which the best known is St Anton introduced a "Learn to ski" offer for children aged five and over. This was the offer: the local ski schools promised to teach children to ski in three days; and if they failed, the lessons would continue, free of charge, until the child became proficient.
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Snow Valley opening Saturday
November 21, 2008 - SPRINGWATER TWP. - Snow Valley will open for skiing and snowboarding on a limited basis Saturday. This is two weeks earlier than last [...]
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Outdoor books: 'Utah: The Complete Ski & Snow Guide'
November 21, 2008 - Before plunking down hard-earned money for a book on Utah skiing, the big question a buyer must ask is: what can I find in this publication that can't be found in the free ski guide available in Utah each year?
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Much To Skiers' Delight, Local Resort Opens Early
November 21, 2008 - Skiers are loving the fact that they will be able to hit the slopes before Thanksgiving this year.
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Ski-time: Jiminy opens Saturday
November 21, 2008 - HANCOCK -- Snowmaking machines have been going all week during the freezing temperatures at Jiminy Peak, and on Saturday, the ski resort plans to open 12 of its 44 trails to skiers and snowboarders.
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Mount Bachelor celebrates 50th anniversary
November 21, 2008 - During the spring I spent the weekend with a nearly 50-year-old bachelor, balding on top, who was hiding out in the wilds of central Oregon. It seemed like a long way to go, but I heard this old guy is still full of fun. As I bounced through ice and gravel on...
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Top five bargain destinations for winter
November 20, 2008 - If you can manage a vacation this winter, you'll find bargains all over the world.
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Film buffs take A-list winter trip
November 20, 2008 - (By Leigh Dyer, ldyer@charlotteobserver.com) Ever bumped into someone on a street and think, Hey, he looks a lot like Kevin Spacey and then realize that he is in fact the Oscar-winner? Or been sitting in a sandwich shop and spot Sex and the City star Sara Jessica Parker strolling by the window? Star sightings like these are routine in Park City, Utah, during the annual 10-day ...
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Here & There |
November 20, 2008 - Minnesota A howling good time out in the wilds The International Wolf Center, in the Superior National Forest near Ely, is dedicated to teaching the public about wolves, one of the country's most mysterious predators. Among the center's winter programs is Mush with Dogs, Howl with Wolves, a two-night getaway that involves snowshoes, dogsleds, radio telemetry and, of course, plaintive ...
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Whistler was born for the Games; Olympics some 40 years in the making
November 20, 2008 - WHISTLER, B.C. - If Whistler, the host mountain resort for the 2010 Winter Games, had a motto it would be "if you build it, they will come."
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Back in Business Soon: Ski Resorts Making Snow
November 20, 2008 - var nopreviewimage = "1"; if (nopreviewimage == ""){ document.write(' '); document.write(' '); document.write(' '); } Skiers rejoice at least two area resorts in our region will be back in business soon. Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Berks County is one of them, hoping to open its slopes this Saturday. WFMZ's Bo Koltnow has more from the resort in Longswamp Township. ...
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David Achey is named Royal Gorge general manager
November 20, 2008 - Long-time Truckee resident and professional ski instructor David Achey was recently named the new general manager for Royal Gorge Cross-Country Ski Resort, Ice Lakes Lodge and the historic Rainbow Lodge, according to resort officials.
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Seven Springs Welcomes Snow
November 20, 2008 - SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. - It's already a winter wonderland at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, where more than a foot of snow awaits ski and snowboarding buffs anxious for that first downhill run of the season.
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Warm days, cold nights next best thing for Summit County ski resorts
November 20, 2008 - Despite the dry, warm days, ski areas continue to open terrain heading into Thanksgiving
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48Straight canceled after Jeep pulls sponsorship
November 20, 2008 - Don't look for the "loudest show on snow" this year. The glitzy competition that brought some of the world's top high-flying, speed-loving, trick-turning skiers to Sun Valley to compete in skier-cross and half-pipe competitions has been cancelled after losing its chief sponsor.
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Deals are out there for money-stressed skiers
November 20, 2008 - Heading up to the Sierra for a day or two of skiing or snowboarding is a common wintertime activity for many Northern Californians. The snow is usually thick and heavy, the drive is relatively quick and the resort options are plentiful. But with the national...
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Forecasting a Stowe flurry
November 20, 2008 - A new connector lift between Mount Mansfield and Spruce Mountain. A spectacular new base lodge scheduled to open this fall as part of a $400 million investment program. A new ski in/out base hotel, and fresh memories of one of the great weather winters in many years.
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A lot to like, including price, in Eastern Washington ski vacations
November 20, 2008 - Take your next ski vacation in Eastern Washington, for great snow and low prices.
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