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Kalispell Firefighter Spends Weekends Winning Ski Mountaineering Races
January 25, 2008 - Every small town has its sports heroes. Every few years, some local kid puts up big numbers playing hoops or football, gets recruited by a university, and ends up reaching for a wider kind of fame in a distant city. But not every town has someone like Brandon French, an accomplished athlete at a sport both grueling and obscure. Rarer still, are those athletes who serve their hometown with ...
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The Swiss ski resort that sold itself to a Briton for one franc
January 25, 2008 - Winter sports Berkshire businessman gets a bargain but will have to spend £20m to revive ailing holiday village
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Winter Sports Enthusiasts Welcome Recent Snowfall
January 25, 2008 - 1/25/2008 - It seems as if winter has truly arrived in Western New York, and although many people are probably cursing the cold air and snow, others are finding a way to enjoy it.
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New Hampshire ski resorts offer affordable ways for new skiers and riders to hit the slopes
January 25, 2008 - Every year, New Hampshire ski areas put their best effort into making learning to ski or ride fun and affordable. These programs put an emphasis on an enjoyable learning experience and helping the new skier or rider get used to the basics of the sport.
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Kodiak moment on skis
January 25, 2008 - Five-year-old enjoys a day of progress in Bear Creek's kids program. When I told my wife, Courtney, that I expected our 5-year-old daughter to be skiing by the end of the day, she shot me a look that made her skepticism clear.
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Burke Mountain has plenty to offer skiers
January 25, 2008 - Burke Mountain in East Burke, Vt., is off the radar for most skiers and riders. Maybe that's because you head east off I-91 instead of west. But it's only 20 minutes off the highway, has exciting terrain and wonderful views.
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Good Day at Sierra-at-Tahoe; new trails guide
January 25, 2008 - Last Friday morning at Sierra-at-Tahoe the holiday crowd hadn't arrived yet, the snow was good and the day sunny and bright.
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Playing it safe; Skiing and snowboarding can be dangerous, but you can limit your risk by taking some simple precautions
January 25, 2008 - The recent death of a skier on Mount Bachelor is a sobering reminder of the risks of skiing and snowboarding.Snowriders can take many steps to stay safe on the slopes, whether they&2019;re riding in the backcountry or at a ski resort. Equipment Starting with the right equipment is crucial to safety on the mountain.
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Ski resort bought for a franc...
January 25, 2008 - We were thrilled to read this story in The Guardian...perhaps there's hope for us yet - the resort of Natives.co.uk perhaps... Hot chocolate or a ski resort?
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Entertainment Calendar: 01/25/2008
January 25, 2008 - Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com .
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Sitting on a gold mine: Local athlete runs fast-growing sit-ski company
January 25, 2008 - It has been one month since Kevin Bramble has felt the rush of skiing over white powder with the wind whipping through his shaggy hair. Bramble doesn't get to ski too often, living in Cape May Court House. He is closer to the ocean than he is any mountain. However,...
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Michigan's Ski Areas: Snowfall gets state slopes off to hot start
January 25, 2008 - Winter temps also help operators
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Weekend to bring more rain, snow to Inland area
January 25, 2008 - The Inland area has had a heavy dose of snow and rain so far this week. Get ready for even more.
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The Independent Voice of the University of New Mexico since 1895
January 25, 2008 - Albuquerque is not renowned for its slopes, but every winter skiers and snowboarders dust off their equipment and head to the mountains. It is a city with people devoted to the sport, said Kat McKenzie, marketing director at Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado.
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Looking over Lookout Pass
January 24, 2008 - Last week, I started my series of reviews with Schweitzer Mountain. This week, I headed to the Idaho/Montana border to check out Lookout Pass, the resort with fresh tracks almost daily. Lookout Pass receives approximately 400 inches of snow annually, the most in the Inland Northwest.
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Finding remote snow in B.C.: Seeking a higher powder is well worth the price
January 24, 2008 - Looking for a different snow experience? Consider heli-skiing or snowcat skiing in British Columbia. (Better save up your money first.)
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Freeskiing Alliance takes off
January 24, 2008 - 2008-01-24
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Tussey Mtn. survives despite weather woes
January 24, 2008 - Though an increasing trend of warmer temperatures and less snow has only recently been punctuated by a cold snap, nearby Tussey Mountain's seasonal struggle is far from over.
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Retailers see chance to diversify, reach out to minority consumers
January 24, 2008 - Roger Tsai's job brought him to Utah from Houston, but that's not the only thing keeping him here. Already an outdoor enthusiast, Tsai wanted to make the most of his Utah experience, which to him meant getting involved with all the outdoor activities the state has to offer.
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Broadcaster badly injured after falling from chairlift
January 24, 2008 - A female broadcaster was badly injured Wednesday after falling five meters off a chairlift at the 11th National Winter Games in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
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Rookie skiers encounter a steep learning curve on their first outing in Utah powder
January 24, 2008 - SOLITUDE, Big Cottonwood Canyon - We thought we were ready. We thought we were on time. We thought we were prepared.
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From extreme skiing to Zen
January 24, 2008 - Growing up in Henniker, N.H., Kristen Ulmer never knew how much she liked the East.
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Methow trails draw crowds, but solitude's near
January 24, 2008 - The sign at the new trailhead parking lot in Winthrop says it all: "NO TRAIL SWEEP. " No, it doesn't mean you're prohibited from cleaning...
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Winter events offer reason to stop hibernating
January 24, 2008 - GRAND HAVEN -- Michigan winters are long and cold. It's all too easy to curl up on the couch under a pile of blankets and wait for the snow to melt and the dull gray skies to dissipate. But who wants to spend the better part of six months moping around?
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Favorable weather allows ski areas to make up for lost time
January 24, 2008 - The recent cold temperatures and snowfall have many residents of Western New York huddling in their houses. The winter weather, capped by Wednesdays lake-effect storm, had the opposite effect on the skiers and snowboarders.
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Girls-only ski trip to Austria
January 24, 2008 - Mountains are masculine domains. The ski schools are packed with men, as are the cable cars that head up the slopes in the morning. Men line the bars of après-ski venues at night. In some resorts, the ratio of men to women is said to be seven to one.
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17 peaks in four days? They did it, so can you
January 24, 2008 - For about 10 years, Carey Kish kicked around the idea of skiing at all of Maine's 17 ski areas in a weekend.
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10 reasons to ski Jackson Hole, USA
January 24, 2008 - How about 302" of snow since Dec 1 for a starter? The resort is a mecca for powder hounds says Isabella Tree
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Try cat skiing: poor man's heli-skiing
January 24, 2008 - CAT skiing is not for the faint-hearted. It doesnt take us long to work that out. Avalanches occur frequently in the alpine terrain . . . staff may fail to predict whether the alpine terrain is safe for skiing.
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Mike Terrell: Cross-country center opens
January 24, 2008 - Lou Awody, long time northern Michigan Nordic guru, has opened a new cross-country touring center just south of East Jordan off M-66.
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Vails top job brings Jarnot back home
January 24, 2008 - VAIL, Colorado One moment, Chris Jarnot, the new top executive at Vail Mountain, cruised down a catwalk a little ahead of his skiing partners. The next moment, he was out of sight, having popped into some trees, a little shortcut down to the Game Creek lift.
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Vail's top job brings Jarnot back home
January 24, 2008 - New mountain chief rose through ranks from intern at ski company
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Seven Winter Adventures That Don't Involve Skis
January 24, 2008 - Here are some new ways to have fun in the snow.
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Avalanche area reopened
January 24, 2008 - The Canyon Creek snowmobile trail and skiing terrain below Flower Point and Skookoleel Mountain were reopened to backcountry users on Jan. 18.
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Kashmir to host 5th Winter Games from Feb 22
January 24, 2008 - New Delhi, Jan 24 : The Fifth National Winter Games will be hosted in snow-covered Gulmarg, a ski resort in Kashmir Valley that is fast emerging as a global winter tourism destination.
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How Much Will Perfect Powder Cost You?
January 24, 2008 - Whistler is considered among the best ski resorts in North America.
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World-Class backcountry CatSki adventures now underway in Payette National Forest
January 24, 2008 - McCall Brundage Mountain Resort has opened its 2008 backcountry CatSki Operations to enthusiastic reviews.
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Skiing at Whistler: Perfect powder
January 23, 2008 - A dozen years ago, a roommate and I were wasting away another rainy winter night in Seattle when we decided to drive the pickup truck five hours north to Whistler. We left at 10 p.m., pulled into the lot near the lifts and spent a few fitful, freezing hours of semi-sleep in the cab until sunrise.
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Pupils in ski rescue hailed as heroes
January 23, 2008 - A TRIO of Perthshire school pupils have been hailed as heroes after they rescued a ski instructor following a potentially fatal accident.
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Courmayeur: the perfect break
January 23, 2008 - With its freshly fallen snow and fine Italian food, the pretty village of Courmayeur is ideal for a short skiing holiday, says Nick Trend.
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Skier from Bucks died of suffocation
January 23, 2008 - COLORADO - Colorado officials have determined that an Ottsville man killed while skiing there last week had suffocated to death after falling into a tree well.
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Wednesday ski and board report for Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly and Kirkwood
January 23, 2008 - This report is for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008.
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5 ski towns with a flair for Old West fun
January 23, 2008 - A touch of the Old West at a ski or snowboard resort adds a distinctive flavor to any winter vacation. Imagine the scene: Snakeskin boots crunch down snow-covered sidewalks, blue jeans and cowboy hats are the dress of choice, pickup trucks outnumber luxury cars, and "Your Cheatin' Heart" wafts out into the streets along with the aroma of beefy steaks sizzling on town grills. Skip the ...
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Powder play
January 23, 2008 - As he promptly departed from the frozen chairlift and bent over to strap on his second binding, Ethan Ottemiller found himself pondering the thought of what his first run of the season could behold.
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Avalanche victim near Big Sky identified
January 22, 2008 - A Montana State University student was killed in a Sunday avalanche that hit in the mountains west of Big Sky
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Breaking news: Montana State University student dies in avalanche near Beehive Basin
January 22, 2008 - A Montana State University student from Vermont died in an avalanche Sunday near Beehive Basin west of Big Sky, authorities said.
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Weather Optimal for Skiing and Snowboarding
January 22, 2008 - (Chautauqua County, NY, Januare 21, 2008) - - This bitter cold and snow may not seem like a good thing to some people, but for skiers and snowboarders, conditions couldn't be better. News 4's Don Postles is here now to explain why.
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As Alps Warm, a Snow-Deprived Ski Resort Sells for $1
January 22, 2008 - As global warming brings less snow, lower-altitude stations rely more on costly snow machines causing more economic hardship for Swiss ski resorts.
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As the Alps warm, a snow-deprived ski resort sells for $1
January 22, 2008 - Effectively giving the ski operation away was an act of desperation on the part of a small, medium-altitude ski station, which like hundreds of others, faces dire times.
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MSU student dies in avalanche
January 22, 2008 - A Montana State University student who had taken avalanche courses and wanted to become a ski instructor died Sunday in an avalanche west of Big Sky. Photo courtesy of Alexander Anderson Tyler Stetson and his younger sister, Amy, at Bridger Bowl recently.
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