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NWS forecasts weekend cool-down
November 15, 2008 - Southern West Virginia residents probably thought it was time to trim their trees before it was time for trick-or-treat.
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Hit the slopes with holiday deals
November 15, 2008 - Helicopter skiing available at western Canadian lodges; resort at Squaw Creek rolls out family fun.
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Skier safety: 'It's time something is done'
November 15, 2008 - Assembly Judiciary Committee takes on skier safety
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Snow ready early, but tourist bookings 'soft'
November 15, 2008 - There's enough snow in the mountains that four Utah ski resorts will have lifts running this weekend, a full 10 days ahead of the always important Thanksgiving weekend.
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The weather isn't cooperating with Northeast ski resorts
November 15, 2008 - Mother Nature's being cranky and predictably unpredictable.
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Mt. Rose open; check city's youth ski-snowboard classes
November 15, 2008 - BY SAM BAUMAN
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Where can we go skiing on our £500 budget?
November 15, 2008 - Recession may be looming but if you are feeling the pinch there's no need to abandon your holiday plans
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Powder paradise: Snowbird opens in record time
November 15, 2008 - The 2,500-acre Snowbird ski resort opened Nov. 7, marking the second earliest opening in the 38-year history of the popular Utah resort. Photo courtesy of Snowbird Ski Resort
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New lifts, terrain features at Sierra Nevada ski resorts
November 15, 2008 - A resort-by-resort Sierra Nevada guide to what's new for skiers, snowboarders
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Sierra ski, snowboard special
November 15, 2008 - People heading to the slopes will find a plethora of new offerings at various resorts, including new lifts and runs, expanded terrain parks, a 'private' skiing experience on your own mountain, frequent skier-discount programs, ski schools for 3-year-olds, and a chance to skip the lifts and ride a snow cat to the top for some untracked powder.
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Snow business: Can you still afford to ski in North America?
November 15, 2008 - The United States had a remarkable ski season in 2007/8. First, there was the snowfall a huge amount of it. Snow depths broke records at Aspen Snowmass, Crested Butte, Steamboat and five other resorts in Colorado; on the West Coast snowfall was up 61 per cent on the previous season, and on the north-eastern slopes by 28 per cent.
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Books from Countryman Press welcome winter
November 15, 2008 - The Countryman PressCross-Country Skiing in the Sierra Nevada The Countryman Press of Woodstock, Vt., has released this fall three new books that aggressive back country-skiers, as well as less-skilled newbies, may find useful. "The Winter Camping Handbook'' by Stephen Gorman...
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Utah spends millions on ads for skiing
November 15, 2008 - Utah's ski industry is hoping for the best, despite an economy that is currently anything but hopeful.
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Ski & Ride Free In Steamboat from Opening Day to Christmas Day
November 15, 2008 - ResortQuest Steamboat Vacation Rentals offers FREE Steamboat lift tickets with lodging package. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest-steamboat/steamboat-lift-tickets/prweb1616154.htm
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It's Carving Time Again
November 15, 2008 - Skiers and snowboarders anticipating jaw-dropping deals at area resorts this season due to the weak economy may be disappointed to find deals no cheaper than most of last year's.
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Snow deals: As economy slides, promotions provide lift to skiers
November 15, 2008 - BEAVER CREEK, Colo. Mike and Pam Mathe have taken their two kids skiing at Beaver Creek over Christmas break each of the past five years. It's their one big vacation for the year, a luxurious respite from Mike's traveling, the kids' classes.
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California legistlature to consider new ski safety rules
November 15, 2008 - TAHOE CITY - A year ago this month, Dr. Dan Gregorie launched the California Ski and Snowboard Safety Organization in memory of his 24-year-old daughter, Jessica Gregorie, who lost her life in 2006 at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.
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States budget ax shouldnt hit DIF&W
November 15, 2008 - In Fridays editions of this paper, you may have read about the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlifes plan to make budget cuts in response to a directive by Gov. John Baldacci.
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The two faces of Tahoe
November 13, 2008 - ''I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords,'' Mark Twain wrote of Lake Tahoe in 1872. More than 136 years later, Twain's words still ring true, especially for skiers at the resorts that ring the lake like a crown.
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Ring in the Holidays at Killington Resort with Special Lodging Packages, Events
November 13, 2008 - With cold temperatures for making snow and Mother Nature lending a hand with natural snowfall, the 2008-09 ski and snowboard season is off to a great start. Heading into the holidays, Killington Resort is decking the halls and celebrating its 50th Birthday season on and off the slopes with events and deals that everyone will enjoy.
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Skiers have cause for optimism
November 13, 2008 - Alix Wells left the rabbit ears at home but there was no way for her to hide the fact.Shes the jackrabbit of the Prince George Alpine Ski Racers (PGASR) team.The 13-year-old Wells earned that reputation last year when she placed fifth as the highest-ranked Canadian at a Whistler Cup GS race at Blackcomb. Her result was unexpected, yes, but not totally out of left field considering the ...
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Shakespeare would have skied, if Ashland had been his home turf
November 13, 2008 - Stuart Tomlinson/The OregonianThe communication equipment and upper runs at Mount Ashland, under a clearing sky. About 15 years ago, the owner of the Mt. Ashland ski area wanted to dismantle the ski lifts and truck them to another resort it...
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$avings on the slopes
November 13, 2008 - Skiing and snowboarding can be great winter fun, but anyone on a budget can tell you they aren't inexpensive forms of recreation.
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As Long as There's Snow, the Ski Season Will Be a Go
November 13, 2008 - State officials said what's happening to service industries linked to tourism is a result of people cutting back on spending during difficult times.
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Albertans 'Wax up at Louise
November 13, 2008 - Albertans sometimes take for granted they'll be skiing in November each year. But did you know Alberta's Big 3 ski hills of Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay open earlier to the public than most ski areas in the world, so we get at least a month extra on early-season snow?
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Park City has snow, but the slopes aren't quite ready
November 13, 2008 - The mountains are white, but the benefit of that freshly fallen snow is mostly psychological.Last week's snowfall was mentioned on CNN and the phones
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You Belong at Bear! Bear Valley Mountain Opens 2008-09 with New Family Facilities Programs and More Access to ...
November 13, 2008 - Bear Valley Mountain, the Central Sierra's premier family skiing and riding location, today announced upgrades and new product plans for the 2008-09 season. Continuing with the theme "You Belong at Bear," opening day guests will be greeted with significant improvements to the 9-lift, 1,280-acre resort that will enhance the family experience for skiers and riders of all ages and skill levels.
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Disabled sports: Hall a finalist in awards
November 13, 2008 - Wanaka's Adam Hall has been named as a finalist in the Attitude Awards, an initiative that honours the achievements of New Zealanders living with disabilities.
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Winter Lowdown
November 12, 2008 - By BW Staff.
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Winter tourism destination - Local association working at luring more tourists to the Grande Prairie area after the ...
November 12, 2008 - The snowbird phenomenon is a well-known one in Canada, where thousands seek to escape the worst winter has to offer by flocking to warmer climates. [...]
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The forecast
November 12, 2008 - Skiing can be a lot like mining: There are boom years, and there are bust years.
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Beyond the slopes
November 12, 2008 - Winter in Colorado isnt just about how quickly you can fly down the slopes. Sometimes, its about the quirky fun you can have in the process.
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Bretton Woods May Be Able To Open Soon
November 12, 2008 - It may be hard to believe in most of New Hampshire, but in the White Mountains, winter has arrived, and ski areas are getting close to opening.
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Ski properties: Buying off-piste
November 12, 2008 - Anyone who's watched resorts such as Aspen and Courcheval become playgrounds for the wealthy might think ski property is out of their reach. However, away from the most popular destinations, you'll find homes that are still affordable in more authentic surroundings.
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Chamber gets "edgy" in slow year
November 12, 2008 - "In tough times, we just try to be out there as much as possible.
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Cost-wise deals for family skiing
November 12, 2008 - Forget the beach. Bridget Kerr, 10, would rather play in the snow. ''Winter is my favorite season,'' declares the fifth-grader from Shelburne, Vt.
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Hit the slopes without busting the budget
November 11, 2008 - Forget the beach. Bridget Kerr, 10, would rather play in the snow.
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Laying groundwork
November 11, 2008 - When asked about the importance of lessons for beginners, snowboard instructor Gregg Davis recalls an all-too-familiar scene from the slopes: An unhappy, inexperienced boarder tromps down the side of a hill, lumbering under the weight of his snowboard.
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Snow covers all
November 11, 2008 - No doubt about it, a pall has fallen over the party in Colorado's ski country.
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Utah's flakes New ad campaign touts greatest snow on Earth
November 11, 2008 - Utah is using a few flakes probably not anyone you know to get the attention of tourists from outside the state.
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Skiing starts early at Switzerland's highest resorts
November 11, 2008 - Switzerland's highest Alpine resorts are enjoying a very early ski season start, with runs and lifts open a month earlier than last year.
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Killington's early start is among East's first
November 10, 2008 - Killington Resort has announced its own treat this Halloween -- the slopes will open for skiers and boarders Sunday, two weeks earlier than planned. ... - By CRISTINA KUMKA Herald Staff
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Ski-pass price war escalates
November 10, 2008 - Vail Resorts started a ski-pass price war when it rolled out the Epic Pass, cutting the price of a season pass and offering unrestricted skiing at all four of the company's Colorado resorts.
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Snow arrives early at Snowbird
November 10, 2008 - Michael Plummer was looking forward to the ski season after sitting out all of last year because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. But he didn't think it would come this early.
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Enjoy the cat treats while skiing Mount Bailey
November 10, 2008 - Cat Ski Mount BaileyMount Bailey's shows its steep north face, but most skiing takes place to the right of the steep sections. This blogger (me, Terry Richard) was the first paying customer of the snowcat skiing operation on Mount Bailey....
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Zip, dip, flip, zag, schuss, board and ski Michigan
November 10, 2008 - Get a lift ticket for $24 at Marquette Mountain in Marquette, $34 at Indianhead in Wakefield, and $29-$32 at Norway Mountain in Norway.
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Your client's message at ski resorts
November 10, 2008 - The chills of winter have started to blow into certain parts of the U.S., and in certain of those parts that means ski season is here or not far off.
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Ski deals available nearly everywhere in the United States this year
November 10, 2008 - BEAVER CREEK, Colo. - Mike and Pam Mathe have taken their two kids skiing at Beaver Creek over Christmas break each of the past five years. It's their one big vacation for the year, a luxurious respite from Mike's travelling, the kids' classes.
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Average snowfall predicted for mountains
November 09, 2008 - ANDY SAWYER/Yakima Herald-Republic Lynn Olson, 14, of Naches, is weighed down as he carries three pairs of skis around the Central Washington Fair's Modern Living Building during the annual White Pass Ski Swap Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. Olson, who said he plans on skiing about 25 times this season, is hoping for a heavy snow year with plenty of powder.
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Packages Offer Heli-Skiing, 'Elf Tuck-Ins,' Football
November 09, 2008 - Parents and teens who are strong skiers can take on helicopter skiing this Christmas with a family trip based at one of three remote lodges in western Canada. Each day guarantees 100,000 vertical feet of skiing for adults and half that for those ages 12 to 17, with the teens returned to the lodge by helicopter if they don't choose to stay out all day.
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