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Mt. Hood Skibowl; grandma wouldn't know the place
November 04, 2008 - Terry Richard/The OregonianThe east lodge at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl shows off many of the cosmetic improvements happening in Government Camp. The closest winter resort to Portland, Mt. Hood Skibowl has gone through a major transformation in recent years, with...
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Snowzone TV launches White World
November 04, 2008 - Bringing you the best of the skiing and snowboarding worlds, Snowzone TV has launched its new programme White World, and you can watch the first episode here . It's packed with all you need to know from the week of snow in London...
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Liberty Mountain buys Carroll Valley Resort
November 04, 2008 - Liberty Mountain Resort and Carroll Valley Resort and Golf Course are neighboring properties that were initially designed in the mid-1960s to be one resort.
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First Significant Snow Of Season Falls In Sierra
November 03, 2008 - The first significant snow of the winter season falls at the base of ski resorts in the Sierra on Sunday.
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Skiers race to find bargain gear at annual sale
November 03, 2008 - Sunday morning's drizzle didn't stop hundreds of bargain hunters from lining up at Big Sky High School where this year's Safety on Snow fair was held.
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Liberec ski resort future uncertain despite CZK 1bn state investment
November 03, 2008 - The Liberec town hall has to figure out who is going to operate the Jetd and Vesec ski resorts after the February world cup in cross-country skiing.
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Ski buffs flock to benefit sellathon
November 03, 2008 - RAY MONGEAU/CITIZEN PHOTO FIVE-YEAR-OLD Wynston Huckaby of Laconia picks out a pair of skis during the annual Gunstock Ski Club Ski Sale, held at Gunstock Mountain Resort on Saturday.
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3000 foreign skiers confirm visit, bumper winter season in Kashmir
November 03, 2008 - Srinagar, Nov 3 : As many as three thousand foreign skiers have so far confirmed their participation in different skiing courses in the Kashmir valley, where authorities are going all out for campaigning to attract national and international tourists during this winter.
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Engelberg Guide
November 03, 2008 - Engelberg is smack bang in the middle of Switzerland, close to the city of Lucerne, and a mere hour and a half drive from Zurich airport.
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Resorts tap new visa program
November 03, 2008 - The Aspen Skiing Co. and other big hitters in the ski industry are using a new tool this winter in their effort to keep resorts fully staffed: a cultural exchange, or Q-1, visa.
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Mt. Hood Meadows gets top 10 super pipe rating
November 03, 2008 - Bruce Ely/The OregonianHaving fun in the Meadows super pipe during a night riding session. Transworld Snowboarding magazine has placed the in-ground super pipe at Mt. Hood Meadows on its Top 10 list. It's always frustrating to see how national ski...
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Winter storm could bring 16 inches of snow to Mount Hood
November 03, 2008 - PORTLAND -- Its a sign of things to come and as the calendar changes so, too, does Oregons weather. A snowy weekend on Mount Hood provided just a hint of the weather headed this way in coming months, an early start to what many are hoping will be another outstanding season.
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Ski deals available nearly everywhere
November 03, 2008 - 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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Rain doesnt wash away Halloween fun
November 02, 2008 - Rain poured on downtown Beckley Saturday morning, but it was not enough to keep witches, the Grim Reaper, skeletons and even Sleeping Beauty away.
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Cutting-edge care can give overseas facilities an edge
November 02, 2008 - Doctors in some foreign countries may be more adept at some techniques that Americans want. Low cost isn't the only reason Americans are traveling to foreign countries for healthcare. Timmi Ryerson of Vista, Calif., went abroad looking for expertise she couldn't find at home.
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Ski resorts hope lots of snow beats weak economy
November 02, 2008 - Early sales and reservations figures for some destination ski resorts suggest the nation's financial crisis could put a crimp on the $6-billion ski industry. But industry leaders say past downturns -- such as the 1970s fuel crisis and the post-2001 terrorist attacks -- show that snow and proximity to urban areas matter.
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SKI AND WINTER ESCAPES: Zip, dip, flip, zag, schuss, board and ski Michigan
November 02, 2008 - Michigan skiers have gloved fingers crossed. They want a repeat of last winter's weather. The state's 32 ski areas and resorts are a huge bargain for Midwest skiers compared to trips to Aspen or Vail.
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Weather forecast: Good news for ghouls and boys
November 01, 2008 - Good news ghouls and boys - the rain, indeed, may go away and come again another day. The Sacramento region is a slippery tangle of rain-slicked roads and wet leaves today, but showers are expected to taper off in the afternoon and not reemerge until the next storm moves in early Saturday. The bulk of the moisture associated with the current storm has already moved through the region, said Cindy ...
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Mt. Bachelor celebrates 50 years of winter
November 01, 2008 - Mt. Bachelor ResortThe open slopes of the summit can make for some challenging snow conditions at Mt. Bachelor. Even after 50 cold winters, Mt. Bachelor is still very eligible. Frequently cited as the favorite ski destination in Oregon, the delight...
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Warren Miller's new ski film has sad ending
November 01, 2008 - In extreme skiing, whether for the amateur thrill of it or as a profession, death is part of life.
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The 2 faces of Tahoe
November 01, 2008 - Have it your way: You can either notify your next of kin, or take them for an easy day on the slopes With choices of Heavenly or Squaw Valley, you can have it your way. You can either notify your next of kin, or take them for an easy day on the slopes.
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Engelberg: Think Pink
November 01, 2008 - Set in a scenic valley in the heart of Switzerland, the Alpine resort of Engelberg delivers on all its promises guaranteed snow cover, thrilling off-piste skiing, snowboard parks to die for and buzzing après-ski.
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10 great ski resorts for deep powder
October 31, 2008 - We see them in the Warren Miller films all the time. Skiers and boarders launch from a snowcapped peak and rip down plunging slopes caked with mounds of untracked white. Powder parts and rooster tails fly as the stars snake netherward in perfect serpentine S-turns.
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It's drier snow on Washington's east side
October 31, 2008 - 49 Degrees North ski areaGetting radical air in the 49 Degrees North terrain park. The east side of Washington gets drier snow than the Cascades, so skiers and riders from the big cities of the west like to journey across...
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Size matters
October 30, 2008 - With the snowguns already blowing in Colorado and yet another ski season right around the corner, I thought this week it would be fun to look at some raw ski industry statistics, if for no other reason than giving you some ammunition next time you find yourself getting into a barroom argument with someone from say, Utah or Montana, states that, just to start this column of on the right foot, ...
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Ski resorts preparing for the winter season
October 30, 2008 - BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC (WBTV) - In the North Carolina mountains, as the snow goes, so goes the economy. Tuesday's blast of white stuff and continued cold temperatures have folks thinking of good times that may be around the corner up there.
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Ski resorts making final preparations for season
October 30, 2008 - Mother Nature is playing nice with the Wasatch Front for now, but ask anyone who likes to strap a pair of planks or a board to their feet, and they'll tell you winter isn't far away even if it is expected to be about 70 degrees outside this weekend.
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Western Washington downhill ski areas gear up
October 30, 2008 - Crystal Mountain ResortSkiing the bowls in deep powder at Crystal Mountain. Once the snow gets here, ski areas on the west side of Washington's Cascades will greet the new season with some major changes. Most prominent is the Summit at...
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Sauna Gondola Car is Perfect Mix of Snow, Skiing and Nudity [Saunas]
October 30, 2008 - Screw jacuzzi-ing on top of Mont Blanc, or shrinking your unmentionables in a freezing ice sauna, this is the best kind of winter sport relaxation: a ski gondola has been converted into a sauna....
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Skiing: Are you ready for the deep snow?
October 30, 2008 - We see them in the Warren Miller films all the time. Skiers and boarders launch from a snowcapped peak and rip down plunging slopes caked with mounds of untracked white. Powder parts and rooster tails fly as the stars snake netherward in perfect serpentine S-turns.
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West Virginians wake up to snow before Halloween
October 29, 2008 - Most people are putting the finishing touches on their Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees costumes this time of the year.
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October 29, 2008 - Theres no denying that the Utah Freeskier Society is a worthwhile investment of your time and hard-earned money. The group offers discounted passes to Alta Ski Area, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons.
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Wallisch, Brewer own Jibassic Park
October 29, 2008 - Nearly 3,000 snow-starved spectators and a few fistfuls of the region's best skiers and snowboarders descended on Boreal Mountain Resort Saturday night for the fourth annual Jibassic Pro Invitational rail jam.
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Alpine skier's uphill climb
October 28, 2008 - Canadian Olympic hopefuls embark on gruelling 16-month balancing act between family and sport
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Ski season's top deals
October 28, 2008 - Snowbirds who shop early and aggressively stand to save considerably.
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Vayama.com Offers Low Fares to Less-Known International Ski Destinations
October 28, 2008 - Even though the U.S. offers a wide variety of ski destinations, travelers searching for something exciting and different this season would enjoy learning about the low fares available on vayama.com to some of Europe's best kept secret ski resorts.
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Ski deals, with lodging, from $125
October 28, 2008 - November brings the start of ski season and a flurry of discounts. Here's how to ski affordably in California, Colorado, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Whistler, B.C.
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Sawdust slows rate of melting snow
October 27, 2008 - Snow can be stored over summer at relatively low altitudes, the Swiss snow and avalanche research institute has revealed.
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Snap up ski deals before prices go up
October 27, 2008 - Western Washington ski areas and Thurston County outdoors suppliers say they hope the slowing economy doesn't price skiers and snowboarders out of a winter on the slopes.
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Families can see more snow for less dough
October 27, 2008 - Family ski vacations can be tons of fun, but holy sticker shock they sure aint cheap.
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Cascade resorts hope economy doesn't stall skiers; some season passes still on sale
October 27, 2008 - Season passes still on sale at some Western Washington ski resorts; officials hope skiers, boarders will come despite economy.
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Southeast ski season begins tomorrow
October 27, 2008 - Dunno what you were doing this morning at 7:15, but Cataloochee Ski Area decided it was time to start the Southeast's ski season.
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October 27, 2008 - Skiing in October? MAGGIE VALLEY - Halloween revelers might be able to take their costumes down the slopes this week, if Cataloochee Ski Area opens as planned.
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Seven Springs plans project featuring townhomes, cottages
October 26, 2008 - SEVEN SPRINGS Through the years, Seven Springs Mountain Resort has concentrated exclusively on townhomes and condos, typically marketing to out-of-state visitors looking to escape to the Somerset County mountains.
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Ski competition: Readers' guide to skiing
October 26, 2008 - Read the winning entry to our ski competition and enjoy the best runner-up tips to your favourite resorts, mountain restaurants, après-ski and more
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To get off-piste, hop aboard a mean mountain machine
October 26, 2008 - Skiers and boarders who bang on about being powder addicts can be a bit of a bore or so I thought until I caught the bug. Suddenly, I too wanted every descent to be a brochure shot. But this left me with a problem. The best guarantee of a day tracing squiggles in virgin snow has always been heli-skiing and for that you can easily fork out £500 a time.
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Who was the real winner of our race to the Alps?
October 26, 2008 - The Coach I can say three positive things about travelling for 18 hours on a bus. First, it's just £125 for a return ticket. Second, it leaves central London at 6pm. And third, you can check in just 30 minutes before departure and the two changes are smooth.
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Some say cold economy won't freeze out skiers
October 26, 2008 - Many resorts offer discounts and incentives to make up for airline fees and gas prices.
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Resorts test out snow-saving blanket
October 26, 2008 - ASPEN, Colo. - The Aspen Skiing Co. and other Colorado resorts are experimenting with a protective blanket that preserves snow from one season to the next.
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Families attend festival at Whitetail Resort near Mercersburg
October 26, 2008 - Saturday's rain wasn't going to stop Sarah Firestone from snagging a trout from the catch-and-release fish pool at Whitetail Resort's Eighth Annual Great Outdoors Festival, near Mercersburg.
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