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Magazine picks top spots for skiing
October 18, 2008 - B.C. resort rates high: If you're a powderhound gearing up for ski season, compare your favorite slopes with this list from Outside magazine's November issue.
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Peak performance in France
October 18, 2008 - What's new in French skiing this season? Not a lot. True, the ski lift built with the longest unsupported span in the world (almost 2km) will open on December 20, connecting the ski areas of La Plagne and Les Arcs.
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The Man in Seat 61 on his favourite winter rail journeys
October 18, 2008 - Rail travel guru Mark Smith, of our winning website The Man in Seat 61, recommends six of his favourite winter rail journeys
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Discover Hagan Lodge - Virgin Snow for UK Skiers
October 18, 2008 - The Austrians could be forgiven for trying to keep their holiday hot spots a local secret; why wouldn't they?
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Book now for ski deals
October 18, 2008 - Skiing is not exactly a budget form of recreation. But there are deals to be had, especially if you book now, before the snow falls, for later in the season.
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Are Ski Magazines Out of Touch?
October 17, 2008 - In the midst of what's been called the "greatest economic crisis of our lifetime," Skinet.com, the website of skiing's flagship magazines SKI and Skiing continues to flaunt just how out...
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Outdoor Living, Clean Lakes and Sophistication
October 17, 2008 - New London?s views and hiking trails are complemented by a range of cultural events amid an air of quiet sophistication.
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Troubled Tamarack ski resort in Idaho to be run by receiver
October 17, 2008 - Judge allows receiver to run financially ailing Tamarack resort in central Idaho; it's hoped lifts will open for ski season
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Ski Resorts Hope Plenty Of Snow Beats Weak Economy
October 17, 2008 - Michelle Michaels, a Colorado Springs software support employee, is a longtime ski season passholder to Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin. But she won't be getting a pass this year while she tries to pay off debts.
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Jamaican ski team trains on S.F.'s Marina Green
October 17, 2008 - Thursday was a very hot day to go skiing in San Francisco, which could explain why the Jamaican national ski team was having such a tough time of it. There was hardly any snow on Marina Green. It was 83 degrees and the sunbathers were out, in bikinis. "...
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Outside magazine heaps praise on Utah skiing
October 17, 2008 - The latest national publication to heap praise on Utah skiing is Outside magazine, whose readers picked Alta-Snowbird as the continent's best ski area.
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Copper to open earlier than expected
October 17, 2008 - Top-to-bottom skiing, lodging deals on tap for first weekend of the season
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Ski-resort bookings heading downhill
October 16, 2008 - Lodging reservations in Colorado's ski-resort communities are down for a third straight month at a time of the year when reservation lines are usually jumping.
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Bachelor has fixed lifts, prices, image and they're letting you know about it
October 16, 2008 - Behind mountain biking and pushing babies around in thousand-dollar jogging strollers, bitching about Mt. Bachelor is one of Bends most beloved pastimes. Bendites complain about ticket prices, parking, grooming or staffing issues just like people in larger, more urban cities bitch about the coaching decisions of their local sports teams. While this is certainly a storied pastime, last season ...
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Loveland, A-Basin open ski season
October 16, 2008 - Having both Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin open on the same day is really "sharing the wealth," according to one Denver skier who has made nine opening days in Colorado's high country.
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Biathlon Yukon group trains for seasons first competition
October 16, 2008 - It would take a lot more than a lack of snow to prevent the members of Biathlon Yukon from training for the upcoming season.
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Hoping for a good winter in Big Bear
October 16, 2008 - Winter is here, or at least the beginning of it. Its been a few years since Ive been this cold this early in the year. I hope it means a good winter.
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Ski season officially begins
October 16, 2008 - VIEW SLIDESHOW CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Two Colorado ski resorts fired up their lifts for the first time this season on Wednesday morning, becoming the first in the country to open.
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Freestylers McIntyre, Carmichael lead 2008 National Ski Hall of Fame class
October 16, 2008 - ISHPEMING, Mich. - The U.S. Ski Team's Liz McIntyre, Nelson Carmichael, and Cary Adgate, along with a man who set the precedent in American ski mountaineering, Bill Briggs, will be inducted to the 2008 U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame of fame in April, according to Hall of Fame President Tom West.
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The best backcountry ski and snowboarding lodges
October 16, 2008 - Enjoy pure powder, mountain views and starry night skies all to yourself at one of these remote ski and snowboarding cabins
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Icer Air show has evolved into multiple events
October 16, 2008 - The annual Icer Air show is going in a different direction. For the past two autumns, the big-air ski and snowboard extravaganza at AT&T Park in San Francisco has utilized a 100-foot high-scaffolding to create a snow-covered ramp to launch the athletes into...
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Epic Adventures in South America
October 15, 2008 - We ate. We drank. We made new friends. It might sound like any other Random Walk, but it was far from it. The Random Walk Chile crew did not just eat but feasted on a "barco"-ful of sushi and a tableful of meat. We did not just drink; we overdosed on famous Chilean wines and local Pisco liquor.
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Smooth sailing on opening day for Colorado skiing
October 15, 2008 - Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Area today became the nation's first resorts to open for the season. The Rocky's Julie Poppen blogged live as skiers and boarders flocked to the slopes. Above, Jason Forinash, of Silverthorne, rides a rail this morning at A-Basin.
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Killington Debuts $8.4 Million in On-Mountain Improvements for the 2008/09 Season
October 15, 2008 - Vermonts Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in the East, debuts $8.4 million in on-mountain improvements and environmental programs to kick off its 50th birthday season. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1477224.htm
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Judge dismisses Tamarack ownersâ™ case
October 15, 2008 - BOISE Credit Suisse moved a step closer to taking control of Tamarack Resort after a federal judge on Tuesday dismissed bankruptcy cases that had been protecting majority owners of the ailing Idaho vacation destination.
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Loveland and A-Basin Are NOW OPEN!
October 15, 2008 - It's official - the 2008 snowboard season is underway, with Colorado's Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin dropping the ropes at 8:30 and 9 this morning, respectively. Loveland is offering...
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Get a jump on ski season with online deals
October 15, 2008 - Skiing is not exactly a budget form of recreation. But there are deals to be had, especially if you book now.
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Dubai bets it can keep tourists coming with $1.5 billion resort on palm-shaped island
October 14, 2008 - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) _ It's the latest word in Persian Gulf excess: a $1.5 billion resort boasting a $25,000-a-night suite and dolphins flown in from the South Pacific all atop an island built in the shape of a palm tree.
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Discounted Snowboard Gear
October 14, 2008 - I can tell the snowboard season is getting close by the number of friends and family that have begun calling me with questions about what gear and clothing to buy...
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Altitude 2002
October 14, 2008 - Its not as big as Aspen, but Whistler sure knows how to pack a punch. Besides, size isnt everything and thousands of gays and lesbians filling the hills with the sound of swishing is pretty impressive.
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A-Basin To Open Season Wednesday
October 14, 2008 - ARAPAHOE BASIN Arapahoe Basin ski area announced it will kick off it's 2008-2009 season Wednesday. This will be the third consecutive year A-Basin has been the first Colorado ski resort to open it's doors for the winter season.
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Ski season kicks off Wednesday
October 14, 2008 - A-Basin to open Exhibition chair lift 9 a.m. Wednesday
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Delta adds flights to interior B.C.'s best skiing
October 13, 2008 - David Gluns/Hello BCA skier gets ready to take the plunge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden, B.C. Officials from Fly YXC Alliance and Kootenay Rockies Tourism will begin thrice-weekly direct Delta Airlines flights to Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)...
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Drop In, Skiers
October 13, 2008 - When most people plan their precious ski week, they usually focus on the offerings of the Rocky Mountains and destinations west. When New England skiing comes up, eyes glaze over and excuses pour forth: "The snow isn't as good; the mountains aren't as high; it's too cold," they say.
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Early ski deals from Ski.com
October 13, 2008 - Skiing is not exactly a budget form of recreation. But there are deals to be had, especially if you book now, before the snow falls, for later in the season.
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Wildlife, lush life cohabit in Wyoming's Tetons
October 12, 2008 - JACKSON, Wyo. - Standing by the Snake River in the hushed dark of morning, I screwed my camera onto my tripod at Schwabacher Landing and tried to focus on the blue-gray snow-capped mountains in the distance. My husband, John, an avid photographer, and I had been up since 4:30 to catch the sunrise over the Teton Range, the youngest of ...
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Less ritz, more thrift
October 12, 2008 - Let's face it, the economy isn't doing so hot, with the Dow spiraling down and gas prices still above $3 a gallon. And with less money to spend, skiers and snow riders -- from the powder hounds to the family vacationers -- may be more and more hesitant to purchase ski passes, reserve rooms and take that weeklong resort vacation. Whether it's a backyard ski hill such as Eldora, a quaint beach ...
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Winter Season is Here, Early
October 12, 2008 - The snow finally came down Saturday. Snowbasin received at least three inches of snow, so many are getting ready for the ski season and enjoy the snow. The resort plans to open for skiing by Thanksgiving, and it is already selling tickets. It will also upgrade its ski lifs in hopes of attracting goers during the tough economic times. Fox 13's Candice Gale has the details.
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Go Online Before You Go
October 12, 2008 - So many mountains, so little time. How do you choose a different ski resort to try out this winter?
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Vermont ski resorts optimistic about upcoming season
October 12, 2008 - Despite economic downturn, resorts are doing good pre-season business
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Fly YXC Alliance Opens Kootenay Rockies Region to U.S. Winter Sports Enthusiasts With Direct Flights From Delta Air ...
October 11, 2008 - Officials from Fly YXC Alliance and Kootenay Rockies Tourism announce today direct flights to Canadian Rockies International Airport from Salt Lake City, Utah . The new agreement with Delta Air Lines will make traveling to the Kootenay Rockies Region easier than ever for U.S. winter sports enthusiasts.
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The French Peak Season
October 11, 2008 - What's new in French skiing this season? Not a lot. True, the ski lift built with the longest unsupported span in the world (almost 2km) will open on 20 December, connecting the ski areas of La Plagne and Les Arcs. But the Vanoise Express has opened before, in 2003. It was closed last season for corroded cables to be replaced and, curiously, when it reopens its span will be only the fourth ...
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NEWS: We Ski & Snowboard Comes to Wii in March 2009
October 11, 2008 - Namco adds brand new levels, improved skiing functionality, and snowboarding to this next installment.
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Have no fear, snow is almost here ... at Keystone
October 11, 2008 - Resort gears up for winter sports season
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Forecasters say winter will be mild
October 11, 2008 - Northwest North Carolina can expect a mild winter this year, forecasters predicted yesterday.
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Intrawest Announces Early Season Travel Packages at Several of the World's Premier Winter Resort Destinations
October 10, 2008 - The temperature is dropping and so is the opportunity to save when booking your winter vacation. Intrawest has unveiled details about incredible early season vacation package deals at several of their world class winter resorts.
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Wii - We Ski & Snowboard angekündigt für März 2009
October 08, 2008 - Wii - Bandai Namco hat heute auf einem pre Tokio Game Show 2008 Event den Nachfolger zu Family Ski offiziell für die Wii angekündigt. Das Spiel wird We Ski & Snowboard heißen und im März 2009 im Westen erscheinen. Wie der Name schon verrät, sind neu ...
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Ski deals save students cash
October 08, 2008 - For those of us looking to Lolo Peaks newly whitened northern slopes and dreaming of the winter to come, its about time to come up with a plan for affording some fun this season. Old Man Winter and the Fair Lady of Snow Sports go hand in hand, but remember, relationships can be expensive. Skiers and snowboarders face, as always, a variety of season pass and ticket deal options for the resorts ...
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Deer Valley was named the number one ski resort in North America by SKI magazine reeaders
October 08, 2008 - ResortQuest provides lodging in 8 out of the top 10 ski areas in North America, according to SKI Magazine Readers.
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Winter Games NZ Brings Dates Forward
October 08, 2008 - LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (October 8, 2008) Winter Games NZ today announced a change of dates for next years inaugural event that is destined to be the largest winter sports event outside of the Winter Olympics.
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