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Snowbird: Still Skiing
May 08, 2008 - The only Utah resort still open for skiing has so much snow it might be able to keep running until summer. With 11 feet of snow on the ground, Snowbird said Wednesday it will stay open for skiing into June and possibly longer.
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Spring skiing: Snowbird sees midwinter snow conditions in May
May 08, 2008 - The powder was deep and the temperatures cold. And if you believed the calendar, the date was May 1 ... not January or February or even March.
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Vermont turns mud into an attraction
May 08, 2008 - LOWER WATERFORD, Vt. -- In Vermont, mud season is the limbo between winter and spring, when the snow melts, the crocuses start peeking through and rubber boots and low gears are needed to navigate the mess that takes over many roads and fields. ... - By Katie Zezima New York Times
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Dont despair. Lift-served turns await you
May 08, 2008 - Late-season skiing persists across much of state
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ABOUT US
May 07, 2008 - Our programmes focus on improving your technique while preparing you for a range of qualifications. Our ski and snowboard instructors are some of the best in Canada. We cater for all abilities and many of our students go on to work around the world.
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australian winters
May 07, 2008 - Although Australia's highest point (Mount Kosciusko) is only 2200m, NSW and Victoria offer some great skiing in several resorts. Our Oz Update brings you...'up to date'.
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Vail Valley adventurers ski under a midnight sun
May 07, 2008 - The skiing and ridding fiends of North America, myself included, are left with a dilemma in May where to find the goods?
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La Tania update - it's all over
May 07, 2008 - The Meribel Altitude Festival, The La Tania Charity Day, all those closing parties and even more snow... What a great end to a superb season... The Méribel Altitude Festival saw a few nights of stand-up comedy make it over to La Tania - very talented guys who dealt with a rowdy ski crowd very well.
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Younger people getting joint replacements to restore active lifestyles
May 06, 2008 - Imagine the worn-out treads on an old tire. That's what happens to the cartilage, or cushioning, in our joints as we age, or after one of many degenerative diseases ravages them. After nature's shock absorbers wear out, joint movement often causes bone to hit bone.
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Can M-U-D Really Spell M-O-N-E-Y?
May 06, 2008 - Several Vermont inns have been trying to make their state during mud season a destination for those looking for an off-season getaway.
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Slopes beckon one last time
May 06, 2008 - CARRABASSETT VALLEY (AP) - Dozens of skiers hit the slopes Monday for the season's final day of skiing at Sugarloaf ski resort. The mountain was the last in the eastern U.S. to close for the season, spokesman Ethan Austin said.
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Sir Elton rocks out Ischgl
May 06, 2008 - Sir Elton may have played to thousands in front of snow-capped peaks, but we're shocked to hear he's never set foot on a pair of skis or snowboard. We're not so shocked to hear that he had a suitably diva-esque long list of backstage demands...
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Skiers Show Up For Last Day On Slopes
May 06, 2008 - Dozens of skiers hit the slopes Monday for the season's final day of skiing at Sugarloaf ski resort.
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Skiing Season Comes To A Close
May 05, 2008 - CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) -- Ski season is set to come to a close in Maine Monday when Sugarloaf ski resort shuts down.
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Elton rocks Austrian ski slopes
May 05, 2008 - Sir Elton John was the star attraction at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl as it closed for the season over at the weekend.
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Sugarloaf Offers One Last Day Of Skiing
May 05, 2008 - Ski season is set to come to a close in Maine today when Sugarloaf ski resort shuts down at the end of the day.
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News 5.4.2008
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Skiers show up for final day of skiing at Maine resort
May 05, 2008 - Dozens of skiers hit the slopes Monday for the season's final day of skiing at Sugarloaf ski resort.
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The future of travel
May 02, 2008 - WHEN CONCORDE took its first commercial passengers from London to Bahrain in 1976, the future of travel seemed simple: further than ever before, faster than the speed of sound. And if it can be arranged for me to sit next to a film star or world leader, so much the better.
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17:57 (BST), 02/05/2008 We Ski Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Make every day a snow day as NAMCO BANDAI Games ...
May 02, 2008 - Make every day a snow day as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that We Ski has gone gold for WiiTM. Step onto the Wii Balance Board or grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk and hit the slopes for single or multi player downhill action!
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2008 season: High expectations on Victorian slopes
May 01, 2008 - MILLIONS of dollars in new snowmaking gear, a six-seat chairlift and a forecast bumper season await visitors to Victoria's ski fields this year.
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1:10 p.m. -- Skiing at Brundage until Mother's Day?
May 01, 2008 - Brundage Mountain Resort is setting a record for its longest season and nearing the record for snowfall after receiving another 6 inches of snow this week.
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In Wyoming, the Dark Side of America?s Thirst for Energy
May 01, 2008 - At her home in Wyoming, the writer Alexandra Fuller has what she calls the good life, Rocky Mountain style, but she worries about the local impact of oil and gas development.
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Green Taxi in the pink
May 01, 2008 - Green Taxi owner Mick Murray is chauffeured past the company's Toole Avenue office Monday afternoon. Since opening in February, the company has added a driver and put over 6,000 miles on the Toyota hybrid - which gets between 38.5 and 46.6 miles per gallon, according to Murray.
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Plenty of snow for Victoria
May 01, 2008 - Millions of dollars in new snowmaking equipment, a six-seat chairlift and a forecast bumper season await visitors to Victoria's ski fields this year. Mt Hotham has invested $3.3 million in snowmaking, increasing coverage by almost 50% from 17 to 25 hectares.
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Going for it on a glacier: Spectacular spring skiing
May 01, 2008 - May is here, which typically means ski season is gone. But that doesnt have to be the case, especially in years like this one with enough snow to make Al Gore look crazy. In fact, high above Whistler, B.C., things are just getting good.
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He's a big cheese in Vermont
May 01, 2008 - Going down slippery slopes at frightening speeds in bitter cold? No problem there, not so far as Trevor Murphy was concerned. But when it came to those lazy days of summer and the challenge to keep busy, well, that was an issue.
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T5 curse strikes ski party
May 01, 2008 - The curse of Heathrow's Terminal 5 struck young skiers from Kingswood House School in a never-to-be-forgotten holiday.
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Mens College Golf
May 01, 2008 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tuesday marked the final day of college classes for Trevor Murphy, but he spent his entire day at the golf course. Two of them, in fact. Consider it grad work.
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PGA Tour
April 30, 2008 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tuesday marked the final day of college classes for Trevor Murphy, but he spent his entire day at the golf course. Two of them, in fact. Consider it grad work.
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Echo best at knowing when to bow out
April 30, 2008 - The Never Summer tent has been torn down, the Sobe van come and gone. And still Echo Mountain remains.
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Greener Mount Snow with new snow guns
April 29, 2008 - WEST DOVER -- Aiming to green up its snowmaking operations, Mount Snow ski resort plans to install more than 150 more energy-efficient fan guns, boosting its total to 261, officials said Monday. The guns, which run on electricity and use on-board compressors, will be installed this summer along well-trafficked trails. Combined with 101 of the guns installed last summer, the guns will eliminate ...
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Mount Snow installs green snow guns
April 29, 2008 - The effort will eliminate need for 16 diesel compressors
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2008/04/15
April 28, 2008 - The alpine village is as pretty as a picture. Within easy access of Melbourne, Australia, and offering on-mountain accommodation options and lots of activities, Victorias alpine country has something for everyone.
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Get out and enjoy the fresh powder
April 28, 2008 - Breakup is right around the corner, but you wouldn't know that if you were down in Girdwood. Fortunately for skiers, there has been no shortage of snow across the mountains.
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Winter Tourism Not as Profitable this Year for Northern Wisconsin Town
April 28, 2008 - Manitowish Waters did not have as profitable a winter as the previous year.
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Mount Snow to install more energy-efficient snow guns
April 28, 2008 - WEST DOVER, Vt. -- Aiming to green up its snowmaking operations, Mount Snow ski resort plans to install more than 150 more energy-efficient fan guns, boosting its total to 261,...
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Early falls lift hopes of best ski season for years
April 27, 2008 - A COLD snap across Victoria's alpine region dumped a heavy layer of snow over the weekend in an encouraging sign that the coming ski season could begin early.
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Laurel Mountain Ski Resort may be on upslope
April 26, 2008 - State Sen. Don White of Indiana is seeking $6.5 million so the resort can be renovated and leased to an operator.
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Vuilleumier crowned Ullr Girl for 08
April 25, 2008 - Whistler Blackcombs search for their Ullr Girl ended at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival (TWSSF) when snowboarder Bev Vuilleumier was crowned with a Viking helmet befitting a mountain goddess and awarded a cheque for $25,000.
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Whistler-Blackcomb, B.C., Voted Favorite Ski Resort by #1 Visited Snow Sports Web Site
April 25, 2008 - User generated awards of favorite ski areas in North America. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb891124.htm
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Though he has to dodge "Rooshin skirrels", David Gemmell learns to ski with the best of them in France
April 25, 2008 - I know that is as pleasurable as sex. In many respects, it's better. It lasts longer and if you fall, you simply get up and continue without frustrating your partner. Naturally, you have to ensure you're up a mountain and that there is snow; equally, it's best if you have a willing partner.
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Want to ski in May? Head up to Brundage
April 24, 2008 - Ten inches of fresh powder has fallen this week prompting resort managers to offer weekend service on May 3-4. This is the first time Brundage Mountain has ever offered lift service in the month of May.
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Utah Celebrated 60 years of Ute Skiing
April 24, 2008 - SNOWBIRD, Utah Utah celebrated 60 years of Ute skiing with the Celebration on the Snow reunion, held at Snowbird Mountain Resort, April 18-20. Over 160 alumni from around the world traveled to Utah for the event.
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Send us your backcountry photos and stories
April 24, 2008 - Tele tales and avy fables: A review of the big year
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Ski Season Hangs On
April 23, 2008 - It felt like summer out this week, but skiers were still enjoying their time on the slopes.
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Well-timed snowstorms help ski resorts to rebound year
April 23, 2008 - Vermont's ski resorts have rebounded from last year's dismal season as skier visits for the 2007-08 season are expected to surpass the 4.1 million mark. ... - By BRUCE EDWARDS Herald Staff
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Vermont ski areas report successful season
April 23, 2008 - Vermont's ski resorts have rebounded from last year's dismal season as skier visits for the 2007-08 season are expected to surpass the 4.1 million mark. ... - By Bruce Edwards Rutland Herald
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Memorial Service Set For Aspen Skier Killed During Alaska Event
April 22, 2008 - A memorial service is planned Monday evening at the Aspen Square Hotel for a 27-year-old Aspen native who died during a skiing competition in Alaska.
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Latest Cycling News, April 15, 2008
April 22, 2008 - Team CSC entered Sunday's Paris-Roubaix with the aim of taking its third consecutive win in the famed Spring Classic. The Danish squad entered the event with a double pronged strategy and a solid line-up, but it just didn't work out right for the team.
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