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Winter blast brings deep snow to the Flathead
January 02, 2009 - Sixteen BNSF Railway cars carrying new automobiles de-railed near Essex on Saturday. The incident delayed one of Amtraks Empire Builders by 22 hours and another by 16 hours. From 3,000 to 4,000 passengers were affected, according to Amtrak spokesman Vernae Graham.
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Snowbiking
January 02, 2009 - Vermont's ski season is in full swing, but if you're tired of sliding down the mountain the old-fashioned way-- here's a new adventure.
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Avalanches claim two more victims
January 02, 2009 - Two men dead after separate incidents at B.C.'s Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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2 dead after 3 avalanches hit B.C. resort
January 02, 2009 - A skier and a snowboarder have been killed after a string of three avalanches hit B.C.'s Whistler-Blackcomb resort home of next year's Winter Olympics in under two days.
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Two confirmed dead after Whistler avalanches
January 02, 2009 - VANCOUVER Two snowboarders have died at Whistler-Blackcomb after a string of three avalanches hit the 2010 Olympic site near Vancouver.
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Slippery economic slope for World Cup ski circuit
January 02, 2009 - The world's financial situation is dire, but at least there's plenty of snow.
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Two confirmed dead after three avalanches at Whistler and Blackcomb
January 02, 2009 - WHISTLER - Two men have been killed Wednesday and Thursday in avalanches on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains.
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God of Winter honored in Breckenridge
January 02, 2009 - Town's 46th Ullr Fest to include visit from Travel Channel
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No skill required to enjoy snow tubing
January 02, 2009 - Snow tubing, unlike skiing and snowboarding, is an egalitarian pursuit that combines the simple fun of childhood hill sliding with the amenities of a ski resort.
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Two men killed in Whistler avalanches
January 02, 2009 - Two men have died in separate incidents at B.C.'s Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, which has been hit by three avalanches in the past few days as this winter's mountain death toll continues to rise.
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Summit County: In-bounds avalanches raising red flags
January 02, 2009 - Weather, new gear could turn statistical blip into a scary trend
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Business brisk at Red Lodge Mountain
January 02, 2009 - RED LODGE One month into a new ski season, Red Lodge Mountain Resort is reaping the benefits of $2.5 million in improvements made over the summer.
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Ski circuit weathering the financial downturn
January 02, 2009 - BORMIO, Italy -- At least there's snow this year. An abundance of the fluffy white stuff from the Rockies to the Alps is helping the World Cup ski circuit weather the international economic downturn. ... - By ANDREW DAMPF The Associated Press
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Park and pipe new destinations
January 02, 2009 - Freestylers, and snowboarders get their own areas. Freestylers, and snowboarders get their own areas.
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travel tidbits
January 02, 2009 - MARIGOT, St. Martin - Carlson Hotels Worldwide has opened a new $80 million resort in the French Caribbean dependency of St. Martin.
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Two killed in avalanches at Whistler, Blackcomb
January 02, 2009 - Two men died Wednesday and yesterday in avalanches on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, RCMP have confirmed.
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Alpine resorts fear a weak ski season
January 02, 2009 - Despite strong holiday business, the global downturn is expected to have an effect on the ski industry.
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All resorts open around Lake Tahoe
January 02, 2009 - All 15 mountain resorts around Tahoe are finally open. Snow is natural on top of man-made stuff and most runs are open to skiers and boarders, although some black diamonds still are closed.
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Second homes: Head for the hills outside Aspen
January 02, 2009 - Snowmass traditionally has been a family resort. A new $2 billion, 80-acre base village now offers condos, shops and restaurants.
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Whistler slides kill two men
January 02, 2009 - A skier and a snowboarder have been killed after a string of three avalanches hit Whistler-Blackcomb resort in under two days.
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Skiing: Learning to enjoy Killington
January 02, 2009 - Killington turns 50 this season, and recently threw itself a big, weekend birthday party. I missed the party, sad to say, but arrived the next day and skied on Monday. I havent been frequenting Killington for all its 50 years.
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Stay inbounds, police warn after 2 die in Whistler avalanches
January 02, 2009 - Police are warning skiers and snowboarders to stay within the marked boundaries of ski resorts after two men died in separate avalanches while enjoying their sports in out-of-bounds areas of B.C.s Whistler-Blackcomb mountain.
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Ski circuit weathering financial downturn
January 02, 2009 - BORMIO, Italy -- At least there's snow this year. An abundance of the fluffy white stuff from the Rockies to the Alps is helping the World Cup ski circuit weather the international economic downturn.
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Deaths at B.C. ski resort prompt immediate changes at Whistler
January 02, 2009 - Blackcomb resort adopts zero-tolerance policy after snowboarder, skier die in separate avalanches this week
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Slippery slopes lead to spas, boutiques
January 02, 2009 - Ski resorts used to cater only to skiers and snow-bunnies but not anymore, with many resort towns housing first-rate spas, art galleries, shops, and top restaurants.
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High Winds, Cold Air Will Whip N.Y. New Year Revelers (Update2)
January 01, 2009 - Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- New Years Eve revelers in Times Square will be whipped in the face by high winds and bitter cold temperatures as 2009 begins, a forecaster said.
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NEWS UPDATE: Area ski hills revel in big snows
January 01, 2009 - Al Jackson and his family typically trek out west at least once a year to get their downhill ski fix.Jackson, from Mount Horeb, was wrapping up a weeklong trip to Winter Park near Denver last week, but returned home so daughter Sarah could punch the time clock at Tyrol Basin, a ski hill about five miles northwest of their hometown. Sarah Jackson, a freshman at Edgewood College, squeezed in a few ...
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Ski industry on uphill climb
January 01, 2009 - Skiers dont have to go to Vail, Colo., or Jackson Hole, Wyo., to have a great time this holiday week on the slopes.
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Where is the Next Bend?
January 01, 2009 - Why did you move to Bend? If youre like most people I know, you took a paycut in order to have Phils Trail in your backyard or to get in a run along the River Trail at lunch. Youre now drastically underemployed so that you can ski midweek at Mt. Bachelor or climb Monkey Face on a regular basis. But Bend has changed a lot since you moved hereour real estate still qualifies as some of the most ...
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Mary Portas examines Snow Rock
January 01, 2009 - Outdoor store Snow Rock showcase their high and low points to Mary Portas...
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Power restored to Hidden Valley lodge
January 01, 2009 - By Lawrence Walsh Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The slopes and trails at Hidden Valley were brightly lit for skiing and snowboarding this evening, but the base lodge and Clock Tower restaurant were making do with candles, flashlights and a portable generator.
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Avalanche Danger High
January 01, 2009 - WASHINGTON -- Avalanche danger shuts down the White Pass ski resort Wednesday, and it could stay closed into New Year's Day if conditions don't improve. Snow fell at two to three inches per hour at the ski area today.
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2009 Taste of Vail pass packages unveiled
January 01, 2009 - The 19th annual festival will feature guest chefs, world renowned wineries, grand tasting dinner and mountain-top picnic
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In the Hunt: Last best ski place
January 01, 2009 - It's pretty easy for anyone who loves the outdoors to love Montana.
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Business booms at Red Lodge ski resort, town below
January 01, 2009 - RED LODGE - One month into a new ski season, Red Lodge Mountain Resort is reaping the benefits of $2.5 million in improvements made over the summer.
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One hurt in Snowbasin accident
January 01, 2009 - HUNTSVILLE -- A Snowbasin employee is recovering in an Ogden hospital after he was injured Monday when he struck a large rock while performing an avalanche control maneuver on skis.
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Seven outdoors issues for 2009
January 01, 2009 - Outdoor recreationists can begin 2009 certain it will be filled with topics worthy of discussion. Access, leadership and new recreational opportunities top our list of the most noteworthy items we feel will be the topic of chats around the campfire, aboard the fishing boat or at a favorite watering hole.
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Lodwick, US teammates combined for a big weekend
January 01, 2009 - Todd Lodwick's return to World Cup competition after a two-year retirement proved successful with a pair of second-place finishes in the Nordic combined in Oberhof, Germany, last weekend.
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Crampons and gaiters help hiker stay upright and dry
January 01, 2009 - Our gear reviewer looks at crampons and gaiters, tools for winter hikers.
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Flexibility is key to safety in the backcountry
January 01, 2009 - For once, the weather folks got it right. There are 6 inches of snow in the yard. How serendipitous that the big day you set for the long-planned backcountry ski trip coincides with a serious dump in the mountains. It's a scenario many are lucky enoug ...
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Shawnee Peak surely worth a visit
January 01, 2009 - If you've never skied or ridden the slopes at Shawnee Peak (647-8444; www.shawneepeak.com) in Bridgton you've missed one of the great mid-sized, family-friendly, something-for-everyone mountains in New England, and one of the best bargains around (more...
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Eldora shooting suspects death ruled suicide | By Richard M. Hackett Loveland Reporter-Herald
January 01, 2009 - NEDERLAND A T-shirt design stating Peace Love Snow Eldora echoed the sentiment at Eldora Mountain Resort on Wednesday, a day after the shooting death of general manager Brian Mahon.
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Falling ice kills woman near Crystal Mountain
January 01, 2009 - A woman died and her boyfriend was severely injured Wednesday afternoon when they were hit by icefall while climbing near Crystal Mountain.
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Shawnee Peak offers views, short lines, nice ride down
January 01, 2009 - If youve never skied or ridden the slopes at Shawnee Peak (207-647-8444; www.shawneepeak.com) in Bridgton, Maine, youve missed one of the great midsized, family-friendly, something-for-everyone mountains in New England, and one of the best bargains around. Trust me, its worth a visit.
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Bitterroot Resort still has flurry of work ahead
January 01, 2009 - Snow has landed on the ski runs above Tom Maclay's proposed Bitterroot Resort, but a blizzard of paperwork has yet to materialize.
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Ski circuit weathering financial downturn (AP)
January 01, 2009 - At least there's snow this year. An abundance of the fluffy white stuff from the Rockies to the Alps is helping the World Cup ski circuit weather the international economic downturn. "Fortunately, we've had a fantastic start to the winter all over the world," said Sarah Lewis, secretary general for the International Ski Federation (FIS).
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Weathering The Downturn, SKI
January 01, 2009 - Weathering The Downturn,1059
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Ski circuit weathering financial downturn, SKI
January 01, 2009 - At least there's snow this year. An abundance of the fluffy white stuff from the Rockies to the Alps is helping the World Cup ski circuit weather the international economic downturn.
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Ski circuit weathers downturn
January 01, 2009 - Abundance of snow has helped, but organizers worry about sponsors bailing out
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Sale of The Canyons one of '08's most significant reports
December 31, 2008 - The Canyons changed ownership this year when Talisker Corp. acquired the resort and citizens took a big step toward changing the form of government
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