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Abnormal In-bound avalanche at Snowbird
December 23, 2008 - It's a risk that all snowsports enthusiasts face everytime they set out onto the mountian, a danger with sometimes fatal consequences that we should all take very seriously. Here Matt Evans, previously Resort Reporter for Snowbird tells us how very real the dangers are...
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REC REPORT - Dec. 24-26
December 23, 2008 - PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT As of Dec. 23, 14 lifts are open, servicing 50 runs, 34 of which are groomed.
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U.S. Skiers and Snowboarders Booking Flights to Kootenay Rockies' 'Powder Highway' Before January 15, 2009 Receive ...
December 23, 2008 - Booking Deals Offer U.S. Passengers Discounts Deeper Than Kootenay Powder When Booked Before End of 2008
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Burnaby snowboarder dies at Whistler
December 23, 2008 - A 17-year-old snowboarder from Burnaby has died after striking a boulder on Whistler Mountain, in an area that had not yet been opened this year.
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Ivica Kostelic wins World Cup slalom (AP)
December 22, 2008 - Ivica Kostelic of Croatia won a World Cup slalom Monday for his second podium finish in two days on the Gran Risa course. Kostelic won with a two-leg combined time of 1 minute, 39.83 seconds. He placed second in the traditional giant slalom Sunday, his best career result in the discipline. He has now won eight slaloms, and labeled this the best weekend of his career.
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Second big snowstorm in 3 days descends on Vt.
December 22, 2008 - The second major snowstorm in three days swept into Vermont on Sunday, sending cars sliding off roads and putting a crimp on late-starting holiday shoppers but bringing smiles to the faces of ski area operators.
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Snowbird issues report on deadly avalanche
December 22, 2008 - A report from a Snowbird safety official can be found on the Utah Avalanche Center's website. The report details events surrounding last week's inbounds slide that killed one woman.
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Skiing: Great start for Kiwis in North America
December 22, 2008 - New Zealand snowboarders and free skiers made a flying start their North American campaign this morning (NZ time), posting three top-10 results including a podium finish for Jossi Wells.
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FOR NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE CHRISTMAS
December 22, 2008 - No one could mistake Sunday as being the first day of winter.
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Winter arrives with a blast of snow
December 22, 2008 - Burlington's December snowfall total adds up Gallery
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Etihad Holidays launches winter ski brochure
December 22, 2008 - Snowboarders and skiers in the UAE can now book a trip to the slopes with Etihad Holidays following the launch of its winter holiday programme.
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Kostelic leads opening slalom run in Alta Badia (AP)
December 22, 2008 - Ivica Kostelic looked set for his second consecutive podium finish after leading the opening run of a World Cup slalom race Monday. The Croatian skier wound his way down the Gran Risa course in 49.26 seconds. Kostelic placed second in the traditional giant slalom on the Gran Risa on Sunday, his best career result in the discipline.
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WCup-Men's Slalom, SKI
December 22, 2008 - WCup-Men's Slalom,0363
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Kostelic leads opening slalom run in Alta Badia, SKI
December 22, 2008 - Ivica Kostelic looked set for his second consecutive podium finish after leading the opening run of a World Cup slalom race Monday.
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Heavy Snowfall Is Good News For Skiers
December 22, 2008 - Cold temperatures and consistent storm tracks over the past two days have resulted in a healthy and growing snowpack at Stevens Pass Winter Resort, allowing the resort to expand operations with the addition of Big Chief and Tye Mill chairlifts. Additionally, Stevens Pass will be open for Night Operations Monday December 22nd and Tuesday December 23rd, with 9am to 10 pm skiing and snowboarding. ...
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In northern Wisconsin, Palmquist's cross-country ski resort keeps faith with the simple pleasures of a northern winter
December 22, 2008 - BRANTWOOD, Wis. - After the sun set, the snow took on the shadowy blue of winter dusk. The fading light reduced the pine trees to ink-brush silhouettes. The calm air tasted sharp with the cold. The only scent was the faint incense of wood smoke.
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Ivica Kostelic wins World Cup slalom
December 22, 2008 - ALTA BADIA, ItalyIvica Kostelic of Croatia won a World Cup slalom Monday for his second podium finish in two days on the Gran Risa course. Maintaining his lead from the first run, Kostelic won with a two-leg combined time of 1 minute, 39.83 seconds.
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Ski hill cuts hours, staff Searchmont tries to contain costs in midst of recession
December 22, 2008 - Searchmont Resort has slashed its part-time workforce and will close two days each week to trim costs as it begins a new season. This year's [...]
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Skiing: Second place comes with injured knee for Wells
December 22, 2008 - Wanaka freeskier Jossi Wells has started his northern hemisphere campaign with a second place at an international snowsports competition in the United States.
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Kostelic receives a little family help
December 22, 2008 - Ivica Kostelic of Croatia won a World Cup slalom Monday for his second podium finish in two days in Alta Badia, Italy.
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Skiing: Croatia's Ivica Kostelic wins World Cup slalom
December 22, 2008 - ALTA BADIA, Italy Ivica Kostelic of Croatia won a World Cup slalom Monday for his second podium finish in two days on the Gran Risa course.
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Paerson wins super-combi; Vonn still holds lead
December 21, 2008 - ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) -- Anja Paerson of Sweden won a World Cup super-combi event Friday, and American Lindsey Vonn maintained her overall lead despite skiing off course in the slalom.
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Cold weather sends some skiers to the lodge
December 21, 2008 - COPPER MOUNTAIN - Skiers and snowboarders who spent the day outside Saturday will likely need to warm up by the fire after an arctic cold put the whole state into a deep freeze.
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Winter Weather is Good for Business
December 21, 2008 - While the snow has many motorists facing difficulty across the region, some businesses are seeing the cash pile up along with the snow.
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Mount Olympics' new lift deserves a medal
December 21, 2008 - 'Whistler now has a guest experience that won't be surpassed for many years." With these portentous words, a strong Mounties presence and triple ribbon-snipping by linked local dignitaries, the inaugural scarlet Peak 2 Peak gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains slid out into the void.
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CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS
December 21, 2008 - hen gas prices and snow fall early in a ski season, opti- mism rises among those who make a living from a downhill business. That's the story so far in the 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season.
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BC BREAKING NEWS:
December 21, 2008 - These pair of cockatiels couldnt have it any better as they explore the arms of Petland supervisor Marilyn Hammond (left), and assistant manager Heather Byers. The Notre Dame Drive pet store is thriving, despite the economic downturn that has gripped the U.S. and much of Canada.
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Santas hit Sierra Summit slopes
December 21, 2008 - You could tell by the casually clad Clauses on the slopes that it wasn't the North Pole.
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Local lightfingers succeeding where the Grinch failed
December 21, 2008 - Susan Moore, a member of the co-op art gallery, The Firefly (419 L St.), writes to bemoan an annual holiday tradition that we'd just as soon went away: an increase of thefts at arts and crafts stores."
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Arctic Valley goes into high gear
December 21, 2008 - If a ski area had just nine lives, Arctic Valley would have used them up long ago. This cozy Anchorage ski area, just 10 miles from downtown, opened for its 71st season on Friday.
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'Tis the ski season
December 21, 2008 - 'Tis the season to give yourself the gift of a ski vacation. Snow is in the air, new skis and boards are wrapped and ready by the tree, and ski resorts have slicked themselves up in anticipation of your arrival. Here's what to expect from Winter 2009 at some of Canada's top ski areas:
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Stars and snow are draws at Sundance Film Festival
December 21, 2008 - Ever bumped into someone on a street and think, "Hey, he looks a lot like Kevin Spacey" and then realize that he is in fact the...
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Celebrate in Bermuda, save in New York, or ditch the in-laws in Newton
December 21, 2008 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the first successful British settlement of Bermuda with a Compliments of Bermuda 400th Anniversary Offer. The package, available at both the Southampton and Hamilton Princess, features a $200 resort credit for a two-night stay, a $300 credit for three nights, or a $400 credit for four nights or more. The credit is good at ...
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Searchmont cuts staff, closes Monday and Tuesday
December 21, 2008 - Searchmont Resort has slashed its part-time workforce and will close two days each week to trim costs as it begins a new season. This [...]
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Sierra storm delights skiers, causes delays
December 20, 2008 - Another winter storm is headed for much of the northern Sierra and Lake Tahoe.
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More resorts set to open; Hoodoo opening Saturday, Willamette Pass begins limited operations today
December 20, 2008 - With the recent heavy snowfall, most ski resorts in Oregon are either already open or expecting to open by this weekend.Hoodoo Mountain Resort near Sisters will open on Saturday, according to Matthew McFarland, general manager of the resort. Hoodoo was hoping to open today, but scouring caused by high winds left some areas on the mountain bare on Thursday despite new snow.
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Snowriders wish list; Small accessories can make perfect stocking stuffers for Christmas
December 20, 2008 - So youve waited until the last minute and you dont know what to buy that special skier or snowboarder on your Christmas list.How about a pair of big fat skis that float through Cascade Mountain powder? Or a bamboo snowboard with an aerodynamic tip and tail for deep pow days?
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Fit for winter: Don't let the cold keep you inside; There are plenty of reasons to get outdoors
December 20, 2008 - Yes, it's cold and often windy outside. And, yes, you're feeling the temptation to hibernate in front of the fire. And winter still has a long way to go. That temptation may only get stronger. But old hands at Wisconsin winters know you can't fight the weather. It will win. Instead, plenty of people see the winter as a chance to get outside for fun, once-a-year activities. And there are a range ...
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Ski areas in full operation as holidays begin
December 20, 2008 - Last of the hold outs join the rest of Oregon's main ski areas in operation.
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Why don't British skiers favour Switzerland and Italy?
December 20, 2008 - France is by far the most popular destination among British skiers. According to the 2008 edition of the annual Ski Industry Report produced by the tour operator Crystal, it had 37.5 per cent of the UK market last season. Next came Austria, with 21.8 per cent. Behind these two market leaders, things were not so clear-cut. Italy was certainly in third place, but its share of UK skiers was ...
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Ski Resort Snow Report iPhone App Battlemodo [IPhone Apps]
December 20, 2008 - It's snowing all over the country and ski season in the US is kicking off hard this weekend. Here's my rundown on all major iPhone snow-report apps, and my pick of the worthiest. OnTheSnow's Snow...
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First run of the season at Willamette Pass
December 20, 2008 - Come this weekend, visitors should get a fully operational resort, with lift hours limited from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but night skiing could be available as soon as next week. | SKI REPORT
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Snowmass Ski Area employee dies of injuries
December 20, 2008 - ASPEN - A 19-year-old Snowmass Ski Area employee injured in a snowmobiling accident while working on the mountain has died of his injuries.
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2,000 hail new Aerial Tram
December 20, 2008 - With fanfare and fireworks, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort unveiled Car 1 of the new Jackson Hole Aerial Tram on Friday as a crowd of 2,000 whooped in approval...
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Frigid temperatures to blast Steamboat this weekend
December 20, 2008 - Skiers and riders should bundle up and brace themselves for frigid weather on the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area this weekend. Although todays daytime temperatures could get up to 20 degrees, the wind chill from a storm system blowing through the Yampa Valley will keep it feeling between 0 degrees and 5 below zero on the mountain, National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Ramey said.
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The Alps have best snow conditions 'in a generation'
December 20, 2008 - Heavy storms this week mean that skiers will enjoy records amounts of snow in Alpine resorts this Christmas.
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Fresh snow puts ski resorts over the hump
December 20, 2008 - Series of storms sets up top holiday ski conditions
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Brydon's strong start not enough
December 20, 2008 - Anja Paerson of Sweden won a World Cup super-combined event yesterday after defending her lead from the super giant slalom by posting the second best time in the slalom.
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Paerson wins super-combi race
December 20, 2008 - ST. MORITZ, Switzerland -- Anja Paerson of Sweden won a World Cup super-combi event Friday, and American Lindsey Vonn maintained her overall lead despite skiing off course in the slalom. ... - The Associated Press
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Gut celebrates her first World Cup ski win
December 20, 2008 - Switzerland's up-and-coming ski star Lara Gut has won a super-G race in the resort of St Moritz for her first World Cup victory.
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