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Sweden's Anja 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...
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Swiss earn victories in World Cup ski events
December 20, 2008 - Lara Gut and Simon Ammann showed their skiing talent on Saturday as they took first place in a super-G and a jumping event at Swiss resorts.
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Still skiing in Wash. after all these years
December 20, 2008 - Winter is that gloomy time of year when frigid temperatures, ice and snow make outdoor activities too treacherous for folks with brittle bones. Right? Not right. For many seniors,...
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Basin man dies at Deer Valley
December 20, 2008 - A Snyderville Basin man died while skiing at Deer Valley Resort on Wednesday, a friend of the man and the resort said.
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Sweden's Paerson wins super-combined race (AP)
December 19, 2008 - Anja Paerson of Sweden won a World Cup super-combined event Friday, and American Lindsey Vonn maintained her overall lead despite skiing off course in the slalom. Paerson clocked 44.03 seconds in the slalom and was first in the super-G for a combined time of 1 minute, 41.87 seconds. Nicole Hosp of Austria had the best slalom time to finish second, 1.12 seconds behind.
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Snow waiting for skiers
December 19, 2008 - Your snow is ready. So what are you waiting for?
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Warrens World: Ninety-Nine Feet of Snow
December 19, 2008 - The itch to turn your skis begins in earnest at about the same time the leaves start changing in the fall. There is some scientific correlation between photosynthesis and ultra violet light shining on the top of a helmet at the top of a snow-covered mountain. After watching this annual phenomenon happen for the last 71 years, the chances of skiing before Dec. 15 anywhere below 9,000 feet are ...
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Have Your Gear Ready to Go
December 19, 2008 - Ski rooms to store equipment are becoming popular second home amenities.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS TAKE OVER WHITEFISH
December 19, 2008 - All this week Whitefish has been swarming with college students... from lodging, to dinners and ski lessons, these students are bringing lots of money to Whitefish.
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An early Winter storm slams Arizona, leaves its mark
December 19, 2008 - What a wild week it has been for most of Arizona as two storm systems pounded the state. Parts of the Valley saw heavy rain and the high country experienced heavy snow.
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Tanglwood opening for ski season
December 19, 2008 - Here's some good news amid the gloom and doom of Pocono resort closings and the overall economy.
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Where Lifts Cost Less
December 19, 2008 - HIGH ALTITUDE Instructors at Ski Cooper in Colorado, which offers family-friendly slopes as well as challenging backcountry terrain.
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Ski Guides (December 6, 2007)
December 19, 2008 - The Sugarbush secret is out. Long respected by industry insiders as one of the Northeasts best mountains for overall terrain, Sugarbush spent much of the 1990s living in the shadow of its Vermont brethren, especially Killington , which was owned by the same company.
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Snow study comments running 2-1 against
December 19, 2008 - Ski patroller among those who say no
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Breckenridge Dew Tour: Black Brother stoked about snow
December 19, 2008 - BRECKENRIDGE - Local brothers Jake and Zack Black are both shredding the superpipe in the Winter Dew Tour, but there's no bad blood in this competition.
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Snowboarders finally have deep snow for big air
December 19, 2008 - Less than a week ago, White Pass and, for that matter, most of the ski areas around the state didnt have enough snow to build a snowman, much less to turn on a ski lift.
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Stevens Pass finally opens, a little later than normal
December 19, 2008 - STEVENS PASS -- The crunch of boots on snow. The exuberant whoop of skiers gliding down hills for the first time in months. The ca-ching of cash registers.
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Aussie skiing gold, silver
December 19, 2008 - LYDIA Lassila has led an Australian one-two in a weather-shortened opening to the aerial skiing World Cup in China.
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Despite heavy snow Mission Ridge operating on two lifts
December 19, 2008 - WENATCHEE - Looks like skiers, snowboarders and other winter sport enthusiasts will have to wait a little longer to take full advantage of all Mission Ridge ski area has offer.
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Big mountains for a small cost
December 19, 2008 - Dashing to the snow: Great resorts within driving distance. Dashing to the snow: Great resorts within driving distance..
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Stowe Mountain Resort already has mid-winter feel
December 19, 2008 - The winds were howling out of the north, the temperature was way below zero and the only lift running on Mount Mansfield was the old, slow "Lookout Double" that goes only most of the way to the top, and all of the fabled "Front Four," Goat, Liftline,...
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Sweden's Paerson wins super-combined race
December 19, 2008 - Anja Paerson of Sweden won a World Cup super-combined event Friday, and American Lindsey Vonn maintained her overall lead despite skiing off course in the slalom.
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The Answer to Tough Times for Skiers and Snowboarders: Over 1,000 Free Lift Tickets
December 19, 2008 - The economy may be challenging this winter, but skiers and snowboarders yearning for fresh powder and new gear just got a break. SkiSite.com, and its sister sites RealConditions.com and ShredSite.com, are giving away more than 1,000 lift tickets, along with hot new skis, snowboards, and backpacks.
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Resorts bask in fresh powder
December 19, 2008 - This week's heavy snowfall promises to provide merry holiday skiing. A string of Pacific storms moved through the area beginning Monday, giving alpine and Nordic skiers a gift of incredible conditions.
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Music: You'll swing to these Christmas originals
December 19, 2008 - If you're sick of Christmas music already, consider the ears of Anna Wilson and Monty Powell, who have been listening to Christmas music since Valentine's Day.
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Bogus Basin Opens
December 19, 2008 - With all the snow recently, officials at Bogus Basin will be opening at least a portion of the mountain Wednesday.
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Sweden's Paerson wins super-combi World Cup race, Brydon ninth
December 19, 2008 - ST. MORITZ, Switzerland - Anja Paerson of Sweden won a World Cup super-combined event on Friday after defending her lead from the super-G race by posting the second-best time in the slalom.
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Storm dumps nearly a foot of new snow in Flagstaff
December 19, 2008 - FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Residents of Arizona's mountain communities were digging out Thursday from a walloping overnight storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in many places. Road crews were hoping to scrape off the last snow and ice from major highways by late in the day.
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Snowmass employee dies of injuries from snowmobiling accident
December 19, 2008 - 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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Blowing Snow Making Sierra Travel Difficult
December 19, 2008 - The conditions are great for skiing and snowboarding in the Sierra, but not so great to get there. Traffic | Weather Alerts | Ski Report
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Sierra storm delights skiers, delays motorists (10:18 a.m.)
December 19, 2008 - RENO, Nev. (AP) Motorists cursed, but skiers and snowboarders rejoiced as another storm brought more snow to the Sierra ahead of Christmas week.
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Anja Paerson takes super-combi at St. Moritz
December 19, 2008 - 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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New Advertising Campaign From Genesis Aims to Enhance Vail Mountain's Position as a Global Destination
December 19, 2008 - Vail, the flagship mountain of Vail Resorts Inc. , has launched a new multimedia advertising campaign, created by agency of record Genesis Inc. The launch of the new campaign reflects the evolution of the resort, which is adding more than $2 billion of infrastructure in an effort to enhance awareness of its offerings as a global vacation destination.
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Sierra storm delights skiers, delays motorists
December 19, 2008 - Crews repaired downed power lines, motorists cursed and skiers rejoiced Friday as another winter storm raced through the Sierra with more snow and strong winds, including one gust of 142 mph over a mountain ridge west of Lake Tahoe. Scattered power outages...
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Top skiing daytrips
December 19, 2008 - Take advantage of the fresh powder, jump in the car and go skiing for a few hours. Here's where to go.
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Brundage Ski Resort to Open Friday
December 18, 2008 - Brundage Mountain Ski Resort will open for winter operations on Saturday, December 20th. Lifts will run 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and all mountain services will be available. Storms this past weekend brought
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Horizon Air Begins Ski Season Flights to Mammoth Mountain Resort
December 18, 2008 - The timing couldnt be better for ski enthusiasts. Just as a load of fresh snow hits Californias popular Mammoth winter resort area, Horizon Air inaugurates new flights tomorrow from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes.
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Jennifer Openshaw: The 15-Minute Tip: Ski trips that won't melt your money
December 18, 2008 - Ski holidays are a great family experience, and often more memorable than all the usual Christmas stuff. Heres how to make it happen on a tighter budget.
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South Tahoe area ski and board report for Wednesday
December 18, 2008 - 6 lifts, 1 terrain park open.
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Skiing at Mount Bachelor, a West Coast favorite
December 18, 2008 - MOUNT BACHELOR, Ore. -- Deep powder is standard issue at Mount Bachelor, a West coast favorite. ...
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Snow Trax: New snow and old memories hit slopes
December 18, 2008 - Winter has really arrived. All the region's snow sliding resorts are reporting significant snowfall, with New Mexico mountains picking up the lion's share compared to Colorado ranges-a rare and welcome event.
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Washington's places to ski and snowboard
December 18, 2008 - Washington's places to ski
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Avalanche center issues warning
December 18, 2008 - The Utah Avalanche Center has issued a warning against venturing into the backcountry in search of fresh powder.
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Skiers, snowboarders hit Liberty Mountain slopes
December 18, 2008 - Decked out in a long-sleeve T-shirt and lightweight pants, Sarah Lynch looked like she was more prepared for a day at the golf course than one on the slopes.
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Squaw Valley resort reels in wake of three deaths
December 18, 2008 - Squaw Valley USA resort worker Jose Martinez, 27, shovels snow off his car at his hostel Wednesday. The resort hires about 350 employees every season. Among them were three young women from Yuba County who were found dead inside their car Tuesday. SQUAW VALLEY The lure of a snowy slope a world-class snowy slope was as clear as the mountain air on Wednesday to skiers and ...
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Alpine Adventure: Guide to Vermont resorts
December 18, 2008 - Those who crave more of a thrill in their wintertime activity should check out these local resorts for snowboarding and downhill skiing.
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Freestyle is becoming lifestyle at Mount Snow
December 18, 2008 - In his lime green jacket, Shane McFalls is easy to spot from the lift as he launches his twin-tip skis from snow to rail, rotates 180 degrees, and lands nicely before setting up for his next leap on Nitro.
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I can help businesses in down times
December 18, 2008 - Let's see if I have the ski resort situation right, especially for the Aspen Skiing Co. and the ski resorts in Glenwood Springs and Mesa County. Overall, at the moment it is snowing, but no ample money amounts flowing into their cash and receivable accounts.
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Are - Sweden Heading for a New Record Season?
December 18, 2008 - ARE, Sweden, December 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In the alpine heart of Sweden, Are, the winter season has certainly started well with low temperatures and significant amounts of natural snow.
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Local slopes gearing up for the new ski season
December 18, 2008 - It's time to unearth those skis from their hibernation; it's ski season at area resorts. Whether you're looking for local slopes or planning to take a wintertime vacation, there's plenty to keep you busy at mountain resorts. Staffs are firing up snow machines, packing the powder and opening more trails and slopes than before. Here's a list of ski spots in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and ...
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