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'Tis the week before Christmas
December 18, 2008 - The weekend before Christmas is a wonderful time to go skiing or snowboarding and not just because of the great snow. With most people distracted by shopping, baking and visiting, the hills are wide open with limited liftlines and plenty of seats available in the lodges.
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Summit At Snwoqualmie Opening Snowboarding | Transworld Snowboarding
December 18, 2008 - Snoqualmie Pass, Wash. December 17, 2008- Due to two recent storms, The Summit at Snoqualmie is pleased to announce the opening of the resort this Friday, December 19th, with limited operations. The Summit West base area will be operating from 9am-4pm.
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LechZürs ski guide: top five runs
December 18, 2008 - Gabriella Le Breton offers a guide to the best slopes in the Austrian ski resort of LechZürs.
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LechZürs ski guide: introduction and basics
December 18, 2008 - A complete guide to the Austrian ski resort of LechZürs from accommodation and equipment hire to the best bars and restaurants.
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Ski Lodge: Your Newest Ski Accessory Is Your iPhone
December 18, 2008 - In the Northern Hemisphere, with holidays on the way and snow flying, we're in the midst of the ski and snowboard season. But we're also in the midst of something else awfully chilly: less than favorable economic conditions. That means, if you're going to spend money for a lift ticket, you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth. Now, your iPhone might help you do just that. ...
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Theater, Dance and More Holiday Fun in Store for Weekend
December 18, 2008 - Mild temperatures and possibly a slight dusting of snow will set the mood for this weekend as many folks head out to take in holiday-themed activities, theatrical and musical performances and lots of outdoor adventures. The Elkins Area Community Theatre and The Old Brick Playhouse will present "The Little Match Girl" based on the short story by Hans Christian Andersen beginning today.
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Oregon resorts opens more ski lifts
December 18, 2008 - Mt. Hood Meadows is opening the Mt. Hood Express high speed quad on Thursday for the first time this winter, giving it four lifts in operation. The ski are opened for the season Sunday, one day later that Timberline Ski...
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Plan your Christmas break on the slopes
December 18, 2008 - SUGAR MOUNTAIN When the economy is bad, the best remedy might be a ski weekend.
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Willamette Pass ski area opens Friday
December 18, 2008 - Willamette Pass Resort opens for the ski season Friday with two lifts open. Elsewhere in the region, Mount Bachelor is operating two lifts and Hoodoo Ski Area hopes to open Friday or Saturday.
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Arizona Snowbowl set to open Saturday
December 18, 2008 - Get ready to hit the slopes. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort north of Flagstaff is opening for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday, thanks to the latest winter storm. The resort says the storm dumped between 14 and 26 inches of snow on the mountain in the past 24 hours.
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Badger Pass ski resort to open Saturday
December 18, 2008 - Badger Pass Ski Area at Yosemite National Park will open Saturday for downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing, the resort said today. The resort received 24 to 36 inches of new snow since Sunday night, and groomers are packing down the snow and building the base.
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Gift from Mother Nature: Snowbowl opens Saturday
December 18, 2008 - Get ready to hit the slopes. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort north of Flagstaff is opening for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday, thanks to the latest winter storm.
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Willamette Pass Resort opens for the ski season
December 18, 2008 - Willamette Pass Resort opens for the ski season Friday with two lifts open. Click for the full story.
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Avalanches are back
December 17, 2008 - A Park City man who was trapped in an avalanche and pinned to a tree in the Snyderville Basin backcountry ducked a boundaries rope illegally at The
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Picture perfect powder piling up
December 17, 2008 - Winter made its bone-chilling debut a week early, delighting skiers from Baker and Union counties and as far away as Pendleton and the Tri-Cities who braved icy roads to ski on 12 inches of powder that fell during opening weekend at Ski Anthony Lakes.
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Sierra Nevada College skiers perform well at Mammoth
December 17, 2008 - INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.-Kevin Sheehan placed first in slalom at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Clifford Mann Classic at Mammoth Mountain, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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3 bodies found in car at Squaw Valley
December 17, 2008 - Sara McCullah of Marysville in this November 2008 file photo. Three young women were found dead earlier this afternoon in a car parked near Squaw Valley USA ski resort, and law enforcement officials suspect that they were victims of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. The engine of their older, American-made sedan was still running when a resort security guard came upon the scene ...
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Brydon declutters
December 17, 2008 - Focusing only on the things that matter has Fernie, B.C., native eyeing a podium finish in 2010
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Sports summary
December 17, 2008 - Galena Lodge ready for Winterstart The local Nordic kickoff event Winterstart is Saturday, Dec.
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Snow by the feet expected by the weekend
December 17, 2008 - A new storm system could bring between 4 and 8 inches of powder to the slopes of Mount Werner tonight and Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Sierra-at-Tahoe offers free skiing Wednesday afternoon
December 17, 2008 - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE As an extension of its customer appreciation day, Sierra-at-Tahoe will offer an afternoon of free skiing on beginner trails and will also open an eight-feature terrain park on Wednesday, officials said tonight.
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Ski industry revs up as snow falls
December 17, 2008 - Ski resorts and retailers who sell ski and snowboarding equipment are expecting the recession to pass them by as die-hards stay close to home.
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Business leaders embrace the holiday spirit
December 17, 2008 - With the winter holidays quickly approaching, business leaders and high ranking diplomats will take the time to enjoy few days of tranquility ahead of what most experts predict to be a difficult year 2009. Even though future strategies and projects are still on their agenda, for the time being, they are looking forward to spending some quality time among family and friends.
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Skiing at its finest
December 17, 2008 - It was starting to snow lightly as we pulled into the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River in Newry, Maine, on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
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Brydon de-stressed for success
December 17, 2008 - By removing the clutter from her mind, veteran racer Emily Brydon has been able to focus on skiing and think about a possible podium finish at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Lack of snow takes the shine off Whistler's new Peak 2 Peak gondola
December 17, 2008 - It's been more than a decade in the planning and construction, but today Whistler's world-record-breaking £28 million cable car finally opens to the public. The Peak 2 Peak gondola stretches between the two separate mountains - Whistler and Blackcomb - that together make up North America's leading ski resort, meaning skiers no longer need to interrupt their day by descending to the resort ...
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Mother Nature answers Sierra's call
December 17, 2008 - Just in time.
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Horizon adds flights to Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
December 17, 2008 - Mammoth MountainMammoth Mountain's Chair 23 reaches the 11,053-foot summit. Horizon Air has launched direct flights to Mammoth Yosemite Airport from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), offering daily, non-stop flights from Dec. 18 through April 12, 2009, starting at $79 one-way....
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Flood Threat Seen From New Storm
December 17, 2008 - A second winter storm threatens to produce heavy, widespread rainfall and the potential of flash flooding, forecasters say.
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Snow in the forecast for tonight, Thursday
December 17, 2008 - SIERRA VISTA The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch in areas above 5,000 for this evening through Thursday afternoon.
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FLAGSTAFF (AP) - Flagstaff residents brought out their skis, shovels, hats and gloves on Tuesday, surrounded by snow ...
December 17, 2008 - FLAGSTAFF (AP) - Flagstaff residents brought out their skis, shovels, hats and gloves on Tuesday, surrounded by snow that's expected to get deeper by the end of the week.
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Skier Survives as Avalanches Kill Two
December 17, 2008 - Weekend avalanches in Utah and Colo. claimed two lives; survivor tells story.
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Resort owner ready to revive ski passion
December 17, 2008 - Staff photo/Josh White - Korby and Samantha Fleischer and their three children, Kyden, left, Lake and Ryder take a break during opening day at Mount Crescent Ski Area. The Flesichers, who hail from Vail, Colo., took ownership of Mount Crescent in July.
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Hellcome to Carpathians
December 17, 2008 - Alina Rudya Snow skiing and snowboarding in the Carpathians are bad values for the money, but the only option for many as the hryvnia continues a slide of its own.
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Avalanche danger increases in Utah
December 17, 2008 - The Utah Avalanche Center has issued a warning against venturing into the backcountry in search of fresh powder.
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Brundage Mountain to open Saturday
December 17, 2008 - McCALL -- Brundage Mountain Resort announced today that it will open for winter operations on Saturday, Dec. 20. Lifts will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and all mountain services will be available.
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On the Slopes Again
December 16, 2008 - Like everyone else, skiers and snowboarders are facing some cold economic realities
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Warming to harm skiing, study indicates
December 16, 2008 - A study of two Rocky Mountain ski resorts says climate change will mean shorter seasons and less snow on lower slopes.
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Sister Of Woman Killed In Snowbird Avalanche Talks To 2News
December 16, 2008 - Avalanche control measures were taken Sunday morning before a rare avalanche inside the boundary of Snowbird killed a young Salt Lake County woman.
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Mount Washington to open Friday
December 16, 2008 - Dumps of snow in recent days have Mount Washington Alpine Resort officials counting down to Fridays opening at 9 a.m. for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
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Skiing to start Thursday at Stevens Pass
December 16, 2008 - Stevens Pass ski area will open Thursday.
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Winter storm takes aim at high country, Valley
December 16, 2008 - As a winter storm took aim at Arizona on Monday, the states skiing/snowboarding industry couldnt have been happier after hearing the forecast of cold, wet weather.
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SKI SCHOOL: Loveland offers wide variety from beginner to black runs
December 16, 2008 - Loveland Ski Area is an unsung gem that serves as the gateway to Rocky Mountain skiing.
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After skier injured, resort urges caution
December 16, 2008 - An accident Saturday at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort demonstrates the need for caution while early season snow conditions exist, an official said Monday.
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Novices Bring Southern Charm to the Slopes
December 16, 2008 - WHITEFISH Ann Crawford is 70 years old and rarely sees a speck of snow back home in Kentucky. So, naturally, she decided to take up skiing. But such an endeavor requires a sidekick, and Crawford knew exactly who to call: her best friend Marjorie Hogbeen, whos a spry 67. Crawford knows from their 40-some years of friendship that Hogbeen can always be counted on for an adventure. She found a ...
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Brace for more snow Tuesday night
December 16, 2008 - Prepare for the worst again from Mother Nature this week. With freezing temperatures already gripping Western Washington, more snow now is forecast for late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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Cold blasts across northwestern Mont.
December 16, 2008 - KALISPELL - Chad Hirst bought himself a brand-new hat Monday morning, the kind with thick fuzzy earflaps, and he wore it straight over top of his old ski hat because otherwise the wind goes right through.
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Breckenridge prepares for Dew Tour
December 16, 2008 - Spectators to have 'plenty' of access
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Opening The Barn door
December 16, 2008 - Step into The Barn at the base of Copper Mountain, and it hits like a misty flip landed on your head: Progression is inevitable.
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Wyoming, Montana ski resorts adjust to dismal economy
December 16, 2008 - CHEYENNE -- Wyoming and Montana ski resorts are rolling out deals to counter hard economic times that are cutting into their advance bookings.
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