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Tamarack, Sun Valley set to open season
December 11, 2008 - Sun Valley opened several runs on Dollar Mountain and Bald Mountain Wednesday morning, and officials say more runs are expected to open soon.
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Keeping kids active during winter months just takes a little creativity
December 11, 2008 - HUNTINGTON -- Studies by the American Heart Association reveal that the arteries of some obese children and teens look more like those of 45-year-olds. As sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity nationwide, the association offers tips for keeping children active in winter:
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Wrightwood Ski Resort at Mountain High Open for Business
December 11, 2008 - Up at Mountain High, they are singing "making snow, making snow, making snow!" The Wrightwood Ski Resort is now open for day and night skiing. Al Naipo has the details straight from the slopes in this video report.
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Ski Season Preview: No snow, no money = slow start
December 11, 2008 - What's worse for the 2008-09 ski season, a scant supply of snow or the downturning economy?
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Killington remains vibrant, 50 years later
December 11, 2008 - This coming weekend, Dec. 12-14, Killington (Vt.) will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Killington first opened Dec. 13, 1958, with two surface lifts and seven trails.
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Taking flight
December 11, 2008 - A very good buddy of mine, Ted Allsopp, once told me, "It's always best to carry some tunes while you're skiing or snowboarding. This way," he explained, "it will help you make the most out of your day with little concerns."
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More terrain and hills open
December 11, 2008 - With a tonne of fresh snow that continues to fall in many areas, Alberta and B.C.'s ski hills are blanketed in plentiful powder and great holiday deals and packages are plentiful.
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Snow dump raises avalanche peril at Turnagain Pass
December 11, 2008 - A storm that left nearly three feet of fresh snow at Alyeska Resort and a heavy load at Turnagain Pass has triggered fresh avalanche warnings.
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How to plunge into powder without diving into debt
December 11, 2008 - In these lean economic times, the price of skiing and snowboarding can soar over many a budget, but what would winter on the West Coast be without a plunge into powder?
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Jay Lloyd's Getaway: An Inexpensive Winter Vacation
December 11, 2008 - This week, KYW's Jay Lloyd has an easy way to be part of the winter resort scene -- cross-country without going far from home!
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Heavy snowfall in Gulmarg; normal life disrupted
December 11, 2008 - Srinagar, Dec 11 : The world famous ski slopes at Gulmarg have turned white as the upper reaches in the Kashmir valley, including famed tourist resort of Pahalgam, the base camp of holy Amarnath cave, experienced moderate to heavy snowfall since early this morning.
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Early-season skiing has been like a dream
December 11, 2008 - It was starting to snow lightly as we pulled into the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River (207-824-3000; www.sundayriver.com) in Newry, Maine, Nov. 30.
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Winter sports: High quality programme for first Winter Games
December 11, 2008 - Winter sports fans should be pencilling in their holidays for August with the announcement yesterday of a confirmed programme of events for New Zealand's first Winter Olympics-style games.
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Some Big Mountain slopes opened
December 11, 2008 - Its going to be fairly limited, but were excited to gets skis on snow, said Donnie Clapp, the resorts public relations manager. The ski area had 5 inches of fresh snow Sunday in the base area, but it still was not enough to open the south-facing slopes.
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Outdoor winter fun: 10 ways to light up the night
December 11, 2008 - Don't let the dark days between the holidays get you down. Look past the twinkle of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and you'll find plenty of additional lights the glow of lanterns swinging through the Cuyahoga Valley, candle flames...
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Going downhill fast
December 10, 2008 - For the past 24 years, Joel Berman has taken a break from his job as a Texas physician to go on an annual ski trip with a group of his childhood friends. The past few years they have gone to Crested Butte for a week of great skiing and an escape from the real world.
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Madison rec ski lessons begin next month
December 10, 2008 - With all the snow on the ground, it's time to think skiing, but you'll have to wait until January to get lessons from the Madison School & Community Recreation Department. The department will again be giving downhill skiing lessons at both Devils Head Ski Resort near Merrimac in Sauk County and Tyrol Basin near Mount Horeb in Dane County. Cross-county skiing lessons will also be given at the ...
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Wachusett place to race at night
December 10, 2008 - Dec. 11 - Wachusett Race League Kick Off: Read about all those fun adult race leagues and always wanted to be a part? It's not too late. Just find six friends...
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Praying for Snow and Skiers to Spend
December 10, 2008 - While the ski industry in northwest Montana employs many people, there is only one who decides when the ski season begins and she doesnt answer to anybody: Mother Nature. And while her schedule may not be totally in sync with the executives at Whitefish Mountain Resort, its not too far off either. Resort officials delayed their planned Dec. 6 opening date due to lack of snow, but as of this ...
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Luxury, bargains and fewer crowds ahead in the ski season
December 10, 2008 - With the Dow dropping faster than Daron Rahlves at Hahnenkamm, and condo sales kaput, these are dark times for ski resorts.
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Snow, skiing in forecast later this week
December 10, 2008 - Winter is making its way to the South Sound, and area residents could see snow on the ground by the end of the week.
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Watching and waiting
December 10, 2008 - In an average year, the Mount Ashland ski area would be open by now.
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Ski season is off to a roaring start
December 10, 2008 - The ski season this year has gotten off to a fabulous start. Many areas used that entire week of cold, dry weather to show off the power of their snowmaking systems, blowing lots and lots of wonderful white. And the snow has been better than you could...
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The Siegel Group Acquires The Mount Charleston Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
December 10, 2008 - LAS VEGAS----The Siegel Group Nevada, Inc., a Commercial Real Estate & Business Development Company and Great American Capital today announced that the two companies have formed a joint-venture.
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Canaan Opens Season on Friday
December 10, 2008 - Canaan Valley Resort is celebrating its 37th season opening on Friday and special discounts begin a day early. On Thursday, from 12:30 p.m. until 4 p.m., visitors to the resort can ski all of the open slopes for free. "Slopes are in excellent condition," a Canaan Valley representative said. "We have snow to the top of the mountain." During the weekend, eight of the 39 slopes will be open.
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When the snow comes, trecreational racing returns; After a hiatus, city league ski racing will start anew in C.O. City ...
December 10, 2008 - Once the snow finally starts accumulating, young ski racers in Central Oregon will begin their on-the-slopes training. Many of them race through the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, which has provided racing opportunities to junior skiers for years.But what about adults who want to race regularly in an organized format? In recent years, they have had zero options in Central Oregon.
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Méribel ski guide: bars and restaurants
December 10, 2008 - Gabriella Le Breton offers a guide to Méribel's best restaurants bars and nightlife.
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Basin residents cross fingers for snow
December 10, 2008 - After weeks waiting for the weather to change and the snow to fly at Lake Tahoe, there's some potentially good news to report: Cold weather and snow are on the way.'
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A lift for skiers: recession spurs deals on slopes
December 10, 2008 - Snow has begun falling on ski slopes - and so have prices of lift tickets and luxury hotel rooms at many big destination resorts. As the recession begins taking a toll on the ski industry, resort operators are offering a flurry of discounts they hope will draw more visitors. Colorado's Aspen/Snowmass ski area announced a deal last week that allows children to fly free on Frontier Airlines ...
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Winter temperatures, maybe snow, to return this weekend
December 10, 2008 - NORTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE - The National Weather Service is predicting a drastic drop in temperatures this weekend and early next week, bringing frigid temperatures back to the North Shore, and with that, maybe some snow.
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Skiers hit the slopes at Sun Valley Wednesday
December 10, 2008 - Sun Valley Resort opened Bald Mountain for skiing and snowboarding Wednesday after making enough snow to cover its runs.
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Ski resorts hope to ride out economy's downhill slide
December 09, 2008 - The economy's current free fall is taking place at the worst time of the year for the USA's $6 billion-a-year ski resort industry, which has only a few months to make most of its money. There's mounting evidence that despite their dedication to the sport, skiers who tend to be wealthier compared with the average American are rethinking when, where and if they'll ski. Some will cut week-long ...
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Whitefish Resort to Open Tuesday
December 09, 2008 - It's time to make some turns. With eight inches of snow over the last 24 hours, Whitefish Mountain Resort announced it will open Tuesday, offering skiing on two runs on the north face of Big Mountain: Whitetail and Caribou. Chair 7 will access these runs, and skiers can download on Chair 1 when they are finished. Lift tickets will be priced as follows: $29 for skiers ages 13-69, $15 for those 12 ...
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AASI Rider Rally Weekend
December 09, 2008 - I attended the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) Rider Rally this past weekend, held at Mount Snow in Vermont. Designed as an early season tuneup of sorts for snowboard...
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Snowboarding is a family affair
December 09, 2008 - In 1996, TIME Magazine ran a short story titled "Triumph of Hated Snowboarders," which described snowboarding's booming growth - and the wild new hoard of boarders upsetting the gentility of America's skiing slopes.
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Holiday Package Affordably Priced At Wintergreen Resort
December 09, 2008 - Celebrating the winter holidays on the slopes at Wintergreen Resort is the season's best bargain. The family destination resort in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is offering savings up to 30 percent with the Holiday Celebration Package, available not only during Christmas and New Year's, but also on the Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents' Day weekends.
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Piste Closure Insurance Pays Skiers When There's No Snow
December 09, 2008 - Travelinsurancedirect.com.au offers skiers $100 a day insurance payout when ski resorts are closed. Australian skiers and snowboarders whose holidays are threatened by lack of snow or bad weather can now call upon their travel insurance to ease the pain of missing out on their favourite winter sports, thanks to a new travel insurance product from TravelInsuranceDirect.com.au.
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First Ski
December 09, 2008 - Rejoice! I bring you tidings of great joy: there's snow on the ground and you can go cross-country skiing! Yes! The long drought is over! One day, winter was on hold, waiting for snow. A couple of days later there were x-c ski options in eastern New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. Marvelous!
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2 Steps to Snow: The Unique ineedsnow Snow Search
December 09, 2008 - INNSBRUCK, Austria and LONDON, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- With growing numbers of skiers / boarders, a changing climate and more independent travellers, the new and unique http://www.ineedsnow.com snow search allows users to match the best and latest snow conditions to their preferred airport or location.
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Snowy December puts ski season in full swing
December 09, 2008 - The cold weather in the North Country has really helped ski areas lay down a nice covering of snow on the trails. With single digits on the thermometers being predicted over several nights this week combined with a front coming on through, there should be some natural snow as well as a constant stream of man made fluff being thrown out onto the trails.
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Shelter Cove keeps cross-country skiers happy
December 09, 2008 - Torsten Kjellstrand/The OregonianFeeding a gray jay on the Willamette Pass ski trails. Time stands still two miles off the highway. At least that's how it feels when you turn off the busy Willamette Pass Highway, wind your way through the...
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New terrain: revelatory On the mountain, the wait is nearly over
December 09, 2008 - Telski plans to open more lifts, Revelation Bowl, on Wednesday
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Forest Service grants more time
December 09, 2008 - Telskis snow study seen as first step toward expansion
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Ski area at Oglebay Park now open
December 09, 2008 - WHEELING - Freshly covered with new powdery snow, the slopes at Oglebay Park are now open. "We have been making snow for the past few days and have a good base for the opening," said Rod Haley, director of Ski and Golf at Oglebay, in a news release.
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Snow paradise flows early for Sunday River
December 09, 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. Sunday River is always on my "A" list for early season skiing. They have a huge snowmaking system, and the new owner, Boyne Resorts, isn't afraid to light it up. When we headed down to Bethel for dinner, it was snowing a bit harder.
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Forecaster says ski resort due for a dry winter Posted on Dec. 7
December 08, 2008 - JACKSON - A forecaster is predicting a much drier winter in Jackson Hole compared to the banner ski season last winter. Jim Woodmencey is a meteorologist for MountainWeather.com and Jackson Hole Radio.
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Local Ski Resorts See Promising Start To Season
December 08, 2008 - The downturn in the economy is causing alarm at some of the nation's biggest ski resorts, with some resorts out west seeing a 17 percent drop in bookings. Locally, however, the story seems to be just the opposite.
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Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Limited (HPTDC) announces skiing packages for Narkanda
December 08, 2008 - Shimla, Dec 7 : Keeping its date with the snowfall, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Limited (HPTDC) has announced a special discount package for lodging, boarding and skiing at the HPTDC Tourist Resort at Narkanda.
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Popular ski program under fire in Keystone, Breckenridge
December 08, 2008 - Vail Resorts ends Over-the-Hill Gang program at Summit locations
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Less snow forecast for Jackson Hole
December 08, 2008 - JACKSON - A forecaster is predicting a much drier winter in Jackson Hole compared to the banner ski season last winter.
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