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Comment: Graham Bell on Ski Sunday
February 12, 2008 - What you can watch on this Sunday's show - 17 February
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Plenty of Snow Means Plenty to Do at Lake Tahoe
February 12, 2008 - In response to recent snowfall and current snow conditions in the Lake Tahoe area, Zephyr Cove Resort and Snowmobile Center, operated by ARAMARK Harrison Lodging, is offering a new Winter Snowmobile package to encourage visitors to try some of the various activities Lake Tahoe has to offer, in addition to skiing.
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Vail Mountain boss: No ski season extension
February 12, 2008 - VAIL, Colorado Despite record snowfall over the past two months, Vail Mountain will close as scheduled on April 13. Dave Chapin would like another week.
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UPDATE: Skier found dead at base of tree
February 11, 2008 - BOISE - Two separate searches for missing Idaho skiers had very different outcomes Sunday. At Brundage Mountain in Adams County, a 51-year-old man went skiing with his friends Saturday afternoon.
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Four families evacuated in Valcea due to landslides
February 11, 2008 - An eventful weekend all over the country, including tourists blocked in chairlifts, danger of floods, avalanches and several traffic accidents. Black Sea ports closed because of strong winds.
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Cars off the road as wet weather persists
February 11, 2008 - A late afternoon snow squall swept across the southern part of the state on Sunday, dumping up to 4 inches of snow in some places and sending numerous drivers off the road. ...
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Boston College bond transcends avalanche
February 11, 2008 - The bond that ties together all past and present students of Boston College is something that is strong yet intangible. This past December at The Canyons, the popular ski resort in Utah, however, this bond was visible. During what was supposed to be just another great day of skiing, the unthinkable happened: A massive avalanche down one of the slopes caused skiers to be buried in snow.
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Your client offering skiers helpful tips
February 11, 2008 - Winter resorts are partnering with the U.S. ski and snowboard teams to enhance their advertising signage with tips from top athletes. To find out how to get your clients message in front of an affluent, active audience at play, read on.
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Klosters: Wild girls on snow
February 11, 2008 - There's still time to sign up for the Wild Girls on Snow fundraiser in Klosters next month. You may even squeeze in some actual skiing, says Nicky Holford.
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Montague family completes 'Marathon on Skis'
February 11, 2008 - BEAVER CREEK, CO For years Dave and Cindy Francis, and their children, have downhill skied together, including spring break trips to Colorados slopes.
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Nordic skating gains momentum in New England
February 11, 2008 - FAIRLEE, Vermont (AP) -- If you prepare meticulously for the worst, the worst actually can be fun.
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Warnings issued and major highway closed after extreme B.C. weather
February 10, 2008 - VANCOUVER - A series of storms over the last few days has dumped as much as two metres of snow in some areas of the B.C. Interior, forcing the indefinite closure of a major highway and prompting a warning from avalanche forecasters.
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Steelers help kick off Seven Springs Winterfest
February 10, 2008 - CHAMPION Norma Doran woke Saturday morning in her home near Pittsburgh without a game plan. She had heard about current and former Steelers competing in celebrity Olympics at Seven Springs Mountain Resort a few hours away and decided it would be worth the trip.
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Woman visits Fayette mountains to fulfill wish
February 10, 2008 - When Jeff Buchko went to college in Virginia he not only had the opportunity to expand his knowledge, but he also met his future wife, Robin, while on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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Winter hammers Glenwood Springs
February 10, 2008 - GLENWOOD SPRINGS Bruce Robinson was looking more like a rancher than a banker on Friday as he sat in his Ford tractor and pushed snow out of the driveway of his Canyon Creek home again.
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Utah's hidden gems for skiers
February 10, 2008 - OGDEN, UTAH -- There's a lot of swagger when it comes to ski resorts. It seems that each finds a way to be at the top of some list, whether for acres of skiable terrain, the steepest vertical drop, the most snowfall of the season or perhaps the number of triple or quad chair lifts/heated gondolas.
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Yellowstone gets used to fewer snowmobiles
February 10, 2008 - Four-stroke snowmobiles that adhere to best available technology standards required by the U.S. government line up at Madison Junction in Yellowstone National Park recently. The new sleds are quieter and produce fewer emissions.
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Perfect powder, but price might make you whistle
February 10, 2008 - WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA: A dozen years ago, a roommate and I were wasting away another rainy winter night in Seattle when we decided to drive the pickup truck five hours north to Whistler. We left at 10 p.m., pulled into the lot near the lifts and spent a few fitful, freezing hours of semisleep in the cab until sunrise.
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A manmade winter wonderland
February 10, 2008 - Higher elevations and manmade snowmaking machines to supplement the natural stuff has kept Bristol Mountain open as usual when folks in downtown Rochester just 37 miles away are staring at dry pavement. Now cross-country skiers are experiencing the joys of artificial snow at the top of the mountain, accessible not by chairlift but by car.
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When ski trail melts, hit spa
February 10, 2008 - STOWE, Vt. - Too warm to ski? Hit the pool or hot tub. No snow on the slopes? Try "Nordic walking" or a eucalyptus body wrap.
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Whistler: Perfect powder at a price
February 10, 2008 - WHISTLER, British Columbia -- A dozen years ago, a roommate and I were wasting away another rainy winter night in Seattle when we decided to drive the pickup truck five hours north to Whistler. We left at 10 p.m., pulled into the lot near the lifts and spent a few fitful, freezing hours of semi-sleep in the cab until sunrise.
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Mushing through the Wisconsin snow
February 10, 2008 - The "real winter" around Wisconsin this year has people getting outdoors for downhill and XC skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and other recreational activities. You might also want to mush around the state.
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Hitting the slopes: After down year, heavy snowfall has skiers back in action
February 10, 2008 - Snow, glorious snow. Southern New Hampshire skiers are downhill happy this season, reveling in their sport thanks to the heavy snow that has fallen so far this winter a stark contrast to the disappointing, nearly snow-free 2006-07 season.
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Vermont Guard Takes to The Hills
February 10, 2008 - They're some of the most rugged and dangerous conditions in the world and the Vermont National Guard is learning what it's like to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan by adjusting training sessions right here in Vermont.
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Entertainment In Brief: 02/10/2008
February 10, 2008 - Fundraiser offers snow and suds; Rachael Davis at Browntown Hall; Travelogue visits Corsica, Rivieras; School hosts square dance
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Nordic skating, popular in Europe, now in New England
February 10, 2008 - FAIRLEE, Vt. (AP) -- If you prepare meticulously for the worst, the worst actually can be fun.
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No mountain too high for senior skier
February 10, 2008 - OWOSSO - Skiing has been a part of Jeri Steck's life since her daughters were young.
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Fun and games in Italy's Alps
February 09, 2008 - On the eve of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, a new ski-village resort opened at Pragelato, just down the valley from Sestriere. Built at a cost of 100m (£77m), it comprised 101 chalet suites and 104 "residences", plus a hotel centre with restaurants and other services at the top of the site. From just across a small piazza, the towers of a recently installed ski-lift stepped up the hill ...
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White Out Conditions Close Bogus Basin
February 09, 2008 - Boise, Idaho -- Mother nature put a damper on skiers and snow boarders at Bogus Basin Thursday. Powerful wind and blowing snow is blamed for a six car pile up on Bogus Basin Road, forcing the resort to shut down early.
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Try Nordic skating in New England
February 09, 2008 - If you prepare meticulously for the worst, the worst actually can be fun. That's how Nordic skating enthusiast Jamie Hess explains the attitude toward his favorite sport in Sweden, where many skaters like to brag about crashing through the ice, clawing their way out, then continuing on their way.
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Wintersportsfest: Fun on the edge
February 09, 2008 - Lena Riemersma knows firsthand just how important a little encouragement from an adult can be for a child. "I was a poor white-trash kid from Detroit. I didn't have a lot of support. Because my mother and father didn't encourage me, any adults who would were so important to me," Riermersma said.
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Tahoe Exposed: 48Straight, Jeep King of the Mountain turn attention on Tahoe
February 09, 2008 - Some of the most fierce snowboarding competitors in the world crowded around the starting gates at the top of the Jeep King of the Mountain boardercross course at Squaw Valley.
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Shot fired in city
February 09, 2008 - A man walking reported being shot at as he walked through The Guidance Center parking lot Thursday night -- the second near-hit shooting in Flagstaff this week.
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City Briefs
February 09, 2008 - Officials declare conflictsPark City Councilwoman Liza Simpson, sworn into office for her first term in January, lists nothing beyond her address
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Conditions boost Skico's sales
February 08, 2008 - Improving Skier visits are still down 3 percent compared to last season, but the deficit was at 10 percent on Dec. 31.
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Bogus closes due to high winds
February 08, 2008 - BOISE - Bogus Basin Road was closed Thursday afternoon due to very poor driving conditions. A four to six vehicle crash blocked the road, and officials worked to clear the accidents. Boise Fire and Ada County Sheriff's deputies responded to the crash.
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An American-Style World Cup for the People
February 08, 2008 - Nastar courses at 125 resorts across the country make up the largest recreational ski and snowboard racing program in the world.
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Telski envisions skiing in Revelation Bowl
February 08, 2008 - Whether you call it the San Joaquin Bowl or Revelation Bowl, the terrain off the back of Gold Hill looks like any skiers dream. Nearly 800 vertical feet of wide-open turns. Soft and plentiful snow. Stunning views into Bear Creek.
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Powder lure: Group teaches backcountry skiers to make good decisions about avalanche danger
February 08, 2008 - Instructor Blase Reardon leads students Steve Mutchler and Kip Rand, from upper left, in identifying feathery surface hoar crystals, or frost that can form on the snow during calm, clear, humid conditions.
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Its epic out there this winter - The snow keeps coming as skiers revel in natures gift
February 08, 2008 - Two feet of fresh powder cover a car at Big Sky Resort on Jan. 19. Photo by Dax Schieffer
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Olympians highlight M.S. event
February 08, 2008 - Olympic medalists Jimmy Heuga and Billy Kidd headline Vertical Express for MS at Big Sky Resort this weekend, a fundraiser for the Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis.
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Truckee, Calif.: The downhill skiing time warp
February 08, 2008 - The sign on the shoulder of U.S. 40, west of Truckee, Calif., says it's ''Old School Thursday'' at Donner Ski Ranch, lift tickets $10 a day. They must be pretty desperate to offer tickets that cheap, I think as I pull into the rutted parking lot that is only one- quarter full. It's late January, the mountains are covered with snow and ski season is well underway.
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Hoffman hoists BBA over Hartford
February 08, 2008 - Burr and Burton Academy rallied back in the final seconds to defeat Hartford 53-51 in Marble Valley League boys basketball action Thursday night. ... - Staff Reports
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L.L. Bean may offer clinics on cross-country
February 08, 2008 - L.L. Bean's store at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley is among a handful of Lehigh Valley retailers that carry cross-country skiing equipment.
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GLIDE TIME
February 08, 2008 - Nordic skating, popular in Europe, now in New England
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Your next three days
February 08, 2008 - Today
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Smuggler's Notch is a family-friendly destination
February 08, 2008 - Smugglers Notch in Jeffersonville, Vt., is widely known as a refuge for harried parents. It's the kind of place where, once you get there and park your car, you don't need to move it again until you are packed up to leave.
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Fun and offbeat ways to beat the winter blahs
February 08, 2008 - If you've stared out the window into another gray morning, trying to remember how many days it has been since you've actually seen the sun, it might be time for a February frolic.
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A forecast for fun at WinterFest; Theres plenty to see and do at Bends annual event
February 08, 2008 - Newcomers wouldnt necessarily know it, but old-timers will recall a time when you almost could have worn shorts and a T-shirt to WinterFest.If recent weather patterns hold, this years WinterFest looks to be wintry. Sensible sweaters and sturdy snowshoes will be the preferred attire when the event gets underway today (see "If You Go").
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BIG RACE WEEKEND AT SQUAW
February 08, 2008 - By Sam Bauman
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