Alpine Meadows
The New Sherwood Express

Construction on the new Sherwood Express
High-Speed Detachable Quad Chairlift (accessing
some of Alpine's most favored intermediate through
expert terrain) is well underway.

The new Sherwood Express detachable quad will
transport skiers and riders up the mountain two times
faster than its predecessor, providing greater access
to enjoy approximately 400 acres of intermediate
groomed and expert off-trail terrain in the popular
Sherwood Bowl.

The Sherwood Express installation is another step in
the resort?s long-term vision to provide a uniquely
memorable experience for its skiing and snowboarding
fans.
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Great Prices On All Alpine Meadows Season Passes!

2005/2006 is THE winter to purchase a pass at Alpine Meadows.
Why? Several season passes have been reduced, and big mountain improvements

Prices Dropping At Alpine
Alpine Meadows, which a couple of years ago knocked its daily lift ticket rate down to $39, has done the same thing with its season passes - the basic adult all-season, unrestricted pass is going for $759, a 20 percent reduction over last year’s rate of $929. Similar savings have been attached to young adult, youth, children and senior passes. And with the purchase of your season pass, you get complimentary skiing and snowboarding at Boreal before Alpine Meadows opens as well as reciprocal skiing and snowboarding privileges at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. Take Me To Alpine Meadows Alpine Meadows full, unrestricted 05/06 season pass holders of any age receive complimentary skiing and snowboarding at Mount Bachelor Resort in Bend Oregon!
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Alpine Meadows Ski Resort | 2600 Alpine Meadows Road | Tahoe City | CA | 96145
Thanks Rachel


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Go For The Gold
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, in partnership with the National Ski Areas Association, once again is offering the ultimate lift ticket: the good-almost-anywhere Gold Pass. For a limited time, you can obtain a Gold Pass medallion, which is fully transferable to an unlimited number of people, and have access to more than 260 resorts nationwide - including most of the ski and snowboard hills in California. Plus, the $6,000 purchase price, which will go toward funding America's ski and snowboarding teams, is partially tax deductible. For further information on "one of skiing's best bargains,'' call (800) 974-2226. Credit: US Ski & Snowboard Assn.
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This week's upcoming New Zealand events:

2nd & 3rd Sept – CoffeeTime Volkl Masters This Friday & Saturday the slopes at TC will be cut up by Masters racers who will be out to go fast and have a great time. Check out the Slalom on Friday & the GS on Saturday. Treble Cone

5th & 6th Sept – Treble Cone FIS Race
A world class field of ski racers are set to line up for the first ever FIS race to be held at Treble Cone. Competitors will be vying for international ski racing points as well as for the honor of being the first male and female winners, respectively of the Harliwich and Raffills Cups.


11th Sept - K2 Racers Edge Off Piste Team Challenge
Unfortunately conditions meant that race one of this series had to cancelled but don’t despair race day two is set to be a cracker. On Sunday the 11th of September we will be holding two timed runs to decide the Teams champion as well as the King and Queen of the hill. So sort out your team and challenge your rivals.

Details at: SNOW.CO.NZ TEAM
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Treble Cone
The café team have set up a temporary bar at the top of the Saddle Quad chairlift and on fine days will be selling cold drinks and chocolate bars. So pack a few dollars so you can chill on the picnic tables with a cold drink in hand.

James ready to serve at the Altitude snow bar

Courtesy of: Treble Cone
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Squaw Valley USA
ALPEN WINE FEST RETURNS THIS SUNDAY!
The 17th Annual Alpen Wine Fest comes alive in the Village at Squaw Valley USA. Come enjoy over 30 Northern California vineyards, a huge silent auction & raffle and free live music all to benefit The Heuga Center, a foundation providing wellness & education for people with Multiple Sclerosis.

SUNSET HIKES FRIDAY & SATURDAY
This weekend, Squaw Valley will offer another series of it's popular Sunset Hikes to be held this Friday & Saturday evening. The hikes leave from High Camp at 6pm each night and offer a casual, fun, moderate guided hike to the upper peaks as the sun sets. All hikers are entered in a raffle to win a pair of North Face hiking shoes. From Squaw Valley USA got KT ?

Purchase Squaw Season Passes lift tickets and lesson here !
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