US Ski Team News
THUR., DEC. 8, 3 pm, OLN VISA Birds of Prey, men's SG, DH, GS, SL
SAT., DEC. 10, 2 pm, NBC Aspen Winternational, women's SG
SUN., DEC. 11, 5 pm, OLN Aspen Winternational, women's GS/SL; men's World Cup, Val d'Isere, FRA
MON., DEC. 12, 4 pm, OLN Aspen Winternational, women's GS/SL; men's World Cup, Val d'Isere, FRA
Alpine News

At the VISA Birds of Prey races in Beaver Creek, Colo., U.S. men came away with two victories (Daron Rahlves, downhill, Dec. 2; Bode Miller, giant slalom, Dec. 3) and two second-place finishes (Miller, DH; Rahlves, GS), plus a third (Ted Ligety, slalom, Dec. 4), a fourth (Erik Schlopy, GS) and a fifth (Rahlves, super G, Dec. 1). Adding to the historic weekend was Lindsey Kildow, who won the downhill Dec. 3 and had two other top-six finishes at the World Cup in Lake Louise. Three American women were in the top 10 in the downhill Dec. 2, and five in the top 14 in the super G Dec. 4.
Snowboard News
The march to Torino begins in earnest next week for U.S halfpipe riders as the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix opens with two HP contests Dec. 14 and Dec. 17 in Breckenridge, Colo. Hannah Teter, already a two-time World Cup winner this season, and Lindsey Jacobellis - last year's Grand Prix overall champ - lead the army of Americans striving to make the U.S. Olympic Team.
Disabled News
After several weeks of training last month in Hintertux, Austria, the U.S. Disabled Alpine Team kicks off its season this weekend, Dec. 9-10, at The Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colo., and nordic skiers head to Val di Fiemme, Italy, for their first World Cup races.
US Ski- Snowboard Teams

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Stowe Vermont
Stowe Mountain Resort received up to 2 feet of snow this past weekend, energizing early season operations and opening 80% of Stowe’s vast mountain terrain. The infamous Front Four (Starr, Goat, National and Lift Line) are arguably the most exciting runs in the East. For the novice skiers and riders, there's an entire mountain (Spruce Peak) criss-crossed with easygoing runs. And with the longest average trail length in New England, be prepared to spend some time on the mountain. While our trails are classic, our lifts are modern. Along with several doubles and triples, we've got a high-speed quad and a state-of-the-art eight person gondola that whisks skiers from bottom to top in a blazing seven and a half minutes. The Cliff House at the Gondola summit has been totally renovated this year. Bring your appetite for great food and wondrous views to Expect adventurous cuisine and sublime service. Ski or ride off with every sense fully satisfied.

Stats
Summit Elevation 4395'
Highest Skiing Elevation 3640'
Vertical Drop 2360'
Average Annual Snowfall 333"
Skiable Acres 485
Total Trails: 48
Beginner Trails 16%
Intermediate Trails 59%
Expert Trails 25%
Longest Run Toll Road - 3.7 miles



Photo: Stowe Pic of the day
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Alyeska
Alyeska Resort is CLOSED to skiing and riding today due to forecasted high winds this afternoon of 45 -60 mph with gusts to 75 mph.
We do plan to reopen the chairlifts tomorrow ( Thursday, Dec. 8th) @ 10:30am.
The chairlifts will be open Thursday (Dec. 8th) through Sunday (Dec. 11th) this week from 10:30am - 5:30pm.
7 day skiing & riding operations will begin on Wednesday Dec. 14th. The first weekend of night skiing is on Friday, Dec. 16th and Saturday, Dec. 17th.
For current conditions at Alyeska Resort, Alyeska Resort

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Far West Division National Ski Patrol A friendly reminder, ..... for your friends
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