10/07/2011 Michael A. Scanlon endlesswintersnow@yahoo.com Endless Winter Snow weblogUpdates.ping EndlessWinterSnow http://endlesswintersnow.blogspot.com/

 got snow ?              News from The Steep, Deep & Extreme International Big Mountain Slopes

11.19.2005


Chamonix
Lifts Open
AIGUILLE DU MIDI téléphérique Chamonix - Plan de l’Aiguille
AIGUILLE DU MIDI téléphérique Plan de l’Aiguille - Aiguille du Midi
MONTENVERS - MER DE GLACE

x
A footpath for the slalom A footpath has been installed along the length of the slalom run to offer optimal vision of the piste. Spectators can join the footpath at the foot of either side of the piste. Special offer: Special World Cup Kandahar Sojourn During the Kandahar week, the tourist offices of Chamonix and Les Houches are offering a special World Cup sojourn in the valley. An all-in, made-to-measure holiday (depending on the type of accommodation selected and the number of people) which includes: - Accommodation in a 2 or 3 star hotel
- A 3 day Les Houches lift pass
- A guided visit of the piste
- Access to the VIP area in the finish area during the two days of the competition
- Access to the piste area during the training sessions


Les Houches: from Wednesday 1st to Saturday 4th February (3 nights) If this offer interests you, please contact the following e-mail address to make your reservation: houcheshebergement@chamonixworldcup.com

For further info :
Office de tourisme Chamonix Mont-BlancT. +33 (0)50 53 23 33
F. +33 (0)4 50 53 87 42

reservation@chamonix.com
Chamonix

chamonixworldcup
***
Steamboat
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-Winter 2005/2006-When winter athletes gather in Italy in 2006, it will be called the Winter Games. When Olympians gather in Steamboat, it’s simply called Friday. This statement has grown out of a 73-year Olympic tradition unmatched in the world. Imagine a town where 1 out of every 180 individuals is an Olympian! In Steamboat, you’re just as likely to share the gondola with an Olympian, as you are to be in the checkout line with one or enjoying one of the free concerts next to an Olympian. “Steamboat’s true sense of community, individuals who have genuine friendly attitudes combined with world-class terrain and abundant snow, make this simply a great place to live,” said Andy Wirth, vice president-sales & marketing for Steamboat. “Imagine you are one of Steamboat’s World, Olympic or National Champions…you’ve skied all over the world and you could live anywhere you wanted. Would you pick your second favorite place? Neither did any of Steamboat’s Olympians.” Steamboat is known around the globe simply as Ski Town, U.S.A.® No other town in North America has produced more winter Olympians than Steamboat Springs, a record 56 and counting. In fact, Steamboat sent more athletes (16) to the 2002 Games than many small countries and 2006 looks to add to that total.
***
Mt Hood Meadows
November 18, 2005 Edition MEADOWS OPEN DAILY FROM 9 AM - 4 PM! Meadows boasts some of the best early season conditions in the country! With 39 inches in the base area (N.W. Avalanche Center official telemetry reading) and five or more feet higher up, we're getting ready for a great weekend. All five high speed quads are scheduled to operate this weekend (Cascade Express weather permitting and Hood River Express to uplift passengers from HRM parking
PURCHASE ETickets ON LINE - PRINT THEM OUT ON YOUR PRINTER!
Now you can order tickets on line and print out the voucher on your own printer to be scanned at our E-Ticket Express Redemption Centers! You can purchase a variety of lift ticket and Snow Sports Learning Center packages. Our Express Redemption Centers are located at the Main Base Area Ticket Building, at the South Lodge EpiCenter and at the Hood River Meadows Skier Services Center.

Mother nature is on our side so far this November. Timberline Lodge went from 0 to 40 inches of snow on the ground in the last 17 days. The pacific storms were stacked one right after the other the last 2+ weeks. Today, the sun has come out and the ski conditions are excellent. Timberline's opening date of November 5 was the earliest opening in 5 years, so we hope this is a good indication of the winter to come. We have a group of ski racers and snowboard campers arriving today for our Thanksgiving camp, including 83 year old Fran Balice, from Big Sky, Montana. You're never too old to go to ski camp! We also have 2 camps scheduled over Christmas break, December 17 - 22, and December 26 - January
THANKSGIVING FEAST AT THE SPUR STEAKHOUSE NOV 24 Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort. Make your reservation early as seating is limited. For parties of 8 or more we prepare a whole turkey for the table and you get to take home the leftovers! Call 541.352.6692 for details
Mt Hood Meadows

***


Squaw Valley

Make plans for the Holiday.
We are proud to announce that today is our opening day for the Cable Car and High Camp el. 8,200'. Squaw Valley is dishing up plenty of activities and fun for everyone over the Thanksgiving Holiday week. Take a trip up the scenic Cable Car and enjoy mountain top ice skating, have lunch at High Camp, visit the historic Olympic Museum, hike on Squaw Valley's beautiful mountain peaks and more!

WINTER FILM FESTIVAL - FRIDAY, NOV 25 The 6th Annual Winter Film Festival returns to Squaw Valley on Thanksgiving weekend - Nov 25. This year will feature the Tahoe premiere of Standard Films' Paradox. This exceptional snow board film features segments shot at Squaw Valley last season and several Squaw riders. In addition, we will screen three other new ski films, Omen Productions' Lines of Influence, Action Film Works' The Good Times are Killing me, and First Tracks Productions' Creative Differences. Films start at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6pm. Cover $5.
Squaw Events Calendar


Special Hotel Rates at The Village at Squaw Valley The Village at Squaw Valley 800-403-0206 Special Hotel rates for entire week, including weekends. One bedroom condo for $129, and $199 for a two bedroom condo.
Special Rates at the Squaw Valley Lodge Squaw Valley Lodge 800-403-0206 The Squaw Valley Lodge is Squaw Valley's Four Diamond awarded condominium suites resort, featuring world-class amenities and a true Ski-In/Ski-Out location,convenient to all of the areas' activities. Guests can unwind in the complimentary private Health Club and Spa with sauna, steam room, complete exercise facility, 3 indoor spas, and 3 outdoor spas. Massage therapy is available. Special Solstice rates starting at $119 through December 17, 2005.
Special Rates at the Olympic Village Inn Olympic Village Inn 800-403-0206 Our Solstice special for December 9 to December 15 is $89 midweek and $111 weekend for our standard Kitzbuhel unit.
Early Season Special: TWO DAYS/TWO NIGHTS plus a lesson for 2 People for as low as $179 per person** see site for details

Squaw Shop -Lift tickets, lessons & Season Passes

***
Vail and Beaver Creek
EARLY SEASON AND HOLIDAY SPECIALS

VAIL
Vail Mountain opened this morning with record breaking conditions! Over 6 feet of snow, 11 lifts servicing over 1000 acres - the best opening in over 10 years!
BEAVER CREEK
Opening Day is less than a week away! With the major amounts of snowfall, November 23rd will be an opening day not to miss!
Steamboat Springs OPENING DAY & EARLY HOLIDAY OFFER
The Wait is Over! The 2005/2006 ski season kicks off in style on November 23rd as Steamboat opens for business.
For a limited time stay in a Steamboat Resorts property and receive up to 30% off your lodging. Valid December 17-22, 2005
www.theresortcompany.com