Squaw Valley
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dec 3-7 North American Ski Training Center Jumpstart Clinic
Nov 26 Squaw Valley Festival of Lights runs through Dec
Dec 9-10 Advanced Ski Clinic for Seniors. Call 581-7263
Dec 10-17 Winter Solstice Events througout the valley. www.squawsolstice.com
Dec 10 Snow God's Ball at Olympic House
Dec 10-11 Learn To Ski & Snowboard Weekend
Dec 10 Hurricane Relief Day - Purchases from Valley-wide businesses on Dec. 10 will aid in hurricane relief.
Dec 17 Snowbomb's Sick & Twisted Rail Competition

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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
Know the Code

Skier Responsibility Code
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Bear Valley
12/ 07 Opening day 12/ 10 Winter sports History night
30 inches on top / 20 at the base
Bear Valley

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Snow.biz
Kees has provided an overview and update on what is in the works
Snow Biz is a developer of indoor SNOW facilities and in my own words
.....SNOW on Demand
Unlimited Snow aims to provide top snow and ice leisure experiences with its creations and is known for its innovative and original concepts. Its snow-how is based on the experiences gained from many existing projects and continuous research and development. Moreover, Unlimited Snow has established a leading consortium of international partners and suppliers from the winter sports and leisure industry. This ensures optimal solutions with the capability of offering extensive services throughout all phases of a project. Concepts are tailored to the location and targets groups in cooperation with its customers.
Some of pending projects are:
- Turnkey development of an Igloo Snow Play facility in the Netherlands for opening 2006. two more to follow in Netherlands / Belgium in 2007.(see attachment snow & ice activities) - Turnkey development and operation of the first Arctic to open in the Netherlands in 2008. (see attachment snow & ice activities) - General consultant to indoor snow & ice amusement park in Cardiff, Wales, UK. This will consist of a range of instant fun snow & ice play as well as a full size hockey rink, beginner ski slope, igloo village and extensive F&B and retail. Opening could be 2009.

This could be your back yard

Snow Biz Snow & Snowmaking on Demand

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STEAMBOAT
New Snow last 24 hrs at the summit: 11" New Snow last 24 hrs at mid-mountain: 11"

Plenty of turns along the edges all the way down in billowy bumps. Back up T-Head and down the sweet 'roy on Heavenly Daze. By now, I needed to head inside for some warm air and warm drink. Now I'm gonna go back out and head for the top to check things out up there. Here's the latest word; Sundown Express is scheduled to open again on Saturday as is Sunshine meaning Wally World, i.e. Tomahawk, Flintlock, et al., will be open.
Steamboat