Snow Alert for Cardrona New Zealand


Blizzard hits Cardrona At midday today (Thursday) a snow loaded southerly front hit Cardrona! About 10 cm fell in the first few hours with more expect to for the next four days - click here for a metservice forecast! Snow was falling down to 900m which is about 1 km from the Cardrona valley entrance (Cardrona's base facilities are at 1670m).
Web cams are up and running
We've turned on the web cams just in time for you to see ... probably absolutely nothing to be honest. The blizzard means snow and ice build up on the glass covers and window. But once the weather clears you should have some great views of the slopes.
Cardrona

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*-Open This weekend


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Whistler Blackcomb
Sunday, April 23, 2006 Last day of winter operations on Blackcomb Mountain. Please note: Creekside Base also closes on April 23, 2006.
Sunday, June 4, 2006 Last day of winter operations on Whistler Mountain
June 5 - July 30, 2006 Summer Glacier skiing/riding on Blackcomb Mountain
Blackcomb Mountain Glacier Skiing/Riding Summer 2006 Blackcomb Mountain Public Glacier Skiing & Riding - Summer 2006 June 5 - July 30, 2006* 12 - 3pm Lifts open one hour prior to scheduled opening. Approx. travel time to glacier is one hour. * Operating schedules subject to weather and snow conditions on the glacier. Info on
Events
May 2006 Apr 28-May 7 Whistler Wellness Week 1 - June 28 Dine and Unwind 7 Sprite Park Rider Ski & Snowboard Event - Rail Jam 14 Mother's Day 14 Sprite Park Rider Ski & Snowboard Event - Rail Jam 20 5th Annual Crud to Mud Classic 21 Sprite Park Rider Ski & Snowboard Event - Rail Jam 24 Fred Penner: Whistler Arts Council production
Whistler Blackcomb

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Alpine Meadows
Spring skiing is happening! – come check it all out now through May 21st! SPRINGTIME hours of operation: 8am to 1pm, daily. Have fun on the slopes! $99 Spring Pass on Sale NOW! Buy a Spring Pass for just $99 and ski/ride the rest of the season any day! Passes are available to purchase at the resort or online today. All spring pass purchases are valid for a $99 credit toward a 2006/2007 adult full season pass too! They are going like hot-cakes, so grab one while they are still available.
Upcoming Spring Events:
Mad Cow Downhill May 13 Snow Golf Tournament May 13 Pond Skim May 20 Closing Day May 21
Midweek and Midweek Plus Passholders rejoice! Your passes are valid 7 days a week.

Alpine Meadows

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Squaw Valley
Spring Greetings!

Photo: Squaw Valley Ski Corp -
Enjoy Squaw Valley USA's great spring conditions for skiing and riding through May 29th. Conditions have been awesome with perfect California corn snow and miles of Tahoe's best groomed terrain. Take advantage of our spring discount prices and create your experiences at Squaw Valley USA. TODAY'S MOUNTAIN STATS & CONDITIONS Check the SquawCAM for live images, and the Snow Report for scheduled operations and updates. SQUAW EVENTS

SPRING SCHWING SNOW GOLF TOURNEY - SAT MAY 13 Due to the weather in April, this spring event favorite was postponed. Now, with the perfect weather we've been having, we are Teeing off at the High Camp Links. Teams of 2 register in the Cable Car Lobby at 9am. Tee-time is 10am. Please bring your own clubs and tennis balls. Cost is $10 per team. 5 hole, best ball format. Prizes include rounds of golf at Lake Tahoe and Reno golf courses. All teams enjoy a 1/2 priced BBQ or Poolside Cafe lunch following your round. Details call 530-583-6985.
16th ANNUAL CUSHING CLASSIC POND CROSSING - SAT. MAY 20 Due to the pond conditions being frozen, the much anticipated Pond Crossing has been postponed 1 more week to SAT, MAY 20th. Registration begins at noon on the Olympic House Sun Deck. Great prizes and always the best time of the year. Event begins at 2pm. Details: 530-583-6985.
MOTHER'S DAY AT SQUAW VALLEY USA - SUN MAY 14 Treat your Mom to a very special Mother's Day celebration at Squaw Valley USA. On Sunday, May 14th. Moms receive $10 off their lift ticket or a FREE Cable Car ticket when accompanied by a son or daughter purchasing a regular lift or Cable Car ride ticket. Enjoy the Mother's Day Brunch at High Camp from 11am-1pm then relax at High Camp's outdoor pool and hot tub. Details: 530-583-6985.
Squaw Valley

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Nikita park project - Grahamn
We have arrived in Iceland this week to start work on the park and organizing the camp. The weather has been fantastic so far and the snow cover looks as good as ever. The park will be up to its usual high standards with a couple of new features like a mini wallride and new ‘high rail’.
For those of you that have been before you will notice some differences to the hostel when you arrive as restorations are in the process of being finished which include 3 new hot water boilers meaning hot showers for everyone and a new kitchen making life easier for the chef.
The bookings have been coming in and Week 2 is now full and with limited spaces left on week 3 and 4 if you are interested in getting out to IPP this year you had better get in touch.
We have arrived in Iceland this week to start work on the park and organizing the camp. The weather has been fantastic so far and the snow cover looks as good as ever. The park will be up to its usual high standards with a couple of new features like a mini wallride and new ‘high rail’.
For those of you that have been before you will notice some differences to the hostel when you arrive as restorations are in the process of being finished which include 3 new hot water boilers meaning hot showers for everyone and a new kitchen making life easier for the chef.
The bookings have been coming in and Week 2 is now full and with limited spaces left on week 3 and 4 if you are interested in getting out to IPP this year you had better get in touch.
Week 2 consists of some different competition winners including the 4 winners from the Nikita Chickita Showdown in the States and the winning team from this year’s Jib-Vid Held in Tignes, France. In week 3 the Hotzone crew are invading with a couple of riders heading out to try and finish their sections for next year’s movie and have a good time in the process.

Iceland Park Project
Week 2 consists of some different competition winners including the 4 winners from the Nikita Chickita Showdown in the States and the winning team from this year’s Jib-Vid Held in Tignes, France. In week 3 the Hotzone crew are invading with a couple of riders heading out to try and finish their sections for next year’s movie and have a good time in the process.
You can continue to get in touch with us by e-mail at icelandpark@hotmail.com or if you want to book using the booking form on our website www.icelandparkproject.com

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Colorado Ski Tourism
Arapahoe Basin- OPEN
---------------------------- General Info: 888-arapaho New Snow, past 24 Hours: 0 New Snow, past 48 Hours: 1 Mid-Mountain Snow Depth: 70 Current Surface Conditions: PP/SP Arapahoe Basin has 5 of 6 total lifts open. "Beginner/Intermediate" terrain is 100% open. "Advanced/Expert" is 99% open. Arapahoebasin

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From Partick Throne of snow365.com
Spring Ski Deals and Events at Engelberg
The winter season on Engelberg's Titlis glacier lasts until May 28th, then on May 29th the summer skiing begins. The glacier lift and the Ice Flyer chairlift on the Titlis will be in operation for skiers when snow and weather conditions permit.
The Swisslife Snow & Golf Trophy is staged on May 20th and 21st attracting at least 90 enthusiastic golfers. The tournament takes place on the Saturday over 18 holes, followed by the grand slalom on the Titlis on the Sunday
Engelberg is offering a special Spring ski deal for two or more days, with two nights bed and breakfast, lift pass and free entry to the Sporting Park and swimming pool costing from CHF 89 per night.
www.engelberg.ch /


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Endless Winter snow will be closed Fri, Sat & Sun

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