Falls creek Australia
Inside Running Firm cover, softening Snow Making Description General Comments / Events Announcements Snow Cover / Ski Rating Today's Weather increasing sunshine Snow Depth Avg 43 cm Snow Depth Fresh 0 cm Road Condition Open and Clear Temperature O/Night -3.0C Temperature Current 0.1C Alpine Skiing Conditions Very Good Alpine Snow Cover Moderate Alpine Snow Conditions Packed

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Current base 300 Cm
Special room rates, 50 % off second person . See site for specific details. Valle Nevado

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Juliann Fritz, jfritz@ussa.org
ELENA HIGHT AND SCOTTY LAGO SCORE HUGE AT NEW ZEALAND OPEN QUARTERPIPE Olympians Kelly Clark and Mason Aguirre top the contest
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (Aug. 4) - Elena Hight (South Lake Tahoe, CA) and Scotty Lago (Seabrook, NH) bombed the New Zealand Open quarterpipe Friday night with Elena boosting the biggest air for the women on the 20-foot lighted quarter while Scotty stomped a 1080 to win the men's best trick. But it was U.S. Olympic Team members Kelly Clark (West Dover, VT) and Mason Aguirre (Mammoth Lakes, CA) who hoisted the big trophies. Kelly's signature huge amplitude was definitely present, especially in the smooth backside air that gave her the win. Mason went for variety, throwing more combinations than anyone else in the field, including a silky backside 900 for the men's title.
Other U.S. riders of note include Danny Davis (Highland, MI) with an ally oop rodeo 540 and Kevin Pearce (Norwich, VT), who dropped jaws with an enormous air to knuckle. Kevin walked away from the slam and will compete in Saturday's halfpipe finals, which keeps him in the running for the overall crown after winning the slopestyle contest on Thursday with Scotty taking second.
Saturday's pipe final, featuring eight women and 16 men, is a family affair with Molly Aguirre (Mammoth Lakes, CA) joining bother Mason in the main event along with brothers Jack and Luke Mitrani (Mammoth Lakes, CA). Also riding for the women is Kelly Clark, the 2002 Olympic gold medalist. NEW ZEALAND OPEN
Lake Wanaka, NZ - August 4, 2006
Quarterpipe Men
1. Mason Aguirre, Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
Best Trick. Scotty Lago, Seabrook, N.H.
Highest Air. Taka Ishikara, Japan
Women
1. Kelly Clark, West Dover, Vt.
Best Trick. Junko Asazuma, Japan
Highest Air. Elena Hight, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
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Slopestyle - August 3, 2006
Men
1. Kevin Pearce, Norwich, Vt.
2. Scotty Lago, Seabrook, N.H.
3. Mikkel Bang, Norway
Women
1. Hana Beaman, Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
2. Emily Thomas, Highland Ranch, Colo.
3. Ellery Hollingsworth, Darien, Conn.

For video from the quarterpipe: http://www.boarderzone.com/06/nzopen/vids.php?event=quarterpipe&id=quarterpipe_action.mov
For video from the slopestyle:

And SNOW DROUGHT THREATENS MOUNT BULLER FREESTYLE OPENERS Decision to be made Monday on Sept. 2-3 World Cup MOUNT BULLER, Australia (Aug. 3) - A decision will be made Monday (Aug. 7) on whether the freestyle World Cup season will begin as scheduled Sept. 2-3 with two aerials contests as Mount Buller, like much of Australia's ski country, is mired in a snow drought, officials said. Stuart Aldred, events manager for the World Cup organizing committee, said Thursday that higher-than-normal temperatures and below-average snowfall are creating "challenging conditions" for Australian resorts. A storm Sunday night dropped eight inches of snow (20cm) and although the official snow control date is Aug. 21, organizers have deferred until Monday before a final decision on whether to continue preparations for the traditional season-opening events. Mount Buller first hosted World Cup competition to open the 1998 season and has been the opening site for the World Cup season with aerials events since September 1999. USSA

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Val Gardena
August 2006 until 19th August 2006 10.08.2006- Selva Gardena Kite and balloon feast for kids 12.08.2006 - Ortisei Soapsoccer tournament 13.08.2006 - S. Cristina Village Summerfestival 16.08.2006 - S. Cristina Concert by Bulla Band
Val Gardena

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The Village At Squaw Valley


Events
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31:
FREE Summer Movie Series Starting at Dusk Click here for movie schedule! August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31:
Sip and Shop at PlumpJack Sport Enjoy a special evening of wine, cheese and savings! Click here for details.
August 4, 12, 19, 26:
FREE Summer Music Series from 6PM-8PM. Click here to see who’s playing!
August 3:
Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival Family Night Our annual “Family Night” with the Festival Orchestra conducted by Timm Rolek. Click here for details.
August 4, 11, 18, 25:
Yappy Hour Hosted by The Village’s Tails By The Lake from 5PM to 7PM. Free doggie ice cream and doggie beer…for your dog of course! Click here for details.
August 4:
American Dance Training Camp Performance Performing on Fountain Court Stage at 7:30PM. Click here for more information.
August 4, 5:
Sunset Hikes Sunset Hikes to the peaks around Squaw Valley! $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Click here for details.
August 5: Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival The Greencards. Expatriates from Australia and the UK playing traditional acoustic bluegrass music. More information.
August 5 - 11:
Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival Academy Featuring chamber music performances, educational and outreach programs. Full details.
August 8 - 10:
Full Moon Hikes Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of a summer evening in the High Sierra. Full details.
August 10:
Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival Serenade for Strings. The Festival Orchestra conducted by Timm Rolek, and featuring Christopher Kachian on guitar. Click here for full details.
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Mountain Jam Music Festival The second high altitude concert series with San Francisco’s New Moonson headlining the afternoon. Click here for more info.
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5th Annual Brews Jazz and Funk Fest! Click here for details.
August 26 - 27:
Tahoe Reno International Film Festival
Olympic Valley, CA 96146-2025
www.thevillageatsquaw.com

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