SNOW ALERT Squaw Valley

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NASTC adventure ski course
Dryland Training on October 7-9, 2006

On October 7-9, this camp includes in-line skating,plyometrics, yoga, ski specific weight training, functional movement screen, and more. Call us today at 530-582-4772
www.skiNASTC.com
Chris is a highly qualified elite skier and has been a PSIA National Team member.


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AUCLAIR NAMED SUPPLIER TO U.S. FREESTYLE AND NORDIC SKI TEAMS


PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 4) - Paris Glove of Canada is pleased to announce its agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The partnership makes Auclair Sports Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Glove of Canada, the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams. As the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, USSA has provided leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders who share an Olympic dream.
"We have always committed ourselves to supporting athletes with our products, as this is something we are very passionate about," said Peter Monk, President of Paris Glove of Canada. "Our new agreement with the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams allows us to continue this support. We are very proud to be supporting teams in the United States. For us, this is a great accomplishment." Auclair is the premium sport and outdoor division of Paris Glove. Auclair enjoys one of the longest sponsor-team relationships in all of sport with a 30-plus year history with the Canadian Cross Country ski team. Auclair is the official supplier and supporter to practically every Canadian team on snow and ice. This support includes the Canadian Freestyle Association, Telemark Canada, Speed Skiing Canada, Canadian Snowboard Federation, Biathlon Canada, Alpine Canada, Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, Speedskating Canada, Nordic Combined Canada, Ski Jumping Canada, Cross Country Canada, Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, Canadian Snowboard Instructors and the Canadian Ski Patrol.
USSA Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Ted Morris, said, "This is a partnership that makes sense for our teams. We always look to companies who offer the highest caliber product and who share the same vision of success for our teams as we do. We have found this with Paris Glove of Canada and specifically the Auclair brand. We look forward to working with Auclair over the next four years." "We are honored to be associated with the U.S. Ski Team, as this agreement helps further recognize Auclair as a leader brand in the ski and snowboard glove industry," said Michael Plotnick, Auclair Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development. "We are particularly proud of this new appointment, as this agreement names Paris Glove as the exclusive glove and mitt supplier to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Teams through April 30, 2010." Paris Glove has begun design and production of the USSA licensed gloves and mitts, which are scheduled for initial distribution for the 2007 winter season.
Auclair Sport Inc. represents the Auclair brand, both as a sales and marketing division, for the U.S. market. Paris Glove of Canada is one of the oldest and most respected glove companies in North America. Since its inception in 1945, Paris Glove has been supporting Canadian athletes and providing high quality products at the best value to consumers and retailers around the world. For more information, visit http://www.parisglove.com.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) is the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding. Founded in 1905, USSA manages year-round nationwide development and elite programs, including the national teams, in six distinctly different Olympic sports: alpine, cross country, freestyle, nordic combined, ski jumping and snowboarding, as well as two Paralympic sports - disabled alpine and disabled cross country. USSA is based in Park City, Utah. For more information, visit www.usskiteam.com or www.ussnowboarding.com.

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Snowbird
Snowbird Ski & Sport Swap is Oct. 6-8 Three Days of Bargains Benefit Snowbird Sports Education Foundation

Snowbird, Utah – The 27th Annual Snowbird Ski & Sport Swap begins Friday, Oct. 6, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 8, on Level 2 of the Snowbird Center . The Snowbird Ski & Sport Swap provides an opportunity to pick up or sell used and new equipment at reduced prices while raising money for the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation.
The swap, located in the Cottonwood, Rendezvous and Alpine rooms of the Snowbird Center , is open noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family Friday. Saturday and Sunday admission is free. Equipment check-in begins at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6. The swap features new and used snowboards, skis, boots, poles, accessories, clothing, climbing equipment, mountain bikes and much more at significantly reduced prices.
Twenty percent of all sales are donated to the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the athletic training and development of Utah children and young adults.
This weekend is the last weekend of the 34th Annual Snowbird Oktoberfest with Alp Horns on Hidden Peak , live music, authentic food and fun for the kids. The final days of the festival are this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8. Oktoberfest hours are noon to 6 p.m. and admission is free.
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort averages 500 inches of “The Greatest Snow on Earth” and offers 2,500 acres of terrain and Utah ’s longest ski and snowboard season, scheduled to begin Saturday, Nov. 18. Construction of the Peruvian Gulch tunnel and high-speed quad chairlift is on schedule to open for the ski season. Lift towers were installed Monday, Sept. 11, top and bottom terminals are nearly finished and the tunnel portals and concrete floor are complete
www.snowbird.com

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Steamboat Events

1st snow of the 2006/2007 winter season has fallen!

Celebrate Autumn Night Hike & Dinner Oct. 13, 2006
14th Literary Sojourn Oct. 14, 2006
Downtown Halloween Stroll Oct. 31, 2006
Scholarship and 2006/2007 Season Opening Day at Steamboat Nov. 22, 2006

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The GOLD PASS From the US SKI TEAM -Through a partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)
WINTER FUN WITH THE U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD TEAM GOLD PASS Support Olympic Dreams with the Ultimate Season Pass PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 19) – The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Gold Pass is a golden opportunity providing “rock star” treatment for Pass holders and their friends to more than 260 mountains around the country, making it the ultimate season pass to winter ski and snowboard fun. "The Gold Pass is the best way to have fun supporting the future of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding," said 2006 Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso. “Not only is it the only season pass good at some of the best ski areas in the nation but you're also helping Olympic hopefuls as they pursue their gold medal aspirations." Only Americans send Americans to the Olympics, unlike competing nations, which receive support from their governments. As a fundraiser for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation, the Pass program raises $2 million that helps support the training, development and competition needs of America’s future Olympians making it possible for young athletes to follow in the footsteps of 2006 Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety, Julia Mancuso, Seth Wescott, Hannah Teter and Shaun White who together won a record five gold medals in skiing and snowboarding for the United States. The Gold Pass is fully transferable – the only such lift ticket program of its kind – allowing friends, family and corporate clients to take full advantage of the Pass. For $7,000, part of which is tax-deductible as a charitable donation, it “is one of skiing’s real bargains.” While most resorts simply scan the Gold Pass and hand you a lift ticket, other areas – including many in Colorado like Vail, Aspen and Beaver Creek allow you to head right to the lift, no ticket needed – just the Pass around your neck. Through a partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for more than 30 years, a limited number of Gold Passes are available each season. You can join an elite club of past Gold Pass purchasers like the “patron saint of snowboarding”, Jake Burton Carpenter, founder Burton Snowboards, talk show host Montel Williams, tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, as well as the head of the Heinz Foundation – Teresa Heinz Kerry – who each year requests pass # 57. Contact the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Gold Pass hotline toll-free at 1.800.9PICABO or visit
Gold Pass US Ski Team


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TRUCKEE TAHOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
2006/2007 COMMUNITY SKI/RIDE PASS Two (2) Weekday Ski/Ride Passes
From 13 North Tahoe Ski Resorts for just $349.00 One of the most popular ski voucher programs in the area allows you to sample a variety of our premier resorts at a cost less than $13.50 per day!
Sun. – Fri. (all season, non-holiday)
õ Diamond Peak
õ Granlibakken
õ Homewood Mountain Resort
õ Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe
õ North Tahoe Regional Park (Parking Incl.)
õ Sugar Bowl
õ Tahoe Cross Country
õ Tahoe Donner Cross Country & Downhill
Mon. – Fri. (all season, non-holiday)
õ Alpine Meadows
õ Boreal Mountain Resort**
õ Northstar-at-Tahoe‡
õ Royal Gorge
õ Squaw Valley USA
PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS
õ Mumbo Mountain Outfitters
õ Paco’s Bike & Ski
õ Porters Sports
õ Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards
õ Totally Board
**(Sun. before 12/17/06 & after 3/18/07)
‡ (Sun. before 12/17/06 & after 3/25/07)

TRUCKEE TAHOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INFO and Details at
www.ttcf.net

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