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3.09.2006

Snow Alert for Whistler -Blackcomb
Snow Alert for Snowbird / Alta/ Snowbasin Snow Alert for N.E. Europe
Snow Alert for Tahoe Basin, Kirkwood, Mammoth
Snow Alert for Mt Hood / Mt Hood Meadows
Snow Alert for Crystal Mountain Wa. / Stevens Pass
Snow alert for Jackson Hole


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Panorama

New Snow (24hrs) Trace


Mountain Statistics Vertical Drop 4,000 feet/ 1,220m (One of the highest in North America) Base Elevation 3,800 feet/ 1,160m Top Elevation 7,800 feet/ 2,380m Ski Season November through late-April
Panorama Nor-Am Finals come to Panorama The CIBC Coupe Nor-Am Cup finals are at Panorama Mountain Village between March 14th - 17th. Athletes from around the world will race in technical Slalom and Giant Slalom events at Panorama, with the overall series winner rising to the World Cup next winter.
The North American Cup is the highest-level ski racing series in North America. The NorAm cup was created to compare with the European cup which hosts racers at the level preceding World Cup. The event enjoys the participation of international competitors in DH, SG, GS and slalom. The NA Cup provides the opportunity for Canadian racers to prepare for international levels of competition. The overall top 2 competitors for each individual event are awarded the right to compete at the next season’s World Cup circuit, for the entire season, in that specific event. Vertical Drop 4,000 feet/ 1,220m (One of the highest in North America) Base Elevation 3,800 feet/ 1,160m Top Elevation 7,800 feet/ 2,380m Ski Season November through late-April Terrain 2,847+ patrolled acres/ recreational acres Average Snowfall 188 inches/ 479cm
Panorama

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Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Resort Daily Weather Update Sheet
Date: Thursday March 9, 2006 Time: 6:00am New Snow: 11cm/3in Mountain Base: 189cm/74 in Village: -5C/22F Mid Mountain: -12C/9F Top: -13C/8F Sky: Snowing
Yesterday’s amazing dump of snow continued with flurries through the night with the white stuff settling at almost 10 new cm!! The base is now weighing in at an unbelievable 189cm and the hill is just begging you to come take a look. The temperature is currently -5C in the Village, at Mid-mountain -12C, and -13C at the Top of the World. The winds are moderate, and snow is still falling from the sky.
Today is supposed to be overcast with possible flurries, followed by sunny periods on and off throughout the day.
All our major lifts are turning today, and all 3 mountains are 100% open, with 117 spectacular runs ready and waiting for you to enjoy.
The cross-country network is open as well and our skating rink, Tube Time, and 14 km of snowshoe trails are all open daily so in Latin “carpe diem” Everybody seize the day and have some fun all around the mountain.
Every one enjoying the International Fondue and Torchlight descent tonight, you’re going to have a great time. Sun Peaks

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Crystal Mountain
Weather: Overcast with light snow and moderate winds. Winds: From the W at about 23mph. We do have gusty winds spiking at 39mph. Base Temperature: 19 degrees Base Snow Depth: 102 inches Base New Snow Fall 24hrs: 11 inches Base Snow Fall 48hrs: 14 inches Summit Temperature: 9 degrees Summit Snow Depth: 159 inches Summit New Snow Fall 24hrs: 14 inches Summit New Snow Fall 48hrs: 17 inches ! Surface Conditions: Machine groomed on the main runs with wind-blown powder and skier packed powder off the main runs.

What's Happening at Crystal Mountain: Now this is what we have been dancing for...thank you Mother Nature. March is going to be madness with all this deep powder gracing our slopes, and it looks like the snow may continue to fall today. I don't want you to waste another minute. You need to get up here to enjoy some of these spectacular March conditions! The moutain is calling you...
Check out some of the fun events we have scheduled for this Spring:
March 15-18 Silver King Freeride Competition March 18 Ken Lucas Telefair March 18 Sturtevants Spring Fling Demo March 18 Dirt Bag Ball (fundraiser for the Ski Patrol and best party of the year) March 25-26 NorAm Finals & US/Canadian Championship Alpine Snowboarding Event April 3-7 Spring Fling Theme Day (TBA) Crystal Mountain

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Arapahoe Basin
New Snowfall Last 24 Hours: 6.00
Last 3 Days: 6

Base
Midway Snow Depth: 74
Summit Snow Depth: 76

Conditions
Powder/Packed Powder

Current Weather Temperature at 5:00am: 4
Forcast: Partly Cloudy
Arapahoe Basin

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Zermatt

Spring is just around the corner and so is fresh snow! Early birds have something to look forward to: on Tuesdays and Thursdays they can hurtle down the untouched pistes before anyone else starting from 7.40 a.m. Attentive readers also have something to look forward to: answer our competition question correctly and with a bit of luck you could win a weekend`s skiing for two in Zermatt!
Enjoy the spring sun at appealing prices: 4 nights for the price of 3 (from CHF 431 in a 3-star hotel, from CHF 344 in a holiday apartment), 5 nights for the price of 4 or 6 nights for the price of 5. From 24 April to 23 June. Including ski passes. It`s up to you when you arrive and depart.
Be the first on the untouched pistes! Starting at 7.40 a.m. Breakfast buffet. Tuesdays and Thursdays until 13 April. Summer tip: The Peak Pass for hikers, unlimited use of all mountain railway services! Available for 3 or more days, starting from summer 2006 also valid from Randa and Täsch

Mogul field Bump Bash, 13 to 16 April
Have you had enough of those wide motorway-like pistes? Why not try a free-for-all mogul field race. The extreme alternative: Race over 500 metres with Chinese downhill collective mass start in Triftj. This year`s classic will take place on the Furggsattel glacier.
Zermatt

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Jackson Hole

New Snow (past 24 hours): 6:00am 6" @ Upper-Mountain 4" @ Mid-Mountain Snow Depth: 100" @ Upper-Mountain 97" @ Mid-Mountain Total Snowfall (season to-date): 428" @ Upper-Mountain 382" @ Mid-Mountain

Snow continues to fall! It's going to be another powder day here at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Excitement mounts as the USSA Revolution Tour rides into town, with training and competition already in progress. For a more esoteric environment, avoid Apres Vous and float through the fresh powder on the upper mountain today. With wind coming from the Southwest all night, north facing trails such as Bivouac and Tower 3 Chute should be the deepest

MOUNTAIN CHARACTERISTICS: • Terrain: 2 mountains, Apres Vous and Rendezvous • 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain • Vertical drop of 4,139 feet (greatest continuous rise in U.S.) • Base elevation: 6,311 feet/1924 meters • Summit elevation:10,450 feet/3185 meters • Uphill capacity:12,096 skiers per hour • Open backcountry gate system accesses over 3000+ acres
LIFTS: • One aerial tram
• One eight pax high speed gondola
• Two detachable quad chairlifts
• Four fixed grip quad chairlifts
• Two triple chairlifts - Sweetwater Lift NEW this year
• One double chairlift
• One magic carpet

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Dual GS Telemark Race March 19 Head-to-head Telemark Giant Slalom race. Register from 8:00-9:15 am at JHMR Nordic Center. Race starts at 10am.
Jackson Hole Freeskiing Open March 22-23 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is proud to host the 3rd stop on the Subaru US Freeskiing Series. 100 of North America's best freeskiers, including Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Sponsored Skier Lynsey Dyer, will compete in Casper Bowl in an event not to be missed! Spectators welcome!
Jackson Hole

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BeaVer Creek
Snow 4 " Surface Conditions Powder/Packed Powder
Spring skiing has arrived, but it looks like winter is making a comeback. The snow started falling hard yesterday afternoon and more snow is in the forecast through Sunday. With over 6 weeks left in the season, there's still plenty of time to plan a trip and enjoy spring skiing at its finest

Fiesta Beaver Creek, April 8-15, 2006 Late night parties, food and drink specials, the sights and sounds of Latin America. Beaver Creek celebrates its final week with a bang. Expect awesome lift ticket and lodging rates and plenty of blue sky and sunshine! Ski Free/Stay Free! 4 nights/days from $288pp
Beaver Creek
Snow Basin
Snowbasin's 2,959 vertical feet of ski trails, powder bowls and lush glades cover over 2,800 acres and truly offer terrain to suit everyone's needs. Our 103 designated runs include 7 percent novice terrain, 29 percent intermediate and 64 percent expert. Twelve lifts, including two high-speed gondolas, two handle tows, one magic carpet and a detachable quad, provide a lift capacity of over 14,500 skiers per hour, meaning less time in line. Our wide runs ensure you'll have all the elbow room you need. Nordic trails are also available for Nordic skiing and snowshoe enthusiasts. The Superpipe and three terrain parks are perfect for winter sports enthusiasts of all levels.
6th Annual Spring Meltdown Race & Festival Pole, peddle and paddle your way through Snowbasin's annual spring race, then enjoy some music at the Main Plaza. To be held April 8, 2006!
In 1995, Salt Lake City was awarded the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and Snowbasin was chosen as the venue for the men's and women's downhill, super G and combined races. The United States Congress passed the Snowbasin Land Exchange Act in 1996 as part of the Omnibus Lands Bill. In addition to mandating the exchange of National Forest System lands to Snowbasin, the Act identified a set of projects that were deemed necessary for the resort to host the Olympic competitions. On May 23, 2000, the land exchange was completed, transferring 1,377 acres of National Forest System lands at the base of the resort to Snowbasin and 11,757 acres of private land in northern Utah to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Approximately 60 percent of Snowbasin Resort remains on the National Forest.
Snow Basin

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Stevens Pass
Event
Stevens Pass

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Alyeska
Alyeska Alyeska (Alpine) New snow: 7" Base Depth: 15" - 144"
Hours open: 10:30pm to 5:30pm Park recut: 2006-02-26 Jumps: Open with 3 rails, 3 jumps, a rainbow jump and a wedge jump.
Pipes: Half pipe open." Open Lifts: 6 Conditions: Powder Open runs: 95 Park reshaped: 2006-02-27 Notes: Arctic Winter Games thru Mar 11th.

Join Chugach Powder Guides for a snowcat or helicopter adventure in the world-famous Chugach Mountain Range. Their exclusive-use permit area covers miles of mountain terrain with gentle bowls, giant mountain faces, massive glaciers and sheltered tree skiing. The guides are highly trained and have extensive Alaskan experience. At Chugach Powder Guides, their goal is to make your backcountry adventure exciting, safe and memorable. They want you to see why Alaska’s mountains are recognized for having some of the best backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the world!
Full Day Heli Skiing Guaranteed 16,000 vertical feet of skiing/riding with a maximum of 20,000. Lunch is included. Rate: $775 per person Available Feb. 5th, 2006 Full Day Snowcat Skiing Enjoy the comfort of the heated snowcat as it transports you to their exclusive snowcat area for a full day of backcountry skiing/riding. Lunch is included. Rate: $225 per person Events Mar 12 Fast Tracks Session
Mar 18 Last evening of Night Skiing
Mar 18-26 Pepsi Spring Break Fun & Events
Mar 18 Challenge Alaska Snow Blast
Mar 18 Brian Russell Memorial Slalom
Mar 20-24 Silvertip Spring Break Camp
Mar 20-22 Mini Silvertip Spring Break Camp Mar 20-22 3-Day Mountain Explorer Camp

Alyeska Resort