Snow alert for Snowbird
Snow alert for Alyseka
Snow alert for Ca, B.c. , Or, Wa
Snow alert for Saas Fe, Zermatt


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Sugarloaf
Temps were in the mid-20s, and there was plenty of sunshine to take away the chill. Surfaces are in great shape thanks to the work of our groomers. And they could get even better if Roemer Weather is right, and we get a little more snow this week.
Downhill training is tomorrow and Thursday and racing begins on Friday with a FIS downhill. The National Championship Downhill is Saturday morning.
Things are abuzz here at Sugarloaf as everyone gets ready for the 2006 U.S. Alpine Championships. Races start with the downhill on Saturday and continue through March 29. The Narrow Gauge trail will be closed to the public from now until the races are over


Schedule
Wednesday, March 22 9:30 a.m., men’s DH training, Narrow Gauge 11 a.m., women’s DH training, Narrow Gauge
Thursday, March 23 9:30 a.m., men’s DH training, Narrow Gauge 11 a.m., women’s DH training, Narrow Gauge
Friday, March 24 FIS downhill: 9:30 a.m. men; 11 a.m. women, Narrow Gauge Awards ceremony immediately following
Saturday, March 25 9:30 a.m., men’s downhill, Narrow Gauge 11 a.m., women’s downhill, Narrow Gauge Awards ceremony immediately following
Sunday, March 26 9:30 a.m., men’s super G, Narrow Gauge 12:30 p.m., women’s super G, Narrow Gauge Awards ceremonies immediately following 6:30 p.m., Opening Ceremonies, The Beach
Monday, March 27 9 a.m., men’s slalom, Narrow Gauge 11 a.m., women’s slalom, Narrow Gauge Awards ceremony immediately following
Tuesday, March 28 9 a.m., men’s GS, Narrow Gauge Awards ceremony immediately following Wednesday, March 29 9 a.m., women’s GS, Narrow Gauge Awards ceremony immediately following
For complete details about this year's U.S. Alpine Championships, visit the web at
US Ski Team

Sugarloaf

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Alyeska
19" of new snow at the base, 20" @ midway and 30" of new snow @ the top.
Since the chairlifts closed yesterday @ 5:30pm, we have received 10" new at the base, 12" at midway and 19" of new snow at the top. The skiing was TERRIFIC yesterday and will be great again today. The storm total is 61" in the last 4 days and it keeps on coming!!
For a full report of current conditions at Alyeska Resort please check out our website at www.alyeskaresort.com. As of 8am it is 33 degrees at the base, 34 at midway and 30 degrees at the top. The winds are 0-15 mph. It is lightly raining at the base and the snowline is just below the base of Chair 6. Ski Patrol is planning to open the North Face from Christmas Chute down later this morning! EPIC!!
We hope to see you up here!! Come check it out! It should be a super fun day!! Please drive safely on the Seward Hwy. today!!
Alyeska

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Kirkwood
8-12" of NEW SNOW! 414-623" of snowfall this season to date. Today's Forecast: Partly Sunny. Temp: Low 30s
Kirkwood

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Big Sky
Weather: Motly cloudy with snow flurries. Winds light and variable. Temperature: 32 ° to 9 ° (Fahrenheit) Wind: Light and Varible from North East New Overnight Snow: 1" Snow Fall past 24hrs: 1" Snow Fall past 48hrs: 3" Base Snow Depth: 72-120" Surface Conditions: Powder, Packed powder, machine groomed Terrain Open: 100% Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, Gondola One, Challenger, Iron Horse, Southern Comfort, Lone Peak Chair, Lone Moose, Explorer, White Otter, Shedhorn, Bear Back Poma, Mitey Magic Carpet, Magic Carpet, Pony Express, Cascade
Big Sky

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Killington
SPRINT US FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS

One thing about hosting a US Ski Team National Championship level event is that you know you will be coming across some of the world's finest athletes. One thing about hosting this type of event at Killington this year is you get to see something for the first time ever - Superpipe as a competitive element of this event. We'll roll that out on Thursday only to be followed by Moguls, Aerials and Dual Moguls on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We'll kick it off in Rutland on Wednesday night at 5:30 with a parade and next thing you know, we're havin' a party.

Speaking of party, performing live at Bear Mountain on Saturday afternoon will be Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk. Their road to Killington went through the SXSW in Austin, Texas and they will be on stage this summer with the Bonnaroo Music Festival, so needless to say, these guys are pretty good.

SPRINT US FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS
One thing about hosting a US Ski Team National Championship level event is that you know you will be coming across some of the world's finest athletes. One thing about hosting this type of event at Killington this year is you get to see something for the first time ever - Superpipe as a competitive element of this event. We'll roll that out on Thursday only to be followed by Moguls, Aerials and Dual Moguls on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We'll kick it off in Rutland on Wednesday night at 5:30 with a parade and next thing you know, we're havin' a party. Speaking of party, performing live at Bear Mountain on Saturday afternoon will be Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk. Their road to Killington went through the SXSW in Austin, Texas and they will be on stage this summer with the Bonnaroo Music Festival, so needless to say, these guys are pretty good. Check them out Killington

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USSA
Alpine News
At World Cup Finals in Are, Sweden, Lindsey Kildow and Bode Miller each grabbed second-place podiums in the season-ending downhill. The following day, Miller and Daron Rahlves finished 1-2 in the super G. The U.S. Ski Team finished second to Austria in the inaugural World Cup team event Sunday to conclude the season. For the second year in a row, the U.S. Ski Team will finish second in the Nations Cup standings.
Freestyle News
American Jennifer Hudak finished second Sunday in the skier halfpipe at World Cup Finals in Apex, Canada. Hannah Kearney finished third Saturday in moguls, her fourth top-3 this season. Aerialist Emily Cook captured her first World Cup podium in five years Sunday, finishing third.
Disabled News Sit-skier Laurie Stephens captured her second gold medal of the Paralymics Tuesday, winning the women’s super G. On Friday Stephens won silver in giant slalom. Three-trackers Allison Jones and Sandy Dukat won gold and bronze, respectively, in slalom. Stephani Victor won the sit-skier slalom Sunday while Steve Cook collected his third cross country medal of the Games, finishing third in the 20K classic.
Snowboard News Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Jacobellis closed the World Cup season Friday finishing second in snowboardcross in Furano, Japan. At the World Superpipe Championships in Park City, Utah, Olympian Mason Aguirre won with Americans Kevin Pearce, Jack Mitrani and Ross Powers sweeping places 2-4. On Saturday, Olympic gold medalist Shaun White won his first U.S. Open halfpipe contest in Stratton, Vt. Danny Davis and Aguirre placed 2-3. Olympic silver medalist Gretchen Bleiler and Torino teammate Elena Hight also finished 2-3.
US SkiTeam and
US SNOWBOARDING


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Soelden
SNOW REPORT :::
Sölden, 1,377 m 35.0 cm
Giggijoch, 2,300 m 105.0 cm
Glacier, 2,800 m 350.0 cm

April Power ranks among Sölden’s highlights in spring
Photo:Soelden Marketing

Endless powder stashes await you right in the morning, glacier skiing in deep snow, basking in the sun’s warm rays in the afternoon, relaxing after an adventurous day on the slopes and finally – enjoying Sölden’s nightlife and parties.
Giggijoch area, at the elevation of 2,200m above sea level, hosts the breathtaking » Sölden Party featuring live acts and shows.
Sölden, the main town of the Ötztal Arena, has developed into an internationally known sports and training centre. Both professionals and leisure sportsmen are in their element here. Wild water, mountain roads, cliffs, mountain air, huts, bivouacs and upwards of 3.000 m the glacier region. (Rettenbach- and Tiefenbach glacier)


Throughout April the ultimate Sölden ski area boasts a great many of highlights. Outstanding corn snow slopes, endless powder stashes, relaxation at Sölden's Freizeit Arena leisure center or the new Aqua Dome Spa & Wellness Resort in Längenfeld, sunshine skiing and sunbathing at the glacier, plus entertaining parties among friends. April is the best season for memorable skiing holidays. And there are plenty of reasons.
Soelden

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Big White / silver Star
Silver Star Ski Resort Ltd. thrilled new investors and Silver Star guests by announcing a brand new chairlift to service runs in the Attridge area.
This $1.5 million Doppelmayr ‘Unistar’ fixed-grip quad chair will have a capacity of 1,200 people per hour. With 743 metres (2,450 feet) in length and 229 metres (750 feet) of vertical, the Alpine Meadows chair will be a quick five minute ride to the top. It will be constructed during the summer of 2006 and ready for the opening of the 2006-2007 winter season.
Brad Baker, Silver Star's Operations Manager, reports that the new Alpine Meadows chairlift at Silver Star will offer improved access to all of the runs to the west (skier's right) of the Summit chair, and adds that "this was Silver Star’s black diamond terrain prior to Putnam Creek. It is well known by locals for great powder lines. It is south facing so it offers great spring skiing and panoramic views down the valley. The Alpine Meadows chair will make this terrain truly lift-serviced for the first time ever."

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Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine
will host the second annual “Heat up the Rockies”
festival from April 22-30th in the scenic Banff/Lake Louise area. This exciting festival will feature:
In Banff:

Skate Jam/ Mobile Skate park 3 on 3 Ball hockey Tournament Climbing Wall Live outdoor concert on Banff Ave Beer Gardens Food Fair Pool Party Outdoor BBQ’s
On Mountain: Sunshine Village will rock with the Molson Canadian Peak Party and the Rob Bosigner memorial Weekend including fun challenges and the Kinder Cup races.
Lake Louise kicks off their spring concert series and their Annual Spring Episode featuring:
Live entertainment
Kokanee Beer Gardens & BBQ featuring the Glacier girls
Appleton’s Spring Splash
Shop Showdown Competition
RCR Employee Olympics

With fantastic events, concerts and activities, awesome spring ski conditions and great deals on packages, there isn’t a better time to visit the Banff/Lake Louise area than springtime.
Lake Louise