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Killington
Major spring storm is upon us and so far we have received 5" of new snow with another 6" forecasted for tonight!

What are you waiting for? Killington King of Spring Ski & Stay Packages start at $67 per person per night
Killington

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Stowe
Stowe will be open for spring skiing & riding until April 23rd, conditions permitting!
Stowe Mountain Resort and Boarding for Breast Cancer are teaming up for the Pink Mountain Power Pipe Jam on Sunday, April 9th. Boarding for Breast Cancer is a non-profit, youth-focused, education awareness organization. Their goals are to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of a health lifestyle in women of all ages. For more info on B4BC
We're inviting women of all ages to come out to Northern Vermont's best halfpipe for non-competitive pipe jam. We'll have prizes and giveaways for all the ladies participating. Registration is $10 to participate and all proceeds go towards B4BC. A lift ticket or pass are also required to participate. Show up at Mansfield base lodge between 9am-10am to register. The event will kick off at 11am and giveaways will follow shortly after, 1pm on the deck at Mansfield. We've lined up awesome raffle prizes list from Burton, Stoweflake, Alpine Shop, Darkside Snowboards, Trapp Family Lodge and many more. Come out and enjoy the last days of spring skiing and riding while giving back to a great cause.
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USSA news
LALIVE REBOUNDING AFTER SEASON-ENDING INJURY STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (April 4) - Three-time Olympian Caroline Lalive (Steamboat Springs, CO), who was used to independence and mobility during a decade on the U.S. Ski Team, is starting to lengthen the “leash” she’s been on since shattering a kneecap and suffering other injuries in a World Cup training crash.
“I’m adjusting to a different-paced life,” Lalive said. “I’m doing therapy, pilates and so forth, and I’m gonna start school soon. I’m trying to keep myself busy.
“It’s definitely a big adjustment for me, from being active in skiing to not doing anything...but it’s good, just being here in Steamboat. I’ve been able to see my family quite a bit and I’m moving forward.” Despite the time-honored saying, her third time wasn’t a charm - Lalive, 26, shattered her left patella, fractured a femur and tore a quad tendon Jan. 25 during training in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Coincidentally, that was the day Lalive - who had been second in a downhill at Val d’Isere, France in December - was named to her third Olympic Team; instead of competing, she watched the Winter Games of Torino on television at home.
more news ....
USSA

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Germany
Until late spring, the glacier skiing region atop the Zugspitze attracts alpine-skiers, snowboarders, carvers, and freestylers, who also appreciate the traditional and safe descents on artificial snow. Beyond the well-maintained ski slopes, however, the Zugspitze region is a veritable El Dorado for deep-snow enthusiasts.
Events
Free Flight 2006 7th till 9th April, 2006 8th annual international exhibition for paragliding and ultra light aircrafts. The 6th International Military Music Festival 19th till 20th May 2006 All friends of high quality brassband music are in luck: The International Military Music Festival will be held for the 6th time once again in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. further Information 6th International BMW Motorcycle Biker Meeting 7th till 9th July, 2006 Last year, 30,000 visitors from all over the world met at the foot of the Hausberg Mountain and named the event the high point of the biker´s season.
Garmisch Partenkirchen

Morning Edition

Pacific Storm Dumps on the Sierras & West Coast

Snow alert for Vermont, Maine & new Hampshire
Snow alert fo r Wa, Or, Ca , ID , Mo & Co


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Who is Deep ?
Year to date seasonaltotal Snowfall

Steamboat - 415.75"
Jackson Hole - 497"
Stevens PAss - 522.5
Snowbird - 523
Squaw Valley - 523 Mammoth Mountain - 609"
Kirkwood - 688"

Compiled from todays totals



Alyeska
We've got an April powder day so come get some turns!! It is great skiing and riding!! In the last 24 hours we have received 5" at the base, 12" of new snow at midway and 14" at the top. Overnight since the lifts closed we have received 2" at the base and 6" at both midway and the top.
Currently we have cloudy skies and it is snowing from the top of Chair 3 to the top of the mountain. We have mixed precipitation at the base. It is 34 degrees at the base and 30 degrees at midway and 26 degrees at the top. The winds are 5-15 mph with occasional higher gusts. We plan to operate Chair 3, 4, 6, pony and the Tram today from 10:30am-5:30pm. Patrol will be working on opening the North Face for later today, hopefully around Noon.
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Wildcat
2-4" of snow so far this morning and it's COMING DOWN up here in Pinkham Notch! It's about 32F here at the base, and 21F at the summit, so this snow has some body to it --- it's not super wet, and it'll stick around! We're expecting somewhere up to a foot of new snow through the night, so Wednesday's going to be the Day! The forecast looks great for skiing & riding right through this week! There's definitely "something" going around in case you're starting to feel a bit light-headed, or a scratchy throat . . . Tickets are $29.50pp --- or if you just buy your season pass for 06/07, then it would be $0 to ski right through 'til closing!
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Stevens Pass - Wa
Events
Stevens Pass Spring Festival 4/8/2006 American Cancer Society Vertical Challenge 4/12/2006 to 4/14/2006 Stevens Pass Park & Pipe Camp 4/15/2006 April's Answer - SPAC 4/16/2006 Steve Madison Small Fry Race
Base Elevation 4,061' Vertical Drop Top-Bottom 1,800' Total Lifts 10; 2 high speed quads, 1 quad, 4 triples, 3 doubles
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Crystal
Event
Saturday, April 8th, 2006 Poker Run The Poker Run is a fun challenge for all ages and abilities. Find your way around Crystal Mountain to five (5) of seven (7) designated playing card stations and assemble a five card playing hand. After playing your first five (5) cards drawn, you may discard up to two (2) cards in your hand and then visit the remaining playing card stations not visited before to draw additional playing cards for a final five (5) card hand. Registration is $30.00 per person in the Base Lodge from 8:00am-12:00PM on the 8th. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information please visit www.mountainchallenge.org
Sunday, April 16th, 2006 Dummy Downhill The First Annual Dummy Downhill to benefit the Crystal Mountain Fire Department. Open the gate to high flying, speed demons of every shape and size,but with a catch...no entries may have a pulse. Creations of all sizes, shapes, and most of all, pure lunacy, compete for the best possible runs down Dummy Downhill (the run between Lower Bull and Lower Exterminator outside the base lodge patio). Dummy Teams (up to 4 people) build dummies attached to skis or snowboard and send them down a groomed trough to launch off a huge jump into a crash pit! This event is open to the public, Crystal Mountain employees and management. A $50.00 donation fee per Dummy Team will go to benefit the Crystal Mountain Fire Department. Dummies need to be registered at the base lodge by 11:00amto be judged on creativity. The downhill jumping will begin at 1:00pm. For more information please visit www.mountainchallenge.org Crystal

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Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Resort Daily Weather Update Sheet Date: April 4, 2006 Time: 6:00am New Snow: 1cm Mountain Base: 174cm/68.5in Village: 0C/32F Mid Mountain: -3C/26F Top: -4C/24F Sky: Cloudy Runs Open: 117/117
Good morning! This is Abominable ‘A’ with your Sun Peaks Snow Report for Tuesday April 4, 2006 @ 6:00am We had 1cm of new snow overnight, and a few light flurries are expected today and later through the week. The base is sitting at 174cm and thanks to our AMAZING groomers the mountain is looking good. The temperature is currently 0C in the Village, at Mid-mountain -3C, and -4C at the Top of the World. The winds are light, and the sky is cloudy.
Today we’re expecting a mainly cloudy day with some isolated flurries.
Sun Peaks

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Big Sky
Date: 4/4/2006 Report Time: 5:24 a.m. Weather: Flurries during the day that should turn heavier as day progresses. Temperature: 40° to 32° (Fahrenheit) Wind: 5-10 from South New Overnight Snow: 0 Snow Fall past 24hrs: 0 Snow Fall past 48hrs: 9 Base Snow Depth: 70-127 Surface Conditions: 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
Winter's not going anywhere, we're still skiing powder at Big Sky
Big Sky

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Heavenly
Winter Still in Full Swing! It may officially be spring, but the slopes at Heavenly are in prime mid-winter condition. Lake Tahoe's largest resort is blanketed with top-to-bottom powder, setting Heavenly up for an epic season of spring skiing and riding!
Spring Loaded '06 at Heavenly Now's the time to make plans for Heavenly's annual SPRING LOADED '06, March 11 - April 8. On the mountain enjoy California sunshine, Heavenly's famous spring conditions, and much, much more. Off the mountain there's non-stop action with world-class entertainment, après-ski parties with the Heavenly Angels, pub crawls and South Shore's 24-hour nightlife

Heavenly Valley

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Air France
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Information and reservations: www.airfrance.com/us or (800) 237-2747