Whistler Mountain OPENED on Saturday, November 18 for the Winter 2006/07 season. Blackcomb Mountain will open as scheduled on November 23. For complete "What's Open" details stay in touch with the site. ....Are you ready?

NEW Symphony Express high speed quad lift is on schedule for a grand opening celebration December 16. The new lift-accessed area in the high alpine of Whistler Mountain is crowned the Symphony Amphitheatre to reflect its spectacular natural amphitheatre-like terrain with its unmatched views, vast open bowls, deep snow and gladed finales. The Symphony Amphitheatre, accessed by the Symphony Express, opens up over 1000 acres of fantastic intermediate to advanced terrain.

www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

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Don't Like the conditions near you! Do Something about it!
Get your own Slope,... Don't Laugh to hard, look at the list of some of the completed projects.
In the works;
China - Guangzhou
Artic Snow World

Start: planned at the end of 2006
Opening: planned at end 2007- 2008
Snow Buiness Holland acts here in partnership for overall design and consultancy and for the know-how of the total winter-ski-snow area.
And many other activities:
Congress hotel and business club-facilities (350 rooms)
Multifunctional arena ( icehockey-staduim )
Shops and many themes-restaurants and bars
Fitness and sauna
Play-area , inside and at the snow
Parking 2000 places
Swimming pools, inside and outside
Badminton and squash hall
Bowling and snooker
Electric games area

Snow Business

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Panorama Resort Canada

December 8 - 10
December 8th 2006 OPENING DAY
Snow Safari "80's Extravaganza
NORTHWEST MUTUAL FUNDS COUPE NOR AM CUP SUPER G MEN AND WOMEN
December 11 - 14
Location: Panorama Mountain Village

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MARS BC CUP GS & SLALOM FIS RACE
December 19 - 22
Location: Panorama Mountain Village

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SERVICE ON THE SUMMIT
December 24
Location: Panorama Mountain Village
Service on the Summit (2:30pm) & Evening Christmas Eve Service (8:00pm).


and LOOK FORWARD TO HEKI SKIING ,..... On the edge of the famous Bugaboos, R.K. Heli-Ski at Panorama Mountain Village comprises 2,000 square kilometres and part of the largest heli-ski region in the world www.panoramaresort.com


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Photo; Squaw Valley - Alex's House
November 18, 2006- Over 1000 people gathered at the base of Squaw Valley USA for a memorial honoring the life of Alex Cushing today. The ceremony included military honors led by the Naval Air Station in Fallon, NV. In attendance were Squaw Valley loyalists, family, employees, and United States service members. The ceremony closed with a moment of silence followed by a 21-Gun salute, carried out by a group of explosive experts from surrounding ridges and peaks. The blasts echoed down through the canyons and into the valley and then, two F16’s and two F18’s flew by in a Diamond Formation.

To view the ceremony
tahoe media center
http://www.tahoemediacenter.com/squaw/061118_accmemorial.html
The season is fast approaching and there's no better way to get psyched on winter than attending the SV Winter Film Festival. This high energy evening showcases the latest action packed ski and snowboard films from the areas top filmers. The screenings will take place in two rooms fully equipped with giant wall screens and a superb sound system. You, the viewer, will have the chance to vote on the top film and who deserves the 2006 Squally Award.
FILMS SCHEDULED:

First Tracks Productions - Frozen Assets Adventure Film Works - Hustle & Snow Standard Films - Draw the Line Chainsaw Productions Teaser - Palmer The Miserable Champion

www.squaw.com

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Mammoth Mountain
New Snow (Main Lodge): 24hr total @ 6am: 0 "
Base Depth: 6-12 inches
Surface Conditions:
Machine Groomed / Firm / Obstacles Exist

Featured Events:
Thanksgiving Festivities

Volcom PB+Rail Jam
December 9

January Midweek Madness
January 9 - February 1

Unbound Freestyle Series - Halfpipe
December 3


www.mammothmountain.com

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49 degrees North - Washington
Events
Dec. 01 WSU Ski Swap


Dec. 16 Mountain Gear Demo Day
Mountain Gear will have Telemark and Alpine Touring Equipment from Black Diamond, K2, & Atomic for you to test on the snow.

Dec. 16 1Wintersport Demo Day

Test ride skis from K2, Salomon & Völkl and Boards from Burton, Option, Salomon, K2, Libtech & Gnu

Dec. 16 Alpine Haus Demo Day

Demo skis from K2, Salomon & Völkl

Dec. 23 Night Skiing

Watch for special promotion for discounted night skiing lift tickets.

Base Elevation: 3,923 feet
Summit Elevation: 5,774 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,851 feet
Average annual snowfall: 301"

Type of lifts: 1 quad, 4 double chairs, 1 surface lift
Total uphill capacity: 4,600 p/hour

www.ski49n.com/

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MT Hood Meadows

NEW SNOW
PAST 24 HOURS 1 "
BASE SNOW DEPTH 24
" MID SNOW DEPTH 29 "

www.skihood.com/



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THE GOLD PASS
The 2006-2007 Gold Pass is now on sale! This exclusive pass is your ultimate lift ticket to the slopes! Click here to find out more about this fully transferable pass to 29 California and Nevada resorts.
Available through California Snow
To obtain a Gold Pass please email info@californiasnow.com for more information. www.californiasnow.com