Happy New Snow Year




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Habuka 47 -Japan Monday, January 16, 2006 17:18:24 Blue sky.
There are mountains covered with white snow. People are enjoying their skis or snowboards and their time of sun]bathing in the nature. Manager is working outside and correcting all the nets and poles that were used for Inter College GS Competitions

FIRST TRACKS

First Spur / First Track and Breakfast First Spurs / First Tracks offers early birds a breakfast, early loading privileges and a guide. Upload to 1450m above the sea level on Hakuba47 between 7:30am and 8:30am. Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air, strech yourself and ski / snowboard down to the bottom. Approximate lift rides will be 1 gondola and 2 quad lift during the tour
Vertical: 856 m
Longest Run: 6.4 Km (R-1)
Skiable Terrain: 32 hectares+Hakuba Goryu & Iimori
Developed Area: 120 hectares+Hakuba Goryu & Iimori
www.hakuba47.co.jp


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Val Gardena - Italy
In Val Gardena there are excellent snow conditions. All lifts are open and the slopes are well snow-covered. The Sellaronda is open in both directions.
6th Edition of the Snowshoe Race in Val Gardena. A unique experience for all participants



Val Gardina Italy




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Monterosa Ski - Valle d’Aosta - Italy

The Monterosa Ski area is situated where the mountains rise up to form a bridge between Valle d’Aosta and Piedmont: 180 kilometres of perfectly created pistes are supplied by technologically advanced facilities and have a touch of retro ambiance for lovers of powdery snow-scapes and the purest mountain setting. Monterosa Ski Telemark Fest January 22nd - 29th A great appointment for a freeheel week

Monterosa Ski cable car and ski lift systems have for years been the pride of the area: with 37, many of which have been recently built, they ensure an hourly capacity of 49.137 people/hour. From a minimum altitude of 1.212 metres (above sea level) they reach up to 3.260 metres at Punta Indren, bringing skiers to the heart of the Monte Rosa chain.
www.monterosa-ski.com






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Heavenly Valley
4,800 acres, we are one of North America's largest mountains. At over 10,000 feet, we are Tahoe's highest. Our 3,500 foot vertical is unmatched on the West Coast. And our average annual snowfall is a formidable 360 inches. And just in case that's not enough for you, we have one of the largest snowmaking systems on the continent at the ready, covering 70% of the mountain.



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Winter Sports Movie In France without a name
Sylvan in The Pyranees mountains, south of France, North of Spain offers a report that there is new Snow Northern Spain


Ski Movie with no Name Sylvan P. stops in every few weeks with an update on conditions, ( Lean as of New Years ) IF you or your friends are traveling through Europes, You may want to consider seeing this independent Film just for the the action ! !

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Niseko Mountain - Japan
The main peak "Annupuri" of the Niseko mountain range and the area of this mountainous. From spring to fall, you can enjoy many outdoor sports such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, rafting, and riding in hot air balloons. During the winter, snow envelops the world and the ski season arrives.




www.niseko.ne.jp/

Slope 8 Hong Kong


SWISS Regional Up date
Switzerland has welcomed winter sports enthusiasts since the late 1860's. Located in the centre of the Alps, we are the winter destination with an enviable history of caring for our guests. Here, everyone is a treasured celebrity. Our many different resorts offer everything from tranquil car-free mountain villages to high action sport resorts where the party never stops. In Switzerland, you will find quality destinations to suit every interest and taste.
Resort name Number of km of slopes Adelboden 107 km / 185 km 50 km powder good-fair 7 / 9 09:52 Aeschi / Aeschiried 0 km / 12 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 1 06:24 Beatenberg 0 km / 22 km 0 km hard closed 0 / 2 08:24 Brienz - Axalp 3 km / 18 km 1 km hard / powder fair-good 1 / 2 07:59 Diemtigtal - Grimmialp 0 km / 10 km 1 km no info closed 0 / 2 06:40
Eriz 1 km / 6 km 0 km powder / hard good-fair 2 / 3 08:22 Frutigen - Elsigen - Metsch 24 km / 29 km 7 km powder good 1 / 1 09:52 Grindelwald 107 km / 160 km 29 km hard good 5 / 9 08:59 Gstaad - Glacier 3000 0 km / 25 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 1 09:18 Gstaad - Saanen 13 km / 90 km 12 km powder / hard good 4 / 13 09:17 Gstaad - Schönried - Saanenmöser 56 km / 65 km 9 km powder good 7 / 8 09:17 Gstaad - St.Stephan - Zweisimmen 4 km / 40 km 4 km powder / wet good-fair 1 / 2 09:17 Gstaad Mountain Rides 81 km / 250 km 25 km powder good 12 / 27 09:17
Habkern 0 km / 8 km 0 km powder closed 0 / 0 08:22 Homberg 0 km / 3 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 3 --:-- Jaunpass - Boltigen 0 km / 20 km 0 km powder closed 0 / 2 07:36 Kandersteg 14 km / 14 km 6 km powder good 1 / 1 08:04 Kiental 0 km / 12 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 0 07:26 Lenk i.S. 107 km / 185 km 50 km powder good 7 / 9 09:52 Meiringen - Hasliberg 7 km / 54 km 7 km powder good 0 / 4 09:12
Mürren - Schilthorn 31 km / 53 km 10 km hard good 2 / 5 08:14 Reichenbach - Faltschen 0 km / 10 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 0 --:-- Rossberg Oberwil i.S. 0 km / 10 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 1 --:-- Schwanden - Sigriswil 0 km / 20 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 0 --:-- Wengen 101 km / 110 km 22 km hard / powder fair 4 / 5 07:59 4 Vallées - Mont-Fort 121 km / 410 km 77 km powder / hard good 12 / 11 09:48 Aletschgebiet 53 km / 99 km 30 km powder good 0 / 2 09:52
Anzère 7 km / 42 km 5 km powder good 2 / 1 08:23 Arolla 20 km / 47 km 1 km powder good 1 / 2 08:03 Belalp - Blatten - Naters 14 km / 55 km 6 km powder good 0 / 2 09:52 Bellwald / Goms 20 km / 31 km 12 km hard good 3 / 3 07:57 Bettmeralp - Aletsch 53 km / 99 km 30 km powder good 0 / 2 09:52 Bruson 0 km / 20 km 0 km no info closed 0 / 1 09:52
www.myswitzerland.com/


This enchanting "holiday kingdom" is situated at the heart of the Alps, stretching from the gleaming waters of the Rhône at its centre to the legendary mountain peaks that never fail to entice mountaineers and charm nature lovers. The beauty of the region is enhanced by the subtle interaction of ice and sun, of North and South.
EVENT
On 20 January 2007 the Torrent Piste will be presenting the "Fire and Snow Festival". Experience and enjoy winter sports at Torrent during the day. Then allow yourself to be transported by the diverse happenings and shows across the entire piste region.

FREERIDE College
Place: Saas Fee
Date: Tuesday, 16 January 07
Category: Sports
Desc: Your day in the powder!
Locality: Saas-Fee
Reservation possible?: Yes
Brochure available?: Yes
Address: Bergführerbüro Mountain Life , , 3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 957 44 64
Fax: +41 (0)27 957 44 64 E-mail: info@mountain-life.ch
URL: http://www.mountain-life.ch


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