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Sugarloaf
What happens when you take 24 of the world's top snowboard cross athletes, add in $50k in cash and prizes, and launch them down a course designed by Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Wescott?
You get the first ever Champion's Cross Sugarloaf Open and it's happening right here this weekend. This is the start of an all-new professional snowboard cross tour and if you've ever thought snowboard cross was exciting on TV, you should see it in person. Seth has invited the top pros on the World Cup circuit and they're here to put on one heck of a show. Time trials are Friday from 10 am - 2 pm and the competition is 12 – 2 pm Saturday. We'll have an awards ceremony and autograph session kicking off at 4:30 on The Beach.
Cross paths with Champions
Be a part of the excitement. For this weekend only, we are offering our remaining inventory in condominiums at the special rate of only $89 per person, per night. Come up for one night or two and save $10 per night off the regular rate. Packages include lodging, lift ticket, adult Perfect Turn clinic and Sports and Fitness Center access.
If you've got an All For One Pass, give us a call and ask about our special lodging-only offers as well. Call 1.800 THE LOAF today and be a part of history in the making.
Hop on up to Sugarloaf for Easter Let the beauty of the western Maine mountains be the backdrop for your Easter celebration. We have a sunrise service at the top of the Quad or in the Richard Bell Chapel at 9 am.
You won't want to miss the annual Easter Parade at 11 at the Base Lodge when teams, families, and individuals compete for prizes for the Snazziest Easter Bonnet, Most Original and Outrageous, Most Team Spirit, Family Fun Forever, Bodacious Easter Bunny 2007 and The Spirit of Sugarloaf. And last but certainly not least, Easter Bunnies of all carnations ski FREE on Easter Sunday. Just come to Guest Services for your complimentary lift ticket and join us at 10 am for the group photo. Ski and Stay packages start at just $79. Call 1.800 THE LOAF.
Hey Mon, it's time to Party, April 12-15 The original slopeside reggae fest is still the best and this year is no exception. With an all-star lineup including Barrington Levy on Friday night and John Brown's Body on Saturday plus nearly a dozen supporting acts, the 2007 Bud Light Reggae Festival is THE event of spring. For the first time ever, we are offering an extremely limited number of One Love Platinum all-venue passes for $75 that gets you in every event all weekend long. Or, get your hands on the Jamaican Gold pass for $50 and guarantee you get in to our two headline acts Friday and Saturday. Call 1.800 THE LOAF or stop by Guest Services.

www.sugarloaf.com


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Grouse Mtn
Ski or board now through the end of this winter season, then again from October 1, 2007 until the end of the 2008 winter season. Other benefits of your Y2Play pass include: Average savings of $480 Unlimited skiing & boarding Two Passholder Appreciation Days Exclusive bonuses Access to the Mountain Interchange Program Discounts of 20% off regular-priced merchandise in the Spirit Gallery Gift Shop
www.grousemountain.com


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Jackson Hole
Only 18 days left of the season here at Jackson Hole. Now is the time to get out on the slopes and enjoy every moment that we have left. The mountains springlike conditions makes each run enjoyable, and the off mountain activities are about to entertain everyone. Check the festivites out at www.jacksonhole.com/
March 24 - April 8
Jackson Hole Mountain Festival
March 24 7th Annual Life-Link/Dynafit Randonnee Rally
March 24-25 Chevy American Revolution Tour
March 24-25 World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb
March 25 Chevy Jackson Hole Classic Terrain Telemark Race & Festival
March 25 JH Shootout Kids' Photo Contest
March 29 - 31 Mechanical Bull Rodeo
March 30 Marmot Locals Appreciation Race & Party
March 31 Hole in the Wall Throwdown FINALS
March 31 The Wreckers in Concert
April 1 Gaper Fools Day Costume Competition
April 1 TGR Special Screening of The Big One
April 3 SoBe Concert Series Featuring Lion SoulJahs
April 4 SoBe Concert Series Featuring Jay Nash
April 5 SoBe Concert Series Featuring Papa Mali
April 6 House of Blues All-Stars of Rock & Roll Concert
April 7 32nd Annual Pole, Pedal, Paddle
April 8 Easter Sunday Sunrise Services
April 8 Boardroom Easter Board Hunt
April 8 Kids' Easter Egg Hunt

Lifts Open: 11 of 11
Trails Open: 103 of 116
Groomed Trails Open: 40 of 40
Advanced Terrain Park: Open


www.jhrl.com


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Mammoth Mountain
You have to love the weather in Mammoth! This past weekend I was riding in a t-shirt, it was 60 degree weather on the hill, and then literally two days later, I'm cruising around in 6 inches of fresh powder, bundled up in 20 degree weather with snow falling around me. Unreal! You think that spring is approaching and then we are shocked back into winter with another storm. Another storm system is headed this way next week with early estimates of at least a foot more snow! Ski Magazine said Mammoth is the Number One resort in North America for late season storms and skiing. The season is far from over so make your plans to come up now.

We have some early morning cloud cover at Main Lodge but that should lift as the day goes on giving way to lots of sunshine. Providing the cloud cover does lift and visibility improves higher on the Mountain, we should be able to open the top and the back, which has not been opened since the storm. Currently at Main Lodge the temperature is 24 degrees with cloudy skies and calm winds. By mid-day, we'll see temperatures into the high 30's.

We have a 4 to 6 foot base of powder, hard pack, and machine groomed snow. Snow conditions will vary around the Mountain. All lifts should be operating today with the exception of Chairs 7, 20, and 26. Lifts are wind and weather permitting so please check for updates.
Mammoth Gold for half the price! Mammoth Gold passes go on sale at half price on April 1st for a limited time. This will be Mammoth's only non-restricted low-price pass option available to the general public! MVP Pass renewal starts on April 1st as well. Visit
Main Lodge Temp : 27.2 degrees
Skies : partly cloudy
Winds : calm
Daytime Temps : high 30's

Base Depth : 4 - 6 feet
Don't miss the drop out chutes, wipe out chutes and dragons Back, gravy chute in early a.m.

http://www.mammothmountain.com


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Durango
Be prepared for anything today- temperatures stay comfortable, but the gortex is needed... Snow continues to accumulate throughout today on top of the new 6 inches that we've already received from this storm. Today's high temperature will reach 47 degrees- tonight's low is 21. Road Conditions: Open/Slushy/Plowed.

TODAY'S SAFETY TIP
You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. Know the code- it's your responsibility!

WASABI LIVE AT PURGY'S
Rock this weekend at Purgy's with Wasabi. Formed in 2002, Wasabi has become the rock and roll band to check out in Colorado, blending a mind swirling combination of rock and roll, blues and dance music. You'll dance, furiously. That's Wasabi, at Purgy's from 3-6 pm this Saturday and Sunday at Purgatory.
www.durangomountain.com


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New Zealand
The other winter , plan now

The Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival is just around the corner and we really want you to come along and be part of it. The Festival is how we herald the arrival of winter and trust us - the stage is set for one BIG celebration. 10 days, over 60 events and over 50 bands, comedians and entertainers all in Queenstown - Australasia's Ultimate Winter Paradise You can check out the full programme of events, they''ve got some great early bird specials on tickets and we've even put together some great travel packages to help you get here. It's the Ultimate Winter Party - And its sooner than you think!
Skiwi has some awesome holiday deals. Check out www.skiwi.co.nz - your one-stop shop for your vehicle (Motorhome or Rental Car), ski passes, ski lessons, holiday discounts and travel information to plan your best winter holiday yet. Book online - easy!
Their Earlybird special kick starts the season - simply book your Skiwi holiday by 15th May 2007 and they will give you one FREE rental vehicle day to start you on your way! Sweet
www.nzxsports.com


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Kicking Horse
April 8 Melt Freez Cup
Snow Volleyball - at the Base outside of the Discovery Centre - (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
BE the first to ride the lift and hit the slopes with the Resort's new First Tracks Program. Offered every Saturday morning at 7:30am sharp. Book your spot in advance for only $24.95/person through the Golden Guides Adventure Centre located in the Day Lodge or call 1-866-SKI-KICK. This includes a hearty breakfast at the Eagle's Eye, Canada's highest elevated dining experience! Lift ticket not included. For more information or to book please call 1.866.SKI.KICK

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the first, four season mountain resort to open in the Rockies region in 25 years. It is located 2.5 hours west of Calgary, along the Trans-Canada Highway. 3 million people travel past the town of Golden each year. The Resort is situated next to the Rockies in the Dogtooth range of the Purcell Mountains. Six National Parks surround the Resort – Banff, Glacier, Kootenay, Yoho, Mt. Revelstoke and Jasper. Encompasses 2,750 (4,000 at build-out) acres of ski and snowboarding terrain.
The vertical drop from mountaintop to the village is 4,133 feet (1,260 metres), making it the second highest in Canada.
The Golden Eagle Express features Canada’s first, level, walk in gondola cabins.
Each Omega III gondola cabin can seat eight passengers. The Golden Eagle Express can transport 600 skiers and sightseers per hour.
The 11,266 foot (3,413 metre) ride takes 12 minutes.



'Stairway to Heaven' is a fixed grip quad chair lift with a vertical of 1,230 feet and can carry 1,200 people per hour.

www.kickinghorseresort.com


Ski Patagonia
Early Bird Special in Las Leñas up to February 28th. Apart from this news, we are preparing for Mendoza Wine Harvest Celebration which is a very good opportunity to travel to the wine county and get to know the different wineries and its top wines! If you want to enquire regarding the Early Bird rates please send an email to
info@skipatagonia.com

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Junior World Championships team following competition from Okemo. The champs are set for April 11-13 in Bad Gastein, Austria. For complete results: www.live-timing.com







Freeride-ARE

27 April - 1 May!