"Endless Winter Snow"

Snow Alert -Alyeska Alaska, Oslo Norway, Alberta Canada

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Alyeska - Alaska
For today we plan to operate Chairs 1,3 and the Tram 10:30-5:30. Chair 6 will run 10:30 till dusk. Chair 4 will be closed today.

Most main trails are groomed and off trail has lots of fresh Chugach Powder that will be creamy and windblown in spots. Bring your fat skis and come play in the new snow!

The temperature is 34 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at midway and 29 degrees at the top. The winds are 0-5 mph.

All outer areas will start out closed. Patrol will be looking into High Traverse as the day progresses.

Alyeska Resort
www.alyeskaresort.com

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Jackson Hole
A few powder runs in Laramie Bowl and Cheyenne Woods until the East Ridge chair opens at mid-day,

Photo: Jackson Hole

Sunny, with a high near 14 at mid-mountain. North northeast wind between 12 and 15 mph becoming light.

Lifts Open: 6 of 11
Trails Open: 50 of 116
Groomed Trails Open: 20 of 40

December 9 - December 14
Ski & Race Camp
Camp consists of six days of gate training, and skiing a variety of terrain that culminates with the Big Race!

January 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE! Ring in the NEW YEAR with an unforgettable, romantic and festive celebration at the COULOIR, Jackson's only Mountain Top Fine Dining Experience Starlit gondola ride, live music, dessert bar and champagne 9 pm-12:30 AM $100 Six Course Dinner with wine pairings, live music, dessert bar & champagne starting at 7 pm $275 Limited tickets available

www.jacksonhole.com

Ride
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Colorado Snow
Arapahoe Basin
Lifts 4/7

Beaver Creek
Lifts 9/16

Crested Butte
Lifts 8/16

Keystone
Lifts 12/20

Snowmass
Lifts 9/22

Vail
24/32

www.coloradoski.com

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Red Lodge Mountain
A NICE 3.5 INCHES YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, Today, 17 trails and 4 lifts open. Our mountain temps our perfect for snowmaking this week and our new machines are in full operation. If you've been waiting on day to skip work.. Today is it!! Remember your base area dining options include cafeteria fair in the main lodge and a full service restaurant and bar in the Bierstube. Join us for lunch today! Don't forget DEMO DAYS THIS SATURDAY! Right Now Adult and Junior Full Day Tickets are just $28
Base Area Snow Base: 13-23
New Snow3.5"
Overnight: 3.5"
24 Hours: 3.5"
48 Hours: 3.5"
7 Days:18-21"

December 15th · Demo Day

Join local Gear Shops on the slopes to demo all the latest gear and find the perfect ride. more info...

Open Lifts: TBA - Mighty Mite, Triple Chair, Willow Creek, Miami Beach

www.redlodgemountain.com/

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Grouse Mountain - B.C.
New Years Eve at the Peak of Vancouver- December 31, 2007 Celebrate the new year with an unforgettable evening of dining and entertainment in our award winning restaurants. Book early as this exclusive event sells out every year, for more information please visit

Cold overnight temperatures have facilitated the early opening of Grouse Mountain’s 8,000 square foot outdoor ice skating pond. The skate pond is a good benchmark of the ski & snowboard season launch, often indicating that downhill facilities will be open within 2-3 weeks. 2007/08 will mark Grouse Mountain’s 81st winter season
www.grousemountain.com.

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Fairmont Hotels

*** 68th International Hahnenkamm Race

The 68th International Hahnenkamm Race will be staged in Kitzbühel from Jan. 18th to 20th 2008.

The organizing Kitzbüheler Ski Club and the Organizing Committee of the 68th Hahnenkamm Race bid their welcome to all media representatives planning a coverage of the event from Kitzbühel, making it accessible to a large group of interested sports fans all over the globe thanks to the quality of their media services.

www.hahnenkamm.com.