Snow Alert, -Red Lodge Mountain,Beaver Creek

Jay Peak
WHATS UP THIS WEEK AT JAY
A lift ticket. Lunch. One of those energy drinks. A 2 for 1 ticket to come back

While the start to winter may have sputtered, we’re only a few flakes away from kicking into an altogether different gear. 97% of our trails are open. All of our lifts will turn. And fresh snow (albeit no blizzard—just several inches) is in the forecast. 2 nights in a slopeside condo, 2 lift tickets and 2 sit down lunches in our International Room starts at just $299 pp/do
www.jaypeakresort.com




*** Big Sky
New Overnight Snow: 1
Snow Fall past 24hrs: 1.5
Snow Fall past 48hrs: 0
Base Snow Depth: 36-54
Surface Conditions: Machine Groomed, Variable Conditions with some fresh new snow on top.
Terrain Open: 100%
Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, 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, Little Thunder

What's Happening

Test out your skills on the Super Pipe, Open today!
Check out our free live Après Ski Music today at The Carabiner and Whiskey Jack’s!
5:30pm, Face Painting in the Huntley Lobby
8pm, Yellowstone Slideshow – Amphitheatre
8-10pm, Kevin Fabozzi live at the Carabiner
8:30pm, Terry Stebins live at Chet's
www.bigskyresort.com


*** Innsbruck & the Stubai Glacier



Innsbruck - The Winter Sports Capital, twice host to the Winter Olympics offers Old World history combined with some of the best ski mountains in the world capital. The city works hard to maintain and improve its twin character as a top-class ski area and sophisticated urban center. Innsbruck, with its striking location at the foot of the Alps, offers winter guests a tempting choice of great skiing and snowboarding in six different areas.

As the ultimate winter Olympic venue, Innsbruck has hosted the world famous event twice based on an excellent variety of terrain and an impeccable infrastructure for skiers and non-skiers. The nearby village of Igls boasts the legendary men's Olympic downhill run, and stunning views of a picturesque Innsbruck below.
Free shuttle bus service links the various ski areas, and the "Super Ski Pass" is the skier's key to 310 miles (500 kilometers) of ski-able terrain and 200 lifts. The pass also covers the Stubai glacier, and even gives holders the option of excursions to St. Anton and Arlberg and Kitzbuhel.
Innsbruck is a living treasure house of history. Once an imperial capital, it embraces 800-year-old traditions adding to the authentic charm and elegance of the place. The city also has world class shopping, fine restaurants, and many sights from the historic "Golden Roof" to the fascinating Alpine Zoo.
For all people longing for the genuine winter sports fun, the Stubai Glacier is the optimum oppurtunity! On more than 50 kilometres of ski runs they may take their chance not only on intensive downhill skiing, carving and boarding, but cross-country skiing can be practised wonderfully on the alpine trail of a length of 4,5 km. 21 installations, among 4 cabin lifts, 6 chair lifts, 9 ski tows and training lifts and 2 magic carpets offer ski fans a trendous winter sports resort, and active athletes from all over the world a maximum skiing pleasure at 1.750 to 3.200 m above the sea level.

The new six person chairlift Fernau links the Fernau to the Gaißkarferner mountain. Snowboard freaks can find ideal conditions at the newly created "Boarder´s paradise" including Quarterpipes, Spins, Table Tops, Pro Jumps and a - 100 metres long - halfpipe . For carving fans there is a special run at Daunferner, regulated by a stoplight, where the feeling for bends can be experienced intensively. Two giant slalom runs and a high-speed run at Eisjochferner complete the offer for winter sports fans.

The adventurous and daring can be close to the "eternal ice" on the climber´s steps of the ice tower at Gamsgarten station, since this is an ideal training area for fans of climbing on ice. Every wednesday an introductory course climbing course takes place.
The Stubai Glacier funiculars pay a big deal of attention to the variety offered to the vacationer: starting at a professional gastronomic service, for example in the restaurant "zur Goldenen Gams" (the golden chamois), including dressing rooms and showers to sport shops with rental and storage options.



Seven Applicant Cities have entered the race to win the right to host the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: Sochi, Russia; Salzburg, Austria; Jaca, Spain; Almaty, Kazahstan;


PyeongChang, South Korea;
Sofia, Bulgaria and Borjomi, Georgia.
After Fedor Radmann stepped down from his position as CEO of Salzburg 2014 due to health reasons on Monday, 22 January 2007, Franz Klammer, the 1976 Olympic Downhill Champion and skiing legend, who was already serving as the leading Athlete Ambassador of Salzburg 2014, accepted the new role of Chairman International. After today’s executive meeting which was held in agreement with Heinz Schaden, the mayor of the City of Salzburg and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Salzburg 2014 and the Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC), the new role for Klammer will see him representing Salzburg 2014 at the international level.

www.salzburg2014.com/


A few good reasons to ski & ride Austria,... The Weather is Better, Unbelievable Vertical Drops, Excellent Resorts, Awesome Instructors, Perfect Snow, There's More to Do
www.austria.info

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Red Envelope

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Kitzbühel Austria

The Kitzbühel Ski Area has a white blanket waiting
skiing freaks, boarding fans and of course all those who prefer to cut a good figure on the mountain chalets

Kitzbühel Tourism
Corporation of public law
Hinterstadt 18 A-6370 Kitzbühel Austria
WINTER EVENTS

FUN-TASTIC SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES Kitzbühel’s winter landscape offers you numerous opportunities to head for the ice and snow – even without skis! The most exciting possibilities can be found here.

LITTLE SKIING FANS + THOSE VERY FIRST TURNS IN THE SNOW WIN A CHILDREN’S SKIING COURSE! You now have the chance to win a children’s skiing course in one of the most famous skiing schools in Kitzbühel known as the Red Devils!

The numerous bars, discos and the Casino Kitzbühel make it literally impossible to get enough sleep during the night. And for those of you who fail to get tired, you have the best shopping opportunities in the Alps to keep you occupied during the day

To Race page: Hahnenkamm
The creator of the poster for the 67th Hahnenkamm Race is Armin Rainer. The native of St. Johann created a portrait using only three colours: white for snow, blue for the mountains and violet for the nightlife. "I purposely selected only three colours so that it would be distinguished from the countless other multi-coloured posters," explains Rainer and continues, "the Kitzbühel signature closely follows the city's skyline." Over the rooster's head, a stylised cockscomb can be seen and a racer is integrated in its body.
The poster campaign has been sponsored by the Bank für Tirol und Vorarlberg AG for over 15 years, in particular through its Kitzbühel branch, where the poster can be bought for 15€. The 2006 Poster earned a new record with earnings of € 4,890. Proceeds went to the promotion of young athletes by the K.S.C.

www.kitzbuehel.com

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USSA Org
ARE, Sweden (Jan. 31) - Bode Miller (Bretton Woods, NH) has two titles to defend while Olympic giant slalom champion Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) and Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO) will look to continue their white-hot racing as the 2007 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships open Saturday.
The first races are the men's super G Saturday and the women's super G Sunday. U.S. fans will be able to follow World Championships coverage live beginning Saturday. NBCSports.com and MediaZone.com will team up for live coverage of every race during the World Championships.
Miller, the reigning SG and downhill gold medalist from the 2005 Worlds, also leads the current World Cup super G standings after back-to-back victories in December in Val Gardena, Italy, and Hinterstoder, Austria. He also has two downhill wins and stands fourth overall, fifth in DH and sixth in giant slalom.
At the same time, both Mancuso and Kildow have won World Cup super Gs and have three victories apiece this season. Mancuso stands third overall in the women's points, second in downhill points, fourth in both SG and GS while Kildow is fifth overall, second in super G, third in downhill.


The Worlds schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 3 - Men's super G
Sunday, Feb. 4 - Women's super G
Thursday, Feb. 8 - Men's super combined (downhill, 1 run of slalom)
Friday, Feb. 9 - Women's super combined
Saturday, Feb. 10 - Men's DH
Sunday, Feb. 11 - Women's DH
Tuesday, Feb. 13 - Women's giant slalom
Wednesday, Feb. 14 - Men's giant slalom
Friday, Feb. 16 - Women's SL
Saturday, Feb. 17 - Men's SL
Sunday, Feb. 18 - Team event (two men, two women, one run each of DH and slalom)

"That course should be all right for us," Men's Head Coach Phil McNichol said. "We haven't raced on it a lot, but it's got plenty of terrain and will be a solid challenge if the weather and snow surface are good. And they got a good dump of snow recently, so we're hopeful...
"We've got guys ready to go in the speed events - Bode and Steven Nyman [Provo, UT] clearly are skiing well in speed, and we've got some others who have been stepping up and are ready for a real breakthrough. Anything's possible."
Women's Head Coach Patrick Riml echoed his colleague's optimistic outlook heading to the championships.
"We've got at least two girls challenging in all the events - Julia and Lindsey are confident, they've gotten some rest after this past weekend in San Sicario [where Kildow won and had second- and fourth-place finishes and Mancuso was fifth in downhill and eighth in the SGs] and they're ready. They'll both be challenging in downhill and super G and super combi, Julia's the Olympic GS champion and Lindsey will be strong in slalom.
www.usskiteam.com

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Red Lodge Mountain
January 31, 2007
New Snow5-6”
Base Area Snow Base: 24“
Overnight: 5-6”
24 Hours: 5-6”
48 Hours:5-6”
7 Days:7”

New Snow5-6”
Summit Snow Base: :39“
Overnight:5-6”
24 Hours:5-6“
48 Hours:5-6”
7 Days:7”

Conditions at 6 AM: 7 degrees, winds 7mph from the SW, snowing
Forecast: 20 degrees, winds from the NW up to 18mph. More snow expected the rest of the day and tonight with a low of 6 degrees.
Open Lifts: 6 of 8 Lifts! Willow Creek, Miami Beach, Triple Chair, Grizzly Peak and the Mighty Mite. Coal Creek is open!!!
Trails:39 trails This week! WE HAVE OPENED LAZY M, FACE OF M, CHICKEN TRAIL, BARRIERS, LYNN’S RUN, LITTLE TREE, LITTLE FOREST, LODGE TRAIL! IN COAL CREAK: HELLROARING TRAVERSE, HELLROARING, SLUICE BOX, LATIGO, AND COAL CHUTE.
Surfaces: Powder with some machine groomed snow. Base of 39 inches.
Events: The highly anticipated Winter Carnival is fast approaching and this year’s theme is Cartoon Capers! Register now for our famous Cardboard Classic online at redlodgemountain .com, the fun begins February 23rd! Special ski and stay packages starting at $65 per person/per day available through February 16th! Call our Central Reservations department today at 800.444.8977 or 446.3900 for details.
www.redlodgemountain.com


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Dolomiti Italy
Even with the mild temperatures, 90% of all skiing-runs in the entire Dolomiti Superski region are perfectly prepared and allow a great skiing enjoyment. All skiing-connections and skitours – Sellaronda included – are open. With the nice weather and the mild temperatures skiing is even more enjoyable
Discover how many lifts you have used, the distances and difference in altitudes covered on the slopes. In this way the winter sport enthusiast can keep a record of his or her performance throughout the season
Fantastic powder slopes can be found in all 12 Dolomiti Superski resorts, such as the Mittagstal, Pordoi Scharte, Cristallo, Chedul Tal. The best days are after fresh snowfall. Be the first to sweep down the slope. Powder swirling through the air; ploughing over a white blanket of glittering snow. However, freeride also requires to be considerate and careful as well as to take responsibility: always catch up on the weather forecast as well as the avalanche report; make use of the right safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, sensor, shovel and thermo-blanket), if possible go with an expert mountain or ski guide. For your own safety and that of others never go down too close to the edge of a ski slope, through natural parks or when there is a danger of avalanches. Our advice for your safety is to study carefully the avalanche report before your freeride day.
www.dolomitisuperski.com

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Forum Snowboards is hosting their popular Youngblood amateur contest series.
The only rule is that you are under the age of eighteen.
Each Youngblood Snake Session will be hosted by a different Forum pro. So get out there and show 'em what you've got. Winners will receive a ton of Forum gear, a checkout (interview and photos) on Forum's website and the possibility of being invited to join the Forum Youngblood team!


The 2007 Forum Youngblood Snake Sessions schedule includes the following dates, resorts and host riders:
01/27 – Mt. Seymour, BC, Canada – Host: Devun Walsh
01/28 – Summit-at-Snowqualmie, WA – Host: Peter Line w/ Cobra Dogs
02/11 – Ski Roundtop, PA – Host: Eddie Wall
02/17 – Waterville Valley, NH – Host: Pat Moore
02/24 – Appalachian Mountain, NC – Host: Travis Kennedy
02/24 – Mt. Avilla, QC, Canada – Hosts: Jake Blauvelt & Nic Sauve
03/04 – Boyne Highlands, MI – Hosts: Stevie Bell & Peter Line
03/10 – Bear Mountain, CA – Hosts: JP Walker & Lauri Heiskari w/ Cobra Dogs
03/17 – Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA – Hosts: Travis Kennedy, Jake Blauvelt & Niko Cioffi w/ Cobra Dogs
03/24 – Mt. Saint Louis Moonstone, ON, Canada – Host: Devun Walsh

www.forum-snowboards.com/

From Harbin Snow & Ice Festival, China




APEX B.C.
Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season
High Flying at Apex Mountain Resort -- PENTICTON, B.C. – Dmitri Dashinski of Belarus won the season-ending Freestyle FIS World Cup to snatch the season’s overall men’s aerials title from previous leader Kyle Nissen of Calgary.
The Winter/Spring Games are Coming!!!! -- February 24, 2006 -- Everyone is invited to Apex Mountain Resort in the sunny Okanagan from March 17th to 19th to watch the best Freestyle Skiers in the world compete in FIS World Cup action
World’s Best Freestyle Skiers Compete at 2006 Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort -- Penticton, BC; Tuesday, March 14, 2006 -- The world’s top freestyle skiers, including 2006 Olympic Champions and 2005 World Champions, have started to arrive in Penticton, BC for this year’s Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort
Register for the Freestyle FIS World Cup at Apex -- February 19, 2006 -- The FIS WC Finals for Half Pipe will be held as an Open competition, scheduled Friday March 17th, 2006. Canadian Freestyle Ski Association must register all athletes. Registrations for this event are due by Wednesday February 22nd.

www.freestyleski.com/

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Bear Valley
BV's Progession Sesssion this Saturday - Slide, Ride & Jib


BEar Valley Ca


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TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival





The 6th Winter Asian Games will be held in Changchun (CHN) from 28th January, 2007-4th February 2007. A celebration of winter sports in Asia held every four years, this the second time that China will be hosting the Winter Asiad; the first time was in Harbin in 1996. The first-ever Winter Asian Games were held in Sapporo in 1988. Since the last time the event took place in China, the interest in winter sports has considerably increased in China as well as around the Asian continent.


Regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee, the 15th Summer Asian Games were just held in Doha, Qatar from 1st – 15th December. In Changchun, a total of 47 medal events in ten sports will be contested; of FIS’s disciplines, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard are represented. In addition, participants will compete in Biathlon, Curling, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating and Speed Skating. Changchun, the capital and largest city in Jilin province, is located in north-eastern China. The metropolitan area has a population of 6.83 million and a population of 2.78 million in the city proper. The skiing events will be held at Beida Lake Skiing Resort, located some 140 km from Changchun, which also hosted the season opening Freestyle FIS World Cup aerials events in December 2006

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Whistler’s famous spring celebration of the art, culture and music of winter sport, the event featured a free outdoor concert series, art and photography showcases and competitions, the 72-hour Avid Filmmaker Showdown, the 9th annual Pro Photographer Showdown and a series of ski and snowboard events culminating in the PlayStation Big Air event in Whistler Village with an estimated 18,000 people in attendance. The 10-day festival hosted more than 50 free concerts, 164 live musical performances, 240 athletes, 350 media and the work of more than 700 artists and performers.
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival has proven itself as a model for festival success, inspiring imitators around the globe. “It’s gratifying to see what a substantial injection the festival makes to the local economy,” said Managing Director Sue Eckersley, “because its success is fuelled by the cumulative efforts of so many contributors and key partners, not to mention the creative energy of the entire community.” The team is already busy preparing for this year’s festival, April 13-22, 2007, which promises to be the ultimate wrap party to an amazing winter.
Information for the report was collected through the administration of a self-completion survey at kiosks located throughout the event. Questions were asked regarding the overall composition of the visitor party, length of stay, total spending while in Whistler, as well as overall importance of the festival in the traveller’s decision to come to Whistler.
The report was authored by Paradigm Consulting Group using the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance’s Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model.
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival is produced by Watermark Communications, an experienced Whistler sports and entertainment marketing company, and presented in partnership with Festival owners Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb. Celebrating its twelfth year as the largest annual winter sports and music festival in North America , the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival is a high-octane 10 day and night showcase of the best of snowsports, music, arts and mountain life. Featuring major professional ski and snowboarding competitions, the largest free outdoor concert series in Canada , the legendary Pro Photographer and Filmmaker Showdowns, and many more unique art and cultural showcases, the Festival is the ultimate wrap party. Please visit whistler2007.com for details on the 2007 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, to be held April 13-22, 2007. www.whistler2006.com/2007/

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Alyeska
Watch for snow falling from roofs! All main trails were groomed this morning. Off trail is windblown snow at the top and tracked wet snow from mid mountain to the base.The snow line is at the Pinic Rock level this morning.
Today's Weather CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. HIGHS IN THE MID 30'S TO 40'S. NORTH TO EAST WIND TO 15 MPH EXCEPT EAST 25-40MPH THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND TURNAGAIN ARM
WINTERFEST is Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 4th. On Saturday: Kid's Zone @ the Daylodge from Noon to 3pm, Mtn. Bike Slalom Race at3:30pm on Tanaka, World Cup Demo Day from 11am to 3pm at the top of the Tram, Challenge Alaska Charity Auction at the Columbia Ballroom @ 6:30pm, Fireworks Display at the Daylodge at 10pm. On Sunday: 2 for1 Superbowl Lift Ticket Celebration...print out the coupon from the Winterfest Quick Link, Half Pipe Competition @Noon, All Day Long Super Bowl Celebrations Resort wide with every tv tuning in to the game. For a full listing of events & more information please look on-line. Starting on Monday, Jan. 29th, Chair 7 will be open 7 days per week for day skiing!

www.alyeskaresort.com

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FIS Live
SCHLADMING, Austria (Jan. 30) -- Ski racing fans can watch the action live from The Night Race in Schladming today, one of the World Cup's most spectacular events. Tune-in to WCSN.com for first run action at noon ET and second run finals at 2:45 pm ET today. Ted Ligety starts number seven. You can also follow the live timing at livetiming.usskiteam.com.

Watch FIS Alpine World Cup action all season long on the new World Championship Sports Network. Watch for season schedule coming soon
Tune-in to WCSN.com

SCHLADMING, Austria (Jan. 29) - When the World Cup tour hits its final race before the World Championships Tuesday night, slalom start rights will be up for grabs among U.S. men. WCSN.com will broadcast live video streaming at 11:45 a.m. ET with the second run at 2:30 p.m. ET. Live interval timing is available at livetiming.usskiteam.com at noon ET. Olympic combined gold medalist Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) and Jimmy Cochran (Keene, NH) have clinched start spots by their World Cup results, but that still leaves two potential places to be filled at Worlds. Bode Miller (Bretton Woods, NH) is missing only the slalom title to complete his set of World Championships gold medals and he would be the first to win all five disciplines (SL, giant slalom, super G, downhill and combined), if he were to win in Are, Sweden. But, first, he needs to clinch a slalom start spot...and Schladming is the last opportunity. He hasn't finished a World Cup slalom since January 2006, on the eve of the Olympics. Tom Rothrock (Cashmere, WA), a 2002 Olympian, and former Junior World Championships combined gold medalist Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV) also are looking to clinch a slalom spot.

www.usskiteam.com.

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Jackson Hole
Today is the first day in 3 weeks that temperatures hovered above zero degrees for my early arrival here in Teton Village. I was actually warm this morning. Normally, I wait until late morning rays hit Apres Vous mountain for my first decent. Today, no waiting needed! The fresh corduroy promises to be looking good and skiing fresh as the morning sun rises over the Sleeping Indian. I recommend Werner for your first run.

Lifts Open: 11 of 11
Trails Open: 111 of 116
Groomed Trails Open: 40 of 40
Advanced Terrain Park: Open
Beginner Terrain Park: Open
Halfpipe: Open, recut 1/25/07.

www.jacksonhole.com


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Big Sky

Weather: A mix of clouds and sun this morning with a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Chance of snow 30%. Winds light and variable out of the southwest. Temperature: 19° to -7° (Fahrenheit)
Wind: 5-10 mph from South West
New Overnight Snow: 0
Snow Fall past 24hrs: 0
Snow Fall past 48hrs: 0
Base Snow Depth: 36-54
Surface Conditions: Machine Groomed, Variable Conditions
Terrain Open: 100%

Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, 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, Little Thunder
What's Happening
Test out your skills on the Super Pipe, Open today!
Check out our free live Après Ski Music today at The Carabiner, Chet’s and Whiskey Jack’s!
www.bigskyresort.com


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Mt Hood Meadows

IT'S LIKE GETTING A RIDE TO THE MOUNTAIN FOR FREE! Park & Ride costs just $59 for round trip shuttle from Portland AND your lift ticket! That's the same price as an adult peak day ticket - so you're basically getting to ride for FREE! If you're just beginning, try the "Bus on Us" learn to ski or learn to ride package includes bus, beginner lift ticket, 2 hour beginner lesson and equipment rentals for $59! Purchase exclusively online through eTICKETs.
SPECIAL PARK & RIDE ADDED FRIDAY, JAN 26 It's a big school out day so we're running Park & Ride so you can get to Meadows conveniently and affordably!
3 TIME PASSPORT - $99 Learn to ski or snowboard with our 3 Time Passport - for ages 13 and older. Includes first three days of beginner lift tickets, 2 hour lesson and equipment rentals each day. Purchase online right now or at the ski resort your first time up.

www.skihood.com


White Pass -Wa
Events
SOS Fund-raiser - February 3rd 4pm
The Snowboard Outreach Society provides four-week snowboarding experiences for disadvantaged youth. Dance to the music in the Sitzmark Lounge and help raise much needed funds to expand this important program at White Pass!

WINTER CARNIVAL
March 3 & 4, 2007
Celebrate the 21st Annual White Pass Winter Carnival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy the spectacular Snow Castle, snow sculptures, carnival games, face painting, and the Ski for Kids Race. For complete schedule click here.
VERIZON LUGE CHALLENGE March 10 & 11 at White Pass. Join Verizon and USA LUGE NATIONAL TEAM at the Verizon Luge Challenge! This unique event features 6 Olympic Athletes ready to coach you in the finer points of luge competition. Everyone is welcome to give it a try - it's FREE! About the event & the athletes.
Average Annual Snowfall 350 Inches
Vertical Drop 1,500 Feet
Elevation White Pass Day Lodge 4,500'
Summit 6,000'
Total Lifts 5 Lifts: Quad and Triple 2 Double Surface Lift
Lift Capacity 6,500 Persons Per Hour



www.skiwhitepass.com

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When in France

Glisse mag


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Zermatt- Switzerland

Events
Off-piste skiing
Skiers don't have to content themselves with just skiing on the pistes! We will guide you down slopes in their natural state to isolated valleys. If we have sufficient participants we offer these guided tours for groups at the price of CHF 165.- / EUR 110.- per person. For information and reservations contact the "Alpin Center", Mountain Guides' Office, tel. 027 966 24 60 Alpin Center (8F / 111)
2 days guiding
Exciting guiding through the stunning Matterhorn ski paradise. A professional snow sports instructor will lead you through our fabulous international skiing area and give you some valuable insider tips. Skiing fun at its best! Prerequisite: you must be able to do safe parallel turns. Required number of participants: 4 persons, max 6-7 persons. Price: CHF 180.- per person. Tel.: 027 966 24 66

6th Ski-mountaineering Race Zermatt - Rothorn
24 February, 2007
Categories:
FUN: women, men & juniors (until 1986) / starting place: 4.45 p.m. at Sunnegga.
SPRINTERS: women, men / starting place: 5.00 p.m. at Sunnegga
ELITE: women & men / starting place: 4.45 p.m. in Zermatt.
SNOW SHOES: starting place: 4.45 p.m. at Sunnegga
For information and reservations contact the Sports Office, tel. 027 966 81 18.
URL: http://sac.zermatt.ch/gebirgslauf/e.html


And say hello to Walter at the Victoria Rest !! Great people and good food.


And Bump Bash Mogul Competition
22nd Bump Bash Classic
April 5 - 8, 2007
Mogul ski race for all-comers.
URL: http://www.bumpbash.com


Swiss Freestyle Championships
28 - 29 April 2007
Swiss Freestyle Championships
URL: www.bergbahnen.zermatt.ch




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Snow Alert, - Alyeska Resort

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ASPEN, Colo. (Jan. 28) - Steve Fisher (Breckenridge, CO) unloaded a huge first run and stomped it clean Sunday to win his second X Games gold medal in halfpipe, halting Olympic gold medalist Shaun White's (Carlsbad, CA) chance of capturing a record seventh Winter X gold medal. The 2004 X champion and U.S. Snowboarding rider became only the third to accomplish double gold in halfpipe joining 1998 Olympian Todd Richards ('97,'00) and White ('03,'05).
"It's pretty ridiculous, my head is still spinning," said Fisher, who also won on his first run score in '04. "It was just like last time and my nerves were killing me. I knew that my score was probably good enough for a top three, but it held." In the best of three format, the 2004 X Games champion's 92.00 point first run topped White's second run score of 91.00, while 2006 Olympian Mason Aguirre (Mammoth Lakes, CA) held on for third with 90.66.
Showdown Set After qualifying second for the 10-man final behind White on Saturday night, Fisher boosted three different runs on Sunday, each towering well over the thousands that lined the 550-foot Aspen pipe. The judges choice rolled out like this: huge frontside air, backside 540, frontside 1080, cab 720, enormous frontside 900 and closed with a crippler 720. The run was good enough for Richards, who was doing live TV commentary, to predict Fisher for the podium.
After falling on his second run and accidentally drifting his first straight air on the final run into a frontside 360, he then waited for White. "I will say, this is all pretty nerve wracking," he said at the base of the pipe after the final run. "That didn't quite go as planned - I started to go backwards on the first hit and I was like, 'what now.'" Yet he stomped that too. Then as White slid out while landing what is normally a routine mctwist, Fisher knew it was a lock. "That was insane, when he sketched, I knew it was in the bag, but I had to wait for the judges," who awarded White 88.00 points and Fisher the gold.
"Fisher was just way bigger than everyone else and he stomped everything clean, there was no doubt about his victory," said Head Coach Mike Jankowski. "He's been working so hard to get his riding back to where it should be and he proved that tonight."
Next up is the second stop of the Chevorlet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix set for Feb. 2-4 at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, featuring halfpipe and slopsetyle competitions.
11th WINTER X GAMES
Aspen, CO - Jan. 28, 2007
Halfpipe Finals
Men
1. Steve Fisher, Breckenridge, CO, 92.00
2.Shaun White, Carlsbad, CA, 91.00
3. Mason Aguirre, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 90.66
4. Kevin Pearce, Norwich, VT, 89.66
5. Danny Kass, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 89.00
6. J.J. Thomas, Golden, CO, 81.33
7. Antti Autti, Finland, 81.00
8. Tommy Czeschin, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 80.33
9. Mathieu Crepel, France, 76.00
10. Chad Otterstrom, Breckenridge, CO, 63.33

ANDother snowboarding news,...
NENDAZ, Switzerland (Jan. 28) - Olympic bronze medalist Chris Klug (Aspen, CO) led U.S. Snowboarding Sunday finishing 14th in a World Cup parallel slalom in Switzerland. The lone American to make the 16 rider final, Klug was bumped in the first round by eventual winner Simon Schoch of Switzerland, the reigning Olympic silver medalist in parallel giant slalom.
For complete results:

http://expn.go.com



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Alyeska Resort
Overnight we have received no new snow at the base, 10" at midway and 12" to 14" of new snow at the top.
It is currently raining at the base and snowing very heavily at midway and the top. The snow line is at the Von's Corner below the base of Chair 6.
For today we plan to operate Chairs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, the Tram and both pony tows from 10:30am - 5:30pm. There is no night skiing tonight.
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 deep new snow!
The temperature is 35 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at midway and 29 degrees at the top. The winds are 5 - 25 mph.
All outer areas will start out closed. Patrol will be looking to open part of the North Face for later this afternoon.
PETER GLENN-BURTON BUS Looking to save some money on gas? The Peter Glenn-Burton Bus is the fix you've been looking for. Buses travel to and from Anchorage and Eagle River. Roundtrip tickets from Anchorage to Girdwood are only $14. One-way transportation $10. Tickets can also be purchased at the Daylodge or at Peter Glenn Ski & Sport. To view the dates and schedules visit Peter Glenn-Burton Bus
2007 U.S ALPINE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP merchandise is now available in any of our retail shops located at The Hotel Alyeska. Come wear what the Pros are wearing with the latest in tee-shirts and hoodies. The Championships take place March 27 - April 3 at Alyeska Resort. For the more information and the latest events schedule visit U.S Alpine National Championships.

The U.S. Alpine Championships return to the slopes of Alyeska this spring, March 27 - April 3. The 2007 races will feature the country's best athletes, including Olympic gold medal winners Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) and Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA), along with other members of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team and hopefully newly-crowned FIS World Champions. Alyeska Resort first hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships 26 years ago, in 1981, and most recently in 2004. It was at the '81 championships that Phil Mahre, fresh off winning his first overall World Cup Title, won the U.S. giant slalom title, while brother Steve won the Slalom. In 1989, Alyeska played host to the Junior World Alpine Championships where the U.S. team captured eight medals, including gold in super G and combined by Alaska racer Tommy Moe. The U.S. Alpine Championships are considered a right of passage for many young racers who are hungry for the opportunity to ski in front of the national coaching staff and at the highest level of domestic ski racing. The championships match the best U.S. Ski Team athletes with hundreds of aspiring American skiers looking to measure themselves against world-class racers as they aim for spots on the U.S. Ski Team.
alyeskaresort.com

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Jackson Hole
Inversion temperatures and sunny skies are waiting for you. If you like fresh cut groomers and warm corn snow. Make your way to the upper mountain today. Imagine for a moment as you ride all day and have your favorite apres ski spot waiting with your name on it. Sunsets over rendezvous peak are unsurpassed! Ski Safe and have fun! SR-
New Snow(past 24 hours)
0" @ Upper-Mountain
0" @ Mid-Mountain

Snow Depth
56" @ Upper-Mountain
46" @ Mid-Mountain

Total Snowfall ( season to-date)
191" @ Upper-Mountain
145" @ Mid-Mountain


www.jacksonhole.com

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SAN SICARIO
Italy (Jan. 28) - Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO) led all the way Saturday to win her third World Cup race of the season, a super G, as she conquered the Olympic speed run where she crashed last year. Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) was eighth. "I 'finished business' here," Kildow said. WCSN.com will broadcast same-day video streaming at 4 p.m. ET.
Kildow, who was second Friday in the first of two super Gs on the Olympic speed track, had a winning time of 1:30.06 with World Cup leader Renate Goetschl of Austria - who won Friday and then Saturday in downhill - finishing second in 1:30.23. Kildow previously won downhills in Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies and Val d Isere, France. Mancuso finished the 2.3K Fraiteve Olympique course in 1:31.08. Kirsten Clark (Raymond, ME) tied for 15th and Kaylin Richardson (Edina, MN) was 18th. Libby Ludlow (Bellevue, WA) was 23rd and Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain, CA) 32nd in the final women's race before the World Alpine Ski Championships start Saturday in Are, Sweden. Rocket Rossis lead to another Kildow win "It was sweet, just an awesome day and obviously I'm very happy," Kildow said. "It was a pretty different course from Friday, but it had a really good rhythm. It was a little more technical, more turny, but it flowed really well from top to bottom. It was a fun course in perfect weather...and obviously, my Rossingols were fast...
Kildow had a nasty crash during downhill training last February on the San Sicario course and was hospitalized overnight. A pre-race medal pick by some, she returned to race but her top result was seventh in super G, propelling her to win the U.S. Olympic Spirit Award. The honor was designated by American fans, fellow Team USA athletes, U.S. alumni Olympians and members of the media for best representing the Olympic Spirit during the 2006 Winter Games. "I 'finished business' here. I'm on an even score with the hill. I knew I could have done it last year but with the crash it didn't work out in my favor. I'm happy to get that score settled. And [Goetschl] has been unstoppable the last couple of days, so this is definitely a good end to things here." The win, her seventh overall and second in SG, broke a tie with another Vail resident, Hall of Famer Cindy Nelson, and moved Kildow into third place behind Tamara McKinney (18) and Picabo Street (nine) in the U.S. list of women World Cup winners.
The head coach is smiling Head Coach Patrick Riml said, "It was very impressive...and obviously what Lindsey did again was awesome. One on the top, two in the top 10, four in the top 20, five in the top 30 - and Stacey skiing well, but just outside the points.
"She had a little mistake coming into the flat [midway] but then she kept it clean; she was ahead at the top but a little behind Goetschl on the second split - seven-hundredths back, but then Lindsey took off on the bottom and Goetschl couldn't catch her. Lindsey had more speed...and it was just awesome.
"Julia did another great job, too, but this course isn't good for her - it's so flat - but she's skiing so well, like Lindsey. What she's done this month is sensational. They're both skiing so hot. And 'Clarky' kept everything together today and attacked all the way, so this was a nice, small comeback for her...Kaylin tweaked her back but I don't think it's anything to worry about - and she put down another strong speed result...and Libby and Stacey were good at the top. They all stuck with the plan, and they know they're skiing well as we go to Worlds." The women will catch some downtime at their European base in Kirchberg, Austria, and then head to Worlds where the first women's race in Are will be super G next Sunday.
ALPINE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

San Sicario, ITA - Jan. 28, 2007
Women's Super G-2
1. Lindsey Kildow, Vail, CO, 1:30.06
2. Renate Goetschl, Austria, 1:30.23
3. Christine Sponring, Austria, 1:30.35
4. Britt Janyk, Canada, 1:30.63
5. Tina Maze, Canada, 1:30.87
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8. Julia Mancuso, Olympic Valley, CA, 1:31.08
15T. Kirsten Clark, Raymond, ME, 1:31.69
18. Kaylin Richardson, Edina, MN, 1:31.75
23. Libby Ludlow, Bellevue, WA, 1:31.97
32. Stacey Cook, Mammoth Mountain, CA, 1:32.60

For complete results:
www.fis-ski.com/



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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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Sugarloaf
Riding the chairlift to Sugarloaf's summit not only takes you up, it takes you to a higher plane. The dense forest of lower elevations quickly gives way to trees and shrubs in miniature, caked with snow, and even they vanish as you crest the summit, 4,237 feet into the sky. And that's just the trip UP. Think of what's in store when you come down!
The Front Face Snowfields are open and buried in snow. White Nitro is buried and offers the kind of thrill that you'll only find at Sugarloaf. The summit experience is something every skier and rider should see for themselves and with terrain for all abilities, it is within your reach. But don't take my word for it.
With 40 miles of open terrain, bountiful natural snow, and the only lift serviced, above treeline skiing in the East what's not to love.
This is what winter is all about.
Snow, Snowfields, Samples, Strangefolk, and Savings!
Today's letter of the day is 'S'. The decision to get here this weekend should be elementary too. We've got tons of snow (2 feet in 2 weeks), snowmaking has been relentless, the Front Face Snowfields are open, and we've got the Samples and Strangefolk in concert on Saturday. Join us this weekend for as little as $89 per person, per night. Plus we even have a few units available for one night stays. Call 1.800 THE LOAF.
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Mad River Glen
We picked up about 3-4" of fluff yesterday , you have to love the "lake effect" snows. While there might not be snow where you are the skiing at Mad River Glen is really good and with shots for new snow over the next few days things could get even better and more reasonable temps will be on tap for the weekend. We will have 100% (or darn close to it) of our legendary terrain open for the weekend. Be sure to check out the latest weather prognostications from MRG weather guru, Josh Fox. We are currently providing skiers very pleasurable skiing with a nice, relatively soft packed powder surface. Powder can also be found in the nooks and crannies and along the edges. While there are thin spots in the typical places the base on the upper reaches of the mountain is good, while the bottom has been fortified by the recent snow and our vaunted snow making system which has been running at 100% (yup, both guns have been blazing!). Winter has finally arrived and boy do you folks deserve it after the rough start to the year. Jr Mogul - Feb 3
The Mad River Glen Junior Mogul Challenge has been re-scheduled for Saturday February 3rd. Mad River Glen will be selecting its Sports Illustrated for Kids NextSnow Team based on the results of the Challenge along with their written response to an essay question. The essay must be handed in by Friday February 9th. The first place finisher will receive a paid trip (along with a parent) to Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search at Killington on March 2-4, 2007. Last season the Mad River Glen NextSnow Team included; Caroline Dillon from Waitsfield, Vermont, Cole Derrick from North Fayston, Vermont, and Peter Holtan from Brooklyn, New York . Sports Illustrated for Kids NextSnow Search is the first all-mountain, all equipment, all kids snow sports championship. It’s not just a competition; style, attitude, and personality are also factors.
Chair(s) for sale
When the historic restoration of the Single Chair begins in the spring of 2007 skiers will have a unique opportunity to purchase the old chairs and acquire a link to skiing history. The sale of the chairs is an important component of the financing of the project. There will be three ways to obtain a chair. One hundred and forty will be auctioned off to the Co-op shareholders. Five chairs will be raffled off and an additional three will be offered in a special essay contest. The raffle and the essay contest will be open to the public. If there are any chairs remaining they will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

www.madriverglen.com


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Mammoth Mountain
A lot of the Mammoth Faithful, many of my friends included, are still holding out for the big dump of the season. While I personally can't wait to wake up one morning to 3 feet of soft, fresh powder either, the season is starting to slip away. January is rapidly coming to a close, which means we are in mid-season! A couple weeks ago, I was counting up my days on the Mountain since two months had officially passed. I realized I had only ridden 16 days. A lot for some people you might say, but not for someone who lives in Mammoth and works on the Mountain. I realized I hadn't been going out more because I was getting caught up in the same mentality as everyone else. I kept saying to myself, "I'll ride more when we get more snow." At that point I made a resolution, albeit two weeks late but still a resolution. I resolved to ride as much as possible regardless of snow and in the past two weeks I have been out nearly every day almost doubling my season total. Take it from someone who is out there, the snow is really fun! I couldn't believe how nice it was even yesterday from Saddle Bowl down to Patrolmen's. Come up and hone your skills in the Park! Take a lesson and really concentrate on your form. That way, when the big dump does hit, you'll be ready.We have a 36 to 48 inch base of packed powder and machine-groomed snow. We are expecting to operate all lifts with the exception of Chairs 7, 9, 13, 14, 20, 25, and 26. Ski Patrol is closing Chair 9 and the Gold Hill area for the day in order to do some cat work. Lifts are wind and weather permitting, so please check back for updates.Hopefully I'll see you on the slopes sooner rather than later!Photo: Snow Cats pushing the 22-foot Super Duper PipeCourtesy: Tyler Lassiter
Mountain Conditions
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Main Lodge Temp : 35.0 degrees
Skies : clear
Winds : calm
Daytime Temps : high 40's
Base Depth : 36 - 48 inches
Storm Total :
Today's Snowfall :
Surface Conditions : Packed Powder,Machine Groomed,Obstacles Exist

Expected Lifts
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Main Lodge: 10 expected
Canyon Lodge: 8 expected
Eagle Lodge: 1 expected

www.mammothmountain.com


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*** The Protest Jib-Vid prize draw closed last month and once all entries were in and the draw made we are proud to announce the winner. Congratulations to Graham Gibbons (below) from Birmingham who was the lucky winner of the Protest jacket and pants which are sure to keep him warm and make him look dope on the slopes this winter. The Protest Jib-Vid is coming together for 2007 and the website should be completed this month with a full line up of rules, pre-qualified teams and the entry form, so keep your eyes peeled for more information. Links:
www.jib-vid.com


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Cortina d'Ampezzo
we've prepared 150km of perfectly groomed pistes, despite the lack of real snow.

More info:
www.cortina.dolomiti.org


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LAKE LOUISE

– The TELUS Terrain Park at Lake Louise Mountain Resort has undertaken a facelift for the 2007 season. With a new staff of motivated riders dedicated to building a solid park program, the TELUS Terrain Park is starting to create a buzz in the Bow Valley and beyond.
For 2007, the Resort has allocated more terrain to the park to allow for more features and variety, and enabling skiers and snowboarders of all levels to use the features. Three major park sections have been created in the park, each specifically catering to beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
Says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for the Resort, “The TELUS Terrain Park at Lake Louise Mountain Resort has a long-standing reputation for being a great place to learn for beginners while providing a challenge for more experienced riders. We’re thrilled with the development of this year’s park for all to enjoy.”
In the park, choose from nine jumps up to 55 feet, wall rides, quarter pipes, hips, as well as a variety of rails and boxes, including the “Swamp Monster”, a fifty-eight foot S-Box. The park is now fully open, and riders will be able to enjoy additional features to be created throughout the rest of the season.
www.skilouise.com


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Lake Placid - NY
At Whiteface, you'll find some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding in North America. It has the greatest vertical drop this side of the Rockies and is the only ski area in the East to have hosted the Olympic Winter Games

A Free Shuttle Service operating 7 days/week links Lake Placid and Whiteface
Cloudsplitter Gondola - The gondola carries skiers and riders to the top of Little Whiteface in a mere 7.5 minutes
High Speed Detachable Quad - The Face Lift - 6 minutes from the Base to the top of Upper Valley
Terrain Parks - Railparks, superpipe, mini and kid's park - five different areas with something for every ability level. New Park Sessions coaching program so you can learn the right way.
Glade Trails - Expert glades are accessible from Northway and Approach from the top of Little Whiteface. Silver and Golden Glades are accessible on the lower mountain from Boreen or Easy Acres.

Snowboomer Club
Active alpine and Nordic skiers over 50 join together for fun skiing.
click here for more info
Location Town:
Lake Placid
Time: 1 pm Contact: Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Center: (518) 523-2811.
Whiteface: (518) 946-2223
Admission: Both: $325. Cross Country Only: $199 for all sessions or $25 daily fee.

Please note trail passes are not included.
For more information visit: http://www.orda.org/

Base Elevation: 1,220 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,867 feet
Top Lift Elevation: 4,386 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,430 feet (Biggest in the East)
Skiable Acreage: 222 acres not including 35 acres of ungroomed wilderness skiing on "The Slides" (weather permitting)
Lifts: 10
Trails: 76
Snowmaking: 98% - does not include The Slides or The Glades
Terrain: 44% Most Difficult, 38% More Difficult and 18% Easier
Super Pipe: 450 feet, International FIS Specs
Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm daily through mid-April
First opened: 1957
The Slides: 35 acres (open conditions permitting) Experts Only
Operated by: New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority -
web site: www.orda.org

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Air France

www.airfrance.com/us
Air france


          

Snow Alert, -Cortina -Italy,
                 -Jay Peak, Killington ,Vt


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Kildow 2nd in San Sicario Super G Mancuso 8th, "totally cool" with streak ending
SAN SICARIO, Italy
(Jan. 26) - Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO) finished second Friday in a World Cup super G, avenging a downhill training crash sustained on the Olympic speed course last February that hospitalized her overnight. Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) finished eighth and saw her U.S.-record string of top-3 results ended at five.
World Cup super G leader Renate Goetschl of Austria took her fifth win of the season - and the 43rd of her career - in 1:24.90; she complained earlier in the week after the course being too easy. Kildow's time was 1:24.99 and Mancuso was eighth in 1:26.26. Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain, CA) was 26th and Kaylin Richardson (Edina, MN) 27th on the Fraiteve Olympique 2.3K course.

Mancuso "totally cool" with streak ending With two in the top 10 and four in the top 30, everyone in the top 35, Hoedlmoser said the U.S. women skied well. "If this is a technical hill [steeps, tighter turns, not so much gliding], like Zauchensee or Cortina, Julia can win those races, but she needs rockets on this hill. If she has a perfect run, she has a chance to be on the podium.
"But she told me she's totally cool [with the top-3 streak ending]. She said, 'You can't win 'em all' or be on the podium all the time," he said. "Julia's realistic. She had a good run and she knows it... "Ka
ylin and Stacey had good runs, too. 'Clarky' didn't ski the top so good but she was the only one to make time on the bottom...and Libby said she felt it was a good run. With the flats, though, it's hard to pickup speed once you lose it. The women run a downhill Saturday and another super G Sunday before heading to the World Championships. All six U.S. women will be racing in Are.
ALPINE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
San Sicario, ITA - Jan. 26, 2007
Women's SG-1 (Shifted from Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, AUT)
1. Renate Goetschl, Austria, 1:24.90
2. Lindsey Kildow, Vail, CO, 1:24.99
3. Christine Sponring, Austria, 1:25.80
4. Britt Janyk, Canada, 1:25.83
5. Kelly Vanderbeek, Canada, 1:25.84
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8. Julia Mancuso, Olympic Valley, CA, 1:26.26
26. Stacey Cook, Mammoth Mountain, CA, 1:27.33
27. Kaylin Richardson, Edina, MN, 1:27.35
32T. Kirsten Clark, Raymond, ME, 1:27.70
34. Libby Ludlow, Bellevue, WA, 1:27.72

For complete results:
http://www.fis-ski.com


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Mt Hood Meadows


3 TIME PASSPORT - $99 Learn to ski or snowboard with our 3 Time Passport - for ages 13 and older. Includes first three days of beginner lift tickets, 2 hour lesson and equipment rentals each day. Purchase online right now or at the ski resort your first time up.

Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 27: MVP 'Anomaly' TGR - presented by Red Hook, Salomon and Ally Distribution
Feb 3: Hanel Loop 10K XC Race
Feb 3: MVP 'Follow Me Around' Mack Dawg Productions Presented by Red Hook, Salomon and Ally Distribution
Feb 3-4: February Weekend Sessions - Sno-Blasters, Trailblazers - begin
Feb 9-11: Burton Demo Tour Super Stop

eTICKETS ON SALE NOW
Purchase Lift Tickets, Ski & Snowboard School Packages and Park & Ride Tickets

GET $29 LIFT TICKETS WHEN STAYING IN THE HOOD RIVER AREA There's still avaialability over the holiday - stay at any one of the two dozen lodging properties and receive this greatly discounted lift ticket offer.

SAFEWAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS AND SAFEWAY FAMILY SUNDAYS! Show your Safeway Club Card and save $10 off the price of a night (3 - 10 PM) ticket Friday or Saturday night! Show your Safeway Club Card Sundays and receive up to two free 14 and under lift tickets with the purchase of a Noon - 9 PM ticket.

www.mthood.com


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X- Games Aspen
ASPEN, Colo. (Jan. 25) - Olympic silver medalist and local celebrity Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO) added another X Games medal to her collection Thursday night with second at the 11th edition of the Winter X. U.S. Snowboarding teammate Hannah Teter (Belmont, VT) was fourth in her first contest since winning Olympic gold in last February.

For complete details:
http://www.usskiteam.com


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Big Sky

Weather: Mostly sunny with a chance of flurries late in the day. Possible snow showers overnight Temperature: 26° to -4° (Fahrenheit)
Wind: 5-10 mph from South West
New Overnight Snow: 0
Snow Fall past 24hrs: 0
Snow Fall past 48hrs: 0
Base Snow Depth: 38-57
Surface Conditions: Variable conditions and 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, Little Thunder
What's Happening

Test out your skills on the Super Pipe, Open today!
Live Apres Ski Music today at Chet's, The Carabiner, and Whiskey Jack's! Come Check It Out!
4-8pm, Snow Tubing! – Tickets available at Big Sky Sports or at any ticket window
4:30-5:30pm, Gentle Flow Yoga – Cheyenne Room
9:30pm, John Lowell Trio – Whiskey Jack’s (No Cover!)
www.bigskyresort.com


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Cortina d'Ampezzo - Italy

26-01-07 White Cortina!
A thick veil of snow is covering Cortina d Ampezzo, which awoke yesterday morning with 30 cm more fresh snow - a delight for the eyes and a dream for the soul, spellbound as it is by a dazzling white. Above 2,100 m are 70-80 cm of fresh snow, all of which have fallen in the last 48 hours. The snowcats are working hard to ensure the slopes are in top condition for skiing and your safety.
Splendid ski runs await you like never before. Ski the first powder snow of 2007!
www.cortina.dolomiti.org


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LAKE LOUISE

– The TELUS Terrain Park at Lake Louise Mountain Resort has undertaken a facelift for the 2007 season. With a new staff of motivated riders dedicated to building a solid park program, the TELUS Terrain Park is starting to create a buzz in the Bow Valley and beyond.
For 2007, the Resort has allocated more terrain to the park to allow for more features and variety, and enabling skiers and snowboarders of all levels to use the features. Three major park sections have been created in the park, each specifically catering to beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
Says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for the Resort, “The TELUS Terrain Park at Lake Louise Mountain Resort has a long-standing reputation for being a great place to learn for beginners while providing a challenge for more experienced riders. We’re thrilled with the development of this year’s park for all to enjoy.”
In the park, choose from nine jumps up to 55 feet, wall rides, quarter pipes, hips, as well as a variety of rails and boxes, including the “Swamp Monster”, a fifty-eight foot S-Box. The park is now fully open, and riders will be able to enjoy additional features to be created throughout the rest of the season.
www.skilouise.com


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Jay Peak
Another 2-4” yesterday giving us just shy of 2 feet of snow in the past 7 days.
Conditions are the best we’ve had all season. We groomed just about all of out beginner and intermediate terrain overnight so conditions should be very good again today. Woods are mostly all open and skiing well. Currently, we’ve got 90% of our terrain open with 65 trails and glades and all 8 lifts in operation. We expect to be at almost 100% by the weekend.
I’
m not going to lie to you – it’s going to be chilly today but if you not afraid of a little cold weather you’ll likely be treated to some pretty great skiing and riding. To help make the decision to visit a bit easier, we’ll let you in on 2 for 1 lift tickets. For today only (Thursday, January 25th) - just bring a print out of this e-mail to Customer Service on Tramside and they’ll hook you up. (Valid on $59 Adult & $43 Junior tickets).
G
ood news is the weather will turn around for the weekend – temps will get into the low 20’s on Saturday and warm up again into the mid 20’s on Sunday. Forecast is also calling for flurries and snow Saturday through Sunday. And the Jay Peak Six-Pack is back. A ticket, lunch, an MDX Mountain Dew Energy drink and a ticket to come back for just $39 per
www.jaypeakresort.com


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Squaw Valley
Events
Upcoming Events:
Just For Women Ski Clinic
Jan 26-28

Advanced Ski Clinic -Expert
Jan 31-Feb 2

The Squaw Valley Prom
Feb 3

Saab Salomon X Wing Rally
Feb 3

Valentine's Celebration Dinner
Feb 14


Lift tickets are the perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Shop online at Squaw Shop
for gift cards, lift tickets, squaw memorabilia and more. Share the love!

Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons
Rave reviews are in for our off-piste terrain, with chalky winter conditions on north facing slopes and spring-like corn on the south. KT-22 is open
Siberia Ridge, Red Dog in the trees, Granite Chief and a wole lot more God stuff !

Oh and rumor has it the 25?th reunion of Hot dog the Movie will have some Extra activities. Call SV ask about the Hot Dog Reunion ! Sunny side Up and Sunny Side down ! ! ! !
www.squaw.com got KT?


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Alyeska - Alaska

EVENTS AND MOUNTAIN SPECIALS
MOUNTAIN OPEN When was the last time you skied or snowboarded during a record snowfall? Alyeska received over 24FT of snow in the month of December alone! And there's much more on the way. Alyeska Resort has received 445" of snowfall this year which is the most in North America. The mountain is open 7 days a week with weekend night skiing. For up-to-date snow and mountain conditions or more information call SKI-SNOW or visit Snow Report.
SEASON PASSHOLDERS INSURANCE this is a friendly reminder to all season passholders about the season pass insurance to cover the cost of your season pass. The insurance is 6% of your season pass cost. Without insurance your season passes are not refundable under any circumstances. Insurance can be purchased at any time throughout the ski and snowboard season at the tram ticket office in The Hotel Alyeska or by visiting Season Pass Insurance.
GLACIER TUBING PARK will open this weekend. Come see what all the fun is about. Glacier Tubing Park will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm with four 1 1/2 hour long sessions. For more information visit Glacier Tubing Park.
SEVEN GLACIERS LOUNGE now Open from Noon to 5:00pm Saturdays & Sundays for cocktails ONLY. This is in addition to normal winter hours of operation. Sit back and relax 2,300 ft above sea level at the Award winning Seven Glaciers Restaurant.
WINTERFEST 2007 Alyeska Resort, KWHL 106.5, MIX 103.1 and Pepsi bring you Winterfest 2007 February 2 - 4. Friday come enjoy the Glacier Tubing Park, Chevrolet of South Anchorage Town League Races and the kickoff party sponsored by KWHL 106.5 featuring live music by "Top Secret" from 9:00pm - 2:00am at the Sitzmark. Saturday get ready for a full day of exciting activities for the entire family including Mountain Dew Fast Tracks, Demo Day by World Cup Sports, Pepsi Secret Skiers, Kid's Zone, Arctic Airwalkers Paragliding Exhibition, Mountain Bike Slalom, ASC Masters Slalom, Challenge Alaska Charity Auction, Mix 103.1 party at the Sitzmark topped off with a one-of-a-kind Fireworks display. The fun continues Superbowl Sunday where the game will be televised on every TV in The Hotel Alyeska, Superbowl 2-for-1 Lift Ticket Celebration, and Big Alaska/USASA Half Pipe Competition.
PETER GLENN-BURTON BUS Looking to save some money on gas? The Peter Glenn-Burton Bus is the fix you've been looking for. Buses travel to and from Anchorage and Eagle River. Roundtrip tickets from Anchorage to Girdwood are only $14. One-way transportation $10. Tickets can also be purchased at the Daylodge or at Peter Glenn Ski & Sport. To view the dates and schedules visit Peter Glenn-Burton Bus
2007 U.S ALPINE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP merchandise is now available in any of our retail shops located at The Hotel Alyeska. Come wear what the Pros are wearing with the latest in tee-shirts and hoodies. The Championships take place March 27 - April 3 at Alyeska Resort. For the more information and the latest events schedule visit U.S Alpine National Championships.

The U.S. Alpine Championships return to the slopes of Alyeska this spring, March 27 - April 3. The 2007 races will feature the country's best athletes, including Olympic gold medal winners Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) and Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA), along with other members of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team and hopefully newly-crowned FIS World Champions. Alyeska Resort first hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships 26 years ago, in 1981, and most recently in 2004. It was at the '81 championships that Phil Mahre, fresh off winning his first overall World Cup Title, won the U.S. giant slalom title, while brother Steve won the Slalom. In 1989, Alyeska played host to the Junior World Alpine Championships where the U.S. team captured eight medals, including gold in super G and combined by Alaska racer Tommy Moe. The U.S. Alpine Championships are considered a right of passage for many young racers who are hungry for the opportunity to ski in front of the national coaching staff and at the highest level of domestic ski racing. The championships match the best U.S. Ski Team athletes with hundreds of aspiring American skiers looking to measure themselves against world-class racers as they aim for spots on the U.S. Ski Team.

www.alyeskaresort.com


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Whistler, BC
Old Spice Experience Rail Tour.
Kicking off in downtown Calgary on 17 February, the Jam brings a message of rock, roll and grinding to the streets of the city. Trucked-in snow, a custom-constructed rail, and pro snowboarders create the ultimate show as they compete for the top prize. The tour will build momentum as it travels to Montreal on 24 February and Toronto on 3 March. Visitors to the tour can enter the Old Spice Experience Contest for their chance to WIN the ultimate snowboarding trip for two to Whistler, BC during the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival. The Old Spice Experience Rail Tour will crescendo at the Festival with the Old Spice World Snowboarding Classic.

For its twelfth straight year Whistler invites the best riders in the world to put it on the line for the final showdown of the season at the World Snowboarding Classic, with its Big Air, rodeo-style Stompede and Superpipe events.

Throwing the spotlight on the signature moves and styling of experienced riders is a natural fit for Old Spice, after generations of developing grooming products for the experienced man. "In 12 years, WSSF has become a must-do event. We believe that experience is everything, so we're teaming up with the world's biggest festival to bring that gotta-see-it, gotta-do-it event to cities across Canada." For more information on the Old Spice Experience Rail Tour visit www.experienceoldspice.ca .

The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival is produced by Watermark Communications, an experienced Whistler sports & entertainment marketing.


company, and presented in partnership with Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb. Celebrating its twelfth year as the largest annual winter sports and music festival in North America, the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival is a high-octane 10 day and night showcase of the best of snowsports, music, arts and mountain life. Featuring major professional ski and snowboarding competitions, the largest free outdoor concert series in Canada, the legendary Pro Photographer and Filmmaker Showdowns, and many more unique art and cultural showcases, the Festival is the ultimate wrap party. For information on the 2007 TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival, this year from April 13-22, visit whistler2007.com




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The Protest Jib-Vid prize draw closed last month and once all entries were in and the draw made we are proud to announce the winner. Congratulations to Graham Gibbons (below) from Birmingham who was the lucky winner of the Protest jacket and pants which are sure to keep him warm and make him look dope on the slopes this winter. The Protest Jib-Vid is coming together for 2007 and the website should be completed this month with a full line up of rules, pre-qualified teams and the entry form, so keep your eyes peeled for more information. Links:
www.jib-vid.com


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Engelberg Switzerland
Special Midweek Offer; Jan through – 03 February 2007 Treat yourself to a wonderful holiday above the sea of fog in a hotel of your choice. With the special “Midweek” offer you can have three days' of ski and snowboard fun on our snow-covered slopes. The all-inclusive arrangement “Midweek” covers three overnights with breakfast buffet and 3-day ski pass, and is available from CHF 359.00. Information and booking in the Tourist Center Engelberg, welcome@engelberg.ch

engelberg music festival (emf); 19/20 January 2007 From 19 - 20 January 2007 the engelberg music festival performs for the third time. The success of last year's festival encouraged the organisers to offer once more their musical journey through eight bars and restaurants. With only one ticket you can visit the various bars and restaurants over two days from 4 p.m. till midnight and listen to different types of music and DJS. Further information on the current programme and tickets can be found under
www.emf-online.ch.


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Verbier
23 hour Freeride festival,& Freeride Competition
The Verbier Ride is one of the worlds leading freeskiing competitions. The Skier Cross discipline has become a recognized X-Games qualifier event. The Slope Style event attracts many of Europe‘s top freeskiing athletes to compete in a specially designed course within the La Chaux freestyle area (Neipark 1936)
The Verbier Ride 07 is a European level Slope Style pro/am event and an International level Skier Cross event offering athletes over 500 hours of TV airtime and the chance to qualify in one of the World's most exclusive events.
The 2007 event from the 17th-20th February will prove once again to be a great success with the worlds top riders throwing it down in the two disciplines.

EVENT SCHEDULE

DATES + TIMINGS for COMPETITORS / PRESS / GENERAL PUBLIC / MEDIA
17 TH FEBRUARY (arrival day)
Arrival day for competitors and press
6pm - 8pm Riders meeting @ Centre Sportif
8pm - 10pm Rider Environment @Centre Sportif (wellness program for competitors)
9pm - 10pm Film Showing @ Centre Sportif


18 TH FEBRUARY
9am – 11am Slope Style qualifications @ Verbier's Freestyle location
10am – 12pm Ride with the Pro's in Verbier's Snowpark location
11.30am – 1pm Slope Style finals @ Verbier's Freestyle location
12pm – 3pm Verbier Ride Star Search @ Verbier's Freestyle location
1.30pm – 2.30pm Slope Style super finals @ Verbier's Freestyle location
6pm - 7pm Verbier Ride action highlights from Place Central's BIG SCREEN
7pm - 8pm Riders meeting for Skier Cross @ Centre Sportif



Ride Freesport's IFSA World Tour Big Mountain discipline please go to www.bigmountain-heliride.com
O‘Neill Xtreme Verbier (Verbier)
For details access: http://www.verbier.ch/

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Subaru Master the Mountain!

Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open


Telluride, CO
February 08-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru Squaw Valley USA Freeskiing Open
Squaw Valley, CA
February 14-17, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Nationals
Snowbird, UT
March 06-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com

Jackson Hole, WY
March 15-18, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships

Kirkwood, CA
March 28, 2007 - April 01, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com

Subaru
www.subaru.com/outdoorlife/

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U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix Dates:

Feb. 2-4 - Mt. Bachelor, OR
- Saturday, Feb. 3 - Halfpipe Qualifiers and Finals
- Sunday, Feb. 4 - Slopestyle Qualifiers and Finals


Feb. 24-25 - Tamarack, ID:
- Saturday, Feb. 24 - 22-foot Halfpipe
- Sunday, Feb. 25 - Snowboardcross (part of the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Championships)


The 2007 Chevrolet Revolution Tour:
Jan. 26-28 - Copper Mountain, CO - HP, SS, SBX, Rail
Feb. 9-11 - Mt. Bachelor, OR - HP, SS, SBX
Feb. 16-18 - Spirit Mountain, MN - HP, SS, SBX, Rail (*new date)
Mar. 2-4 - Okemo, VT - HP, SS, SBX
June 21-22 - Mt. Hood, OR - HP, SS



www.Ussa .org

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Freeride-ARE

27 April - 1 May!

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Swiss Budget Hotels
Over 200 hotels in 150 cities throughout Switzerland - more than 10'000 beds - booking
www.rooms.ch

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Closed for the weekend, Gone skiing !





To find information on a resort, event or topic, use the
"SEARCH THIS BLOG " field at the top of this page.

Snow Alert, -Chamonix Fr, Alyeska, Alaska

www.chamonix.com


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Jay Peak
With conditions improving, natural snow abounding (in some spots at least) and spirits rising, you’ll be hearing lots from Ski Resorts about why their spot is the best spot. Any they may just be. The best spot that is. Here at Jay Peak, we’re just about 100% open and all 8 lifts will turn this weekend. Weather will kick in with twentyish temps and the chance of snow across Saturday and Sunday. Snow looks to be in the forecast next week as well


www.jaypeakresort.com

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White Pass -Wa
Events
SOS Fund-raiser - February 3rd 4pm
The Snowboard Outreach Society provides four-week snowboarding experiences for disadvantaged youth. Dance to the music in the Sitzmark Lounge and help raise much needed funds to expand this important program at White Pass!

WINTER CARNIVAL
March 3 & 4, 2007
Celebrate the 21st Annual White Pass Winter Carnival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy the spectacular Snow Castle, snow sculptures, carnival games, face painting, and the Ski for Kids Race. For complete schedule click here.
VERIZON LUGE CHALLENGE March 10 & 11 at White Pass. Join Verizon and USA LUGE NATIONAL TEAM at the Verizon Luge Challenge! This unique event features 6 Olympic Athletes ready to coach you in the finer points of luge competition. Everyone is welcome to give it a try - it's FREE! About the event & the athletes.
Average Annual Snowfall 350 Inches
Vertical Drop 1,500 Feet
Elevation White Pass Day Lodge 4,500'
Summit 6,000'
Total Lifts 5 Lifts: Quad and Triple 2 Double Surface Lift
Lift Capacity 6,500 Persons Per Hour


www.skiwhitepass.com

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Traci Max sachs
The official site of professional speed skier Tracie Max Sachs
EVENTS
Jan 20-26 Vars (Fra) Training Camp
Jan 27-30 Vars (Fra) FIS World Cup
Jan 31 - Feb 4 Vars (Fra) Pro Mondial
Feb 9-10 Goldeck (Aut) European X-Trem Week

www.quickchick.com
Traci has been gracious in supplyig photos of speed ski events and dramatic pictures or Verbier CH

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Jackson Hole
A hazy fog covers Teton Village this morning, but at the top of the gondola temperatures are 30 degrees warmer and skies are clear. Meanwhile, the groomers have been working all night to ensure that the corduroy is fresh and soft, and the park and pipe crew recut the superpipe while we slept. It's going to be another fabulous, "bluebird" day here in Jackson Hole

Today's Forecast
Expected Highs
Upper-Mountain: 29°F
Base: 24°F

Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph.
Lifts Open: 11 of 11
Trails Open: 116 of 116
Groomed Trails Open: 40 of 40
Advanced Terrain Park: Open
Beginner Terrain Park: Open


January 25 Steep & Deep Ski Camp II Further develop your skiing skills with this dynamic big mountain experience that accesses all the adrenaline pumping runs and landmarks of Jackson Hole. Includes a guided backcountry experience and guest coaches such as Tommy Moe

www.jacksonhole.com


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Chamonix
-12°C / -7°C This Morning
All ski areas are open and 90% of the lifts are running. Chamonix's high altitude slopes await you. From 13th January to 3rd February and from 25th March to 14th April, take advantage of our flexible offers in both hotels and self-catered apartments. Unlimited access to all lifts and cog railways enables skiers and non-skiers alike, to enjoy our beautiful valley to the full.

High mountain scenery, the sheer beauty of which will take your breath away, majestic ice falls and glaciers, one of Europe's highest cable cars, cog railways that take you on a journey through time, a beautiful alpine town, witness to 250 years of mountaineering history, traditional villages and hamlets scattered along the 20km long valley and above all a heart and soul, beating to the rhythm of all those that live and love Chamonix! What is there to do in Chamonix in winter? That's just it, there's something for everybody ! If you ski or surf you will enjoy the tremendous variety of terrain that the Chamonix valley has to offer including mythical glacier descents such as the Vallée Blanche (guide recommended) or the Grands Montets.

Restauration, après-ski and night life
• Pubs
• Bowling
• Casino
• Chalet snack bars
• Cinema
• Night-clubs
• Restaurants
• Mountain restaurants

a whole Lotta FUN !
The Kandahar 2007 is cancelled...
In spite of the snow in altitude and the good skiing conditions in the Chamonix valley, the warm weather which is affecting the entire Alpine arc, has forced the Kandahar organisers to cancel the event.
9th January, the International Ski Federation (FIS) checked the state of the piste and the projected weather forecast only to find out that cold weather is not expected to arrive within the next few days.
The North Face Ultra-Trail - Tour of Mont-blanc

Discover your limits!
The French, Italian and Swiss communes at the foot of Mont-Blanc, invite you to come and share this extraordinary adventure:
an individual, non-stop race around the Mont-Blanc!
3 countries - approx.160 km - approx. 9 000 m climb - 45 hours maxi

a second race, Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix is also organised: 3 countries - approx.90 km - approx.5 000 m climb - 24 heures maxi

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ALSO Cancelled
Kitzbühel Austria

The Kitzbühel Ski Area has a white blanket waiting
skiing freaks, boarding fans and of course all those who prefer to cut a good figure on the mountain chalets

Kitzbühel Tourism
Corporation of public law
Hinterstadt 18 A-6370 Kitzbühel Austria
WINTER EVENTS
Fire & Music
1 January 2007
A festival of joy for thousands of "pyromantics"


Baldessarini Snow Arena Polo World Cup
from 19 - 21 January 2007
Kitzbühel plays host to the Polo World Cup


67th. Hahnenkamm Race
From 26 - 28 January 2007
67. HAHNENKAMM RACE


The winner gene drives the world’s best skiers forward throughout the winter season; for them second place is defeat. But there is one big skiing event where that does not apply: the most difficult and most fascinating ski race of all, the famous Downhill on the Streif. Here it is still not whether you win or lose, but simply being part of this ski spectacular on 20 - 22 January 2006, when Kitzbühel stages the 66th Hahnenkamm Race
Three days of excitement! As in past years, the 67th Hahnenkamm Race is a guaranteed combination of top-class sport and entertainment. more >>

Programm:
Tuesday, 17.01.2006
11:30 a.m 1st downhill training
Wednesday, 18.01.2006
11:30 a.m 2nd downhill training
Thursday, 19.01.2006
11:30 a.m 3rd downhill training
Friday, 20.01.2006
11:30 a.m. Hahnenkamm Super-G
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Super-G
and draw for Hahnenkamm Downhill, finish area Timing building

Saturday, 21.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Downhill Race
followed "Kitz Charity Trophy"
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Downhill and draw for Hahnenkamm Slalom, finish area balcony of Timing building.

Sunday, 22.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 1st heat
01:15 p.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 2st heat
followed Prize and ceremony for slalom, and combined, finish


To Race page: Hahnenkamm
The creator of the poster for the 67th Hahnenkamm Race (26th to 28th January 2007) is Armin Rainer. The native of St. Johann created a portrait using only three colours: white for snow, blue for the mountains and violet for the nightlife. "I purposely selected only three colours so that it would be distinguished from the countless other multi-coloured posters," explains Rainer and continues, "the Kitzbühel signature closely follows the city's skyline." Over the rooster's head, a stylised cockscomb can be seen and a racer is integrated in its body.


The poster campaign has been sponsored by the Bank für Tirol und Vorarlberg AG for over 15 years, in particular through its Kitzbühel branch, where the poster can be bought for 15€. The 2006 Poster earned a new record with earnings of € 4,890. Proceeds went to the promotion of young athletes by the K.S.C.

www.kitzbuehel.com

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Cortina d'Ampezzo- Italy
Last updated 25 January 2007
Weather conditions Snow
Temperature top 09:00 -10
Temperature base 09:00 -3
Depth of snow top 100
Depth of snow base 40
Last snowfall 24 January 2007
Wind force gentle breeze (gale force 3)
wind direction south-west
Conditions slopes Very good
Number of open lifts 33 of 37


www.skipasscortina.dolomiti.org

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When in France

Glisse mag


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** COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA SNOW REPORT FOR 01/25/2007 ** The complete snow report is updated on our web site weekdays at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. (mountain time) Visit www.coloradoski.com/
for all the latest information about skiing, snowboarding and winter activities in Colorado.


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Angel Fire New Mexico
Free Gas with a 3-, 4- or 5- day lift ticket. Every visitor who purchases a 3-, 4- or 5-day lift ticket during the months of January and February will receive a free gas card valued between $15 and $25. Cards are valid for one year and may be redeemed at any of over 100 participating Giant store locations

All Aboard The NEW Polar Coaster! Our tubing hill is bigger and better than ever. It's also been expanded to six lanes that will send you screaming down 1,000 feet of expertly groomed hills. Longer, faster and with more hair-raising turns, The Polar Coaster is a guaranteed thrill ride

Total Snow Fall
139"

Snow Depth 56"
Past 7 Days 5"
Lifts Open ALL
Trails Open ALL
Acreage 550
Vertical Drop 2077'

www.angelfireresort.com

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FIS NEWS
News from the World of Skiing Successful FIS Snowboard World Championships end in Arosa (SUI)
Weather challenges weekend World Cups ...
6th Winter Asian Games begin in Changchun (CHN)
FIS Marathon Cup continues with Marcialonga (ITA)
Hoping for a cold February


The 7th FIS Snowboard World Championships in Arosa (SUI) ended with the title contests in big air and half pipe last weekend. In the big air finals on Friday evening, the 5'500 on-site spectators saw absolutely superb riding: In the end, 22-year-old Mathieu Crepel (FRA) earned the World Champion title after he collected 29.4 points – the highest score so far in the new K.o.-format – for his “Switch Backside 1260”. In Saturday's half pipe finals with almost 8'000 spectators, Crepel became the only double Champion in the 2007 championships as he beat Kazuhiro Kokubo (JPN) by just 0.1 points. Manuela Laura Pesko (SUI) took the ladies’ freestyle title.
Overall, the Arosa 2007 FIS Snowboard World Championships were a great success. Special thanks go to the Organizing Committee around President Thomas Gurzeler and General Secretary Hello Haas, and their many staff and volunteers, as well as to the various FIS officials, technical advisors and builders, especially David Ny (SBX/HP), Ali Zehetner (BA/HP) and Uwe Beier (SBX/PAR). All competitions were held in excellent conditions despite the warm front that passed through in the middle of last week. A grand total of more than 25'000 spectators witnessed a record of 48 countries and some 400 riders compete. There were 12 nations that won medals, six of which returned home with gold medals. While Switzerland took the most medals - a total of seven - France had three golden ones, and Poland and Japan each celebrated their first-ever FIS Snowboard World Championships medals. Lindsay Jacobellis (USA) was the only 2005 World Champion able to defend her title, while Rok Flander (SLO) became the second most successful rider with two medals (gold & bronze) after double Champion Crepel, and Philipp Schoch (SUI) won two silver medals

The Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country returned to Russia for the first time in four years last weekend. In Rybinsk, the organizing committee had spared no efforts to host the event, preparing the 2.5-km course with the help of 2’000 volunteers of crushed ice from the Volga river along with some artificial snow. To the joy of the 40’000 spectators, Alexander Legkov (RUS) took his first World Cup victory in Saturday’s mass start race in front of a home audience. The weekend saw another two first-time winners as Riitta Liisa Roponen (FIN) won the ladies’ mass start event and Renato Pasini (ITA) the men’s sprint on Sunday. In the ladies’ sprint, Arianna Follis completed the Italian celebration while Kikkan Randall (USA) earned the first-ever Cross-Country World Cup podium by a female U.S. skier, finishing third in a photo finish. By collecting additional 95 and 120 points, respectively, both Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski winners Virpi Kuitunen (FIN) and Tobias Angerer (GER) grew their leads in the overall World Cup standings.

In the men’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup, Pierre-Emmanuel Dalcin (FRA) thrilled the home fans by winning a World Cup downhill in Val d’Isere on Saturday. Along with a formidable performance by Team Canada that placed Erik Guay in second and Manuel Osborne-Paradis in third, Dalcin took his maiden World Cup win. His victory finally ended a 12-year winless streak for French skiers on the Oreiller-Killy downhill course. On Sunday, winds and fog forced cancellation of the super combined event that already had been moved from Chamonix because of poor conditions. With no more speed competitions scheduled before the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Are (SWE), Didier Cuche (SUI) leads the downhill standings while Bode Miller (USA) heads those in super-G. In the overall standings, Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR) continues to lead, ahead of Cuche and Miller.

In Cortina d’Ampezzo (ITA), on one of the toughest ladies’ speed courses on the World Cup, American Julia Mancuso continued her stellar January, taking her third season and career World Cup win in Friday’s super-G. Besides Nicole Hosp in second and Renate Goetschl in third, there were another three Austrians in the top 12. On Saturday, Goetschl won the downhill on the soft but solid 2.8-km Olympia delle Tofane course, stretching her record of wins at Cortina to ten. France’s 21-year-old Marie Marchand-Arvier was third for the best result of her career so far. In Sunday’s foggy giant slalom, the Italians made the most out of home ground advantage, placing four skiers in the top ten, including Karen Putzer for the win and Denise Karbon in third. With her fifth straight podium result in four disciplines – three of them this weekend – Mancuso moved up to third place in the overall FIS World Cup rankings, 87 points behind Marlies Schild (AUT) who continues to lead with 881 points.

The 6th Winter Asian Games will be held in Changchun (CHN) from 28th January, 2007-4th February 2007. A celebration of winter sports in Asia held every four years, this the second time that China will be hosting the Winter Asiad; the first time was in Harbin in 1996. The first-ever Winter Asian Games were held in Sapporo in 1988. Since the last time the event took place in China, the interest in winter sports has considerably increased in China as well as around the Asian continent.


Regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee, the 15th Summer Asian Games were just held in Doha, Qatar from 1st – 15th December. In Changchun, a total of 47 medal events in ten sports will be contested; of FIS’s disciplines, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard are represented. In addition, participants will compete in Biathlon, Curling, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating and Speed Skating. Changchun, the capital and largest city in Jilin province, is located in north-eastern China. The metropolitan area has a population of 6.83 million and a population of 2.78 million in the city proper. The skiing events will be held at Beida Lake Skiing Resort, located some 140 km from Changchun, which also hosted the season opening Freestyle FIS World Cup aerials events in December 2006

The FIS Nordic Junior and Under-23 World Ski Championships, scheduled to be held in Tarvisio (ITA) from 29th January – 4th February, had to be rescheduled to mid-March due to the unseasonably warm weather and resulting lack of snow.
While the Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup events in Otepää (EST) will take place as planned, the next Warsteiner FIS World Cup Nordic Combined events in Harrachov (CZE) had to be cancelled due to a lack of snow. The e.on ruhrgas FIS World Cup Ski Jumping will continue in Oberstdorf (GER) with two competitions on the large hill rather than on the Ski Flying hill.
In the men’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup, two slaloms will be held in Kitzbuehel (AUT) next weekend, including one rescheduled from Wengen ten days ago. Due to the warm front that passed across Europe, there is not enough snow to hold the legendary Hahnenkamm downhill and super-G races. Efforts are underway to find a substitute for the super combined cancelled in Val d Isere (FRA) due to snowfall and wind. The ladies’ events in San Sicario (ITA) will take place as planned, including the additional super-G.
Finally, the Freestyle FIS World Cup moguls, aerials and ski cross competitions Splinderyv Mlyn (CZE) have been postponed to a later date. The Les Contamines (FRA) ski cross cancelled earlier has been rescheduled for 2nd February and the dual moguls competition originally scheduled in La Plagne (FRA) before Christmas has been rescheduled for 6th February, 2007.

www.fisnews.com

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Bear Valley
GS racing starts
Jan 27- Feb Gatorade Series
See Bear Valley for details and fees
www.bearvalley.com


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Indoor snow news
Snow365 World Indoor Snowdome and Artificial Surface Slope News January 2007

www.dailysnow.com - year round weekly snow news feed. www.snow365.com - the world's only comprehensive and independent indoor snow
Plans for the worlds largest snow centre, Snow Games in Belgium, are reported to be moving forward ten years after the project was first envisaged.
The 86 million Euro Snow Games would have a 100,000 square metre snow surface, nearly three times the largest indoor slope that currently exists, and slopes up to 800m long.
The centre aims to have two six-seater chairlift serving five runs, including a green, the 800m blue, two reds and a black run. Target visitor numbers are 650,000 in the first year rising to 1.19 million by the third year.
Snow Games aims to open in 2008 and will be Belgiumâs fourth snowdome. www.snowgames.be


Snowdome Next To Ice Hotel? Reuters has reported than the Swedish Arctic town of Kiruna is planning to move 4km (2.5 miles) to the left. The move is due to the century old iron ore mining business which is the town’s main business, the mining company wants to access a further 800 million tons of ore and that is undermining Kiruna’s foundations. So a $4 billion (US) move over the next 40 years is planned.
Plans for the new town reportedly include a possible indoor snowdome for year round skiing and a tropical dome for year round sunshine. Sweden currently has a recently opened ski tunnel for cross country skiing but no downhill ski or board facility.
Besides the iron ore mine Kiruna is also the gateway to Swedens Arctic tourism industry, most notably the famous Ice Hotel a few miles away. Sweden’s space centre is also based there.

Snowflex In Spain
Briton Engineering Developments have announced a third project on mainland Europe – at Meseta Ski in Valladolid, Spain.
The company has been contracted to design and install a ski slope some 9500 square metres in size in association with their Spanish partners, ACTUR S.L. of Madrid.
Briton will be bringing its extensive design and build experience to bear and the new slope will sport the finest freestyle features the market demands, including several jumps, grind rails and an Olympic sized half pipe, similar to the project recently completed in Noeux Les Mines in northern France.
Spain is completely new territory for outdoor synthetic snowsports systems. Prior to the Madrid exhibition last November the Spanish had never seen a product such as Snowflex. The schedule set for construction is an aggressive one therefore skiers and 'boarders can look forward to the opening of the new slope within the next few months, some five months after starting on site.
www.snowflex.com

Patrick Thorne contributes to Endless Winter from the UK
Check out
www.snow365.com

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NAKISKA
NAKISKA’S TELUS TERRAIN PARK WIDE OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Calgary, AB – January 24, 2007 – Nakiska has launched its full TELUS Terrain Park for the 2007 season.

The park has a wide number of features to accommodate those just learning how to ride park features as well as those looking to master bigger challenges.
The Nakiska parks have enough variety to keep skiers and riders of all levels happy. The intermediate park, located on Homesteader, is an ideal place to warm up for the big park, located on Elbow. A section of Silver Road connects the two parks. Both parks create a nice flow of tables and rails so that experienced riders can hit almost all the features in one run. Some of the key features of the intermediate park include a fun box, rainbow rail and tables.
The larger, more advanced park offers a nice line of tables for more experienced riders, including the “Chaos” table, which has two take offs, allowing riders to work their way up to more difficult lines. The park also features a large hip jump.
Says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for the resort, “We’re proud of our great partnership with TELUS and of the team at Nakiska who have worked hard to create an exciting Terrain Park that focuses on progression, while providing larger features for more advanced riders.”
www.skinakiska.com


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Air France

www.airfrance.com/us
air france

Snow Alert, -Stubai Glacier , Austria
                 -Alyeska Alaska


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US Snowboard Team
U.S. Snowboarding Heads into X Games
Teter, Bleiler, Jacobellis back for '07

PARK CITY, Utah (Jan. 24) - With the X Games set to open Thursday, U.S. Snowboarding rolls directly from the World Championships in Switzerland to Aspen, CO for the 11th year of Winter X.

Featuring halfpipe, snowboardcross and slopestyle, the invite-only X Games brings some of the best riders world-wide, including U.S. Snowboarding talent and past X champions Hannah Teter (halfpipe '04;Belmont, VT), Gretchen Bleiler (halfpipe '03,'05; Aspen, CO), Steve Fisher (halfpipe '04; Breckenridge, CO), Nate Holland (SBX '06; Squaw Valley, CA) and three-time gold medalist Lindsey Jacobellis (SBX '03-'05; Stratton Mountain, VT).
Also in the lineup is seven-time X medalist Seth Wescott (SBX; Carrabassett Valley, ME), and last year's halfpipe bronze medalist Scotty Lago (halfpipe, slopestyle; Seabrook, NH), plus a bevy of heavy hitters like Shaun Palmer (SBX, South Lake Tahoe, CA), Louie Vito (halfpipe; Bellefontaine, OH) and Molly Aguirre (halfpipe, slopestyle; Mammoth Lakes, CA).

"Our athletes always look forward to the X Games," said U.S. Snowboarding Head Coach Peter Foley. "A medal here is high on their list of things to accomplish."
In its seventh consecutive year of hosting the X Games, Aspen has built a reputation for big crowds and big TV time bringing snowboarding - and the pros the make it huge - to the masses, making it a must-make contest for U.S. riders.
The 2007 event also marks the return of Teter, Bleiler and Jacobellis, who opted to sit out in 2006 to rest up for the Olympic Games. The decision paid off as Teter boosted Olympic gold in halfpipe with Bleiler right behind her with silver. For Jacobellis, who defended her SBX World Championship last week and claimed silver in Torino, the only X Games she hasn't won was last season.
"Despite low snow levels and canceled competitions we've had a really strong start to the season, and now the athletes are really excited get to a venue that has a bunch of snow. Everyone has high hopes for a great SBX course and halfpipe," added Foley. The 11th Annual X Games open Thursday, Jan. 25 with women's halfpipe and continue through Sunday.
Schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 25 - Women's Halfpipe
Saturday, Jan. 27 - Men's/Women's Slopestyle
- Men's/Women's Snowboardcross
Sunday, Jan. 28 - Men's Halfpipe


www.usskiteam.com/


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Stevens Pass Special Events FEB 23,25,25


www.stevenspass.com


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Yabuli -China
Windmill Village,situated at about 200km to the east of the renowned northern city Harbin and 120km to the west fo Mudanjiang city stands to the southeast of Yabuli National Forest Park in Heilongjiang Province. The village occupies over 300 hectares and acts as the Vacation Resort. An all year round integrated tourism resort. Windmill Village is the largest one in China speialized in ski tourism. Moreover. Windmill Village becam well-known for successfully hosting the Third Asian Winter Games in February 1996.



www.yabuliski.com/english/


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Pyeong Chang, 2014 Winter Olympics 2014Canidate City






www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/

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Stubai Glacier
Stubai Glacier received 30 cm centimeters of fresh powder! Snow conditions are perfect for a Stubai Glacie getaway!

For the latest Weather Updates refer to www.stubaier-gletscher.com.


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Panorama Resort
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has officially awarded Canada two additional World Cup events after confirming the World Cup calendar for the 2007/2008 season after a series of meetings by the FIS Council in Oberhofen, Switzerland this past weekend.

Panorama Mountain Village and Whistler Ski Resort will join Lake Louise next season as hosts of World Cup races as FIS triples the number of alpine race sites in Canada heading into the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

You haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
Vertical Drop 1,200m / 4,000ft You haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
(One of the highest in North America) You haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
Base Elevation 1,200m / 3,800ft You haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
Top Elevation 2,400m / 7,800ftYou haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
Ski Season December 8, 2006 to April 15, 2007 You haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
Terrain 2,847+ patrolled acresYou haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
Average Snowfall 479cm / 188 inchesYou haven't truly experienced Panorama until you've made the 4km journey from the Greywolf Nordic Centre out to the Hale Hut Warming Cabin. Bring out a lunch and a few drinks and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the mountains.
EVENT
K2 SPEED DEVELOPMENT CAMP & GLENN GRICE CLASSIC
January 24 - 28

SYNDICATE RAIL JAM
February 17

RK Heli Ski
36 years of fresh tracks!

On the edge of the famous Bugaboos, R.K. Heli-Ski at Panorama Mountain Village comprises 1,500 square kilometres and part of the largest heli-ski region in the world.

With annual snowfalls of up to 1,100cm (36 feet), the spectacular scenery, expansive glaciers and quality glade skiing offers skiers and snowboarders the adventure of a lifetime!
You don't have to be an expert

Daily heli-skiing is at a comfortable pace and is always in a group supervised by a certified professional mountain guide. Your heli-ski day starts with pre-orientation at 9:30am and includes three mountain descents, a picnic lunch, certificate and pin.
www.panoramaresort.com/

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Killington
You see it’s been pretty quiet around here lately because we’ve all been out product testing. That’s right, sampling the goods. And why not, with more than a foot of snow in the past seven days and the constant hum next door from the World’s Most Extensive Snowmaking System running full power, we’re giggling over 139 open trails here at Killington - the most open terrain in the East. Seems our snowmakers have been enjoying their jobs lately too. In fact, they have left their mark with massive, huge, monstrous piles of machine made snow on dozens of trails, including Double Dipper, which is quite an impressive sight to see, especially if you’re the “big mountain, thrill seeker” type. However, if you’re looking to carve fresh corduroy, we’re grooming 75-90 trails nightly – that’s more than 30 miles of groomed terrain. Bottom line, I have sampled the goods and everyday the conditions just seem to be getting better

Experience all 3,050 vertical feet at Killington Resort this weekend with the opening of Skyeship Gondola Stage 1, the Skyeship Lodge and classic New England cruising on Lower Great Eastern. We’re spinning 27 lifts this weekend and offering 140+ trails with the opening this week of Double Dipper, Lower Vertigo and Wildfire. Plus, our 430-foot Superpipe is under construction and slated to open by Feb. 1. Watch the construction process on our new Superpipe WebCam! Plus, the new terrain park on Dream Maker opens Friday with numerous progressive, hits, rails and boxes.
www.killington.com



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Powder Passport: Powder Passport - Ski 18 Mountains. 1 Pass for 1 Low Price! Ski in VT, NH, MA, ME and NY.- Online Sale, Save Now!

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• Ascutney Mountain Resort
• Mad River Glen
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• Saddleback Maine
• Gore Mountain
• Windham Mountain
• Whaleback
• Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
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• CLICK HERE for More Information About the Powder Passport!

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Sölden -Austria


Sölden is covered all in white! The long-awaited snowfalls have arrived and make all winter sports fans' hearts beat faster. Winter is in the air: Snow-covered roads, people wear warm winter clothes, skiers grab their snow goggles, snowblowers make their way trough the village. Winter at its best!
www.soelden.com


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Heavenly Valley - CA
With the largest snowmaking system in the West, an expert grooming fleet and the highest elevation in Tahoe, Heavenly has the best conditions at the lake

Heavenly Rider, Andreas Wiig, Wins Honda Sessions! I made it back to the states on the 5th of January, and had a week to warm up for the Honda Vail Session in Vail, Colorado. I’ve gotten second place two ... Events
3/18-3/23 - SouthShore Soldiers Camp #1
3/19 - Heavenly Angels Party: $1 Night @ Club Blu
3/22 - Heavenly Angels Party: Cabo Wabo to Vex
3/23-3/28 - SouthShore Soldiers Camp #2
3/23 - Fish Taco Friday @ Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels
3/24 - Sessions Lumberjack Log Jam
3/26 - Heavenly Angels Party: $1 Night @ Club Blu
3/28-4/2 - SouthShore Soldiers Camp #3
3/29 - Heavenly Angels Party: Cabo Wabo to Vex
3/30 - Fish Taco Friday @ Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels
4/2 - Heavenly Angels Party: $1 Night @ Club Blu
4/5 - Heavenly Angels Party: Cabo Wabo to Vex
4/6 - Fish Taco Friday @ Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels
4/7 - Gunbarrel 25
THIS IS A GREAT EVENT TEst your Legs running Laps on the Gun Barrel Bumps
4/13 - Fish Taco Friday @ Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels
4/14 - Pond skimming


Base Elevation: 6,540 feet - California
7,200 feet - Nevada
Summit Elevation: 10,067 feet
Vertical Rise: 3,500 feet
Snowmaking: 70% of mountain trails
Average Annual Snowfall: 360 inches

www.SkiHeavenly.com


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Vallenevado
Val Nevado has a special offer.
The Mc Naught Comet will be in view in the southern Hemisphere.

Details contact:Vallenevado reservas@Vallenevado.com

www.Vallenevado.com


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2007 Winter X Games XIJanuary 25-28 2007
Aspen, Colorado
The 11th annual, free-to-the-public, winter action sports competition features more than 230 athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard, and Snowmobile.
GEM returns as the Sport Organizers for all of the skiing events once again, which will include Skier-X, Slopestyle, Superpipe. Duties include course design, athlete selection and competition execution. GEM will also be assiting with the Boarder-X competitions
www.globaleventmanagement.com

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Cortina d'Ampezzo
we've prepared 150km of perfectly groomed pistes, despite the lack of real snow.

More info:
www.cortina.dolomiti.org
Verbier -Switzerland

23 hour Freeride festival,& Freeride Competition
The Verbier Ride is one of the worlds leading freeskiing competitions. The Skier Cross discipline has become a recognized X-Games qualifier event. The Slope Style event attracts many of Europe‘s top freeskiing athletes to compete in a specially designed course within the La Chaux freestyle area (Neipark 1936)
The Verbier Ride 07 is a European level Slope Style pro/am event and an International level Skier Cross event offering athletes over 500 hours of TV airtime and the chance to qualify in one of the World's most exclusive events.
The 2007 event from the 17th-20th February will prove once again to be a great success with the worlds top riders throwing it down in the two disciplines.

EVENT SCHEDULE

DATES + TIMINGS for COMPETITORS / PRESS / GENERAL PUBLIC / MEDIA
17 TH FEBRUARY (arrival day)
Arrival day for competitors and press
6pm - 8pm Riders meeting @ Centre Sportif
8pm - 10pm Rider Environment @Centre Sportif (wellness program for competitors)
9pm - 10pm Film Showing @ Centre Sportif


18 TH FEBRUARY
9am – 11am Slope Style qualifications @ Verbier's Freestyle location
10am – 12pm Ride with the Pro's in Verbier's Snowpark location
11.30am – 1pm Slope Style finals @ Verbier's Freestyle location
12pm – 3pm Verbier Ride Star Search @ Verbier's Freestyle location
1.30pm – 2.30pm Slope Style super finals @ Verbier's Freestyle location
6pm - 7pm Verbier Ride action highlights from Place Central's BIG SCREEN
7pm - 8pm Riders meeting for Skier Cross @ Centre Sportif



Ride Freesport's IFSA World Tour Big Mountain discipline please go to www.bigmountain-heliride.com
O‘Neill Xtreme Verbier (Verbier)
For details access: http://www.verbier.ch/

Snow Alert, -Whistler Blackcomb
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Sugar Bowl -Ca
From now until February 2nd, CORE Mountain Club members and our faithful email subscribers save big. CORE members are eligible to save $20 off the price of an adult lift ticket. Just present your CORE card at the ticket window and we'll give you a $30 lift ticket any day of the week until 2/2/07. Bring your friends and they will save $10 when you present your CORE card. Email subscribers can save $10 on their tickets as well. Simply print this email and present it at any Sugar Bowl ticket window to save. This offer ends Friday, February 2nd, so get in the car and get up here for the BEST snow in the Sierra
Check out the hottest 9-12 year olds on the West coast as Sugar Bowl hosts the Far West J 4/5 Slaloms on Saturday and Sunday in our Championship Race Arena. Want to take your kids to their peak performance? Then a visit to the Sugar Bowl Academy (SBA) is a must! SBA offers the most elite ski racing and free ride training program in the Far West. For more info visit www.sbacademy.org www.sugarbowl.com.


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JUNIOR FREESKI EVENT AT KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT KICKS OFF 2007 SERIES
Calgary, AB – January 22, 2007 – The 2007 RCR Junior Freeski Series will kick off at Kimberley Alpine Resort on January 27 and 28, 2007. The event provides the opportunity for youth between the ages of 7 and 18 to develop and showcase their skiing skills in a fun and supportive environment. The event is part of RCR’s ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth. The Series is the only one of its kind in Canada.
The Kimberley Junior Freeski will be split into age categories of 7-11 years, 12-15 years, and 16-18 years, for both boys and girls, with prizes for all categories.
The event schedule is as follows:
Saturday, January 27
7am-8am: Bib Pick Up (Stemwinder Bar and Grill)
8:00am: Competitors’ Meeting
10:00am: 3:00pm: Competition
4:30pm: Awards of the Day
7:00pm: Competitors, friends and family are invited to view and celebrate the day’s events (Trickle Creek Golf Resort Clubhouse).

Sunday, January 28
8:00am: Competitors’ Meeting
10:00am: Competition Finals
3:00pm: Awards

The event entry fee is $50, and competitors may register in advance at www.skircr.com/compete. Advanced registration is recommended, as space is limited to a maximum of 75 competitors, and registration is filling up quickly. Competitors also receive 20% off lift tickets for the event dates. Helmets are mandatory.
The event is part of the RCR Junior Freeski series, with upcoming events including the Lake Louise Junior Big Mountain Challenge on February 17 and 18, and the Fernie Junior Freeski on March 10 and 11. There will be a combined category prize for competitors that participate in all three events.
The RCR Junior Freeski Series is sponsored by: Roxy, Helly Hansen, Smith Optics, Dakine, The Lake Louise Inn, The Trickle Creek Residence Inn by Marriott, Fernie Lodging Company, Old Dutch Foods, Overwaitea Kimberley, Poser Sports, Fresh Sports, Coca Cola, TELUS, Husky and Volkswagen.
About Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley Alpine Resort www.skikimberley.com is a member of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
www.skikimberley.com

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Jackson Hole
Just yesterday it seemed like spring had sprung atop of the Sublette Quad. The snow was perfect!
Today's Forecast
Expected Highs
Upper-Mountain: 21°F
Base: 12°F
Partly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Lifts Open: 11 of 11
Trails Open: 116 of 116
Groomed Trails Open: 40 of 40

www.jacskonhole.com


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Sugarloaf
The snow is in great shape. Today was beautiful - soft snow, miles of corduroy, not even a hint of wind and some unexpected but welcome sunshine to take off that January chill. We're scheduled to open 84 trails tomorrow, and we'll have nine lifts running, including Timberline.

Snowmaking is now on-line on White Nitro, and they'll stay there as long as they can. Snowmakers are also still blowing snow in the new park, so we should see that start to take shape soon.

Today's White White World Week events are a hot dog eating contest at the Shipyard for apres ski and a Roaring 20s party at The Bag & Kettle. Tomorrow is the Hill Billy HoeDown at the Shipyard.

John Hiatt
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine- John Hiatt, one of the most celebrated songwriters alive, will make his only New England winter concert appearance at Sugarloaf/USA on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. This solo acoustic performance is the February installment of the Bud Light Concert Series that brings nationally renowned performers to Sugarloaf monthly throughout the winter season.

Go to
http://www.sugarloaf.com/

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Air France offers you Paris for $215!* Don't miss this incredible promotional opportunity - Sale ends at the end of January for travel through March. Air France

www.airfrance.com/us

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Lake Placid - NY
At Whiteface, you'll find some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding in North America. It has the greatest vertical drop this side of the Rockies and is the only ski area in the East to have hosted the Olympic Winter Games

A Free Shuttle Service operating 7 days/week links Lake Placid and Whiteface
Cloudsplitter Gondola - The gondola carries skiers and riders to the top of Little Whiteface in a mere 7.5 minutes
High Speed Detachable Quad - The Face Lift - 6 minutes from the Base to the top of Upper Valley
Terrain Parks - Railparks, superpipe, mini and kid's park - five different areas with something for every ability level. New Park Sessions coaching program so you can learn the right way.
Glade Trails - Expert glades are accessible from Northway and Approach from the top of Little Whiteface. Silver and Golden Glades are accessible on the lower mountain from Boreen or Easy Acres.

Snowboomer Club
Active alpine and Nordic skiers over 50 join together for fun skiing.
click here for more info
Location Town:
Lake Placid
Time: 1 pm Contact: Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Center: (518) 523-2811.
Whiteface: (518) 946-2223
Admission: Both: $325. Cross Country Only: $199 for all sessions or $25 daily fee.

Please note trail passes are not included.
For more information visit: http://www.orda.org/

Base Elevation: 1,220 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,867 feet
Top Lift Elevation: 4,386 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,430 feet (Biggest in the East)
Skiable Acreage: 222 acres not including 35 acres of ungroomed wilderness skiing on "The Slides" (weather permitting)
Lifts: 10
Trails: 76
Snowmaking: 98% - does not include The Slides or The Glades
Terrain: 44% Most Difficult, 38% More Difficult and 18% Easier
Super Pipe: 450 feet, International FIS Specs
Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm daily through mid-April
First opened: 1957
The Slides: 35 acres (open conditions permitting) Experts Only
Operated by: New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority -
web site: www.orda.org

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Engelberg Switzerland
Special Midweek Offer; 07 January 2007 – 03 February 2007 Treat yourself to a wonderful holiday above the sea of fog in a hotel of your choice. With the special “Midweek” offer you can have three days' of ski and snowboard fun on our snow-covered slopes. The all-inclusive arrangement “Midweek” covers three overnights with breakfast buffet and 3-day ski pass, and is available from CHF 359.00. Information and booking in the Tourist Center Engelberg, welcome@engelberg.ch

engelberg music festival (emf); 19/20 January 2007 From 19 - 20 January 2007 the engelberg music festival performs for the third time. The success of last year's festival encouraged the organisers to offer once more their musical journey through eight bars and restaurants. With only one ticket you can visit the various bars and restaurants over two days from 4 p.m. till midnight and listen to different types of music and DJS. Further information on the current programme and tickets can be found under
www.emf-online.ch.


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White Pass -Wa
Events
SOS Fund-raiser - February 3rd 4pm
The Snowboard Outreach Society provides four-week snowboarding experiences for disadvantaged youth. Dance to the music in the Sitzmark Lounge and help raise much needed funds to expand this important program at White Pass!

WINTER CARNIVAL
March 3 & 4, 2007
Celebrate the 21st Annual White Pass Winter Carnival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy the spectacular Snow Castle, snow sculptures, carnival games, face painting, and the Ski for Kids Race. For complete schedule click here.
VERIZON LUGE CHALLENGE March 10 & 11 at White Pass. Join Verizon and USA LUGE NATIONAL TEAM at the Verizon Luge Challenge! This unique event features 6 Olympic Athletes ready to coach you in the finer points of luge competition. Everyone is welcome to give it a try - it's FREE! About the event & the athletes.
Average Annual Snowfall 350 Inches
Vertical Drop 1,500 Feet
Elevation White Pass Day Lodge 4,500'
Summit 6,000'
Total Lifts 5 Lifts: Quad and Triple 2 Double Surface Lift
Lift Capacity 6,500 Persons Per Hour


www.skiwhitepass.com

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2007 Winter X Games XIJanuary 25-28 2007
Aspen, Colorado
The 11th annual, free-to-the-public, winter action sports competition features more than 230 athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard, and Snowmobile.
GEM returns as the Sport Organizers for all of the skiing events once again, which will include Skier-X, Slopestyle, Superpipe. Duties include course design, athlete selection and competition execution. GEM will also be assiting with the Boarder-X competitions
www.globaleventmanagement.com

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Forum Snowboards is hosting their popular Youngblood amateur contest series.
The only rule is that you are under the age of eighteen.
Each Youngblood Snake Session will be hosted by a different Forum pro. So get out there and show 'em what you've got. Winners will receive a ton of Forum gear, a checkout (interview and photos) on Forum's website and the possibility of being invited to join the Forum Youngblood team!


The 2007 Forum Youngblood Snake Sessions schedule includes the following dates, resorts and host riders:
01/06 – Brighton, UT – Hosts: JP Walker, Stevie Bell & Jake Welch w/ Cobra Dogs
01/13 – Buck Hill, MN – Host: Joni Malmi
01/20 – Nakiska, AB, Canada – Host: Iikka Backstrom
01/27 – Mt. Seymour, BC, Canada – Host: Devun Walsh
01/28 – Summit-at-Snowqualmie, WA – Host: Peter Line w/ Cobra Dogs
02/11 – Ski Roundtop, PA – Host: Eddie Wall
02/17 – Waterville Valley, NH – Host: Pat Moore
02/24 – Appalachian Mountain, NC – Host: Travis Kennedy
02/24 – Mt. Avilla, QC, Canada – Hosts: Jake Blauvelt & Nic Sauve
03/04 – Boyne Highlands, MI – Hosts: Stevie Bell & Peter Line
03/10 – Bear Mountain, CA – Hosts: JP Walker & Lauri Heiskari w/ Cobra Dogs
03/17 – Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA – Hosts: Travis Kennedy, Jake Blauvelt & Niko Cioffi w/ Cobra Dogs
03/24 – Mt. Saint Louis Moonstone, ON, Canada – Host: Devun Walsh

www.forum-snowboards.com/

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Subaru Master the Mountain!

Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open


Telluride, CO
February 08-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru Squaw Valley USA Freeskiing Open
Squaw Valley, CA


February 14-17, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Nationals
Snowbird, UT
March 06-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com


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Snow Alert, -Alyeska,Steamboat, Taos, New Mexico


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US Ski Team
The United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Ski Team will host a teleconference Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. ET (12 p.m. MT) with Olympic giant slalom gold medalist Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA), multiple World Cup downhill winner Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO) and Resi Stiegler (Jackson Hole, WY) to discuss the upcoming Alpine World Championships in Are, Sweden (Feb. 3-18).
The women’s team will be in Sestriere, Italy at the time preparing for World Cup speed races prior to traveling up to Sweden for World Championships that are held every other year.
Kildow, a two-time Olympian who won the 2006 Olympic Spirit award last February, has seven top-3 results including two downhill wins this season and is currently third in the World Cup downhill standings.
Mancuso, who skied in her first Olympic Winter Games at 17 in 2002, has finished in the top 3 in five consecutive World Cup races (a first for U.S. women), including three victories; a super G Friday, Jan. 19 (Cortina, ITA), a super combined Sunday, Jan. 14 (Altenmarkt,-Zauchensee, AUT) and a downhill (Dec. 19 in Val d’Isere, FRA). She also won two bronze medals at the 2005 World Championships.
Stiegler, a 2006 Olympian and the daughter of Olympic champion Pepi Stiegler (1964 slalom gold medalist in the race where Billy Kidd was silver medalist and Jimmie Heuga was bronze medalist), is in her fifth season on the World Cup tour and was fourth last Sunday (Jan. 14) in the "super combi," narrowly missing an American sweep of the podium as Mancuso won and Kildow was runner-up.
WHO: Olympic GS champion Julia Mancuso, Olympians Lindsey Kildow and Resi Stiegler WHAT: USOC Teleconference to discuss 2007 Alpine World Championships
Where: www.usskiteam.com


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Jackson Hole
Smooth, soft corduroy is waiting for you at Jackson Hole. I typically make my morning runs off Bridger Gondola, Casper then Apre¨s Vous. Perfect sunshine in the mornings make for a ripping good time in Jackson Hole. Join your friends slope side for fun, laughs, and memories. Ski safe and have fun. SR-
Snow Depth
58" @ Upper-Mountain
49" @ Mid-Mountain


Total Snowfall ( season to-date)
190" @ Upper-Mountain
145" @ Mid-Mountain
Grooming Report
Lift Status
Live Temps & Wind

Today's Forecast Expected Highs, Upper-Mountain: 7°F , Base: 16°F

www.jacksonHole.com

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Steamboat - Co
Powder, Powder, Powder and more Powder. Mother Nature brought us 8+" of fresh Champagne Powder® snow last night and the skies are still dumping.
Face shots were found from Rough Rider Basin to Chute One. An amazing day with classic Steamboat snow.
See you in the trees...

http://www.steamboat.com/

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Red Lodge Mountain

New Snow4-5 inchesBR> Base Area Snow Base: 22“
Overnight: 4-5”
24 Hours: 4-5”
48 Hours:4-5”
7 Days:11”


New Snow4-5 Inches
Summit Snow Base: :37“
Overnight:4-5”
24 Hours:4-5“
48 Hours:4-5”
7 Days:10-11”


Conditions at 6 AM:17 degrees, light snow with winds out of the NW at 5mphP> Forecast: 50% chance of snow, Gusty winds up to 33mph, high of 26 degrees
Open Lifts: 6 of 8 Lifts for Sunday, January 21st! Willow Creek, Miami Beach, Triple Chair, Grizzly Peak and the Mighty Mite. Coal Creek will be opened on weekends for now.
Trails:38 trails on Sunday! WE HAVE OPENED ON SATURDAY LAZY M, FACE OF M, CHICKEN TRAIL, BARRIERS, LYNS RUN, LITTLE TREE, LITTLE FOREST, LODGE TRAIL! ON SUNDAY WE WILL BE OPENING HELLROARING TRAVERSE, SLUICE BOX, LATIGO, THE BOTTOM OF DRIFTER AND COAL CHUTE, THESE RUNS WILL BE OPENED ON WEEKENDS FOR NOW. Surfaces: Powder Conditions! Base of 37 inches.
Events: Make your plans now for Pepsi’s Learn to Ski Free Day coming up Jan 27th. Free ticket, free rentals, and a free required lesson. First come first served so be here early. Program for the beginner skier.

www.redlodgemountain.com


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Jay Peak
12-14" of snow on Friday, Friday night and Saturday morning and now, the real stuff starts. After a cold day of blowing snow yesterday, your Sunday should be bright and realtively sunny, albeit a bit on the cold side again. Winds should be lighter and not affect lift operations.
www.jaypeakresort.com.


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FIS
CORTINA D AMPEZZO,
Italy (Jan. 21) - Olympic giant slalom champion Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) made it an historic five consecutive World Cup podiums - and three in 50 hours, finishing second Sunday in a foggy World Cup GS while teenager Megan McJames (Park City, UT) landed her first points in 28th place.
WCSN.com will broadcast same-day video streaming at 2 p.m. ET Karen Putzer of Italy won her eighth World Cup, but her first in four seasons, with a two-run time of 2:46.93. Mancuso finished in 2:47.34. It's the hottest streak by an American woman since March 1983 when Tamara McKinney, who holds the U.S. women's mark of 18 World Cup wins, had four podiums - including three wins - in five days. No other U.S. woman has been on the podium in five consecutive races.
McJames, the 2006 NorAm giant slalom champion who is racing this winter in her first World Cups, qualified out of the 41st start spot after losing a ski pole at the bottom of her first run; she finished with a total time of 2:52.76.

The first run saw nine women from beyond No. 40 start break into the top 30 and 11 women, a high number for GS, fail to finish. Jessica Kelley (Starksboro, VT) wound up 31st, one-hundredth of a second away from reaching second run when the "attack from the back" unrolled.
Coach: Mancuso "unbelievable"
"What Julia's doing right now is unbelievable," said Head Coach Patrick Riml. "The last two weekends she's had five podiums, won two races...in four different events [third in DH and first in super combined in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria, then first in super G, second in downhill and GS in Cortina]. It's impressive; she's having fun right now and skiing unbelievably well, no matter what event. And she was the only one out of the top 10 today who skied in all three races in Cortina...plus the training run. That's a lot of skiing, and Julia's not only doing it, she's doing it at such a high level."
"My skiing's just feeling really comfortable," Mancuso explained. "It was tough in the first run because I hadn't trained GS so much, and of course, it was really foggy.
"But the snow was just awesome and the fog probably helped keep the snow cold. You always see only two gates. It wasn't that cold [0 C. for the first run, +4 C. for the second], at least it didn't feel that much colder...but conditions were perfect, a good race for girls at the back to get in there."
The GS was held on the same section of Cortina's Olympia delle Tofane course as the super G Friday (which Mancuso won) and the downhill Saturday (where she was second). "It was the same hill, but conditions were way better, the best conditions all week," she said. "In the fog, people got confused; there are some rolls and some spots, and people didn't handle it very well. ...Definitely, the visibility was a problem, but I think if you're skiing well, it didn't matter. The snow was so smooth...
"It was definitely a day to take advantage of skiing well - any [start] position was good because you could ski in there" to qualify for the final run.
The women race next weekend in San Sicario, the 2006 Olympic speed run, with two super Gs (one picked up from Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria, last weekend] and a downhill.
ALPINE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Cortina d Ampezzo, ITA - Jan. 21, 2007
Women's Giant Slalom
1. Karen Putzer, Italy, 2:46.93
2. Julia Mancuso, Olympic Valley, CA, 2:47.34
3. Denise Karbon, Italy, 2:47.61
4. Genevieve Simard, Canada, 2:48.13
5. Tanja Pouitiainen, Finland, 2:48.30
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28. Megan McJames, Park City, UT, 2:52.76
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Did not qualify for 2nd run:
Jessica Kelley, Starksboro, VT; Caitlin Ciccone, Bethlehem, NH


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VAL D ISERE, France (Jan. 20) - Scott Macartney (Redmond, WA) was 19th and Marco Sullivan (Squaw Valley, CA) 20th Saturday in a World Cup downhill while Bode Miller (Bretton Woods, NH) and Steven Nyman (Provo, UT) failed to finish.
WCSN.com will broadcast same-day video streaming at 6 p.m. ET.
In a race shifted from Chamonix because of a lack of snow, Macartney's time was 1:57.54 with Sullivan one-hundredth of a second behind his teammate on the 3.15K Oreiller Killy speed run. Pierre-Emmanuel Dalcin of France won with a time of 1:56.37. Canadians Erik Guay and Manuel Osborne-Paradis completed the podium.
"Nice day for France and Canada, but tough day, some bad luck for our guys," said Head Coach Phil McNichol. "I'm surprised they pulled it off with such good conditions. Nice, sunny day and right around zero [Celsius, 32 F.] after soggy, rainy day yesterday and no second training run...but they did a good job.
"Bode and Steven made tactical errors, but 'Mac' and 'Sully' were only a half-second out of the top 10, which was pretty impressive. We had only one training run and that was in minimal conditions...and then we had a training run at the top this morning - from the start to where we ran Thursday, so we could race from the top. So," he said, "it was a little bit of a two-step, kind of like what we did in Kitzbuehel [Austria] for the Hahnenkamm a couple of years ago.
"I thought JJ [Johnson - Park City, who was 38th] was going to break in there; he'd had a good training run, but it wasn't to be. And the young guys [Erik Fisher - Middleton, ID, who was 43rd, and Chris Beckmann - Guilderland, NY, who was 41st] did a good job for their minimal time on the course. They hung in there, which is good for them..."
The men race a super combined - a downhill and one run of slalom - Sunday and then head to Kitzbuehel for the 67th Hahnenkamm Race Weekend.

ALPINE MEN'S WORLD CUP
Val d Isere, FRA - Jan. 20, 2007
(Moved from Chamonix, FRA)
Men's Downhill
1. Pierre-Emmanuel Dalcin, France, 1:56.37
2. Erik Guay, Canada, 1:56.63
3. Manuel Osborne-Paradis, Canada, 1:56.69
4. Yannick Bertrand, France, 1:56.74
5. Mario Scheiber, Austria, 1:56.77
19. Scott Macartney, Redmond, WA, 1:57.54
20. Marco Sullivan, Squaw Valley, CA, 1:57.55
38. JJ Johnson, Park City, UT, 1:59.33
41. Chris Beckmann, Guilderland, NY, 1:59.72
43. Erik Fisher, Middleton, ID, 1:59.95
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DNF:
Steven Nyman, Provo, UT; Bode Miller, Bretton Woods, NH

For complete results:
http://www.fis-ski.com

www.fis-ski.com/


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FIS SNOWBOARD
AROSA, Switzerland (Jan. 20) - Steve Fisher (Breckenridge, CO) was seventh in shortened halfpipe contest Saturday to lead U.S. Snowboarding in the final day of the 2007 FIS Snowboard World Championships. Also making the 12-man final was Scotty Lago (Seabrook, NH), who finished 12th.
As rains continue to melt a deteriorating halfpipe, organizers reverted to the old FIS format where only the top six men and top three women automatically move into finals after their first qualifying run - riders in 7-25 after their first qualifying run for men and 4-15 for women then received a second run. "It was a huge challenge and a big let down," said Head Coach Mike Jankowski, "but they had to do it in order to get the contest off - we just did what we could. Sometimes it takes two runs to dial it in, but the harsh reality is that most of the team didn't even get a second chance."
Tricia Byrnes (Stratton Mountain, VT) was 13th and 2006 Olympic silver medalist Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO) finished 20th as only six women moved into the finals. Mathieu Crepel of France, who became the big air World Champion on Friday, also won the men's halfpipe with a score of 46.7, while Swiss rider Manuela Laura Pesko took the women's title with 43.1 points
Warm weather had been a factor all week, forcing riders to train early in the morning each day with difficult light conditions. Qualifying for the finals also started early at 8:00 a.m., and according to Jankowski, it was difficult to avoid holes in the pipe walls.
"We literally had three hours of training on this pipe and we've been here a week, but it was amazing that they could get this contest off at all and we're glad they did," said Jankowski. "It's hard, Tommy (Czeschin, Mammoth Lakes, CA) barely missed the final by a couple of tenths, Gretchen was riding great all week in training, but she landed in a hole on her qualifying run and didn't get a second shot. Fisher and Scotty rode well and got in there, but unfortunately a podium didn't happen. We've just got to shake this off, put it behind us and head into X Games with a clear head."
The X Games open on Jan. 25 and run for three days in Aspen, CO. U.S. Snowboarding will stack riders in halfpipe, snowboardcross and slopestyle.

2007 FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Arosa, SUI - Jan. 20, 2007
Halpipe Finals
Men (12 make final)
1. Mathieu Crepel, France, 46.7
2. Kazuhiro Kokubo, Japan, 46.6
3. Brad Martin, Canada, 43.3
4. Janne Korpi, Finland, 42.5
5. Antti Autti, Finland, 41.4
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7. Steve Fisher, Breckenridge, CO, 40.4
12. Scotty Lago, Seabrook, NH, 27.1
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13. Tommy Czeschin, Mammoth Lakes, CA
48. Michael Goldschmidt, Stratton Mountain, VT
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Women (six make final)
1. Manuela Laura Pesko, Switzerland, 43.1
2. Soko Yamaoka, Japan, 43.0
3. Paulina Ligocka, Poland, 42.9
4. Shiho, Nakashima, Japan, 38.4
5. Xu Chen, China, 34.3
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13. Tricia Byrnes, Stratton Mountain, VT
20. Gretchen Bleiler, Aspen, CO
28. Clair Bidez, Minturn, CO
31 Ellery Hollingsworth, Stratton Mountain, VT


For complete results
http://www.fis-ski.com/

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Big Sky

Upcoming Events at Big Sky Resort

Jan. 24-25 Tony Furtado Band live at Whiskey Jack’s. Doors open 9 pm, tickets $15. Call 406-995-8076 or at Cactus Records.
Feb. 10 Dummy Jump. Get ready for a day of crashes and laughs as local and regional teams design the best crash test dummies. The dummies are launched off a kicker on the Ambush headwall and will be judged on style, distance and explosion upon landing. 406-995-5886 for details.
Feb. 12 Ladies Ski the Sky. Get together with local women and enjoy a day of skiing, optional lessons and lunch with Deidre Combs speaking on Easy Tips to Manage Conflict. Call 406-995-5743 for details.
Feb. 18, 25 & Mar. 4 Pipe Jam Series. Geared towards the locals, but open to anyone, this event is a series of three. Weekly prizes will be awarded with grand prizes awarded on the third Sunday for the best overall performance.
Feb. 20-21 Big Sky Big Grass. Bluegrass extravaganza featuring Boston’s Crooked Still, Nashville’s Infamous Stringdusters and local band Growling Old Men. More bands TBA. Call 406-995-8076 for details.

Experience the biggest skiing in America this winter with the new Big Sky – Moonlight Basin interconnect. Over 5,500 acres of uncrowded terrain and dry Western powder await in a place all your own.
A Sampling of Our Lodging Specials...
2 Bedroom Alpenglow Condominiums Starting at $285/Night One of our newest properties, Alpenglow Condominiums are perched on a hill offering fantastic views of Lone Peak, slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the Mountain Village, yet easily accessed on the free shuttle route. Units include spacious floor plans, fireplaces, balconies and private outdoor hot tubs.

www.bigskyresort.com


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The Protest Jib-Vid prize draw closed last month and once all entries were in and the draw made we are proud to announce the winner. Congratulations to Graham Gibbons (below) from Birmingham who was the lucky winner of the Protest jacket and pants which are sure to keep him warm and make him look dope on the slopes this winter. The Protest Jib-Vid is coming together for 2007 and the website should be completed this month with a full line up of rules, pre-qualified teams and the entry form, so keep your eyes peeled for more information. Links:
www.jib-vid.com




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Air France

Air France

www.airfrance.com/us
air france Sale to Europe, India, Middle East Warm up those cold winter days with some of the hottest fares around to destinations throughout Europe, India, and the Middle East! Sale ends January 28th, so hurry and book your winter getaway today! travel through March 31
Europe, O/W:
Philadelphia - Barcelona $188*
New York - Malaga $210*
New York - Rome $230*
San Francisco - Barcelona $241*
Los Angeles - Paris $250*
Boston - Florence $254*
Washington D.C. - Moscow $269*
Chicago - Athens $286*

more Europe fares! Rest of World, O/W:
New York - Cairo $352*
Houston - Dubai $422*
New York - Madras $476*
Chicago - Delhi $480*
Boston - Bombay $505*
Atlanta - Bombay $545*
Philadelphia - Bangalore $589*
Detroit - Bangalore $629*

Contact us www.airfrance.com/us Kirkwood
With the deepest natural snowpack in Tahoe, rave reviews continue this week at Kirkwood. Guests from around the lake and Northern California continue praising the excellent conditions. Because of its altitude and location within the high Sierra, Kirkwood continues to receive the most snowfall this season. As with all previous seasons, having the most snowfall at Kirkwood offers guests the best possible conditions for skiing and riding.
Expedition Kirkwood 1-Day Steeps Clinic

Successful steep skiing and riding involves two things, skills and confidence. Certified guides offer tips on finding the right line, having a backup plan, how to read a slope, steep skiing and terrain selection. Participants learn to take on Kirkwood's legendary terrain with free flowing style and grace. Open to strong intermediate through expert level skiers and riders only.
Safety remains a top priority throughout the season for ski resorts, and Safety Week, January 13-19, is an opportunity for both guests and employees to gain a better understanding of the importance of personal responsibility on the slopes. To cap off National Safety Awareness Week at Kirkwood, Care Flight will be staged on Friday the 19th at 11:00 am. Guests can come and check out the helicopter, talk to pilots and learn about helmet safety

Credit: Kirkwood Photo Marketing
www.kirkwood.com/

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Courchevel -France
From February 2, in Courchevel, the Cut of information will be held. This meeting puts at the catch about fifty journalist of the radio, television and newspaper industry at the time of a giant slalom. With this occasion the election of best “the blog will take place” Information in 3 categories: blogs individual, blogs collective and blogs media. Make your choice while returning to you on the site of the Cut of information (click on the button + infos) in the heading “Contest of blog”. Workshops of the Earth In partnership with the Really Durable Movement and the Durable Pulpit of Development of Sciences Po, the “Workshops of the Earth” propose with all the actors who work in favour of durability - as well undertaken or governments that international scientific experts or ONG, on a scale international like main road and local, to come to share their experiments and point of view in the presence of great national media, with in background the problems of the desire acting and the message conveyed on the durable development. Discover the program of the Workshops of the Earth, while clicking on “+ infos” and register you if you wish to attend the debates. Summits of the Image Courchevel accomodates the first photographic exposure in mountain. Because photography constitutes the memory of our history, nearly 60 panels will be set up in the various villages of Courchevel like on its skiable field. It is about as many testimonys need safeguard inheritance world by great names international photography. The inauguration of this exposure, sponsored by the WWF and UNESCO will proceed Friday January 19, 2007 with 12h. A small documentation will be at your disposal in the offices of Courchevel Tourisme to enable you to discover under good conditions the exposed photographs. Additional information at Courchevel Tourism: +33 479 08 00 29 Photo legend: Gorilla of Rwanda mountain In the world, 1 species out of 4 is threatened at the mammals, 1 out of 8 in the birds, 1 out of 3 in fish, and 2 out of 5 in the Amphibians. Photograph: Summits of the image/Cyril Ruoso Snowkball with Courchevel! All new discipline related to slips, the snowkball is a collective sport born on the tracks from Courchevel. With the support of association “Tchindérins” and following the success met by the demonstrations suggested with the public, the organizers wished to set up the first championship of nearest France of snowkball of January 27 to February 3. The principle of the snowkball: 2 teams of 4 players with ski put a red track concerned and must mark in the opposite camp of the track by carrying out a maximum of master keys upstream, to cumulate a maximum of points. Information near: nicolas.vidal@snowkball.com





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White Pass -Wa
Events
SOS Fund-raiser - February 3rd 4pm
The Snowboard Outreach Society provides four-week snowboarding experiences for disadvantaged youth. Dance to the music in the Sitzmark Lounge and help raise much needed funds to expand this important program at White Pass!

WINTER CARNIVAL
March 3 & 4, 2007
Celebrate the 21st Annual White Pass Winter Carnival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy the spectacular Snow Castle, snow sculptures, carnival games, face painting, and the Ski for Kids Race. For complete schedule click here.
VERIZON LUGE CHALLENGE March 10 & 11 at White Pass. Join Verizon and USA LUGE NATIONAL TEAM at the Verizon Luge Challenge! This unique event features 6 Olympic Athletes ready to coach you in the finer points of luge competition. Everyone is welcome to give it a try - it's FREE! About the event & the athletes.
Average Annual Snowfall 350 Inches
Vertical Drop 1,500 Feet
Elevation White Pass Day Lodge 4,500'
Summit 6,000'
Total Lifts 5 Lifts: Quad and Triple 2 Double Surface Lift
Lift Capacity 6,500 Persons Per Hour


www.skiwhitepass.com

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Ride Freesport's IFSA World Tour Big Mountain discipline please go to www.bigmountain-heliride.com
O‘Neill Xtreme Verbier (Verbier)
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See Park City Sundance for events


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APEX B.C.
Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season
High Flying at Apex Mountain Resort -- PENTICTON, B.C. – Dmitri Dashinski of Belarus won the season-ending Freestyle FIS World Cup to snatch the season’s overall men’s aerials title from previous leader Kyle Nissen of Calgary.
The Winter/Spring Games are Coming!!!! -- February 24, 2006 -- Everyone is invited to Apex Mountain Resort in the sunny Okanagan from March 17th to 19th to watch the best Freestyle Skiers in the world compete in FIS World Cup action


World’s Best Freestyle Skiers Compete at 2006 Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort -- Penticton, BC; Tuesday, March 14, 2006 -- The world’s top freestyle skiers, including 2006 Olympic Champions and 2005 World Champions, have started to arrive in Penticton, BC for this year’s Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort

Register for the Freestyle FIS World Cup at Apex -- February 19, 2006 -- The FIS WC Finals for Half Pipe will be held as an Open competition, scheduled Friday March 17th, 2006. Canadian Freestyle Ski Association must register all athletes. Registrations for this event are due by Wednesday February 22nd.

www.freestyleski.com/

Snow Alert, - TX
67th. Hahnenkamm Race Weekend , see info Below


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Jackson Hole
It looks like last week's cold snap is on its way out, with temperatures on the mountain already in the teens and on the rise. I braved the cold yersterday, armed with my trusty wool neck gaiter, and cruised the smooth corduroy on Sleeping Indian, Upper Teewinot, and St. John's. -AC

New Snow(past 24 hours)
0" @ Upper-Mountain
0" @ Mid-Mountain

Snow Depth
56" @ Upper-Mountain
48" @ Mid-Mountain

Total Snowfall ( season to-date)
187" @ Upper-Mountain
143" @ Mid-Mountain
Grooming Report
Lift Status
Live Temps & Wind


January 18 - 21
Women's Snowboard Camp
During this all-girls gathering, JHMR top female snowboarder coaches will help you to ride to the next level while expanding your comfort zone. Delve into the physical,mental and emotional aspects of snowboarding within a supportive atmosphere. For intermediate to advanced riders.307-739-2686

January 18 - 21
JH Women's Ski Camp
Explore extraordinary terrain with Jackson Hole's finest female coaches. Enhance your skills and seek new thrills in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. For intermediate to advance skiers.307-739-2686

January 20
Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search
Next Snow Search is a quest to find the neXt generation of skiers and snowboarders. It's the first all-mountain, all equipment, all persons snowsports competition and we are lucky to have a stop in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole, WY
March 15-18, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com


www.jacksonhole.com


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SNOW365.com
NEWS from Patrick Thorne Snow365.com
Plans for the worlds largest snow centre, Snow Games in Belgium, are reported to be moving forward ten years after the project was first envisaged. The 86 million Euro Snow Games would have a 100,000 square metre snow surface, nearly three times the largest indoor slope that currently exists, and slopes up to 800m long.
The centre aims to have two six-seater chairlift serving five runs, including a green, the 800m blue, two reds and a black run. Target visitor numbers are 650,000 in the first year rising to 1.19 million by the third year. Snow Games aims to open in 2008 and will be Belgium’s fourth snowdome.
www.snowgames.be

Western Australia is moving closer to opening its first ski slope, thanks to a proposal for a $50 million (Aus) indoor snow park at Perth.
Plans for the privately-financed project include two parallel runs about 350m long, with one at 15 degrees for beginners and the other at 30 degrees for advanced skiers.
There will also be a halfpipe and terrain park. The plans also include an outdoor ski jump training area. The precise location of the new facility has not yet been finalised.
Australian companies have been pioneers of indoor snowmaking since the 1980s when one of the first indoor snow slopes in the world opened in Adelaide. The country has also exported indoor snow technology for snowdomes, one off events and even for movie filming worldwide. The most technologically advanced indoor snow concept, the revolving indoor Ski Trac snowdome mooted for several locations worldwide, including as the base of the latest mega development in Dubai, is also Australian.

Australias conventional ski areas are also continuing to expand, but suffered a poor snow season in 2006 and there are projections that climate change will end all natural snowfall in the country by the middle of this century. A feasibility study had shown that Perth had 50,000 skiers who travelled to Eastern Australia or overseas regularly to ski.
www.snowpark.com.au

Briton Engineering Developments have announced a third project on mainland Europe at Meseta Ski in Valladolid, Spain.
The company has been contracted to design and install a ski slope some 9500 square metres in size in association with their Spanish partners, ACTUR S.L. of Madrid. Briton will be bringing its extensive design and build experience to bear and the new slope will sport the finest freestyle features the market demands, including several jumps, grind rails and an Olympic sized half pipe, similar to the project recently completed in Noeux Les Mines in northern France.
Spain is completely new territory for outdoor synthetic snowsports systems. Prior to the Madrid exhibition last November the Spanish had never seen a product such as Snowflex. The schedule set for construction is an aggressive one therefore skiers and 'boarders can look forward to the opening of the new slope within the next few months, some five months after starting on site.
www.snowflex.com


Las Vegas Wet ,.... The latest news from the proposed $1.1 billion Las Vegas Wet snowdome and water park earmarked for Las Vegas Boulevard South is that the extensive facility will implement fuel cell and a micro turbine power system to supply 95 percent of the resort's electrical needs.
Steve Dooner, chief executive of the Las Vegas WET project, expects to be able to name the precise location of Las Vegas wet, scheduled to open in 2010, within the next few weeks once the final bit of land required has been secured.
The latest addition to the facility is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena which would host basketball and volleyball teams and stage games.
www.lasvegaswet.com

Patrick Thorne of Snow.365 ~ News from Indoor snow facilities around the World


Big White / Silver Star
Sunny weather and powder snow equals the most perfect skiing and riding conditions in Western Canada
SBX Double Header at Big White
TELUS Park mastermind Flynn Seddon has had his crew manicuring the new Snowboard Cross course at Big White for the fiercest head-to-head snowboarding competition of the year – this weekend's BC Snowboard Association Snowboard Cross. This event is open to FIS and Provincial Snowboard Association competitive members. All competitors must register at race office (Village Centre Mall, Big White). PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED either online at www.karelo.com with a credit card or by email to admin@bcsnowboard.com with payment at registration. This is a great event to come and watch even if your not competing.

Rail Jam 1516 Drop
In Rail Jam Series Sponsored by Okanagan Spring Brewery Saturday night marks the second event in the Silver Star 1516 Rail Jam Series to be held right in Silver Star's village centre. Skiers and snowboarders bring their best grinds, ollies, slides, and tricks to perform under the lights while getting the opportunity to cop some great prizes. Register at events@skisilverstar.com for only $10.00

Last Friday, Big White and Silver Star kicked off the $5 Friday Night special with a BANG!. Visit www.bigwhite.com and www.skisilverstar.com for information on this crazy deal. Please note that due to changing weather conditions, it's a good idea to check the websites before coming up from town www.bigwhite.com


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Mammoth Mountain
January Midweek Madness - Don't Miss These Deals
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Mammoth
Great Deals Available Now:
-Lift Tickets: $55*
-Child/Senior tickets: $39*
-Lift and Lodging: from $113**
-2 for 1 group lessons at Mammoth Ski and Snowboard School*
-$10 off ski tune-ups, $1 off wax at Main/Canyon Lodge Repair Shops and much more.
-Other Great Deals around Town and in the Village!
800.MAMMOTH / 760.934.2571 1 Minaret Road - PO Box 24 - Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 2007

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MT HooD Meadows
EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 13-19: National Ski Area Safety Week
Jan 20: MVP Absinthe Films raises the bar to bring you 'More' presented by Red Hook, Salomon and Ally Distribution
Jan 20-21: Hood River Pear sampling
Jan 22: Rotary Night

Jan 27: MVP 'Anomaly' TGR - presented by Red Hook, Salomon and Ally Distribution
Anomaly TGR’s newest 16mm and HD ski and snowboard release showcases the freakish and abnormal abilities of today’s top athletes. On Location: Japan, Morocco, Jackson Hole, Alaska, Aspen, British Columbia, Switzerland, Corsica, Whistler, Oregon, and France.

Feb 3: Hanel Loop 10K XC Race
Feb 3: MVP 'Follow Me Around' Mack Dawg Productions Presented by Red Hook, Salomon and Ally Distribution
Feb 3-4: February Weekend Sessions - Sno-Blasters, Trailblazers - begin
Feb 9-11: Burton Demo Tour Super Stop


Dave sends this in
GET $29 LIFT TICKETS WHEN STAYING IN THE HOOD RIVER AREA There's still avaialability over the holiday - stay at any one of the two dozen lodging properties and receive this greatly discounted lift ticket offer.

SAFEWAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS AND SAFEWAY FAMILY SUNDAYS! Show your Safeway Club Card and save $10 off the price of a night (3 - 10 PM) ticket Friday or Saturday night! Show your Safeway Club Card Sundays and receive up to two free 14 and under lift tickets with the purchase of a Noon - 9 PM ticket.

4 TIME LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD W/TRANSPORTATION - $248 It is an amazing deal and is part of our multi-week sessions offered on consecutive Saturdays or Sundays (Trailblazer weekend program) or Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays (Midweek adult program). Lift ticket, equipment rental and a two hour lesson is included each week. For ages middle school and older. Sign up for a bus from your neighborhood!

why not
SUBARU LEGACY 2003 FOR SALE This automatic transmission all wheel drive sedan has power steering, door locks, windows, an alarm, cruise control, moon roof, A/C, CD player stereo, aluminum alloy wheels (currently mounted with four summer tires and we will include four studded tires). The mileage is 101,500. Only one owner so far! This car is in great shape
Be sure to take a few laps down Heather CYN, great terrain !
www.mthood.com

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USSA / FIS
CORTINA D AMPEZZO, Italy (Jan. 19) - Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) tore down a tricky super G course Friday after rain-caused delays to win her third World Cup race - in a third discipline - in less than a month. Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO) tied for fourth
For complete details:
http://www.usskiteam.com/

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White Pass -Wa
Events
SOS Fund-raiser - February 3rd 4pm
The Snowboard Outreach Society provides four-week snowboarding experiences for disadvantaged youth. Dance to the music in the Sitzmark Lounge and help raise much needed funds to expand this important program at White Pass!

WINTER CARNIVAL
March 3 & 4, 2007
Celebrate the 21st Annual White Pass Winter Carnival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy the spectacular Snow Castle, snow sculptures, carnival games, face painting, and the Ski for Kids Race. For complete schedule click here.
VERIZON LUGE CHALLENGE March 10 & 11 at White Pass. Join Verizon and USA LUGE NATIONAL TEAM at the Verizon Luge Challenge! This unique event features 6 Olympic Athletes ready to coach you in the finer points of luge competition. Everyone is welcome to give it a try - it's FREE! About the event & the athletes.
Average Annual Snowfall 350 Inches
Vertical Drop 1,500 Feet
Elevation White Pass Day Lodge 4,500'
Summit 6,000'
Total Lifts 5 Lifts: Quad and Triple 2 Double Surface Lift
Lift Capacity 6,500 Persons Per Hour


www.skiwhitepass.com

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Ride Freesport's IFSA World Tour Big Mountain discipline please go to www.bigmountain-heliride.com
O‘Neill Xtreme Verbier (Verbier)
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Air France

www.airfrance.com/us

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APEX B.C.
Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season
High Flying at Apex Mountain Resort -- PENTICTON, B.C. – Dmitri Dashinski of Belarus won the season-ending Freestyle FIS World Cup to snatch the season’s overall men’s aerials title from previous leader Kyle Nissen of Calgary.

The Winter/Spring Games are Coming!!!! -- February 24, 2006 -- Everyone is invited to Apex Mountain Resort in the sunny Okanagan from March 17th to 19th to watch the best Freestyle Skiers in the world compete in FIS World Cup action

World’s Best Freestyle Skiers Compete at 2006 Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort -- Penticton, BC; Tuesday, March 14, 2006 -- The world’s top freestyle skiers, including 2006 Olympic Champions and 2005 World Champions, have started to arrive in Penticton, BC for this year’s Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort

Register for the Freestyle FIS World Cup at Apex -- February 19, 2006 -- The FIS WC Finals for Half Pipe will be held as an Open competition, scheduled Friday March 17th, 2006. Canadian Freestyle Ski Association must register all athletes. Registrations for this event are due by Wednesday February 22nd.

www.freestyleski.com/

*** Kitzbühel Austria

The Kitzbühel Ski Area has a white blanket waiting
skiing freaks, boarding fans and of course all those who prefer to cut a good figure on the mountain chalets

Kitzbühel Tourism
Corporation of public law
Hinterstadt 18 A-6370 Kitzbühel Austria
WINTER EVENTS
Fire & Music
1 January 2007
A festival of joy for thousands of "pyromantics"


Baldessarini Snow Arena Polo World Cup
from 19 - 21 January 2007
Kitzbühel plays host to the Polo World Cup


67th. Hahnenkamm Race
From 26 - 28 January 2007
67. HAHNENKAMM RACE


The winner gene drives the world’s best skiers forward throughout the winter season; for them second place is defeat. But there is one big skiing event where that does not apply: the most difficult and most fascinating ski race of all, the famous Downhill on the Streif. Here it is still not whether you win or lose, but simply being part of this ski spectacular on 20 - 22 January 2006, when Kitzbühel stages the 66th Hahnenkamm Race
Three days of excitement! As in past years, the 67th Hahnenkamm Race is a guaranteed combination of top-class sport and entertainment. more >>

Programm:
Tuesday, 17.01.2006
11:30 a.m 1st downhill training
Wednesday, 18.01.2006
11:30 a.m 2nd downhill training
Thursday, 19.01.2006
11:30 a.m 3rd downhill training
Friday, 20.01.2006
11:30 a.m. Hahnenkamm Super-G
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Super-G
and draw for Hahnenkamm Downhill, finish area Timing building

Saturday, 21.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Downhill Race
followed "Kitz Charity Trophy"
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Downhill and draw for Hahnenkamm Slalom, finish area balcony of Timing building.

Sunday, 22.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 1st heat
01:15 p.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 2st heat
followed Prize and ceremony for slalom, and combined, finish


To Race page: Hahnenkamm


www.kitzbuehel.com

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Stevens Pass, Wa
Stevens Special Events


www.stevenspass.com


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Patscherkofel - Austria
The Patscherkofel Mountain, Worth the Experience in Winter and Summer!
In Winter:
Innsbruck hosted the Olympic Winter Games twice and Igls as the venue for the men’s downhill was the focus of the world’s interest. Not only the Olympic winners Franz Klammer and Egon Zimmermann love the runs on the Patscherkofel, also beginners and advanced skiers are fascinated by this beautiful mountain.
The Patscherkofel offers:
- soft slopes for beginners
- demanding slopes for proficient and advanced skiers
- fun for the children
- comfortableness for families

Our modern artificial snow spreaders guarantee snow and optimum winter fun
Matching the new Panorama Cable Car, the bottom and top station of the Olympic Express now also have new colours
www.patscherkofelbahnen.at


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Closed for the weekend, Gone skiing !





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Snow Alert, -Malibu Beach Ca

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Mammoth Mountain
There has been some chatter around the Mountain about the lack of snow and waiting for the "big dump" of the season, and I have to tell you, from someone who is out on the Mountain on a daily basis, the snow is great! You may not be able to go everywhere off the top and you may have to be a little more observant of downhill obstacles, but the snow we do have is fast and fun. The footage and pictures that you see on the website and the Snow Report are current - if you look in the video archives, the powder shots are from Saturday!Today couldn't be shaping up better! The temperatures are going to be in the 30's with beautiful sunny skies and very calm winds. We are expecting to operate all lifts with the exception of Chair 7, Chair 20, and Chair 26. All lifts are wind and weather permitting so check the Snow Report for updates.Stop waiting and get up here! Ski and ride safe!


Mountain Conditions
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Main Lodge Temp : 14.5 degrees
Skies : mostly cloudy
Winds : calm
Daytime Temps : 20's-30's
Base Depth : 36-48 inches
Storm Total :
Surface Conditions : Packed Powder,Machine Groomed


Expected Lifts
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Main Lodge: 12 expected
Canyon Lodge: 8 expected
Eagle Lodge: 3 expected


Parks and Pipes
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Main Park: open
Disco Park: open
South Park: open
Canyon Park: open
www.mammothmaountain.com


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Panorama
We're enjoying the first spell of clear and sunny weather! All terrain is open with excellent skiing and riding top to bottom. Groomed cruising on the lower slopes. Packed powder up top.
Events
K2 SPEED DEVELOPMENT CAMP & GLENN GRICE CLASSIC
January 24 - 28
Location: Panorama Mountain Village


FAMILY DAY WEEKEND
February 17 - 20
Location: Panorama Mountain Village
Family Day Fireworks Spectacular Show! Winter Wonderland Night brought to you by TeeBreeze Entertainment, and much more!

SYNDICATE RAIL JAM
February 17
Location: Panorama Mountain Village


36 years of fresh tracks!
On the edge of the famous Bugaboos, R.K. Heli-Ski at Panorama Mountain Village comprises 1,500 square kilometres and part of the largest heli-ski region in the world.
With annual snowfalls of up to 1,100cm (36 feet), the spectacular scenery, expansive glaciers and quality glade skiing offers skiers and snowboarders the adventure of a lifetime!
You don't have to be an expert

Daily heli-skiing is at a comfortable pace and is always in a group supervised by a certified professional mountain guide. Your heli-ski day starts with pre-orientation at 9:30am and includes three mountain descents, a picnic lunch, certificate and pin.
1.800.661-6060

www.panoramaresort.com/


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Jay Peak Vt
With trail counts approaching 60 and temps moderating into the 20's, today should be a beaut. Look for 8 lifts to turn from 9 until 4pm, with sunshine and relatively light winds. Forecasters are calling for natural snow Friday through Sunday but are still shy about accumulations.
Stay tuned to jaypeakresort.com

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Ski New Hampshire
It was a slow start to the ski season. The good news is that winter has definitely arrived! With the last two nights bringing the coldest temperatures of the winter thus far, snowmakers are cranking away. The long term forecast looks like the cold is here to stay which means plenty of time for snowmaking to continue.
We got a small storm Monday that put as much as 8-10" of new snow on the ground. While many areas received some mixed precipitation as part of the storm, that will work as an awesome base beneath the current snowmaking efforts. Now it sounds like we may get 1-4 inches tomorrow too!

Watch our Snow Report!
As winter kicks back in, you can keep a close eye on all of NH's ski areas in one location. The SkiNH.com Snow Report covers all the alpine and nordic ski areas in NH. (photo: Pats Peak 1/17/07) Over the next week you should be able to see trail counts continue to grow as the snowmakers and nature do their thing.
It's quotes like this from WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH that can really help get you excited! "The winter-time pattern we are now firmly entrenched in not only means cold air, but the chance of ice and snow every two to five days."
Ski NH Snow Report
www.skinh.com


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Mad River Glen
We are expecting "significant snow" for Friday which given our durable base, should provide skiers with far and away the best skiing so far this season. And boy do you deserve it! Conditions on the mountain have improved dramatically with this week’s snow, despite the fact that it was less than we had hoped for. The snow pack on the upper reaches of the mountain is decent and our vaunted snowmaking system is running at 100% (yup, both guns have been blazing!). Which will help alleviate the thinness on the bottom of the hill. For the first weekend all year we will be offering the entire main mountain with the Single Chair and the Sunnyside Double with nearly 30 of our legendary trails open. The Practice Slope and the Callie’s Corner Handle Tow will also be running, we hope to have Birdland going too, but we will need some help from Mother Nature on Friday to pull that off. With Friday’s expected snow we should have the best skiing of the season. Thanks to all of our skiers for your patience this year. We all really deserve a top-notch weekend of skiing!
Single Chair
The Single Chair Capital Campaign is under way and we are working diligently to achieve the goal of raising $1.54 million to fund the historic restoration of our iconic Single Chair. We have already raised nearly $600,000! Skiers will notice a large campaign thermometer on the base of the Single Chair showing the campaign’s progress. We are already 1/3 of the way there, help us keep the momentum going! The Single Chair Restoration has great historical significance for the State of Vermont and for the world of skiing. As such, it has been enthusiastically endorsed and supported by two remarkable Vermont nonprofit partners, the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Stark Mountain Foundation . Through these two tax-exempt organizations, donors are able to make tax deductible gifts.
January White Sale
Ski for only $29 Monday to Friday in January.

AARP Member Discount
AARP Members Ski midweek for only $29 all season long!
Monday-Friday (non-holiday) with a valid AARP membership card.

Ski for $1
Buy a two-day ticket and ski the next day for only $1! Available every day throughout the season except during holiday periods.

Afternoon Half-day Special
Ski every non-holiday afternoon Sunday through Friday for only $29!

Events
January 19, 2007 Harwood Race Cost: $10
January 21, 2007 Black Bear Ramble A great program for all ages and families! See signs of bear activity here at Stark Mountain, while learning about their winter hibernation, eating habits and basic ecology. Easy terrain. January 27, 2007 Mad Mtn Scramblers Live Music in General Stark's Pub featuring..... Mad Mtn Scramblers
January 30, 2007 Roll Back The Clock Day To celebrate MRG's anniversary we roll back lift ticket prices to the 1948 rate of $3.50!

www.madriverglen.com


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Cortina d'Ampezzo
we've prepared 150km of perfectly groomed pistes, despite the lack of real snow.

More info:
www.cortina.dolomiti.org


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Squaw Valley


Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons Purchase Lifts tix & lessons here.

Bacardi

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Sun Peaks Rsort
In this edition of the 311 we're excited to let you know about the 9th Annual Icewine Festival and the Samsung Ultimate Test Slide.

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9th Annual Icewine Festival, January 17 to 20, 2007
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The British Columbia Icewine Festival has become one of the most highly regarded, intimate, and fun wine festivals.

Sun Peaks Resort and the Okanagan Wine Festivals—presented by American Express—are pleased to present this unique wine festival that is a wonderful marriage of wines, food and outdoor recreation. Spectacular wines and an award winning alpine resort create an unbelievable weekend of education and recreation. Tickets are still available for many great events including the Blind Wine and Cheese and BC Icewine on Friday, and on Saturday we’ll be hosting the Icewine Brunch, Frozen Drops of Honey, and Party Matches. For more information about these great wine tasting events please visit:
www.sunpeaksresort.com/


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Lake Placid - NY
At Whiteface, you'll find some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding in North America. It has the greatest vertical drop this side of the Rockies and is the only ski area in the East to have hosted the Olympic Winter Games

A Free Shuttle Service operating 7 days/week links Lake Placid and Whiteface
Cloudsplitter Gondola - The gondola carries skiers and riders to the top of Little Whiteface in a mere 7.5 minutes
High Speed Detachable Quad - The Face Lift - 6 minutes from the Base to the top of Upper Valley
Terrain Parks - Railparks, superpipe, mini and kid's park - five different areas with something for every ability level. New Park Sessions coaching program so you can learn the right way.
Glade Trails - Expert glades are accessible from Northway and Approach from the top of Little Whiteface. Silver and Golden Glades are accessible on the lower mountain from Boreen or Easy Acres.

Snowboomer Club
Active alpine and Nordic skiers over 50 join together for fun skiing.
click here for more info
Location Town:
Lake Placid
Time: 1 pm Contact: Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Center: (518) 523-2811.
Whiteface: (518) 946-2223
Admission: Both: $325. Cross Country Only: $199 for all sessions or $25 daily fee.

Please note trail passes are not included.
For more information visit: http://www.orda.org/

Base Elevation: 1,220 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,867 feet
Top Lift Elevation: 4,386 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,430 feet (Biggest in the East)
Skiable Acreage: 222 acres not including 35 acres of ungroomed wilderness skiing on "The Slides" (weather permitting)
Lifts: 10
Trails: 76
Snowmaking: 98% - does not include The Slides or The Glades
Terrain: 44% Most Difficult, 38% More Difficult and 18% Easier
Super Pipe: 450 feet, International FIS Specs
Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm daily through mid-April
First opened: 1957
The Slides: 35 acres (open conditions permitting) Experts Only
Operated by: New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority -
web site: www.orda.org

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Mt Hood Meadows

OK - Portland and Vancouver have been hit with a snow storm closing businesses and schools. That doesn't mean you have to sit at home - get in your SUV or put your chains on and head to the mountain! Take advantage of this special deal good Thursday, January 18, 2007 ONLY
LUCKY THURSDAY
JANUARY 18, 2007
$30 ADULT
or
$15 14 & Under
Day / Night Lift Ticket

Valid Thursday January 18, 2007 9 AM - 9 PM
Must purchase online through eTickets.
www.www.skihood.com


Subaru Master the Mountain!

Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open


Telluride, CO
February 08-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru Squaw Valley USA Freeskiing Open
Squaw Valley, CA
February 14-17, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Nationals
Snowbird, UT
March 06-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com

Jackson Hole, WY
March 15-18, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships

Kirkwood, CA
March 28, 2007 - April 01, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com

Subaru
www.subaru.com/outdoorlife/

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Engelberg Switzerland
Special Midweek Offer; 07 January 2007 – 03 February 2007 Treat yourself to a wonderful holiday above the sea of fog in a hotel of your choice. With the special “Midweek” offer you can have three days' of ski and snowboard fun on our snow-covered slopes. The all-inclusive arrangement “Midweek” covers three overnights with breakfast buffet and 3-day ski pass, and is available from CHF 359.00. Information and booking in the Tourist Center Engelberg, welcome@engelberg.ch

engelberg music festival (emf); 19/20 January 2007 From 19 - 20 January 2007 the engelberg music festival performs for the third time. The success of last year's festival encouraged the organisers to offer once more their musical journey through eight bars and restaurants. With only one ticket you can visit the various bars and restaurants over two days from 4 p.m. till midnight and listen to different types of music and DJS. Further information on the current programme and tickets can be found under
www.emf-online.ch.


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Snow Alert, -MT Diablo, MT Hamilton, CA


*** Snowboarding NEWS
AROSA, Switzerland (Jan. 17) - For the second consecutive day Stacia Hookom (Edwards, CO) led U.S. Snowboarding riders, finishing eighth in parallel slalom to close the alpine portion of the 2007 FIS Snowboard World Championships. For Hookom, it was the final race of a successful career that spanned 12 seasons and seven World Championships with U.S. Snowboarding. Adam Smith (Bend, OR) and Justin Reiter (Steamboat Springs, CO) led American men finishing 12th and 13th respectively.
"It's really tough and I'm going to miss it," said Hookom, holding back tears. "My motto for the Worlds was 'what would Elway do.' John Elway closed out his career with the Denver Broncos on top and today I was wearing bib number seven - his number. Maybe I didn't win, but I feel like I went out on top." As the first female to be named to the U.S. Snowboarding program following the 1994 U.S. championships, Hookom has racked up 197 World Cup starts over four disciplines (giant slalom, parallel giant slalom, parallel slalom and halfpipe), was a member of seven World Championships teams, captured six national championships and now ends a storied career with her best World Championships performance finishing fifth in PGS and eighth in PSL.
"One of my biggest dreams was to win a World Championships medal," she said. "It's something I've always held an extreme amorous for and it didn't happen, so that's hard. But I'm not disappointed in the way I raced - I'd rather have real races than have someone crash for me to move on and all of my races this entire week were tough battles. If only every weekend could be like the Worlds." In the first round of finals, Hookom, who qualified 15th out sped Olympic and Worlds PGS silver medalist Amelie Kober of Germany before coming up short against Nicolien Sauerbreij of the Netherlands by just over four tenths of a second in the round of eight. Sauerbreij would move on to finish fourth behind winner Heidi Nuerurer of Austria, while the men's race was won by Olympic silver medalist and fellow Austrian Simon Schoch.
"She was really ripping. I have a lot of respect for Stacey, she and I were originally named to the first U.S. Snowboarding Team together after the '94 nationals," said Head Coach Steve Persons, who was a competitive rider before moving into coaching. "She's proved a lot this week and left quite an impression on our younger riders. Her determination is something that everyone can look on with admiration. She should be proud of what she's accomplished." One such young rider is Reiter, who along with Smith was edged in the first round of finals by a very narrow margin. Smith, who would finish 12th overall, was bumped by newly crowned PGS World Champion Rok Flander of Slovenia, the eventual bronze medalist and Reiter dropped to Mathieu Bozzetto of France by just .16 tenths of a second.
"Every run for Adam and Justin was almost a tie," said Persons, "they couldn't have been more than a tenth out each time, but both of them qualified near the back of the pack, so they had to beat the faster guys in the early rounds, which is a tough road to go. But I'm really happy with what I saw in this team over the last few days. We had multiple riders in the finals each day and with a little tweaking here and there, this team will be on the podium regularly. Hopefully this will bring us confindence as we move back into the World Cup tour." The 2007 FIS World Snowboard Championships continue Friday with men's big air before concluding Saturday with men's and women's halfpipe. For the alpine riders, the World Cup schedule resumes on Sunday, Jan. 28 in Nendaz, Switzerland.
2007 FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arosa, Switzerland - Jan. 17, 2007
Parallel Slalom Finals
Women
1. Heidi Neuruer, Austria
2. Marion Kreiner, Austria
3. Doresia Krings, Austria
4. Nicolien Sauerbreij, Netherlands
5. Ekatrina Tudigescheva, Russia
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8. Stacia Hookom, Edwards, CO
18. Michelle Gorgone, Sudbury, MA
35. Lindsay Lloyd, Centerville, UT
52. Erica Mueller, Steamboat Springs, CO
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Men
1. Simon Schoch, Switzerland
2. Philipp Schoch, Switzerland
3. Rok Flander, Slovenia
4. Adreas Prommegger, Austria
5. Mathieu Bozzetto, France
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12. Adam Smith, Bend, OR
13. Justin Reiter, Steamboat Springs, CO
23. Tyler Jewell, Sudbury, MA
34. Chris Klug, Aspen, CO

For complete results:
http://www.fis-ski.com



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TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival LUSTS FOR ORIGINAL SKIN, issues WORLDWIDE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF SNOW AND SKATE BOARD ART 3RD Annual Masterpiece in Motion – Snow & Skate Board Art Competition offers $1000 purse to winning designer of snowboard TopSkin™ graphic WHISTLER, B.C., January 17, 2007 – The world’s best designers of snowboard art are summonsed to the ultimate showcase of shred at Whistler’s 2007 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. Masterpiece in Motion (MIM) continues its hunt for the best original snowboard and skateboard art in the world, with a worldwide call for submissions. Artists have until March 16 2007 to submit their original visual art and graphic designs for snowboard and skateboard canvasses. 30 finalists will have their designs showcased at the ten day TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, putting the most fresh innovative street art directly before a tidal wave of street-savvy viewers. In 2006, the exposure launched MIM finalist Zak Wilson towards commercial success. When Togo’s Sandwich shops of California ran a promo based on Snowboard Art, they hooked up with Wilson, and commissioned him to produce a series of designs that became part of a winterlong traveling roadshow that hits North and SoCal skateparks, Rail Jams, gear shops, sweet surf breaks and will be at Snow Summit/Bear Mountain and Sierra Summit throughout January and February. The 2007 Masterpiece in Motion Champion will walk away with US$1000, an Ascension snowboard featuring their winning art, and the opportunity to work with Ascension Snowboards to develop a line of boards featuring their Snowboard Art. The top three winners, as chosen by a jury of industry leaders, will take home a cash purse, and the top 3 honourable mentions will receive Original Snowboard Art Top Skin(™). A People’s Choice award will be elected on-line at www.whistler2007.com

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SWISS INFO NEWS LETTER

EVENTS - Events
...Swiss snowboarders garner more medals Philipp Schoch has won another silver medal for Switzerland at the World snowboard championships in the Swiss resort of Arosa.

Swiss skiers and boarders grab podium places Marc Berthod and Silvan Zurbriggen have grabbed top spots behind Austria's Mario Matt in the World Cup Super-combination race in Wengen.
www.swissinfo.org


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Jackson Hole
Sub zero temperatures keeping you from the mountain? You can escape the cold by simply riding the Bridger Gondola to Casper lift line. Experience the pristine corduroy on your first warm run to Thunder Quad. Maybe time your riding skills on Jackson Hole's top notch Nastar course
Events

January 13 - 19
National Safety Awarness Week
All week long the resort will feature safety information for skiers and snowboarders.

January 18 - 21
Women's Snowboard Camp
During this all-girls gathering, JHMR top female snowboarder coaches will help you to ride to the next level while expanding your comfort zone. Delve into the physical,mental and emotional aspects of snowboarding within a supportive atmosphere. For intermediate to advanced riders.307-739-2686

January 18 - 21
JH Women's Ski Camp
Explore extraordinary terrain with Jackson Hole's finest female coaches. Enhance your skills and seek new thrills in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. For intermediate to advance skiers.307-739-2686

www.jacksonhole.com

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Steamboat

33rd BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL
ROLLED THROUGH STEAMBOAT TODAY

Nearly 60 ProRodeo Cowboys Competed in the World's Most Unique Ski Rodeo


STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO--January 16, 2007--Nearly 60 Professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from around the United States, Canada, Australia and France switched from riding broncs and bulls to skis and snowboards today as they competed in the 33rd Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

The race began with the dual slalom where cowboys raced their way down a slalom course and over a large jump, which bucked a few right out of their equipment. Once through the course, each had to lasso a Denver Bronco's cheerleader, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line, hopefully all in one piece.

Ray Thurston (Bib #40), a bull rider from Tabernash, CO, won the dual slalom event with a time of 30.43 seconds. Evan Jayne (Bib #2), a bare back rider from Marseille, France, took second place with a time of 32.25 seconds. Third place went to Jed Moore (Bib #99) of Cheyenne, WY with a time of 34.62 seconds.

The finale and most entertaining aspect of today's 33rd Bud Light Cowboy Downhill competition, was the Stampede. Utilizing a mass start, the Stampede pitted cowboy against cowboy in a chaotic winner takes all race to the bottom of the course.

Bare Back rider, Scott Montague (Bib #82) of Rapid City, South Dakota took the coveted Stampede title. Joe Gunderson (Bib #5) a Bare Back rider from White, South Dakota took the prestigious title of best wreck for a head over heels tumble.
v 33rd ANNUAL BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL RESULTS

1. Ray Thurston (#40), Tabernash, CO 30.43
2. Evan Jayne, (#2), Marseille, France 32.25
3. Jed Moore (#99), Cheyenne, WY 34.62
4. Dusty LaValley (#4), Crooked Creek, Canada 35.18
5. Scott Montague (#82), Rapid City, SD 38.19
6. Jake Griffin (#37), Daniel, WY 38.29
7. Dustin Mulroy (#26), Pomeroy, WA 38.99
8. Mike Kappes (#45), Crooks, SD 41.55
9. Jake Littlefield (#15), West Point, MS 42.15
10. Clint Cannon (#41), Waller, TX 42.68


It all began 33 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat's Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. Three decades later, the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill has become one of the most popular and unique ski rodeos in North America featuring cowboys from ProRodeo World Champions and first-timers on skis.

The Bud Light Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver each January. Racers must be entered at the Stock Show and be a member of the ProRodeo Cowboys Association or the Professional Bull Riders to compete in the event.

www.steamboat.com

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Jay Peak
Expect machine groomed and packed powder conditions today with some windblown in spots where the wind has, well, blown. All 8 lifts are scheduled to spin but winds will gust today.
Info www.jaypeakresort.com

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Big Sky
Weather: Our forcasted high for today is 19 degrees. Yesterday, however, we shattered our expected high of 15 with temperatures on the mountain reaching 28 degrees. At 4pm the thermometer still read a balmy 20 degrees at mid mountain. Temperature: 19° to -2° (Fahrenheit) Wind: 5-10 mph from South West
New Overnight Snow: 0
Snow Fall past 24hrs: 0
Snow Fall past 48hrs: 0
Base Snow Depth: 36-54
Surface Conditions: Powder and machine groomed
Terrain Open: 95%
Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, Challenger, Iron Horse, Southern Comfort, Lone Peak Chair, Lone Moose, Explorer, White Otter, Shedhorn, Bear Back Poma, Mitey Magic Carpet, Magic Carpet, Pony Express

...music today at Whiskey Jack's
www.bigskyresort.com


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Whistler Blackcomb

With 8 meters of snow spring looks to be a long one. summer camps anyone ? www.WhistlerBlackcomb.com

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Lake Placid
Celebrates the 75th aniversary of the 1932 Olympics
Feb 11 2007
Lake Placid Regional Authority for details of a Dinner Dance.
Lake Placid

The Olympics are always worth a celibration, A shout out to www.ForeverAdirondack.com

The Olympics are always worth a celibration, A shout out to Snow Basin Utah, for the Down Hill in 2002 and Squaw Valley in 1960 ( KT-22 chair is always worth a visit )

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Zermatt

Win a weekend for two in Zermatt
Win a weekend for two in Zermatt in a 3* hotel including ski passes. How? With a spot of luck and by answering the following question correctly: How much has Zermatt invested for the winter? Incidentally: The winners can take their trip whenever they like! The lucky winner of the last competition: Mahine Misselbrook. Enjoy your visit to Zermatt!
Zermatt

To enable our 1-week guests to go skiing on the day of their arrival and departure, we've introduced the new 6.5-day ski pass. It includes the preceding afternoon starting from 12:15 or the final morning until 12:00 noon (starting from CHF 356 for adults) or both half-days (starting from CHF 379 for adults


Events
Off-piste skiing
Skiers don't have to content themselves with just skiing on the pistes! We will guide you down slopes in their natural state to isolated valleys. If we have sufficient participants we offer these guided tours for groups at the price of CHF 165.- / EUR 110.- per person. For information and reservations contact the "Alpin Center", Mountain Guides' Office, tel. 027 966 24 60 Alpin Center (8F / 111)
2 days guiding
Exciting guiding through the stunning Matterhorn ski paradise. A professional snow sports instructor will lead you through our fabulous international skiing area and give you some valuable insider tips. Skiing fun at its best! Prerequisite: you must be able to do safe parallel turns. Required number of participants: 4 persons, max 6-7 persons. Price: CHF 180.- per person. Tel.: 027 966 24 66

6th Ski-mountaineering Race Zermatt - Rothorn
24 February, 2007
Categories:
FUN: women, men & juniors (until 1986) / starting place: 4.45 p.m. at Sunnegga.
SPRINTERS: women, men / starting place: 5.00 p.m. at Sunnegga
ELITE: women & men / starting place: 4.45 p.m. in Zermatt.
SNOW SHOES: starting place: 4.45 p.m. at Sunnegga
For information and reservations contact the Sports Office, tel. 027 966 81 18.
URL: http://sac.zermatt.ch/gebirgslauf/e.html


And say hello to Walter at the Victoria Rest !! Great people and good food.


And Bump Bash Mogul Competition
22nd Bump Bash Classic
April 5 - 8, 2007
Mogul ski race for all-comers.
URL: http://www.bumpbash.com


Swiss Freestyle Championships
28 - 29 April 2007
Swiss Freestyle Championships
URL: www.bergbahnen.zermatt.ch


www.zermatt.ch


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Engelberg Switzerland
Special Midweek Offer; 07 January 2007 – 03 February 2007 Treat yourself to a wonderful holiday above the sea of fog in a hotel of your choice. With the special “Midweek” offer you can have three days' of ski and snowboard fun on our snow-covered slopes. The all-inclusive arrangement “Midweek” covers three overnights with breakfast buffet and 3-day ski pass, and is available from CHF 359.00. Information and booking in the Tourist Center Engelberg, welcome@engelberg.ch

engelberg music festival (emf); 19/20 January 2007 From 19 - 20 January 2007 the engelberg music festival performs for the third time. The success of last year's festival encouraged the organisers to offer once more their musical journey through eight bars and restaurants. With only one ticket you can visit the various bars and restaurants over two days from 4 p.m. till midnight and listen to different types of music and DJS. Further information on the current programme and tickets can be found under
www.emf-online.ch.


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U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix Dates:

Feb. 2-4 - Mt. Bachelor, OR
- Saturday, Feb. 3 - Halfpipe Qualifiers and Finals
- Sunday, Feb. 4 - Slopestyle Qualifiers and Finals


Feb. 24-25 - Tamarack, ID:
- Saturday, Feb. 24 - 22-foot Halfpipe
- Sunday, Feb. 25 - Snowboardcross (part of the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Championships)


The 2007 Chevrolet Revolution Tour:
Jan. 26-28 - Copper Mountain, CO - HP, SS, SBX, Rail
Feb. 9-11 - Mt. Bachelor, OR - HP, SS, SBX
Feb. 16-18 - Spirit Mountain, MN - HP, SS, SBX, Rail (*new date)
Mar. 2-4 - Okemo, VT - HP, SS, SBX
June 21-22 - Mt. Hood, OR - HP, SS



www.Ussa .org

Snow Alert, -Whistler Blackcomb
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AROSA, Switzerland (Jan. 16) - Stacia Hookom (Edwards, CO) finished fifth and 2006 Olympian Tyler Jewell (Sudbury, MA) was sixth Tuesday, leading four U.S. Snowboarding riders into the parallel giant slalom final at the 2007 FIS Snowboard World Championships. Justin Reiter (Steamboat Springs, CO) was 11th and Olympian Michelle Gorgone (also Sudbury) was 13th. For complete details: http://www.usskiteam.com

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2007 Winter X Games XI - January 25-28 2007
Aspen, Colorado
The 11th annual, free-to-the-public, winter action sports competition features more than 230 athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard, and Snowmobile.
GEM returns as the Sport Organizers for all of the skiing events once again, which will include Skier-X, Slopestyle, Superpipe. Duties include course design, athlete selection and competition execution. GEM will also be assiting with the Boarder-X competitions
www.globaleventmanagement.com





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Stevens Pass, Wa
Stevens Special Events


www.stevenspass.com


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Jackson Hole
EVENTS
January 13 - 19
National Safety Awarness Week
All week long the resort will feature safety information for skiers and snowboarders.

January 18 - 21
Women's Snowboard Camp
During this all-girls gathering, JHMR top female snowboarder coaches will help you to ride to the next level while expanding your comfort zone. Delve into the physical,mental and emotional aspects of snowboarding within a supportive atmosphere. For intermediate to advanced riders.307-739-2686

January 18 - 21
JH Women's Ski Camp
Explore extraordinary terrain with Jackson Hole's finest female coaches. Enhance your skills and seek new thrills in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. For intermediate to advance skiers.307-739-2686

www.jacksonhole.com/

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Courchevel France
The thrilling international freeride movie competition is back! This year, 10 teams from around the world will arrive in Courchevel to put on a great show and compete to succeed the winning Japanese team from The Columbia Ride Week 2006 whose movie was both original and laden with sumptuous freeride images. Women will again be well represented, last year, the Swedish team headed up by Marja Persson took third place and this year, Germany’s Katharina Mihaljevic and Switzerland’s Geraldine Fasnacht will also be competing. New for this year, both snowboarders and skiers are welcome! During the first 4 days of the Ride Week, the best international freeriders will compete on the hills of Courchevel. Each team will consist of 2 riders and a cameraman. Their task will be to create a 5 minutes movie which highlights both amazing freeride images and technical performances. The 5th day will be dedicated to editing these fantastic scenes and an international jury of athletes and journalists will judge the movies. Then on Friday 16 March 2007, at the end of the week, all of the movies will be presented at a showcase and combined with a prize giving ceremony and party www.courchevel.com/rideweek


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67th. Hahnenkamm Race
From 26 - 28 January 2007


67. HAHNENKAMM RACE


The winner gene drives the world’s best skiers forward throughout the winter season; for them second place is defeat. But there is one big skiing event where that does not apply: the most difficult and most fascinating ski race of all, the famous Downhill on the Streif. Here it is still not whether you win or lose, but simply being part of this ski spectacular on 20 - 22 January 2006, when Kitzbühel stages the 66th Hahnenkamm Race
Three days of excitement! As in past years, the 67th Hahnenkamm Race is a guaranteed combination of top-class sport and entertainment. more >>

Programm:
Tuesday, 17.01.2006
11:30 a.m 1st downhill training
Wednesday, 18.01.2006
11:30 a.m 2nd downhill training
Thursday, 19.01.2006
11:30 a.m 3rd downhill training
Friday, 20.01.2006
11:30 a.m. Hahnenkamm Super-G
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Super-G
and draw for Hahnenkamm Downhill, finish area Timing building

Saturday, 21.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Downhill Race
followed "Kitz Charity Trophy"
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Downhill and draw for Hahnenkamm Slalom, finish area balcony of Timing building.

Sunday, 22.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 1st heat
01:15 p.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 2st heat
followed Prize and ceremony for slalom, and combined, finish


To Race page: Hahnenkamm


www.kitzbuehel.com

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Snowbird, Utah
Avalanche Dog Team School in Little Cottonwood Canyon Teams From Western States Taking Part in Regional Clinic Thursday, Jan. 18

Snowbird, Utah – More than 30 teams of highly-trained avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers from around the West will gather in Little Cottonwood Canyon Thursday, Jan. 18, for avalanche victim search drills, beacon searches, helicopter training and classroom sessions.

Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) hosts the biennial avalanche rescue dog seminar, which will feature instructors from WBR and the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association, two of the premier North American training and certification organizations for avalanche rescue groups.

Thursday’s training stations include a highway rescue scenario with a buried car, an agility course, obedience and discipline training, a beacon rescue search and a helicopter transceiver search using new long-range receiver technology. AirMed and Life Flight helicopters will be working with avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers.

The clinic will include dogs and handlers from Utah , Washington , Oregon , Colorado , Wyoming , New Mexico , Montana , Idaho , California and Canada .

Ski patrol and snow safety professionals will be available for interviews and demonstrations of avalanche rescue techniques beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Superior parking lot near Snowbird’s Cliff Lodge.
Who: Over 30 teams of avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers.
What: Training in mock avalanches and with AirMed and Life Flight helicopters.

Where: Snowbird’s Superior parking lot across from the Cliff Lodge. Take Little Cottonwood Road to Snowbird Entry 4.

When: Thursday, Jan. 18, beginning at 11 a.m., continuing throughout the day.

Celebrating 30 years of service, Wasatch Backcountry Rescue is a volunteer organization made up of snow safety professionals and their avalanche rescue dogs from nine Utah resorts, UDOT, U.S. Forest Service, the Utah Olympic Park and Wasatch Powderbird Guides working with Salt Lake, Utah and Summit county sheriff’s offices. Wasatch Backcountry Rescue member resorts are Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, Solitude, Park City , The Canyons,

www.wasatchbackcountryrescue.org. From Laura at www.snowbird.com



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Air France

www.airfrance.com/us

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Engelberg Switzerland
Special Midweek Offer; 07 January 2007 – 03 February 2007 Treat yourself to a wonderful holiday above the sea of fog in a hotel of your choice. With the special “Midweek” offer you can have three days' of ski and snowboard fun on our snow-covered slopes. The all-inclusive arrangement “Midweek” covers three overnights with breakfast buffet and 3-day ski pass, and is available from CHF 359.00. Information and booking in the Tourist Center Engelberg, welcome@engelberg.ch

engelberg music festival (emf); 19/20 January 2007 From 19 - 20 January 2007 the engelberg music festival performs for the third time. The success of last year's festival encouraged the organisers to offer once more their musical journey through eight bars and restaurants. With only one ticket you can visit the various bars and restaurants over two days from 4 p.m. till midnight and listen to different types of music and DJS. Further information on the current programme and tickets can be found under
www.emf-online.ch.


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Big Sky

Weather: Mostly sunny, with clear blue skies
Temperature: 15° to -6° (Fahrenheit)
Wind: 5-10 mph from West
New Overnight Snow: 0
Snow Fall past 24hrs: 0
Snow Fall past 48hrs: 0
Base Snow Depth: 38-57
Surface Conditions: Powder and machine groomed
Terrain Open: 95%
Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, Challenger, Iron Horse, Southern Comfort, Lone Peak Chair, Lone Moose, Explorer, White Otter, Shedhorn, Bear Back Poma, Mitey Magic Carpet, Magic Carpet, Pony Express

What's Happening
Check out live apres ski music today at Whiskey Jack's & The Carabiner!

www.bigskyresort.com

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Cortina d'Ampezzo
Weather conditions Clear skies, nice
Temperature top 09:00 -6
Temperature base 09:00 -4
Depth of snow top 60
Depth of snow base 15

Wind force gentle breeze
wind direction north-west
Conditions slopes Good
Number of open lifts 33 of 37
Number of open slopes 58 of 68
No. of kilometres 90 of 115
Conditions Crosscountry Good
No. of kilometres 45 of 75
Conditions Snowpark Closed
General:
Info: ++39 0436 862171

www.skipasscortina.dolomiti.org

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White Pass -Wa
Events
SOS Fund-raiser - February 3rd 4pm
The Snowboard Outreach Society provides four-week snowboarding experiences for disadvantaged youth. Dance to the music in the Sitzmark Lounge and help raise much needed funds to expand this important program at White Pass!

WINTER CARNIVAL
March 3 & 4, 2007
Celebrate the 21st Annual White Pass Winter Carnival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy the spectacular Snow Castle, snow sculptures, carnival games, face painting, and the Ski for Kids Race. For complete schedule click here.
VERIZON LUGE CHALLENGE March 10 & 11 at White Pass. Join Verizon and USA LUGE NATIONAL TEAM at the Verizon Luge Challenge! This unique event features 6 Olympic Athletes ready to coach you in the finer points of luge competition. Everyone is welcome to give it a try - it's FREE! About the event & the athletes.
Average Annual Snowfall 350 Inches
Vertical Drop 1,500 Feet
Elevation White Pass Day Lodge 4,500'
Summit 6,000'
Total Lifts 5 Lifts: Quad and Triple 2 Double Surface Lift
Lift Capacity 6,500 Persons Per Hour


www.skiwhitepass.com

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Traci Max sachs
The official site of professional speed skier Tracie Max Sachs
EVENTS
Jan 20-26 Vars (Fra) Training Camp
Jan 27-30 Vars (Fra) FIS World Cup
Jan 31 - Feb 4 Vars (Fra) Pro Mondial
Feb 9-10 Goldeck (Aut) European X-Trem Week

www.quickchick.com
Traci has been gracious in supplyig photos of speed ski events and dramatic pictures or Verbier CH

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Verbier


23 hour Freeride festival,& Freeride Competition
The Verbier Ride is one of the worlds leading freeskiing competitions. The Skier Cross discipline has become a recognized X-Games qualifier event. The Slope Style event attracts many of Europe‘s top freeskiing athletes to compete in a specially designed course within the La Chaux freestyle area (Neipark 1936)

The Verbier Ride 07 is a European level Slope Style pro/am event and an International level Skier Cross event offering athletes over 500 hours of TV airtime and the chance to qualify in one of the World's most exclusive events.

The 2007 event from the 17th-20th February will prove once again to be a great success with the worlds top riders throwing it down in the two disciplines.

EVENT SCHEDULE

DATES + TIMINGS for COMPETITORS / PRESS / GENERAL PUBLIC / MEDIA
17 TH FEBRUARY (arrival day)
Arrival day for competitors and press
6pm - 8pm Riders meeting @ Centre Sportif
8pm - 10pm Rider Environment @Centre Sportif (wellness program for competitors)
9pm - 10pm Film Showing @ Centre Sportif


18 TH FEBRUARY
9am – 11am Slope Style qualifications @ Verbier's Freestyle location
10am – 12pm Ride with the Pro's in Verbier's Snowpark location
11.30am – 1pm Slope Style finals @ Verbier's Freestyle location
12pm – 3pm Verbier Ride Star Search @ Verbier's Freestyle location
1.30pm – 2.30pm Slope Style super finals @ Verbier's Freestyle location
6pm - 7pm Verbier Ride action highlights from Place Central's BIG SCREEN
7pm - 8pm Riders meeting for Skier Cross @ Centre Sportif




Ride Freesport's IFSA World Tour Big Mountain discipline please go to www.bigmountain-heliride.com
Coming up-
O‘Neill Xtreme Verbier (Verbier)
For details access: http://www.verbier.ch/

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Snow Alert, -Alyeska, Snowbird


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Sugarloaf
Patrol has already given us new trails such as Gondi Line and Boomauger but tomorrow will be the real expansion day. Once the snow has stopped, they should be able to drop ropes from King Pine to West Mountain.

If corduroy is your thing, we'll have miles of it and it will be buttery soft on 42 of our open trails.

And even though it's dumping out, we're still making snow full bore. Tonight they're working on Tote Road Extension, Upper Timberline, Lower Winters Way, and the Superpipe. Look for top to bottom access as early as tomorrow!

All For One Passholders can bring a buddy from now until Feb. 16 and their lift ticket is just $39. Please note: The Bring a Buddy program is valid one time per pass.

With terrain continuing to open and more snow on the way, this is a great time to be at the Loaf. And we've got events happening all month, so check our event calendar for info on the Charity Summit, White White World Week, Bud Light Concert Series with Strangefolk and the Samples, plus lots more. www.sugarloaf.com

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Jay Peak
Flurries and light snow yesterday yielded about an inch of natural and light snow last night may have gotten us another (Patrol hasn't been out yet, so we'll update you at jaypeakresort.com all day today). Real Deal starts today. Forecasters are calling for more than a foot so things are about to start improving pretty rapidly. Look for The JFK/Wedel to open at some point today with all 8 lifts running from 9 until 4:00pm. Conditions, although improving, are machine groomed and variable with thin and bare spots in spots. www.jaypeakresort.com


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Jackson Hole

January 13 - 19
National Safety Awarness Week
All week long the resort will feature safety information for skiers and snowboarders.

January 18 - 21
Women's Snowboard Camp
During this all-girls gathering, JHMR top female snowboarder coaches will help you to ride to the next level while expanding your comfort zone. Delve into the physical,mental and emotional aspects of snowboarding within a supportive atmosphere. For intermediate to advanced riders.307-739-2686

January 18 - 21
JH Women's Ski Camp
Explore extraordinary terrain with Jackson Hole's finest female coaches. Enhance your skills and seek new thrills in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. For intermediate to advance skiers.307-739-2686

January 20
Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search
Next Snow Search is a quest to find the neXt generation of skiers and snowboarders. It's the first all-mountain, all equipment, all persons snowsports competition and we are lucky to have a stop in Jackson Hole.

www.jacksonhole.com


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Monterosa - 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
Valle d’Ayas, Valle di Gressoney, Valsesia: three alpine valleys at the foot of Monte Rosa host one of the leading Italian skiing centres

New lift of next season
Punta Indren Lift
The yard works will last for all the year 2006 and for a big portion of the year 2007. Prevision of opening for the 2007/2008 skiing season, even if this is absolutely premature at the moment, only if the weather conditions will be favourable during the whole of the works.
It will be a funifor, close relative of the already tested lift that links Pianalunga to Passo Salati, with a very low impact on the surrounding area. A not so invasive lift with very interesting technical characteristics. It will carry up to 740 people per hour with two cabins transporting 60 people each. People will embark at 2960 meters above sea level in order to reach 3275 meters at the top. It will be a trip a little longer than a kilometre and a half and will last about 5 minutes
www.monterosa-ski.com/


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Mt Hood Summer Camp

2007 Outlook
Currently, the base at Timberline (6000' elevation in the parking lot) is at 125" In the past that has been enough snow to have summer skiing last until Sept 1. We're in the midst of a cold spell. The snow we receive during the rest of winter should extend summer into great training through next fall.
www.mthood.com/


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FIS SNOWBOARDING NEWS

AROSA, Switzerland (Jan. 14) - Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) defended her 2005 world title, taking gold Sunday in snowboardcross at the FIS Snowboard World Championships in Arosa. U.S. Snowboarding riders Seth Wescott (Carrabassett Valley, ME) and Nate Holland (Squaw Valley, CA) took silver and bronze in the men's SBX.

Jason Smith (Basalt, CO) was eighth and Alex Deibold (Manchester Center, VT), who has yet to compete in a World Cup race, was 15th. Swiss Sandra Frei was second for the women with Norway's Helene Olafsen in third, while French rider Xavier Delerue took gold for the men.
"It's great," said Jacobellis, a Stratton Mountain School graduate. "It's awesome to be in the finish corral and seeing two of my riders up there. I can't always follow what's happening with the guys because I'm trying to get up there and get everything ready for my next race - it's a great showing."

The most successful SBX rider in history, male or female, Jacobellis resume reads like this: 2006 Olympic silver medalist, seven World Cup victories since 2004 in only nine entered SBX events, three consecutive X Games wins ('03-'05), Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix overall champion ('05) and now back-to-back World Championships gold medalist.

"I'm glad people can look at me in this way as coming back strong," she said, closing the book on missing gold in Torino. "It's having no questions in their minds - I'd like to be recognized for what I've accomplished, rather then my mistake. I know my mistake will carry over for a long time, probably until the next Olympics...this will hopefully dilute that some."

U.S. Snowboarding Head Coach Peter Foley was dually impressed with his riders after placing five in the top 15 and three on the podium.

2007 FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Arosa, Switzerland - Jan. 14, 2007
Snowboardcross Finals
Women
1. Lindsey Jacobellis, Stratton Mountain, VT
2. Sandra Frei, Switzerland
3. Helene, Olofsen, Norway
4. Doresia Krings, Austria
5. Maelle Ricker, Canada
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Men
1. Xavier Delerue, France
2. Seth Wescott, Carrabassett Valley, ME
3. Nate Holland, Squaw Valley, CA
4. Vincent Valery, France
5. Paul-Henri Delerue, France
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8. Jason Smith, Basalt, CO
15. Alex Deibold, Manchester Center, VT

For complete results:
http://www.fis-ski.com/


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FIS
ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (Jan. 14) - Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) and Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO) - who were 1-2 a month ago in a downhill won by Kildow in France - finished 1-2 in a World Cup super combined race Sunday with Resi Stiegler (Jackson Hole, WY) finishing fourth for the best World Cup finish by U.S. women in history.
Mancuso, who was third Saturday in the downhill, and Kildow filled the top two spots in the downhill portion of the one-day super combined, which includes a run of downhill followed by one run of slalom. Stiegler, who is branching beyond her traditional gate-running strengths, was 14th in the DH.
Mancuso's winning time was 2:09.16 with Kildow - producing the fourth-fastest slalom despite the softening snow - second in 2:09.22. World Cup leader Marlies Schild of Austria was third and Stiegler, who had the second-fastest leg of slalom, finished in 2:10.19. Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain, CA) was 20th.

ALPINE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, AUT

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, AUT - Jan. 14, 2007
Women's Super Combined (DH/1-run SL)
1. Julia Mancuso, Olympic Valley, CA, 2:09.16
2. Lindsey Kildow, Vail, CO, 2:09.22
3. Marlies Schild, Austria, 2:09.99
4. Resi Stiegler, Jackson Hole, WY, 2:10.19
5. Sarka Zahrobska, 2:10.50
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20. Stacey Cook, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 2:12.66
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DNF/DH:
Kaylin Richardson, Edina, MN


For complete results:
http://www.fis-ski.com/


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Sundance Film festival
Park City Ready to Roll out the Red Carpet
With just days until the 25th annual indy film fest kicks off, final preparations are underway for the crowds of cinema fans that will soon be arriving. Sundance Festival

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Mt Hood Meadows


Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 13-19: National Ski Area Safety Week
Jan 13-14: Safety Fair
Jan 13: Meadows Video Premier "PUSH" presented by Redhook and Ally Distribution- 5 PM Finish Line
Jan 14: Hanel Loop 10K XCountry Race and Junior 2K fun race
Jan 15: Martin Luther King Day

SAFEWAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS AND SAFEWAY FAMILY SUNDAYS!
Show your Safeway Club Card and save $10 off the price of a night (3 - 10 PM) ticket Friday or Saturday night! Show your Safeway Club Card Sundays and receive up to two free 14 and under lift tickets with the purchase of a Noon - 9 PM ticket
great Shots

Credit:Director of Mountain Operations and Planning Steve Warila.
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Sales and Marketing Office
1975 SW 1st Ave / Suite M Portland, OR 97201

www.skihood.com


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Bear Valley -Ca
Events
January 13-19 - National Safety Awareness Week
January 14 - Winter Explosion, Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
January 14 - BV Slopestyple Competition & Next-X qualifier will be a JIB-JAM competition due to snow conditions. warm up's start at 10:30am.
Mostly sunny, and cold temps, warming in the afternoon. Highs 24-31 today
www.bearvalley.com


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Zermatt- Switzerland

Enjoy a spot of skiing even on the day of your arrival or departure To enable our 1-week guests to go skiing on the day of their arrival and departure, we've introduced the new 6.5-day ski pass. It includes the preceding afternoon starting from 12:15 or the final morning until 12:00 noon (starting from CHF 356 for adults) or both half-days (starting from CHF 379 for adults).
The magazine CASH has voted Zermatt the best ski resort! It received top marks in terms of the range of offers for skiers and snowboarders, ski huts, hotels and après ski activities. "A sporting experience in breathtaking surroundings".
Events
Off-piste skiing Skiers don't have to content themselves with just skiing on the pistes! We will guide you down slopes in their natural state to isolated valleys. If we have sufficient participants we offer these guided tours for groups at the price of CHF 165.- / EUR 110.- per person. For information and reservations contact the "Alpin Center", Mountain Guides' Office, tel. 027 966 24 60 Alpin Center (8F / 111) 2 days guiding Exciting guiding through the stunning Matterhorn ski paradise. A professional snow sports instructor will lead you through our fabulous international skiing area and give you some valuable insider tips. Skiing fun at its best! Prerequisite: you must be able to do safe parallel turns. Required number of participants: 4 persons, max 6-7 persons. Price: CHF 180.- per person. Tel.: 027 966 24 66

6th Ski-mountaineering Race Zermatt - Rothorn
24 February, 2007
Categories:
FUN: women, men & juniors (until 1986) / starting place: 4.45 p.m. at Sunnegga.
SPRINTERS: women, men / starting place: 5.00 p.m. at Sunnegga
ELITE: women & men / starting place: 4.45 p.m. in Zermatt.
SNOW SHOES: starting place: 4.45 p.m. at Sunnegga
For information and reservations contact the Sports Office, tel. 027 966 81 18.
URL: http://sac.zermatt.ch/gebirgslauf/e.html


And say hello to Walter at the Victoria Rest !! Great people and good food.


And Bump Bash Mogul Competition
22nd Bump Bash Classic
April 5 - 8, 2007
Mogul ski race for all-comers.
URL: http://www.bumpbash.com


Swiss Freestyle Championships
28 - 29 April 2007
Swiss Freestyle Championships
URL: www.bergbahnen.zermatt.ch


And say hello to Walter at the Victoria Rest !! Great people and good food.


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Whistler Blackcomb
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival promises to be another legendary 10-Day event (April 13-22, 2007)
snow conditions are in perfect shape to set up for spring skiing and riding.

www.whistlerblackcomb.com

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Snow Alert, -Chamonix, Whistler - Blackcomb



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Freestyle Events in Lake Placid Canceled
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Jan. 12) - Freestyle World Cup events scheduled for Jan. 19-20 in Lake Placid have been canceled because of unseasonable temperatures which prevented adequate snowmaking, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and International Ski Federation announced Friday.
Deer Valley Resort in Park City already had taken over an aerials event, which was held Thursday night; the two remaining events in Lake Placid were a moguls and an aerials contest. They will not be rescheduled in the United States, according to Annette Royle, USSA vice president of events.
"The Olympic Regional Development Authority has done everything humanly possible to try to prepare for the World Cups, but it's no secret the cold weather and snow were slow to arrive in the Adirondacks - and throughout the East, so regretfully we have to cancel these events," Royle said. "But there are indications of a weather patterns change and we have every confidence winter will be arriving in the near future, and ORDA will be able to stage the State Farm Snowboard Cup events March 10-11, as scheduled."
"Given the fragile nature of this season's weather, we mutually agreed to cancel the World Cup events," ORDA Director of Events Jim Goff said. "We were up against a short timeline to get the competition hills ready at the jumping complex [aerials] and Whiteface [moguls]. The irony in this situation is it's been snowing here this week, we've been making snow around the clock and our conditions are improving daily. But the window for preparation is just too narrow." NBC will televise coverage Saturday Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. ET and Sunday Jan. 28 at noon ET from the Deer Valley Resort events. Versus (formerly OLN) will provide two hours of coverage Sunday Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. ET and two hours on Sunday Jan. 28, also starting at 5 p.m. ET.
www.ussa.org


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Sugar Bowl

The Jabra X-Jam Qualifiers return to Sugar Bowl this weekend January 12-14, 2007. Check out the action for the last open qualifier in the U.S. for Boardercross and Skiercross at the X-Games in Aspen. Great spectating is available from the Judah Lift or slopeside... or if you care to, entries are still available at www.globaleventmanagement.com.
www.sugar Bowl.com

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Courchevel - France
From January 13th to 15th 2007, women will be competing in a round of the European Cup. And Courchevel will be especially backing its four young members of the Club des Sports: Anne-Sophie Barthet, Taina Barioz, Chloé Bernard-Granger and Tamara Vidoni.
The detailed programme of events is available from Courchevel Tourisme : +33 479 08 00 29
Everybody's delighted that the snow has arrived with the new year. At the top of the slopes, skiers can enjoy 93 cm of snow. This will add to the existing blanket and make for some great skiing in the days to come!
www.courchevel.com



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Steamboat - Co
The Best in the Rodeo Business to Compete in the 33rd Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill!

Ski Town USA® welcomes back past and present rodeo champions from across North America for the 33rd Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Top PRCA Cowboys and Pro Bull Riders complete with chaps and cowboys hats compete in a dual slalom, and the infamous Cowboy Stampede.
Spectators of all ages watch in amazement as many of these cowboys strap on skis for the very first time. Year after year, generations return to the Headwall trail, at the base of the ski area, to experience Steamboat’s own wild-west-cowboy action, the most unique ski rodeo in the world.
Events
Ski Jam
Jan. 9-13, 2007

Nickelodeon® & Steamboat Family Snow Festival
Jan. 12-15, 2007

2nd Annual All Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp
Jan. 13-16, 2007

33rd Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill
Jan. 13-16, 2007


www.steamboat.com


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Chamonix France
Conditions updated:
New snow: 5"

Base Depth: 45" - 69"
Hours open: N/A
Park recut: 0
Jumps: 0
Pipes: 0"
Open Lifts: 38


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Killington
World’s Most Extensive Snowmaking System at Killington this week and, combined with the 8.5 inches of natural snow, we’re up to 80 trails with the addition of Needle’s Eye. Plus, we’re gunning to add more trails this weekend. Yep, the three-day Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend is shaping up to offer the best conditions on the most trails we have offered all season. Plus, we’re watching the forecast for Sunday and Monday, which is calling for potentially the biggest storm of the season!

MLK weekend getaway – act now, supplies are running out! If you’re thinking of heading up here this weekend to sample the best conditions of the season so far, act now because supplies are running out – especially the choice properties! Also, we’re tossing in an extra day of skiing if you book a three-day or more package. But, you need to pick up the phone to book it and call call us at 1-800-621-MTNS.

Bud Light Party Train from NYC! All Aboard! Sit back and let Amtrak do the driving on the Bud Light Party Train departing New York City’s Pennsylvania Station Friday, Jan. 19 for a weekend of skiing/riding, parties and festivities at Killington. On board you’ll experience live music, games, festivities and of course Bud Light. Once you arrive at the end of the line at Rutland, VT, jump on the bus and head straight to the Wobbly Barn to cap off the evening! This two-person package includes two-day lift tickets, two night’s lodging and round trip on Amtrak from New York City. These packages are sold exclusively at Princeton Ski Shops , so visit them to start your trip to Killington. www.princetonski.com

www.killington.com


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Whistler Blackcomb
With all this snow and our skiing and riding season stretching right through to June, don't miss a chance to get out here this spring. The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival promises to be another legendary 10-Day event (April 13-22, 2007), and snow conditions are in perfect shape to set up for spring skiing and riding.


www.whistlerblackcomb.com

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June Mtn - Ca
Just last night we received 4 inches of fresh powder, and its still snowing today. It's going to be a great weekend for having fun at June Mountain.Are you looking to go hit the park? Mambo, Upper and Lower Sunrise are open with lots of boxes, rails and jibs to choose from.This coming holiday weekend be sure to arrive early if you need rentals or if you're taking lessons. Holiday rates will apply January 13th, 14th, and 15th.We hope to see you at June Mountain this weekend!The June Mountain Snow Report will be sent every Wednesday. We would like to apologize for the delay this week.Would you like to receive June Mountain Snow Reports? Subscribe now to get weekly info on Mammoth's sister Mountain.
Mountain Conditions
=================== Morning Temp : @ 6:00am -8
Skies : Snow
Winds : Calm
Daytime Temps : in the teens
Base Depth : 6 to 24 inches
Storm Total : 4 inches.
Today's Snowfall : 4 inches.
Surface Conditions : Fresh Powder,Packed Powder,Machine
Groomed,Obstacles Exist

For information: 800.MAMMOTH / 760.934.2571 ©2007 June Mountain all rights reserved. 3819 Hwy 158 June Lake, CA 93529

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APEX B.C.
Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season
High Flying at Apex Mountain Resort -- PENTICTON, B.C. – Dmitri Dashinski of Belarus won the season-ending Freestyle FIS World Cup to snatch the season’s overall men’s aerials title from previous leader Kyle Nissen of Calgary.
The Winter/Spring Games are Coming!!!! -- February 24, 2006 -- Everyone is invited to Apex Mountain Resort in the sunny Okanagan from March 17th to 19th to watch the best Freestyle Skiers in the world compete in FIS World Cup action
World’s Best Freestyle Skiers Compete at 2006 Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort -- Penticton, BC; Tuesday, March 14, 2006 -- The world’s top freestyle skiers, including 2006 Olympic Champions and 2005 World Champions, have started to arrive in Penticton, BC for this year’s Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort
Register for the Freestyle FIS World Cup at Apex -- February 19, 2006 -- The FIS WC Finals for Half Pipe will be held as an Open competition, scheduled Friday March 17th, 2006. Canadian Freestyle Ski Association must register all athletes. Registrations for this event are due by Wednesday February 22nd.

www.freestyleski.com/

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*** Alyeska -Alaska
New snow: 8"
Base Depth: 52"
Conditions: Powder
KM Open: 5
Pipes: 5"
Percent Skate: 5%

Percent Track: 5%
Notes: Jan. 13 - Jan. 13 -- Rail Jam Competition

Currently it is snowing from top to bottom. We have a temperature of 32 degrees at the base, 29 degrees at midway and 25 degrees at the top of the mountain. The winds are currently 5-15mph with gusts to 20mph.
Total snowfall this season is 351" at the top of the mountain. We are having an epic snow fall season so come and enjoy it! !

South side outer areas (high traverse, low traverse, and Max's) will remain closed today. Patrol is working on opening North Face from Chuck's gate down. Check the sign boards at the top of the tram and Chair 6 for up-to-date openings.

We do plan to operate Chairs 3, 4, 6, the Tram and both pony tows for day skiing. Chair 6 will close around 4:15, depending on the light. Chair 4 will close at 5:30. Chair 3 and the Tram will be open for day skiing until 5:30. And for night skiing tonight we plan to run Chair 1, 3 and the Tram from 4:30pm to 9:30pm.

There is an extra night of night skiing this Sunday night with Chair 3 and the Tram open until 9:30.

For a full report of current conditions at Alyeska Resort please check out our website at www.alyeskaresort.com or call 754-7669 (SKI-SNOW).

We'll see you here!! It's going to be another super fun day!! Please DRIVE SAFELY on the Seward Hwy. today!!

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Bear Valley -CA Mountain Adventure Seminars Info Booth - And next to our patrollers on Sunday, will be our friends from MAS! Learn more about avalanche awareness and backcountry tours. You can also enter to win a free Level 1 Avalanche Seminar! ($250 value).
Free Beacon Training & Contest - Our Patrollers will have an Open Door Policy this week at the Patrol Duty Stations located at Koala Top and Bear Top. Swing by to ask questions about avalanche transceivers. Also this week, beacons will be buried in the snow at both of these stations for some free beacon training. Come back on Saturday, January 20th, and enter our Beacon Search Contest! The first one to find a beacon will win a collapsible probe from Pieps!
BV Slopestyle & Sports Illustrated for Kids Next X Qualifier Strut your stuff in this Slopestyle Comp! Open to everyone, this competitions includes a series of park features in our Big Shady terrain park. Register at the slope-side Special Events Shack on Sunday morning. Cost is $20 for ages 16+ and $15 for 15 and under
www.bearvalley.com

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Closed for the weekend, Gone skiing !





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Subaru Master the Mountain!

Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open


Telluride, CO
February 08-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru Squaw Valley USA Freeskiing Open
Squaw Valley, CA
February 14-17, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.

Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Nationals
Snowbird, UT
March 06-11, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com

Jackson Hole, WY
March 15-18, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com


Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships

Kirkwood, CA
March 28, 2007 - April 01, 2007
Subaru of America is proud to present the 2007 U.S. Freeskiing Series. This five-stop tour brings the top Big Mountain competitors in the world to center stage at some of the best resorts in North America. Over the years, these competitions have helped launch the careers of skiing legends such as Shane McConkey, Kent Kreitler, Ingrid Backstrom, Seth Morrison, Hugo Harrison, and Reggie and Zach Crist. Come watch skiers from around the globe raise the bar of freeskiing in pursuit of a $100,000 overall prize purse.
Check www.usfreeskiing.com

Subaru
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Forum Snowboards is hosting their popular Youngblood amateur contest series.
The only rule is that you are under the age of eighteen.
Each Youngblood Snake Session will be hosted by a different Forum pro. So get out there and show 'em what you've got. Winners will receive a ton of Forum gear, a checkout (interview and photos) on Forum's website and the possibility of being invited to join the Forum Youngblood team!


The 2007 Forum Youngblood Snake Sessions schedule includes the following dates, resorts and host riders:
01/06 – Brighton, UT – Hosts: JP Walker, Stevie Bell & Jake Welch w/ Cobra Dogs
01/13 – Buck Hill, MN – Host: Joni Malmi
01/20 – Nakiska, AB, Canada – Host: Iikka Backstrom
01/27 – Mt. Seymour, BC, Canada – Host: Devun Walsh
01/28 – Summit-at-Snowqualmie, WA – Host: Peter Line w/ Cobra Dogs
02/11 – Ski Roundtop, PA – Host: Eddie Wall
02/17 – Waterville Valley, NH – Host: Pat Moore
02/24 – Appalachian Mountain, NC – Host: Travis Kennedy
02/24 – Mt. Avilla, QC, Canada – Hosts: Jake Blauvelt & Nic Sauve
03/04 – Boyne Highlands, MI – Hosts: Stevie Bell & Peter Line
03/10 – Bear Mountain, CA – Hosts: JP Walker & Lauri Heiskari w/ Cobra Dogs
03/17 – Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA – Hosts: Travis Kennedy, Jake Blauvelt & Niko Cioffi w/ Cobra Dogs
03/24 – Mt. Saint Louis Moonstone, ON, Canada – Host: Devun Walsh

www.forum-snowboards.com/

Snow Alert, -Red Lodge Mountain, Jackson Hole
                -Stowe Vt, & the Rockies ...


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Jackson Hole
The powder continues to flutter down over Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. So far, we've received 6 inches, and we're expecting another 6 to 12 before this storm system leaves our area. And just in case the new snow isn't enough fun for you, the halfpipe is scheduled to open this afternoon, conditions permitting.

New Snow(past 24 hours)
6" @ Upper-Mountain
3" @ Mid-Mountain

Snow Depth
64" @ Upper-Mountain
52" @ Mid-Mountain

Events
January 13 - 19
National Safety Awarness Week
All week long the resort will feature safety information for skiers and snowboarders.

January 13
USASA Slope Style Event
Come see boarders from the Intermountain region compete in the terrain park.

January 14
USASA Halfpipe
Come see boarders from the Intermountain region compete in the half pipe.

January 12 - 14
JH Ski Club North Series Super G's


www.jacksonhole.com

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Panorama
Panorama's 2007 Park and Pipe competitions. Sign up at Can-Ski and Showcase Snowboards, or at Syndicate Boardshop in Invermere. Rail Jam - Saturday, February 17. Halfpipe Comp - Saturday, February 18. Syndicate Slopestyle - Saturday, March 24. Rail Jam - Thursday, March 29. Spring in to BIG Air - Saturday, April 7. New Snow (24hrs) 2 cm
New Snow (4 days) 35 cm
Snow Base* 90 cms
Lifts Open 9/9
Trails & Bowls All Open

skipanorama.com

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Red Lodge Mountain

New Snow
Base Area Snow Base: 20“
Overnight: 12”
24 Hours: 12”
48 Hours:0”
7 Days:17”

New Snow
Summit Snow Base: :35“
Overnight:12”
24 Hours:12“
48 Hours:0”

Conditions at 6 AM:-10 degrees, snowing and breezy
Forecast: Winter storm warning in effect until 5pm tonight! Mother Nature is looking to give us 12-18 inches of fresh Powder! And we’ve already seen a foot of it. Today highs around 4 and NW winds at 15mph
Open Lifts: 5 of 8 Lifts: Willow Creek, Miami Beach, Triple Chair, Grizzly Peak and the Mighty Mite.
Trails:24 trails on lower mountain. Come up and check out Lower and Upper Royals. Surfaces: machine groomed snow. Base 28-37 inches.
Events: College Fest days are here again until January 12th, a college ID will get you a $25 lift ticket. Rail Jam Terrain Park event is on January 13th
www.redlodgemountain.com



Stowe Vermont
Stowe Mountain Resort has received 7-14" of new snow in the last few days, more is falling right now and snow is expected to continue into the weekend! In addition, temps have been great for non-stop snowmaking this week, and we expect that our terrain will continue to expand for the weekend.

Stowe currently has the highest percentage of open trails in Northern Vermont, and we expect to add more trails and terrain for the weekend. We will have top-to-bottom coverage from all 4 of our peaks for this weekend, each of which can be accessed by high-speed lifts. We plan to operate 11 of 12 uphill lifts, and the new Over Easy transfer gondola joining Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak. It all adds up to more snow, more trails and more runs for you at Stowe!

We will be servicing almost all of this top-to-bottom terrain with the largest and most-modern grooming fleet in the region, providing optimal surfaces each day. The groomers have also been busy shaping 4 new jumps on Lower North Slope for freestylers to enjoy along wih 12 rails and boxes.

The first night of our night skiing season is December 30th! Make some turns under the gondola with us!
www.stowe.com


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FIS Snowboarding
SBX first to go on Sunday, Jan. 14

AROSA, Switzerland (Jan. 11) - When the 2007 FIS Snowboard World Championships open on Sunday, Jan. 14 with snowboardcross, U.S. Snowboarding will bring reigning World Champions and Olympic medalists Seth Wescott (Carrabassett Valley, ME) and Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) back into the starting gate.

Following the cancellation of back-to-back World Cup events in Bad Gastein, Austria, earlier this month, U.S. riders went on a snow search that ended at Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon for a week-long camp prior to traveling to Arosa, the only trouble: too much snow.

"Mount Hood set up a good roller section, so we were able to work on some things, but then the weather moved in and it was pretty much whiteout blizzard conditions - though there was some good powder riding," said U.S. Snowboarding Head Coach Peter Foley. "But we've had some great camps this season and the team was able to race one King of the Mountain (won by Wescott and Jacobellis) event in Utah, which had a really great course, so they're ready to go."

For halfpipe riders, there is no bigger warm up than the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix and the opening stop at Breckenridge, CO, did not disappoint as Worlds team riders Tommy Czeschin (Mammoth Lakes, CA), Steve Fisher (Breckenridge, CO) and Michael Goldschmidt (Stratton Mountain, VT) all made the final, with Czeschin taking third overall.

Prior to that, Scotty Lago (Seabrook, NH) opened the World Cup season with a Thanksgiving Day halfpipe win in Saas Fee, Switzerland, sweeping the top of the podium with Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO), the 2006 Olympic silver medalist. Also making the Grand Prix final were Ellery Hollingsworth (Stratton Mountain, VT) and Jacobellis.
"The Grand Prix is about the best way for our halfpipe team to prepare for Worlds. Breckenridge has such a great pipe that the team is back there right now training for a week before heading here," said Foley.

Despite also being plagued by cancellations, the alpine riders are likely the most seasoned crew with three World Cup races and two U.S. Snowboarding Race to the Cup events under their belts. Riding strong are 2006 Olympians Tyler Jewell (Sudbury, MA) and Michelle Gorgone (also Sudbury).

Jewell has won both Race to the Cup parallel giant slalom events and made the final in two World Cup races on the season, while Gorgone will be looking to better her pair of 11th place results from the 2005 Worlds and is fresh off a second place finish at the Steamboat Race to the Cup.
"The alpine riders spent a lot of time in Europe tying to figure out where they could train as the World Cup schedule was shuffled," said Foley, "but they're coming off a good Race to the Cup event at Steamboat and they had more opportunities to compete than anyone. It's been a rough year for all snow sports, but all of our riders have done the best they could to train - many of them have been to the Worlds before and I'm excited to see what we can do."

Competition opens in Arosa on Saturday, Jan. 13 with SBX qualifications followed by the first medal competition on Sunday.

The 2007 FIS Snowboard World Championships Schedule:
Sunday, Jan. 14 - Snowboardcross
Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Parallel Giant Slalom
Wednesday, Jan. 17 - Parallel Slalom
Saturday, Man. 20 - Halfpipe

For complete results from Arosa World Championships visit www.ussnowboarding.com

www.fis-ski.com/

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Cortina D Ampezio _ Italy

Last updated 11 January 2007
Weather conditions Sunny
Temperature top 09:00 -4
Temperature base 09:00 -2
Depth of snow top 60
Depth of snow base 10

Wind force moderate breeze (gale force 4) wind direction west
Conditions slopes Very good
Number of open lifts 33 of 37
Number of open slopes 61 of 68


OLIMPIA SKI SLOPE IS CLOSE UNTILL 20th JAN. DUE TO WORLD CUP RACES Info: ++39 0436 862171 www.skipasscortina.dolomiti.org
Eastern Mountain Sports


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Alyeska
Night Skiing
Alyeska Resort has decided to add an extra night of night skiing. We will have night skiing operations on Sunday, Jan. 14th from 4:30pm to 9:30pm with the Tram and Chair 3 running.
This is in addition to our regular night skiing operations which take place on Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30pm to 9:30pm with the Tram, Chair 3 and Chair 1. The shuttle will operate until 11pm on Sunday for night skiing operations. The rental shop and ticket offices will also be open for Sunday night skiing as well.
We hope to see you take advantage of the extra night of night skiing and come burn some runs! ! Currently it is snowing right now and more snow is in our forecast!
www.alyeskaresort.com


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FIS NEWS

The first edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski ended on Sunday after six exciting competitions in eight days. In the ladies’ competition, Virpi Kuitunen (FIN) – the World Cup leader – had ensured herself a safe 1.5 min lead before the Final Climb following impressive victories in the free technique sprint in Asiago – despite a broken pole in the semi-final - and the mass start race in the classical technique in Val di Fiemme (both ITA). There was no sign of a reappearance of the back pain that had plagued her in La Clusaz (FRA), and so Kuitunen could concentrate on maintaining her rhythm in the much-feared last hill that featured an altitude gain of 407m. She finished on Alpe Cermis clearly ahead of her biggest challenger Marit Bjoergen in 2nd place, and Valentina Shevschenko (UKR), who posted the third fastest Stage time in the Final Climb and sprinted to the podium narrowly ahead of Aino Kaisa Saarinen Kuitunen (FIN). Winning both the Tour Overall Ranking as well as the Tour Sprint Ranking, Kuitunen earned a total of CHF 132’000 and 400 World Cup points for her supreme performances during the inaugural Tour de Ski. She now leads the Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country 188 points ahead of Bjoergen (634) and 356 points ahead of Petra Majdic (SLO).
In the men’s competition, consistency rather than Stage victories paid out for last year’s FIS Overall World Cup champion Tobias Angerer (GER). Angerer had garnered the Tour leader’s golden jersey after the third Tour Stage in Oberstdorf and hung onto it with a 12th place finish in Asiago and a 5th place finish in Saturday’s distance race in Val di Fiemme. He started out on the last Stage with a 15 second lead on the Norwegian newcomer, Simen Oestensen (NOR) and showed his mental strength in the Final Climb where he grew his winning margin to 46 seconds. In the end, Oestensen had to give in to young Alexander Legkov (RUS) who finished 2nd in the last Stage and improved from 10th place to 2nd in the overall Rankings. The winner of the men’s Tour Sprint Ranking (silver jersey), Tor Arne Hetland (NOR), finished fifth overall, behind team mate Petter Northug. With his 602 points, Angerer also took the lead in the overall World Cup standings ahead of Legkov (467) and Hetland (432), in addition to earning CHF 116 500 from the Tour

The men’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup continued with the traditional Adelboden (SUI) races last weekend. On Saturday, Benni Raich (AUT) became only the fifth racer in the 50-year history of the Adelboden giant slalom to take a second consecutive victory. It was his 25th World Cup victory – 14 of which have come in January - taken with a stunning 0.85 seconds margin on the infamous Chuenisbärgli course. Behind Raich, there were racers from eight nations in the top twelve. On Sunday, after 103 winless races and 1073 days it was finally time for another Swiss victory, brought home by young talent, former slalom Junior World Champion Marc Berthod who won the slalom with starting number 60. After the first run, Berthod had ranked 27th, 2.76 seconds behind the leader Markus Larsson of Sweden. The organizers in Adelboden had another reason for joy, too: with a total of 31’000 spectators over the weekend, the event set an all-time spectator record. In the overall World Cup rankings, Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR) maintained his lead, now 68 points ahead of Didier Cuche (SUI).
In the Snow Queen night slalom in Zagreb (CRO) last Thursday, Marlies Schild (AUT) took her fourth win of the season, this time with the largest winning margin of 1.66 seconds. Benefiting from the largest prize money pot in the ladies’ schedule, she netted €60’000 for the victory. The 18’000-strong audience was more than pleased to see 20-year-old local talent Ana Jelusic achieve her maiden podium place as runner-up, followed by another podium newcomer Sarka Zahrobska (CZE) in 3rd. As the ladies’ Audi FIS Alpine World Cup circuit continued in Kranjska Gora (SLO), a substitute venue for Maribor (SLO), Schild carried on with her domination of the slalom cup. She was again accompanied on the podium by Sarka Zahrobska (CZE). After five wins, a 3rd place and fastest times in nine of the twelve runs, Schild now leads the event ranking by 268 points, with only three races to go. In Saturday’s giant slalom, Nicole Hosp finally took her first season win, after four 2nd places in three different events, becoming yet another Austrian lady to claim the top of the podium this season. After 16 of 35 races, Schild also leads the overall FIS World Cup rankings, 97 points ahead of Hosp.

The Freestyle FIS World Cup continued with the Canada Post Freestyle Grand Prix at Ski Mont Gabriel (CAN) last weekend. Dale Begg-Smith, 2006 Olympic champion and Canadian native who competes for Australia, took the victory in the first moguls’ event this season, after two December events in Europe were cancelled due to poor weather conditions. In the ladies’ competition, Shannon Bahrke (USA) did not let the foggy, warm and mushy snow conditions disturb her in taking the sixth World Cup victory of her career.
FIS Freestyle World Championships at Madonna di Campiglio (ITA) rescheduled for March


The International Ski Federation (FIS) and the local organizing committee at Madonna di Campiglio (ITA) together with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) and regional authorities have agreed to postpone the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships to 5th – 11th March 2007. The event was originally scheduled to be held on 22nd – 27th January, 2007, and the new dates in March now means the event follows immediately after the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo (JPN).
Due to unseasonably warm weather, little artificial snow could be made in Madonna di Campiglio in the past two months and, as a result, there is insufficient snow to prepare the Freestyle Skiing competition venues according to the Freestyle course specifications.
The competition program will remain the same as the original program and the schedule will be published shortly on the FIS and Organizing Committee’s websites.
40th anniversary of the first FIS World Cup races
Though the FIS Alpine World Cup is already in the midst of its 41st season, last Friday also saw the 40th anniversary of the premiere FIS World Cup competition. The first-ever FIS World Cup race took place in Berchtesgaden on 5th January 1967 and was won by Heini Messner (AUT) ahead of Jules Melquiond (FRA) and Dumeng Giovanoli (SUI). The first World Cup race for the ladies was staged two days later in Oberstaufen, and was won by Nancy Green of Canada.
www.fis-ski.com

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Stevens Pass, Wa
Stevens Special Events


www.stevenspass.com

Snow Alert, Cascades Or,Crystal Mtn Wa

LAKE LOUISE MOUNTAIN RESORT - Calgary, AB Canada
2006/7 Beating Out All Previous Epic Winters –
Calgary, AB – January 10, 2007 – Lake Louise Mountain Resort has received more snow, generated a deeper snowpack, and opened more terrain earlier than any previous year on record, making 2006/7 the best year to date.
The Resort surpassed the 3 metre (10 foot) mark for accumulated snowfall on January 6th, which is the earliest in 38 years of record keeping. This was two days ahead of the epic season of 98-99, which had previously been the benchmark ‘best snow year’…until this year. As of January 10, Lake Louise has had 3.28 metres (11 feet) of accumulated snowfall, as measured at the treeline, which is 168% above average for this time of year. The resort received 20cm (8 inches) overnight last night and 44cm (17 inches) in the past week. All lifts and 139 of 139 runs are open.
Says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for the world-famous Resort, “There’s no better place to be right now than the Canadian Rockies for an incredible skiing and riding experience. The conditions have been terrific since our opening day in November, but the continued record snowfall has taken the Lake Louise experience to a whole new level. People are enjoying some of the best ski days of their life right now.”
Visitor Daniel Hobachi, of Toronto, Ontario (pictured below), enjoyed the champagne powder on Tuesday and said, “I’ve been snowboarding for 10 years and have traveled around the world looking for the Ultimate Ride. The snow at Lake Louise blew my mind and is by far some of the best I’ve experienced. Beautiful scenery, challenging terrain and wonderful people – What more could anyone ask for?”

Aaron Wight on Hourglass in the Powder Bowls
Courtesy of Rebeckah Hornung, Lake Louise Mountain Resort
www.skilouise.com

Panorama Resort - Canada
IT JUST KEEPS ON SNOWING

2007 started where 2006 left off, with lots of powder! We have received more than 70cm of snow since New Year's Day. Conditions are fantastic; with soft snow on Panorama's famous groomed cruisers and deep powder lines in Taynton Bowl

Is your New Year's resolution to spend more time with friends and family? Well, here's a deal for you! Stay in our slopeside, silver level lodging from just $84* per person, per night - this includes your lift tickets and access to Canada's biggest and best slopeside hot pools! Call 1 800 663 2929 and take a break.

New Snow (24 hrs) 4cm (1.6")
New Snow (7 days) 76cm (29.9")
Snow Base (Village) 86cm (33.9")
Snow Base (Mid Mtn) 90cm (35.4")
Snow Base (Summit) 134cm (52.8")
Mountain Forecast A few flurries in the morning and then clearing.

Forecast Temp -7°C (19.4°F)
Lifts Open 9 / 9

Heli-Ski Conditions Deep powder on a 150 to 200cm base. Choppers Landing Restaurant is open between 8:00am and 10:00pm daily
Special Events
Register now for Panorama's 2007 Park and Pipe competitions. Sign up at Can-Ski and Showcase Snowboards, or at Syndicate in Invermere.
Rail Jam. Saturday, February 17.
Halfpipe Comp. Saturday, February 18.
Syndicate Slopestyle. Saturday, March 24.
Rail Jam. Thursday, March 29.
Spring in to BIG Air. Saturday, April

www.panoramaresort.com

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Crystal Mtn -Washington
Crystal Mountain received 8" of new snow at the base overnight and 9" up top!
We will be open from 9am-4pm.
Date: Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
Time: 7:00am
Weather: More snow showers today!
Winds: Averaging 12 mph out of the West
Base Temperature: 15degrees
Base Snow Depth: 87 inches
Base New Snow Fall 24hrs: 8inches
Base Snow Fall 48hrs: 9inches
Summit Temperature: 6degrees
Summit Snow Depth: 124 inches
Summit New Snow Fall 24hrs: 9inches
Summit New Snow Fall 48hrs: 10inches
Total Season Snow Fall: 285 inches


Surface Conditions: Variable, deep powder/snow, windblown snow and snow over machine groomed Lifts Open: Discovery, Chinook Express, Forest Queen, Rainier Express, Green Valley and High Campbell (all weather/conditions permitting). Hours of Operation: 9am-4pm daily Road Conditions: Open/compact snow Backcountry Status: South Backcountry CLOSED

What’s Happening at Crystal Mountain: Mother Nature has been good to us so far this year! I cannot believe all the snow so far this season- our annual snowfall average is 350 inches, and we are almost there with 285inches under our belt!!! What a winter! You gotta make your plans to come and visit the slopes...the deep snow is calling your name! Please ski/ride with a partner for safety.

Saab/Salomon X-Wing Rally January 27th Participate in the most exciting all mountain event for a chance to win a trip to Europe for the ultimate ski adventure. Please see website for more info. Register at www.xwingrally.com.

www.skicrystal.com

Air France

www.airfrance.com/us

World Cup Comes to Deer Valley

PARK CITY, Utah (Jan. 9) - The best freestyle skiers in the world return to Deer Valley Resort this week for the Chevrolet Freestyle International that will present four World Cup competitions over three days on the 2002 Olympic venue.
Warm weather elsewhere resulted in a slew of cancellations and forced a six-week postponement of the World Championships in Italy (to March 8-11), and brought an extra event to Deer Valley. The resort, which picked up an aerials event from Lake Placid, NY, will have three nights of competition plus an afternoon of moguls skiing. The schedule:
Thursday - Moguls in the afternoon (finals begin at 1:20 p.m. MT), aerials (from Lake Placid) at night (finals begin at 8:15 p.m.) Friday - Aerials at night (finals begin at 6:30 p.m.) Saturday - Dual moguls at night (finals begin at 5:45 p.m.)
U.S. athletes traditionally have done well at Deer Valley. A year ago, Ryan St. Onge (Steamboat Springs, CO) and local favorite Joe Pack went 1-2 in an aerials event while Toby Dawson (Vail, CO) and Michelle Roark (Winter Park, CO) won the moguls event to clinch their spots on the Olympic Team. Dawson went on to become moguls bronze medalist - and they all point to the enthusiasm and rabid support of the Park City faithful.
This season, St. Onge won the opening World Cup aerials meet of the season last month in China while Shannon Bahrke (Tahoe City, CA) - who was silver medalist at the 2002 Olympics at Deer Valley - won the season-opening World Cup moguls event last Saturday. Former World Cup aerials champ Jeret "Speedy" Peterson (Boise, ID) caught his first podium of the season Sunday in Quebec.
The two sites at Deer Valley - the steep, moguls run on Champion and the aerials kickers and landing hill on White Owl - have been worked on for a month with crews firing up snowmaking machinery to supplement the generous natural snowfall this winter.
"They've been at it every day and into the night," said Calum Clark, events manager for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, which oversees the competitions. "By the time we get to the actual contests starting Thursday, Deer Valley's crew will included nearly 20 workers to build and maintain the jumps and landing hill for the aerials and another 25-man crew to build the "air" jumps and hand-shape the moguls on Champion. "They'll have more than 1,800 man hours on the aerials jumps and the same amount of time for the moguls course," Clark said. In addition, some 4,000 feet of safety fencing line both sides of the moguls in double layers to ensure safety.
http://www.usskiteam.com

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2007 Winter X Games XIJanuary 25-28 2007
Aspen, Colorado
The 11th annual, free-to-the-public, winter action sports competition features more than 230 athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard, and Snowmobile.
GEM returns as the Sport Organizers for all of the skiing events once again, which will include Skier-X, Slopestyle, Superpipe. Duties include course design, athlete selection and competition execution. GEM will also be assiting with the Boarder-X competitions
www.globaleventmanagement.com

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Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Family Cup 2007

Sun Peaks Resort invites you and your family to participate in the Sun Peaks Family Cup this coming Sunday, January 14, 2007.
Designed for fun and participation, this event features a point competition between countries. It is a great event to challenge members of the family or friends from around the world. The Family Cup is available to all family members and anyone who skis or rides. Any competitor from any country is able to compete with age groups starting at 4 years through 19 years for students then the open adults division for all competitors of any age above 19.
The Australian side has come to Sun Peaks in force to take the Cup. It will be up to Canadians, Brits, Americans, and others to represent their country.

Find more information here
www.sunpeaksresort.com


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Bacardi

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Mt. Bachelor to Host Snowboard Grand Prix
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (Jan. 9) - For the 10th year, Mt. Bachelor will host a U.S. Snowboarding event as the second stop of the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix will be relocated to the Oregon resort.
Previously slated for Mountain Creek, NJ, organizers were forced to move the event due to unseasonable temperatures throughout the east coast. Mt. Bachelor will pick up both the halfpipe competition and the Paul Mitchell Progression Session slopestyle on Feb. 3-4, the originally scheduled dates of competition.
"It was difficult to move from Mountain Creek, because they've been such a solid Grand Prix venue, but if somebody has to step up, we're fortunate it was Mt. Bachelor," said Grand Prix Director Eric Webster. "Both the halfpipe and slopestyle are consistently world class and super spectator friendly, plus they've had excellent snowfall. Mt. Bachelor has hosted outstanding Grand Prix events in the past and I'm sure they will deliver a quality event in February."
In addition, Mt. Bachelor will host the Chevrolet Revolution Tour just one week after the Grand Prix, which will create a full week of snowboarding, showcasing both the elite riders and the up and coming riders in the U.S. added Webster.
"Mt. Bachelor is pleased to welcome the Grand Prix back to our resort," comments Mt. Bachelor President Dan Rutherford. "The caliber of the snowboard athletes this event attracts is bar none and we are honored to have them as competitors and guests. Every year the Grand Prix proves to be an exciting addition to our event line up. We are confident this year will be no exception." For complete details on the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix tour, log on to
www.ussnowboarding.com/grandprix



U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix Dates:

Feb. 2-4 - Mt. Bachelor, OR
- Saturday, Feb. 3 - Halfpipe Qualifiers and Finals
- Sunday, Feb. 4 - Slopestyle Qualifiers and Finals


Feb. 24-25 - Tamarack, ID:
- Saturday, Feb. 24 - 22-foot Halfpipe
- Sunday, Feb. 25 - Snowboardcross (part of the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Championships)


The 2007 Chevrolet Revolution Tour:
Jan. 26-28 - Copper Mountain, CO - HP, SS, SBX, Rail
Feb. 9-11 - Mt. Bachelor, OR - HP, SS, SBX
Feb. 16-18 - Spirit Mountain, MN - HP, SS, SBX, Rail (*new date)
Mar. 2-4 - Okemo, VT - HP, SS, SBX
June 21-22 - Mt. Hood, OR - HP, SS



www.Ussa .org

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FIS -Arosa

(Photo by Chutian Metropolis Daily)

Shennongjia Ski Resort, the largest winter sports complex in South China, opened last year in Hubei Province. Since its opening, it has attracted many tourists to this famous scenic spots in the province.

Located with an elevation of 2,200 metres, the complex covers an area of 100,000 square meters and has four kilometers of ski slopes

Krasnaya Polyana Russia
..worth a look
Heliski Russia with www.Extreme Sports Cafe - The Season.
14th January 2006 – 15th April 2006.
Our heliski program for the next winter season is about to kick off. Last year we got going in November

Scott PON. sent this to me. The snows of Nepal, Manang.
Thanks Bud!

Ski Himalaya- Kashmir


Peter Robinson Cheif snow officer, with a photo taken by Anthony Mitchell
Kashmir Powdercats are currently accepting bookings for our unique guiding and local transport services. Riders wishing to explore Gulmarg with us should bear in mind that places are limited

Peter and his brothers (Justin, Philip and Simon) have been visiting Gulmarg since the winter of 1994

Gulmarg's Poma designed gondola features 36 six-seater cabins to lift snowriders 1330 vertical metres to the top station at 3980 metres above sea level. From the top station an optional 30 minute walk will take you to Mt Apharwat's 4124 metre peak

No LIFT LINES,
Contact Peter at http://www.skihimalaya.com.au/
Don't forget to ask about the banana chutes!

Snow Alert, Whistler Blackcomb

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Jackson Hole

New Snow(past 24 hours)
1" @ Upper-Mountain
TR" @ Mid-Mountain

Snow Depth
65" @ Upper-Mountain
52" @ Mid-Mountain

Total Snowfall ( season to-date)
179" @ Upper-Mountain
140" @ Mid-Mountain
Grooming Report
Lift Status
Live Temps & Wind

Today's Forecast
Expected Highs
Upper-Mountain: 15°F
Base: 29°F
Partly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind between 15 and 20 mph.

Lifts Open: 11 of 11
Trails Open: 106 of 116
Groomed Trails Open: 40 of 40
Advanced Terrain Park: Not Open

Sandbag Series 10 K Skate Race January 06 Register at the Nordic Center at 8:30 AM. Race starts at 10 AM. Cost is $12 Winter Trails Day January 06 Celebrate Winter Trails day at the Nordic Center with free trail passes, snowshoe and XC demo from Skinny Skis, and introductor lessons after 1 PM. Call the Nordic Center for more information at (307) 733-2629.

Dual Giant Slalom Telemark Race
January 07
KMTN, Skinny Skis, Grand Teton Brewing are sponsoring the Dual GS Telemark Race happening this Sunday, January 7. Race registration happens from 8:00am to 9:15 day of at the Nordic Center, race time is 10 am on Casper. Price is $20 for race and party. For more info call us at the Nordic Center at 739-2629


www.jacksonhole.com

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US SKI TEAM
Aerial Event Added to Deer Valley
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PARK CITY, Utah (Jan. 8) - Deer Valley Resort will hold an additional World Cup aerials event this week during the Chevrolet Freestyle International, staging it Thursday night for a total of four freestyle competitions over the three days, the U.S. Ski Team and Deer Valley organizers said.

The Nature Valley Freestyle Cup Jan. 18-20 in Lake Placid, NY, was to have included two World Cup aerials events and a moguls competition. However, unseasonably warm temperatures forced organizers to release the aerials events at the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, officials said.

The moguls event is still scheduled for Jan. 19 at Whiteface Mountain.
The new schedule, according to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Vice President of Events Annette Royle, shows:

Thursday, Jan. 11
- Moguls Finals at 1 p.m. (New Start Time)
(women's qualifying 9:15-10:30 a.m. and men's 10:40 a.m.- noon)
- Aerials Finals (from Lake Placid) at 8:15 p.m. (women's qualifying 3:45-4:30 p.m. and men's 6:15-7:15 p.m.)

Friday, Jan. 12
- Aerials Finals at 6:45 p.m.
(women's qualifying 1-1:50 p.m. and men's 3:35-4:30 p.m)
The evening concludes with fireworks and a live performance by The Samples up at the venue stage.

Saturday, Jan. 13
- Dual Moguls Finals at 6 p.m.
(women's qualifying 1-2:45 p.m. and men's 3-4:45 p.m.)
Saturday evening concludes with more fireworks and a live performance by The Wailers up at the venue stage.

"This will be an exciting week at Deer Valley," Royle said. "No resort has the experience Deer Valley has after hosting the 2002 Olympic freestyle events (and the alpine slalom) and then the 2003 Freestyle World Championships...and we're certainly thankful they've stepped up to the plate big-time to make certain the athletes don't lose this aerials events."

www.usskiteam.com

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Fernie Canada
Calgary, AB – January 4, 2007 – Show us your ultimate snow dream for your chance to win the ultimate ski weekend at Fernie Alpine Resort!

The Annual Kokanee Snow Dreams Contest was recently launched, and will provide two lucky guests the chance to win a Kokanee Snow Dreams Package. Simply visit www.skifernie.com/contests/snowdreams, or visit www.skifernie.com and click on the Snow Dreams link. Send us an image that shows your Ultimate Snow Dream (it should include snow and Kokanee) and tell us why. The winning entry will receive the Ultimate Snow Dreams Getaway, including:

Two VIP Passes to the 3rd Annual Kokanee Snow Dreams Party on Saturday, February 10th at Fernie Alpine Resort. First Tracks at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Saturday morning breakfast with the Kokanee Glacier Girls at the new mountaintop Lost Boys Café. Accommodations at Fernie Alpine Resort courtesy of Fernie Lodging Company for two for the Kokanee Snow Dreams weekend 2007. Two days lift tickets for Fernie Alpine Resort and a Kokanee Gift Pack.
Fernie’s Kokanee Snow Dreams party was named the “Best Deck Party” in the Winter 2006 edition of Ski Canada magazine.

The annual party, taking place on Saturday, February 10, 2007, is a celebration of Fernie’s legendary powder, glacier-fresh Kokanee. The celebration also takes place in conjunction with the Powder 8’s Canadian National Championships.

At the Kokanee Snow Dreams party, skiers and riders can take in the best of après ski in Canada by making friends with a Kokanee Glacier Girl, dancing to live music on the famous Griz Deck, and taking part in a Sasquatch mating call contest.

Speaking of Snow Dreams, Fernie Alpine Resort has received 434cm (14.5 feet) of snow to date this season.

About Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Alpine Resort (www.skifernie.com) is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. RCR (www.skircr.com)

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Sugarloaf/USA is once again pleased to offer Maine residents two of the best values in big-mountain skiing continuing the popular Maine Day and Maine Family Sunday programs for the 2006-07 winter season.

Maine residents with identification can enjoy the slopes of Sugarloaf/USA on every Wednesday of the season for just $26, less than half of the standard single day ticket price. The offer is not valid on Feb. 21, 2007.

“We’re proud to continue a Sugarloaf tradition that Mainers have embraced throughout the years,” said Karen Greene, Sugarloaf’s Brand Manager. “Once again, if it’s Wednesday, it’s Maine Day at Sugarloaf.”

Maine families ski or ride for just $25 per person every Sunday in January and the first Sunday in February. The offer requires a minimum of one adult and one child, with a maximum of two adults. Additional children’s tickets can be purchased for $25. Learn-to-ski and learn-to-ride programs for ages 7 and up are also available for just $25 each during Maine Family Sundays. Valid Maine identification is required.

For more information about these and other offers from Sugarloaf, log on to www.sugarloaf.com or call 1.800.THE LOAF.
Sugarloaf/USA is part of the American Skiing Company family of resorts. Its resorts include Killington and Mount Snow in Vermont ; Sunday River and Sugarloaf/USA in Maine ; Attitash in New Hampshire ; Steamboat in Colorado ; and The Canyons in Utah .
www.sugarloaf.com

Mammoth Mountain CA
Mammoth's January Midweek Madness is back Jan. 9 - Feb. 1, 2007 for one month of super-fun Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Great Deals: Lift Tickets: $55*
Child/Senior tickets: $39*
Lift and Lodging: from $113**
Other great deals on the mountain and around town.

www.mammothmountain.com

In partnership with Inyo National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/
www.mammothmountain.com


Tahoe Dave

MONDAY, JANUARY 08, 2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:ussa.org World Freestyle Champs Postponed PARK CITY, Utah (Jan. 8) - The 2007 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships, set to begin in two weeks in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, were postponed six weeks Monday because of the lingering snow drought and unseasonal warm temperatures in much of central Europe. U.S. officials said the delay will allow a longer selection period to choose athletes for the championships. In Europe, FIS officials and Worlds organizers announced new dates of March 8-11 in the Italian resort village. "Because so few events have been held so far, this will enable us to extend our selection window and provide an extra opportunity for athletes to qualify for the World Championships Team," U.S. Program Director Polly-Jo Clark said.

The World Cup tour resumes Thursday with three events schedule at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT, for moguls with aerials Friday night (qualifying during the day) and dual moguls Saturday night (qualifying also during the day) with the Chevrolet Freestyle International and then heads to Lake Placid, NY, for the Nature Valley Freestyle Challenge Jan. 18-20. Originally, the Worlds team was to have been named after the Lake Placid events.

Clark said she, Head Coach Jeff Wintersteen and staff would be finalizing details shortly on the selection period before the World Championships Team is chosen. "Worlds is major, and after losing those earlier events because of no snow, it's good the athletes have additional opportunities to qualify," she said. After three stops on the World Cup schedule this season, U.S. skiers have turned-in three top-3 results, including two victories. Ryan St. Onge (Steamboat Springs, CO) won the opening World Cup aerials event in China last month while Olympic medalist and former World Cup moguls champion Shannon Bahrke (Tahoe City, UT) won the first moguls event of the season Saturday at Mont Gabriel, Que., outside Montreal. In addition, former World Cup aerials champion Jeret "Speedy" Peterson (Boise, ID) was third Sunday in an aerials meet.

In addition to many lower-level cancellations, poor snow conditions eliminated two World Cup aerials contests over Labor Day Weekend in Australia and two moguls events at different sites last month in France plus skier cross and halfpipe events at two other venues. In addition, organizers in St. Moritz, Switzerland, already have canceled a World Cup aerials contest set for March 9. The last time a World Championships was affected came in 1995 when the Alpine World Ski Championships were postponed a year in Sierra Nevada, Spain, because of a lack of snow. The 1996 championships went off without problems; two future U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame members collected medals for the U.S. Ski Team as Picabo Street won gold in downhill and bronze in super G while Hilary Lindh was bronze medalist in the downhill.

http://www.ussa.org/

Sun Valley -

Honda Ski tour U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION (USSA) TO SANCTION THE HONDA SKI TOUR SKI CROSS SERIES; OFFICIALS TO OVERSEE RULES AND COURSE APPROVAL The Honda Ski Tour Launches Inaugural Event at Sun Valley, ID, JAN 11-15, 2007, attracting one of the strongest ski cross fields ever assembled

Sun Valley, ID, January 7, 2007—The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, will be officially calendaring The Honda Ski Tour (THST) 2007 as a sanctioned USSA ski cross event. USSA’s sanction requires the event to be run according to USSA rules, which mirror FIS International rules, under the direction of an approved competition jury and officials. THST is North America ’s new elite, four-stop mountain festival and skiing competition that features the world’s best halfpipe and ski cross skiers competing for $500,000. Tour stops are Sun Valley, ID, Breckenridge, CO, Aspen/Snowmass, CO, and Squaw Valley USA , CA.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the addition of ski cross for the 2010 Winter Olympics, in a meeting in Kuwait City on Nov. 28. Snowboardcross made its first Olympic appearance at the 2006 Winter Games in Torino and drew big crowds and excellent television ratings. Ski cross has quickly become popular around the world and is gaining momentum. “The Ski Tour is a very high profile series in the newest Olympic event of ski cross and we applaud Tour organizers for taking steps to manage the series to international standards,” said USSA Chief Operating Officer Dick Coe. “It's important with such a high level series that it follows the same international standards as the World Cup, World Championships and ultimately the Olympics. That standard will be very important for elite athletes as the sport grows in popularity over the next few years.”

USSA sanctions and calendars over 3,000 U.S. competitions each season. Sanctioned events, including The Honda Ski Tour, are required to be run according to USSA rules, which mirror the FIS International Competition Rules (ICR), including homologation or approval of the courses to meet international standards. In addition, USSA will appoint a technical delegate to oversee the competition, as well as a competition jury and other key competition officials. Participating athletes must be current members of USSA. “We are thrilled by the USSA’s decision to sanction our ski cross events,” said THST President Steve Brown. “This essentially makes The Honda Ski Tour the proving ground for our future Olympic ski cross athletes. This is a great development for The Honda Ski Tour.”

Athletes confirmed for THST ski cross competition include X Games gold medalists Enak Gavaggio, Casey Puckett, Shaun Palmer, Lars Lewen, Zach Crist and two-time World Cup ski cross champion Tomas Kraus. Fresh from his World Cup retirement is World Champion and 13-time World Cup winner Daron Rahlves, who also has victories at the famed Hahnenkam at Kitzbuhel and the Lauberhorn in Wengen, making this one of the most impressive competitive ski cross fields ever assembled.

The Honda Ski Tour Schedule

Stop 1: January 11-15, Sun Valley , Idaho
Stop 2: February 1-4, Breckenridge , Colorado
Stop 3: February 22-25, Aspen , Colorado
Stop 4: March 8-11, Squaw Valley USA , California
For details contact Sun Valley Resort / Mountain Sports International

Squaw Valley- Got KT?
26 lifts are on the schedule for today with new lifts opening for the weekend. Don't miss out on Tahoe's best terrain and all the action at Squaw Valley USA. UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 13-19 - National Safety Awareness Week at Squaw DetailsJan 13-15 - Squaw Sessions Teen Freeride Camp DetailsJan 20 - 25th Anniversary Celebration of Hot Dog the Movie. Tickets on sale Jan. 10th..... Debbie Dutton a local favorite !

Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons http://www.squaw.com/

Avalanche Warnings Colorado,

Snow Alert, Whistler Blackcomb B.C. -Jackson Hole

MORNING Edition

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Big Sky

Weather: Variable clouds with occasional snow showers throughout the day Temperature: 24° to 14° (Fahrenheit) Wind: 10-20 mph from South West New Overnight Snow: Trace Snow Fall past 24hrs: 1 Snow Fall past 48hrs: 2 Base Snow Depth: 38-58 Surface Conditions: Fresh powder and machine groomed Terrain Open: 90% Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, Challenger, Iron Horse, Southern Comfort, Lone Peak Chair, Lone Moose, Explorer, White Otter, Shedhorn, Bear Back Poma, Mitey Magic Carpet, Magic Carpet, Pony Express www.bigskyresort.com

*** FIS News Peterson 3rd as World Cup Aerials Resumes Bahrke eighth, scores first top 10 MONT GABRIEL, Que. (Jan. 7) - Former World Cup champion Jeret "Speedy" Peterson (Boise, ID) was third Sunday in the third World Cup aerials meet of the season with Scott Bahrke (Tahoe City, CA) earning his first top-10 result in eighth place. Lacy Schnoor (Draper, UT), the lone U.S. woman competing, finished 12th. The new format this season is to have everyone take one jump and then the top 10 will get two jumps in finals. However, because of the unseasonally warm weather in Quebec, following a steady rain Saturday, the jumps began to deteriorate, so the format was scrapped in favor of one jump, top 10 moving to finals and having one more jump. Canadian Cord Spero won with 120.36 points and teammate Ryan Blais was second. Peterson, who landed his signature five-twist "hurricane" [five twists, three flips], received 118.82. "Speedy missed his takeoff just a bit, but he landed his 'hurricane' - I mean he really nailed it, but he was deducted...and that was too bad," said Aerials Head Coach Matt Christensen. "I'm also really psyched - we all are - for Scotty Bahrke, getting his first top-10. That was huge for us. He jumped like a champ; he hit the best full-full-full [three twists, three flips] that I've ever seen him do." Former world and World Cup champion Jacqui Cooper of Australia won the women's event with 116.64 points. The World Cup tour moves on Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT, for three night competitions as part of the Chevrolet Freestyle International, starting Thursday night. Then it's on to Lake Placid, NY, for the Nature Valley Freestyle Challenge Jan. 18-20 with freestyle World Championships Jan. 23-28 in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy.

FREESTYLE WORLD CUP
Mont Gabriel, QUE - Jan. 7, 2007
Men's Aerials (One round; 10 made finals)
1. Cord Spero, Canada, 120.36 points
2. Ryan Blais, Canada, 119.69
3. Jeret Peterson, Boise, ID, 118.82
4. Thomas Labert, Switzerland, 117.92
5. Steve Omischl, Canada, 117.48
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8. Scott Bahrke, Tahoe City, CA, 96.79
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26. Ryan St. Onge, Steamboat Springs, CO
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Women's Aerials
1. Jacqui Cooper, Australia, 116.64
2. Manuela Mueller, Switzerland, 86.71
3. Veronika Bauer, Canada, 82.83
4. Elizabeth Gardner, Australia, 82.05
5. Nadiya Didenko, Ukraine, 79.84
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12. Lacy Schnoor, Draper, UT

For complete results:
www.fis-ski.com/
Schlopy Working Toward Possible Return
PARK CITY, Utah (Jan. 7) - Three-time Olympian Erik Schlopy (Park City, UT), injured in a training crash in mid-December, says he could miss the next month or so of World Cup racing while he recuperates from his injuries. "I crashed two days before Alta Badia [Italy, where the men raced a giant slalom and slalom Dec. 17-18] and suffered a bone bruise and torn articular cartilage [in his left knee] and other bumps," he said. "The timing couldn't have been worse, two days before two races. ... It was bad timing but, at the same time, it doesn't require surgery.
"I'm a firm believer in taking care of injuries on the front side and then you can gain time on the back side when you don't have problems" because you've taken it conservatively to begin with, he said. "Going to the conservative side, it's really just a waiting game."
U.S. Alpine Director Jesse Hunt hopes Schlopy is back in time for the World Championships Feb. 3-18 in Are, Sweden, "but health always comes first. He's conservative in his head, but Erik's not conservative in his rehab. He's certainly motivated and I've seen him doing some workouts, so I know he's working to get back...when he's healthy. We're hopeful because he's certainly one of our marquee athletes in giant slalom."
Schlopy, 34, giant slalom bronze medalist at the 2003 alpine World Championships and a seven-time U.S. champion, has met with U.S. Ski Team surgeon Dr. Vernon Cooley and will meet with him in late January to review the progress in his rehabilitation. He can do core and upper body workouts to help maintain his conditioning, Schlopy said, but no strength drills because of the pain in his left knee.
www.ussa.org
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Sugarloaf ME

Jami says,...
The snow has been falling all morning and continues here at Sugarloaf. We've got a good 6 inches of fresh snow on the trails and up to 8 inches in places.
Best of all, this snow shows no signs of stopping.

Sugarloaf/USA 1.800.THE.LOAF 5092 Access Road Carrabassett Valley, www.sugarloaf.com/email

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Courchevel France

Columbia Ride Week

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APEX B.C.
Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season
High Flying at Apex Mountain Resort -- PENTICTON, B.C. – Dmitri Dashinski of Belarus won the season-ending Freestyle FIS World Cup to snatch the season’s overall men’s aerials title from previous leader Kyle Nissen of Calgary.
The Winter/Spring Games are Coming!!!! -- February 24, 2006 -- Everyone is invited to Apex Mountain Resort in the sunny Okanagan from March 17th to 19th to watch the best Freestyle Skiers in the world compete in FIS World Cup action
World’s Best Freestyle Skiers Compete at 2006 Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort -- Penticton, BC; Tuesday, March 14, 2006 -- The world’s top freestyle skiers, including 2006 Olympic Champions and 2005 World Champions, have started to arrive in Penticton, BC for this year’s Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort
Register for the Freestyle FIS World Cup at Apex -- February 19, 2006 -- The FIS WC Finals for Half Pipe will be held as an Open competition, scheduled Friday March 17th, 2006. Canadian Freestyle Ski Association must register all athletes. Registrations for this event are due by Wednesday February 22nd.
www.freestyleski.com/
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67th. Hahnenkamm Race
From 26 - 28 January 2007
67. HAHNENKAMM RACE


The winner gene drives the world’s best skiers forward throughout the winter season; for them second place is defeat. But there is one big skiing event where that does not apply: the most difficult and most fascinating ski race of all, the famous Downhill on the Streif. Here it is still not whether you win or lose, but simply being part of this ski spectacular on 20 - 22 January 2006, when Kitzbühel stages the 66th Hahnenkamm Race

Three days of excitement! As in past years, the 67th Hahnenkamm Race is a guaranteed combination of top-class sport and entertainment. more >>
Programm:
Tuesday, 17.01.2006
11:30 a.m 1st downhill training
Wednesday, 18.01.2006
11:30 a.m 2nd downhill training
Thursday, 19.01.2006
11:30 a.m 3rd downhill training
Friday, 20.01.2006
11:30 a.m. Hahnenkamm Super-G
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Super-G
and draw for Hahnenkamm Downhill, finish area Timing building

Saturday, 21.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Downhill Race
followed "Kitz Charity Trophy"
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Downhill and draw for Hahnenkamm Slalom, finish area balcony of Timing building.
Sunday, 22.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 1st heat
01:15 p.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 2st heat
followed Prize and ceremony for slalom, and combined, finish To Race page: Hahnenkamm
www.kitzbuehel.com
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Stevens Pass, Wa
Stevens Special Events


www.stevenspass.com

www.speedski.com

5 in. of New Snow at Alyeska Alaska
7 in. of New Snow at Jackson Hole
8 in. of New Snow at Keystone
10 in. of New Snow at Loveland


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Squaw Valley
Powder Days!
8-10" of powder on the upper mountain! 26 lifts scheduled today
Events
Jan 11
Squaw Valley Challenge Squaw Valley’s season long recreational race series offers spirited competition in a fun atmosphere with great prizes. Open to skiers, snowboarders & telemark racers. Details: 530-583-6985
Jan 12
Advanced Ski Clinic This is a one-day clinic emphasizing technical skiing at its highest level, taught by Squaw Valley’s top instructors. The clinic features full days of skiing, small well-matched classes, off-slope workshops in ski technique and equipment and video feedback. Details: 530-581-7184
-Live Music at Zenbu

Jan 13 - 15
Freeride Teen Snowboard & Ski Camp This 1 day premiere camp for teens is offered during holiday and peak periods of the winter season. Dec 25-Jan 7, Jan 13-15, Feb 17-Feb 25. Squaw Sessions focuses on orgins of the freeride movment at Squaw and sharpens skills for mastering the terrain parks and big mountain skiing and riding. Coached by pro skiers and boarders such as Evan Raps, Ingrid Backstrom, Jeremy Jones and more. Ages 13-17. Call for details

Jan 19
Steep & Deep Free Avalanche Awareness Clinic The Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Avalanche Education Fund Presents this amazing clinic FREE in the Plaza Bar of the Olympic House. In conjection with National Safety Awareness Week, this clinic will consists of mult-media presentations by local guides, extreme skiers and forecasters on weather, terrain analyis, snow stability and more! Friday night 1/19 at 7pm. All ages welcome. Great raffle prizes
www.squaw.com

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Jitloff Wins Second Straight Super Series Race
NEWRY, Maine (Jan. 4) - Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV), putting an exclamation point on his recovery from a torn knee ligament a year ago, earned his second Chevrolet Super Series slalom win in 24 hours Thursday - this one by more than 1.6 seconds - at Sunday River Ski Area.
Jitloff led the first run and powered his way to victory with a two-run time of 1:45.68. Canadian Scott Barrett was second (1:47.31) with U.S. skiers - led by Cody Marshall (Pittsfield, VT) - taking the next four places.
With temperatures in the mid-30s, the men shifted to slalom after two days of racing; Will Brandenburg (Spokane, WA) took the opening giant slalom Tuesday and Jitloff - former Junior World Championships combined champion (2005), who tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in December 2005, won the second GS Wednesday. The Super Series represents the U.S. races on the NorAm Cup schedule.
CHEVROLET SUPER SERIES
NorAm Cup - Sunday River
Newry, ME - Jan. 4, 2007
Men's Slalom-1
1. Tim Jitloff, Reno, NV, 1:45.68
2. Scott Barrett, Canada, 1:47.31
3. Cody Marshall, Pittsfield, VT, 1:47.39
4. Warner Nickerson, Gilford, NH, 1:47.48
5. David Chodounsky, Crested Butte, CO, 1:47.53
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U.S. skiers in the top 20:
6. Andrew Weibrecht, Lake Placid, NY, 1:47.81
9. Zachary Brown, Sun Valley, ID, 1:48.75
11. Mark Heinrich-Wallace, Park City, UT, 1:49.10
12. Travis Ganong, Olympic Valley, CA, 1:49.18
13. Erik Fisher, Sandpoint, ID, 1:49.45
15. Greg Hardy, Jamaica, VT, 1:49.66
18. Will McDonald, (no hometown given), 1:50.94


For complete results:
http://www.fis-ski.com/


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Big White / Silverstar
With a snow base of over 165 centimeters (56 inches) at Big White and 140 centimetres (40 inches) at Silver Star, both resorts are offering the very best in skiing and snowboarding right now! We're coming off a highly-successful holiday season that saw tens of thousands of vacationers from all over the world come to sample our famous champagne powder snow. Big White and Silver Star staff would like to extend their appreciation for the patience shown by our many guests during this very busy week.

RIPZONE BCSA Provincial Snowboard Series #1 – Halfpipe and Slopestyle at Big White on January 7/8 The first stop of the BC Snowboard Association Provincial Snowboard series at Big White always draws a top-notch field, as well as some young guns wanting to make a name for themselves. Drop in to TELUS Park and watch our next Canadian Olympic hopefuls get their groove on. Click more for information on how you or your kids can start out in the exciting world of competition snowboarding.
Welcome Canadian Olympian Edith Rosza to Big White's Ladies Day Big White Ski School Director Josh Foster is pleased to announce that former Canadian National Team GS and SL specialist and Olympian Edith Rosza will be a special guest at the inaugural Ladies Day on Wednesday, January 10. Edith will be skiing around to each of the groups. This Ladies Day will also be supported by Salomon with some demo equipment as well as Fresh Air Experience. Edith will also be joining the group for lunch at the Kettle Valley Steak House.
Big White Events
CSIA Level 1 Course
Jan 4 - Jan 7


BCSA Provincial Series: Super Pipe and Slopestyle
Jan 6 - Jan 7


Avalanche Awareness Days
Jan 12 - Jan 14

www.bigwhite.com

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FIS NEWS
News from the World of Skiing Spectacular races end the alpine year ... more Great sport at New Year's Nordic events ... more More World Cup schedule changes .


The men's FIS Audi Alpine World Cup in Bormio (ITA) saw two spectacular downhill races -the first one as a replacement for the event cancelled in Val d'Isère - that took place in perfect conditions on the classic Stelvio course. And reigning FIS Downhill World Cup champion, Michael Walchofer gave the Austrian team a timely boost going into the New Year with hard-fought victories on both days. In so doing, he became the first man to twice win back-to-back downhill races after achieving the same feat in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2005. Team mate Mario Scheiber managed a pair of third places, with Didier Cuche (SUI), the leader of the 2006/2007 FIS Audi Alpine World Cup Downhill standings, finishing as runner-up on the 28th December by the smallest possible margin of one hundredth of a second. Peter Fill (ITA) gave the home crowd something to really cheer about by finishing second on 29th December, underlining his credentials as a force to be reckoned with in the overall World Cup standings. The leader of the overall standings after 16 of 39 races going into 2007 remains Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR), as has been the case for most of the season, who posted a strong 6th place in the second race in Bormio.

The ladies' FIS Audi Alpine World Cup visited Semmering (AUT), located only 60kms from the capital city Vienna. Tough conditions tested the top athletes in the world, with the late arrival of a cold spell to enable the production of sufficient artificial snow, coupled with the touristical demands over the Christmas holidays, hampering preparations. Thursday's giant slalom saw Austria's all-conquering technical team claim the entire podium, for the second time this season, with Kathrin Zettel coming out on top ahead of Nicole Hosp and Marlies Schild. Friday's slalom wittnessed a first for the this season, with Marlies Schild failing to win the race after a big mistake on the second run, after leading the first run, relegating her to third position. Therese Borssen (SWE) recorded her maiden victory, with Kathrin Zettel in second, delighting her huge following from Upper Austria (Niederösterreich) that included Austrian ski legend Michaela Dorfmeister. Marlies Schild heads into the New Year as leader of the FIS Audi Alpine World Cup with 14 of 37 races successfully completed.
While the ladies’ Audi FIS Alpine World Cup night slalom will take place as scheduled in Zagreb (CRO), the planned races in Maribor (SLO) had to be moved to Kranska Gora (SLO) and will be staged with the original program. The men’s events in Adelboden (SUI) will take place as planned, as will the Lauberhorn-races in Wengen from 12th – 14th January and the ladies’ downhill, super combined and slalom competitions in Zauchensee (AUT).

In the first competition of the Warsteiner German Grand Prix Nordic Combined, three-time defending World Cup champion Hannu Manninen claimed his first victory of the season at Ruhpolding's 15-km Gundersen on Saturday. Manninen beat home-favorites Sebastian Haseney and Ronny Ackermann in a fight to the line. The victory moves the Finn from fifth to third in the World Cup standings behind World Cup leader Christoph Bieler and Norway's Magnus Moan. Ruhpolding was a replacement venue for races that were originally scheduled for Oberhof, but were cancelled due to lack of snow and warm temperatures. In the second competition, a team sprint, the Finns continued along the same lines, confirming their victory with a supreme performance in the skiing part. With two victories, Hannu Manninen leads the Grand Prix rankings ahead of Sebastian Haseney (GER).



In just a month’s time, from 4th – 17th February, the highly anticipated 2007 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships will take place in the majestic setting of Åre, Sweden. The resort has hosted a variety of major winter sports events before, including the Alpine World Championships in 1954 and many FIS Alpine World Cup events, including several finals. In February, a total 33 FIS Championship medals will be awarded in five ladies and five men’s events as well as in the co-ed nations’ team event that debuted in the previous FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Bormio (ITA) in 2005. New to this year’s program is the super combined event that will replace the traditional combined format. Also for the first time, there will be a qualification for the men's giant slalom: while the best 50 registered athletes are pre-qualified, the others will race in the qualification for the remaining 25 starting places.

Åre is one of Sweden’s premiere resorts with an extensive infrastructure. With the summit of the highest peak (Åreskutan) reaching well over 1,420m, it allows for wonderful views and a maximum vertical descent of 890m. While the World Championships are taking place, the town of Åre will be transformed into an international festival celebrating alpine skiing and the winter sports spirit. The center of town will have the Awards Plaza as well as a big screen so that spectators can watch all the action even if they’re not slope side for the live competitions. Each weekend during the World Championships Åre will host an international freestyle competition in such events as slopestyle or moguls skiing. Moreover, there will be international motocross competitions followed by “skiing in the seventies” themed activities. Ski industry representatives will also be on hand with new merchandise, and provide an opportunity for testing the latest equipment on the market. Fashion shows around the resort will showcase new lines of winter clothing. Naturally, the local bars and nightclubs have planned an extensive program of live music as well as special performances during the World Championships.

www.fis-ski.com


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Cortina d' Ampezio Italy
Alpine skiing was presented as a winter sport at the 1936 Winter Olympics. In Cortina it has always been considered the leading winter sport.

In latter years advances in technology have brought an evolution to alpine skiing by introducing accentuated skis-width differences. The result has been improved performance for competition skiers and recreation ones alike. And with it, the onset of the "carving" craze.
The instructors of Cortina's ski schools are on hand whether you're starting this year or wanting to improve your technique, to exploit the potential offered by the new technology.

Cortina's ski schools have unparalleled experience and professionalism and can meet the specific requirements of every ski enthusiast.
There are private lessons, the ideal solution if you want to perfect your own style, and group courses, for those who want to improve while socialising. There is competition skiing, for those who love real thrills, and ad hoc courses for children, with ski instructors specialised in teaching the youngest sports lovers

www.cortina.dolomiti.org

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Closed for the weekend
Gone Skiing!

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Snow Alert -Jackson Hole, Beaver Creek, Snowbird

Steamboat Co
Kat at Steamboat,... New Snow last 24 hrs at mid-mountain: 8"
New Snow last 24 hrs at the summit: 8"
New Snow last 48 hrs at mid-mountain: 8"
New Snow last 72 hrs at mid-mountain: 8"
Settled Snow Depth Base at mid-mountain: 42"
Settled Snow Depth Base at the summit: 44"
Cumulative: 138.5"
Winds: nw @ 9 mph
Degrees: 14
Skies: Snowing
Lifts Operating: 19
Trails Open: 156
Surface Conditions: Powder


I never doubt the Labrador snow report. It had started snowing earlier in North Routt but there was no denying that it was headed for Steamboat.

On my way to town, I planned my attack in my head, and it didn't fail me. First run, straight down the face of Storm Peak right between the "bacon strips" (what we call the groomed lines on the face) and continuing down to Sunset. Untracked powder all the way! Snow was fast and light nearly 8 inches of fresh had fallen. The real treat of the morning was still to come. My third run I hesitated at the top of Two O'clock, one thought came to mind, Rolex. As I skied up to it, I realized only a handful of people had hit it. They had farmed it so well that I laced a nearly untracked line from top to bottom and had the entire run to myself. Kudos to those kids, nice work leaving some for the next guy/girl.

Today's snow was fast like I said, so after a few more runs I headed over to Sunshine Bowl trees. Nothing like flying through those glades like an eight year old hopped-up on Hot Chocolate and giggling all the way.

http://www.steamboat.com

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Kirkwood Ca

12-18" of NEW SNOW!
80-90" of snowfall this season to date.
Today's Forecast: Snow, Check for updates throughout the day

For the current status of lift operations, road conditions and up-to-the-minute snowfall totals, visit www.kirkwood.com


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Stevens Pass, Wa
Stevens Special Events

www.stevenspass.com


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Killington VT
It is no secret that the weather war has been an ongoing battle, but armed with the most extensive snowmaking system in the world and our elevation advantage that reaches to 4,241 feet, our world class snowmaking crew has been turning thousands of gallons of water into light, fluffy snow every time the temperatures allow. We’re currently up to 78 trails and 34 miles of terrain at Killington Resort, which is by far the most open sliding terrain you’ll find anywhere in the East!
Buy a lid, ski or ride for Free! National Safety Awareness Week takes place Jan. 13-19 and among the many events and activities taking place throughout the resort, including the Kid’s Poster Contest and Heads Up! Photo Shoot, is a great deal for you! Stop by Killington Sports h or Killington Outfitters and purchase a new helmet and receive a voucher to exchange for your choice of a free lift ticket or Perfect Turn group lesson. www.killington.com


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Alpine Meadows Ca
This weekends tickets, with Alpine’s iRIDE program, where you’ll not only save money on lift tickets this weekend, you may even get the bonus $10 off certificate and decide to stay through Monday. Gas up the Hybrid, take your last few steps on the treadmill and prepare yourself for the season’s best ski weekend. Alpine is scheduled to operate 10 lifts including the Sherwood Express. Those of us glued to the temperature guage can see, last nights temperatures dropped into the chilly single digits which can only mean one thing…dry powder. Back to the beginning, pack the powder boards and head up to Alpine, skiing and boarding will be great this weekend. Back to the iRIDE program, best deal on tickets. Lastly, wear warm clothes and, oops, forgot to mention, it is forecasted to be BLUE BIRD so bring along the 45 spf

www.skialpine.com


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Big Sky MT

Weather: Snow showers continuing throughout the day and into the evening
Temperature: 13° to 4° (Fahrenheit)
Wind: 5-10 mph from South West
New Overnight Snow: 5
Snow Fall past 24hrs: 12
Snow Fall past 48hrs: 16
Base Snow Depth: 35-55
Surface Conditions: Fresh powder and machine groomed
Terrain Open: 90%
Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, Challenger, Iron Horse, Southern Comfort, Lone Peak Chair, Lone Moose, Explorer, White Otter, Bear Back Poma, Mitey Magic Carpet, Magic Carpet, Pony Express
At 5am the snow is still falling, more expected throughout the day
www.bigskyresort.com


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ARAPAHOE BASIN CO
New Snowfall
Last 24 Hours: 8.00
Last 3 Days: 8

Base
Midway Snow Depth: 45
Summit Snow Depth: 47

Conditions
Powder

Current Weather
Temperature at 5:00am: 10
Forcast: Snow

Trails
Percentage of Terrain Open 99
www.arapahoebasin.com

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Mt Hood Meadows
POWDERFUL STORM DROPS POWDER APLENTY The storm has dropped more than 30 inches in two days - and more is forecast through the weekend! It's nice and light - perfect powder. The storm has increased our snow depth in the base area to more than 100 inches!

MEET OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST JONNY MOSELY JANUARY 6 Meet Gold Medalist Jonny Mosely at the Sprint and Jonny Mosely VIP Experience at Mt. Hood Meadows. Visit your local Sprint Nextel store today and test drive Nextel’s Direct Talk Walkie Talkie feature, your perfect companion on the slopes this winter, and get a FREE Oregon Sno-Park Pass. This pass is your ticket to the Sprint and Jonny Moseley VIP experience happening from 3-5pm. Hurry, supplies limited.
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 1-7: College Daze 7 Day pass for $99 (with current college student ID)
Jan 6: Never Summer snowboard demo
Jan 6: Jonny Mosley VIP Experience
Jan 6: Meadows Video Premier "THAT" presented by Redhook and Ally Distribution- 5 PM Finish Line
Jan 6&7: Weekend multi-week programs - Sno-Blasters and Trailblazers - begin
Jan 7: Next Snow Search 9-13 year old talent competition
Jan 7: Burton snowboard demo

www.skihood.com

Snow Alert -Colorado, need I say more!


Sugar Bowl
New Snow for the Weekend We've received 6-10 inches from the storm that came through starting early Thursday morning... just in time for the weekend! The entire mountain is open for some great skiing, so come on up and check out the new snow!


SUGAR BOWL, Truckee, CA Since 1999 the best skiers in the world have descended on Lake Tahoe to see if they have what it takes to compete in the Winter X-Games. Now, seven years later, both skiers and snowboarders are gearing up to see if they can capture the final coveted spots for the 2007 Winter X-Games.
X-Games Qualifiers Return!

For most extreme athletes, an invitation to Winter X is the highest honor in their individual sport. When 2007 rolls around, all eyes will once again be on Sugar Bowl as those athletes who want to qualify for the upcoming games will be going head to head.
THE 2007 Jabra X-Jam
JANUARY 12 - 14 2007 (MLK weekend)

TITLE SPONSOR: Jabra
PRIZE PURSE: $5,000 Cash Purse and invitation to the 2007 Winter X Games
SUPPORT SPONSORS: Jabra, John Paul Mitchell, Bud Light, Clif Bar, Red Bull, Sugar Bowl Resort, Porters, Aline Footbeds, OGIO, Powder Magazine, Swany Gloves and Euro Socks.
January 11th – Thursday – REGISTRATION & PRACTICE (weather permitting)
DATE: January 12th, 13th, 14th
- 11th (AM Reg and PM practice)
- 12th (qualifying BX & SX)
- 13th (SX Finals)
- 14th (BX Finals)
LOCATION: Sugar Bowl, Truckee CA.
EVENTS: Men's & Women's Skier-X and Boarder-X
details:
www.globaleventmanagement.com


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2007 Winter X Games XIJanuary 25-28 2007
Aspen, Colorado
The 11th annual, free-to-the-public, winter action sports competition features more than 230 athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard, and Snowmobile.
GEM returns as the Sport Organizers for all of the skiing events once again, which will include Skier-X, Slopestyle, Superpipe. Duties include course design, athlete selection and competition execution. GEM will also be assiting with the Boarder-X competitions
www.globaleventmanagement.com

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Sierra Ski Ranch
snow started falling last night at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and it hasn't stopped yet. We now have 11 inches and counting. The National Weather Service is calling for 10-20 inches of that fresh white stuff we all love! The winter storm will continue into tonight. Come see why Transworld Snowboarding called Sierra the best place to ride powder with your best friends. Grab your goggles and get ready to dive in!

Check our snow report for up-to-date snowfall amounts and trail conditions. And don't miss our mountain cams and videosnacks.

Turn your friends on to the sport you love. Learn to Ski/Ride Week package for only $25.



sierraattahoe.com

The Ski Tour



The Ski Tour
Jan 11- 15 Sun Valley, an American Classic
Music
Friday, January 12 at 11:00 PM
THE HONDA SKI TOUR - SPONSORED BY CROCS: Elan
at Ketchum Kantina, Idaho - Southern
21 AND OLDER ONLY - FULL BAR - PRODUCED BY BRAVO
U.S.$10.00


Friday, January 12 at MIDNIGHT
THE HONDA SKI TOUR - SPONSORED BY CROCS: DJ Logic
at Whiskey Jacques, Idaho - Southern

21 AND OLDER ONLY - FULL BAR - PRODUCED BY BRAVO U.S.$10.00



Breckenridge
Feb 1-4



Aspen Snowmass -Ajax
Feb 22-25
Party on Main street



Squaw Valley, Got KT22?
March 8-11
Plaza bar, Olympic House & ZenBu


www.theskitour.com

Patscherkofel - Austria
The Patscherkofel Mountain, Worth the Experience in Winter and Summer!
In Winter:
Innsbruck hosted the Olympic Winter Games twice and Igls as the venue for the men’s downhill was the focus of the world’s interest. Not only the Olympic winners Franz Klammer and Egon Zimmermann love the runs on the Patscherkofel, also beginners and advanced skiers are fascinated by this beautiful mountain.
The Patscherkofel offers:
- soft slopes for beginners
- demanding slopes for proficient and advanced skiers
- fun for the children
- comfortableness for families

Our modern artificial snow spreaders guarantee snow and optimum winter fun
Matching the new Panorama Cable Car, the bottom and top station of the Olympic Express now also have new colours
www.patscherkofelbahnen.at


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From 26 - 28 January 2007
67th. HAHNENKAMM RACE


The winner gene drives the world’s best skiers forward throughout the winter season; for them second place is defeat. But there is one big skiing event where that does not apply: the most difficult and most fascinating ski race of all, the famous Downhill on the Streif. Here it is still not whether you win or lose, but simply being part of this ski spectacular on 20 - 22 January 2006, when Kitzbühel stages the 66th Hahnenkamm Race
Three days of excitement! As in past years, the 67th Hahnenkamm Race is a guaranteed combination of top-class sport and entertainment. more >>

Programm:
Tuesday, 17.01.2006
11:30 a.m 1st downhill training
Wednesday, 18.01.2006
11:30 a.m 2nd downhill training
Thursday, 19.01.2006
11:30 a.m 3rd downhill training
Friday, 20.01.2006
11:30 a.m. Hahnenkamm Super-G
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Super-G
and draw for Hahnenkamm Downhill, finish area Timing building

Saturday, 21.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Downhill Race
followed "Kitz Charity Trophy"
06:30 p.m Prize award Hahnenkamm Downhill and draw for Hahnenkamm Slalom, finish area balcony of Timing building.

Sunday, 22.01.2006
11:30 a.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 1st heat
01:15 p.m Hahnenkamm Slalom - 2st heat
followed Prize and ceremony for slalom, and combined, finish


To Race page: Hahnenkamm


www.kitzbuehel.com

Snow Alert -Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood CA
-Jackson Hole ,Wy

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Squaw Valley
Last night received fresh snow on our upper mountain. The snow continued to fall Wednesday bringing the storm total to over Two Feet as of 2 pm this afternoon.
With a great base of 60-86 inches look for more of our legendary terrain to open up this week.
Squaw Sessions Freeride CampThrough Jan 7.


Squaw Valley Lift Tickets & Lessons
20 Lifts currently are running today with more lifts scheduled to turn tomorrow! Enjoy night skiing and riding on our 3.2 mile Mountain Run and the new night accessed Belmont Terrain Park
www.squaw.com
*** Timberline Lodge
It looks like 2007 is going to start just right as forecasts call for heavy mountain snows over the next several days. To watch it pile up and to check in on condition updates, be sure to go to www.timberlinelodge.com
Timberline is proud to host the Christine Cato Memorial Ski Race this month on Saturday, January 6th.

Timberline Lodge, OR 97028
503-622-7979

www.timberlinelodge.com

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USsA Org
Race to the Cup Goes Primetime in Steamboat Howelsen Hill to host night parallel slalom
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Jan. 4) - The second stop of the U.S. Snowboarding Race to the Cup goes primetime this weekend as the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club hosts a parallel slalom under the lights of Howelson Hill on Friday night.
"This is going to be an awesome weekend," said Head Coach Steve Persons, "Steamboat has been doing a great job preparing for this event and there's a lot of excitement in town, especially for Friday night. This town is super supportive of their winter sports and their athletes and that's always encouraging to our Team."
Friday night's event will feature a festival atmosphere at the base of Howelsen Hill with bands, food vendors and athlete autograph sessions all leading up to the finals slated for 6 p.m. local time.
Look for Steamboat locals Erica Mueller and Justin Reiter to challenge for the podium in both PSL and parallel giant slalom, which will be run on Saturday. But it's never safe to count out Olympians Tyler Jewell (Sudbury, MA), who won the opening PGS event at Copper Mountain, or 2002 Olympic bronze medalist Chris Klug (Aspen, CO), who was third in the same race. "We've come off a tough trip to Europe with some major weather problems and it was really hard to find places to train, so it's great to be able to relax and know that our riders have excellent conditions to train and race on, especially as we prepare for the World Championships later this month," added Persons.
As a critical component to the U.S. Snowboarding pipeline and entry into the World Cup level, the Steamboat stop, part of the $9000 series, will also serve as the final opportunity for riders to qualify for the World Championships, set for Jan. 14-20 in Arosa, Switzerland. The U.S. Team will be named following the event in Steamboat.
"This race is going to bring everyone together," said Persons, "there's a number of riders who haven't qualified for the World Championships yet, so guys like Adam Smith (Bend, OR) and Vic Wild (White Salmon, WA) will be gunning. So will Lindsey Lloyd (Centerville, UT), she's been riding World Cup with us early on this year, but she still has to nail her spot. It's going to be fun."
Remaining U.S. Snowboarding Race to the Cup Events:
Jan. 5-6 - Steamboat Springs, CO
March 10-11 - Bromley, VT

For complete details on the Race to the Cup,
www.ussa.org

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Alyeska =Alyaska
Currently it is lightly snowing all over the mountain. We have a temperature of 13 degrees at the base, 8 degrees at midway and 6 degrees at the top of the mountain. The winds currently are 0-15mph.
Total snowfall this season is 332" at the top of the mountain. We are having an epic snow fall season so come and enjoy it! If you liked yesterday your going to love today!
There is a chance the lifts will have a delayed opening today so stay tuned as we will know more at 9am so call the hotline.
Patrol is looking to open the North Face and High Traverse possibly later today so stay tuned.
We do plan to operate Chairs 3, 4, 6, 7, the Tram and both pony tows for day skiing from 10:30am - 5:30pm. Chair 6 will close around 3:45pm today. And for night skiing tonight we plan to run Chair 1, 3 and the Tram from 4:30pm to 9:30pm.
www.alyeskaresort.com

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Red Lodge Mountain
Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report
IT’S A POWDER DAY! January 4, 2007
New Snow
Base Area Snow Base: 20“
Overnight: 5”
24 Hours: 5”
48 Hours:5”
7 Days:17”

New Snow5-6”
Summit Snow Base: :35“ overnight:0” 24 Hours:0“ 48 Hours:0”
7 Days:15”

Conditions at 6 AM:Snowing, 21 degrees, southwest winds at 4mph
Forecast:Snow (heavy warning until noon), gusty winds, highs in the 30’s
Open Lifts: 5 of 8 Lifts: Willow Creek, Miami Beach, Triple Chair, Grizzly Peak and the Mighty Mite.
Trails:23 trails on lower mountain. Newly opened are the inner chutes off of the Grizzly Lift down to sidesaddle. These shoots are for the advanced skier. For the intermediate skier Drifter is also open from the top down to Sidesaddle. Surfaces: Powder. Base 28-37 inches.
Rail Jam Terrain Park event is on January 13th!!!
www.redlodgemountain.com

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Stowe VT
Stowe Mountain Resort has terrific January conditions on Vermont's highest peak. Thanks to 2+ feet of snow in the past couple weeks, coupled with on-going snowmaking at every opportunity, the trail count at Stowe is up to 31 trails and 24+ miles! That's currently the highest % of open trails of any resort in Vermont! And we're not done yet! We plan to expand terrain even more for the weekend, including the anticipated first days of skiing and riding on top of Spruce Peak!
There are entertaining events this weekend to check out, as well. Fireworks on Friday, a Torchlight Parade on Saturday, and The Sports Illustrated for Kids NextSnow Search Super Qualifier is on Sunday (4 young winners will move on to the finals on National TV!)
www.stowe.com

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Sierra Ski Ranch
Volcom PB & Rail Jam at Sierra
Saturday January 6, 2007
www.sierraattahoe.com/Street: http://www.volcom.com/

Notes:
Volcom is back once again to host a FREE snowboard Rail Jam for all ages in a true jam format. Youth, men & women divisions! And of course there will be complimentary peanut butter and jam sandwiches, sodas....and lots of prizes!!! www.volcom.com/

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Snow Alert -Chamonix , Fr, Crystal WA

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Chamonix- Fr
Conditions updated: 2007-01-02 13:40:35
New snow: 17"
Base Depth: 17" - 40"
Hours open: N/A
Park recut: 0
Jumps: 0
Pipes: 0"
Open Lifts: 16
Conditions: Variable

Events

The first week of January will be dedicated to Russia, at the foot of Mont-Blanc. The Russians celebrate their New Year on the 6th January and Chamonix wishes to establish a real exchange between our 2 cultures. This year will be the 3rd successive festival, offering a week of events : exhibitions, films, concerts, a sound and light show, photo competition and of course the Russian New Year which will be celebrated by all those hosting our russian visitors.
Sunday 7th January 19.00 - 23.00 Evening excursion to the "Mer de Glace". Fireside dinner with musical entertainment Hotel Montenvers (1913m)
January 13th 2007 to Sunday January 14th 2007
Salomon and Chamonix join forces to offer our female visitors a week-end to remember. This mountain event is organised exclusively for ladies....and it’s all free, so.don’t miss out!
- discover one of Chamonix's exceptional ski areas – download your free pass
- free access to all the cross-country runs
- snow sport's activities accompanied by mountain professionals. Equipment and instruction courtesy of “Talents Aiguilles” and their local partners.
- free entry to Chamonix's museums and exhibition centres
- Salomon fashion show v - HIGHLIGHT: Live Concert with Tété and Jehro – ladies download your invitation


19.00 - 23.00
Evening excursion to the "Mer de Glace". Fireside dinner with musical entertainment Hotel Montenvers (1913m)

Location : Chamonix.
Website : Photocross
SportTalents Aiguilles 2
from Saturday January 13th 2007 to Sunday January 14th 2007
Salomon and Chamonix join forces to offer our female visitors a week-end to remember. This mountain event is organised exclusively for ladies....and it’s all free, so.don’t miss out!

Freeride meeting point
Where ? Salomon Talent Aiguilles tents: Grands Montets / Flégère
When ? Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm
How ? Groups of 5 to 10 persons accompanied by mountain professionals
Duration 2 hours with groups departing at 10 am 12 noon and 2pm
Loan of Salomon skis and boards subject to availability
Bring your own gear where possible.
Limited places.


On the piste meeting point:


Where ? Salomon Talent Aiguilles tents: Grands Montets / Flégère
When ? Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm
How ? Groups of 5 to 10 persons accompanied by mountain professionals
Duration 2 hours with groups departing at 10 am 12 noon and 2pm
Loan of Salomon skis and boards subject to availability
Bring your own gear where possible
Limited places
www.chamonix.com


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Big Sky MT
chance of snow showers throughout the day and late tonight. Temperature: 28° to 18° (Fahrenheit) Wind: 10-15 mph from South West New Overnight Snow: 0 Snow Fall past 24hrs: 1/2 Snow Fall past 48hrs: 1/2 Base Snow Depth: 30-45 Surface Conditions: Packed powder and machine groomed Terrain Open: 90% Lifts Scheduled to Open: Lone Peak Tram, Swift Current, Thunder Wolf, Ramcharger, Challenger, Iron Horse, Southern Comfort, Lone Peak Chair, Explorer, White Otter, Bear Back Poma, Mitey Magic Carpet, Magic Carpet, Pony Express

www.bigskyresort.com

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Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain received 12" of new snow overnight at the base and 19" up top. Making the 24hr totals 12" for the base and 21" for Green Valley! Conditions out there are can not get any better.
We will be open from 9am-4pm.
Date: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
Time: 5:00am
Weather: Snowing heavily
Winds: Calm averaging 4 mph out of the SW
Base Temperature: 32degrees
Base Snow Depth: 79 inches Base New Snow Fall 24hrs: 12inches
Base Snow Fall 48hrs: 13inches
Summit Temperature: 25degrees
Summit Snow Depth: 107 inches
Summit New Snow Fall 24hrs: 19inches
Summit New Snow Fall 48hrs: 22 inches
What’s Happening at Crystal Mountain: My-oh-my, the snow just won't stop. More is on the way throughout the day today and into tomorrow. What a season so far!!! Please ski and ride with a partner for safety. Each Saturday of the season we will be guiding snowshoe tours into our South Backcountry call 360-663-3040 to reserve today. Crystal Mountain Express bus is the hassle free way to Crystal Mountain on weekends only. Please visit our website for event information or to view our live webcams.
www.skicrystal.com.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen GDR

During the 40th Wintersport Weeks Garmisch-Partenkirchen features highlights of sportive, cultural and social events from 25th December 2005 until 8th January 2006. Starting at the end of December 2005 within 2 weeks there will be more than 60 top-class events for your entertainment - amongst them are the world famous Ski-Jump Competition on New Years Day

Pageant of the yearly: Horn-carriage-run On 6 January daring women and men meet to the Bavarian horn carriage championship. Running begins at 12.30 o'clock to the Partnachalm.

Free Heel Festival jan 12-14

12. - 14 January 2007 are the Telemarker at the house mountain at the start. For the friends of the free heel a large Testival, fat Parties waits and best run in the German alps. further information” Special prices in the anniversary year

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.
As in the past, the skiing season kicks off with the Viva Winter Fun-Festival in November 2004, a weekend filled with fun and action. Just in time for this year's season opening will be the inaugural run of the new 6-chair ski-lift "Sonnenkar" which is expected to be lifting skier’s comfort levels to new heights as well!
Whether beginner or racing expert, you are sure to find your favorite ski slope. There are a total of 118 kms (73 miles) of downhill runs of all difficulty levels, including the world famous "Kandahar", Germany’s only downhill run with a "World Cup License."
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany
www.gapa.de/ info@grousemountain.com www.sunpeaksresort.com

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APEX B.C.
Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season
High Flying at Apex Mountain Resort -- PENTICTON, B.C. – Dmitri Dashinski of Belarus won the season-ending Freestyle FIS World Cup to snatch the season’s overall men’s aerials title from previous leader Kyle Nissen of Calgary.
The Winter/Spring Games are Coming!!!! -- February 24, 2006 -- Everyone is invited to Apex Mountain Resort in the sunny Okanagan from March 17th to 19th to watch the best Freestyle Skiers in the world compete in FIS World Cup action
World’s Best Freestyle Skiers Compete at 2006 Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort -- Penticton, BC; Tuesday, March 14, 2006 -- The world’s top freestyle skiers, including 2006 Olympic Champions and 2005 World Champions, have started to arrive in Penticton, BC for this year’s Freestyle FIS World Cup Finals at Apex Mountain Resort
Register for the Freestyle FIS World Cup at Apex -- February 19, 2006 -- The FIS WC Finals for Half Pipe will be held as an Open competition, scheduled Friday March 17th, 2006. Canadian Freestyle Ski Association must register all athletes. Registrations for this event are due by Wednesday February 22nd.

www.freestyleski.com/

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Grouse Mountain
January 02, 2007
Two-time Transworld Rider of the Year, Leanne Pelosi is bringing her renowned Mega Gnarly Tricks (MGT) slopestyle clinic and contest to Grouse Mountain on January 6th and 7th. The two-day event, which brings out female shredders of all ages and abilities, is not only a chance for riders to learn from some of the world’s best, but also compete for prizing and large pots of cash money in a contest setting.
Grouse Mountain is home to three world-class terrain parks, considered a backyard playground for many of the world’s top pro riders. The MGT clinic and contest provides an opportunity for female riders to gain confidence on professional-quality jumps and jibs and ride with world-class athletes.
Clinic – Saturday, January 6, 2007
Female riders can register for the one-day clinic coached by professional female snowboarders and prepare for the contest on Sunday. Contest - Sunday, January 7, 2007
With Canada’s biggest prize purse for a female slopestyle contest, this event brings out highly skilled female snowboarders, some of who are on their way to becoming professional riders. The contest will be judged by US Open and X-Games Medalists and National Team Athletes.
MGT Mega Gnarly Tricks Slopestyle: January 7, 2007 The 3rd Annual Mega Gnarly Tricks Slopestyle Contest is a fun jam format event! The event is judged by MGT coaches (US Open and X-Games Medallists and National Team Athletes). Cash goes to the top 3 riders as well as random prizing for sick tricks or crashes. 1st place wins an all expense paid trip, and a spot to compete, in the Billabong Women's "Flaunt It" Slopestyle Contest in Montreal! Come out and throw down and hang out in the MGT tent.
For more information visit
www.grousemountain.com

Air France

www.airfrance.com/us



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Sun Peaks Resort
The Friday Race Series is great for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels with an emphasis on fun. Families, friends, and individuals are encouraged to come out and race against each other or just for themselves. The race course is located on the Sundance ski run. Following the race we’re hosting an awards ceremony at Masa’s Restaurant where we give out prizes based on participation not times. At the awards ceremony participants will receive either a couple beers or soda pops depending upon age.
The Friday Race Series is made possible by our sponsors – Bear Country Lodging, Big Rock Brewing Company, the Rosedale on Robson, and Time to Ride.
International Fondue Dinner and Torchlight Descent
Sunburst Restaurant. Upon arrival you will be treated with a delightful fondue accompanied by live music. The menu includes a variety of meats, seafood, breads, and vegetables to accompany the oil and cheese fondues. The meal is followed by a decadent chocolate fondue dessert with a selection of fresh fruits. After the meal you will then cruise down the torch lit slopes of the 5 Mile ski run. All participants must be at least 14 years of age, and comfortable skiing in the dark. Advance reservations are required for this activity.

Master the Mountain (MTM) Family Ski Tours is dedicated to giving junior skiers/boarders and their families the edge in mastering the mountain. MTM is a unique ski tour concept that strives to provide a truly unforgettable snow experience for the entire family. MTM offers exhilarating skiing/riding, quality development programs, lots of fun and enjoyment for the whole family.
www.sunpeaksresort.com

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Alyeska Resort

NEW RECORD SNOWFALL Alyeska Resort received over 283" of snow for the month of December, breaking the previous record of 274" in January of 2001. Feature Packages -Select from one our great winter packages and save - Simple Pleasures Package or Winter Getaway Package.
Alyeska Resort is the place to be this winter. Get outside and enjoy the Alaskan outdoors! There is plenty of snow, fun and adventure for everyone at Alyeska Resort! Spend your ski vacation with us on our 1,000 skiable acres of terrain appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Alyeska Resort is the premier resort for family vacations, rated in the 2006 Top 25 ski resorts in North America by Skiing Magazine.

Pick up your 2007 U.S. Alpine Championship merchandise TODAY located in any of our retail locations at The Hotel Alyeska.
The U.S. Alpine Championships return to the slopes of Alyeska this spring, March 27 - April 3. The 2007 races will feature the country's best athletes, including Olympic gold medal winners Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) and Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA), along with other members of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team and hopefully newly-crowned FIS World Champions. Alyeska Resort first hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships 26 years ago, in 1981, and most recently in 2004. It was at the '81 championships that Phil Mahre, fresh off winning his first overall World Cup Title, won the U.S. giant slalom title, while brother Steve won the Slalom. In 1989, Alyeska played host to the Junior World Alpine Championships where the U.S. team captured eight medals, including gold in super G and combined by Alaska racer Tommy Moe. The U.S. Alpine Championships are considered a right of passage for many young racers who are hungry for the opportunity to ski in front of the national coaching staff and at the highest level of domestic ski racing. The championships match the best U.S. Ski Team athletes with hundreds of aspiring American skiers looking to measure themselves against world-class racers as they aim for spots on the U.S. Ski Team.
www.alyeskaresort.com

Snow Alert -Whistler Blackcomb *** *** FIS News U.S. Skiers 1-2-3-4 in Super Series GS Brandenburg leads American Sweep BETHEL, Maine (Jan. 2) - Will Brandenburg (Spokane, WA) led a U.S. sweep of the top four places Tuesday in a Chevrolet Super Series giant slalom as NorAm Cup racing resumed at Sunday River. He edged Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV) by three-hundredths of a second for the victory. In blowy weather, with temperatures in the low 20s, Brandenburg was second on the first run and took the victory when Canadian Jean-Philippe Roy skied off course early in his second run. The time for Brandenburg's first Super Series triumph was 2:35.36.; the Super Series represents U.S. races in the NorAm Cup series. Ji tloff, the 2005 Junior World Championships combined gold medalist who is returning after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament a year ago, was second in 2:35.39. Warner Nickerson (Gilford, NH) - who skied plenty at Sunday River before he graduated from Colby College in Maine - completed the podium in 2:35.75. The annual Super Series visit to Sunday River continues Wednesday with another GS, beginning at 10 a.m. with the second run set for 1 p.m. ET. To follow the race via live interval timing: http://live-timing.com/races.php. ALPINE NORAM CUP Super Series Bethel, ME - Jan. 2, 2006 Men's Giant Slalom-1 1. Will Brandenburg, Spokane, WA, 2:35.26v 2. Tim Jitloff, Reno, NV, 2:35.39 3. Warner Nickerson, Gilford, NH, 2:35.75 4. Erik Fisher, Middleton, ID, 2:35.78 5. Scott Barrett, Canada, 2:35.80 - U.S. skiers in the top 20: 6. Andrew Weibrecht, Lake Placid, NY, 2:36.41 8. Tim Kelley, Starksboro, VT, 2:36.63 10. Roger Brown, Norwich, VT, 2:38.07 11. Jeremy Transue, Hunter, NY, 2:38.14 12. Scott Veenis, Salt Lake City, 2:38.39 13. David Chodounsky, Crested Butte, CO, 2:38.40 15. Jack Reed, Stowe, VT, 2:38.72 16. Paul Epstein, Carlisle, MA, 2:38.73 17. Travis Gaylord, Park City, UT, 2:38.76 18. Greg Hardy, Jamaica, VT, 2:39.03 19. Chris Frank, Windham, NY, 2:39.09 For complete results: http://www.fis-ski.com *** Courchevel- France It’s snowing in Courchevel ! Like a xmas present, snow arrived yesterday in Courchevel, along with the new year ! we have 31 feet of fresh snow at the base of the resort, and 40 feet at the top of « La Saulire ». .. and keeps falling. Tomorrow will be sunny and for sure a truly dream ski day www.courchevel.com

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494,000 acres of untracked fresh snow - get there with Whistler Heli-Skiing. Fresh Tracks Tips
Be at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola at 7am. Upload between 7:30-8:30am. On busy days, Fresh Tracks may sell out. Access is limited to the first 650 people at the base on the morning of the breakfast. Put your Fresh Tracks ticket in a handy pocket, because you must hand it in at the Roundhouse Lodge at the top. Listen for the "Runs are open" call when you're in the Roundhouse Lodge. Do not ski/ride all the way back to the bottom of the mountain. If you do, you will not be allowed back up before the regular opening time without purchasing another Fresh Tracks Ticket (you handed in your ticket at the top). Emerald Express and Big Red Express will be the usual lifts open to you at the top of the mountain. Fresh Tracks Breakfast Price $16.78 adult, $12.20 child. Children 6 and under: FREE Time Upload the Whistler Village Gondola between 7:30am - 8:30am Location Roundhouse Lodge, Whistler Mountain Dates December 8, 2006 - April 8, 2007 Powder Mountain Catskiing offers luxurious Bombardier snowcats to take you to an unforgettable day of cat skiing or snowboarding in the Whistler backcountry. Your day will consist of an average of 7,000 to 10,000 vertical feet of untracked powder. You will be picked up in Whistler Village at Tex Corleone's where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast at 7:30am and then be driven to the snowcat location. Certified guides will brief you on backcountry safety, avalanche awareness, and the use of avalanche transceivers (supplied by Powder Mountain Snowcats). A hearty lunch will also be provided while on the mountain. Guests will return to Whistler at approximately 5pm. Snowcat Skiing & Snowboarding Price $449 Time 7:30am-5pm Meeting location Tex Corleone's in Whistler Village www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ *** Sugarloaf -ME 2007 started off right today, with some super soft, super grippy, super fun surfaces all over the mountain. Instead of firming things up, the sleet we got this morning actually piled up niceley, a few inches deep, giving us some great surface conditions on lots of terrain, including Scoot, Tote Road, Whiffletree, Sluice, and King's Landing. Look for the majority of our terrain to be tilled out by tomorrow morning, including Haulback for the first time this season. Snowmakers will be back at it again tomorrow as soon as temps and humidity drop back down, and the plan is to hit Widowmaker, Tohaul, Whiffletree, Narrow Gauge, and Competition Hill with a dose of the fresh stuff. A new year and a new month naturally mean new events, and we've got lots of em coming right up, starting with College Snowfest tomorrow through Jan 5. Come on up for a week long party including nightly entertainment, food and drink specials, and $35 lift tickets with a valid college ID. Jan. 8-12 is Children's Festival here at Sugarloaf, and kids age 4-12 ski for free when you stay for three or more midweek nights from Jan. 7-11. Then it's the Charity Summit, White White World Week, the Bud Light Concert Series (Strangefolk and The Samples), and more. For more information, check out our calendar. http://www.sugarloaf.com/ ***

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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