Snow Alert -Jackson Hole, Loveland


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Kimberley
KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT TO WRAP UP TERRIFIC SNOW SEASON WITH SPRING SPLASH
Closing Weekend Filled With Great Events and Activities

Calgary, AB – April 2, 2007 –
Kimberley Alpine Resort will celebrate a terrific snow season with the annual Spring Splash, presented by Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa. It’s a wrap-up weekend party not to be missed!
Head to Kimberley for events such as the Downhill Derby Bike Race, Splash Zone, and the Lewzer Launch – The Ultimate Dummy Downhill! The party will spring to life with Billy Jive and the Funktastic Five, who will be playing on Kimberley’s famous sunny patio, on both Saturday and Sunday. Don’t forget about the skiing! With a phenomenal 676cm of snow to date this season, and 20cm in the past 7 days, there’s great spring skiing at Kimberley Alpine Resort!

The Spring Splash 2007 Event Schedule includes:
Saturday, April 7
Complimentary Breakfast courtesy of Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa: Head to the Stemwinder Bar and Grill between 8am and 11am for a complimentary breakfast courtesy of Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa. Come and learn all about the latest resort spa development in Kimberley!
Live Music with Billy Jive and the Funktastic Five: Stemwinder Bar and Grill Patio.
Local Artisan Market: Visit the market and check out a variety local produced arts and crafts for sale. The market will be open from 11am – 4pm.
Lewzer Launch Dummy Downhill: Build a dummy, send it off the jump, and see if it survives! Fees are $10 per team, enter to win great prizes! The launch will take place at 4:15pm. New for this year, local businesses are sponsoring dummy teams! Please visit www.skikimberley.com for more details.

Sunday, April 8
Complimentary Breakfast courtesy of Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa: Head to the Stemwinder Bar and Grill between 8am and 11am for a complimentary breakfast courtesy of Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa. Come and learn all about the latest resort spa development in Kimberley! Splash Zone Extravaganza: It’s as refreshing as it sounds! Ski or snowboard into the chilly pool. Participants will make their best attempt to wow the judges and the crowd. Come out for big laughs, big splashes, and great prizes! Registration is free, but all participants must register. The Splash Zone will take place from 1pm – 3pm.
www.skikimberley.com

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Red Lodge Mountian
Open Lifts: 5 of 8 Lifts… Cole Creek, Grizzly Peak, Miami Beach, Triple Chair & the Mighty Mite. Delayed opening on Cole Creek for a possible opening
Trails:(49 open runs) The Grizzly Peak Side of the resort is 90% open. And 45% of the Cole Creek Drainage.
Surfaces: Spring Powder!
Events: Reduced ticket prices are here! $35 for adults, $30 for Juniors and $15 for the kiddos!
The end of the season date has been moved for April 15th to April 8th. So come up and enjoy Easter on the hill with a early morning service and Easter egg hunt at 1:30 Season Passes for the 2007/2008 ski season are on sale now! Keep an eye on your mailbox or call 406.446.2610 for details. New this year will be a Weekday pass for those of you who like to avoid the crowds! Early bird pricing lasts until April 30th. Please click Snow Report for the full report.

www.redlodgemountain.com/

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US NATIONALS
GIRDWOOD, Alaska (April 1) - Resi Stiegler (Jackson Hole, WY) shook off the frustration of giving away the slalom title a year ago and laid down the fastest second run Sunday as she barged her way to her first national title, winning the slalom at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships.
Versus, formerly OLN, will televise coverage from the championships Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.

2007 NATURE VALLEY U.S. ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Alyeska Resort
Girdwood, AK - April 1, 2007

Women's Slalom
1. Resi Stiegler, Jackson Hole, WY, 1:35.81
2. Sterling Grant, Amery, WI, 1:35.96
3. Hailey Duke, Boise, ID, 1:36.40
4. Caitlin Ciccone, Bethlehem, NH, 1:36.72
5. Jessica Kelley, Starksboro, VT, 1:37.02
6. Julia Mancuso, Olympic Valley, CA, 1:37.03
7. Stefanie Klocker, Austria, 1:37.70
8. Katie Hitchcock, Sacramento, CA, 1:37.96
9. Jenny Lathrop, North Conway, NH, 1:37.97
10. Kaylin Richardson, Edina, MN, 1:38.08
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Women's Combined (DH/SL)
1. Kaylin Richardson, Edina, MN, 3:26.42
2. Resi Stigler, Jackson Hole, WY, 3:27.38
3. Caitlin Ciccone, Bethlehem, NH, 3:28.06
4. Julia Mancuso, Olympic Valley, CA, 3:28.03
5. (tie) Stacey Cook, Mammoth Mountain, CA, and Chelsea Marshall, Pittsfield, VT, 3:29.37


Men's Slalom
1. Jimmy Cochran, Keene, NH, 1:45.72
2. Ted Ligety, Park City, UT, 1:46.04
3. Bode Miller, Bretton Woods, NH, 1:47.15
4. Paul McDonald, Bellevue, WA, 1:47.25
5. David Chodounsky, Crested Butte, CO, 1:47.33
6. T.J. Lanning, Park City, UT, 1:47.37
7. Tim Jitloff, Reno, NV, 1:47.66
8. Steven Nyman, Provo, UT, 1:48.40
9. Mark Heinrich-Wallace, Park City, UT, 1:48.77
10. Stefan Hughes, Killington, VT, 1:49.57
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Men's Combined (DH/SL)
1. Ted Ligety, Park City, UT, 3:31.74
2. T.J. Lanning, Park City, UT, 3:32.54
3. Jimmy Cochran, Keene, NH, 3:32.74
4. Bode Miller, Bretton Woods, NH, 3:32.77
5. Tim Jitloff, Reno, NV, 3:33.24


Men's Downhill
1. Marco Sullivan, Squaw Valley, CA, 1:43.70
2. Erik Fisher, Middleton, ID, 1:44.79
3. Jeremy Transue, Hunter, NY, 1:44.85
4. Steven Nyman, Provo, UT, 1:45.07
5. T.J. Lanning, Park City, UT, 1:45.17
6. Scott Macartney, Redmond, WA, 1:45.27
7. JJ Johnson, Park City, UT, 1:45.40
8. Will Brandenburg, Spokane, WA, 1:45.43
9. Chris Beckmann, Altamont, NY, 1:45.55
10. Tim Jitloff, Reno, NV, 1:45.58
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Top Juniors
1. Will Brandbenburg, Spokane, WA, 1:45.43
2. Travis Ganong, Olympic Valley, CA, 1:45.59
3. John Love, Girdwood, AK, 1:46.21


GIRDWOOD, Alaska (April 1) - Resi Stiegler (Jackson Hole, WY) laid down the fastest second run Sunday and barged her way to her first national title, winning the slalom at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships. Sterling Grant (Amery, WI) was silver medalist and Hailey Duke (Boise, ID) took third place.

GIRDWOOD, Alaska (April 1) - Jimmy Cochran (Keene, NH), returning to the venue where he won two gold medals three years ago, collected his third U.S. title Sunday as he won the men's slalom on Day Three of the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships. Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) was second while Bode Miller (Bretton Woods, NH) finished third at Alyeska Resort

For complete results of all events, Please Visit: www.fis-ski.com/

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Sugarloaf
We got an inch of fresh snow at the base of the mountain today and a good 3 inches on the upper elevations, and it's really sticking to the trails nicely. We could see another inch or two tonight, and right now we're looking at 6 inches of snow tomorrow night into Wednesday!

The skiing and riding is fabulous and just keeps getting better with every flake of snow that falls. AND according to weather reports, the snow keeps coming this week with some light snow showers Thursday and Friday, so things should be in excellent shape if you want to spend Easter at the Loaf.

We have lots of activities planned for Sunday, starting with a downhill sunrise service - SuperQuad loads at 5:30 a.m. Traditional Easter Service is at 9 a.m. at Richard Bell Chapel, and another downhill worship will start at 11 a.m. at the bottom of the Double Runner chair. Children will be able to meet the Easter Bunny from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the King Pine Room that day. There will also be a scavenger hunt for 8-12 year olds, and the Easter Costume Parade starts at 11 a.m.

Also, our annual Season Pass Holder Barbecue is 12-2 p.m. Sunday at the Shipyard Brew Haus. Don't forget to bring your pass!

Reggae Fest is getting closer every day, and time is running out to get your Platinum One-Love, all-venue pass. These babies get you into all things reggae, all weekend long, and they're nearly gone. Jamaican superstar Barrington Levy headlines this year's bash, with support from seven other bands, including the top US based reggae act, John Brown's Body. Get your tickets now at 1-800.THE.LOAF, and see why the original spring reggae bash is the biggest and the best.

http://www.sugarloaf.com/events.html

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Falls Creek -Australia
The Summit Chairlift located in the Village Bowl will run from 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Cost is $10 adults and $6 children (14 years and under) for all day use. Children 5 and under and people over 70 years are free.
Bring your mountain bike. Trails for all levels from rambling cross country to some wild and rocky steeps. Mountain bikes may be taken on the chairlift.

Gebi's Ski Hire HUGE sale
Grab yourself a bargain! 50% off everything in store! Easter Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm and Monday 10am - 2pm.
Gebi's Ski Hire on the right as you enter Falls Creek
Time to plan for teh other winter!
www.fallscreek.com


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Sun Peaks Resort
The final weekend of 2006-2007 winter operations is going to be fun as we get excited to celebrate Tod Mountain Days.

A new addition this year to Tod Mountain Days is the Comedy Festival taking place April 6th to 8th. With two complimentary outdoor shows for families during the day, and two shows scheduled for those of drinking age later in the evening we’ll be sure to have you rolling in the aisles with laughter.

We will also be hosting our two annual events, the Dummy Downhill on Saturday, April 7th and
the Slush Cup
Sunday, April 8th. Everyone is welcome to participate in both of these events. At the Dummy Downhill participants come up with their most creative design, attach it to a set of skis and launch it off our jump. Points are awarded for design, coolness, and destruction upon impact. This year will feature two classes, a Family Class and an Open Class.

On Sunday get ready for the Slush Cup. Participants get dressed up in their funniest costumes, and hurl themselves across the sixty foot pond of ice cold slushy water. Points are awarded for costume, style, silliness, and form as riders try to skim across the pond. It’s a great spectator sport if you’re not quite brave enough to join in!
www.sunpeaksresort.com


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Alyeska
GIRDWOOD, Alaska (March 29) - Olympian Stacey Cook (Mammoth Mountain, CA) and a healthy Jeremy Transue (Hunter, NY) set the stage Thursday for the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships as they won FIS downhill races at sun-bathed Alyeska Resort.
For complete details:
www.usskiteam.com/


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Lake Louise
HUGE SPRING SNOWFALL ADDS TO LAKE LOUISE’S EPIC SEASON
Wide Open Until May 1 – It’s Time To Plan Your Next Visit!

Earlier this season, Lake Louise reported more snow, a deeper snowpack and opened more terrain earlier in the season, making 2006/7 the best year to date. The continued snowfall has kept this trend, with skiers consistently reporting “the best skiing in well over 30 years” all season long.
With over 4200 acres of terrain, 3,250 feet of vertical, 4 mountain faces, #1 scenery and record snowfall, Lake Louise Mountain Resort is a world-class jewel in the Canadian Rockies.

Visit Lake Louise Mountain Resort for Spring Episode ’07, taking place on April 28 and 29, 2007. Featuring live music, on-mountain events, Kokanee Beer Gardens, Kokanee Free Ride and more.
Visit
www.skilouise.com

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