"Endless Winter Snow"

Solden -Austria
Sölden's high-altitude ski area boasts 34 ski lifts and gondolas plus 146km of immaculate ski runs. Therefore it ranks among the most renowned Austrian ski resorts. But Sölden offers further unique highlights: two glacier ski areas and three skiable mountain peaks higher than 3,000 meters-

photo: Solden communications
SNOW IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED
from November trough May thanks to the ski area's high-Alpine location (1,350 - 3,250 m) 2 glacier ski areas at Rettenbach & Tiefenbach snow making systems covering all slopes lower than 2,200 m.

BIG3
Sölden has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the » BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms

New dimensions are added to the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area, investing no less than 25 million Euros for three new single-rope mountain gondolas and a new restaurant on top of the Hohe Mut peak, plus a new ski run down from Hohe Mut
Events

Obergurg-Hochgurgl
Friday / Saturday, 16 + 17 November:
PREMIERE IN THE SNOW
Obergurgl - Hochgurgl, one of the Alps' most renowned winter sports resort where snow is always guaranteed, celebrates the coming winter season 2007/08 with the opening of the brand-new TOP SCHERMER 3000 mountain gondola in Hochgurgl.
Starting at 9.30 pm:

Friday / Saturday, 23 + 24 November:
"CIRQUE DE MONTAGNES" - Winter magic, music & acrobatics on all ski huts from 11.00 am
Starting at 9.30 pm:
WINTER FÊTE at WINTER PALAIS and CLUB PICCARD, Obergurgl village center "Les Artistes des Fantastiques" - Live music, disco with MC, acrobatics & variety show Live Musique Lounge at Club Piccard, Piccardsaal hall, Obergurgl village center Live Musique Bar in Hochgurgl, PUTT- IN BAR - only on Saturday, 24 Nov 2007

CHRISTIAN FLÜR TRIES TO SET A WORLD RECORD
11 days and nights nonstop skiing in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (30.11.07-10.12.07) www.soelden.com/

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Kimberley
Kimberley Alpine Resort, scheduled to open December 16th, 2006.

Summer Glading – Kimberley Alpine Resort strives to provide the most consistent snow surface. Work done in the summer makes for velvety smooth groomers and challenging bump runs in the winter. During the summer, 15 runs on the Easter (North Bowl) side of the resort will get attention as crews clean up in the trees and on the runs. (Notre Dame, Full House, Tramway, Geneva, Dean Left & Right, Twixt, Comet, Magma, Jackpot, Twist, Maverick, Flush, Fuzzy & Flapper). As well, the front side of the mountain will see significant work performed as Rosa, Buckhorn, Mambo, Utopia, Stemwinder and Twilight have all seen brush crews. Also check around the mountain for some new unnamed glades. After all, we can’t tell you everything! Front side work will please skiers and riders who love glades – look for 7-metre spacing throughout the entire front side of the mountain

photo credit : Georgi

NEW Trails – For those who want to explore a little before you reach the base area, or for those staying on the mountain, the North Star Trail will take you from below the skier bridge amongst a tree lined, low angle trail to your destination in the Resort plaza. Moe’s Trail – A new intermediate trail to the skiers’ right of Boundary Run. Nate’s Way – A new access trail from the Top of the Tamarack Chair to the Stemwinder Run. New designated FIS Homologated run as part of the Kimberley Paralympic program

Sunday, November 11, 2007
Warren Miller Edmonton

Friday, November 16, 2007
Spokane Snow Show

Friday, November 23, 2007
Warren Miller Calgary

Saturday, December 15, 2007
Kootenay Cup Race

Top Elevation: 6,500 ft / 1,982 m
Base Elevation: 4,035 ft / 1,230 m
Vertical Rise: 2,465 ft / 751 m
Skiable Acres: 1,800 acres / 729 hect
Longest Run: 3.97 mi/6.4 km

Number of Lifts: 5
1 High Speed Quad (North Star Express),
1 Triple Chair (Easter),
1 Double Chair (Tamarack),
1 T-Bar (Owl),

www.skikimberley

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Big White
It's SNOWING at Big White and Silver Star! Staff and residents woke up this morning to a nice frosting of about five centimetres on the chairlifts, buildings, and on the ski runs. The Snow Ghost newsletter will now commence its regular weekly schedule of events, deals, and look for it every Thursday from now through mid-April!

Whether you're a vacationer or a season passholder to Big White and Silver Star, we invite your feedback. If, during the season, you have any comments about our operations at Big White, feel free to contact either Blair Ireland, Guest Services Manager, (bireland@bigwhite.com) or Jay Hayashi, General Manager (jhayashi@bigwhite.com)

Big White Events
Job Fair
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Projected Opening Day 2007 / 2008 Season
Nov 22

CSIA Level 1 Course
Dec 6 - Dec 9

www.bigwhite.com

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