Copyright (c) 2012 The Ski Channel, All rights reserved. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/ Ski Resorts en-us Feb 10, 2012 22:31:36 PST 5 133 52 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/ http://www.theskichannel.com/images/logo_rss.gif Just got word from our friends at Whiteface in the Adirondack Mountains of New York that a Nor\'easter has brought in a much-needed fresh dump of snowfall. They\'ve gotten nearly half a foot of new coverage, setting the mountain up for a fantastic week of skiing and snowboarding. The fun will surely continue through the weekend, with hopefully even more snow on the way! This new snowfall comes at a perfect time for Whiteface, with a number of visitors expected to attend this years First Tracks on Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15. First Tracks will be made available to the first 14 skiers and snowboarders who have their lift ticket and are geared up by 8am at the mountain\'s guest services desk. The lucky 14 will get first dibbs on these Olympic slopes. During Saturday\'s visit, make sure you check out the Eastern Mountain Sports Demo day and experience some of the latest and greatest in snow gear. Top brands including Black Diamond, Dynafit, Scarpa, and G3 will be on had to let you check out their products, provide instructional demonstrations and much more. The day will be capped off by live music and drink specials at the Cloudspin Lounge, featuring the musical styling of Eat, Sleep, Funk! Weary but cheery skiers and snowboarders can get their second wind thanks to Three Olives Vodka and Magic Hat draft beer specials. Since its MLK Day on Monday, the weekend of fun on the slopes can continue into next week! On Monday, January 16th, if you bring two non-perishable food items to the ticket desk you will receive a $20 discount on your one-day lift ticket! The collected foodstuffs will be used to benefit the Jay/Wilmington Ecumenical Food Shelf. \This is a great opportunity to make a contribution to the community and get in some great skiing,\ said the mountain\'s general, manager Bruce McCulley. On top of a super cheap lift ticket, Whiteface is holding a Rail Jam sponsored by Maui North, Viking Ski Shop, Ski Barn, Cunninghams and Eastern Mountain Sports. Registration is $10 and begins at 8 a.m. and the Jam starts at 11 a.m. Helmets are required and the grand prize is a Forum Pat Moore Thunder Puss Snowboard. For more information about Whiteface and all of ORDA\'s Olympic venues and activities, log on www.WhitefaceLakePlacid.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120113/North-Eastern-Storm-Just-Dumped-on-Whiteface-Get-Ready-for-a-Big-Weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-13 11:29:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120113/North-Eastern-Storm-Just-Dumped-on-Whiteface-Get-Ready-for-a-Big-Weekend"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120113_whiteface1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Just got word from our friends at Whiteface in the Adirondack Mountains of New York that a Nor\'easter has brought in a much-needed fresh dump of snowfall. They\'ve gotten nearly half a foot of new coverage, setting the mountain up for a fantastic week of skiing and snowboarding. The fun will surely continue through the weekend, with hopefully even more snow on the way! This new snowfall comes at a perfect time for Whiteface, with a number of visitors expected to attend this years First Tracks on Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15. First Tracks will be made available to the first 14 skiers and snowboarders who have their lift ticket and are geared up by 8am at the mountain\'s guest services desk. The lucky 14 will get first dibbs on these Olympic slopes. During Saturday\'s visit, make sure you check out the Eastern Mountain Sports Demo day and experience some of the latest and greatest in snow gear. Top brands including Black Diamond, Dynafit, Scarpa, and G3 will be on had to let you check out their products, provide instructional demonstrations and much more. The day will be capped off by live music and drink specials at the Cloudspin Lounge, featuring the musical styling of Eat, Sleep, Funk! Weary but cheery skiers and snowboarders can get their second wind thanks to Three Olives Vodka and Magic Hat draft beer specials. Since its MLK Day on Monday, the weekend of fun on the slopes can continue into next week! On Monday, January 16th, if you bring two non-perishable food items to the ticket desk you will receive a $20 discount on your one-day lift ticket! The collected foodstuffs will be used to benefit the Jay/Wilmington Ecumenical Food Shelf. \This is a great opportunity to make a contribution to the community and get in some great skiing,\ said the mountain\'s general, manager Bruce McCulley. On top of a super cheap lift ticket, Whiteface is holding a Rail Jam sponsored by Maui North, Viking Ski Shop, Ski Barn, Cunninghams and Eastern Mountain Sports. Registration is $10 and begins at 8 a.m. and the Jam starts at 11 a.m. Helmets are required and the grand prize is a Forum Pat Moore Thunder Puss Snowboard. For more information about Whiteface and all of ORDA\'s Olympic venues and activities, log on www.WhitefaceLakePlacid.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120113/North-Eastern-Storm-Just-Dumped-on-Whiteface-Get-Ready-for-a-Big-Weekend"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120113_whiteface1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Stratton Mountain is doing its best to pick up the slack from Mother Nature this season, and despite little snowfall, the mountain has a ton of man-made coverage and is ready for the upcoming holiday ski weekend! Snowmaking operations at Stratton have truly saved the day for skiers and snowboarders looking to get on the slopes. They\'ve pumped enough water for snowmaking to fill 304 Olympic swimming pools or 2.5 million bathtubs! Crews have been working non-stop and logged 404 hours of snowmaking during the month of December. Its truly amazing what went into to covering the mountain with snow, but even more amazing that it was actually accomplished!!! Coming up this Saturday, January 14th is the Cold Wars Rail Jam, which will take place on Tyrolienne. It\'s going to be a daytime jam, and will kick off at 2:30pm. Skiers and snowboarder of all ages and skill level are invited to compete for various gear and cash prizes. Registration is $20, and is going to take place in the Overflow Room from 1pm to 2pm on the day of the event. Helmets are mandatory! As an added bonus, visitors will be able to hike and ride Tyrolienne underneath the lights from 5pm until 9pm. Everyone loves a MLK weekend ski getaway with the family. Thanks to the great snowmaking, you can rest assured that you\'ll have a great time with the kids! There are plenty of activities throughout the weekend to keep you busy on the hill including late night music by Twiddle (a Vermont favorite), a fireworks display, Kid\'s Helmet Flair Parade and a crowd favorite: sugar on snow! Finally, Tubbs Romp to Stomp, the snowshoe event of the winter is back on Saturday, January 28th. The event is a 3k or 5k snowshoe tour through Strattonrsquo;s wooded Nordic trails and is held to benefit Susan G. Komen. Last year the event raised over $80,000 for breast cancer research, and organizers plan to blow that number out of the water this year! Check out the full schedule for MLK Weekend on the next page. Photography by Hubert Schriebl [page] Friday, January 13 3-6pm Grizzly\'s Apres featuring live music by Waylon Speed 5:15pm World Snowboard Week: Stratton Grudge Match Use your skills to knock other riders out of the competition in this schoolyard-style game of S-N-O-W. A $20 entry fee gets you the chance to take home the first-place cash prize of up to $600. Registration is from 3 - 4:30 pm in the Overflow Room in the base lodge. Open to the first 32 riders, helmet and S.E.S. pass required. Saturday, January 14 9-10am Hot Cocoa served by the Stratton Bear by the Main Base Area Main Base Area 10-11:30am Gondi Games Catch the right Gondi car on the way to the Summit and play trivia games for a chance to win prizes. 10:30-11:30am Sugar on Snow A wintertime tradition, pick up your maple syrup stick by the Main Base Area. 2:30pm Cold Wars Rail Jam Compete for prizes, cash and bragging rights on Tyrolienne in the second rail jam in the Cold Wars series. Registration in the Overflow Room, 1-2pm. Meet at the top of Tyrolienne at 2:15pm, competition kicks off at 2:30pm. $20 registration fee. Helmets required. 2-5pm Grizzly\'s Apres featuring live music by Holla Back 5-9pm Tyrolienne Under the Lights Hike Tyrolienne and hit the features by night. 8:30-12am Twiddle live at Grizzly\'s Late Night Vermont\'s favorite band will keep Grizzly\'s dancing late into the night! Sunday, January 15 9-10am Hot Cocoa served by the Stratton Bear by the Main Base Area Main Base Area 10-11:30am Gondi Games Catch the right Gondi car on the way to the Summit and play trivia games for a chance to win prizes. 10:30-11:30am Sugar on Snow A wintertime tradition, pick up your maple syrup stick by the Main Base Area. 5-9pm Tyrolienne Under the Lights Hike Tyrolienne and hit the features by night. Monday, January 16 9-10am Hot Cocoa served by the Stratton Bear by the Main Base Area Main Base Area 10-11:30am Gondi Games Catch the right Gondi car on the way to the Summit and play trivia games for a chance to win prizes. 10:30-11:30am Sugar on Snow A wintertime tradition, pick up your maple syrup stick by the Main Base Area. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120112/Stratton-Mountain-Snowmaking-with-Enough-Water-to-Fill-25-Million-Bath-Tubs ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-12 13:18:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120112/Stratton-Mountain-Snowmaking-with-Enough-Water-to-Fill-25-Million-Bath-Tubs"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120112_stratton4_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Stratton Mountain is doing its best to pick up the slack from Mother Nature this season, and despite little snowfall, the mountain has a ton of man-made coverage and is ready for the upcoming holiday ski weekend! Snowmaking operations at Stratton have truly saved the day for skiers and snowboarders looking to get on the slopes. They\'ve pumped enough water for snowmaking to fill 304 Olympic swimming pools or 2.5 million bathtubs! Crews have been working non-stop and logged 404 hours of snowmaking during the month of December. Its truly amazing what went into to covering the mountain with snow, but even more amazing that it was actually accomplished!!! Coming up this Saturday, January 14th is the Cold Wars Rail Jam, which will take place on Tyrolienne. It\'s going to be a daytime jam, and will kick off at 2:30pm. Skiers and snowboarder of all ages and skill level are invited to compete for various gear and cash prizes. Registration is $20, and is going to take place in the Overflow Room from 1pm to 2pm on the day of the event. Helmets are mandatory! As an added bonus, visitors will be able to hike and ride Tyrolienne underneath the lights from 5pm until 9pm. Everyone loves a MLK weekend ski getaway with the family. Thanks to the great snowmaking, you can rest assured that you\'ll have a great time with the kids! There are plenty of activities throughout the weekend to keep you busy on the hill including late night music by Twiddle (a Vermont favorite), a fireworks display, Kid\'s Helmet Flair Parade and a crowd favorite: sugar on snow! Finally, Tubbs Romp to Stomp, the snowshoe event of the winter is back on Saturday, January 28th. The event is a 3k or 5k snowshoe tour through Strattonrsquo;s wooded Nordic trails and is held to benefit Susan G. Komen. Last year the event raised over $80,000 for breast cancer research, and organizers plan to blow that number out of the water this year! Check out the full schedule for MLK Weekend on the next page. Photography by Hubert Schriebl [page] Friday, January 13 3-6pm Grizzly\'s Apres featuring live music by Waylon Speed 5:15pm World Snowboard Week: Stratton Grudge Match Use your skills to knock other riders out of the competition in this schoolyard-style game of S-N-O-W. A $20 entry fee gets you the chance to take home the first-place cash prize of up to $600. Registration is from 3 - 4:30 pm in the Overflow Room in the base lodge. Open to the first 32 riders, helmet and S.E.S. pass required. Saturday, January 14 9-10am Hot Cocoa served by the Stratton Bear by the Main Base Area Main Base Area 10-11:30am Gondi Games Catch the right Gondi car on the way to the Summit and play trivia games for a chance to win prizes. 10:30-11:30am Sugar on Snow A wintertime tradition, pick up your maple syrup stick by the Main Base Area. 2:30pm Cold Wars Rail Jam Compete for prizes, cash and bragging rights on Tyrolienne in the second rail jam in the Cold Wars series. Registration in the Overflow Room, 1-2pm. Meet at the top of Tyrolienne at 2:15pm, competition kicks off at 2:30pm. $20 registration fee. Helmets required. 2-5pm Grizzly\'s Apres featuring live music by Holla Back 5-9pm Tyrolienne Under the Lights Hike Tyrolienne and hit the features by night. 8:30-12am Twiddle live at Grizzly\'s Late Night Vermont\'s favorite band will keep Grizzly\'s dancing late into the night! Sunday, January 15 9-10am Hot Cocoa served by the Stratton Bear by the Main Base Area Main Base Area 10-11:30am Gondi Games Catch the right Gondi car on the way to the Summit and play trivia games for a chance to win prizes. 10:30-11:30am Sugar on Snow A wintertime tradition, pick up your maple syrup stick by the Main Base Area. 5-9pm Tyrolienne Under the Lights Hike Tyrolienne and hit the features by night. Monday, January 16 9-10am Hot Cocoa served by the Stratton Bear by the Main Base Area Main Base Area 10-11:30am Gondi Games Catch the right Gondi car on the way to the Summit and play trivia games for a chance to win prizes. 10:30-11:30am Sugar on Snow A wintertime tradition, pick up your maple syrup stick by the Main Base Area. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120112/Stratton-Mountain-Snowmaking-with-Enough-Water-to-Fill-25-Million-Bath-Tubs"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120112_stratton4_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Pennsylvania\'s Seven Springs Mountain Resort has defied Mother Nature. Despite having lackluster snow fall across the east coast, the Mountain Crew has taken every opportunity available to run their snowmaking operations at full blast. Thanks to their efforts, the resort has been able to open 75% of their skiable terrain and establish a base ranging from 12-24 inches deep. So far there are 24 slopes and trails available, 3 terrain parks with over 25 features and five chairlifts to transport you to the top. They also have two surface lifts and 11 snowtubing lanes open. Typically Seven Springs receives an average annual snowfall of 147 inches, but that is far from the case this year. The resort\'s expansive snowmaking system utilizes 1,000 snowmaking towers, 45 ground guns, seven fan guns and eight high-efficiency electric compressors to produce enough snowfall to cover nearly all of the resort\'s 285 skiable acres. The 58 person professional snowmaking team has the ability to produce an inch of snowfall per hour in their snowmaking areas. \To make snow, the right ingredients are needed,\ adds Dick Barron, Director of Ski Patrol. \First, cold water, preferably in the mid-30 degree range. Next, the outside air at 28 degrees or lower and last, humidity of 85% or lower. Then we can start the snowmaking process by using water from our 50 holding ponds and then compressing the air and water together. The air explodes the water into finer particles. Mother Nature then freezes those particles and the result is snow.\ Also among the arsenal to combat La Nintilde;a is the Mountain Crew\'s brainchild - the SolarBee, a solar panel complete with a battery back up that is roughly the size of a dinner table. Originally designed to combat algae, the SolarBee quietly floats in the resort\'s largest snowmaking water source, the 12-acre Lake Tahoe. Here it circulates water to even the water temperature within the ideal snowmaking range. Aerators and a fully solar-powered circulation system called the SolarBee keep the water moving and at a steady temperature. The SolarBee is capable of circulating about 10,000 gallons of water per minute! Cold air is scheduled to return to the region Thursday evening and the Mountain Crew anticipates making snow for the next three to five days. Round-the-clock snowmaking will be conducted Thursday through Sunday throughout the mountain. Mother Nature is also expected to bring approximately four to eight inches of natural snow over the same timeframe. While there may not be snow in the cities, towns and neighborhoods around Seven Springs Mountain Resort, January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and Seven Springs is featuring a new lodging package in honor of this initiative. The Learn to Ski and Snowboard package includes two nights of lodging, a beginner lesson complete with rental equipment, breakfast, dinner, snow tubing and more starting at $298 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information, please visit www.7springs.com or call (800) 523-7777 for the snow report. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120111/Seven-Springs-Defies-Mother-Nature-to-Create-Plenty-of-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-11 11:46:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120111/Seven-Springs-Defies-Mother-Nature-to-Create-Plenty-of-Snow"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120111_sevensprings_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Pennsylvania\'s Seven Springs Mountain Resort has defied Mother Nature. Despite having lackluster snow fall across the east coast, the Mountain Crew has taken every opportunity available to run their snowmaking operations at full blast. Thanks to their efforts, the resort has been able to open 75% of their skiable terrain and establish a base ranging from 12-24 inches deep. So far there are 24 slopes and trails available, 3 terrain parks with over 25 features and five chairlifts to transport you to the top. They also have two surface lifts and 11 snowtubing lanes open. Typically Seven Springs receives an average annual snowfall of 147 inches, but that is far from the case this year. The resort\'s expansive snowmaking system utilizes 1,000 snowmaking towers, 45 ground guns, seven fan guns and eight high-efficiency electric compressors to produce enough snowfall to cover nearly all of the resort\'s 285 skiable acres. The 58 person professional snowmaking team has the ability to produce an inch of snowfall per hour in their snowmaking areas. \To make snow, the right ingredients are needed,\ adds Dick Barron, Director of Ski Patrol. \First, cold water, preferably in the mid-30 degree range. Next, the outside air at 28 degrees or lower and last, humidity of 85% or lower. Then we can start the snowmaking process by using water from our 50 holding ponds and then compressing the air and water together. The air explodes the water into finer particles. Mother Nature then freezes those particles and the result is snow.\ Also among the arsenal to combat La Nintilde;a is the Mountain Crew\'s brainchild - the SolarBee, a solar panel complete with a battery back up that is roughly the size of a dinner table. Originally designed to combat algae, the SolarBee quietly floats in the resort\'s largest snowmaking water source, the 12-acre Lake Tahoe. Here it circulates water to even the water temperature within the ideal snowmaking range. Aerators and a fully solar-powered circulation system called the SolarBee keep the water moving and at a steady temperature. The SolarBee is capable of circulating about 10,000 gallons of water per minute! Cold air is scheduled to return to the region Thursday evening and the Mountain Crew anticipates making snow for the next three to five days. Round-the-clock snowmaking will be conducted Thursday through Sunday throughout the mountain. Mother Nature is also expected to bring approximately four to eight inches of natural snow over the same timeframe. While there may not be snow in the cities, towns and neighborhoods around Seven Springs Mountain Resort, January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and Seven Springs is featuring a new lodging package in honor of this initiative. The Learn to Ski and Snowboard package includes two nights of lodging, a beginner lesson complete with rental equipment, breakfast, dinner, snow tubing and more starting at $298 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information, please visit www.7springs.com or call (800) 523-7777 for the snow report. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120111/Seven-Springs-Defies-Mother-Nature-to-Create-Plenty-of-Snow"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120111_sevensprings_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel With the New Year come new bargains at Mount Snow, Vermont. The deals kick off with the \Room\'s On Us\ special, which includes one night at the resort and one day of skiing for $75 (the price of a regular adult midweek lift ticket). Move quickly as the window to book your lodging at the resort for this rate is a mere 72 hours. You can book your tickets from now, up until this Friday, January 13th at 5pm. The window for booking is short as this is only a 72-hour sale; skiers and riders have until Friday, January 13 at 5pm to book the special, which is valid for the nights of Monday, January 16 through Thursday, January 19. \Midweek is a fantastic time to be on the mountain and this special gives our guests an inexpensive way to enjoy a day or two off,\ said Matt Gebo, Marketing and Events Director for Mount Snow. \It\'s a quick turnaround, but sick days were made for deals like these and we\'re planning to significantly expand our open terrain before next week so you will definitely get a great value.\ Mount Snow has been taking advantage of the recently cold temperatures and using their powerful snowmaking system to blow snow around the clock in order to continue expanding open terrain. As of early this week Mount Snow has 32 trails spaning its 243 skiable acres of terrain that is spread across three mountain faces. They have plans to open their fourth mountain face before the upcoming holiday weekend. For more details about \'The Room\'s On Us\' special or to book your stay, visit mountsnow.com/vacation-packages. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120110/Last-Minute-Ski-Deals-at-Mount-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-10 23:15:50 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120110/Last-Minute-Ski-Deals-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111211_snow_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> With the New Year come new bargains at Mount Snow, Vermont. The deals kick off with the \Room\'s On Us\ special, which includes one night at the resort and one day of skiing for $75 (the price of a regular adult midweek lift ticket). Move quickly as the window to book your lodging at the resort for this rate is a mere 72 hours. You can book your tickets from now, up until this Friday, January 13th at 5pm. The window for booking is short as this is only a 72-hour sale; skiers and riders have until Friday, January 13 at 5pm to book the special, which is valid for the nights of Monday, January 16 through Thursday, January 19. \Midweek is a fantastic time to be on the mountain and this special gives our guests an inexpensive way to enjoy a day or two off,\ said Matt Gebo, Marketing and Events Director for Mount Snow. \It\'s a quick turnaround, but sick days were made for deals like these and we\'re planning to significantly expand our open terrain before next week so you will definitely get a great value.\ Mount Snow has been taking advantage of the recently cold temperatures and using their powerful snowmaking system to blow snow around the clock in order to continue expanding open terrain. As of early this week Mount Snow has 32 trails spaning its 243 skiable acres of terrain that is spread across three mountain faces. They have plans to open their fourth mountain face before the upcoming holiday weekend. For more details about \'The Room\'s On Us\' special or to book your stay, visit mountsnow.com/vacation-packages. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120110/Last-Minute-Ski-Deals-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111211_snow_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Telluride Ski Resort is well-known for providing its skiers and snowboarders with a top rated culinary experience when frequenting their slopes. When dining at any one of their many restaurants one could easily compare their experience to an establishment in New York and Los Angeles. Not content to rest on their laurels, Telluride has once again set the bar even higher for resort dining with the additions of Bon Vivant and Tomboy Tavern to their roster or restaurants. Now open, Bon Vivant cultivates a dining experience unlike anything found in North America. The name refers to an individual who enjoys the good things in life, most specifically a connessoir of food and drink. This definition takes life at the newest restaurant to grace the slopes of Telluride. The structure is surrounded by natural beauty, features a staff that is prepared to provide sincere elegant service, and serves luxury beverages and masterfully crafted culinary dishes. Anyone who is a fan of dining on the mountainside has got to visit Bon Vivant to experience a slice of the good life! To get up to Bon Vivant, one must merely hop a ride on the Polar Queen Express, which is accessible for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The building\'s structure consists of a 1500 square-foot deck under a state-of-the-art 39-foot umbrella. The extensive menu features French classics that range from crepes to cassoulets, with custom cocktails and ski country\'s best chocolat chaud. Highlights include Foie Gras Torchon and Duck Rillete, Quiche Lorraine, Duck Confit and Elk Sausage Cassoulet. Lamb and Chimay Ale Stew, Lobster Gnocchi, and traditional Croque Monsieur and Madame with quail egg and shaved black truffles. There has been a bar placed at the base of the umbrella that features craft cocktails and beers including the French 105, named for Telluride\'s 105mm avalanche control Howitzers, with Kru82 Vodka and Blanquette de Limon Champagne. Bon Vivant is open daily during the season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Down in the Mountain Village the most popular restaurant and bar has been completely remodeled and renamed. What you may have known as the Hop Garden is now dubbed the Tomboy Tavern. The new bar is open for business with 32 local, craft beers on tap, expanded seating and a new full wraparound bar to compliment Telluride\'s best outdoor beer gardern which is located under the big yellow umbrella. There will be a Grand Opening party held on January 14th. The Tomboy Tavern is named after one of Telluride\'s most famous mines, which further showcases the area\'s rich history. The menu has been assembled with the entire family\'s tastes in mind, with such favorites as the Tavern Burger, schnitzel, ahi sandwiches, salmon, steaks and much more. They boast a specialty Nutella Vanilla Bean Milkshake that you have to taste to believe, and even can set you up with some homemade S\'mores to enjoy with the kids. Telluride Ski Resort takes great pride in offering the highest quality dining experiences in ski country, with nine different restaurants ranging from family to fine dining. Compared to other mountain destinations around the world, Telluride offers an unmatched culinary experience, which has been taken to even greater heights thanks to the newest additions of Bon Vivant and Tomboy Tavern. For more information on the resort and dining, please visit www.TellurideSkiResort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120109/Telluride-Ski-Resort-Continues-to-Set-the-Bar-for-Slopeside-Culinary-Excellence-with-Bon-Vivant-and-Tomboy-Tavern ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-09 13:16:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120109/Telluride-Ski-Resort-Continues-to-Set-the-Bar-for-Slopeside-Culinary-Excellence-with-Bon-Vivant-and-Tomboy-Tavern"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111026_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Telluride Ski Resort is well-known for providing its skiers and snowboarders with a top rated culinary experience when frequenting their slopes. When dining at any one of their many restaurants one could easily compare their experience to an establishment in New York and Los Angeles. Not content to rest on their laurels, Telluride has once again set the bar even higher for resort dining with the additions of Bon Vivant and Tomboy Tavern to their roster or restaurants. Now open, Bon Vivant cultivates a dining experience unlike anything found in North America. The name refers to an individual who enjoys the good things in life, most specifically a connessoir of food and drink. This definition takes life at the newest restaurant to grace the slopes of Telluride. The structure is surrounded by natural beauty, features a staff that is prepared to provide sincere elegant service, and serves luxury beverages and masterfully crafted culinary dishes. Anyone who is a fan of dining on the mountainside has got to visit Bon Vivant to experience a slice of the good life! To get up to Bon Vivant, one must merely hop a ride on the Polar Queen Express, which is accessible for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The building\'s structure consists of a 1500 square-foot deck under a state-of-the-art 39-foot umbrella. The extensive menu features French classics that range from crepes to cassoulets, with custom cocktails and ski country\'s best chocolat chaud. Highlights include Foie Gras Torchon and Duck Rillete, Quiche Lorraine, Duck Confit and Elk Sausage Cassoulet. Lamb and Chimay Ale Stew, Lobster Gnocchi, and traditional Croque Monsieur and Madame with quail egg and shaved black truffles. There has been a bar placed at the base of the umbrella that features craft cocktails and beers including the French 105, named for Telluride\'s 105mm avalanche control Howitzers, with Kru82 Vodka and Blanquette de Limon Champagne. Bon Vivant is open daily during the season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Down in the Mountain Village the most popular restaurant and bar has been completely remodeled and renamed. What you may have known as the Hop Garden is now dubbed the Tomboy Tavern. The new bar is open for business with 32 local, craft beers on tap, expanded seating and a new full wraparound bar to compliment Telluride\'s best outdoor beer gardern which is located under the big yellow umbrella. There will be a Grand Opening party held on January 14th. The Tomboy Tavern is named after one of Telluride\'s most famous mines, which further showcases the area\'s rich history. The menu has been assembled with the entire family\'s tastes in mind, with such favorites as the Tavern Burger, schnitzel, ahi sandwiches, salmon, steaks and much more. They boast a specialty Nutella Vanilla Bean Milkshake that you have to taste to believe, and even can set you up with some homemade S\'mores to enjoy with the kids. Telluride Ski Resort takes great pride in offering the highest quality dining experiences in ski country, with nine different restaurants ranging from family to fine dining. Compared to other mountain destinations around the world, Telluride offers an unmatched culinary experience, which has been taken to even greater heights thanks to the newest additions of Bon Vivant and Tomboy Tavern. For more information on the resort and dining, please visit www.TellurideSkiResort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120109/Telluride-Ski-Resort-Continues-to-Set-the-Bar-for-Slopeside-Culinary-Excellence-with-Bon-Vivant-and-Tomboy-Tavern"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111026_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The snow gods have certainly been smiling upon Aspen Snowmass this season. The resort has been getting a ton of snowfall over the past two months and it has continued into the new year. This past weekend, the community of Aspen awoke to a fresh 8 inch dump that provided skiers and riders ample slopeside playgrounds contrasted by the bluest skies you could imagine! Enjoy these great shots of some skiers and snowboarders romping around in these fantastic conditions. Photography by Jeremy Swanson http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120109/Powder-Weekend-at-Aspen-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-09 12:45:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120109/Powder-Weekend-at-Aspen-Mountain"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20111214_aspen2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The snow gods have certainly been smiling upon Aspen Snowmass this season. The resort has been getting a ton of snowfall over the past two months and it has continued into the new year. This past weekend, the community of Aspen awoke to a fresh 8 inch dump that provided skiers and riders ample slopeside playgrounds contrasted by the bluest skies you could imagine! Enjoy these great shots of some skiers and snowboarders romping around in these fantastic conditions. Photography by Jeremy Swanson <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120109/Powder-Weekend-at-Aspen-Mountain"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20111214_aspen2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel In recognition of National Safety Awareness Week, January 14-20, Okemo Mountain Resort will be hosting a variety of events as well as educational programs and special deals. Vermont\'s own PHAT team (Protect Your Head at All Times/Protect Your Head on All Terrain) will be returning to Okemo during Safety Week. The Vermont Snow Sports Research Team, a partnership of Vermont Children\'s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont College of Medicine will be on location to help educate skiers and riders about helmet use. Over the past several years, this team has been focused on developing a program to prevent serious head injuries by increasing voluntary ski helmet use among children and adults. The team of physicians and health care providers is headed by Robert Williams, M.D., pediatric anesthesiologist and critical care specialist at Vermont Children\'s Hospital at Fletcher Allen. In addition to education, the team\'s project includes observations of skiers and riders to track data about helmet use. Their work has been presented at medical conferences, accepted for publication in medical journals and has been extensively covered by news media nationwide. The program\'s presence at a resort includes posters, distribution of brochures, an exhibit, stickers and raffle prizes. The program is non-coercive and is designed to promote helmet use and skiing and snowboarding as a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.skihelmetsafety.org for more information. Okemo will also host its annual \Helmet Head\ contest during National Safety Week. Okemo staff members will be out on the mountain taking photos of willing candidates showing their best helmet head - that cool, disheveled look of matted hair that happens when a skier or snowboarder removes his helmet after a great day on the slopes. A panel of judges will select the top-ten best helmet heads and post those photos on Okemo\'s Facebook page for voting by Okemo fans. The candidate who receives the most votes will win two complimentary lift tickets for a day of skiing or riding at Okemo. The National Ski Areas Association recently named Okemo Mountain Resort winner of the Best Helmet Safety Program in its annual Heads Up National Ski Area Safety Awards. Several resorts were recognized in different safety program categories and Okemo was the only New England resort to receive honors. In addition, Okemo\'s Helmet Head contest was recognized by Yankee Magazine as one of its \43 Reasons to Embrace the Season\ feature in the Jan./Feb. 2012 issue. In addition during Safety Week, anyone who purchases a new ski or snowboard helmet at Okemo\'s Snowsports Shop Jan. 14-20, will receive a coupon for 50 percent off a full-day lift ticket, or 50 percent off a full-day equipment rental or high-performance demo, or 50 percent off a group lesson or specialty clinic. The slogan for this year\'s National Safety Awareness Week is, \Responsibility is the key to slope safety.\ Regardless of how they enjoy the slopes, skiers and riders should always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. They should also observe the Skier Responsibility Code and Smart Style. The Code: 1. Always stay in control. 2. People ahead of you have the right of way. 3. Stop in a safe place for you and others. 4. Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield. 5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 6. Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails. 7. Know how to use the lifts safely. Smart Style: 1. MAKE A PLAN Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing. 2. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area. 3. EASY STYLE IT Start small and work your way up. 4. RESPECT GETS RESPECT From the lift line through the park. Also, as a way to promote safety and to familiarize skiers and riders with the Skier Responsibility Code, a Safety Scavenger Hunt will take place on the slopes of Okemo. Elements of the \Code\ and \Smart Style\ will be posted along trails all over the mountain. Winners who collect The Code elements will receive fabulous prizes from Okemo\'s prize vault. National Safety Awareness Week is an annual event highlighting resort safety education efforts while increasing slope safety. Resorts are encouraged to develop new and creative ways to involve employees and guests in activities for Safety Week. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120108/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-Celebrates-National-Safety-Week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-08 09:15:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120108/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-Celebrates-National-Safety-Week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20120107_helmet_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> In recognition of National Safety Awareness Week, January 14-20, Okemo Mountain Resort will be hosting a variety of events as well as educational programs and special deals. Vermont\'s own PHAT team (Protect Your Head at All Times/Protect Your Head on All Terrain) will be returning to Okemo during Safety Week. The Vermont Snow Sports Research Team, a partnership of Vermont Children\'s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont College of Medicine will be on location to help educate skiers and riders about helmet use. Over the past several years, this team has been focused on developing a program to prevent serious head injuries by increasing voluntary ski helmet use among children and adults. The team of physicians and health care providers is headed by Robert Williams, M.D., pediatric anesthesiologist and critical care specialist at Vermont Children\'s Hospital at Fletcher Allen. In addition to education, the team\'s project includes observations of skiers and riders to track data about helmet use. Their work has been presented at medical conferences, accepted for publication in medical journals and has been extensively covered by news media nationwide. The program\'s presence at a resort includes posters, distribution of brochures, an exhibit, stickers and raffle prizes. The program is non-coercive and is designed to promote helmet use and skiing and snowboarding as a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.skihelmetsafety.org for more information. Okemo will also host its annual \Helmet Head\ contest during National Safety Week. Okemo staff members will be out on the mountain taking photos of willing candidates showing their best helmet head - that cool, disheveled look of matted hair that happens when a skier or snowboarder removes his helmet after a great day on the slopes. A panel of judges will select the top-ten best helmet heads and post those photos on Okemo\'s Facebook page for voting by Okemo fans. The candidate who receives the most votes will win two complimentary lift tickets for a day of skiing or riding at Okemo. The National Ski Areas Association recently named Okemo Mountain Resort winner of the Best Helmet Safety Program in its annual Heads Up National Ski Area Safety Awards. Several resorts were recognized in different safety program categories and Okemo was the only New England resort to receive honors. In addition, Okemo\'s Helmet Head contest was recognized by Yankee Magazine as one of its \43 Reasons to Embrace the Season\ feature in the Jan./Feb. 2012 issue. In addition during Safety Week, anyone who purchases a new ski or snowboard helmet at Okemo\'s Snowsports Shop Jan. 14-20, will receive a coupon for 50 percent off a full-day lift ticket, or 50 percent off a full-day equipment rental or high-performance demo, or 50 percent off a group lesson or specialty clinic. The slogan for this year\'s National Safety Awareness Week is, \Responsibility is the key to slope safety.\ Regardless of how they enjoy the slopes, skiers and riders should always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. They should also observe the Skier Responsibility Code and Smart Style. The Code: 1. Always stay in control. 2. People ahead of you have the right of way. 3. Stop in a safe place for you and others. 4. Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield. 5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 6. Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails. 7. Know how to use the lifts safely. Smart Style: 1. MAKE A PLAN Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing. 2. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area. 3. EASY STYLE IT Start small and work your way up. 4. RESPECT GETS RESPECT From the lift line through the park. Also, as a way to promote safety and to familiarize skiers and riders with the Skier Responsibility Code, a Safety Scavenger Hunt will take place on the slopes of Okemo. Elements of the \Code\ and \Smart Style\ will be posted along trails all over the mountain. Winners who collect The Code elements will receive fabulous prizes from Okemo\'s prize vault. National Safety Awareness Week is an annual event highlighting resort safety education efforts while increasing slope safety. Resorts are encouraged to develop new and creative ways to involve employees and guests in activities for Safety Week. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120108/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-Celebrates-National-Safety-Week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20120107_helmet_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Fans of the show \The Bachelor\ have been given the unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the shows contestants and star as one lucky winner will receive a romantic retreat to the acclaimed Canyons Resort in Park City. Canyons Resort will be among the spectacular destinations included in the 16th season of The Bachelor, which premiered January 2 at 8 p.m. on the ABC Television Network. Fans of the show have the opportunity to win not one but four grand prizes, including a luxurious mountain getaway to Park City and Canyons Resort . \The Bachelor Ultimate Getaway Sweepstakes\ grand prize winners and a guest will enjoy a romantic retreat to Canyons Resort, which features 4,000 acres of \the greatest snow on Earth.\ Utah\'s largest and newly reinvented ski resort destination offers first-hand an award-winning lodging, dining and alpine activities. Just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Canyons also features the first heated and most technologically advanced chair lift in North America (Orange Bubble Express), the new Ski Beach gathering area, memorable dining venues, expanded terrain and the all-new ZipTour Adventure. The Park City Grand Prize includes: bull; 3 days of skiing and equipment rentals at Canyons Resort bull; Private ski lesson for two bull; 3 nights at Waldorf Astoria Park City in a one-bedroom suite bull; Couples spa treatment at Golden Door Spa bull; Horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout Canyons Resort and the Wasatch Mountains bull; Lunch daily at Red Tail Grill at Canyons; dinner at the award-winning Talisker on Main in Old Town Park City, and The Farm at Canyons Resort bull; Two round-trip economy class air tickets to Salt Lake City International Airport from U.S. destinations bull; Round-trip airport transfers from Salt Lake City International Airport to Park City At Canyons Resort, guests can enjoy an impressive roster of enhancements implemented as part of the resort\'s 2011/2012 reinvention project. Canyons introduced more on-mountain enhancements than any resort in the United States this year, including: the first heated and most technologically advanced chair lift in North America, a new base gathering area called Ski Beach, a high-speed ZipTour zip line adventure, new dining venues ranging from upscale food cart fare to farm-to-table cuisine, a ninth peak that encompasses 300 acres of new terrain, a new direct-connect gondola and vastly improved snowmaking capabilities. Located at the base of Canyons Resort with a dedicated gondola for mountain access, Waldorf Astoria Park City gives new meaning to luxury mountain vacations with 175 elegantly appointed guest rooms, the renowned Golden Door Spa and the new Slopes by Talisker signature restaurant. To enter \The Bachelor Ultimate Getaway Sweepstakes,\ and for the official rules including full details and prize restrictions, log onto abc.comand you could be on your way to Canyons Resort. No purchase necessary. Fans can enter for a chance to win until March 19, 2012. The new season of The Bachelor, from Warner Horizon Television, airs Mondays 8|7 Central on ABC. For more information on The Bachelor, visithttp://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor To learn more about Canyons Resort and Waldorf Astoria Park City, please visit www.CanyonsResort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120108/The-Bachelor-Ultimate-Getaway-Sweepstakes-at-Canyons-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-08 09:42:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120108/The-Bachelor-Ultimate-Getaway-Sweepstakes-at-Canyons-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20120107_canyons3_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Fans of the show \The Bachelor\ have been given the unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the shows contestants and star as one lucky winner will receive a romantic retreat to the acclaimed Canyons Resort in Park City. Canyons Resort will be among the spectacular destinations included in the 16th season of The Bachelor, which premiered January 2 at 8 p.m. on the ABC Television Network. Fans of the show have the opportunity to win not one but four grand prizes, including a luxurious mountain getaway to Park City and Canyons Resort . \The Bachelor Ultimate Getaway Sweepstakes\ grand prize winners and a guest will enjoy a romantic retreat to Canyons Resort, which features 4,000 acres of \the greatest snow on Earth.\ Utah\'s largest and newly reinvented ski resort destination offers first-hand an award-winning lodging, dining and alpine activities. Just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Canyons also features the first heated and most technologically advanced chair lift in North America (Orange Bubble Express), the new Ski Beach gathering area, memorable dining venues, expanded terrain and the all-new ZipTour Adventure. The Park City Grand Prize includes: bull; 3 days of skiing and equipment rentals at Canyons Resort bull; Private ski lesson for two bull; 3 nights at Waldorf Astoria Park City in a one-bedroom suite bull; Couples spa treatment at Golden Door Spa bull; Horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout Canyons Resort and the Wasatch Mountains bull; Lunch daily at Red Tail Grill at Canyons; dinner at the award-winning Talisker on Main in Old Town Park City, and The Farm at Canyons Resort bull; Two round-trip economy class air tickets to Salt Lake City International Airport from U.S. destinations bull; Round-trip airport transfers from Salt Lake City International Airport to Park City At Canyons Resort, guests can enjoy an impressive roster of enhancements implemented as part of the resort\'s 2011/2012 reinvention project. Canyons introduced more on-mountain enhancements than any resort in the United States this year, including: the first heated and most technologically advanced chair lift in North America, a new base gathering area called Ski Beach, a high-speed ZipTour zip line adventure, new dining venues ranging from upscale food cart fare to farm-to-table cuisine, a ninth peak that encompasses 300 acres of new terrain, a new direct-connect gondola and vastly improved snowmaking capabilities. Located at the base of Canyons Resort with a dedicated gondola for mountain access, Waldorf Astoria Park City gives new meaning to luxury mountain vacations with 175 elegantly appointed guest rooms, the renowned Golden Door Spa and the new Slopes by Talisker signature restaurant. To enter \The Bachelor Ultimate Getaway Sweepstakes,\ and for the official rules including full details and prize restrictions, log onto abc.comand you could be on your way to Canyons Resort. No purchase necessary. Fans can enter for a chance to win until March 19, 2012. The new season of The Bachelor, from Warner Horizon Television, airs Mondays 8|7 Central on ABC. For more information on The Bachelor, visithttp://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor To learn more about Canyons Resort and Waldorf Astoria Park City, please visit www.CanyonsResort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120108/The-Bachelor-Ultimate-Getaway-Sweepstakes-at-Canyons-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20120107_canyons3_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our good friends at Jackson Hole shot this video completely in-bounds last week to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they\'ve got the snow! Its difficult to determine if this should be considered a ransom video or an invitation. Looks like you\'ll just have to make your way over to the mountain to find out! Need a place to stay? Make your trip to Jackson Hole this January and take advantage of the January White Sale* with Jackson Hole Resort Lodging: 2 nights lodging/ 2 days skiing starting at $99/night per person. Call: 800.443.8613 to save your place in Jackson http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120106/Jackson-Hole-Has-Got-The-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-06 18:41:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120106/Jackson-Hole-Has-Got-The-Snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111214_jhmrlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our good friends at Jackson Hole shot this video completely in-bounds last week to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they\'ve got the snow! Its difficult to determine if this should be considered a ransom video or an invitation. Looks like you\'ll just have to make your way over to the mountain to find out! Need a place to stay? Make your trip to Jackson Hole this January and take advantage of the January White Sale* with Jackson Hole Resort Lodging: 2 nights lodging/ 2 days skiing starting at $99/night per person. Call: 800.443.8613 to save your place in Jackson <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120106/Jackson-Hole-Has-Got-The-Snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111214_jhmrlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel While there hasn\'t been a ton of snow, the warm weather and blue bird days make riding on the snow we do have a ton of fun! Such conditions are the perfect opportunity to hone ones skills for when the big storm hits. Its a perfect time to round up the kiddies and take them up to the mountain and teach them the sport of skiing and snowboarding. Brighton resort has some excellent camps to offer new youths coming to the mountain, and has 100% of their lifts in operation, with plenty of terrain to bolster your skill on. For more information on dates and times or to register click on http://www.brightonresort.com/snowsportsschool.kidsmultiweek.html On-line registration ended on Thursday but you can still register by phone by calling 801 532 4731 ext 209 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120106/Ski-and-Snowboard-Camps-Start-this-Weekend-at-Brighton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-06 17:50:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120106/Ski-and-Snowboard-Camps-Start-this-Weekend-at-Brighton"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20111205_Brightonlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> While there hasn\'t been a ton of snow, the warm weather and blue bird days make riding on the snow we do have a ton of fun! Such conditions are the perfect opportunity to hone ones skills for when the big storm hits. Its a perfect time to round up the kiddies and take them up to the mountain and teach them the sport of skiing and snowboarding. Brighton resort has some excellent camps to offer new youths coming to the mountain, and has 100% of their lifts in operation, with plenty of terrain to bolster your skill on. For more information on dates and times or to register click on http://www.brightonresort.com/snowsportsschool.kidsmultiweek.html On-line registration ended on Thursday but you can still register by phone by calling 801 532 4731 ext 209 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120106/Ski-and-Snowboard-Camps-Start-this-Weekend-at-Brighton"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20111205_Brightonlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This Saturday, on January 7th Holiday Valley will be celebrating the grand opening of the newest addition to the New York resort, the SnowPine Quad Chairlift. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and a rousing champagne toast held at 11 am on Saturday morning. The $650,000 chairlift system is Holiday\'s tenth quad chairlift and was built over this past summer by the resort\'s mountain crew to replace the outdated double chair that existed in its place. The new lift if 2,100 feet long and has the capability to transport over 1,600 skiers per hour to the top. This lift nearly double the capacity of the old double chair and further improves the experience for skiers and snowboarders residing in teh SnowPine Village condiminiums who now can boast ski-in, ski-out accomodations. We\'ll have some additional coverage after Saturday\'s ceremony with some photos of the new lift after its big reveal! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Holiday-Valley-Celebrates-Grand-Opening-of-SnowPine-Quad-Chairlift ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-05 18:08:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Holiday-Valley-Celebrates-Grand-Opening-of-SnowPine-Quad-Chairlift"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111222_holidayvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This Saturday, on January 7th Holiday Valley will be celebrating the grand opening of the newest addition to the New York resort, the SnowPine Quad Chairlift. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and a rousing champagne toast held at 11 am on Saturday morning. The $650,000 chairlift system is Holiday\'s tenth quad chairlift and was built over this past summer by the resort\'s mountain crew to replace the outdated double chair that existed in its place. The new lift if 2,100 feet long and has the capability to transport over 1,600 skiers per hour to the top. This lift nearly double the capacity of the old double chair and further improves the experience for skiers and snowboarders residing in teh SnowPine Village condiminiums who now can boast ski-in, ski-out accomodations. We\'ll have some additional coverage after Saturday\'s ceremony with some photos of the new lift after its big reveal! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Holiday-Valley-Celebrates-Grand-Opening-of-SnowPine-Quad-Chairlift"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111222_holidayvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel While the snow conditions across the United States have been wildly sporadic this season, they have been extremely consistent across the mountain ranges of British Columbia. RED Mountain Resort on the BC Powder Highway has gotten a ton of fresh powder and is slated to have even more on the way! So far the mountain has received 20 inches of new snow since Christmas, and weather forecasters have predicted 7 days of snow coming up throughout the next two weeks. The Rossland, British Columbia mountain resort began as a mining town back in 1898 and is considered the oldest ski area in Western Canada -- some even call it \the last great, undiscovered resort in North America\ They boast uncrowned lift lines, fall line skiing and snowboarding terrain, as well as being the exclusive source for the world famous Kootenay powder. With famously uncrowded slopes and easy access through Spokane Intl. in Washington (GEG) or Castlegar Airport (YCG) in British Columbia, skiers and snowboarders can\'t go wrong with a trip to RED Mountain Resort. The mountain resort has every single chair lift spinning, and every run on the mountain is open with full coverage of 100% natural snow. Resort officials have also proclaimed that their legendary \side-country\ is yours for the taking. Better get yourself a piece! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Red-Mountain-Plenty-of-Snow-with-More-to-Come ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-05 11:40:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Red-Mountain-Plenty-of-Snow-with-More-to-Come"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120105_redmt2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> While the snow conditions across the United States have been wildly sporadic this season, they have been extremely consistent across the mountain ranges of British Columbia. RED Mountain Resort on the BC Powder Highway has gotten a ton of fresh powder and is slated to have even more on the way! So far the mountain has received 20 inches of new snow since Christmas, and weather forecasters have predicted 7 days of snow coming up throughout the next two weeks. The Rossland, British Columbia mountain resort began as a mining town back in 1898 and is considered the oldest ski area in Western Canada -- some even call it \the last great, undiscovered resort in North America\ They boast uncrowned lift lines, fall line skiing and snowboarding terrain, as well as being the exclusive source for the world famous Kootenay powder. With famously uncrowded slopes and easy access through Spokane Intl. in Washington (GEG) or Castlegar Airport (YCG) in British Columbia, skiers and snowboarders can\'t go wrong with a trip to RED Mountain Resort. The mountain resort has every single chair lift spinning, and every run on the mountain is open with full coverage of 100% natural snow. Resort officials have also proclaimed that their legendary \side-country\ is yours for the taking. Better get yourself a piece! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Red-Mountain-Plenty-of-Snow-with-More-to-Come"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20120105_redmt2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Crested Butte Mountain Resort is proud to be a part of National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. To encourage more guests to come experience the mountain for their first time, the resort is offering some incredible deals. Starting in January, Crested Butte is offering a free day of lifts, lessons and rentals to any aspriing skier and snowboarder that books a two-night stay at any of their managaged properties. You must be a true beginner to qualify, and the offer is extended to both adults and children. ldquo;With the views from the learning area and the elegant terrain guests have the perfect area to learn to ski and snowboard at Crested Butte Mountain Resort,rdquo; says Nick Herrin, director of resort services at CBMR. ldquo;The free lift ticket, lesson, and rental package makes the lsquo;learn to skirsquo; opportunity even sweeter. Guests will be able to move through the learning progression with some of the best instructors in the country, while capitalizing on a great lodging and ski offer. We are honored to introduce more skiers and riders into the sport and give them positive memories of their first time on the slopes.rdquo; The Crested Butte Learn to Ski for Free special was made available starting on January 3 and will continue through March 9, 2012. A two-night minimum stay in a CBMR property is required. Included lift ticket allows access to beginner areas only and included lesson is intended for never-ever skiers and riders. An upgrade is available for a full-access lift ticket and lesson for more experienced skiers. Included rental is for lsquo;Sportrsquo; level skis or snowboard. For information or reservations contact Crested Butte Vacations at 800-600-2803. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Crested-Butte-Celebrates-Learn-to-Ski-and-Snowboard-Month ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-05 10:49:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Crested-Butte-Celebrates-Learn-to-Ski-and-Snowboard-Month"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110913_lssm_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Crested Butte Mountain Resort is proud to be a part of National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. To encourage more guests to come experience the mountain for their first time, the resort is offering some incredible deals. Starting in January, Crested Butte is offering a free day of lifts, lessons and rentals to any aspriing skier and snowboarder that books a two-night stay at any of their managaged properties. You must be a true beginner to qualify, and the offer is extended to both adults and children. ldquo;With the views from the learning area and the elegant terrain guests have the perfect area to learn to ski and snowboard at Crested Butte Mountain Resort,rdquo; says Nick Herrin, director of resort services at CBMR. ldquo;The free lift ticket, lesson, and rental package makes the lsquo;learn to skirsquo; opportunity even sweeter. Guests will be able to move through the learning progression with some of the best instructors in the country, while capitalizing on a great lodging and ski offer. We are honored to introduce more skiers and riders into the sport and give them positive memories of their first time on the slopes.rdquo; The Crested Butte Learn to Ski for Free special was made available starting on January 3 and will continue through March 9, 2012. A two-night minimum stay in a CBMR property is required. Included lift ticket allows access to beginner areas only and included lesson is intended for never-ever skiers and riders. An upgrade is available for a full-access lift ticket and lesson for more experienced skiers. Included rental is for lsquo;Sportrsquo; level skis or snowboard. For information or reservations contact Crested Butte Vacations at 800-600-2803. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120105/Crested-Butte-Celebrates-Learn-to-Ski-and-Snowboard-Month"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110913_lssm_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel I found Snow! Whistler Blackcomb resort got 17 inches in the last 24-hrs, and already another 7 inches of powder today. Theres still no snow at the big resorts in California, but maybe this is a good omen and some of their luck will pass on to us. Whistler has a great snow base of 83 in to play around in, allowing them to open 100% of their runs. The weather has been superb too, with temperatures at the peak at 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and 41 degrees Fahrenheit at the village. Whistler has held true to form with conditions this year, while weather has not allowed many other resorts to do so. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120104/Snow-is-GOOD-in-Whistler ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2012-01-04 17:14:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120104/Snow-is-GOOD-in-Whistler"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20120104_fdf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> I found Snow! Whistler Blackcomb resort got 17 inches in the last 24-hrs, and already another 7 inches of powder today. Theres still no snow at the big resorts in California, but maybe this is a good omen and some of their luck will pass on to us. Whistler has a great snow base of 83 in to play around in, allowing them to open 100% of their runs. The weather has been superb too, with temperatures at the peak at 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and 41 degrees Fahrenheit at the village. Whistler has held true to form with conditions this year, while weather has not allowed many other resorts to do so. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20120104/Snow-is-GOOD-in-Whistler"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20120104_fdf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you are planning on doing some SoCal shredding this season, then tomorrow is your last day to get in on the $399 season pass at Mountain High Ski Resort. For the price of 6 visits you get to come any day you want to ski and snowboard, plus gain access to a slew of great perks for being part of the club. This sale ends on Friday, December 23rd so get your 2011/12 Anytime Season Pass TODAY! Benefits include: -10% Off non-sale retail items. -$10 Off Adult ski or snowboard lessons. -$20 Off weekday NAVITAT Zip Line Tours. Through November 30th, 2011, and then again after April 1, 2012. -Free tickets to the North Pole Tubing Park. -Track your days ridden, runs per day, and vertical feet. click here to order your new 2011/12 season pass today. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20111222/Last-Day-to-Get-Mountain-High-$399-Season-Pass-is-Friday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-12-22 12:29:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20111222/Last-Day-to-Get-Mountain-High-$399-Season-Pass-is-Friday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111123_logo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you are planning on doing some SoCal shredding this season, then tomorrow is your last day to get in on the $399 season pass at Mountain High Ski Resort. For the price of 6 visits you get to come any day you want to ski and snowboard, plus gain access to a slew of great perks for being part of the club. This sale ends on Friday, December 23rd so get your 2011/12 Anytime Season Pass TODAY! Benefits include: -10% Off non-sale retail items. -$10 Off Adult ski or snowboard lessons. -$20 Off weekday NAVITAT Zip Line Tours. Through November 30th, 2011, and then again after April 1, 2012. -Free tickets to the North Pole Tubing Park. -Track your days ridden, runs per day, and vertical feet. click here to order your new 2011/12 season pass today. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20111222/Last-Day-to-Get-Mountain-High-$399-Season-Pass-is-Friday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111123_logo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter just arrived and already, Mount Washington has experienced the highs and lows of Mother Nature\'s wrath. In November, the Mount Washington Alpine Resort opened its doors ahead of schedule, as La Nina delivered heaps of snow and below-normal temperatures. It was the kind of early season that skiers and snowboarders dream of; however, like most good things, the dream came to an end almost as quickly as it began. \Since opening on December 2nd, we\'ve had one of the sunniest, driest Decembers on record,\ explains Resort spokesperson Brent Curtain. \That\'s not what you would expect from a La Nina weather pattern. It\'s been a great start for fairweather skiers and boarders but not the best for the powderhounds.\ Finally, after weeks of waiting and just in time for the Holiday season, it appears La Nina is rearing her head once again! According to snow-forecast.com, snow is expected to fall moderately beginning Friday afternoon with heavy accumulations expected through Sunday. \It looks like we may get another epic Christmas Eve like last season,\ says Curtain. Last year, Mount Washington received almost 5 feet of snow on Christmas Eve. While the snow in this year\'s forecast isn\'t expected to arrive in the same epic proportions, visitors are welcoming any new snow for the holiday season. \The new snow will put a nice frosting on the trees and turn the Resort into a winter wonderland just in time for Christmas, thanks Santa!\ In addition to skiing and riding, guests can join in a host of Holiday celebrations being hosted by Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The festivities kick-off December 23rd, with Carols by Candlelight and continue all week long. Highlights include a Christmas Eve Services on December 24th, the Pepsi Torchlight Parade and Fireworks on December 26th and New Year\'s Eve Celebrations on December 31. For more information on the holiday events, check out the full event calendar at mountwashington.ca. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20111222/Mount-Washington-Welcomes-MuchNeeded-Weekend-Snow-Storm ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-12-22 06:01:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20111222/Mount-Washington-Welcomes-MuchNeeded-Weekend-Snow-Storm"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111221_mtwashingtonlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter just arrived and already, Mount Washington has experienced the highs and lows of Mother Nature\'s wrath. In November, the Mount Washington Alpine Resort opened its doors ahead of schedule, as La Nina delivered heaps of snow and below-normal temperatures. It was the kind of early season that skiers and snowboarders dream of; however, like most good things, the dream came to an end almost as quickly as it began. \Since opening on December 2nd, we\'ve had one of the sunniest, driest Decembers on record,\ explains Resort spokesperson Brent Curtain. \That\'s not what you would expect from a La Nina weather pattern. It\'s been a great start for fairweather skiers and boarders but not the best for the powderhounds.\ Finally, after weeks of waiting and just in time for the Holiday season, it appears La Nina is rearing her head once again! According to snow-forecast.com, snow is expected to fall moderately beginning Friday afternoon with heavy accumulations expected through Sunday. \It looks like we may get another epic Christmas Eve like last season,\ says Curtain. Last year, Mount Washington received almost 5 feet of snow on Christmas Eve. While the snow in this year\'s forecast isn\'t expected to arrive in the same epic proportions, visitors are welcoming any new snow for the holiday season. \The new snow will put a nice frosting on the trees and turn the Resort into a winter wonderland just in time for Christmas, thanks Santa!\ In addition to skiing and riding, guests can join in a host of Holiday celebrations being hosted by Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The festivities kick-off December 23rd, with Carols by Candlelight and continue all week long. Highlights include a Christmas Eve Services on December 24th, the Pepsi Torchlight Parade and Fireworks on December 26th and New Year\'s Eve Celebrations on December 31. For more information on the holiday events, check out the full event calendar at mountwashington.ca. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20111222/Mount-Washington-Welcomes-MuchNeeded-Weekend-Snow-Storm"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20111221_mtwashingtonlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Vail, Co --The directors of Aria Spa and Club, home of one of the nation\'s first ski-specific conditioning programs, are so confident that the participants of the \Ski Conditioning Boot Camp\ will meet their training goals for this ski season, that they are guaranteeing the program. Participants are assured that if they don\'t feel the conditioning series prepared them for the season, trainers will be available to map an individual program. Aria Spa and Club, located at the Vail Cascade Resort, will begin its six-week comprehensive ski conditioning classes on October 10, providing circuit training that includes aerobic, anaerobic, yoga, and core building exercise. A live DJ will provide music and ski movies will be shown on a large screen to add to the energetic atmosphere. A total of five classes per week are offered at different times Monday through Thursday to offer options that fit varied schedules. Existing club members can attend at no cost, and the public is invited to purchase a ski conditioning package that includes use of the club\'s amenities and the ski conditioning classes for $125. Prizes, giveaway product samples from sponsors, and after-class parties are all part of the fun and challenging program, led by a dedicated team of seven trainers, four yoga teachers, and Warren Miller films professional skiing star Chris Anthony. Aria fitness director Dan Timm offers this guarantee: \We cannot control the weather or snow amounts this season, however we can guarantee your body will be ready for what Mother Nature gives us come November 18th when the mountain opens. If you take our classes I promise you will be ready for the season and have a ton of fun along the way.\ Mike Benedict, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) along with John Cole, Human Performance Director of Ski amp; Snowboard Club Vail, designed the six week program specifically for winter sports preparation. \We have been working all summer to collect the latest and greatest in research driven conditioning activities. This year\'s program will be a collaboration of dynamic stabilization, CORE activation and balance driven flexibility activities,\ Benedict stated. Personal trainers and physical therapists will be available after classes and at the after-parties to offer free assessments and answer questions. Last year, approximately seventy-five avid skiers and riders attended the classes. The circuit design of the ski conditioning program spreads out the large number of attendees throughout the 78,000 square foot club, the largest in the region. Aria has recently completed a total renovation of the club, including additional programming, new Maplewood floors, \earth friendly\ carpet, new strength and cardio equipment and a remodeled pool and outdoor hot tub. The club also has three indoor and three outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court, a spinning room, Pilates room, racquet sport courts and many other amenities. A live DJ, ski movies on the large inflatable screen and camaraderie are some of the hallmarks that set this conditioning program apart from others. Complimentary food and drink is provided by award-winning Atwater on Gore Creek located at the Vail Cascade Resort. This year, sponsors such as Bern Helmets, Surefoot, Muscle Milk, Sports Authority, Red Bull and the U.S. Ski Team will provide special giveaways. Additionally, all attendees receive free copies of SKI Magazine, and chances to win subscriptions to the publication. New for this year: Professional skiing legend Chris Anthony, who will make his 23rd appearance in a Warren Miller ski film this year, has been named official ambassador of the ski conditioning program. Anthony is a former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion and a veteran of nine World Extreme Skiing Championships. He will serve as motivational coach during the classes and will host a series of special events at the club throughout the year. Aria Club and Spa general manager Shaun Evans summarizes, \The preparation and anticipation among our trainers and staff is amazing. I\'ve never seen so many working parts come together with so much passion to make such an event come to life. Whoever participates in these classes will be more than ready to tackle the mountain.\ For information about ski conditioning, club membership or general questions about Aria Spa and Club at Vail Cascade Resort, visit www.vailcascade.com or call 970-479-5954 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110901/Vail-Cascade-Resorts-Aria-guarantees-Its-Ski-Conditioning-Program ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-09-01 10:33:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110901/Vail-Cascade-Resorts-Aria-guarantees-Its-Ski-Conditioning-Program"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110901_vila_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Vail, Co --The directors of Aria Spa and Club, home of one of the nation\'s first ski-specific conditioning programs, are so confident that the participants of the \Ski Conditioning Boot Camp\ will meet their training goals for this ski season, that they are guaranteeing the program. Participants are assured that if they don\'t feel the conditioning series prepared them for the season, trainers will be available to map an individual program. Aria Spa and Club, located at the Vail Cascade Resort, will begin its six-week comprehensive ski conditioning classes on October 10, providing circuit training that includes aerobic, anaerobic, yoga, and core building exercise. A live DJ will provide music and ski movies will be shown on a large screen to add to the energetic atmosphere. A total of five classes per week are offered at different times Monday through Thursday to offer options that fit varied schedules. Existing club members can attend at no cost, and the public is invited to purchase a ski conditioning package that includes use of the club\'s amenities and the ski conditioning classes for $125. Prizes, giveaway product samples from sponsors, and after-class parties are all part of the fun and challenging program, led by a dedicated team of seven trainers, four yoga teachers, and Warren Miller films professional skiing star Chris Anthony. Aria fitness director Dan Timm offers this guarantee: \We cannot control the weather or snow amounts this season, however we can guarantee your body will be ready for what Mother Nature gives us come November 18th when the mountain opens. If you take our classes I promise you will be ready for the season and have a ton of fun along the way.\ Mike Benedict, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) along with John Cole, Human Performance Director of Ski amp; Snowboard Club Vail, designed the six week program specifically for winter sports preparation. \We have been working all summer to collect the latest and greatest in research driven conditioning activities. This year\'s program will be a collaboration of dynamic stabilization, CORE activation and balance driven flexibility activities,\ Benedict stated. Personal trainers and physical therapists will be available after classes and at the after-parties to offer free assessments and answer questions. Last year, approximately seventy-five avid skiers and riders attended the classes. The circuit design of the ski conditioning program spreads out the large number of attendees throughout the 78,000 square foot club, the largest in the region. Aria has recently completed a total renovation of the club, including additional programming, new Maplewood floors, \earth friendly\ carpet, new strength and cardio equipment and a remodeled pool and outdoor hot tub. The club also has three indoor and three outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court, a spinning room, Pilates room, racquet sport courts and many other amenities. A live DJ, ski movies on the large inflatable screen and camaraderie are some of the hallmarks that set this conditioning program apart from others. Complimentary food and drink is provided by award-winning Atwater on Gore Creek located at the Vail Cascade Resort. This year, sponsors such as Bern Helmets, Surefoot, Muscle Milk, Sports Authority, Red Bull and the U.S. Ski Team will provide special giveaways. Additionally, all attendees receive free copies of SKI Magazine, and chances to win subscriptions to the publication. New for this year: Professional skiing legend Chris Anthony, who will make his 23rd appearance in a Warren Miller ski film this year, has been named official ambassador of the ski conditioning program. Anthony is a former Alaskan Extreme Skiing Champion and a veteran of nine World Extreme Skiing Championships. He will serve as motivational coach during the classes and will host a series of special events at the club throughout the year. Aria Club and Spa general manager Shaun Evans summarizes, \The preparation and anticipation among our trainers and staff is amazing. I\'ve never seen so many working parts come together with so much passion to make such an event come to life. Whoever participates in these classes will be more than ready to tackle the mountain.\ For information about ski conditioning, club membership or general questions about Aria Spa and Club at Vail Cascade Resort, visit www.vailcascade.com or call 970-479-5954 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110901/Vail-Cascade-Resorts-Aria-guarantees-Its-Ski-Conditioning-Program"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110901_vila_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO - In its 6th year at Copper Mountain, Guitar Town returns this weekend, August 12 - 14, 2011. With 3-days packed full of live performances, guitar workshops, guitar-themed activities for children and more, it\'s time to think about getting out in the mountains and getting yourself to Copper. Guitar Town remains as one of Copper\'s most anticipated summer events, drawing crowds of guitar enthusiasts to the lawns of Burning Stones Plaza for an event unlike any other. All performances and activites are free for all to enjoy! Take a look of what\'s in store below, including the complete schedule of events. 3 Days of FREE Music: Beginning Friday evening, Copper Mountain will be filled with guitar performances, including headling artists Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour, and returning favorite John Jorgenson. View the full schedule below. Guitar amp; Songwriting Workshops: Friday evening\'s session will be a guitar lesson style session with Jim Deeming. Saturday and Sunday\'s workshops are a panel format where the day\'s performers (exact artists tbd) will be on hand to answer questions, give tips on songwriting, and share their experiences as musicians. Guitars are recommended for Fridays session, but not Saturdays and Sundays. Cigar and Brew Festival: As a great addition to the already exciting Guitar Town event, this year Copper will also host the new Cigar and Brew Festival. Several micro-brews will be available for purchase, and cigar vendors will be selling product and sharing information about the cigar industry and general cigar information. There will be a designated smoking lounge area to provide the best experience for all guests. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110811/Guitar-Town-returns-to-Copper-Mountain-this-August-12-14 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-08-11 14:05:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110811/Guitar-Town-returns-to-Copper-Mountain-this-August-12-14"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110811_musiccopper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO - In its 6th year at Copper Mountain, Guitar Town returns this weekend, August 12 - 14, 2011. With 3-days packed full of live performances, guitar workshops, guitar-themed activities for children and more, it\'s time to think about getting out in the mountains and getting yourself to Copper. Guitar Town remains as one of Copper\'s most anticipated summer events, drawing crowds of guitar enthusiasts to the lawns of Burning Stones Plaza for an event unlike any other. All performances and activites are free for all to enjoy! Take a look of what\'s in store below, including the complete schedule of events. 3 Days of FREE Music: Beginning Friday evening, Copper Mountain will be filled with guitar performances, including headling artists Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour, and returning favorite John Jorgenson. View the full schedule below. Guitar amp; Songwriting Workshops: Friday evening\'s session will be a guitar lesson style session with Jim Deeming. Saturday and Sunday\'s workshops are a panel format where the day\'s performers (exact artists tbd) will be on hand to answer questions, give tips on songwriting, and share their experiences as musicians. Guitars are recommended for Fridays session, but not Saturdays and Sundays. Cigar and Brew Festival: As a great addition to the already exciting Guitar Town event, this year Copper will also host the new Cigar and Brew Festival. Several micro-brews will be available for purchase, and cigar vendors will be selling product and sharing information about the cigar industry and general cigar information. There will be a designated smoking lounge area to provide the best experience for all guests. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110811/Guitar-Town-returns-to-Copper-Mountain-this-August-12-14"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110811_musiccopper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel SPRUCE PEAK AT STOWE, VT ndash; This summerrsquo;s 10th Music Festival of the Americas at Stowe will showcase magnificent young artists and audiences will surely delight in its familiarity. The three evenings of outstanding music on August 18 - 20 is under the baton of Music Director Alondra de la Parra illuminate the talents of orchestra musicians from a host of countries, with most players being under the age of thirty-five. Joining the talented orchestra are internationally renowned pianist Jan Lisiecki and violinist Chad Hoopes, both 16 years old. On the final night, Latin pop star Mane de la Parra returns to shake things up with his Mexican band for a night of exuberant salsa that defies complacency. All three concerts will take place at the intimate Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, August 18, 19 and 20 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now at www.sprucepeakarts.org, by phone (802-760-4634) or in person at the Spruce Peak Box Office Tuesdayndash;Saturday from 12ndash;3 pm and 12pm through intermission on performance days. Below is the detailed concert events for the three evenings: Thursday, August 18, 8 PM - VIVALDIrsquo;S FOUR SEASONS will feature Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra with violinist Chad Hoopes. The second part of the program will feature SCHUBERTrsquo;SSYMPHONY NO.5. Friday, August 19, 8 PM - MOZART\'S CONCERTO NO. 20 IN D MINOR K. 466 and BEETHOVEN\'SSYMPHONY NO.3, EROICA with pianist Jan Lisiecki, Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra. Saturday, August 20, 8 PM - LATIN RHYTHMS. Mane de la Parra amp; Friends take the stage. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110809/10th-Music-Festival-of-the-Americas-at-Stowe-August-1820 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-08-09 10:49:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110809/10th-Music-Festival-of-the-Americas-at-Stowe-August-1820"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110809_stowemusic_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> SPRUCE PEAK AT STOWE, VT ndash; This summerrsquo;s 10th Music Festival of the Americas at Stowe will showcase magnificent young artists and audiences will surely delight in its familiarity. The three evenings of outstanding music on August 18 - 20 is under the baton of Music Director Alondra de la Parra illuminate the talents of orchestra musicians from a host of countries, with most players being under the age of thirty-five. Joining the talented orchestra are internationally renowned pianist Jan Lisiecki and violinist Chad Hoopes, both 16 years old. On the final night, Latin pop star Mane de la Parra returns to shake things up with his Mexican band for a night of exuberant salsa that defies complacency. All three concerts will take place at the intimate Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, August 18, 19 and 20 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now at www.sprucepeakarts.org, by phone (802-760-4634) or in person at the Spruce Peak Box Office Tuesdayndash;Saturday from 12ndash;3 pm and 12pm through intermission on performance days. Below is the detailed concert events for the three evenings: Thursday, August 18, 8 PM - VIVALDIrsquo;S FOUR SEASONS will feature Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra with violinist Chad Hoopes. The second part of the program will feature SCHUBERTrsquo;SSYMPHONY NO.5. Friday, August 19, 8 PM - MOZART\'S CONCERTO NO. 20 IN D MINOR K. 466 and BEETHOVEN\'SSYMPHONY NO.3, EROICA with pianist Jan Lisiecki, Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra. Saturday, August 20, 8 PM - LATIN RHYTHMS. Mane de la Parra amp; Friends take the stage. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110809/10th-Music-Festival-of-the-Americas-at-Stowe-August-1820"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110809_stowemusic_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Get ready for the Freddy Jones Band coming to Copper Mountain this Saturday, July 30, 2011. Following the Hike MS event on Saturday, July 30, the Freddy Jones Band will take the stage in Burning Stones Plaza to deliver an \expansive and energetic live show\. The roots-rock band has been likened to the Allman Brothers Band and promises to keep the crowd on their feet with their \fluid guitar playing\ and high energy jams. A $5 donation is suggested. Continue to beat the heat of summer by grabbing your shades and a cold brew as you enjoy another free live performance. Known for being one of the best live music venues in the Colorado Rockies, Copper has lived up to the hype this summer by hosting returning events, Guitar Town and Copper Country! For more information, please go to the Copper Mountain website at: www.coppercolorado.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110726/Freddy-Jones-Band-Benefit-Concert-at-Copper-Mountain- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-07-26 13:17:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110726/Freddy-Jones-Band-Benefit-Concert-at-Copper-Mountain-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110726_fredbandlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Get ready for the Freddy Jones Band coming to Copper Mountain this Saturday, July 30, 2011. Following the Hike MS event on Saturday, July 30, the Freddy Jones Band will take the stage in Burning Stones Plaza to deliver an \expansive and energetic live show\. The roots-rock band has been likened to the Allman Brothers Band and promises to keep the crowd on their feet with their \fluid guitar playing\ and high energy jams. A $5 donation is suggested. Continue to beat the heat of summer by grabbing your shades and a cold brew as you enjoy another free live performance. Known for being one of the best live music venues in the Colorado Rockies, Copper has lived up to the hype this summer by hosting returning events, Guitar Town and Copper Country! For more information, please go to the Copper Mountain website at: www.coppercolorado.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110726/Freddy-Jones-Band-Benefit-Concert-at-Copper-Mountain-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110726_fredbandlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mother nature has heard our cries!! Therersquo;s nothing better than a snowstorm to bring in some fresh snow for you to explore the slopes. The storm is expected to hit the Valle Nevado Ski Resort in Chile this Thursday and continue throughout the weekend. Valle Nevado opens its facilities and hotels for the 2011 season this weekend for all skiers and snowboarders. Last weekend more than 3,000 enjoyed exploring the resort and trying out the brand new Andes Express high-speed quad. The resort is extending its deadline for its promotional offers until Friday July 22, 2011. The promotions include: Fly Lan Airlines and receive 20% off package stays. Book weeklong stays in August and receive 6x7 (one night free), 30% off rentals and upgrades (when available). Apartment rentals including half-board. Heli-ski packages. For more information visit the website or contact Kristina Schreck at kristinashreck@gmail.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110712/Snowstorm-Set-to-Kick-off-Opening-for-Valle-Nevado-July-15 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-07-12 11:04:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110712/Snowstorm-Set-to-Kick-off-Opening-for-Valle-Nevado-July-15"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110712_vvv_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mother nature has heard our cries!! Therersquo;s nothing better than a snowstorm to bring in some fresh snow for you to explore the slopes. The storm is expected to hit the Valle Nevado Ski Resort in Chile this Thursday and continue throughout the weekend. Valle Nevado opens its facilities and hotels for the 2011 season this weekend for all skiers and snowboarders. Last weekend more than 3,000 enjoyed exploring the resort and trying out the brand new Andes Express high-speed quad. The resort is extending its deadline for its promotional offers until Friday July 22, 2011. The promotions include: Fly Lan Airlines and receive 20% off package stays. Book weeklong stays in August and receive 6x7 (one night free), 30% off rentals and upgrades (when available). Apartment rentals including half-board. Heli-ski packages. For more information visit the website or contact Kristina Schreck at kristinashreck@gmail.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110712/Snowstorm-Set-to-Kick-off-Opening-for-Valle-Nevado-July-15"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110712_vvv_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Book any two-night stay in Aspen and receive a $50 gift card good for use at any of Aspen's resorts. Aspen's summer schedule is packed, with performances ranging from the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to a performance by actor-turned-rockstar Kevin Costner. To finish out the summer schedule, Aspen will host the toughest stage of USA Pro Cycling Challenge's, the Queen Stage, on August 24. Hundreds of world-class cycliss will be in Aspen for the event. For more information about this great deal and to book your stay, click here. Click here for Aspen's complete summer schedule. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110712/Book-a-2night-stay-in-Aspen-and-get-$50 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-07-12 09:43:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110712/Book-a-2night-stay-in-Aspen-and-get-$50"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110712_asdfadf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Book any two-night stay in Aspen and receive a $50 gift card good for use at any of Aspen's resorts. Aspen's summer schedule is packed, with performances ranging from the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to a performance by actor-turned-rockstar Kevin Costner. To finish out the summer schedule, Aspen will host the toughest stage of USA Pro Cycling Challenge's, the Queen Stage, on August 24. Hundreds of world-class cycliss will be in Aspen for the event. For more information about this great deal and to book your stay, click here. Click here for Aspen's complete summer schedule. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110712/Book-a-2night-stay-in-Aspen-and-get-$50"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110712_asdfadf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ketchum Arts Festival, which has taken place in Sun Valley, Idaho every July since 1999, kicks off today. Entertainment is free, so make your way over to the Festival Meadows on Sun Valley Road this weekend! Here is the music line-up: Friday July 8 12-1 Spare Change 1:30-2:30 The Mighty Shims 3:00-4:00 Dewey, Pickette, amp; Howe 4:30-6:00 Kim Stocking Trio Saturday July 9 12-1:00 Rick Hoel 1:30-3:00 Paul Tillotson Trio 3:30-4:30 Mike White 5:00-6:00 Ted Macklin Sunday July 10 12:00-1:00 Jimmy Mitchell 1:30-3:00 Paul Tillotson Trio 3:00-4:00 King Louise 4:00-5:00 Kim Stocking Trio If yoursquo;re worried about watching the kids, drop them off at the first ever Kidsrsquo; Activity Tent from 10AM-4PM each day. The festival starts at 10 AM and ends at 6 PM every day from today to Sunday. For more information, visit www.ketchumartsfestival.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110708/Music-Schedule-for-Ketchum-Arts-Festival-in-Sun-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-07-08 12:21:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110708/Music-Schedule-for-Ketchum-Arts-Festival-in-Sun-Valley"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110708_lkjlkj_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ketchum Arts Festival, which has taken place in Sun Valley, Idaho every July since 1999, kicks off today. Entertainment is free, so make your way over to the Festival Meadows on Sun Valley Road this weekend! Here is the music line-up: Friday July 8 12-1 Spare Change 1:30-2:30 The Mighty Shims 3:00-4:00 Dewey, Pickette, amp; Howe 4:30-6:00 Kim Stocking Trio Saturday July 9 12-1:00 Rick Hoel 1:30-3:00 Paul Tillotson Trio 3:30-4:30 Mike White 5:00-6:00 Ted Macklin Sunday July 10 12:00-1:00 Jimmy Mitchell 1:30-3:00 Paul Tillotson Trio 3:00-4:00 King Louise 4:00-5:00 Kim Stocking Trio If yoursquo;re worried about watching the kids, drop them off at the first ever Kidsrsquo; Activity Tent from 10AM-4PM each day. The festival starts at 10 AM and ends at 6 PM every day from today to Sunday. For more information, visit www.ketchumartsfestival.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110708/Music-Schedule-for-Ketchum-Arts-Festival-in-Sun-Valley"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110708_lkjlkj_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - Mitch Barrett, Steve Seskin and Craig Carothers will headline Snowbird Ski and Summer Resortrsquo;s Mountain Music Festival, taking place July 15-17. Mitch Barrett is one of folk musicrsquo;s most sought-after singer/songwriters. His approach to lyrical storytelling is true ldquo;Americana,rdquo; rooted in authentic experience. Mitchrsquo;s music draws from his Appalachian heritage and the values it instilled: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family and celebrating the joys and the struggles of everyday life through music and song. ldquo;The Mountain Music Festival is a wonderful opportunity to escape the city heat and enjoy music in the mountains,rdquo; Event Coordinator Ruth Naccarato said. Snowbird Song School instructors Steve Seskin and Craig Carothers will perform Friday July 15. The Band Scramble will take place on Friday as well. Festival-goers can write their name and instrument on a piece of paper and place it in a container. The Band Scramble leader will draw out groups of five or six names to create bands. The newly formed bands will have 30 minutes to rehearse one vocal and one instrumental song. The bands will then perform their two songs on the main stage in the Snowbird Event Tent on Friday night. Mitch Barrett, Russ Chapman, Ellis, Wil Maring, Robert Bowlin, and Avalanche will perform Saturday, along with 10 singer/songwriters who will compete in the Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Showcase. A Snowbird Song School Open Mic session will take place Sunday night. Admission to the festival is free. For more information about the festival, visit www.snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110706/Mitch-Barrett-Headlines-Snowbird-Free-Mountain-Music-Festival ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-07-06 14:00:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110706/Mitch-Barrett-Headlines-Snowbird-Free-Mountain-Music-Festival"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110706_adsfasd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - Mitch Barrett, Steve Seskin and Craig Carothers will headline Snowbird Ski and Summer Resortrsquo;s Mountain Music Festival, taking place July 15-17. Mitch Barrett is one of folk musicrsquo;s most sought-after singer/songwriters. His approach to lyrical storytelling is true ldquo;Americana,rdquo; rooted in authentic experience. Mitchrsquo;s music draws from his Appalachian heritage and the values it instilled: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family and celebrating the joys and the struggles of everyday life through music and song. ldquo;The Mountain Music Festival is a wonderful opportunity to escape the city heat and enjoy music in the mountains,rdquo; Event Coordinator Ruth Naccarato said. Snowbird Song School instructors Steve Seskin and Craig Carothers will perform Friday July 15. The Band Scramble will take place on Friday as well. Festival-goers can write their name and instrument on a piece of paper and place it in a container. The Band Scramble leader will draw out groups of five or six names to create bands. The newly formed bands will have 30 minutes to rehearse one vocal and one instrumental song. The bands will then perform their two songs on the main stage in the Snowbird Event Tent on Friday night. Mitch Barrett, Russ Chapman, Ellis, Wil Maring, Robert Bowlin, and Avalanche will perform Saturday, along with 10 singer/songwriters who will compete in the Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Showcase. A Snowbird Song School Open Mic session will take place Sunday night. Admission to the festival is free. For more information about the festival, visit www.snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110706/Mitch-Barrett-Headlines-Snowbird-Free-Mountain-Music-Festival"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110706_adsfasd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Get out to the mountains of Mad River Valley and celebrate the Fourth of July with fun! Mad River Glen (MRG) is having some awesome events this upcoming holiday weekend not to be missed. MRG will be hosting their annual Community BBQ and first ever MRG Yard Sale on Sunday, July 3rd where you'll be able to shop and help build their 4th of July Parade float for the Warren 4th of July Parade the following day on Monday, July 4. The BBQ festivities will be at the MRG Base Area and there will be Live Music and Outdoor Games but more importantly, a yard sale! For the first time ever MRG will be having a Yard Sale where you can peruse a super collection of Mad River Glen related merchandise, large and small. All items are being culled from the bowels of the MRG buildings and grounds, so you know there will be some cool findings! Highlights of the offered items will include the old booth cushions from Gen. Stark's Pub, bar stools, rental/repair bric-a-brac, ski shop ephemeral, attic treasures. The sale starts at 10 AM. Once you're done shopping, head over to the BBQ and help build the MRG 4th of July float for the parade the next day. The parade, now in its 63rd year is one of Vermont's largest Fourth of July celebrations. The 2011 Parade theme this year is Act Like a Local _______. Yes, fill in the blank. The Parade Gand Marshall this year is Bisbee Hardware, a Mad River Valley man for over 60 years. Please contact the Co-op office if you would like to participate and if you have an idea for the float or just show up on Sunday for the BBQ. Contact us at ski@madriverglen.com or (802) 496-3551 if you have any questions. Here is a quick list of the events and times are below: MRG Community Summer BBQ amp; Float Building Party: On Sunday July 3, 2011 from Noon to 6 PM. MRG First Yard Sale: On Sunday, July 3, 2011 starting at 10AM, all day event with music and fun. MRG in Warren 4th of July Parade: On Monday, July 4th starting at 10AM in the Warren Village. (photo above courtesy of Jim Schley's flickr feed of Warren 4th of July Parade in 2007) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110627/Mad-River-Glen-4th-of-July-Weekend-Events ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-06-27 13:57:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110627/Mad-River-Glen-4th-of-July-Weekend-Events"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110627_cowcar_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Get out to the mountains of Mad River Valley and celebrate the Fourth of July with fun! Mad River Glen (MRG) is having some awesome events this upcoming holiday weekend not to be missed. MRG will be hosting their annual Community BBQ and first ever MRG Yard Sale on Sunday, July 3rd where you'll be able to shop and help build their 4th of July Parade float for the Warren 4th of July Parade the following day on Monday, July 4. The BBQ festivities will be at the MRG Base Area and there will be Live Music and Outdoor Games but more importantly, a yard sale! For the first time ever MRG will be having a Yard Sale where you can peruse a super collection of Mad River Glen related merchandise, large and small. All items are being culled from the bowels of the MRG buildings and grounds, so you know there will be some cool findings! Highlights of the offered items will include the old booth cushions from Gen. Stark's Pub, bar stools, rental/repair bric-a-brac, ski shop ephemeral, attic treasures. The sale starts at 10 AM. Once you're done shopping, head over to the BBQ and help build the MRG 4th of July float for the parade the next day. The parade, now in its 63rd year is one of Vermont's largest Fourth of July celebrations. The 2011 Parade theme this year is Act Like a Local _______. Yes, fill in the blank. The Parade Gand Marshall this year is Bisbee Hardware, a Mad River Valley man for over 60 years. Please contact the Co-op office if you would like to participate and if you have an idea for the float or just show up on Sunday for the BBQ. Contact us at ski@madriverglen.com or (802) 496-3551 if you have any questions. Here is a quick list of the events and times are below: MRG Community Summer BBQ amp; Float Building Party: On Sunday July 3, 2011 from Noon to 6 PM. MRG First Yard Sale: On Sunday, July 3, 2011 starting at 10AM, all day event with music and fun. MRG in Warren 4th of July Parade: On Monday, July 4th starting at 10AM in the Warren Village. (photo above courtesy of Jim Schley's flickr feed of Warren 4th of July Parade in 2007) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110627/Mad-River-Glen-4th-of-July-Weekend-Events"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110627_cowcar_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Lincoln, New Hampshire - Loon Mountain Ski Resort will host North Country Center for the Artsrsquo; Papermill Theatre while its theatre is built this summer. The Papermill Theatre will celebrate its 25th Mainstage anniversary with an Opening Night Gala on July 1. The Opening Night Gala will include a dinner buffet, beer and wine tasting, guest performances by the Papermill Childrenrsquo;s Theatre Company, and a raffle. Opening Night Gala attendees will enjoy the premier performance of ldquo;I Love You, Yoursquo;re Perfect, Now Change,rdquo; a musical comedy and the second-longest running off-Broadway musical. The Opening Night Gala will conclude with a dessert reception with the Papermill Theatre cast and crew following the performance. The Papermill Theatrersquo;s second Mainstage show, ldquo;Almost, Maine,rdquo; will open July 21. The off-Broadway play is a comedy about love. Rounding out the Papermill Theatrersquo;s Mainstage season will be ldquo;RENT,rdquo; opening July 28. Jonathan Larsonrsquo;s Broadway musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends struggling to live and pay their rent in New Yorkrsquo;s East Village. These artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic. One of the longest running shows on Broadway, RENT was the winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tonyreg; Awards. The Childrenrsquo;s Theatre Company, celebrating its 26th anniversary, will open June 27. The company will perform eight original adaptations of well-known folk and fairy tales, including ldquo;The Ugly Duckling,rdquo; ldquo;The Princess and the Pea,rdquo; ldquo;Beauty and the Beast,rdquo; and ldquo;Cinderella.rdquo; In addition to Wednesday and Saturday morning performances at the Governorrsquo;s Lodge at the ski resort, the Childrenrsquo;s Theatre Company will perform in communities throughout New Hampshire. Shows appeal to adults and children ages three and up alike. The shows last approximately thirty minutes with a cast meet and greet following each performance. All three Mainstage shows will run in repertory for the summer season, with the final performance on August 27. Tickets to the Opening Night Gala, Childrenrsquo;s Theatre and Mainstage shows are now available and can be purchased online at www.papermilltheatre.org or by calling (603) 745-2141. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110622/Loon-Mountain-Ski-Resort-to-host-Papermill-Theatre-Summer-Performances ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-06-22 10:36:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110622/Loon-Mountain-Ski-Resort-to-host-Papermill-Theatre-Summer-Performances"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110622_loooon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Lincoln, New Hampshire - Loon Mountain Ski Resort will host North Country Center for the Artsrsquo; Papermill Theatre while its theatre is built this summer. The Papermill Theatre will celebrate its 25th Mainstage anniversary with an Opening Night Gala on July 1. The Opening Night Gala will include a dinner buffet, beer and wine tasting, guest performances by the Papermill Childrenrsquo;s Theatre Company, and a raffle. Opening Night Gala attendees will enjoy the premier performance of ldquo;I Love You, Yoursquo;re Perfect, Now Change,rdquo; a musical comedy and the second-longest running off-Broadway musical. The Opening Night Gala will conclude with a dessert reception with the Papermill Theatre cast and crew following the performance. The Papermill Theatrersquo;s second Mainstage show, ldquo;Almost, Maine,rdquo; will open July 21. The off-Broadway play is a comedy about love. Rounding out the Papermill Theatrersquo;s Mainstage season will be ldquo;RENT,rdquo; opening July 28. Jonathan Larsonrsquo;s Broadway musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends struggling to live and pay their rent in New Yorkrsquo;s East Village. These artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic. One of the longest running shows on Broadway, RENT was the winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tonyreg; Awards. The Childrenrsquo;s Theatre Company, celebrating its 26th anniversary, will open June 27. The company will perform eight original adaptations of well-known folk and fairy tales, including ldquo;The Ugly Duckling,rdquo; ldquo;The Princess and the Pea,rdquo; ldquo;Beauty and the Beast,rdquo; and ldquo;Cinderella.rdquo; In addition to Wednesday and Saturday morning performances at the Governorrsquo;s Lodge at the ski resort, the Childrenrsquo;s Theatre Company will perform in communities throughout New Hampshire. Shows appeal to adults and children ages three and up alike. The shows last approximately thirty minutes with a cast meet and greet following each performance. All three Mainstage shows will run in repertory for the summer season, with the final performance on August 27. Tickets to the Opening Night Gala, Childrenrsquo;s Theatre and Mainstage shows are now available and can be purchased online at www.papermilltheatre.org or by calling (603) 745-2141. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110622/Loon-Mountain-Ski-Resort-to-host-Papermill-Theatre-Summer-Performances"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110622_loooon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Wunderle's Big Top Adventure Circus will perform at Okemo Mountain Resortrsquo;s Ice House at Jackson Gore, Vermont on Sunday July 3. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the one-hour show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Three of the worldrsquo;s leading circus performers will take part in the performance. The circus show will feature aerial acts with trapeze and fabric elements, partner acrobatics, and comedy. The performers, including three of the worldrsquo;s leading circus performers, each have extensive experience with groups including the Ringling Brothers, Barnum amp; Bailey, Circus Smirkus, and Cirque du Soleil. Okemorsquo;s of the Fourth of July celebration will begin Friday evening, July 1, with a free concert as part of the Gore Outdoor Music Series. On Friday nights throughout the summer season, the lawn in the courtyard at Okemorsquo;s Jackson Gore Inn is transformed into an outdoor concert venue featuring popular local and regional musicians. Admission to the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series is free. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Dining options include fresh-from-the-grill burgers, hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches, or full-service dining with an al fresco seating option at Jackson Gorersquo;s Coleman Brook Tavern. Okemorsquo;s Jackson Gore offers a variety of outdoor adventure. The arearsquo;s new Adventure Zone includes The Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster, a scenic and exhilarating ride through alpine forests and along the contours of the mountain on stainless steel tubular rails. Sled-like cars carry two riders in comfort, but are handled easily by one. Following a 1,600-foot climb, riders descend 375 vertical feet along 3,100 feet of track with enhanced waves, camel backs and banking loops at a speed of up to 25 mph. The Maples at Okemo Disc Golf Course welcomes players daily from 7 a.m. until sunset. Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, the fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target hole. The Maples offers play uniquely inspired by Vermontrsquo;s maple sugaring traditions. The tee boxes for each target include an interpretive tour of sugaring history and the process for making maple syrup. Greens fees are $3 per person and disc rentals are available at the Jackson Gore Spring House for $6 (including greens fees) for a set of three discs: driver, mid-range disc and putter. Also new this summer, Okemo will introduce an 18-hole miniature golf course, trampoline bungee jumping, plus a snack bar and gift shop game arcade at its popular Jackson Gore location. Okemo is offering two special Fourth of July Weekend lodging packages. ldquo;The Fourth, Festival and Fireworksrdquo; package includes a three-night stay at The Jackson Gore Inn or a mountainside condo and a three-ride coupon (for each person) for the Timber Ripper, plus access to the Spring House Pool and Fitness Center. Rates start at $68.24 per person, per day, or $545.95 total for a family of four. Okemorsquo;s ldquo;Vermont Symphony Packagerdquo; includes a two-night stay, two tickets to the popular July 3 Vermont Symphony Orchestra performance at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center, a special Vermont gift basket and access to Jackson Gorersquo;s Spring House Pool and Fitness Center, plus additional amenities of the resort. Rates for this July Fourth Weekend escape start at $479 for 2 adults. More information about Okemo Mountain Resort may be obtained by calling (802) 228-1600 or by visiting www.okemo.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110620/The-Circus-is-coming-to-Okemo-Mountain-Resort-July-3 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-06-20 13:03:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110620/The-Circus-is-coming-to-Okemo-Mountain-Resort-July-3"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110620_adfadf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Wunderle's Big Top Adventure Circus will perform at Okemo Mountain Resortrsquo;s Ice House at Jackson Gore, Vermont on Sunday July 3. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the one-hour show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Three of the worldrsquo;s leading circus performers will take part in the performance. The circus show will feature aerial acts with trapeze and fabric elements, partner acrobatics, and comedy. The performers, including three of the worldrsquo;s leading circus performers, each have extensive experience with groups including the Ringling Brothers, Barnum amp; Bailey, Circus Smirkus, and Cirque du Soleil. Okemorsquo;s of the Fourth of July celebration will begin Friday evening, July 1, with a free concert as part of the Gore Outdoor Music Series. On Friday nights throughout the summer season, the lawn in the courtyard at Okemorsquo;s Jackson Gore Inn is transformed into an outdoor concert venue featuring popular local and regional musicians. Admission to the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series is free. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Dining options include fresh-from-the-grill burgers, hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches, or full-service dining with an al fresco seating option at Jackson Gorersquo;s Coleman Brook Tavern. Okemorsquo;s Jackson Gore offers a variety of outdoor adventure. The arearsquo;s new Adventure Zone includes The Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster, a scenic and exhilarating ride through alpine forests and along the contours of the mountain on stainless steel tubular rails. Sled-like cars carry two riders in comfort, but are handled easily by one. Following a 1,600-foot climb, riders descend 375 vertical feet along 3,100 feet of track with enhanced waves, camel backs and banking loops at a speed of up to 25 mph. The Maples at Okemo Disc Golf Course welcomes players daily from 7 a.m. until sunset. Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, the fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target hole. The Maples offers play uniquely inspired by Vermontrsquo;s maple sugaring traditions. The tee boxes for each target include an interpretive tour of sugaring history and the process for making maple syrup. Greens fees are $3 per person and disc rentals are available at the Jackson Gore Spring House for $6 (including greens fees) for a set of three discs: driver, mid-range disc and putter. Also new this summer, Okemo will introduce an 18-hole miniature golf course, trampoline bungee jumping, plus a snack bar and gift shop game arcade at its popular Jackson Gore location. Okemo is offering two special Fourth of July Weekend lodging packages. ldquo;The Fourth, Festival and Fireworksrdquo; package includes a three-night stay at The Jackson Gore Inn or a mountainside condo and a three-ride coupon (for each person) for the Timber Ripper, plus access to the Spring House Pool and Fitness Center. Rates start at $68.24 per person, per day, or $545.95 total for a family of four. Okemorsquo;s ldquo;Vermont Symphony Packagerdquo; includes a two-night stay, two tickets to the popular July 3 Vermont Symphony Orchestra performance at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center, a special Vermont gift basket and access to Jackson Gorersquo;s Spring House Pool and Fitness Center, plus additional amenities of the resort. Rates for this July Fourth Weekend escape start at $479 for 2 adults. More information about Okemo Mountain Resort may be obtained by calling (802) 228-1600 or by visiting www.okemo.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110620/The-Circus-is-coming-to-Okemo-Mountain-Resort-July-3"><img src="http://theskichannel.com/image/news/20110620_adfadf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah - The 2011 Deer Valleyreg; Music Festival is to take place at Deer Valleyrsquo;s well-known Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater from July 16 to August 13, 2011. The Utah Symphony presents this month long celebration of classical and pop music for its eighth season now. This yearsrsquo; festival includes performances from: The Music of The Eagles on July 16, the Von Trapp children on July 22, Chris Botti on July 23, Summer Pops with Keith Lockhart and Time for Three on July 29, Idina Menzel on July 30, Holstrsquo;s The Planets on August 5,ldquo;Broadway Rocksrdquo; on August 6, 1812 Overture on August 12 and The Music of Queen on August 13. The Utah Symphony will also perform a ldquo;Patriotic Celebrationrdquo; at Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater on July 2 at 7:30 p.m. For show times and ticket information, please visit deervalleymusicfestival.org. A Concert Package is also being offered consisting of a concert evening for two with tickets to the Utah Symphonyrsquo;s Deer Valley Music Festival and one nightrsquo;s lodging in a hotel room at the Lodges at Deer Valley or the Silver Baron Lodge starting at $159. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or buy Deer Valleyrsquo;s Gourmet Picnic Baskets or Bags. Both the Gourmet Picnic Basket and Bag include a variety of delicious foods to satisfy your hunger with entrees such as smoked salmon or roasted turkey. For a detailed breakdown of what is included click on the link above. Concession stands are also located in the area offering grilled chicken sandwiches with sauteacute;ed onions and mushrooms, burgers and garden burgers, chicken Caesar salads, the famed Deer Valley Turkey Chili (or a Turkey Chili Dog), Deer Valleyrsquo;s jumbo cookies, homemade ice cream sandwiches and more. Deer Valley offers its summer activities starting June 17, which include lift-served mountain biking and hiking, scenic chairlift rides, lunch at Royal Street Cafeacute; and Deer Valley Grocery~Cafeacute;rsquo;s extended dinner hours. For more ticket and event information, please contact Deer Valley Communications Manager Emily Summers at 800-424-DEER (3337), 435-645-6522 or view Deer Valleyrsquo;s website. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110614/Utah-Symphony-Deer-Valley-Music-Festival ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-06-14 09:41:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110614/Utah-Symphony-Deer-Valley-Music-Festival"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/dvmusicfestivallogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah - The 2011 Deer Valleyreg; Music Festival is to take place at Deer Valleyrsquo;s well-known Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater from July 16 to August 13, 2011. The Utah Symphony presents this month long celebration of classical and pop music for its eighth season now. This yearsrsquo; festival includes performances from: The Music of The Eagles on July 16, the Von Trapp children on July 22, Chris Botti on July 23, Summer Pops with Keith Lockhart and Time for Three on July 29, Idina Menzel on July 30, Holstrsquo;s The Planets on August 5,ldquo;Broadway Rocksrdquo; on August 6, 1812 Overture on August 12 and The Music of Queen on August 13. The Utah Symphony will also perform a ldquo;Patriotic Celebrationrdquo; at Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater on July 2 at 7:30 p.m. For show times and ticket information, please visit deervalleymusicfestival.org. A Concert Package is also being offered consisting of a concert evening for two with tickets to the Utah Symphonyrsquo;s Deer Valley Music Festival and one nightrsquo;s lodging in a hotel room at the Lodges at Deer Valley or the Silver Baron Lodge starting at $159. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or buy Deer Valleyrsquo;s Gourmet Picnic Baskets or Bags. Both the Gourmet Picnic Basket and Bag include a variety of delicious foods to satisfy your hunger with entrees such as smoked salmon or roasted turkey. For a detailed breakdown of what is included click on the link above. Concession stands are also located in the area offering grilled chicken sandwiches with sauteacute;ed onions and mushrooms, burgers and garden burgers, chicken Caesar salads, the famed Deer Valley Turkey Chili (or a Turkey Chili Dog), Deer Valleyrsquo;s jumbo cookies, homemade ice cream sandwiches and more. Deer Valley offers its summer activities starting June 17, which include lift-served mountain biking and hiking, scenic chairlift rides, lunch at Royal Street Cafeacute; and Deer Valley Grocery~Cafeacute;rsquo;s extended dinner hours. For more ticket and event information, please contact Deer Valley Communications Manager Emily Summers at 800-424-DEER (3337), 435-645-6522 or view Deer Valleyrsquo;s website. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110614/Utah-Symphony-Deer-Valley-Music-Festival"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/dvmusicfestivallogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is hosting its third annual Brew fest and Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue June 18 and 19. The festival will feature over a dozen Utah breweries, live music, food tents and rides. Breweries include: Bohemian, Desert Edge, Red Rock, Uinta, Hoppers, Ruby River, Moab, Wasatch, Squatters, Roosters, Park City, Shades of Pale, Epic and more. Free live music will be performed by RAG, UniPhi and .357 String Band on June 17, and Wafer, Legendary Porch Pounders and Marinade on June 18. Music and brewery sales will begin at noon and end at 7 p.m. each day. The Snowbirdrsquo;s Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue on Sunday is all-you-can-eat from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The food provided includes minted cut watermelon, pineapple-glazed mahi-mahi, Southern-style baby back ribs, corn on the cob, and many more. Barbecue tickets include a free Aerial Tram ride. Adults cost $18.95, children age 6-12 cost $10.95, and children age 5 and under are free. Snowbirdrsquo;s Cliff Lodge is offering a special package with overnight accommodations, a foot-passenger Tram ticket and Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue. Rates start at $59 per person based on double occupancy and arrivals Saturday or Sunday night, exclusive of taxes and fees. Call 800-453-3000 or visit Snowbird.com to make reservations. The resort will also kick off its summer activities on June 18. ldquo;The expanded Brewfest will be a fantastic way to kick off our summer season,rdquo; said Bob Bonar, President of Snowbird. ldquo;Families can relax and enjoy the festivities while Snowbird does the grilling at our special Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue.rdquo; Summer activities include the ZipRider, climbing wall, bungy trampolines, ropes course, air jumper, mechanical bull and kids inflatables. The resort will continue running the Aerial Tram to provide pedestrian access to Hidden Peak. Skiing and snowboarding will also be an option Fridays through Sundays until July Fourth (including Monday, July 4), conditions permitting. Snowbirdrsquo;s alpine slide will open later in the spring. Other Snowbird summer events include the Cool Air Concert Series featuring free live music every Saturday night at 6 p.m. from June 25-August 13. For more information, contact Snowbird Communications Manager Emily Moench at (801) 891-3496 or emoench@snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110609/Snowbird-Summer-Brewfest-and-Fathers-Day-BBQ ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-06-09 10:20:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110609/Snowbird-Summer-Brewfest-and-Fathers-Day-BBQ"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110609_fwgt_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is hosting its third annual Brew fest and Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue June 18 and 19. The festival will feature over a dozen Utah breweries, live music, food tents and rides. Breweries include: Bohemian, Desert Edge, Red Rock, Uinta, Hoppers, Ruby River, Moab, Wasatch, Squatters, Roosters, Park City, Shades of Pale, Epic and more. Free live music will be performed by RAG, UniPhi and .357 String Band on June 17, and Wafer, Legendary Porch Pounders and Marinade on June 18. Music and brewery sales will begin at noon and end at 7 p.m. each day. The Snowbirdrsquo;s Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue on Sunday is all-you-can-eat from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The food provided includes minted cut watermelon, pineapple-glazed mahi-mahi, Southern-style baby back ribs, corn on the cob, and many more. Barbecue tickets include a free Aerial Tram ride. Adults cost $18.95, children age 6-12 cost $10.95, and children age 5 and under are free. Snowbirdrsquo;s Cliff Lodge is offering a special package with overnight accommodations, a foot-passenger Tram ticket and Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue. Rates start at $59 per person based on double occupancy and arrivals Saturday or Sunday night, exclusive of taxes and fees. Call 800-453-3000 or visit Snowbird.com to make reservations. The resort will also kick off its summer activities on June 18. ldquo;The expanded Brewfest will be a fantastic way to kick off our summer season,rdquo; said Bob Bonar, President of Snowbird. ldquo;Families can relax and enjoy the festivities while Snowbird does the grilling at our special Fatherrsquo;s Day Barbecue.rdquo; Summer activities include the ZipRider, climbing wall, bungy trampolines, ropes course, air jumper, mechanical bull and kids inflatables. The resort will continue running the Aerial Tram to provide pedestrian access to Hidden Peak. Skiing and snowboarding will also be an option Fridays through Sundays until July Fourth (including Monday, July 4), conditions permitting. Snowbirdrsquo;s alpine slide will open later in the spring. Other Snowbird summer events include the Cool Air Concert Series featuring free live music every Saturday night at 6 p.m. from June 25-August 13. For more information, contact Snowbird Communications Manager Emily Moench at (801) 891-3496 or emoench@snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110609/Snowbird-Summer-Brewfest-and-Fathers-Day-BBQ"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110609_fwgt_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The official start to summer according to the general calendar may be June 21, but not at Heavenly Mountain Resort. At Heavenly, the fun starts June 10 with new mountain attractions that the whole family will love! Guests now have their choice of two new ticket options to maximize mountain fun for everyone! Starting this Friday, on-mountain activities at Heavenly will include: scenic gondola rides, birdrsquo;s-eye-view sightseeing, snow tubing (while the snow lasts) and delicious mountain dining. Also, Tamarack Lodge is home to the highest-elevation, full-service ice cream bar at Lake Tahoe! When the snow melts, Heavenly is still a hub for family fun, offering: gorgeous hiking trails, the famous 30-foot spider climber and slide, a 25-foot rock climbing wall and the brand new summer tubing hill! The Summer Tubing Hill is a newly designed surface that will be placed on two of the existing snow tubing lanes so that guests can continue tubing without water or snow! Itrsquo;s the same amazing 500-foot-long hill, with the same thrill and excitement, but much warmer! The Summer Season Pass allows guests unlimited access to ride the Gondola to 9,136 feet, sightsee from amazing heights at the Observation Deck, and hike Heavenlyrsquo;s gorgeous mountain trails all summer long. Adult pass es are $52 and children, teens and seniors pay $42. Kids four and under always ride the Gondola for free. The pass also includes unlimited rides on Tamarack Express, a six-person, high-speed chairlift taking guests to even greater heights of 9,725 feet with access to hike to the top of Sky Express for a breath-taking view of Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and scenic mountains from Tahoersquo;s highest lift-served peak at 10,040 feet. Heavenly is also excited to offer a new $38 gondola and food package to feed guestsrsquo; appetites as well as their sense of adventure. The price includes a gondola ride, access to the Observation Deck, miles of hiking trails and a $15 food voucher redeemable at Heavenlyrsquo;s new Tamarack Lodge or Cafeacute; Blue. June 10 marks the official start to Heavenlyrsquo;s summer operations. Summer activities are subject to change based on weather and conditions. The Heavenly Gondola will operate through September 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for sightseeing. Adventure Peak activities will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Four hiking trails will be open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Due to the sensitivity of Heavenlyrsquo;s high-alpine environment, guests are asked to stay on the designated trails and help us protect the forest by not smoking on the mountain. For hours and pricing visit www.skiheavenly.com. (Tubing Photo Courtesy of http://www.nevadaappeal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=NAamp;Date=20100108amp;Category=OUTDOORSamp;ArtNo=100109746amp;Ref=ARamp;maxw=300amp;MaxH=300) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110608/Heavenly-opens-for-summer-debuting-New-Summer-Tubing-Hill ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-06-08 12:36:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110608/Heavenly-opens-for-summer-debuting-New-Summer-Tubing-Hill"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110608_tubing_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The official start to summer according to the general calendar may be June 21, but not at Heavenly Mountain Resort. At Heavenly, the fun starts June 10 with new mountain attractions that the whole family will love! Guests now have their choice of two new ticket options to maximize mountain fun for everyone! Starting this Friday, on-mountain activities at Heavenly will include: scenic gondola rides, birdrsquo;s-eye-view sightseeing, snow tubing (while the snow lasts) and delicious mountain dining. Also, Tamarack Lodge is home to the highest-elevation, full-service ice cream bar at Lake Tahoe! When the snow melts, Heavenly is still a hub for family fun, offering: gorgeous hiking trails, the famous 30-foot spider climber and slide, a 25-foot rock climbing wall and the brand new summer tubing hill! The Summer Tubing Hill is a newly designed surface that will be placed on two of the existing snow tubing lanes so that guests can continue tubing without water or snow! Itrsquo;s the same amazing 500-foot-long hill, with the same thrill and excitement, but much warmer! The Summer Season Pass allows guests unlimited access to ride the Gondola to 9,136 feet, sightsee from amazing heights at the Observation Deck, and hike Heavenlyrsquo;s gorgeous mountain trails all summer long. Adult pass es are $52 and children, teens and seniors pay $42. Kids four and under always ride the Gondola for free. The pass also includes unlimited rides on Tamarack Express, a six-person, high-speed chairlift taking guests to even greater heights of 9,725 feet with access to hike to the top of Sky Express for a breath-taking view of Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and scenic mountains from Tahoersquo;s highest lift-served peak at 10,040 feet. Heavenly is also excited to offer a new $38 gondola and food package to feed guestsrsquo; appetites as well as their sense of adventure. The price includes a gondola ride, access to the Observation Deck, miles of hiking trails and a $15 food voucher redeemable at Heavenlyrsquo;s new Tamarack Lodge or Cafeacute; Blue. June 10 marks the official start to Heavenlyrsquo;s summer operations. Summer activities are subject to change based on weather and conditions. The Heavenly Gondola will operate through September 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for sightseeing. Adventure Peak activities will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Four hiking trails will be open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Due to the sensitivity of Heavenlyrsquo;s high-alpine environment, guests are asked to stay on the designated trails and help us protect the forest by not smoking on the mountain. For hours and pricing visit www.skiheavenly.com. (Tubing Photo Courtesy of http://www.nevadaappeal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=NAamp;Date=20100108amp;Category=OUTDOORSamp;ArtNo=100109746amp;Ref=ARamp;maxw=300amp;MaxH=300) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110608/Heavenly-opens-for-summer-debuting-New-Summer-Tubing-Hill"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110608_tubing_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel WHISTLER, BC ndash; Winter operations may be wrapping up at Whistler Blackcomb but the summer season is just getting started. With a wide variety of activities available both on and off the mountains, summer opens up a whole new world of possibilities at Whistler Blackcomb. ldquo;As we transition from winter to summer, it is an exciting time to experience Whistler Blackcombrsquo;s snowy alpine experience,rdquo; says Rob McSkimming, Vice President of Business Development at Whistler Blackcomb. ldquo;With North Americarsquo;s only summer tube park, glacier skiing and riding beginning June 18 and sightseeing, guests will be certain to have an unforgettable experiencerdquo;. The 2010/2011 season has officially been named the second snowiest season ever at Whistler Blackcomb. Mother Nature was off to a slow start this spring, a winter wonderland awaits up in the alpine. Take at look at some fun in the sun summer activities that awaits you at Whistler Blackcomb... Alpine Tube Park: Due to a high late season snowpack, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening a summer tube park in the Whistler alpine for the second year in a row. Guests heading up the mountain will be able experience the thrill of sliding on snow for as long as the snowpack allows. The Coca Cola Summer Tube Park will open on May 28 and will consist of three lanes located at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola near the Whistler PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Terminal. Tickets are $5 for unlimited runs and are available at the Roundhouse Traders desk in the Roundhouse Lodge. Horstman Glacier Skiing/Riding: For those who cannot wait until next winter season, the Horstman Glacier will be open for summer skiing/riding June 18 to July 24 from 12pm to 3pm daily. The conditions are expected to be excellent on the glacier this year after terrific late season snowfall. The glacier experience is perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders and offers the opportunity for guests to improve their jump and freestyle skills. A number of ski and snowboard camps will also use the Horstman Glacier during the summer months and will have Olympic champions and the hottest pros in the industry as coaches. Upload to the glacier begins at 11am from the base of Blackcomb Mountain via the Wizard Express and Solar Coaster Chairs to the Rendezvous. Guests can then take a shuttle bus to the 7th Heaven Express Chair which takes them to the top of Blackcomb Mountain. You can check out the glacier by following the same upload route. Lunch and great views are available at the Horstman Hut. Alpine Hiking and Sightseeing: Alpine hiking and sightseeing at Whistler Blackcomb during the summer months begins by uploading the Whistler Village Gondola or the Wizard Express open chair lift at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Just a 30 minute journey and then you are at to the top of the mountain where vistas and great photo opportunities are never in short supply. From there guests can experience the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola which spans the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and offers a breathtaking 4.4 kilometer journey over the Fitzsimmons Valley. Connecting the incredible high alpine terrain of both mountains, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola provides access to over 50 kilometres of hiking and walking spread over 18 trails (12 on Whistler and six on Blackcomb) which offer views of glaciers, snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. There is still a lot of snow in the alpine, so hiking trails will open as the snowpack allows. Lunch at Christinersquo;s: Christinersquo;s in the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain will be open for lunch from June 18 to September 5 and is Whistler Blackcombrsquo;s signature full service alpine restaurant during the summer months. The menu at Christinersquo;s specializes in mountain comfort dishes designed to showcase fresh local ingredients and features the fantastic BC wines. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 604-938-7437. Mountain Top BBQs: Starting June 24 to September 4 the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain hosts Mountain Top Dining every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The menu includes Whole Hog Fridays, Prime Rib amp; Slow Smoked BBQ Saturdays and Pacific Seafood Grill Sundays. Dinners are buffet style and will include fresh salads and delicious deserts to accompany the mouth-watering BBQ. Tickets can be purchased by visiting Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or by calling 1-800-766-0449. BC Winemakerrsquo;s Dinners: Due to the popularity of the Winemakerrsquo;s Apregrave;s Series during the winter months, for the first time ever Whistler Blackcomb will be hosting BC Winemakerrsquo;s Dinners in the Roundhouse Lodge this summer. On three select evenings only, BCrsquo;s best wines will be paired with culinary delights from Steeps Grill and Wine Bar for the ultimate alpine dining experience. Dates for the Winemakerrsquo;s Dinners include Inniskillin Okanagan winery on July 2, Nkrsquo;Mip Cellars Winery on August 12 and See Ya Later Ranch Winery on September 3. Adventure Zone at Blackcomb Base: Great fun for the family! The Adventure Zone in the Upper Village at the base of Blackcomb offers a variety of activities fun for the whole family. The Adventure Zone will be open June 18 to September 5 from 10am to 6pm daily and until 8pm on Saturdays. A short walk from Whistler Village, the Adventure Zone features activates such as the Little Mountain Golf Centre, the Westcoaster Luge, Blackcomb Horse and Pony Trail Rides, The Core Climbing Wall, Batter-Up Batting Cage, Hot Wheelz Go Carts, a Balloon Slide and a Bouncy Castle. Farmerrsquo;s Markets: Beginning June 19 the Whistler Farmerrsquo;s Market will come to the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village every Sunday and Wednesday. The market is open from 11am to 4pm and features a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, arts, crafts and jewellery created by local Whistler artisans. To plan a trip to Whistler Blackcomb this summer, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com or call 1-888-403-4727. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110530/Summer-Activities-gear-up-at-Whistler-Blackcomb- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-05-30 17:48:53 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110530/Summer-Activities-gear-up-at-Whistler-Blackcomb-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110530_fkb_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> WHISTLER, BC ndash; Winter operations may be wrapping up at Whistler Blackcomb but the summer season is just getting started. With a wide variety of activities available both on and off the mountains, summer opens up a whole new world of possibilities at Whistler Blackcomb. ldquo;As we transition from winter to summer, it is an exciting time to experience Whistler Blackcombrsquo;s snowy alpine experience,rdquo; says Rob McSkimming, Vice President of Business Development at Whistler Blackcomb. ldquo;With North Americarsquo;s only summer tube park, glacier skiing and riding beginning June 18 and sightseeing, guests will be certain to have an unforgettable experiencerdquo;. The 2010/2011 season has officially been named the second snowiest season ever at Whistler Blackcomb. Mother Nature was off to a slow start this spring, a winter wonderland awaits up in the alpine. Take at look at some fun in the sun summer activities that awaits you at Whistler Blackcomb... Alpine Tube Park: Due to a high late season snowpack, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening a summer tube park in the Whistler alpine for the second year in a row. Guests heading up the mountain will be able experience the thrill of sliding on snow for as long as the snowpack allows. The Coca Cola Summer Tube Park will open on May 28 and will consist of three lanes located at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola near the Whistler PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Terminal. Tickets are $5 for unlimited runs and are available at the Roundhouse Traders desk in the Roundhouse Lodge. Horstman Glacier Skiing/Riding: For those who cannot wait until next winter season, the Horstman Glacier will be open for summer skiing/riding June 18 to July 24 from 12pm to 3pm daily. The conditions are expected to be excellent on the glacier this year after terrific late season snowfall. The glacier experience is perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders and offers the opportunity for guests to improve their jump and freestyle skills. A number of ski and snowboard camps will also use the Horstman Glacier during the summer months and will have Olympic champions and the hottest pros in the industry as coaches. Upload to the glacier begins at 11am from the base of Blackcomb Mountain via the Wizard Express and Solar Coaster Chairs to the Rendezvous. Guests can then take a shuttle bus to the 7th Heaven Express Chair which takes them to the top of Blackcomb Mountain. You can check out the glacier by following the same upload route. Lunch and great views are available at the Horstman Hut. Alpine Hiking and Sightseeing: Alpine hiking and sightseeing at Whistler Blackcomb during the summer months begins by uploading the Whistler Village Gondola or the Wizard Express open chair lift at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Just a 30 minute journey and then you are at to the top of the mountain where vistas and great photo opportunities are never in short supply. From there guests can experience the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola which spans the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and offers a breathtaking 4.4 kilometer journey over the Fitzsimmons Valley. Connecting the incredible high alpine terrain of both mountains, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola provides access to over 50 kilometres of hiking and walking spread over 18 trails (12 on Whistler and six on Blackcomb) which offer views of glaciers, snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. There is still a lot of snow in the alpine, so hiking trails will open as the snowpack allows. Lunch at Christinersquo;s: Christinersquo;s in the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain will be open for lunch from June 18 to September 5 and is Whistler Blackcombrsquo;s signature full service alpine restaurant during the summer months. The menu at Christinersquo;s specializes in mountain comfort dishes designed to showcase fresh local ingredients and features the fantastic BC wines. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 604-938-7437. Mountain Top BBQs: Starting June 24 to September 4 the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain hosts Mountain Top Dining every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The menu includes Whole Hog Fridays, Prime Rib amp; Slow Smoked BBQ Saturdays and Pacific Seafood Grill Sundays. Dinners are buffet style and will include fresh salads and delicious deserts to accompany the mouth-watering BBQ. Tickets can be purchased by visiting Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or by calling 1-800-766-0449. BC Winemakerrsquo;s Dinners: Due to the popularity of the Winemakerrsquo;s Apregrave;s Series during the winter months, for the first time ever Whistler Blackcomb will be hosting BC Winemakerrsquo;s Dinners in the Roundhouse Lodge this summer. On three select evenings only, BCrsquo;s best wines will be paired with culinary delights from Steeps Grill and Wine Bar for the ultimate alpine dining experience. Dates for the Winemakerrsquo;s Dinners include Inniskillin Okanagan winery on July 2, Nkrsquo;Mip Cellars Winery on August 12 and See Ya Later Ranch Winery on September 3. Adventure Zone at Blackcomb Base: Great fun for the family! The Adventure Zone in the Upper Village at the base of Blackcomb offers a variety of activities fun for the whole family. The Adventure Zone will be open June 18 to September 5 from 10am to 6pm daily and until 8pm on Saturdays. A short walk from Whistler Village, the Adventure Zone features activates such as the Little Mountain Golf Centre, the Westcoaster Luge, Blackcomb Horse and Pony Trail Rides, The Core Climbing Wall, Batter-Up Batting Cage, Hot Wheelz Go Carts, a Balloon Slide and a Bouncy Castle. Farmerrsquo;s Markets: Beginning June 19 the Whistler Farmerrsquo;s Market will come to the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village every Sunday and Wednesday. The market is open from 11am to 4pm and features a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, arts, crafts and jewellery created by local Whistler artisans. To plan a trip to Whistler Blackcomb this summer, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com or call 1-888-403-4727. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110530/Summer-Activities-gear-up-at-Whistler-Blackcomb-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110530_fkb_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Canyons will once again have their Summer Concert Series (photo above taken during the 2010 Concert Series by Salt Rock Photography), presented by Zions Bank and produced by Mountain Town Music. Beginning Saturday, July 16 and ending Saturday, September 3, The Canyons will have free live music from 6PM-8:30PM every Saturday night. As reported earlier with the announcement of Alejandro Escovedo joining, the lineup is now complete with the addition of Great American Taxi who will be opening the Concert Series on July 16. Over the past five years, Great American Taxi has emerged as one of the best known headliners on the jam band circuit. Such classifications have been used in describing their old fashioned rock lsquo;n roll sound: Swampy Blues, Progressive Blues and Honky Tonk. Sounds like they bring the peanut butter with the jam every time. Well, I liked that joke anyway. Here is the complete lineup for The Canyons Summer Concert Series: Saturday, July 16: Great American Taxi Saturday, July 23: Anders Osborne Saturday, July 30: Alejandro Escovedo Saturday, August 6: The Infamous Stringdusters Saturday, August 13: Smooth Money Gesture Saturday, August 20: MarchFourth Marching Band Saturday, August 27: BoDeans Saturday, September 3: Jackie Greene Once again, these concerts are FREE. Yeah! So due to the popularity and freeness on the concert series, The Canyons asks you to carpool, take public transportation or ride your bike to the shows. Please, no blankets or chairs in the Resort Village until 4:00pm. The Cabriolet and Frostwood lifts will be open Saturdays at 4:00pm. Get excited for some mountain concert fun at The Canyons!! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110527/The-Canyons-Summer-Concert-Series-lineup-is-complete ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-05-27 17:49:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110527/The-Canyons-Summer-Concert-Series-lineup-is-complete"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110527_fsd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Canyons will once again have their Summer Concert Series (photo above taken during the 2010 Concert Series by Salt Rock Photography), presented by Zions Bank and produced by Mountain Town Music. Beginning Saturday, July 16 and ending Saturday, September 3, The Canyons will have free live music from 6PM-8:30PM every Saturday night. As reported earlier with the announcement of Alejandro Escovedo joining, the lineup is now complete with the addition of Great American Taxi who will be opening the Concert Series on July 16. Over the past five years, Great American Taxi has emerged as one of the best known headliners on the jam band circuit. Such classifications have been used in describing their old fashioned rock lsquo;n roll sound: Swampy Blues, Progressive Blues and Honky Tonk. Sounds like they bring the peanut butter with the jam every time. Well, I liked that joke anyway. Here is the complete lineup for The Canyons Summer Concert Series: Saturday, July 16: Great American Taxi Saturday, July 23: Anders Osborne Saturday, July 30: Alejandro Escovedo Saturday, August 6: The Infamous Stringdusters Saturday, August 13: Smooth Money Gesture Saturday, August 20: MarchFourth Marching Band Saturday, August 27: BoDeans Saturday, September 3: Jackie Greene Once again, these concerts are FREE. Yeah! So due to the popularity and freeness on the concert series, The Canyons asks you to carpool, take public transportation or ride your bike to the shows. Please, no blankets or chairs in the Resort Village until 4:00pm. The Cabriolet and Frostwood lifts will be open Saturdays at 4:00pm. Get excited for some mountain concert fun at The Canyons!! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110527/The-Canyons-Summer-Concert-Series-lineup-is-complete"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110527_fsd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Salt Lake City, UT -- A County government board will vote to decide whether to allow Snowbird to construct a mountainside roller coaster. The Salt Lake County Board of Adjustment denied Snowbird's initial application citing that it wasn't a now related activity. Snowbird countered saying the coaster is similar to other ski resorts year-round attractions. Today the board is due to consider this plan for a second time. The county's planning commision has already green lit the resorts plan for the coaster. Environmental groups are opposing the new construction. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110511/Snowbird-ski-resort-waiting-on-votes-to-build-mountainside-coaster ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-05-11 08:46:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110511/Snowbird-ski-resort-waiting-on-votes-to-build-mountainside-coaster"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110511_snwb_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Salt Lake City, UT -- A County government board will vote to decide whether to allow Snowbird to construct a mountainside roller coaster. The Salt Lake County Board of Adjustment denied Snowbird's initial application citing that it wasn't a now related activity. Snowbird countered saying the coaster is similar to other ski resorts year-round attractions. Today the board is due to consider this plan for a second time. The county's planning commision has already green lit the resorts plan for the coaster. Environmental groups are opposing the new construction. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110511/Snowbird-ski-resort-waiting-on-votes-to-build-mountainside-coaster"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110511_snwb_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Squaw Valley USA unleashed the biggest halfpipe built in Tahoe from their park and pipe pros last weekend. However donrsquo;t fret if you didnrsquo;t get the opportunity to ride it yet since it will remain open until May 8, weather and conditions permitting. The 22-foot halfpipe was designed and cut by acclaimed X Games and Dew Tour Redbull athlete training pipe expert, Frank Wells of Snow Park Technologies. This is what Mr. Wells does best. He has been building pipes for nearly 20 years, including overseeing the 2010 Winter Olympic Games halfpipe construction at Cypress Mountain. Get to Squaw Valley now. If you have never tamed the wild halfpipe beast, they are offering a killer deal of 50% off of private lessons this week. Sign-up with the Squaw Valley Snowsports School at (530) 452-7263. There are really no excuses for you not to take advantage of this once in a lifetime ride with that type of deal. Get up there and get it done! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110504/Superpipe-at-Squaw-Valley-open-until-May-8 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-05-04 08:56:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110504/Superpipe-at-Squaw-Valley-open-until-May-8"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110504_wkr_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Squaw Valley USA unleashed the biggest halfpipe built in Tahoe from their park and pipe pros last weekend. However donrsquo;t fret if you didnrsquo;t get the opportunity to ride it yet since it will remain open until May 8, weather and conditions permitting. The 22-foot halfpipe was designed and cut by acclaimed X Games and Dew Tour Redbull athlete training pipe expert, Frank Wells of Snow Park Technologies. This is what Mr. Wells does best. He has been building pipes for nearly 20 years, including overseeing the 2010 Winter Olympic Games halfpipe construction at Cypress Mountain. Get to Squaw Valley now. If you have never tamed the wild halfpipe beast, they are offering a killer deal of 50% off of private lessons this week. Sign-up with the Squaw Valley Snowsports School at (530) 452-7263. There are really no excuses for you not to take advantage of this once in a lifetime ride with that type of deal. Get up there and get it done! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110504/Superpipe-at-Squaw-Valley-open-until-May-8"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110504_wkr_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe plans to hold a Scared Chuteless Clinic for advanced skiers on Saturday, April 23. The clinic is designed to help skiers feel more comfortable on the steeps of The Chutes, 200 acres of extreme terrain in between the two main sections of the ski area just outside Reno, Nev. In The Chutes, skiers can enter through nine control gates to reach 16 named chutes- most with 40-55 degree pitches to deservedly earn double-black designations. For maximum challenge, the chute named El Cap provides the full 1,500 vertical feet of The Chutes. Considering that Mt. Rose has the highest base elevation in the Tahoe area and The Chutes are north-facing, the snow preservation there tends to be good even in the late-season. Starting at 10 a.m. at the ski-school lesson area, the clinic costs $39 for regular lift-ticket holders and is free for season-pass holders. After a banner snow year with 540 inches of total snowfall and a 178-inch base at the summit, the resort has extended its season to May 6 with additional skiing on May 7-8 for passholders. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110422/Mt-Rose-Ski-Tahoe-offers-Scared-Chuteless-Clinic ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-04-22 12:30:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110422/Mt-Rose-Ski-Tahoe-offers-Scared-Chuteless-Clinic"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110422_RoseChutes_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe plans to hold a Scared Chuteless Clinic for advanced skiers on Saturday, April 23. The clinic is designed to help skiers feel more comfortable on the steeps of The Chutes, 200 acres of extreme terrain in between the two main sections of the ski area just outside Reno, Nev. In The Chutes, skiers can enter through nine control gates to reach 16 named chutes- most with 40-55 degree pitches to deservedly earn double-black designations. For maximum challenge, the chute named El Cap provides the full 1,500 vertical feet of The Chutes. Considering that Mt. Rose has the highest base elevation in the Tahoe area and The Chutes are north-facing, the snow preservation there tends to be good even in the late-season. Starting at 10 a.m. at the ski-school lesson area, the clinic costs $39 for regular lift-ticket holders and is free for season-pass holders. After a banner snow year with 540 inches of total snowfall and a 178-inch base at the summit, the resort has extended its season to May 6 with additional skiing on May 7-8 for passholders. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110422/Mt-Rose-Ski-Tahoe-offers-Scared-Chuteless-Clinic"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110422_RoseChutes_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel by Jill Adler They say Beaver Creek is the Deer Valley Resort of Colorado. Despite having a spring session during my stay while it was pounding white stuff in the Wasatch, I was determined to make the most of the firm conditions. I headed out of the Villar Center in the Park Hyatt to grab lunch on the hill at Spruce Saddle. I was starved as we barely had time to get Sage off to ski school before Ralstonrsquo;s speech. The fajita wrap lunch was better than the ldquo;Epic Burgerrdquo; the day before but it still doesnrsquo;t match the quality and selection at the cafeterias in Deer Valley. What Spruce does get right is the seating. You look around and there are these medieval-size round wooden tables for eight that people naturally share. You donrsquo;t have to hover over some poor family waiting for them to suit up just so you can sit down to lunch at a four-top. The diameter of the tables is so big that you still feel as if you have separation from strangers yet you can make the effort and make new friends if yoursquo;d like. Dinner at 8100 Mountainside in the Park Hyatt, however, is outstanding We met a group of ski club board members. They were in BC at the Mountain Travel Symposium looking to network with vendors who could help them plan their next ski week. In addition to connecting hotels with tour operators, introducing them all to new ways to do business and a website called OnTheSnow.com hitting them all up for advertising, MTS facilitates ski clubs from all over the country. Club council members can attend and meet up with the companies who provide the elements for their group ski trips- resorts, lodges, equipment, transportation, etc. Utah was well represented. Bringing in ski clubs like Boca, St Louis and Oklahoma ski clubs can only bolster the economy. We said adios to this elderly lot from Michigan and headed back outside to play in the spring slush up on Beaver Creekrsquo;s slopes now that the sun finally did its thing. The resort bustled for a mid-week day in April but with more than 1800 acres there was never a wait at the lift or interference on the runs. The mountain would be a blast in mid-winter, I thought. Beaver Creek may attract the affluent, mostly intermediate skiers but that just means the goods stay good well past when other Colorado front range resorts are tracked out. Just like at Deer Valley- except that BCrsquo;s run are much longer. We spied Grouse Mountain and Birds of Prey but dabbling with steep groomed, double black bumps and trees in these conditions would have curled my toes and grinded my teeth. Over by the Larkspur lift we had about 1200 vertical feet of medium-sized spring moguls. The snow wasnrsquo;t Utah powder and while reports were posted on Facebook about Snowbird hitting the 600-inch snowfall mark, we welcomed the soft grits of corn snow under foot. We werenrsquo;t complaining; it was a heck of a lot better than that firm scratchy icy stuff we skied the day before. And no one got in our way. Beaver Creek is one of the best places for families Irsquo;ve encountered. The blue runs are well-manicured with a fleet of groomers that have no problem roaming the hillside during the day to make sure things stay buff. The ldquo;magic carpetsrdquo; (think airport conveyor belts for beginning skiers) are open to everyone who needs it. The little kids meet inside for ski school where they stay warm and fresh until itrsquo;s time to go out. (No standing around outside with a crowd of kids and parents in front of a number sign.) Theyrsquo;re tagged with cute buttons that have their name and an emergency code on it so no one else goes home with junior. The class size isnrsquo;t limited but with the early April timing, Sage, my four-year-old, shared her instructor with only four others. And when her instructor, Tom, returned her to me, I heard him say, ldquo;Come here, Sweetheart, your mommyrsquo;s this way.rdquo; Obviously, they had a good time together or he would be using less endearing words. lsquo;Thing 1rsquo; comes to mind. The whole family thing carries down into the apregrave;s scene (there is one as opposed to the lack of one at DV). Sage took off her boots and danced with her peers to the family friendly tunes played by a local guy on an acoustic guitar in the lobby of the Park Hyatt. Later, therersquo;s roasting srsquo;mores in the plaza. Finally, we packed up. Said goodbye to our plush Elkhorn Lodge digs and drove 10 minutes east to Vail. While MTS challenged the left side of my brain with all of the business models, predictions for the future of tourism marketing and people dressed in business casual, the Taste of Vail was about to tickle my right side. Jill Adler is an award-winning outdoors writer and broadcaster based in Park City, Utah. As a professional skier, rock climber, kayaker, hiker and mom, she goes out of her way to play hard and tell about it. To find out more or to send her a note, follow her on Twitter @pcskigal. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110412/Beaver-Creek-is-tops-with-families ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-04-12 07:44:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110412/Beaver-Creek-is-tops-with-families"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110412_eghhhh_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> by Jill Adler They say Beaver Creek is the Deer Valley Resort of Colorado. Despite having a spring session during my stay while it was pounding white stuff in the Wasatch, I was determined to make the most of the firm conditions. I headed out of the Villar Center in the Park Hyatt to grab lunch on the hill at Spruce Saddle. I was starved as we barely had time to get Sage off to ski school before Ralstonrsquo;s speech. The fajita wrap lunch was better than the ldquo;Epic Burgerrdquo; the day before but it still doesnrsquo;t match the quality and selection at the cafeterias in Deer Valley. What Spruce does get right is the seating. You look around and there are these medieval-size round wooden tables for eight that people naturally share. You donrsquo;t have to hover over some poor family waiting for them to suit up just so you can sit down to lunch at a four-top. The diameter of the tables is so big that you still feel as if you have separation from strangers yet you can make the effort and make new friends if yoursquo;d like. Dinner at 8100 Mountainside in the Park Hyatt, however, is outstanding We met a group of ski club board members. They were in BC at the Mountain Travel Symposium looking to network with vendors who could help them plan their next ski week. In addition to connecting hotels with tour operators, introducing them all to new ways to do business and a website called OnTheSnow.com hitting them all up for advertising, MTS facilitates ski clubs from all over the country. Club council members can attend and meet up with the companies who provide the elements for their group ski trips- resorts, lodges, equipment, transportation, etc. Utah was well represented. Bringing in ski clubs like Boca, St Louis and Oklahoma ski clubs can only bolster the economy. We said adios to this elderly lot from Michigan and headed back outside to play in the spring slush up on Beaver Creekrsquo;s slopes now that the sun finally did its thing. The resort bustled for a mid-week day in April but with more than 1800 acres there was never a wait at the lift or interference on the runs. The mountain would be a blast in mid-winter, I thought. Beaver Creek may attract the affluent, mostly intermediate skiers but that just means the goods stay good well past when other Colorado front range resorts are tracked out. Just like at Deer Valley- except that BCrsquo;s run are much longer. We spied Grouse Mountain and Birds of Prey but dabbling with steep groomed, double black bumps and trees in these conditions would have curled my toes and grinded my teeth. Over by the Larkspur lift we had about 1200 vertical feet of medium-sized spring moguls. The snow wasnrsquo;t Utah powder and while reports were posted on Facebook about Snowbird hitting the 600-inch snowfall mark, we welcomed the soft grits of corn snow under foot. We werenrsquo;t complaining; it was a heck of a lot better than that firm scratchy icy stuff we skied the day before. And no one got in our way. Beaver Creek is one of the best places for families Irsquo;ve encountered. The blue runs are well-manicured with a fleet of groomers that have no problem roaming the hillside during the day to make sure things stay buff. The ldquo;magic carpetsrdquo; (think airport conveyor belts for beginning skiers) are open to everyone who needs it. The little kids meet inside for ski school where they stay warm and fresh until itrsquo;s time to go out. (No standing around outside with a crowd of kids and parents in front of a number sign.) Theyrsquo;re tagged with cute buttons that have their name and an emergency code on it so no one else goes home with junior. The class size isnrsquo;t limited but with the early April timing, Sage, my four-year-old, shared her instructor with only four others. And when her instructor, Tom, returned her to me, I heard him say, ldquo;Come here, Sweetheart, your mommyrsquo;s this way.rdquo; Obviously, they had a good time together or he would be using less endearing words. lsquo;Thing 1rsquo; comes to mind. The whole family thing carries down into the apregrave;s scene (there is one as opposed to the lack of one at DV). Sage took off her boots and danced with her peers to the family friendly tunes played by a local guy on an acoustic guitar in the lobby of the Park Hyatt. Later, therersquo;s roasting srsquo;mores in the plaza. Finally, we packed up. Said goodbye to our plush Elkhorn Lodge digs and drove 10 minutes east to Vail. While MTS challenged the left side of my brain with all of the business models, predictions for the future of tourism marketing and people dressed in business casual, the Taste of Vail was about to tickle my right side. Jill Adler is an award-winning outdoors writer and broadcaster based in Park City, Utah. As a professional skier, rock climber, kayaker, hiker and mom, she goes out of her way to play hard and tell about it. To find out more or to send her a note, follow her on Twitter @pcskigal. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110412/Beaver-Creek-is-tops-with-families"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110412_eghhhh_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel For more than 60 years, Whitefish Mountain Resort has been Americarsquo;s favorite destination for good times, great people, and deep snow. Rising above the historic railroad town of Whitefish, in beautiful northwest Montana, the resort has gained notoriety for its laid-back vibe, world-class skiing, and spectacular summer recreation at an unbeatable value. Boasting more than 3,000 acres of bowls, chutes, and glades, and more than 300 inches of Rocky Mountain snow on average, Whitefishrsquo;s Big Mountain is the quintessential skier's mountain. Whitefish Mountain Resort announced its 2011/12 season pass pricing today and is pleased to report prices will increase by only $10 over last year. Season passes are available at the lowest prices of the year today through September 30th. ldquo;Wersquo;re very proud of the value our season pass represents,rdquo; said Nick Polumbus, director of sales and marketing for Whitefish Mountain Resort. ldquo;We feel itrsquo;s critical to our success going forward to not only keep prices reasonable but also to continue to improve the overall mountain experience. Season pass holder satisfaction is a big part of who we are as a resort and a community and we intend to maintain that positive culture.rdquo; Season pass holders at Whitefish Mountain Resort are afforded one of the best deals in North America with unlimited access to more than 3,000 acres of terrain, short lift lines, and an average of more than 300 inches of snow. They are also eligible for discounted lift tickets and 20% off lodging for visiting friends and family, as well as discounts on food, ski amp; ride school, clothing, and equipment repair. 2011/12 Season pass holders also receive free summer scenic lift rides for the summer of 2012. Details and restrictions on these benefits can be found at skiwhitefish.com. Back by popular demand, the resort will offer ldquo;3 Ways to Pay.rdquo; Skiers and riders can choose to pay in six equal monthly installments of $93.33 (for the adult season pass) from June to November. Or they can purchase a pass with two payments, half by September 30th and half by November 1st. Finally, they can pay in full. Enrollment forms for both payment plans can be downloaded at skiwhitefish.com or requested by phone at 406-862-2900 . Enrollment will be limited to the first 1,500 people to turn in their forms. The 2011/12 adult season pass is priced at $560. Senior and college student passes are $460. Teen passes are $315 and junior passes are $155. Children and super seniors always ski free at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Passes can be purchased online at skiwhitefish.com or by calling the resort at 406-862-2900 . http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110408/Whitefish-announces-201112-season-pass-pricing ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-04-08 12:39:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110408/Whitefish-announces-201112-season-pass-pricing"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110408_er_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> For more than 60 years, Whitefish Mountain Resort has been Americarsquo;s favorite destination for good times, great people, and deep snow. Rising above the historic railroad town of Whitefish, in beautiful northwest Montana, the resort has gained notoriety for its laid-back vibe, world-class skiing, and spectacular summer recreation at an unbeatable value. Boasting more than 3,000 acres of bowls, chutes, and glades, and more than 300 inches of Rocky Mountain snow on average, Whitefishrsquo;s Big Mountain is the quintessential skier's mountain. Whitefish Mountain Resort announced its 2011/12 season pass pricing today and is pleased to report prices will increase by only $10 over last year. Season passes are available at the lowest prices of the year today through September 30th. ldquo;Wersquo;re very proud of the value our season pass represents,rdquo; said Nick Polumbus, director of sales and marketing for Whitefish Mountain Resort. ldquo;We feel itrsquo;s critical to our success going forward to not only keep prices reasonable but also to continue to improve the overall mountain experience. Season pass holder satisfaction is a big part of who we are as a resort and a community and we intend to maintain that positive culture.rdquo; Season pass holders at Whitefish Mountain Resort are afforded one of the best deals in North America with unlimited access to more than 3,000 acres of terrain, short lift lines, and an average of more than 300 inches of snow. They are also eligible for discounted lift tickets and 20% off lodging for visiting friends and family, as well as discounts on food, ski amp; ride school, clothing, and equipment repair. 2011/12 Season pass holders also receive free summer scenic lift rides for the summer of 2012. Details and restrictions on these benefits can be found at skiwhitefish.com. Back by popular demand, the resort will offer ldquo;3 Ways to Pay.rdquo; Skiers and riders can choose to pay in six equal monthly installments of $93.33 (for the adult season pass) from June to November. Or they can purchase a pass with two payments, half by September 30th and half by November 1st. Finally, they can pay in full. Enrollment forms for both payment plans can be downloaded at skiwhitefish.com or requested by phone at 406-862-2900 . Enrollment will be limited to the first 1,500 people to turn in their forms. The 2011/12 adult season pass is priced at $560. Senior and college student passes are $460. Teen passes are $315 and junior passes are $155. Children and super seniors always ski free at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Passes can be purchased online at skiwhitefish.com or by calling the resort at 406-862-2900 . <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110408/Whitefish-announces-201112-season-pass-pricing"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110408_er_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel By Jill Adler 3 a.m. Well at least we made it. Yes, fellow Utahns. I headed east and away from a storm poised to dump up to three feet of snow on the Wasatch this week. Thatrsquo;s because no matter where you live in ski country every tour operator, ski resort head and freelance ski writer looking to network (ahem) is in Beaver Creek this week for the annual Mountain Travel Symposium. Irsquo;m still a bit unsure as to what goes on at a mountain travel symposium but I am determined to investigate this thing that has steadily grown year after year as some sort of braintrust of ski tourism. The seven-hour drive through Heber to Vernal to Meeker, done through Rifle, Colo., Glenwood Springs and arriving in Avon should have put us in at 1 a.m. but when yoursquo;ve got a four-year-old in tow you expect delays. One even involved tiny legs squatting by the side of I-70 and another when my companion Bonnie won the Colorado Lottery ($10 on a $1 scratch card). The hour right now, however, well, letrsquo;s just say arrggghh. It was a relief to park, ride the elevator and thrust open the door to the kind of comfort Deer Valleyish guests find commonplace. The Elkhorn Lodge is everything yoursquo;d expect from the name- rich lsquo;mountainrsquo; furnishings, royal bedding and granite; with a few moose and elk trinkets thrown in. Elkhorn Lodge, Beaver Creek Sage passed out in the king bed almost immediately. It wasnrsquo;t a second too soon. Shersquo;s got a busy day today testing the ldquo;world renownedrdquo; Beaver Creek Ski School. Irsquo;m more interested in the hot chocolate chip cookie ritual that takes place daily at 3 p.m. at the base area but if I tell that to Sage wonrsquo;t focus on her ski school lesson. Ok, Drifting off. More tomorrow. Or today I guess I mean. Jill Adler is an award-winning outdoors writer and broadcaster based in Park City, Utah. As a professional skier, rock climber, kayaker, hiker and mom, she goes out of her way to play hard and tell about it. To find out more or to send her a note, follow her on Twitter @pcskigal. Top Photo: Beaver Creek at Twilight courtesy Jack Affleck and BC Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110406/Getting-the-mountains-right-Ski-travel-conference-invades-Beaver-Creek- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-04-06 15:49:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110406/Getting-the-mountains-right-Ski-travel-conference-invades-Beaver-Creek-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110406_beaverr_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> By Jill Adler 3 a.m. Well at least we made it. Yes, fellow Utahns. I headed east and away from a storm poised to dump up to three feet of snow on the Wasatch this week. Thatrsquo;s because no matter where you live in ski country every tour operator, ski resort head and freelance ski writer looking to network (ahem) is in Beaver Creek this week for the annual Mountain Travel Symposium. Irsquo;m still a bit unsure as to what goes on at a mountain travel symposium but I am determined to investigate this thing that has steadily grown year after year as some sort of braintrust of ski tourism. The seven-hour drive through Heber to Vernal to Meeker, done through Rifle, Colo., Glenwood Springs and arriving in Avon should have put us in at 1 a.m. but when yoursquo;ve got a four-year-old in tow you expect delays. One even involved tiny legs squatting by the side of I-70 and another when my companion Bonnie won the Colorado Lottery ($10 on a $1 scratch card). The hour right now, however, well, letrsquo;s just say arrggghh. It was a relief to park, ride the elevator and thrust open the door to the kind of comfort Deer Valleyish guests find commonplace. The Elkhorn Lodge is everything yoursquo;d expect from the name- rich lsquo;mountainrsquo; furnishings, royal bedding and granite; with a few moose and elk trinkets thrown in. Elkhorn Lodge, Beaver Creek Sage passed out in the king bed almost immediately. It wasnrsquo;t a second too soon. Shersquo;s got a busy day today testing the ldquo;world renownedrdquo; Beaver Creek Ski School. Irsquo;m more interested in the hot chocolate chip cookie ritual that takes place daily at 3 p.m. at the base area but if I tell that to Sage wonrsquo;t focus on her ski school lesson. Ok, Drifting off. More tomorrow. Or today I guess I mean. Jill Adler is an award-winning outdoors writer and broadcaster based in Park City, Utah. As a professional skier, rock climber, kayaker, hiker and mom, she goes out of her way to play hard and tell about it. To find out more or to send her a note, follow her on Twitter @pcskigal. Top Photo: Beaver Creek at Twilight courtesy Jack Affleck and BC Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110406/Getting-the-mountains-right-Ski-travel-conference-invades-Beaver-Creek-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110406_beaverr_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel GIRDWOD, AK - The United States Adaptive Ski Team will head to Alyeska Resort for the 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships. The event is scheduled for March 22nd through the 27th, 2011 and the resort anticipates close to 40 athletes, 40 staff and family members, and countless numbers of local volunteers who will be crucial to the success of the weeklong event. In partnership with the U.S. Paralympics and local organization, Challenge Alaska, Alyeska Resort is proud to host for the first time its history the U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships. The alpine disciplines represented during the races include the same events that are contested in Olympic competition: downhill, slalom, giant slalom and super-G. Paralympic alpine skiing competition is open to male and female athletes with physical disabilities such as amputation, blindness/visual impairment, spinal cord injury/wheelchair-users and cerebral palsy/brain injury/stroke. With a rich heritage, downhill racing started as a demonstration event at the 1980 Paralympic Games in Geilo, Norway. Giant slalom was first a demonstration event in 1984. The U.S. Paralympics champions a message that daily physical activity enhances not only an individual's self-esteem and peer relationships, but also results in increased achievement, better overall health, and higher quality of life. Their goal is to support individuals with physical disabilities through education, sports programs and partnerships with community organizations, medical facilities and government agencies. Accordingly to their website, there are more than 21 million Americans with a physical disability with increasing numbers in recent years as a result of military personnel who have sustained serious injuries during active duty. Alyeska Resort is proud to be the host venue of the 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships, said Alyeska Resort Ski Area General Manager Di Hiibner. Our experience with the U.S. Alpine Championships in 2004, 2007 and 2009 was so positive, and it will be quite rewarding to be able to contribute to the success of the Adaptive Championships and all the athletes in this upcoming week. Opening ceremony festivities are scheduled for Thursday, March 24 and will include a special fireworks show around 9:30 P.M. The fireworks will be best viewed from The Hotel Alyeska. All races during the event are open to the public for viewing. The tentative 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships Schedule (subject to change) is as follows: March 23, Downhill March 24, Super G March 25, Super Combined March 26, Slalom March 27, Giant Slalom The 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships will conclude on Sunday, March 27 with the giant slalom and closing ceremonies in the evening. For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.AlyeskaResort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110321/Alyeska-Resort-to-Host-2011-US-Adaptive-Alpine-Nationals- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-03-21 12:28:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110321/Alyeska-Resort-to-Host-2011-US-Adaptive-Alpine-Nationals-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110321_alr_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> GIRDWOD, AK - The United States Adaptive Ski Team will head to Alyeska Resort for the 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships. The event is scheduled for March 22nd through the 27th, 2011 and the resort anticipates close to 40 athletes, 40 staff and family members, and countless numbers of local volunteers who will be crucial to the success of the weeklong event. In partnership with the U.S. Paralympics and local organization, Challenge Alaska, Alyeska Resort is proud to host for the first time its history the U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships. The alpine disciplines represented during the races include the same events that are contested in Olympic competition: downhill, slalom, giant slalom and super-G. Paralympic alpine skiing competition is open to male and female athletes with physical disabilities such as amputation, blindness/visual impairment, spinal cord injury/wheelchair-users and cerebral palsy/brain injury/stroke. With a rich heritage, downhill racing started as a demonstration event at the 1980 Paralympic Games in Geilo, Norway. Giant slalom was first a demonstration event in 1984. The U.S. Paralympics champions a message that daily physical activity enhances not only an individual's self-esteem and peer relationships, but also results in increased achievement, better overall health, and higher quality of life. Their goal is to support individuals with physical disabilities through education, sports programs and partnerships with community organizations, medical facilities and government agencies. Accordingly to their website, there are more than 21 million Americans with a physical disability with increasing numbers in recent years as a result of military personnel who have sustained serious injuries during active duty. Alyeska Resort is proud to be the host venue of the 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships, said Alyeska Resort Ski Area General Manager Di Hiibner. Our experience with the U.S. Alpine Championships in 2004, 2007 and 2009 was so positive, and it will be quite rewarding to be able to contribute to the success of the Adaptive Championships and all the athletes in this upcoming week. Opening ceremony festivities are scheduled for Thursday, March 24 and will include a special fireworks show around 9:30 P.M. The fireworks will be best viewed from The Hotel Alyeska. All races during the event are open to the public for viewing. The tentative 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships Schedule (subject to change) is as follows: March 23, Downhill March 24, Super G March 25, Super Combined March 26, Slalom March 27, Giant Slalom The 2011 U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships will conclude on Sunday, March 27 with the giant slalom and closing ceremonies in the evening. For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.AlyeskaResort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110321/Alyeska-Resort-to-Host-2011-US-Adaptive-Alpine-Nationals-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110321_alr_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Steep and Deep Camp runs March 11-13 Colorado's Winter Park Resort put the call out to diamond lovers-- double-black diamonds to be exact-- for its Steep and Deep Camp, Friday through Sunday. Winter Park Ski and Ride School's top instructors will help skiers learn to ski better on the resort's most difficult terrain including snowmobile access to Vasquez Cirque. For $517 per person with prior online registration or $575 with walk-up registration, campers receive three full days of six hours per day of instruction. For use at the camp, demo skis from Salomon, Rossignol, Volkl, K2 and Head are included in the price. During the Steep and Deep Camp, our goal is to build skills that allow our guests to enjoy skiing on the most challenging terrain the resort has to offer., said Chris Koch, adult manager for Winter Park Ski and Ride School. Overcoming anxiety about difficult terrain and experiencing something new and challenging that pushes each one of us to better ourselves are just two of the reasons I enjoy coaching this camp, Those interested in attending the camp can register through the Winter Park website or in person 8 a.m., Friday at the Mary Jane Center Moffat Room. Resort also plans Backcountry Awareness Weekend Winter Park is also hosting a new Backcountry Awareness Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Winter Park Resort's Ski Patrol and Grand County Search and Rescue will provide free instruction on how to use a beacon in Beacon Basin, learn snow safety and survival skills and avalanche awareness. The Backcountry Awareness Weekend exposes guests to terrain in a controlled environment to gain respect for their surroundings and learn to ski and enjoy the backcountry, said Mike Schneider, snow safety director for Winter Park Ski Patrol. This is a great first step for newcomers to backcountry or a refresher course for those who may have not taken an organized educational course. Backcountry Awareness Weekend Schedule Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 10 a.m.: Free Snow Survival Class w/ Grand County Search and Rescue (MJ Base) 10 a.m.: Beacon Basin* Open for Beacon Training *Lift ticket required to access Beacon Basin 10-11 a.m.: Beacon Training at Beacon Basin w/ WP Ski Patrol 2-3 p.m.: Beacon Training at Beacon Basin w/ WP Ski Patrol 4-5 p.m.: Free Avalanche Awareness Class w/ Grand County Search and Rescue (MJ Base 3rd Floor) (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110306/Winter-Park-offers-Steep-and-Deep-Camp-Backcountry-Awareness-Weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-03-06 19:29:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110306/Winter-Park-offers-Steep-and-Deep-Camp-Backcountry-Awareness-Weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110306_WinterPark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Steep and Deep Camp runs March 11-13 Colorado's Winter Park Resort put the call out to diamond lovers-- double-black diamonds to be exact-- for its Steep and Deep Camp, Friday through Sunday. Winter Park Ski and Ride School's top instructors will help skiers learn to ski better on the resort's most difficult terrain including snowmobile access to Vasquez Cirque. For $517 per person with prior online registration or $575 with walk-up registration, campers receive three full days of six hours per day of instruction. For use at the camp, demo skis from Salomon, Rossignol, Volkl, K2 and Head are included in the price. During the Steep and Deep Camp, our goal is to build skills that allow our guests to enjoy skiing on the most challenging terrain the resort has to offer., said Chris Koch, adult manager for Winter Park Ski and Ride School. Overcoming anxiety about difficult terrain and experiencing something new and challenging that pushes each one of us to better ourselves are just two of the reasons I enjoy coaching this camp, Those interested in attending the camp can register through the Winter Park website or in person 8 a.m., Friday at the Mary Jane Center Moffat Room. Resort also plans Backcountry Awareness Weekend Winter Park is also hosting a new Backcountry Awareness Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Winter Park Resort's Ski Patrol and Grand County Search and Rescue will provide free instruction on how to use a beacon in Beacon Basin, learn snow safety and survival skills and avalanche awareness. The Backcountry Awareness Weekend exposes guests to terrain in a controlled environment to gain respect for their surroundings and learn to ski and enjoy the backcountry, said Mike Schneider, snow safety director for Winter Park Ski Patrol. This is a great first step for newcomers to backcountry or a refresher course for those who may have not taken an organized educational course. Backcountry Awareness Weekend Schedule Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 10 a.m.: Free Snow Survival Class w/ Grand County Search and Rescue (MJ Base) 10 a.m.: Beacon Basin* Open for Beacon Training *Lift ticket required to access Beacon Basin 10-11 a.m.: Beacon Training at Beacon Basin w/ WP Ski Patrol 2-3 p.m.: Beacon Training at Beacon Basin w/ WP Ski Patrol 4-5 p.m.: Free Avalanche Awareness Class w/ Grand County Search and Rescue (MJ Base 3rd Floor) (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110306/Winter-Park-offers-Steep-and-Deep-Camp-Backcountry-Awareness-Weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110306_WinterPark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky Resort is excited to announce early season prices for 2011/2012 season passes, including an Adult Unlimited Gold Season Pass for $789 plus tax and a Student Unlimited Gold Season Pass for $589 plus tax. The sale will run March 9th through April 30th and payment plans are available. Even more exciting, first-time pass holders will be able to enjoy skiing April 1st - 24th this season (April 2011) with a 2011/2012 Gold Unlimited Season Pass that is paid in full. We had great community feedback from our season pass sale last year, when we slashed our prices by 40%, said Taylor Middleton, Big Sky Resort General Manager. We want to use this sale to keep up the momentum of that positive feedback, and the momentum of the recovering local economy as well. This pass sale started last year by listening to community, guest and business leader feedback, said Meg O'Leary, Big Sky Resort Director of Sales and Marketing. Season pass holders build the foundation for our success in the winter, and it's important to keep skiing affordable for the people who are on Big Sky's slopes the most. This sale does that - the breakeven point for a Gold Pass is only 10 days. With a payment plan, Gold Passes can be secured with only $249.72 down by April 30th, with the remaining balances due in June and August. Businesses may purchase the discounted passes in anticipation of staff next season by calling Big Sky Guest Services at 406-995-5749. The sale also includes an Adult Silver Pass for $599 plus tax and an Adult Bronze Pass for $299 plus tax. Big Sky Resort offers the longest season in the area, the Lone Peak Tram, quality terrain, lifts and grooming. This quality will continue and the season pass price structure will add even more excitement and fun to the resort. Please join in the excitement and come play at Big Sky next winter season. Call 406-995-USKI or visit bigskyresort.com to purchase starting March 9th, 2011. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110304/Big-Sky-Resort-announces-reduced-season-pass-prices ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-03-04 10:22:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110304/Big-Sky-Resort-announces-reduced-season-pass-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110304_bsm_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky Resort is excited to announce early season prices for 2011/2012 season passes, including an Adult Unlimited Gold Season Pass for $789 plus tax and a Student Unlimited Gold Season Pass for $589 plus tax. The sale will run March 9th through April 30th and payment plans are available. Even more exciting, first-time pass holders will be able to enjoy skiing April 1st - 24th this season (April 2011) with a 2011/2012 Gold Unlimited Season Pass that is paid in full. We had great community feedback from our season pass sale last year, when we slashed our prices by 40%, said Taylor Middleton, Big Sky Resort General Manager. We want to use this sale to keep up the momentum of that positive feedback, and the momentum of the recovering local economy as well. This pass sale started last year by listening to community, guest and business leader feedback, said Meg O'Leary, Big Sky Resort Director of Sales and Marketing. Season pass holders build the foundation for our success in the winter, and it's important to keep skiing affordable for the people who are on Big Sky's slopes the most. This sale does that - the breakeven point for a Gold Pass is only 10 days. With a payment plan, Gold Passes can be secured with only $249.72 down by April 30th, with the remaining balances due in June and August. Businesses may purchase the discounted passes in anticipation of staff next season by calling Big Sky Guest Services at 406-995-5749. The sale also includes an Adult Silver Pass for $599 plus tax and an Adult Bronze Pass for $299 plus tax. Big Sky Resort offers the longest season in the area, the Lone Peak Tram, quality terrain, lifts and grooming. This quality will continue and the season pass price structure will add even more excitement and fun to the resort. Please join in the excitement and come play at Big Sky next winter season. Call 406-995-USKI or visit bigskyresort.com to purchase starting March 9th, 2011. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110304/Big-Sky-Resort-announces-reduced-season-pass-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110304_bsm_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Oakley, Inc. announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement to be the official eyewear partner of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, one of the most popular ski destinations in California and the world, for that matter. The company is also being recognized as an official terrain park supporter of the Unbound Terrain Parks at Mammoth Mountain. As the Official Eyewear Partner of the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Official Terrain Park Supporter of the Unbound Terrain Parks at Mammoth Mountain, Oakley will outfit park staff with Oakley sunglasses and goggles for unrivaled optical clarity and protection through 2014. photo: Mammoth Mountain ldquo;Mammoth has always been on the cutting edge of innovation in the ski and snowboard industry,rdquo; said Howard Pickett, Chief Marketing Officer of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. ldquo;Partnering with an industry leader like Oakley is a natural fit for us and we're confident that this new partnership will bring value to Mammoth and its customers and provide a tremendous opportunity to cross-market our brands.rdquo; ldquo;This partnership with Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is an honor for Oakley, and it validates our many years of dedication in driving the innovation of alpine performance technology,rdquo; said Scott Bowers, Oakley SVP Global Marketing and Brand Development. ldquo;Many of our top pros who have come out of Mammoth rely on Oakley's high definition sunglasses and goggles, including Winter Olympian and Mammoth Unbound Team Rider Greg Bretz, Tyler Flanagan and Kaya Turski use Mammoth to hone their skills. It provides riders with the terrain and parks to push performance beyond limits, and Mammoth Mountain is a place where all riders and skiers can reach their true potential. On top of that it is just cool that we are aligned with a California snow resort that is world-class. We are proud to achieve the recognition of being the official eyewear partner,rdquo; concluded Bowers. With more than 3,500 acres of ski terrain, including 3,100 feet of vertical rising to a peak elevation of 11,053 feet, Mammoth Moutain is just what the name implies. It is huge. The resort includes nine Unbound Terrain Parks, and ldquo;Unbound Mainrdquo; is a favorite among professional freestyle skiers and snowboarders. In addition to being recognized as the Official Terrain Park Supporter of the Unbound Terrain Parks, Oakley is now the Official Eyewear Supporter. Mammoth is also prized for a world-famous 18-foot-tall Super Pipe, as well as a 22-foot-tall Super-Duper Pipe, one of only a handful in the world today. Challenging chutes and open mogul runs are available at the top of the mountain to satisfy any skill level. The overall facility has twenty-eight lifts (including three gondolas) that provide a lift capacity of 50,000 passengers per hour. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110228/Oakley-announces-official-eyewear-partnership-with-Mammoth-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-28 10:28:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110228/Oakley-announces-official-eyewear-partnership-with-Mammoth-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110228_eer_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Oakley, Inc. announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement to be the official eyewear partner of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, one of the most popular ski destinations in California and the world, for that matter. The company is also being recognized as an official terrain park supporter of the Unbound Terrain Parks at Mammoth Mountain. As the Official Eyewear Partner of the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Official Terrain Park Supporter of the Unbound Terrain Parks at Mammoth Mountain, Oakley will outfit park staff with Oakley sunglasses and goggles for unrivaled optical clarity and protection through 2014. photo: Mammoth Mountain ldquo;Mammoth has always been on the cutting edge of innovation in the ski and snowboard industry,rdquo; said Howard Pickett, Chief Marketing Officer of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. ldquo;Partnering with an industry leader like Oakley is a natural fit for us and we're confident that this new partnership will bring value to Mammoth and its customers and provide a tremendous opportunity to cross-market our brands.rdquo; ldquo;This partnership with Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is an honor for Oakley, and it validates our many years of dedication in driving the innovation of alpine performance technology,rdquo; said Scott Bowers, Oakley SVP Global Marketing and Brand Development. ldquo;Many of our top pros who have come out of Mammoth rely on Oakley's high definition sunglasses and goggles, including Winter Olympian and Mammoth Unbound Team Rider Greg Bretz, Tyler Flanagan and Kaya Turski use Mammoth to hone their skills. It provides riders with the terrain and parks to push performance beyond limits, and Mammoth Mountain is a place where all riders and skiers can reach their true potential. On top of that it is just cool that we are aligned with a California snow resort that is world-class. We are proud to achieve the recognition of being the official eyewear partner,rdquo; concluded Bowers. With more than 3,500 acres of ski terrain, including 3,100 feet of vertical rising to a peak elevation of 11,053 feet, Mammoth Moutain is just what the name implies. It is huge. The resort includes nine Unbound Terrain Parks, and ldquo;Unbound Mainrdquo; is a favorite among professional freestyle skiers and snowboarders. In addition to being recognized as the Official Terrain Park Supporter of the Unbound Terrain Parks, Oakley is now the Official Eyewear Supporter. Mammoth is also prized for a world-famous 18-foot-tall Super Pipe, as well as a 22-foot-tall Super-Duper Pipe, one of only a handful in the world today. Challenging chutes and open mogul runs are available at the top of the mountain to satisfy any skill level. The overall facility has twenty-eight lifts (including three gondolas) that provide a lift capacity of 50,000 passengers per hour. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110228/Oakley-announces-official-eyewear-partnership-with-Mammoth-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110228_eer_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The clamor for powder-day first tracks on the KT-22 lift at Squaw Valley is legendary, but Last Tracks on another corner of Lake Tahoe may also be memorable. Diamond Peak ski area hosts Last Tracks Wine Tastings on Saturdays in February, March and April. Groups can also set up the same arrangement for private events on other evenings. The community ski mountain for Incline Village, Nev., takes 45 reservations for each Saturday public event at the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge overlooking Lake Tahoe. For $29 per person of legal drinking age, guests receive a lift ticket to start skiing at 2:30 p.m., then head up to the Snowflake Lodge for the wine-and-appetizer party at about 4:30 p.m. During the tasting, a snowcat freshly grooms one intermediate run for everyone to ski back down as a group at sunset or 6 p.m. at the latest. Reservations for the Last Tracks Wine Tasting events may be made on the Diamond Peak website. 2011 Last Tracks Wine Schedule March 5- White Hall Lane March 12- Franciscan March 19- Beringer March 26- Kunde April 2- Wines from Down Under April 9- Chateau Ste. Michelle April 16- Aquinas (Photo courtesy of Diamond Peak/Robyn Scarton) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110226/Diamond-Peak-hosts-weekly-Last-Tracks-wine-events ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-26 18:05:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110226/Diamond-Peak-hosts-weekly-Last-Tracks-wine-events"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110226_diamondpeak_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The clamor for powder-day first tracks on the KT-22 lift at Squaw Valley is legendary, but Last Tracks on another corner of Lake Tahoe may also be memorable. Diamond Peak ski area hosts Last Tracks Wine Tastings on Saturdays in February, March and April. Groups can also set up the same arrangement for private events on other evenings. The community ski mountain for Incline Village, Nev., takes 45 reservations for each Saturday public event at the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge overlooking Lake Tahoe. For $29 per person of legal drinking age, guests receive a lift ticket to start skiing at 2:30 p.m., then head up to the Snowflake Lodge for the wine-and-appetizer party at about 4:30 p.m. During the tasting, a snowcat freshly grooms one intermediate run for everyone to ski back down as a group at sunset or 6 p.m. at the latest. Reservations for the Last Tracks Wine Tasting events may be made on the Diamond Peak website. 2011 Last Tracks Wine Schedule March 5- White Hall Lane March 12- Franciscan March 19- Beringer March 26- Kunde April 2- Wines from Down Under April 9- Chateau Ste. Michelle April 16- Aquinas (Photo courtesy of Diamond Peak/Robyn Scarton) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110226/Diamond-Peak-hosts-weekly-Last-Tracks-wine-events"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110226_diamondpeak_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel ROSSLAND, B.C. - Red Mountain has been blessed with over 175 inches of snow! With a great December and January, Red Mt. has got it's lsquo;second wind' getting ready for the final half of an amazing season. Having a NEW day lodge that features a brand new Rafters bar, a larger sun deck, conference centre, general store among other notable changes, it has been an enjoyable stop for our visitors this busy season. With RED's new slack country terrain, new facilities and exceptional snowfall this year, visitors that want a great place to ski or snowboard with a great community vibe is starting to catch on, noted Erik Kalacis - RED's General Manager and VP of Sales and Marketing. For the last half of the season, RED will see a flurry of events going on: February 25 - 28 FIS GMC Cup March 4 - 6 BCSA Snowboard Cross March 10 - 12 Ski Cross Showdown presented by Sport Chek March 12 - 20 Kokanee Spring Fest: o RedHead Randonee Race o Kokanee Kickoff Party in Rafters Bar with DJ Mike o Ski Cross OPEN (open to public) o RBC Riders BoarderCross o Photo Scavenger Hunt o Cruise the Blues o Poker Run o Cliff Dive o Kokanee Spring Fest Music with Shred Kelly o Retro Day and Mogul Mania o BC Freestyle's Try FreeStyle March 22-26 The Gathering v.3.0 Presented by Salomon o Photo workshop with renowned ski photographer Marko Shapiro o A photographic and film journey inspiring the skier's soul March 27- Slush Cup April 2 - Dummy Downhill April 3 - Deck Party and Final day of Season Things are looking strong to the end of the season and there are a number of lodging options to make a person's journey to RED Mountain and Rossland a little friendlier. Spring break with the kids, or a girl's weekend away, RED Mountain Resort Lodging has an offer that hard to refuse: affordable luxury condos and lift ticket at $109/person/night (minimum 2 night stay and quad occupancy). Kids 12 and under ski or ride for free. Valid March 1 to April 3, 2011. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110221/Red-Mountain-announces-spring-events ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-21 15:09:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110221/Red-Mountain-announces-spring-events"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110221_rms_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> ROSSLAND, B.C. - Red Mountain has been blessed with over 175 inches of snow! With a great December and January, Red Mt. has got it's lsquo;second wind' getting ready for the final half of an amazing season. Having a NEW day lodge that features a brand new Rafters bar, a larger sun deck, conference centre, general store among other notable changes, it has been an enjoyable stop for our visitors this busy season. With RED's new slack country terrain, new facilities and exceptional snowfall this year, visitors that want a great place to ski or snowboard with a great community vibe is starting to catch on, noted Erik Kalacis - RED's General Manager and VP of Sales and Marketing. For the last half of the season, RED will see a flurry of events going on: February 25 - 28 FIS GMC Cup March 4 - 6 BCSA Snowboard Cross March 10 - 12 Ski Cross Showdown presented by Sport Chek March 12 - 20 Kokanee Spring Fest: o RedHead Randonee Race o Kokanee Kickoff Party in Rafters Bar with DJ Mike o Ski Cross OPEN (open to public) o RBC Riders BoarderCross o Photo Scavenger Hunt o Cruise the Blues o Poker Run o Cliff Dive o Kokanee Spring Fest Music with Shred Kelly o Retro Day and Mogul Mania o BC Freestyle's Try FreeStyle March 22-26 The Gathering v.3.0 Presented by Salomon o Photo workshop with renowned ski photographer Marko Shapiro o A photographic and film journey inspiring the skier's soul March 27- Slush Cup April 2 - Dummy Downhill April 3 - Deck Party and Final day of Season Things are looking strong to the end of the season and there are a number of lodging options to make a person's journey to RED Mountain and Rossland a little friendlier. Spring break with the kids, or a girl's weekend away, RED Mountain Resort Lodging has an offer that hard to refuse: affordable luxury condos and lift ticket at $109/person/night (minimum 2 night stay and quad occupancy). Kids 12 and under ski or ride for free. Valid March 1 to April 3, 2011. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110221/Red-Mountain-announces-spring-events"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110221_rms_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 'SpringFest is returning to Vail Cascade Resort for the second year from March 7 through April 24. The resort is offering a ldquo;spring-break-paloozardquo; with entertainment includes live music, face painting, srsquo;mores by the fire and specials at the spa. Many of the activities are free and people not staying at the hotel can use the Vail Cascade free shuttle from Lionshead and Vail Village to access the events. Hotel guests and day visitors to Vail Cascade can use the convenience of the on-property Vail Mountain chairlift; the location of the hotel offers the option of either skiing back to the property or downloading the chairlift at the end of the day. Apregrave;s ski parties will feature live music with food and drink specials at the Fireside Bar, the Tavern and Atwater on Gore Creek, with seating available on the Creekside deck, weather permitting. photo:skiline.co.uk People of all ages will enjoy one of the highlights of the Vail Cascade SpringFest promotion: a return performance by the legendary ldquo;Vail Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team,rdquo; a lighthearted spectacle of men who march in formation with lawn chairs for laughs (and beer) according to the grouprsquo;s website. Last year, the crowd that witnessed the drill teamrsquo;s performance were treated to new and brought-out-of retirement members performing the signature moves that were once featured during the teamrsquo;s visit to President Bushrsquo;s White House inauguration in 2001. All ages are invited to enjoy the return of the VPLCDT at Vail Cascade Resort on March 7, at approximately 5:30 p.m. For younger SpringFest participants, the new schedule of KidVenture activities includes arts and crafts, indoor tennis lessons and a fitness-focused ldquo;boot camprdquo; for kids. While the kids are enjoying their special events, adults can take advantage of spa specials like $114 massages. Springtime in Vail also includes popular public events such as Spring Back to Vail with free concerts by national music acts and the official World Pond Skimming Championships. The Taste of Vail, a three day gourmet food festival, returns for itrsquo;s 21st year, promising attendees a chance to ldquo;taste the Vail lifestyle.rdquo; The Grand Tasting of the Taste of Vail will be hosted by Vail Cascade Resort and tickets can be purchased online through the eventrsquo;s website at www.tasteofvail.com. Other highlights include the Vail Film Festival and a celebration of the latest Vail ski area closing date in the resortrsquo;s history, April 24. According to Brett Schoenfield, General Manager of the Vail Cascade Resort , ldquo;Our goal for SpringFest at Vail Cascade is to offer a light-hearted welcome to spring. Last yearrsquo;s success solidified that we plan on continuing this annual event as a lsquo;canrsquo;t missrsquo; party.rdquo; So don't miss out on these fun filled events and book your travel now. Here are some deals to help you get there. Vail Cascade Resort Spring Package Offer: March 6-March 30 4-night package starting at $169 per person per night! -Includes $500 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. 7-night package starting at $149 per person per night! -Includes $800 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. April 3-24 4-night package starting at $129 per person per night! -Includes $500 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. 7-night package starting at $109 per person per night! -Includes $800 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. Book online or call 800-420-2424 to make your reservation today. Reference Promo Code vcr11springbrk1. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110214/Spring-Returns-to-Vail-Cascade-Resort-with-packed-events-calendar ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-14 11:15:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110214/Spring-Returns-to-Vail-Cascade-Resort-with-packed-events-calendar"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110214_cascade_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 'SpringFest is returning to Vail Cascade Resort for the second year from March 7 through April 24. The resort is offering a ldquo;spring-break-paloozardquo; with entertainment includes live music, face painting, srsquo;mores by the fire and specials at the spa. Many of the activities are free and people not staying at the hotel can use the Vail Cascade free shuttle from Lionshead and Vail Village to access the events. Hotel guests and day visitors to Vail Cascade can use the convenience of the on-property Vail Mountain chairlift; the location of the hotel offers the option of either skiing back to the property or downloading the chairlift at the end of the day. Apregrave;s ski parties will feature live music with food and drink specials at the Fireside Bar, the Tavern and Atwater on Gore Creek, with seating available on the Creekside deck, weather permitting. photo:skiline.co.uk People of all ages will enjoy one of the highlights of the Vail Cascade SpringFest promotion: a return performance by the legendary ldquo;Vail Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team,rdquo; a lighthearted spectacle of men who march in formation with lawn chairs for laughs (and beer) according to the grouprsquo;s website. Last year, the crowd that witnessed the drill teamrsquo;s performance were treated to new and brought-out-of retirement members performing the signature moves that were once featured during the teamrsquo;s visit to President Bushrsquo;s White House inauguration in 2001. All ages are invited to enjoy the return of the VPLCDT at Vail Cascade Resort on March 7, at approximately 5:30 p.m. For younger SpringFest participants, the new schedule of KidVenture activities includes arts and crafts, indoor tennis lessons and a fitness-focused ldquo;boot camprdquo; for kids. While the kids are enjoying their special events, adults can take advantage of spa specials like $114 massages. Springtime in Vail also includes popular public events such as Spring Back to Vail with free concerts by national music acts and the official World Pond Skimming Championships. The Taste of Vail, a three day gourmet food festival, returns for itrsquo;s 21st year, promising attendees a chance to ldquo;taste the Vail lifestyle.rdquo; The Grand Tasting of the Taste of Vail will be hosted by Vail Cascade Resort and tickets can be purchased online through the eventrsquo;s website at www.tasteofvail.com. Other highlights include the Vail Film Festival and a celebration of the latest Vail ski area closing date in the resortrsquo;s history, April 24. According to Brett Schoenfield, General Manager of the Vail Cascade Resort , ldquo;Our goal for SpringFest at Vail Cascade is to offer a light-hearted welcome to spring. Last yearrsquo;s success solidified that we plan on continuing this annual event as a lsquo;canrsquo;t missrsquo; party.rdquo; So don't miss out on these fun filled events and book your travel now. Here are some deals to help you get there. Vail Cascade Resort Spring Package Offer: March 6-March 30 4-night package starting at $169 per person per night! -Includes $500 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. 7-night package starting at $149 per person per night! -Includes $800 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. April 3-24 4-night package starting at $129 per person per night! -Includes $500 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. 7-night package starting at $109 per person per night! -Includes $800 Resort credit to be used for Atwater on Gore Creek, Cascade Village Market, Fireside Lounge, Aria Spa and Club or Childrenrsquo;s Activities. Book online or call 800-420-2424 to make your reservation today. Reference Promo Code vcr11springbrk1. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110214/Spring-Returns-to-Vail-Cascade-Resort-with-packed-events-calendar"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110214_cascade_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain is proud to announce this summer begins construction on a new chairlift, replacing the High Point fixed grip double chair located at the base of Union Creek, which has been in place since 1976. ldquo;I have been skiing at Copper since college and when Powdr purchased Copper, we did so with a goal of enhancing and improving the on-mountain experience,rdquo; says John Cumming, President and CEO of Powdr Corp. ldquo;I am very excited about taking this first step.rdquo; The new detachable quad will provide improved service to all levels of skiing and riding ability. The lift, manufactured by Doppelmayr USA, will have a new alignment to help improve skier and rider circulation in and out of Union Creek. With the new lift, the addition of a new trail connection from the east will make the circulation from the Catalyst Terrain Park and the tremendous beginner and intermediate terrain in the area, much easier. ldquo;After a year of significant infrastructure investments in snowmaking, parking and much more, we are excited to announce a more visible on-mountain improvement,rdquo; says Gary Rodgers, President and General Manager of Copper Mountain Resort. ldquo;We view the new lift as a critical step in improving the Union Creek skiing and riding experience for all ability levels.rdquo; The new lift will have a capacity of 2,400 people per hour, a length of 4,937 feet, with a vertical rise of 1,005 feet. Estimated time on the lift will be 5 minutes, a fraction of the current lift ride from Union Creek to mid-mountain now. The top terminal will be realigned slightly uphill and to the east of the current High Point lift. The lower terminal will move to the East side of the Schoolhouse. Construction of the new lift is scheduled for June 1, 2011. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110210/Copper-Mountain-will-add-new-quad-to-replace-High-Point-chairlift- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-10 11:54:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110210/Copper-Mountain-will-add-new-quad-to-replace-High-Point-chairlift-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110210_cpper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain is proud to announce this summer begins construction on a new chairlift, replacing the High Point fixed grip double chair located at the base of Union Creek, which has been in place since 1976. ldquo;I have been skiing at Copper since college and when Powdr purchased Copper, we did so with a goal of enhancing and improving the on-mountain experience,rdquo; says John Cumming, President and CEO of Powdr Corp. ldquo;I am very excited about taking this first step.rdquo; The new detachable quad will provide improved service to all levels of skiing and riding ability. The lift, manufactured by Doppelmayr USA, will have a new alignment to help improve skier and rider circulation in and out of Union Creek. With the new lift, the addition of a new trail connection from the east will make the circulation from the Catalyst Terrain Park and the tremendous beginner and intermediate terrain in the area, much easier. ldquo;After a year of significant infrastructure investments in snowmaking, parking and much more, we are excited to announce a more visible on-mountain improvement,rdquo; says Gary Rodgers, President and General Manager of Copper Mountain Resort. ldquo;We view the new lift as a critical step in improving the Union Creek skiing and riding experience for all ability levels.rdquo; The new lift will have a capacity of 2,400 people per hour, a length of 4,937 feet, with a vertical rise of 1,005 feet. Estimated time on the lift will be 5 minutes, a fraction of the current lift ride from Union Creek to mid-mountain now. The top terminal will be realigned slightly uphill and to the east of the current High Point lift. The lower terminal will move to the East side of the Schoolhouse. Construction of the new lift is scheduled for June 1, 2011. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110210/Copper-Mountain-will-add-new-quad-to-replace-High-Point-chairlift-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110210_cpper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley Heli Ski is heading to a zone of terrain that is seldom skied. Part of it's permit includes the back side of the Lake Creek and Eagle Creek headwalls to the North and East of Ketchum. Some of the biggest and best slopes in the area are located here. Due to the remote nature of the area, it is possible many of the runs have never been skied and first descents are very likely. Check out this link for a video of some folks having an amazing day heil skiing the traditional area. For more information check out their website. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110210/Sun-Valley-Heli-Ski-heading-to-seldom-used-terrain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-10 11:08:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110210/Sun-Valley-Heli-Ski-heading-to-seldom-used-terrain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110210_svhs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley Heli Ski is heading to a zone of terrain that is seldom skied. Part of it's permit includes the back side of the Lake Creek and Eagle Creek headwalls to the North and East of Ketchum. Some of the biggest and best slopes in the area are located here. Due to the remote nature of the area, it is possible many of the runs have never been skied and first descents are very likely. Check out this link for a video of some folks having an amazing day heil skiing the traditional area. For more information check out their website. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110210/Sun-Valley-Heli-Ski-heading-to-seldom-used-terrain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110210_svhs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Another resort trying to build up and develop their mountain has been approved and can move forward. Reaching this point in the MDP process represents a significant milestone for Mt. Bachelor and the conclusion of the resortrsquo;s evaluation and planning process for improvement projects envisioned for the next ten years. Mt. Bachelor received notification from the Deschutes National Forest of official acceptance by the United States Forest Service of the resortrsquo;s updated Master Development Plan. Mt. Bachelor has been actively engaged since July, 2008 with the Forest Service and other local and state agencies, elected officials, and the public at large to discuss goals, key stakeholder groups including local business and environmental leaders, recreation user groups needs and possible solutions for consideration in Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s first full master plan update since its original MDP was approved by the Forest Service in 1981. From this point forward, Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s MDP is considered by the Forest Service as a proposal for the actions and projects outlined in the plan; no project or improvement described in the MDP has been authorized or approved by the USFS at this time. Prior to receiving approval or authorization, each proposed action is required to undergo environmental analysis as prescribed by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The USFS will manage the NEPA process moving forward, including additional public comment periods and preparation of all documents. Under a third-party contract, the USFS and Mt. Bachelor have mutually agreed to retain Cirrus Ecological Solutions of Logan, Utah to assist in the NEPA process. Cirrus has extensive NEPA experience and has performed similar duties for other companies and national forests throughout the west. ldquo;Many master plan concepts have been developed over the years for Mt. Bachelor,rdquo; said Dave Rathbun, President and General Manager of Mt. Bachelor. ldquo;The thorough review and public comment process we followed with our team, the Forest Service and many, many key users and stakeholders over the last 2 frac12; years resulted in the creation of a thoughtful and considerate plan for the future. As excited as we are today about the Forest Service accepting the plan, we know the process has only just begun. We encourage everyone with an interest in Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s future as a desirable and viable recreation area to stay informed and involved as the Forest Service initiates the NEPA analysis process.rdquo; The Master Development Plan accepted by the USFS proposes winter and summer recreation improvements within Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s existing special use permit area, including a new lift and ski trails east of the Rainbow Chair, learning area with multiple carpet-conveyor lifts and Kids Adventure Zone at the Sunrise base area, relocation of the tubing hill, expanded family snow play area and new Nordic trail all located in the West Village base area, a new base lodge, parking lot, , and additional summer activities and amenities such as downhill mountain biking served by the Pine Marten Express, a new hiking trail and canopy zip line tour course between Pine Marten and West Village lodges. photo: highonadventure.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110209/Mt-Bachelor-development-plan-accepted-USFS ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-09 12:17:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110209/Mt-Bachelor-development-plan-accepted-USFS"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110209_bacher_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Another resort trying to build up and develop their mountain has been approved and can move forward. Reaching this point in the MDP process represents a significant milestone for Mt. Bachelor and the conclusion of the resortrsquo;s evaluation and planning process for improvement projects envisioned for the next ten years. Mt. Bachelor received notification from the Deschutes National Forest of official acceptance by the United States Forest Service of the resortrsquo;s updated Master Development Plan. Mt. Bachelor has been actively engaged since July, 2008 with the Forest Service and other local and state agencies, elected officials, and the public at large to discuss goals, key stakeholder groups including local business and environmental leaders, recreation user groups needs and possible solutions for consideration in Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s first full master plan update since its original MDP was approved by the Forest Service in 1981. From this point forward, Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s MDP is considered by the Forest Service as a proposal for the actions and projects outlined in the plan; no project or improvement described in the MDP has been authorized or approved by the USFS at this time. Prior to receiving approval or authorization, each proposed action is required to undergo environmental analysis as prescribed by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The USFS will manage the NEPA process moving forward, including additional public comment periods and preparation of all documents. Under a third-party contract, the USFS and Mt. Bachelor have mutually agreed to retain Cirrus Ecological Solutions of Logan, Utah to assist in the NEPA process. Cirrus has extensive NEPA experience and has performed similar duties for other companies and national forests throughout the west. ldquo;Many master plan concepts have been developed over the years for Mt. Bachelor,rdquo; said Dave Rathbun, President and General Manager of Mt. Bachelor. ldquo;The thorough review and public comment process we followed with our team, the Forest Service and many, many key users and stakeholders over the last 2 frac12; years resulted in the creation of a thoughtful and considerate plan for the future. As excited as we are today about the Forest Service accepting the plan, we know the process has only just begun. We encourage everyone with an interest in Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s future as a desirable and viable recreation area to stay informed and involved as the Forest Service initiates the NEPA analysis process.rdquo; The Master Development Plan accepted by the USFS proposes winter and summer recreation improvements within Mt. Bachelorrsquo;s existing special use permit area, including a new lift and ski trails east of the Rainbow Chair, learning area with multiple carpet-conveyor lifts and Kids Adventure Zone at the Sunrise base area, relocation of the tubing hill, expanded family snow play area and new Nordic trail all located in the West Village base area, a new base lodge, parking lot, , and additional summer activities and amenities such as downhill mountain biking served by the Pine Marten Express, a new hiking trail and canopy zip line tour course between Pine Marten and West Village lodges. photo: highonadventure.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110209/Mt-Bachelor-development-plan-accepted-USFS"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110209_bacher_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel JMA Ventures, a San Francisco-based real estate firm and owners of Homewood Mountain Resort, unveiled the long-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement, for proposed delvelopement of the resort area. The Impact Statement will go before the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency this month for public comment. (see bottom of article) Many people will be weighing in on this historic venture. Homewood has a old school Tahoe charm and is one of Lake Tahoe's gems. Two words, Chambers Punch. Does a huge developement fit in there? Will it impact the environment? Will it keep Tahoe blue? Below is one of 6 proposals, and the preferred project, JMA Ventures is offering. The preferred alternative The proposed project calls for redevelopment of the mixed-use facilities in the North Base area, redevelopment of residential units in the South Base area, and construction of a Mid-Mountain lodge. According to Alternative 1, it proposes to replace existing facilities at the 17-acre North Base area with six mixed-use structures and eight townhouse structures, which will provide: bull; 36 residential condominiums (multi-family residential units) bull; 16 townhouses bull; 20 fractional ownership unites bull; 25,000 square feet of commercial floor space (a portion of which may be provided at the Mid-Mountain lodge) bull; 13 employee/workforce housing units (multi-family residential bonus units) bull; A 272-space day skier parking structure on four levels bull; 30,000 square feet of skier services which will supply goods and beverage, adult and children ski school, a rental shop, locker facilities, restrooms, first aid and mountain administration and operations offices. bull; A resort lodge containing 75 traditional hotel rooms; 40 two-bedroom for-sale condominium/hotel units; and 30 penthouse condo units. The six-acre South Base area will be converted into a residential area with up to 99 residential condominiums covering the parcel, with the buildings reaching no more than three stories in height. 117 underground parking spaces are proposed and day-skier access and skier amenities will be relocated to the North Base area The proposed Mid-Mountain Base area would include a new 15,000 square foot day-use lodge with a detached gondola, a new beginner ski lift, an outdoor swimming pool for use during summer months by West Shore residents, a new maintenance facility and two water storage tanks. The proposed project would require TRPA code amendments to Chapter 22 (height requirements) and Chapter 64 (grading standards). The public comment period for the Homewood DEIS began Jan. 21 and ends March 21. It can be accessed online at www.trpa.org. Comments can be faxed to 775-588-4527 or e-mailed to homewooddeiscomments@trpa.org. photo: laketahoenews.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110209/Developers-propose-multi-million-dollar-renovation-of-Homewood-at-Lake-Tahoe ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-09 10:15:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110209/Developers-propose-multi-million-dollar-renovation-of-Homewood-at-Lake-Tahoe"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110209_wwd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> JMA Ventures, a San Francisco-based real estate firm and owners of Homewood Mountain Resort, unveiled the long-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement, for proposed delvelopement of the resort area. The Impact Statement will go before the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency this month for public comment. (see bottom of article) Many people will be weighing in on this historic venture. Homewood has a old school Tahoe charm and is one of Lake Tahoe's gems. Two words, Chambers Punch. Does a huge developement fit in there? Will it impact the environment? Will it keep Tahoe blue? Below is one of 6 proposals, and the preferred project, JMA Ventures is offering. The preferred alternative The proposed project calls for redevelopment of the mixed-use facilities in the North Base area, redevelopment of residential units in the South Base area, and construction of a Mid-Mountain lodge. According to Alternative 1, it proposes to replace existing facilities at the 17-acre North Base area with six mixed-use structures and eight townhouse structures, which will provide: bull; 36 residential condominiums (multi-family residential units) bull; 16 townhouses bull; 20 fractional ownership unites bull; 25,000 square feet of commercial floor space (a portion of which may be provided at the Mid-Mountain lodge) bull; 13 employee/workforce housing units (multi-family residential bonus units) bull; A 272-space day skier parking structure on four levels bull; 30,000 square feet of skier services which will supply goods and beverage, adult and children ski school, a rental shop, locker facilities, restrooms, first aid and mountain administration and operations offices. bull; A resort lodge containing 75 traditional hotel rooms; 40 two-bedroom for-sale condominium/hotel units; and 30 penthouse condo units. The six-acre South Base area will be converted into a residential area with up to 99 residential condominiums covering the parcel, with the buildings reaching no more than three stories in height. 117 underground parking spaces are proposed and day-skier access and skier amenities will be relocated to the North Base area The proposed Mid-Mountain Base area would include a new 15,000 square foot day-use lodge with a detached gondola, a new beginner ski lift, an outdoor swimming pool for use during summer months by West Shore residents, a new maintenance facility and two water storage tanks. The proposed project would require TRPA code amendments to Chapter 22 (height requirements) and Chapter 64 (grading standards). The public comment period for the Homewood DEIS began Jan. 21 and ends March 21. It can be accessed online at www.trpa.org. Comments can be faxed to 775-588-4527 or e-mailed to homewooddeiscomments@trpa.org. photo: laketahoenews.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110209/Developers-propose-multi-million-dollar-renovation-of-Homewood-at-Lake-Tahoe"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110209_wwd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Let it snow at Wolf Creek Ski Area in the San Juan Mountains! Summit: 98 Inches Midway: 94 Inches 24 Hours: 23 Inches Snowfall Year-to-Date: 264 Inches -Photo courtesy of Wolf Creek Ski Area http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110208/Wolf-Creek-hit-with-more-powder ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-08 16:48:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110208/Wolf-Creek-hit-with-more-powder"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110208_pspsp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Let it snow at Wolf Creek Ski Area in the San Juan Mountains! Summit: 98 Inches Midway: 94 Inches 24 Hours: 23 Inches Snowfall Year-to-Date: 264 Inches -Photo courtesy of Wolf Creek Ski Area <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110208/Wolf-Creek-hit-with-more-powder"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110208_pspsp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Aspen/Snowmass Ski amp; Snowboard Open will be held at Buttermilk Ski Resort between Feb. 10th through the 13th. The event is presented by Skullcandy and has become one of the hottest competitions around. This competition offers the unique opportunity for riders to throw down on the famous Winter X Games course and compete for over $50,000 in prize money. In its 6th year, the Open is expected to draw a total of 350 men and women skiers and snowboarders to compete in two disciplines - Slopestyle and Superpipe - for a chance at prize money and glory on the hallowed Buttermilk venues. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110208/The-Aspen-Snowmass-Open-presented-by-Skullcandy-coming-Feb-1013 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-08 14:58:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110208/The-Aspen-Snowmass-Open-presented-by-Skullcandy-coming-Feb-1013"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110208_asp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Aspen/Snowmass Ski amp; Snowboard Open will be held at Buttermilk Ski Resort between Feb. 10th through the 13th. The event is presented by Skullcandy and has become one of the hottest competitions around. This competition offers the unique opportunity for riders to throw down on the famous Winter X Games course and compete for over $50,000 in prize money. In its 6th year, the Open is expected to draw a total of 350 men and women skiers and snowboarders to compete in two disciplines - Slopestyle and Superpipe - for a chance at prize money and glory on the hallowed Buttermilk venues. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110208/The-Aspen-Snowmass-Open-presented-by-Skullcandy-coming-Feb-1013"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110208_asp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Can't make it to the Superbowl? Ski or ride at Hidden Valley this weekend! Be a part of the action at Glaciers on Sunday... Hidden Valley Resort is going Black and Gold this weekend to celebrate Pittsburgh's journey to their 7th big game win! FRIDAY --- Wear Black and Gold this Fri., Feb. 4, 2011 and Save $7 on your all day lift ticket that's just $25 for an all day lift ticket Friday! plus, you can get an Edge and Wax at our Sport Shop for just $7 (regularly $25)! SATURDAY --- Bon Fire Pep Rally with DJ Donn 3 - 7 p.m. A slew of black amp; gold activities include: bull; Football Trivia Contest with DJ Donn throughout the pep rally bull; Green and Yellow Balloon Stomp 4:30 p.m. Clock Tower Bridge Area bull; Fight Song ldquo;Race to the Prizerdquo; listen for Myron Cope, then be the first to find the Hidden Valley staff member holding Black amp; Gold balloons to win a prize bull; Face Painting 3 - 5 p.m. Clock Tower Bridge Area bull; Best Original Cheer or Chant Contest 6 p.m. Bon FIre bull; Polamalu Look-a-like Contest 4 p.m. Bon Fire bull; Black amp; Gold Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m. at the Bon Fire bull; Watch Black and Gold football highlights Clock Tower Bridge Area SUNDAY --- Watch the big game in Glaciers and enjoy special menu items And don't forget to buy all your gear at http://www.peakskiandboard.com/ http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110203/Superbowl-weekend-at-Hidden-Valley-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-03 15:16:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110203/Superbowl-weekend-at-Hidden-Valley-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110203_steelers_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Can't make it to the Superbowl? Ski or ride at Hidden Valley this weekend! Be a part of the action at Glaciers on Sunday... Hidden Valley Resort is going Black and Gold this weekend to celebrate Pittsburgh's journey to their 7th big game win! FRIDAY --- Wear Black and Gold this Fri., Feb. 4, 2011 and Save $7 on your all day lift ticket that's just $25 for an all day lift ticket Friday! plus, you can get an Edge and Wax at our Sport Shop for just $7 (regularly $25)! SATURDAY --- Bon Fire Pep Rally with DJ Donn 3 - 7 p.m. A slew of black amp; gold activities include: bull; Football Trivia Contest with DJ Donn throughout the pep rally bull; Green and Yellow Balloon Stomp 4:30 p.m. Clock Tower Bridge Area bull; Fight Song ldquo;Race to the Prizerdquo; listen for Myron Cope, then be the first to find the Hidden Valley staff member holding Black amp; Gold balloons to win a prize bull; Face Painting 3 - 5 p.m. Clock Tower Bridge Area bull; Best Original Cheer or Chant Contest 6 p.m. Bon FIre bull; Polamalu Look-a-like Contest 4 p.m. Bon Fire bull; Black amp; Gold Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m. at the Bon Fire bull; Watch Black and Gold football highlights Clock Tower Bridge Area SUNDAY --- Watch the big game in Glaciers and enjoy special menu items And don't forget to buy all your gear at http://www.peakskiandboard.com/ <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110203/Superbowl-weekend-at-Hidden-Valley-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110203_steelers_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS: TREAT YOUR SWEETIE TO A DAY ON THE SLOPES THIS VALENTINErsquo;S DAY Enjoy a FREE Lunch for Two this V-Day San Diego Snowboarder Creates Romantic Proposal on the Slopes With excellent mid-winter conditions and blue skies, Big Bear Mountain Resorts invites couples to spend a day on the slopes this Valentinersquo;s Day and take advantage of its Valentinersquo;s Day special offering a FREE lunch for two on Valentinersquo;s Day, Feb. 14, a value of $27. ldquo;Itrsquo;s beautiful weather right now, wersquo;ve been making snow every night and the mid-conditions are excellent. Itrsquo;s the perfect time to get out of town and plan a day trip or a romantic weekend getaway on the slopes,rdquo; said Chris Riddle, director of marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. ldquo;Wersquo;ve seen many engagements on the slopes over the years. What could be more romantic than a picturesque proposal at 8,200 feet? Itrsquo;s always a lot of fun and our team really enjoys assisting in any way we can to help our guests create the perfect proposal.rdquo; Recently, 31-year-old San Diegan Matt Holt proposed to his girlfriend Michelle at Snow Summit. Both avid snowboarders, Holt worked with the BBMR team on a creative proposal that used large, hand-painted signs placed along the base of the chair lift that spelled out ldquo;will you marry me, Michelle?rdquo; When the couple rode the lift to the top of the mountain, they looked down on the large signs that were staggered throughout the liftrsquo;s ascent. Michelle was shocked,rdquo; said Holt. ldquo;She didn't think I'd be proposing on that trip and that we were just up there to celebrate my birthday. The signs were placed by ski patrol so that the Michelle sign was near the end of the signs and they were placed far apart so she wasn't sure the signs were even for her until the end when she saw her name. Everyone I worked with leading up to the big day was supportive. They went out of their way to make the experience unforgettable. Coming off the lift right after seeing the proposal signs for the first time and having the Ski Patrol cheering and strangers coming off and congratulating us was really special. Guests looking for a romantic spot for a proposal, or just a nice lunch, this Valentinersquo;s Day can head to Snow Summitrsquo;s View Haus restaurant, located at the top of the mountain via Chair 1, the East Mountain Express. The View Haus offers spectacular views of Big Bear Lake, spacious decks and a wide variety of upscale menu items, including pastas, salads, deli sandwiches, Mexican food, gourmet desserts and daily specials. The Valentinersquo;s Day special offers a FREE lunch for two when reserving two Valentinersquo;s Day lift tickets online, a value of $27. The special is valid when booking two young adult or adult all-day tickets, must be used on Valentinersquo;s Day and cannot be combined with any other offers. Guests must book online at least one day prior to Feb. 14 to reserve the special offer. Guests are reminded to check out www.bigbearmountainresorts.com lt;http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/gt; for the latest on events, lift ticket deals, weather and snow conditions and road information. There are still three ways to Big Bear, including Hwy 38 (through Redlands), Hwy 18 from Waterman through Lake Arrowhead and Hwy 18 (the back way through Lucerne Valley). All roads are currently open with no chains required. Hwy 330 is closed below Running Springs. For up-to-the-minute mobile reports, guests can sign up for BBMRrsquo;s Text Club: http://bigbearmountain.hipcricket.com/. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110207/Valentines-Day-at-Big-Bear-free-lunch-for-two ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-02-07 08:58:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110207/Valentines-Day-at-Big-Bear-free-lunch-for-two"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110202_v_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS: TREAT YOUR SWEETIE TO A DAY ON THE SLOPES THIS VALENTINErsquo;S DAY Enjoy a FREE Lunch for Two this V-Day San Diego Snowboarder Creates Romantic Proposal on the Slopes With excellent mid-winter conditions and blue skies, Big Bear Mountain Resorts invites couples to spend a day on the slopes this Valentinersquo;s Day and take advantage of its Valentinersquo;s Day special offering a FREE lunch for two on Valentinersquo;s Day, Feb. 14, a value of $27. ldquo;Itrsquo;s beautiful weather right now, wersquo;ve been making snow every night and the mid-conditions are excellent. Itrsquo;s the perfect time to get out of town and plan a day trip or a romantic weekend getaway on the slopes,rdquo; said Chris Riddle, director of marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. ldquo;Wersquo;ve seen many engagements on the slopes over the years. What could be more romantic than a picturesque proposal at 8,200 feet? Itrsquo;s always a lot of fun and our team really enjoys assisting in any way we can to help our guests create the perfect proposal.rdquo; Recently, 31-year-old San Diegan Matt Holt proposed to his girlfriend Michelle at Snow Summit. Both avid snowboarders, Holt worked with the BBMR team on a creative proposal that used large, hand-painted signs placed along the base of the chair lift that spelled out ldquo;will you marry me, Michelle?rdquo; When the couple rode the lift to the top of the mountain, they looked down on the large signs that were staggered throughout the liftrsquo;s ascent. Michelle was shocked,rdquo; said Holt. ldquo;She didn't think I'd be proposing on that trip and that we were just up there to celebrate my birthday. The signs were placed by ski patrol so that the Michelle sign was near the end of the signs and they were placed far apart so she wasn't sure the signs were even for her until the end when she saw her name. Everyone I worked with leading up to the big day was supportive. They went out of their way to make the experience unforgettable. Coming off the lift right after seeing the proposal signs for the first time and having the Ski Patrol cheering and strangers coming off and congratulating us was really special. Guests looking for a romantic spot for a proposal, or just a nice lunch, this Valentinersquo;s Day can head to Snow Summitrsquo;s View Haus restaurant, located at the top of the mountain via Chair 1, the East Mountain Express. The View Haus offers spectacular views of Big Bear Lake, spacious decks and a wide variety of upscale menu items, including pastas, salads, deli sandwiches, Mexican food, gourmet desserts and daily specials. The Valentinersquo;s Day special offers a FREE lunch for two when reserving two Valentinersquo;s Day lift tickets online, a value of $27. The special is valid when booking two young adult or adult all-day tickets, must be used on Valentinersquo;s Day and cannot be combined with any other offers. Guests must book online at least one day prior to Feb. 14 to reserve the special offer. Guests are reminded to check out www.bigbearmountainresorts.com lt;http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/gt; for the latest on events, lift ticket deals, weather and snow conditions and road information. There are still three ways to Big Bear, including Hwy 38 (through Redlands), Hwy 18 from Waterman through Lake Arrowhead and Hwy 18 (the back way through Lucerne Valley). All roads are currently open with no chains required. Hwy 330 is closed below Running Springs. For up-to-the-minute mobile reports, guests can sign up for BBMRrsquo;s Text Club: http://bigbearmountain.hipcricket.com/. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110207/Valentines-Day-at-Big-Bear-free-lunch-for-two"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110202_v_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Utahrsquo;s Brian Head Resort Announces Best Picture amp; Video Contest Two first place winners will receive season passes on April 1, 2011 for both the remainder of this winter season and for the 2011/2012 winter season. The winners will be announced during Brian Head Resortrsquo;s annual Spring Carnival. The deadline for submissions is end-of-day Thursday, March 31, 2011, and submissions should be emailed to media@brianhead.com. Brian Head, UT (January 31, 2011) ndash; Celebrating both its scenic setting and the prodigious amount of ldquo;The Greatest Snow on Earthrdquo; it receives annually, Brian Head Resort in southern Utah is hosting a ldquo;Best Picture amp; Video Contest.rdquo; The resort will award winners for both the best photo and the best video on April 1, 2011 during Brian Head Resortrsquo;s annual Spring Carnival. Both the best still picture and best video will earn season passes for both the remainder of this winter season and for the 2011/2012 winter season. The full price of an adult season passes at Brian Head is $549. The criteria for the content of the photos and videos are very broad. The only restriction is that each video and photo must be either shot at Brian Head or be about Brian Head. The imagery can depict skiers, snowboarders, events, powder, landscapes, sunsets, sunrises, favorite winter memories -or anything else associated with the legendary Utah ski area now in its 45th season. The submitted photos and videos do not need to be raw images, they can be enhanced. Submissions can range from a favorite family photo taken during an unforgettable Brian Head vacation to a short film to a sophisticated, consumer-generated Brian Head TV commercial. Submissions cannot include copyrighted materials, such as songs and likenesses, without the written consent of the copyright holder. ldquo;The goal of the contest is to capture imagery of Brian Headrsquo;s wonderful, unique combination: on one hand itrsquo;s a fantastic family-friendly setting perfect for beginners and on the other hand itrsquo;s a serious snowsports mecca with plenty of black and blue runs often covered deep in Utah powder,rdquo; explained Brian Headrsquo;s Sales, Marketing and PR Manager, Jon Christoffersen, who developed the contest. The deadline for submissions is end-of-day Thursday, March 31, 2011, and submissions should be emailed to media@brianhead.com. Videos can be in either MPEG-4 or WMV formats. Photos can be either in JPEG or TIF formats. All submissions must be below 12 megabytes. Individuals may send multiple submissions, but each one must be sent in a separate email. Each submission must include a mailing address or fax number to which Brian Head Resort can send a release form granting it the right to use the videos and photos in our marketing and PR efforts. Submitted videos and photos will not be entered into the contest or used by BHR for marketing or PR purposes without a release form being signed and returned. When the videos and photos are used by the resort, appropriate credit will be given to the respective photographers and videographers. The submitted videos/photos will be used in BHRrsquo;s marketing and PR campaigns. A full listing of official rules and related details is posted at http://brianhead.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110131/Brian-Head-announces-best-picture-and-video-contest ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-31 12:41:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110131/Brian-Head-announces-best-picture-and-video-contest"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110131_xhead_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Utahrsquo;s Brian Head Resort Announces Best Picture amp; Video Contest Two first place winners will receive season passes on April 1, 2011 for both the remainder of this winter season and for the 2011/2012 winter season. The winners will be announced during Brian Head Resortrsquo;s annual Spring Carnival. The deadline for submissions is end-of-day Thursday, March 31, 2011, and submissions should be emailed to media@brianhead.com. Brian Head, UT (January 31, 2011) ndash; Celebrating both its scenic setting and the prodigious amount of ldquo;The Greatest Snow on Earthrdquo; it receives annually, Brian Head Resort in southern Utah is hosting a ldquo;Best Picture amp; Video Contest.rdquo; The resort will award winners for both the best photo and the best video on April 1, 2011 during Brian Head Resortrsquo;s annual Spring Carnival. Both the best still picture and best video will earn season passes for both the remainder of this winter season and for the 2011/2012 winter season. The full price of an adult season passes at Brian Head is $549. The criteria for the content of the photos and videos are very broad. The only restriction is that each video and photo must be either shot at Brian Head or be about Brian Head. The imagery can depict skiers, snowboarders, events, powder, landscapes, sunsets, sunrises, favorite winter memories -or anything else associated with the legendary Utah ski area now in its 45th season. The submitted photos and videos do not need to be raw images, they can be enhanced. Submissions can range from a favorite family photo taken during an unforgettable Brian Head vacation to a short film to a sophisticated, consumer-generated Brian Head TV commercial. Submissions cannot include copyrighted materials, such as songs and likenesses, without the written consent of the copyright holder. ldquo;The goal of the contest is to capture imagery of Brian Headrsquo;s wonderful, unique combination: on one hand itrsquo;s a fantastic family-friendly setting perfect for beginners and on the other hand itrsquo;s a serious snowsports mecca with plenty of black and blue runs often covered deep in Utah powder,rdquo; explained Brian Headrsquo;s Sales, Marketing and PR Manager, Jon Christoffersen, who developed the contest. The deadline for submissions is end-of-day Thursday, March 31, 2011, and submissions should be emailed to media@brianhead.com. Videos can be in either MPEG-4 or WMV formats. Photos can be either in JPEG or TIF formats. All submissions must be below 12 megabytes. Individuals may send multiple submissions, but each one must be sent in a separate email. Each submission must include a mailing address or fax number to which Brian Head Resort can send a release form granting it the right to use the videos and photos in our marketing and PR efforts. Submitted videos and photos will not be entered into the contest or used by BHR for marketing or PR purposes without a release form being signed and returned. When the videos and photos are used by the resort, appropriate credit will be given to the respective photographers and videographers. The submitted videos/photos will be used in BHRrsquo;s marketing and PR campaigns. A full listing of official rules and related details is posted at http://brianhead.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110131/Brian-Head-announces-best-picture-and-video-contest"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110131_xhead_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Following a string of awards recently garnered by Vail Cascade Resort, General Manager Brett Schoenfield has been notified that the west Vail property has been nominated for two new awards from the readers of Colorado Meetings + Events magazine. ldquo;This is terrific recognition from meeting attendees. We take a lot of pride in our ability to host all kinds of groups from five to 500, and we offer our own team of destination management coordinators who can help with all aspects of events. Our entire team is excited to be a finalist.rdquo; stated Schoenfield. The awards that Vail Cascade has been nominated for in Colorado Meetings + Events are ldquo;Best Meeting/Event Venue Outside Metro Denverrdquo; and ldquo;Best Restaurant with Private Dining Space-Atwater on Gore Creekrdquo; for the 5th annual Best of Colorado Readerrsquo;s Choice awards. Bob Haddad, representative from Colorado Meetings + Events elaborates, ldquo;Two nominations for one property is rare. This is truly significant recognition and speaks to the confidence and preferences our readers have for Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. The awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry.rdquo; The announcement of award winners will be held in Denver on March 14. There are two additional finalists in the categories that Vail Cascade has been nominated for, and the initial pool of contestants included more than 100 properties. Vail Cascade Resort offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space, including indoor and outdoor facilities in the newly renovated conference center. Additionally, the property offers dedicated destination meeting planners that can arrange every aspect of the event including transportation and off-property activities. The property strives to be aware of practices that are ldquo;green,rdquo; meaning that numerous environmentally friendly options are available such as organic foods, recycling efforts and a complete listing of other ldquo;earth friendlyrdquo; actions. The Vail Cascade Resort amp; Spa is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels amp; Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the United States. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its communities, stakeholders and customers including Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program, and the Destination Delivers guest loyalty program, which provides the best available offers to members. Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels amp; Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com or to join Destination Delivers, visit www.destinationdelivers.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110125/Vail-Cascade-Resort-nominated-for-two-more-awards ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-25 10:42:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110125/Vail-Cascade-Resort-nominated-for-two-more-awards"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110125_vcade_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Following a string of awards recently garnered by Vail Cascade Resort, General Manager Brett Schoenfield has been notified that the west Vail property has been nominated for two new awards from the readers of Colorado Meetings + Events magazine. ldquo;This is terrific recognition from meeting attendees. We take a lot of pride in our ability to host all kinds of groups from five to 500, and we offer our own team of destination management coordinators who can help with all aspects of events. Our entire team is excited to be a finalist.rdquo; stated Schoenfield. The awards that Vail Cascade has been nominated for in Colorado Meetings + Events are ldquo;Best Meeting/Event Venue Outside Metro Denverrdquo; and ldquo;Best Restaurant with Private Dining Space-Atwater on Gore Creekrdquo; for the 5th annual Best of Colorado Readerrsquo;s Choice awards. Bob Haddad, representative from Colorado Meetings + Events elaborates, ldquo;Two nominations for one property is rare. This is truly significant recognition and speaks to the confidence and preferences our readers have for Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. The awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry.rdquo; The announcement of award winners will be held in Denver on March 14. There are two additional finalists in the categories that Vail Cascade has been nominated for, and the initial pool of contestants included more than 100 properties. Vail Cascade Resort offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space, including indoor and outdoor facilities in the newly renovated conference center. Additionally, the property offers dedicated destination meeting planners that can arrange every aspect of the event including transportation and off-property activities. The property strives to be aware of practices that are ldquo;green,rdquo; meaning that numerous environmentally friendly options are available such as organic foods, recycling efforts and a complete listing of other ldquo;earth friendlyrdquo; actions. The Vail Cascade Resort amp; Spa is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels amp; Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the United States. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its communities, stakeholders and customers including Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program, and the Destination Delivers guest loyalty program, which provides the best available offers to members. Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels amp; Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com or to join Destination Delivers, visit www.destinationdelivers.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110125/Vail-Cascade-Resort-nominated-for-two-more-awards"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110125_vcade_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, is inviting students from middle schools and high schools throughout the country to compete in its ultimate Get Schooled Giveaway. Undoubtedly the coolest homework assignment out there, this competition will allow 50 winning students to take over an entire wing of Sunday Riverrsquo;s Ski Dorm for two days of snow-filled fun March 25-27, 2011. To enter, students must submit the reason they, and 49 of their closest friends, deserve a field trip to Sunday River Ski Resort, by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2011. ldquo;Students can enter any way they want,rdquo; says Nick Lambert, VP of Sales and Marketing for Sunday River. ldquo;They can send us a letter, poster, a videondash;even a paper-macirc;cheacute; likeness of our mascot Eddy the Yeti. Just make sure it shows us how much your school deserves to win.rdquo; Valued at $8,600, Sunday Riverrsquo;s Get Schooled Giveaway includes two nightsrsquo; lodging at the Sunday River Ski Dorm and two days of lift tickets, plus two mornings of breakfast and a dinner buffet for 50 people. Located just steps from the slopes, the Sunday River Ski Dorm sleeps 200 people and its four separate wings feature bunk-style accommodations perfect for youth groups. Additionally, the Shockwave Recreation Room, houses LCD televisions complete with cable and DVD players, a 52 inch flat screen television with a designated Nintendo Wii, plus foosball and ping pong. Downstairs, the Snowbound Cafeteria is on site to prepare hot breakfasts and dinner for the winning group. The winning school will be notified on Friday, March 4, 2011, by a phone and later announced on Sunday Riverrsquo;s Facebook Page. In addition to a weekend full of skiing and riding on Sunday Riverrsquo;s eight-mountain playground, the weekend of March 25ndash;27, 2011, also marks the resortrsquo;s third annual Dumont Cup hosted by X Game gold medalist and freeskiing legend, Simon Dumont. For this highly anticipated event, the winning school will be invited to watch freeskiing's top pros plus the best amateurs from across the country compete in the biggest get schooled competition of them all. For more information on Sunday Riverrsquo;s Get Schooled Giveaway, visit http://www.sundayriver.com/Contest/DormGiveaway.html. For more information on Sunday River, including other events and activities taking place in March, visit www.sundayriver.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110125/Sunday-Rivers-ultimate-get-schooled-giveaway ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-25 07:58:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110125/Sunday-Rivers-ultimate-get-schooled-giveaway"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110125_srver_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, is inviting students from middle schools and high schools throughout the country to compete in its ultimate Get Schooled Giveaway. Undoubtedly the coolest homework assignment out there, this competition will allow 50 winning students to take over an entire wing of Sunday Riverrsquo;s Ski Dorm for two days of snow-filled fun March 25-27, 2011. To enter, students must submit the reason they, and 49 of their closest friends, deserve a field trip to Sunday River Ski Resort, by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2011. ldquo;Students can enter any way they want,rdquo; says Nick Lambert, VP of Sales and Marketing for Sunday River. ldquo;They can send us a letter, poster, a videondash;even a paper-macirc;cheacute; likeness of our mascot Eddy the Yeti. Just make sure it shows us how much your school deserves to win.rdquo; Valued at $8,600, Sunday Riverrsquo;s Get Schooled Giveaway includes two nightsrsquo; lodging at the Sunday River Ski Dorm and two days of lift tickets, plus two mornings of breakfast and a dinner buffet for 50 people. Located just steps from the slopes, the Sunday River Ski Dorm sleeps 200 people and its four separate wings feature bunk-style accommodations perfect for youth groups. Additionally, the Shockwave Recreation Room, houses LCD televisions complete with cable and DVD players, a 52 inch flat screen television with a designated Nintendo Wii, plus foosball and ping pong. Downstairs, the Snowbound Cafeteria is on site to prepare hot breakfasts and dinner for the winning group. The winning school will be notified on Friday, March 4, 2011, by a phone and later announced on Sunday Riverrsquo;s Facebook Page. In addition to a weekend full of skiing and riding on Sunday Riverrsquo;s eight-mountain playground, the weekend of March 25ndash;27, 2011, also marks the resortrsquo;s third annual Dumont Cup hosted by X Game gold medalist and freeskiing legend, Simon Dumont. For this highly anticipated event, the winning school will be invited to watch freeskiing's top pros plus the best amateurs from across the country compete in the biggest get schooled competition of them all. For more information on Sunday Riverrsquo;s Get Schooled Giveaway, visit http://www.sundayriver.com/Contest/DormGiveaway.html. For more information on Sunday River, including other events and activities taking place in March, visit www.sundayriver.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110125/Sunday-Rivers-ultimate-get-schooled-giveaway"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110125_srver_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel When your neighbor is Mammoth in both literal name and size, you're likely to be overshadowed. Located a 30-minute drive north of California's Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain offers a different atmosphere than its much better-known companion. June is actually operated by Mammoth's owners. Mammoth's owner Dave McCoy bought June Mountain in 1986. June's 500 skiable acres may not match up to Mammoth's 3,500 acres of terrain for a full week of skiing, but June's charm makes the 50-year-old ski area worth a side day-trip.The more sheltered lifts at June also often make the mountain an option on windy storm days when much of Mammoth may be closed. A bluebird day, however, does allow June to show off its scenic views that rival or even exceed its bigger neighbor. No matter the weather conditions, the relaxed, nearly private atmosphere is June's biggest asset. Especially on weekdays, a liftline would be almost comically impossible, because even seeing other skiers on the same trail is a rarity. June has a formidable vertical rise of 2,580 feet, but the layout is divided into two vertical sections. One old double-chair climbs slowly out of the parking lot up a steep, mostly double-black face to the June Meadows Chalet that serves as the de facto base for the ski area. Intermediate skiers can take a blue catwalk back down and beginners can download the lift at the end of the day. From the June Meadows Chalet, skiers can either head up toward the Rainbow Summit or the June Mountain Summit. The Rainbow side is perfect for intermediates and families. The green Silverado run, in particular, can give young beginners a feeling of accomplishment as it comes all the way down from the Rainbow Summit. Such sustained green runs that are not catwalks are rather rare at ski areas and a good find for any novices. The June Mountain Summit starts with a steep pitch at the the top, then mellows for a stretch back to the lift. The double-black chutes at the top do not quite match Mammoth's expert terrain in terms of steepness-- and certainly not in length-- but the chutes and the aforementioned double-black face runs can keep advanced skiers happy for the day. June Mountain's daily lift tickets for the 2010-11 season are $69 for adults, $52 for youth (ages 13-18), and $35 for kids (ages 7-12) and seniors. Kids 6 and under can ski for free. By comparison, a daily adult lift ticket at Mammoth costs $92. (Photos courtesy of Eric Wagnon) Disclaimer: Travel accomodations were provided during visit to June Mountain. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110124/June-Mountain-features-relaxed-vibe-next-to-Mammoth-neighbor ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-24 09:55:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110124/June-Mountain-features-relaxed-vibe-next-to-Mammoth-neighbor"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110124_June1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> When your neighbor is Mammoth in both literal name and size, you're likely to be overshadowed. Located a 30-minute drive north of California's Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain offers a different atmosphere than its much better-known companion. June is actually operated by Mammoth's owners. Mammoth's owner Dave McCoy bought June Mountain in 1986. June's 500 skiable acres may not match up to Mammoth's 3,500 acres of terrain for a full week of skiing, but June's charm makes the 50-year-old ski area worth a side day-trip.The more sheltered lifts at June also often make the mountain an option on windy storm days when much of Mammoth may be closed. A bluebird day, however, does allow June to show off its scenic views that rival or even exceed its bigger neighbor. No matter the weather conditions, the relaxed, nearly private atmosphere is June's biggest asset. Especially on weekdays, a liftline would be almost comically impossible, because even seeing other skiers on the same trail is a rarity. June has a formidable vertical rise of 2,580 feet, but the layout is divided into two vertical sections. One old double-chair climbs slowly out of the parking lot up a steep, mostly double-black face to the June Meadows Chalet that serves as the de facto base for the ski area. Intermediate skiers can take a blue catwalk back down and beginners can download the lift at the end of the day. From the June Meadows Chalet, skiers can either head up toward the Rainbow Summit or the June Mountain Summit. The Rainbow side is perfect for intermediates and families. The green Silverado run, in particular, can give young beginners a feeling of accomplishment as it comes all the way down from the Rainbow Summit. Such sustained green runs that are not catwalks are rather rare at ski areas and a good find for any novices. The June Mountain Summit starts with a steep pitch at the the top, then mellows for a stretch back to the lift. The double-black chutes at the top do not quite match Mammoth's expert terrain in terms of steepness-- and certainly not in length-- but the chutes and the aforementioned double-black face runs can keep advanced skiers happy for the day. June Mountain's daily lift tickets for the 2010-11 season are $69 for adults, $52 for youth (ages 13-18), and $35 for kids (ages 7-12) and seniors. Kids 6 and under can ski for free. By comparison, a daily adult lift ticket at Mammoth costs $92. (Photos courtesy of Eric Wagnon) Disclaimer: Travel accomodations were provided during visit to June Mountain. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110124/June-Mountain-features-relaxed-vibe-next-to-Mammoth-neighbor"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110124_June1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Red Lodge Mountain in Montana Pondering a ski vacation? Stuck in the mental rut of seeing ski vacation choices as a collegiate sounding acronym? UCCW, as in Utah, Colorado, California, Whistler. Well free-thinker, follow me past the herd to a utopia of no lift lines, unmatched scenic landscapes, and an authenticity that breathes history. Time for a ski adventure of the forever memorable kind. The pictures will paint your brain in Montana. [page] The old mining town looks straight out of an old Hollywood western. Although there are no two-dimensional facades in Red Lodge, Montana. The history is a three-dimensional storybook filled with colorful characters that defined the wild frontier of the 19th century. There's Liver-Eating Johnson, who must have had a screw knocked loose after having his Native American wife killed by the Crow Indians. According to legend, Johnson went on a 12-year Hannibal Lecter killing spree that involved the eating of the livers of his victims. With coal mines shuttering during the Great Depression, bootlegging illegal liquor became the de facto enterprise of choice. Syrup from Red Lodge reached as far as Chicago and San Francisco. [page] Authenticity, it's woven into the DNA of Red Lodge. Ski film fans will recognize the ski town from the opening sequence of TGR's Tangerine Dream. TGR chose Red Lodge to re-create the old times, when TGR and Jackson Hole were on the outskirts of ski culture. Red Lodge remains unblemished by the real estate explosion that turned ski areas into plush ski resorts. [page] Well, then what about the first word in ski town? The skiing is much like that found at Keystone, Colorado. Lots of rolling terrain with mellow groomers for families. Then there's Cole Creek with its steep chutes for the risk takers. Received a local's perspective from Shay Lee, one of the stars of an all-Montana ski film from Toy Soldiers Productions called Come Find Us. Favorite lift: Cole Creek lift. It has the steepest terrain on the mountain with lightly gladed tree skiing, intermittent shoots. There's the Headwaters area, a backcountry zone that's still inbounds. It's a little less cut into runs, the natural landscape. That's where you'll find the most hidden pow stashes, most variety of things to jump off of, pillows, and great snow. Pow day fun: Drainage off the Grizzly Peak lift. Super fun, starts wide and funnels down into a valley chute area. [page] Sun and fun at the Bierstube on Red Lodge Mountain Apres ski spot: Bierstube. It's gotta a big patio, perfect for the sunny ski day. Inside there's TVs with football games playing, X Games going when that's on. Lot of ski instructors, employees hang out there after skiing. Great vibe. Apres ski spot 2: In Red Lodge, there's the Red Lodge Pizza Company. They have a dessert dish, called The Crazy Cookie. That's a must, a big 8 cookie baked fresh with scoops of ice cream on top. So good! [page] Other nuggets of Red Lodge gold: --Before going to a ski town, it's fun to check out the local radio station to get into the mountain town mood. Check out FM 99 The Mountain, streaming live at http://fm99mtn.com/ --Beartooth Highway, called the most beautiful drive in America by CBS legend Charles Kuralt. The winding highway starts its journey in Red Lodge and connects to the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway near Cooke City and the northeast gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The highway is open from mid-May until November. --ldquo;Skiing Red Lodge: Dead Man's Curve to Grizzly Peak, A History is a new book written by two former Red Lodge instructors. The book features amazing old photographs of ski areas that came and went near Red Lodge. Some seeing business for one year before being swept away by fire. The beauty of Montana and its rich ski history is found throughout the book. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110120/A-million-memories-with-zero-lift-lines-at-Red-Lodge-Mountain-in-Montana ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-20 15:10:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110120/A-million-memories-with-zero-lift-lines-at-Red-Lodge-Mountain-in-Montana"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110120_red_lodge_chairlift_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Red Lodge Mountain in Montana Pondering a ski vacation? Stuck in the mental rut of seeing ski vacation choices as a collegiate sounding acronym? UCCW, as in Utah, Colorado, California, Whistler. Well free-thinker, follow me past the herd to a utopia of no lift lines, unmatched scenic landscapes, and an authenticity that breathes history. Time for a ski adventure of the forever memorable kind. The pictures will paint your brain in Montana. [page] The old mining town looks straight out of an old Hollywood western. Although there are no two-dimensional facades in Red Lodge, Montana. The history is a three-dimensional storybook filled with colorful characters that defined the wild frontier of the 19th century. There's Liver-Eating Johnson, who must have had a screw knocked loose after having his Native American wife killed by the Crow Indians. According to legend, Johnson went on a 12-year Hannibal Lecter killing spree that involved the eating of the livers of his victims. With coal mines shuttering during the Great Depression, bootlegging illegal liquor became the de facto enterprise of choice. Syrup from Red Lodge reached as far as Chicago and San Francisco. [page] Authenticity, it's woven into the DNA of Red Lodge. Ski film fans will recognize the ski town from the opening sequence of TGR's Tangerine Dream. TGR chose Red Lodge to re-create the old times, when TGR and Jackson Hole were on the outskirts of ski culture. Red Lodge remains unblemished by the real estate explosion that turned ski areas into plush ski resorts. [page] Well, then what about the first word in ski town? The skiing is much like that found at Keystone, Colorado. Lots of rolling terrain with mellow groomers for families. Then there's Cole Creek with its steep chutes for the risk takers. Received a local's perspective from Shay Lee, one of the stars of an all-Montana ski film from Toy Soldiers Productions called Come Find Us. Favorite lift: Cole Creek lift. It has the steepest terrain on the mountain with lightly gladed tree skiing, intermittent shoots. There's the Headwaters area, a backcountry zone that's still inbounds. It's a little less cut into runs, the natural landscape. That's where you'll find the most hidden pow stashes, most variety of things to jump off of, pillows, and great snow. Pow day fun: Drainage off the Grizzly Peak lift. Super fun, starts wide and funnels down into a valley chute area. [page] Sun and fun at the Bierstube on Red Lodge Mountain Apres ski spot: Bierstube. It's gotta a big patio, perfect for the sunny ski day. Inside there's TVs with football games playing, X Games going when that's on. Lot of ski instructors, employees hang out there after skiing. Great vibe. Apres ski spot 2: In Red Lodge, there's the Red Lodge Pizza Company. They have a dessert dish, called The Crazy Cookie. That's a must, a big 8 cookie baked fresh with scoops of ice cream on top. So good! [page] Other nuggets of Red Lodge gold: --Before going to a ski town, it's fun to check out the local radio station to get into the mountain town mood. Check out FM 99 The Mountain, streaming live at http://fm99mtn.com/ --Beartooth Highway, called the most beautiful drive in America by CBS legend Charles Kuralt. The winding highway starts its journey in Red Lodge and connects to the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway near Cooke City and the northeast gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The highway is open from mid-May until November. --ldquo;Skiing Red Lodge: Dead Man's Curve to Grizzly Peak, A History is a new book written by two former Red Lodge instructors. The book features amazing old photographs of ski areas that came and went near Red Lodge. Some seeing business for one year before being swept away by fire. The beauty of Montana and its rich ski history is found throughout the book. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110120/A-million-memories-with-zero-lift-lines-at-Red-Lodge-Mountain-in-Montana"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110120_red_lodge_chairlift_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., January 19, 2011 ndash; Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe will rock Snowmass Base Village on February 20 at 4 p.m. in the third Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series of the season. Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe latest album release, Brotherrsquo;s Keeper, fuses the sounds of rock, funk and afrobeat to create soulful tracks such as ldquo;Expressions,rdquo; ldquo;Where it Counts,rdquo; and ldquo;Shake it Out.rdquo; His storied career as a multi-faceted recording and performing artist has also seen him work with people such as Lenny Kravitz, Miles Davis alum Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette. Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe has headlined and performed in major US Festivals including Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. ldquo;Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe has one of the best shows on the road right now and will bring amazing energy to Snowmass for the third Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert of the season,rdquo; says Deric Gunshor, Aspen Skiing Company, Senior Manager, Event Marketing. ldquo;It is going to be great to have them in Base Village.rdquo; Sneakyrsquo;s Tavern in Snowmass Base Village will offer a $2 Bud Light special, $6 Bloody Marys, $6 Mimosas and $20 Mimosa pitchers. Aspen/Snowmass would like to thank the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series sponsors: Bud Light, Town of Snowmass Village, Audi, Sprint, Helly Hansen, Skullcandy, Coca-Cola, Alienware, Green Mountain Coffee, Frias Properties, Alchemy and Belly Up Aspen. Additional Bud Light Hi-Fi Series dates for the 2010-2011 season are as follows: January 29 featuring Big Boi as well as March 20 and March 25, 2011 with those acts to be announced soon. For more information visit www.aspensnowmass.com/denson or call 970-925-1220. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110119/Karl-Densons-Tiny-Universe-to-rock-Snowmass-Base-Village-on-Feb-20 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-19 15:00:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110119/Karl-Densons-Tiny-Universe-to-rock-Snowmass-Base-Village-on-Feb-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110119_Karl_Denson_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., January 19, 2011 ndash; Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe will rock Snowmass Base Village on February 20 at 4 p.m. in the third Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series of the season. Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe latest album release, Brotherrsquo;s Keeper, fuses the sounds of rock, funk and afrobeat to create soulful tracks such as ldquo;Expressions,rdquo; ldquo;Where it Counts,rdquo; and ldquo;Shake it Out.rdquo; His storied career as a multi-faceted recording and performing artist has also seen him work with people such as Lenny Kravitz, Miles Davis alum Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette. Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe has headlined and performed in major US Festivals including Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. ldquo;Karl Densonrsquo;s Tiny Universe has one of the best shows on the road right now and will bring amazing energy to Snowmass for the third Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert of the season,rdquo; says Deric Gunshor, Aspen Skiing Company, Senior Manager, Event Marketing. ldquo;It is going to be great to have them in Base Village.rdquo; Sneakyrsquo;s Tavern in Snowmass Base Village will offer a $2 Bud Light special, $6 Bloody Marys, $6 Mimosas and $20 Mimosa pitchers. Aspen/Snowmass would like to thank the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series sponsors: Bud Light, Town of Snowmass Village, Audi, Sprint, Helly Hansen, Skullcandy, Coca-Cola, Alienware, Green Mountain Coffee, Frias Properties, Alchemy and Belly Up Aspen. Additional Bud Light Hi-Fi Series dates for the 2010-2011 season are as follows: January 29 featuring Big Boi as well as March 20 and March 25, 2011 with those acts to be announced soon. For more information visit www.aspensnowmass.com/denson or call 970-925-1220. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110119/Karl-Densons-Tiny-Universe-to-rock-Snowmass-Base-Village-on-Feb-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110119_Karl_Denson_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort unveiled version 2.0 of its free iPhone application over the weekend. The updated iPhone app ndash; which follows the original version that engaged 30,000 active users, received stellar reviews and won multiple awards over the past 12 months ndash; features a number of improvements that encourage user-generated content by integrating Facebook, Twitter and photo sharing. Snowbirdrsquo;s latest iPhone app, designed by the Salt Lake City-based digital firm Welikesmall, displays a variety of real-time information and interactive features accessible through Snow, Go, Show and Share navigation tabs: middot; Snow: Provides on-mountain data such as recent snowfall, year-to-date totals and an extended weather forecast along with a Doppler radar map. Navigation improvements for the on-mountain cameras and SnowCam include added camera views of Snowbird. ldquo;Snowrdquo; also features the @SnowbirdSki and @SnowbirdPatrol Twitter feeds and links to the Utah Avalanche Center report and the National Weather Service forecast. middot; Go: Relays Little Cottonwood Canyon road conditions and directions from the userrsquo;s current location. Rotating the phone displays Snowbirdrsquo;s trail map in full screen with the ability to toggle between maps of the front side of Snowbird, Mineral Basin and a Landmark feature which includes historical markers and Ski Patrol routes throughout the mountain. middot; Show: An improved platform displays more picture thumbnails, faster full-size loading times and scrolling capabilities within photos. Users can take their own photos or choose one from their library, tag it with a Snowbird logo and upload it to Snowbirdrsquo;s Flickr page. The iPhone picture library will be viewable from snowbird.com in the coming weeks. middot; Share: The newest navigational bar allows users to access their Facebook and Twitter accounts within the iPhone app and update his/her status with Snowbird tags. A Twitter feed displays the latest Tweets with Snowbird mentions, and a Day Counter tallies up total number of days on the hill. Version 2.0 of the Snowbird iPhone app is available free of charge at the Apple App Store. For screenshots and links, please visit www.snowbird.com/iphone.html. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110119/Free-Snowbird-iPhone-app-version-20-now-available ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-19 10:55:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110119/Free-Snowbird-iPhone-app-version-20-now-available"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110119_dfbnm_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort unveiled version 2.0 of its free iPhone application over the weekend. The updated iPhone app ndash; which follows the original version that engaged 30,000 active users, received stellar reviews and won multiple awards over the past 12 months ndash; features a number of improvements that encourage user-generated content by integrating Facebook, Twitter and photo sharing. Snowbirdrsquo;s latest iPhone app, designed by the Salt Lake City-based digital firm Welikesmall, displays a variety of real-time information and interactive features accessible through Snow, Go, Show and Share navigation tabs: middot; Snow: Provides on-mountain data such as recent snowfall, year-to-date totals and an extended weather forecast along with a Doppler radar map. Navigation improvements for the on-mountain cameras and SnowCam include added camera views of Snowbird. ldquo;Snowrdquo; also features the @SnowbirdSki and @SnowbirdPatrol Twitter feeds and links to the Utah Avalanche Center report and the National Weather Service forecast. middot; Go: Relays Little Cottonwood Canyon road conditions and directions from the userrsquo;s current location. Rotating the phone displays Snowbirdrsquo;s trail map in full screen with the ability to toggle between maps of the front side of Snowbird, Mineral Basin and a Landmark feature which includes historical markers and Ski Patrol routes throughout the mountain. middot; Show: An improved platform displays more picture thumbnails, faster full-size loading times and scrolling capabilities within photos. Users can take their own photos or choose one from their library, tag it with a Snowbird logo and upload it to Snowbirdrsquo;s Flickr page. The iPhone picture library will be viewable from snowbird.com in the coming weeks. middot; Share: The newest navigational bar allows users to access their Facebook and Twitter accounts within the iPhone app and update his/her status with Snowbird tags. A Twitter feed displays the latest Tweets with Snowbird mentions, and a Day Counter tallies up total number of days on the hill. Version 2.0 of the Snowbird iPhone app is available free of charge at the Apple App Store. For screenshots and links, please visit www.snowbird.com/iphone.html. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110119/Free-Snowbird-iPhone-app-version-20-now-available"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110119_dfbnm_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Alyeska Resort rolls out National Safety Awareness Week January 15 to 21, 2011 to highlight the importance of wearing helmets, skiing in control and avalanche awareness Recognizing the importance of safety on the slopes and joining a number of U.S. based resort operators for National Safety Awareness Week to be held January 15 to 21, 2011. The primary goal of the weekrsquo;s activities is to raise awareness among skiers and snowboarders for safe habits and practices on the slopes. The promotional week is designed to reinforce positive practices on the mountain will include rewarding skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets photo: Heather Thamm during the week with free gifts, offering complimentary beginner lessons and freestyle coaching, avalanche beacon training and many other fun activities. Alyeska Resortrsquo;s Safety Week is part of a national level program administered by the National Ski Area Association (www.nsaa.org). NSAA is a trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents 325 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. The organization has developed a variety of safety campaigns which have helped resort operators standardize safety messages on mountain. NSAA originally introduced the campaign ldquo;Your Responsibility Coderdquo; which promotes skiing in control, observing mountain signs and warnings, and using devices to prevent runaway equipment. Evolving with the needs of the snowsports industry, NSAA also developed the ldquo;Smart Stylerdquo; program which includes safety initiatives specific to freestyle terrain which includes terrain parks and half pipes. Over the course of Safety Week, Alyeska Resort mountain staff will be out on the slopes rewarding skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets. The prize rewards include free midweek lift tickets, hot ski waxes, snowboard leashes and more. Skiing and snowboarding with a helmet is highly encouraged by NSAA and Alyeska Resort. The Alyeska Mountain Shop and Maxrsquo;s Mountain Shop will be offering up to 30% off select helmets and safety gear during the promotional week. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE [page] The kick-off weekend includes both on and off the slope opportunities to increase awareness about safe practices while skiing and snowboarding. There will be informational booths located in the Daylodge over the holiday weekend. The Orthopedic Physicians Anchorage will be hosting short sessions over the weekend focused primarily on knee injury prevention with an ACL awareness program led by OPArsquo;s head athletic trainer, Lynne Young, M.Ed., ATC. The Friends of the Chugach will also be on-hand with information at their booth as well as on-hands training with avalanche awareness practice drills in the EZ Searcher Beacon Park. For more information about these organizations and their hosted activities, please visit the Daylodge between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on January 15 and 16. photo: Heather Thamm Throughout the week, the Mountain Learning Center will also be providing complimentary one-hour ski and snowboard lessons to brand new (Level 1) participants. There will also be opportunities for free terrain park and super pipe coaching with professionals. For intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders, the Alyeska Ski Patrol will be offering two special sessions to join them on an end-of-day mountain sweep. Patrol performs a mountain sweep to ensure all guests are safely off the slopes prior to closing each day. To participate, please meet at the top of Chair 6 in front of the Ski Patrol building on Monday, January 17 or Wednesday, January 19 at 3:30 P.M. As part of the weekrsquo;s activities, there will also be two kidsrsquo; oriented contests with fun prizes. Kids will be able to participate in the NSAA Safety Week Poster Contest. Top entries submitted to Alyeska Resort will also be entered into the national-level contest. In addition to the poster contest, the Resort is also holding a helmet decorating contest. To enter the helmet decorating contest, participants can visit the Daylodge over the holiday weekend and decorate their helmets at the designated booth. Or, participants can also submit photographs of themselves wearing their decorated helmet online at the Alyeska Resort Facebook Page or via email to events@alyeskaresort.com. Winners for both the Poster Content and Helmet Decorating Content will be selected at the end of Safety Week. The week culminates with a fund-raising special event benefitting the Alyeska Resort Ski Patrol Avalanche Dog Program. In its second year, the Avalanche Dog Program now has three canine members ndash; Zooka, Fundy and the newest addition, Yuki. The second annual Avalanche Dog Program Auction is scheduled for Friday, January 21 at 8:00 PM in the Sitzmark Bar amp; Grill. Local auctioneer, Paul McGuire, will be on-hand. Auction attendees will be bidding on an early ski morning with the ski patroller of their choice. Dubious Characters will finish out the night with a 10:00 PM live show on the Sitzmark stage. This local group plays rock covers with great zest and energy. The show is $5, 21 and over please. For a full schedule of events during National Safety Awareness Week, please visit www.AlyeskaResort.com/safetyweek. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110111/Alyeska-introduces-on-mountain-safety-awareness-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-11 14:27:50 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110111/Alyeska-introduces-on-mountain-safety-awareness-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110111_avatka_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Alyeska Resort rolls out National Safety Awareness Week January 15 to 21, 2011 to highlight the importance of wearing helmets, skiing in control and avalanche awareness Recognizing the importance of safety on the slopes and joining a number of U.S. based resort operators for National Safety Awareness Week to be held January 15 to 21, 2011. The primary goal of the weekrsquo;s activities is to raise awareness among skiers and snowboarders for safe habits and practices on the slopes. The promotional week is designed to reinforce positive practices on the mountain will include rewarding skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets photo: Heather Thamm during the week with free gifts, offering complimentary beginner lessons and freestyle coaching, avalanche beacon training and many other fun activities. Alyeska Resortrsquo;s Safety Week is part of a national level program administered by the National Ski Area Association (www.nsaa.org). NSAA is a trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents 325 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. The organization has developed a variety of safety campaigns which have helped resort operators standardize safety messages on mountain. NSAA originally introduced the campaign ldquo;Your Responsibility Coderdquo; which promotes skiing in control, observing mountain signs and warnings, and using devices to prevent runaway equipment. Evolving with the needs of the snowsports industry, NSAA also developed the ldquo;Smart Stylerdquo; program which includes safety initiatives specific to freestyle terrain which includes terrain parks and half pipes. Over the course of Safety Week, Alyeska Resort mountain staff will be out on the slopes rewarding skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets. The prize rewards include free midweek lift tickets, hot ski waxes, snowboard leashes and more. Skiing and snowboarding with a helmet is highly encouraged by NSAA and Alyeska Resort. The Alyeska Mountain Shop and Maxrsquo;s Mountain Shop will be offering up to 30% off select helmets and safety gear during the promotional week. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE [page] The kick-off weekend includes both on and off the slope opportunities to increase awareness about safe practices while skiing and snowboarding. There will be informational booths located in the Daylodge over the holiday weekend. The Orthopedic Physicians Anchorage will be hosting short sessions over the weekend focused primarily on knee injury prevention with an ACL awareness program led by OPArsquo;s head athletic trainer, Lynne Young, M.Ed., ATC. The Friends of the Chugach will also be on-hand with information at their booth as well as on-hands training with avalanche awareness practice drills in the EZ Searcher Beacon Park. For more information about these organizations and their hosted activities, please visit the Daylodge between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on January 15 and 16. photo: Heather Thamm Throughout the week, the Mountain Learning Center will also be providing complimentary one-hour ski and snowboard lessons to brand new (Level 1) participants. There will also be opportunities for free terrain park and super pipe coaching with professionals. For intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders, the Alyeska Ski Patrol will be offering two special sessions to join them on an end-of-day mountain sweep. Patrol performs a mountain sweep to ensure all guests are safely off the slopes prior to closing each day. To participate, please meet at the top of Chair 6 in front of the Ski Patrol building on Monday, January 17 or Wednesday, January 19 at 3:30 P.M. As part of the weekrsquo;s activities, there will also be two kidsrsquo; oriented contests with fun prizes. Kids will be able to participate in the NSAA Safety Week Poster Contest. Top entries submitted to Alyeska Resort will also be entered into the national-level contest. In addition to the poster contest, the Resort is also holding a helmet decorating contest. To enter the helmet decorating contest, participants can visit the Daylodge over the holiday weekend and decorate their helmets at the designated booth. Or, participants can also submit photographs of themselves wearing their decorated helmet online at the Alyeska Resort Facebook Page or via email to events@alyeskaresort.com. Winners for both the Poster Content and Helmet Decorating Content will be selected at the end of Safety Week. The week culminates with a fund-raising special event benefitting the Alyeska Resort Ski Patrol Avalanche Dog Program. In its second year, the Avalanche Dog Program now has three canine members ndash; Zooka, Fundy and the newest addition, Yuki. The second annual Avalanche Dog Program Auction is scheduled for Friday, January 21 at 8:00 PM in the Sitzmark Bar amp; Grill. Local auctioneer, Paul McGuire, will be on-hand. Auction attendees will be bidding on an early ski morning with the ski patroller of their choice. Dubious Characters will finish out the night with a 10:00 PM live show on the Sitzmark stage. This local group plays rock covers with great zest and energy. The show is $5, 21 and over please. For a full schedule of events during National Safety Awareness Week, please visit www.AlyeskaResort.com/safetyweek. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110111/Alyeska-introduces-on-mountain-safety-awareness-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110111_avatka_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Sun Valley Nordic amp; Snowshoe Center has planned a Full Moon Nordic and Snowshoe Tour Wednesday evening, January 19, 7-9 pm. Participants will have an opportunity to experience winterrsquo;s beauty in a different light on the Nordic center trails. The guided tour ($15) will begin at 7 pm and the Sun Valley Club also will be open for dinner. Additional moonlight tours are planned for February 19 and March 19. To reserve a spot on the guided tour, please call 208-622-2250. For dinner reservations call 622-2800. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Full-moon-snowshoe-tour-coming-to-Sun-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-10 15:56:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Full-moon-snowshoe-tour-coming-to-Sun-Valley"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110110_svsv_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Sun Valley Nordic amp; Snowshoe Center has planned a Full Moon Nordic and Snowshoe Tour Wednesday evening, January 19, 7-9 pm. Participants will have an opportunity to experience winterrsquo;s beauty in a different light on the Nordic center trails. The guided tour ($15) will begin at 7 pm and the Sun Valley Club also will be open for dinner. Additional moonlight tours are planned for February 19 and March 19. To reserve a spot on the guided tour, please call 208-622-2250. For dinner reservations call 622-2800. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Full-moon-snowshoe-tour-coming-to-Sun-Valley"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110110_svsv_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The 4th Annual Whitefish Whiteout ski mountaineering race will take place at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, January 22nd. In the tradition of European randoneacute;e racing, the event takes competitors on an up-and-down route throughout the permit area of the resort, testing racersrsquo; uphill and downhill skiing and snowboarding skills. The Whitefish Whiteout is part of the U.S. Ski Mountaineering Series, a race series at resorts throughout the country. The race consists of two courses - a Recreation category and Race category course. Both categories start at the base of Chair 1 with the first ascent up Toni Matt. The Recreation course includes two ascents and one descent with approximately 2000 feet of vertical climbing. The Race course has four ascents and three descents with approximately 4000 feet of vertical climbing. Both courses have new sections this year and will finish at the summit of Big Mountain. The event is open to Alpine Touring, Telemark and split board snowboards with menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s divisions in each category. Pre-registration is available until noon on January 21st at the Base Lodge Information Center or by calling 406-862-2990. Day-of registration starts at 7:45 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Entry fees are $45 for the Race category and $25 for the Recreation category. Each racer receives a goody bag with a shirt and sponsor items. Full details can be found at skiwhitefish.com/whiteout. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Mountaineers-will-Climb-4000-Vertical-Feet-at-the-4th-Annual-Whitefish-Whiteout ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-10 15:48:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Mountaineers-will-Climb-4000-Vertical-Feet-at-the-4th-Annual-Whitefish-Whiteout"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110110_dfdfll_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The 4th Annual Whitefish Whiteout ski mountaineering race will take place at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, January 22nd. In the tradition of European randoneacute;e racing, the event takes competitors on an up-and-down route throughout the permit area of the resort, testing racersrsquo; uphill and downhill skiing and snowboarding skills. The Whitefish Whiteout is part of the U.S. Ski Mountaineering Series, a race series at resorts throughout the country. The race consists of two courses - a Recreation category and Race category course. Both categories start at the base of Chair 1 with the first ascent up Toni Matt. The Recreation course includes two ascents and one descent with approximately 2000 feet of vertical climbing. The Race course has four ascents and three descents with approximately 4000 feet of vertical climbing. Both courses have new sections this year and will finish at the summit of Big Mountain. The event is open to Alpine Touring, Telemark and split board snowboards with menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s divisions in each category. Pre-registration is available until noon on January 21st at the Base Lodge Information Center or by calling 406-862-2990. Day-of registration starts at 7:45 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Entry fees are $45 for the Race category and $25 for the Recreation category. Each racer receives a goody bag with a shirt and sponsor items. Full details can be found at skiwhitefish.com/whiteout. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Mountaineers-will-Climb-4000-Vertical-Feet-at-the-4th-Annual-Whitefish-Whiteout"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110110_dfdfll_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel After losing one skier and one snowboarder to off-piste tree well accidents, Whitefish Mountain Resort officials are urging those wishing to take advantage of the deep powder covering the mountain to familiarize themselves with risks and safety techniques related to Non-Avalanche Related Snow Immersion Deaths, or NARSIDs. A 29-year-old snowboarder lost his life in a tree well in an off-piste area at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, Jan. 8, less than a week after a 16-year-old skier was removed from life support after becoming trapped in a tree well in the same area of the mountain on Dec. 29. ldquo;This has been a very sad and tragic two weeks for all of us at Whitefish Mountain Resort,rdquo; said Winter Sports, Inc. President and CEO Daniel photo: photo: alpinedave.com Graves. ldquo;Losing three lives in two weeks, two in tree wells and one due to natural causes, affects us all deeply, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families of the victims.rdquo; A tree well is an area of deep, unconsolidated snow that forms beneath the overhanging branches of evergreen trees as the surrounding snow pack deepens. When a skier or snowboarder falls into a tree well, the loose snow packs in around and on top of them, making it very difficult to move and/or free oneself. Further struggle can worsen the predicament. According to the industry-created website TreeWellDeepSnowSafety.com, 90% of volunteers placed into tree wells in two experiments could not rescue themselves. For this reason, the only way to effectively prevent tree well and other NARSID deaths is to ski within sight of a ski buddy at all times, close enough to reach them in the amount of time a person can reasonably hold their breath. ldquo;I think you need to ski off-piste similarly to how you ski back country or avalanche terrain,rdquo; said Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Patrol Director Tary King. ldquo;Have a plan in place and stick to it. Talk to each other about how you are going to ski each run and stay close enough to help your buddy if needed.rdquo; Resort spokesman Donnie Clapp added that skiing with tree wells in mind is different from how many experienced skiers and snowboarders explore the mountain with friends. ldquo;It means I watch you ski a bit, then you stop and watch me ski a bit, and then we repeat. It does not mean regrouping at the lift and making sure everyone is there,rdquo; said Clapp. King said that if a skier or snowboarder goes missing, Ski Patrol should be called immediately at 406-862-2940. ldquo;It is better to err on the side of caution,rdquo; said King. ldquo;Let us use our resources to help you find your friend. I promise we wonrsquo;t be upset if he or she turns up safe and sound somewhere.rdquo; Neither of the two recent Whitefish Mountain Resort tree well victims had a ski buddy within sight or earshot at the time they became immersed in a tree well. Waeschlersquo;s skis were spotted protruding from the snow after he had been trapped for an unknown amount of time. The 29-year-old victim of Jan. 8 was reported missing after he failed to rendezvous with friends for apregrave;s-ski drinks at the end of the day. ldquo;While there are few things more enjoyable to skiers and boarders than deep powder snow, it is so important to remember that skiing and riding come with inherent risks,rdquo; said Graves. ldquo;This should serve as a reminder to us all to keep a buddy in visual contact often.rdquo; Resort officials are urging anyone who is planning to venture off of groomed trails, whether it may be their first time or they have been skiing powder for years, to visit TreeWellDeepSnowSafety.com before the next time they go skiing or snowboarding. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-officials-advise-tree-well-awareness ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-10 12:40:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-officials-advise-tree-well-awareness"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110110_dat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> After losing one skier and one snowboarder to off-piste tree well accidents, Whitefish Mountain Resort officials are urging those wishing to take advantage of the deep powder covering the mountain to familiarize themselves with risks and safety techniques related to Non-Avalanche Related Snow Immersion Deaths, or NARSIDs. A 29-year-old snowboarder lost his life in a tree well in an off-piste area at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, Jan. 8, less than a week after a 16-year-old skier was removed from life support after becoming trapped in a tree well in the same area of the mountain on Dec. 29. ldquo;This has been a very sad and tragic two weeks for all of us at Whitefish Mountain Resort,rdquo; said Winter Sports, Inc. President and CEO Daniel photo: photo: alpinedave.com Graves. ldquo;Losing three lives in two weeks, two in tree wells and one due to natural causes, affects us all deeply, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families of the victims.rdquo; A tree well is an area of deep, unconsolidated snow that forms beneath the overhanging branches of evergreen trees as the surrounding snow pack deepens. When a skier or snowboarder falls into a tree well, the loose snow packs in around and on top of them, making it very difficult to move and/or free oneself. Further struggle can worsen the predicament. According to the industry-created website TreeWellDeepSnowSafety.com, 90% of volunteers placed into tree wells in two experiments could not rescue themselves. For this reason, the only way to effectively prevent tree well and other NARSID deaths is to ski within sight of a ski buddy at all times, close enough to reach them in the amount of time a person can reasonably hold their breath. ldquo;I think you need to ski off-piste similarly to how you ski back country or avalanche terrain,rdquo; said Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Patrol Director Tary King. ldquo;Have a plan in place and stick to it. Talk to each other about how you are going to ski each run and stay close enough to help your buddy if needed.rdquo; Resort spokesman Donnie Clapp added that skiing with tree wells in mind is different from how many experienced skiers and snowboarders explore the mountain with friends. ldquo;It means I watch you ski a bit, then you stop and watch me ski a bit, and then we repeat. It does not mean regrouping at the lift and making sure everyone is there,rdquo; said Clapp. King said that if a skier or snowboarder goes missing, Ski Patrol should be called immediately at 406-862-2940. ldquo;It is better to err on the side of caution,rdquo; said King. ldquo;Let us use our resources to help you find your friend. I promise we wonrsquo;t be upset if he or she turns up safe and sound somewhere.rdquo; Neither of the two recent Whitefish Mountain Resort tree well victims had a ski buddy within sight or earshot at the time they became immersed in a tree well. Waeschlersquo;s skis were spotted protruding from the snow after he had been trapped for an unknown amount of time. The 29-year-old victim of Jan. 8 was reported missing after he failed to rendezvous with friends for apregrave;s-ski drinks at the end of the day. ldquo;While there are few things more enjoyable to skiers and boarders than deep powder snow, it is so important to remember that skiing and riding come with inherent risks,rdquo; said Graves. ldquo;This should serve as a reminder to us all to keep a buddy in visual contact often.rdquo; Resort officials are urging anyone who is planning to venture off of groomed trails, whether it may be their first time or they have been skiing powder for years, to visit TreeWellDeepSnowSafety.com before the next time they go skiing or snowboarding. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110110/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-officials-advise-tree-well-awareness"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110110_dat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The snow globe has been turned on once again this evening and it is beautiful! I spent most of my day on the slopes yesterday and I'm proud to say that despite the yucky precipitation that we did receive last Thursday, the conditions are fantastic! I hope that you will be able to come out and join us again soon! Did you know that January is Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month? We have some fantastic deals on our Get Hooked Program and we are offering a FREE Learn to ski/sb lesson with the purchase of a lift ticket. Click here for more information. Our 2nd session of the Wild Cat Club begins this Friday. Don't forget to register your kids. Ski Challenge begins this Friday, and is offered Friday afternoons, 3 leagues on Sundays and Wed evenings. If you are looking for a fun racing league - check out the ski challenge. All levels of skiers are welcome. You can even race on your snowboard if you would like. Sunday afternoon their is a family league so, your whole family can race together. Don't forget to join us on Saturday nights for our late night sessions. go BIG go LATE go WILD (click on link to find out how you can become sponsored, win a free lift ticket, or to print coupons)If you haven't met Robert Catzenberg aka Bob Cat you need to come out on a Sat. night and meet him. This Saturday, Charlie O will be playing live in the Eagles Nest from 9pm - midnight. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110103/Good-times-lined-up-at-Wild-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-03 17:28:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110103/Good-times-lined-up-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110103_asfui_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The snow globe has been turned on once again this evening and it is beautiful! I spent most of my day on the slopes yesterday and I'm proud to say that despite the yucky precipitation that we did receive last Thursday, the conditions are fantastic! I hope that you will be able to come out and join us again soon! Did you know that January is Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month? We have some fantastic deals on our Get Hooked Program and we are offering a FREE Learn to ski/sb lesson with the purchase of a lift ticket. Click here for more information. Our 2nd session of the Wild Cat Club begins this Friday. Don't forget to register your kids. Ski Challenge begins this Friday, and is offered Friday afternoons, 3 leagues on Sundays and Wed evenings. If you are looking for a fun racing league - check out the ski challenge. All levels of skiers are welcome. You can even race on your snowboard if you would like. Sunday afternoon their is a family league so, your whole family can race together. Don't forget to join us on Saturday nights for our late night sessions. go BIG go LATE go WILD (click on link to find out how you can become sponsored, win a free lift ticket, or to print coupons)If you haven't met Robert Catzenberg aka Bob Cat you need to come out on a Sat. night and meet him. This Saturday, Charlie O will be playing live in the Eagles Nest from 9pm - midnight. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110103/Good-times-lined-up-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110103_asfui_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Vail, Colorado -- Aria Spa, located at the Vail Cascade Resort, has been deemed one of the very best spas in Colorado in the January edition of Denver Magazine. The magazine has chosen twenty-five Colorado spas identified as offering exceptional overall spa experiences, reporting that the award list includes the most luxurious spas in the state. Named by Denver Magazine as one of the 25 Best Spas in Colorado Aria Spa was noted for the utilization of the restful colors of nature-forest green, soft browns, and auburns. Vail Cascade Resort's Aria Spa was also praised in the award description for signature treatments such as the Blue Detox Wrap which uses clays, seaweed and plant extracts, and for the Ling Non-Surgical Facelift. Guests can relax in the Sanctuary room in the heart of the spa on chaise lounges surrounding a soothing fireplace or in the men's or women's locker room with whirlpool, steamrooms and sauna time. Refreshing cool water infused with cucumber and lemon is offered with a selection of hot teas, and spa-goers can order healthy-or decadent-morsels from a full spa menu. The spa has fourteen treatment rooms and spaces for manicures and pedicures, allowing groups to make multiple reservations at one time. As part of a recent $30 million dollar renovation of the Vail Cascade Resort, Aria Spa is considered to be a 10,000 square-foot oasis aside from the popular fitness club that flanks it, according to April Bingham, spa director. Reservations and information about Aria Spa can be found at www.vailcascade.com or by calling 1-888-824-5772. The spa is open seven days per week from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Vail Cascade Resort, which includes Aria Club and Spa and restaurant Atwater on Gore Creek, has been the feature of several other prominent awards recently, including Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels in the World; Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence; USAToday's Ten Great Places and one of The Knot's Best Wedding Locations. Vail Cascade Resort is also Vail's only AAA Four-Diamond ski-in/ski-out property with a Vail Mountain chairlift on-site and full ski and snowboard rentals available inside the hotel. The Vail Cascade Resort amp; Spa is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels amp; Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the United States. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its communities, stakeholders and customers including Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program, and the Destination Delivers guest loyalty program, which provides the best available offers to members. Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels amp; Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com or to join Destination Delivers, visit www.destinationdelivers.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110102/Aria-Spa-at-Vail-Cascade-Resort-named-among-Best-in-Colorado ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2011-01-02 16:42:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110102/Aria-Spa-at-Vail-Cascade-Resort-named-among-Best-in-Colorado"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110102_sp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Vail, Colorado -- Aria Spa, located at the Vail Cascade Resort, has been deemed one of the very best spas in Colorado in the January edition of Denver Magazine. The magazine has chosen twenty-five Colorado spas identified as offering exceptional overall spa experiences, reporting that the award list includes the most luxurious spas in the state. Named by Denver Magazine as one of the 25 Best Spas in Colorado Aria Spa was noted for the utilization of the restful colors of nature-forest green, soft browns, and auburns. Vail Cascade Resort's Aria Spa was also praised in the award description for signature treatments such as the Blue Detox Wrap which uses clays, seaweed and plant extracts, and for the Ling Non-Surgical Facelift. Guests can relax in the Sanctuary room in the heart of the spa on chaise lounges surrounding a soothing fireplace or in the men's or women's locker room with whirlpool, steamrooms and sauna time. Refreshing cool water infused with cucumber and lemon is offered with a selection of hot teas, and spa-goers can order healthy-or decadent-morsels from a full spa menu. The spa has fourteen treatment rooms and spaces for manicures and pedicures, allowing groups to make multiple reservations at one time. As part of a recent $30 million dollar renovation of the Vail Cascade Resort, Aria Spa is considered to be a 10,000 square-foot oasis aside from the popular fitness club that flanks it, according to April Bingham, spa director. Reservations and information about Aria Spa can be found at www.vailcascade.com or by calling 1-888-824-5772. The spa is open seven days per week from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Vail Cascade Resort, which includes Aria Club and Spa and restaurant Atwater on Gore Creek, has been the feature of several other prominent awards recently, including Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels in the World; Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence; USAToday's Ten Great Places and one of The Knot's Best Wedding Locations. Vail Cascade Resort is also Vail's only AAA Four-Diamond ski-in/ski-out property with a Vail Mountain chairlift on-site and full ski and snowboard rentals available inside the hotel. The Vail Cascade Resort amp; Spa is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels amp; Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the United States. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its communities, stakeholders and customers including Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program, and the Destination Delivers guest loyalty program, which provides the best available offers to members. Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels amp; Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com or to join Destination Delivers, visit www.destinationdelivers.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20110102/Aria-Spa-at-Vail-Cascade-Resort-named-among-Best-in-Colorado"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20110102_sp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Arapahoe Basin, CO -- Arapahoe Basin introduces the new Holiday 3 Pass. Ski or ride three days at Arapahoe Basin with the new Holiday 3 Pass for only $138. This non-transferable pass is valid any day of the 2010-2011 season with no blackout dates. Receive three days of skiing or riding for the regular season ticket price of two. These passes are on sale now and will only be available through January 9, 2011. The Holiday 3 Pass is a perfect gift for a ski buddy or a great ski deal for you. Use your Holiday Pass to ride the new Black Mountain Express high speed quad chairlift. Constructed this past summer, Black Mountain Express replaces the Exhibition triple chair located in the base area. The new lift has a capacity of 2000 people per hour, a length of 2877 feet and has a vertical rise of 719 feet. The ride time is just under three minutes, half the time of the old lift ride from the base area to mid-mountain. Full Moon Snowshoe Dinners now available to purchase online. Full Moon Snowshoe dinners at Black Mountain Lodge are back. Bring your snowshoes and headlamps for five nights of great food prepared by Chef Christopher Rybak. The dinners start on New Year's Eve and continue once a month on the full moon through April. For most dinners, non-snowshoers can ride the lift down after dinner. www.arapahoebasin.com/fullmoondinners To purchase the Holiday 3 Pass or for more information about Arapahoe Basin, go to www.arapahoebasin.com or call 1-888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246). The Holiday 3 Pass is on sale now through January 9, 2011. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101213/New-Holiday-Pass-Introduced-at-Arapahoe-Basin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-13 08:21:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101213/New-Holiday-Pass-Introduced-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101213_abasin_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Arapahoe Basin, CO -- Arapahoe Basin introduces the new Holiday 3 Pass. Ski or ride three days at Arapahoe Basin with the new Holiday 3 Pass for only $138. This non-transferable pass is valid any day of the 2010-2011 season with no blackout dates. Receive three days of skiing or riding for the regular season ticket price of two. These passes are on sale now and will only be available through January 9, 2011. The Holiday 3 Pass is a perfect gift for a ski buddy or a great ski deal for you. Use your Holiday Pass to ride the new Black Mountain Express high speed quad chairlift. Constructed this past summer, Black Mountain Express replaces the Exhibition triple chair located in the base area. The new lift has a capacity of 2000 people per hour, a length of 2877 feet and has a vertical rise of 719 feet. The ride time is just under three minutes, half the time of the old lift ride from the base area to mid-mountain. Full Moon Snowshoe Dinners now available to purchase online. Full Moon Snowshoe dinners at Black Mountain Lodge are back. Bring your snowshoes and headlamps for five nights of great food prepared by Chef Christopher Rybak. The dinners start on New Year's Eve and continue once a month on the full moon through April. For most dinners, non-snowshoers can ride the lift down after dinner. www.arapahoebasin.com/fullmoondinners To purchase the Holiday 3 Pass or for more information about Arapahoe Basin, go to www.arapahoebasin.com or call 1-888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246). The Holiday 3 Pass is on sale now through January 9, 2011. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101213/New-Holiday-Pass-Introduced-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101213_abasin_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Squaw Valley USA -- Celebrate the Holidays at Squaw with two weeks of yuletide cheer. Santa on skis, Christmas carolers, live music, holiday parties, and the Christmas Eve torchlight parade are just a few of the Holiday events and festivities at Squaw Valley USA this winter. Throughout the holidays, everything shines with festive spirit as the Village lights sparkle and guests enjoy moonlit snowshoe tours, shopping and holiday feasts in this classic winter wonderland. To top it off, Jonny Moseley will be on the slopes skiing with guests for free from December 26 through January 2. New this winter, Squaw Valley welcomes a host of new events for kids and families such as hot chocolate amp; s'mores snowtubing parties, a New Year's Eve kids concert and a Christmas stocking scavenger hunt. For more event details, please see www.squaw.com. December 18: Tubbs Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Come out and explore Squaw during the spectacular winter full moon. Join our experienced guides as you snowshoe amidst moonlit views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks. Fun for all ages, cost includes snowshoe rentals (you must supply your own poles if needed). Dress appropriately and wear proper boots. Tours meet at High Camp at 5:30pm. For reservations, call 530-452-7123. December 18-24: Santa in the Village Come visit Santa in the Village at Squaw Valley USA to take your picture and tell him your last minute holiday wishes. 12pm to 4pm. December 18-19; 22-24: Carolers in the Village Enjoy the festive sounds of carolers ushering in the holidays. Grab a hot cocoa and listen to our carolers sing your favorite holiday songs. 2pm to 4pm in the Village. December 22-25: Santa on the Slopes Santa and his elf are hitting the slopes! Santa will be skiing at Squaw Valley from 11am to 1pm from December 22-25. Come make some turns with the big guy. December 22-30: Ski with Jonny Moseley Powered by Sprint (excluding Dec. 25) Come on out to take a few laps with Olympic Gold Medalist and Squaw Valley's Chief Mountain Host, Jonny Moseley. Intermediate and Expert skiers can join Jonny at the top of the Funitel at 2pm for a unique mountain tour. First stop will be Shirley Lake for a few laps and laughs as Jonny shows his skill and the skiing only ramps up from there. Ski with Jonny for the remainder of the day... if you can keep up! December 23: Skate with Santa at High Camp Olympic Ice Pavilion, el. 8200' Come skate with Santa at Squaw Valley's Olympic Ice Pavilion, overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe. Santa will be skating from 1pm to 2pm at High Camp, el. 8200'. December 24: Pictures with Santa and His Elf at the top of Gold Coast Come take next year's holiday photo with Santa and his elf at the top of the Gold Coast Chairlift from 12pm to 1pm. Bring your camera or have your picture taken by the Mountain Photography professionals. December 24: Holiday Torchlight Parade Join us for this holiday favorite viewable from the base area and Village. A traditional family favorite, the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade is a beautiful and festive procession of lights starting at 6pm. Please note, there is no night skiing/riding on this evening. December 25: Merry Christmas from Squaw Valley USA! December 26: On-Mountain Stocking Scavenger Hunt Find one of the 100 red stockings hidden on the mountain and win free lift tickets and other great prizes! Prizes can be redeemed at the info desk in the Cable Car building. December 26 - January 2: Squaw Sessions Ski amp; Snowboard Camp for Teens Squaw Sessions is specifically designed for intermediate and advanced 13-18 year-old skiers and snowboarders. The program provides teens with the opportunity to experience Squaw Valley's rich freeride culture firsthand. For more information or to make reservations please call the snowsports school at 530-452-7263. December 26: Sunday Mountaintop Services Give thanks and praise in the great outdoors every Sunday at Squaw. Services at Squaw Valley are held at 2pm at the top of the Links chairlift, led by Tahoe Resort Ministries. Cable car ticket required. All are welcome. Services occur every Sunday beginning Dec. 19, 2010 through Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. December 27-28: Hot Chocolate and S'mores Snowtubing Parties at Papoose Start night tubing off right with a hot chocolate and s'mores cooked over a firepit. Free hot chocolate amp; s'mores available from 4:30pm to 6pm at the Papoose Discovery Center. Night tubing runs until 8pm on Papoose. December 29: Dance Party on Ice with DJ Sparkle at the Olympic Ice Pavilion High Camp, el. 8,200' is bringing back a host of roller rink favorites including the hokey pokey and freeze dancing for our Holiday Dance Party on Ice! DJ Sparkle will call the shots as skaters boogie to the music. 2pm to 3pm at the Olympic Ice Pavilion. December 31: Todd Wees Concert amp; Family New Year's Eve Party at High Camp, el. 8200' Come one come all and come dressed in your best for this New Year's Eve Extravaganza. The all-ages soiree includes a starry-night Cable Car ride, concert starring Todd Wees and his band, a delicious dinner in the elegantly decorated Terrace Room, and a 9pm East Coast New Year's champagne toast. $84 for adults, $49 for kids 12 amp; under (prices include Cable Car tickets). Event runs from 6pm to 9pm. December 31: New Year's Eve Fireworks Enjoy incredible fireworks this New Year's Eve at Squaw Valley USA! The show starts at 9:30pm and is viewable from the Base Area. January 2: Sunday Mountaintop Services Give thanks and praise in the great outdoors every Sunday at Squaw. Services at Squaw Valley are held at 2pm at the top of the Links chairlift, led by Tahoe Resort Ministries. Cable car ticket required. All are welcome. Services occur every Sunday beginning Dec. 19, 2010 through Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101212/Holiday-events-at-Squaw-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-12 20:11:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101212/Holiday-events-at-Squaw-Valley"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101212_sq_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Squaw Valley USA -- Celebrate the Holidays at Squaw with two weeks of yuletide cheer. Santa on skis, Christmas carolers, live music, holiday parties, and the Christmas Eve torchlight parade are just a few of the Holiday events and festivities at Squaw Valley USA this winter. Throughout the holidays, everything shines with festive spirit as the Village lights sparkle and guests enjoy moonlit snowshoe tours, shopping and holiday feasts in this classic winter wonderland. To top it off, Jonny Moseley will be on the slopes skiing with guests for free from December 26 through January 2. New this winter, Squaw Valley welcomes a host of new events for kids and families such as hot chocolate amp; s'mores snowtubing parties, a New Year's Eve kids concert and a Christmas stocking scavenger hunt. For more event details, please see www.squaw.com. December 18: Tubbs Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Come out and explore Squaw during the spectacular winter full moon. Join our experienced guides as you snowshoe amidst moonlit views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks. Fun for all ages, cost includes snowshoe rentals (you must supply your own poles if needed). Dress appropriately and wear proper boots. Tours meet at High Camp at 5:30pm. For reservations, call 530-452-7123. December 18-24: Santa in the Village Come visit Santa in the Village at Squaw Valley USA to take your picture and tell him your last minute holiday wishes. 12pm to 4pm. December 18-19; 22-24: Carolers in the Village Enjoy the festive sounds of carolers ushering in the holidays. Grab a hot cocoa and listen to our carolers sing your favorite holiday songs. 2pm to 4pm in the Village. December 22-25: Santa on the Slopes Santa and his elf are hitting the slopes! Santa will be skiing at Squaw Valley from 11am to 1pm from December 22-25. Come make some turns with the big guy. December 22-30: Ski with Jonny Moseley Powered by Sprint (excluding Dec. 25) Come on out to take a few laps with Olympic Gold Medalist and Squaw Valley's Chief Mountain Host, Jonny Moseley. Intermediate and Expert skiers can join Jonny at the top of the Funitel at 2pm for a unique mountain tour. First stop will be Shirley Lake for a few laps and laughs as Jonny shows his skill and the skiing only ramps up from there. Ski with Jonny for the remainder of the day... if you can keep up! December 23: Skate with Santa at High Camp Olympic Ice Pavilion, el. 8200' Come skate with Santa at Squaw Valley's Olympic Ice Pavilion, overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe. Santa will be skating from 1pm to 2pm at High Camp, el. 8200'. December 24: Pictures with Santa and His Elf at the top of Gold Coast Come take next year's holiday photo with Santa and his elf at the top of the Gold Coast Chairlift from 12pm to 1pm. Bring your camera or have your picture taken by the Mountain Photography professionals. December 24: Holiday Torchlight Parade Join us for this holiday favorite viewable from the base area and Village. A traditional family favorite, the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade is a beautiful and festive procession of lights starting at 6pm. Please note, there is no night skiing/riding on this evening. December 25: Merry Christmas from Squaw Valley USA! December 26: On-Mountain Stocking Scavenger Hunt Find one of the 100 red stockings hidden on the mountain and win free lift tickets and other great prizes! Prizes can be redeemed at the info desk in the Cable Car building. December 26 - January 2: Squaw Sessions Ski amp; Snowboard Camp for Teens Squaw Sessions is specifically designed for intermediate and advanced 13-18 year-old skiers and snowboarders. The program provides teens with the opportunity to experience Squaw Valley's rich freeride culture firsthand. For more information or to make reservations please call the snowsports school at 530-452-7263. December 26: Sunday Mountaintop Services Give thanks and praise in the great outdoors every Sunday at Squaw. Services at Squaw Valley are held at 2pm at the top of the Links chairlift, led by Tahoe Resort Ministries. Cable car ticket required. All are welcome. Services occur every Sunday beginning Dec. 19, 2010 through Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. December 27-28: Hot Chocolate and S'mores Snowtubing Parties at Papoose Start night tubing off right with a hot chocolate and s'mores cooked over a firepit. Free hot chocolate amp; s'mores available from 4:30pm to 6pm at the Papoose Discovery Center. Night tubing runs until 8pm on Papoose. December 29: Dance Party on Ice with DJ Sparkle at the Olympic Ice Pavilion High Camp, el. 8,200' is bringing back a host of roller rink favorites including the hokey pokey and freeze dancing for our Holiday Dance Party on Ice! DJ Sparkle will call the shots as skaters boogie to the music. 2pm to 3pm at the Olympic Ice Pavilion. December 31: Todd Wees Concert amp; Family New Year's Eve Party at High Camp, el. 8200' Come one come all and come dressed in your best for this New Year's Eve Extravaganza. The all-ages soiree includes a starry-night Cable Car ride, concert starring Todd Wees and his band, a delicious dinner in the elegantly decorated Terrace Room, and a 9pm East Coast New Year's champagne toast. $84 for adults, $49 for kids 12 amp; under (prices include Cable Car tickets). Event runs from 6pm to 9pm. December 31: New Year's Eve Fireworks Enjoy incredible fireworks this New Year's Eve at Squaw Valley USA! The show starts at 9:30pm and is viewable from the Base Area. January 2: Sunday Mountaintop Services Give thanks and praise in the great outdoors every Sunday at Squaw. Services at Squaw Valley are held at 2pm at the top of the Links chairlift, led by Tahoe Resort Ministries. Cable car ticket required. All are welcome. Services occur every Sunday beginning Dec. 19, 2010 through Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101212/Holiday-events-at-Squaw-Valley"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101212_sq_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Just in case America's posh skiing mecca did not have quite enough luxury lodging already, Montage Deer Valley opened Thursday at the ski resort in Park City, Utah. Located mid-mountain at Empire Canyon, the new ski-in, ski-out hotel has 154 guestrooms, plus more than 66 suites and private residences. Montage Deer Valley also includes a 35,000-square-foot spa. To add a little blue-collar entertainment to the luxury, the hotel's pub has four regulation bowling lanes and pool tables. We are excited to open Montage Deer Valley in one of the most breathtaking settings in North America. Our first mountain resort complements our flagship resort in Laguna Beach and our city hotel in Beverly Hills, said Alan J. Fuerstman, founder and CEO of Montage Hotels amp; Resorts. While the amenities may be cushy, the new hotel actually sits amidst Deer Valley's most demanding terrain. Montage Deer Valley is just steps from the Empire Express chairlift that accesses Daly Bowl and Daly Chutes, an unusually challenging section of the ski area best known for pristine groomers. Hotel guests also have easy access to a variety of slopes off the Ruby Express and Lady Morgan Express chairlifts. Keeping with the current trend of environmental sensitivity in the construction of luxury properties, Montage Deer Valley is registered to be LEED certified. A standard double room of 600 square feet at the Montage currently starts at $675 a night. (Photo courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Montage Deer Valley, Blake Marvin) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101211/Montage-Deer-Valley-adds-even-more-luxury-to-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-11 07:54:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101211/Montage-Deer-Valley-adds-even-more-luxury-to-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101211_DVMontage_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Just in case America's posh skiing mecca did not have quite enough luxury lodging already, Montage Deer Valley opened Thursday at the ski resort in Park City, Utah. Located mid-mountain at Empire Canyon, the new ski-in, ski-out hotel has 154 guestrooms, plus more than 66 suites and private residences. Montage Deer Valley also includes a 35,000-square-foot spa. To add a little blue-collar entertainment to the luxury, the hotel's pub has four regulation bowling lanes and pool tables. We are excited to open Montage Deer Valley in one of the most breathtaking settings in North America. Our first mountain resort complements our flagship resort in Laguna Beach and our city hotel in Beverly Hills, said Alan J. Fuerstman, founder and CEO of Montage Hotels amp; Resorts. While the amenities may be cushy, the new hotel actually sits amidst Deer Valley's most demanding terrain. Montage Deer Valley is just steps from the Empire Express chairlift that accesses Daly Bowl and Daly Chutes, an unusually challenging section of the ski area best known for pristine groomers. Hotel guests also have easy access to a variety of slopes off the Ruby Express and Lady Morgan Express chairlifts. Keeping with the current trend of environmental sensitivity in the construction of luxury properties, Montage Deer Valley is registered to be LEED certified. A standard double room of 600 square feet at the Montage currently starts at $675 a night. (Photo courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Montage Deer Valley, Blake Marvin) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101211/Montage-Deer-Valley-adds-even-more-luxury-to-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101211_DVMontage_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail officially opened on Friday in Vail, Colo. The luxury-hotel portion of the resort features 121 rooms including 24 suites. The Four Seasons' third property at a ski destination joins existing resorts at Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Whistler, Canada. The property also includes Four Seasons Private Residences, 16 whole-ownership residences, and Four Seasons Residence Club Vail, 19 fractional-ownership vacation condominiums. The 16 whole-ownership residences start at $2.7 million for a one-bedroom unit. Prices range from $299,900 to $528,900 for the fractional ownership interests. Four Seasons Vail has a 75-foot, heated outdoor saline pool and a 14,000-square-foot spa. Flame restaurant, a casual mountain steakhouse, is also part of the resort. Standard rates for hotel rooms start at $625 per night. The resort is also offering Fifth Night Free and Ski Free packages. (Photo courtesy of Four Seasons) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101211/Four-Seasons-Resort-opens-in-Vail ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-11 07:43:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101211/Four-Seasons-Resort-opens-in-Vail"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101211_FourSeasons_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail officially opened on Friday in Vail, Colo. The luxury-hotel portion of the resort features 121 rooms including 24 suites. The Four Seasons' third property at a ski destination joins existing resorts at Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Whistler, Canada. The property also includes Four Seasons Private Residences, 16 whole-ownership residences, and Four Seasons Residence Club Vail, 19 fractional-ownership vacation condominiums. The 16 whole-ownership residences start at $2.7 million for a one-bedroom unit. Prices range from $299,900 to $528,900 for the fractional ownership interests. Four Seasons Vail has a 75-foot, heated outdoor saline pool and a 14,000-square-foot spa. Flame restaurant, a casual mountain steakhouse, is also part of the resort. Standard rates for hotel rooms start at $625 per night. The resort is also offering Fifth Night Free and Ski Free packages. (Photo courtesy of Four Seasons) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101211/Four-Seasons-Resort-opens-in-Vail"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101211_FourSeasons_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Join Rocket and the Avalanche control team from Lake Louise as they prep the backside of the ski resort for eventual opening. Rocket informs us that computer models are getting together. Sounds like a party to me. Ski compaction is what's going on here, in preparation of an oncoming storm. Props always to the Ski Patrol! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101210/WATCH-Lake-Louise-avalanche-control-team-preps-backside-of-ski-resort-for-opening ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-10 13:20:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101210/WATCH-Lake-Louise-avalanche-control-team-preps-backside-of-ski-resort-for-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101210_Lake_Louise_Rocket_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Join Rocket and the Avalanche control team from Lake Louise as they prep the backside of the ski resort for eventual opening. Rocket informs us that computer models are getting together. Sounds like a party to me. Ski compaction is what's going on here, in preparation of an oncoming storm. Props always to the Ski Patrol! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101210/WATCH-Lake-Louise-avalanche-control-team-preps-backside-of-ski-resort-for-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101210_Lake_Louise_Rocket_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter blasted Mount Washington again this week as Tuesday's weather system dumped upwards of 50 centimetres of new snow on the mountain. The resulting conditions will allow the resort to open the popular Outback area tomorrow. ldquo;We will now have 100 percent of our terrain open for skiing and snowboarding this Friday,rdquo; says resort spokesperson Brent Curtain. ldquo;The coverage in the alpine is excellent right now so we're definitely stoked that we can open the Outback in early December.rdquo; Mount Washington was able to open earlier than expected this season and is seeing some positive early-season effects from the La Nina weather phenomenon. ldquo;We've seen consistent snowfall over the last month and our snow depths are accumulating quicker than we would see in a normal season,rdquo; adds Curtain. The mountain wants to remind skiers and boarders that early season conditions exist over the lower third of the Outback. ldquo;The Outback isn't groomed so natural hazards exist,rdquo; says Patrol Director Jesse Percival. ldquo;So use extra caution and ski and board with care.rdquo; The long range forecasts are calling for continued snowfall throughout the weekend and into next week. The Outback and the rest of the mountain appear to be headed towards epic conditions leading into the busy Christmas season. Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens the Outback on Friday, December 10, 2010. The resort is located 30 minutes above The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386. Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101209/Outback-opens-tomorrow-at-Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-09 16:24:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101209/Outback-opens-tomorrow-at-Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101209_Mt_Washington_580_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter blasted Mount Washington again this week as Tuesday's weather system dumped upwards of 50 centimetres of new snow on the mountain. The resulting conditions will allow the resort to open the popular Outback area tomorrow. ldquo;We will now have 100 percent of our terrain open for skiing and snowboarding this Friday,rdquo; says resort spokesperson Brent Curtain. ldquo;The coverage in the alpine is excellent right now so we're definitely stoked that we can open the Outback in early December.rdquo; Mount Washington was able to open earlier than expected this season and is seeing some positive early-season effects from the La Nina weather phenomenon. ldquo;We've seen consistent snowfall over the last month and our snow depths are accumulating quicker than we would see in a normal season,rdquo; adds Curtain. The mountain wants to remind skiers and boarders that early season conditions exist over the lower third of the Outback. ldquo;The Outback isn't groomed so natural hazards exist,rdquo; says Patrol Director Jesse Percival. ldquo;So use extra caution and ski and board with care.rdquo; The long range forecasts are calling for continued snowfall throughout the weekend and into next week. The Outback and the rest of the mountain appear to be headed towards epic conditions leading into the busy Christmas season. Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens the Outback on Friday, December 10, 2010. The resort is located 30 minutes above The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386. Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101209/Outback-opens-tomorrow-at-Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101209_Mt_Washington_580_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Fresh off more than a foot of natural snow, Crystal Mountain in Michigan is planning a five-for-$50 lift-ticket special on Friday. Groups of five can buy five tickets for the day (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) at the lift-ticket window for $50. Smaller groups of two, three and four can split the $50 cost... or perhaps make a few new friends to maximize the discount. Lift tickets at this time of year usually cost $45 each. With good conditions for snowmaking in the forecast, Crystal Mountain expects a 36-inch base by Friday. Buck, Gorge, Tuck's Terrain Park and Main Street are among the eight to 10 additional trails confirmed to open Friday with Loki scheduled to open on Saturday. Continued natural snow and low temperatures could make it possible to open even more terrain at the ski area with a 375-foot vertical drop. Located less than 15 miles from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain is just west of the town of Thompsonville, Mich. The four-season resort is 234 miles from Detroit and 280 miles from Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101208/Michigans-Crystal-Mountain-makes-5-the-magic-number- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-08 15:43:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101208/Michigans-Crystal-Mountain-makes-5-the-magic-number-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101208_CrystalMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Fresh off more than a foot of natural snow, Crystal Mountain in Michigan is planning a five-for-$50 lift-ticket special on Friday. Groups of five can buy five tickets for the day (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) at the lift-ticket window for $50. Smaller groups of two, three and four can split the $50 cost... or perhaps make a few new friends to maximize the discount. Lift tickets at this time of year usually cost $45 each. With good conditions for snowmaking in the forecast, Crystal Mountain expects a 36-inch base by Friday. Buck, Gorge, Tuck's Terrain Park and Main Street are among the eight to 10 additional trails confirmed to open Friday with Loki scheduled to open on Saturday. Continued natural snow and low temperatures could make it possible to open even more terrain at the ski area with a 375-foot vertical drop. Located less than 15 miles from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain is just west of the town of Thompsonville, Mich. The four-season resort is 234 miles from Detroit and 280 miles from Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101208/Michigans-Crystal-Mountain-makes-5-the-magic-number-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101208_CrystalMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ski it if you can. Mad River Glen, the Sub Pop Records of the ski world, has announced a tentative opening date. A ski area that is near the top of the bucket list, check out The Ski Channel's story on their single-person chairlift (the only operational single in the continental U.S.) by clicking here. Eric from Mad River Glen sent out this all-points bulletin this afternoon: The Hanukkah Miracle storm just keeps on coming!! We picked up another 4'-6 overnight on top of the 12 to 18 from yesterday and it continues to snow. That's 16 to 26 out of this system so far and yupit's still snowing! It's a very light, fluffy, wind driven snow. Not the most ideal base-building snow in the world, but it certainly helps us out as we approach opening day! Our goal is to open up on or around December 16. It is still very thin up there but if Mother Nature continues to bestow her wintry bounty we may open sooner so stay tuned! 100% of our snow making firepower has been brought to bear on the slopes of Gen. Stark Mountain (yup, BOTH guns are a blazin'!) and operations will continue as temps are ideal for the foreseeable future. Hope to see you all on the hill real soon. Take care and..... THINK SNOW!!! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101208/Mad-River-Glen-announces-Dec-16-as-opening-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-08 12:56:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101208/Mad-River-Glen-announces-Dec-16-as-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101208_single_mrg_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ski it if you can. Mad River Glen, the Sub Pop Records of the ski world, has announced a tentative opening date. A ski area that is near the top of the bucket list, check out The Ski Channel's story on their single-person chairlift (the only operational single in the continental U.S.) by clicking here. Eric from Mad River Glen sent out this all-points bulletin this afternoon: The Hanukkah Miracle storm just keeps on coming!! We picked up another 4'-6 overnight on top of the 12 to 18 from yesterday and it continues to snow. That's 16 to 26 out of this system so far and yupit's still snowing! It's a very light, fluffy, wind driven snow. Not the most ideal base-building snow in the world, but it certainly helps us out as we approach opening day! Our goal is to open up on or around December 16. It is still very thin up there but if Mother Nature continues to bestow her wintry bounty we may open sooner so stay tuned! 100% of our snow making firepower has been brought to bear on the slopes of Gen. Stark Mountain (yup, BOTH guns are a blazin'!) and operations will continue as temps are ideal for the foreseeable future. Hope to see you all on the hill real soon. Take care and..... THINK SNOW!!! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101208/Mad-River-Glen-announces-Dec-16-as-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101208_single_mrg_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel $20 Lift Tickets!!! This Wednesday Dec 8th we are hosting a donation drive for the Road Home homeless shelter. Donate something warm like a coat, blanket, pair of gloves or pack of socks and receive a $20 lift ticket good for the day of only. Brighton Child Care Grand Opening: This Saturday Dec 11th celebrate the grand opening of Brighton Child Care. The Child Care will be hosting a magic show at 4:00pm. This 40 min show will be for kids 7 and under but the whole family is welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The Child Care is located at the beginning of the Brighton loop in the same building as the summer Brighton Store and Cafe. www.brightonchildcare.com Red Bull Butter Cup: The Butter Cup is a contest series that showcases creativity in flatland trickery. Its all about going back to the basics of what made us fall in love with shredding. FUN! Butter up and cut loose on the custom Red Bull Butter pads. Bring your bag of tricks. Style and creativity is the name of the game, the competition is hot, so the cream will rise to the top. Jam session format with Pro and Am divisions competing for cash and fresh gear. We look forward to seeing your buttery skills this weekend. Visit www.redbullusa.com/buttercup for a full schedule FREE Avalanche Awareness Clinic: Monday December 13th the Utah Avalanche Center and Brighton Ski Patrol plan to host a free avalanche awareness clinic. Event will be held on the 3rd floor of the Alpine Rose at 5:00pm. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101207/Kindness-equals-a-$20-lift-ticket-at-Brighton-Resort-on-Wednesday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-07 14:25:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101207/Kindness-equals-a-$20-lift-ticket-at-Brighton-Resort-on-Wednesday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101207_Brighton_header_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> $20 Lift Tickets!!! This Wednesday Dec 8th we are hosting a donation drive for the Road Home homeless shelter. Donate something warm like a coat, blanket, pair of gloves or pack of socks and receive a $20 lift ticket good for the day of only. Brighton Child Care Grand Opening: This Saturday Dec 11th celebrate the grand opening of Brighton Child Care. The Child Care will be hosting a magic show at 4:00pm. This 40 min show will be for kids 7 and under but the whole family is welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The Child Care is located at the beginning of the Brighton loop in the same building as the summer Brighton Store and Cafe. www.brightonchildcare.com Red Bull Butter Cup: The Butter Cup is a contest series that showcases creativity in flatland trickery. Its all about going back to the basics of what made us fall in love with shredding. FUN! Butter up and cut loose on the custom Red Bull Butter pads. Bring your bag of tricks. Style and creativity is the name of the game, the competition is hot, so the cream will rise to the top. Jam session format with Pro and Am divisions competing for cash and fresh gear. We look forward to seeing your buttery skills this weekend. Visit www.redbullusa.com/buttercup for a full schedule FREE Avalanche Awareness Clinic: Monday December 13th the Utah Avalanche Center and Brighton Ski Patrol plan to host a free avalanche awareness clinic. Event will be held on the 3rd floor of the Alpine Rose at 5:00pm. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101207/Kindness-equals-a-$20-lift-ticket-at-Brighton-Resort-on-Wednesday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101207_Brighton_header_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel June Lake, CA ndash; In celebration of 50 years of operation, June Mountain will be offering lift tickets for only $5 on opening day of the 2010-2011 winter season. Scheduled to open on December 16, 2010, June Mountain has already received over 6 feet of natural snowfall in October and November. With over 500 acres of terrain and a vertical rise of 2,590 feet, June Mountain lies just 21 miles north of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. June Mountain is widely regarded for its utter lack of crowds, pristine conditions and great variety of diverse terrain. June Mountain was voted by the readers of Transworld Snowboarding as the third best terrain park and sixth best pipe in North America. For opening day, June Mountain is scheduled to have terrain parks open on Upper and Lower Sunrise and Mambo. Following opening day, June Mountain will offer daily lift tickets for $69 for adults (19-64), $52 for youth (13-18), $35 for children (7-12) and seniors (65-79) and free for ages 6 and under and 80+. June Mountain is scheduled to remain open daily from December 16, 2010 until April 24, 2011. Originally owned by William C. ldquo;Budrdquo; Hayward, June Mountain was purchased by Dave McCoy, founder of Mammoth Mountain, in 1986. In 1989 the ski area was one of the first in California to allow Snowboarding. For more information, please visit www.JuneMountain.com or call 888.JUNEMTN. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101207/$5-to-ski-June-Mountain-on-opening-day-Thursday-December-16 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-07 10:50:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101207/$5-to-ski-June-Mountain-on-opening-day-Thursday-December-16"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101207_June_Mtn_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> June Lake, CA ndash; In celebration of 50 years of operation, June Mountain will be offering lift tickets for only $5 on opening day of the 2010-2011 winter season. Scheduled to open on December 16, 2010, June Mountain has already received over 6 feet of natural snowfall in October and November. With over 500 acres of terrain and a vertical rise of 2,590 feet, June Mountain lies just 21 miles north of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. June Mountain is widely regarded for its utter lack of crowds, pristine conditions and great variety of diverse terrain. June Mountain was voted by the readers of Transworld Snowboarding as the third best terrain park and sixth best pipe in North America. For opening day, June Mountain is scheduled to have terrain parks open on Upper and Lower Sunrise and Mambo. Following opening day, June Mountain will offer daily lift tickets for $69 for adults (19-64), $52 for youth (13-18), $35 for children (7-12) and seniors (65-79) and free for ages 6 and under and 80+. June Mountain is scheduled to remain open daily from December 16, 2010 until April 24, 2011. Originally owned by William C. ldquo;Budrdquo; Hayward, June Mountain was purchased by Dave McCoy, founder of Mammoth Mountain, in 1986. In 1989 the ski area was one of the first in California to allow Snowboarding. For more information, please visit www.JuneMountain.com or call 888.JUNEMTN. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101207/$5-to-ski-June-Mountain-on-opening-day-Thursday-December-16"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101207_June_Mtn_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BOLTON, Vt. (Dec. 6, 2010)-The owners of Bolton Valley Resort, big mountain skiing and riding less than 30 minutes from Burlington, have engaged Mike Krongel of Mirus Resort Capital, a New England investment banking firm, to identify and evaluate growth opportunities for the resort. Bolton Valley is owned by partners Doug Nedde and Larry Williams of Redstone, a Vermont commercial real estate development company in Burlington. Future development plans at Bolton Valley include improvements to the existing base area, lift upgrades and expansion of snowmaking capacity, said Williams. There are plans to create a sustainable primary and second home community, a canopy tour, zip rider, mountain biking, and the installation of a second wind powered turbine capable of producing more than five million kWh of energy per year. We are looking to Mirus Resort Capital to advise us on how to best move Bolton Valley forward. The partners have owned and operated Bolton Valley Resort since 2007, when they purchased the interests of Bolton's former owner/operator. Mirus' assignment is to identify purchasers orequity investors to implement Bolton's plans for growth. Mirus Resort Capital is an investment banking firm located in Burlington, Mass. Mirus focuses on mergers, acquisitions, debt and equity placement and joint venture creation. Mirus Resort Capital works primarily with resort, recreation and hospitality enterprises. In its work with Bolton, Mirus will identify investor partners whose experience, expertise and goalscoincide with the investment opportunities at Bolton Valley Resort. Bolton Valley Resort is Vermont's most convenient big mountain for skiing and riding packed with value. Less than 10 minutes from I-89 andless than 30 minutes from Burlington, the family-friendly mountain offers skiers and riders of all abilities three mountain peaks with 71 trails and 6 lifts, plus 3 terrain parks including the Burton Progression Park. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101206/Bolton-Valley-Resort-seeks-Investment-Opportunities ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-06 10:43:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101206/Bolton-Valley-Resort-seeks-Investment-Opportunities"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101206_boltonvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BOLTON, Vt. (Dec. 6, 2010)-The owners of Bolton Valley Resort, big mountain skiing and riding less than 30 minutes from Burlington, have engaged Mike Krongel of Mirus Resort Capital, a New England investment banking firm, to identify and evaluate growth opportunities for the resort. Bolton Valley is owned by partners Doug Nedde and Larry Williams of Redstone, a Vermont commercial real estate development company in Burlington. Future development plans at Bolton Valley include improvements to the existing base area, lift upgrades and expansion of snowmaking capacity, said Williams. There are plans to create a sustainable primary and second home community, a canopy tour, zip rider, mountain biking, and the installation of a second wind powered turbine capable of producing more than five million kWh of energy per year. We are looking to Mirus Resort Capital to advise us on how to best move Bolton Valley forward. The partners have owned and operated Bolton Valley Resort since 2007, when they purchased the interests of Bolton's former owner/operator. Mirus' assignment is to identify purchasers orequity investors to implement Bolton's plans for growth. Mirus Resort Capital is an investment banking firm located in Burlington, Mass. Mirus focuses on mergers, acquisitions, debt and equity placement and joint venture creation. Mirus Resort Capital works primarily with resort, recreation and hospitality enterprises. In its work with Bolton, Mirus will identify investor partners whose experience, expertise and goalscoincide with the investment opportunities at Bolton Valley Resort. Bolton Valley Resort is Vermont's most convenient big mountain for skiing and riding packed with value. Less than 10 minutes from I-89 andless than 30 minutes from Burlington, the family-friendly mountain offers skiers and riders of all abilities three mountain peaks with 71 trails and 6 lifts, plus 3 terrain parks including the Burton Progression Park. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101206/Bolton-Valley-Resort-seeks-Investment-Opportunities"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101206_boltonvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel STOWE, VERMONT - A dramatic cultural enhancement is coming to Stowe Mountain Resort. The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center will open its doors to the public on December 27, 2010. Developed to operate year-round as a major component of the East's premier mountain resort, the performing arts center is a state-of-the-art facility for a wide spectrum of events including theatre, all types of music, dance, comedy, film, lectures and multimedia events. The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center was created to be a gathering place for resort guests, homeowners and everyone from Stowe and the surrounding communities. The programming will reflect a diverse range of performance styles and opportunities in an amazingly intimate environment. In addition to live performances and film events, the center will offer educational programs as well as community outreach activities throughout the seasons, said David Rowell, Executive Director of the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Everyone is excited about the Grand Opening. We will then dive right into the Act I programming (running January through May in 2011) and we'll be adding special events and our film series to the calendar throughout the season. The Spruce Peak base area is also home to Stowe Mountain Lodge, Over Easy Gondola, new snowmaking and ski lifts, Spruce Peak at Stowe properties, and Spruce Camp base lodge. The south wing of Stowe Mountain Lodge will also debut this December with an additional 173 superlative, slopeside guest rooms, bringing the total to 312. Grand Opening Week Events Include: Monday, December 27, 2010 - An Evening with Ben Vereen Tuesday, December 28, 2010 -The Hills are Alive - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul Thursday, December 30, 2010 - Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek Friday, December 31, 2010 - Special Benefit Concert To Be Announced Saturday, January 1, 2010 - The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion -Photo courtesy of Stowe Mountain Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101204/Stowe-Mountain-to-open-Performing-Arts-Center ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-04 11:44:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101204/Stowe-Mountain-to-open-Performing-Arts-Center"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101204_stowe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> STOWE, VERMONT - A dramatic cultural enhancement is coming to Stowe Mountain Resort. The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center will open its doors to the public on December 27, 2010. Developed to operate year-round as a major component of the East's premier mountain resort, the performing arts center is a state-of-the-art facility for a wide spectrum of events including theatre, all types of music, dance, comedy, film, lectures and multimedia events. The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center was created to be a gathering place for resort guests, homeowners and everyone from Stowe and the surrounding communities. The programming will reflect a diverse range of performance styles and opportunities in an amazingly intimate environment. In addition to live performances and film events, the center will offer educational programs as well as community outreach activities throughout the seasons, said David Rowell, Executive Director of the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Everyone is excited about the Grand Opening. We will then dive right into the Act I programming (running January through May in 2011) and we'll be adding special events and our film series to the calendar throughout the season. The Spruce Peak base area is also home to Stowe Mountain Lodge, Over Easy Gondola, new snowmaking and ski lifts, Spruce Peak at Stowe properties, and Spruce Camp base lodge. The south wing of Stowe Mountain Lodge will also debut this December with an additional 173 superlative, slopeside guest rooms, bringing the total to 312. Grand Opening Week Events Include: Monday, December 27, 2010 - An Evening with Ben Vereen Tuesday, December 28, 2010 -The Hills are Alive - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul Thursday, December 30, 2010 - Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek Friday, December 31, 2010 - Special Benefit Concert To Be Announced Saturday, January 1, 2010 - The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion -Photo courtesy of Stowe Mountain Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101204/Stowe-Mountain-to-open-Performing-Arts-Center"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101204_stowe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. -- Following up on the best opening in years, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) also is poised to offer the best holiday skiing and riding in years. Early season storm cycles continue to deposit an abundance of light, dry powder on the slopes and resort operations crews are hard at work preparing terrain as quickly as possible. On Saturday, snow seekers will find an additional 199 acres to explore, including trails off of the Silver Queen and East River lifts. The addition bumps CBMR's total trails to 58, representing 75 percent of the resort's terrain served by 7 lifts. New trails include: Windy Gap, Lower North Star, Triangle, Silver Queen Road, Ruby Road, Upper Keystone, Upper Park, Upper Roller Coaster, Jokerville, Twister, Lower Twister, Crystal, Upper International, Yellow Brick Road, Black Eagle, Double Top Glades, Resurrection, Daisy, Floresta, Lower Treasury, Lower Gallowich and Lower Red Lady. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101203/New-Terrain-opens-at-Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-03 09:21:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101203/New-Terrain-opens-at-Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101203_crested_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. -- Following up on the best opening in years, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) also is poised to offer the best holiday skiing and riding in years. Early season storm cycles continue to deposit an abundance of light, dry powder on the slopes and resort operations crews are hard at work preparing terrain as quickly as possible. On Saturday, snow seekers will find an additional 199 acres to explore, including trails off of the Silver Queen and East River lifts. The addition bumps CBMR's total trails to 58, representing 75 percent of the resort's terrain served by 7 lifts. New trails include: Windy Gap, Lower North Star, Triangle, Silver Queen Road, Ruby Road, Upper Keystone, Upper Park, Upper Roller Coaster, Jokerville, Twister, Lower Twister, Crystal, Upper International, Yellow Brick Road, Black Eagle, Double Top Glades, Resurrection, Daisy, Floresta, Lower Treasury, Lower Gallowich and Lower Red Lady. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101203/New-Terrain-opens-at-Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101203_crested_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Newry, Maine - If the rule he knows when you've been bad or good applies to the skiers and riders taking to the slopes of Sunday River this Sunday, December 5, then guests should prepare to be on their best behavior as the resort celebrates it's 11th annual Santa Sunday with 250 pre-registered skiing and snowboarding Santas. Popularity for this traditional holiday event has grown over the past decade so much that registration for this year's Santa Sunday filled up in a record-breaking 12 minutes. It's a fantastic event and one that has grown into a much cherished Sunday River tradition for so many of our guests, Dana Bullen, Resort President for Sunday River, says. The visual impact of watching that many Santas skiing and snowboarding illustrate that winter has truly arrived and puts everyone in the holiday spirit. Santa Sunday participants will check in between 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the South Ridge Base Lodge and then participate in the 11 a.m. photo shoot. Santa Sunday participants will receive one free lift ticket to use day-of in addition to another free lift ticket to use through December 17, 2010. Santa Sunday participants must arrive at the South Ridge Base Lodge wearing all of the following items: one red Santa hat including a white pompom, one red Santa jacket, one pair of red Santa pants, a Santa beard, and a $10 (or more) cash donation for the Bethel Rotary Club's Annual Drive to provide gifts for the area's children in need. Guests not participating are invited to watch the annual running of the Sunday River Santas from the South Ridge base area. -Photo courtesy of Sunday River http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101203/250-Santas-hit-the-slopes-for-charity- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-03 06:30:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101203/250-Santas-hit-the-slopes-for-charity-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101203_santa_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Newry, Maine - If the rule he knows when you've been bad or good applies to the skiers and riders taking to the slopes of Sunday River this Sunday, December 5, then guests should prepare to be on their best behavior as the resort celebrates it's 11th annual Santa Sunday with 250 pre-registered skiing and snowboarding Santas. Popularity for this traditional holiday event has grown over the past decade so much that registration for this year's Santa Sunday filled up in a record-breaking 12 minutes. It's a fantastic event and one that has grown into a much cherished Sunday River tradition for so many of our guests, Dana Bullen, Resort President for Sunday River, says. The visual impact of watching that many Santas skiing and snowboarding illustrate that winter has truly arrived and puts everyone in the holiday spirit. Santa Sunday participants will check in between 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the South Ridge Base Lodge and then participate in the 11 a.m. photo shoot. Santa Sunday participants will receive one free lift ticket to use day-of in addition to another free lift ticket to use through December 17, 2010. Santa Sunday participants must arrive at the South Ridge Base Lodge wearing all of the following items: one red Santa hat including a white pompom, one red Santa jacket, one pair of red Santa pants, a Santa beard, and a $10 (or more) cash donation for the Bethel Rotary Club's Annual Drive to provide gifts for the area's children in need. Guests not participating are invited to watch the annual running of the Sunday River Santas from the South Ridge base area. -Photo courtesy of Sunday River <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101203/250-Santas-hit-the-slopes-for-charity-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101203_santa_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID -- Due to abundant early snowstorms, Baldy's Challenger #10 high-speed quad will open tomorrow, Friday, December 3. Runs opening tomorrow served by the Challenger will be Upper Warm Springs, Warm Springs Face, Mid Warm Springs, International, Mid Limelight, Upper Picabo and Challenger Liftline. Lookout Express #5 is scheduled to open the next day, Saturday, December 4. Dollar also will open tomorrow for skiing and riding through Sunday, December 5 and will reopen daily on December 10 for Sun Valley's 75th winter season. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101202/Sun-Valley-announces-additional-terrain-opening ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-02 14:29:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101202/Sun-Valley-announces-additional-terrain-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101202_s_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID -- Due to abundant early snowstorms, Baldy's Challenger #10 high-speed quad will open tomorrow, Friday, December 3. Runs opening tomorrow served by the Challenger will be Upper Warm Springs, Warm Springs Face, Mid Warm Springs, International, Mid Limelight, Upper Picabo and Challenger Liftline. Lookout Express #5 is scheduled to open the next day, Saturday, December 4. Dollar also will open tomorrow for skiing and riding through Sunday, December 5 and will reopen daily on December 10 for Sun Valley's 75th winter season. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101202/Sun-Valley-announces-additional-terrain-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101202_s_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VAIL, Colo. ndash; Vailrsquo;s newest high-speed quad chairlift, the High Noon Express Lift (#5), also known as ldquo;Chair 5,rdquo; is set to officially open for the season on Friday, Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. The long-awaited lift boasts a ride time of six minutes, just half that of the fixed-grip triple chairlift it replaces. With the opening of the lift and surrounding terrain, Vailrsquo;s skiable acres will climb to 5,000 on Friday. To celebrate the liftrsquo;s debut, guests are invited to gather at the top of the lift for complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and commemorative lapel pins while supplies last. Long-time Vail localrsquo;s Pepi and Sheika Gramshammerrsquo;s inaugural ride up the High Noon Express Lift (#5) will kick off the opening of the High Noon Express Lift and surrounding terrain at 9 a.m. ldquo;There is nothing on earth like Vailrsquo;s Back Bowls on a powder day, and with 70 percent more capacity and half the ride time of the old lift, the new Chair 5, will allow our guests to move quicker up and around the mountain and get even more out of their days,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. The legendary Back Bowls have been part of the ski scene since Vail opened in 1962 with only a gondola out of the village and two chairlifts, including the original lift out of the bowls. The area surrounding the new High Noon Express Lift (#5) is made up of Sun Up Bowl on the east side and Sun Down Bowl on the west with High Noon Ridge standing between and sweeping vistas of the Colorado high country that made the Back Bowls famous amongst skiers and snowboarders worldwide. Pepi himself was amongst the first to ski the terrain prior to its public opening in December 1962 and will be eternally linked to the long and infamous trail ldquo;Forever,rdquo; which he skied with Vail pioneers Dick Hauserman, Bob Parker and Morrie Shepard before the lift was installed, remarking that he thought it would take them ldquo;foreverrdquo; to hike back out. Manufactured by Leitner-Poma of America, the High Noon Express Lift (#5) will improve skier and rider circulation in the Sun Up and Sun Down areas and will also provide an alternate route for guests moving west from the top of the Teacup Express Lift (#36) at the end of the day. The new lift increases Vailrsquo;s uphill lift capacity to 59,092 people per hour. Continue the Celebration at Vail Snow Daze Donrsquo;t miss the Vail Snow Daze festivities surrounding the grand opening of the High Noon Express Lift (#5) all week long in Vail from the annual Dummy Demolition Derby to free performances by Weezer, O.A.R., Dwight Yoakam and Mix Master Mike. Vail Snow Daze, the resortrsquo;s biggest early-season event, takes place Dec. 6-12, 2010. For more information and a complete schedule of concerts, parties and contests, visit www.vail.com/snowdaze. Starting Friday, Dec. 10, Vail Mountain lifts will open beginning at 8:30 a.m. Operating hours are posted at the base of all open lifts. Skiers and riders are asked to observe all posted signs and closures, especially during the early season. Closed trails may contain hazards due to early snow coverage. Crossing an on-mountain closure is a violation of the Colorado Ski Safety Act and will result in the loss of skiing privileges and could involve prosecution and a fine of up to $1,000. For more information about Vail Mountain, including opening day, terrain updates, snow reports, events and lodging and vacation values, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8425). http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101202/The-Bullwheel-is-spinning-Vails-High-Noon-Express-lift-to-debut-December-10 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-02 11:31:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101202/The-Bullwheel-is-spinning-Vails-High-Noon-Express-lift-to-debut-December-10"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101202_Vail_High_Noon_building_400_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VAIL, Colo. ndash; Vailrsquo;s newest high-speed quad chairlift, the High Noon Express Lift (#5), also known as ldquo;Chair 5,rdquo; is set to officially open for the season on Friday, Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. The long-awaited lift boasts a ride time of six minutes, just half that of the fixed-grip triple chairlift it replaces. With the opening of the lift and surrounding terrain, Vailrsquo;s skiable acres will climb to 5,000 on Friday. To celebrate the liftrsquo;s debut, guests are invited to gather at the top of the lift for complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and commemorative lapel pins while supplies last. Long-time Vail localrsquo;s Pepi and Sheika Gramshammerrsquo;s inaugural ride up the High Noon Express Lift (#5) will kick off the opening of the High Noon Express Lift and surrounding terrain at 9 a.m. ldquo;There is nothing on earth like Vailrsquo;s Back Bowls on a powder day, and with 70 percent more capacity and half the ride time of the old lift, the new Chair 5, will allow our guests to move quicker up and around the mountain and get even more out of their days,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. The legendary Back Bowls have been part of the ski scene since Vail opened in 1962 with only a gondola out of the village and two chairlifts, including the original lift out of the bowls. The area surrounding the new High Noon Express Lift (#5) is made up of Sun Up Bowl on the east side and Sun Down Bowl on the west with High Noon Ridge standing between and sweeping vistas of the Colorado high country that made the Back Bowls famous amongst skiers and snowboarders worldwide. Pepi himself was amongst the first to ski the terrain prior to its public opening in December 1962 and will be eternally linked to the long and infamous trail ldquo;Forever,rdquo; which he skied with Vail pioneers Dick Hauserman, Bob Parker and Morrie Shepard before the lift was installed, remarking that he thought it would take them ldquo;foreverrdquo; to hike back out. Manufactured by Leitner-Poma of America, the High Noon Express Lift (#5) will improve skier and rider circulation in the Sun Up and Sun Down areas and will also provide an alternate route for guests moving west from the top of the Teacup Express Lift (#36) at the end of the day. The new lift increases Vailrsquo;s uphill lift capacity to 59,092 people per hour. Continue the Celebration at Vail Snow Daze Donrsquo;t miss the Vail Snow Daze festivities surrounding the grand opening of the High Noon Express Lift (#5) all week long in Vail from the annual Dummy Demolition Derby to free performances by Weezer, O.A.R., Dwight Yoakam and Mix Master Mike. Vail Snow Daze, the resortrsquo;s biggest early-season event, takes place Dec. 6-12, 2010. For more information and a complete schedule of concerts, parties and contests, visit www.vail.com/snowdaze. Starting Friday, Dec. 10, Vail Mountain lifts will open beginning at 8:30 a.m. Operating hours are posted at the base of all open lifts. Skiers and riders are asked to observe all posted signs and closures, especially during the early season. Closed trails may contain hazards due to early snow coverage. Crossing an on-mountain closure is a violation of the Colorado Ski Safety Act and will result in the loss of skiing privileges and could involve prosecution and a fine of up to $1,000. For more information about Vail Mountain, including opening day, terrain updates, snow reports, events and lodging and vacation values, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8425). <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101202/The-Bullwheel-is-spinning-Vails-High-Noon-Express-lift-to-debut-December-10"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101202_Vail_High_Noon_building_400_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Steamboat Springs, CO - The 2010-11 season has started with a powdery bang as Colorado's Steamboat Ski Area surpassed the 100-inch milestone due in large part to the snowiest November on record, which saw 90 inches what the resort has trademarked as Champagne Powder snow pile up at mid-mountain. The previous November record was 83 inches set during the 2005-06 ski and snowboard season. Currently nearly 100 trails covering 1,572 acres, or more than 53% of resort's terrain is open, including much of the resort's legendary tree skiing areas such as Shadows and Closets, Flying Z, Twilight and Triangle 3. In addition, by the end of the week, the resort expects to open additional hike-to terrain such as the Chutes, East Face and North St. Pat's off of Mt. Werner, elevation 10,568 feet. Since November 1st, snow has fallen 14 out of 30 days with nine of those days recording four or more inches. So far this season at mid-mountain, Steamboat has seen 21 inches in October and 90 inches in November for a combined total of 111 inches, or 9.25 feet. The resort is 71 inches ahead of pace on its record 2007-08 snow season and 6.5 inches ahead of pace on the 1996-97 season, when 489 inches and 447.75 inches blanketed the resort, respectively. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Steamboat-has-record-November-snowfall ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-01 17:46:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Steamboat-has-record-November-snowfall"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_recordsnw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Steamboat Springs, CO - The 2010-11 season has started with a powdery bang as Colorado's Steamboat Ski Area surpassed the 100-inch milestone due in large part to the snowiest November on record, which saw 90 inches what the resort has trademarked as Champagne Powder snow pile up at mid-mountain. The previous November record was 83 inches set during the 2005-06 ski and snowboard season. Currently nearly 100 trails covering 1,572 acres, or more than 53% of resort's terrain is open, including much of the resort's legendary tree skiing areas such as Shadows and Closets, Flying Z, Twilight and Triangle 3. In addition, by the end of the week, the resort expects to open additional hike-to terrain such as the Chutes, East Face and North St. Pat's off of Mt. Werner, elevation 10,568 feet. Since November 1st, snow has fallen 14 out of 30 days with nine of those days recording four or more inches. So far this season at mid-mountain, Steamboat has seen 21 inches in October and 90 inches in November for a combined total of 111 inches, or 9.25 feet. The resort is 71 inches ahead of pace on its record 2007-08 snow season and 6.5 inches ahead of pace on the 1996-97 season, when 489 inches and 447.75 inches blanketed the resort, respectively. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Steamboat-has-record-November-snowfall"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_recordsnw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Beaver Creek, Colo. mdash; Beaver Creek Resort has received six feet of snow season-to-date and thanks to a series of productive snowstorms and cold temperatures, ski patrol is set to open portions of terrain on Grouse Mountain on Friday, Dec. 3, which is also downhill day for the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup. Mountain operations teams have been working hard around the clock to prepare additional terrain for skiers and riders and on Friday Beaver Creek will offer 1,008 acres of terrain served by nine lifts and seven conveyor lifts. The Audi Birds of Prey menrsquo;s downhill start time is 11 a.m. on Friday. Red Tail Camp, including the Birds Nest and grill, will be open featuring hearty barbecue fare for race fans. Spruce Saddle Restaurant also provides great lunch options to refuel on the slopes and both venues offer daily Lunch for Less specials for $9.95. For more information on all of the resortrsquo;s terrain updates and activities visit www.beavercreek.com or m.beavercreek.com from your mobile phone. For Birds of Prey event details visit www.bcworldcup.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Beaver-Creek-set-to-open-Grouse-Mountain-on-Friday-December-3 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-01 17:04:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Beaver-Creek-set-to-open-Grouse-Mountain-on-Friday-December-3"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_Beaver_Creek_yuppie_couple_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Beaver Creek, Colo. mdash; Beaver Creek Resort has received six feet of snow season-to-date and thanks to a series of productive snowstorms and cold temperatures, ski patrol is set to open portions of terrain on Grouse Mountain on Friday, Dec. 3, which is also downhill day for the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup. Mountain operations teams have been working hard around the clock to prepare additional terrain for skiers and riders and on Friday Beaver Creek will offer 1,008 acres of terrain served by nine lifts and seven conveyor lifts. The Audi Birds of Prey menrsquo;s downhill start time is 11 a.m. on Friday. Red Tail Camp, including the Birds Nest and grill, will be open featuring hearty barbecue fare for race fans. Spruce Saddle Restaurant also provides great lunch options to refuel on the slopes and both venues offer daily Lunch for Less specials for $9.95. For more information on all of the resortrsquo;s terrain updates and activities visit www.beavercreek.com or m.beavercreek.com from your mobile phone. For Birds of Prey event details visit www.bcworldcup.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Beaver-Creek-set-to-open-Grouse-Mountain-on-Friday-December-3"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_Beaver_Creek_yuppie_couple_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Therersquo;s a reason why November was coined ldquo;Snowvemberrdquo;. Park City Mountain Resort received 63 inches of snow at our Summit Snow stake, which doubles the 30 inches we averaged the last five years, and is well above our 36 year November average of 47 inches. The November snowfall hasnrsquo;t been our typical light, fluffy Utah powder, but has been a heavier snow with greater water density, which is perfect for building a great base to create amazing conditions all season long. Additional Terrain Openings Include: Thursday, December 2 Jupiter Lift Saturday, December 4 Crescent Lift Motherlode Lift Town Lift (uploading and downloading only) Gorgoza Park Last weekend we opened the McConkeyrsquo;s area and the Pinion Ridge side of Jupiter Peak, which is one the earliest openings in recent memory. The Three Kings Terrain Park has 15 jib features and a recently opened jump line with 30rsquo; and 45rsquo; jumps. Early season conditions do exist. Additional terrain will open as conditions warrant. Media Note: Images of current conditions can be downloaded at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcmr/sets/72157625384974835/ http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-announces-additional-terrain-openings ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-01 16:59:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-announces-additional-terrain-openings"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_Park_City_terrain_park_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Therersquo;s a reason why November was coined ldquo;Snowvemberrdquo;. Park City Mountain Resort received 63 inches of snow at our Summit Snow stake, which doubles the 30 inches we averaged the last five years, and is well above our 36 year November average of 47 inches. The November snowfall hasnrsquo;t been our typical light, fluffy Utah powder, but has been a heavier snow with greater water density, which is perfect for building a great base to create amazing conditions all season long. Additional Terrain Openings Include: Thursday, December 2 Jupiter Lift Saturday, December 4 Crescent Lift Motherlode Lift Town Lift (uploading and downloading only) Gorgoza Park Last weekend we opened the McConkeyrsquo;s area and the Pinion Ridge side of Jupiter Peak, which is one the earliest openings in recent memory. The Three Kings Terrain Park has 15 jib features and a recently opened jump line with 30rsquo; and 45rsquo; jumps. Early season conditions do exist. Additional terrain will open as conditions warrant. Media Note: Images of current conditions can be downloaded at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcmr/sets/72157625384974835/ <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-announces-additional-terrain-openings"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_Park_City_terrain_park_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Not only is Mount Washington opening a week earlier than originally scheduled this Friday, the mountain can also lay claim to Canadarsquo;s deepest snow pack before opening day. ldquo;We already had a substantial base of snow when we made the decision to open last week,rdquo; explains Business Operations Director Don Sharpe. ldquo;Since then, wersquo;ve seen another metre of snow fall on the mountain. The conditions will be unbelievable this Friday.rdquo; Mount Washingtonrsquo;s current mid-mountain snow base measured 160 centimetres as of Tuesday afternoon, putting it at the top of the snow heap in Canada. The resort received a whopping 88 centimetres of new snow between Monday and Tuesday mornings. ldquo;Wersquo;re definitely seeing the positive effects of a La Nina influenced weather pattern so far this winter and wersquo;re not even open yet,rdquo; remarks mountain spokesperson Brent Curtain. With cool temperatures and more snow in the forecast before opening day on Friday, the mountain is expecting ideal conditions for skier and boarders on December 3rd. ldquo;Wersquo;re opening the entire front side of the mountain on Friday,rdquo; says Curtain. ldquo;Plus we will have over 40 kilometres of trails open at our Nordic Centre which will include most of the trails in Strathcona Provincial Park. The Ozone Tubing Park will also begin regularly scheduled operations on December 3rd.rdquo; The mountain plans to open the Outback, the popular backside of the mountain, on Friday, December 10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens for winter operations on Friday, December 3, 2010. The resort is located 30 minutes above The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386. Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington-hammered-by-snow-opening-day-Friday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-01 12:04:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington-hammered-by-snow-opening-day-Friday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_mount_washington_snow_cats_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Not only is Mount Washington opening a week earlier than originally scheduled this Friday, the mountain can also lay claim to Canadarsquo;s deepest snow pack before opening day. ldquo;We already had a substantial base of snow when we made the decision to open last week,rdquo; explains Business Operations Director Don Sharpe. ldquo;Since then, wersquo;ve seen another metre of snow fall on the mountain. The conditions will be unbelievable this Friday.rdquo; Mount Washingtonrsquo;s current mid-mountain snow base measured 160 centimetres as of Tuesday afternoon, putting it at the top of the snow heap in Canada. The resort received a whopping 88 centimetres of new snow between Monday and Tuesday mornings. ldquo;Wersquo;re definitely seeing the positive effects of a La Nina influenced weather pattern so far this winter and wersquo;re not even open yet,rdquo; remarks mountain spokesperson Brent Curtain. With cool temperatures and more snow in the forecast before opening day on Friday, the mountain is expecting ideal conditions for skier and boarders on December 3rd. ldquo;Wersquo;re opening the entire front side of the mountain on Friday,rdquo; says Curtain. ldquo;Plus we will have over 40 kilometres of trails open at our Nordic Centre which will include most of the trails in Strathcona Provincial Park. The Ozone Tubing Park will also begin regularly scheduled operations on December 3rd.rdquo; The mountain plans to open the Outback, the popular backside of the mountain, on Friday, December 10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens for winter operations on Friday, December 3, 2010. The resort is located 30 minutes above The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386. Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington-hammered-by-snow-opening-day-Friday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_mount_washington_snow_cats_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO -- Woodward at Copper is possibly the raddest place on the planet. Some even call it the premier trick-stomping playground in the world. It features The Barn, a 19,400 sq. ft. comprehensive ski and snowboard freestyle training facility complete with indoor artificial snow jumps, jib lines, foam pits, skate features and Olympic fly-bed trampolines, offering indoor and outdoor training programs where you can learn tricks in the Barn and take them on snow the same day. NEW this season, the teams responsible for helping build/shape the parks and pipes at Copper now are working in conjunction with the folks at Woodward at Copper. This move will leverage the best builders from Copper with the innovation and programs commonly seen from the minds of Woodward at Copper. This will expand the Woodward at Copper experience and the terrain parks/pipes experience across the resort and better integrate our people. ldquo;I believe that this integration will prove to be a defining moment at Copper Mountain,rdquo; says Ben Brown, Director of Woodward at Copper. ldquo;I see so much passion for our parks from both the Terrain Park Crew as well as Woodward at Copper that combining the two will be explosive. The plan is for the transition to happen over time, but you should see some immediate impacts this year. Copper opened the season with more than 10 features in the Eagle Jib Park and will continue to expand throughout the season to our other five parks.rdquo; This new decision shows Copperrsquo;s commitment to terrain parks, Woodward at Copper, progression and the integration of two very parallel departments, to form a happy union that should benefit all. Keep up to date on the park and pipe lines, features, video and pictures on the new parks page at www.WoodwardatCopper.com/site/parks. ### About Woodward at Copper Woodward at Copper is the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. The 19,400 sq. ft. Barn gives campers access to Snowflexreg; jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. In the winter, Woodward at Copper offers Winter Camp Days, Holiday weeklong Park and Pipe Camps, The Park Rats Seasonal Program, One Hit Wonder, Drop-In, Skate-only and Private Sessions. In the summer, week-long overnight camps are also offered. For a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Woodward-at-Copper-and-Copper-Mountain-team-up-for-a-better-terrain-park-experience ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-12-01 11:49:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Woodward-at-Copper-and-Copper-Mountain-team-up-for-a-better-terrain-park-experience"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_Copper_Mtn_halfpipe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO -- Woodward at Copper is possibly the raddest place on the planet. Some even call it the premier trick-stomping playground in the world. It features The Barn, a 19,400 sq. ft. comprehensive ski and snowboard freestyle training facility complete with indoor artificial snow jumps, jib lines, foam pits, skate features and Olympic fly-bed trampolines, offering indoor and outdoor training programs where you can learn tricks in the Barn and take them on snow the same day. NEW this season, the teams responsible for helping build/shape the parks and pipes at Copper now are working in conjunction with the folks at Woodward at Copper. This move will leverage the best builders from Copper with the innovation and programs commonly seen from the minds of Woodward at Copper. This will expand the Woodward at Copper experience and the terrain parks/pipes experience across the resort and better integrate our people. ldquo;I believe that this integration will prove to be a defining moment at Copper Mountain,rdquo; says Ben Brown, Director of Woodward at Copper. ldquo;I see so much passion for our parks from both the Terrain Park Crew as well as Woodward at Copper that combining the two will be explosive. The plan is for the transition to happen over time, but you should see some immediate impacts this year. Copper opened the season with more than 10 features in the Eagle Jib Park and will continue to expand throughout the season to our other five parks.rdquo; This new decision shows Copperrsquo;s commitment to terrain parks, Woodward at Copper, progression and the integration of two very parallel departments, to form a happy union that should benefit all. Keep up to date on the park and pipe lines, features, video and pictures on the new parks page at www.WoodwardatCopper.com/site/parks. ### About Woodward at Copper Woodward at Copper is the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. The 19,400 sq. ft. Barn gives campers access to Snowflexreg; jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. In the winter, Woodward at Copper offers Winter Camp Days, Holiday weeklong Park and Pipe Camps, The Park Rats Seasonal Program, One Hit Wonder, Drop-In, Skate-only and Private Sessions. In the summer, week-long overnight camps are also offered. For a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101201/Woodward-at-Copper-and-Copper-Mountain-team-up-for-a-better-terrain-park-experience"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101201_Copper_Mtn_halfpipe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel With 9 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, Steamboat Ski Area broke the record for snowiest November in resort history. The previous record was set in 2005, when 83 inches fell on the mountain. As of 5 a.m., the resort had received 90 inches of November snow with one more day to go in the month. The mountain reported a mid-mountain base of 47 inches and a 62-inch base at the summit, which Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. said is the deepest base in the state. ldquo;Obviously, whenever we get snow, itrsquo;s a great message, but to be able to say itrsquo;s a record-breaking November, it really gets our guests near and far excited for the upcoming ski season,rdquo; Ski Corp. spokeswoman Loryn Kasten said. Joe Ramey, climate specialist and forecaster with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, said Steamboat Springs is reaping the benefits of a strong La Nina, or cool temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. ldquo;Irsquo;m jealous, Ramey said. ldquo;So jealous. To read the whole article by Nicole Inglis by clicking here photo by larry pierce http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101130/Steamboat-Springs-breaks-own-November-snowfall-record ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-30 13:07:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101130/Steamboat-Springs-breaks-own-November-snowfall-record"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101130_sbs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> With 9 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, Steamboat Ski Area broke the record for snowiest November in resort history. The previous record was set in 2005, when 83 inches fell on the mountain. As of 5 a.m., the resort had received 90 inches of November snow with one more day to go in the month. The mountain reported a mid-mountain base of 47 inches and a 62-inch base at the summit, which Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. said is the deepest base in the state. ldquo;Obviously, whenever we get snow, itrsquo;s a great message, but to be able to say itrsquo;s a record-breaking November, it really gets our guests near and far excited for the upcoming ski season,rdquo; Ski Corp. spokeswoman Loryn Kasten said. Joe Ramey, climate specialist and forecaster with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, said Steamboat Springs is reaping the benefits of a strong La Nina, or cool temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. ldquo;Irsquo;m jealous, Ramey said. ldquo;So jealous. To read the whole article by Nicole Inglis by clicking here photo by larry pierce <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101130/Steamboat-Springs-breaks-own-November-snowfall-record"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101130_sbs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Paging all you Echo Mountain skiers amp; riders. The wait is almost over as Echo Mountain will officially open for the '10/11 ski and ride season at 9am on Wednesday, December 1st! Get out there tomorrow as they kick off their fifth season of operation with $32 early season lift tickets valid for 12 hours of skiing and riding from 9a to 9p. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101130/Echo-Mountain-opens-Wednesday-Dec-1st ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-30 12:40:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101130/Echo-Mountain-opens-Wednesday-Dec-1st"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101130_dertrtws_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Paging all you Echo Mountain skiers amp; riders. The wait is almost over as Echo Mountain will officially open for the '10/11 ski and ride season at 9am on Wednesday, December 1st! Get out there tomorrow as they kick off their fifth season of operation with $32 early season lift tickets valid for 12 hours of skiing and riding from 9a to 9p. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101130/Echo-Mountain-opens-Wednesday-Dec-1st"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101130_dertrtws_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Alta, WY ndash; With 39 inches of snow arriving since opening early on Saturday, November 20, Grand Targhee Resort is scheduled to open Sacajawea Chairlift on Friday, November 26. This will open 100% of the terrain at the resort in time for the weekend. Grand Targhee Resort has received 112 inches of snow to date. ldquo;We will be the first resort in Wyoming to open 100 percent,rdquo; said Shannon Brooks Hamby, communications director. ldquo;This has been one of our best openings on record and our guests have been happily enjoying mid-season conditions during our opening week.rdquo; Lift ticket rates will increase to full price on Friday. The Papoose Conveyor is scheduled to open for the Thanksgiving holiday and the Branding Iron Grill will serve a traditional turkey or prime rib holiday menu on Thursday from 3:00 to 8:30 pm. Grand Targhee Snowcat Adventures are taking reservations starting Friday, November 26 (conditions permitting). Call 307-353-2300 x1355 to book. Grand Targhee Resort is a year round mountain resort situated on the western slope of the Tetons in Alta, Wyoming, accessible only through Teton Valley, Idaho. During the winter, our abundance of snow (more than 500 inches annually) and lack of lift lines creates an uncrowded skier and snowboarder paradise, continually recognized for abundant snow, genuine western hospitality, scenic beauty and excellent value. Tucked among spectacular Teton views and national forest land, Grand Targhee is also an intimate summer getaway for adventure-seekers, with miles of lift-accessed hiking, running and mountain biking trails, renowned music festivals and a variety of activities. A leader in environmental resort practices, Grand Targhee Resort was recently honored with the prestigious 2009 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence. For more information, please visit our website at www.grandtarghee.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/On-Friday-Grand-Targhee-Resort-will-be-first-in-Wyoming-to-open-100-of-terrain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-24 14:33:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/On-Friday-Grand-Targhee-Resort-will-be-first-in-Wyoming-to-open-100-of-terrain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101124_Grand_Targhee_pow_skier_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Alta, WY ndash; With 39 inches of snow arriving since opening early on Saturday, November 20, Grand Targhee Resort is scheduled to open Sacajawea Chairlift on Friday, November 26. This will open 100% of the terrain at the resort in time for the weekend. Grand Targhee Resort has received 112 inches of snow to date. ldquo;We will be the first resort in Wyoming to open 100 percent,rdquo; said Shannon Brooks Hamby, communications director. ldquo;This has been one of our best openings on record and our guests have been happily enjoying mid-season conditions during our opening week.rdquo; Lift ticket rates will increase to full price on Friday. The Papoose Conveyor is scheduled to open for the Thanksgiving holiday and the Branding Iron Grill will serve a traditional turkey or prime rib holiday menu on Thursday from 3:00 to 8:30 pm. Grand Targhee Snowcat Adventures are taking reservations starting Friday, November 26 (conditions permitting). Call 307-353-2300 x1355 to book. Grand Targhee Resort is a year round mountain resort situated on the western slope of the Tetons in Alta, Wyoming, accessible only through Teton Valley, Idaho. During the winter, our abundance of snow (more than 500 inches annually) and lack of lift lines creates an uncrowded skier and snowboarder paradise, continually recognized for abundant snow, genuine western hospitality, scenic beauty and excellent value. Tucked among spectacular Teton views and national forest land, Grand Targhee is also an intimate summer getaway for adventure-seekers, with miles of lift-accessed hiking, running and mountain biking trails, renowned music festivals and a variety of activities. A leader in environmental resort practices, Grand Targhee Resort was recently honored with the prestigious 2009 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence. For more information, please visit our website at www.grandtarghee.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/On-Friday-Grand-Targhee-Resort-will-be-first-in-Wyoming-to-open-100-of-terrain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101124_Grand_Targhee_pow_skier_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mount Washington Alpine Resort is pleased to announce that the mountain will open one week earlier than expected. Friday, December 3rd marks the beginning of the 2010-11 winter season and Island skiers and boarders are absolutely stoked! ldquo;People are chomping at the bit to get up the mountain right now,rdquo; says Resort Spokesperson Brent Curtain. ldquo;With all of the La Nina hype over the last couple of months, skiers and boarders are running on hyper-drive to hit the snow!rdquo; The weather discussions over the last two months have focused heavily on the La Nina weather phenomenon. La Nina's typically deliver cooler than expected temperatures and above average precipitation. So far, La Nina has delivered on both accounts. ldquo;We established a solid snowbase earlier than normal over the last month and the forecasted snow at the end of the week will make our base even deeper for opening day,rdquo; Curtain explains. The mountain is expecting more snow over the next few days with cooler temperatures dominating the long range forecasts. ldquo;La Nina definitely appears to be making her mark.rdquo; Mount Washington expects to have the entire frontside of the mountain, over 1200 skiable acres, ready for opening day. The Sunrise, Eagle, Hawk, and Green Chairs will be lifting skiers and boarders into the alpine. Nordic skiers can expect the same great early-season conditions as alpine enthusiasts on December 3rd. Mount Washington's Nordic Centre will have 21kms of track-set trails ready for skate and classic skiers and 6kms of snowshoe trails available for snow hikers. The mountainrsquo;s popular Ozone Tubing Park will also swing into action for snow play and family fun next Friday. If you're looking for some new stuff at the mountain for this season, you won't be disappointed. To take advantage of the all-natural fluff this winter, Mount Washington is opening an additional 100 acres of glades below the Little Washington peak on the west side of the mountain. The area is called the Gold Rush Glades, in honour of the mountainrsquo;s mining history. The early opening announcement is obviously great news for the mountain and its skiers and boarders. Even better is the timing of the resort's 6ixPak sale, which offers early bird rates until November 30th. As an added bonus, Mount Washington will give you a free day of skiing in April with every 6ixPak purchase. ldquo;This is the perfect time to grab your 6ixPak at our discounted November rates,rdquo; explains Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations. ldquo;They make the perfect Christmas gift and you can pick one up at any Thrifty Foods location or buy them online at mountwashington.ca.rdquo; Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens for winter operations on Friday, December 3, 2010. The resort is located 30 minutes above The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386. Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/Early-opening-for-Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington-Alpine-Resort-set-for-December-3 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-24 12:56:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/Early-opening-for-Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington-Alpine-Resort-set-for-December-3"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101124_Mt_Washington_pow_skier_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mount Washington Alpine Resort is pleased to announce that the mountain will open one week earlier than expected. Friday, December 3rd marks the beginning of the 2010-11 winter season and Island skiers and boarders are absolutely stoked! ldquo;People are chomping at the bit to get up the mountain right now,rdquo; says Resort Spokesperson Brent Curtain. ldquo;With all of the La Nina hype over the last couple of months, skiers and boarders are running on hyper-drive to hit the snow!rdquo; The weather discussions over the last two months have focused heavily on the La Nina weather phenomenon. La Nina's typically deliver cooler than expected temperatures and above average precipitation. So far, La Nina has delivered on both accounts. ldquo;We established a solid snowbase earlier than normal over the last month and the forecasted snow at the end of the week will make our base even deeper for opening day,rdquo; Curtain explains. The mountain is expecting more snow over the next few days with cooler temperatures dominating the long range forecasts. ldquo;La Nina definitely appears to be making her mark.rdquo; Mount Washington expects to have the entire frontside of the mountain, over 1200 skiable acres, ready for opening day. The Sunrise, Eagle, Hawk, and Green Chairs will be lifting skiers and boarders into the alpine. Nordic skiers can expect the same great early-season conditions as alpine enthusiasts on December 3rd. Mount Washington's Nordic Centre will have 21kms of track-set trails ready for skate and classic skiers and 6kms of snowshoe trails available for snow hikers. The mountainrsquo;s popular Ozone Tubing Park will also swing into action for snow play and family fun next Friday. If you're looking for some new stuff at the mountain for this season, you won't be disappointed. To take advantage of the all-natural fluff this winter, Mount Washington is opening an additional 100 acres of glades below the Little Washington peak on the west side of the mountain. The area is called the Gold Rush Glades, in honour of the mountainrsquo;s mining history. The early opening announcement is obviously great news for the mountain and its skiers and boarders. Even better is the timing of the resort's 6ixPak sale, which offers early bird rates until November 30th. As an added bonus, Mount Washington will give you a free day of skiing in April with every 6ixPak purchase. ldquo;This is the perfect time to grab your 6ixPak at our discounted November rates,rdquo; explains Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations. ldquo;They make the perfect Christmas gift and you can pick one up at any Thrifty Foods location or buy them online at mountwashington.ca.rdquo; Mount Washington Alpine Resort opens for winter operations on Friday, December 3, 2010. The resort is located 30 minutes above The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386. Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/Early-opening-for-Vancouver-Islands-Mount-Washington-Alpine-Resort-set-for-December-3"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101124_Mt_Washington_pow_skier_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The march towards progress now has tangible results. Mt. Baldy will be opening on Thanksgiving day. Chairs 1 and 2 will be spinning, servicing the beginner area. Discounted $29 lift tickets can be purchased here, and are valid until December 18th. (Check out the Ski Channel's profile of the great Mt. Baldy by clicking here.) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/Mt-Baldy-ski-resort-(SoCal)-will-open-on-Thanksgiving ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-24 10:12:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/Mt-Baldy-ski-resort-(SoCal)-will-open-on-Thanksgiving"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101124_Baldy_pow_skier_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The march towards progress now has tangible results. Mt. Baldy will be opening on Thanksgiving day. Chairs 1 and 2 will be spinning, servicing the beginner area. Discounted $29 lift tickets can be purchased here, and are valid until December 18th. (Check out the Ski Channel's profile of the great Mt. Baldy by clicking here.) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101124/Mt-Baldy-ski-resort-(SoCal)-will-open-on-Thanksgiving"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101124_Baldy_pow_skier_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel More than five feet of snow has fallen on Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain resort. And the let up continues today, Tuesday, with blizzard-like conditions forcing the closure of the mountain. But, tomorrow is indeed another day. Wednesday, Heavenly will account for 13 lifts and 18 miles of open trails. Accorind to the ski resort's website, This is the most Thanksgiving terrain we've seen in recent memory. Come join us for an awesome day on the mountain! Be there in a few... http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101123/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-with-more-terrain-and-lifts-served-up-for-Thanksgiving ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-23 13:42:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101123/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-with-more-terrain-and-lifts-served-up-for-Thanksgiving"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101123_Heavenly_powder_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> More than five feet of snow has fallen on Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain resort. And the let up continues today, Tuesday, with blizzard-like conditions forcing the closure of the mountain. But, tomorrow is indeed another day. Wednesday, Heavenly will account for 13 lifts and 18 miles of open trails. Accorind to the ski resort's website, This is the most Thanksgiving terrain we've seen in recent memory. Come join us for an awesome day on the mountain! Be there in a few... <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101123/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-with-more-terrain-and-lifts-served-up-for-Thanksgiving"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101123_Heavenly_powder_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Day after Thanksgiving will not be a day of leftovers for Brian Head Resort. On Friday, the Utah ski resort will open lifts 2, 4, 5 and 6. None of those lifts are currently being served. Right now, Brian Head Resort is offering up a tasty serving of lift 3, and lift 3 will continue to feed the patrons. Brian Head currently has a 30 inch base and snow is forecast for tonight. With the limited opening and discounted lift ticket prices: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12-and-under. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chairlift three, Black Foot, will serve three runs and a terrain park with 11 features, rails and boxes. Brian Head will open additional chairlifts and terrain as conditions permit, and the discount prices will remain in effect until then. About Brian Head Resort: at 9,600-11,307 feet above sea level, it is the highest ski resort base elevation in Utah. It averages nearly 400 inches yearly of the Greatest Snow on Earth, has three terrain parks, eight lifts, 65 ski trails and 650 acres of ski terrain for downhill skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding from mid-November through mid-April. There are also assorted options for apregrave;s ski dining and drinking, entertainment and ecotourism, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Brian Headrsquo;s very family friendly atmosphere includes an uncrowded setting with no lift-lines, an award-winning, all-inclusive children's program for ages 3-12 at Navajo Lodge Learning Center, an entire mountain and facility dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports. There is also a state licensed day care facility. Brian Headrsquo;s location is perfect for combining a skiing or snowboarding trip with a visit to Las Vegas. Likewise, Brian Head is likely closer to more national parks than any other ski resort town in North America; Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, The Grand Canyon, and Great Basin are all within easy reach. Cedar Breaks National Monument is two miles from Brian Head. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101123/No-leftovers-for-Brian-Head-New-lifts-to-be-served-up-day-after-Thanksgiving-Nov-26 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-23 08:14:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101123/No-leftovers-for-Brian-Head-New-lifts-to-be-served-up-day-after-Thanksgiving-Nov-26"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101123_Brian_Head_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Day after Thanksgiving will not be a day of leftovers for Brian Head Resort. On Friday, the Utah ski resort will open lifts 2, 4, 5 and 6. None of those lifts are currently being served. Right now, Brian Head Resort is offering up a tasty serving of lift 3, and lift 3 will continue to feed the patrons. Brian Head currently has a 30 inch base and snow is forecast for tonight. With the limited opening and discounted lift ticket prices: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12-and-under. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chairlift three, Black Foot, will serve three runs and a terrain park with 11 features, rails and boxes. Brian Head will open additional chairlifts and terrain as conditions permit, and the discount prices will remain in effect until then. About Brian Head Resort: at 9,600-11,307 feet above sea level, it is the highest ski resort base elevation in Utah. It averages nearly 400 inches yearly of the Greatest Snow on Earth, has three terrain parks, eight lifts, 65 ski trails and 650 acres of ski terrain for downhill skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding from mid-November through mid-April. There are also assorted options for apregrave;s ski dining and drinking, entertainment and ecotourism, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Brian Headrsquo;s very family friendly atmosphere includes an uncrowded setting with no lift-lines, an award-winning, all-inclusive children's program for ages 3-12 at Navajo Lodge Learning Center, an entire mountain and facility dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports. There is also a state licensed day care facility. Brian Headrsquo;s location is perfect for combining a skiing or snowboarding trip with a visit to Las Vegas. Likewise, Brian Head is likely closer to more national parks than any other ski resort town in North America; Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, The Grand Canyon, and Great Basin are all within easy reach. Cedar Breaks National Monument is two miles from Brian Head. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101123/No-leftovers-for-Brian-Head-New-lifts-to-be-served-up-day-after-Thanksgiving-Nov-26"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101123_Brian_Head_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This man actually has no legs, a paralympic powder skier floating on his waste/stump. [page] PETT (People for the Ethical Treatment of Trees) were not too stoked on this flippant display of powdery. [page] Is that an airplane wing? A massive ghost? [page] When the two trams pass each other, make a wish that is instantly fulfilled. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101122/SNAPSHOTS-Snowbird-passes-100-inch-mark-with-face-shots-galore ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-22 11:31:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101122/SNAPSHOTS-Snowbird-passes-100-inch-mark-with-face-shots-galore"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101122_Snowbird_waste_deep_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This man actually has no legs, a paralympic powder skier floating on his waste/stump. [page] PETT (People for the Ethical Treatment of Trees) were not too stoked on this flippant display of powdery. [page] Is that an airplane wing? A massive ghost? [page] When the two trams pass each other, make a wish that is instantly fulfilled. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101122/SNAPSHOTS-Snowbird-passes-100-inch-mark-with-face-shots-galore"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101122_Snowbird_waste_deep_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel I'm happy. You happy? For sure. Are you happy? [page] OK guys, like we practiced last night! Right arm... up! [page] This red fence made it all the way out from China for opening day. Fans cheer its journey. [page] You talkin' to me? [page] Witness protection program member happy to make some turns with an old friend. [page] I'm free once again. What was the point yesterday? [page] To the congregation: turn to your neighbor and say, I'm free! Mother Nature helped Park City Mountain Resort welcome the start of the 2010-2011 winter season, today, November 20, 2010, with energetic skiers and snowboarders, diverse terrain and natural snowfall! Guests camped out overnight at PayDay, First Time and Three Kings lifts to receive the coveted ldquo;First Chairrdquo; t-shirts, as well as the bragging rights that go along with riding the first chair. The three lifts serviced five runs, including the early season terrain park with 16 jib features and a 25-foot jump. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning is in effect until Wednesday, November 24, with up to three feet of snow expected. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101120/Snapshots-of-opening-day-Park-City-Mountain-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-20 16:50:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101120/Snapshots-of-opening-day-Park-City-Mountain-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101120_park_city_jumper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> I'm happy. You happy? For sure. Are you happy? [page] OK guys, like we practiced last night! Right arm... up! [page] This red fence made it all the way out from China for opening day. Fans cheer its journey. [page] You talkin' to me? [page] Witness protection program member happy to make some turns with an old friend. [page] I'm free once again. What was the point yesterday? [page] To the congregation: turn to your neighbor and say, I'm free! Mother Nature helped Park City Mountain Resort welcome the start of the 2010-2011 winter season, today, November 20, 2010, with energetic skiers and snowboarders, diverse terrain and natural snowfall! Guests camped out overnight at PayDay, First Time and Three Kings lifts to receive the coveted ldquo;First Chairrdquo; t-shirts, as well as the bragging rights that go along with riding the first chair. The three lifts serviced five runs, including the early season terrain park with 16 jib features and a 25-foot jump. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning is in effect until Wednesday, November 24, with up to three feet of snow expected. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101120/Snapshots-of-opening-day-Park-City-Mountain-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101120_park_city_jumper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Behind the strength of the West Coastrsquo;s largest snowmaking system and a well-timed winter storm, Heavenly Mountain Resort kicked off the 2010-11 ski and snowboard season on Saturday, November 20, 2010, with the deepest snowpack and finest surface conditions Lake Tahoe has to offer. Heavenly began the season with almost 20 acres of available terrain accessed by the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express Chairlift. ldquo;Thanks to our incredible snowmaking crew and system, Heavenly will open with mid-winter conditions on the terrain we have open,rdquo; said Heavenlyrsquo;s vice-president and general manager, Pete Sonntag. ldquo;And now with this huge winter storm, we should get 2010-11 off to an incredible, snowy start.rdquo; Based on its potential, some forecasters are calling this upcoming storm Lake Tahoersquo;s snowiest pre-Thanksgiving event in the last eight years. Overnight, the storm dropped a foot of fresh snow, making for excellent opening day conditions. With the new snow and unmatched snowmaking capability, Heavenly officials announced that the resort would open Dipper Express Chairlift on Sunday, November 21, 2010, with access to Orionrsquo;s and Big Dipper trails. This gives Heavenly 45 acres and nearly three miles of open terrain. Heavenly will operate for skiing and snowboarding, weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition to the traditional ski trails, Heavenly has the largest early-season terrain park in Tahoe with 13 features and a medium-sized jump. Gondola sightseeing and on-mountain dining are also open. All access to the mountain will be through the Heavenly Village Gondola. The National Weather Service is calling for the snow to continue through the weekend, leaving as much as four feet of new snow. For all the latest news and information, visit www.skiheavenly.com, or call 1-800-HEAVENLY. Early-Season Deals At just $379, the Heavenly/Northstar season pass is being recognized as one of the best values in snowsports offering access to two of Tahoersquo;s premier resorts, two new base villages, 49 lifts, 186 ski trails, and 11 terrain parks, all spread over 7,800 acres. For more information, please visit http://www.skiheavenly.com/tickets-and-passes/season%20passes.aspx. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101120/Prime-conditions-rule-the-scene-for-Heavenly-Mountain-Resorts-opening-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-20 16:23:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101120/Prime-conditions-rule-the-scene-for-Heavenly-Mountain-Resorts-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101120_heavenly_snowblower_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Behind the strength of the West Coastrsquo;s largest snowmaking system and a well-timed winter storm, Heavenly Mountain Resort kicked off the 2010-11 ski and snowboard season on Saturday, November 20, 2010, with the deepest snowpack and finest surface conditions Lake Tahoe has to offer. Heavenly began the season with almost 20 acres of available terrain accessed by the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express Chairlift. ldquo;Thanks to our incredible snowmaking crew and system, Heavenly will open with mid-winter conditions on the terrain we have open,rdquo; said Heavenlyrsquo;s vice-president and general manager, Pete Sonntag. ldquo;And now with this huge winter storm, we should get 2010-11 off to an incredible, snowy start.rdquo; Based on its potential, some forecasters are calling this upcoming storm Lake Tahoersquo;s snowiest pre-Thanksgiving event in the last eight years. Overnight, the storm dropped a foot of fresh snow, making for excellent opening day conditions. With the new snow and unmatched snowmaking capability, Heavenly officials announced that the resort would open Dipper Express Chairlift on Sunday, November 21, 2010, with access to Orionrsquo;s and Big Dipper trails. This gives Heavenly 45 acres and nearly three miles of open terrain. Heavenly will operate for skiing and snowboarding, weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition to the traditional ski trails, Heavenly has the largest early-season terrain park in Tahoe with 13 features and a medium-sized jump. Gondola sightseeing and on-mountain dining are also open. All access to the mountain will be through the Heavenly Village Gondola. The National Weather Service is calling for the snow to continue through the weekend, leaving as much as four feet of new snow. For all the latest news and information, visit www.skiheavenly.com, or call 1-800-HEAVENLY. Early-Season Deals At just $379, the Heavenly/Northstar season pass is being recognized as one of the best values in snowsports offering access to two of Tahoersquo;s premier resorts, two new base villages, 49 lifts, 186 ski trails, and 11 terrain parks, all spread over 7,800 acres. For more information, please visit http://www.skiheavenly.com/tickets-and-passes/season%20passes.aspx. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101120/Prime-conditions-rule-the-scene-for-Heavenly-Mountain-Resorts-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101120_heavenly_snowblower_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Opening day is not until November 24th, but some very lucky folks, including the legendary Billy Kidd, floated some turns of absolute happiness on Steamboat's Champagne Powder. Steamboat will open the 2010/11 season with the best conditions in more than a decade including five lifts, approximately 926 acres and 66 trails, including much of its legendary tree terrain due to more than six feet of snow that has fallen since Oct. 23rd. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/WATCH-Pow-turns-of-glory-poached-before-Steamboats-opening-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-19 14:44:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/WATCH-Pow-turns-of-glory-poached-before-Steamboats-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101119_Billy_Kidd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Opening day is not until November 24th, but some very lucky folks, including the legendary Billy Kidd, floated some turns of absolute happiness on Steamboat's Champagne Powder. Steamboat will open the 2010/11 season with the best conditions in more than a decade including five lifts, approximately 926 acres and 66 trails, including much of its legendary tree terrain due to more than six feet of snow that has fallen since Oct. 23rd. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/WATCH-Pow-turns-of-glory-poached-before-Steamboats-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101119_Billy_Kidd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen Snowmass has outfitted their Silver Queen gondola with a new solar-powered music system. Plug in your iPod, iPad, or MP3 player, and let the party begin! Best to put on something good or else Eman Laerton shall be visiting you atop the 11,212 foot peak of Apsen Mountain. If T Rex's Planet Queen plays while riding the Silver Queen gondola, will a real queen materialize out of gondola-thin air? http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/Gondola-Payola-Snowmass-outfits-Silver-Queen-with-solar-powered-iPod-music-system ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-19 12:32:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/Gondola-Payola-Snowmass-outfits-Silver-Queen-with-solar-powered-iPod-music-system"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101119_snowmass_ipod_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen Snowmass has outfitted their Silver Queen gondola with a new solar-powered music system. Plug in your iPod, iPad, or MP3 player, and let the party begin! Best to put on something good or else Eman Laerton shall be visiting you atop the 11,212 foot peak of Apsen Mountain. If T Rex's Planet Queen plays while riding the Silver Queen gondola, will a real queen materialize out of gondola-thin air? <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/Gondola-Payola-Snowmass-outfits-Silver-Queen-with-solar-powered-iPod-music-system"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101119_snowmass_ipod_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Eric Friedman, marketing man for the skier-owned Mad River Glen, sent out an APB for all fans of the iconic ski resort and its single-person chairlift. No opening day announcement has been made, but Thanksgiving weekend could be a possibility. Someone shook up the old snow globe today and it's really starting to look more like winter! Everyone keeps asking; so when is Mad River going to open?. Well the fact is only Mother Nature knows for sure. Our plan (as always) is to open as soon as we have enough snow after Thanksgiving. So its anyones guess, but hey we've opened Turkey-day weekend before so stay tuned. Speaking of guessing - I just heard from MRG's legendary weather prognosticator, Josh Fox, who told me that his pre-season prediction is coming! In the meantime see this rosy prediction! Let's all keep our fingers and toes crossed as we dream for many powdery days. Another way to encourage more of the white stuff is to join us for ski season kickoff bash we are hosting with our friends over at Sugarbush. It's called the Big Kicker at the Big Picture, all the details are here, sure hope you can make it. THINK SNOW!!! (Click here to see The Ski Channel's Riding Ski History: Mad River Glen's Single Person Chairlift) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/Ski-it-IF-and-WHEN-you-can-Mad-River-Glen-hints-at-possible-Thanksgiving-weekend-opening ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-19 11:22:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/Ski-it-IF-and-WHEN-you-can-Mad-River-Glen-hints-at-possible-Thanksgiving-weekend-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101119_MRG_single_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Eric Friedman, marketing man for the skier-owned Mad River Glen, sent out an APB for all fans of the iconic ski resort and its single-person chairlift. No opening day announcement has been made, but Thanksgiving weekend could be a possibility. Someone shook up the old snow globe today and it's really starting to look more like winter! Everyone keeps asking; so when is Mad River going to open?. Well the fact is only Mother Nature knows for sure. Our plan (as always) is to open as soon as we have enough snow after Thanksgiving. So its anyones guess, but hey we've opened Turkey-day weekend before so stay tuned. Speaking of guessing - I just heard from MRG's legendary weather prognosticator, Josh Fox, who told me that his pre-season prediction is coming! In the meantime see this rosy prediction! Let's all keep our fingers and toes crossed as we dream for many powdery days. Another way to encourage more of the white stuff is to join us for ski season kickoff bash we are hosting with our friends over at Sugarbush. It's called the Big Kicker at the Big Picture, all the details are here, sure hope you can make it. THINK SNOW!!! (Click here to see The Ski Channel's Riding Ski History: Mad River Glen's Single Person Chairlift) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101119/Ski-it-IF-and-WHEN-you-can-Mad-River-Glen-hints-at-possible-Thanksgiving-weekend-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101119_MRG_single_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Brian Head, UT ndash; The 45th winter season at Brian Head Resort begins Saturday, Nov. 20, with a limited opening and discounted lift ticket prices: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12-and-under. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chairlift three, Black Foot, will serve three runs and a terrain park with 11 features, rails and boxes. Brian Head will open additional chairlifts and terrain as conditions permit, and the discount prices will remain in effect until then. Brian Head is at normal snowfall accumulation compared to past seasons and we are anticipating another long season with approximately 160 skiing days, said Brian Head General Manager, Henry Hornberger. ldquo;We look forward to another tremendous Utah ski and snowboard season,rdquo; said Hornberger. ldquo;Last year Brain Head had over 400 inches of lsquo;The Greatest Snow on Earth,rsquo; and already we have a base of over two feet of natural and man-made snow. With snow forecast for opening weekend and into next week, we are eager to open additional terrain during Thanksgiving week.rdquo; Rental equipment will be available, and Brian Headrsquo;s High Mountain Outfitters retail shop will be open at Giant Steps Lodge, offering the finest brands including Burton, Smith, Skull Candy, Elan and Atomic. Sold are helmets, goggles, jackets, pants, sun glasses, gloves, sunscreen, lip balm, sweatshirts and more ndash;including gift items, accessories, and Brian Head Resort logo-wear. The grill in Giant Steps Lodge, featuring Starbucks Coffee, will be open too. Brian Head offers one of North Americarsquo;s best skiing and riding values, with $45 adult lift tickets and $32 for children 12-and-under and seniors 65-and-over. Group rates and season pass rates are available by calling 866-930-1010 or visiting www.BrianHead.com. Additional information is also available at Facebook.com/BrianHeadResort, FaceBook.com/BrianHeadTerrainParks and Twitter.com/BrianHeadResort. About Brian Head Resort: at 9,600-11,307 feet above sea level, it is the highest ski resort base elevation in Utah. It averages nearly 400 inches yearly of the Greatest Snow on Earth, has three terrain parks, eight lifts, 65 ski trails and 650 acres of ski terrain for downhill skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding from mid-November through mid-April. There are also assorted options for apregrave;s ski dining and drinking, entertainment and ecotourism, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Brian Headrsquo;s very family-friendly atmosphere includes an uncrowded setting with no lift-lines, an award-winning, all-inclusive children's program for ages 3-12 at Navajo Lodge Learning Center, an entire mountain and facility dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports. There is also a state licensed day care facility. Brian Headrsquo;s location is perfect for combining a skiing or snowboarding trip with a visit to Las Vegas. Likewise, Brian Head is likely closer to more national parks than any other ski resort town in North America; Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, The Grand Canyon, and Great Basin are all within easy reach. Cedar Breaks National Monument is two miles from Brian Head. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101118/Brian-Head-Resort-opens-45th-winter-season-on-Saturday-November-20 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-18 13:24:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101118/Brian-Head-Resort-opens-45th-winter-season-on-Saturday-November-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101118_Brian_Head_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Brian Head, UT ndash; The 45th winter season at Brian Head Resort begins Saturday, Nov. 20, with a limited opening and discounted lift ticket prices: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12-and-under. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chairlift three, Black Foot, will serve three runs and a terrain park with 11 features, rails and boxes. Brian Head will open additional chairlifts and terrain as conditions permit, and the discount prices will remain in effect until then. Brian Head is at normal snowfall accumulation compared to past seasons and we are anticipating another long season with approximately 160 skiing days, said Brian Head General Manager, Henry Hornberger. ldquo;We look forward to another tremendous Utah ski and snowboard season,rdquo; said Hornberger. ldquo;Last year Brain Head had over 400 inches of lsquo;The Greatest Snow on Earth,rsquo; and already we have a base of over two feet of natural and man-made snow. With snow forecast for opening weekend and into next week, we are eager to open additional terrain during Thanksgiving week.rdquo; Rental equipment will be available, and Brian Headrsquo;s High Mountain Outfitters retail shop will be open at Giant Steps Lodge, offering the finest brands including Burton, Smith, Skull Candy, Elan and Atomic. Sold are helmets, goggles, jackets, pants, sun glasses, gloves, sunscreen, lip balm, sweatshirts and more ndash;including gift items, accessories, and Brian Head Resort logo-wear. The grill in Giant Steps Lodge, featuring Starbucks Coffee, will be open too. Brian Head offers one of North Americarsquo;s best skiing and riding values, with $45 adult lift tickets and $32 for children 12-and-under and seniors 65-and-over. Group rates and season pass rates are available by calling 866-930-1010 or visiting www.BrianHead.com. Additional information is also available at Facebook.com/BrianHeadResort, FaceBook.com/BrianHeadTerrainParks and Twitter.com/BrianHeadResort. About Brian Head Resort: at 9,600-11,307 feet above sea level, it is the highest ski resort base elevation in Utah. It averages nearly 400 inches yearly of the Greatest Snow on Earth, has three terrain parks, eight lifts, 65 ski trails and 650 acres of ski terrain for downhill skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding from mid-November through mid-April. There are also assorted options for apregrave;s ski dining and drinking, entertainment and ecotourism, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Brian Headrsquo;s very family-friendly atmosphere includes an uncrowded setting with no lift-lines, an award-winning, all-inclusive children's program for ages 3-12 at Navajo Lodge Learning Center, an entire mountain and facility dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports. There is also a state licensed day care facility. Brian Headrsquo;s location is perfect for combining a skiing or snowboarding trip with a visit to Las Vegas. Likewise, Brian Head is likely closer to more national parks than any other ski resort town in North America; Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, The Grand Canyon, and Great Basin are all within easy reach. Cedar Breaks National Monument is two miles from Brian Head. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101118/Brian-Head-Resort-opens-45th-winter-season-on-Saturday-November-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101118_Brian_Head_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the appointment of Bill Rock as the new chief operating officer of Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. Rock will assume responsibility for all mountain and village operations associated with Northstar-at-Tahoe and will report directly to Blaise Carrig, co-president of Vail Resortsrsquo; Mountain Division. ldquo;Bill brings 14 years of experience in the mountain resort industry, including mountain operations, lodging, real estate development, association management, municipal services and commercial real estate. Bill has a deep understanding of how to drive both guest service and profitability in the mountain resort business, as well as how to develop strong community partnerships. I am confident that with Billrsquo;s leadership, we will drive performance and growth for Northstar in the years to come,rdquo; said Carrig. Rock joins Vail Resorts from Intrawestrsquo;s Snowshoe Mountain Resort in W.V., where he was president and chief operating officer since 2005. He also has simultaneously served as president of Intrawest Spain since 2009, overseeing operations of the Madrid SnowZone. At Snowshoe, Rock was responsible for significantly growing resort revenue, increasing guest satisfaction scores and developing strong community partnerships. From 2003-3005, Rock was chief operating officer and general manager of Durango Mountain Resort in Colorado, where he grew resort revenue, introduced two new season pass products to increase ticket revenue and implemented new service standards that resulted in increased guest satisfaction scores. He held several leadership positions in lodging and golf operations, human resources and sales at Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont from 1998-2003. Rock began his career in the mountain resort industry at Bristol Mountain Resort in Canandaigua, N.Y., directing marketing and sales for the ski resort from 1996-1998. Rock was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1987-1990. He received his bachelorrsquo;s degree from Clemson University in 1987. Northstar is host to a new base area village featuring 35 unique shops and restaurants in more than 100,000 square feet of commercial retail space, a conference center, a 9,000-square-foot skating rink, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sports paradise, the mountain offers 19 lifts, 93 ski trails spread across 3,000 acres, snowmaking that covers 50 percent of the ski trails, seven terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, fly-fishing and more. During the 2009-2010 ski season, Northstar-at-Tahoe saw more than 700,000 skier visits. About Vail Resorts Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, and Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and in the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101117/Bill-Rock-named-new-chief-operating-officer-of-NorthstaratTahoe-ski-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-17 14:36:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101117/Bill-Rock-named-new-chief-operating-officer-of-NorthstaratTahoe-ski-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101117_Bill_Rock_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the appointment of Bill Rock as the new chief operating officer of Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. Rock will assume responsibility for all mountain and village operations associated with Northstar-at-Tahoe and will report directly to Blaise Carrig, co-president of Vail Resortsrsquo; Mountain Division. ldquo;Bill brings 14 years of experience in the mountain resort industry, including mountain operations, lodging, real estate development, association management, municipal services and commercial real estate. Bill has a deep understanding of how to drive both guest service and profitability in the mountain resort business, as well as how to develop strong community partnerships. I am confident that with Billrsquo;s leadership, we will drive performance and growth for Northstar in the years to come,rdquo; said Carrig. Rock joins Vail Resorts from Intrawestrsquo;s Snowshoe Mountain Resort in W.V., where he was president and chief operating officer since 2005. He also has simultaneously served as president of Intrawest Spain since 2009, overseeing operations of the Madrid SnowZone. At Snowshoe, Rock was responsible for significantly growing resort revenue, increasing guest satisfaction scores and developing strong community partnerships. From 2003-3005, Rock was chief operating officer and general manager of Durango Mountain Resort in Colorado, where he grew resort revenue, introduced two new season pass products to increase ticket revenue and implemented new service standards that resulted in increased guest satisfaction scores. He held several leadership positions in lodging and golf operations, human resources and sales at Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont from 1998-2003. Rock began his career in the mountain resort industry at Bristol Mountain Resort in Canandaigua, N.Y., directing marketing and sales for the ski resort from 1996-1998. Rock was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1987-1990. He received his bachelorrsquo;s degree from Clemson University in 1987. Northstar is host to a new base area village featuring 35 unique shops and restaurants in more than 100,000 square feet of commercial retail space, a conference center, a 9,000-square-foot skating rink, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sports paradise, the mountain offers 19 lifts, 93 ski trails spread across 3,000 acres, snowmaking that covers 50 percent of the ski trails, seven terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, fly-fishing and more. During the 2009-2010 ski season, Northstar-at-Tahoe saw more than 700,000 skier visits. About Vail Resorts Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, and Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and in the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101117/Bill-Rock-named-new-chief-operating-officer-of-NorthstaratTahoe-ski-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101117_Bill_Rock_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The season is starting off with a bang at Copper, literally and figuratively. In the past 3 days Copper has received 28 inches of fresh powder. In addition, Patrol has been busy blasting terrain to get it open to the public. As of Nov. 17, Copper has 4 lifts open, providing 215 acres on 18 trails, with a 41 inch mid-mountain base. Copper is experiencing some of the best early season conditions in recent memory. Make sure to enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving activities at Copper: Main Vein Superpipe Opens, Thanksgiving-ish* Thank you for turkey, stuffing and of course cranberry sauce. Also, thank you for the snow and most of all, thank you for the new 22 ft superpipe ndash; home to the 2011 Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix and USASA Nationals. Copper has had the first superpipe to open in N. America the past 5 years running. *Date subject to change. 9th annual Leftover Yam Rail Jam, presented by Woodward at Copper, Nov. 26 Happy Thanksjibbinghellip;compete for a chance to win great prizes from Woodward at Copper! Registration is free and the event will take place in the Eagle Jib Park with an open-jam format. Helmets are required. Donrsquo;t miss the first rail jam of the season put on just for you by your friends at Woodward at Copper! Gobbler Chase Snow Shoe Race, Nov. 27 Grab your snowshoes and walk, trot or run to Copperrsquo;s 7th Annual Gobbler Chase. There will be Thanksgiving treats and prizes after the race, a canned food drive, and all proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations! En Fuego - Tree Lighting with Shreddinrsquo; Santa, Nov. 27 Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend Copper-style when the Village heats up at night with En Fuego. See Santa drop into the superpipe to light the holiday tree, with a torchlight parade, street entertainers, bonfires, fire performers and fireworks. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101117/Copper-Mountains-early-season-conditions-are-all-time-with-28-inches-of-fresh-pow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-17 11:28:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101117/Copper-Mountains-early-season-conditions-are-all-time-with-28-inches-of-fresh-pow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101117_Copper_Mountain_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The season is starting off with a bang at Copper, literally and figuratively. In the past 3 days Copper has received 28 inches of fresh powder. In addition, Patrol has been busy blasting terrain to get it open to the public. As of Nov. 17, Copper has 4 lifts open, providing 215 acres on 18 trails, with a 41 inch mid-mountain base. Copper is experiencing some of the best early season conditions in recent memory. Make sure to enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving activities at Copper: Main Vein Superpipe Opens, Thanksgiving-ish* Thank you for turkey, stuffing and of course cranberry sauce. Also, thank you for the snow and most of all, thank you for the new 22 ft superpipe ndash; home to the 2011 Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix and USASA Nationals. Copper has had the first superpipe to open in N. America the past 5 years running. *Date subject to change. 9th annual Leftover Yam Rail Jam, presented by Woodward at Copper, Nov. 26 Happy Thanksjibbinghellip;compete for a chance to win great prizes from Woodward at Copper! Registration is free and the event will take place in the Eagle Jib Park with an open-jam format. Helmets are required. Donrsquo;t miss the first rail jam of the season put on just for you by your friends at Woodward at Copper! Gobbler Chase Snow Shoe Race, Nov. 27 Grab your snowshoes and walk, trot or run to Copperrsquo;s 7th Annual Gobbler Chase. There will be Thanksgiving treats and prizes after the race, a canned food drive, and all proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations! En Fuego - Tree Lighting with Shreddinrsquo; Santa, Nov. 27 Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend Copper-style when the Village heats up at night with En Fuego. See Santa drop into the superpipe to light the holiday tree, with a torchlight parade, street entertainers, bonfires, fire performers and fireworks. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101117/Copper-Mountains-early-season-conditions-are-all-time-with-28-inches-of-fresh-pow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101117_Copper_Mountain_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Keystone, Colo ndash; As Mother Nature continues to blast Keystone with snow, the Resort announced the opening of The Outback terrain this Friday, November 19th. The Outback is accessible via the Outpost Gondola currently has a 31rdquo; base and with more than two feet of snow falling in the last week, a Winter Storm Warning until Wednesday morning, skiers and riders should look for more terrain openings as the week progresses. Established on November 20, 1970 Keystone Resort will be turning 40 years old. To celebrate this occasion Keystone will be offering $40 lift tickets (guests must print out a coupon from http://keystoneresort.com/40.com) for adults and children, and $40 lodging per person at the Keystone Inn. For the early riserrsquo;s free hot chocolate, coffee, and birthday cupcakes from Chef Ned Archibaldrsquo;s bakery will be featured for the morning wake up call. Memorabilia from Keystonersquo;s inaugural year will be on hand for guests ready to ride the River Run Gondola. Come enjoy Keystonersquo;s vintage prices, tasty treats, and seamless corduroy. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Keystone-Resort-announces-earliest-opening-in-history-of-The-Outback-Terrain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-16 15:12:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Keystone-Resort-announces-earliest-opening-in-history-of-The-Outback-Terrain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Keystone_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Keystone, Colo ndash; As Mother Nature continues to blast Keystone with snow, the Resort announced the opening of The Outback terrain this Friday, November 19th. The Outback is accessible via the Outpost Gondola currently has a 31rdquo; base and with more than two feet of snow falling in the last week, a Winter Storm Warning until Wednesday morning, skiers and riders should look for more terrain openings as the week progresses. Established on November 20, 1970 Keystone Resort will be turning 40 years old. To celebrate this occasion Keystone will be offering $40 lift tickets (guests must print out a coupon from http://keystoneresort.com/40.com) for adults and children, and $40 lodging per person at the Keystone Inn. For the early riserrsquo;s free hot chocolate, coffee, and birthday cupcakes from Chef Ned Archibaldrsquo;s bakery will be featured for the morning wake up call. Memorabilia from Keystonersquo;s inaugural year will be on hand for guests ready to ride the River Run Gondola. Come enjoy Keystonersquo;s vintage prices, tasty treats, and seamless corduroy. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Keystone-Resort-announces-earliest-opening-in-history-of-The-Outback-Terrain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Keystone_600_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Taos, New Mexico. A sojourn that must be made if one would like the title of skier. Site of the 2011 Solomon Extreme Freeride Championships March 3-5. Dialing back the months a bit, opening day has been written in ink. November 25 at Taos is a go! Join us as we welcome in the 2010/2011 snow sports season. Lifts will begin running at 9:00am. Lifts 1, 3, the Rueggli and the KK Carpet will operate with Powderhorn, Whitefeather and beginner's terrain open. All resort services will commence operation on opening day. photo by YoTuT / Flikr http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Taos-confirms-November-25-opening-day-is-a-go ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-16 14:58:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Taos-confirms-November-25-opening-day-is-a-go"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Taos, New Mexico. A sojourn that must be made if one would like the title of skier. Site of the 2011 Solomon Extreme Freeride Championships March 3-5. Dialing back the months a bit, opening day has been written in ink. November 25 at Taos is a go! Join us as we welcome in the 2010/2011 snow sports season. Lifts will begin running at 9:00am. Lifts 1, 3, the Rueggli and the KK Carpet will operate with Powderhorn, Whitefeather and beginner's terrain open. All resort services will commence operation on opening day. photo by YoTuT / Flikr <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Taos-confirms-November-25-opening-day-is-a-go"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel DEER VALLEY, PARK CITY, UTAH ndash; Deer Valley Resort kicks off its 30th anniversary winter season with the excitement of the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest on December 4 and 5, 2010. The invitational ski event pairs former Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for a weekend of skiing, live music and fundraising for the environmental group Waterkeeper Alliance, which supports and empowers Waterkeeper member organizations to protect communities, ecosystems and water quality. ldquo;Wersquo;re very excited to kick off our 30th anniversary season with this yearrsquo;s Celebrity Skifest,rdquo; says Deer Valley Marketing Director Coleen Reardon. ldquo;Itrsquo;s always nice to welcome our guests on opening weekend with some glamour, some fun and by helping out a non-profit organization we feel strongly about: the Waterkeeper Alliance.rdquo; The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest will include giant slalom races on both Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 on Deer Valleyrsquo;s Birdseye run. The competition will be televised by CBS on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. (EST) following NFL Football. The public is welcome to watch the ski racing portion of the event adjacent to the Birdseye ski run. The races will be held Saturday, December 4 at noon, with the Pro-Am taking place on Sunday, December 5 at noon as well. Some of the best-known legends of U. S. skiing are scheduled to compete in this yearrsquo;s event, including Steve Mahre, Phil Mahre, Tommy Moe and Deer Valleyrsquo;s own Ambassador of Skiing Heidi Voelker. Celebrities scheduled to attend at this time include: Susie Essman, Virginia Madsen, Bobby Kennedy, Max Kennedy, Bob Woodruff, Patrick Warburton, Oliver Hudson, Rob Morrow, Ian Ziering, Joey Pantoliano, Hill Harper, Dylan Bruno, Larry David and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The worldrsquo;s most prestigious athletic competition outside of the Olympics will be held at Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort February 2 ndash; 5, 2011, when the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships comes to town. Deer Valley Resort won the bid for the event in 2006 and is the only resort in North America to be awarded the World Ski Championships twice! They successfully hosted the event in 2003. The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest is presented by JUMA. For more information on the event, please call Deer Valley Communications Manager Erin Grady at 800-424-DEER (3337) or 435-645-6522; or view the Resort Web site at deervalley.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Phil-Mahre-Bobby-Kennedy-part-of-Deer-Valleys-30th-season-celebration-on-Dec-4-5 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-16 12:43:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Phil-Mahre-Bobby-Kennedy-part-of-Deer-Valleys-30th-season-celebration-on-Dec-4-5"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Deer_Valley_yep_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> DEER VALLEY, PARK CITY, UTAH ndash; Deer Valley Resort kicks off its 30th anniversary winter season with the excitement of the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest on December 4 and 5, 2010. The invitational ski event pairs former Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for a weekend of skiing, live music and fundraising for the environmental group Waterkeeper Alliance, which supports and empowers Waterkeeper member organizations to protect communities, ecosystems and water quality. ldquo;Wersquo;re very excited to kick off our 30th anniversary season with this yearrsquo;s Celebrity Skifest,rdquo; says Deer Valley Marketing Director Coleen Reardon. ldquo;Itrsquo;s always nice to welcome our guests on opening weekend with some glamour, some fun and by helping out a non-profit organization we feel strongly about: the Waterkeeper Alliance.rdquo; The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest will include giant slalom races on both Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 on Deer Valleyrsquo;s Birdseye run. The competition will be televised by CBS on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. (EST) following NFL Football. The public is welcome to watch the ski racing portion of the event adjacent to the Birdseye ski run. The races will be held Saturday, December 4 at noon, with the Pro-Am taking place on Sunday, December 5 at noon as well. Some of the best-known legends of U. S. skiing are scheduled to compete in this yearrsquo;s event, including Steve Mahre, Phil Mahre, Tommy Moe and Deer Valleyrsquo;s own Ambassador of Skiing Heidi Voelker. Celebrities scheduled to attend at this time include: Susie Essman, Virginia Madsen, Bobby Kennedy, Max Kennedy, Bob Woodruff, Patrick Warburton, Oliver Hudson, Rob Morrow, Ian Ziering, Joey Pantoliano, Hill Harper, Dylan Bruno, Larry David and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The worldrsquo;s most prestigious athletic competition outside of the Olympics will be held at Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort February 2 ndash; 5, 2011, when the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships comes to town. Deer Valley Resort won the bid for the event in 2006 and is the only resort in North America to be awarded the World Ski Championships twice! They successfully hosted the event in 2003. The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest is presented by JUMA. For more information on the event, please call Deer Valley Communications Manager Erin Grady at 800-424-DEER (3337) or 435-645-6522; or view the Resort Web site at deervalley.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Phil-Mahre-Bobby-Kennedy-part-of-Deer-Valleys-30th-season-celebration-on-Dec-4-5"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Deer_Valley_yep_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The feather-trimmed cowboy hat is at the ready. Billy Kidd will soon be busting turns down his home slope of Steamboat. The Colorado ski resort was painted by the Big Artist in the Sky. Over the past five days, he's nearly run out of white paint. More than 27 inches of snow has fallen in the past five days with more on the way. Here's a little video to get you primed for opening day, November 24th. Look for Billy and his hat, and watch out for a paint brush the size of your average chairlift tower. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Steamboat-Springs-gets-two-feet-of-snow-ahead-of-November-24th-opening ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-16 08:40:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Steamboat-Springs-gets-two-feet-of-snow-ahead-of-November-24th-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Steamboat_Springs_450_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The feather-trimmed cowboy hat is at the ready. Billy Kidd will soon be busting turns down his home slope of Steamboat. The Colorado ski resort was painted by the Big Artist in the Sky. Over the past five days, he's nearly run out of white paint. More than 27 inches of snow has fallen in the past five days with more on the way. Here's a little video to get you primed for opening day, November 24th. Look for Billy and his hat, and watch out for a paint brush the size of your average chairlift tower. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101116/Steamboat-Springs-gets-two-feet-of-snow-ahead-of-November-24th-opening"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101116_Steamboat_Springs_450_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VAIL, Colo. ndash; With nearly a foot of new snow over the weekend at mid-mountain and snowmaking conditions prime for lower elevations, Vail Mountain operations crews plan to open more lifts and terrain than initially anticipated with approximately 550 acres of skiable terrain on opening day, Friday, Nov. 19. ldquo;The recent storms have been a huge help to our snowmaking and grooming crews who have been hard at work to provide our guests with the best opening day and early-season terrain offering wersquo;ve seen in the last few years,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. ldquo;Wersquo;re looking forward to getting the 2010-2011 season started and will provide additional updates over the next few days.rdquo; Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, guests to Vail will be able to access the mountain from both the Vail Village and Lionshead base areas through the Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16), the Born Free Express Lift (#8) and the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19). Skiers and riders will also have access to the following lifts and portions of terrain in these areas: Avanti Express Lift (#2) Wildwood Express Lift (#3) Mountaintop Express Lift (#4) Little Eagle Lift (#15) Additional lifts and terrain will open as conditions permit. For more information on Vail Mountain, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Activities amp; Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8425). http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101115/Recent-snowfall-means-more-terrain-for-Vail-Mountains-opening-day-Nov-19 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-15 16:05:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101115/Recent-snowfall-means-more-terrain-for-Vail-Mountains-opening-day-Nov-19"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101115_Vail_2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VAIL, Colo. ndash; With nearly a foot of new snow over the weekend at mid-mountain and snowmaking conditions prime for lower elevations, Vail Mountain operations crews plan to open more lifts and terrain than initially anticipated with approximately 550 acres of skiable terrain on opening day, Friday, Nov. 19. ldquo;The recent storms have been a huge help to our snowmaking and grooming crews who have been hard at work to provide our guests with the best opening day and early-season terrain offering wersquo;ve seen in the last few years,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. ldquo;Wersquo;re looking forward to getting the 2010-2011 season started and will provide additional updates over the next few days.rdquo; Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, guests to Vail will be able to access the mountain from both the Vail Village and Lionshead base areas through the Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16), the Born Free Express Lift (#8) and the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19). Skiers and riders will also have access to the following lifts and portions of terrain in these areas: Avanti Express Lift (#2) Wildwood Express Lift (#3) Mountaintop Express Lift (#4) Little Eagle Lift (#15) Additional lifts and terrain will open as conditions permit. For more information on Vail Mountain, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Activities amp; Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8425). <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101115/Recent-snowfall-means-more-terrain-for-Vail-Mountains-opening-day-Nov-19"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101115_Vail_2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Kimball Art Center and the Canyons are hosting a fundariser, Chairity Lift on Dec. 17th at the Canyons. 40 Golden Eagle chairs have been donated by the Canyons to participating artists. 20 artists and 20 companies will to benefit 20 different charities. You may be familiar with similar events in the past in Park City such as Moose on the Loose and Dogs of Bark City, but unlike those events Chairity Lift is donating 25% of the proceeds back to the artist. The chairs will be auctioned on EBay as well as during the event at the Canyons on Dec.17th. More musical artists playing and celebrities attending will be announced soon. Save the date, Dec. 17th! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101115/Bryon-Friedman-playing-Charity-Lift-fundraiser-at-The-Canyons-December-17 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-15 13:47:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101115/Bryon-Friedman-playing-Charity-Lift-fundraiser-at-The-Canyons-December-17"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101115_Charity_Lift_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Kimball Art Center and the Canyons are hosting a fundariser, Chairity Lift on Dec. 17th at the Canyons. 40 Golden Eagle chairs have been donated by the Canyons to participating artists. 20 artists and 20 companies will to benefit 20 different charities. You may be familiar with similar events in the past in Park City such as Moose on the Loose and Dogs of Bark City, but unlike those events Chairity Lift is donating 25% of the proceeds back to the artist. The chairs will be auctioned on EBay as well as during the event at the Canyons on Dec.17th. More musical artists playing and celebrities attending will be announced soon. Save the date, Dec. 17th! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101115/Bryon-Friedman-playing-Charity-Lift-fundraiser-at-The-Canyons-December-17"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101115_Charity_Lift_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Wild Mountain is re-opening today, Sunday November 14 at 9:30am - 5pm. Expressway and Daisy. The rope we will be open at 9:30am - the chair by noon. Rates: $15 Base: up to 24 Snowmaking looks good for the rest of the week. They are anticipating being open during the week this week. Upcoming Events: Sunday, Nov. 15th Apex Alpine Racing Kick-off Party Nov. 20th amp; 21st Demo Days at Wild Mountain Nov. 21st Ollies for Alzheimers Nov. 26 - 28th Thanksgiving Race Camp Nov. 27th The Story Film Premiere by The Ski Channel brought to you as a fundraiser for the UW LaCrosse Ski Team http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101114/Wild-Mountain-re-opens-November-14-head-on-out ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-14 10:54:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101114/Wild-Mountain-re-opens-November-14-head-on-out"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101114_wildmtnlog_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Wild Mountain is re-opening today, Sunday November 14 at 9:30am - 5pm. Expressway and Daisy. The rope we will be open at 9:30am - the chair by noon. Rates: $15 Base: up to 24 Snowmaking looks good for the rest of the week. They are anticipating being open during the week this week. Upcoming Events: Sunday, Nov. 15th Apex Alpine Racing Kick-off Party Nov. 20th amp; 21st Demo Days at Wild Mountain Nov. 21st Ollies for Alzheimers Nov. 26 - 28th Thanksgiving Race Camp Nov. 27th The Story Film Premiere by The Ski Channel brought to you as a fundraiser for the UW LaCrosse Ski Team <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101114/Wild-Mountain-re-opens-November-14-head-on-out"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101114_wildmtnlog_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Big Bear Mountain Resorts (BBMR) announced today that Snow Summit will open this Saturday, November 13. So. Cal skiers and snowboarders are invited to grab their gear and get up to Snow Summit for a head start on the 2010-2011 winter season. Both Miracle Mile (Chair 1) and Bear Bottom Beginner Area (Chair 8), plus a few terrain features on Bear Bottom run, will open Saturday and BBMR will continue making snow at every opportunity, weather and conditions permitting. The opening date for Bear Mountain has not yet been determined. Special early season rates will apply with discounted lift tickets available. Full day rates (8 a.m. - 4 p.m) are Adults (22+) $40, Young Adults (13-21) $35 and Children (7-12) $10. Half day rates (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.) are just $35 for adults, $30 for young adults (13-21) and $10 for children (7 - 12). Private ski and snowboard lessons are available on the hour and the Summit Inn will be open for breakfast and lunch. We had some favorable snowmaking conditions this week enabling us to go ahead and give the green light to opening Snow Summit on Saturday, said Chris Riddle, Director of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. After what has been a very long summer, everyone's ready to hit the slopes. This weekend is the perfect time to come up and take advantage of special pre-season rates and get a little head start on the 2010-2011 So. Cal snow season. From new Skill Builder Parks TM to $500,000 in new snowmaking equipment, Big Bear Mountain Resorts has invested $1.7 million in improvements for this season and is gearing up for another incredible winter. To receive updates on the latest conditions and opening day information, text SNOW to 52406 or call 800-BEAR-MTN or 888-SUMMIT-1. To view current snow reports, live cams and terrain maps, log on to www.snowsummit.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101112/Big-Bears-Snow-Summit-open-this-Saturday-November-13 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-12 11:01:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101112/Big-Bears-Snow-Summit-open-this-Saturday-November-13"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101112_snow_summit_logo2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Big Bear Mountain Resorts (BBMR) announced today that Snow Summit will open this Saturday, November 13. So. Cal skiers and snowboarders are invited to grab their gear and get up to Snow Summit for a head start on the 2010-2011 winter season. Both Miracle Mile (Chair 1) and Bear Bottom Beginner Area (Chair 8), plus a few terrain features on Bear Bottom run, will open Saturday and BBMR will continue making snow at every opportunity, weather and conditions permitting. The opening date for Bear Mountain has not yet been determined. Special early season rates will apply with discounted lift tickets available. Full day rates (8 a.m. - 4 p.m) are Adults (22+) $40, Young Adults (13-21) $35 and Children (7-12) $10. Half day rates (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.) are just $35 for adults, $30 for young adults (13-21) and $10 for children (7 - 12). Private ski and snowboard lessons are available on the hour and the Summit Inn will be open for breakfast and lunch. We had some favorable snowmaking conditions this week enabling us to go ahead and give the green light to opening Snow Summit on Saturday, said Chris Riddle, Director of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts. After what has been a very long summer, everyone's ready to hit the slopes. This weekend is the perfect time to come up and take advantage of special pre-season rates and get a little head start on the 2010-2011 So. Cal snow season. From new Skill Builder Parks TM to $500,000 in new snowmaking equipment, Big Bear Mountain Resorts has invested $1.7 million in improvements for this season and is gearing up for another incredible winter. To receive updates on the latest conditions and opening day information, text SNOW to 52406 or call 800-BEAR-MTN or 888-SUMMIT-1. To view current snow reports, live cams and terrain maps, log on to www.snowsummit.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101112/Big-Bears-Snow-Summit-open-this-Saturday-November-13"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101112_snow_summit_logo2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood is open with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding. This marks the 14th year in a row they have been the first resort to open in Southern California and they are one of only 10 resorts open in the country. In honor of Veteran's Day, all veterans and active military are FREE (with proper ID). Says Karl Kapuscinski. ldquo;Winter is our favorite time of year and Irsquo;m excited that we were able to open so early. Join us for opening day and help us celebrate the start of the 2010/11 season.rdquo; Early season prices are $40 for adults and $25 for children ages 7 to 12. Kids six and under ski free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets will be limited so please arrive early for the best experience. Prices are subject to change without notice Operating hours are 8:30am to 4pm daily. The Blue Ridge Express lift is available accessing Upper Chisolm, Lower Chisolm and Cruiser which consists of predominately intermediate terrain. More lifts are expected to open tomorrow including Coyote which will access Sunnyside and Easy Street. 100% of the open terrain has been groomed and the coverage is fair to good with an 8 to 12 inch base of fresh, machine made snow. For freestyle skiers and snowboarders there are two small jumps on Upper Chisolm and a number of fun rails and boxes. Cold temperatures and aggressive snowmaking are what lead to this early opening and Mountain High will continue to make snow whenever possible, even during the day, so guests are advised to dress warmly. A full line of rental and retail products will be available along with repair services and food amp; beverage. The Winter Sports School is not yet offering lessons but will as soon as the mountain has the necessary beginner terrain. Mountain Highrsquo;s adult, anytime season passes are still on sale for just $349 (reg $599) but they are going fast. Just 1,100 left. Other benefits include 10% off all non-sale retail items, 10% off adult ski amp; snowboard lessons and guaranteed admittance in case of a sell out. Childrenrsquo;s passes are available as well. A season pass is the best way for avid skiers and snowboarders to save money and pays for itself in just six visits. Click here fore more information http://www.mthigh.com/rates/seasonpass.html http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101111/Mountain-High-first-SoCal-ski-resort-to-open-for-14th-consecutive-year ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-11 13:08:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101111/Mountain-High-first-SoCal-ski-resort-to-open-for-14th-consecutive-year"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101111_mountain_high_opening_snow_guns_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood is open with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding. This marks the 14th year in a row they have been the first resort to open in Southern California and they are one of only 10 resorts open in the country. In honor of Veteran's Day, all veterans and active military are FREE (with proper ID). Says Karl Kapuscinski. ldquo;Winter is our favorite time of year and Irsquo;m excited that we were able to open so early. Join us for opening day and help us celebrate the start of the 2010/11 season.rdquo; Early season prices are $40 for adults and $25 for children ages 7 to 12. Kids six and under ski free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets will be limited so please arrive early for the best experience. Prices are subject to change without notice Operating hours are 8:30am to 4pm daily. The Blue Ridge Express lift is available accessing Upper Chisolm, Lower Chisolm and Cruiser which consists of predominately intermediate terrain. More lifts are expected to open tomorrow including Coyote which will access Sunnyside and Easy Street. 100% of the open terrain has been groomed and the coverage is fair to good with an 8 to 12 inch base of fresh, machine made snow. For freestyle skiers and snowboarders there are two small jumps on Upper Chisolm and a number of fun rails and boxes. Cold temperatures and aggressive snowmaking are what lead to this early opening and Mountain High will continue to make snow whenever possible, even during the day, so guests are advised to dress warmly. A full line of rental and retail products will be available along with repair services and food amp; beverage. The Winter Sports School is not yet offering lessons but will as soon as the mountain has the necessary beginner terrain. Mountain Highrsquo;s adult, anytime season passes are still on sale for just $349 (reg $599) but they are going fast. Just 1,100 left. Other benefits include 10% off all non-sale retail items, 10% off adult ski amp; snowboard lessons and guaranteed admittance in case of a sell out. Childrenrsquo;s passes are available as well. A season pass is the best way for avid skiers and snowboarders to save money and pays for itself in just six visits. Click here fore more information http://www.mthigh.com/rates/seasonpass.html <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101111/Mountain-High-first-SoCal-ski-resort-to-open-for-14th-consecutive-year"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101111_mountain_high_opening_snow_guns_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Yep, that anxious feeling scraping at the inside of your stomach disappeared over night. That impatience of a six-year-old at Christmas morning? Completely evaporated. Opening day at Mammoth Mountain is here! Everything is once again in its natural state. A major house of snow worship has an empty seat on the chairlift alter for you right now. Best you go claim it before the stomach scraping begins anew. Check out these scenes snapped this morning of opening day at Mammoth Mountain. We praise thee, Mammoth, for you are without blame. Riding up Broadway Express, built by the legendary chairlift artist Yanek Kunczynski [page] Opening day is like the first day of school. The new outfit amp; sunglasses are a declaration of style. [page] Why splurge on new duds when the old ones have gifted us with so many good times? But the popular girl says, Those pants are so last year! [page] Lady Gaga wants her jacket back, dude... [page] G-Dub declares the end of official major combat! [page] That is some sweet corn, but really it's about what's going on in the background: snowblowing the top of 23! Chair 23, a Ski Channel favorite. Click here for our confession of love for this magnificent, fixed-grip three-seater. [page] OK, we're jealous. This scene is not going to happen while I'm at a desk in the basement of an office building. Stomach scraping just restarted. Where are my car keys? [page] See you soon Woolly Mammoth! I shall drink from thine snout... http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101111/Open-for-Biz-Snapshots-of-opening-day-at-Mammoth-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-11 09:54:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101111/Open-for-Biz-Snapshots-of-opening-day-at-Mammoth-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101111_Mammoth_opening_chair_1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Yep, that anxious feeling scraping at the inside of your stomach disappeared over night. That impatience of a six-year-old at Christmas morning? Completely evaporated. Opening day at Mammoth Mountain is here! Everything is once again in its natural state. A major house of snow worship has an empty seat on the chairlift alter for you right now. Best you go claim it before the stomach scraping begins anew. Check out these scenes snapped this morning of opening day at Mammoth Mountain. We praise thee, Mammoth, for you are without blame. Riding up Broadway Express, built by the legendary chairlift artist Yanek Kunczynski [page] Opening day is like the first day of school. The new outfit amp; sunglasses are a declaration of style. [page] Why splurge on new duds when the old ones have gifted us with so many good times? But the popular girl says, Those pants are so last year! [page] Lady Gaga wants her jacket back, dude... [page] G-Dub declares the end of official major combat! [page] That is some sweet corn, but really it's about what's going on in the background: snowblowing the top of 23! Chair 23, a Ski Channel favorite. Click here for our confession of love for this magnificent, fixed-grip three-seater. [page] OK, we're jealous. This scene is not going to happen while I'm at a desk in the basement of an office building. Stomach scraping just restarted. Where are my car keys? [page] See you soon Woolly Mammoth! I shall drink from thine snout... <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101111/Open-for-Biz-Snapshots-of-opening-day-at-Mammoth-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101111_Mammoth_opening_chair_1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel A combination of natural and man-made snow has Mammoth Mountain ready to turn on their lifts for the winter season starting Thursday, November 11, 2010. The mountain received 1-3 feet of natural snowfall on Sunday night (11/7/10) and temperatures have remained cold enough to allow snowmaking to continue around the clock all week. The following lifts are expected to run for opening day: Broadway Express (Chair 1), Face Lift Express (Chair 3), Thunder Bound Express (Chair 6), Discovery Chair (Chair 11) and the Upper and Lower Panorama Gondola. Mammoth Mountain currently has a base depth of 18 to 36 inches of natural and man-made snow and will have 12 trails available accessing over 2,000 vertical feet of rideable terrain including Cornice Bowl from the summit of Mammoth Mountain. In addition to providing top-to-bottom skiing and boarding, Mammoth will debut a variety of new features in its world-famous Unbound Terrain Park. Among the new offerings are a new urban stairset with three down options, a new brick urban planter box and a new concrete ledge. A selection of early-season jumps and other assorted rails and jibs will also be available. Mammoth Mountain has a variety of activities on- and off-mountain running through the weekend including the world premiere of ldquo;Another Day in Paradiserdquo; presented by Mammoth Mountain and Snowboarder Magazine on Saturday, November 13, 2010 followed by a concert by The Sounds at Canyon Lodge. All ages are welcome to the free outdoor premiere of ldquo;Another Day in Paradiserdquo; in The Village at Mammoth. The movie is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. The concert is open to ages 21 and up and the doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and are available by calling 800.MAMMOTH, visiting MammothMountain.com or at any Mammoth Mountain ticket window. Lodging Packages are available that include two nights of lodging and two tickets to The Sounds starting at only $129 per person per night*. Call 800.MAMMOTH or visit MammothMountain.com for details. Thursday, November 11, 2010 middot; 8:30 a.m. ndash; First chair of the 2010/11 season! middot; 11 a.m. ndash; Annual Opening Day Champagne Toast on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 11:15 a.m. ndash; Live music by the Pyronauts on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 9 p.m. ndash; Late ndash; Hyde 2.0 - Winter Launch Party Friday, November 12, 2010 middot; 12 p.m. ndash; 5 p.m. ndash; Live music by the Pyronauts on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 8pm - Unbound Magazine Launch Party at Hyde Lounge Saturday, November 13, 2010 middot; 12 p.m. ndash; 5 p.m. ndash; Live music by the Pyronauts on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 4 p.m. ndash; 6 p.m. ndash; Transworld Snowboarding 200th Issue Party at Hyde Lounge middot; 7:30 p.m. ndash; Pre-Film Entertainment: DJ spinning outside, product giveaways and more in The Village at Mammoth middot; 8 p.m. ndash; Film Premiere: Mammoth Mountain amp; Snowboarder Magazine Present ldquo;Another Day in Paradiserdquo; middot; 9 p.m. ndash; Mammoth Concert Series amp; Vestal present The Sounds at Canyon Lodge middot; 11:30 p.m. ndash; late ndash; The Sounds Official After Party at Hyde Lounge http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101110/A-toptobottom-opening-for-Mammoth-Mountain-tomorrow-Thursday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-10 12:47:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101110/A-toptobottom-opening-for-Mammoth-Mountain-tomorrow-Thursday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101110_Mammoth_day_b4_opening_1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> A combination of natural and man-made snow has Mammoth Mountain ready to turn on their lifts for the winter season starting Thursday, November 11, 2010. The mountain received 1-3 feet of natural snowfall on Sunday night (11/7/10) and temperatures have remained cold enough to allow snowmaking to continue around the clock all week. The following lifts are expected to run for opening day: Broadway Express (Chair 1), Face Lift Express (Chair 3), Thunder Bound Express (Chair 6), Discovery Chair (Chair 11) and the Upper and Lower Panorama Gondola. Mammoth Mountain currently has a base depth of 18 to 36 inches of natural and man-made snow and will have 12 trails available accessing over 2,000 vertical feet of rideable terrain including Cornice Bowl from the summit of Mammoth Mountain. In addition to providing top-to-bottom skiing and boarding, Mammoth will debut a variety of new features in its world-famous Unbound Terrain Park. Among the new offerings are a new urban stairset with three down options, a new brick urban planter box and a new concrete ledge. A selection of early-season jumps and other assorted rails and jibs will also be available. Mammoth Mountain has a variety of activities on- and off-mountain running through the weekend including the world premiere of ldquo;Another Day in Paradiserdquo; presented by Mammoth Mountain and Snowboarder Magazine on Saturday, November 13, 2010 followed by a concert by The Sounds at Canyon Lodge. All ages are welcome to the free outdoor premiere of ldquo;Another Day in Paradiserdquo; in The Village at Mammoth. The movie is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. The concert is open to ages 21 and up and the doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and are available by calling 800.MAMMOTH, visiting MammothMountain.com or at any Mammoth Mountain ticket window. Lodging Packages are available that include two nights of lodging and two tickets to The Sounds starting at only $129 per person per night*. Call 800.MAMMOTH or visit MammothMountain.com for details. Thursday, November 11, 2010 middot; 8:30 a.m. ndash; First chair of the 2010/11 season! middot; 11 a.m. ndash; Annual Opening Day Champagne Toast on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 11:15 a.m. ndash; Live music by the Pyronauts on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 9 p.m. ndash; Late ndash; Hyde 2.0 - Winter Launch Party Friday, November 12, 2010 middot; 12 p.m. ndash; 5 p.m. ndash; Live music by the Pyronauts on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 8pm - Unbound Magazine Launch Party at Hyde Lounge Saturday, November 13, 2010 middot; 12 p.m. ndash; 5 p.m. ndash; Live music by the Pyronauts on the Main Lodge Sundeck middot; 4 p.m. ndash; 6 p.m. ndash; Transworld Snowboarding 200th Issue Party at Hyde Lounge middot; 7:30 p.m. ndash; Pre-Film Entertainment: DJ spinning outside, product giveaways and more in The Village at Mammoth middot; 8 p.m. ndash; Film Premiere: Mammoth Mountain amp; Snowboarder Magazine Present ldquo;Another Day in Paradiserdquo; middot; 9 p.m. ndash; Mammoth Concert Series amp; Vestal present The Sounds at Canyon Lodge middot; 11:30 p.m. ndash; late ndash; The Sounds Official After Party at Hyde Lounge <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101110/A-toptobottom-opening-for-Mammoth-Mountain-tomorrow-Thursday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101110_Mammoth_day_b4_opening_1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Quintessential 90rsquo;s rock band, Blind Melon ndash; known for their widely popular hit No Rain ndash; will inaugurate this seasonrsquo;s Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series at the base of Aspen Mountain on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The bandrsquo;s 1993 self-titled album established Blind Melon in the alternative rock scene. The band has continued to make music releasing their last single, For My Friends, in 2008. Blind Melon is best-known for their No Rain music video featuring the ldquo;bee girl. The Aspen Winternational Womenrsquo;s World Cup Awards will be held following the concert and fireworks over Aspen Mountain will conclude the eveningrsquo;s festivities at 8 p.m. ldquo;Blind Melon is the perfect band to kick off the season, our Bud Light Hi-Fi series and to celebrate the worldrsquo;s fastest women skiers racing once again in our hometown for the Aspen Winternational World Cup race,rdquo; says John Rigney, VP Sales amp; Events, Aspen Skiing Company. The Bud Light beer garden will be open and additional specials will be offered at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola during the festivities. Aspen Winternational 2010 The worldrsquo;s fastest women skiers will once again take Aspen Mountain by storm over Thanksgiving weekend with the Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World cup races. Spectators are invited to the base of Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain to enjoy prime viewing of the finish line from the grandstands. The Giant Slalom will take place on Saturday, November 27 and the Slalom on Sunday, November 28. Television coverage by NBC and Versus will capture the excitement that embodies World Cup racing. Aspen/Snowmass would like to thank the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series sponsors: Bud Light, Town of Snowmass Village, Audi, Sprint, Helly Hansen, Coca-Cola, Dell Alienware, Green Mountain Coffee, Frias Properties, Alchemy and Belly Up Aspen. Upcoming Bud Light Hi-Fi Series dates for the 2010-2011 season are as follows: January 29, February 20, March 20 and March 25, 2011. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101109/Blind-Melon-first-up-for-Aspens-Bud-Light-HiFi-Concert-Series-on-November-27 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-09 12:13:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101109/Blind-Melon-first-up-for-Aspens-Bud-Light-HiFi-Concert-Series-on-November-27"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101109_blind_melon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Quintessential 90rsquo;s rock band, Blind Melon ndash; known for their widely popular hit No Rain ndash; will inaugurate this seasonrsquo;s Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series at the base of Aspen Mountain on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The bandrsquo;s 1993 self-titled album established Blind Melon in the alternative rock scene. The band has continued to make music releasing their last single, For My Friends, in 2008. Blind Melon is best-known for their No Rain music video featuring the ldquo;bee girl. The Aspen Winternational Womenrsquo;s World Cup Awards will be held following the concert and fireworks over Aspen Mountain will conclude the eveningrsquo;s festivities at 8 p.m. ldquo;Blind Melon is the perfect band to kick off the season, our Bud Light Hi-Fi series and to celebrate the worldrsquo;s fastest women skiers racing once again in our hometown for the Aspen Winternational World Cup race,rdquo; says John Rigney, VP Sales amp; Events, Aspen Skiing Company. The Bud Light beer garden will be open and additional specials will be offered at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola during the festivities. Aspen Winternational 2010 The worldrsquo;s fastest women skiers will once again take Aspen Mountain by storm over Thanksgiving weekend with the Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World cup races. Spectators are invited to the base of Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain to enjoy prime viewing of the finish line from the grandstands. The Giant Slalom will take place on Saturday, November 27 and the Slalom on Sunday, November 28. Television coverage by NBC and Versus will capture the excitement that embodies World Cup racing. Aspen/Snowmass would like to thank the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series sponsors: Bud Light, Town of Snowmass Village, Audi, Sprint, Helly Hansen, Coca-Cola, Dell Alienware, Green Mountain Coffee, Frias Properties, Alchemy and Belly Up Aspen. Upcoming Bud Light Hi-Fi Series dates for the 2010-2011 season are as follows: January 29, February 20, March 20 and March 25, 2011. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101109/Blind-Melon-first-up-for-Aspens-Bud-Light-HiFi-Concert-Series-on-November-27"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101109_blind_melon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Jerusalem of snowmaking, BIg Bear's Snow Summit fired up the guns last night as temps plummeted, signaling the start of the winter season in southern California. Miracle Mile, Summit Run, Ego Trip and Westridge all got their first layer of snow over night. Snowmaking was on for 12 hours last night and it looks like there will be an opportunity for more snowmaking every night this week. Five miles to the east, Bear Mountain (pictured right) also completed a 12-hour snowmaking shift last night. The terrain park kings at Bear Mountain filed this report: Last night was the happiest night in months with more than 12 hours of snowmaking! This week looks good for more overnight snowmaking and wersquo;ll take advantage of every opportunity possible to create a strong base. I know the anticipation of opening day is killing you but wersquo;ll let the cat out of the bag soonhellip; maybe. Are you filed, waxed and ready to go yet? Well get started! The Vegas over/under right now for Bear Mountain's opening day is November 27th. Put your money where your bandana face mask is... When do you think Big Bear's twin sisters of fun will open their doors? http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101109/SoCals-Snow-Summit-Bear-Mountain-start-snowmaking-opening-day-announcement-soon ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-09 09:56:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101109/SoCals-Snow-Summit-Bear-Mountain-start-snowmaking-opening-day-announcement-soon"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101109_bear_mountain_first_snowblow_450_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Jerusalem of snowmaking, BIg Bear's Snow Summit fired up the guns last night as temps plummeted, signaling the start of the winter season in southern California. Miracle Mile, Summit Run, Ego Trip and Westridge all got their first layer of snow over night. Snowmaking was on for 12 hours last night and it looks like there will be an opportunity for more snowmaking every night this week. Five miles to the east, Bear Mountain (pictured right) also completed a 12-hour snowmaking shift last night. The terrain park kings at Bear Mountain filed this report: Last night was the happiest night in months with more than 12 hours of snowmaking! This week looks good for more overnight snowmaking and wersquo;ll take advantage of every opportunity possible to create a strong base. I know the anticipation of opening day is killing you but wersquo;ll let the cat out of the bag soonhellip; maybe. Are you filed, waxed and ready to go yet? Well get started! The Vegas over/under right now for Bear Mountain's opening day is November 27th. Put your money where your bandana face mask is... When do you think Big Bear's twin sisters of fun will open their doors? <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101109/SoCals-Snow-Summit-Bear-Mountain-start-snowmaking-opening-day-announcement-soon"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101109_bear_mountain_first_snowblow_450_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel God is fan of Mammoth Mountain too. Signaling his pleasure at Thursday's opening day, the Big One Upstairs dropped two feet of fresh powder on the summit. With the extra blessings, Mammoth will have four lifts operating on opening weekend: Broadway Express (1), Face Lift Express (3), Thunder Bound Express (6), and Discovery Chair (11). Yep, laps on chair 3 are on tap for this weekend. Amen. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101108/God-loves-Mammoth-Mountain-drops-20-inches-in-advance-of-Thursdays-opening-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-08 10:22:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101108/God-loves-Mammoth-Mountain-drops-20-inches-in-advance-of-Thursdays-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101108_mammoth_pre_opening_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> God is fan of Mammoth Mountain too. Signaling his pleasure at Thursday's opening day, the Big One Upstairs dropped two feet of fresh powder on the summit. With the extra blessings, Mammoth will have four lifts operating on opening weekend: Broadway Express (1), Face Lift Express (3), Thunder Bound Express (6), and Discovery Chair (11). Yep, laps on chair 3 are on tap for this weekend. Amen. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101108/God-loves-Mammoth-Mountain-drops-20-inches-in-advance-of-Thursdays-opening-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101108_mammoth_pre_opening_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Squaw Valley USA is giving skiers and snowboarders something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 27, Thanksgiving may be over but the spirit of the holiday is alive and well at the Thanksjibbinrsquo; rail jam. Be thankful, a base mountain location means lift tickets are not necessary to watch or enter this rail competition. For those found deserving, Thanksjibbinrsquo; judges will be dishing out cash prizes as well as tasty Thanksgiving treats including butterball turkeys, smoked hams and Cornish game hens for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Pumpkin pies will be handed out as seen fit for style, creative tricks and best outfit. Squaw Valley USArsquo;s new Terrain Park Director, JP Martin, noted Squaw Valley will be kicking it old school this Thanksjibbinrsquo;. JP recommends that skiers and riders dig out their retro outfits and polish off their old school tricks. Outfits and style will be rewarded. Thanksjibbinrsquo; is an open entry, jam style competition with four classes: menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s ski and snowboard. Registration is 3pm to 4pm and the competition starts at 5pm. The competition entry fee is $10 and helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Athletes who are under 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign a liability release form. For more details see squaw.com. The Thanksjibbinrsquo; rail jam will take place the Saturday following Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day (November 25), Squaw Valley USA will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving meal at High Camp, el. 8200rsquo;. Squaw Valleyrsquo;s talented chefs will be serving up juicy turkey with all the fixings on the mountaintop. Reservations are recommend, see squaw.com for details. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101108/Juicy-turkey-for-Thanksjibbin-Rail-Jam-at-Squaw-Valley-on-November-27 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-11-08 08:43:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101108/Juicy-turkey-for-Thanksjibbin-Rail-Jam-at-Squaw-Valley-on-November-27"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101108_wild_turkey_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Squaw Valley USA is giving skiers and snowboarders something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 27, Thanksgiving may be over but the spirit of the holiday is alive and well at the Thanksjibbinrsquo; rail jam. Be thankful, a base mountain location means lift tickets are not necessary to watch or enter this rail competition. For those found deserving, Thanksjibbinrsquo; judges will be dishing out cash prizes as well as tasty Thanksgiving treats including butterball turkeys, smoked hams and Cornish game hens for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Pumpkin pies will be handed out as seen fit for style, creative tricks and best outfit. Squaw Valley USArsquo;s new Terrain Park Director, JP Martin, noted Squaw Valley will be kicking it old school this Thanksjibbinrsquo;. JP recommends that skiers and riders dig out their retro outfits and polish off their old school tricks. Outfits and style will be rewarded. Thanksjibbinrsquo; is an open entry, jam style competition with four classes: menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s ski and snowboard. Registration is 3pm to 4pm and the competition starts at 5pm. The competition entry fee is $10 and helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Athletes who are under 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign a liability release form. For more details see squaw.com. The Thanksjibbinrsquo; rail jam will take place the Saturday following Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day (November 25), Squaw Valley USA will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving meal at High Camp, el. 8200rsquo;. Squaw Valleyrsquo;s talented chefs will be serving up juicy turkey with all the fixings on the mountaintop. Reservations are recommend, see squaw.com for details. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101108/Juicy-turkey-for-Thanksjibbin-Rail-Jam-at-Squaw-Valley-on-November-27"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101108_wild_turkey_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snow dances are traditionally shout-outs to the Norse snow god Ullr. Park City Mountain Resort hopes that Ullr is a Michael Jackson fan. The Utah ski area will host its second-annual Thriller Snow Dance on the Friday before Halloween, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Participants can begin practicing and rehearsing for the dance at 3 p.m. Held at the Town Lift Plaza, on lower Main Street in Park City, the celebration captured the attention of national Fox News last year. There is no truth to the speculation, however, that Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell, was in the back row dressed as a witch. Along with a few zombie accessories, winter attire including ski or snowboard boots is encouraged for the dance to Michael Jackson's classic song. Makeup artists will be at the event to help paint zombie faces. Park City Mountain Resort plans to open for the ski season on Nov. 20. (Photo courtesy of PCMR) 2009 Thriller Snow Dance. Video: PCMR http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101013/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-to-host-Thriller-Snow-Dance ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-10-13 11:11:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101013/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-to-host-Thriller-Snow-Dance"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101013_pcmrHalloween_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snow dances are traditionally shout-outs to the Norse snow god Ullr. Park City Mountain Resort hopes that Ullr is a Michael Jackson fan. The Utah ski area will host its second-annual Thriller Snow Dance on the Friday before Halloween, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Participants can begin practicing and rehearsing for the dance at 3 p.m. Held at the Town Lift Plaza, on lower Main Street in Park City, the celebration captured the attention of national Fox News last year. There is no truth to the speculation, however, that Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell, was in the back row dressed as a witch. Along with a few zombie accessories, winter attire including ski or snowboard boots is encouraged for the dance to Michael Jackson's classic song. Makeup artists will be at the event to help paint zombie faces. Park City Mountain Resort plans to open for the ski season on Nov. 20. (Photo courtesy of PCMR) 2009 Thriller Snow Dance. Video: PCMR <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20101013/Park-City-Mountain-Resort-to-host-Thriller-Snow-Dance"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20101013_pcmrHalloween_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky Resort is excited to announce a great deal on our Frequent Sky Card for the 2010-2011 winter season. For $49, card holders will be able to hit the slopes for two free weeks of skiing, a week of half-priced skiing, and $20 off regular or student priced day lift tickets during all other dates this ski season. The Frequent Sky Card also includes a 50% discount on lodging at the Huntley Hotel, 25% off ski and snowboard lessons, 10% off Big Sky Resort retail items, and two-for-one Family Fun Zone tickets after 6pm. There are a lot of people out there who love skiing Big Sky, but might not be able to take full advantage of a season pass, said Chad Jones, Big Sky resort's Public Relations Manager. The Frequent Sky Card lets you hit the mountain numerous times, plus take advantage of other great perks, like half-off lodging. If you stay with us during your two free ski weeks, you're looking at one of the least expensive ski vacations out there. Free ski dates include Monday, November 29 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 and Monday, April 18 through Sunday, April 24, 2011. Half-priced skiing is available Monday, January 3 through Sunday, January 9, 2011. Receive half-off your Huntley lodging opening day through January 2, 2011 and April 4-23, 2011. This discounted rate will be valid until September 30, 2010, when prices will go up to $89 for the Frequent Sky Cards. In addition to the Frequent Sky Card, Big Sky Resort is offering discounted prices on our Silver, Bronze, and Gold Unlimited Passes. Ski 65 days for $349 on the Bronze Pass, unlimited days midweek for $699 on with the Silver Pass, and completely unlimited for just $999 on the Gold Unlimited Pass. Prices are even lower for juniors and college students, starting at $629 for the Silver Pass and $799 for the Gold Unlimited with payment plans and a break-even point of only 10 days. These discounts also end September 30, 2010, when all pass prices go back up to regular rates. Big Sky wants to acknowledge that feedback from the loyal guests and locals has prompted these offers. The Resort is extremely proud of the mountain, product, and people that we provide and that make this such a great place to live, work, and play. Big Sky Resort offers the longest season in the area, the Lone Peak Tram, and quality terrain, lifts, and grooming. This quality will continue and the new price structure will add even more excitement and fun to the resort. Please join in the excitement and come play at Big Sky this winter season. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100908/Big-Sky-resort-offers-big-savings ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-09-08 08:04:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100908/Big-Sky-resort-offers-big-savings"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/TSC_freestyle_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky Resort is excited to announce a great deal on our Frequent Sky Card for the 2010-2011 winter season. For $49, card holders will be able to hit the slopes for two free weeks of skiing, a week of half-priced skiing, and $20 off regular or student priced day lift tickets during all other dates this ski season. The Frequent Sky Card also includes a 50% discount on lodging at the Huntley Hotel, 25% off ski and snowboard lessons, 10% off Big Sky Resort retail items, and two-for-one Family Fun Zone tickets after 6pm. There are a lot of people out there who love skiing Big Sky, but might not be able to take full advantage of a season pass, said Chad Jones, Big Sky resort's Public Relations Manager. The Frequent Sky Card lets you hit the mountain numerous times, plus take advantage of other great perks, like half-off lodging. If you stay with us during your two free ski weeks, you're looking at one of the least expensive ski vacations out there. Free ski dates include Monday, November 29 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 and Monday, April 18 through Sunday, April 24, 2011. Half-priced skiing is available Monday, January 3 through Sunday, January 9, 2011. Receive half-off your Huntley lodging opening day through January 2, 2011 and April 4-23, 2011. This discounted rate will be valid until September 30, 2010, when prices will go up to $89 for the Frequent Sky Cards. In addition to the Frequent Sky Card, Big Sky Resort is offering discounted prices on our Silver, Bronze, and Gold Unlimited Passes. Ski 65 days for $349 on the Bronze Pass, unlimited days midweek for $699 on with the Silver Pass, and completely unlimited for just $999 on the Gold Unlimited Pass. Prices are even lower for juniors and college students, starting at $629 for the Silver Pass and $799 for the Gold Unlimited with payment plans and a break-even point of only 10 days. These discounts also end September 30, 2010, when all pass prices go back up to regular rates. Big Sky wants to acknowledge that feedback from the loyal guests and locals has prompted these offers. The Resort is extremely proud of the mountain, product, and people that we provide and that make this such a great place to live, work, and play. Big Sky Resort offers the longest season in the area, the Lone Peak Tram, and quality terrain, lifts, and grooming. This quality will continue and the new price structure will add even more excitement and fun to the resort. Please join in the excitement and come play at Big Sky this winter season. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100908/Big-Sky-resort-offers-big-savings"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/TSC_freestyle_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel With snowmaking tentatively scheduled in just 19 days, Loveland Ski Area announced its season-pass prices on Tuesday. The adult (ages 23-69) season pass for the Colorado ski area costs $359 for a new passholder and $339 for a renewing passholder. The young adult (ages 15-22) pass runs $269 for new purchases and $249 for renewals. The resort also priced an unrestricted 4-pak of lift tickets at $119, the same price as last season. The passes and 4-paks go on sale on Friday including availability on the Loveland Ski Area website. Loveland is particularly attractive for Denver-area skiers at just 53 miles from the city. The ski area literally straddles Interstate 70 as it goes through the Eisenhower Tunnel. For longer excursions within Colorado, Loveland season-pass holders can take advantage of three free, unrestricted days at Monarch Mountain and three free, unrestricted days at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, plus one day of unguided skiing at Silverton Mountain. While the Monarch connection returns from last season, the arrangements with Purgatory and Silverton are new for this season. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100831/Loveland-Ski-Area-sets-seasonpass-prices ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-08-31 11:17:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100831/Loveland-Ski-Area-sets-seasonpass-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100831_Loveland_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> With snowmaking tentatively scheduled in just 19 days, Loveland Ski Area announced its season-pass prices on Tuesday. The adult (ages 23-69) season pass for the Colorado ski area costs $359 for a new passholder and $339 for a renewing passholder. The young adult (ages 15-22) pass runs $269 for new purchases and $249 for renewals. The resort also priced an unrestricted 4-pak of lift tickets at $119, the same price as last season. The passes and 4-paks go on sale on Friday including availability on the Loveland Ski Area website. Loveland is particularly attractive for Denver-area skiers at just 53 miles from the city. The ski area literally straddles Interstate 70 as it goes through the Eisenhower Tunnel. For longer excursions within Colorado, Loveland season-pass holders can take advantage of three free, unrestricted days at Monarch Mountain and three free, unrestricted days at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, plus one day of unguided skiing at Silverton Mountain. While the Monarch connection returns from last season, the arrangements with Purgatory and Silverton are new for this season. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100831/Loveland-Ski-Area-sets-seasonpass-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100831_Loveland_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Canyons Resort in Utah-- or just Canyons without The as the name seems to be shifting-- announced its season-pass prices on Monday. The Canyons adult price jumped slightly to $999 from $899 last year, but received a long list of extras such as two nights of lodging-- one night in the winter and one in the summer. The adult pass for ages 25-64 comes in two flavors: silver ($999) and gold ($1,399). The resort values the extra benefits of the silver pass at more than $750 and the gold extras at more than $1,500. The prices for both passes jump by $300 after Oct. 15. Click here for the scoop on major improvements at The Canyons For skiers ages 18-25 and college students of any age taking at least six credits, The Canyons offers the attractive Silver No Brainer pass for just $449. The Silver No Brainer includes the same extra perks as the adult silver except for the lodging. A Gold No Brainer with an enhanced list of extras, but still no lodging, goes for $999. The prices for both No Brainer pass types go up by $110 after Oct. 15. The Canyons' pass menu also includes children's and seniors' passes, a mid-week pass, and various discounted passes for teachers, firefighters, police and military personnel. Click here for the full breakdown of The Canyons season-pass prices and benefits (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100831/Canyons-releases-201011-seasonpass-prices ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-08-31 05:54:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100831/Canyons-releases-201011-seasonpass-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100831_CanyonsMurdock_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Canyons Resort in Utah-- or just Canyons without The as the name seems to be shifting-- announced its season-pass prices on Monday. The Canyons adult price jumped slightly to $999 from $899 last year, but received a long list of extras such as two nights of lodging-- one night in the winter and one in the summer. The adult pass for ages 25-64 comes in two flavors: silver ($999) and gold ($1,399). The resort values the extra benefits of the silver pass at more than $750 and the gold extras at more than $1,500. The prices for both passes jump by $300 after Oct. 15. Click here for the scoop on major improvements at The Canyons For skiers ages 18-25 and college students of any age taking at least six credits, The Canyons offers the attractive Silver No Brainer pass for just $449. The Silver No Brainer includes the same extra perks as the adult silver except for the lodging. A Gold No Brainer with an enhanced list of extras, but still no lodging, goes for $999. The prices for both No Brainer pass types go up by $110 after Oct. 15. The Canyons' pass menu also includes children's and seniors' passes, a mid-week pass, and various discounted passes for teachers, firefighters, police and military personnel. Click here for the full breakdown of The Canyons season-pass prices and benefits (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100831/Canyons-releases-201011-seasonpass-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100831_CanyonsMurdock_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Okemo Mountain Resort's Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series will wrap up another season of free concerts with The U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty on Friday, Sept. 3. The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is one of 10 Air Force Bands nationwide. Stationed at Hanscom AFB near Boston, Mass., this group of 60 musicians has been entertaining audiences throughout the New England region and beyond with their diverse musical selections since 1978. Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn will once again transform their courtyard into an outdoor concert venue featuring free admission to the public. Concert grounds open at 5 p.m with shows slated to run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. In case of rain, the concerts will move indoors. Dining options include fresh-from-the-grill burgers and hot dogs, or full-service dining with an al fresco seating option at Jackson Gore's Coleman Brook Tavern. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100820/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-hosts-free-US-Air-Force-Band-of-Liberty-concert-Sept-3 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-08-20 11:58:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100820/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-hosts-free-US-Air-Force-Band-of-Liberty-concert-Sept-3"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Okemo Mountain Resort's Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series will wrap up another season of free concerts with The U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty on Friday, Sept. 3. The United States Air Force Band of Liberty is one of 10 Air Force Bands nationwide. Stationed at Hanscom AFB near Boston, Mass., this group of 60 musicians has been entertaining audiences throughout the New England region and beyond with their diverse musical selections since 1978. Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn will once again transform their courtyard into an outdoor concert venue featuring free admission to the public. Concert grounds open at 5 p.m with shows slated to run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. In case of rain, the concerts will move indoors. Dining options include fresh-from-the-grill burgers and hot dogs, or full-service dining with an al fresco seating option at Jackson Gore's Coleman Brook Tavern. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100820/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-hosts-free-US-Air-Force-Band-of-Liberty-concert-Sept-3"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley announced today that the Idaho ski resort will extend summer lift operations with lift service continuing on weekends following Labor Day, September 6. The Roundhouse Gondola will continue to operate on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm with the last ride down at 4:30 pm. Sit-down lunch service will still be available on weekends at The Roundhouse Restaurant from 11 am to 3 pm; snacks and beverages will be served from 10 am to 4:00 pm. After Labor Day, River Run Plaza's Pete Lane's Bike Shop will be open on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm with path bikes available for rental. Beginning Tuesday, September 7 River Run Brass Ranch will be open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm offering snacks and drinks with new winter ski clothing arriving daily. Guests will see a reduction in summer lift ticket prices beginning Saturday, September 11 with adult tickets at $15, teens at $13 and youth at $8. This pricing will be in effect through closing of Baldy's summer season. Lift access on the Christmas lift will remain open through Labor Day as regularly scheduled. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100819/Sun-Valley-extends-summer-lift-operations ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-08-19 14:37:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100819/Sun-Valley-extends-summer-lift-operations"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley announced today that the Idaho ski resort will extend summer lift operations with lift service continuing on weekends following Labor Day, September 6. The Roundhouse Gondola will continue to operate on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm with the last ride down at 4:30 pm. Sit-down lunch service will still be available on weekends at The Roundhouse Restaurant from 11 am to 3 pm; snacks and beverages will be served from 10 am to 4:00 pm. After Labor Day, River Run Plaza's Pete Lane's Bike Shop will be open on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm with path bikes available for rental. Beginning Tuesday, September 7 River Run Brass Ranch will be open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm offering snacks and drinks with new winter ski clothing arriving daily. Guests will see a reduction in summer lift ticket prices beginning Saturday, September 11 with adult tickets at $15, teens at $13 and youth at $8. This pricing will be in effect through closing of Baldy's summer season. Lift access on the Christmas lift will remain open through Labor Day as regularly scheduled. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100819/Sun-Valley-extends-summer-lift-operations"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mountain bike season is in its prime right now at Mammoth Mountain, and if you've been delaying a trip to the beautiful Eastern Sierra resort then consider checking out the ride festivities scheduled for this weekend Aug. 21-22nd. On Saturday, Mammoth will offer the chance of a lifetime with public ride sessions with the pros of Troy Lee. Join the crew of pros for a two hour ride session and find out why there's no better way to improve your skills than pedaling with a talented group of riders. The session costs only $30 with the purchase of a bike park ticket, and these small groups are limited to intermediate or experts, age 12 or above. If lapping with pro riders sounds a little too intense for your weekend, be sure to sit back and check out the pros putting on a free demo on Sunday from 11am-12:30pm outside of Main Lodge. There will be new hits, backflipping bikers, a DJ, and even an appearance by Woolly, who recently dropped his own video segment. If you haven't hit the mountain bike park in Mammoth lately, you should clear your calendar for next weekend. With a new and improved MountainCross course featuring six 6' berms, six table top jumps and a new sprinkler system watering the trail daily it's riding better than ever. Lower Twilight Zone has also been rebuilt with six tabletops, a new over-under and is spritzed on the regular. Want more? Chair 2 is turning on weekends! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100817/Mountain-bike-with-the-pros-at-Mammoth-Mountain-this-weekend- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-08-17 08:55:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100817/Mountain-bike-with-the-pros-at-Mammoth-Mountain-this-weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100817_troy_lee_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mountain bike season is in its prime right now at Mammoth Mountain, and if you've been delaying a trip to the beautiful Eastern Sierra resort then consider checking out the ride festivities scheduled for this weekend Aug. 21-22nd. On Saturday, Mammoth will offer the chance of a lifetime with public ride sessions with the pros of Troy Lee. Join the crew of pros for a two hour ride session and find out why there's no better way to improve your skills than pedaling with a talented group of riders. The session costs only $30 with the purchase of a bike park ticket, and these small groups are limited to intermediate or experts, age 12 or above. If lapping with pro riders sounds a little too intense for your weekend, be sure to sit back and check out the pros putting on a free demo on Sunday from 11am-12:30pm outside of Main Lodge. There will be new hits, backflipping bikers, a DJ, and even an appearance by Woolly, who recently dropped his own video segment. If you haven't hit the mountain bike park in Mammoth lately, you should clear your calendar for next weekend. With a new and improved MountainCross course featuring six 6' berms, six table top jumps and a new sprinkler system watering the trail daily it's riding better than ever. Lower Twilight Zone has also been rebuilt with six tabletops, a new over-under and is spritzed on the regular. Want more? Chair 2 is turning on weekends! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100817/Mountain-bike-with-the-pros-at-Mammoth-Mountain-this-weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100817_troy_lee_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Better get those clubs ready, because from now until August 15th, the Sunday River Golf Club in Newry, Maine is having a midweek special: 18 holes of award-winning golf, free cart rental, lodging, and complimentary breakfast at one of Sunday River's Grand Resort Hotels, all for only $99 per person. The value of a midweek special like this is three-fold, said Nick Lambert, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sunday River. Golfers save over 20 percent, secure their tee times for anytime this season, and benefit from the relaxing pace of midweek golf. Designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Sunday River's golf course has been named one of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play by Golf Magazine and one of the Top 10 Best New Upscale Public Courses in the Country by Golf Digest. So get out there and start swinging. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100728/$99-Stay-and-Play-special-at-landmark-Sunday-River-Golf-Club-in-Maine ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-07-28 10:11:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100728/$99-Stay-and-Play-special-at-landmark-Sunday-River-Golf-Club-in-Maine"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100728_sundayriver_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Better get those clubs ready, because from now until August 15th, the Sunday River Golf Club in Newry, Maine is having a midweek special: 18 holes of award-winning golf, free cart rental, lodging, and complimentary breakfast at one of Sunday River's Grand Resort Hotels, all for only $99 per person. The value of a midweek special like this is three-fold, said Nick Lambert, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sunday River. Golfers save over 20 percent, secure their tee times for anytime this season, and benefit from the relaxing pace of midweek golf. Designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Sunday River's golf course has been named one of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play by Golf Magazine and one of the Top 10 Best New Upscale Public Courses in the Country by Golf Digest. So get out there and start swinging. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100728/$99-Stay-and-Play-special-at-landmark-Sunday-River-Golf-Club-in-Maine"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100728_sundayriver_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Tensions mount as hundreds wait for the start of the 2010 Canadian National BBQ Championships in Whistler, BC. A celebration of all things BBQ, this world-renowned competition will take place Friday July 30th to Sunday August 1st at one of North America's most famous ski resorts. ldquo;For 9 years we have been hosting the National BBQ Championships at Dustyrsquo;s and every year it gets bigger and better,rdquo; says Joshua Kearns, Dustyrsquo;s Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. ldquo;With delicious food and great music, the BBQ Championships are a great way to spend the weekend with friends and family in Whistler.rdquo; This year's festivities will begin at 7:00PM on Friday, with an introduction by BBQ legend Jim Ericson. Winners will receive $5000 in cash and prizes, and an invitation to the Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ event in Lynchburg, Tennessee. In addition to the competition, attendees can look forward to a masterfully slow-cooked hog dinner on Saturday, live music by The Hip Show, and a variety of other surprises. We can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon break from the slopes. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100726/Canadian-National-BBQ-Championships-return-to-Whistler ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-07-26 14:29:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100726/Canadian-National-BBQ-Championships-return-to-Whistler"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100726_canadabbq_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Tensions mount as hundreds wait for the start of the 2010 Canadian National BBQ Championships in Whistler, BC. A celebration of all things BBQ, this world-renowned competition will take place Friday July 30th to Sunday August 1st at one of North America's most famous ski resorts. ldquo;For 9 years we have been hosting the National BBQ Championships at Dustyrsquo;s and every year it gets bigger and better,rdquo; says Joshua Kearns, Dustyrsquo;s Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. ldquo;With delicious food and great music, the BBQ Championships are a great way to spend the weekend with friends and family in Whistler.rdquo; This year's festivities will begin at 7:00PM on Friday, with an introduction by BBQ legend Jim Ericson. Winners will receive $5000 in cash and prizes, and an invitation to the Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ event in Lynchburg, Tennessee. In addition to the competition, attendees can look forward to a masterfully slow-cooked hog dinner on Saturday, live music by The Hip Show, and a variety of other surprises. We can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon break from the slopes. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100726/Canadian-National-BBQ-Championships-return-to-Whistler"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100726_canadabbq_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 2 Nights, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding amp; Breakfast! Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, you'll find one of the most storied towns in the West: Jackson Hole. Jackson is the gateway to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, where you'll find abundant wildlife including bison, elk, deer, bald eagles, black and grizzly bears, antelope, wolves and more. After a day of activity, wander the boardwalk streets of downtown Jackson. Wander into the many art galleries, enjoy some boutique shopping, grab a bite at a variety of restaurants and take in the vibrant night life. Summer adventure abounds and visitors can also enjoy some art and culture, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the renowned Grand Teton Music Festival and the acclaimed Off Square Theatre Company. Call our local travel experts today to book this great vacation package starting at $329/person, which includes: 2 nights lodging in the Town of Jackson Whitewater raft trip with dinner Half-day horseback ride with lunch Continental breakfast At Jackson Hole Central Reservations, we can help you book this special offer, or we can customize your vacation with lodging upgrades, additional activities, discounted airfare, car rentals and more. Call today, 888-838-6606 ! Price is starting at, per person and based on double occupancy. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. New reservations only. Valid dates of travel: July 1 - September 15, 2010. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100715/Jackson-Hole-fun-in-the-sun-horseback-riding-rafting-and-breakfast ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-07-15 08:37:36 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100715/Jackson-Hole-fun-in-the-sun-horseback-riding-rafting-and-breakfast"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100715_bluesnowboard_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 2 Nights, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding amp; Breakfast! Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, you'll find one of the most storied towns in the West: Jackson Hole. Jackson is the gateway to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, where you'll find abundant wildlife including bison, elk, deer, bald eagles, black and grizzly bears, antelope, wolves and more. After a day of activity, wander the boardwalk streets of downtown Jackson. Wander into the many art galleries, enjoy some boutique shopping, grab a bite at a variety of restaurants and take in the vibrant night life. Summer adventure abounds and visitors can also enjoy some art and culture, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the renowned Grand Teton Music Festival and the acclaimed Off Square Theatre Company. Call our local travel experts today to book this great vacation package starting at $329/person, which includes: 2 nights lodging in the Town of Jackson Whitewater raft trip with dinner Half-day horseback ride with lunch Continental breakfast At Jackson Hole Central Reservations, we can help you book this special offer, or we can customize your vacation with lodging upgrades, additional activities, discounted airfare, car rentals and more. Call today, 888-838-6606 ! Price is starting at, per person and based on double occupancy. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. New reservations only. Valid dates of travel: July 1 - September 15, 2010. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100715/Jackson-Hole-fun-in-the-sun-horseback-riding-rafting-and-breakfast"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100715_bluesnowboard_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Stay and Play Starting at $155 per Person! Play on the Taylor River! For just $155 per person, you can stay for 3 nights in a charming, rustic cabin and go whitewater rafting on the Upper Taylor. At that price, you'll surely be able to have a great meal in the Smokehouse restaurant and buy some souvenirs from the general store to remember the fun you had in the mountains! Call and they'll create a custom package for you. Price above is based on 2 people in a small one room cabin for 3 nights plus 2 Upper Taylor raft trips. Custom packages are available for more people and different lodging options. Expires 8/31/10. Build an Adventure Package There are so many things to do in the mountains and with Three Rivers Resort, you can do it all! Stay with for 3 nights or more, choose 2 of the following activities and they'll discount your lodging 10% . Upper Taylor Raft trip Lower Taylor Scenic float trip All day fly fishing trip Spin fishing trip - all day or half day Any duckie trip Kayak lesson - all or half day Hot Air Balloon Ride All day horseback ride All day rock climbing Reservations must be made in advance. Valid only for 1 bedroom cabins and larger. Activities offered on space availability. Minimum of 2 participants for each activity chosen. Please mention this special upon booking. May not be combined with other offers and not applicable to existing reservations. Effective 6/1/10 to 8/31/10. To book, call 1-888-761-3474 or go to www.3riversresort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100715/Beat-the-heat-with-3-Rivers-resort-whitewater-rafting-summer-package ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-07-15 08:11:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100715/Beat-the-heat-with-3-Rivers-resort-whitewater-rafting-summer-package"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100715_whitewaterraft_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Stay and Play Starting at $155 per Person! Play on the Taylor River! For just $155 per person, you can stay for 3 nights in a charming, rustic cabin and go whitewater rafting on the Upper Taylor. At that price, you'll surely be able to have a great meal in the Smokehouse restaurant and buy some souvenirs from the general store to remember the fun you had in the mountains! Call and they'll create a custom package for you. Price above is based on 2 people in a small one room cabin for 3 nights plus 2 Upper Taylor raft trips. Custom packages are available for more people and different lodging options. Expires 8/31/10. Build an Adventure Package There are so many things to do in the mountains and with Three Rivers Resort, you can do it all! Stay with for 3 nights or more, choose 2 of the following activities and they'll discount your lodging 10% . Upper Taylor Raft trip Lower Taylor Scenic float trip All day fly fishing trip Spin fishing trip - all day or half day Any duckie trip Kayak lesson - all or half day Hot Air Balloon Ride All day horseback ride All day rock climbing Reservations must be made in advance. Valid only for 1 bedroom cabins and larger. Activities offered on space availability. Minimum of 2 participants for each activity chosen. Please mention this special upon booking. May not be combined with other offers and not applicable to existing reservations. Effective 6/1/10 to 8/31/10. To book, call 1-888-761-3474 or go to www.3riversresort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100715/Beat-the-heat-with-3-Rivers-resort-whitewater-rafting-summer-package"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100715_whitewaterraft_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Park City, Utah, is perhaps best known for hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics and being a popular tourist destination for skiers. However, the area also has a long and interesting history, as today's historians consider it to be one of the greatest U.S. silver mining towns of the 20th century. The first people to arrive in the Park City area were the Native Americans of the Ute and Shoshone tribes, who travelled to the high Alpine valleys in the 1600's to hunt game in the summer. In 1776, an expedition of Franciscan Fathers, Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, made it to Provo Valley on their way to California. The expedition went through Utah to avoid the Chirumas, a Native American tribe believed to be cannibals. In the Utah Valley, the Fathers found friendly Indians, rich land and game, and abundant timber in the surrounding mountains. In 1826, Jedediah Smith, the famous mountain man, explored the trapping potential of the region south and west of the Great Salt Lake, traveling the entire length of Utah. Comanche Indians eventually killed Smith in 1830. In 1847, Brigham Young and the Mormon settlers passed near the Park City area on their way to Great Salt Lake. In 1868, three Union soldiers discovered the first silver mining claim in Park City on a hike for possible mining sites. The site was labelled the Flagstaff claim because the soldiers marked the spot by tying a scarf to a dead pine tree. The very same spot is still visible today while skiing the Pinyon Ridge Trail at Park City Mountain Resort. One of the most notable events in Park City's history was the arrival of the train. On May 10, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed in Promontory, Utah, allowing more people to move to the West. By 1879, over 3,000 people lived in Park City, and it was officially incorporated in 1884. By 1892, there were 7,000 people and 119 businesses in Park City. At one point in time, there were approximately 300 mines in operation. The type of mining used was called hard rock mining which requires drilling deep holes in rock and using dynamite to blow the rock apart. Mills then processed and refined the broken rocks for silver and other metals. In the 1860s and 1870s, miners earned between $2.75 - $3.00 per day for 10 hours of work. Lots of immigrants came from Europe to work the mines. The new residents established schools, buildings, water towers, and a fire company. While growing as a city, Park City experienced its fair share of disasters. The Great Fire of 1898 burned down a large portion of the city, which the citizens subsequently rebuilt. In 1902, a powder monkey (a miner responsible for dynamiting rock) in the Daly West Mine dropped a candle or match into blasting powder. This incident known as the Daly West accident killed 34 men. Pollution was also a problem in the developing Park City. The mining activities created significant air and noise pollution, and large forests in the area were cut down to provide lumber for building and fuel. Despite its setbacks, Park City became the largest single silver producer in the United States by 1928. Mines in Park City continued performing well into the 1940s, but the industry fell into decline after World War II due to depressed metal prices. To revive the town, city leaders had the bright idea to establish a ski resort. The first big ski resort, Treasure Mountain, opened in 1963. It is now called Park City Mountain Resort, and as the old saying goes, the rest is history. Article written by: Alex Swan http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100714/Park-City-Olympic-ski-town-with-a-long-history ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-07-14 16:54:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100714/Park-City-Olympic-ski-town-with-a-long-history"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100714_parkcity_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Park City, Utah, is perhaps best known for hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics and being a popular tourist destination for skiers. However, the area also has a long and interesting history, as today's historians consider it to be one of the greatest U.S. silver mining towns of the 20th century. The first people to arrive in the Park City area were the Native Americans of the Ute and Shoshone tribes, who travelled to the high Alpine valleys in the 1600's to hunt game in the summer. In 1776, an expedition of Franciscan Fathers, Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, made it to Provo Valley on their way to California. The expedition went through Utah to avoid the Chirumas, a Native American tribe believed to be cannibals. In the Utah Valley, the Fathers found friendly Indians, rich land and game, and abundant timber in the surrounding mountains. In 1826, Jedediah Smith, the famous mountain man, explored the trapping potential of the region south and west of the Great Salt Lake, traveling the entire length of Utah. Comanche Indians eventually killed Smith in 1830. In 1847, Brigham Young and the Mormon settlers passed near the Park City area on their way to Great Salt Lake. In 1868, three Union soldiers discovered the first silver mining claim in Park City on a hike for possible mining sites. The site was labelled the Flagstaff claim because the soldiers marked the spot by tying a scarf to a dead pine tree. The very same spot is still visible today while skiing the Pinyon Ridge Trail at Park City Mountain Resort. One of the most notable events in Park City's history was the arrival of the train. On May 10, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed in Promontory, Utah, allowing more people to move to the West. By 1879, over 3,000 people lived in Park City, and it was officially incorporated in 1884. By 1892, there were 7,000 people and 119 businesses in Park City. At one point in time, there were approximately 300 mines in operation. The type of mining used was called hard rock mining which requires drilling deep holes in rock and using dynamite to blow the rock apart. Mills then processed and refined the broken rocks for silver and other metals. In the 1860s and 1870s, miners earned between $2.75 - $3.00 per day for 10 hours of work. Lots of immigrants came from Europe to work the mines. The new residents established schools, buildings, water towers, and a fire company. While growing as a city, Park City experienced its fair share of disasters. The Great Fire of 1898 burned down a large portion of the city, which the citizens subsequently rebuilt. In 1902, a powder monkey (a miner responsible for dynamiting rock) in the Daly West Mine dropped a candle or match into blasting powder. This incident known as the Daly West accident killed 34 men. Pollution was also a problem in the developing Park City. The mining activities created significant air and noise pollution, and large forests in the area were cut down to provide lumber for building and fuel. Despite its setbacks, Park City became the largest single silver producer in the United States by 1928. Mines in Park City continued performing well into the 1940s, but the industry fell into decline after World War II due to depressed metal prices. To revive the town, city leaders had the bright idea to establish a ski resort. The first big ski resort, Treasure Mountain, opened in 1963. It is now called Park City Mountain Resort, and as the old saying goes, the rest is history. Article written by: Alex Swan <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100714/Park-City-Olympic-ski-town-with-a-long-history"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100714_parkcity_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Valle Nevado, located just 37 miles from your flight into Santiago, Chile, is offering U.S. and Canadian skiers and snowboarders an incredible promotional deal: Buy five nights, and receive two nights free on its all-inclusive packages during the regular season (mid-season), when snow conditions are best and events such as Chilean Wine Fest are in full swing. This promotional deal is available for Friday to Friday stays from July 30 to August 27 and includes lodging, lift tickets, breakfast and dinner, access to our fitness center, evening activities, day care and apregrave;s ski. Prices are listed per person, and start at $1,305 for the Hotel Tres Puntas ; the 4-star Hotel Puerta del Sol at $1,555; and the newly renovated 5-star Hotel Valle Nevado at $1,950. Rates are for singles and doubles, and in the Hotel Tres Puntas triples and quadruples; the promotional deal does not apply to additional rates or child rates, and is subject to availability. For North Americans, there is no need to pay full price at Valle Nevado. This year the resort will also offer its Kids Stay Free Promo during the week Sept. 10 - 16, whereby one child under 12 is free if staying with 2 parents. Also during the weeks of Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 and Sept. 17 to 23, if two people share a double room the second person pays just 50% the package price; with rates starting at $919 per person. Valle Nevado has just finished a complete renovation of its three hotels, lounges, and restaurants, and this year installed two new lifts providing five new runs apltly named Happiness, I'm in a Meeting, Chao Smog, The Kiss, and Full Lungs, the latter referring to the highest run at the resort approaching nearly 12,000 feet. Valle Nevado currently offers one of the most extensive lift systems in South America and access to 7,000 acres, the largest skiable domain in South America. For package details, snow updates and webcams, please visit the Valle Nevado site at www.vallenevado.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100706/Chilean-resort-Valle-Nevado-offers-bonus-nights-to-North-American-guests-this-winter ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-07-06 07:59:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100706/Chilean-resort-Valle-Nevado-offers-bonus-nights-to-North-American-guests-this-winter"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100706_vallenevado_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Valle Nevado, located just 37 miles from your flight into Santiago, Chile, is offering U.S. and Canadian skiers and snowboarders an incredible promotional deal: Buy five nights, and receive two nights free on its all-inclusive packages during the regular season (mid-season), when snow conditions are best and events such as Chilean Wine Fest are in full swing. This promotional deal is available for Friday to Friday stays from July 30 to August 27 and includes lodging, lift tickets, breakfast and dinner, access to our fitness center, evening activities, day care and apregrave;s ski. Prices are listed per person, and start at $1,305 for the Hotel Tres Puntas ; the 4-star Hotel Puerta del Sol at $1,555; and the newly renovated 5-star Hotel Valle Nevado at $1,950. Rates are for singles and doubles, and in the Hotel Tres Puntas triples and quadruples; the promotional deal does not apply to additional rates or child rates, and is subject to availability. For North Americans, there is no need to pay full price at Valle Nevado. This year the resort will also offer its Kids Stay Free Promo during the week Sept. 10 - 16, whereby one child under 12 is free if staying with 2 parents. Also during the weeks of Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 and Sept. 17 to 23, if two people share a double room the second person pays just 50% the package price; with rates starting at $919 per person. Valle Nevado has just finished a complete renovation of its three hotels, lounges, and restaurants, and this year installed two new lifts providing five new runs apltly named Happiness, I'm in a Meeting, Chao Smog, The Kiss, and Full Lungs, the latter referring to the highest run at the resort approaching nearly 12,000 feet. Valle Nevado currently offers one of the most extensive lift systems in South America and access to 7,000 acres, the largest skiable domain in South America. For package details, snow updates and webcams, please visit the Valle Nevado site at www.vallenevado.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100706/Chilean-resort-Valle-Nevado-offers-bonus-nights-to-North-American-guests-this-winter"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100706_vallenevado_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo: Paul Morrison Whistler Blackcomb may have dominated headlines this year for partially hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, but a Whistler summer is nothing to slouch at. In fact, one could stand to make a real argument that summer actually edges out winter at the world famous resort town. Summer in Whistler might be the best simply because it requires no sacrifices to enjoy a trip there. A Whistler summer vacationer doesn't have to concede their chance to ski in order to count on beautiful, warm weather. Each year skiing goes well into July given the ability to hold snow on the Horstman glacier. At the same time, you can still bank on that tee time to hold up at the Nicklaus North golf course after you get off the hill from a day sessioning the public lane. The premier North American resort simply has a little bit of everything for each and every guest to enjoy, and summer is no different. So sit back, relax, and follow The Ski Channel as we guide you to an endless summer of fun at Whistler Blackcomb. Next Page [page] At Whistler Bungee you can jump from the bridge into the veil of darkness Whistler Bungee is British Columbia's highest bungee jumping site, and is found just 15 minutes south of Whistler Village off Highway 99. Experience bungee jumping among the beautiful scenery of the Whistler Resort Valley tucked away between aging forests and rocky cliffs. Jumpers will plummet from a 160ft (53 metre) bridge than spans 300 ft over the glacial waters of the Cheakamus River. Safety is key when choosing your bungee jumping outfit, and Whistler Bungee has an unblemished safety record led by jumpmasters and operators with over 17 years of experience. Whistler Bungee offers multiple ways to jump. The traditional ankle jump with a waist harness provides the ultimate adrenaline rush as you fall head first towards the water below. The waist harness gives the jumper a secondary safety harness and allows for an upright retrieval. Also available is the option of jumping with a chest and waist harness which provides both incredible comfort and safety at the same time. Got a partner you want to jump with? Jump tandem at Whistler Bungee. Both participants are put in individual harnesses and are first hooked separately to the cord and then linked together. If those options sound a little too tame for you, perhaps maybe you will be interested in one of the newest features available at Whistler Bungee, a night jump (pictured above). On select nights during the summer, customers can chose to fall into the darkness of night starting at 10pm. The great thing about Whistler Bungee is that nearly anybody can do it, any day of the year. Next Page [page] Peak 2 Peak in all its glory - Photo: Paul Morrison Recently opened for the start of the 2008-2009 season, Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a flat out engineering marvel that breaks three different world records including the longest unsupported span of 3.024 kilometers, highest lift of its kind at 436 meters above the valley floor, and is the longest continuous lift system of its kind in the world. While all those numbers are impressive by themselves, the real beauty of the P2P is the unparalleled access it opens for resort-goers. Obviously it's a wonderful thing to be able to quickly transfer between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains during a day of skiing, but summertime activities also greatly benefit from its existence. Peak 2 Peak is also the new gateway to Whistler Blackcomb's plethora of hiking trails! Next Page [page] Taking in the beauty of Whistler - Photo: Paul Morrison Whistler Blackcomb offers 18 incredible hiking trails located at the top of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Just a short step from the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the trail options provide something for everyone as difficulty levels range from beginner to expert. Choose a mellow route from one of the beginner trails, or pick up a picnic lunch from the selection of on-mountain eateries and enjoy one of the epic trails such as the Highnote Trail on Whistler or the Overlord Trail on Blackcomb. Who knows what kind of wildlife you might see? Next Page [page] Bears. This is the first word that comes to mind when I think of the joyous summer vacation I took to Whistler. There is something magical about riding up the Wizard Express and being seeing a family of black bears frolicking in the grassy knolls below. For those wanting to get a little closer to these beautiful creatures, Whistler also offers an amazing Bear Viewing experience several times a day where guests are driven around in a comfortable 4x4 mountain truck. The tour runs through a maze of ski area roads that wind the area's forests, and steams. Short walks are also available to inspect bear feeding sites, daybeds, dens where bears have hibernated during the winter. Next Page [page] The bears in Whistler aren't the only ones who get to play around during the summer! The Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone offers a huge assortment of attractions for both kids and their families to enjoy. The Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone features miniature golf, horseback trail rides, a challenging maze, a bouncy castle and slide. Additional activities include a 315 meter zip-line, luge track, bungee trampolines, a flying trapeze, a human gyroscope and the Great Wall Climbing Centre. These activities are available a la carte at varying prices, but for those looking to get the most out of the area, consider buying an Adventure Zone Pass that allows you to choose and mix either 5, 10, or 15 attractions for a cost ranging from $44, $78, and $114 respectively. Next Page [page] Whistler Golf Club Hole #15 For dads looking to get out for an afternoon at the links, consider a tee time at any one of the renowned golf courses that make Whistler their home. Whether your round is at the Arnold Palmer-designed Whistler Golf Club course, or the Nicklaus North Golf Course that bears the legend's name, you can be sure these state-of-the-art facilities will satisfy even the most discriminating of golfers. For more information and to request tee times, please call 1.888.403.4727 Next Page [page] Getting tricky on Whistler Bike Park's many wall rides - Photo: Sterling Lorence If golf, hiking, and sight-seeing seems a little too tame for your adrenaline-seeking personality, then perhaps a visit to the Whistler Bike Park is just what the doctor ordered. Whistler Bike Park offers nearly 5000 feet of lift-serviced downhill mountain bike trails, and even if you're completely new to the sport of mountain biking there is something for all levels of riders. There are trails with nice, gentle, banking cruisers, others with sections of tight and twisty single track, along with those runs featuring steep rocky faces, wall rides and more. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park also has 2 skill centers, a jump park, drop off park, and the Boneyard Slopestyle Park. Make sure to check out the Air Dome, Whistler's year-round bike facility, that offers foam pits, halfpipes, quarterpipes, and other obstacles. Next Page [page] The heavenly Whistler summer camp lanes - Photo: Dano Pendygrasse At the end of the day, even with the sheer volume of diverse, exciting activities for Whistler Blackcomb visitors, the top-notch skiing is still a huge draw. As the old saying goes, A leopard can't change his spots. The phrase seems particularly fitting when we look at Whistler even during the warm weather summer brings. Whistler Blackcomb is arguably the summer skiing capital of the world, featuring skiing on the famous Horstman Glacier well into late July. Each year the Whistler Blackcomb crew brings various features such as a mini-pipe, jib yard, jumps, and regular skiing lanes to the public lane serviced by the Horstman and Showcase T-Bars. Of course it wouldn't be summer without summer camps, and Whistler certainly features no shortage of speciality ski and snowboard camps on the glacier. Camps such as Momentum Ski Camps and Camp of Champions have made Horstman Glacier their summer home for years, attracting the top talent in the world to come session and coach campers of all ability levels. Some of the athletes coming to Whistler this summer include the likes of Canadian Olympic Ski Gold Medalist Alex Bilodeau, Winter X Games stars Sarah Burke, TJ Schiller, and countless others. Make sure you find yourself in Whistler this year as Summer 2010 is sure to the best ever! Previous Page [page] http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100617/Whistler-Blackcomb-is-tops-for-summer-vacation-fun ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-06-17 19:50:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100617/Whistler-Blackcomb-is-tops-for-summer-vacation-fun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100617_whistlersummer_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo: Paul Morrison Whistler Blackcomb may have dominated headlines this year for partially hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, but a Whistler summer is nothing to slouch at. In fact, one could stand to make a real argument that summer actually edges out winter at the world famous resort town. Summer in Whistler might be the best simply because it requires no sacrifices to enjoy a trip there. A Whistler summer vacationer doesn't have to concede their chance to ski in order to count on beautiful, warm weather. Each year skiing goes well into July given the ability to hold snow on the Horstman glacier. At the same time, you can still bank on that tee time to hold up at the Nicklaus North golf course after you get off the hill from a day sessioning the public lane. The premier North American resort simply has a little bit of everything for each and every guest to enjoy, and summer is no different. So sit back, relax, and follow The Ski Channel as we guide you to an endless summer of fun at Whistler Blackcomb. Next Page [page] At Whistler Bungee you can jump from the bridge into the veil of darkness Whistler Bungee is British Columbia's highest bungee jumping site, and is found just 15 minutes south of Whistler Village off Highway 99. Experience bungee jumping among the beautiful scenery of the Whistler Resort Valley tucked away between aging forests and rocky cliffs. Jumpers will plummet from a 160ft (53 metre) bridge than spans 300 ft over the glacial waters of the Cheakamus River. Safety is key when choosing your bungee jumping outfit, and Whistler Bungee has an unblemished safety record led by jumpmasters and operators with over 17 years of experience. Whistler Bungee offers multiple ways to jump. The traditional ankle jump with a waist harness provides the ultimate adrenaline rush as you fall head first towards the water below. The waist harness gives the jumper a secondary safety harness and allows for an upright retrieval. Also available is the option of jumping with a chest and waist harness which provides both incredible comfort and safety at the same time. Got a partner you want to jump with? Jump tandem at Whistler Bungee. Both participants are put in individual harnesses and are first hooked separately to the cord and then linked together. If those options sound a little too tame for you, perhaps maybe you will be interested in one of the newest features available at Whistler Bungee, a night jump (pictured above). On select nights during the summer, customers can chose to fall into the darkness of night starting at 10pm. The great thing about Whistler Bungee is that nearly anybody can do it, any day of the year. Next Page [page] Peak 2 Peak in all its glory - Photo: Paul Morrison Recently opened for the start of the 2008-2009 season, Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a flat out engineering marvel that breaks three different world records including the longest unsupported span of 3.024 kilometers, highest lift of its kind at 436 meters above the valley floor, and is the longest continuous lift system of its kind in the world. While all those numbers are impressive by themselves, the real beauty of the P2P is the unparalleled access it opens for resort-goers. Obviously it's a wonderful thing to be able to quickly transfer between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains during a day of skiing, but summertime activities also greatly benefit from its existence. Peak 2 Peak is also the new gateway to Whistler Blackcomb's plethora of hiking trails! Next Page [page] Taking in the beauty of Whistler - Photo: Paul Morrison Whistler Blackcomb offers 18 incredible hiking trails located at the top of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Just a short step from the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the trail options provide something for everyone as difficulty levels range from beginner to expert. Choose a mellow route from one of the beginner trails, or pick up a picnic lunch from the selection of on-mountain eateries and enjoy one of the epic trails such as the Highnote Trail on Whistler or the Overlord Trail on Blackcomb. Who knows what kind of wildlife you might see? Next Page [page] Bears. This is the first word that comes to mind when I think of the joyous summer vacation I took to Whistler. There is something magical about riding up the Wizard Express and being seeing a family of black bears frolicking in the grassy knolls below. For those wanting to get a little closer to these beautiful creatures, Whistler also offers an amazing Bear Viewing experience several times a day where guests are driven around in a comfortable 4x4 mountain truck. The tour runs through a maze of ski area roads that wind the area's forests, and steams. Short walks are also available to inspect bear feeding sites, daybeds, dens where bears have hibernated during the winter. Next Page [page] The bears in Whistler aren't the only ones who get to play around during the summer! The Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone offers a huge assortment of attractions for both kids and their families to enjoy. The Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone features miniature golf, horseback trail rides, a challenging maze, a bouncy castle and slide. Additional activities include a 315 meter zip-line, luge track, bungee trampolines, a flying trapeze, a human gyroscope and the Great Wall Climbing Centre. These activities are available a la carte at varying prices, but for those looking to get the most out of the area, consider buying an Adventure Zone Pass that allows you to choose and mix either 5, 10, or 15 attractions for a cost ranging from $44, $78, and $114 respectively. Next Page [page] Whistler Golf Club Hole #15 For dads looking to get out for an afternoon at the links, consider a tee time at any one of the renowned golf courses that make Whistler their home. Whether your round is at the Arnold Palmer-designed Whistler Golf Club course, or the Nicklaus North Golf Course that bears the legend's name, you can be sure these state-of-the-art facilities will satisfy even the most discriminating of golfers. For more information and to request tee times, please call 1.888.403.4727 Next Page [page] Getting tricky on Whistler Bike Park's many wall rides - Photo: Sterling Lorence If golf, hiking, and sight-seeing seems a little too tame for your adrenaline-seeking personality, then perhaps a visit to the Whistler Bike Park is just what the doctor ordered. Whistler Bike Park offers nearly 5000 feet of lift-serviced downhill mountain bike trails, and even if you're completely new to the sport of mountain biking there is something for all levels of riders. There are trails with nice, gentle, banking cruisers, others with sections of tight and twisty single track, along with those runs featuring steep rocky faces, wall rides and more. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park also has 2 skill centers, a jump park, drop off park, and the Boneyard Slopestyle Park. Make sure to check out the Air Dome, Whistler's year-round bike facility, that offers foam pits, halfpipes, quarterpipes, and other obstacles. Next Page [page] The heavenly Whistler summer camp lanes - Photo: Dano Pendygrasse At the end of the day, even with the sheer volume of diverse, exciting activities for Whistler Blackcomb visitors, the top-notch skiing is still a huge draw. As the old saying goes, A leopard can't change his spots. The phrase seems particularly fitting when we look at Whistler even during the warm weather summer brings. Whistler Blackcomb is arguably the summer skiing capital of the world, featuring skiing on the famous Horstman Glacier well into late July. Each year the Whistler Blackcomb crew brings various features such as a mini-pipe, jib yard, jumps, and regular skiing lanes to the public lane serviced by the Horstman and Showcase T-Bars. Of course it wouldn't be summer without summer camps, and Whistler certainly features no shortage of speciality ski and snowboard camps on the glacier. Camps such as Momentum Ski Camps and Camp of Champions have made Horstman Glacier their summer home for years, attracting the top talent in the world to come session and coach campers of all ability levels. Some of the athletes coming to Whistler this summer include the likes of Canadian Olympic Ski Gold Medalist Alex Bilodeau, Winter X Games stars Sarah Burke, TJ Schiller, and countless others. Make sure you find yourself in Whistler this year as Summer 2010 is sure to the best ever! Previous Page [page] <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100617/Whistler-Blackcomb-is-tops-for-summer-vacation-fun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100617_whistlersummer_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This summer, step up to the thrill of the newest adventure addition to the lineup of Attitash summer attractions, the Mountain Coaster, opening in the summer of 2010. The assembly of the Mountain Coaster is currently underway at Attitash, with an anticipated opening date of August 1st and we hope to be able to introduce the media to this fabulous new attraction slightly in advance of the projected opening date. Offering an exhilarating and scenic ride for virtually all ages and open in all weather, the Mountain Coaster carries you 1,430 feet up Attitash Mountain on twin stainless steel rails, providing spectacular views of the White Mountain scenery before descending on a thrilling 2,880 foot ride down through the forested mountain terrain, dropping 316 vertical feet through a series of banked curves, dips and straight-aways at rider controlled speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The addition of the new Mountain Coaster complements the already popular existing summer attractions at Attitash Ski Resort, including the Alpine Slide, Waterpark, Eurobungy Trampoline, climbing wall, mountain biking trails, horseback riding and more, making Attitash Ski Resort the place to find your summer time fun. With the fundamental changes in our lives, caused by the recession, it is more important than ever to be aware of the vacation possibilities so close to home here in New England. Just 3 hours north of Boston, the fun and excitement of the year round, all weather Mountain Coaster at Attitash Ski Resort will be a dynamic addition to every family's summer vacation experience in New Hampshire's White Mountains, giving families even more reason to vacation just a short drive away from home. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100617/Attitash-ski-resort-adds-mountain-coaster-this-summer ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-06-17 07:40:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100617/Attitash-ski-resort-adds-mountain-coaster-this-summer"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100617_mountcoaster_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This summer, step up to the thrill of the newest adventure addition to the lineup of Attitash summer attractions, the Mountain Coaster, opening in the summer of 2010. The assembly of the Mountain Coaster is currently underway at Attitash, with an anticipated opening date of August 1st and we hope to be able to introduce the media to this fabulous new attraction slightly in advance of the projected opening date. Offering an exhilarating and scenic ride for virtually all ages and open in all weather, the Mountain Coaster carries you 1,430 feet up Attitash Mountain on twin stainless steel rails, providing spectacular views of the White Mountain scenery before descending on a thrilling 2,880 foot ride down through the forested mountain terrain, dropping 316 vertical feet through a series of banked curves, dips and straight-aways at rider controlled speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The addition of the new Mountain Coaster complements the already popular existing summer attractions at Attitash Ski Resort, including the Alpine Slide, Waterpark, Eurobungy Trampoline, climbing wall, mountain biking trails, horseback riding and more, making Attitash Ski Resort the place to find your summer time fun. With the fundamental changes in our lives, caused by the recession, it is more important than ever to be aware of the vacation possibilities so close to home here in New England. Just 3 hours north of Boston, the fun and excitement of the year round, all weather Mountain Coaster at Attitash Ski Resort will be a dynamic addition to every family's summer vacation experience in New Hampshire's White Mountains, giving families even more reason to vacation just a short drive away from home. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100617/Attitash-ski-resort-adds-mountain-coaster-this-summer"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100617_mountcoaster_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Adult pricing shown. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Offer subject to change. LAST CHANCE PRICES INCREASE JUNE 21, 2010 A 2010/11 HEAVENLY PASS BUYS YOU: Access for the entire 2010/11 ski season (blackout dates apply) Summer 2010 Heavenly Gondola access Unlimited 2010/11 half-price days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Breckenridge Option to buy four 2010/11 Buddy Tickets (when purchased by June 20) 2010/11 Ski School, Retail and Food and Beverage discounts LOCK IN THE $339 SPRING PRICE WITH ONLY $49 DOWN Includes Summer 2010 Heavenly Gondola access Call 1-800-HEAVENLY http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100616/Last-chance-for-Heavenly-season-pass-at-spring-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-06-16 07:45:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100616/Last-chance-for-Heavenly-season-pass-at-spring-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Adult pricing shown. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Offer subject to change. LAST CHANCE PRICES INCREASE JUNE 21, 2010 A 2010/11 HEAVENLY PASS BUYS YOU: Access for the entire 2010/11 ski season (blackout dates apply) Summer 2010 Heavenly Gondola access Unlimited 2010/11 half-price days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Breckenridge Option to buy four 2010/11 Buddy Tickets (when purchased by June 20) 2010/11 Ski School, Retail and Food and Beverage discounts LOCK IN THE $339 SPRING PRICE WITH ONLY $49 DOWN Includes Summer 2010 Heavenly Gondola access Call 1-800-HEAVENLY <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100616/Last-chance-for-Heavenly-season-pass-at-spring-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel TELLURIDE, CO -- The greens are manicured and the tee boxes prepped, and the Telluride Golf Course opened a stellar course this spring, May 28. Telluride's 18-hole, par-70 course opens for the 2010 golf season with great conditions and beautiful scenery at 9,500 feet in elevation. The course is in great shape, said Director of Golf, Sean Tannehill. The crew has done a fantastic job, and we are looking forward to a full summer lineup of tournaments and events. The Telluride Golf Course offers Value Season rates through June 20. Green fees are $160 beginning at 10:30 a.m., $95 from 2 p.m. - 4p.m. (Twilight) and $70 after 4 p.m. (Sunset). Regular Season rates will begin June 21. The Pro Shop offers lessons from PGA certified professionals, Dan Smith and Carol Price. The Pro Shop also offers custom club fitting and the latest in equipment and apparel. A full lineup of summer tournaments includes: bull; Play for Pink on July 14, a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Please call the Pro Shop at 970-728-2606 for registration and information. bull; Strokes of Genius Charity Golf Tournament (formerly Benchmark) July 31-August 1, a benefit for the scholarship fund for Telluride high school graduates. For more information visit www.telluridefoundation.org/stroke or call 970-728-8717. bull; 6th Annual Steve Butts Memorial Tournament on August 21, a benefit for the Telluride Ski amp; Snowboard Club. For more information call Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club at 970-728-6163 x10. bull; 12th Annual TASP Tournament on September 16, a benefit for Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. For more information and to register to play, please contact the T.A.S.P office at 970-728-5010 or email tasp@tellurideadaptivesports.org. Memberships are available to the Telluride Ski amp; Golf Club. More than just an ordinary country club, the Telluride Ski amp; Golf Club is actually three clubs in one, including the world-class Telluride Ski Resort, spectacular Telluride Golf Club and the Spa at the Peaks, plus a full line-up of social events and planned activities. For more information on club membership, please call Rachel Bowers at 970-728-7302 or visit www.tellurideskiandgolfclub.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100609/Telluride-golf-course-open-for-biz ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-06-09 16:15:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100609/Telluride-golf-course-open-for-biz"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100609_telluride_golf_logo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> TELLURIDE, CO -- The greens are manicured and the tee boxes prepped, and the Telluride Golf Course opened a stellar course this spring, May 28. Telluride's 18-hole, par-70 course opens for the 2010 golf season with great conditions and beautiful scenery at 9,500 feet in elevation. The course is in great shape, said Director of Golf, Sean Tannehill. The crew has done a fantastic job, and we are looking forward to a full summer lineup of tournaments and events. The Telluride Golf Course offers Value Season rates through June 20. Green fees are $160 beginning at 10:30 a.m., $95 from 2 p.m. - 4p.m. (Twilight) and $70 after 4 p.m. (Sunset). Regular Season rates will begin June 21. The Pro Shop offers lessons from PGA certified professionals, Dan Smith and Carol Price. The Pro Shop also offers custom club fitting and the latest in equipment and apparel. A full lineup of summer tournaments includes: bull; Play for Pink on July 14, a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Please call the Pro Shop at 970-728-2606 for registration and information. bull; Strokes of Genius Charity Golf Tournament (formerly Benchmark) July 31-August 1, a benefit for the scholarship fund for Telluride high school graduates. For more information visit www.telluridefoundation.org/stroke or call 970-728-8717. bull; 6th Annual Steve Butts Memorial Tournament on August 21, a benefit for the Telluride Ski amp; Snowboard Club. For more information call Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club at 970-728-6163 x10. bull; 12th Annual TASP Tournament on September 16, a benefit for Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. For more information and to register to play, please contact the T.A.S.P office at 970-728-5010 or email tasp@tellurideadaptivesports.org. Memberships are available to the Telluride Ski amp; Golf Club. More than just an ordinary country club, the Telluride Ski amp; Golf Club is actually three clubs in one, including the world-class Telluride Ski Resort, spectacular Telluride Golf Club and the Spa at the Peaks, plus a full line-up of social events and planned activities. For more information on club membership, please call Rachel Bowers at 970-728-7302 or visit www.tellurideskiandgolfclub.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100609/Telluride-golf-course-open-for-biz"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100609_telluride_golf_logo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Get up to Donner Resort this weekend and have a blast: COME ENJOY THE BEST SPRING SKIING IN DECADES, EVERY SAT. amp; SUN. UNTIL THE SNOW IS GONE!! TICKET FULL DAY: ADULTS $25.00, KIDS $10.00 RENTAL/TICKET SKI OR SNOWBOARD PACKAGE: $40.00 ADULT , $35.00 KIDS TUBING AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERNOON This summer: Cal Rocs: July 10-11,Aug. 21-22 July 17,18 AHRMA Vintage Trials Motorcycles NATC National Trials Championships! July 31-Aug.1 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100529/Donner-ski-ranch-open-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-29 16:13:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100529/Donner-ski-ranch-open-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Get up to Donner Resort this weekend and have a blast: COME ENJOY THE BEST SPRING SKIING IN DECADES, EVERY SAT. amp; SUN. UNTIL THE SNOW IS GONE!! TICKET FULL DAY: ADULTS $25.00, KIDS $10.00 RENTAL/TICKET SKI OR SNOWBOARD PACKAGE: $40.00 ADULT , $35.00 KIDS TUBING AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERNOON This summer: Cal Rocs: July 10-11,Aug. 21-22 July 17,18 AHRMA Vintage Trials Motorcycles NATC National Trials Championships! July 31-Aug.1 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100529/Donner-ski-ranch-open-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Seeking Memorial Day Adventure: Heavenlyrsquo;s the Place to Be! Heavenly will operate the Gondola this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for sightseeing, tubing and sledding. Jaw-dropping views and fun-filled outdoor activities make the Heavenly Gondola Lake Tahoersquo;s best bet for family adventure. Heavenlyrsquo;s super tubing hill, located at Adventure Peak at the top of the Gondola, will be open all three days from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Offering two lanes stretching 560 feet with a 65-foot vertical drop, itrsquo;s the largest and most exciting tubing operation at Lake Tahoe. The super tubing hill is priced at $30 per hour. Guests must be at least 40 inches tall to ride the super tubing hill. For the tinier tykes, Heavenly will offer sledding for kids six years old and younger. Pricing is $10 per hour. A ride on the Heavenly Gondola transports sightseers to The Deck, a 14,000 square-foot observation platform nestled among massive granite boulders nearly 3,000 feet above the Lake, offering unparalleled views of the Desolation Wilderness, Carson Valley and, of course, the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe. Easily one of the regionrsquo;s premier sightseeing experiences, the Heavenly Gondola is priced at $32 for adults (19 to 64), $26 for seniors (65+) and teens (13 to 18), and $20 for children (five to 12). Kids four and under ride for free. Get Your Heavenly Pass, Ride the Gondola For Free 2010/11 Heavenly season passes are currently on sale for new pass purchasers and renewals for only $339 ($160 off the retail price) through June 20, 2010. Cited by numerous surveys as Lake Tahoersquo;s best skiing and snowboarding pass product, the Heavenly Pass grants access to Lake Tahoersquo;s biggest mountain, highest elevation, longest vertical drop, most breath-taking scenery, largest snowmaking and grooming operation, finest snow surfaces and best tree skiing. By placing a non-refundable down payment of $49, pass holders can lock in the best price and receive immediate access to the Heavenly Gondola for summer usage, starting Memorial Day Weekend. The remainder of the pass price will be charged to the purchaserrsquo;s credit card on or around September 15, 2010. Season passes can currently be purchased in-person at the Heavenly season pass office located at the Gondola, by calling 1-800-HEAVENLY http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100529/Heavenly-resort-open-this-Memorial-day-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-29 16:10:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100529/Heavenly-resort-open-this-Memorial-day-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Seeking Memorial Day Adventure: Heavenlyrsquo;s the Place to Be! Heavenly will operate the Gondola this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for sightseeing, tubing and sledding. Jaw-dropping views and fun-filled outdoor activities make the Heavenly Gondola Lake Tahoersquo;s best bet for family adventure. Heavenlyrsquo;s super tubing hill, located at Adventure Peak at the top of the Gondola, will be open all three days from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Offering two lanes stretching 560 feet with a 65-foot vertical drop, itrsquo;s the largest and most exciting tubing operation at Lake Tahoe. The super tubing hill is priced at $30 per hour. Guests must be at least 40 inches tall to ride the super tubing hill. For the tinier tykes, Heavenly will offer sledding for kids six years old and younger. Pricing is $10 per hour. A ride on the Heavenly Gondola transports sightseers to The Deck, a 14,000 square-foot observation platform nestled among massive granite boulders nearly 3,000 feet above the Lake, offering unparalleled views of the Desolation Wilderness, Carson Valley and, of course, the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe. Easily one of the regionrsquo;s premier sightseeing experiences, the Heavenly Gondola is priced at $32 for adults (19 to 64), $26 for seniors (65+) and teens (13 to 18), and $20 for children (five to 12). Kids four and under ride for free. Get Your Heavenly Pass, Ride the Gondola For Free 2010/11 Heavenly season passes are currently on sale for new pass purchasers and renewals for only $339 ($160 off the retail price) through June 20, 2010. Cited by numerous surveys as Lake Tahoersquo;s best skiing and snowboarding pass product, the Heavenly Pass grants access to Lake Tahoersquo;s biggest mountain, highest elevation, longest vertical drop, most breath-taking scenery, largest snowmaking and grooming operation, finest snow surfaces and best tree skiing. By placing a non-refundable down payment of $49, pass holders can lock in the best price and receive immediate access to the Heavenly Gondola for summer usage, starting Memorial Day Weekend. The remainder of the pass price will be charged to the purchaserrsquo;s credit card on or around September 15, 2010. Season passes can currently be purchased in-person at the Heavenly season pass office located at the Gondola, by calling 1-800-HEAVENLY <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100529/Heavenly-resort-open-this-Memorial-day-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jackson Hole, WY, is proud to host the 29th Annual Old West Days Celebration, May 28-31, 2010. Jackson Hole has long been referred to as The Last of the Old West, and with Jackson Hole's rich history, its no wonder Old West Days is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Visitors from all over the country come to delight in the live music, theatrical entertainment, arts and crafts, delicious food, rodeo and events. Stagecoach rides every day, shoot outs, county fairs and too much good stuff. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. ANTLER RENDEZVOUS 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building. Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information, please contact Richard Tolman, 307.733.3086. JACKSON HOLE ROTARY WINE FEST 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Snow King Events Center A tasting of over 400 wines from around the world Tickets available from all Jackson Hole Rotarians and at local liquor stores. $25 in advance, $30 (subject to revision) at the door. 307.733.4466. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. ANTLER RENDEZVOUS 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information, please contact Richard Tolman, 307.733.3086. 29TH ANNUAL OLD WEST DAYS PARADE 10:00 a.m. Town Square One of the last and best horse-drawn parades of the Old West! Enjoy Mountain Men, vintage vehicles, covered wagons, and the legendary gathering of gunslingers of the West! OLD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT 12:00-6:00 p.m. Town Square Country Western Music, Kids Crafts amp; Activities, Shootouts, Clogging, Cowboy Poetry, Line Dancers, Cowpoke Rodeo, Pickin' amp; Fiddlin' and Bagpipes too! SCHEDULE 11:30: Bar J Wranglers 12:05: Jean's Golden Girls 12:45: Judd Grossman 1:35: Cowboy Poet 2:05: Davy Gravy amp; the Sour Dough Duo 2:40: Teka Brock 3:30: Judd Grossman 4:25: Teka Brock 6:15: SOG OLD WEST BREWFEST 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the Town Square Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Brew samplers - look for the covered tent on Deloney Street. For more information, please call Tim Harland, 307.739.2337. JACKSON HOLE RODEO 8:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds This is the real thing pardner, the original American sport of authentic ranch skills. 307.733.7980. SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. ANTLER RENDEZVOUS 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building. Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information, please contact Richard Tolman, 307.733.3086. COWBOY UP AT THE BAR J 7:00 p.m. Bar J Chuckwagon Nationally acclaimed Bar J Wranglers You'll be served up a truly western style Chuckwagon dinner and enjoy-world class cowboy entertainment! Reservations Recommended. 307.733.3370. MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100527/Jackson-Hole-old-west-days-this-weekend-from-county-fairs-to-shoot-outs ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-27 13:26:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100527/Jackson-Hole-old-west-days-this-weekend-from-county-fairs-to-shoot-outs"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/TSC_freestyle_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jackson Hole, WY, is proud to host the 29th Annual Old West Days Celebration, May 28-31, 2010. Jackson Hole has long been referred to as The Last of the Old West, and with Jackson Hole's rich history, its no wonder Old West Days is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Visitors from all over the country come to delight in the live music, theatrical entertainment, arts and crafts, delicious food, rodeo and events. Stagecoach rides every day, shoot outs, county fairs and too much good stuff. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. ANTLER RENDEZVOUS 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building. Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information, please contact Richard Tolman, 307.733.3086. JACKSON HOLE ROTARY WINE FEST 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Snow King Events Center A tasting of over 400 wines from around the world Tickets available from all Jackson Hole Rotarians and at local liquor stores. $25 in advance, $30 (subject to revision) at the door. 307.733.4466. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. ANTLER RENDEZVOUS 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information, please contact Richard Tolman, 307.733.3086. 29TH ANNUAL OLD WEST DAYS PARADE 10:00 a.m. Town Square One of the last and best horse-drawn parades of the Old West! Enjoy Mountain Men, vintage vehicles, covered wagons, and the legendary gathering of gunslingers of the West! OLD TOWN ENTERTAINMENT 12:00-6:00 p.m. Town Square Country Western Music, Kids Crafts amp; Activities, Shootouts, Clogging, Cowboy Poetry, Line Dancers, Cowpoke Rodeo, Pickin' amp; Fiddlin' and Bagpipes too! SCHEDULE 11:30: Bar J Wranglers 12:05: Jean's Golden Girls 12:45: Judd Grossman 1:35: Cowboy Poet 2:05: Davy Gravy amp; the Sour Dough Duo 2:40: Teka Brock 3:30: Judd Grossman 4:25: Teka Brock 6:15: SOG OLD WEST BREWFEST 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the Town Square Try a sampling of an age-old craft. Enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. Brew samplers - look for the covered tent on Deloney Street. For more information, please call Tim Harland, 307.739.2337. JACKSON HOLE RODEO 8:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds This is the real thing pardner, the original American sport of authentic ranch skills. 307.733.7980. SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. ANTLER RENDEZVOUS 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teton County Fair Building. Everything handmade with or from antlers and then some! Vendors showcase their wares for sale. For more information, please contact Richard Tolman, 307.733.3086. COWBOY UP AT THE BAR J 7:00 p.m. Bar J Chuckwagon Nationally acclaimed Bar J Wranglers You'll be served up a truly western style Chuckwagon dinner and enjoy-world class cowboy entertainment! Reservations Recommended. 307.733.3370. MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS AND TRADERS' ROW 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds Pre-1840 Mountain Men Celebration complete with a Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow amp; Arrow Competition, Hawk amp; Knife Competition, and Atlatal Competition. For more information, please contact Ray Thompson, 801.809.4531. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100527/Jackson-Hole-old-west-days-this-weekend-from-county-fairs-to-shoot-outs"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/TSC_freestyle_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Memorial Weekend Skiing, Riding and High Camp activities at Squaw Valley USA Celebrate Memorial Weekend at Squaw Valley USA with skiing, riding, scening Cable Car rides and the High Camp Swimming Lagoon amp; Spa. Enjoy shopping and a fabulous lunch at High Camp, el 8200'. Memorial Weekend at Squaw Valley USA Skiing and Riding: Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30 Scenic Cable Car rides, mountaintop dining, sightseeing, swimming amp; shopping, May 29-31 9am - 4pm, Scheduled lifts are the Cable Car, Links and Shirley Lake Lift Ticket Prices for Saturday and Sunday (all adult lift tickets include FREE High Camp Swimming Lagoon amp; Spa): All Day Lift Tickets: $44 Kids 12 amp; Under: $10 2010/2011 Bronze Passholders: $25 2010/2011 Silver, Gold and Platinum Passholders: FREE Cable Car Operating Hours: 9am-5pm (last upload at 4pm) High Camp Swimming Lagoon amp; Spa: 11am-4pm Poolside Umbrella Bar amp; Memorial Weekend BBQ: 11am-4pm Poolside Cafe: 11am-4pm The Olympic Ice Pavilion will not be open for Memorial Weekend. Call 1-800-545-4350 for Memorial Weekend Lodging Packages. The Cable Car, High Camp dining, shopping and the Olympic Ice Pavilion will be closed during the mid-week and will be open the weekend of June 5-6 and will open for the summer season on June 12. Also check out their summer lodge specials. Snow Phone/24 Hour Info: (530) 583-6955 | Central Reservations: (800) 403-0206 | Administration: (530) 583-6985 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Ski-and-ride-this-Memorial-Holiday-at-Squaw-Valley-USA-too-much-good-stuff ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-26 17:55:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Ski-and-ride-this-Memorial-Holiday-at-Squaw-Valley-USA-too-much-good-stuff"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100526_squawvusagond.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Memorial Weekend Skiing, Riding and High Camp activities at Squaw Valley USA Celebrate Memorial Weekend at Squaw Valley USA with skiing, riding, scening Cable Car rides and the High Camp Swimming Lagoon amp; Spa. Enjoy shopping and a fabulous lunch at High Camp, el 8200'. Memorial Weekend at Squaw Valley USA Skiing and Riding: Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30 Scenic Cable Car rides, mountaintop dining, sightseeing, swimming amp; shopping, May 29-31 9am - 4pm, Scheduled lifts are the Cable Car, Links and Shirley Lake Lift Ticket Prices for Saturday and Sunday (all adult lift tickets include FREE High Camp Swimming Lagoon amp; Spa): All Day Lift Tickets: $44 Kids 12 amp; Under: $10 2010/2011 Bronze Passholders: $25 2010/2011 Silver, Gold and Platinum Passholders: FREE Cable Car Operating Hours: 9am-5pm (last upload at 4pm) High Camp Swimming Lagoon amp; Spa: 11am-4pm Poolside Umbrella Bar amp; Memorial Weekend BBQ: 11am-4pm Poolside Cafe: 11am-4pm The Olympic Ice Pavilion will not be open for Memorial Weekend. Call 1-800-545-4350 for Memorial Weekend Lodging Packages. The Cable Car, High Camp dining, shopping and the Olympic Ice Pavilion will be closed during the mid-week and will be open the weekend of June 5-6 and will open for the summer season on June 12. Also check out their summer lodge specials. Snow Phone/24 Hour Info: (530) 583-6955 | Central Reservations: (800) 403-0206 | Administration: (530) 583-6985 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Ski-and-ride-this-Memorial-Holiday-at-Squaw-Valley-USA-too-much-good-stuff"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100526_squawvusagond.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT - Skiing and snowboarding in spring conditions. With temperatures reaching record highs throughout much of the region, Stratton Mountain Resort celebrated the occasion, not with beach towels, but with skis and a snowboard. The attached photo and video comes from the setup for the first annual Mountain Mayhem Rail Jam at Stratton Mountain Resort. The snow chute was carved from the same 22 foot superpipe that Olympians Hannah Teter and Louie Vito rode at the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships in March. Clearly the best way to beat the heat was on the snow! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Skiing-and-snowboarding-at-Stratton-on-a-95degree-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-26 15:54:36 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Skiing-and-snowboarding-at-Stratton-on-a-95degree-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100526_strattonsnow_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT - Skiing and snowboarding in spring conditions. With temperatures reaching record highs throughout much of the region, Stratton Mountain Resort celebrated the occasion, not with beach towels, but with skis and a snowboard. The attached photo and video comes from the setup for the first annual Mountain Mayhem Rail Jam at Stratton Mountain Resort. The snow chute was carved from the same 22 foot superpipe that Olympians Hannah Teter and Louie Vito rode at the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships in March. Clearly the best way to beat the heat was on the snow! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Skiing-and-snowboarding-at-Stratton-on-a-95degree-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100526_strattonsnow_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Silver Queen Gondola will resume service to the top of Aspen Mountain this weekend, May 29 - 31, 2010. The Gondola will re-open on weekends until June 18 when daily service for the summer begins. The Gondola will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the last download at 4:30 p.m. The Sundeck will be open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. offering a full lunch menu including with grilled items, fresh sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, homemade pizza, salads, desserts and beverages. Dates and Pricing for the Silver Queen Gondola: Weekend service will run May 29-31, June 5-6, June 12-13, September 11-12, September 18-19, September 25-26 and October 2-3. Daily service will run June 18 - September 6, 2010. TICKETS/PASSES ASPEN MOUNTAIN TWO-MOUNTAIN PASS DAILY WEEKLY* SEASON Adult (18-69) $24 $29 $159 Youth (13-17) $14 $19 $99 Child (4-12) $9 $14 $59 Child (3 amp; under) FREE Senior (70+) $18 $23 $109 Premier Season Passholder FREE Adult (18-69) Youth (13-17) Child (4-12) Senior (70+) 6 amp; Under Season Passholder** $12 $7 $5 $7 FREE $17 $12 $9 $14 Family Package (includes 2 adult and 2 youth/child tickets) $59 $79 Gondola/Maroon Bells Combo*** $26 Souvenir Pass $12 Daily activities from the climbing wall to disc golf will begin on June 18 with a full schedule of Kid's Activities resuming on June 21. Bluegrass Sundays Bluegrass Sundays offer free performances by top bluegrass musicians from Colorado and around the country. Concerts are held from 12 - 3 p.m. on Sundays June 20 - September 5, 2010 (with the exception of one concert on Saturday, July 3). Below is the band line-up: June 20: The New Families June 27: Frying Pan Bluegrass Band July 3: The Two Man Gentlemen Band July 11: Spring Creek July 18: Missed the Boat July 25: Sweet Sunny South August 1: Defiance Stringband August 8: Head for the Hills August 15: The Ackermans August 22: Blue Canyon Boys August 29: Flying Dogs September 5: Loose Cannon Bluegrass For more information regarding summer activities at Aspen/Snowmass, please call 1-800-525-6200 Bikes are not permitted on the Silver Queen Gondola. *Purchase a weekly or season pass and receive unlimited rides on the Silver Queen Gondola at Aspen Mountain and Elk Camp Gondola and chairlift at Snowmass, 10% off food at the Sundeck and Elk Camp Cafeacute; and 20% off bike rentals and Aspen/Snowmass merchandise at Four-Mountain Sports/Damp;E Ski amp; Snowboard Shop. Weekly passes are valid for seven days from first use. **AVSC 6 amp; Under passholders are not FREE but eligible for a discount. ***Purchase a Gondola/Maroon Bells Combo ticket for the two most popular attractions in the Roaring Fork Valley - a ride on the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain or Elk Camp Gondola on Snowmass AND the Maroon Bells Bus Tour. This ticket provides access to the gondola ride and the bus tour (two separate excursions). Tickets can be purchased at the Rubey Park Transit Center on Durant Avenue, the Gondola Ticket Kiosk at the base of Aspen Mountain, the ticket office adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola at the base of Snowmass and Four-Mountain Sports at the base of Aspen Highlands. Sold alone, Maroon Bells bus tickets are $6 for adults (17-64), $4 for kids (6-16) and seniors (65+), FREE for toddlers (5 and under) and $3 for special Wednesday ticket. Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski amp; Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Aspen-Snowmass-Silver-Queen-gondola-resumes-service ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-26 10:24:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Aspen-Snowmass-Silver-Queen-gondola-resumes-service"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100523_bluechickletsnowbrd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Silver Queen Gondola will resume service to the top of Aspen Mountain this weekend, May 29 - 31, 2010. The Gondola will re-open on weekends until June 18 when daily service for the summer begins. The Gondola will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the last download at 4:30 p.m. The Sundeck will be open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. offering a full lunch menu including with grilled items, fresh sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, homemade pizza, salads, desserts and beverages. Dates and Pricing for the Silver Queen Gondola: Weekend service will run May 29-31, June 5-6, June 12-13, September 11-12, September 18-19, September 25-26 and October 2-3. Daily service will run June 18 - September 6, 2010. TICKETS/PASSES ASPEN MOUNTAIN TWO-MOUNTAIN PASS DAILY WEEKLY* SEASON Adult (18-69) $24 $29 $159 Youth (13-17) $14 $19 $99 Child (4-12) $9 $14 $59 Child (3 amp; under) FREE Senior (70+) $18 $23 $109 Premier Season Passholder FREE Adult (18-69) Youth (13-17) Child (4-12) Senior (70+) 6 amp; Under Season Passholder** $12 $7 $5 $7 FREE $17 $12 $9 $14 Family Package (includes 2 adult and 2 youth/child tickets) $59 $79 Gondola/Maroon Bells Combo*** $26 Souvenir Pass $12 Daily activities from the climbing wall to disc golf will begin on June 18 with a full schedule of Kid's Activities resuming on June 21. Bluegrass Sundays Bluegrass Sundays offer free performances by top bluegrass musicians from Colorado and around the country. Concerts are held from 12 - 3 p.m. on Sundays June 20 - September 5, 2010 (with the exception of one concert on Saturday, July 3). Below is the band line-up: June 20: The New Families June 27: Frying Pan Bluegrass Band July 3: The Two Man Gentlemen Band July 11: Spring Creek July 18: Missed the Boat July 25: Sweet Sunny South August 1: Defiance Stringband August 8: Head for the Hills August 15: The Ackermans August 22: Blue Canyon Boys August 29: Flying Dogs September 5: Loose Cannon Bluegrass For more information regarding summer activities at Aspen/Snowmass, please call 1-800-525-6200 Bikes are not permitted on the Silver Queen Gondola. *Purchase a weekly or season pass and receive unlimited rides on the Silver Queen Gondola at Aspen Mountain and Elk Camp Gondola and chairlift at Snowmass, 10% off food at the Sundeck and Elk Camp Cafeacute; and 20% off bike rentals and Aspen/Snowmass merchandise at Four-Mountain Sports/Damp;E Ski amp; Snowboard Shop. Weekly passes are valid for seven days from first use. **AVSC 6 amp; Under passholders are not FREE but eligible for a discount. ***Purchase a Gondola/Maroon Bells Combo ticket for the two most popular attractions in the Roaring Fork Valley - a ride on the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain or Elk Camp Gondola on Snowmass AND the Maroon Bells Bus Tour. This ticket provides access to the gondola ride and the bus tour (two separate excursions). Tickets can be purchased at the Rubey Park Transit Center on Durant Avenue, the Gondola Ticket Kiosk at the base of Aspen Mountain, the ticket office adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola at the base of Snowmass and Four-Mountain Sports at the base of Aspen Highlands. Sold alone, Maroon Bells bus tickets are $6 for adults (17-64), $4 for kids (6-16) and seniors (65+), FREE for toddlers (5 and under) and $3 for special Wednesday ticket. Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski amp; Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Aspen-Snowmass-Silver-Queen-gondola-resumes-service"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100523_bluechickletsnowbrd_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Faster, bigger, more progressive CTEC triple lift will replace the Summit Triple currently in place at Maine's Shawnee Peak Ski area. They are replacing a lift that has been running faithfully since 1984, a Riblet Summit Triple, purchased from Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. The new lift will run about 25% faster, be more comfortable and please the public. Skiers and riders will be able to access the entire mountain area using this chair. The CTEC lift has nearly half the number of operational hours as our old Riblet. To ensure the new lift will serve us well for many years, we have essentially replaced or refurbished all of the key components of the lift, reports firsttracksonline. The chair should be up and running in time for the next ski season. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Shawnee-in-Maine-gets-a-new-triple-lift ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-26 08:58:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Shawnee-in-Maine-gets-a-new-triple-lift"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Faster, bigger, more progressive CTEC triple lift will replace the Summit Triple currently in place at Maine's Shawnee Peak Ski area. They are replacing a lift that has been running faithfully since 1984, a Riblet Summit Triple, purchased from Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. The new lift will run about 25% faster, be more comfortable and please the public. Skiers and riders will be able to access the entire mountain area using this chair. The CTEC lift has nearly half the number of operational hours as our old Riblet. To ensure the new lift will serve us well for many years, we have essentially replaced or refurbished all of the key components of the lift, reports firsttracksonline. The chair should be up and running in time for the next ski season. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100526/Shawnee-in-Maine-gets-a-new-triple-lift"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The 2009/2010 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb was one for the record books. History was made this year in more ways than one beginning with record breaking snowfall in November and was topped off when Whistler's 50 year dream of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was realized. This has been a season like no other, says Dave Brownlie, President and Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb. We could not have asked for a better year to host the Games and have the eyes of the world on us. The phenomenal early snowfall set the tone for the season and a number of blue bird days during the Games helped to showcase the beauty and majestic nature of this amazing place. Brownlie continues, With all of the media exposure generated by the Games, and resulting new awareness levels for Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb is excited to convert desire into action. We will be working hard to continue on the awareness momentum of the Games and attract guests from all over the world to Whistler next season and beyond. The Numbers 560cm/220 inches: Total snowfall in November making November 2009 the snowiest month on record. 1,492cm/587inches: Total snowfall as of May 24, 2010 making 2009/2010 the second snowiest season on record. 1,100+: Number of media registered at the Whistler Blackcomb Media Hub during the Olympics. 26: Number of medals Canadian Olympic athletes took home (14 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze). 19: Number of medals Canadian Paralympic athletes took home (10 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze). 33: Total gigawatt hours of hydro electricity the new Fitzsimons Hydro Project can produce annually. 8,171 acres: Total terrain available to skiers and riders at Whistler Blackcomb, North America's Largest ski resort. 13: Number of years in row readers of SKIING magazine named Whistler Blackcomb the No.1 ski resort in North America. 436: Highest number of meters the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is above the valley floor, one of three world records. 192: Total number of days Whistler Blackcomb was open this season for skiing and riding. While the numbers may provide a snapshot of how epic the winter was, the 2009/2010 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb was more than just statistics. Let it Snow Winter started with a bang and once it began snowing it did not stop. An increase of more than 19 per cent; November (560 cm/220 inches) blew the previous record of 469cm (185 inches) set in January 2006 out of the snow. The heavy snowfall combined with Whistler Blackcomb's early season snowmaking efforts, resulted in Whistler Mountain opening 12 days early on November 14, 2009. On April 8, 2010, a late season blast of winter hit Whistler Blackcomb surpassing the previous second snowiest season record of 1,416 centimetres (47 feet). By season end the total snowfall accumulation was 1492cm or 49 feet bringing the new average snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb to 1,024cm or 33.6 feet. An Olympic Dream Came True Originally built with the dream of one day hosting the Winter Olympics, it took over 50 years and four Olympic bids for Whistler to finally realize its Olympic dream. Many Canadian athletes have used Whistler Blackcomb as their training grounds. Jennifer Heil, who won a silver medal in ladies' moguls, and Alex Bilodeau, who brought home Canada's first gold on home soil in men's moguls, are both former Momentum campers. Bilodeau is coaching at Camp of this summer helping maintain the tradition of grooming Olympic athletes in Whistler. Both Momentum and Camp of Champions take place each summer on Blackcomb Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain. (Image:entering Blackcomb Glacier..., a Creative Commons Attribution (2.0) image from tgillin's photostream) The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have also provided legacies for Whistler Blackcomb's guests and residents to enjoy. The Official Alpine Venue, which includes the Dave Murray Downhill and Franz's on Whistler Mountain, will be available for guests to ski or ride each winter. Future Olympians will continue to train on these runs and potentially race as Whistler Blackcomb looks forward to hosting world class events in the future. The halfpipe on Blackcomb Mountain, which has seen a surge in popularity since the Olympics, has inspired Whistler Blackcomb to consider expanding the terrain park for the 2010/2011 winter season. The 22 foot Global Cutter pipe John Melville and Steve Petrie built for the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival this spring was a huge success and Whistler Blackcomb is contemplating the idea converting its current pipe to a 22 foot Olympic size superpipe for next season. The 13 foot mini pipe also stoked out skiers and riders this season, so look for this as part of next years arsenal as well. Whistler Blackcomb's snowmaking infrastructure has been greatly improved by a four year partnership and more than 17 million dollar investment by VANOC. The improvements, which included doubling the size of the water reservoir and installing new snowmaking pipe work, will allow Whistler Blackcomb to make more snow improving early season conditions while assisting to maintain ski outs in the late season. Getting to Whistler Blackcomb has never been a smoother ride. The Sea to Sky Highway, which under went major renovations for the Games, is now a more efficient route between Vancouver and Whistler, to say nothing of its beauty. Perhaps the greatest legacy of the Games is the global awareness Whistler achieved. Whistler Blackcomb worked hard with resort partners to capitalize on the media exposure of Whistler prior to, during and now post-Games to generate increased guest visits to the resort in 2011 and beyond. Going Green The most prestigious environmental award in the ski industry, the Golden Eagle award was awarded to Whistler Blackcomb in April for Overall Environmental Excellence by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). A significant project contributing to winning the award was the strategic partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy and Ledcor Power Group to complete the Fitzsimmons Creek Renewable Energy Project. The Run-Of-River project is powered by the Fitzsimmons Creek and is located entirely within Whistler Blackcomb's operating area. It can produce up to 33 gigawatt hours of hydro electricity per year; enough energy to match the ski area's annual operating footprint. Whistler Blackcomb was also honoured as a top three finalist in three Silver Eagle categories: Excellence in Energy Conservation/Clean Energy, Excellence in Environmental Education and Excellence in Stakeholder Relations. Whistler Blackcomb's other environmental initiatives include an employee carpooling program, the Whistler Blackcomb Environmental Fund, and an aggressive composting and recycling program that has reduced the company's overall garbage by 46.5 per cent from 2008. Whistler Blackcomb's mission is to continue improving environmental initiatives in the hopes of one day achieving a zero operating footprint. Recognizing these ongoing initiatives, Whistler Blackcomb was named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for a second year in a row. The PEAK 2 PEAK Uniting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola continues to be an incredible asset to the resort. Allowing guests to access their favourite spots on both mountains, making the most of their day, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola also provides non-skiers and riders a unique way to experience and enjoy the alpine. On December 23, 2009, Discovery Channel Canada released an hour-long documentary about the construction of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Entitled Peak to Peak: Building the World's Biggest Gondola the film features stunning videography and gives viewers an in-depth look at the challenges of completing the engineering feat. In addition, Whistler Blackcomb produced its own video tribute to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola entitled On the Shoulders of Giants, which was written, filmed and directed by an entirely local crew led by long-time Whistler filmmaker Jim Budge. The film details how visionaries and athletes have always been inspired by Whistler Blackcomb's terrain. Opening for the second season of summer operation on May 29, 2010 the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience offers guests a 360-degree window into Whistler Blackcomb's alpine environment and (as snowpack allows) provides access to over 50 kilometres of hiking trails on both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. About Whistler Blackcomb Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb welcomes the world in 2010 as a host venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. With uninterrupted skiing, riding and sightseeing available throughout the winter, season two of the highly acclaimed PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and great package deals offered throughout the season, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver, Canada up the spectacular, newly-finished Sea to Sky Highway, this resort is home to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, which boast one vertical mile of incredible skiing and riding. With over 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, 200 trails, and 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with award-winning apregrave;s bars, restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four-season resort is spectacular. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100525/Whistler-Blackcomb-reflects-after-an-epic-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-25 13:55:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100525/Whistler-Blackcomb-reflects-after-an-epic-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100525_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The 2009/2010 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb was one for the record books. History was made this year in more ways than one beginning with record breaking snowfall in November and was topped off when Whistler's 50 year dream of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was realized. This has been a season like no other, says Dave Brownlie, President and Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb. We could not have asked for a better year to host the Games and have the eyes of the world on us. The phenomenal early snowfall set the tone for the season and a number of blue bird days during the Games helped to showcase the beauty and majestic nature of this amazing place. Brownlie continues, With all of the media exposure generated by the Games, and resulting new awareness levels for Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb is excited to convert desire into action. We will be working hard to continue on the awareness momentum of the Games and attract guests from all over the world to Whistler next season and beyond. The Numbers 560cm/220 inches: Total snowfall in November making November 2009 the snowiest month on record. 1,492cm/587inches: Total snowfall as of May 24, 2010 making 2009/2010 the second snowiest season on record. 1,100+: Number of media registered at the Whistler Blackcomb Media Hub during the Olympics. 26: Number of medals Canadian Olympic athletes took home (14 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze). 19: Number of medals Canadian Paralympic athletes took home (10 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze). 33: Total gigawatt hours of hydro electricity the new Fitzsimons Hydro Project can produce annually. 8,171 acres: Total terrain available to skiers and riders at Whistler Blackcomb, North America's Largest ski resort. 13: Number of years in row readers of SKIING magazine named Whistler Blackcomb the No.1 ski resort in North America. 436: Highest number of meters the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is above the valley floor, one of three world records. 192: Total number of days Whistler Blackcomb was open this season for skiing and riding. While the numbers may provide a snapshot of how epic the winter was, the 2009/2010 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb was more than just statistics. Let it Snow Winter started with a bang and once it began snowing it did not stop. An increase of more than 19 per cent; November (560 cm/220 inches) blew the previous record of 469cm (185 inches) set in January 2006 out of the snow. The heavy snowfall combined with Whistler Blackcomb's early season snowmaking efforts, resulted in Whistler Mountain opening 12 days early on November 14, 2009. On April 8, 2010, a late season blast of winter hit Whistler Blackcomb surpassing the previous second snowiest season record of 1,416 centimetres (47 feet). By season end the total snowfall accumulation was 1492cm or 49 feet bringing the new average snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb to 1,024cm or 33.6 feet. An Olympic Dream Came True Originally built with the dream of one day hosting the Winter Olympics, it took over 50 years and four Olympic bids for Whistler to finally realize its Olympic dream. Many Canadian athletes have used Whistler Blackcomb as their training grounds. Jennifer Heil, who won a silver medal in ladies' moguls, and Alex Bilodeau, who brought home Canada's first gold on home soil in men's moguls, are both former Momentum campers. Bilodeau is coaching at Camp of this summer helping maintain the tradition of grooming Olympic athletes in Whistler. Both Momentum and Camp of Champions take place each summer on Blackcomb Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain. (Image:entering Blackcomb Glacier..., a Creative Commons Attribution (2.0) image from tgillin's photostream) The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have also provided legacies for Whistler Blackcomb's guests and residents to enjoy. The Official Alpine Venue, which includes the Dave Murray Downhill and Franz's on Whistler Mountain, will be available for guests to ski or ride each winter. Future Olympians will continue to train on these runs and potentially race as Whistler Blackcomb looks forward to hosting world class events in the future. The halfpipe on Blackcomb Mountain, which has seen a surge in popularity since the Olympics, has inspired Whistler Blackcomb to consider expanding the terrain park for the 2010/2011 winter season. The 22 foot Global Cutter pipe John Melville and Steve Petrie built for the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival this spring was a huge success and Whistler Blackcomb is contemplating the idea converting its current pipe to a 22 foot Olympic size superpipe for next season. The 13 foot mini pipe also stoked out skiers and riders this season, so look for this as part of next years arsenal as well. Whistler Blackcomb's snowmaking infrastructure has been greatly improved by a four year partnership and more than 17 million dollar investment by VANOC. The improvements, which included doubling the size of the water reservoir and installing new snowmaking pipe work, will allow Whistler Blackcomb to make more snow improving early season conditions while assisting to maintain ski outs in the late season. Getting to Whistler Blackcomb has never been a smoother ride. The Sea to Sky Highway, which under went major renovations for the Games, is now a more efficient route between Vancouver and Whistler, to say nothing of its beauty. Perhaps the greatest legacy of the Games is the global awareness Whistler achieved. Whistler Blackcomb worked hard with resort partners to capitalize on the media exposure of Whistler prior to, during and now post-Games to generate increased guest visits to the resort in 2011 and beyond. Going Green The most prestigious environmental award in the ski industry, the Golden Eagle award was awarded to Whistler Blackcomb in April for Overall Environmental Excellence by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). A significant project contributing to winning the award was the strategic partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy and Ledcor Power Group to complete the Fitzsimmons Creek Renewable Energy Project. The Run-Of-River project is powered by the Fitzsimmons Creek and is located entirely within Whistler Blackcomb's operating area. It can produce up to 33 gigawatt hours of hydro electricity per year; enough energy to match the ski area's annual operating footprint. Whistler Blackcomb was also honoured as a top three finalist in three Silver Eagle categories: Excellence in Energy Conservation/Clean Energy, Excellence in Environmental Education and Excellence in Stakeholder Relations. Whistler Blackcomb's other environmental initiatives include an employee carpooling program, the Whistler Blackcomb Environmental Fund, and an aggressive composting and recycling program that has reduced the company's overall garbage by 46.5 per cent from 2008. Whistler Blackcomb's mission is to continue improving environmental initiatives in the hopes of one day achieving a zero operating footprint. Recognizing these ongoing initiatives, Whistler Blackcomb was named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for a second year in a row. The PEAK 2 PEAK Uniting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola continues to be an incredible asset to the resort. Allowing guests to access their favourite spots on both mountains, making the most of their day, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola also provides non-skiers and riders a unique way to experience and enjoy the alpine. On December 23, 2009, Discovery Channel Canada released an hour-long documentary about the construction of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Entitled Peak to Peak: Building the World's Biggest Gondola the film features stunning videography and gives viewers an in-depth look at the challenges of completing the engineering feat. In addition, Whistler Blackcomb produced its own video tribute to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola entitled On the Shoulders of Giants, which was written, filmed and directed by an entirely local crew led by long-time Whistler filmmaker Jim Budge. The film details how visionaries and athletes have always been inspired by Whistler Blackcomb's terrain. Opening for the second season of summer operation on May 29, 2010 the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience offers guests a 360-degree window into Whistler Blackcomb's alpine environment and (as snowpack allows) provides access to over 50 kilometres of hiking trails on both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. About Whistler Blackcomb Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb welcomes the world in 2010 as a host venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. With uninterrupted skiing, riding and sightseeing available throughout the winter, season two of the highly acclaimed PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and great package deals offered throughout the season, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver, Canada up the spectacular, newly-finished Sea to Sky Highway, this resort is home to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, which boast one vertical mile of incredible skiing and riding. With over 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, 200 trails, and 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with award-winning apregrave;s bars, restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four-season resort is spectacular. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100525/Whistler-Blackcomb-reflects-after-an-epic-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100525_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass will once again host The Meeting, September 23-26, 2010, the premier gathering of snowsports filmmakers, athletes, sponsors, media and fans. The 2010 event is celebrating its sixth anniversary and continues to be the cornerstone kick-off event for the ski and snowboard industry each season. The latest snow films will be screened while parties and the fourth annual Damp;E Fashion Show will surround the films. In addition, private sessions with guest speakers and athletes will allow for spirited discussion on the state of the industry. Event organizers are currently reviewing movies for The Meeting. Interested filmmakers should send a summary of their movie with a teaser or preview to rsvp@aspensnowmass.com by July 1, 2010. Filmmakers also need to send the following information: the production company; producer, director and editor names; athletes starring in the film; a sponsor roster and tour/screening plans. NEPSA Awards: The eighth annual NEPSA Video Awards will kick off The Meeting on Thursday, September 23, at the Wheeler Opera House. The NEPSA Awards provides an opportunity for athletes and filmmakers to work together in crafting and showing their own ski/snowboard movie while competing for a cash prize. This year there are three themes to choose from: Ski School, Shreddinrsquo; While Sleddinrsquo;, and Super Heroes. Filmmakers will be judged equally on each theme and are asked to pick one theme and stick with it. There is $3,500 in prize money on the line for the 2010 NEPSA Awards. The three to five minute film should be submitted by September 14, 2010. For more information, please email rsvp@aspensnowmass.com. New this year, the headquarters for The Meeting will be at the Limelight Lodge. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100523/6th-Annual-gathering-at-Aspen-Snowmass-The-Meeting ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-23 17:39:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100523/6th-Annual-gathering-at-Aspen-Snowmass-The-Meeting"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/TSC_freestyle_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass will once again host The Meeting, September 23-26, 2010, the premier gathering of snowsports filmmakers, athletes, sponsors, media and fans. The 2010 event is celebrating its sixth anniversary and continues to be the cornerstone kick-off event for the ski and snowboard industry each season. The latest snow films will be screened while parties and the fourth annual Damp;E Fashion Show will surround the films. In addition, private sessions with guest speakers and athletes will allow for spirited discussion on the state of the industry. Event organizers are currently reviewing movies for The Meeting. Interested filmmakers should send a summary of their movie with a teaser or preview to rsvp@aspensnowmass.com by July 1, 2010. Filmmakers also need to send the following information: the production company; producer, director and editor names; athletes starring in the film; a sponsor roster and tour/screening plans. NEPSA Awards: The eighth annual NEPSA Video Awards will kick off The Meeting on Thursday, September 23, at the Wheeler Opera House. The NEPSA Awards provides an opportunity for athletes and filmmakers to work together in crafting and showing their own ski/snowboard movie while competing for a cash prize. This year there are three themes to choose from: Ski School, Shreddinrsquo; While Sleddinrsquo;, and Super Heroes. Filmmakers will be judged equally on each theme and are asked to pick one theme and stick with it. There is $3,500 in prize money on the line for the 2010 NEPSA Awards. The three to five minute film should be submitted by September 14, 2010. For more information, please email rsvp@aspensnowmass.com. New this year, the headquarters for The Meeting will be at the Limelight Lodge. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100523/6th-Annual-gathering-at-Aspen-Snowmass-The-Meeting"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/TSC_freestyle_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Hello from sunny beautiful Taylors Falls! Isn't this weather fantastic? Did you know that the water park, alpine slides amp; go-karts open this weekend? Come visit us and play in the water park. The first weekend is never busy... Don't forget we are offering summer season passes this year. Get your passes now, and pay only $54.99 for the whole season. Rates go up June 1st. In addition, we will be hosting the Am Thrash rail jam this weekend. Yes, there is still a little bit of snow left on the hill. Enough to set 1 or 2 rails and to let people slide on the snow. How fun to ski/snowboard and ride the water park in the same day! The Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours amp; Taylors Falls Canoe amp; Kayak rental are operating 7 days a week. The first dinner cruise is Saturday, June 5th. Plan a romantic evening out. Tickets do sell out quickly, don't forget to make your reservations soon! In fact, the first Wine amp; Chocolate cruise is June 12th and their are only 11 tickets remaining. The new Office amp; Guest Center at Wildwood RV Park amp; Campground is getting closer to completion. It looks great! There are still a few non hook up sites left for Memorial Day Weekend. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100520/Wild-Mountain-summer-deals-plus-ski-and-snowboarding ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-20 15:14:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100520/Wild-Mountain-summer-deals-plus-ski-and-snowboarding"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100520_wildmt_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Hello from sunny beautiful Taylors Falls! Isn't this weather fantastic? Did you know that the water park, alpine slides amp; go-karts open this weekend? Come visit us and play in the water park. The first weekend is never busy... Don't forget we are offering summer season passes this year. Get your passes now, and pay only $54.99 for the whole season. Rates go up June 1st. In addition, we will be hosting the Am Thrash rail jam this weekend. Yes, there is still a little bit of snow left on the hill. Enough to set 1 or 2 rails and to let people slide on the snow. How fun to ski/snowboard and ride the water park in the same day! The Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours amp; Taylors Falls Canoe amp; Kayak rental are operating 7 days a week. The first dinner cruise is Saturday, June 5th. Plan a romantic evening out. Tickets do sell out quickly, don't forget to make your reservations soon! In fact, the first Wine amp; Chocolate cruise is June 12th and their are only 11 tickets remaining. The new Office amp; Guest Center at Wildwood RV Park amp; Campground is getting closer to completion. It looks great! There are still a few non hook up sites left for Memorial Day Weekend. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100520/Wild-Mountain-summer-deals-plus-ski-and-snowboarding"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100520_wildmt_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Grab your skis get some skiing and snowboarding in right now up at Mammoth Mountain resort. Here are their current conditions- It is currently flurrying and there chances of snow showers throughout the rest of the day today! Forecasters are predicting mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 30s and the rest of the week looks like sun with those warmer temperatures coming out again. Snow conditions are spring-like and have kept a great snow base depth of 7.5 ft to 12ft of snow! Look out for the Katal Landing Pad opening to the public just 5 days away in our spring park scheduled to open on May 22! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100517/Snowing-in-Mammoth-spring-conditions ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-17 09:51:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100517/Snowing-in-Mammoth-spring-conditions"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100513_orangechicklet_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Grab your skis get some skiing and snowboarding in right now up at Mammoth Mountain resort. Here are their current conditions- It is currently flurrying and there chances of snow showers throughout the rest of the day today! Forecasters are predicting mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 30s and the rest of the week looks like sun with those warmer temperatures coming out again. Snow conditions are spring-like and have kept a great snow base depth of 7.5 ft to 12ft of snow! Look out for the Katal Landing Pad opening to the public just 5 days away in our spring park scheduled to open on May 22! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100517/Snowing-in-Mammoth-spring-conditions"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100513_orangechicklet_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jackson Hole Resort lodging offers 20% off for summer stays Book a stay with Jackson Hole Resort Lodging in Jackson Hole, WY, this summer and receive 20% off your stay. We offer rental condominiums and vacation homes. Stay with us and spend your days rafting, biking, hiking, riding the JH Aerial Tram, fishing and visiting two national parks! Contact jhrl.com or 800.443.8613 and mention: MOUNTAINGETAWAY. Space available and certain restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Book by June 15,2010. Offer expires 11/26/10. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100513/Hot-summer-deals-at-Jackson-Hole-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-13 09:45:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100513/Hot-summer-deals-at-Jackson-Hole-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100513_orangechicklet_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jackson Hole Resort lodging offers 20% off for summer stays Book a stay with Jackson Hole Resort Lodging in Jackson Hole, WY, this summer and receive 20% off your stay. We offer rental condominiums and vacation homes. Stay with us and spend your days rafting, biking, hiking, riding the JH Aerial Tram, fishing and visiting two national parks! Contact jhrl.com or 800.443.8613 and mention: MOUNTAINGETAWAY. Space available and certain restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Book by June 15,2010. Offer expires 11/26/10. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100513/Hot-summer-deals-at-Jackson-Hole-resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100513_orangechicklet_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Buy 2 Get one FREE at the Nordic Inn 800.542.7669 Request This Deal Return to List The Nordic Inn is a quaint lodge with a family atmosphere and scrumptious free breakfast. Stay any two nights from June 1 - 30, 2010 and get the third night free and, at their already special June rates! Based on single or double occupancy and does not include tax. The only way to book this deal is to call 800.542.7669 or use the Request This Deal link to the left. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100513/Two-for-one-at-Gunnison-Crested-Butte-Colorado ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-13 09:23:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100513/Two-for-one-at-Gunnison-Crested-Butte-Colorado"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Buy 2 Get one FREE at the Nordic Inn 800.542.7669 Request This Deal Return to List The Nordic Inn is a quaint lodge with a family atmosphere and scrumptious free breakfast. Stay any two nights from June 1 - 30, 2010 and get the third night free and, at their already special June rates! Based on single or double occupancy and does not include tax. The only way to book this deal is to call 800.542.7669 or use the Request This Deal link to the left. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100513/Two-for-one-at-Gunnison-Crested-Butte-Colorado"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Chili and beer lovers plan to plant their fannies on Fanny Hill for the Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brew Fest, June 4-5. The Colorado ski resort's learning slope in the winter, Fanny Hill turns into a concert venue for the summer gathering that will feature The Wailers, minus the late Bob Marley of course, and George Clinton amp; Parliament/Funkadelic. More than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival in its seventh year at the destination resort near Aspen. The attendees will have plenty of chili recipes to choose from at the various chili cook-off booths. Micro-breweries and even home brewers will be there providing liquid refreshment to quench the heat of all that chili. Advance tickets for the event may be purchased through the festival website. (Photo courtesy of ASC/Connie Hamlin) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100512/Snowmass-Chili-Pepper-and-Brew-Fest-heats-up-Colorado-summer ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-12 13:42:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100512/Snowmass-Chili-Pepper-and-Brew-Fest-heats-up-Colorado-summer"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100512_ASCConnieHamlin_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Chili and beer lovers plan to plant their fannies on Fanny Hill for the Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brew Fest, June 4-5. The Colorado ski resort's learning slope in the winter, Fanny Hill turns into a concert venue for the summer gathering that will feature The Wailers, minus the late Bob Marley of course, and George Clinton amp; Parliament/Funkadelic. More than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival in its seventh year at the destination resort near Aspen. The attendees will have plenty of chili recipes to choose from at the various chili cook-off booths. Micro-breweries and even home brewers will be there providing liquid refreshment to quench the heat of all that chili. Advance tickets for the event may be purchased through the festival website. (Photo courtesy of ASC/Connie Hamlin) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100512/Snowmass-Chili-Pepper-and-Brew-Fest-heats-up-Colorado-summer"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100512_ASCConnieHamlin_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky has been picked to host the prestigious Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministerial in May 2011. APEC has 21 Member Economies representing more than half of global economic output and almost half of world trade. This high-level trade ministerial is held annually in different host countries and Big Sky was chosen as the location for the United States' meeting next spring. We feel honored having been chosen to host this international summit of trade leaders, said Taylor Middleton, Big Sky Resort General Manager. Our large meeting facilities, sitting high in Montana's mountain peaks and located right beside America's Yellowstone National Park provide a spectacular setting for these delegates from around the world. Big Sky will host 800 to 1,000 attendees for the ministerial, who will be using the Yellowstone Conference Center and Big Sky's 55,000 square feet of meeting space within easy walking distance to the Mountain Village featured properties including the Summit Hotel, Shoshone Condominiums, Village Center and Huntley Lodge. Big Sky's professional meeting facilities are located in the Yellowstone National Park ecosystem in Southwest Montana. The announcement was made by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk who highlighted the benefits of choosing Big Sky as a host site for APEC, the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. While Kirk was searching for a U.S. host site, Montana's senior senator Max Baucus worked hard to promote his home state as an ideal location for the meeting. Montana represents the best of what America has to offer, and I am proud that APEC Trade Ministers will be able to see it first-hand, said Senator Baucus. From our top quality beef to our hearty wheat and our unmatched natural resources, Montana's hard-working ranchers, farmers and other exporters produce world-class goods for the global market. Ambassador Kirk's decision to host APEC in Big Sky will highlight how important the quickly expanding Asia-Pacific markets are for Montana exporters. I fought hard to bring this event to Montana, and I will continue working hard to ensure this event is a success. The American West has always been a place of limitless possibility. Bringing the APEC Trade Ministers to Montana will broaden our horizons both literally and figuratively, giving our partners a fresh perspective on the diverse places from which America's entrepreneurs and exports can spring, said Ambassador Kirk. As we welcome our 20 APEC partners, USTR will seek to further the President's goal of supporting jobs through exports, while increasing cooperation and economic integration across the Asia-Pacific. USTR extends its deep appreciation to the Big Sky community and to Montana's leaders for opening their doors to the world in 2011. APEC's 21 Member Economies are the United States; Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; China; Hong Kong; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Philippines; Russia; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand and Vietnam. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100506/Big-Sky-To-Host-AsiaPacific-Economic-Cooperation-Ministerial ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-06 08:53:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100506/Big-Sky-To-Host-AsiaPacific-Economic-Cooperation-Ministerial"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100506_bigsky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky has been picked to host the prestigious Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministerial in May 2011. APEC has 21 Member Economies representing more than half of global economic output and almost half of world trade. This high-level trade ministerial is held annually in different host countries and Big Sky was chosen as the location for the United States' meeting next spring. We feel honored having been chosen to host this international summit of trade leaders, said Taylor Middleton, Big Sky Resort General Manager. Our large meeting facilities, sitting high in Montana's mountain peaks and located right beside America's Yellowstone National Park provide a spectacular setting for these delegates from around the world. Big Sky will host 800 to 1,000 attendees for the ministerial, who will be using the Yellowstone Conference Center and Big Sky's 55,000 square feet of meeting space within easy walking distance to the Mountain Village featured properties including the Summit Hotel, Shoshone Condominiums, Village Center and Huntley Lodge. Big Sky's professional meeting facilities are located in the Yellowstone National Park ecosystem in Southwest Montana. The announcement was made by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk who highlighted the benefits of choosing Big Sky as a host site for APEC, the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. While Kirk was searching for a U.S. host site, Montana's senior senator Max Baucus worked hard to promote his home state as an ideal location for the meeting. Montana represents the best of what America has to offer, and I am proud that APEC Trade Ministers will be able to see it first-hand, said Senator Baucus. From our top quality beef to our hearty wheat and our unmatched natural resources, Montana's hard-working ranchers, farmers and other exporters produce world-class goods for the global market. Ambassador Kirk's decision to host APEC in Big Sky will highlight how important the quickly expanding Asia-Pacific markets are for Montana exporters. I fought hard to bring this event to Montana, and I will continue working hard to ensure this event is a success. The American West has always been a place of limitless possibility. Bringing the APEC Trade Ministers to Montana will broaden our horizons both literally and figuratively, giving our partners a fresh perspective on the diverse places from which America's entrepreneurs and exports can spring, said Ambassador Kirk. As we welcome our 20 APEC partners, USTR will seek to further the President's goal of supporting jobs through exports, while increasing cooperation and economic integration across the Asia-Pacific. USTR extends its deep appreciation to the Big Sky community and to Montana's leaders for opening their doors to the world in 2011. APEC's 21 Member Economies are the United States; Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; China; Hong Kong; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Philippines; Russia; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand and Vietnam. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100506/Big-Sky-To-Host-AsiaPacific-Economic-Cooperation-Ministerial"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100506_bigsky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mammoth Mountain Sunday Steeps Bar, McCoy Station: Sun May 02 2010 Come up to Steeps Bar at 9630 Feet for Steeps Sundays! Take the Gondola up to Steeps Bar at McCoy Station and enjoy incredible views during Steeps Sundays from 1-3pm! Specials include: $6 Bloody Marys $3 Shot Special $3 Tecate Food Specials http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100502/Mammoth-Mountain-Sunday-happy-hour ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-02 11:41:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100502/Mammoth-Mountain-Sunday-happy-hour"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mammoth Mountain Sunday Steeps Bar, McCoy Station: Sun May 02 2010 Come up to Steeps Bar at 9630 Feet for Steeps Sundays! Take the Gondola up to Steeps Bar at McCoy Station and enjoy incredible views during Steeps Sundays from 1-3pm! Specials include: $6 Bloody Marys $3 Shot Special $3 Tecate Food Specials <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100502/Mammoth-Mountain-Sunday-happy-hour"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel CLOSING DAY May 2, 2010 will be the last day of the 2009/2010 season. HOURS OF LIFT OPERATION Weekdays 9:00 am to 4:00 PM and weekends/holidays 8:30 am to 4:00 PM. PRICING Click here for pricing CHAIR 2 UPDATE We want to let everyone know about a change on Chair 2 that will go into effect on Monday, April 5, 2010. We are going to continue to offer our full menu of ski school lessons after The Valley closes on Sunday, April 4th. In order to accommodate beginner level skiers and riders, we will be converting the midway load station on Chair 2 to an unload station only. Skiers and riders will NOT be allowed to load at the midway point for the remainder of the season. We have gotten requests for late season lessons and in past seasons we have not been able to accommodate that demand. This change will allow us to offer beginners and first timers the opportunity to take a lesson after Chair 7 closes for the season. This is strictly a trial and is not permanent. Skiers and riders can also access Chair 9 from Chair 4. If you have any questions/comments/concerns, please give us a call or shoot us an e-mail at marketing@skiloveland.com LOVELAND VALLEY Loveland Valley will close for the season on April 5, 2010. All facilities (Rental Shop, Restaurant, Sport Shop, Restrooms) will be shut down for the season. Chair #3 amp; #7 will be closed for the season. Ski school will be open but operating out of Loveland Basin. SKI amp; RIDE SCHOOL Loveland Ski School will be open through closing day. Loveland Ski School will be operating out of LovelandBasin. Please register at the Loveland Basin Ski School kiosk desk. Lessons for 4-5 year olds will not be available April 19-May 2. Children's Ski amp; Ride School middot; Full-day lessons are from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Please register between 8:00am and 9:00am at the Loveland Basin Ski amp; Ride School kiosk desk. middot; The Loveland Ski amp; Ride School is open through May 2nd for all abilities, ages 6-14 only. Ages 4-5 (Levels 1-7, skiing only) middot; Lessons for 4-5 year olds will not be available April 19-May 2. Please check back next season. Ages 6-14 (Levels 1-9, skiing amp; snowboarding) We want your child to have a positive experience with other children of similar ability. This class separates groups by age and ability for the safety, fun and learning of all. Skiers and riders in Levels 4 and above may ski or snowboard with their class at Loveland Basin once abilities have been confirmed. Skiers (Age 6-14) Snowboarders (Age 6-14) 2009-2010 Prices: middot; Full-day lesson, lift ticket and lunch - $91.00 middot; Full-day lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental and lunch - $96.00 Ski School no longer available for ages 4-5. Please check back next season! Adult Ski amp; Ride School middot; Adult lessons 2-1/2 hours in duration and begin at Loveland Basin at 10:00am and 1:00pm middot; Please register between 8:00am and 9:00am for morning lessons and by 12:30pm for afternoon lessons at the Loveland Basin Ski amp; Ride School kiosk desk. NEWCOMERS PACKAGE-First Time Only, Skiers amp; Snowboarders: middot; Half-day lesson only - $49.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day Chair 7 lift ticket - $65.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day Chair 7 lift ticket and equipment rental - $75.00 MASTER THE MOUNTAIN - Levels 2-6, Skiers amp; Snowboarders: middot; Half-day lesson only - $49.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day all mountain lift ticket - $80.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day all mountain lift ticket and equipment rental - $90.00 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100502/Not-too-late-to-ski-Loveland-get-your-skis-and-head-up-for-closing-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-02 11:37:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100502/Not-too-late-to-ski-Loveland-get-your-skis-and-head-up-for-closing-day"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> CLOSING DAY May 2, 2010 will be the last day of the 2009/2010 season. HOURS OF LIFT OPERATION Weekdays 9:00 am to 4:00 PM and weekends/holidays 8:30 am to 4:00 PM. PRICING Click here for pricing CHAIR 2 UPDATE We want to let everyone know about a change on Chair 2 that will go into effect on Monday, April 5, 2010. We are going to continue to offer our full menu of ski school lessons after The Valley closes on Sunday, April 4th. In order to accommodate beginner level skiers and riders, we will be converting the midway load station on Chair 2 to an unload station only. Skiers and riders will NOT be allowed to load at the midway point for the remainder of the season. We have gotten requests for late season lessons and in past seasons we have not been able to accommodate that demand. This change will allow us to offer beginners and first timers the opportunity to take a lesson after Chair 7 closes for the season. This is strictly a trial and is not permanent. Skiers and riders can also access Chair 9 from Chair 4. If you have any questions/comments/concerns, please give us a call or shoot us an e-mail at marketing@skiloveland.com LOVELAND VALLEY Loveland Valley will close for the season on April 5, 2010. All facilities (Rental Shop, Restaurant, Sport Shop, Restrooms) will be shut down for the season. Chair #3 amp; #7 will be closed for the season. Ski school will be open but operating out of Loveland Basin. SKI amp; RIDE SCHOOL Loveland Ski School will be open through closing day. Loveland Ski School will be operating out of LovelandBasin. Please register at the Loveland Basin Ski School kiosk desk. Lessons for 4-5 year olds will not be available April 19-May 2. Children's Ski amp; Ride School middot; Full-day lessons are from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Please register between 8:00am and 9:00am at the Loveland Basin Ski amp; Ride School kiosk desk. middot; The Loveland Ski amp; Ride School is open through May 2nd for all abilities, ages 6-14 only. Ages 4-5 (Levels 1-7, skiing only) middot; Lessons for 4-5 year olds will not be available April 19-May 2. Please check back next season. Ages 6-14 (Levels 1-9, skiing amp; snowboarding) We want your child to have a positive experience with other children of similar ability. This class separates groups by age and ability for the safety, fun and learning of all. Skiers and riders in Levels 4 and above may ski or snowboard with their class at Loveland Basin once abilities have been confirmed. Skiers (Age 6-14) Snowboarders (Age 6-14) 2009-2010 Prices: middot; Full-day lesson, lift ticket and lunch - $91.00 middot; Full-day lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental and lunch - $96.00 Ski School no longer available for ages 4-5. Please check back next season! Adult Ski amp; Ride School middot; Adult lessons 2-1/2 hours in duration and begin at Loveland Basin at 10:00am and 1:00pm middot; Please register between 8:00am and 9:00am for morning lessons and by 12:30pm for afternoon lessons at the Loveland Basin Ski amp; Ride School kiosk desk. NEWCOMERS PACKAGE-First Time Only, Skiers amp; Snowboarders: middot; Half-day lesson only - $49.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day Chair 7 lift ticket - $65.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day Chair 7 lift ticket and equipment rental - $75.00 MASTER THE MOUNTAIN - Levels 2-6, Skiers amp; Snowboarders: middot; Half-day lesson only - $49.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day all mountain lift ticket - $80.00 middot; Half-day lesson, full-day all mountain lift ticket and equipment rental - $90.00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100502/Not-too-late-to-ski-Loveland-get-your-skis-and-head-up-for-closing-day"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Also check out Mammoth's Superpark http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100430/Superpark-14-returns-to-Mammoth-Mountain Spring Deal at Mammoth! Enjoy tons of sun and great spring skiing and riding with the SpringFest Package ndash; starting at only $99*. Stay two or more nights and get a lift ticket for each person, for each night stayed. Choose your lodging from the following prime locations: The Mammoth Mountain Inn - On Mammoth Mountain at 9,000 feet, the Mammoth Mountain Inn is a great place to base your vacation. The Village Lodge- Mammoth's home base is happening - begin and end your day at the social center of town. Tamarack Lodge amp; Resort - An historic lakeside retreat with cabins and lodge rooms on the shore of Twin Lakes. Juniper Springs Resort - Upscale condos and townhomes close to town make up Mammoth's premier ski-in and ski-out resort *Rate is per person, per night based on double occupancy in a standard hotel room at the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Other promotional rates available. Package includes lodging and an all day lift ticket for each person on the reservation, per night stayed. Guests may use lift tickets on the day of arrival by contacting 800.MAMMOTH or by requesting at check in. Changing the lift ticket date may result in additional costs. Offer valid for arrivals from April 18 - July 2, 2010. Rooms/prices based on availability. Prices subject to change. May not be combined with any other offer or promotion. No refunds for early departures. Minimum stay required. Other restrictions may apply. Taxes, fees and gratuities are not included. Valid for arrival dates of Apr 18 through Jul 2 2 to 14 nights http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100501/Spring-deal-at-Mammoth-good-through-July-2nd ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-05-01 18:41:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100501/Spring-deal-at-Mammoth-good-through-July-2nd"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100501_mmswim_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Also check out Mammoth's Superpark http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100430/Superpark-14-returns-to-Mammoth-Mountain Spring Deal at Mammoth! Enjoy tons of sun and great spring skiing and riding with the SpringFest Package ndash; starting at only $99*. Stay two or more nights and get a lift ticket for each person, for each night stayed. Choose your lodging from the following prime locations: The Mammoth Mountain Inn - On Mammoth Mountain at 9,000 feet, the Mammoth Mountain Inn is a great place to base your vacation. The Village Lodge- Mammoth's home base is happening - begin and end your day at the social center of town. Tamarack Lodge amp; Resort - An historic lakeside retreat with cabins and lodge rooms on the shore of Twin Lakes. Juniper Springs Resort - Upscale condos and townhomes close to town make up Mammoth's premier ski-in and ski-out resort *Rate is per person, per night based on double occupancy in a standard hotel room at the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Other promotional rates available. Package includes lodging and an all day lift ticket for each person on the reservation, per night stayed. Guests may use lift tickets on the day of arrival by contacting 800.MAMMOTH or by requesting at check in. Changing the lift ticket date may result in additional costs. Offer valid for arrivals from April 18 - July 2, 2010. Rooms/prices based on availability. Prices subject to change. May not be combined with any other offer or promotion. No refunds for early departures. Minimum stay required. Other restrictions may apply. Taxes, fees and gratuities are not included. Valid for arrival dates of Apr 18 through Jul 2 2 to 14 nights <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100501/Spring-deal-at-Mammoth-good-through-July-2nd"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100501_mmswim_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Only 3 days left to ski in Las Vegas resort's longest season ever! Las Vegas Ski amp; Snowboard Resort announced that its 2009/10 season will be extended by an additional week through Sunday, May 2. Recently scheduled to close on Sunday, April 25, the new closing date marks the longest season in the resortrsquo;s 47-year history. Historically, the resort would close during the second week of April. During the extended season, three of the arearsquo;s four lifts will operate daily from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and all 2009/10 season passes will be honored. Skier shuttle services will also operate under regular ski-season hours. As added incentives, pass holders from any ski resort in the United States can present a valid 2009/10-season pass and I.D. to receive an Adult All-day lift ticket for $25, a 50 percent savings. The resortrsquo;s Facebook fans will also receive deeply discounted rates on All-day lift tickets. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100430/Las-Vegas-resort-fresh-snow-for-closing-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-30 14:56:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100430/Las-Vegas-resort-fresh-snow-for-closing-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100430_lasvegasresort_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Only 3 days left to ski in Las Vegas resort's longest season ever! Las Vegas Ski amp; Snowboard Resort announced that its 2009/10 season will be extended by an additional week through Sunday, May 2. Recently scheduled to close on Sunday, April 25, the new closing date marks the longest season in the resortrsquo;s 47-year history. Historically, the resort would close during the second week of April. During the extended season, three of the arearsquo;s four lifts will operate daily from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and all 2009/10 season passes will be honored. Skier shuttle services will also operate under regular ski-season hours. As added incentives, pass holders from any ski resort in the United States can present a valid 2009/10-season pass and I.D. to receive an Adult All-day lift ticket for $25, a 50 percent savings. The resortrsquo;s Facebook fans will also receive deeply discounted rates on All-day lift tickets. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100430/Las-Vegas-resort-fresh-snow-for-closing-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100430_lasvegasresort_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snow Golf Tournament Snow Golf Tournament coming this Saturday, May 1st. $10 per team. Great prizes including free rounds of golf at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Snow Golf Tournament at High Camp, el. 8200'. Teams of 2 should come on out during your ski day and check in at High Camp to register starting at 10am. Tournament starts at 11am where you can play on our snow golf course comprised of 5 challenging holes. Golfers must bring their own clubs. The best clubs to use will be irons, probably in the 7-8 iron range. Tennis balls will be the choice ball for this event. Regular golf balls will not work. Great prizes will be awarded to the top performers including free rounds of golf at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Time: Register 10am-12pm. Golfing starts at 11am. Who: Teams of Two. Just bring your own clubs. Cost: $10 per team Place: High Camp Snow Golf Course. image taken from squawvalleyusa facebook http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100430/Get-your-snow-golf-game-on-at-Squaw-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-30 12:27:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100430/Get-your-snow-golf-game-on-at-Squaw-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100430_snowgolf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snow Golf Tournament Snow Golf Tournament coming this Saturday, May 1st. $10 per team. Great prizes including free rounds of golf at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Snow Golf Tournament at High Camp, el. 8200'. Teams of 2 should come on out during your ski day and check in at High Camp to register starting at 10am. Tournament starts at 11am where you can play on our snow golf course comprised of 5 challenging holes. Golfers must bring their own clubs. The best clubs to use will be irons, probably in the 7-8 iron range. Tennis balls will be the choice ball for this event. Regular golf balls will not work. Great prizes will be awarded to the top performers including free rounds of golf at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Time: Register 10am-12pm. Golfing starts at 11am. Who: Teams of Two. Just bring your own clubs. Cost: $10 per team Place: High Camp Snow Golf Course. image taken from squawvalleyusa facebook <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100430/Get-your-snow-golf-game-on-at-Squaw-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100430_snowgolf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Squaw Valley's Facebook page reports closing of upper mountain due to power loss- Due to a major windstorm (that brought all the pow) that downed a tree onto powerlines on the upper mountain, we will not be opening the upper mountain today. Many thanks to Sierra Pacific Power Company for their fast response time. They are working right now to fix the issue. Check Facebook for updates. http://www.facebook.com/squawvalleyusa/posts/118667851485699#!/squawvalleyusa http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100429/Squaw-Valley-upper-mountain-closed-due-to-storm ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-29 08:27:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100429/Squaw-Valley-upper-mountain-closed-due-to-storm"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100429_squawvalleyslope_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Squaw Valley's Facebook page reports closing of upper mountain due to power loss- Due to a major windstorm (that brought all the pow) that downed a tree onto powerlines on the upper mountain, we will not be opening the upper mountain today. Many thanks to Sierra Pacific Power Company for their fast response time. They are working right now to fix the issue. Check Facebook for updates. http://www.facebook.com/squawvalleyusa/posts/118667851485699#!/squawvalleyusa <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100429/Squaw-Valley-upper-mountain-closed-due-to-storm"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100429_squawvalleyslope_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Good Bye Party! Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: The Blake Street Vault, 1526 Blake Street, Denver, CO Colorado Ski Country invites you to join us a the Blake Street Vault to celebrate the end, or almost end, of the 2009-10 season. Come enjoy food and drink specials while sharing tall tales about your epic season. There will be door prizes, plenty of swag from Colorado Ski Country and resorts. Specials include: $5.99 Mules, the Blake Street Vault house drink, Russian vodka with ginger beer served in a copper mug! Discounted shot skis! 20% off your total food and drink order all night (excludes Mules) To get the specials tell your server #Apres0910 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100429/Colorado-Ski-goodbye-party-tonight-and-its-snowing ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-29 08:10:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100429/Colorado-Ski-goodbye-party-tonight-and-its-snowing"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100429_ladyhandbeerglass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Good Bye Party! Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: The Blake Street Vault, 1526 Blake Street, Denver, CO Colorado Ski Country invites you to join us a the Blake Street Vault to celebrate the end, or almost end, of the 2009-10 season. Come enjoy food and drink specials while sharing tall tales about your epic season. There will be door prizes, plenty of swag from Colorado Ski Country and resorts. Specials include: $5.99 Mules, the Blake Street Vault house drink, Russian vodka with ginger beer served in a copper mug! Discounted shot skis! 20% off your total food and drink order all night (excludes Mules) To get the specials tell your server #Apres0910 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100429/Colorado-Ski-goodbye-party-tonight-and-its-snowing"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100429_ladyhandbeerglass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jay Peak is planning on reopening this coming weekend, May 1 and 2 to give folks one last shot at lift-serviced terrain here in the state. They got an e-mail from two of our forecasters verifying that big snow is headed their way-most likely for Tuesday and Wednesday. Seems like opening up for Thursday and Friday (along with Saturday and Sunday) makes some sense. So theyrsquo;re going to offer up $69 pp/pn/do rates for either of their Slopeside Condominiums or their Tram Haus Lodge for any time Thurs-Sun. If your time is limited and yoursquo;re unable to work in an overnight stay, theyrsquo;ll have lift tickets at $39 for Adults and $29 for Juniors - and theyrsquo;ll throw in lunch at Tower Bar just to say thanks for spending one more day there. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100427/Jay-Peak-in-Vermont-gets-snow-and-is-reopening ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-27 18:51:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100427/Jay-Peak-in-Vermont-gets-snow-and-is-reopening"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jay Peak is planning on reopening this coming weekend, May 1 and 2 to give folks one last shot at lift-serviced terrain here in the state. They got an e-mail from two of our forecasters verifying that big snow is headed their way-most likely for Tuesday and Wednesday. Seems like opening up for Thursday and Friday (along with Saturday and Sunday) makes some sense. So theyrsquo;re going to offer up $69 pp/pn/do rates for either of their Slopeside Condominiums or their Tram Haus Lodge for any time Thurs-Sun. If your time is limited and yoursquo;re unable to work in an overnight stay, theyrsquo;ll have lift tickets at $39 for Adults and $29 for Juniors - and theyrsquo;ll throw in lunch at Tower Bar just to say thanks for spending one more day there. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100427/Jay-Peak-in-Vermont-gets-snow-and-is-reopening"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The forecast of a late-season Vermont snowstorm has prompted Jay Peak Resort to extend its ski season into May. After likely new snow that could pile up to more than a foot early in the week, the resort plans to open again on Thursday, April 29, and stay open through Sunday, May 2. Other ski areas in Vermont have closed for the season. Varied terrain for all ability levels will be open off the Jet Triple and Metro Quad lifts. Tickets will be $39 for Adults and $29 for Juniors and include lunch in Tower Bar. The ski area is also running a lift ticket and lodging special for $69 per person. Located near the Canadian border in Jay, Vt., Jay Peak is known for an average annual snowfall of 376 inches that ranks it first among resorts in the East and even in the upper echelon of ski areas in the West. Nevertheless, the area generally stays open just to mid-April. With more than 385 skiable acres, Jay Peak has a vertical drop of 2,153 feet. (Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100426/Jay-Peak-plans-to-take-Vermont-ski-season-into-May ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-26 13:25:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100426/Jay-Peak-plans-to-take-Vermont-ski-season-into-May"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100426_jaypeak_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The forecast of a late-season Vermont snowstorm has prompted Jay Peak Resort to extend its ski season into May. After likely new snow that could pile up to more than a foot early in the week, the resort plans to open again on Thursday, April 29, and stay open through Sunday, May 2. Other ski areas in Vermont have closed for the season. Varied terrain for all ability levels will be open off the Jet Triple and Metro Quad lifts. Tickets will be $39 for Adults and $29 for Juniors and include lunch in Tower Bar. The ski area is also running a lift ticket and lodging special for $69 per person. Located near the Canadian border in Jay, Vt., Jay Peak is known for an average annual snowfall of 376 inches that ranks it first among resorts in the East and even in the upper echelon of ski areas in the West. Nevertheless, the area generally stays open just to mid-April. With more than 385 skiable acres, Jay Peak has a vertical drop of 2,153 feet. (Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100426/Jay-Peak-plans-to-take-Vermont-ski-season-into-May"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100426_jaypeak_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Like a night in Sin City that just keeps going and going, Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort has extended its ski season once again through Sunday, May 2. Earlier this spring, the Nevada resort extended the final date to April 18, then again to April 25. Kicking off 2009-10 operations seven weeks early on Oct. 7, the ski area has enjoyed its longest season in its 47-year history. El Nino years are apparently a good bet for Vegas. On Saturday, the area reported a record late-season snow base of 58 inches, much deeper than the average closing-week base of 24 inches. As of Saturday, the total annual snowfall for the area stood at 216.5 inches, well above the annual average of 120 inches. The snow has prompted plenty of skiers and boarders to leave the tables on the Vegas Strip and take the 45-minute drive up to the ski area. The skier-visit numbers for the season are up 28 percent compared to last season. Three chairlifts and one surface lift service 860 vertical feet of terrain at the resort. The base lodge is perched at an elevation of 8,510 feet, higher than the base of a resort such as Mammoth Mountain that sits at 7,953 feet. (Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100424/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-not-ready-to-fold-em- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-24 14:45:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100424/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-not-ready-to-fold-em-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100424_vegas_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Like a night in Sin City that just keeps going and going, Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort has extended its ski season once again through Sunday, May 2. Earlier this spring, the Nevada resort extended the final date to April 18, then again to April 25. Kicking off 2009-10 operations seven weeks early on Oct. 7, the ski area has enjoyed its longest season in its 47-year history. El Nino years are apparently a good bet for Vegas. On Saturday, the area reported a record late-season snow base of 58 inches, much deeper than the average closing-week base of 24 inches. As of Saturday, the total annual snowfall for the area stood at 216.5 inches, well above the annual average of 120 inches. The snow has prompted plenty of skiers and boarders to leave the tables on the Vegas Strip and take the 45-minute drive up to the ski area. The skier-visit numbers for the season are up 28 percent compared to last season. Three chairlifts and one surface lift service 860 vertical feet of terrain at the resort. The base lodge is perched at an elevation of 8,510 feet, higher than the base of a resort such as Mammoth Mountain that sits at 7,953 feet. (Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100424/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-not-ready-to-fold-em-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100424_vegas_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Join us for the 9th Annual Corn Harvest on April 24, 2010, to raise funds to help support the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Meet and ski with some of the folks from CAIC, and show your support by letting them know the Colorado backcountry community appreciates their efforts to help us stay safe. Morning registration will be in the upper level of the lodge at Loveland. $60 includes a lift ticket $30 if you already have a pass or ticket. It's more than a benefit, it's a kickass good time with old friends and new at Loveland Ski Area. Hawaiian shirts are encouraged (we'll get you lei'd). Your registration includes lunch plus a couple of beers at the deck party at the end of the day. The schedule: 8:30 to 9:30 - Registration in the lodge upper level 10:30 amp; 1:30 - Tour Loveland's sweet spots with a local who knows 'em, Chair 1 11:00 to 1:00 - Lunch at the base area 3:00 - Kegs tap on the upper deck 3:30 - Raffle http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Colorados-Loveland-ski-area-gets-8-inches-in-time-to-host-Corn-Harvest-benefit ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-23 21:37:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Colorados-Loveland-ski-area-gets-8-inches-in-time-to-host-Corn-Harvest-benefit"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Join us for the 9th Annual Corn Harvest on April 24, 2010, to raise funds to help support the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Meet and ski with some of the folks from CAIC, and show your support by letting them know the Colorado backcountry community appreciates their efforts to help us stay safe. Morning registration will be in the upper level of the lodge at Loveland. $60 includes a lift ticket $30 if you already have a pass or ticket. It's more than a benefit, it's a kickass good time with old friends and new at Loveland Ski Area. Hawaiian shirts are encouraged (we'll get you lei'd). Your registration includes lunch plus a couple of beers at the deck party at the end of the day. The schedule: 8:30 to 9:30 - Registration in the lodge upper level 10:30 amp; 1:30 - Tour Loveland's sweet spots with a local who knows 'em, Chair 1 11:00 to 1:00 - Lunch at the base area 3:00 - Kegs tap on the upper deck 3:30 - Raffle <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Colorados-Loveland-ski-area-gets-8-inches-in-time-to-host-Corn-Harvest-benefit"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel After two winters in the red, the Mount Ashland ski area has reached a modest profit for the 2009-10 ski season. At the end of March, the ski area's revenue was 46 percent ahead of projections of a $7,000 profit for the season. The continuation of these projections for the remainder of the season would lead to net earnings of approximately $10,000. The resort's snowboarder and skier visits added to about 72,000, six percent lower than the 2008-2009 season; however, while Mount Ashland operated six days a week last year, Mount Ashland moved to five-day weeks for the 2009-10 season, resulting in a six percent increase of daily visitors. This past winter, the ski area cut $400,000 in expenses, eliminating jobs, reducing employee benefits, and continuing a wage freeze established two years ago. Such cutbacks in spending have allowed the resort to bounce back from the recession-induced financial difficulties of the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Mt-Ashland-wraps-up-a-profitable-season- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-23 16:10:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Mt-Ashland-wraps-up-a-profitable-season-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> After two winters in the red, the Mount Ashland ski area has reached a modest profit for the 2009-10 ski season. At the end of March, the ski area's revenue was 46 percent ahead of projections of a $7,000 profit for the season. The continuation of these projections for the remainder of the season would lead to net earnings of approximately $10,000. The resort's snowboarder and skier visits added to about 72,000, six percent lower than the 2008-2009 season; however, while Mount Ashland operated six days a week last year, Mount Ashland moved to five-day weeks for the 2009-10 season, resulting in a six percent increase of daily visitors. This past winter, the ski area cut $400,000 in expenses, eliminating jobs, reducing employee benefits, and continuing a wage freeze established two years ago. Such cutbacks in spending have allowed the resort to bounce back from the recession-induced financial difficulties of the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Mt-Ashland-wraps-up-a-profitable-season-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO...April 23, 2010...Woodward at Copper, deep in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. The 20,000 sq ft Woodward at Copper Barn gives campers access to Snowflexreg; jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. Skier Kelly Armintrout has been randomly picked as the winner of an all inclusive week-long summer ski camp at Woodward at Copper. He has decided to come during session #6, July 18 - 24, which is also K2 Ski and Snowboard week with Andy Mahre, JT Holmes, Seth Morrison, Celia Miller, and Gretchen Bleiler. A typical day during a Woodward at Copper summer camp will include skiing on-snow at Copper's summer version of the Catalyst terrain park in the morning (Colorado's only on-snow summer terrain park), Barn sessions in the afternoon and evening, and many additional recreational activities including skate tours, go-carts, create-a-skate, music, rock climbing, hiking and much more. Campers will live and eat at Copper's EDGE building, which is located right next to the slopes and right down the road from the Barn. For all you snowboarders out there, stay tuned to the Woodward at Copper Facebook Fan page for a chance to win an all-inclusive week-long snowboard camp at Woodward at Copper this summer. Save $100-200 Off Summer Camps When Booking by May 7: * As an extra incentive to book Woodward at Copper summer camps early, our friends at Woodward at Copper are currently offering $100 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if customers book by May 7, 2010. * In addition, for those campers who attended a Woodward at Copper 2009 Summer Camps session, save $200 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if you book your 2010 summer camp session before May 7. * Summer camp can be pre-booked by calling a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist at 888-350-1544, The Barn at 970-968-3400, or The Cage 970-968-3096, or by visiting www.woodwardatcopper.com. For a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Woodward-at-Copper-announces-winner-of-weeklong-summer-ski-camp ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-23 11:33:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Woodward-at-Copper-announces-winner-of-weeklong-summer-ski-camp"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO...April 23, 2010...Woodward at Copper, deep in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. The 20,000 sq ft Woodward at Copper Barn gives campers access to Snowflexreg; jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. Skier Kelly Armintrout has been randomly picked as the winner of an all inclusive week-long summer ski camp at Woodward at Copper. He has decided to come during session #6, July 18 - 24, which is also K2 Ski and Snowboard week with Andy Mahre, JT Holmes, Seth Morrison, Celia Miller, and Gretchen Bleiler. A typical day during a Woodward at Copper summer camp will include skiing on-snow at Copper's summer version of the Catalyst terrain park in the morning (Colorado's only on-snow summer terrain park), Barn sessions in the afternoon and evening, and many additional recreational activities including skate tours, go-carts, create-a-skate, music, rock climbing, hiking and much more. Campers will live and eat at Copper's EDGE building, which is located right next to the slopes and right down the road from the Barn. For all you snowboarders out there, stay tuned to the Woodward at Copper Facebook Fan page for a chance to win an all-inclusive week-long snowboard camp at Woodward at Copper this summer. Save $100-200 Off Summer Camps When Booking by May 7: * As an extra incentive to book Woodward at Copper summer camps early, our friends at Woodward at Copper are currently offering $100 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if customers book by May 7, 2010. * In addition, for those campers who attended a Woodward at Copper 2009 Summer Camps session, save $200 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if you book your 2010 summer camp session before May 7. * Summer camp can be pre-booked by calling a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist at 888-350-1544, The Barn at 970-968-3400, or The Cage 970-968-3096, or by visiting www.woodwardatcopper.com. For a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Woodward-at-Copper-announces-winner-of-weeklong-summer-ski-camp"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort surpassed the season-to-date snowfall total of 500 inches for the third straight year thanks to a storm that is currently blanketing the Wasatch Mountains. The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort has received 5 inches as of 10:30 a.m., with additional snowfall expected throughout the day and another storm forecasted for early next week. As of Monday, April 26, Snowbird will be the only ski area in Utah still open for spring skiing and snowboarding. With a total snowfall of 504 inches and a mid-mountain base of 106 inches, resort officials expect that there should be ample snow to ride on through Memorial Day (conditions permitting). Once again, April has provided some of the best powder of the year with over 100 inches this month alone, said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. We're excited to continue our tradition of offering the longest season in Utah. OnTheSnow.com visitors recently awarded Snowbird with the top honors for downhill terrain in North America. Snowbird is currently offering reduced price tickets of $62 that include the Aerial Tram, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express, Gadzoom and Chickadee for the extended spring riding. These lifts will operate daily, April 23 through May 9, with the exception of Gadzoom which closes April 26 and Chickadee which closes May 3. From May 10 through May 31, the Tram, Little Cloud and Mineral Basin Express lifts will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, conditions permitting. Snowbird's last day of winter operation is slated for Memorial Day. Spring season passes are currently available for $299, offering unlimited skiing and riding until the end of the season. Snowbird summer activities will begin June 19, including the new Ropes Course, Wasatch Mining Company Gemstone Mine, Aerial Tram, Peruvian Chairlift and Tunnel, Alpine Slide, four-station climbing wall, ZipRider, Bungy Trampoline, Mechanical Bull and Inflatables. Visit www.snowbird.com for more information and the full Festival summer lineup. For media information, contact Jared Ishkanian at (801) 933-2047 or jishkanian@snowbird.com. You can also follow Snowbird on Facebook by searching Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort or on Twitter under SnowbirdSki. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Snowbird-to-remain-open-thanks-to-April-storms- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-23 10:51:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Snowbird-to-remain-open-thanks-to-April-storms-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort surpassed the season-to-date snowfall total of 500 inches for the third straight year thanks to a storm that is currently blanketing the Wasatch Mountains. The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort has received 5 inches as of 10:30 a.m., with additional snowfall expected throughout the day and another storm forecasted for early next week. As of Monday, April 26, Snowbird will be the only ski area in Utah still open for spring skiing and snowboarding. With a total snowfall of 504 inches and a mid-mountain base of 106 inches, resort officials expect that there should be ample snow to ride on through Memorial Day (conditions permitting). Once again, April has provided some of the best powder of the year with over 100 inches this month alone, said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. We're excited to continue our tradition of offering the longest season in Utah. OnTheSnow.com visitors recently awarded Snowbird with the top honors for downhill terrain in North America. Snowbird is currently offering reduced price tickets of $62 that include the Aerial Tram, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express, Gadzoom and Chickadee for the extended spring riding. These lifts will operate daily, April 23 through May 9, with the exception of Gadzoom which closes April 26 and Chickadee which closes May 3. From May 10 through May 31, the Tram, Little Cloud and Mineral Basin Express lifts will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, conditions permitting. Snowbird's last day of winter operation is slated for Memorial Day. Spring season passes are currently available for $299, offering unlimited skiing and riding until the end of the season. Snowbird summer activities will begin June 19, including the new Ropes Course, Wasatch Mining Company Gemstone Mine, Aerial Tram, Peruvian Chairlift and Tunnel, Alpine Slide, four-station climbing wall, ZipRider, Bungy Trampoline, Mechanical Bull and Inflatables. Visit www.snowbird.com for more information and the full Festival summer lineup. For media information, contact Jared Ishkanian at (801) 933-2047 or jishkanian@snowbird.com. You can also follow Snowbird on Facebook by searching Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort or on Twitter under SnowbirdSki. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Snowbird-to-remain-open-thanks-to-April-storms-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Fabulous Final Weekend on the Snow! Don't miss out on Snow Summit's amazing closing weekend! This week's storms left behind 10-13 inches of fresh snow and sunny skies with temps reaching 60! Come celebrate an epic season with us on the slopes. Snow Summit will close for the 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season Sunday April 25th at 4:00 p.m. Bear Mountain is closed. Bear Mountain Season Passes are valid at Snow Summit. The type of season pass still applies to the Snow Summit offer. Snow Summit's Chairs 2, 3, 6, 7 + 8 are open giving guests access to nearly the entire mountain with the exception of the Family Park runs which are closed. Hours of Operation: Open through Sunday April 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Half Day Session is 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Road Information Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 thru Lucerne Valley are OPEN with NO chains required. Keep in mind Hwy 330 is closed for construction for several weeks. Please use alternate routes Hwy 38 or Hwy 18. For Driving Directions, click HERE http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Fresh-snow-and-spring-temps-on-Snow-Summit-for-its-closing-weekend-head-on-up ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-23 09:03:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Fresh-snow-and-spring-temps-on-Snow-Summit-for-its-closing-weekend-head-on-up"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Fabulous Final Weekend on the Snow! Don't miss out on Snow Summit's amazing closing weekend! This week's storms left behind 10-13 inches of fresh snow and sunny skies with temps reaching 60! Come celebrate an epic season with us on the slopes. Snow Summit will close for the 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season Sunday April 25th at 4:00 p.m. Bear Mountain is closed. Bear Mountain Season Passes are valid at Snow Summit. The type of season pass still applies to the Snow Summit offer. Snow Summit's Chairs 2, 3, 6, 7 + 8 are open giving guests access to nearly the entire mountain with the exception of the Family Park runs which are closed. Hours of Operation: Open through Sunday April 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Half Day Session is 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Road Information Hwy 38 from Redlands and Hwy 18 thru Lucerne Valley are OPEN with NO chains required. Keep in mind Hwy 330 is closed for construction for several weeks. Please use alternate routes Hwy 38 or Hwy 18. For Driving Directions, click HERE <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Fresh-snow-and-spring-temps-on-Snow-Summit-for-its-closing-weekend-head-on-up"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sushi eating contests, festivals, parties, and a ski sail championship what more could you ask for? There is too much good stuff going on at Squaw Valley this weekend, jump up there for a great time. Friday, April 23, 2010 Mamasake's annual Sushi amp; Wasabi Eating Contest starts at 4pm Come out Friday, April 23rd for the Earth Day Film Festival at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Part of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival. The rest of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival will continue Saturday, April 24 in the Village at Squaw Valley USA. The Earth Day Film Festival Begins at 7pm at the Resort at Squaw Creek, $10 at the door. Saturday, April 24, 2010 North Truckee Earth Day Celebration has free admission, world class entertainment, a plethora of educational and informational booths, and a multitude of activities for all ages set against the beautiful backdrop of Squaw Valley's majestic peaks... it's no wonder that the North Tahoe Truckee Earth Day celebration at the Village at Squaw Valley is the regions largest and anticipated environmental event of the year. Saturdays in April and May are injected with a heavy dose of Monster as Squaw and Monster Energy present Monster Mash Pool Parties. Complete with DJ's, drink specials and of course the unique setting of the High Camp Lagoon amp; Spa. There is nothing better than a full day of picture perfect skiing and riding followed by a Monster Mash! Monster Mash pool parties culminate in the Monster De Mayo Pool Party that will take place on May 1st. Time: 1pm-4pm Where: High Camp Lagoon amp; Spa Sunday, April 25, 2010 Thank you Squaw Valley USA Season Passholders! Celebrate with us on Sunday, April 25 at High Camp, el 8200'. All passholders are invited for the party and live music! Gold and Platinum Passholders: Please check in at High Camp for your lunch voucher, raffle ticket and t-shirt. Bronze and Silver Passholders: We invite you to the party and live music. T-shirts will be available for purchase (while supplies last) and are just $10 and you can purchase a $10 BBQ lunch. Please check in for your raffle ticket. 12pm-2pm: Check in (please have your pass with you) 12pm-2:30pm: Lunch (hosted for Gold and Platinum) 12pm-4pm: Swimming and Ice Skating (complimentary for all passholders)! 12:30-3pm: Live Music by the Pete Charles Band 3pm: Raffle (the raffle is open to all passholders but you must check in at the appointed desk to receive your tickets). Come on out and see the National Ski Sail Championships on Lake Tahoe and at Squaw Valley USA. Lasers and Vanguards will compete for cash and prizes. Ski Sail Schedule Friday, April 23 Registration at Le Chamois, 6pm Saturday, April 24 Skippers Meeting at Lake Forest Boat Ramp, 10:30am First Shape, 12:00 noon Cocktails, Dinner and JD at the Cornice Cantina, 6:30pm ($20 for non competitors) Sunday, April 25 Ski Race, Exhibition, 10am Awards Ceremony, Bar One, 2:30pm http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Too-much-good-stuff-going-on-at-Squaw-Valley-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-23 08:36:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Too-much-good-stuff-going-on-at-Squaw-Valley-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sushi eating contests, festivals, parties, and a ski sail championship what more could you ask for? There is too much good stuff going on at Squaw Valley this weekend, jump up there for a great time. Friday, April 23, 2010 Mamasake's annual Sushi amp; Wasabi Eating Contest starts at 4pm Come out Friday, April 23rd for the Earth Day Film Festival at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Part of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival. The rest of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival will continue Saturday, April 24 in the Village at Squaw Valley USA. The Earth Day Film Festival Begins at 7pm at the Resort at Squaw Creek, $10 at the door. Saturday, April 24, 2010 North Truckee Earth Day Celebration has free admission, world class entertainment, a plethora of educational and informational booths, and a multitude of activities for all ages set against the beautiful backdrop of Squaw Valley's majestic peaks... it's no wonder that the North Tahoe Truckee Earth Day celebration at the Village at Squaw Valley is the regions largest and anticipated environmental event of the year. Saturdays in April and May are injected with a heavy dose of Monster as Squaw and Monster Energy present Monster Mash Pool Parties. Complete with DJ's, drink specials and of course the unique setting of the High Camp Lagoon amp; Spa. There is nothing better than a full day of picture perfect skiing and riding followed by a Monster Mash! Monster Mash pool parties culminate in the Monster De Mayo Pool Party that will take place on May 1st. Time: 1pm-4pm Where: High Camp Lagoon amp; Spa Sunday, April 25, 2010 Thank you Squaw Valley USA Season Passholders! Celebrate with us on Sunday, April 25 at High Camp, el 8200'. All passholders are invited for the party and live music! Gold and Platinum Passholders: Please check in at High Camp for your lunch voucher, raffle ticket and t-shirt. Bronze and Silver Passholders: We invite you to the party and live music. T-shirts will be available for purchase (while supplies last) and are just $10 and you can purchase a $10 BBQ lunch. Please check in for your raffle ticket. 12pm-2pm: Check in (please have your pass with you) 12pm-2:30pm: Lunch (hosted for Gold and Platinum) 12pm-4pm: Swimming and Ice Skating (complimentary for all passholders)! 12:30-3pm: Live Music by the Pete Charles Band 3pm: Raffle (the raffle is open to all passholders but you must check in at the appointed desk to receive your tickets). Come on out and see the National Ski Sail Championships on Lake Tahoe and at Squaw Valley USA. Lasers and Vanguards will compete for cash and prizes. Ski Sail Schedule Friday, April 23 Registration at Le Chamois, 6pm Saturday, April 24 Skippers Meeting at Lake Forest Boat Ramp, 10:30am First Shape, 12:00 noon Cocktails, Dinner and JD at the Cornice Cantina, 6:30pm ($20 for non competitors) Sunday, April 25 Ski Race, Exhibition, 10am Awards Ceremony, Bar One, 2:30pm <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100423/Too-much-good-stuff-going-on-at-Squaw-Valley-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mammoth Mountain still has plenty of time left in the current ski and snowboard season, as the ski resort is set to be open through the 4th of July. However, there's only one week left to get your half off season pass for next year's season! Until April 30th, the Mammoth Season Pass is only $849, and you can use it starting this year to enjoy the rest of this season. Call (800) MAMMOTH for more information or to purchase your pass! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Only-one-week-left-to-get-your-Mammoth-Mountain-season-pass-at-half-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-22 15:31:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Only-one-week-left-to-get-your-Mammoth-Mountain-season-pass-at-half-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mammoth Mountain still has plenty of time left in the current ski and snowboard season, as the ski resort is set to be open through the 4th of July. However, there's only one week left to get your half off season pass for next year's season! Until April 30th, the Mammoth Season Pass is only $849, and you can use it starting this year to enjoy the rest of this season. Call (800) MAMMOTH for more information or to purchase your pass! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Only-one-week-left-to-get-your-Mammoth-Mountain-season-pass-at-half-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Even though Alyeska Resort in Alaska has another five weeks left in its current ski and snowboard season, the ski resort is already offering up incentives for people to buy their season pass for next season. One of the incentives includes using your pass during the remaining part of the current season, which is expected to last through Memorial Day. In addition, skiers and riders who purchase early will also have access to the tram at Alyeska during the summer. Right now, passes are $1,000 for adults, but they will climb to $1,150 if purchased between June 1-October 30 and then up to $1,250 after that time. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Buy-your-201011-Alyeska-Resort-season-pass-now-and-use-it-during-the-rest-of-this-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-22 15:29:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Buy-your-201011-Alyeska-Resort-season-pass-now-and-use-it-during-the-rest-of-this-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Even though Alyeska Resort in Alaska has another five weeks left in its current ski and snowboard season, the ski resort is already offering up incentives for people to buy their season pass for next season. One of the incentives includes using your pass during the remaining part of the current season, which is expected to last through Memorial Day. In addition, skiers and riders who purchase early will also have access to the tram at Alyeska during the summer. Right now, passes are $1,000 for adults, but they will climb to $1,150 if purchased between June 1-October 30 and then up to $1,250 after that time. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Buy-your-201011-Alyeska-Resort-season-pass-now-and-use-it-during-the-rest-of-this-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Even though that winter has passed and the snow has started to melt, there is still plenty of fun to be had on the mountains, and Wild Mountain in Minnesota is one of those places! Currently, the ski resort is selling Summer Season Pass and a Summer Superday Season Pass, both of which are valid for unlimited wet and dry rides on the mountain from May 22-Labor Day. From now until May 31st, the price of the pass is $54.99, and after the 31st, it will go up to $69.99, so make sure to get your summer pass soon! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Summer-season-passes-at-Wild-Mountain-in-Minnesota-are-on-sale-now ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-22 11:06:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Summer-season-passes-at-Wild-Mountain-in-Minnesota-are-on-sale-now"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Even though that winter has passed and the snow has started to melt, there is still plenty of fun to be had on the mountains, and Wild Mountain in Minnesota is one of those places! Currently, the ski resort is selling Summer Season Pass and a Summer Superday Season Pass, both of which are valid for unlimited wet and dry rides on the mountain from May 22-Labor Day. From now until May 31st, the price of the pass is $54.99, and after the 31st, it will go up to $69.99, so make sure to get your summer pass soon! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/Summer-season-passes-at-Wild-Mountain-in-Minnesota-are-on-sale-now"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Hasn't this spring weather been spectacular? It is making me ready for summer. It wont be long until school is out, and we are all enjoying our favorite MN activities. Have you ever thought about how fantastic it would be to have a Summer Season Pass at Wild Mountain? For the first time ever we are selling Summer Superday Season Passes. These passes will be valid for unlimited wet amp; dry rides May 22nd - Labor Day. For only $54.99 + tax you can have the freedom of coming to the water park anytime you want. Not only will you be able to enjoy the water rides, but the dry rides, the Alpine Slides amp; Go-Karts will also be included. You only need to come out 2 times to get your money's worth! This price is valid thru May 31st, starting June 1st, the price will increase to $69.99. Click here to purchase your Summer Wild Mountain Superday Season Pass. For additonal information on Pricing at the Water Park Click here. The Taylors Falls Recreation Activities will soon be opening and waiting for you in Taylors Falls. The Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours begins operating daily scenic boat tours on Saturday May 1st. Don't miss out on the Mother's Day Brunches amp; Dinner Cruises. The Taylors Falls Canoe amp; Kayak rental begins operating Saturday, May 1st. Remember if you book a canoe or kayak on-line you save $3.00. Wildwood RV Park amp; Campground opens Saturday, May 7th. Make your reservations soon, limited sites left for Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July weekend is filling up quickly. Come out amp; enjoy our new office space. There are a lot of activities happening in the St Croix Valley the first weekend in May. Come enjoy spring with all of us in the Upper St Croix. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/First-time-ever-Summer-Superday-season-passes-at-Wild-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-22 08:54:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/First-time-ever-Summer-Superday-season-passes-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Hasn't this spring weather been spectacular? It is making me ready for summer. It wont be long until school is out, and we are all enjoying our favorite MN activities. Have you ever thought about how fantastic it would be to have a Summer Season Pass at Wild Mountain? For the first time ever we are selling Summer Superday Season Passes. These passes will be valid for unlimited wet amp; dry rides May 22nd - Labor Day. For only $54.99 + tax you can have the freedom of coming to the water park anytime you want. Not only will you be able to enjoy the water rides, but the dry rides, the Alpine Slides amp; Go-Karts will also be included. You only need to come out 2 times to get your money's worth! This price is valid thru May 31st, starting June 1st, the price will increase to $69.99. Click here to purchase your Summer Wild Mountain Superday Season Pass. For additonal information on Pricing at the Water Park Click here. The Taylors Falls Recreation Activities will soon be opening and waiting for you in Taylors Falls. The Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours begins operating daily scenic boat tours on Saturday May 1st. Don't miss out on the Mother's Day Brunches amp; Dinner Cruises. The Taylors Falls Canoe amp; Kayak rental begins operating Saturday, May 1st. Remember if you book a canoe or kayak on-line you save $3.00. Wildwood RV Park amp; Campground opens Saturday, May 7th. Make your reservations soon, limited sites left for Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July weekend is filling up quickly. Come out amp; enjoy our new office space. There are a lot of activities happening in the St Croix Valley the first weekend in May. Come enjoy spring with all of us in the Upper St Croix. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100422/First-time-ever-Summer-Superday-season-passes-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Georgetown, CO - As the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season at Loveland comes to an end, the Colorado resort will host the 9th annual Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) this Saturday. The CAIC promotes safety in Colorado's backcountry by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry and transportation in the state through a program of forecasting and education. The Corn Harvest is one of the most popular events of the season, said John Sellers, Marketing Director at Loveland Ski Area. You can enjoy some spring corn on The Ridge and give back to the guys that are looking out for you in the backcountry. Over the past five years, the Corn Harvest has raised almost $25,000 for the CAIC. Anyone who would like to attend this year's event can purchase an event ticket for $60 at Loveland Ski Area on Saturday. The package includes a lift ticket, bar-b-que lunch from Great Range Bison, beer from New Belgium Brewing, soft drinks from Pepsi, live music and a huge raffle with prizes from Bent Gate Mountaineering, Flylow and more, with proceeds going to benefit the CAIC. If you already have a lift ticket or season pass, the cost to participate is $30. The people that come out for the event really make it fun, continued Sellers. There are always a lot of smiles and Hawaiian shirts making laps on Chair 9 and dancing to the live music on the patio. It is a great opportunity to make new friends and give a little bit back to the guys that provide such a valuable resource for all skiers and snowboarders, not just backcountry enthusiasts. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/9th-Annual-Corn-Harvest-Benefit-Ski-Party-at-Loveland-Ski-Area-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-21 15:29:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/9th-Annual-Corn-Harvest-Benefit-Ski-Party-at-Loveland-Ski-Area-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Georgetown, CO - As the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season at Loveland comes to an end, the Colorado resort will host the 9th annual Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) this Saturday. The CAIC promotes safety in Colorado's backcountry by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry and transportation in the state through a program of forecasting and education. The Corn Harvest is one of the most popular events of the season, said John Sellers, Marketing Director at Loveland Ski Area. You can enjoy some spring corn on The Ridge and give back to the guys that are looking out for you in the backcountry. Over the past five years, the Corn Harvest has raised almost $25,000 for the CAIC. Anyone who would like to attend this year's event can purchase an event ticket for $60 at Loveland Ski Area on Saturday. The package includes a lift ticket, bar-b-que lunch from Great Range Bison, beer from New Belgium Brewing, soft drinks from Pepsi, live music and a huge raffle with prizes from Bent Gate Mountaineering, Flylow and more, with proceeds going to benefit the CAIC. If you already have a lift ticket or season pass, the cost to participate is $30. The people that come out for the event really make it fun, continued Sellers. There are always a lot of smiles and Hawaiian shirts making laps on Chair 9 and dancing to the live music on the patio. It is a great opportunity to make new friends and give a little bit back to the guys that provide such a valuable resource for all skiers and snowboarders, not just backcountry enthusiasts. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/9th-Annual-Corn-Harvest-Benefit-Ski-Party-at-Loveland-Ski-Area-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you want to tackle the same terrain that Olympic gold medalists Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn did, then you need to get your EDGE Card at Whistler Blackcomb by next Friday, April 30. Until then, prices have been frozen at $564 for the 10-Day Card, which equates to $57 per day to ski or ride, and $409 for the 5-Day Card, which is $62 per day to ski or ride. In addition to the amazing prices, you will get a free early season day and a free summer sightseeing day. Again, the offer is only good until April 30, so call (866) 218-9689 to get yours today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/Last-chance-to-get-discounted-Whistler-EDGE-Card-before-prices-go-up ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-21 11:54:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/Last-chance-to-get-discounted-Whistler-EDGE-Card-before-prices-go-up"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100421_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you want to tackle the same terrain that Olympic gold medalists Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn did, then you need to get your EDGE Card at Whistler Blackcomb by next Friday, April 30. Until then, prices have been frozen at $564 for the 10-Day Card, which equates to $57 per day to ski or ride, and $409 for the 5-Day Card, which is $62 per day to ski or ride. In addition to the amazing prices, you will get a free early season day and a free summer sightseeing day. Again, the offer is only good until April 30, so call (866) 218-9689 to get yours today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/Last-chance-to-get-discounted-Whistler-EDGE-Card-before-prices-go-up"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100421_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Alta Ski Area decided last month to offer skiers a bonus weekend, April 23-25, and the Utah resort will likely be rewarded with great conditions to close the season. The snow should build up while the ski area is closed Monday through Thursday before the final weekend. The National Weather Service predicts as much as 14 inches of new snow through Thursday, followed by another 4-8 inches on Friday. The current forecast calls for a partly sunny lull on Saturday before even more snow arrives on Sunday. While Alta suffered through a relatively lean snowfall trend through the first half of season, the second half of the year has been much kinder to the powder mecca at the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The ski area caught up to its annual average of 500 inches thanks to a 50-inch storm in early April. The 2009-10 season, however, will fall way short of the banner 2008-09 season that totaled 696 inches. As of Wednesday, Alta reported a settled base depth of 112 inches. Lift tickets for the final weekend will cost $49 per day, a discount from the normal window rate of $66. The Supreme and Cecret chairlifts will not be operating. While Alta closes this weekend, neighboring Snowbird Ski Resort plans to stay open through May 30. All of the other Utah resorts have already closed for the season. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/Mother-Nature-blesses-extra-weekend-at-Alta-Ski-Area ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-21 08:45:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/Mother-Nature-blesses-extra-weekend-at-Alta-Ski-Area"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100421_altahighrustler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Alta Ski Area decided last month to offer skiers a bonus weekend, April 23-25, and the Utah resort will likely be rewarded with great conditions to close the season. The snow should build up while the ski area is closed Monday through Thursday before the final weekend. The National Weather Service predicts as much as 14 inches of new snow through Thursday, followed by another 4-8 inches on Friday. The current forecast calls for a partly sunny lull on Saturday before even more snow arrives on Sunday. While Alta suffered through a relatively lean snowfall trend through the first half of season, the second half of the year has been much kinder to the powder mecca at the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The ski area caught up to its annual average of 500 inches thanks to a 50-inch storm in early April. The 2009-10 season, however, will fall way short of the banner 2008-09 season that totaled 696 inches. As of Wednesday, Alta reported a settled base depth of 112 inches. Lift tickets for the final weekend will cost $49 per day, a discount from the normal window rate of $66. The Supreme and Cecret chairlifts will not be operating. While Alta closes this weekend, neighboring Snowbird Ski Resort plans to stay open through May 30. All of the other Utah resorts have already closed for the season. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100421/Mother-Nature-blesses-extra-weekend-at-Alta-Ski-Area"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100421_altahighrustler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Georgetown, CO - Now that most Colorado ski resorts have closed for the season, Loveland Ski Area -- which expects to continue operations through May 2 -- is giving season passholders from other resorts a break. We would like to invite season pass holders from other ski areas to come see what Loveland is all about at a discounted rate, said John Sellers, Loveland's Marketing Director. If you want to get a few more spring days in but your mountain is closed, bring that season pass up to Loveland and get your spring fix. Anyone who shows a 2009-10 season pass from another ski area will be able to purchase a full day adult lift ticket at Loveland for $30. That's a $14 discount off the ticket window price. We still have 90 percent of our terrain open and a 56-inch mid mountain base, continued Sellers. If you think it is too early to put the skis and snowboards away, you can take advantage of a late season storm or enjoy a warm bluebird day on The Ridge for just $30. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Loveland-Ski-Area-giving-discount-lift-tickets-to-passholders-from-other-resorts ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-20 16:40:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Loveland-Ski-Area-giving-discount-lift-tickets-to-passholders-from-other-resorts"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Georgetown, CO - Now that most Colorado ski resorts have closed for the season, Loveland Ski Area -- which expects to continue operations through May 2 -- is giving season passholders from other resorts a break. We would like to invite season pass holders from other ski areas to come see what Loveland is all about at a discounted rate, said John Sellers, Loveland's Marketing Director. If you want to get a few more spring days in but your mountain is closed, bring that season pass up to Loveland and get your spring fix. Anyone who shows a 2009-10 season pass from another ski area will be able to purchase a full day adult lift ticket at Loveland for $30. That's a $14 discount off the ticket window price. We still have 90 percent of our terrain open and a 56-inch mid mountain base, continued Sellers. If you think it is too early to put the skis and snowboards away, you can take advantage of a late season storm or enjoy a warm bluebird day on The Ridge for just $30. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Loveland-Ski-Area-giving-discount-lift-tickets-to-passholders-from-other-resorts"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN, Calif./Nev. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced its operations plan for the final week of the ski season that ends this Sunday, April 25. Heavenly plans to operate four lifts for skiing and snowboarding, including the Heavenly Gondola, Tamarack Express, Dipper Express and Sky Express with skiing and riding on 38 trails and over 1,900 acres of terrain. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy skiing and riding in both California and Nevada. The Jackpot and Powderbowl terrain parks will remain open with multiple jumps, rails and recycled features through Sunday. Hours of operation will be 9 am to 4 pm through Friday; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Heavenly's tubing operation will also remain open through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-announces-schedule-for-final-week-of-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-20 15:16:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-announces-schedule-for-final-week-of-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100420_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN, Calif./Nev. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced its operations plan for the final week of the ski season that ends this Sunday, April 25. Heavenly plans to operate four lifts for skiing and snowboarding, including the Heavenly Gondola, Tamarack Express, Dipper Express and Sky Express with skiing and riding on 38 trails and over 1,900 acres of terrain. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy skiing and riding in both California and Nevada. The Jackpot and Powderbowl terrain parks will remain open with multiple jumps, rails and recycled features through Sunday. Hours of operation will be 9 am to 4 pm through Friday; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Heavenly's tubing operation will also remain open through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-announces-schedule-for-final-week-of-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100420_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID, April 20, 2010: The front nine of Sun Valley's Trail Creek Golf Course will make its debut this Friday, April 23. Also opening will be The Practice Facility including the driving range, putting green and chipping area. Fees for nine holes will be $50; $75 for 18 holes. Season passes and locker rental are also available. To reserve your tee time, call the Sun Valley Club Pro Shop (208-622-2251) between 9 am and 6 pm., daily. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Trail-Creek-Golf-Course-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-opens-this-Friday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-20 15:12:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Trail-Creek-Golf-Course-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-opens-this-Friday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID, April 20, 2010: The front nine of Sun Valley's Trail Creek Golf Course will make its debut this Friday, April 23. Also opening will be The Practice Facility including the driving range, putting green and chipping area. Fees for nine holes will be $50; $75 for 18 holes. Season passes and locker rental are also available. To reserve your tee time, call the Sun Valley Club Pro Shop (208-622-2251) between 9 am and 6 pm., daily. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Trail-Creek-Golf-Course-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-opens-this-Friday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID, April 20, 2010: Skier count for Sun Valley's winter season exceeded the resort's goal of 400,000 and pushed ahead of last season by 20 per cent. Sun Valley's 74th ski season saw an increase of 68,784 skiers and boarders over the previous year, making it one of three seasons surpassing the 400,000 mark in the past five years. I would like to thank all the skiers and boarders who experienced Sun Valley this past ski season. Thanks to everyone we not only met but surpassed our expectations for the season. We hope you can join in our celebration next year when Sun Valley marks its 75th winter season, Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort General manager, said. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Skier-count-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-is-20-percent-higher-than-previous-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-20 11:20:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Skier-count-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-is-20-percent-higher-than-previous-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID, April 20, 2010: Skier count for Sun Valley's winter season exceeded the resort's goal of 400,000 and pushed ahead of last season by 20 per cent. Sun Valley's 74th ski season saw an increase of 68,784 skiers and boarders over the previous year, making it one of three seasons surpassing the 400,000 mark in the past five years. I would like to thank all the skiers and boarders who experienced Sun Valley this past ski season. Thanks to everyone we not only met but surpassed our expectations for the season. We hope you can join in our celebration next year when Sun Valley marks its 75th winter season, Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort General manager, said. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Skier-count-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-is-20-percent-higher-than-previous-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Vail, Colorado-April 20, 2010- The Vail Cascade Resort recognizes Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 with a renewed focus on protecting the environment, fostering education regarding environmentally friendly actions and recognizing leaders within the resort who support sustainable living practices. In celebration of Earth Day, associates have the opportunity to participate in green initiatives such as tree, flower and herb garden planting, highway and creek clean-ups, and the encouragement to carpool, walk or ride a bike to work. Additionally, Vail Cascade Resort General Manager Brett Schoenfield issued the following proclamation: Over the past two years, the Vail Cascade Resort has adopted the Destination Earth program with the knowledge that the resort's customers and associates all benefit from a healthy, sustainable environment. The property has a designated lsquo;green team' onsite and has made a commitment to pursuing the following ideals: * Sourcing environmentally responsible services and products locally, and purchasing organic, environmentally friendly- and recycled supplies, whenever possible. * Purchasing fresh and sustainable foods locally grown, whenever possible. * Creating partnerships with other organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to preserving the environment. * Leading associates to apply eco-friendly practices in their daily operations. At the Vail Cascade Resort, we acknowledge that the Earth's environment needs our genuine protection and care, and on this anniversary of Earth Day, we proclaim our continued dedication to the Destination Earth program, stated Schoenfield. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Vail-Cascade-Resort-recognizes-Earth-Day-with-proclamation ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-20 11:19:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Vail-Cascade-Resort-recognizes-Earth-Day-with-proclamation"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Vail, Colorado-April 20, 2010- The Vail Cascade Resort recognizes Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 with a renewed focus on protecting the environment, fostering education regarding environmentally friendly actions and recognizing leaders within the resort who support sustainable living practices. In celebration of Earth Day, associates have the opportunity to participate in green initiatives such as tree, flower and herb garden planting, highway and creek clean-ups, and the encouragement to carpool, walk or ride a bike to work. Additionally, Vail Cascade Resort General Manager Brett Schoenfield issued the following proclamation: Over the past two years, the Vail Cascade Resort has adopted the Destination Earth program with the knowledge that the resort's customers and associates all benefit from a healthy, sustainable environment. The property has a designated lsquo;green team' onsite and has made a commitment to pursuing the following ideals: * Sourcing environmentally responsible services and products locally, and purchasing organic, environmentally friendly- and recycled supplies, whenever possible. * Purchasing fresh and sustainable foods locally grown, whenever possible. * Creating partnerships with other organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to preserving the environment. * Leading associates to apply eco-friendly practices in their daily operations. At the Vail Cascade Resort, we acknowledge that the Earth's environment needs our genuine protection and care, and on this anniversary of Earth Day, we proclaim our continued dedication to the Destination Earth program, stated Schoenfield. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100420/Vail-Cascade-Resort-recognizes-Earth-Day-with-proclamation"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Rangeley, ME - With its current ski season now history, it's been one for the record books at Saddleback Maine. Saddleback's 2009-10 revenue was up by 40 percent and skier visits were up by 15 percent over the 2008-09 winter, resort officials indicate. This was a great year for Saddleback, said Warren Cook, CEO and general manager of Saddleback Maine. In fact, this has been the best year ever. We had more guests visit Saddleback this year than any other year in our 49 years in operation. Cook noted several factors in the ski resort's success, including the opening of a new glade, Casablanca, which at 44 acres is the largest glade in the Northeast; improvements to the snow surface as a result of the additions to Saddleback's grooming fleet and the creation of the Saddleback PEAK (Promoting Education and Activity for Kids) Pass program, designed to encourage Maine students to perform well in school, to help curb childhood obesity, and to promote getting outside and enjoy winter sports. Cook said, We were hoping that 500 students would earn a pass but we had over 2,400 honor roll students earn a $49 PEAK Pass this year. We are very pleased that the PEAK Pass program was a huge success and so many families could enjoy affordable skiing this winter. We look forward to the continued success of these new additions to Saddleback. Casablanca will be expanded this summer. Summer trail grooming will be performed this year along with base area maintenance. A parking lot expansion will be completed and the second South Branch II Condo Building will be completed for purchase. This summer, Saddleback will host concerts with artists including Suzy Bogguss, and The Waybacks and host the first annual Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival on Aug. 7. The Saddleback Marina on nearby Rangeley Lake, purchased in 2009, will also be open, offering slip rentals, Rangeley Lake boat tours and a crepe shack. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Saddleback-Maine-has-a-season-for-the-record-books ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 18:13:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Saddleback-Maine-has-a-season-for-the-record-books"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Rangeley, ME - With its current ski season now history, it's been one for the record books at Saddleback Maine. Saddleback's 2009-10 revenue was up by 40 percent and skier visits were up by 15 percent over the 2008-09 winter, resort officials indicate. This was a great year for Saddleback, said Warren Cook, CEO and general manager of Saddleback Maine. In fact, this has been the best year ever. We had more guests visit Saddleback this year than any other year in our 49 years in operation. Cook noted several factors in the ski resort's success, including the opening of a new glade, Casablanca, which at 44 acres is the largest glade in the Northeast; improvements to the snow surface as a result of the additions to Saddleback's grooming fleet and the creation of the Saddleback PEAK (Promoting Education and Activity for Kids) Pass program, designed to encourage Maine students to perform well in school, to help curb childhood obesity, and to promote getting outside and enjoy winter sports. Cook said, We were hoping that 500 students would earn a pass but we had over 2,400 honor roll students earn a $49 PEAK Pass this year. We are very pleased that the PEAK Pass program was a huge success and so many families could enjoy affordable skiing this winter. We look forward to the continued success of these new additions to Saddleback. Casablanca will be expanded this summer. Summer trail grooming will be performed this year along with base area maintenance. A parking lot expansion will be completed and the second South Branch II Condo Building will be completed for purchase. This summer, Saddleback will host concerts with artists including Suzy Bogguss, and The Waybacks and host the first annual Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival on Aug. 7. The Saddleback Marina on nearby Rangeley Lake, purchased in 2009, will also be open, offering slip rentals, Rangeley Lake boat tours and a crepe shack. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Saddleback-Maine-has-a-season-for-the-record-books"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The ski gods are smiling down on the great state of Alaska, as Alyeska Resort announced today that it will extend its 2009-10 ski and snowboard season through May. Both Chair 6 and the tram will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of May as long as the weather does its part. The base at the top of the mountain still exceeds 200 inches, so there is plenty of white stuff to enjoy. Lift tickets will be discounted at $40 for an all-day adult ticket, and operating hours will be 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Alyeska-Resort-announces-extension-of-ski-season-through-May ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 17:40:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Alyeska-Resort-announces-extension-of-ski-season-through-May"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The ski gods are smiling down on the great state of Alaska, as Alyeska Resort announced today that it will extend its 2009-10 ski and snowboard season through May. Both Chair 6 and the tram will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of May as long as the weather does its part. The base at the top of the mountain still exceeds 200 inches, so there is plenty of white stuff to enjoy. Lift tickets will be discounted at $40 for an all-day adult ticket, and operating hours will be 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Alyeska-Resort-announces-extension-of-ski-season-through-May"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This Saturday, April 24th is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than heading out to the mountains! Sugar Bowl is hosting an Earth Day Celebration, while also collecting donations for one of its enviornmental causes, SkiGreen. SkiGreen is a program that is aimed to help keep winter cool by supporting non-polluting renewable sources of energy. The organization partners with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, along with other leaders in the sports industry, and is asking for $2 donations to the cause. Sugar Bowl will match every donation, so head out and get in some spring skiing and riding while helping a great cause! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Head-to-Sugar-Bowl-this-Saturday-to-celebrate-Earth-Day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 15:56:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Head-to-Sugar-Bowl-this-Saturday-to-celebrate-Earth-Day"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This Saturday, April 24th is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than heading out to the mountains! Sugar Bowl is hosting an Earth Day Celebration, while also collecting donations for one of its enviornmental causes, SkiGreen. SkiGreen is a program that is aimed to help keep winter cool by supporting non-polluting renewable sources of energy. The organization partners with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, along with other leaders in the sports industry, and is asking for $2 donations to the cause. Sugar Bowl will match every donation, so head out and get in some spring skiing and riding while helping a great cause! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Head-to-Sugar-Bowl-this-Saturday-to-celebrate-Earth-Day"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel What's better than a great deal on lift tickets for spring skiing and riding at Mammoth Mountain? Well, tack on a few Los Angeles Dodgers baseball tickets and you have yourself the great combination of snow and baseball! Mammoth is currently offering its Spring Four Pack, which includes four lift tickets to the ski resort for only $199. In addition, when you buy the four pack by May 9, Mammoth will throw in two Dodgers reserve level tickets for free! It's a deal you don't want to miss out on, so call (800) MAMMOTH today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Enjoy-spring-skiing-and-riding-at-Mammoth-Mountain-for-less-that-$50-per-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 15:03:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Enjoy-spring-skiing-and-riding-at-Mammoth-Mountain-for-less-that-$50-per-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100419_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> What's better than a great deal on lift tickets for spring skiing and riding at Mammoth Mountain? Well, tack on a few Los Angeles Dodgers baseball tickets and you have yourself the great combination of snow and baseball! Mammoth is currently offering its Spring Four Pack, which includes four lift tickets to the ski resort for only $199. In addition, when you buy the four pack by May 9, Mammoth will throw in two Dodgers reserve level tickets for free! It's a deal you don't want to miss out on, so call (800) MAMMOTH today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Enjoy-spring-skiing-and-riding-at-Mammoth-Mountain-for-less-that-$50-per-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100419_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel (Bend, Ore - April 19, 2010) - Mt. Bachelor has tallied up the results of the 2010 Charity Ski Weeks and the results show an increase in participation and funds raised over the program's inaugural year. In 2009 Mt. Bachelor's Charity Ski Weeks raised $70,750 for Central Oregon non-profits. The 2010 results show a donation of $95,000. In the first two years of the innovative program that allows thousands of local skiers and riders to ski for $25 and have that $25 go to the charity of their choice, $165,750 has been raised and donated by Mt. Bachelor. We're proud to offer broad community support through this growing program, said Alex Kaufman, Mt. Bachelor Marketing Director. The success of the Charity Weeks is not just in the funds it raises or the local folks who get to ski for a good cause, but that it adds foot traffic into the offices of these local non-profits. Their phones are ringing, their email lists are growing, and their donator rolls are expanding. This helps their cause year round. Twice per season, Mt. Bachelor provides an allotment of $25 ski vouchers to five area non-profits that are valid for 10 days in January or April. The non-profits then distribute those vouchers throughout the community and when people use them to ski for $25, all of the funds goes back to the distributing charity. Saving Grace is thrilled to be part of the charity voucher program at Mt. Bachelor, said Kelly Schukart, Director of Development and Communication at Saving Grace. It is a great fundraiser and way to reach new potential supporters in the community. We are grateful for Mt. Bachelor's partnership - what a fun way to raise funds and awareness! We had families come back to our office after a day on the slopes and make a donation, telling us they had such a great day they wanted to do more. In addition to the Charity Ski Weeks campaign, Mt. Bachelor is proud to support hundreds of local and regional causes as well as local schools via the Ski for Schools Program. Donation requests for fundraising auctions and raffles can be made via the donations form at http://www.mtbachelor.com/community. Mt. Bachelor is slated to be open for skiing and riding through May 16 with over 2000 acres of terrain serviced by three express quads. Numerous events are scheduled including the Hope on the Slopes team challenge, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, the King and Queen of the Cone, which raised money for the Environmental Center, the US Bank Pole Pedal Paddle, and the North American Pond Skimming Championships. Spring passes offer access everyday through May 16 and are available for $99. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Mt-Bachelor-raises-$95000-for-local-nonprofits-through-charity-ski-weeks ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 12:00:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Mt-Bachelor-raises-$95000-for-local-nonprofits-through-charity-ski-weeks"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> (Bend, Ore - April 19, 2010) - Mt. Bachelor has tallied up the results of the 2010 Charity Ski Weeks and the results show an increase in participation and funds raised over the program's inaugural year. In 2009 Mt. Bachelor's Charity Ski Weeks raised $70,750 for Central Oregon non-profits. The 2010 results show a donation of $95,000. In the first two years of the innovative program that allows thousands of local skiers and riders to ski for $25 and have that $25 go to the charity of their choice, $165,750 has been raised and donated by Mt. Bachelor. We're proud to offer broad community support through this growing program, said Alex Kaufman, Mt. Bachelor Marketing Director. The success of the Charity Weeks is not just in the funds it raises or the local folks who get to ski for a good cause, but that it adds foot traffic into the offices of these local non-profits. Their phones are ringing, their email lists are growing, and their donator rolls are expanding. This helps their cause year round. Twice per season, Mt. Bachelor provides an allotment of $25 ski vouchers to five area non-profits that are valid for 10 days in January or April. The non-profits then distribute those vouchers throughout the community and when people use them to ski for $25, all of the funds goes back to the distributing charity. Saving Grace is thrilled to be part of the charity voucher program at Mt. Bachelor, said Kelly Schukart, Director of Development and Communication at Saving Grace. It is a great fundraiser and way to reach new potential supporters in the community. We are grateful for Mt. Bachelor's partnership - what a fun way to raise funds and awareness! We had families come back to our office after a day on the slopes and make a donation, telling us they had such a great day they wanted to do more. In addition to the Charity Ski Weeks campaign, Mt. Bachelor is proud to support hundreds of local and regional causes as well as local schools via the Ski for Schools Program. Donation requests for fundraising auctions and raffles can be made via the donations form at http://www.mtbachelor.com/community. Mt. Bachelor is slated to be open for skiing and riding through May 16 with over 2000 acres of terrain serviced by three express quads. Numerous events are scheduled including the Hope on the Slopes team challenge, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, the King and Queen of the Cone, which raised money for the Environmental Center, the US Bank Pole Pedal Paddle, and the North American Pond Skimming Championships. Spring passes offer access everyday through May 16 and are available for $99. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Mt-Bachelor-raises-$95000-for-local-nonprofits-through-charity-ski-weeks"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel MT. HOOD MEADOWS, OR - Snowboarders and skiers, get ready to launch yourself across 90 feet of frigid water on Saturday, April 24 at the 4th annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows, where you can win a free trip for two to Hawaii. Festivities kick into high gear from 11 am to 4 pm. The day will be jam-packed with live music, Polynesian deacute;cor, leis and other giveaways, many on-snow high jinks and of course, plentiful Kona beer sampling. The tension builds throughout the day with all contestants vying for the grand prize of a trip for two to Oahu, including round trip airfare and hotel, courtesy of All About Hawaii. Registration is open. The field is limited to 100 competitors who will take a qualifying run, and if they make it across the pond they'll advance to the skim-offs. The Pond Skim will be ran in reverse order of registration - those who register last will skim across the pond first. All competitors must be 21 or over. The Pond Skim's local celebrity judges will include weather and all-around outdoors guru Matt Zaffino from KGW-TV, 105.9 The Brew afternoon radio personality Bozyk, Squid from 94.7 and Brad fromAll About Hawaii . Judging will be based on: best skimming style, best costume, best impression made by a woman, and best showmanship comprised of best costume and best crowd reaction while skimming the pond. With the grand prize winner nabbing the trip to Hawaii, second place will receive a Kona prize pack that includes two beach chairs, a skimboard, a backpack cooler, Kona beach towel, and a set of 12 Kona glasses. Third place winner will be treated to a $50 gift certificate from Bamboo Grove. Cost to participate in the Pond Skim is $25 per entrant, which includes a complimentary Kona beach towel. Pre-registration will close on Friday, April 23, at 5 pm. Day of registration may be open depending on availability, at $40 per entrant. The event date will be changed to Sunday, April 25, in the case of inclement weather. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Mt-Hood-Meadows-set-to-host-SnoKona-Pond-Skim-this-Saturday-April-24 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 11:40:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Mt-Hood-Meadows-set-to-host-SnoKona-Pond-Skim-this-Saturday-April-24"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> MT. HOOD MEADOWS, OR - Snowboarders and skiers, get ready to launch yourself across 90 feet of frigid water on Saturday, April 24 at the 4th annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows, where you can win a free trip for two to Hawaii. Festivities kick into high gear from 11 am to 4 pm. The day will be jam-packed with live music, Polynesian deacute;cor, leis and other giveaways, many on-snow high jinks and of course, plentiful Kona beer sampling. The tension builds throughout the day with all contestants vying for the grand prize of a trip for two to Oahu, including round trip airfare and hotel, courtesy of All About Hawaii. Registration is open. The field is limited to 100 competitors who will take a qualifying run, and if they make it across the pond they'll advance to the skim-offs. The Pond Skim will be ran in reverse order of registration - those who register last will skim across the pond first. All competitors must be 21 or over. The Pond Skim's local celebrity judges will include weather and all-around outdoors guru Matt Zaffino from KGW-TV, 105.9 The Brew afternoon radio personality Bozyk, Squid from 94.7 and Brad fromAll About Hawaii . Judging will be based on: best skimming style, best costume, best impression made by a woman, and best showmanship comprised of best costume and best crowd reaction while skimming the pond. With the grand prize winner nabbing the trip to Hawaii, second place will receive a Kona prize pack that includes two beach chairs, a skimboard, a backpack cooler, Kona beach towel, and a set of 12 Kona glasses. Third place winner will be treated to a $50 gift certificate from Bamboo Grove. Cost to participate in the Pond Skim is $25 per entrant, which includes a complimentary Kona beach towel. Pre-registration will close on Friday, April 23, at 5 pm. Day of registration may be open depending on availability, at $40 per entrant. The event date will be changed to Sunday, April 25, in the case of inclement weather. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Mt-Hood-Meadows-set-to-host-SnoKona-Pond-Skim-this-Saturday-April-24"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel SNOWBIRD, Utah - Snowbird Ski Resort announced its extended Spring skiing schedule through Memorial Weekend. Lift operations are subject to change based on conditions. Monday, April 19: Lifts open for Spring Skiing will be: Chickadee, Wilbere, Gadzoom, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Closed lifts now include: Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. Monday, April 26 - Sunday, May 2: Lifts remaining open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Chickadee, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Closed lifts now include: Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Baldy Express and Wilbere. Creekside closed for retail and tickets. Creekside bathrooms and lockers will remain open. Terrain Park now closed. Monday, May 3 - Sunday, May 9: Lifts remaining open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Hours will be: 9 am-3 pm. Monday, May 10: Snowbird will now be open for skiing and riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Will also be open the Monday of Memorial Day) Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16: Lifts open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram. Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions. Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23: Lifts open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram. Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions. Friday, May 28 - Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day Weekend): The Tram will start its summer passenger schedule. Lifts open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Snowbird-Ski-Resort-announces-extended-spring-skiing-schedule- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-19 11:25:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Snowbird-Ski-Resort-announces-extended-spring-skiing-schedule-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100419_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> SNOWBIRD, Utah - Snowbird Ski Resort announced its extended Spring skiing schedule through Memorial Weekend. Lift operations are subject to change based on conditions. Monday, April 19: Lifts open for Spring Skiing will be: Chickadee, Wilbere, Gadzoom, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Closed lifts now include: Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Baby Thunder and Baldy Express. Monday, April 26 - Sunday, May 2: Lifts remaining open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Chickadee, Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Closed lifts now include: Peruvian Express/Tunnel, Gadzoom, Baby Thunder, Gad II, Mid-Gad, Baldy Express and Wilbere. Creekside closed for retail and tickets. Creekside bathrooms and lockers will remain open. Terrain Park now closed. Monday, May 3 - Sunday, May 9: Lifts remaining open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Little Cloud, Mineral Basin Express and the Tram. Hours will be: 9 am-3 pm. Monday, May 10: Snowbird will now be open for skiing and riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Will also be open the Monday of Memorial Day) Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16: Lifts open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram. Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions. Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23: Lifts open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram. Hours of operation will be based on weather conditions. Friday, May 28 - Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day Weekend): The Tram will start its summer passenger schedule. Lifts open for extended Spring Skiing schedule: Mineral Basin Express, Little Cloud and the Tram. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100419/Snowbird-Ski-Resort-announces-extended-spring-skiing-schedule-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100419_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Heavenly Pass - Best Deal In Tahoe! The 2010/11 Heavenly season pass is on-sale now! When you're a season passholder at Heavenly, you get the best of everything: Tahoe's biggest mountain, most high-speed lifts, longest runs, most vertical, highest elevation, coolest tree skiing, most extensive grooming, sweetest sweet spots, rockinest nightlife and the hottest deal. Heavenly Season Pass Benefits Skiing and riding the month of April (through the 25th) and all of the 2010/11 season: seven days a week at Lake Tahoe's largest ski and snowboard resort (blackout days apply). Buddy Tickets: option to purchase four (4) Buddy tickets (only 1 with a child pass) at $50 each (when 2010/11 pass is purchased by June 20. Good for the 2010/11 season only.) Renewals: Get two extra buddy tickets (only 1 with a child pass) for this season good during the month of April 2010 (April 1 - April 25) when you renew early! Unlimited half-priced lift tickets: at any of Vail Resorts' four Colorado resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone (sorry, not applicable to the College Pass). No blackout dates. One Lift Ticket per day, for passholder use only. For the 2010/11 Season Only. $50 Lift tickets: on 2010-11 blackout dates (sorry, not applicable to College Pass, valid for passholder only). Exclusive passholder discounts on Ski School, Food and Beverage and Retail. 2010 summer Gondola access. $49 Down: pay $49 now and lock in your price. Remaining balance can be paid at any time or will auto-debit in September. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100418/Only-one-week-left-to-get-your-Heavenly-pass-at-a-great-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-18 13:44:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100418/Only-one-week-left-to-get-your-Heavenly-pass-at-a-great-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Heavenly Pass - Best Deal In Tahoe! The 2010/11 Heavenly season pass is on-sale now! When you're a season passholder at Heavenly, you get the best of everything: Tahoe's biggest mountain, most high-speed lifts, longest runs, most vertical, highest elevation, coolest tree skiing, most extensive grooming, sweetest sweet spots, rockinest nightlife and the hottest deal. Heavenly Season Pass Benefits Skiing and riding the month of April (through the 25th) and all of the 2010/11 season: seven days a week at Lake Tahoe's largest ski and snowboard resort (blackout days apply). Buddy Tickets: option to purchase four (4) Buddy tickets (only 1 with a child pass) at $50 each (when 2010/11 pass is purchased by June 20. Good for the 2010/11 season only.) Renewals: Get two extra buddy tickets (only 1 with a child pass) for this season good during the month of April 2010 (April 1 - April 25) when you renew early! Unlimited half-priced lift tickets: at any of Vail Resorts' four Colorado resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone (sorry, not applicable to the College Pass). No blackout dates. One Lift Ticket per day, for passholder use only. For the 2010/11 Season Only. $50 Lift tickets: on 2010-11 blackout dates (sorry, not applicable to College Pass, valid for passholder only). Exclusive passholder discounts on Ski School, Food and Beverage and Retail. 2010 summer Gondola access. $49 Down: pay $49 now and lock in your price. Remaining balance can be paid at any time or will auto-debit in September. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100418/Only-one-week-left-to-get-your-Heavenly-pass-at-a-great-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The 15th annual TELUS World Ski amp; Snowboard Festival is now underway at Whistler and will go strong for 10 days. OK so it is not quite the Olympics but it is still a pretty good event. It claims to be the biggest snow event on the planet in late April each year, and this season has the double bonus of being the ultimate after-party after the Olympics. It is also being staged at the end of what is so far the resort's second-snowiest-ever season. Over 14.3m of snow has fallen. The festival includes daily free outdoor concerts, film, photography, fashion and multimedia events as well as ski and snowboard contests and night time events. This spring-time Festival cranks the energy level up in Whistler several notches when ski resorts around the world are winding down, says a statement from the resort. Almost all of the ski area is currently open with the chance to ski the Olympic downhill runs. Whistler Blackcomb is open for skiing and riding through to May 24 - Whistler Mountain through April 25th and Blackcomb Mountain to May 24th. For details of the snow conditons in Whistler with information and pictures provided by a PlanetSKI reporter in the resort, see our weekly snow overview. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100418/Have-a-blast-at-the-TELUS-World-Ski-Snowboard-Festival-at-Whistler-fresh-snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-18 13:07:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100418/Have-a-blast-at-the-TELUS-World-Ski-Snowboard-Festival-at-Whistler-fresh-snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The 15th annual TELUS World Ski amp; Snowboard Festival is now underway at Whistler and will go strong for 10 days. OK so it is not quite the Olympics but it is still a pretty good event. It claims to be the biggest snow event on the planet in late April each year, and this season has the double bonus of being the ultimate after-party after the Olympics. It is also being staged at the end of what is so far the resort's second-snowiest-ever season. Over 14.3m of snow has fallen. The festival includes daily free outdoor concerts, film, photography, fashion and multimedia events as well as ski and snowboard contests and night time events. This spring-time Festival cranks the energy level up in Whistler several notches when ski resorts around the world are winding down, says a statement from the resort. Almost all of the ski area is currently open with the chance to ski the Olympic downhill runs. Whistler Blackcomb is open for skiing and riding through to May 24 - Whistler Mountain through April 25th and Blackcomb Mountain to May 24th. For details of the snow conditons in Whistler with information and pictures provided by a PlanetSKI reporter in the resort, see our weekly snow overview. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100418/Have-a-blast-at-the-TELUS-World-Ski-Snowboard-Festival-at-Whistler-fresh-snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We have good news to report from Incline Village, Nevada, which is home to Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Diamond Peak has closed for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season, and is reporting that it will finish as the third hightest traffic season ever. More than 126,000 skiers and riders enjoyed the ski resort, and which is 27 percent higher than the number of visitors from the previous season. In addition, Diamond Peak brought in more then $5.6 million in gross revenue during the season, as it came in below its budgeted expenses. Congrats to all at Diamond Peak for a great season! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Diamond-Peak-Resort-in-Lake-Tahoe-has-third-best-season-ever ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-16 16:03:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Diamond-Peak-Resort-in-Lake-Tahoe-has-third-best-season-ever"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We have good news to report from Incline Village, Nevada, which is home to Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Diamond Peak has closed for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season, and is reporting that it will finish as the third hightest traffic season ever. More than 126,000 skiers and riders enjoyed the ski resort, and which is 27 percent higher than the number of visitors from the previous season. In addition, Diamond Peak brought in more then $5.6 million in gross revenue during the season, as it came in below its budgeted expenses. Congrats to all at Diamond Peak for a great season! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Diamond-Peak-Resort-in-Lake-Tahoe-has-third-best-season-ever"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mammoth Mountain has given everyone another reason to love them! Right now, the ski resort has an unbelieveable offer: When you stay for two nights at any Mammoth property, they will pick up the tab for the third night. And, there's so many reasons to head up to the ski resort, as the Annual Spring Fest Kick Off Party and Pond Skim are happening this weekend! And, of don't forget, Mammoth will be open until July 4th, so you have plenty of time to take advantage of this great offer! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Head-to-Mammoth-Mountain-and-your-third-nights-stay-will-be-on-them ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-16 12:49:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Head-to-Mammoth-Mountain-and-your-third-nights-stay-will-be-on-them"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mammoth Mountain has given everyone another reason to love them! Right now, the ski resort has an unbelieveable offer: When you stay for two nights at any Mammoth property, they will pick up the tab for the third night. And, there's so many reasons to head up to the ski resort, as the Annual Spring Fest Kick Off Party and Pond Skim are happening this weekend! And, of don't forget, Mammoth will be open until July 4th, so you have plenty of time to take advantage of this great offer! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Head-to-Mammoth-Mountain-and-your-third-nights-stay-will-be-on-them"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Bozeman's Bridger Bowl Ski Area is expanding, as it has purchased 71 acres of land that is adjacent to the Snowflake lift and top parking lot area. The plan for the newly-acquired land was to develop both hotel accommodations and private homes, but, according to GM Randy Elliott, that has changed. Now, a significant portion will be held for future expansion of Bridger's beginner terrain, as the Gallatin Valley grows in years to come. Congrats to Bridger on their expansion! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Bridger-Bowl-in-Montana-purchases-71-acres-of-land-in-the-base-area-of-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-16 11:31:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Bridger-Bowl-in-Montana-purchases-71-acres-of-land-in-the-base-area-of-resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Bozeman's Bridger Bowl Ski Area is expanding, as it has purchased 71 acres of land that is adjacent to the Snowflake lift and top parking lot area. The plan for the newly-acquired land was to develop both hotel accommodations and private homes, but, according to GM Randy Elliott, that has changed. Now, a significant portion will be held for future expansion of Bridger's beginner terrain, as the Gallatin Valley grows in years to come. Congrats to Bridger on their expansion! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100416/Bridger-Bowl-in-Montana-purchases-71-acres-of-land-in-the-base-area-of-resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VADITO, NM - Sipapu Ski Resort is extending the 2009-2010 skiing and riding season one more weekend - closing day is now scheduled for Sunday, April 18. This spring, Sipapu has experienced the best snow conditions in over a decade: the resort has logged a substantial 186 inches of snow so far and, more importantly, temperatures have been consistently cold. From November 10 until April 1, temperatures dipped below 30 degrees every single night, which means the snow pack has held extremely well, said John Paul Bradley, Sipapu's general manager. Located 20 miles southeast of Taos and just over two hours north of Albuquerque, Sipapu is open Saturdays and Sundays through April 18; lifts are open from 9:30-4:30. This winter, Sipapu has seen more than a 20 percent increase in skier visits. In addition to the extended season, guests will also enjoy discounted lift tickets: adult and teen lift tickets are $25; kids and seniors pay just $10. Fourth graders (proof, such as report cards, are required), kids ages six and younger, guests who are 40 years old and seniors 70 or better ski and ride free everyday at Sipapu. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Sipapu-Ski-Resort-in-New-Mexico-will-be-open-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-15 16:58:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Sipapu-Ski-Resort-in-New-Mexico-will-be-open-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VADITO, NM - Sipapu Ski Resort is extending the 2009-2010 skiing and riding season one more weekend - closing day is now scheduled for Sunday, April 18. This spring, Sipapu has experienced the best snow conditions in over a decade: the resort has logged a substantial 186 inches of snow so far and, more importantly, temperatures have been consistently cold. From November 10 until April 1, temperatures dipped below 30 degrees every single night, which means the snow pack has held extremely well, said John Paul Bradley, Sipapu's general manager. Located 20 miles southeast of Taos and just over two hours north of Albuquerque, Sipapu is open Saturdays and Sundays through April 18; lifts are open from 9:30-4:30. This winter, Sipapu has seen more than a 20 percent increase in skier visits. In addition to the extended season, guests will also enjoy discounted lift tickets: adult and teen lift tickets are $25; kids and seniors pay just $10. Fourth graders (proof, such as report cards, are required), kids ages six and younger, guests who are 40 years old and seniors 70 or better ski and ride free everyday at Sipapu. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Sipapu-Ski-Resort-in-New-Mexico-will-be-open-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel GEORGETOWN, COLO. - As the United States Ski Association winds down the 2009-2010 ski racing season, competitors from across the United States are preparing for the last amateur slalom event of the season. The Loveland Derby, the oldest and largest amateur alpine race in North America, returns to Loveland Ski Area on April 17 amp; 18. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic event, Loveland Ski Area and the Loveland Racing Club have put together a fun filled weekend for all the competitors and spectators. The event starts with a Loveland Racing Club Alumni Race on Friday, April 16 followed by an awards party at The Valley lodge. The Loveland Derby starts at 9:30 am on Saturday, April 17 at Loveland Valley with a BBQ lunch on the patio and live music in the afternoon. Saturday's festivities are concluded with an awards party at The Backcountry Brewery in Frisco, CO with live music, food and drink. Racing resumes Sunday morning and will be followed by the award ceremony on The Loveland Valley patio at 3:30 pm. The Loveland Derby has offered amateur racers a fun way to end the season for the past 49 years with many participants sporting zany costumes to celebrate the end of the season. New this year, The LovelandRacing Club has added an obstacle course and a pond skim to the weekend's festivities. The obstacle course will be held on All Smiles on Saturday from noon until 3pm and the pond skim will be on Sunday from 1-4 pm at the base of Loveland Valley. The public is invited to enjoy these new events at no cost. The Derby is always a fun event for competitors and spectators alike, but this year we added some new activities to the weekend to really celebrate the 50th anniversary, said C.B. Bechtel, Loveland Racing Club Director. The obstacle course and pond skim are open to competitors and the general public so we encourage everyone to come down and check out theevent. The costumes alone are worth the trip! The Loveland Racing Club expects more than 600 racers from 25 states to participate in this year's event along with a few international racers. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Loveland-Ski-Area-set-to-host-the-50th-Annual-Loveland-Derby-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-15 16:34:53 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Loveland-Ski-Area-set-to-host-the-50th-Annual-Loveland-Derby-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> GEORGETOWN, COLO. - As the United States Ski Association winds down the 2009-2010 ski racing season, competitors from across the United States are preparing for the last amateur slalom event of the season. The Loveland Derby, the oldest and largest amateur alpine race in North America, returns to Loveland Ski Area on April 17 amp; 18. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic event, Loveland Ski Area and the Loveland Racing Club have put together a fun filled weekend for all the competitors and spectators. The event starts with a Loveland Racing Club Alumni Race on Friday, April 16 followed by an awards party at The Valley lodge. The Loveland Derby starts at 9:30 am on Saturday, April 17 at Loveland Valley with a BBQ lunch on the patio and live music in the afternoon. Saturday's festivities are concluded with an awards party at The Backcountry Brewery in Frisco, CO with live music, food and drink. Racing resumes Sunday morning and will be followed by the award ceremony on The Loveland Valley patio at 3:30 pm. The Loveland Derby has offered amateur racers a fun way to end the season for the past 49 years with many participants sporting zany costumes to celebrate the end of the season. New this year, The LovelandRacing Club has added an obstacle course and a pond skim to the weekend's festivities. The obstacle course will be held on All Smiles on Saturday from noon until 3pm and the pond skim will be on Sunday from 1-4 pm at the base of Loveland Valley. The public is invited to enjoy these new events at no cost. The Derby is always a fun event for competitors and spectators alike, but this year we added some new activities to the weekend to really celebrate the 50th anniversary, said C.B. Bechtel, Loveland Racing Club Director. The obstacle course and pond skim are open to competitors and the general public so we encourage everyone to come down and check out theevent. The costumes alone are worth the trip! The Loveland Racing Club expects more than 600 racers from 25 states to participate in this year's event along with a few international racers. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Loveland-Ski-Area-set-to-host-the-50th-Annual-Loveland-Derby-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's been quite a year for Whistler Blackcomb, as the ski resort played host to the alpine skiing events of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. In addiiton to being the winter playground for Olympic champions Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller, this season has been the second snowiest on record at the mountains. And, even better news, is that there's still time to enjoy some of the best skiing and riding in the world. Make sure to put the dates below on your calendar, and get up to British Columbia before the season is over! - April 25: Last day for skiing and riding on Whistler Mountain - May 15: Whistler Bike Park opens - May 24: Last day for skiing and riding on Blackcomb Mountain - May 29: Whistler Mountain and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will re-open for sightseeing http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Important-spring-and-summer-dates-to-know-at-Whistler-Blackcomb ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-15 12:28:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Important-spring-and-summer-dates-to-know-at-Whistler-Blackcomb"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100415_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's been quite a year for Whistler Blackcomb, as the ski resort played host to the alpine skiing events of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. In addiiton to being the winter playground for Olympic champions Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller, this season has been the second snowiest on record at the mountains. And, even better news, is that there's still time to enjoy some of the best skiing and riding in the world. Make sure to put the dates below on your calendar, and get up to British Columbia before the season is over! - April 25: Last day for skiing and riding on Whistler Mountain - May 15: Whistler Bike Park opens - May 24: Last day for skiing and riding on Blackcomb Mountain - May 29: Whistler Mountain and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will re-open for sightseeing <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Important-spring-and-summer-dates-to-know-at-Whistler-Blackcomb"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100415_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Wasatch Canyons Tomorrow process is looking for the public's input on what will become the master plan for many canyons in the Wasatch. However, you only have until April 30th to give your opinion on matters such as paying a fee to access the canyons or increasing public transportation between Salt Lake City and Utah ski resorts. You can vote on these critical questions by logging onto www.wasatchcanyons.slco.org. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes, but it will be able to shape the future of the area. So, make sure you get your opinions in by Friday, April 30th! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Friday-April-30th-is-the-deadline-for-public-input-for-Wasatch-canyon-plans ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-15 09:18:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Friday-April-30th-is-the-deadline-for-public-input-for-Wasatch-canyon-plans"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Wasatch Canyons Tomorrow process is looking for the public's input on what will become the master plan for many canyons in the Wasatch. However, you only have until April 30th to give your opinion on matters such as paying a fee to access the canyons or increasing public transportation between Salt Lake City and Utah ski resorts. You can vote on these critical questions by logging onto www.wasatchcanyons.slco.org. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes, but it will be able to shape the future of the area. So, make sure you get your opinions in by Friday, April 30th! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100415/Friday-April-30th-is-the-deadline-for-public-input-for-Wasatch-canyon-plans"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 15 in the last 48 hours and sunny at the beautiful Snowbird Resort in Utah this week. Grab this package and have a great weekend. Little Cottonwood Canyon is notorious for great snow fall and annual average of 500 ensuring a long season at the Bird. This package is an excellent value. The package includes a minimum of 2 nights lodging and a 2-day Snowbird only Tram and Chair pass per adult. Additional nights and lift passes can be purchased. *Price is per night, per adult based on two staying on the package. Children 12 and under ski free for every night of stay (kids 7 - 12 will get a voucher at check in) Valid 4/2/10 - 05/09/10. Rates will vary based on accommodations and dates selected. For more information call 1-800-232-9542 or 1-801-933-2222 or email lodging@snowbird.com. Fan video from youtube.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Snowbird-15-inches-in-48-hours-and-sunny-packages-from-$99 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-14 20:11:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Snowbird-15-inches-in-48-hours-and-sunny-packages-from-$99"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 15 in the last 48 hours and sunny at the beautiful Snowbird Resort in Utah this week. Grab this package and have a great weekend. Little Cottonwood Canyon is notorious for great snow fall and annual average of 500 ensuring a long season at the Bird. This package is an excellent value. The package includes a minimum of 2 nights lodging and a 2-day Snowbird only Tram and Chair pass per adult. Additional nights and lift passes can be purchased. *Price is per night, per adult based on two staying on the package. Children 12 and under ski free for every night of stay (kids 7 - 12 will get a voucher at check in) Valid 4/2/10 - 05/09/10. Rates will vary based on accommodations and dates selected. For more information call 1-800-232-9542 or 1-801-933-2222 or email lodging@snowbird.com. Fan video from youtube.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Snowbird-15-inches-in-48-hours-and-sunny-packages-from-$99"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you want to tackle the same terrain that Olympic gold medalists Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn did, then you need to get your EDGE Card at Whistler Blackcomb by April 30. Until then, prices have been frozen at $564 for the 10-Day Card, which equates to $57 per day to ski or ride, and $409 for the 5-Day Card, which is $62 per day to ski or ride. In addition to the amazing prices, you will get a free early season day and a free summer sightseeing day. Again, the offer is only good until April 30, so call (866) 218-9689 to get yours today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Discounted-pricing-on-EDGE-Cards-at-Whistler-ends-April-30 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-14 11:37:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Discounted-pricing-on-EDGE-Cards-at-Whistler-ends-April-30"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100414_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you want to tackle the same terrain that Olympic gold medalists Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn did, then you need to get your EDGE Card at Whistler Blackcomb by April 30. Until then, prices have been frozen at $564 for the 10-Day Card, which equates to $57 per day to ski or ride, and $409 for the 5-Day Card, which is $62 per day to ski or ride. In addition to the amazing prices, you will get a free early season day and a free summer sightseeing day. Again, the offer is only good until April 30, so call (866) 218-9689 to get yours today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Discounted-pricing-on-EDGE-Cards-at-Whistler-ends-April-30"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100414_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIKING!! An event to bridge the gap from winter to summer sports. APRIL 17, 2010 10:00am Start Time The 2010 Imperial Challenge is a fundraiser for No Excuses Unlimited, the fundraising arm for the US Adaptive Ski Team. GENERAL INFO If you're looking for a tough honest challenge with a low key community vibe then you've come to the right place. Entering its 17th or 18th year (we really can't remember when it started) the Imperial Challenge helps commemorate closing weekend at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Conceived as a bridge from winter to summer, the Imperial Challenge is a test of who can come off the couch (Duke Barlow) in the best form and morph into summer activities. We do know that some of you out there actually train for the Imperial but that's mainly due to wagers amongst friends (Granville and Joe!). Then there are the mainstays who are just plain fit no matter the season (Mike Kloser, Scott Yule). Lastly there are those who do it for just plain fun such as Mark Taylor, one of the originators who is the only person to have competed in EVERY Imperial Challenge. Choose from three different categories, Expert Level Course, Citizen Level Course, or as part of a three person team. RIDE The first portion of the Imperial Challenge is a bike ride from the Breckenridge Recreation Center on Airport Road to the base of the Breckenridge Ski Resort via County Road 3. The route is 6.2 miles and is on mostly dirt road. Total Elevation gain of the bike ride is 950' with 450' of descending for a net gain of 523'. DESCRIPTION Neutral Start format from Rec Center north to the intersection of Airport Road and County Road 3. Turn Left onto County Road 3 (Barton Road) Bear Right at first major fork continuing on County Road 3 (Barton Road) Ignore all minor roadways and continue on County Road 3. Turn Right at intersection of County Road 3 and American Way. This section of County Road 3 is also called Ski Hill Road. Continue on County Road 3 (Ski Hill Road) to the Bergenhof at the base of the Peak 8 Ski Area. The Transition Area is behind the Bergenof Restaurant. EARLY AM DROP OFF OF EQUIPMENT IN TRANSITION AREA BEGINS AT 8:30. FOR TEAMS, the Bergenhof is the first leg and your second teammate takes over here! ASCEND CITIZENS COURSE Climb 900 Vertical Feet up the Claimjumper trail to the bottom of the T Bar, turn around, and descend Claimjumper to the finish (racers 16 years of age and younger MUST do the Citizens Course). EXPERT COURSE Climb 3000 Vertical Feet to the top of Peak 8 at 12987' of elevation. The course climbs Claimjumper to the T Bar line to the shoulder ridge line of Peak 8. TEAM COURSE Teammate #2 climbs to the Top of the T Bar and touches off to teammate #3. The ascent may be done on any non-motorized, non-mechanized equipment such as snowshoes, skis with skins, cross country skis, or a split board. All equipment that you carry up must come back down with you. DESCEND The descent MUST be done on equipment with at least 3/4 length metal edges. Running cleats, sleds, skate/classic nordic skis are not allowed. Here's the route: From the top of Peak 8 descend Whale's Tail to Vertigo to Claimjumper. The snow on Whale's Tail and Vertigo is off-piste and therefore variable. There will be control gates, just like in alpine ski racing, to control speed. REGISTRATION Register on line at Sportsbaseonline.com. Entry Fees: $45 Pre-Registered $55 Day of Registration Packet pick-up will be at the Breckenridge Recreation Center on race day beginning at 8:00 am. This is also the Race Start location and the best place to park. ENTRY INCLUDES: Athlete Gift Post Race Refreshments Awards: Top 3 Overall Men and Women (Expert Course)receive cash...1st Place=$100, 2nd Place=$75, 3rd Place =$50. Merchandise will be awarded to Overall 4th-10th Place Overall Men and Women. Medals will be awarded top the Top Finisher in each Expert age category, 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. The Top Citizen Male and Female will receive a medal. The top finishing team will receive medals. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Get-your-fundraising-racing-bike-on-this-weekend-at-Breckenridge ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-14 08:46:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Get-your-fundraising-racing-bike-on-this-weekend-at-Breckenridge"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIKING!! An event to bridge the gap from winter to summer sports. APRIL 17, 2010 10:00am Start Time The 2010 Imperial Challenge is a fundraiser for No Excuses Unlimited, the fundraising arm for the US Adaptive Ski Team. GENERAL INFO If you're looking for a tough honest challenge with a low key community vibe then you've come to the right place. Entering its 17th or 18th year (we really can't remember when it started) the Imperial Challenge helps commemorate closing weekend at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Conceived as a bridge from winter to summer, the Imperial Challenge is a test of who can come off the couch (Duke Barlow) in the best form and morph into summer activities. We do know that some of you out there actually train for the Imperial but that's mainly due to wagers amongst friends (Granville and Joe!). Then there are the mainstays who are just plain fit no matter the season (Mike Kloser, Scott Yule). Lastly there are those who do it for just plain fun such as Mark Taylor, one of the originators who is the only person to have competed in EVERY Imperial Challenge. Choose from three different categories, Expert Level Course, Citizen Level Course, or as part of a three person team. RIDE The first portion of the Imperial Challenge is a bike ride from the Breckenridge Recreation Center on Airport Road to the base of the Breckenridge Ski Resort via County Road 3. The route is 6.2 miles and is on mostly dirt road. Total Elevation gain of the bike ride is 950' with 450' of descending for a net gain of 523'. DESCRIPTION Neutral Start format from Rec Center north to the intersection of Airport Road and County Road 3. Turn Left onto County Road 3 (Barton Road) Bear Right at first major fork continuing on County Road 3 (Barton Road) Ignore all minor roadways and continue on County Road 3. Turn Right at intersection of County Road 3 and American Way. This section of County Road 3 is also called Ski Hill Road. Continue on County Road 3 (Ski Hill Road) to the Bergenhof at the base of the Peak 8 Ski Area. The Transition Area is behind the Bergenof Restaurant. EARLY AM DROP OFF OF EQUIPMENT IN TRANSITION AREA BEGINS AT 8:30. FOR TEAMS, the Bergenhof is the first leg and your second teammate takes over here! ASCEND CITIZENS COURSE Climb 900 Vertical Feet up the Claimjumper trail to the bottom of the T Bar, turn around, and descend Claimjumper to the finish (racers 16 years of age and younger MUST do the Citizens Course). EXPERT COURSE Climb 3000 Vertical Feet to the top of Peak 8 at 12987' of elevation. The course climbs Claimjumper to the T Bar line to the shoulder ridge line of Peak 8. TEAM COURSE Teammate #2 climbs to the Top of the T Bar and touches off to teammate #3. The ascent may be done on any non-motorized, non-mechanized equipment such as snowshoes, skis with skins, cross country skis, or a split board. All equipment that you carry up must come back down with you. DESCEND The descent MUST be done on equipment with at least 3/4 length metal edges. Running cleats, sleds, skate/classic nordic skis are not allowed. Here's the route: From the top of Peak 8 descend Whale's Tail to Vertigo to Claimjumper. The snow on Whale's Tail and Vertigo is off-piste and therefore variable. There will be control gates, just like in alpine ski racing, to control speed. REGISTRATION Register on line at Sportsbaseonline.com. Entry Fees: $45 Pre-Registered $55 Day of Registration Packet pick-up will be at the Breckenridge Recreation Center on race day beginning at 8:00 am. This is also the Race Start location and the best place to park. ENTRY INCLUDES: Athlete Gift Post Race Refreshments Awards: Top 3 Overall Men and Women (Expert Course)receive cash...1st Place=$100, 2nd Place=$75, 3rd Place =$50. Merchandise will be awarded to Overall 4th-10th Place Overall Men and Women. Medals will be awarded top the Top Finisher in each Expert age category, 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. The Top Citizen Male and Female will receive a medal. The top finishing team will receive medals. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100414/Get-your-fundraising-racing-bike-on-this-weekend-at-Breckenridge"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Come up now to experience amazing April conditions in Big Bear. We received 4-5 inches from yesterday's system, and mostly sunny skies with temps in the 50's are forecasted into the weekend. With all of this new snow and below average temperatures this week, the snow conditions are excellent. Snow Summit will be open through at least April 18th and possibly longer with 100% open terrain. Due to business winding down, Bear Mountain will not operate midweek but will be open on weekends! Bear Mountain Season Passes are valid at Snow Summit. The type of season pass still applies to the Snow Summit offer. Road Conditions Hwy 330 is closed for construction for several weeks. Please use alternate routes Hwy 38 from Redlands or Hwy 18 thru Lucerne Valley. These routes are OPEN with NO chain requirements. It's A Screamin Deal! Screamin Deal Season Passes are available NOW! A Season Pass to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain is your passport to a full season of fun! Some passes pay for themselves in less than 5 visits; use your pass through the end of this season and for ALL of next winter season! Conditions are fantastic and the resorts will offer GREAT skiing and riding well into April! Season pass sale ends May 31st 2010! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Snow-Summit-Spring-Conditions-screamin-deal-season-passes ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 17:38:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Snow-Summit-Spring-Conditions-screamin-deal-season-passes"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Come up now to experience amazing April conditions in Big Bear. We received 4-5 inches from yesterday's system, and mostly sunny skies with temps in the 50's are forecasted into the weekend. With all of this new snow and below average temperatures this week, the snow conditions are excellent. Snow Summit will be open through at least April 18th and possibly longer with 100% open terrain. Due to business winding down, Bear Mountain will not operate midweek but will be open on weekends! Bear Mountain Season Passes are valid at Snow Summit. The type of season pass still applies to the Snow Summit offer. Road Conditions Hwy 330 is closed for construction for several weeks. Please use alternate routes Hwy 38 from Redlands or Hwy 18 thru Lucerne Valley. These routes are OPEN with NO chain requirements. It's A Screamin Deal! Screamin Deal Season Passes are available NOW! A Season Pass to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain is your passport to a full season of fun! Some passes pay for themselves in less than 5 visits; use your pass through the end of this season and for ALL of next winter season! Conditions are fantastic and the resorts will offer GREAT skiing and riding well into April! Season pass sale ends May 31st 2010! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Snow-Summit-Spring-Conditions-screamin-deal-season-passes"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The ski and snowboard season at Mammoth Mountain may be lasting until July 4th, but that doesn't mean you can't buy your pass for next season! In fact, if you do buy a season pass by April 30th, you'll get it for half price--$849. It's the best deal you can find for unlimited skiing and riding at both Mammoth and June Mountain. But it's only available for this great price until April 30th, so call (800) MAMMOTH today to get yours! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Only-two-weeks-left-to-get-your-season-pass-at-Mammoth-Mountain-for-half-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 17:28:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Only-two-weeks-left-to-get-your-season-pass-at-Mammoth-Mountain-for-half-price"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100413_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The ski and snowboard season at Mammoth Mountain may be lasting until July 4th, but that doesn't mean you can't buy your pass for next season! In fact, if you do buy a season pass by April 30th, you'll get it for half price--$849. It's the best deal you can find for unlimited skiing and riding at both Mammoth and June Mountain. But it's only available for this great price until April 30th, so call (800) MAMMOTH today to get yours! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Only-two-weeks-left-to-get-your-season-pass-at-Mammoth-Mountain-for-half-price"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100413_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VAIL, Colo.-April 13, 2010- Spring Back to Vail, Vail Mountain's iconic, high-energy, end-of-season bash returns April 12-18, 2010. Vail will be alive and kicking with four free outdoor concerts from Wyclef Jean, Guster, Robert Earl Keen and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. The ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar will be held on Sunday, April 18 and will offer a free BBQ courtesy of Vail Mountain. New for 2010, the Men's Journal Lounge, Reverb Eco Village and Sony Cierge Experience will be located at the base of the Vista Bahn from Friday through Sunday. For more detailed information including the week's schedule check out www.springbacktovail.com . Vail again wishes to use this awesome event and its free concerts as an opportunity to thank our guests for another incredible ski and snowboard season and express our gratitude for their continued loyalty, said Adam Sutner, director of sales and marketing for Vail Mountain. The variety of talent that our partners at Highline Sports amp; Entertainment continue to attract in addition to classic events like the World Pond Skimming Championships and the complimentary BBQ should make Spring Back to Vail 2010 an event for all ages to enjoy. Spring Back to Vail kicks off on Wednesday with the Bud Light apregrave;s party at Los Amigos from 4-5:30 p.m. and Bud Light post party at The George from 8-10 p.m. The Bud Light and Spring Back to Vail promotional teams will be out and about with a variety of giveaway items for event-goers. Friday through Sunday, the Spring Back to Vail Expo Village will be located at the base of the Vista Bahn and open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Men's Journal Lounge will feature the Eukanuba Doggy Bar, Leatherman Tools product display and giveaways. Additionally, the IZSTYLE Winter Tour returns with the Reverb Eco Village featuring all kinds of cool giveaways from Bear Naked Granola, Clif Bar, Climate Counts, EVOL Burrito's, NativeEnergy, Nordica, Oxfam, SIGG, Specialized, Stonyfield Farm and Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. Liberty Skis and Smith Optics will also be showing their wares in this expo area. Also located in the Vista Bahn base area Friday through Sunday will be the Sony Cierge Experience that will feature the latest Sony gadgets including the new DSCTX5 Cybershot digital camera that is waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof. Here, lucky attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a Chair 5 promotion to win a chair from the High Noon Lift as well as a gift from Sony. The Vista Bahn base area is going to be the happening spot late this week, said Missy Johnson of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment. There will be non-stop action, music, giveaways and demos Friday through Sunday. Plus, dogs are welcome at the Eukanuba Doggy Bar. The action-packed weekend of music starts on Friday, April 16 with an international flare. Sierra Leone's Refuge All Stars, who formed in a refugee camp during the civil war of Sierra Leone, will kick off Spring Back's three-night concert series by sharing their incredible story through their reggae-style sound. The concert will be held in front of Solaris in Vail Village and will include a premier viewing of the band's award-winning documentary. The event starts at 6 p.m. The weekend will continue with singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen bringing his alternative country music to Ford Park on Saturday, April 17. Keen has been performing since 1984 and is best known for favorites like Merry Christmas from the Family, Feelin' Good Again, Jesse with the Long Hair, The Road Goes on Forever, I'm Comin' Home, and Gringo Honeymoon. Keen will take the stage at 5 p.m.; gates will open at 4 p.m. Following Keen's performance, Haitian-American multi-platinum musician, rapper and record producer Wyclef Jean will take center stage. Wyclef broke through the musical scene in the mid-lsquo;90s as a member of The Refugee Camp (The Fugees), a three-member group that included Lauryn Hill and Prakazrel Pras Michel. Blending hip-hop, reggae, Ramp;B and folk, Jean broke off on his own in 1997. His show at Spring Back will give a sneak peek into his upcoming self-titled album, to be release June 2010. Wyclef's performance will contain explicit content. Private Reserve passes to the Wyclef Jean and Robert Earl Keen are available for $100 at the Loaded Joes locations in Avon and Vail Village. The Pass includes preferred stage viewing, food and beverages. On Sunday, all on-mountain guests will have the unique opportunity to take a commemorative photo sitting on a chairlift chair located next to the legendary Chair 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Sony. Photos will be available for instant printing outside of Buffalo's Restaurant until 2 p.m. and also available for viewing on a Vail Mountain hosted Flickr page. Also on Sunday, Rockstar presents the legendary World Pond Skimming Championships from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Vail Mountain's Golden Peak base area. Skimmers from around the world will test their buoyancy in hopes of becoming the 2010 World Pond Skimming Champion and be awarded two '10-lsquo;11 Epic Passes. Then, to celebrate the conclusion of another fabulous Vail winter season and to round out the Spring Back festival, American alternative rock band Guster will perform at Checkpoint Charlie Promptly at 4:45-7 p.m. With 12 albums and 13 singles, Guster offers a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums. Performing together for over a decade, Guster's live shows have a style of their own. Spring Back to Vail is yours thanks to Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Town of Vail, Men's Journal, Captain Morgan, Rockstar, Skiing Magazine and Sony and is brought to you in part by The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, Smith Optics, Macanudo, Liberty Skis, CME, Neacute;ve Designs, Vail Daily, KZYR The Zephyr and TV8. The Reverb Eco Village is brought to you by IZSTYLE and Reverb and the Men's Journal Lounge is joined by Leatherman and Eukanuba. For guests wishing to attend just for the weekend or the entire week of Spring Back to Vail, there are terrific lodging values to be had. Hotel rates start as low as $99 per night with no restrictions. For guests looking for a ski and stay package, Vail's legendary Ski Free, Stay Free package is better than ever. With the purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets, guests can receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Two-night package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room. Both offers can be booked by calling Vail Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.springbacktovail.com. Other restrictions may apply. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Spring-Back-to-Vail-2010-has-arrived-with-free-concerts-and-pond-skimming- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 13:30:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Spring-Back-to-Vail-2010-has-arrived-with-free-concerts-and-pond-skimming-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VAIL, Colo.-April 13, 2010- Spring Back to Vail, Vail Mountain's iconic, high-energy, end-of-season bash returns April 12-18, 2010. Vail will be alive and kicking with four free outdoor concerts from Wyclef Jean, Guster, Robert Earl Keen and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. The ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar will be held on Sunday, April 18 and will offer a free BBQ courtesy of Vail Mountain. New for 2010, the Men's Journal Lounge, Reverb Eco Village and Sony Cierge Experience will be located at the base of the Vista Bahn from Friday through Sunday. For more detailed information including the week's schedule check out www.springbacktovail.com . Vail again wishes to use this awesome event and its free concerts as an opportunity to thank our guests for another incredible ski and snowboard season and express our gratitude for their continued loyalty, said Adam Sutner, director of sales and marketing for Vail Mountain. The variety of talent that our partners at Highline Sports amp; Entertainment continue to attract in addition to classic events like the World Pond Skimming Championships and the complimentary BBQ should make Spring Back to Vail 2010 an event for all ages to enjoy. Spring Back to Vail kicks off on Wednesday with the Bud Light apregrave;s party at Los Amigos from 4-5:30 p.m. and Bud Light post party at The George from 8-10 p.m. The Bud Light and Spring Back to Vail promotional teams will be out and about with a variety of giveaway items for event-goers. Friday through Sunday, the Spring Back to Vail Expo Village will be located at the base of the Vista Bahn and open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Men's Journal Lounge will feature the Eukanuba Doggy Bar, Leatherman Tools product display and giveaways. Additionally, the IZSTYLE Winter Tour returns with the Reverb Eco Village featuring all kinds of cool giveaways from Bear Naked Granola, Clif Bar, Climate Counts, EVOL Burrito's, NativeEnergy, Nordica, Oxfam, SIGG, Specialized, Stonyfield Farm and Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. Liberty Skis and Smith Optics will also be showing their wares in this expo area. Also located in the Vista Bahn base area Friday through Sunday will be the Sony Cierge Experience that will feature the latest Sony gadgets including the new DSCTX5 Cybershot digital camera that is waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof. Here, lucky attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a Chair 5 promotion to win a chair from the High Noon Lift as well as a gift from Sony. The Vista Bahn base area is going to be the happening spot late this week, said Missy Johnson of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment. There will be non-stop action, music, giveaways and demos Friday through Sunday. Plus, dogs are welcome at the Eukanuba Doggy Bar. The action-packed weekend of music starts on Friday, April 16 with an international flare. Sierra Leone's Refuge All Stars, who formed in a refugee camp during the civil war of Sierra Leone, will kick off Spring Back's three-night concert series by sharing their incredible story through their reggae-style sound. The concert will be held in front of Solaris in Vail Village and will include a premier viewing of the band's award-winning documentary. The event starts at 6 p.m. The weekend will continue with singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen bringing his alternative country music to Ford Park on Saturday, April 17. Keen has been performing since 1984 and is best known for favorites like Merry Christmas from the Family, Feelin' Good Again, Jesse with the Long Hair, The Road Goes on Forever, I'm Comin' Home, and Gringo Honeymoon. Keen will take the stage at 5 p.m.; gates will open at 4 p.m. Following Keen's performance, Haitian-American multi-platinum musician, rapper and record producer Wyclef Jean will take center stage. Wyclef broke through the musical scene in the mid-lsquo;90s as a member of The Refugee Camp (The Fugees), a three-member group that included Lauryn Hill and Prakazrel Pras Michel. Blending hip-hop, reggae, Ramp;B and folk, Jean broke off on his own in 1997. His show at Spring Back will give a sneak peek into his upcoming self-titled album, to be release June 2010. Wyclef's performance will contain explicit content. Private Reserve passes to the Wyclef Jean and Robert Earl Keen are available for $100 at the Loaded Joes locations in Avon and Vail Village. The Pass includes preferred stage viewing, food and beverages. On Sunday, all on-mountain guests will have the unique opportunity to take a commemorative photo sitting on a chairlift chair located next to the legendary Chair 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Sony. Photos will be available for instant printing outside of Buffalo's Restaurant until 2 p.m. and also available for viewing on a Vail Mountain hosted Flickr page. Also on Sunday, Rockstar presents the legendary World Pond Skimming Championships from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Vail Mountain's Golden Peak base area. Skimmers from around the world will test their buoyancy in hopes of becoming the 2010 World Pond Skimming Champion and be awarded two '10-lsquo;11 Epic Passes. Then, to celebrate the conclusion of another fabulous Vail winter season and to round out the Spring Back festival, American alternative rock band Guster will perform at Checkpoint Charlie Promptly at 4:45-7 p.m. With 12 albums and 13 singles, Guster offers a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums. Performing together for over a decade, Guster's live shows have a style of their own. Spring Back to Vail is yours thanks to Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Town of Vail, Men's Journal, Captain Morgan, Rockstar, Skiing Magazine and Sony and is brought to you in part by The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, Smith Optics, Macanudo, Liberty Skis, CME, Neacute;ve Designs, Vail Daily, KZYR The Zephyr and TV8. The Reverb Eco Village is brought to you by IZSTYLE and Reverb and the Men's Journal Lounge is joined by Leatherman and Eukanuba. For guests wishing to attend just for the weekend or the entire week of Spring Back to Vail, there are terrific lodging values to be had. Hotel rates start as low as $99 per night with no restrictions. For guests looking for a ski and stay package, Vail's legendary Ski Free, Stay Free package is better than ever. With the purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets, guests can receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Two-night package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room. Both offers can be booked by calling Vail Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.springbacktovail.com. Other restrictions may apply. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Spring-Back-to-Vail-2010-has-arrived-with-free-concerts-and-pond-skimming-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It may be officially Spring, but that hasn't stopped the snow from falling. And, thanks to the new snow, many ski resorts have extended their ski and snowboard seasons. Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is one of these places, as it has announced that it will be open until late April. The season was supposed to end on Easter Weekend, but with the snow that has been falling, the managers have changed Closing Day to April 25. Four inches of snow fell at the mountain overnight, and the current base is over five feet. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-to-remain-open-until-late-April ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 13:22:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-to-remain-open-until-late-April"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It may be officially Spring, but that hasn't stopped the snow from falling. And, thanks to the new snow, many ski resorts have extended their ski and snowboard seasons. Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is one of these places, as it has announced that it will be open until late April. The season was supposed to end on Easter Weekend, but with the snow that has been falling, the managers have changed Closing Day to April 25. Four inches of snow fell at the mountain overnight, and the current base is over five feet. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-to-remain-open-until-late-April"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort/Intrawest It's almost Closing Day at Winter Park, and the ski resort is celebrating the last weekend of the season with quite a party. On Saturday, there will be live music with Home from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, the Coca-Cola Spring Splash will take place from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Check out the picture from last year's Spring Splash, and get your skis ready to hit the water instead of just the snow! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Winter-Park-concludes-season-with-the-CocaCola-Spring-Splash-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 12:44:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Winter-Park-concludes-season-with-the-CocaCola-Spring-Splash-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100413_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort/Intrawest It's almost Closing Day at Winter Park, and the ski resort is celebrating the last weekend of the season with quite a party. On Saturday, there will be live music with Home from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, the Coca-Cola Spring Splash will take place from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Check out the picture from last year's Spring Splash, and get your skis ready to hit the water instead of just the snow! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Winter-Park-concludes-season-with-the-CocaCola-Spring-Splash-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100413_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you live in or want to travel to Central Oregon to ski or ride, then head out this week and do it for a good cause. This week is the Ski for Charities promotion, where you can ski all day for just $25 and the money will go to the charity associated with the voucher that you redeem. 3000 vouchers have been handed out so far, and 1100 have been redeemed as of yesterday. Some on the non-profits that are participating in the promotion are Saving Grace, Oregon Adaptive Sports, the Boys and Girls Club, and Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Ski-for-Charities-promotion-taking-place-this-week-at-Central-Oregon-ski-resorts ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 11:42:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Ski-for-Charities-promotion-taking-place-this-week-at-Central-Oregon-ski-resorts"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you live in or want to travel to Central Oregon to ski or ride, then head out this week and do it for a good cause. This week is the Ski for Charities promotion, where you can ski all day for just $25 and the money will go to the charity associated with the voucher that you redeem. 3000 vouchers have been handed out so far, and 1100 have been redeemed as of yesterday. Some on the non-profits that are participating in the promotion are Saving Grace, Oregon Adaptive Sports, the Boys and Girls Club, and Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Ski-for-Charities-promotion-taking-place-this-week-at-Central-Oregon-ski-resorts"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel More good news coming from ski resorts, as Aspen Skiing Company has announced an extension to its ski and snowboard season. Because of consistent snowfall and the cold temperatures, Aspen Mountain will be open for the weekends of April 17-18 and April 24-25. This is the ski resort's third straight extended season, and lifts will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All Aspen/Snowmass passes will be valid, and adult lift tickets will be $39 per day. Updated lift and terrain openings will be announced before the weekend. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Aspen-Skiing-Co-extends-season-for-the-next-two-weekends- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 10:24:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Aspen-Skiing-Co-extends-season-for-the-next-two-weekends-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100413_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> More good news coming from ski resorts, as Aspen Skiing Company has announced an extension to its ski and snowboard season. Because of consistent snowfall and the cold temperatures, Aspen Mountain will be open for the weekends of April 17-18 and April 24-25. This is the ski resort's third straight extended season, and lifts will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All Aspen/Snowmass passes will be valid, and adult lift tickets will be $39 per day. Updated lift and terrain openings will be announced before the weekend. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Aspen-Skiing-Co-extends-season-for-the-next-two-weekends-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100413_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel McCall, ID - Brundage Mountain Resort is slashing prices on lift tickets for the Idaho ski area's first two Bonus Weekends of the waning ski and snowboard season. Brundage Mountain is closed midweek, but has added two Bonus Weekends to the season, April 17-18 as well as April 24-25. Normally, kids age six and under ski or snowboard for free at Brundage, but the ski area near McCall is extending that offer to include all kids 11 and under to make it easier for families to experience affordable spring skiing. All other age groups will be treated to a $10 discount off the regular full-day lift ticket prices, yielding $44 tickets for adults, and $27 for juniors 12-17 and seniors 70 and up. A bounty of late season snowfall has given Brundage Mountain a healthy spring base of 60 to 83 inches, and resort operators are confident that slope conditions will remain favorable into late April, and possibly into May. We want to give our season pass holders the biggest value we can on their pass purchases, said resort spokesperson April Russell. And with the economy still struggling in our area, it's great to be able to keep our seasonal employees working for as long as possible. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Kids-under-11-ski-free-at-Brundage-Mountain-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 09:08:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Kids-under-11-ski-free-at-Brundage-Mountain-Resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> McCall, ID - Brundage Mountain Resort is slashing prices on lift tickets for the Idaho ski area's first two Bonus Weekends of the waning ski and snowboard season. Brundage Mountain is closed midweek, but has added two Bonus Weekends to the season, April 17-18 as well as April 24-25. Normally, kids age six and under ski or snowboard for free at Brundage, but the ski area near McCall is extending that offer to include all kids 11 and under to make it easier for families to experience affordable spring skiing. All other age groups will be treated to a $10 discount off the regular full-day lift ticket prices, yielding $44 tickets for adults, and $27 for juniors 12-17 and seniors 70 and up. A bounty of late season snowfall has given Brundage Mountain a healthy spring base of 60 to 83 inches, and resort operators are confident that slope conditions will remain favorable into late April, and possibly into May. We want to give our season pass holders the biggest value we can on their pass purchases, said resort spokesperson April Russell. And with the economy still struggling in our area, it's great to be able to keep our seasonal employees working for as long as possible. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Kids-under-11-ski-free-at-Brundage-Mountain-Resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel UPDATED AS OF 7:00 AM TUESDAY APRIL 13... With 26 to 30 inches of fresh April powder and sunshine in the works for today, there's no question that conditions at Kirkwood are fabulous. Look for the clouds to increase later in the day, with the possibility of flurries on Wednesday. For today, we'll gear up for yet another great powder day with Chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11. ROLLIN' BACK TICKET PRICES... Every day from now through the end of the season, adults can ski or ride at Kirkwood for just $59. If you're planning to spend more than one day with us, the Spring Pass is definitely the way to go at just $99. Ticket pricing across all age groups valid from now through closing day (April 25). OPEN DAILY THROUGH APRIL 25... Frontside chairlifts remain open daily from 9am to 4pm now through April 25, and include Chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11. Call the Mountain Village your homebase for the final weeks of the season for ski and board school lessons, rentals and demos, tickets and passes, dining options (Monte Wolfe's, Off the Wall Bar, and Bub's Pub), and Kirkwood Mountain Sports. The General Store at Red Cliffs Day Lodge is open daily as well for those last minute groceries, sundry items, or Kirkwood logo apparel and gifts. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Kirkwood-resort-fresh-powder-dump-and-spring-conditions ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-13 08:57:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Kirkwood-resort-fresh-powder-dump-and-spring-conditions"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> UPDATED AS OF 7:00 AM TUESDAY APRIL 13... With 26 to 30 inches of fresh April powder and sunshine in the works for today, there's no question that conditions at Kirkwood are fabulous. Look for the clouds to increase later in the day, with the possibility of flurries on Wednesday. For today, we'll gear up for yet another great powder day with Chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11. ROLLIN' BACK TICKET PRICES... Every day from now through the end of the season, adults can ski or ride at Kirkwood for just $59. If you're planning to spend more than one day with us, the Spring Pass is definitely the way to go at just $99. Ticket pricing across all age groups valid from now through closing day (April 25). OPEN DAILY THROUGH APRIL 25... Frontside chairlifts remain open daily from 9am to 4pm now through April 25, and include Chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11. Call the Mountain Village your homebase for the final weeks of the season for ski and board school lessons, rentals and demos, tickets and passes, dining options (Monte Wolfe's, Off the Wall Bar, and Bub's Pub), and Kirkwood Mountain Sports. The General Store at Red Cliffs Day Lodge is open daily as well for those last minute groceries, sundry items, or Kirkwood logo apparel and gifts. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100413/Kirkwood-resort-fresh-powder-dump-and-spring-conditions"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel While it may be closing time for many ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows is definitely not one of them. There have been reports and a TV broadcast indicating that the resort's Closing Day would be this Sunday, April 18. However, according to a spokeswoman for the resort, Alpine Meadows is planning to remain open until May 16, which would make it the last Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to close. There is still plenty of snow on the mountain, as 18 inches have fallen in the last week, including eight inches on Sunday. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Contrary-to-reports-Alpine-Meadows-is-not-closing-this-Sunday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-12 17:15:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Contrary-to-reports-Alpine-Meadows-is-not-closing-this-Sunday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> While it may be closing time for many ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows is definitely not one of them. There have been reports and a TV broadcast indicating that the resort's Closing Day would be this Sunday, April 18. However, according to a spokeswoman for the resort, Alpine Meadows is planning to remain open until May 16, which would make it the last Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to close. There is still plenty of snow on the mountain, as 18 inches have fallen in the last week, including eight inches on Sunday. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Contrary-to-reports-Alpine-Meadows-is-not-closing-this-Sunday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park Resort will have its Closing Day this Sunday, April 18th, which means you only have this week to get out and enjoy one of the best deals of the season. From now until Closing Day, you can ski or ride for free by booking two or more nights of lodging, as you will get a free lift ticket for every night you book. Lodging starts at $67 per person per night, so head over to playwinterpark.com to book your trip today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Last-week-to-ski-or-ride-for-free-at-Winter-Park-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-12 15:25:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Last-week-to-ski-or-ride-for-free-at-Winter-Park-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100412_wpclosing_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park Resort will have its Closing Day this Sunday, April 18th, which means you only have this week to get out and enjoy one of the best deals of the season. From now until Closing Day, you can ski or ride for free by booking two or more nights of lodging, as you will get a free lift ticket for every night you book. Lodging starts at $67 per person per night, so head over to playwinterpark.com to book your trip today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Last-week-to-ski-or-ride-for-free-at-Winter-Park-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100412_wpclosing_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel More good news coming from the ski resort industry, as the Idaho ski resorts are reporting a very successful season. A rep for Sun Valley Resort said that the ski resort had a 15 percent increase from last year's number of visits, while Bogus Basin reported its second-best season ever, with its total of skier visits at 350,000. There are two reasons being given for the successes: The amount of snow this year has been great, which has led to good conditions on the mountains; and, due to the recovering economy, more Idaho residents stayed in-state to ski and snowboard instead of travelling out of the state. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Idaho-ski-resorts-report-very-successful-ski-and-snowboard-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-12 13:28:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Idaho-ski-resorts-report-very-successful-ski-and-snowboard-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> More good news coming from the ski resort industry, as the Idaho ski resorts are reporting a very successful season. A rep for Sun Valley Resort said that the ski resort had a 15 percent increase from last year's number of visits, while Bogus Basin reported its second-best season ever, with its total of skier visits at 350,000. There are two reasons being given for the successes: The amount of snow this year has been great, which has led to good conditions on the mountains; and, due to the recovering economy, more Idaho residents stayed in-state to ski and snowboard instead of travelling out of the state. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Idaho-ski-resorts-report-very-successful-ski-and-snowboard-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you live in Arizona and haven't gotten your fill of skiing and riding, then you are in luck, as the Arizona Snowbowl will reopen this weekend, from April 16-18. There is still 5-7 feet of snow on the trails, so the ski resort has decided to open the Agassiz chairlift from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. all next weekend. The Sunset Terrain Park will be shifted so it will be accessible from the Agassiz lift; however, all beginner trails will be closed. If you'd like to head out to the Snowbowl, then get a discounted lift ticket online for only $25 by going to arizonasnowbowl.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Arizona-Snowbowl-extends-its-season-and-will-reopen-this-weekend-April-1618 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-12 13:01:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Arizona-Snowbowl-extends-its-season-and-will-reopen-this-weekend-April-1618"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100412_snowbowl_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you live in Arizona and haven't gotten your fill of skiing and riding, then you are in luck, as the Arizona Snowbowl will reopen this weekend, from April 16-18. There is still 5-7 feet of snow on the trails, so the ski resort has decided to open the Agassiz chairlift from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. all next weekend. The Sunset Terrain Park will be shifted so it will be accessible from the Agassiz lift; however, all beginner trails will be closed. If you'd like to head out to the Snowbowl, then get a discounted lift ticket online for only $25 by going to arizonasnowbowl.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Arizona-Snowbowl-extends-its-season-and-will-reopen-this-weekend-April-1618"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100412_snowbowl_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel According to the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center, which gives snow and weather information for the area surrounding Sun Valley, recent storms and strong winds have contributed to avalanche conditions existing in the high country. The Center also said that extra caution is necessary for steep, upper elevation areas, and that many of these slopes have a shallower snowpack than people would expect. Skiers and riders must be cautious when finding their routes, since there hasn't been a consistently solid spring snowpack in the high country. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Avalanche-conditions-lingering-in-Sun-Valley-area-high-country ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-12 12:05:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Avalanche-conditions-lingering-in-Sun-Valley-area-high-country"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> According to the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center, which gives snow and weather information for the area surrounding Sun Valley, recent storms and strong winds have contributed to avalanche conditions existing in the high country. The Center also said that extra caution is necessary for steep, upper elevation areas, and that many of these slopes have a shallower snowpack than people would expect. Skiers and riders must be cautious when finding their routes, since there hasn't been a consistently solid spring snowpack in the high country. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Avalanche-conditions-lingering-in-Sun-Valley-area-high-country"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you plan on heading out to Brighton Resort this Saturday, then you better wear a Hawaiian shirt or your favorite beach attire so you receive an adult lift ticket for only $29! This Saturday is the end of season Beach Bash at the ski resort, and it will be presented by Neff. The bash includes the 2010 Rail Jam as well, which will include a massive pit of beach balls. There is a $500 cash prize for the open class winner, and the event is free to enter as long as you have a season pass or lift ticket. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Brighton-Resort-to-hold-end-of-season-bash-this-Saturday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-12 10:12:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Brighton-Resort-to-hold-end-of-season-bash-this-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100412_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you plan on heading out to Brighton Resort this Saturday, then you better wear a Hawaiian shirt or your favorite beach attire so you receive an adult lift ticket for only $29! This Saturday is the end of season Beach Bash at the ski resort, and it will be presented by Neff. The bash includes the 2010 Rail Jam as well, which will include a massive pit of beach balls. There is a $500 cash prize for the open class winner, and the event is free to enter as long as you have a season pass or lift ticket. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100412/Brighton-Resort-to-hold-end-of-season-bash-this-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100412_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel On the heels of 19 of snowfall reported at mid-mountain this morning - the largest 24-hour recorded total for Vail Mountain since the 2000-2001 season - in addition to 13 reported yesterday, the resort announced today that it will expand its closing week operating plan from what was announced last month. Our pass holders have been waiting all season for the kind of conditions we've had in the last few days and will continue to have through next week, said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. Vail's snowfall is already above the nine-year average for April and with four feet of fresh snow in the last week alone, we're thrilled to be able to change our plans and end the season with a bang. Beginning Monday, April 12, guests will have access to the mountain from Golden Peak, Vail Village and Lionshead. More than 3,600 acres of skiable terrain will be accessible by the following lifts through Sunday, April 18: * Avanti Express Lift (#2) * Wildwood Express Lift (#3) * Mountaintop Express Lift (#4) * High Noon Lift (#5) * Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6) * Born Free Express Lift (#8) * Northwoods Express Lift (#11) * Gopher Hill Lift (#12) * Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16) In addition, the following lifts and surrounding terrain, which were scheduled to close for the final week of the season, will now also remain open through Sunday, April 18: * Sun Up Lift (#17) * Tea Cup Express Lift (#36) * Skyline Express Lift (#37) Lift operating hours are posted at the base of all open lifts. Guests must continue to obey posted closures and observe the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Your Responsibility Code for their safety and the safety of other guests. On-Mountain Dining Also beginning Monday, April 12, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy lunch on the mountain at Mid-Vail, Buffalo's at the top of the Mountaintop Express Lift (#4), Golden Peak Grill, the Express Lift at Mountain Plaza and limited services in the Wildwood Pavilion and Belle's Camp. Spring Back to Vail Don't miss Spring Back to Vail, kicking off on Monday, April 12 with seven days of events and activities including live free concerts from Wyclef Jean, Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars, Robert Earl Keen and Guster. Vail's 2010 Olympians will be recognized during Spring Back to Vail prior to Wyclef Jean's performance on Saturday, April 17. The annual World Pond Skimming Championships returns to Golden Peak on Sunday, April 18 with a free barbeque to top off the spring festivities. Room rates start at just $99 during Spring Back to Vail. For lodging and event details, visit www.springbacktovail.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100410/Vail-expanded-lift-and-terrain-status-for-closing-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-10 19:34:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100410/Vail-expanded-lift-and-terrain-status-for-closing-week"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> On the heels of 19 of snowfall reported at mid-mountain this morning - the largest 24-hour recorded total for Vail Mountain since the 2000-2001 season - in addition to 13 reported yesterday, the resort announced today that it will expand its closing week operating plan from what was announced last month. Our pass holders have been waiting all season for the kind of conditions we've had in the last few days and will continue to have through next week, said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. Vail's snowfall is already above the nine-year average for April and with four feet of fresh snow in the last week alone, we're thrilled to be able to change our plans and end the season with a bang. Beginning Monday, April 12, guests will have access to the mountain from Golden Peak, Vail Village and Lionshead. More than 3,600 acres of skiable terrain will be accessible by the following lifts through Sunday, April 18: * Avanti Express Lift (#2) * Wildwood Express Lift (#3) * Mountaintop Express Lift (#4) * High Noon Lift (#5) * Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6) * Born Free Express Lift (#8) * Northwoods Express Lift (#11) * Gopher Hill Lift (#12) * Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16) In addition, the following lifts and surrounding terrain, which were scheduled to close for the final week of the season, will now also remain open through Sunday, April 18: * Sun Up Lift (#17) * Tea Cup Express Lift (#36) * Skyline Express Lift (#37) Lift operating hours are posted at the base of all open lifts. Guests must continue to obey posted closures and observe the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Your Responsibility Code for their safety and the safety of other guests. On-Mountain Dining Also beginning Monday, April 12, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy lunch on the mountain at Mid-Vail, Buffalo's at the top of the Mountaintop Express Lift (#4), Golden Peak Grill, the Express Lift at Mountain Plaza and limited services in the Wildwood Pavilion and Belle's Camp. Spring Back to Vail Don't miss Spring Back to Vail, kicking off on Monday, April 12 with seven days of events and activities including live free concerts from Wyclef Jean, Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars, Robert Earl Keen and Guster. Vail's 2010 Olympians will be recognized during Spring Back to Vail prior to Wyclef Jean's performance on Saturday, April 17. The annual World Pond Skimming Championships returns to Golden Peak on Sunday, April 18 with a free barbeque to top off the spring festivities. Room rates start at just $99 during Spring Back to Vail. For lodging and event details, visit www.springbacktovail.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100410/Vail-expanded-lift-and-terrain-status-for-closing-week"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel [Squaw Valley USA] April 8, 2010 - April 16 through April 18, 2010, Squaw Valley USA is hosting the first ever nation-wide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Competitions ranging from simulated bomb throws to a GS race down some of Squaw Valley's most difficult terrain will take place by the Headwall chairlift on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18. Spectators and patrollers alike can watch the head-to-head battles from the Cornice II snow lounge featuring delicious barbequed food and PBR for sale. Patrollers from all over the country and Canada will be competing for glory and a $1,500 cash purse and prizes compliments of Helly Hansen. Prizes such as avalanche probes, backpacks and sleds will also be up for grabs for those tough enough to win them. Competitions will include a randoneacute;e race, beacon competition, GS race, sled race, bamboo throw and simulated bomb throw. The competitions will be visible from the Cornice II snow lounge and BBQ area where spectators can partake in the excitement and suspense. The competitions are slated for Saturday and Sunday morning from 9:45am to 12:30pm on Headwall. On-mountain BBQs will follow both days of competition and evenings will feature festivities at Squaw Valley's Cornice Cantina. DJs will be mixing fresh beats at the Cantina for registration on Friday night and for the preliminary awards ceremony on Saturday night. Tahoe's own Truckee Tribe will be playing live music for the Patrol Olympics' final awards ceremony on Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm. Registration for the event will take place Friday, April 16 from 6pm to 9pm at the Papoose Discovery Center located across from Cornice Cantina. Registration to compete costs $89 per patroller and includes a two-day lift ticket to Squaw Valley USA, the two on-snow BBQ lunches Photo Courtesy of Jason Abraham/Squaw Valley USA and admission to all the Cornice Cantina apregrave;s events. Spectator tickets to partake in the Cornice II BBQ are available for purchase at registration or day-of at the BBQ for $20 per lunch or $35 for both lunches. Each BBQ ticket includes coupons for two free PBR beers. Which ski resort has what it takes to win the 1st Gold medal? Patrollers and spectators will find out April 16-18, 2010 at Squaw Valley USA. Friday 6pm-9pm - Registration at the Papoose Discovery Center 7pm-10pm - Live acoustic music and Registration Party at Cornice Cantina Saturday 9:45am - Randoneacute;e Race in the Cornice II Bowl 10am - Beacon Competition on Headwall 12pm - GS Race down the Slot 12:30 - 2pm - On-Snow BBQ in the Cornice II Bowl 7pm - Awards Ceremony at Cornice Cantina 8pm-12am - DJ 2 Hot Scott at Cornice Cantina Sunday 10am - Sled Race on Headwall Face 10am - Bamboo Throw in Lost Lake at bottom of Headwall 10am - Simulated Bomb Throw on Headwall 12:30pm-2pm - On-Snow BBQ in the Cornice II Bowl 6pm - Awards Ceremony at Cornice Cantina 7pm - 10pm - Live music by Truckee Tribe at Cornice Cantina For more information about the Professional Ski Patrol Olympics please contact Squaw Valley Ski Patrol at 530.452.7124 or by email at eknudson@squaw.com. Incredible spring lodging packages for both patrollers and spectators are available by calling 1.800.545.4350. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Squaw-Valley-to-host-first-ever-Ski-Patrol-Olympics-with-$1500-cash-purse ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 17:18:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Squaw-Valley-to-host-first-ever-Ski-Patrol-Olympics-with-$1500-cash-purse"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100409_patrololympics_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> [Squaw Valley USA] April 8, 2010 - April 16 through April 18, 2010, Squaw Valley USA is hosting the first ever nation-wide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Competitions ranging from simulated bomb throws to a GS race down some of Squaw Valley's most difficult terrain will take place by the Headwall chairlift on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18. Spectators and patrollers alike can watch the head-to-head battles from the Cornice II snow lounge featuring delicious barbequed food and PBR for sale. Patrollers from all over the country and Canada will be competing for glory and a $1,500 cash purse and prizes compliments of Helly Hansen. Prizes such as avalanche probes, backpacks and sleds will also be up for grabs for those tough enough to win them. Competitions will include a randoneacute;e race, beacon competition, GS race, sled race, bamboo throw and simulated bomb throw. The competitions will be visible from the Cornice II snow lounge and BBQ area where spectators can partake in the excitement and suspense. The competitions are slated for Saturday and Sunday morning from 9:45am to 12:30pm on Headwall. On-mountain BBQs will follow both days of competition and evenings will feature festivities at Squaw Valley's Cornice Cantina. DJs will be mixing fresh beats at the Cantina for registration on Friday night and for the preliminary awards ceremony on Saturday night. Tahoe's own Truckee Tribe will be playing live music for the Patrol Olympics' final awards ceremony on Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm. Registration for the event will take place Friday, April 16 from 6pm to 9pm at the Papoose Discovery Center located across from Cornice Cantina. Registration to compete costs $89 per patroller and includes a two-day lift ticket to Squaw Valley USA, the two on-snow BBQ lunches Photo Courtesy of Jason Abraham/Squaw Valley USA and admission to all the Cornice Cantina apregrave;s events. Spectator tickets to partake in the Cornice II BBQ are available for purchase at registration or day-of at the BBQ for $20 per lunch or $35 for both lunches. Each BBQ ticket includes coupons for two free PBR beers. Which ski resort has what it takes to win the 1st Gold medal? Patrollers and spectators will find out April 16-18, 2010 at Squaw Valley USA. Friday 6pm-9pm - Registration at the Papoose Discovery Center 7pm-10pm - Live acoustic music and Registration Party at Cornice Cantina Saturday 9:45am - Randoneacute;e Race in the Cornice II Bowl 10am - Beacon Competition on Headwall 12pm - GS Race down the Slot 12:30 - 2pm - On-Snow BBQ in the Cornice II Bowl 7pm - Awards Ceremony at Cornice Cantina 8pm-12am - DJ 2 Hot Scott at Cornice Cantina Sunday 10am - Sled Race on Headwall Face 10am - Bamboo Throw in Lost Lake at bottom of Headwall 10am - Simulated Bomb Throw on Headwall 12:30pm-2pm - On-Snow BBQ in the Cornice II Bowl 6pm - Awards Ceremony at Cornice Cantina 7pm - 10pm - Live music by Truckee Tribe at Cornice Cantina For more information about the Professional Ski Patrol Olympics please contact Squaw Valley Ski Patrol at 530.452.7124 or by email at eknudson@squaw.com. Incredible spring lodging packages for both patrollers and spectators are available by calling 1.800.545.4350. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Squaw-Valley-to-host-first-ever-Ski-Patrol-Olympics-with-$1500-cash-purse"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100409_patrololympics_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whistler Blackcomb is giving skiers and riders quite a deal for the spring, but you must purchase your 2010-11 EDGE Card in order to take advantage of the offer. If you buy your 5-day ($309) or 10-day ($564) EDGE Card by April 30, then you can ski or ride at the ski resort until the end of the season for just $89. And let's remember, this is the same place that hosting the alpine skiing events at the 2010 Olympics, so you'll be taking on the same terrain that Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller did. The season at Whistler stretches until May 24, so make sure you get your EDGE card and enjoy the discounted spring skiing and riding up in British Columbia. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Unlimited-spring-skiing-and-riding-at-Whistler-available-for-$89 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 16:32:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Unlimited-spring-skiing-and-riding-at-Whistler-available-for-$89"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100409_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whistler Blackcomb is giving skiers and riders quite a deal for the spring, but you must purchase your 2010-11 EDGE Card in order to take advantage of the offer. If you buy your 5-day ($309) or 10-day ($564) EDGE Card by April 30, then you can ski or ride at the ski resort until the end of the season for just $89. And let's remember, this is the same place that hosting the alpine skiing events at the 2010 Olympics, so you'll be taking on the same terrain that Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller did. The season at Whistler stretches until May 24, so make sure you get your EDGE card and enjoy the discounted spring skiing and riding up in British Columbia. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Unlimited-spring-skiing-and-riding-at-Whistler-available-for-$89"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100409_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Passes for the 2010-11 ski and snowboard season at Steamboat are currently on sale, and there's an all-new option in the lineup. It's called the PURE Pass, and it provides 6 or 15 unrestricted days of skiing or riding at the ski resort. You get to pick the days, and they can be any day in the season! And, you can reload your pass with special $39 days throughout the season. From now until June 1st, the 6-day pass retails for $399 and the 15-day pass is $699. Prices will go up on June 2, so call the Season Pass Hotline at (877) 276-2628. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Steamboat-introduces-the-PURE-Pass-for-the-201011-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 15:17:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Steamboat-introduces-the-PURE-Pass-for-the-201011-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100409_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Passes for the 2010-11 ski and snowboard season at Steamboat are currently on sale, and there's an all-new option in the lineup. It's called the PURE Pass, and it provides 6 or 15 unrestricted days of skiing or riding at the ski resort. You get to pick the days, and they can be any day in the season! And, you can reload your pass with special $39 days throughout the season. From now until June 1st, the 6-day pass retails for $399 and the 15-day pass is $699. Prices will go up on June 2, so call the Season Pass Hotline at (877) 276-2628. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Steamboat-introduces-the-PURE-Pass-for-the-201011-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100409_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Arapahoe Basin will be the site on Saturday for the second annual Save Our Snow celebration, which benefits the High Country Conservation Center. The main purpose of the event is to educate guests so they realize how important their daily choices are and how they will impact the future of our environment. The day will include a raffle with prizes like an A-Basin season pass, skis, and Marmot gear. In addition, guests will be shown how the ski resort is environmentally friendly, and Smokey the Bear will make an appearance for the kids and will have goody bags for the first 50 children who find him. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Arapahoe-Basin-to-hold-Save-Our-Snow-celebration-this-Saturday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 14:57:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Arapahoe-Basin-to-hold-Save-Our-Snow-celebration-this-Saturday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Arapahoe Basin will be the site on Saturday for the second annual Save Our Snow celebration, which benefits the High Country Conservation Center. The main purpose of the event is to educate guests so they realize how important their daily choices are and how they will impact the future of our environment. The day will include a raffle with prizes like an A-Basin season pass, skis, and Marmot gear. In addition, guests will be shown how the ski resort is environmentally friendly, and Smokey the Bear will make an appearance for the kids and will have goody bags for the first 50 children who find him. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Arapahoe-Basin-to-hold-Save-Our-Snow-celebration-this-Saturday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Warm weather in the spring is not always a good thing, and the people at Hunter Mountain in New York can attest to this. Because of summer-like temperatures and a large amount of rainfall, officials at the ski resort have decided to end the ski and snowboard season. In a statement announced today, the staffers said, Mother Nautre brought us mid-summer weather a little too early this year, topped off with a significant amount of rainfall last night. The statement also thanked the patrons that made the season one for the record books. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Warm-temperatures-and-rain-end-the-season-at-Hunter-Mountain-in-New-York ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 11:42:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Warm-temperatures-and-rain-end-the-season-at-Hunter-Mountain-in-New-York"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Warm weather in the spring is not always a good thing, and the people at Hunter Mountain in New York can attest to this. Because of summer-like temperatures and a large amount of rainfall, officials at the ski resort have decided to end the ski and snowboard season. In a statement announced today, the staffers said, Mother Nautre brought us mid-summer weather a little too early this year, topped off with a significant amount of rainfall last night. The statement also thanked the patrons that made the season one for the record books. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Warm-temperatures-and-rain-end-the-season-at-Hunter-Mountain-in-New-York"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Saturday, April 10: Jimmie Huega Memorial Vintage Ski Race Dust off the old skis and sign up for a vintage ski race to honor Jimmie Heuga, a true ski legend. Join the competition or stop by as a spectator. Wear your vintage gear from any era and yoursquo;ll be eligible for 6 Best Costume prizes. Top racers in each category (4) get an EPIC PASS! Other prizes include antique skis, antique snowshoes, shot-skis and more! RACE DETAILS: bull; Space is limited to 100 participants, so register now bull; 4 Categories: Adult-Wood, Adult-Metal, Youth-Wood, Youth-Metal bull; Race time is from Noon-2pm on the Hay Meadow. The finish area will be near the base of Centennial Lift #6. bull; Awards and Prizes following the race REGISTER: bull; Call the Colorado Ski Museum at (970) 476-1876 or email skimuseum@gmail.com bull; REGISTRATION FORM amp; RELEASE FORM bull; $25 Adults (pre-registration) bull; $10 Children (pre-registration) bull; Day-of registration will be near the base of the race course. Look for signage. Additional $5 if you register at the event. Photo from Beaver Creek Facebook page by David D. Champaign Tonight: Friday, April 9: US Ski amp; Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony The ceremony will take place in Gerald R. Ford Hall in Beaver Creek Village starting at 6:00pm Tickets for dinner: $250 Individual $450 Couple $2,000 Table of 10 $3,000 Sponsored Table of 10 For more information and to reserve your seats/table, please call Tom West at (906) 485-6323 or email twest@skihall.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Beaver-Creek-Resort-Saturday-Vintage-Costume-Ski-Race-closing-weekend-fun ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 10:35:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Beaver-Creek-Resort-Saturday-Vintage-Costume-Ski-Race-closing-weekend-fun"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Saturday, April 10: Jimmie Huega Memorial Vintage Ski Race Dust off the old skis and sign up for a vintage ski race to honor Jimmie Heuga, a true ski legend. Join the competition or stop by as a spectator. Wear your vintage gear from any era and yoursquo;ll be eligible for 6 Best Costume prizes. Top racers in each category (4) get an EPIC PASS! Other prizes include antique skis, antique snowshoes, shot-skis and more! RACE DETAILS: bull; Space is limited to 100 participants, so register now bull; 4 Categories: Adult-Wood, Adult-Metal, Youth-Wood, Youth-Metal bull; Race time is from Noon-2pm on the Hay Meadow. The finish area will be near the base of Centennial Lift #6. bull; Awards and Prizes following the race REGISTER: bull; Call the Colorado Ski Museum at (970) 476-1876 or email skimuseum@gmail.com bull; REGISTRATION FORM amp; RELEASE FORM bull; $25 Adults (pre-registration) bull; $10 Children (pre-registration) bull; Day-of registration will be near the base of the race course. Look for signage. Additional $5 if you register at the event. Photo from Beaver Creek Facebook page by David D. Champaign Tonight: Friday, April 9: US Ski amp; Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony The ceremony will take place in Gerald R. Ford Hall in Beaver Creek Village starting at 6:00pm Tickets for dinner: $250 Individual $450 Couple $2,000 Table of 10 $3,000 Sponsored Table of 10 For more information and to reserve your seats/table, please call Tom West at (906) 485-6323 or email twest@skihall.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Beaver-Creek-Resort-Saturday-Vintage-Costume-Ski-Race-closing-weekend-fun"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This is your last weekend to rip it up on the slopes this season, so get your stuff out and love it up! It is currently snowing, with warmer weather this weekend. Deer Valley was named the #1 ski resort in North America by readers of SKI Magazine an impressive three years in a row - in 2008, 2009 and again in 2010. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Last-chance-to-hit-the-slopes-at-Deer-Valley-snow-today-warm-closing-weekend- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 09:09:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Last-chance-to-hit-the-slopes-at-Deer-Valley-snow-today-warm-closing-weekend-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This is your last weekend to rip it up on the slopes this season, so get your stuff out and love it up! It is currently snowing, with warmer weather this weekend. Deer Valley was named the #1 ski resort in North America by readers of SKI Magazine an impressive three years in a row - in 2008, 2009 and again in 2010. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Last-chance-to-hit-the-slopes-at-Deer-Valley-snow-today-warm-closing-weekend-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Fresh Snow and Blue Bird Skies! Ski and snowboard to your heart's content this weekend in spring conditions! Spring skiing is in full swing here at Loveland Ski Area! More than a foot of fresh snow fell this week and with clear skies and sunshine, the skiing is the best it has been all season. The forecast is calling for mostly clear skies and warm temperatures over the weekend. The end of the season isn't far off so take advantage of these great conditions and beautiful weather before it is too late! Late Season Pricing and Ski amp; Ride School Update Now that spring has arrived The Loveland Valley has closed for the season. The Loveland Ski amp; Ride School will continue to operate at the Basin through closing day, May 2nd. For information on lessons, call 303-571-5580 x 170. Late season ticket pricing has begun with adult lift tickets for $44 and child tickets for $22. 2010 - 2011 season passes are also on sale now and valid for the remainder of this season. Visit us online for details and prices for Season Passes and Late Season Tickets. 2010 - 2011 Season Passes On Sale Now at Lowest Prices! Loveland is excited to announce that 2010 - 2011 Season Passes are on sale now at the lowest possible prices. Lock in the lowest price and ski on your pass for the remained of this season! Don't forget, all season passes come with 3 days at Monarch Mountain, and now 3 days at Durango Mountain Resort , plus tons of other great perks! Prices expire on May 31st, 2010. 2010 - 2011 Loveland Season Pass Prices http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Loveland-ski-area-has-fresh-snow-and-bluebird-skies ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 08:35:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Loveland-ski-area-has-fresh-snow-and-bluebird-skies"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Fresh Snow and Blue Bird Skies! Ski and snowboard to your heart's content this weekend in spring conditions! Spring skiing is in full swing here at Loveland Ski Area! More than a foot of fresh snow fell this week and with clear skies and sunshine, the skiing is the best it has been all season. The forecast is calling for mostly clear skies and warm temperatures over the weekend. The end of the season isn't far off so take advantage of these great conditions and beautiful weather before it is too late! Late Season Pricing and Ski amp; Ride School Update Now that spring has arrived The Loveland Valley has closed for the season. The Loveland Ski amp; Ride School will continue to operate at the Basin through closing day, May 2nd. For information on lessons, call 303-571-5580 x 170. Late season ticket pricing has begun with adult lift tickets for $44 and child tickets for $22. 2010 - 2011 season passes are also on sale now and valid for the remainder of this season. Visit us online for details and prices for Season Passes and Late Season Tickets. 2010 - 2011 Season Passes On Sale Now at Lowest Prices! Loveland is excited to announce that 2010 - 2011 Season Passes are on sale now at the lowest possible prices. Lock in the lowest price and ski on your pass for the remained of this season! Don't forget, all season passes come with 3 days at Monarch Mountain, and now 3 days at Durango Mountain Resort , plus tons of other great perks! Prices expire on May 31st, 2010. 2010 - 2011 Loveland Season Pass Prices <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Loveland-ski-area-has-fresh-snow-and-bluebird-skies"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Red Lodge is in Outside Magazine as one of the '30 Best Places to Live and Play, and that National Geographic Adventure named it to its Top Adventure Towns List. Silver Run Ski Club White Stag Race April 10 2010 Format: Dual Giant Slalom on Turnpike 2 runs. * Individual and Team categories * Top 8 males amp; females advance Registration: starts at 8:00 in the Lodge Loft Entry Fee: $20 per person includes a T-Shirt Start Time: 10:00 A Silver Run Ski Team Fundraiser Saturday April 10 2010 middot; PBR Presents: Live Music at the Bierstube THIS WEEK: Lee Moran Season Pass sale $395 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Red-Lodge-Mountain-resort-goes-out-with-a-bang-race-and-concert-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-09 08:26:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Red-Lodge-Mountain-resort-goes-out-with-a-bang-race-and-concert-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Red Lodge is in Outside Magazine as one of the '30 Best Places to Live and Play, and that National Geographic Adventure named it to its Top Adventure Towns List. Silver Run Ski Club White Stag Race April 10 2010 Format: Dual Giant Slalom on Turnpike 2 runs. * Individual and Team categories * Top 8 males amp; females advance Registration: starts at 8:00 in the Lodge Loft Entry Fee: $20 per person includes a T-Shirt Start Time: 10:00 A Silver Run Ski Team Fundraiser Saturday April 10 2010 middot; PBR Presents: Live Music at the Bierstube THIS WEEK: Lee Moran Season Pass sale $395 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100409/Red-Lodge-Mountain-resort-goes-out-with-a-bang-race-and-concert-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mt Waterman will re-open Saturday April 10th for it's last weekend. Hours of operation will be from 9am-4pm. Look for some great fun on Saturday starting with all girls ski for FREE... If you have a season pass at any other ski area bring it up for a $20 lift ticket. There will be a cook off in the parking lot and a possible bump contest is in the cards. We have a 2-4 foot base of spring snow and we are ready to roll for some weekend fun. We offer skiing, snowboarding and scenic chair lift rides. The kitchen amp; bar will also be open for burgers, soft drinks and sandwiches. We will have more information on Thursday evening of what to expect. Call our snow phone for more information at 818-790-2002. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Ladies-ski-free-at-Mt-Waterman-this-Saturday-April-10-last-chance-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-08 19:35:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Ladies-ski-free-at-Mt-Waterman-this-Saturday-April-10-last-chance-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mt Waterman will re-open Saturday April 10th for it's last weekend. Hours of operation will be from 9am-4pm. Look for some great fun on Saturday starting with all girls ski for FREE... If you have a season pass at any other ski area bring it up for a $20 lift ticket. There will be a cook off in the parking lot and a possible bump contest is in the cards. We have a 2-4 foot base of spring snow and we are ready to roll for some weekend fun. We offer skiing, snowboarding and scenic chair lift rides. The kitchen amp; bar will also be open for burgers, soft drinks and sandwiches. We will have more information on Thursday evening of what to expect. Call our snow phone for more information at 818-790-2002. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Ladies-ski-free-at-Mt-Waterman-this-Saturday-April-10-last-chance-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel As the 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season comes to a close at Steamboat Ski Area, the ski resort has announed that logging operations to remove dead trees at the base of the mountain will begin on April 15. The ski area, along with the city of Steamboat Springs, Rogue Resources, and the U.S. Forest Service are going to work together to remove about 50 acres of dead pines from many locations at the resort. The project will continue through July 31, and the Thunderhead hiking trail, along with the upper sections of the Yoo Hoo and Sitz biking trails, will be closed for public use. For updated trail closures and more information, call (970) 879-7300 or (970) 879-6111. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Logging-operations-to-begin-at-Steamboat-Ski-Area-April-15 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-08 18:08:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Logging-operations-to-begin-at-Steamboat-Ski-Area-April-15"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> As the 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season comes to a close at Steamboat Ski Area, the ski resort has announed that logging operations to remove dead trees at the base of the mountain will begin on April 15. The ski area, along with the city of Steamboat Springs, Rogue Resources, and the U.S. Forest Service are going to work together to remove about 50 acres of dead pines from many locations at the resort. The project will continue through July 31, and the Thunderhead hiking trail, along with the upper sections of the Yoo Hoo and Sitz biking trails, will be closed for public use. For updated trail closures and more information, call (970) 879-7300 or (970) 879-6111. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Logging-operations-to-begin-at-Steamboat-Ski-Area-April-15"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's that time of year again: when the sun comes out and the season draws to a close, you know it means the Spring Run-Off at Big Sky Resort. For the 7th year running, Big Sky is hosting its annual pond skim, one of the most exciting and entertaining events of the season, along with a whole host of activities to celebrate the end of another successful and snowy winter. For those unfamiliar with the event, a pond skim really is exactly what it sounds like: people trying to skim across the surface of a pond on skis or snowboards. But this is not just any pond; this one is made of snow and ice - and once filled with water, the frozen walls provide very little insulation for the future swimmers. The aim of the game is to ski or snowboard down the slope, then tackle the trickier terrain of the icy, cold water. Some skim across as easily as if it were light fluffy powder, others find it a little harder to navigate and succumb to the chilly waters. The acrobatics can be truly astounding; in previous years the event has seen nose dives, flips, cartwheels or just huge dive bombs creating tidal waves across the entire pond. What makes it even more entertaining is that the skimmers and swimmers do not stick to regular ski attire. Crazy costumes abound; in the past clowns, scuba divers and gorillas have entered, along with a generous helping of people sporting capes, grass skirts and other amusing accessories. Some brave participants even decide that as they will probably end up swimming in the icy run-off, then swimwear, and swimwear only, seems the most appropriate thing to wear down the ski slope. The event is free to watch, $20 to compete and comes with a t-shirt, and proves to be one of the most popular of the season. Whilst audience participation is not required, any daring spectators who venture too close may find themselves unwillingly included in the lsquo;swimming' aspect of the pond skim, as they are doused with water when it sprays over the side. The screams of the splashed and the cheers for successful participants all add to the festive atmosphere. The pond skim is the highlight of a whole day of festivities to mark the closing weekend of the winter season. Children's activities will be available in the plaza, with live music from DJ Joe all afternoon. This year the pond skim event has been moved to the later time of 4p.m., as since the switch to daylight savings time skiers and boarders have been able to stay on the slopes for an extra hour until 5p.m. with Sunset Saturdays. Once the event is over, the party continues with the live band, The Cropdusters, on the plaza. After another fantastic winter season, it's always fun to end with a bang, says Dax Schieffer, Director of Big Sky Resort Public Relations. The pond skim is great as it appeals to people of all ages, whether they ski or not, to ensure that everyone enjoys the last weekend that Big Sky is open. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Big-Sky-Resort-closing-weekend-blow-out-with-pond-skim-and-concert ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-08 11:42:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Big-Sky-Resort-closing-weekend-blow-out-with-pond-skim-and-concert"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's that time of year again: when the sun comes out and the season draws to a close, you know it means the Spring Run-Off at Big Sky Resort. For the 7th year running, Big Sky is hosting its annual pond skim, one of the most exciting and entertaining events of the season, along with a whole host of activities to celebrate the end of another successful and snowy winter. For those unfamiliar with the event, a pond skim really is exactly what it sounds like: people trying to skim across the surface of a pond on skis or snowboards. But this is not just any pond; this one is made of snow and ice - and once filled with water, the frozen walls provide very little insulation for the future swimmers. The aim of the game is to ski or snowboard down the slope, then tackle the trickier terrain of the icy, cold water. Some skim across as easily as if it were light fluffy powder, others find it a little harder to navigate and succumb to the chilly waters. The acrobatics can be truly astounding; in previous years the event has seen nose dives, flips, cartwheels or just huge dive bombs creating tidal waves across the entire pond. What makes it even more entertaining is that the skimmers and swimmers do not stick to regular ski attire. Crazy costumes abound; in the past clowns, scuba divers and gorillas have entered, along with a generous helping of people sporting capes, grass skirts and other amusing accessories. Some brave participants even decide that as they will probably end up swimming in the icy run-off, then swimwear, and swimwear only, seems the most appropriate thing to wear down the ski slope. The event is free to watch, $20 to compete and comes with a t-shirt, and proves to be one of the most popular of the season. Whilst audience participation is not required, any daring spectators who venture too close may find themselves unwillingly included in the lsquo;swimming' aspect of the pond skim, as they are doused with water when it sprays over the side. The screams of the splashed and the cheers for successful participants all add to the festive atmosphere. The pond skim is the highlight of a whole day of festivities to mark the closing weekend of the winter season. Children's activities will be available in the plaza, with live music from DJ Joe all afternoon. This year the pond skim event has been moved to the later time of 4p.m., as since the switch to daylight savings time skiers and boarders have been able to stay on the slopes for an extra hour until 5p.m. with Sunset Saturdays. Once the event is over, the party continues with the live band, The Cropdusters, on the plaza. After another fantastic winter season, it's always fun to end with a bang, says Dax Schieffer, Director of Big Sky Resort Public Relations. The pond skim is great as it appeals to people of all ages, whether they ski or not, to ensure that everyone enjoys the last weekend that Big Sky is open. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Big-Sky-Resort-closing-weekend-blow-out-with-pond-skim-and-concert"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO...April 8, 2010...The snow is deep, the sun is bright and there's no better way to celebrate springtime than at Copper Mountain. As the original end of the season wrap party, Copper's Sunsation kicks off its 10th year with free, live music on Weekend 1 by headliners Lotus and Pepper, as well as Passafire, Rey Fresco, These United States, and The Expendables - all set to appear April 10-11. The stage isn't the only must-see this weekend...the 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships, in Catalyst Terrain Park, is set for April 10. Book a room, starting at $59 per person, per night (restrictions apply), to party all weekend, and don't forget your sunscreen! Saturday, April 10 Schedule of Events* 7 - 10 a.m. Registration and Check-in at the CBS College Sports Tent in Burning Stones Plaza 7:30 a.m. American Flyer Lift opens for competitors only 8 - 9 a.m. Alt Games - Heat #1 Women's Ski/Board Jam Session 9 - 10:45 a.m. Alt Games - Heat #2 Men's Snowboard Practice and Qualifications 10:50 a.m. - Noon. Alt Games - Heat #3 Men's Ski Jam Session Noon - 12:30 p.m. Alt Games - Finals Practice 12:45 p.m. Alt Games - Finals 1:30 p.m. Passafire - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Rey Fresco - Sunsation Stage 5:15 p.m. Alt Games Awards Ceremony - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Pepper - Sunsation Stage Sunsation Sessions Lotus in Concert After Dark - Copper Conference Center* Tickets - $20 on sale now at www.CopperSunsation.com, by calling 866-677-1662, or onsite at any Copper ticket window or Guest Services location. 8 p.m. Sunsation Sessions Doors Open 9 p.m. DJ Rootz 10 p.m. Lotus Sunday, April 11 Schedule of Events* 1:30 p.m. These United States - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. The Expendables - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Lotus - Sunsation Stage Copper brings back the ever-popular Sunsation Sessions - an exclusive evening performance highlighting great musical talent. The Sunsation Sessions, hosted in an intimate setting, takes place on Saturday, April 10, starting at 8 p.m., with live music by Lotus and DJ Rootz. The Sunsation Session performance is a ticketed event in the Bighorn Room of the Copper Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now for $20 and are available online at www.CopperSunsation.com, by calling 866-677-1662, or on-site at any Copper ticket window or Guest Services location. The fun doesn't stop with the music, the country's best collegiate skiers and riders will be throwing down during the 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships, Saturday, April 10 in Catalyst Terrain Park. This year's event will feature some of the countries best college athletes, with a $7,000 prize pool. If you are currently enrolled in at least 2 college courses, and would like to register for this event, please send an email to thealtgames_snow@gohighline.com. The Alt Games are tentatively scheduled to air on The CBS College Sports Network on April 22 amp; April 25 at 8 p.m. EDT. Event coverage will also be included in the one-hour Highlight Show airing on CBS Sports on Saturday, June 19 at 5 p.m. EDT. www.thealtgames.com Want to enjoy all the Sunsation festivities, but don't want to worry about how to get home afterwards? Take advantage of the Last Minute Spring Break, plus $50 Free Food, Deal. Stay in the East Village and enjoy an evening of dining at JJ's. This package includes a two-bedroom condo in Copper Springs, which is steps away from the Super Bee lift, and a $50 voucher at JJ's Rocky Mountain Tavern. Restrictions may apply. Log onto www.CopperSunsation.com to view all spring lodging deals or just pick up the phone and call a Copper Vacation Specialist at 866-534-7444 to make it happen. Coming up during Weekend 2 of Sunsation... The snow is deep, the sun is bright and there's no better way to celebrate springtime than at Copper Mountain. Copper's Sunsation celebrates its 10th year with free, live music on weekend 2 by headliners Steel Pulse, Perpetual Groove and Los Lonely Boys, in addition to BC/DC, Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation, and The White Buffalo - all set to appear April 16 - 18. In conjunction with the final weekend of Sunsation, teams of outrageous skiers channeling their inner 70s groove and retro ski skills will unite at Copper for the Finals of the Red Bull 1976 Games, April 16 and 17. The Red Bull 1976 Games brings the games back to Colorado and finally give the year 1976 its day...or two. Competitions include Snowbladecross amp; Old School Air, plus an award for most outrageous costume and team mojo! So grow (or stick on) those mustaches, squeeze into your one-piece and get ready to party like its 1976! www.redbullusa.com/1976games Friday, April 16 Schedule of Events* 7 - 10 p.m. Red Bull 1976 Games Opening Ceremonies at Jack's Bar, with a DJ and Fashion Show 8:30 p.m. BC/DC Concert, an AC/DC Tribute Band, at Jack's Bar - Free and open to the public Saturday, April 17 Schedule of Events* 11 a.m. - Noon Red Bull lsquo;76 Games Snowbladecross Qualifiers Noon - 1 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Snowbladecross Finals 1 p.m. BC / DC - AC/DC Tribute Band - Sunsation Stage 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Old School Air Competition 3:30 p.m. Perpetual Groove - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Steel Pulse - Sunsation Stage Sunday, April 18 Schedule of Events* 1:30 p.m. The White Buffalo - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Los Lonely Boys - Sunsation Stage *All times, performers, events and activities are subject to change Deep Snow, Bright Sun, Free Live Music! Copper's Sunsation is the original season-wrap party! Visit www.CopperSunsation.com for a full schedule, deals, pictures and samples of this year's music. Copper's Sunsation is sponsored by: Coors Light, Vitamin Water, Snickers, Jauml;germeister, KSMT and Westword. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Sunsation-Weekend-1-at-Copper-to-include-Alt-Games-and-free-live-music ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-08 11:35:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Sunsation-Weekend-1-at-Copper-to-include-Alt-Games-and-free-live-music"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100408_sunsation_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO...April 8, 2010...The snow is deep, the sun is bright and there's no better way to celebrate springtime than at Copper Mountain. As the original end of the season wrap party, Copper's Sunsation kicks off its 10th year with free, live music on Weekend 1 by headliners Lotus and Pepper, as well as Passafire, Rey Fresco, These United States, and The Expendables - all set to appear April 10-11. The stage isn't the only must-see this weekend...the 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships, in Catalyst Terrain Park, is set for April 10. Book a room, starting at $59 per person, per night (restrictions apply), to party all weekend, and don't forget your sunscreen! Saturday, April 10 Schedule of Events* 7 - 10 a.m. Registration and Check-in at the CBS College Sports Tent in Burning Stones Plaza 7:30 a.m. American Flyer Lift opens for competitors only 8 - 9 a.m. Alt Games - Heat #1 Women's Ski/Board Jam Session 9 - 10:45 a.m. Alt Games - Heat #2 Men's Snowboard Practice and Qualifications 10:50 a.m. - Noon. Alt Games - Heat #3 Men's Ski Jam Session Noon - 12:30 p.m. Alt Games - Finals Practice 12:45 p.m. Alt Games - Finals 1:30 p.m. Passafire - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Rey Fresco - Sunsation Stage 5:15 p.m. Alt Games Awards Ceremony - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Pepper - Sunsation Stage Sunsation Sessions Lotus in Concert After Dark - Copper Conference Center* Tickets - $20 on sale now at www.CopperSunsation.com, by calling 866-677-1662, or onsite at any Copper ticket window or Guest Services location. 8 p.m. Sunsation Sessions Doors Open 9 p.m. DJ Rootz 10 p.m. Lotus Sunday, April 11 Schedule of Events* 1:30 p.m. These United States - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. The Expendables - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Lotus - Sunsation Stage Copper brings back the ever-popular Sunsation Sessions - an exclusive evening performance highlighting great musical talent. The Sunsation Sessions, hosted in an intimate setting, takes place on Saturday, April 10, starting at 8 p.m., with live music by Lotus and DJ Rootz. The Sunsation Session performance is a ticketed event in the Bighorn Room of the Copper Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now for $20 and are available online at www.CopperSunsation.com, by calling 866-677-1662, or on-site at any Copper ticket window or Guest Services location. The fun doesn't stop with the music, the country's best collegiate skiers and riders will be throwing down during the 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships, Saturday, April 10 in Catalyst Terrain Park. This year's event will feature some of the countries best college athletes, with a $7,000 prize pool. If you are currently enrolled in at least 2 college courses, and would like to register for this event, please send an email to thealtgames_snow@gohighline.com. The Alt Games are tentatively scheduled to air on The CBS College Sports Network on April 22 amp; April 25 at 8 p.m. EDT. Event coverage will also be included in the one-hour Highlight Show airing on CBS Sports on Saturday, June 19 at 5 p.m. EDT. www.thealtgames.com Want to enjoy all the Sunsation festivities, but don't want to worry about how to get home afterwards? Take advantage of the Last Minute Spring Break, plus $50 Free Food, Deal. Stay in the East Village and enjoy an evening of dining at JJ's. This package includes a two-bedroom condo in Copper Springs, which is steps away from the Super Bee lift, and a $50 voucher at JJ's Rocky Mountain Tavern. Restrictions may apply. Log onto www.CopperSunsation.com to view all spring lodging deals or just pick up the phone and call a Copper Vacation Specialist at 866-534-7444 to make it happen. Coming up during Weekend 2 of Sunsation... The snow is deep, the sun is bright and there's no better way to celebrate springtime than at Copper Mountain. Copper's Sunsation celebrates its 10th year with free, live music on weekend 2 by headliners Steel Pulse, Perpetual Groove and Los Lonely Boys, in addition to BC/DC, Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation, and The White Buffalo - all set to appear April 16 - 18. In conjunction with the final weekend of Sunsation, teams of outrageous skiers channeling their inner 70s groove and retro ski skills will unite at Copper for the Finals of the Red Bull 1976 Games, April 16 and 17. The Red Bull 1976 Games brings the games back to Colorado and finally give the year 1976 its day...or two. Competitions include Snowbladecross amp; Old School Air, plus an award for most outrageous costume and team mojo! So grow (or stick on) those mustaches, squeeze into your one-piece and get ready to party like its 1976! www.redbullusa.com/1976games Friday, April 16 Schedule of Events* 7 - 10 p.m. Red Bull 1976 Games Opening Ceremonies at Jack's Bar, with a DJ and Fashion Show 8:30 p.m. BC/DC Concert, an AC/DC Tribute Band, at Jack's Bar - Free and open to the public Saturday, April 17 Schedule of Events* 11 a.m. - Noon Red Bull lsquo;76 Games Snowbladecross Qualifiers Noon - 1 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Snowbladecross Finals 1 p.m. BC / DC - AC/DC Tribute Band - Sunsation Stage 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Old School Air Competition 3:30 p.m. Perpetual Groove - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Steel Pulse - Sunsation Stage Sunday, April 18 Schedule of Events* 1:30 p.m. The White Buffalo - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Los Lonely Boys - Sunsation Stage *All times, performers, events and activities are subject to change Deep Snow, Bright Sun, Free Live Music! Copper's Sunsation is the original season-wrap party! Visit www.CopperSunsation.com for a full schedule, deals, pictures and samples of this year's music. Copper's Sunsation is sponsored by: Coors Light, Vitamin Water, Snickers, Jauml;germeister, KSMT and Westword. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100408/Sunsation-Weekend-1-at-Copper-to-include-Alt-Games-and-free-live-music"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100408_sunsation_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Blue Sky Basin fans can rejoice. Thanks to Colorado's recent big snowfall, Vail Mountain has decided to keep the section of the resort open for its final week, April 12-18. Somewhat infamous for a revealing incident last season involving an upside-down skier, the Skyline Express Lift in Blue Sky Basin is one of three lifts added to the resort's year-end operating roster. The Sun Up Lift and Tea Cup Express Lift in the Back Bowls were the other two lifts added to the nine lifts that were in the original plans for the last week. The resort made the announcement on Wednesday after receiving 19 inches of new snow, its biggest 24-hour dump since the 2000-01 season. ldquo;Our pass holders have been waiting all season for the kind of conditions wersquo;ve had in the last few days and will continue to have through next week,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. ldquo;Vailrsquo;s snowfall is already above the nine-year average for April and with four feet of fresh snow in the last week alone, wersquo;re thrilled to be able to change our plans and end the season with a bang.rdquo; (Photo by Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/New-snow-prompts-Vail-to-open-more-terrain-for-closing-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-07 20:34:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/New-snow-prompts-Vail-to-open-more-terrain-for-closing-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_VailBluesky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Blue Sky Basin fans can rejoice. Thanks to Colorado's recent big snowfall, Vail Mountain has decided to keep the section of the resort open for its final week, April 12-18. Somewhat infamous for a revealing incident last season involving an upside-down skier, the Skyline Express Lift in Blue Sky Basin is one of three lifts added to the resort's year-end operating roster. The Sun Up Lift and Tea Cup Express Lift in the Back Bowls were the other two lifts added to the nine lifts that were in the original plans for the last week. The resort made the announcement on Wednesday after receiving 19 inches of new snow, its biggest 24-hour dump since the 2000-01 season. ldquo;Our pass holders have been waiting all season for the kind of conditions wersquo;ve had in the last few days and will continue to have through next week,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. ldquo;Vailrsquo;s snowfall is already above the nine-year average for April and with four feet of fresh snow in the last week alone, wersquo;re thrilled to be able to change our plans and end the season with a bang.rdquo; (Photo by Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/New-snow-prompts-Vail-to-open-more-terrain-for-closing-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_VailBluesky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo by Marc Moline Conditions at Echo Mountain are epic right now, as the big storms keep leaving copious amounts of snow on the ski resort. Today was another powder-filled day, as another six inches fell, making the base at the mountain 40 inches. Check out the POW images we received from Echo, and get out and enjoy the snow! Photo by Marc Moline http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/The-snow-keeps-falling-at-Echo-Mountain-as-another-6-inches-arrived-today ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-07 18:01:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/The-snow-keeps-falling-at-Echo-Mountain-as-another-6-inches-arrived-today"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_echo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo by Marc Moline Conditions at Echo Mountain are epic right now, as the big storms keep leaving copious amounts of snow on the ski resort. Today was another powder-filled day, as another six inches fell, making the base at the mountain 40 inches. Check out the POW images we received from Echo, and get out and enjoy the snow! Photo by Marc Moline <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/The-snow-keeps-falling-at-Echo-Mountain-as-another-6-inches-arrived-today"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_echo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo of the Day/Courtesy of Steamboat Ski Resort This upcoming weekend is the Steamboat Closing Weekend Celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with the four feet of new snow that has fallen in the last week! The celebration, known as Springalicious, started last weekend and will conclude this Sunday, April 11. Some of the upcoming events include the 30th Annual Cardboard Classic on Saturday, April 10th and then the Pond Skimming Contest and Bud Light Free Concert Series featuring Donavon Frankenreiter on Sunday, April 11th. For more information on all that's going on this weekend at Steamboat, call (800) 922-2722! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Celebrate-closing-weekend-at-Steamboat-with-over-four-feet-of-new-snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-07 14:55:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Celebrate-closing-weekend-at-Steamboat-with-over-four-feet-of-new-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo of the Day/Courtesy of Steamboat Ski Resort This upcoming weekend is the Steamboat Closing Weekend Celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with the four feet of new snow that has fallen in the last week! The celebration, known as Springalicious, started last weekend and will conclude this Sunday, April 11. Some of the upcoming events include the 30th Annual Cardboard Classic on Saturday, April 10th and then the Pond Skimming Contest and Bud Light Free Concert Series featuring Donavon Frankenreiter on Sunday, April 11th. For more information on all that's going on this weekend at Steamboat, call (800) 922-2722! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Celebrate-closing-weekend-at-Steamboat-with-over-four-feet-of-new-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sometimes it's good to be a lady, and this Saturday at Mt. Waterman ski srea, you'll get to ski for free just for being one! That's right, all ladies can ski for free this Saturday, April 10 at the ski resort that is just 80 minutes from the beaches of Santa Monica. Mt. Waterman will be open from 9am-4pm, with all three of their chairs open. If you're not a lady, then you can ski for $20 when you bring your season pass from another resort. Don't miss out! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Ladies-head-to-Mt-Waterman-this-Saturday-and-ski-for-free ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-07 13:43:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Ladies-head-to-Mt-Waterman-this-Saturday-and-ski-for-free"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sometimes it's good to be a lady, and this Saturday at Mt. Waterman ski srea, you'll get to ski for free just for being one! That's right, all ladies can ski for free this Saturday, April 10 at the ski resort that is just 80 minutes from the beaches of Santa Monica. Mt. Waterman will be open from 9am-4pm, with all three of their chairs open. If you're not a lady, then you can ski for $20 when you bring your season pass from another resort. Don't miss out! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Ladies-head-to-Mt-Waterman-this-Saturday-and-ski-for-free"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whistler Blackcomb, home of Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller's 2010 Olympic victories, is offering an amazing deal for the 2010-2011 season. From now until April 30, the ski resort has frozen the prices of EDGE cards, so you can get the absolute lowest deal. Right now, the 10-Day EDGE card is $564, which equates to $57 per day to ski or ride, and the 5-Day card is $309, which is $62 per day. In addition, you will receive a free early season day and a free Summer PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience Day. The offer is only available until April 30th, so make sure to get your EDGE card soon! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Dont-miss-out-on-$57-per-day-passes-for-next-season-at-Whistler- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-07 12:50:50 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Dont-miss-out-on-$57-per-day-passes-for-next-season-at-Whistler-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whistler Blackcomb, home of Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller's 2010 Olympic victories, is offering an amazing deal for the 2010-2011 season. From now until April 30, the ski resort has frozen the prices of EDGE cards, so you can get the absolute lowest deal. Right now, the 10-Day EDGE card is $564, which equates to $57 per day to ski or ride, and the 5-Day card is $309, which is $62 per day. In addition, you will receive a free early season day and a free Summer PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience Day. The offer is only available until April 30th, so make sure to get your EDGE card soon! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Dont-miss-out-on-$57-per-day-passes-for-next-season-at-Whistler-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100407_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you've been wanting to take a snowmobile adventure tour this season, then you only have a few days left to get yours in, as Summit Meadows Adventures will be closing this Sunday, April 11. Operated by the famed Deer Valley ski resort, the snowmobile tours take place on the Garff Ranch, which is a five mile, ten-minute drive from Main Street on Park City. There are over 7,000 acres of open land to enjoy a ride on, so make sure to get out to Summit Meadows by this Sunday! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Summit-Meadows-Adventures-will-close-for-season-this-Sunday-April-11 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-07 09:39:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Summit-Meadows-Adventures-will-close-for-season-this-Sunday-April-11"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you've been wanting to take a snowmobile adventure tour this season, then you only have a few days left to get yours in, as Summit Meadows Adventures will be closing this Sunday, April 11. Operated by the famed Deer Valley ski resort, the snowmobile tours take place on the Garff Ranch, which is a five mile, ten-minute drive from Main Street on Park City. There are over 7,000 acres of open land to enjoy a ride on, so make sure to get out to Summit Meadows by this Sunday! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100407/Summit-Meadows-Adventures-will-close-for-season-this-Sunday-April-11"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's the inaugural year for the Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe, and today, the hotel announced that it will close on April 19 for three weeks in order to get ready for the late spring and summer seasons. The hotel, which is located mid-mountain at the ski resort Northstar-at-Tahoe, is closing the day after skiing ends at Northstar and will re-open on May 10. This process of closing for a few weeks is said to be common at resorts, and it will allow the staff to be fully prepared for the upcoming seasons. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100406/RitzCarlton-in-Lake-Tahoe-to-undergo-spring-cleaning-and-reopen-May-10 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-06 16:45:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100406/RitzCarlton-in-Lake-Tahoe-to-undergo-spring-cleaning-and-reopen-May-10"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's the inaugural year for the Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe, and today, the hotel announced that it will close on April 19 for three weeks in order to get ready for the late spring and summer seasons. The hotel, which is located mid-mountain at the ski resort Northstar-at-Tahoe, is closing the day after skiing ends at Northstar and will re-open on May 10. This process of closing for a few weeks is said to be common at resorts, and it will allow the staff to be fully prepared for the upcoming seasons. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100406/RitzCarlton-in-Lake-Tahoe-to-undergo-spring-cleaning-and-reopen-May-10"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel And the snow just keeps on coming! Lake Tahoe, and more specifiically, Heavenly Mountain Resort, have been getting pounded with snow, as it dumped overnight and then the skies were clear today. Almost two feet of snow has fallen on the mountain, making conditions prime for skiers and riders! Check out the video from the ski resort above to see what we're talking about! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Check-out-exclusive-video-of-the-massive-powder-dump-in-Heavenly ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-05 17:27:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Check-out-exclusive-video-of-the-massive-powder-dump-in-Heavenly"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100405_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> And the snow just keeps on coming! Lake Tahoe, and more specifiically, Heavenly Mountain Resort, have been getting pounded with snow, as it dumped overnight and then the skies were clear today. Almost two feet of snow has fallen on the mountain, making conditions prime for skiers and riders! Check out the video from the ski resort above to see what we're talking about! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Check-out-exclusive-video-of-the-massive-powder-dump-in-Heavenly"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100405_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We told you over the weekend that it was coming, and, now, it officially has: Mammoth Mountain has recieved over two feet of snow since last night, and the white stuff is still plummeting down onto the mountain and ski resort! Word is that the conditions are absolutely epic, as the tree skiing is fantastic and there are plenty of powdery, groomed runs. But don't just take our word for it--head to Mammoth Lakes, CA and enjoy all the fresh snow for yourself! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Major-powder-alert-Mammoth-Mountain-has-received-over-two-feet ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-05 15:25:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Major-powder-alert-Mammoth-Mountain-has-received-over-two-feet"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100405_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We told you over the weekend that it was coming, and, now, it officially has: Mammoth Mountain has recieved over two feet of snow since last night, and the white stuff is still plummeting down onto the mountain and ski resort! Word is that the conditions are absolutely epic, as the tree skiing is fantastic and there are plenty of powdery, groomed runs. But don't just take our word for it--head to Mammoth Lakes, CA and enjoy all the fresh snow for yourself! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Major-powder-alert-Mammoth-Mountain-has-received-over-two-feet"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100405_mammoth_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This Friday, April 9th, is Customer Appreciation Night at Brighton Resort, and the ski resort is saying thanks by offering $16 lift tickets for those who come out to celebrate the great night season. In addition, there will also be the Red Bull Butter Cup Rail Jam, and registration for the event is free and there are cash prizes for the winners! For more information on the evening, check out www.brightonresort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Brighton-Resort-to-hold-Customer-Appreciation-Night-on-Friday-April-9 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-05 12:43:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Brighton-Resort-to-hold-Customer-Appreciation-Night-on-Friday-April-9"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100405_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This Friday, April 9th, is Customer Appreciation Night at Brighton Resort, and the ski resort is saying thanks by offering $16 lift tickets for those who come out to celebrate the great night season. In addition, there will also be the Red Bull Butter Cup Rail Jam, and registration for the event is free and there are cash prizes for the winners! For more information on the evening, check out www.brightonresort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Brighton-Resort-to-hold-Customer-Appreciation-Night-on-Friday-April-9"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100405_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - April showers have resulted in ample powder at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, which has received four-and-a-half feet in the last week, pushing the season total to 440 inches with a mid-mountain base depth of 127 inches. With an additional 30-40 inches forecasted in the coming days, the mountain is in mid-winter form and skiers are raving about the spring storms. Just like last year, April is providing some of the best conditions we've seen all year, said resort president Bob Bonar. With this deep snowpack we expect to offer skiing and riding well into May, continuing our tradition of offering the longest season in Utah. Snowbird's projected closing date is Memorial Day, weather permitting. Skiers and riders who want to extend their season can take advantage of a number of deals. Snowbird is offering a Spring Pass for $299 that is good thru the end of the 2009/10 season and discounted $62 Tram and chair tickets beginning April 12. Lodging packages, including Stay and Ski packages with Powder Perks discounts, for $99 per person/double occupancy, can be found at www.snowbird.com. To see photos and video of the recent powder skiing and riding, go to www.snowbird.com and click on Photo of the Day. Live shots of the current storm's snow accumulation can be seen using Snowbird's SnowCam at www.snowbird.com/snowcam. For media information, photos or video of current conditions, contact Jared Ishkanian at (801) 933-2047 or jishkanian@snowbird.com. You can also follow Snowbird on Facebook by searching Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort or on Twitter under SnowbirdSki. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Snowbird-anticipating-3040-inches-of-snow-this-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-05 10:33:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Snowbird-anticipating-3040-inches-of-snow-this-week"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - April showers have resulted in ample powder at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, which has received four-and-a-half feet in the last week, pushing the season total to 440 inches with a mid-mountain base depth of 127 inches. With an additional 30-40 inches forecasted in the coming days, the mountain is in mid-winter form and skiers are raving about the spring storms. Just like last year, April is providing some of the best conditions we've seen all year, said resort president Bob Bonar. With this deep snowpack we expect to offer skiing and riding well into May, continuing our tradition of offering the longest season in Utah. Snowbird's projected closing date is Memorial Day, weather permitting. Skiers and riders who want to extend their season can take advantage of a number of deals. Snowbird is offering a Spring Pass for $299 that is good thru the end of the 2009/10 season and discounted $62 Tram and chair tickets beginning April 12. Lodging packages, including Stay and Ski packages with Powder Perks discounts, for $99 per person/double occupancy, can be found at www.snowbird.com. To see photos and video of the recent powder skiing and riding, go to www.snowbird.com and click on Photo of the Day. Live shots of the current storm's snow accumulation can be seen using Snowbird's SnowCam at www.snowbird.com/snowcam. For media information, photos or video of current conditions, contact Jared Ishkanian at (801) 933-2047 or jishkanian@snowbird.com. You can also follow Snowbird on Facebook by searching Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort or on Twitter under SnowbirdSki. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100405/Snowbird-anticipating-3040-inches-of-snow-this-week"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park Resort is turning 70 this year, and the ski resort is rewarding guests by letting them ski or snowobard fro free from now until Closing Day on April 18. All you have to do to get this amazing deal is book 2 or more nights of lodging and you will receive a free lift ticket for every night booked. Accommodations are starting at $67 per person, per night, so head over to playwinterpark.com to book your spring skiing or riding trip today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100404/Ski-for-free-for-the-rest-of-the-season-at-Winter-Park-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-04 12:11:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100404/Ski-for-free-for-the-rest-of-the-season-at-Winter-Park-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100404_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park Resort is turning 70 this year, and the ski resort is rewarding guests by letting them ski or snowobard fro free from now until Closing Day on April 18. All you have to do to get this amazing deal is book 2 or more nights of lodging and you will receive a free lift ticket for every night booked. Accommodations are starting at $67 per person, per night, so head over to playwinterpark.com to book your spring skiing or riding trip today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100404/Ski-for-free-for-the-rest-of-the-season-at-Winter-Park-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100404_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The final week of Waterville Valley's (NH) ski and snowboard season will feature half off adult lift tickets. Starting tomorrow, the reduced rate is available to any and all at the ticket window. No need to print out an internet coupon. Spring skiing activities are in full force right now at Waterville Valley: a BBQ on the Schwendi Deck and the Waterville Wheel of Deals will be spinning away all week long. There are 32 trails with top-to-bottom skiing through closing day. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100404/New-Hampshires-Waterville-Valley-has-halfoff-lift-tickets-for-closing-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-04 10:40:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100404/New-Hampshires-Waterville-Valley-has-halfoff-lift-tickets-for-closing-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100404_Waterville_Valley_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The final week of Waterville Valley's (NH) ski and snowboard season will feature half off adult lift tickets. Starting tomorrow, the reduced rate is available to any and all at the ticket window. No need to print out an internet coupon. Spring skiing activities are in full force right now at Waterville Valley: a BBQ on the Schwendi Deck and the Waterville Wheel of Deals will be spinning away all week long. There are 32 trails with top-to-bottom skiing through closing day. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100404/New-Hampshires-Waterville-Valley-has-halfoff-lift-tickets-for-closing-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100404_Waterville_Valley_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is available right now for a massively discounted price of $409, but you only have until the end of the day on Monday to get this amazing price. The pass includes unlimited skiing and riding at both Winter Park Resort and Copper Mountain, along with six days of your choice at Steamboat. In addition, Rocky Mountain Super Passes, Winter Park season passes, and Copper Mountain season passes are all available for purchase. Call (800) 977-SNOW to get yours! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Only-72-hours-left-to-get-the-lowest-price-on-the-Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-Plus ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-02 17:41:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Only-72-hours-left-to-get-the-lowest-price-on-the-Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-Plus"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100402_superpass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is available right now for a massively discounted price of $409, but you only have until the end of the day on Monday to get this amazing price. The pass includes unlimited skiing and riding at both Winter Park Resort and Copper Mountain, along with six days of your choice at Steamboat. In addition, Rocky Mountain Super Passes, Winter Park season passes, and Copper Mountain season passes are all available for purchase. Call (800) 977-SNOW to get yours! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Only-72-hours-left-to-get-the-lowest-price-on-the-Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-Plus"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100402_superpass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel KEYSTONE, Colo. -April 2, 2010 - River Run Rocks returns to Keystone Resort closing weekend with a free concert featuring Seven Mary Three and Salem on Saturday, April 10 at the River Run Events Plaza. Salem opens at 4 p.m. for Seven Mary Three, an American rock band with the hits Cumbersome and Water's Edge, who are scheduled to start playing at 5:45 p.m. After a day of skiing, guests are encouraged to make their way to River Run for food and beverages sold a la carte and the free shows. Also, guests receive a free t-shirt with the purchase of $30 or more from a River Run merchant. For end of season lodging deals visit, www.KeystoneResort.com lt;http://www.keystoneresort.com/gt; . http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Free-concerts-to-be-held-at-Keystones-River-Run-Rocks-April-10 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-02 17:13:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Free-concerts-to-be-held-at-Keystones-River-Run-Rocks-April-10"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> KEYSTONE, Colo. -April 2, 2010 - River Run Rocks returns to Keystone Resort closing weekend with a free concert featuring Seven Mary Three and Salem on Saturday, April 10 at the River Run Events Plaza. Salem opens at 4 p.m. for Seven Mary Three, an American rock band with the hits Cumbersome and Water's Edge, who are scheduled to start playing at 5:45 p.m. After a day of skiing, guests are encouraged to make their way to River Run for food and beverages sold a la carte and the free shows. Also, guests receive a free t-shirt with the purchase of $30 or more from a River Run merchant. For end of season lodging deals visit, www.KeystoneResort.com lt;http://www.keystoneresort.com/gt; . <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Free-concerts-to-be-held-at-Keystones-River-Run-Rocks-April-10"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's a tad chilly out there today, with temps around 30 degrees, but all of Vail is open for the taking with fresh snow coming down all day. So get out there and carve some fresh tracks. Vail is open from 8:30 to 4 daily, and will close April 18th. Hurry! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Vail-gets-11-inches-in-24-hours-more-on-the-way-100-of-resort-open-today ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-02 07:26:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Vail-gets-11-inches-in-24-hours-more-on-the-way-100-of-resort-open-today"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's a tad chilly out there today, with temps around 30 degrees, but all of Vail is open for the taking with fresh snow coming down all day. So get out there and carve some fresh tracks. Vail is open from 8:30 to 4 daily, and will close April 18th. Hurry! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Vail-gets-11-inches-in-24-hours-more-on-the-way-100-of-resort-open-today"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Held annually in Stowe since 1940, the Sugar Slalom is the most recognized alpine ski race event in the area. Open to USSA licensed racers ages 10 and up, this race attracts some of the best talent in the East and is a great opportunity to lower USSA points late in the season. Sugar Slalom is open to anyone over 21 years of age wishing to be a part in the weekend's festivities. Originating as a celebration of the arrival of spring and the tapping of maple trees, the Sugar Slalom is held in a Mardi Gras atmosphere complete with music, barbecue on the hill, fantastic ski racing and festive costumes. To top it all, the race also features a unique Vermont treat - maple syrup on snow, donuts and pickles at the finish. The two-day race annually draws over 1,000 avid racers and some 600 spectators. Call the Mt. Mansfield Ski amp; Snowboard Club at 802-253-7704. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Get-your-Slalom-on-at-70th-Annual-Sugar-Slalom-in-Stowe-this-weekend-and-celebrate-spring ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-04-02 07:05:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Get-your-Slalom-on-at-70th-Annual-Sugar-Slalom-in-Stowe-this-weekend-and-celebrate-spring"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Held annually in Stowe since 1940, the Sugar Slalom is the most recognized alpine ski race event in the area. Open to USSA licensed racers ages 10 and up, this race attracts some of the best talent in the East and is a great opportunity to lower USSA points late in the season. Sugar Slalom is open to anyone over 21 years of age wishing to be a part in the weekend's festivities. Originating as a celebration of the arrival of spring and the tapping of maple trees, the Sugar Slalom is held in a Mardi Gras atmosphere complete with music, barbecue on the hill, fantastic ski racing and festive costumes. To top it all, the race also features a unique Vermont treat - maple syrup on snow, donuts and pickles at the finish. The two-day race annually draws over 1,000 avid racers and some 600 spectators. Call the Mt. Mansfield Ski amp; Snowboard Club at 802-253-7704. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100402/Get-your-Slalom-on-at-70th-Annual-Sugar-Slalom-in-Stowe-this-weekend-and-celebrate-spring"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park Resort is celebrating the arrival of spring with two weekends of live music in April. Beginning April 10-11, there will be two concerts on the West Portal Station plaza. On Saturday the 10th, the Matt Clark Band will play rock, blues, and Ramp;B, while on Sunday, the Holden Young Trio will play a unique blend of funk, rock, and world music. There will also be apres drink special on the decks of Derailer Bar and Doc's Roadhouse, and the weekend of April 17-18 will have more live music and the Coca-Cola Spring Splash, which is the must-see season finale! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100331/Spring-Blast-presented-by-Snickers-hits-Winter-Park-beginning-April-10 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-31 12:46:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100331/Spring-Blast-presented-by-Snickers-hits-Winter-Park-beginning-April-10"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100331_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park Resort is celebrating the arrival of spring with two weekends of live music in April. Beginning April 10-11, there will be two concerts on the West Portal Station plaza. On Saturday the 10th, the Matt Clark Band will play rock, blues, and Ramp;B, while on Sunday, the Holden Young Trio will play a unique blend of funk, rock, and world music. There will also be apres drink special on the decks of Derailer Bar and Doc's Roadhouse, and the weekend of April 17-18 will have more live music and the Coca-Cola Spring Splash, which is the must-see season finale! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100331/Spring-Blast-presented-by-Snickers-hits-Winter-Park-beginning-April-10"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100331_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - The Aerie Sushi Bar at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort has been named one of the 10 Best Ski-Town Sushi Restaurants by SKI Magazine. Restaurants were selected from ski areas throughout the United States and Canada and listed on www.skinet.com. We're thrilled to be named one of the best skiing sushi spots in North America, said Freacute;deacute;ric Barbier, Snowbird's Assistant Food and Beverage Director. We have a dedicated brigade of enthusiastic, artistic sushi chefs that have thrilled guests for years with fantastic sushi with views of the mountain to match. The Aerie Sushi Bar's menu features a variety of starters such as miso soup and seaweed salad along with makizushi, specialty rolls, nigiri, sashimi, combination platters and veggie rolls. Patrons can also order from The Aerie Lounge menu, featuring buffalo wings, cheese fondue, pizzas, burgers and other lighter fare. Sushi can be paired with an imaginative variety of sake drinks, including sake-tinis, sake samplers, hot or cold sake and flavored sake in addition to traditional apregrave;s ski beverages like classic cocktails and cold draft beer. The Aerie's award-winning wine list is also available with over 800 selections. Snowbird's Aerie Sushi Bar, founded in 1982, was one of the first slopeside sushi bars in North America. The space was recently expanded in 2007 due to its popularity with guests and Salt Lake City locals alike. Snowbird recently earned the Best High-Altitude Sushi award from the staff of City Weekly. The Aerie Restaurant features contemporary American cuisine prepared by Chef Fernando Soberanis, as well as a private dining room available for private parties. For dinner or brunch reservations, please call 801-933-2181. Sample menus can be viewed at www.snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100331/Aerie-Sushi-Bar-at-Snowbird-named-to-SKI-Magazines-Top-10 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-31 11:43:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100331/Aerie-Sushi-Bar-at-Snowbird-named-to-SKI-Magazines-Top-10"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - The Aerie Sushi Bar at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort has been named one of the 10 Best Ski-Town Sushi Restaurants by SKI Magazine. Restaurants were selected from ski areas throughout the United States and Canada and listed on www.skinet.com. We're thrilled to be named one of the best skiing sushi spots in North America, said Freacute;deacute;ric Barbier, Snowbird's Assistant Food and Beverage Director. We have a dedicated brigade of enthusiastic, artistic sushi chefs that have thrilled guests for years with fantastic sushi with views of the mountain to match. The Aerie Sushi Bar's menu features a variety of starters such as miso soup and seaweed salad along with makizushi, specialty rolls, nigiri, sashimi, combination platters and veggie rolls. Patrons can also order from The Aerie Lounge menu, featuring buffalo wings, cheese fondue, pizzas, burgers and other lighter fare. Sushi can be paired with an imaginative variety of sake drinks, including sake-tinis, sake samplers, hot or cold sake and flavored sake in addition to traditional apregrave;s ski beverages like classic cocktails and cold draft beer. The Aerie's award-winning wine list is also available with over 800 selections. Snowbird's Aerie Sushi Bar, founded in 1982, was one of the first slopeside sushi bars in North America. The space was recently expanded in 2007 due to its popularity with guests and Salt Lake City locals alike. Snowbird recently earned the Best High-Altitude Sushi award from the staff of City Weekly. The Aerie Restaurant features contemporary American cuisine prepared by Chef Fernando Soberanis, as well as a private dining room available for private parties. For dinner or brunch reservations, please call 801-933-2181. Sample menus can be viewed at www.snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100331/Aerie-Sushi-Bar-at-Snowbird-named-to-SKI-Magazines-Top-10"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Easter Sunday will be quite a celebration at Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, as the ski resort will hold a service, breakfast buffet, and Easter egg hunt. The Easter service will be non-denominational and will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the summit of Little Whiteface. The Easter buffet will begin after the service in Lookout Cafe, and will last from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Finally, the Easter egg hunt for kids between the ages of 7 and 12 will start at 11:00 a.m. on the Boreen run and for the kids younger than 6, their egg hunt will begin at noon on the Mixing Bowl. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Whiteface-Mountain-Ski-Center-putting-on-Easter-celebration-this-Sunday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 17:23:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Whiteface-Mountain-Ski-Center-putting-on-Easter-celebration-this-Sunday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Easter Sunday will be quite a celebration at Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, as the ski resort will hold a service, breakfast buffet, and Easter egg hunt. The Easter service will be non-denominational and will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the summit of Little Whiteface. The Easter buffet will begin after the service in Lookout Cafe, and will last from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Finally, the Easter egg hunt for kids between the ages of 7 and 12 will start at 11:00 a.m. on the Boreen run and for the kids younger than 6, their egg hunt will begin at noon on the Mixing Bowl. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Whiteface-Mountain-Ski-Center-putting-on-Easter-celebration-this-Sunday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Easter Sunday is Closing Day at Taos Ski Valley, and the ski resort is gearing up for the final weekend of the season with discounts and lots of fun! Adult lift tickets are $45, seniors are $35, teens are $35, and children are $30. In addition, the Children's Ski School is discounted and will be $90 per day, which includes a lift ticket, rentals, a morning and afternoon lesson, and lunch. There will be two concerts over the weekend, with Kathy and the Cruisers performing Thursday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. and The Monkey Feeders performing Saturday, April 3 at 4:30 p.m. Finally, on Sunday, there will be a Pond Skimming Contest from 2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The entry fee is $10 an the best costume will earn points as well! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Taos-Ski-Valley-is-ending-the-season-with-a-weekend-of-savings-and-fun ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 14:25:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Taos-Ski-Valley-is-ending-the-season-with-a-weekend-of-savings-and-fun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100330_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Easter Sunday is Closing Day at Taos Ski Valley, and the ski resort is gearing up for the final weekend of the season with discounts and lots of fun! Adult lift tickets are $45, seniors are $35, teens are $35, and children are $30. In addition, the Children's Ski School is discounted and will be $90 per day, which includes a lift ticket, rentals, a morning and afternoon lesson, and lunch. There will be two concerts over the weekend, with Kathy and the Cruisers performing Thursday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. and The Monkey Feeders performing Saturday, April 3 at 4:30 p.m. Finally, on Sunday, there will be a Pond Skimming Contest from 2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The entry fee is $10 an the best costume will earn points as well! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Taos-Ski-Valley-is-ending-the-season-with-a-weekend-of-savings-and-fun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100330_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This weekend is not only Easter, but it's also Dollar Dayz at Sun Valley Resort. Dollar Mountain will host the event, which will take place this Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, a Skier/Boarder Cross race will be at noon. There are two divisions- ages 10 and under and ages 11-15. There is a $10 entry fee and sign-up will be at 9:00 am. On Sunday, which is Dollar Mountain's final day of the season, there will be a Pond Skimming Contest. Sign-up for the contest will be from 9-11 a.m. and the event will start at 1:00 p.m. There is also a $10 entry fee but there will be a prize for the best costume. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Dollar-Dayz-to-be-held-at-Sun-Valley-this-Saturday-and-Sunday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 13:04:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Dollar-Dayz-to-be-held-at-Sun-Valley-this-Saturday-and-Sunday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This weekend is not only Easter, but it's also Dollar Dayz at Sun Valley Resort. Dollar Mountain will host the event, which will take place this Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, a Skier/Boarder Cross race will be at noon. There are two divisions- ages 10 and under and ages 11-15. There is a $10 entry fee and sign-up will be at 9:00 am. On Sunday, which is Dollar Mountain's final day of the season, there will be a Pond Skimming Contest. Sign-up for the contest will be from 9-11 a.m. and the event will start at 1:00 p.m. There is also a $10 entry fee but there will be a prize for the best costume. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Dollar-Dayz-to-be-held-at-Sun-Valley-this-Saturday-and-Sunday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel (Tahoe City, CA)... SnowBomb.com will host the third annual Toyota's Sick n' Twisted Lil' Air Mountain Festival at Alpine Meadows on Sunday, April 11th, 2010. This unique event is geared towards children 10 years old and under who are interested in getting a start in the competition circuit or just looking for a fun time! This is definitely the event that gives back to the community. We have a great time watching tomorrow's talent throw tricks in a freestyle venue. Meredith Stead, SnowBomb's VP of Operations said. Parents should prepare to rock through an entire roll of film...If they still use film. Adam Baillargeron of SnowBomb said. Our sponsor, Cholula will set up a special sampling booth at the event as well. Continuing the huge success of the last two year's events, SnowBomb is giving kids an opportunity to ride in a professional freestyle competition for the young demographic only. Both skiers and snowboarders are welcome. A special discounted $10 entry fee gets each child a chance in the competition, and gear and prizes will be awarded for every contestant. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the resort, and helmets are mandatory for all participants. Snowbomb was the first company in the world to offer online lift tickets. The company has been the premiere online ski and snowboard community offering discount lift tickets, ride sharing and a significant amount of insider information about skiing and snowboarding since 1996. For more information, point your browser to snowbomb.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Toyota-Sick-n-Twisted-Air-Festival-hits-Alpine-Meadows-April-11 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 11:58:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Toyota-Sick-n-Twisted-Air-Festival-hits-Alpine-Meadows-April-11"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> (Tahoe City, CA)... SnowBomb.com will host the third annual Toyota's Sick n' Twisted Lil' Air Mountain Festival at Alpine Meadows on Sunday, April 11th, 2010. This unique event is geared towards children 10 years old and under who are interested in getting a start in the competition circuit or just looking for a fun time! This is definitely the event that gives back to the community. We have a great time watching tomorrow's talent throw tricks in a freestyle venue. Meredith Stead, SnowBomb's VP of Operations said. Parents should prepare to rock through an entire roll of film...If they still use film. Adam Baillargeron of SnowBomb said. Our sponsor, Cholula will set up a special sampling booth at the event as well. Continuing the huge success of the last two year's events, SnowBomb is giving kids an opportunity to ride in a professional freestyle competition for the young demographic only. Both skiers and snowboarders are welcome. A special discounted $10 entry fee gets each child a chance in the competition, and gear and prizes will be awarded for every contestant. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the resort, and helmets are mandatory for all participants. Snowbomb was the first company in the world to offer online lift tickets. The company has been the premiere online ski and snowboard community offering discount lift tickets, ride sharing and a significant amount of insider information about skiing and snowboarding since 1996. For more information, point your browser to snowbomb.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Toyota-Sick-n-Twisted-Air-Festival-hits-Alpine-Meadows-April-11"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Good news for Buttermilk and the Aspen Skiing Co., as the U.S. Forest Service has approved the mountain's long-term proposals. The proposals included building Nordic ski jumps, as well as expanding snowmaking, summer horseback riding, and lift facilities. The decision to approve the plans comes after a two-year process that including an environmental assessment and comments from the public. Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle said the ski resort does not have any immediate plans to move forward with the proposals. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Forest-Service-approves-Buttermilks-expansion-proposals ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 11:10:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Forest-Service-approves-Buttermilks-expansion-proposals"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Good news for Buttermilk and the Aspen Skiing Co., as the U.S. Forest Service has approved the mountain's long-term proposals. The proposals included building Nordic ski jumps, as well as expanding snowmaking, summer horseback riding, and lift facilities. The decision to approve the plans comes after a two-year process that including an environmental assessment and comments from the public. Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle said the ski resort does not have any immediate plans to move forward with the proposals. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Forest-Service-approves-Buttermilks-expansion-proposals"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel As we reported yesterday, Sun Valley Resort was anticipating a winter storm that could bring up to two feet of snow. Well, the storm has delivered, as there is over 14 inches of fresh powder on Mt. Baldy so far, and more snow is on the way! The winter storm watch will remain in effect until this afternoon, as heavy, wet snow and strong winds are expected to persist throughout the day. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Over-a-foot-of-fresh-powder-has-fallen-at-Sun-Valley-and-more-is-on-the-way ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 10:28:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Over-a-foot-of-fresh-powder-has-fallen-at-Sun-Valley-and-more-is-on-the-way"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> As we reported yesterday, Sun Valley Resort was anticipating a winter storm that could bring up to two feet of snow. Well, the storm has delivered, as there is over 14 inches of fresh powder on Mt. Baldy so far, and more snow is on the way! The winter storm watch will remain in effect until this afternoon, as heavy, wet snow and strong winds are expected to persist throughout the day. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Over-a-foot-of-fresh-powder-has-fallen-at-Sun-Valley-and-more-is-on-the-way"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Three feet of snow has been dumped on Mount Hood, causing the ski area's base depth to nearly 11 feet. 19 inches of fresh powder are available for shredding now! The Mount Hood Meadows Ski resort has decided to extend the season. It will now be open daily through April 25. Open weekends through May 16. Firsttracksmag.com reports other 24-hour snow totals around the Pacific Northwest from the current storm include: bull; White Pass, Wash.: 20 in. bull; Mt. Bachelor, Ore.: 18 in. bull; Stevens Pass, Wash.: 16 in. bull; Crystal Mountain, Wash.: 13 in. bull; Hoodoo, Ore.: 10 in. bull; Squaw Valley USA, Calif.: 8 in. bull; Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, B.C.: 8 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Oregon-slopes-get-3-foot-dumping-in-48-hours-Mount-Hood-extends-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-30 08:13:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Oregon-slopes-get-3-foot-dumping-in-48-hours-Mount-Hood-extends-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Three feet of snow has been dumped on Mount Hood, causing the ski area's base depth to nearly 11 feet. 19 inches of fresh powder are available for shredding now! The Mount Hood Meadows Ski resort has decided to extend the season. It will now be open daily through April 25. Open weekends through May 16. Firsttracksmag.com reports other 24-hour snow totals around the Pacific Northwest from the current storm include: bull; White Pass, Wash.: 20 in. bull; Mt. Bachelor, Ore.: 18 in. bull; Stevens Pass, Wash.: 16 in. bull; Crystal Mountain, Wash.: 13 in. bull; Hoodoo, Ore.: 10 in. bull; Squaw Valley USA, Calif.: 8 in. bull; Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, B.C.: 8 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100330/Oregon-slopes-get-3-foot-dumping-in-48-hours-Mount-Hood-extends-season"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Easter is this Sunday, and Brighton Resort is celebrating the occasion with a special guest. The Easter Bunny will be on the slopes of Explorer at the ski resort for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will begin at 8:15 a.m. Kids of all ages are welcome, and those that 8 years old and over must be either on a snowboard or on skis. Also, make sure to bring your own Easter basket so you can take all of your treats home! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Head-to-Brighton-Resort-for-some-Easter-weekend-fun ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 16:47:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Head-to-Brighton-Resort-for-some-Easter-weekend-fun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Easter is this Sunday, and Brighton Resort is celebrating the occasion with a special guest. The Easter Bunny will be on the slopes of Explorer at the ski resort for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will begin at 8:15 a.m. Kids of all ages are welcome, and those that 8 years old and over must be either on a snowboard or on skis. Also, make sure to bring your own Easter basket so you can take all of your treats home! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Head-to-Brighton-Resort-for-some-Easter-weekend-fun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 29, 2010 - The third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational, hosted by Aspen/Snowmass, will once again be held in Snowmass, April 2 - 4, 2010. The event will feature a Superpipe contest on Saturday, April 3 in Snowmass along with photo and filming opportunities for the media. In addition, there will be several lifestyle activities for the riders including a spa day, yoga classes and a girl's night out on the town. This year's event includes many new components including: the Barbie Little Air where participants 13-years-old and younger will compete on a small jump at the base of Snowmass for prizes from Barbie (this event is open to the public), an autograph session with the athletes at Spider Sabich below the Snowmass Superpipe, free snowboard demo from K2 Snowboard's 2011 product and poolside apregrave;s party at the Viceroy Resorts and Residences. Confirmed riders for this year's event include Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Elena Hight, Sarah Conrad, Ellery Hollingsworth, Mercedes Nicoll, Linn Haug, Maddy Schaffrick, Haruna Matsumoto, Soko Yamaoka, Sophie Rodriguez, Kelly Marren, Palmer Taylor, Paulina Ligocka and Ursina Holler. The athletes will vie for $20,000 in prize money at the superpipe competition in Snowmass on April 3. 2010 COVERGIRL Snow Angels Invitational event schedule: Thursday, April 1st 9 am - 4 pm: K2 Snowboard Demo - Snowmass Village Mall Friday, April 2nd 9 am - 4 pm: K2 Snowboard Demo, Oakley and ContourHD demo - Snowmass Village Mall 10 am - 1 pm: Film, photo shoot amp; freeride day - Snowmass Superpipe 3 pm - 4 pm: Barbie Little Air - Snowmass Fanny Hill Saturday, April 3rd 9 am - 4 pm: K2 Snowboard Demo, Oakley and ContourHD demo - Snowmass Village Mall 9:30 am - 2 pm: Free superpipe viewing access for foot-passengers - Burlingame lift 10 am: Superpipe practice - Snowmass Superpipe 11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Superpipe Jam Session Competition - Snowmass Superpipe 12 - 2 pm: Lunch specials - Spider Sabich Cabin 1 - 1:30pm: COVERGIRL Snow Angel athlete autograph session - Spider Sabich Cabin 4 - 6 pm: Poolside apregrave;s party - Viceroy Pool Sunday April 4th 9 am - 4 pm: Oakley and ContourHD demo - Snowmass Village Mall 10 am - 1 pm: Film, photo shoot amp; freeride - Snowmass Superpipe 9 pm - 12 am: COVERGIRL Snow Angel night out featuring Danger Kitty - Belly Up Aspen For the first time Viceroy Snowmass will host the athletes along with a mix of activities throughout the weekend. The weekend will feature spa treatments, yoga sessions and a poolside apregrave;s party. Viceroy Snowmass Resort and Residence, brings a fusion of glamorous style, provocative design and innovative culinary experiences to the event, will add to the truly special experience of the CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational. The spa is adorned with a sleek cocoon of elegant treatment rooms and a meditative relaxation lounge which features cascading waters. Guests are compelled to surrender to tradition-rich and restorative signature experiences honoring the indigenous essence, local heritage and global inspiration that comprise the Viceroy Snowmass experience. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Athletes-and-schedule-announced-for-CoverGirl-Snow-Angels-Invitational-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 14:57:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Athletes-and-schedule-announced-for-CoverGirl-Snow-Angels-Invitational-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_snowangels_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 29, 2010 - The third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational, hosted by Aspen/Snowmass, will once again be held in Snowmass, April 2 - 4, 2010. The event will feature a Superpipe contest on Saturday, April 3 in Snowmass along with photo and filming opportunities for the media. In addition, there will be several lifestyle activities for the riders including a spa day, yoga classes and a girl's night out on the town. This year's event includes many new components including: the Barbie Little Air where participants 13-years-old and younger will compete on a small jump at the base of Snowmass for prizes from Barbie (this event is open to the public), an autograph session with the athletes at Spider Sabich below the Snowmass Superpipe, free snowboard demo from K2 Snowboard's 2011 product and poolside apregrave;s party at the Viceroy Resorts and Residences. Confirmed riders for this year's event include Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Elena Hight, Sarah Conrad, Ellery Hollingsworth, Mercedes Nicoll, Linn Haug, Maddy Schaffrick, Haruna Matsumoto, Soko Yamaoka, Sophie Rodriguez, Kelly Marren, Palmer Taylor, Paulina Ligocka and Ursina Holler. The athletes will vie for $20,000 in prize money at the superpipe competition in Snowmass on April 3. 2010 COVERGIRL Snow Angels Invitational event schedule: Thursday, April 1st 9 am - 4 pm: K2 Snowboard Demo - Snowmass Village Mall Friday, April 2nd 9 am - 4 pm: K2 Snowboard Demo, Oakley and ContourHD demo - Snowmass Village Mall 10 am - 1 pm: Film, photo shoot amp; freeride day - Snowmass Superpipe 3 pm - 4 pm: Barbie Little Air - Snowmass Fanny Hill Saturday, April 3rd 9 am - 4 pm: K2 Snowboard Demo, Oakley and ContourHD demo - Snowmass Village Mall 9:30 am - 2 pm: Free superpipe viewing access for foot-passengers - Burlingame lift 10 am: Superpipe practice - Snowmass Superpipe 11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Superpipe Jam Session Competition - Snowmass Superpipe 12 - 2 pm: Lunch specials - Spider Sabich Cabin 1 - 1:30pm: COVERGIRL Snow Angel athlete autograph session - Spider Sabich Cabin 4 - 6 pm: Poolside apregrave;s party - Viceroy Pool Sunday April 4th 9 am - 4 pm: Oakley and ContourHD demo - Snowmass Village Mall 10 am - 1 pm: Film, photo shoot amp; freeride - Snowmass Superpipe 9 pm - 12 am: COVERGIRL Snow Angel night out featuring Danger Kitty - Belly Up Aspen For the first time Viceroy Snowmass will host the athletes along with a mix of activities throughout the weekend. The weekend will feature spa treatments, yoga sessions and a poolside apregrave;s party. Viceroy Snowmass Resort and Residence, brings a fusion of glamorous style, provocative design and innovative culinary experiences to the event, will add to the truly special experience of the CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational. The spa is adorned with a sleek cocoon of elegant treatment rooms and a meditative relaxation lounge which features cascading waters. Guests are compelled to surrender to tradition-rich and restorative signature experiences honoring the indigenous essence, local heritage and global inspiration that comprise the Viceroy Snowmass experience. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Athletes-and-schedule-announced-for-CoverGirl-Snow-Angels-Invitational-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_snowangels_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel A winter storm watch is in effect for Sun Valley, which means the snow will keep on falling. This is good news, as the ski resort has announced that Bald Mountain will be open until Sunday, April 18. That means you have three more weeks to enjoy the mountain. In addition, Sun Valley has announced that Seattle Ridge will be open until Sunday, April 11, and Dollar Mountain will close this Sunday, April 4. For updated weather conditions, call Sun Valley at (800) 635-4150. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Bald-Mountain-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-to-be-open-until-April-18 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 13:38:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Bald-Mountain-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-to-be-open-until-April-18"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> A winter storm watch is in effect for Sun Valley, which means the snow will keep on falling. This is good news, as the ski resort has announced that Bald Mountain will be open until Sunday, April 18. That means you have three more weeks to enjoy the mountain. In addition, Sun Valley has announced that Seattle Ridge will be open until Sunday, April 11, and Dollar Mountain will close this Sunday, April 4. For updated weather conditions, call Sun Valley at (800) 635-4150. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Bald-Mountain-at-Sun-Valley-Resort-to-be-open-until-April-18"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whistler Blackcomb has had a season to remember, as record-breaking amounts of snow have fallen and Olympic dreams have been fulfilled. And, just when you think things can't get any better, the ski resort has announced that it has frozen the prices of the EDGE Cards for the 2010-11 season. The price freeze ends April 30th, so until then, here is the pricing for the 2010-11 EDGE card: - 10-day Adult: $564, which is $57 per day - 5-day Adult: $309, which is $62 per day In addition, if you buy your card before April 30th, you'll receive a free early seaon day plus a free Summer sightseeing day. Don't miss out- call (866) 218-9689! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Ski-or-ride-at-Whistler-next-season-for-only-$57-per-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 12:24:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Ski-or-ride-at-Whistler-next-season-for-only-$57-per-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whistler Blackcomb has had a season to remember, as record-breaking amounts of snow have fallen and Olympic dreams have been fulfilled. And, just when you think things can't get any better, the ski resort has announced that it has frozen the prices of the EDGE Cards for the 2010-11 season. The price freeze ends April 30th, so until then, here is the pricing for the 2010-11 EDGE card: - 10-day Adult: $564, which is $57 per day - 5-day Adult: $309, which is $62 per day In addition, if you buy your card before April 30th, you'll receive a free early seaon day plus a free Summer sightseeing day. Don't miss out- call (866) 218-9689! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Ski-or-ride-at-Whistler-next-season-for-only-$57-per-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100329_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Spring has brought alot of snow thus far, and it looks like Sun Valley is going to be the next recipient of a powder dump. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for heavy snow and win about 6500 feet for the Big and Little Wood River Region. The watch is in effect through Tuesday afternoon, and snow accumulations are projected between one and two feet. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a snow day on Tuesday! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Sun-Valley-area-expecting-as-much-as-two-feet-of-snow-by-Tuesday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 10:13:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Sun-Valley-area-expecting-as-much-as-two-feet-of-snow-by-Tuesday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Spring has brought alot of snow thus far, and it looks like Sun Valley is going to be the next recipient of a powder dump. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for heavy snow and win about 6500 feet for the Big and Little Wood River Region. The watch is in effect through Tuesday afternoon, and snow accumulations are projected between one and two feet. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a snow day on Tuesday! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Sun-Valley-area-expecting-as-much-as-two-feet-of-snow-by-Tuesday"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Easter Fun highlight some of these last calls for skiing at these great resorts until Fall Aspen Highlands/Buttermilk The Highlands An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the top of Aspen Mountain Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. The gondola will start running at 7 a.m. and tickets will be sold in the Aspen Mountain ticket office from 7 - 8:15 a.m. The service is non-denominational and will be conducted by Rev. Gregg Anderson. Buttermilk will shut down its lifts on April 4 as well. Aspen/Snowmass and Gretchen Bleiler will host the third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational. This is an all-female lifestyle event featuring a snowboard superpipe contest in Snowmass April 2-4, 2010. Crested Butte Crested Butte is currently offering steep discounts on season passes for next year through closing date on the 4th. New for 2010 - 2011 Adult Gold Passholders get 2 half-price Buddy Tickets and Adult Platinum Passholders get 4 half-price Buddy Tickets for use during the 2010 - 2011 ski season. Ski Cooper Sunday, April 4 at 9:00 am beside The Lodge at Ski Cooper. Over 3,500 eggs will be up for grabs. Find a golden Cooper Egg and win a fabulous prize-a free season pass for next year! 3 age divisions~ 5 and under; 6-10; 11-15. Bring a bag or basket for the all the Easter Bunnie Eggs you find. Dress up as Sasquatch and get a free ticket for the day! Telluride Event: Meadows Egg Hunt Time: 10AM Ages: children 7 years or younger are encouraged to participate Description: 1000 candy and toy filled eggs will be placed on the Meadows ski run and near the top and bottom of lift 1. Event: Village Bypass Egg Hunt Time: 10AM Ages: all ages - fun for the family! Description: 500 candy and toy filled eggs will be placed on Village Bypass and near the top and bottom of lift 4. Event: Enchanted Forrest Egg Hunt Time: 10AM Ages: children 7 years or younger are encouraged to participate Description: 500 candy and toy filled eggs will be placed in the Enchanted Forest and the top and bottom of lift 10. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Easter-eggs-Sasquatch-deals-and-last-chance-skiing-at-these-resorts-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 10:06:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Easter-eggs-Sasquatch-deals-and-last-chance-skiing-at-these-resorts-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Easter Fun highlight some of these last calls for skiing at these great resorts until Fall Aspen Highlands/Buttermilk The Highlands An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the top of Aspen Mountain Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. The gondola will start running at 7 a.m. and tickets will be sold in the Aspen Mountain ticket office from 7 - 8:15 a.m. The service is non-denominational and will be conducted by Rev. Gregg Anderson. Buttermilk will shut down its lifts on April 4 as well. Aspen/Snowmass and Gretchen Bleiler will host the third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational. This is an all-female lifestyle event featuring a snowboard superpipe contest in Snowmass April 2-4, 2010. Crested Butte Crested Butte is currently offering steep discounts on season passes for next year through closing date on the 4th. New for 2010 - 2011 Adult Gold Passholders get 2 half-price Buddy Tickets and Adult Platinum Passholders get 4 half-price Buddy Tickets for use during the 2010 - 2011 ski season. Ski Cooper Sunday, April 4 at 9:00 am beside The Lodge at Ski Cooper. Over 3,500 eggs will be up for grabs. Find a golden Cooper Egg and win a fabulous prize-a free season pass for next year! 3 age divisions~ 5 and under; 6-10; 11-15. Bring a bag or basket for the all the Easter Bunnie Eggs you find. Dress up as Sasquatch and get a free ticket for the day! Telluride Event: Meadows Egg Hunt Time: 10AM Ages: children 7 years or younger are encouraged to participate Description: 1000 candy and toy filled eggs will be placed on the Meadows ski run and near the top and bottom of lift 1. Event: Village Bypass Egg Hunt Time: 10AM Ages: all ages - fun for the family! Description: 500 candy and toy filled eggs will be placed on Village Bypass and near the top and bottom of lift 4. Event: Enchanted Forrest Egg Hunt Time: 10AM Ages: children 7 years or younger are encouraged to participate Description: 500 candy and toy filled eggs will be placed in the Enchanted Forest and the top and bottom of lift 10. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Easter-eggs-Sasquatch-deals-and-last-chance-skiing-at-these-resorts-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mt. Rose Online Discounts and Deals Right now Mt. Rose lift tickets are sold on www.skirose.com at an even more discounted rate than before! Adult lift tickets are now $35, Senior/Teen tickets $25 and Super Senior/Child tickets $7 when you buy online. Spring skiing has never been better at Mt. Rose. With fresh snow on the way and sunny skies, there's no reason to not be outside enjoying the slopes. Coupled with perfect conditions, Mt. Rose has great end-of-the-season events coming up! April 3: Spring Carnival amp; Pond Skim Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe is hosting the Pink Bash, a season pass holder celebration including tacos and beer specials, the Smokin' Joe Banana band, Pink Slip Partner Booths, free cotton candy, and a pond skimming contest over at the Winters Creek Lodge. It's an event not to miss! Mt. Rose is Tahoe's Gateway Resort, located 25 minutes away from Reno and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Mt. Rose boasts over 1200 acres of terrain, including the 200+ acre Chutes, and the new Winters Creek Lodge. 2010-11 season passes are on sale now for $433! For current weather conditions or information regarding this release, please visit www.skirose.com or call (775) 849-0704. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Mount-Rose-in-Lake-Tahoe-discount-lift-tickets ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-29 09:53:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Mount-Rose-in-Lake-Tahoe-discount-lift-tickets"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mt. Rose Online Discounts and Deals Right now Mt. Rose lift tickets are sold on www.skirose.com at an even more discounted rate than before! Adult lift tickets are now $35, Senior/Teen tickets $25 and Super Senior/Child tickets $7 when you buy online. Spring skiing has never been better at Mt. Rose. With fresh snow on the way and sunny skies, there's no reason to not be outside enjoying the slopes. Coupled with perfect conditions, Mt. Rose has great end-of-the-season events coming up! April 3: Spring Carnival amp; Pond Skim Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe is hosting the Pink Bash, a season pass holder celebration including tacos and beer specials, the Smokin' Joe Banana band, Pink Slip Partner Booths, free cotton candy, and a pond skimming contest over at the Winters Creek Lodge. It's an event not to miss! Mt. Rose is Tahoe's Gateway Resort, located 25 minutes away from Reno and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Mt. Rose boasts over 1200 acres of terrain, including the 200+ acre Chutes, and the new Winters Creek Lodge. 2010-11 season passes are on sale now for $433! For current weather conditions or information regarding this release, please visit www.skirose.com or call (775) 849-0704. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100329/Mount-Rose-in-Lake-Tahoe-discount-lift-tickets"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Purchase your 2010/11 Sugar Bowl season pass on April 5 and you'll enjoy unrestricted skiing and riding for the rest of the 2009/10 season, April 5th - 25th. With incredible conditions at hand, we're ready for some great springtime skiing and riding in April, and your 2010/11 pass will get you in the action. Enjoy free lessons and rentals every day with General Admission, and anyone purchasing their 2010/11 season pass by June 1st will receive 25,000 bonus CORE points valid for the 2010/11 season. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100328/Sugar-Bowl-open-til-April-25-ski-free-in-April-with-pass-purchase ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-28 07:43:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100328/Sugar-Bowl-open-til-April-25-ski-free-in-April-with-pass-purchase"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Purchase your 2010/11 Sugar Bowl season pass on April 5 and you'll enjoy unrestricted skiing and riding for the rest of the 2009/10 season, April 5th - 25th. With incredible conditions at hand, we're ready for some great springtime skiing and riding in April, and your 2010/11 pass will get you in the action. Enjoy free lessons and rentals every day with General Admission, and anyone purchasing their 2010/11 season pass by June 1st will receive 25,000 bonus CORE points valid for the 2010/11 season. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100328/Sugar-Bowl-open-til-April-25-ski-free-in-April-with-pass-purchase"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Heavenly Mountain Resort, which straddles the Nevada-California border, is asking for approval for a new 14,750-square-foot lodge near the top of the Gondola, which is a new high speed lift that will replace the Galazy Lift. In addition, the ski resort would like to add four new runs near the Galazy Lift. All of the projects would require the removal of trees, so the U.S. Forest Service is soliciting public comment through April 11, as it is working to asses the enviornmental impact that the expansion would have. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/US-Forest-Service-accepting-public-comment-for-Heavenly-expansion ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-27 15:49:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/US-Forest-Service-accepting-public-comment-for-Heavenly-expansion"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100327_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Heavenly Mountain Resort, which straddles the Nevada-California border, is asking for approval for a new 14,750-square-foot lodge near the top of the Gondola, which is a new high speed lift that will replace the Galazy Lift. In addition, the ski resort would like to add four new runs near the Galazy Lift. All of the projects would require the removal of trees, so the U.S. Forest Service is soliciting public comment through April 11, as it is working to asses the enviornmental impact that the expansion would have. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/US-Forest-Service-accepting-public-comment-for-Heavenly-expansion"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100327_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whistler Heli-Skiing will still be open for another three weeks, and plenty of packages are still available. If you're a first-timer, then the Classic Experience is for you, which costs $795 per person and gives you three runs and is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders. The Elite Adventure, which costs $880, is a step up from the Classic Experience, and includes four runs for expert skiers and boarders. More packages are available, so call Whistler Heli-Skiing at (888) HELI-SKi for more information! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/Whistler-HeliSkiing-to-be-open-until-April-18-2010 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-27 15:12:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/Whistler-HeliSkiing-to-be-open-until-April-18-2010"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100327_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whistler Heli-Skiing will still be open for another three weeks, and plenty of packages are still available. If you're a first-timer, then the Classic Experience is for you, which costs $795 per person and gives you three runs and is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders. The Elite Adventure, which costs $880, is a step up from the Classic Experience, and includes four runs for expert skiers and boarders. More packages are available, so call Whistler Heli-Skiing at (888) HELI-SKi for more information! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/Whistler-HeliSkiing-to-be-open-until-April-18-2010"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100327_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Vail Resorts will host a homecoming celebration for Lindsey Vonn in Vail, Colo. on Wednesday, March 31. The Vail resident recently won Olympic gold and bronze medals in Vancouver and captured her third consecutive World Cup Overall title, making her the winningest U.S. female skier of all time with 33 World Cup wins, including a U.S. record 11 this season. The homecoming festivities will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Vail Square, located in Lionshead. Supporters will be greeted with Lindsey Vonn commemorative pins and memorabilia as well as complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment including a DJ and jumbo screen videos of Vonnrsquo;s racing career highlights to date. Guest speakers including Co-President of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division John Garnsey, Ski amp; Snowboard Club Vail Executive Director Aldo Radamus, Town of Vail Mayor Dick Cleveland and former Olympian Chad Fleischer will take the stage and introduce Vonn at approximately 4 p.m. followed by a special childrenrsquo;s press conference with the ski racing champion. Guests who ride one of several exclusive ldquo;Welcome Home Lindseyrdquo; cars on the Eagle Bahn Gondola throughout the day can register to win one of five 2010-2011 Epic 7-Pack Passes. Winners will be announced by Vonn at the conclusion of the homecoming celebration in Vail Square. New this year, the Epic 7-Packtrade;(www.epicpass.com) is a seven-day unrestricted pass that skiers and snowboarders can use at any one of Vail Resortsrsquo; five mountain resorts and Arapahoe Basin anytime during the season for a price of $449, or almost 35 percent off of a single-day lift ticket price. ldquo;We could not be more proud to welcome Lindsey home to Vail after a season of unprecedented success on both the World Cup and Olympic stages,rdquo; said John Garnsey, co-president of Vail Resortsrsquo; Mountain Division and chief operating officer of Beaver Creek Resort. ldquo;Lindseyrsquo;s unwavering work ethic and poised representation of our country, our community and alpine skiing continues to be an inspiration to all of us at Vail Resorts and particularly to the next generation of young athletes following in her tracks.rdquo; Vonn fans can follow Lindsey through her ski racing career this past year via www.LindseyIsEpic.com. The site provides the most detailed background and insiderrsquo;s view of Vonnrsquo;s endeavors this ski season including 27 webisodes and interviews with Vonn chronicling her successful ski career and season to date on the World Cup circuit. The webisodes give fans an insightful perspective on Vonnrsquo;s dedication and drive to becoming a World Champion from preparing and training for World Cup events in her hometown Vail to pre-season ski fitness sessions in the gym and World Cup race footage as well other unique surprises about Lindsey, including being an owner of three cows and a goat. Vail Mountain has supported Vonn throughout her ski racing career and Vonn now represents all five of Vail Resortsrsquo; world-class mountain resortsndash;Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly ndash; as well as the revolutionary Epic Passtrade; (www.epicpass.com), back for its third season providing unlimited, unrestricted access to all five Vail Resorts mountains as well as Arapahoe Basin for just $599 for adults and $299 for children ages 5 to 12. In addition to the homecoming celebration for Vonn on March 31, Vailrsquo;s 2010 Winter Olympians ndash; including four-time Olympian Sarah Schleper, Olympian Chris Del Bosco and Paralympian Ralph Green ndash; will be recognized during Spring Back to Vail between free concert performances by Robert Earl Keen and Wyclef Jean on Saturday, April 17. Robert Earl Keen is scheduled to take the stage at approximately 5 p.m. (www.springbacktovail.com). For more information about Vail Mountain, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245). photo by Jack Affleck http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/Vail-Resorts-will-throw-Lindsey-Vonn-homecoming-party-on-Wednesday-March-31 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-27 08:45:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/Vail-Resorts-will-throw-Lindsey-Vonn-homecoming-party-on-Wednesday-March-31"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100327_Lindsey_Vonn_gates_credit_Jack_affleck_400_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Vail Resorts will host a homecoming celebration for Lindsey Vonn in Vail, Colo. on Wednesday, March 31. The Vail resident recently won Olympic gold and bronze medals in Vancouver and captured her third consecutive World Cup Overall title, making her the winningest U.S. female skier of all time with 33 World Cup wins, including a U.S. record 11 this season. The homecoming festivities will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Vail Square, located in Lionshead. Supporters will be greeted with Lindsey Vonn commemorative pins and memorabilia as well as complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment including a DJ and jumbo screen videos of Vonnrsquo;s racing career highlights to date. Guest speakers including Co-President of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division John Garnsey, Ski amp; Snowboard Club Vail Executive Director Aldo Radamus, Town of Vail Mayor Dick Cleveland and former Olympian Chad Fleischer will take the stage and introduce Vonn at approximately 4 p.m. followed by a special childrenrsquo;s press conference with the ski racing champion. Guests who ride one of several exclusive ldquo;Welcome Home Lindseyrdquo; cars on the Eagle Bahn Gondola throughout the day can register to win one of five 2010-2011 Epic 7-Pack Passes. Winners will be announced by Vonn at the conclusion of the homecoming celebration in Vail Square. New this year, the Epic 7-Packtrade;(www.epicpass.com) is a seven-day unrestricted pass that skiers and snowboarders can use at any one of Vail Resortsrsquo; five mountain resorts and Arapahoe Basin anytime during the season for a price of $449, or almost 35 percent off of a single-day lift ticket price. ldquo;We could not be more proud to welcome Lindsey home to Vail after a season of unprecedented success on both the World Cup and Olympic stages,rdquo; said John Garnsey, co-president of Vail Resortsrsquo; Mountain Division and chief operating officer of Beaver Creek Resort. ldquo;Lindseyrsquo;s unwavering work ethic and poised representation of our country, our community and alpine skiing continues to be an inspiration to all of us at Vail Resorts and particularly to the next generation of young athletes following in her tracks.rdquo; Vonn fans can follow Lindsey through her ski racing career this past year via www.LindseyIsEpic.com. The site provides the most detailed background and insiderrsquo;s view of Vonnrsquo;s endeavors this ski season including 27 webisodes and interviews with Vonn chronicling her successful ski career and season to date on the World Cup circuit. The webisodes give fans an insightful perspective on Vonnrsquo;s dedication and drive to becoming a World Champion from preparing and training for World Cup events in her hometown Vail to pre-season ski fitness sessions in the gym and World Cup race footage as well other unique surprises about Lindsey, including being an owner of three cows and a goat. Vail Mountain has supported Vonn throughout her ski racing career and Vonn now represents all five of Vail Resortsrsquo; world-class mountain resortsndash;Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly ndash; as well as the revolutionary Epic Passtrade; (www.epicpass.com), back for its third season providing unlimited, unrestricted access to all five Vail Resorts mountains as well as Arapahoe Basin for just $599 for adults and $299 for children ages 5 to 12. In addition to the homecoming celebration for Vonn on March 31, Vailrsquo;s 2010 Winter Olympians ndash; including four-time Olympian Sarah Schleper, Olympian Chris Del Bosco and Paralympian Ralph Green ndash; will be recognized during Spring Back to Vail between free concert performances by Robert Earl Keen and Wyclef Jean on Saturday, April 17. Robert Earl Keen is scheduled to take the stage at approximately 5 p.m. (www.springbacktovail.com). For more information about Vail Mountain, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245). photo by Jack Affleck <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100327/Vail-Resorts-will-throw-Lindsey-Vonn-homecoming-party-on-Wednesday-March-31"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100327_Lindsey_Vonn_gates_credit_Jack_affleck_400_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel [Squaw Valley USA] March 26, 2010 - Skiers and riders can enjoy all that spring has to offer with Squaw's Spring Pass, on sale now for $129 when packaged with any 2010/11 Season Pass. The Spring Pass is valid 7 days a week starting April 1, 2010. Spring passholders will get their money's worth as Squaw Valley offers Tahoe's longest winter season, the most expansive, diverse and highest quality spring terrain and free use of the High Camp Lagoon and Spa starting mid-spring. Squaw currently boasts a 12+ foot base on the upper mountain and is scheduled to remain open until May 9, 2010, conditions permitting. Skiers and riders may also purchase a Spring Pass separately for $179. This spring, skiers, riders and sunbathers are in for a treat as Squaw rolls out a host of events including everything from pool parties and rail jams to pond skimming and on-mountain competitions. Every Saturday brings a DJ pool party to the High Camp Lagoon and Spa, el. 8200'. Noteworthy parties include the Monster Mash Pool Parties following Monster Energy's spring series' events on March 27, April 3, April 24 and May 1. In addition, Squaw hosts the Hot Tub Time Machine Retro Pool Party on April 17, and on May 9, KTKE 101.5 hosts the KTKE Pool Party. The KTKE Pool Party includes $20 lift tickets for anyone who mentions KTKE at the ticket window, free pool entry with Squaw Season Passes and a 2010/11 Season Pass give-a-way. Photo by Thomas Kranzle Other springtime events will include the Peaks and Lagoons Spring Party Weekend featuring a variety of pool parties, activities and competitions on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4. Then, April 16 through April 18, Squaw hosts the first ever U.S. Professional Ski Patrol Olympics featuring professional patrollers from across the country. Later this spring, daredevils cross the frigid waters of Lake Cushing for the 20th Annual Cushing Classic. This wildly entertaining competition challenges local lunatics and gregarious guests to cross the vast and chilly waters of Lake Cushing on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel. Notorious for its colossal crashes, hilarious costumes, and ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions, the annual Lake Cushing Classic comes to Squaw mid-April to early May on a date to be determined. The following is the adult season pass pricing if purchased by May 9, 2010. 2010 SPRING PASS: $129 - purchased with any 2010/2010 Season Pass $179 - purchased separately 2010/2011 BRONZE PASS - $369 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 excluding Saturdays in January amp; February and fifteen blackout dates. Includes FREE night skiing/riding. 2010/2011 SILVER PASS - $499 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 excluding twelve blackout dates. Includes Summer Cable Car if purchased before May 9, 2010 and FREE night skiing/riding. 2010/2011 GOLD PASS- $949 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 with no blackout dates. Includes: 2 guided half-day private lessons 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket 15% off Squaw Valley retail purchases Hosted Passholder party Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9, 2010 2010/2011 PLATINUM PASS - $1599 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 with no blackout dates. Includes: 4 guided half-day private lessons 2 complimentary Adult All Day lift tickets Hosted Passholder party 20% off Squaw Valley retail purchases FREE 10 Wax Card 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9, 2010 Note: Complete child, young adult, senior and race team pricing is available at www.squaw.com. The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com. Spring Ski amp; Ride Package Starting at $99 Take advantage of Squaw Valley's amazing spring conditions. Receive a one night stay and 2 adult lift tickets when you book travel from April 11 to May 9, 2010. Book Online or By Phone at 1.866.818.6963 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Spring-passes-at-Squaw-Valley-are-on-sale-for-$129 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-26 16:43:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Spring-passes-at-Squaw-Valley-are-on-sale-for-$129"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_squaw2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> [Squaw Valley USA] March 26, 2010 - Skiers and riders can enjoy all that spring has to offer with Squaw's Spring Pass, on sale now for $129 when packaged with any 2010/11 Season Pass. The Spring Pass is valid 7 days a week starting April 1, 2010. Spring passholders will get their money's worth as Squaw Valley offers Tahoe's longest winter season, the most expansive, diverse and highest quality spring terrain and free use of the High Camp Lagoon and Spa starting mid-spring. Squaw currently boasts a 12+ foot base on the upper mountain and is scheduled to remain open until May 9, 2010, conditions permitting. Skiers and riders may also purchase a Spring Pass separately for $179. This spring, skiers, riders and sunbathers are in for a treat as Squaw rolls out a host of events including everything from pool parties and rail jams to pond skimming and on-mountain competitions. Every Saturday brings a DJ pool party to the High Camp Lagoon and Spa, el. 8200'. Noteworthy parties include the Monster Mash Pool Parties following Monster Energy's spring series' events on March 27, April 3, April 24 and May 1. In addition, Squaw hosts the Hot Tub Time Machine Retro Pool Party on April 17, and on May 9, KTKE 101.5 hosts the KTKE Pool Party. The KTKE Pool Party includes $20 lift tickets for anyone who mentions KTKE at the ticket window, free pool entry with Squaw Season Passes and a 2010/11 Season Pass give-a-way. Photo by Thomas Kranzle Other springtime events will include the Peaks and Lagoons Spring Party Weekend featuring a variety of pool parties, activities and competitions on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4. Then, April 16 through April 18, Squaw hosts the first ever U.S. Professional Ski Patrol Olympics featuring professional patrollers from across the country. Later this spring, daredevils cross the frigid waters of Lake Cushing for the 20th Annual Cushing Classic. This wildly entertaining competition challenges local lunatics and gregarious guests to cross the vast and chilly waters of Lake Cushing on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel. Notorious for its colossal crashes, hilarious costumes, and ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions, the annual Lake Cushing Classic comes to Squaw mid-April to early May on a date to be determined. The following is the adult season pass pricing if purchased by May 9, 2010. 2010 SPRING PASS: $129 - purchased with any 2010/2010 Season Pass $179 - purchased separately 2010/2011 BRONZE PASS - $369 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 excluding Saturdays in January amp; February and fifteen blackout dates. Includes FREE night skiing/riding. 2010/2011 SILVER PASS - $499 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 excluding twelve blackout dates. Includes Summer Cable Car if purchased before May 9, 2010 and FREE night skiing/riding. 2010/2011 GOLD PASS- $949 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 with no blackout dates. Includes: 2 guided half-day private lessons 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket 15% off Squaw Valley retail purchases Hosted Passholder party Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9, 2010 2010/2011 PLATINUM PASS - $1599 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 with no blackout dates. Includes: 4 guided half-day private lessons 2 complimentary Adult All Day lift tickets Hosted Passholder party 20% off Squaw Valley retail purchases FREE 10 Wax Card 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9, 2010 Note: Complete child, young adult, senior and race team pricing is available at www.squaw.com. The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com. Spring Ski amp; Ride Package Starting at $99 Take advantage of Squaw Valley's amazing spring conditions. Receive a one night stay and 2 adult lift tickets when you book travel from April 11 to May 9, 2010. Book Online or By Phone at 1.866.818.6963 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Spring-passes-at-Squaw-Valley-are-on-sale-for-$129"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_squaw2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - Easter gets an early start Sunday, April 4, at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort with a free Sunrise Service on Hidden Peak. The festivities continue at 9 a.m. with the annual free children's Easter Egg Hunt on and around the Chickadee ski run. The non-denominational Sunrise Service on Hidden Peak begins at 7:06 a.m. Free Tram rides to the service begin at 5:40 a.m. with the last Tram departing the Snowbird Center at 6:53 a.m. Should weather not cooperate, the service will be held on the Snowbird Center Plaza Deck or in the nearby Alpine rooms. Complimentary hot chocolate will be served, and music will be provided by local favorites Kevyn amp; Rex. Participants will not be allowed to board the Tram with skis or snowboards. The free Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the Chickadee run and features the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt will be broken up into three age divisions: 4 and under, 5-7 years old, and 8-11 years old. The event begins at 9 a.m. and participants should meet on the Plaza Deck with their own Easter baskets. Easter Brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium Restaurant and the Aerie Restaurant, both located in Snowbird's Cliff Lodge. Special menu items include three pepper roasted prime rib, cherry cola glaze bone-in ham, assorted sushi, a chocolate fountain and more (full menus can be viewed at www.snowbird.com/dining). Reservations are recommended by calling (801) 933-2182. The Forklift restaurant on the Snowbird Plaza Deck will also be offering a full breakfast menu from 7:30 to 11 a.m. For more information on Snowbird's many spring events, contact the Entertainment and Special Events Department at (801) 933-2110 or visit Snowbird's website at www.snowbird.com. Snowbird will be offering a spring season pass starting April 1 for $299 that is valid through the end of the season (traditionally Memorial Day Weekend, conditions permitting). Spring passes can be purchased at the Snowbird ticket office or by calling 801-933-2215 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Snowbird-hosting-Easter-celebration-with-egg-hunt-and-brunch ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-26 16:08:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Snowbird-hosting-Easter-celebration-with-egg-hunt-and-brunch"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - Easter gets an early start Sunday, April 4, at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort with a free Sunrise Service on Hidden Peak. The festivities continue at 9 a.m. with the annual free children's Easter Egg Hunt on and around the Chickadee ski run. The non-denominational Sunrise Service on Hidden Peak begins at 7:06 a.m. Free Tram rides to the service begin at 5:40 a.m. with the last Tram departing the Snowbird Center at 6:53 a.m. Should weather not cooperate, the service will be held on the Snowbird Center Plaza Deck or in the nearby Alpine rooms. Complimentary hot chocolate will be served, and music will be provided by local favorites Kevyn amp; Rex. Participants will not be allowed to board the Tram with skis or snowboards. The free Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the Chickadee run and features the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt will be broken up into three age divisions: 4 and under, 5-7 years old, and 8-11 years old. The event begins at 9 a.m. and participants should meet on the Plaza Deck with their own Easter baskets. Easter Brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium Restaurant and the Aerie Restaurant, both located in Snowbird's Cliff Lodge. Special menu items include three pepper roasted prime rib, cherry cola glaze bone-in ham, assorted sushi, a chocolate fountain and more (full menus can be viewed at www.snowbird.com/dining). Reservations are recommended by calling (801) 933-2182. The Forklift restaurant on the Snowbird Plaza Deck will also be offering a full breakfast menu from 7:30 to 11 a.m. For more information on Snowbird's many spring events, contact the Entertainment and Special Events Department at (801) 933-2110 or visit Snowbird's website at www.snowbird.com. Snowbird will be offering a spring season pass starting April 1 for $299 that is valid through the end of the season (traditionally Memorial Day Weekend, conditions permitting). Spring passes can be purchased at the Snowbird ticket office or by calling 801-933-2215 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Snowbird-hosting-Easter-celebration-with-egg-hunt-and-brunch"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It may be officially spring, but it still feels like winter at Whistler Blackcomb, and the ski resort is expecting more snow to fall starting this Sunday. 41 feet have already fallen this season, and the base is over 10.5 feet, making conditions epic for the last two months of the season. In addition, Whistler is on track to have its third snowiest season on record, which is yet another reason to make your way to British Columbia and ski where the Olympians did. For more information on current deals and upcoming events, call (800) 766-0449. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Whistler-Blackcomb-expecting-major-storm-starting-Sunday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-26 15:44:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Whistler-Blackcomb-expecting-major-storm-starting-Sunday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It may be officially spring, but it still feels like winter at Whistler Blackcomb, and the ski resort is expecting more snow to fall starting this Sunday. 41 feet have already fallen this season, and the base is over 10.5 feet, making conditions epic for the last two months of the season. In addition, Whistler is on track to have its third snowiest season on record, which is yet another reason to make your way to British Columbia and ski where the Olympians did. For more information on current deals and upcoming events, call (800) 766-0449. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Whistler-Blackcomb-expecting-major-storm-starting-Sunday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you have a season pass for a ski resort in Utah, it can help you get a special discount for a lift ticket at Snowbasin. Beginning this Monday, March 29 and lasting until Sunday, April 18, if you present your current 2009-10 Utah ski resort season pass, you will get $12 off the full price of a day ticket at Snowbasin. That means that a weekend pass will only be $53 and a midweek pass will be $41--so get out to Snowbasin soon and save some money while enjoying great powder! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Use-your-season-pass-from-any-Utah-ski-resort-get-a-discount-at-Snowbasin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-26 11:01:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Use-your-season-pass-from-any-Utah-ski-resort-get-a-discount-at-Snowbasin"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you have a season pass for a ski resort in Utah, it can help you get a special discount for a lift ticket at Snowbasin. Beginning this Monday, March 29 and lasting until Sunday, April 18, if you present your current 2009-10 Utah ski resort season pass, you will get $12 off the full price of a day ticket at Snowbasin. That means that a weekend pass will only be $53 and a midweek pass will be $41--so get out to Snowbasin soon and save some money while enjoying great powder! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Use-your-season-pass-from-any-Utah-ski-resort-get-a-discount-at-Snowbasin"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's known as an unofficial rite of spring at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and it attracts hundreds of competitors and thousands of spectators. The POLE, PEDAL, PADDLE is a four-event relay race that includes an alpine ski leg, a cross-country ski leg, a bicycle leg, and a boating leg. Contestants can compete individually or in teams, and all proceeds of the event go to the Jackson Hole Ski Club. The race is this Saturday, March 27, and it begins at 9:00am at Teton Village. If you are interested in competing, call (307) 733-6433. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Pole-Pedal-Paddle-your-way-to-Jackson-Hole-Saturday-for-the-race-of-a-lifetime ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-26 10:25:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Pole-Pedal-Paddle-your-way-to-Jackson-Hole-Saturday-for-the-race-of-a-lifetime"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_ppp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's known as an unofficial rite of spring at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and it attracts hundreds of competitors and thousands of spectators. The POLE, PEDAL, PADDLE is a four-event relay race that includes an alpine ski leg, a cross-country ski leg, a bicycle leg, and a boating leg. Contestants can compete individually or in teams, and all proceeds of the event go to the Jackson Hole Ski Club. The race is this Saturday, March 27, and it begins at 9:00am at Teton Village. If you are interested in competing, call (307) 733-6433. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Pole-Pedal-Paddle-your-way-to-Jackson-Hole-Saturday-for-the-race-of-a-lifetime"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_ppp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Village at Squaw Valley USA, which is located at the base of the ski resort's terrain, is offering skiers and riders a spring package that can't be beat. The complex is just steps away from restaurants, shopping, nightlife, the cable car, and, of course, the chairlift. Check out the details below, and call (888) 805-5022 to book your spring getaway! Includes the below, starting at $99.50 p/person, p/night: middot; One-night stay in a studio condominium middot; Two adult lift tickets to Squaw Valley USA middot; Valid April 11-May 9, 2010 middot; Subject to availability; Minimum night stays may apply during some periods middot; Packages available in all room types for an additional charge. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Village-at-Squaw-Valley-offers-amazing-Spring-Ski-Ride-Package ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-26 10:13:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Village-at-Squaw-Valley-offers-amazing-Spring-Ski-Ride-Package"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Village at Squaw Valley USA, which is located at the base of the ski resort's terrain, is offering skiers and riders a spring package that can't be beat. The complex is just steps away from restaurants, shopping, nightlife, the cable car, and, of course, the chairlift. Check out the details below, and call (888) 805-5022 to book your spring getaway! Includes the below, starting at $99.50 p/person, p/night: middot; One-night stay in a studio condominium middot; Two adult lift tickets to Squaw Valley USA middot; Valid April 11-May 9, 2010 middot; Subject to availability; Minimum night stays may apply during some periods middot; Packages available in all room types for an additional charge. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100326/Village-at-Squaw-Valley-offers-amazing-Spring-Ski-Ride-Package"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100326_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel No, we aren't lying to you! Check out the press release we received from Mammoth Mountain today, and get your season pass at half price during the month of April! Mammoth Mountain, CA - Mammoth Mountain is pleased to announce that from April 1-30, 2010, the 2010/11 Mammoth Season Pass will be available for half price. Mammoth Season Pass holders are entitled to unlimited skiing or riding at both Mammoth and June Mountain beginning May 1, 2010 and lasting through the end of the 2010/11 winter season. middot; Unlimited skiing and riding at Mammoth and June Mountain during the 2010/11 winter season middot; Unlimited skiing and riding at Mammoth and June Mountain starting May 1, 2010 and lasting through the end of the 2009/10 winter season middot; Purchase anytime from April 1-30, 2010 and get the best deal on the Mammoth Season Pass - $849 (regularly $1698) Purchased April 1-30, 2010 Regular Price Adult (19-64) $849 $1698 Youth (13-18) $637 $1274 Senior (65-79) $425 $849 Child (7-12) $425 $849 Purchasers of a Mammoth Season Pass during the April sales period are also entitled to purchase PassCash and gift cards with a 20% bonus - Get $120 for every $100 spent! Get a Mammoth Season Pass and forget about waiting in lines to purchase tickets on powder days. For more information or to purchase a pass, please call 800.MAMMOTH or visit http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/Passes/MSP/. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Season-passes-for-201011-season-at-Mammoth-are-half-price-from-April-130 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 19:07:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Season-passes-for-201011-season-at-Mammoth-are-half-price-from-April-130"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> No, we aren't lying to you! Check out the press release we received from Mammoth Mountain today, and get your season pass at half price during the month of April! Mammoth Mountain, CA - Mammoth Mountain is pleased to announce that from April 1-30, 2010, the 2010/11 Mammoth Season Pass will be available for half price. Mammoth Season Pass holders are entitled to unlimited skiing or riding at both Mammoth and June Mountain beginning May 1, 2010 and lasting through the end of the 2010/11 winter season. middot; Unlimited skiing and riding at Mammoth and June Mountain during the 2010/11 winter season middot; Unlimited skiing and riding at Mammoth and June Mountain starting May 1, 2010 and lasting through the end of the 2009/10 winter season middot; Purchase anytime from April 1-30, 2010 and get the best deal on the Mammoth Season Pass - $849 (regularly $1698) Purchased April 1-30, 2010 Regular Price Adult (19-64) $849 $1698 Youth (13-18) $637 $1274 Senior (65-79) $425 $849 Child (7-12) $425 $849 Purchasers of a Mammoth Season Pass during the April sales period are also entitled to purchase PassCash and gift cards with a 20% bonus - Get $120 for every $100 spent! Get a Mammoth Season Pass and forget about waiting in lines to purchase tickets on powder days. For more information or to purchase a pass, please call 800.MAMMOTH or visit http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/Passes/MSP/. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Season-passes-for-201011-season-at-Mammoth-are-half-price-from-April-130"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel To celebrate the official start of spring with the transition to Daylight Savings Time, Echo Mountain is offering a special Family Four Pack to take advantage of the resort's night skiing-which gets a whole lot lighter starting March 14. The deal is simple. A Four Pack of lift tickets costs just $99 on weekdays (excluding Tuesdays when the resort is closed) and $119 on weekends. The special pricing begins Monday, March 15 and continues through Sunday, March 28 and is good from when the lifts open at 9am until closing at 9pm-except Sundays when the lifts close at 5pm. Blackout dates are in effect March 29-April 11 but the sweet deal returns Monday, April 12 through the remainder of the season-Sunday, May 2. The caveat: All four lift tickets must be used on the same day they are purchased. It's amazing what a difference daylight savings makes to our night skiing experience because it is so much warmer and lighter once we move the clocks forward, said Cindy Dady, general manager for Echo Mountain. And since we are the only Colorado ski area to offer night skiing five nights a week, it just made sense to do a special offer so that families can take advantage of the longer days, warmer temperatures, and soft spring conditions. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Daylight-savings-becomes-family-savings-at-Echo-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 14:41:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Daylight-savings-becomes-family-savings-at-Echo-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> To celebrate the official start of spring with the transition to Daylight Savings Time, Echo Mountain is offering a special Family Four Pack to take advantage of the resort's night skiing-which gets a whole lot lighter starting March 14. The deal is simple. A Four Pack of lift tickets costs just $99 on weekdays (excluding Tuesdays when the resort is closed) and $119 on weekends. The special pricing begins Monday, March 15 and continues through Sunday, March 28 and is good from when the lifts open at 9am until closing at 9pm-except Sundays when the lifts close at 5pm. Blackout dates are in effect March 29-April 11 but the sweet deal returns Monday, April 12 through the remainder of the season-Sunday, May 2. The caveat: All four lift tickets must be used on the same day they are purchased. It's amazing what a difference daylight savings makes to our night skiing experience because it is so much warmer and lighter once we move the clocks forward, said Cindy Dady, general manager for Echo Mountain. And since we are the only Colorado ski area to offer night skiing five nights a week, it just made sense to do a special offer so that families can take advantage of the longer days, warmer temperatures, and soft spring conditions. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Daylight-savings-becomes-family-savings-at-Echo-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's luny math. Mammoth Mountain averages 300 days of sunshine a year, yet once again the world class ski resort has surpassed the 400 snow mark. It's still March and Mammoth is sitting at 434 inches of snowfall for the season. I've yet to see snow spill out of the sun, so how is there so much snow and sun? Well, when the storms hit the Cali resort, they come with a full Mike Tyson roundhouse hook. Mammoth winter storms are outfitted with John Madden type adjectives: Bam! It's been another monster year for Mammoth Mountain. The base currently is at fat and healthy 9 to 14 feet. December, January, and February made up the mountain's holy trinity of snowfall this year, with each month surpassing the 100 benchmark. The calendar moves from wintertime to springtime as the layers of clothing go from functionally warm to fashionably cool. Yep, right now is the perfect time to hit up Mammoth Mountain. It's a day baseball game at Wrigley field, as opposed to a night football game at Mile High -- sunshine, beer, smiles, and a snowpack thicker than a redwood tree. Horizon Air is offering daily flights from San Jose, Reno, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle. I'll see you up on the sun deck! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Mammoth-Mountain-is-where-snow-falls-from-the-sun ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 13:17:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Mammoth-Mountain-is-where-snow-falls-from-the-sun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_Mammoth_corn_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's luny math. Mammoth Mountain averages 300 days of sunshine a year, yet once again the world class ski resort has surpassed the 400 snow mark. It's still March and Mammoth is sitting at 434 inches of snowfall for the season. I've yet to see snow spill out of the sun, so how is there so much snow and sun? Well, when the storms hit the Cali resort, they come with a full Mike Tyson roundhouse hook. Mammoth winter storms are outfitted with John Madden type adjectives: Bam! It's been another monster year for Mammoth Mountain. The base currently is at fat and healthy 9 to 14 feet. December, January, and February made up the mountain's holy trinity of snowfall this year, with each month surpassing the 100 benchmark. The calendar moves from wintertime to springtime as the layers of clothing go from functionally warm to fashionably cool. Yep, right now is the perfect time to hit up Mammoth Mountain. It's a day baseball game at Wrigley field, as opposed to a night football game at Mile High -- sunshine, beer, smiles, and a snowpack thicker than a redwood tree. Horizon Air is offering daily flights from San Jose, Reno, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle. I'll see you up on the sun deck! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Mammoth-Mountain-is-where-snow-falls-from-the-sun"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_Mammoth_corn_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's a spring skiing and riding deal that you can't pass up, and it's so great, that it's Springalicious! That's what Steamboat is calling its new promotion that gives skiers and riders four spring days on the mountain for just $99. The four-day pass is good for any four days between Friday, April 2 and Sunday, April 11. In addition, the Springalicious pass gets guests free access to the ski resort on Friday afternoons. All you have to do is present your pass at the main ticket window after noon on Friday the 2nd or the 9th and you'll get a free afternoon lift ticket. The pass is only for sale online, so head to steamboat.com to get yours today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Get-four-days-of-spring-skiing-for-under-$100-at-Steamboat- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 11:54:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Get-four-days-of-spring-skiing-for-under-$100-at-Steamboat-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's a spring skiing and riding deal that you can't pass up, and it's so great, that it's Springalicious! That's what Steamboat is calling its new promotion that gives skiers and riders four spring days on the mountain for just $99. The four-day pass is good for any four days between Friday, April 2 and Sunday, April 11. In addition, the Springalicious pass gets guests free access to the ski resort on Friday afternoons. All you have to do is present your pass at the main ticket window after noon on Friday the 2nd or the 9th and you'll get a free afternoon lift ticket. The pass is only for sale online, so head to steamboat.com to get yours today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Get-four-days-of-spring-skiing-for-under-$100-at-Steamboat-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's spring in the Teton Mountains, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is putting on quite a celebration this weekend to comemorate the passing of winter into a new season. The Jackson Hole Mountain Festival is a free celebration, kicking off this Saturday with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in concert. The show begins at 2:30pm with Rotating Superstructure, who will perform underneath the tram dock next to Nick Wilsons. The main show will begin at 5:00pm as Jet Black Ninja Funk Grass Unit will open for the main performers. After the show, an awesome fireworks display will light up the sky. On Sunday, the Marmot Coombs Classic kicks off at 9:30am, which honors legendary Jackson Hole skier and Marmot Athlete Doug Coombs. After the event, there will be a party outside of Nick Wilson's Cowboy Cafe with raffle prizes from K2 and Marmot, as well as live music from the Chan Man Roots Band. It's going to be a weekend of fun at Jackson Hole, so don't miss it! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Celebrate-spring-at-the-Jackson-Hole-Mountain-Festival-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 11:17:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Celebrate-spring-at-the-Jackson-Hole-Mountain-Festival-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_jackson_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's spring in the Teton Mountains, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is putting on quite a celebration this weekend to comemorate the passing of winter into a new season. The Jackson Hole Mountain Festival is a free celebration, kicking off this Saturday with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in concert. The show begins at 2:30pm with Rotating Superstructure, who will perform underneath the tram dock next to Nick Wilsons. The main show will begin at 5:00pm as Jet Black Ninja Funk Grass Unit will open for the main performers. After the show, an awesome fireworks display will light up the sky. On Sunday, the Marmot Coombs Classic kicks off at 9:30am, which honors legendary Jackson Hole skier and Marmot Athlete Doug Coombs. After the event, there will be a party outside of Nick Wilson's Cowboy Cafe with raffle prizes from K2 and Marmot, as well as live music from the Chan Man Roots Band. It's going to be a weekend of fun at Jackson Hole, so don't miss it! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Celebrate-spring-at-the-Jackson-Hole-Mountain-Festival-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_jackson_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 'MVP' Exceptional Value Maximized! Sleep For Free amp; Ski For Free Book a late season trip and save 25% off lodging and lift tickets! Call now and also receive a free day of skiing for each paying adult and one night of free lodging. Free lodging and skiing may be added to qualifying packages of 4 or more nights with 3 or more days of skiing. Offer is valid March 22 through April 11, 2010. (Date, property and other restrictions apply; daily adult lift ticket purchase is required; valid on new reservations only.) Exceptional Value Package* Save 25% on select lodging and Deer Valley Resort lift tickets at a wide range of accommodations! Package includes lodging and daily lift tickets for each adult in your party. Offer is valid March 22 to April 12, 2010 (limited properties March 22 to 28, 2010). Children's two-day or longer lift tickets also available for purchase at a discount. Please ask one of our Vacation Planners for details. The Lodges At Deer Valley Ski amp; Stay Special! The Lodges at Deer Valley is a great choice for families skiing at Deer Valley Resort. Book now and save 25% on lodging and resort lift tickets. Offer is valid March 22 to April 12, 2010. Please call now to book this special, 800-558-3337. Ski Free - Stay Free! Get one night free along with one free day of skiing/riding at any of Park City's three world-class resorts with the purchase of a four night package at participating properties. To qualify, purchase our special three-night lodging/three-day lift pass package and receive one night's lodging and ski/ride for a fourth day absolutely free. (Offer is valid March 28 to April 11, 2010. ) Super Ski Package Buy four nights and get the fifth night for free at select Deer Valley properties. Package includes four days of skiing for each adult in your party! Offer is valid March 28 to April 11, 2010. Children's lift tickets also available for purchase at a discount. Please ask one of our Vacation Planners for details. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Its-snowing-in-Deer-Valley-check-out-their-specials-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 11:16:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Its-snowing-in-Deer-Valley-check-out-their-specials-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 'MVP' Exceptional Value Maximized! Sleep For Free amp; Ski For Free Book a late season trip and save 25% off lodging and lift tickets! Call now and also receive a free day of skiing for each paying adult and one night of free lodging. Free lodging and skiing may be added to qualifying packages of 4 or more nights with 3 or more days of skiing. Offer is valid March 22 through April 11, 2010. (Date, property and other restrictions apply; daily adult lift ticket purchase is required; valid on new reservations only.) Exceptional Value Package* Save 25% on select lodging and Deer Valley Resort lift tickets at a wide range of accommodations! Package includes lodging and daily lift tickets for each adult in your party. Offer is valid March 22 to April 12, 2010 (limited properties March 22 to 28, 2010). Children's two-day or longer lift tickets also available for purchase at a discount. Please ask one of our Vacation Planners for details. The Lodges At Deer Valley Ski amp; Stay Special! The Lodges at Deer Valley is a great choice for families skiing at Deer Valley Resort. Book now and save 25% on lodging and resort lift tickets. Offer is valid March 22 to April 12, 2010. Please call now to book this special, 800-558-3337. Ski Free - Stay Free! Get one night free along with one free day of skiing/riding at any of Park City's three world-class resorts with the purchase of a four night package at participating properties. To qualify, purchase our special three-night lodging/three-day lift pass package and receive one night's lodging and ski/ride for a fourth day absolutely free. (Offer is valid March 28 to April 11, 2010. ) Super Ski Package Buy four nights and get the fifth night for free at select Deer Valley properties. Package includes four days of skiing for each adult in your party! Offer is valid March 28 to April 11, 2010. Children's lift tickets also available for purchase at a discount. Please ask one of our Vacation Planners for details. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Its-snowing-in-Deer-Valley-check-out-their-specials-this-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Spring may be here but that doesn't mean that the snow has stoped falling. A hefty snowstorm has hit Colorado this week, dropping 18 inches at Eldora, 16 inches at Echo Mountain, 8 inches at Breckenridge, and 6 inches at Loveland and Copper Mountain. Because of all this new snow, ski resorts are hoping that a big weekend is in store. A rep from Winter Park Resort said that they have had more activity in their call center, and the resort is hoping for more people to book their spring break trips at the last minute because of the new powder. New Powder at Echo Mountain- Photo by Casey Day http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Colorado-ski-resorts-looking-for-a-big-weekend-following-powder-dump-this-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-25 09:49:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Colorado-ski-resorts-looking-for-a-big-weekend-following-powder-dump-this-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_echo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Spring may be here but that doesn't mean that the snow has stoped falling. A hefty snowstorm has hit Colorado this week, dropping 18 inches at Eldora, 16 inches at Echo Mountain, 8 inches at Breckenridge, and 6 inches at Loveland and Copper Mountain. Because of all this new snow, ski resorts are hoping that a big weekend is in store. A rep from Winter Park Resort said that they have had more activity in their call center, and the resort is hoping for more people to book their spring break trips at the last minute because of the new powder. New Powder at Echo Mountain- Photo by Casey Day <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100325/Colorado-ski-resorts-looking-for-a-big-weekend-following-powder-dump-this-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100325_echo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo by Casey Day You're going to have to see it to believe it, and lucky for you, we have the pictures to prove it! Echo Mountain has received between 21 and 22 inches of snow in the last day, and the photos show it! 16 inches fell overnight, along with another 5-6 inches today, so there is plenty of snow to go around! Make sure you don't miss the great spring skiing powder at Echo Mountain this week! Photo by Casey Day http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Check-out-exclusive-photos-of-lots-of-powder-at-Echo-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-24 17:50:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Check-out-exclusive-photos-of-lots-of-powder-at-Echo-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_echo1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo by Casey Day You're going to have to see it to believe it, and lucky for you, we have the pictures to prove it! Echo Mountain has received between 21 and 22 inches of snow in the last day, and the photos show it! 16 inches fell overnight, along with another 5-6 inches today, so there is plenty of snow to go around! Make sure you don't miss the great spring skiing powder at Echo Mountain this week! Photo by Casey Day <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Check-out-exclusive-photos-of-lots-of-powder-at-Echo-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_echo1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Skier enjoying the powder at Bretton Woods/Photo Courtesy of Marc Butterfield/Omni Mount Washington Resort The rain has stopped, which means many ski resorts in Mt. Washington Valley, NH will be open beginning on Thursday. The snow has begun to set and the groomers have worked their magic, as five alpine ski areas and one Nordic area will be open this weekend for spring skiing and riding. Attitash Ski Resort, Black Mountain, Bretton Woods, Shawnee Peak, and Wildcat Mountain will all be open, as well as the Great Glen Trails cross country area. See below for all the upcoming weekend events, and enjoy the snow! Attitash - Saturday, March 27, 2010, Mogul Jam, 17th annual Mogul Jam features some of the top freestylists in the East Coast. This is a best of two runs event judged on, line, aerial maneuvers and form. Event starts at 11 am. www.attitash.com Bretton Woods - Saturday, March 27, 2010, 23rd Annual Beach Party. Spring skiing, live island-style music, BBQ and apregrave;s ski fun. This event includes skiers and riders attempting to skim the slush pool at the bottom of Bretton's Wood trail. www.brettonwoods.com Wildcat Mountain - Saturday, March 27, 2010, Nevado Mountain Adventures On Snow Demo Day, ski and ride with Nevado Demo Team members and check out what's new in the industry. New products, including hard goods, soft goods, eye wear and more from top manufacturers that you can try for free from 10am - 2pm. Try it before you buy it. www.skiwildcat.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Ski-resorts-in-Mt-Washington-Valley-to-reopen-this-Thursday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-24 17:20:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Ski-resorts-in-Mt-Washington-Valley-to-reopen-this-Thursday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_brettonwoods_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Skier enjoying the powder at Bretton Woods/Photo Courtesy of Marc Butterfield/Omni Mount Washington Resort The rain has stopped, which means many ski resorts in Mt. Washington Valley, NH will be open beginning on Thursday. The snow has begun to set and the groomers have worked their magic, as five alpine ski areas and one Nordic area will be open this weekend for spring skiing and riding. Attitash Ski Resort, Black Mountain, Bretton Woods, Shawnee Peak, and Wildcat Mountain will all be open, as well as the Great Glen Trails cross country area. See below for all the upcoming weekend events, and enjoy the snow! Attitash - Saturday, March 27, 2010, Mogul Jam, 17th annual Mogul Jam features some of the top freestylists in the East Coast. This is a best of two runs event judged on, line, aerial maneuvers and form. Event starts at 11 am. www.attitash.com Bretton Woods - Saturday, March 27, 2010, 23rd Annual Beach Party. Spring skiing, live island-style music, BBQ and apregrave;s ski fun. This event includes skiers and riders attempting to skim the slush pool at the bottom of Bretton's Wood trail. www.brettonwoods.com Wildcat Mountain - Saturday, March 27, 2010, Nevado Mountain Adventures On Snow Demo Day, ski and ride with Nevado Demo Team members and check out what's new in the industry. New products, including hard goods, soft goods, eye wear and more from top manufacturers that you can try for free from 10am - 2pm. Try it before you buy it. www.skiwildcat.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Ski-resorts-in-Mt-Washington-Valley-to-reopen-this-Thursday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_brettonwoods_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. - March 24, 2010 - Heavenly Mountain Resort (www.skiheavenly.com) released the 2010 SpringLoaded event schedule today. A wide-range of activities are scheduled for the SpringLoaded weeks, including the legendary Gunbarrel 25, on-mountain concerts and two days of pond skimming. SpringLoaded will return to Heavenly March 26 through April 10, 2010. Heavenly's annual spring break skiing and riding celebration is filled with California sunshine, Heavenly's famous spring conditions, the infamous pond skimming contest...plus much, much more. Off the mountain there's non-stop action with world-class entertainment, apregrave;s-ski parties, and the South Shore's 24-hour nightlife. Highlighting this year's event, Harrah's Showroom will host The Dan Band on Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are available at www.harrahslaketahoe.com. Spring skiing and activities have been celebrated at Heavenly for over 50 years, said John Wagnon, Heavenly's vice president of sales and marketing. The conditions are always outstanding and the sunshine is always abundant. The events we host just keep growing and becoming more of a draw for skiers and snowboarders from as far away as the U.K. and Australia. SpringLoaded is always a big hit with people searching for those perfect spring days, college kids looking for non-stop fun and families seeking that last getaway of the season. Heavenly's SpringLoaded weeks will kick-off with the Heavenly Snowed-In College Weekend March 26 through 28. Two days of pond skimming at Adventure Peak, the Salomon Backyard Bang Rail Jam in the Mont Bleu parking lot and an evening concert with Orange County-based prog-emo group Thrice and Kandi Coded featuring snowboarding legend Jamie Lynn. Packages including two nights lodging and two days of Heavenly lift tickets start at just $186 per person based on quad occupancy. Lodging available at Blue Lake Inn, Big Pines or Horizon Hotel and Casino located one block from the Heavenly Gondola. For complete information and to book this package call 1-800-HEAVENLY. The Pond Skimming Championships of Tahoe will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28 at the top of the gondola's Adventure Peak pond. The events are free to enter and open to all levels of skiers and snowboarders who aren't afraid to get wet! Registration will be held each day at the pond beginning at noon and is open to the first 50 competitors. The events will begin at 1:00 p.m. Bring the family to watch as skiers and snowboarders attempt to cross the 60-foot pond. Cash and prizes will be given to the best pond skimmers and costumes. Saturday, April 3, 2010, Glen Plake will host Heavenly's sixth-annual Gunbarrel 25 mogul marathon on North America's toughest black-diamond bump run - Gunbarrel. The event is designed to incorporate Plake's passion for freestyle skiing with Heavenly's legendary spring bumps. The event is open to all advanced skiers and riders. There are multiple categories including skiers (male/female), snowboarders (male/female), under 16 (boy/girl), other (monoski, teleski, etc.); the top male and female finishers completing the most laps in the allotted time will receive the Ironman and Ironwoman awards. This is an opportunity to enjoy a spring day on the mountain with one of the industry's most prominent ski icons. The Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser Beach Party will be held on top of the Gondola parking garage on Saturday, April 10 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Live music will be performed by local bluegrass sensation Blue Turtle Seduction and The Devastators. Entry is a $10 donation and proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, Bob Tara Memorial Fund, and the Heavenly Professional Ski Patrol Fund. Dress in your beach best and join the party; there will be beer, wine and raffle prizes. 2010 Heavenly Spring Loaded Event Schedule March 26 - April 10 - Heavenly Spring Loaded March 26 - 28, 2010 - Heavenly Snowed-In College Weekend March 26 - Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill on the Lake; 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. March 27 - Pond Skimming Championships at Adventure Peak; registration at noon, event at 1 p.m. - Sound Kitchen at Heavenly's Cal Bar; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Live music at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Salomon Backyard Rail Jam at Mont Bleu; 5:00 p.m. - Thrice concert with Kandi Coated f. Jamie Lynn at Mont Bleu; 7:00 p.m. - After party with DJ Greyboy at BLU in Mont Bleu; 11:00 p.m. March 28 - Pond Skimming Championships at Adventure Peak; registration at noon, event at 1 p.m. - Concert at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. April 2 - Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill on the Lake; 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. April 3 - Gunbarrel 25 with Glen Plake at California Lodge; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Concert at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - The Dan Band at Harrah's Showroom; 7:30 p.m. April 9 - Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill on the Lake; 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. April 10 - Live music at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser on top of the Gondola parking garage; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Heavenly Spring Packages Spring at Heavenly Means the BOGO is back! Just $59 for Lodging amp; Lift! The wait is finally over and the always popular Spring BOGO is back! Stay two nights and ski two days for the price of one, starting at just $59 per person, per night! Tons of snow on the mountain, spring skiing and deal this cheap, does it get any better then this? Available midweek 3/30/10 - 4/16/10. http://bit.ly/ctL4x8 Spend Spring in the Mountains for just $75 Spend two nights at Big Pines Mountain House, Lakeside Inn amp; Casino or Blue Lake Inn and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, and you'll get the third night and day free! This incredible peak season deal is even valid over weekends. Prices start at just $75 per person, per day! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-has-a-jampacked-slate-of-events-for-spring ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-24 16:30:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-has-a-jampacked-slate-of-events-for-spring"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. - March 24, 2010 - Heavenly Mountain Resort (www.skiheavenly.com) released the 2010 SpringLoaded event schedule today. A wide-range of activities are scheduled for the SpringLoaded weeks, including the legendary Gunbarrel 25, on-mountain concerts and two days of pond skimming. SpringLoaded will return to Heavenly March 26 through April 10, 2010. Heavenly's annual spring break skiing and riding celebration is filled with California sunshine, Heavenly's famous spring conditions, the infamous pond skimming contest...plus much, much more. Off the mountain there's non-stop action with world-class entertainment, apregrave;s-ski parties, and the South Shore's 24-hour nightlife. Highlighting this year's event, Harrah's Showroom will host The Dan Band on Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are available at www.harrahslaketahoe.com. Spring skiing and activities have been celebrated at Heavenly for over 50 years, said John Wagnon, Heavenly's vice president of sales and marketing. The conditions are always outstanding and the sunshine is always abundant. The events we host just keep growing and becoming more of a draw for skiers and snowboarders from as far away as the U.K. and Australia. SpringLoaded is always a big hit with people searching for those perfect spring days, college kids looking for non-stop fun and families seeking that last getaway of the season. Heavenly's SpringLoaded weeks will kick-off with the Heavenly Snowed-In College Weekend March 26 through 28. Two days of pond skimming at Adventure Peak, the Salomon Backyard Bang Rail Jam in the Mont Bleu parking lot and an evening concert with Orange County-based prog-emo group Thrice and Kandi Coded featuring snowboarding legend Jamie Lynn. Packages including two nights lodging and two days of Heavenly lift tickets start at just $186 per person based on quad occupancy. Lodging available at Blue Lake Inn, Big Pines or Horizon Hotel and Casino located one block from the Heavenly Gondola. For complete information and to book this package call 1-800-HEAVENLY. The Pond Skimming Championships of Tahoe will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28 at the top of the gondola's Adventure Peak pond. The events are free to enter and open to all levels of skiers and snowboarders who aren't afraid to get wet! Registration will be held each day at the pond beginning at noon and is open to the first 50 competitors. The events will begin at 1:00 p.m. Bring the family to watch as skiers and snowboarders attempt to cross the 60-foot pond. Cash and prizes will be given to the best pond skimmers and costumes. Saturday, April 3, 2010, Glen Plake will host Heavenly's sixth-annual Gunbarrel 25 mogul marathon on North America's toughest black-diamond bump run - Gunbarrel. The event is designed to incorporate Plake's passion for freestyle skiing with Heavenly's legendary spring bumps. The event is open to all advanced skiers and riders. There are multiple categories including skiers (male/female), snowboarders (male/female), under 16 (boy/girl), other (monoski, teleski, etc.); the top male and female finishers completing the most laps in the allotted time will receive the Ironman and Ironwoman awards. This is an opportunity to enjoy a spring day on the mountain with one of the industry's most prominent ski icons. The Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser Beach Party will be held on top of the Gondola parking garage on Saturday, April 10 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Live music will be performed by local bluegrass sensation Blue Turtle Seduction and The Devastators. Entry is a $10 donation and proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, Bob Tara Memorial Fund, and the Heavenly Professional Ski Patrol Fund. Dress in your beach best and join the party; there will be beer, wine and raffle prizes. 2010 Heavenly Spring Loaded Event Schedule March 26 - April 10 - Heavenly Spring Loaded March 26 - 28, 2010 - Heavenly Snowed-In College Weekend March 26 - Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill on the Lake; 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. March 27 - Pond Skimming Championships at Adventure Peak; registration at noon, event at 1 p.m. - Sound Kitchen at Heavenly's Cal Bar; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Live music at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Salomon Backyard Rail Jam at Mont Bleu; 5:00 p.m. - Thrice concert with Kandi Coated f. Jamie Lynn at Mont Bleu; 7:00 p.m. - After party with DJ Greyboy at BLU in Mont Bleu; 11:00 p.m. March 28 - Pond Skimming Championships at Adventure Peak; registration at noon, event at 1 p.m. - Concert at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. April 2 - Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill on the Lake; 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. April 3 - Gunbarrel 25 with Glen Plake at California Lodge; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Concert at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - The Dan Band at Harrah's Showroom; 7:30 p.m. April 9 - Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill on the Lake; 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. April 10 - Live music at Heavenly's Adventure Peak; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser on top of the Gondola parking garage; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Heavenly Spring Packages Spring at Heavenly Means the BOGO is back! Just $59 for Lodging amp; Lift! The wait is finally over and the always popular Spring BOGO is back! Stay two nights and ski two days for the price of one, starting at just $59 per person, per night! Tons of snow on the mountain, spring skiing and deal this cheap, does it get any better then this? Available midweek 3/30/10 - 4/16/10. http://bit.ly/ctL4x8 Spend Spring in the Mountains for just $75 Spend two nights at Big Pines Mountain House, Lakeside Inn amp; Casino or Blue Lake Inn and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, and you'll get the third night and day free! This incredible peak season deal is even valid over weekends. Prices start at just $75 per person, per day! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Heavenly-Mountain-Resort-has-a-jampacked-slate-of-events-for-spring"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Prices for the 2010-11 Rocky Mountain Super Pass have been released, and through April 5th, the Super Pass Plus is retailing at $409. This pass provides for unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, as well as six days of skiing or riding at Steamboat. If you want to lock in your pass now and pay the rest later, you can put $49 down and pay the remaining balance in September. For more information, call Ski Colorado at (800) 977-SNOW. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Lock-in-your-20102011-Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-for-only-$49 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-24 13:15:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Lock-in-your-20102011-Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-for-only-$49"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_pass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Prices for the 2010-11 Rocky Mountain Super Pass have been released, and through April 5th, the Super Pass Plus is retailing at $409. This pass provides for unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, as well as six days of skiing or riding at Steamboat. If you want to lock in your pass now and pay the rest later, you can put $49 down and pay the remaining balance in September. For more information, call Ski Colorado at (800) 977-SNOW. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Lock-in-your-20102011-Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-for-only-$49"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_pass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO...March 24, 2010...Woodward at Copper, deep in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. Save $200-300 off of summer camps if booked by March 26. Also, don't miss the final Women's Winter Camp Day on Sunday, March 28. NEW at Woodward at Copper are the airbag sessions. The 20,000 sq ft Woodward at Copper Barn gives campers access to Snowflexreg; jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. In the winter, Woodward at Copper offers Winter Camp Days, One Hit Wonder, Drop-In, Skate-only and Private sessions. In the summer, week-long overnight camps are also offered. For a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. Save $200-300 Off Summer Camps When Booking by March 26: * As an extra incentive to book Woodward at Copper summer camps early, including the all NEW Skate and Cheer camps, our friends at Woodward at Copper are currently offering $200 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if customers book by March 26, 2010. * In addition, for those campers who attended a Woodward at Copper 2009 Summer Camps session, save $300 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if you book your 2010 summer camp session before March 26. * Summer camp can be pre-booked by calling a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist at 888-350-1544, The Barn at 970-968-3400, or The Cage 970-968-3096, or by visiting www.woodwardatcopper.com. Final Women's Winter Camp Day - Sunday, March 28 Want to ski and ride with other girls and have a female coach? Want to learn new tricks in a safe and progressive environment? Want some free gear? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Women's Winter Camp Day is for you. The final Women's Winter Camp Day is Sunday, March 28, and will follow the same March discounts as the regular Winter Camp Day - only $129 if you have your own lift ticket, and $169 including a lift ticket, down from $199 per day. The women's winter camp days have dedicated women coaches, as well as tons of prizes and swag from Gnu, Orage, Betty Rides and Bolleacute;. www.woodwardatcopper.com. NEW - Airbag Sessions Don't be left out when all your friends are stomping their fresh new tricks. Woodward at Copper now has its very own airbag on the snow, completing the next step in the progression. Take off on a real snow wedge and land softly on 14,400 cubic feet of safety. For more info and tickets for the airbag, swing by the Woodward at Copper Cage or The Barn. All airbag participants must have completed Woodward at Copper's One Hit Wonder Introductory session and purchase an additional airbag ticket for only $29 per day - well worth the price for a safe way to dial in those new tricks. Airbag sessions are offered on the same days as the Winter Camps Days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays. www.woodwardatcopper.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Book-your-summer-camp-spot-at-Woodward-at-Copper-by-this-Friday-and-save-big ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-24 12:50:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Book-your-summer-camp-spot-at-Woodward-at-Copper-by-this-Friday-and-save-big"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_woodward_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO...March 24, 2010...Woodward at Copper, deep in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. Save $200-300 off of summer camps if booked by March 26. Also, don't miss the final Women's Winter Camp Day on Sunday, March 28. NEW at Woodward at Copper are the airbag sessions. The 20,000 sq ft Woodward at Copper Barn gives campers access to Snowflexreg; jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. In the winter, Woodward at Copper offers Winter Camp Days, One Hit Wonder, Drop-In, Skate-only and Private sessions. In the summer, week-long overnight camps are also offered. For a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. Save $200-300 Off Summer Camps When Booking by March 26: * As an extra incentive to book Woodward at Copper summer camps early, including the all NEW Skate and Cheer camps, our friends at Woodward at Copper are currently offering $200 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if customers book by March 26, 2010. * In addition, for those campers who attended a Woodward at Copper 2009 Summer Camps session, save $300 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if you book your 2010 summer camp session before March 26. * Summer camp can be pre-booked by calling a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist at 888-350-1544, The Barn at 970-968-3400, or The Cage 970-968-3096, or by visiting www.woodwardatcopper.com. Final Women's Winter Camp Day - Sunday, March 28 Want to ski and ride with other girls and have a female coach? Want to learn new tricks in a safe and progressive environment? Want some free gear? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Women's Winter Camp Day is for you. The final Women's Winter Camp Day is Sunday, March 28, and will follow the same March discounts as the regular Winter Camp Day - only $129 if you have your own lift ticket, and $169 including a lift ticket, down from $199 per day. The women's winter camp days have dedicated women coaches, as well as tons of prizes and swag from Gnu, Orage, Betty Rides and Bolleacute;. www.woodwardatcopper.com. NEW - Airbag Sessions Don't be left out when all your friends are stomping their fresh new tricks. Woodward at Copper now has its very own airbag on the snow, completing the next step in the progression. Take off on a real snow wedge and land softly on 14,400 cubic feet of safety. For more info and tickets for the airbag, swing by the Woodward at Copper Cage or The Barn. All airbag participants must have completed Woodward at Copper's One Hit Wonder Introductory session and purchase an additional airbag ticket for only $29 per day - well worth the price for a safe way to dial in those new tricks. Airbag sessions are offered on the same days as the Winter Camps Days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays. www.woodwardatcopper.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Book-your-summer-camp-spot-at-Woodward-at-Copper-by-this-Friday-and-save-big"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_woodward_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The sun is shining and the snow is soft, which only means one thing: It's time for spring! And Steamboat Springs is celebrating the arrival of the new season with a Ski Free package, which is valid from April 3-April 11. When you book a minimum of three nights during that time perioud, you will receive two free 2-day lift tickets for each bedroom booked. The only catch is that you must book through Steamboat Central Reservations by April 8th, so make sure to call (800) 922-2722 today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Ski-or-ride-for-free-this-spring-at-Steamboat-Springs ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-24 10:12:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Ski-or-ride-for-free-this-spring-at-Steamboat-Springs"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The sun is shining and the snow is soft, which only means one thing: It's time for spring! And Steamboat Springs is celebrating the arrival of the new season with a Ski Free package, which is valid from April 3-April 11. When you book a minimum of three nights during that time perioud, you will receive two free 2-day lift tickets for each bedroom booked. The only catch is that you must book through Steamboat Central Reservations by April 8th, so make sure to call (800) 922-2722 today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100324/Ski-or-ride-for-free-this-spring-at-Steamboat-Springs"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100324_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Resort Season Passes Now on Sale Summer Season Pass Timberline is proud to announce the addition of a Summer Season Pass. This Summer Season Pass entitles the bearer to use the chair lifts and trails at Timberline Four Seasons Resort for the Summer 2010 Season. Opportunities for recreation abound at timberline in the Summer, from scenic chair lift rides to mountain biking to great weekend events. Lifts normally run on the weekends, holidays, and special events. Although Timberline does reserve the right to shut down or decide not to run the lifts for purposes of weather. These passes make a great gift idea. For more information on obtaining a season pass look for the Summer Season Pass Application in this publication. All you do is fill it out, send a check or use your credit card, then just stop by and pick up your pass in the business office at the main lodge. It couldn't get much easier. Feel free to give us a call if you need more information at 1.800.SNOWING or visit Timberlineresort.com to learn more about Timberline Four Seasons Resort Season Passes. Season Passes are non-refundable. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Summer-season-passes-at-Timberline-Resort-on-sale-now ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 18:39:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Summer-season-passes-at-Timberline-Resort-on-sale-now"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Resort Season Passes Now on Sale Summer Season Pass Timberline is proud to announce the addition of a Summer Season Pass. This Summer Season Pass entitles the bearer to use the chair lifts and trails at Timberline Four Seasons Resort for the Summer 2010 Season. Opportunities for recreation abound at timberline in the Summer, from scenic chair lift rides to mountain biking to great weekend events. Lifts normally run on the weekends, holidays, and special events. Although Timberline does reserve the right to shut down or decide not to run the lifts for purposes of weather. These passes make a great gift idea. For more information on obtaining a season pass look for the Summer Season Pass Application in this publication. All you do is fill it out, send a check or use your credit card, then just stop by and pick up your pass in the business office at the main lodge. It couldn't get much easier. Feel free to give us a call if you need more information at 1.800.SNOWING or visit Timberlineresort.com to learn more about Timberline Four Seasons Resort Season Passes. Season Passes are non-refundable. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Summer-season-passes-at-Timberline-Resort-on-sale-now"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel March 22, 2010 - (Telluride, CO) - The Telluride Ski Resort announces the development and implementation of a guided backcountry skiing program to begin as early as this week. Terrain in both Bear Creek and Alta Lakes will now be accessible for guided backcountry skiing with Telluride Backcountry guides. Working with the Telluride Ski Patrol's snow safety department, the guide service will determine backcountry accessibility and travel daily. This program, in conjunction with the USFS issuance of a special use permit, will commence on March 23, 2010. Guests participating in the guided backcountry program can set up an itinerary and book a trip through Telluride Eco Adventures, located in the Franz Klammer breezeway in the Mountain Village or by calling 970-728-7300. Participants must be expert skiers and boarders. All backcountry equipment, including shovel, beacon and probe, is available at Eco Adventures. Pricing is as follows and does not include lift tickets: Semi Private Full Day $275 Semi Private Mountaineering Route $325 Semi Private Technical Route $395 Private Full Day $625 - Up to 3 additional participants at $95 per person. Private 1/2 Day $500 - Up to 3 additional participants at $95 per person. Additional Adventures: Beacon Basin Introduction to Backcountry Safety $75 Semi Private In-Bounds Hike-To Terrain $225 Look for the Telluride Ski Resort's website to post guide bios and resumes soon. For more information, please contact Telluride's Eco Adventures at 970.728.7300 or visit http://tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/eco-adventures.aspx. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Telluride-announces-new-backcountry-skiing-program-to-begin-this-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 16:03:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Telluride-announces-new-backcountry-skiing-program-to-begin-this-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> March 22, 2010 - (Telluride, CO) - The Telluride Ski Resort announces the development and implementation of a guided backcountry skiing program to begin as early as this week. Terrain in both Bear Creek and Alta Lakes will now be accessible for guided backcountry skiing with Telluride Backcountry guides. Working with the Telluride Ski Patrol's snow safety department, the guide service will determine backcountry accessibility and travel daily. This program, in conjunction with the USFS issuance of a special use permit, will commence on March 23, 2010. Guests participating in the guided backcountry program can set up an itinerary and book a trip through Telluride Eco Adventures, located in the Franz Klammer breezeway in the Mountain Village or by calling 970-728-7300. Participants must be expert skiers and boarders. All backcountry equipment, including shovel, beacon and probe, is available at Eco Adventures. Pricing is as follows and does not include lift tickets: Semi Private Full Day $275 Semi Private Mountaineering Route $325 Semi Private Technical Route $395 Private Full Day $625 - Up to 3 additional participants at $95 per person. Private 1/2 Day $500 - Up to 3 additional participants at $95 per person. Additional Adventures: Beacon Basin Introduction to Backcountry Safety $75 Semi Private In-Bounds Hike-To Terrain $225 Look for the Telluride Ski Resort's website to post guide bios and resumes soon. For more information, please contact Telluride's Eco Adventures at 970.728.7300 or visit http://tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/eco-adventures.aspx. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Telluride-announces-new-backcountry-skiing-program-to-begin-this-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 22, 2010 - The 10th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam kicked off in style this past Friday, March 19 at the KickAspen Big Air at the base of Aspen Mountain. Thousands of spectators watched on as the best regional athletes - including Aspen/Snowmass Athletes Peter Olenick and Matt Walker - threw down tricks under the lights off of an 80 foot jump. Results and prize money are as follows: Ski: 1st place - Alex Schlopy - $2,000 2nd place - John Spriggs - $1,000 3rd place - Aspen/Snowmass Athlete Matt Walker - $500 KickAspen Skier Snowboard: 1st place - Joe Mango - $2,000 2nd place - Jezmond Dubeau - $1,000 3rd place - Ricki Bates - $500 Vampire Weekend rocked downtown Aspen the following day, Saturday, March 20 playing a free show for a crowd of 4,000 at the annual free CORE Party concert. Vampire Weekend fans came from all over the region, as this was one of the only stops on their tour that was not sold out. Taking place earlier that day, Saturday, March 20, was the second annual Fallen Friends memorial event featuring teams of two to five competing on a course of jumps, bumps and park features on Scarlett's Run at Aspen Highlands. Teams donated money to the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC) scholarship fund in honor of fallen friends over the past few years. Over 20 teams came out to compete. Here are the results: 1st place - The Servers featuring Johnny Love, Adam Moszynski, Chris Carmichael, Kiffor Berg and Justin Addisson. 2nd place - Hells Angels featuring Oliver Bachrach, Chace Demuelar, John Cody and Moris Hogan 3rd place - Buddies Mafia featuring Blake Axelson, Madison Bailey, Zach Mobilian and Wylie Adams Sunday, March 21 featured a free show by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals bringing out a crowd of 1,400 to Snowmass base village. Spring Jam festivities continue this upcoming weekend, March 26 - 28 and registration for both Schneetag and Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls is still open. To register, please visit www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, March 26 featuring The Greyboy Allstars Southern California based funk/jam band, The Greyboy Allstars, will rock the base of Aspen Mountain for FREE on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Terrain Park Boot Camp - Continues Again This Weekend - Saturday amp; Sunday - 27 amp; 28 - 12-3 p.m. The Terrain Park Boot Camp is an entry level terrain park that will be set up on Fanny Hill at Snowmass. Aspen/Snowmass athletes and other spotlight riders will coach beginners (13 and up) how to safely slide a rail, hit a box and throw a trick. From children to parents, this is open to anyone interested in learning the ropes of the terrain park. It will be open from 12-3 p.m. on March 20 amp; 21, 27 amp; 28. Schneetag - March 27 - 1-3 p.m. Hold on tight for the hilarious third annual Schneetag event (pronounced Shnee Tog) at Snowmass. Teams of four are invited to create a craft that will slide down the slope just below the Snowmass superpipe above Spider Sabich and attempt to soar over a 75x20 foot pond. 1st Place wins a complimentary trip to the ESPN X Games in Los Angeles this summer. 2nd place wins Bud Light tickets to a professional sporting event in Denver. 3rd place will take away new skis or snowboards courtesy of High Society. Not competing but want to watch? Come enjoy lunch at Spider Sabich and watch this entertaining event unfold. Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls - March 28 - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The third annual Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls event, features teams of two using Flaik GPS devices to track how skilled each duo is at skiing the many bowls of Aspen Highlands. This year there will be three divisions: competitive ski, competitive snowboard and overall non-competitive. Interested athletes can register online at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. DEALS There's no better time to visit with skiing/lodging packages starting at $114/day and lodging deals starting at $37.50 in Aspen. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com/deals or call 800-525-6200. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Check-out-the-results-from-the-first-weekend-of-the-Bud-Light-Spring-Jam-in-Aspen-Snowmass ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 15:08:50 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Check-out-the-results-from-the-first-weekend-of-the-Bud-Light-Spring-Jam-in-Aspen-Snowmass"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 22, 2010 - The 10th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam kicked off in style this past Friday, March 19 at the KickAspen Big Air at the base of Aspen Mountain. Thousands of spectators watched on as the best regional athletes - including Aspen/Snowmass Athletes Peter Olenick and Matt Walker - threw down tricks under the lights off of an 80 foot jump. Results and prize money are as follows: Ski: 1st place - Alex Schlopy - $2,000 2nd place - John Spriggs - $1,000 3rd place - Aspen/Snowmass Athlete Matt Walker - $500 KickAspen Skier Snowboard: 1st place - Joe Mango - $2,000 2nd place - Jezmond Dubeau - $1,000 3rd place - Ricki Bates - $500 Vampire Weekend rocked downtown Aspen the following day, Saturday, March 20 playing a free show for a crowd of 4,000 at the annual free CORE Party concert. Vampire Weekend fans came from all over the region, as this was one of the only stops on their tour that was not sold out. Taking place earlier that day, Saturday, March 20, was the second annual Fallen Friends memorial event featuring teams of two to five competing on a course of jumps, bumps and park features on Scarlett's Run at Aspen Highlands. Teams donated money to the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC) scholarship fund in honor of fallen friends over the past few years. Over 20 teams came out to compete. Here are the results: 1st place - The Servers featuring Johnny Love, Adam Moszynski, Chris Carmichael, Kiffor Berg and Justin Addisson. 2nd place - Hells Angels featuring Oliver Bachrach, Chace Demuelar, John Cody and Moris Hogan 3rd place - Buddies Mafia featuring Blake Axelson, Madison Bailey, Zach Mobilian and Wylie Adams Sunday, March 21 featured a free show by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals bringing out a crowd of 1,400 to Snowmass base village. Spring Jam festivities continue this upcoming weekend, March 26 - 28 and registration for both Schneetag and Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls is still open. To register, please visit www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, March 26 featuring The Greyboy Allstars Southern California based funk/jam band, The Greyboy Allstars, will rock the base of Aspen Mountain for FREE on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Terrain Park Boot Camp - Continues Again This Weekend - Saturday amp; Sunday - 27 amp; 28 - 12-3 p.m. The Terrain Park Boot Camp is an entry level terrain park that will be set up on Fanny Hill at Snowmass. Aspen/Snowmass athletes and other spotlight riders will coach beginners (13 and up) how to safely slide a rail, hit a box and throw a trick. From children to parents, this is open to anyone interested in learning the ropes of the terrain park. It will be open from 12-3 p.m. on March 20 amp; 21, 27 amp; 28. Schneetag - March 27 - 1-3 p.m. Hold on tight for the hilarious third annual Schneetag event (pronounced Shnee Tog) at Snowmass. Teams of four are invited to create a craft that will slide down the slope just below the Snowmass superpipe above Spider Sabich and attempt to soar over a 75x20 foot pond. 1st Place wins a complimentary trip to the ESPN X Games in Los Angeles this summer. 2nd place wins Bud Light tickets to a professional sporting event in Denver. 3rd place will take away new skis or snowboards courtesy of High Society. Not competing but want to watch? Come enjoy lunch at Spider Sabich and watch this entertaining event unfold. Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls - March 28 - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The third annual Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls event, features teams of two using Flaik GPS devices to track how skilled each duo is at skiing the many bowls of Aspen Highlands. This year there will be three divisions: competitive ski, competitive snowboard and overall non-competitive. Interested athletes can register online at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. DEALS There's no better time to visit with skiing/lodging packages starting at $114/day and lodging deals starting at $37.50 in Aspen. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com/deals or call 800-525-6200. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Check-out-the-results-from-the-first-weekend-of-the-Bud-Light-Spring-Jam-in-Aspen-Snowmass"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's Winter Park Resort's 70th birthday, and the ski resort wants everyone to get in on the celebration. From April 1 until Closing Day on April 18, guests will get a free lift ticket for every night they book when two or more nights are booked. Lodging rates during this time begin at $67 per person, per night, but there is a limt on the number of free tickets so visit playwinterpark.com to book your stay today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Ski-or-ride-for-free-Winter-Park-says-Yes-you-can ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 14:05:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Ski-or-ride-for-free-Winter-Park-says-Yes-you-can"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_winterpark2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's Winter Park Resort's 70th birthday, and the ski resort wants everyone to get in on the celebration. From April 1 until Closing Day on April 18, guests will get a free lift ticket for every night they book when two or more nights are booked. Lodging rates during this time begin at $67 per person, per night, but there is a limt on the number of free tickets so visit playwinterpark.com to book your stay today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Ski-or-ride-for-free-Winter-Park-says-Yes-you-can"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_winterpark2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel (Park City, Utah) March 22, 2010- In celebration of daylight savings time and the spring skiing and riding season, The Canyons Resort, Utah's largest ski and snowboard resort, will be extending weekend hours on select lifts for the remainder of the season. Beginning Friday, March 26th, guests will enjoy an extra hour of skiing and riding on the High Meadow and Saddleback Express lifts, as well as the Flight of The Canyons gondola. Guests will be able to load these lifts until 5pm on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) until closing day on April 11th. The Adventure Park located on Painted Horse off of Saddleback Express will also stay open until 5pm for guests who want to practice their tricks in a terrain park designed both for the novice and more advanced park riders. The adventure terrain park includes a mix of easy and more challenging features and jumps including some of terrain park manager, Steve Duke's famous innovations. The Canyons extended skiing and riding hours continue to validate the Resort's reputation as the ultimate destination for spring travelers to Utah. The extended hours coincide with Utah's largest and best spring event, Spring Gruuml;v 2010, which kicks off with Pond Skimming on March 27th. Included in the lineup of Spring Gruuml;v events are concerts by national acts such as Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Fishbone, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and The Soulistics. All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information on events and special lodging packages, visit www.springgruv.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Good-news-from-The-Canyons-Resort-more-time-to-ski-and-snowboard-on-weekends ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 12:49:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Good-news-from-The-Canyons-Resort-more-time-to-ski-and-snowboard-on-weekends"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> (Park City, Utah) March 22, 2010- In celebration of daylight savings time and the spring skiing and riding season, The Canyons Resort, Utah's largest ski and snowboard resort, will be extending weekend hours on select lifts for the remainder of the season. Beginning Friday, March 26th, guests will enjoy an extra hour of skiing and riding on the High Meadow and Saddleback Express lifts, as well as the Flight of The Canyons gondola. Guests will be able to load these lifts until 5pm on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) until closing day on April 11th. The Adventure Park located on Painted Horse off of Saddleback Express will also stay open until 5pm for guests who want to practice their tricks in a terrain park designed both for the novice and more advanced park riders. The adventure terrain park includes a mix of easy and more challenging features and jumps including some of terrain park manager, Steve Duke's famous innovations. The Canyons extended skiing and riding hours continue to validate the Resort's reputation as the ultimate destination for spring travelers to Utah. The extended hours coincide with Utah's largest and best spring event, Spring Gruuml;v 2010, which kicks off with Pond Skimming on March 27th. Included in the lineup of Spring Gruuml;v events are concerts by national acts such as Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Fishbone, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and The Soulistics. All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information on events and special lodging packages, visit www.springgruv.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Good-news-from-The-Canyons-Resort-more-time-to-ski-and-snowboard-on-weekends"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - The 24th Annual Steve Young Ski Classic brings an impressive group of NFL players and Olympians to Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Saturday, March 27, to ski, snowboard and raise money for the Wasatch Adaptive Sports Program. Former San Francisco 49er and NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young headlines a group of NFL players, Olympians and Paralympians who will be skiing and racing against Wasatch Adaptive Sports participants. The race, which begins at 10 a.m., will be a dual giant slalom on Snowbird's Gad Valley Race Hill. There is no fee to watch this event, accessed from Snowbird's Entry 1 or 2. Presented by the Forever Young Foundation and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, the Steve Young Ski Classic includes an evening fundraiser at the Cliff Lodge beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and reception. Dinner, awards and the participant program begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a live auction. The live and silent auctions will include international vacations, ski packages, sports memorabilia and more. NFL players Lee Johnson, Chad Lewis, Shawn Knight, Rob Morris, Junior Bryant and Jim Herrmann are on tap to join Young for the event, as well as Utah Football coach Kyle Whittingham and other professional athletes. The cast of Olympians and Paralympians include Tanja Kari, Lincoln DeWitt, Tristan Gale, Muffy Davis and more. For information about tables or sponsorships, call Wasatch Adaptive Sports at (801) 933-2188. Forever Young and Wasatch Adaptive Sports are non-profit philanthropic foundations providing outdoor recreational and educational activities for children and adults with special needs. Wasatch Adaptive Sports was established by Peter Mandler in 1977 and reaches 1,800 participants through its year-round programs. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Join-NFL-players-and-Olympians-at-the-Steve-Young-Ski-Classic-at-Snowbird-Saturday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 11:27:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Join-NFL-players-and-Olympians-at-the-Steve-Young-Ski-Classic-at-Snowbird-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - The 24th Annual Steve Young Ski Classic brings an impressive group of NFL players and Olympians to Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Saturday, March 27, to ski, snowboard and raise money for the Wasatch Adaptive Sports Program. Former San Francisco 49er and NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young headlines a group of NFL players, Olympians and Paralympians who will be skiing and racing against Wasatch Adaptive Sports participants. The race, which begins at 10 a.m., will be a dual giant slalom on Snowbird's Gad Valley Race Hill. There is no fee to watch this event, accessed from Snowbird's Entry 1 or 2. Presented by the Forever Young Foundation and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, the Steve Young Ski Classic includes an evening fundraiser at the Cliff Lodge beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and reception. Dinner, awards and the participant program begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a live auction. The live and silent auctions will include international vacations, ski packages, sports memorabilia and more. NFL players Lee Johnson, Chad Lewis, Shawn Knight, Rob Morris, Junior Bryant and Jim Herrmann are on tap to join Young for the event, as well as Utah Football coach Kyle Whittingham and other professional athletes. The cast of Olympians and Paralympians include Tanja Kari, Lincoln DeWitt, Tristan Gale, Muffy Davis and more. For information about tables or sponsorships, call Wasatch Adaptive Sports at (801) 933-2188. Forever Young and Wasatch Adaptive Sports are non-profit philanthropic foundations providing outdoor recreational and educational activities for children and adults with special needs. Wasatch Adaptive Sports was established by Peter Mandler in 1977 and reaches 1,800 participants through its year-round programs. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Join-NFL-players-and-Olympians-at-the-Steve-Young-Ski-Classic-at-Snowbird-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel LUDLOW, Vt. - Okemo Mountain Resort will celebrate the changing of the seasons with a weekend full of wild events and activities for skiers and riders of all ages. The first weekend of April will witness the resort's annual Slush Cup pond skimming competition, the second annual Splash for Cash contest, and an Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. April 3 - Okemo Slush Cup. The object is to ski or snowboard down a trail and skim across an 80-foot-long slush pond without falling into it! It's a chilly spring dip for those who don't make it. This popular competition is open to the first 125 participants. The entry fee is $20. Fabulous prizes will be awarded in several categories: best costume, driest, best wipeout, etc.. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m. April 3 - Splash for Cash. Go big and get wet! One huge kicker will be built at the edge of the slush-cup pond. Contestants will get one shot to go big and get wet. Best freestyle tricks and biggest splashes will win top honors. Two age category winners will split the registration fees and go home with some soggy dollars in their pockets! Skiers and riders who register for both the Splash for Cash and the Slush Cup will pay just $30. Splash for Cash starts at 1 p.m. April 4 - Okemo's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The ski slopes will be teeming with colored eggs stuffed with prizes, including certificates for breakfast at The Hatchery - but there's only one oversized Golden Egg hidden on one of Okemo's trails. The lucky bunny who finds that, wins a pair of skis or a snowboard. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Okemo-celebrates-spring-with-Weekend-of-Wild-Events-from-April-34 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 10:13:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Okemo-celebrates-spring-with-Weekend-of-Wild-Events-from-April-34"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> LUDLOW, Vt. - Okemo Mountain Resort will celebrate the changing of the seasons with a weekend full of wild events and activities for skiers and riders of all ages. The first weekend of April will witness the resort's annual Slush Cup pond skimming competition, the second annual Splash for Cash contest, and an Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. April 3 - Okemo Slush Cup. The object is to ski or snowboard down a trail and skim across an 80-foot-long slush pond without falling into it! It's a chilly spring dip for those who don't make it. This popular competition is open to the first 125 participants. The entry fee is $20. Fabulous prizes will be awarded in several categories: best costume, driest, best wipeout, etc.. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m. April 3 - Splash for Cash. Go big and get wet! One huge kicker will be built at the edge of the slush-cup pond. Contestants will get one shot to go big and get wet. Best freestyle tricks and biggest splashes will win top honors. Two age category winners will split the registration fees and go home with some soggy dollars in their pockets! Skiers and riders who register for both the Splash for Cash and the Slush Cup will pay just $30. Splash for Cash starts at 1 p.m. April 4 - Okemo's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The ski slopes will be teeming with colored eggs stuffed with prizes, including certificates for breakfast at The Hatchery - but there's only one oversized Golden Egg hidden on one of Okemo's trails. The lucky bunny who finds that, wins a pair of skis or a snowboard. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Okemo-celebrates-spring-with-Weekend-of-Wild-Events-from-April-34"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Vail, Colorado-March 21, 2010--Atwater on Gore Creek located at the Vail Cascade Resort will hold a dinner illuminated only by hundreds of candles on the evening of March 27, 2010. Not only a romantic and reflective evening, the experiential event will outline the resort's commitment to Destination Earth, a program of the conservation of natural resources, by celebrating Earth Hour in this unique way. By choosing to operate under minimum electricity and other power resources, the Vail Cascade Resort will demonstrate a pledge to recognize the need to preserve the world in which we live, and shows dedication to practices and programs that pay respect to, and lessen our footprint on our changing environment. Earth Hour is a global initiative encouraging all power sources to be shut off for one hour to support the universal collective of energy savers. Vail Cascade Resort, and it's featured restaurant, Atwater on Gore Creek, plan to extend efforts beyond one hour, choosing to designate the entire evening to the warm glow of candlelight and hospitality, and further exceed expectations with other earth-friendly elements by donating 10% of the evening's proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. The candlelight dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March 27. Reservations for the candlelight dining experience are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 970.479.7014. For further information on the resort and restaurant, the website can be viewed at vailcascade.com. Vail Cascade Resort adopted the Destination Earth program with the knowledge that the resort's customers and associates all benefit from a healthy, sustainable environment. The property has a designated green team onsite and has made a commitment to pursuing the following ideals: * Sourcing environmentally responsible services and products locally, and purchasing organic, environmentally friendly- and recycled supplies, whenever possible. * Purchasing fresh and sustainable foods locally grown, whenever possible. * Creating partnerships with other organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to preserving the environment. * Leading associates to apply eco-friendly practices in their daily operations. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Vail-Cascade-Resort-to-celebrate-Earth-Hour-on-March-27 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 10:12:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Vail-Cascade-Resort-to-celebrate-Earth-Hour-on-March-27"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Vail, Colorado-March 21, 2010--Atwater on Gore Creek located at the Vail Cascade Resort will hold a dinner illuminated only by hundreds of candles on the evening of March 27, 2010. Not only a romantic and reflective evening, the experiential event will outline the resort's commitment to Destination Earth, a program of the conservation of natural resources, by celebrating Earth Hour in this unique way. By choosing to operate under minimum electricity and other power resources, the Vail Cascade Resort will demonstrate a pledge to recognize the need to preserve the world in which we live, and shows dedication to practices and programs that pay respect to, and lessen our footprint on our changing environment. Earth Hour is a global initiative encouraging all power sources to be shut off for one hour to support the universal collective of energy savers. Vail Cascade Resort, and it's featured restaurant, Atwater on Gore Creek, plan to extend efforts beyond one hour, choosing to designate the entire evening to the warm glow of candlelight and hospitality, and further exceed expectations with other earth-friendly elements by donating 10% of the evening's proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. The candlelight dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March 27. Reservations for the candlelight dining experience are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 970.479.7014. For further information on the resort and restaurant, the website can be viewed at vailcascade.com. Vail Cascade Resort adopted the Destination Earth program with the knowledge that the resort's customers and associates all benefit from a healthy, sustainable environment. The property has a designated green team onsite and has made a commitment to pursuing the following ideals: * Sourcing environmentally responsible services and products locally, and purchasing organic, environmentally friendly- and recycled supplies, whenever possible. * Purchasing fresh and sustainable foods locally grown, whenever possible. * Creating partnerships with other organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to preserving the environment. * Leading associates to apply eco-friendly practices in their daily operations. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Vail-Cascade-Resort-to-celebrate-Earth-Hour-on-March-27"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Spring has officially sprung, and so have he deals at many ski resorts across the country. Winter Park Resort is letting adults play like kids, and pay the same price for lift tickets as well. Right now, adults will save 46% on lift tickets during the spring season, as lodging and lift packages start at $129 per person per night. The only way to book is by calling (866) 423-5176 or by heading to skiwinterpark.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Dont-forget-to-book-your-spring-trip-to-Winter-Park-adults-pay-kids-prices ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-22 10:03:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Dont-forget-to-book-your-spring-trip-to-Winter-Park-adults-pay-kids-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Spring has officially sprung, and so have he deals at many ski resorts across the country. Winter Park Resort is letting adults play like kids, and pay the same price for lift tickets as well. Right now, adults will save 46% on lift tickets during the spring season, as lodging and lift packages start at $129 per person per night. The only way to book is by calling (866) 423-5176 or by heading to skiwinterpark.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100322/Dont-forget-to-book-your-spring-trip-to-Winter-Park-adults-pay-kids-prices"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100322_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We are on our way to Bridger Bowl from Bozeman, Montana. The morning is crisp (at 16 degrees) and it takes us about 25 minutes to get there. As we arrive we are greeted by Douglas Wales who has done PR for the mountain for over 20 years. ldquo;We have had most of our employees for thirty years.rdquo; Doug explains as we ride up the chair together. From their all star cast of ski stars [to emerge from Bridger] including Scott Schmidt, Doug Coombs, and Tom Jungst (as well as Heather McPhie of Women's Moguls and Bryon Wilson Bronze Medal Men's Moguls in this yearrsquo;s Vancouver Olympics) to employees like Doug, it is clear that Bridger breeds loyalty. They have a good thing going and it is not just in the talent or the beauty of their majestic ridge terrain. As I look up from the Bridger Lift two seater I am blown away by the view in front of me sparkling in the sun. Doug chimes in- ldquo;the chutes and faces you see above you is the controlled boundary skiing from the Schlasmanrsquo;s chair that is new to the mountain since two years ago.rdquo; Doug explains the new feature lift, which gives access to thousands of acres of terrain. From the China bowl, to wolverine, and saddle peak, skiers and snowboarders are given a world of potential opportunity. In order to get on the Schlasmanrsquo;s chair you must check in with a transceiver (which is in place as a safety measure). But once up there almost anything is fair game and it is no short of magnificent. From the hiking to the views, Schlamanrsquo;s chair has given Bridger a whole new feel and atmosphere since before it was built two years ago. Doug and I spent the morning checking out much of the mountain before heading to the new lift. Much of the mountain is blues and intermediate terrain with a small terrain park in the middle. It offers a wide variety of slope for beginners and intermediate skiers with 5 chairs (excluding Schlasmanrsquo;s). When you include the new lift there is over 4000 acres of possible terrain making Bridger a worthy Montana resort to hit on the lsquo;to skirsquo; list. As we explored, Doug filmed for their daily video that is up on the website everyday of the season! His job is basically to get the word out on the new updates on Bridger and he has chosen to do this by giving the web the Bridger experience daily. With such a drastic change in the mountain Bridger has some different draws and a wider market but still that home mountain feel. Schlasmanrsquo;s chair is similar to the tram at Big Sky (Bridgerrsquo;s Montana neighbor) and even at Jackson Hole in its attraction to controlled backcountry. In fact, before my visit this February, Bridger had gained a lot of media attention for the avalanche off on saddle peak (an out of bounds area fully accessible by Schlasmanrsquo;s). The top crack was a whopping 5 feet deep sending a tumble of snow which piled to 25 deep when it finally came to a stop. No one was killed but the regular Bridger crowd was a bit shook up. Doug explained though, that for many of their skiers it wasnrsquo;t much of a shock as the ski patrol sign entering the bowl gave a large warning of the previous conditions and the high possibility of a slide. With terrain like Saddle Peak accessible, Bridger has put a lot of thought into the safety of itrsquo;s venture-some skiers. They in no way frown on adventurous explorers but rather created Schlasmanrsquo;s chair to welcome the Montana backcountry spirit. Growing up skiing Montana, it seems there is really no other way to ride. With the combination of our own feet and resorts like Bridger and Big Sky, the Montanans get to ski like the best of big mountain riding without a Red Bull sponsorship. Forget cats and heli skiing in this recession, just boogie on to Bozeman. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100319/Bridger-Bowl-why-you-should-ski-like-a-Montanan- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-19 17:49:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100319/Bridger-Bowl-why-you-should-ski-like-a-Montanan-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100319_bridger_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We are on our way to Bridger Bowl from Bozeman, Montana. The morning is crisp (at 16 degrees) and it takes us about 25 minutes to get there. As we arrive we are greeted by Douglas Wales who has done PR for the mountain for over 20 years. ldquo;We have had most of our employees for thirty years.rdquo; Doug explains as we ride up the chair together. From their all star cast of ski stars [to emerge from Bridger] including Scott Schmidt, Doug Coombs, and Tom Jungst (as well as Heather McPhie of Women's Moguls and Bryon Wilson Bronze Medal Men's Moguls in this yearrsquo;s Vancouver Olympics) to employees like Doug, it is clear that Bridger breeds loyalty. They have a good thing going and it is not just in the talent or the beauty of their majestic ridge terrain. As I look up from the Bridger Lift two seater I am blown away by the view in front of me sparkling in the sun. Doug chimes in- ldquo;the chutes and faces you see above you is the controlled boundary skiing from the Schlasmanrsquo;s chair that is new to the mountain since two years ago.rdquo; Doug explains the new feature lift, which gives access to thousands of acres of terrain. From the China bowl, to wolverine, and saddle peak, skiers and snowboarders are given a world of potential opportunity. In order to get on the Schlasmanrsquo;s chair you must check in with a transceiver (which is in place as a safety measure). But once up there almost anything is fair game and it is no short of magnificent. From the hiking to the views, Schlamanrsquo;s chair has given Bridger a whole new feel and atmosphere since before it was built two years ago. Doug and I spent the morning checking out much of the mountain before heading to the new lift. Much of the mountain is blues and intermediate terrain with a small terrain park in the middle. It offers a wide variety of slope for beginners and intermediate skiers with 5 chairs (excluding Schlasmanrsquo;s). When you include the new lift there is over 4000 acres of possible terrain making Bridger a worthy Montana resort to hit on the lsquo;to skirsquo; list. As we explored, Doug filmed for their daily video that is up on the website everyday of the season! His job is basically to get the word out on the new updates on Bridger and he has chosen to do this by giving the web the Bridger experience daily. With such a drastic change in the mountain Bridger has some different draws and a wider market but still that home mountain feel. Schlasmanrsquo;s chair is similar to the tram at Big Sky (Bridgerrsquo;s Montana neighbor) and even at Jackson Hole in its attraction to controlled backcountry. In fact, before my visit this February, Bridger had gained a lot of media attention for the avalanche off on saddle peak (an out of bounds area fully accessible by Schlasmanrsquo;s). The top crack was a whopping 5 feet deep sending a tumble of snow which piled to 25 deep when it finally came to a stop. No one was killed but the regular Bridger crowd was a bit shook up. Doug explained though, that for many of their skiers it wasnrsquo;t much of a shock as the ski patrol sign entering the bowl gave a large warning of the previous conditions and the high possibility of a slide. With terrain like Saddle Peak accessible, Bridger has put a lot of thought into the safety of itrsquo;s venture-some skiers. They in no way frown on adventurous explorers but rather created Schlasmanrsquo;s chair to welcome the Montana backcountry spirit. Growing up skiing Montana, it seems there is really no other way to ride. With the combination of our own feet and resorts like Bridger and Big Sky, the Montanans get to ski like the best of big mountain riding without a Red Bull sponsorship. Forget cats and heli skiing in this recession, just boogie on to Bozeman. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100319/Bridger-Bowl-why-you-should-ski-like-a-Montanan-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100319_bridger_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel While Utah and much of Colorado have suffered through some dry stretches this ski season, the Lake Tahoe area has quietly put together a solid snow year. Thanks to a good snowpack, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Thursday that it plans to close April 25, a week later than its originally scheduled closing date of April 18. During the extra week, Heavenly plans to operate solely out of the Heavenly Village Gondola to access terrain in the higher elevations of the ski area. In addition to the Gondola, the open ski lifts are expected to be Tamarack Express and Dipper Express on the Nevada side, plus Sky Express on the California side. On Thursday, Heavenly reported base depths ranging from 69 to 101 inches. Along with a record 1,200 hours of snowmaking in the early season, the resort has received up to 288 inches of natural snowfall so far this season. Heavenly averages 360 inches of natural snow each year. (Photo by Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Heavenly-extends-ski-season-by-a-week-to-April-25 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 22:05:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Heavenly-extends-ski-season-by-a-week-to-April-25"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100318_tahoeheavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> While Utah and much of Colorado have suffered through some dry stretches this ski season, the Lake Tahoe area has quietly put together a solid snow year. Thanks to a good snowpack, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Thursday that it plans to close April 25, a week later than its originally scheduled closing date of April 18. During the extra week, Heavenly plans to operate solely out of the Heavenly Village Gondola to access terrain in the higher elevations of the ski area. In addition to the Gondola, the open ski lifts are expected to be Tamarack Express and Dipper Express on the Nevada side, plus Sky Express on the California side. On Thursday, Heavenly reported base depths ranging from 69 to 101 inches. Along with a record 1,200 hours of snowmaking in the early season, the resort has received up to 288 inches of natural snowfall so far this season. Heavenly averages 360 inches of natural snow each year. (Photo by Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Heavenly-extends-ski-season-by-a-week-to-April-25"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100318_tahoeheavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Say it ain't so!!! I am sorry to say that we are not going to be able to re-open this weekend. I have been watching the snow melt, slide and run down the hill all week, and while we have some snow, I don't feel that we can offer you the experience that you have come to know and expect while visiting Wild Mountain. Season Pass Appreciation Day is postponed until Nov. or Dec. 2010. The Monster Slush Fest is also postponed until the spring of 2011. Don't forget season passes are still being offered at the lowest rates for the 2010-2011 season. You must purchase your pass by April 5th to receive these great rates. Time to put away your equipment and think about what your needs are for next year. Visit your local ski/snowboard shop to get some fantastic deals. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Wild-Mountain-reopening-weekend-canceled ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 17:36:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Wild-Mountain-reopening-weekend-canceled"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Say it ain't so!!! I am sorry to say that we are not going to be able to re-open this weekend. I have been watching the snow melt, slide and run down the hill all week, and while we have some snow, I don't feel that we can offer you the experience that you have come to know and expect while visiting Wild Mountain. Season Pass Appreciation Day is postponed until Nov. or Dec. 2010. The Monster Slush Fest is also postponed until the spring of 2011. Don't forget season passes are still being offered at the lowest rates for the 2010-2011 season. You must purchase your pass by April 5th to receive these great rates. Time to put away your equipment and think about what your needs are for next year. Visit your local ski/snowboard shop to get some fantastic deals. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Wild-Mountain-reopening-weekend-canceled"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Boyne Mountain in Michigan hosts its annual Carnival Weekend, March 19-21. Belated Mardi Gras and St. Patty's Day celebrations combine with a few (or more than a few) choice beverages for quite an on-hill party. The resort does not run its usual on-hill beverage outlets, so frugal guests can make it a BYOB festival. Wise party-goers can also take advantage of the Quickie Cabs ready and waiting to provide safe rides home. The festivities include fun races, outdoor cookouts, an adult costume contest and live music into the wee hours of the morning. The weekend culminates with the Slush Cup pond-skimming spring ritual at noon on Sunday. Perhaps the best-known destination ski area in the Midwest, Boyne Mountain is located 250 miles from Detroit, 340 miles from Chicago, and 405 miles from Cleveland. Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend Schedule Friday, March 19 *Skiing/snowboarding, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Outside Cookout amp; Bar, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Eriksen's Patio *Mac Daddy performs in the Snowflake Lounge 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20 *Skiing/snowboarding, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Outside Cookout amp; Bar, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eriksen's Patio *On-hill party at the Victor Halfway House with Dave Faulkner 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Adult Costume Party at the Victor Halfway House 2:30 p.m., prizes include a 2010-11 BOYNE Gold season pass and gift cards *Mac Daddy performs in the Civic Center 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Twisted Finster (and the KLT gang) perform in the Civic Center 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 21 *Ericksen's Buffet Breakfast served 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Clock Tower lodge *Slush Cup at noon near the bottom of North McClouth, registration takes place on-hill prior to the event (Photo courtesy of BOYNE) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Michigans-Boyne-Mountain-hosts-Carnival-Weekend- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 16:30:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Michigans-Boyne-Mountain-hosts-Carnival-Weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100318_BoyneSlushCup_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Boyne Mountain in Michigan hosts its annual Carnival Weekend, March 19-21. Belated Mardi Gras and St. Patty's Day celebrations combine with a few (or more than a few) choice beverages for quite an on-hill party. The resort does not run its usual on-hill beverage outlets, so frugal guests can make it a BYOB festival. Wise party-goers can also take advantage of the Quickie Cabs ready and waiting to provide safe rides home. The festivities include fun races, outdoor cookouts, an adult costume contest and live music into the wee hours of the morning. The weekend culminates with the Slush Cup pond-skimming spring ritual at noon on Sunday. Perhaps the best-known destination ski area in the Midwest, Boyne Mountain is located 250 miles from Detroit, 340 miles from Chicago, and 405 miles from Cleveland. Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend Schedule Friday, March 19 *Skiing/snowboarding, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Outside Cookout amp; Bar, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Eriksen's Patio *Mac Daddy performs in the Snowflake Lounge 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20 *Skiing/snowboarding, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Outside Cookout amp; Bar, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eriksen's Patio *On-hill party at the Victor Halfway House with Dave Faulkner 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Adult Costume Party at the Victor Halfway House 2:30 p.m., prizes include a 2010-11 BOYNE Gold season pass and gift cards *Mac Daddy performs in the Civic Center 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Twisted Finster (and the KLT gang) perform in the Civic Center 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 21 *Ericksen's Buffet Breakfast served 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Clock Tower lodge *Slush Cup at noon near the bottom of North McClouth, registration takes place on-hill prior to the event (Photo courtesy of BOYNE) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Michigans-Boyne-Mountain-hosts-Carnival-Weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100318_BoyneSlushCup_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jackson Hole is the lastest ski resort to jump on the Twitter bandwagon, as it will now be updating conditions from ski patrollers on the social networking site. The updates will include snow conditions, lift status, grooming, and road closures. If you want to check out the tweets, head over to www.twitter.com/jhlocals. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Jackson-Hole-ski-patrol-will-use-Twitter-to-give-reports-on-snow-conditions ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 14:01:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Jackson-Hole-ski-patrol-will-use-Twitter-to-give-reports-on-snow-conditions"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jackson Hole is the lastest ski resort to jump on the Twitter bandwagon, as it will now be updating conditions from ski patrollers on the social networking site. The updates will include snow conditions, lift status, grooming, and road closures. If you want to check out the tweets, head over to www.twitter.com/jhlocals. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Jackson-Hole-ski-patrol-will-use-Twitter-to-give-reports-on-snow-conditions"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sunday River, Maine#139;Stratton Mountain Schoolsup1;s Brittany Lathrop sup1;13 won first place in the JIII Junior Olympic Super-G at Sunday River on March 16 and qualified for the Whistler Cup Ski Championships in April. Kieran Mottau sup1;14 finished top-10 in two events of the series, allowing him to compete in the 2010 Canadian K2 National Championships. Ten SMS JIII Alpine skiers qualified for the Eastern JIII Junior Olympics, which brought together the Eastern regionsup1;s top 13- and 14-year-old ski racers. The winners of each event move on to represent USA at the Whistler Cup Championship in April, and the next five overall qualified for the Canadian K2 National Championships. Lathrop, from South Londonderry, Vt., won the Super-G by 1.12 seconds. Combined with her second place finish in the Giant Slalom (GS), she earned second place overall. In the GS, the rough conditions and persistent drizzle turned the race into a one-run sprint, and Lathrop put down a good run to be under a second behind the race winner. Due to her two podium spots, shesup1;s headed to the Whistler Cup Championship in April to represent USA and SMS. In the boyssup1; Slalom on March 13, Mottau finished in fifth place. Mottau, from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., moved from seventh in the first run to fifth in the second run. He went on to earn a sixth place spot in the GS, which gave him ninth overall. His amazing results qualified him to the Canadian K2 National Championships to represent SMS and the Eastern U.S. Team. Whitney Hadden sup1;14 skied consistently to earn top-15 results in all three disciplines. She took home 11th place in the Slalom, 10th place in the GS and 13th place in the SG. Overall, she earned 12th place. In the first run of the Slalom, Taner Abadan sup1;13 and Brian Mangiacotti sup1;13 threw down strong results to finish 14th and 19th, respectively. The duo had very late bib numbers (mid-60's) and had to battle some holes, bumps and ruts to finish. Lara Lathrop sup1;14 had her best run in the womensup1;s SG and finished 23rd. Mary Kate Visnic sup1;13 came in 40th. For the boyssup1; SG, Mangiacotti led the SMS charge in 14th place with Zach Kinsella on his heals in 19th. Abadan was 21st and Mottau 26th. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Brittany-Lathrop-of-the-Stratton-Mountain-School-wins-JIII-Olympic-Super-G ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 13:33:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Brittany-Lathrop-of-the-Stratton-Mountain-School-wins-JIII-Olympic-Super-G"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sunday River, Maine#139;Stratton Mountain Schoolsup1;s Brittany Lathrop sup1;13 won first place in the JIII Junior Olympic Super-G at Sunday River on March 16 and qualified for the Whistler Cup Ski Championships in April. Kieran Mottau sup1;14 finished top-10 in two events of the series, allowing him to compete in the 2010 Canadian K2 National Championships. Ten SMS JIII Alpine skiers qualified for the Eastern JIII Junior Olympics, which brought together the Eastern regionsup1;s top 13- and 14-year-old ski racers. The winners of each event move on to represent USA at the Whistler Cup Championship in April, and the next five overall qualified for the Canadian K2 National Championships. Lathrop, from South Londonderry, Vt., won the Super-G by 1.12 seconds. Combined with her second place finish in the Giant Slalom (GS), she earned second place overall. In the GS, the rough conditions and persistent drizzle turned the race into a one-run sprint, and Lathrop put down a good run to be under a second behind the race winner. Due to her two podium spots, shesup1;s headed to the Whistler Cup Championship in April to represent USA and SMS. In the boyssup1; Slalom on March 13, Mottau finished in fifth place. Mottau, from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., moved from seventh in the first run to fifth in the second run. He went on to earn a sixth place spot in the GS, which gave him ninth overall. His amazing results qualified him to the Canadian K2 National Championships to represent SMS and the Eastern U.S. Team. Whitney Hadden sup1;14 skied consistently to earn top-15 results in all three disciplines. She took home 11th place in the Slalom, 10th place in the GS and 13th place in the SG. Overall, she earned 12th place. In the first run of the Slalom, Taner Abadan sup1;13 and Brian Mangiacotti sup1;13 threw down strong results to finish 14th and 19th, respectively. The duo had very late bib numbers (mid-60's) and had to battle some holes, bumps and ruts to finish. Lara Lathrop sup1;14 had her best run in the womensup1;s SG and finished 23rd. Mary Kate Visnic sup1;13 came in 40th. For the boyssup1; SG, Mangiacotti led the SMS charge in 14th place with Zach Kinsella on his heals in 19th. Abadan was 21st and Mottau 26th. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Brittany-Lathrop-of-the-Stratton-Mountain-School-wins-JIII-Olympic-Super-G"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO...March 18, 2010...The snow is deep, the sun is bright and there's no better way to celebrate springtime than at Copper Mountain. Copper's Sunsation celebrates its 10th year with free, live music by headliners Steel Pulse, Lotus, Pepper, Perpetual Groove and Los Lonely Boys, in addition to BC/DC, Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation, The White Buffalo, Passafire, Rey Fresco, These United States, and The Expendables - all set to appear April 10-11 amp; 16-18. The stage isn't the only must-see...the Red Bull 1976 Games is back for a second year with teams throwing down at snowblade cross and old school air, in addition to the 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships, in Catalyst Terrain Park. Book a room, starting at $59 per person, per night, to party all weekend, and don't forget your sunscreen. Saturday, April 10 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships and Sunsation Free Live Music All Day Alt Games College Slopestyle Championships - Catalyst Terrain Park 1:30 p.m. Passafire - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Rey Fresco - Sunsation Stage 5 p.m. Alt Games College Slopestyle Championships Awards - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Pepper - Sunsation Stage Sunsation Sessions Lotus in Concert After Dark - Copper Conference Center Tickets - $20 on sale now at www.CopperSunsation.com, by calling 866-677-1662, or onsite at Copper at any ticket window or Guest Services location. 8 p.m. Doors Open 10 p.m. Lotus Sunday, April 11 1:30 p.m. These United States - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. The Expendables - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Lotus - Sunsation Stage Friday, April 16 Red Bull 1976 Games Opening Ceremonies and Fashion Show with BC/DC 7 - 10 p.m. Red Bull 1976 Games Opening Ceremonies at Jack's Bar, with a DJ and Fashion Show 8:30 p.m. BC/DC Concert, an AC/DC Tribute Band, at Jack's Bar - Free and open to the public Saturday, April 17 Red Bull 1976 Games Competition amp; Sunsation Free Live Music 11 a.m. - Noon Red Bull lsquo;76 Games Snowblade Cross Qualifiers Noon - 1 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Snowblade Cross Finals 1 p.m. BC / DC - AC/DC Tribute Band - Sunsation Stage 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Old School Air 3:30 p.m. Perpetual Groove - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Steel Pulse - Sunsation Stage Sunday, April 18 1:30 p.m. The White Buffalo - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Los Lonely Boys - Sunsation Stage *All times, performers and activities are subject to change http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Copper-Mountain-announces-more-bands-for-Sunsation-spring-concert- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 11:24:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Copper-Mountain-announces-more-bands-for-Sunsation-spring-concert-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100318_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO...March 18, 2010...The snow is deep, the sun is bright and there's no better way to celebrate springtime than at Copper Mountain. Copper's Sunsation celebrates its 10th year with free, live music by headliners Steel Pulse, Lotus, Pepper, Perpetual Groove and Los Lonely Boys, in addition to BC/DC, Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation, The White Buffalo, Passafire, Rey Fresco, These United States, and The Expendables - all set to appear April 10-11 amp; 16-18. The stage isn't the only must-see...the Red Bull 1976 Games is back for a second year with teams throwing down at snowblade cross and old school air, in addition to the 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships, in Catalyst Terrain Park. Book a room, starting at $59 per person, per night, to party all weekend, and don't forget your sunscreen. Saturday, April 10 2010 Alt Games College Snowboarding and Freeskiing Open Championships and Sunsation Free Live Music All Day Alt Games College Slopestyle Championships - Catalyst Terrain Park 1:30 p.m. Passafire - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Rey Fresco - Sunsation Stage 5 p.m. Alt Games College Slopestyle Championships Awards - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Pepper - Sunsation Stage Sunsation Sessions Lotus in Concert After Dark - Copper Conference Center Tickets - $20 on sale now at www.CopperSunsation.com, by calling 866-677-1662, or onsite at Copper at any ticket window or Guest Services location. 8 p.m. Doors Open 10 p.m. Lotus Sunday, April 11 1:30 p.m. These United States - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. The Expendables - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Lotus - Sunsation Stage Friday, April 16 Red Bull 1976 Games Opening Ceremonies and Fashion Show with BC/DC 7 - 10 p.m. Red Bull 1976 Games Opening Ceremonies at Jack's Bar, with a DJ and Fashion Show 8:30 p.m. BC/DC Concert, an AC/DC Tribute Band, at Jack's Bar - Free and open to the public Saturday, April 17 Red Bull 1976 Games Competition amp; Sunsation Free Live Music 11 a.m. - Noon Red Bull lsquo;76 Games Snowblade Cross Qualifiers Noon - 1 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Snowblade Cross Finals 1 p.m. BC / DC - AC/DC Tribute Band - Sunsation Stage 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Red Bull '76 Games Old School Air 3:30 p.m. Perpetual Groove - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Steel Pulse - Sunsation Stage Sunday, April 18 1:30 p.m. The White Buffalo - Sunsation Stage 3:30 p.m. Pato Banton amp; The Now Generation - Sunsation Stage 5:30 p.m. Los Lonely Boys - Sunsation Stage *All times, performers and activities are subject to change <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Copper-Mountain-announces-more-bands-for-Sunsation-spring-concert-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100318_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel There's good news coming from the ski resort economy, as occupancy rate numbers from February at Western mountain resorts came in 2.7 higher than the previous February. These numbers helped boost the season-to-date numbers into the positive side, which is the first time this winter tht this has happened. Room bookings made in February through the month of July are also up 12.7 percent when compared to February of 2009, which also showed that things are slightly starting to take a turn for the better. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Occupancy-rates-at-Western-ski-resorts-in-February-were-higher-than-previous-year ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 10:22:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Occupancy-rates-at-Western-ski-resorts-in-February-were-higher-than-previous-year"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> There's good news coming from the ski resort economy, as occupancy rate numbers from February at Western mountain resorts came in 2.7 higher than the previous February. These numbers helped boost the season-to-date numbers into the positive side, which is the first time this winter tht this has happened. Room bookings made in February through the month of July are also up 12.7 percent when compared to February of 2009, which also showed that things are slightly starting to take a turn for the better. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Occupancy-rates-at-Western-ski-resorts-in-February-were-higher-than-previous-year"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Telus World Ski And Snowboard Festival In Whistler Get amongst the action at Whistler's biggest annual festival of winter sports from April 16 until April 25, 2010. The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is a 10 day long party jam packed with sporting events, arts and culture. 3-Night / 2-Day Stay and Ski Packages start from $200 USD per person. Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) and let one of our expert, local agents put together the perfect package for your Festival experience. Or go on the website: http://www.whistler.com/wssf/?c=emailamp;v=winteramp;s=onthesnow http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Get-a-deal-at-Telus-World-Ski-And-Snowboard-Festival-In-Whistler ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-18 09:16:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Get-a-deal-at-Telus-World-Ski-And-Snowboard-Festival-In-Whistler"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Telus World Ski And Snowboard Festival In Whistler Get amongst the action at Whistler's biggest annual festival of winter sports from April 16 until April 25, 2010. The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is a 10 day long party jam packed with sporting events, arts and culture. 3-Night / 2-Day Stay and Ski Packages start from $200 USD per person. Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) and let one of our expert, local agents put together the perfect package for your Festival experience. Or go on the website: http://www.whistler.com/wssf/?c=emailamp;v=winteramp;s=onthesnow <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100318/Get-a-deal-at-Telus-World-Ski-And-Snowboard-Festival-In-Whistler"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you missed them in Vancouver at the 2010 Winter Olympics, you can turn that frown upside down, as Squaw Valley USA wil be hosting the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships from March 26-28. The best mogul, halfpipe, and aerial skiers will all be in attendance, and 1998 Olympic gold medalist and friend of The Ski Channel Jonny Moseley will be the host. See below for the entire schedule of events, and make sure to be at Squaw for this great event! SCHEDULE of EVENTS 2010 SPRINT U.S. FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS SQUAW VALLEY March 23rd - March 28th, 2010 Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 - ARRIVAL 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Team Arrival / Registration / Information Palisades Room A Located in the Lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley - MOGUL + HALFPIPE, AERIAL Arrival Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 - ARRIVAL + TRAINING 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration / Information Palisades Room A 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moguls Open Session/Inspect/Train Red Dog Face 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Aerial Jump Shaping Newport Face 5:00 p.m. Team Captains Welcome Meeting Palisades Room A 5:30 p.m. Doctors Meeting Palisades Room A Thursday, March 25th, 2010- - ARRIVAL + TRAINING 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration / Information Palisades Room A 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Press Room Palisades Room A 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Halfpipe Official Training (L/M) Riviera Park 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Aerial Official Training (L/M) Newport Face 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moguls Open Session/Inspect/Train Red Dog Face 5:00 p.m. Moguls Draw Palisades Room A Friday, March 26th, 2010 - MOGULS COMPETITION 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration / Information Palisades Room A 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Press Room Palisades Room A 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Ladies' Moguls Qualifications Training Red Dog Face 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Ladies' Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Halfpipe Official Training (L/M) Riviera Park 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Men's Moguls Qualifications Training Red Dog Face 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Aerial Official Training (L/M) Newport Face 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Athlete/Official Lunch Mountain Stream Room at The Village at Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Men's Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Moguls Finalist Training Red Dog Face 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Moguls Finals Red Dog Face 2:15 p.m. Flower Ceremony Mogul Venue Finish 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Awards The Village at Squaw Valley 4:30 p.m. Halfpipe Draw Palisades Room A 4:30 p.m. Aerial Draw Palisades Room A 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies The Village at Squaw Valley Saturday, March 27th, 2010 -AERIALS + HALFPIPE 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Press Room Palisades Room A 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Ladies + Men's Speed Check Newport Face 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Ladies + Men's Aerial Training Newport Face 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moguls Open Session/Inspect/Train Red Dog Face 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ladies + Men's Aerial Competition Newport Face 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. Awards immediately following competition Newport Face 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Qualifications training Riviera Park 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Qualifications Riviera Park 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Athlete/Official Lunch Mountain Stream Room at The Village at Squaw Valley 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Finalist Training (12/12) Riviera Park 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Finals (12/12) Riviera Park 4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Awards immediately following competition Riviera Park 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dual Mogul Draw Palisades Room A Sunday, March 28th, 2010 - DUAL MOGULS 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Dual Moguls Inspection Red Dog Face 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ladies and Men's Competition Training Red Dog Face 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Ladies' Dual Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men's Dual Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Athlete/Official Lunch Mountain Stream Room at The Village at Squaw Valley 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Dual Moguls Finalist Training Red Dog Face 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Dual Moguls Finals (16/16) Red Dog Face 3:00 p.m. Flower Ceremony Mogul Venue Finish 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Awards The Village at Squaw Valley 6:30 p.m. - Banquet Olympic Valley Lodge http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Squaw-Valley-USA-and-Jonny-Moseley-will-host-2010-Sprint-US-Freestyle-Championships ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-17 16:37:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Squaw-Valley-USA-and-Jonny-Moseley-will-host-2010-Sprint-US-Freestyle-Championships"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you missed them in Vancouver at the 2010 Winter Olympics, you can turn that frown upside down, as Squaw Valley USA wil be hosting the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships from March 26-28. The best mogul, halfpipe, and aerial skiers will all be in attendance, and 1998 Olympic gold medalist and friend of The Ski Channel Jonny Moseley will be the host. See below for the entire schedule of events, and make sure to be at Squaw for this great event! SCHEDULE of EVENTS 2010 SPRINT U.S. FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS SQUAW VALLEY March 23rd - March 28th, 2010 Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 - ARRIVAL 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Team Arrival / Registration / Information Palisades Room A Located in the Lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley - MOGUL + HALFPIPE, AERIAL Arrival Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 - ARRIVAL + TRAINING 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration / Information Palisades Room A 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moguls Open Session/Inspect/Train Red Dog Face 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Aerial Jump Shaping Newport Face 5:00 p.m. Team Captains Welcome Meeting Palisades Room A 5:30 p.m. Doctors Meeting Palisades Room A Thursday, March 25th, 2010- - ARRIVAL + TRAINING 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration / Information Palisades Room A 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Press Room Palisades Room A 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Halfpipe Official Training (L/M) Riviera Park 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Aerial Official Training (L/M) Newport Face 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moguls Open Session/Inspect/Train Red Dog Face 5:00 p.m. Moguls Draw Palisades Room A Friday, March 26th, 2010 - MOGULS COMPETITION 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration / Information Palisades Room A 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Press Room Palisades Room A 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Ladies' Moguls Qualifications Training Red Dog Face 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Ladies' Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Halfpipe Official Training (L/M) Riviera Park 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Men's Moguls Qualifications Training Red Dog Face 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Aerial Official Training (L/M) Newport Face 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Athlete/Official Lunch Mountain Stream Room at The Village at Squaw Valley 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Men's Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Moguls Finalist Training Red Dog Face 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Moguls Finals Red Dog Face 2:15 p.m. Flower Ceremony Mogul Venue Finish 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Awards The Village at Squaw Valley 4:30 p.m. Halfpipe Draw Palisades Room A 4:30 p.m. Aerial Draw Palisades Room A 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies The Village at Squaw Valley Saturday, March 27th, 2010 -AERIALS + HALFPIPE 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Press Room Palisades Room A 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Ladies + Men's Speed Check Newport Face 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Ladies + Men's Aerial Training Newport Face 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Moguls Open Session/Inspect/Train Red Dog Face 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ladies + Men's Aerial Competition Newport Face 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. Awards immediately following competition Newport Face 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Qualifications training Riviera Park 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Qualifications Riviera Park 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Athlete/Official Lunch Mountain Stream Room at The Village at Squaw Valley 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Finalist Training (12/12) Riviera Park 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Halfpipe Finals (12/12) Riviera Park 4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Awards immediately following competition Riviera Park 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dual Mogul Draw Palisades Room A Sunday, March 28th, 2010 - DUAL MOGULS 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Dual Moguls Inspection Red Dog Face 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ladies and Men's Competition Training Red Dog Face 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Ladies' Dual Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men's Dual Moguls Qualifications Red Dog Face 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Athlete/Official Lunch Mountain Stream Room at The Village at Squaw Valley 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Dual Moguls Finalist Training Red Dog Face 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ladies' and Men's Dual Moguls Finals (16/16) Red Dog Face 3:00 p.m. Flower Ceremony Mogul Venue Finish 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Awards The Village at Squaw Valley 6:30 p.m. - Banquet Olympic Valley Lodge <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Squaw-Valley-USA-and-Jonny-Moseley-will-host-2010-Sprint-US-Freestyle-Championships"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo Courtesy of Cranmore Mountain Resort Spring has arrived, and the forecast for the Mt. Washington Valley in New Hampshire is looking quite sunny. Temperatures are projected to be in the 50's over the next several days, and could even hit 60 degrees by Saturday. All the Alpine ski resorts in the area are still at or near 100% open terrain, and see below for upcoming events: Attitash - Saturday, March 20, 2010, On Snow Golf, a 9 hole on skis, snowboard or telemark golf tournament. Teams of four make their way down the trail playing a Best Ball format. Top three teams and best costume will win prizes from participating sponsors. You can pre-register in the season pass office or day of the event from 8:00-10:00 am in the South Wing of the base lodge. $25 per team of 4. www.attitash.com Shawnee Peak - Saturday, March 20, 2010, 25th Annual Spring Fling Beach Party, sun, fun and catching rays on the deck. The Slush Cup (starts at 1:30 pm) pits skiers and snowboarders against a 60-foot-long man-made pond of ice cold water. Skim along as far as you can go, before falling victim to the laws of gravity. Register (for free) in the base lodge from 10 am-11:30 am. www.shawneepeak.com Cranmore Mountain Resort - Saturday, March 20, 2010, Biodiesel Day, free lift ticket and VIP parking for drivers of hybrid vehicles. Plus learn more about this eco-friendly fuel and how it's being used at Cranmore. www.cranmore.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Conditions-for-skiing-and-riding-are-prime-in-Mt-Washington-Valley-NH ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-17 15:30:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Conditions-for-skiing-and-riding-are-prime-in-Mt-Washington-Valley-NH"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_cranmore_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo Courtesy of Cranmore Mountain Resort Spring has arrived, and the forecast for the Mt. Washington Valley in New Hampshire is looking quite sunny. Temperatures are projected to be in the 50's over the next several days, and could even hit 60 degrees by Saturday. All the Alpine ski resorts in the area are still at or near 100% open terrain, and see below for upcoming events: Attitash - Saturday, March 20, 2010, On Snow Golf, a 9 hole on skis, snowboard or telemark golf tournament. Teams of four make their way down the trail playing a Best Ball format. Top three teams and best costume will win prizes from participating sponsors. You can pre-register in the season pass office or day of the event from 8:00-10:00 am in the South Wing of the base lodge. $25 per team of 4. www.attitash.com Shawnee Peak - Saturday, March 20, 2010, 25th Annual Spring Fling Beach Party, sun, fun and catching rays on the deck. The Slush Cup (starts at 1:30 pm) pits skiers and snowboarders against a 60-foot-long man-made pond of ice cold water. Skim along as far as you can go, before falling victim to the laws of gravity. Register (for free) in the base lodge from 10 am-11:30 am. www.shawneepeak.com Cranmore Mountain Resort - Saturday, March 20, 2010, Biodiesel Day, free lift ticket and VIP parking for drivers of hybrid vehicles. Plus learn more about this eco-friendly fuel and how it's being used at Cranmore. www.cranmore.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Conditions-for-skiing-and-riding-are-prime-in-Mt-Washington-Valley-NH"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_cranmore_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller skied it, and now it's your turn. Whistler Blackcomb is offering skiers and riders and amazing deal with the 3-day EDGE Card. The card retails for $209, which is $70 per day to ski or ride the mountain of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The 1-day EDGE Card is also available, and that retails for $74. The season lasts until May 24 at Whistler, so make sure you get your pass to enjoy the spring skiing and riding! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Ski-or-ride-at-Whistler-Blackcomb-for-only-$70-per-day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-17 12:35:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Ski-or-ride-at-Whistler-Blackcomb-for-only-$70-per-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller skied it, and now it's your turn. Whistler Blackcomb is offering skiers and riders and amazing deal with the 3-day EDGE Card. The card retails for $209, which is $70 per day to ski or ride the mountain of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The 1-day EDGE Card is also available, and that retails for $74. The season lasts until May 24 at Whistler, so make sure you get your pass to enjoy the spring skiing and riding! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Ski-or-ride-at-Whistler-Blackcomb-for-only-$70-per-day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Colorado's Copper Mountain is hosting Breathe In on Saturday, March 20, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For a $30 donation, guests receive VIP access to live music in Burning Stones Plaza from Eliot Lipp, The Motet and The Pimps of Joytimes from noon to 6 p.m. Donors can also enjoy free beer from Coors and an event T-shirt. On Saturday evening, the party moves to the Copper Conference Center for live music by JWail and Octopus Nebula. The nighttime portion of the festivities are included in the initial $30 donation. Concert-goers can also pay $10 at the door for the evening shows. JWail is scheduled to take the stage at 7 p.m. and Octopus Nebula is slated to start at 8:15 p.m. For tickets and more information, log on to www.BreatheIn.org. (Photo by Eric Wagnon) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Copper-Mountain-plans-Cystic-Fibrosis-Foundation-benefit-event ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-17 12:26:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Copper-Mountain-plans-Cystic-Fibrosis-Foundation-benefit-event"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_coppertrailsign_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Colorado's Copper Mountain is hosting Breathe In on Saturday, March 20, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For a $30 donation, guests receive VIP access to live music in Burning Stones Plaza from Eliot Lipp, The Motet and The Pimps of Joytimes from noon to 6 p.m. Donors can also enjoy free beer from Coors and an event T-shirt. On Saturday evening, the party moves to the Copper Conference Center for live music by JWail and Octopus Nebula. The nighttime portion of the festivities are included in the initial $30 donation. Concert-goers can also pay $10 at the door for the evening shows. JWail is scheduled to take the stage at 7 p.m. and Octopus Nebula is slated to start at 8:15 p.m. For tickets and more information, log on to www.BreatheIn.org. (Photo by Eric Wagnon) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Copper-Mountain-plans-Cystic-Fibrosis-Foundation-benefit-event"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_coppertrailsign_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Winter Olympics may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't save like an Olympian. Steamboat Springs is giving guests a way to save with their current promotin, the Olympian Package. The package includes 20% or more on lift tickets, lodging, and equipment rentals. In addition to the savings, all adult guests on the reservation will recive the Steamboat Olympican Card, which provides additional savings on ski and snowboard lessons and deals on dining. Don't miss out on this great promotion--call (800) 922-2722 today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Save-20-percent-at-Steamboat-with-the-Olympian-package- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-17 11:18:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Save-20-percent-at-Steamboat-with-the-Olympian-package-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Winter Olympics may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't save like an Olympian. Steamboat Springs is giving guests a way to save with their current promotin, the Olympian Package. The package includes 20% or more on lift tickets, lodging, and equipment rentals. In addition to the savings, all adult guests on the reservation will recive the Steamboat Olympican Card, which provides additional savings on ski and snowboard lessons and deals on dining. Don't miss out on this great promotion--call (800) 922-2722 today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Save-20-percent-at-Steamboat-with-the-Olympian-package-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100317_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel KILLINGTON, Vt. (March 17, 2010)-Kyle Burcin, an eighth-grade student from Basking Ridge, N.J., who attends Killington Mountain School (KMS), won the overall title in the J3 Eastern Junior Olympics at Sunday River this past weekend with silvers in both slalom and giant slalom. The top junior ski racers from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Eastern Region competed in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super-G in hopes of winning Junior Olympic gold. His performance earned him an invitation to the Whistler Cup, one of the premier races for J3-class skiers. The Whistler Cup is an annual event hosted at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia; only four racers from the USSA Eastern region qualify each year, and Burcin has earned one of those spots for the 2010 Whistler Cup. Kate French, also a J3 racer from KMS, landed in the top 10 for the women with a ninth place finish in Super-G. The TD Bank Junior 3 Olympics are the highest level championships for junior ski racers -13- and 14-year-olds-with athletes qualifying at the divisional and regional level to earn spots to compete. Earlier this month, Burcin won the giant slalom at the MVP Health Care VARA J3 State Championships at Killington, besting the top 13- and 14-year-old alpine racers in the state. He finished second overall in the State Championship. Kyle skied very consistently and was in the hunt for the win every run, said KMS Head J3 and Alpine Program Director Tom Sell. His performance here is a tribute to his dedication and the excellence he demands of himself every day. He showed here that he is among the best young skiers in the East. Burcin finished just .04 seconds behind Canadian Aaron Taylor in GS and .09 seconds behind Hunter Lord in slalom. Killington Mountain School is a fully approved Vermont independent school whose mission is to inspire students to pursue excellence in academics and athletics in a culture that promotes integrity, leadership, responsibility, and respect. Participants in the KMS alpine racing program train and race in all four disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, and super G. Training takes place oshy;n a wide variety of terrains, across all seven mountains of Killington, depending oshy;n the needs of the groups. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Killington-Mountain-School-students-take-home-Junior-Olympics-regional-titles ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-17 10:44:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Killington-Mountain-School-students-take-home-Junior-Olympics-regional-titles"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> KILLINGTON, Vt. (March 17, 2010)-Kyle Burcin, an eighth-grade student from Basking Ridge, N.J., who attends Killington Mountain School (KMS), won the overall title in the J3 Eastern Junior Olympics at Sunday River this past weekend with silvers in both slalom and giant slalom. The top junior ski racers from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Eastern Region competed in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super-G in hopes of winning Junior Olympic gold. His performance earned him an invitation to the Whistler Cup, one of the premier races for J3-class skiers. The Whistler Cup is an annual event hosted at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia; only four racers from the USSA Eastern region qualify each year, and Burcin has earned one of those spots for the 2010 Whistler Cup. Kate French, also a J3 racer from KMS, landed in the top 10 for the women with a ninth place finish in Super-G. The TD Bank Junior 3 Olympics are the highest level championships for junior ski racers -13- and 14-year-olds-with athletes qualifying at the divisional and regional level to earn spots to compete. Earlier this month, Burcin won the giant slalom at the MVP Health Care VARA J3 State Championships at Killington, besting the top 13- and 14-year-old alpine racers in the state. He finished second overall in the State Championship. Kyle skied very consistently and was in the hunt for the win every run, said KMS Head J3 and Alpine Program Director Tom Sell. His performance here is a tribute to his dedication and the excellence he demands of himself every day. He showed here that he is among the best young skiers in the East. Burcin finished just .04 seconds behind Canadian Aaron Taylor in GS and .09 seconds behind Hunter Lord in slalom. Killington Mountain School is a fully approved Vermont independent school whose mission is to inspire students to pursue excellence in academics and athletics in a culture that promotes integrity, leadership, responsibility, and respect. Participants in the KMS alpine racing program train and race in all four disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, and super G. Training takes place oshy;n a wide variety of terrains, across all seven mountains of Killington, depending oshy;n the needs of the groups. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100317/Killington-Mountain-School-students-take-home-Junior-Olympics-regional-titles"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's the closest ski resort to Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and Orange and San Diego counties. And today, Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts announced that skiers and boarers can purchase an unrestricted season pass for the 2010-2011 season for only $299. The pass is normally $699, and this amazing offer is only good until this Friday, March 19. And there's an added bonus: The pass can be used for the remainder of the current ski and snowboard season as well. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Mt-Baldy-Ski-Lifts-announce-pricing-for-20102011-unrestricted-season-passes- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 18:37:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Mt-Baldy-Ski-Lifts-announce-pricing-for-20102011-unrestricted-season-passes-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's the closest ski resort to Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and Orange and San Diego counties. And today, Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts announced that skiers and boarers can purchase an unrestricted season pass for the 2010-2011 season for only $299. The pass is normally $699, and this amazing offer is only good until this Friday, March 19. And there's an added bonus: The pass can be used for the remainder of the current ski and snowboard season as well. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Mt-Baldy-Ski-Lifts-announce-pricing-for-20102011-unrestricted-season-passes-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Payday-Lift-at-Park-City ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 17:30:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Payday-Lift-at-Park-City"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Payday-Lift-at-Park-City"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Bridger-Gondola-at-Jackson-Hole ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 17:20:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Bridger-Gondola-at-Jackson-Hole"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Bridger-Gondola-at-Jackson-Hole"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Silver-Queen-Gondola-at-Aspen ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 16:40:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Silver-Queen-Gondola-at-Aspen"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Silver-Queen-Gondola-at-Aspen"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Northwoods-Express-at-Vail ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 15:57:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Northwoods-Express-at-Vail"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Northwoods-Express-at-Vail"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Fireside Grill and Timber's Pub at Timberline Four Seasons Resort will be alive with activity over the last ski weekend of the busy 2009-2010 Winter Season. The public is invited and there is no charge. The Saddle Tramps, rapidly becoming one of the area's favorite groups, will perform both Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 6pm until closing at the resort's Timber's Pub. Ted Garber will perform at 6pm on Sunday, March 28th. Musician members of Saddle Tramps Pioneering Heritage Club will perform music of the old west and old country. The musical group, from Monongahela, Pennsylvania, appears regulartly at similar events which pay tribute to the spirit and customs of the American Pioneers. The Saddle Tramps musical group has members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The club is dedicated to recognition and preservation of the fronteir era and the pioneer's lifestyle. Their music, instruments and attire is representative of the frontier era circa 1835. The original frontier sounds of the Saddle Tramps are also incorportated into their presentation of contemporary country and western songs. The Sunday performance of Ted Garber will be the second appearance of this season at Timberline. Garber has a family tradition of entertaining at Timberline, whre his late father was a favorite entertainer. Ted is known for his interactive entertainment and his Blues-Americana Rock, his harmonica and guitar renditions and his vocal style. His music reflects the rhythm and blues scene of New Orleans. According to Garber, both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley have strongly influenced his musical style. His new CD, American Rail, contains rock 'n roll, rhythm and blues, and old country. The weekend also marks the last day of skiing and the beginning of the resort's spring and summer activities. The annual Local's Cup Race will be held on the resort's well-known White Lightning ski trail. The trail has become acclaimed for its race compatible characteristics. The Fireside Grill will offer seafood specials on Friday and barbeque ribs on Saturday, with a full menu all weekend. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/How-Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virginia-will-close-out-the-ski-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 15:48:29 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/How-Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virginia-will-close-out-the-ski-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100316_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Fireside Grill and Timber's Pub at Timberline Four Seasons Resort will be alive with activity over the last ski weekend of the busy 2009-2010 Winter Season. The public is invited and there is no charge. The Saddle Tramps, rapidly becoming one of the area's favorite groups, will perform both Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 6pm until closing at the resort's Timber's Pub. Ted Garber will perform at 6pm on Sunday, March 28th. Musician members of Saddle Tramps Pioneering Heritage Club will perform music of the old west and old country. The musical group, from Monongahela, Pennsylvania, appears regulartly at similar events which pay tribute to the spirit and customs of the American Pioneers. The Saddle Tramps musical group has members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The club is dedicated to recognition and preservation of the fronteir era and the pioneer's lifestyle. Their music, instruments and attire is representative of the frontier era circa 1835. The original frontier sounds of the Saddle Tramps are also incorportated into their presentation of contemporary country and western songs. The Sunday performance of Ted Garber will be the second appearance of this season at Timberline. Garber has a family tradition of entertaining at Timberline, whre his late father was a favorite entertainer. Ted is known for his interactive entertainment and his Blues-Americana Rock, his harmonica and guitar renditions and his vocal style. His music reflects the rhythm and blues scene of New Orleans. According to Garber, both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley have strongly influenced his musical style. His new CD, American Rail, contains rock 'n roll, rhythm and blues, and old country. The weekend also marks the last day of skiing and the beginning of the resort's spring and summer activities. The annual Local's Cup Race will be held on the resort's well-known White Lightning ski trail. The trail has become acclaimed for its race compatible characteristics. The Fireside Grill will offer seafood specials on Friday and barbeque ribs on Saturday, with a full menu all weekend. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/How-Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virginia-will-close-out-the-ski-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100316_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Upper-Insanity-at-Whistler ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 15:44:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Upper-Insanity-at-Whistler"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Upper-Insanity-at-Whistler"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Presque Isle, Maine#139;For the third time in three years, the Stratton Mountain School Womensup1;s Nordic Program was given the prominent Roger Weston Award, which entitles the SMS women as the best high school Nordic team in the country. In addition to this prestigious award, SMS had nine podiums and 14 top-10 finishes at the 2010 Junior Olympics. SMS was also honored as the second best junior club in the country, just behind the Alaska Winter Stars. Isabel Caldwell sup1;10 had three podium finishes throughout the event. She won the J1 Womensup1;s Sprint category on day one. For the Classic race, she earned a bronze medal in the 10k, and her relay team took second on the last day of the series. Additionally, Caldwell earned a fourth top-10 finish in the Freestyle race on Friday, giving her All-American honors. Heather Mooney sup1;12 also stood on the podium in three events. For the J2 Womensup1;s category, Mooney earned silver in both the Classic Sprint and the Classic 5k. Her relay team took home top honors with a gold medal finish in the relay on Saturday. She, too, was named an All-American. In addition to Caldwell and Mooneysup1;s success, SMS had three other podium results. In the Classic Sprint, Gage Fichter sup1;10 earned a third-place spot on the podium in the J1 Womensup1;s category while Skyler Davis sup1;10 won a silver medal for the Older Junior (OJ) Men, despite breaking two poles in the final heat of the event. Cambria McDermott sup1;11 and her relay team took home third place in the Womensup1;s OJ relay event on Saturday, marking another podium finish for a SMS athlete. Austin Cobb sup1;10 and Bridger Tyler sup1;11 both had top-10 individual results, which honors them as All-Americans. Tyler Foulkes sup1;13 and his relay team earned fifth place in the J2 Junior Men category. Due to the results at Junior Olympics, SMS now extends a record that boasts at least one JO Champion and one World Junior Team member for 14 straight years. They can now claim a new record as a three-time Roger Weston Award winner. Additionally, due to SMS athlete contributions, Team New England, led by SMS Nordic Coach Matt Boobar, won the overall Alaska Cup by a record-breaking 385 points. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Stratton-Mountain-Schools-Womens-Nordic-Program-takes-home-Roger-Weston-award ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 12:23:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Stratton-Mountain-Schools-Womens-Nordic-Program-takes-home-Roger-Weston-award"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Presque Isle, Maine#139;For the third time in three years, the Stratton Mountain School Womensup1;s Nordic Program was given the prominent Roger Weston Award, which entitles the SMS women as the best high school Nordic team in the country. In addition to this prestigious award, SMS had nine podiums and 14 top-10 finishes at the 2010 Junior Olympics. SMS was also honored as the second best junior club in the country, just behind the Alaska Winter Stars. Isabel Caldwell sup1;10 had three podium finishes throughout the event. She won the J1 Womensup1;s Sprint category on day one. For the Classic race, she earned a bronze medal in the 10k, and her relay team took second on the last day of the series. Additionally, Caldwell earned a fourth top-10 finish in the Freestyle race on Friday, giving her All-American honors. Heather Mooney sup1;12 also stood on the podium in three events. For the J2 Womensup1;s category, Mooney earned silver in both the Classic Sprint and the Classic 5k. Her relay team took home top honors with a gold medal finish in the relay on Saturday. She, too, was named an All-American. In addition to Caldwell and Mooneysup1;s success, SMS had three other podium results. In the Classic Sprint, Gage Fichter sup1;10 earned a third-place spot on the podium in the J1 Womensup1;s category while Skyler Davis sup1;10 won a silver medal for the Older Junior (OJ) Men, despite breaking two poles in the final heat of the event. Cambria McDermott sup1;11 and her relay team took home third place in the Womensup1;s OJ relay event on Saturday, marking another podium finish for a SMS athlete. Austin Cobb sup1;10 and Bridger Tyler sup1;11 both had top-10 individual results, which honors them as All-Americans. Tyler Foulkes sup1;13 and his relay team earned fifth place in the J2 Junior Men category. Due to the results at Junior Olympics, SMS now extends a record that boasts at least one JO Champion and one World Junior Team member for 14 straight years. They can now claim a new record as a three-time Roger Weston Award winner. Additionally, due to SMS athlete contributions, Team New England, led by SMS Nordic Coach Matt Boobar, won the overall Alaska Cup by a record-breaking 385 points. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Stratton-Mountain-Schools-Womens-Nordic-Program-takes-home-Roger-Weston-award"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Spring is almost here and it's time for ski resorts to break out their end of season deals on passes. Mt. Bachelor is one of these resorts, as it has released the pricing for its Early and Late Spring Passes. The Early Spring Pass is valid from March 29th through May 16th and is $139. The Late Spring Pass is valid from April 19th through May 16th and is $99. The final day of Nordic skiing is May 15 and the final day of Alpine skiing is May 16th, so make sure you get your pass now so you can enjoy the spring in Oregon. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/The-Spring-Pass-is-on-sale-now-at-Mt-Bachelor- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 11:38:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/The-Spring-Pass-is-on-sale-now-at-Mt-Bachelor-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100316_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Spring is almost here and it's time for ski resorts to break out their end of season deals on passes. Mt. Bachelor is one of these resorts, as it has released the pricing for its Early and Late Spring Passes. The Early Spring Pass is valid from March 29th through May 16th and is $139. The Late Spring Pass is valid from April 19th through May 16th and is $99. The final day of Nordic skiing is May 15 and the final day of Alpine skiing is May 16th, so make sure you get your pass now so you can enjoy the spring in Oregon. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/The-Spring-Pass-is-on-sale-now-at-Mt-Bachelor-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100316_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colo. (March 16, 2010) - The popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back for another year at an astounding value with unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.reg; for only $409. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back with exclusive savings over the next three weeks for Colorado's most loyal skiers and riders, said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales amp; marketing for Winter Park Resort. With double the Friends amp; Family benefits at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat for the same price as the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass, now is the best time to purchase a pass for next season. Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits: middot; Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat middot; NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends amp; Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per each resort) middot; Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons middot; Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts) middot; Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails. Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat are three globally-recognized mountain destinations, reminding us what's best about Colorado skiing, said Andy Wirth, vice president of sales amp; marketing for Steamboat. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus provides unequalled value to everyone by bringing these three incredible brands together on one pass. Starting today, the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is available for renewals and new guests at www.skicolorado.com, in person at the Winter Park Resort season pass office and via phone at 800.977.SNOW. The $409 introductory price is guaranteed only through April 5, so skiers and riders are encouraged to take advantage of these incredible savings now. Existing pass holders can simply reactivate their existing passes and new guests can upload a photo of themselves to create their new season pass so they'll be ready to go when the lifts start turning in November. Colorado skiers and riders are invited to find more details at www.skicolorado.com. Copper is thrilled to continue the relationship with Winter Park and Steamboat, because really, the three mountain Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is the only pass for the true Colorado rider, said Jesse True, vice president of sales amp; marketing for Copper Mountain Resort. With multiple pass options, skiers and riders are able to find the right product to match their specific needs. All pass products are listed below with the adult price. For a full list of adult, college, teen, child, 70+ years and five years and under prices, visit www.skicolorado.com Multi Mountain * The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus offers unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park / Mary Janereg; and Copper, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat. Adult (18-69) $409 * The Rocky Mountain Super Pass offers unlimited access to Winter Park / Mary Janereg; and Copper Mountain. Adult (18-69) $409 Single Mountain middot; Winter Park / Mary Janereg; Season Pass offers unrestricted access to Winter Park's cruisers and Mary Jane's famous mogul runs all season long. Adult (18-69) $369 middot; Copper Mountain offers unrestricted riding on the naturally divided terrain, and now no money down until mid-June. Adult (18-69) $359 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-to-be-sold-for-$409-for-201011-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-16 11:20:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-to-be-sold-for-$409-for-201011-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100316_superpass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colo. (March 16, 2010) - The popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back for another year at an astounding value with unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.reg; for only $409. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back with exclusive savings over the next three weeks for Colorado's most loyal skiers and riders, said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales amp; marketing for Winter Park Resort. With double the Friends amp; Family benefits at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat for the same price as the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass, now is the best time to purchase a pass for next season. Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits: middot; Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat middot; NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends amp; Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per each resort) middot; Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons middot; Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts) middot; Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails. Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat are three globally-recognized mountain destinations, reminding us what's best about Colorado skiing, said Andy Wirth, vice president of sales amp; marketing for Steamboat. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus provides unequalled value to everyone by bringing these three incredible brands together on one pass. Starting today, the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is available for renewals and new guests at www.skicolorado.com, in person at the Winter Park Resort season pass office and via phone at 800.977.SNOW. The $409 introductory price is guaranteed only through April 5, so skiers and riders are encouraged to take advantage of these incredible savings now. Existing pass holders can simply reactivate their existing passes and new guests can upload a photo of themselves to create their new season pass so they'll be ready to go when the lifts start turning in November. Colorado skiers and riders are invited to find more details at www.skicolorado.com. Copper is thrilled to continue the relationship with Winter Park and Steamboat, because really, the three mountain Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is the only pass for the true Colorado rider, said Jesse True, vice president of sales amp; marketing for Copper Mountain Resort. With multiple pass options, skiers and riders are able to find the right product to match their specific needs. All pass products are listed below with the adult price. For a full list of adult, college, teen, child, 70+ years and five years and under prices, visit www.skicolorado.com Multi Mountain * The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus offers unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park / Mary Janereg; and Copper, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat. Adult (18-69) $409 * The Rocky Mountain Super Pass offers unlimited access to Winter Park / Mary Janereg; and Copper Mountain. Adult (18-69) $409 Single Mountain middot; Winter Park / Mary Janereg; Season Pass offers unrestricted access to Winter Park's cruisers and Mary Jane's famous mogul runs all season long. Adult (18-69) $369 middot; Copper Mountain offers unrestricted riding on the naturally divided terrain, and now no money down until mid-June. Adult (18-69) $359 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100316/Rocky-Mountain-Super-Pass-to-be-sold-for-$409-for-201011-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100316_superpass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel WHITEFISH, Mont. -- The 11th Annual Nate Chute Hawaiian Classic at Whitefish Mountain Resort drew 95 pro and amateur snowboarders from around the country for a Banked Slalom and Boardercross Saturday and Sunday, March 13 - 14. In the Banked Slalom, each rider attempted two runs on the North Side of Big Mountain. The course descended lower Goat Haunt and into George's Gorge, a treat for spectators riding Chair 7. Sunday's Boardercross saw riders battling in head-to-head competition under sunny skies. After two days of competition, Hugh Black and Sarris McComb were the overall winners in the men's and women's pro division, respectively. Craig Kuzma took home the top prize in the men's amateur 21+ division, Baily Eaton won the women's amateur 15+ division, Baylon Connolly of the Whitefish Freestyle Team prevailed in the men's amateur 15-20 division, and Sam Vitek prevailed in the boys' 15- division. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Snowboarders-wear-leis-for-Nate-Chute-Hawaiian-Classic-at-Whitefish-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-15 12:59:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Snowboarders-wear-leis-for-Nate-Chute-Hawaiian-Classic-at-Whitefish-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> WHITEFISH, Mont. -- The 11th Annual Nate Chute Hawaiian Classic at Whitefish Mountain Resort drew 95 pro and amateur snowboarders from around the country for a Banked Slalom and Boardercross Saturday and Sunday, March 13 - 14. In the Banked Slalom, each rider attempted two runs on the North Side of Big Mountain. The course descended lower Goat Haunt and into George's Gorge, a treat for spectators riding Chair 7. Sunday's Boardercross saw riders battling in head-to-head competition under sunny skies. After two days of competition, Hugh Black and Sarris McComb were the overall winners in the men's and women's pro division, respectively. Craig Kuzma took home the top prize in the men's amateur 21+ division, Baily Eaton won the women's amateur 15+ division, Baylon Connolly of the Whitefish Freestyle Team prevailed in the men's amateur 15-20 division, and Sam Vitek prevailed in the boys' 15- division. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Snowboarders-wear-leis-for-Nate-Chute-Hawaiian-Classic-at-Whitefish-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 15, 2010 - The third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational, hosted by Aspen/Snowmass, will once again be held in Snowmass, April 2 - 4, 2010. Confirmed riders for this season's event include: Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Elena Hight, Sarah Conrad, Ellery Hollingsworth, Mercedes Nicoll, Linn Haug, Maddy Schaffrick, Haruna Matsumoto, Soko Yamaoka, Sophie Rodriguez and Ursina Holler. A complete list of riders will be announced in the coming weeks. The event will feature a Superpipe contest on Saturday, April 3 in Snowmass, photo and filming opportunities for the media as well as lifestyle activities for the riders such as a spa day, yoga classes and a girl's night out on the town. With invites based on a combination of Olympic and X Games qualifications, this year's event will include a more international field and the event will be the first time since the Olympics for all of these women to be together in a relaxed atmosphere. Snowmass now features a world-renowned 22 foot Superpipe that was built by the award winning Aspen/Snowmass terrain park crew along with experts from Snow Park Technologies. I'm really looking forward to the third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational, especially after the craziness of the Olympics, said two-time Olympian and 2010 Winter X Games gold medalist Gretchen Bleiler, this will be a great opportunity to focus on progressive riding and quality time with all of the girls. For the first time Viceroy Snowmass will host the athletes along with a mix of activities throughout the weekend. Viceroy Snowmass Resort and Residence, bringing the brand's signature fusion of glamorous style, provocative design and innovative culinary experiences to the event will add to the truly special experience of CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational. The CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational is the bookend event for a season of over 30 Aspen/Snowmass sponsored events. This is the only women's specific snowboard competition and lifestyle weekend of the sort in the industry, bringing together the media, fans, sponsors and the athletes alike to Aspen/Snowmass. Its spring time in Aspen/Snowmass which means long sunny days, superb conditions, plenty of free events and concerts and plenty of deals. Seven day advance pricing is now available for guests booking two or more days of lift tickets. Guests can save big by booking lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals seven days in advance of their vacation. For more information please visit: www.aspensnowmass.com/deals. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Third-annual-CoverGirl-Snow-Angels-Invitational-hits-Aspen-April-24 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-15 12:20:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Third-annual-CoverGirl-Snow-Angels-Invitational-hits-Aspen-April-24"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 15, 2010 - The third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational, hosted by Aspen/Snowmass, will once again be held in Snowmass, April 2 - 4, 2010. Confirmed riders for this season's event include: Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Elena Hight, Sarah Conrad, Ellery Hollingsworth, Mercedes Nicoll, Linn Haug, Maddy Schaffrick, Haruna Matsumoto, Soko Yamaoka, Sophie Rodriguez and Ursina Holler. A complete list of riders will be announced in the coming weeks. The event will feature a Superpipe contest on Saturday, April 3 in Snowmass, photo and filming opportunities for the media as well as lifestyle activities for the riders such as a spa day, yoga classes and a girl's night out on the town. With invites based on a combination of Olympic and X Games qualifications, this year's event will include a more international field and the event will be the first time since the Olympics for all of these women to be together in a relaxed atmosphere. Snowmass now features a world-renowned 22 foot Superpipe that was built by the award winning Aspen/Snowmass terrain park crew along with experts from Snow Park Technologies. I'm really looking forward to the third annual CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational, especially after the craziness of the Olympics, said two-time Olympian and 2010 Winter X Games gold medalist Gretchen Bleiler, this will be a great opportunity to focus on progressive riding and quality time with all of the girls. For the first time Viceroy Snowmass will host the athletes along with a mix of activities throughout the weekend. Viceroy Snowmass Resort and Residence, bringing the brand's signature fusion of glamorous style, provocative design and innovative culinary experiences to the event will add to the truly special experience of CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational. The CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational is the bookend event for a season of over 30 Aspen/Snowmass sponsored events. This is the only women's specific snowboard competition and lifestyle weekend of the sort in the industry, bringing together the media, fans, sponsors and the athletes alike to Aspen/Snowmass. Its spring time in Aspen/Snowmass which means long sunny days, superb conditions, plenty of free events and concerts and plenty of deals. Seven day advance pricing is now available for guests booking two or more days of lift tickets. Guests can save big by booking lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals seven days in advance of their vacation. For more information please visit: www.aspensnowmass.com/deals. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Third-annual-CoverGirl-Snow-Angels-Invitational-hits-Aspen-April-24"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel [Squaw Valley USA] March 15, 2010 - Lake Tahoe's top-ranked ski resort announced today that it will again offer incredibly discounted season passes for the upcoming winter season. Last season, Squaw Valley USA slashed season pass prices by $1000 for the 50/60 anniversary season, and this year, they are doing it again. This year we got a lot of returning passholders who hadn't had passes to Squaw for some time, said Ivan McGurk, Squaw's Ticket Administration Manager. It was great to see them on the hill and we hope to see them back next year. Squaw Valley USA is offering reloadable passes in keeping with their sustainability goals and to offer greater customer convenience. Current Squaw season passholders wishing to purchase a 2010-11 pass online can reload their 2009-10 pass with zero hassle. Those purchasing a Silver pass or higher prior to May 9 will also receive free Cable Car access for Summer 2010. 2010-11 Squaw season passholders will also have the opportunity to purchase Five Circles Club down jackets as part of belonging to Squaw Valley's exclusive passholder club. These one of a kind jackets are available only to Squaw season passholders and they can be purchased during online ticket checkout or through Squaw's retail stores. Skiers and riders who wish to ride Squaw this spring can purchase any 2010-11 Squaw season pass and add Spring 2010 for just $129. By adding Spring 2010 to next year's pass, new passholders will enjoy Tahoe's longest season and incredible spring skiing and riding at Squaw Valley. Widely known as the Nation's Spring Skiing Capital, Squaw Valley opens the High Camp Lagoon and Spa March 20, 2010 bringing a wide array of events and pool parties to the upper mountain. The following is the adult pricing for the 2010-2011 season pass - if purchased by May 9, 2010. BRONZE - $369 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Not valid: Saturdays in January amp; February December 25, 2010 - January 2, 2011 January 15-16, 2011 February 12-13, 2011 March 5 amp; March 12, 2011 Includes FREE night skiing/riding SILVER - $499 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Not valid: December 25, 2010-January 1, 2011 January 15-16, 2011 February 12-13, 2011 Includes Summer Cable Car if purchased before May 9, 2010. Includes FREE night skiing/riding GOLD - $949 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Includes: 2 guided half-day private lessons 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket 15% off Squaw Valley retail purchases Hosted Passholder party Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9 PLATINUM - $1599 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Includes: 4 guided half-day private lessons 2 complimentary Adult All Day lift tickets Hosted Passholder party 20% off Squaw Valley retail purchases FREE 10 Wax Card 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9 Note: Complete child, young adult, senior and race team pricing is available at www.squaw.com. Squaw Valley USA offers the highest uphill capacity of any resort in North America, served by 33 lifts and the most expansive and convenient parking of any area Tahoe resort. From the main public parking lot, preferred parking lot or valet parking, guests can be on the lifts in a matter of moments from the time they park their vehicle - even on peak weekends and holidays. To preserve the coveted Squaw Valley USA mountain experience, only a limited number of 2010-2011 season passes are available at the initial discounted rate. Purchasing Online Squaw season passes can be purchased online at www.squaw.com beginning at Midnight (PST) on Monday, March 15, 2010. Purchasers can fill-out all paperwork and payment information online. Purchasing By Mail Purchasers may fill out the season pass form, include method of payment and return to us by mail according to instructions on the form. Pass forms must be postmarked May 9, 2010 by the USPS for the early season price guarantee. Purchasing in Person at Squaw Valley USA Squaw season passes pass can be purchased in person by visiting the Squaw Valley Season Pass office; this must be done by end of the business day on May 9, 2010 to guarantee this low price. All new 2010-11 Squaw season passholders will receive a confirmation receipt at time of purchase, and can pick-up their 2010-11 season pass at the Squaw Season Pass Office beginning June 20, 2010. Returning passholders who reload their passes online can go directly to the lifts. The deadline for this pricing is May 9, 2010 at midnight (for online purchases) or at close of business in the Season Pass Office (3 pm). After that time, the 2010-11 pass prices will increase. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Squaw-Valley-will-offer-discounted-season-passes-for-20102011-season ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-15 11:51:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Squaw-Valley-will-offer-discounted-season-passes-for-20102011-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> [Squaw Valley USA] March 15, 2010 - Lake Tahoe's top-ranked ski resort announced today that it will again offer incredibly discounted season passes for the upcoming winter season. Last season, Squaw Valley USA slashed season pass prices by $1000 for the 50/60 anniversary season, and this year, they are doing it again. This year we got a lot of returning passholders who hadn't had passes to Squaw for some time, said Ivan McGurk, Squaw's Ticket Administration Manager. It was great to see them on the hill and we hope to see them back next year. Squaw Valley USA is offering reloadable passes in keeping with their sustainability goals and to offer greater customer convenience. Current Squaw season passholders wishing to purchase a 2010-11 pass online can reload their 2009-10 pass with zero hassle. Those purchasing a Silver pass or higher prior to May 9 will also receive free Cable Car access for Summer 2010. 2010-11 Squaw season passholders will also have the opportunity to purchase Five Circles Club down jackets as part of belonging to Squaw Valley's exclusive passholder club. These one of a kind jackets are available only to Squaw season passholders and they can be purchased during online ticket checkout or through Squaw's retail stores. Skiers and riders who wish to ride Squaw this spring can purchase any 2010-11 Squaw season pass and add Spring 2010 for just $129. By adding Spring 2010 to next year's pass, new passholders will enjoy Tahoe's longest season and incredible spring skiing and riding at Squaw Valley. Widely known as the Nation's Spring Skiing Capital, Squaw Valley opens the High Camp Lagoon and Spa March 20, 2010 bringing a wide array of events and pool parties to the upper mountain. The following is the adult pricing for the 2010-2011 season pass - if purchased by May 9, 2010. BRONZE - $369 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Not valid: Saturdays in January amp; February December 25, 2010 - January 2, 2011 January 15-16, 2011 February 12-13, 2011 March 5 amp; March 12, 2011 Includes FREE night skiing/riding SILVER - $499 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Not valid: December 25, 2010-January 1, 2011 January 15-16, 2011 February 12-13, 2011 Includes Summer Cable Car if purchased before May 9, 2010. Includes FREE night skiing/riding GOLD - $949 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Includes: 2 guided half-day private lessons 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket 15% off Squaw Valley retail purchases Hosted Passholder party Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9 PLATINUM - $1599 Valid 7 days a week beginning November 20, 2010 Includes: 4 guided half-day private lessons 2 complimentary Adult All Day lift tickets Hosted Passholder party 20% off Squaw Valley retail purchases FREE 10 Wax Card 4 vouchers for $20 off an Adult All Day lift ticket Summer Cable Car with purchase by May 9 Note: Complete child, young adult, senior and race team pricing is available at www.squaw.com. Squaw Valley USA offers the highest uphill capacity of any resort in North America, served by 33 lifts and the most expansive and convenient parking of any area Tahoe resort. From the main public parking lot, preferred parking lot or valet parking, guests can be on the lifts in a matter of moments from the time they park their vehicle - even on peak weekends and holidays. To preserve the coveted Squaw Valley USA mountain experience, only a limited number of 2010-2011 season passes are available at the initial discounted rate. Purchasing Online Squaw season passes can be purchased online at www.squaw.com beginning at Midnight (PST) on Monday, March 15, 2010. Purchasers can fill-out all paperwork and payment information online. Purchasing By Mail Purchasers may fill out the season pass form, include method of payment and return to us by mail according to instructions on the form. Pass forms must be postmarked May 9, 2010 by the USPS for the early season price guarantee. Purchasing in Person at Squaw Valley USA Squaw season passes pass can be purchased in person by visiting the Squaw Valley Season Pass office; this must be done by end of the business day on May 9, 2010 to guarantee this low price. All new 2010-11 Squaw season passholders will receive a confirmation receipt at time of purchase, and can pick-up their 2010-11 season pass at the Squaw Season Pass Office beginning June 20, 2010. Returning passholders who reload their passes online can go directly to the lifts. The deadline for this pricing is May 9, 2010 at midnight (for online purchases) or at close of business in the Season Pass Office (3 pm). After that time, the 2010-11 pass prices will increase. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Squaw-Valley-will-offer-discounted-season-passes-for-20102011-season"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel (Park City, Utah) March 15, 2010 - The Canyons Resort announces a brand new guest experience available through our grooming department. Guests will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to operate a groomer or snow cat on the mountain. These options include the Ride with a Groomer package, a $75 package that includes a 2 and a half hour ride in the groomer, this starts at 5:30pm at the base of the gondola. Guests will receive a ride in one of The Canyons' 330 horse power groomer. This is a full on-mountain and night grooming experience, including an explanation of grooming and what is involved, techniques, challenges and conditions. Guests will get to experience everything from a ride down a steep run to eating a sack lunch on the hill. The second opportunity is to Ride with a terrain park operator. Every night, The Canyons' terrain parks are meticulously shaped by our terrain park cat operators. Guests will have the opportunity to ride along with the terrain park groomers as they prepare the mountain for the next day. This will be $75 and is a 2-hour ride. The third opportunity for guests is to Drive a Snow Cat. Guests will be able to experience driving a massive snow cat in a controlled situation. An operator from The Canyons will be in the cat with the guest as they feel the 330 horse power of plowing, pushing and tilling technology in their hands. Guests will get to drive, till, turn, plow snow, and even groom a run if they feel comfortable. This will be $500 for a full grooming shift. Lastly, guests will be able to participate in The Doc's Run Parade every night at about 5:15pm and in the morning at 8am. The entire grooming fleet at The Canyons is unleashed onto Doc's Run. In the evening, all of the machines head up Doc's Run on to the rest of the mountain. Guests will have the opportunity to watch the entire fleet head up the hill from the deck of Doc's run while enjoying a drink or dinner. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Learn-what-how-to-operate-a-snow-cat-at-The-Canyons-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-15 10:15:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Learn-what-how-to-operate-a-snow-cat-at-The-Canyons-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_thecanyons_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> (Park City, Utah) March 15, 2010 - The Canyons Resort announces a brand new guest experience available through our grooming department. Guests will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to operate a groomer or snow cat on the mountain. These options include the Ride with a Groomer package, a $75 package that includes a 2 and a half hour ride in the groomer, this starts at 5:30pm at the base of the gondola. Guests will receive a ride in one of The Canyons' 330 horse power groomer. This is a full on-mountain and night grooming experience, including an explanation of grooming and what is involved, techniques, challenges and conditions. Guests will get to experience everything from a ride down a steep run to eating a sack lunch on the hill. The second opportunity is to Ride with a terrain park operator. Every night, The Canyons' terrain parks are meticulously shaped by our terrain park cat operators. Guests will have the opportunity to ride along with the terrain park groomers as they prepare the mountain for the next day. This will be $75 and is a 2-hour ride. The third opportunity for guests is to Drive a Snow Cat. Guests will be able to experience driving a massive snow cat in a controlled situation. An operator from The Canyons will be in the cat with the guest as they feel the 330 horse power of plowing, pushing and tilling technology in their hands. Guests will get to drive, till, turn, plow snow, and even groom a run if they feel comfortable. This will be $500 for a full grooming shift. Lastly, guests will be able to participate in The Doc's Run Parade every night at about 5:15pm and in the morning at 8am. The entire grooming fleet at The Canyons is unleashed onto Doc's Run. In the evening, all of the machines head up Doc's Run on to the rest of the mountain. Guests will have the opportunity to watch the entire fleet head up the hill from the deck of Doc's run while enjoying a drink or dinner. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Learn-what-how-to-operate-a-snow-cat-at-The-Canyons-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_thecanyons_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel LUDLOW, Vt. - The sight of steam billowing from local sugarhouses marks the start of spring skiing season. And what a sweet season it is! The mixture of warm days and cool nights helps fill sap buckets hanging from maple trees and creates the snow surface conditions that skiers and riders savor through the final days of winter. Okemo Mountain Resort is planning to offer skiing and snowboarding through mid-April, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the spring snow, sunny skies and numerous on-snow events like Splash for Cash and Okemo's annual Slush Cup pond-skimming competition. Savvy skiers and riders know that this is also the best time to purchase next year's season pass. In the same way sugar season lasts for a short time in the spring, Okemo's best deal on season passes ends April 30. Okemo offers seven-day passes, five-day passes, midweek passes and even a Sunday One-Day Pass. Most passes include skiing and riding benefits with Okemo's sister resorts, Mount Sunapee, N.H. and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colo. - and Okemo's partnership continues with Stratton Mountain, Vt., as well. Okemo's Ultra Pass is just $1,299 ($1,019 for ages 13-18 and $799 for ages 7-12) when purchased before April 30. In addition to all the added-value benefits that come with the Ultra Pass, Okemo is sweetening the deal for early birds. This pass is valid seven days a week with no restrictions for Adults, Young Adults and Juniors who can ski or ride every day of the 2010/2011 season at Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte and Stratton. When purchased before April 30, skiers and riders receive two free companion days at Okemo loaded onto their Ultra Pass and a bonus companion day at Okemo valid on or after Monday, March 7, 2011. Okemo will also activate each pre-April 30 Ultra Pass purchased with a preloaded $25 resort credit. With a little planning, skiers and riders can combine some sweet spring snow sliding with their purchase of next season's pass and a visit to a local sugarhouse to see how sap from sugar maples gets boiled down to make pure Vermont maple syrup. The annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend at sugarhouses throughout the state is slated for March 26-28. Activities during Maple Open House Weekend include sugarhouse tours where visitors can watch maple syrup being made and sampling of maple products. The Green Mountain Sugar House, located on Rt. 100 N, just a couple of miles from the slopes of Okemo, welcomes visitors anytime throughout the maple sugar season. Vermont is the nation's leading producer of maple syrup with annual production of approximately 500,000 gallons. Vermont's high concentration of sugar maple trees is also one of the reasons it consistently offers the nation's most vibrant fall foliage. Information about all of the participating Maple Open House Weekend maple syrup producers, including which of the three days they will be open and directions to their sugarhouses, can be found at www.vermontmaple.org or in the 2010 Vermont Ski amp; Maple Syrup Guide, available at all Vermont Welcome Centers. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Okemos-sweet-spring-season-includes-skiing-and-a-season-pass-sale ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-15 09:58:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Okemos-sweet-spring-season-includes-skiing-and-a-season-pass-sale"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> LUDLOW, Vt. - The sight of steam billowing from local sugarhouses marks the start of spring skiing season. And what a sweet season it is! The mixture of warm days and cool nights helps fill sap buckets hanging from maple trees and creates the snow surface conditions that skiers and riders savor through the final days of winter. Okemo Mountain Resort is planning to offer skiing and snowboarding through mid-April, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the spring snow, sunny skies and numerous on-snow events like Splash for Cash and Okemo's annual Slush Cup pond-skimming competition. Savvy skiers and riders know that this is also the best time to purchase next year's season pass. In the same way sugar season lasts for a short time in the spring, Okemo's best deal on season passes ends April 30. Okemo offers seven-day passes, five-day passes, midweek passes and even a Sunday One-Day Pass. Most passes include skiing and riding benefits with Okemo's sister resorts, Mount Sunapee, N.H. and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colo. - and Okemo's partnership continues with Stratton Mountain, Vt., as well. Okemo's Ultra Pass is just $1,299 ($1,019 for ages 13-18 and $799 for ages 7-12) when purchased before April 30. In addition to all the added-value benefits that come with the Ultra Pass, Okemo is sweetening the deal for early birds. This pass is valid seven days a week with no restrictions for Adults, Young Adults and Juniors who can ski or ride every day of the 2010/2011 season at Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte and Stratton. When purchased before April 30, skiers and riders receive two free companion days at Okemo loaded onto their Ultra Pass and a bonus companion day at Okemo valid on or after Monday, March 7, 2011. Okemo will also activate each pre-April 30 Ultra Pass purchased with a preloaded $25 resort credit. With a little planning, skiers and riders can combine some sweet spring snow sliding with their purchase of next season's pass and a visit to a local sugarhouse to see how sap from sugar maples gets boiled down to make pure Vermont maple syrup. The annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend at sugarhouses throughout the state is slated for March 26-28. Activities during Maple Open House Weekend include sugarhouse tours where visitors can watch maple syrup being made and sampling of maple products. The Green Mountain Sugar House, located on Rt. 100 N, just a couple of miles from the slopes of Okemo, welcomes visitors anytime throughout the maple sugar season. Vermont is the nation's leading producer of maple syrup with annual production of approximately 500,000 gallons. Vermont's high concentration of sugar maple trees is also one of the reasons it consistently offers the nation's most vibrant fall foliage. Information about all of the participating Maple Open House Weekend maple syrup producers, including which of the three days they will be open and directions to their sugarhouses, can be found at www.vermontmaple.org or in the 2010 Vermont Ski amp; Maple Syrup Guide, available at all Vermont Welcome Centers. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Okemos-sweet-spring-season-includes-skiing-and-a-season-pass-sale"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100315_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter is almost done! In case you haven't heard, Wild Mountain is closing for the week, but we will be opening for one last hurrah, this Sat amp; Sun. March 20th amp; 21st. Saturday is Season Pass Appreciation Day amp; don't forget about our 1st Annual Monster Slush Fest on Saturday! Sunday is Hawaiian Day - so, get out the leis, straw hats and come on out. Don't forget the sunblock! Hours of Operation Monday - Friday - Closed Saturday - 9:30am - 5pm Sunday - 9:30 am - 4pm Don't forget to purchase your 2010-2011 season passes at the lowest rate of the year. Now thru Monday, April 5th. Thank you for a great season! http://www.wildmountain.com/skisb/events/SeasonpassAppreationDay.html http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Wild-Mountain-last-hurrah-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-15 09:29:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Wild-Mountain-last-hurrah-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter is almost done! In case you haven't heard, Wild Mountain is closing for the week, but we will be opening for one last hurrah, this Sat amp; Sun. March 20th amp; 21st. Saturday is Season Pass Appreciation Day amp; don't forget about our 1st Annual Monster Slush Fest on Saturday! Sunday is Hawaiian Day - so, get out the leis, straw hats and come on out. Don't forget the sunblock! Hours of Operation Monday - Friday - Closed Saturday - 9:30am - 5pm Sunday - 9:30 am - 4pm Don't forget to purchase your 2010-2011 season passes at the lowest rate of the year. Now thru Monday, April 5th. Thank you for a great season! http://www.wildmountain.com/skisb/events/SeasonpassAppreationDay.html <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100315/Wild-Mountain-last-hurrah-weekend"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Four Seasons Resort will sponsor their traditional Local's Cup Race on March 26th to 28th. The weekend will also feature daily live entertainment, food and beverage. The Local's Cup tradition was started in 1991 by the Timberline Race Department. It is a Giant Slalom Ski Race that is open to the alpine, telemark and snowboard participants. Timberline has become recognized for snow sports excellence in the Southeast because of its altitude 4268', north facing slopes and its location on the Eastern Continental Divide. According to John Lutz, Director of Programs and Events at Timberline, the cup has been won by racers from the most of the southern states as well as Timberline skiers who challenge any other racers to try to beat them. The overall winners have their name engraved on a permanent trophy. There are age categories for alpine and prizes for all ages and divisions. The prizes are donated by Tucker County businesses. Tim Worden, Timberline's race director, reports that the 2009-2010 racing season has been successful and busy one at Timberline. According to the General Manger Tom Blanzy, the newly widened White Lighting Trail at Timberline has produced a high level of excitement among skiers from the general public as well as the racing communities. And Timberline has also created excitement by its major increases in water pumping and snow guns, a surface lift at its terrain park and its upscale hotel slope front on Winterset trail. John Lutz indicated that it is unique for a southeastern ski area to have a racing trail of the caliber of White Lighting. With its new expansion high speed races can be done at Timberline. Lutz rates White Lighting as the best ski racing trail in the Southeast. The ski resort will also sponsor night entertainment Friday, March 26th, and Saturday, March 27th. The well-known Saddle Tramps will provide their interactive entertainment. On Sunday, March 28th Ted Garber will perform. For hotel lodging reservations call 800.SNOWING or www.timberlineresort.com. For vacation homes or condominiums call 866.438.7259 or visit www.t4sr.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Timberline-Resort-to-hold-Annual-Locals-Cup-Race-from-March-2628 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-13 11:45:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Timberline-Resort-to-hold-Annual-Locals-Cup-Race-from-March-2628"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100313_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Four Seasons Resort will sponsor their traditional Local's Cup Race on March 26th to 28th. The weekend will also feature daily live entertainment, food and beverage. The Local's Cup tradition was started in 1991 by the Timberline Race Department. It is a Giant Slalom Ski Race that is open to the alpine, telemark and snowboard participants. Timberline has become recognized for snow sports excellence in the Southeast because of its altitude 4268', north facing slopes and its location on the Eastern Continental Divide. According to John Lutz, Director of Programs and Events at Timberline, the cup has been won by racers from the most of the southern states as well as Timberline skiers who challenge any other racers to try to beat them. The overall winners have their name engraved on a permanent trophy. There are age categories for alpine and prizes for all ages and divisions. The prizes are donated by Tucker County businesses. Tim Worden, Timberline's race director, reports that the 2009-2010 racing season has been successful and busy one at Timberline. According to the General Manger Tom Blanzy, the newly widened White Lighting Trail at Timberline has produced a high level of excitement among skiers from the general public as well as the racing communities. And Timberline has also created excitement by its major increases in water pumping and snow guns, a surface lift at its terrain park and its upscale hotel slope front on Winterset trail. John Lutz indicated that it is unique for a southeastern ski area to have a racing trail of the caliber of White Lighting. With its new expansion high speed races can be done at Timberline. Lutz rates White Lighting as the best ski racing trail in the Southeast. The ski resort will also sponsor night entertainment Friday, March 26th, and Saturday, March 27th. The well-known Saddle Tramps will provide their interactive entertainment. On Sunday, March 28th Ted Garber will perform. For hotel lodging reservations call 800.SNOWING or www.timberlineresort.com. For vacation homes or condominiums call 866.438.7259 or visit www.t4sr.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Timberline-Resort-to-hold-Annual-Locals-Cup-Race-from-March-2628"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100313_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Keystone Resort Receives Seven inches of snow in the last 48 hours with more on the way middot; New powder sweetens the deal for Passholder Appreciation Day middot; Spring Break on Us lodging package entices guests middot; Attached photo taken March 9 by Flip Chavez KEYSTONE, Colo. -March 9, 2010 - Just in time for Pass Holder Appreciation Day, Keystone Resort received seven inches of snow in the last 48 hours. The snow continues to fall with Keystone and Breckenridge remaining under a hazardous weather outlook through Friday. Pass Holder Appreciation Day includes free lunch ($15 limit) at the Mountain House Base Area food court from 11 a.m. to noon and an apregrave;s party at Parrot Eyes in River Run from 3:30-5 p.m. with free appetizers, drink specials and giveaways. Guests with an Epic, Colorado or Summit Pass need only flash their pass to receive free lunch and entrance to the party. Skiers and riders looking for last-minute spring break lodging deals need look no further than Keystone's Spring Break on Us package. Guests who stay a minimum of three nights, receive one night free with rates starting at $159 a night per person. Rooms must be booked by March 31, 2010 for stays by April 10, 2010. For more information, visit www.KeystoneResort.com . http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Keystone-Resort-Receives-Seven-inches-of-snow-in-the-last-48-hours-with-more-on-the-way ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-13 08:44:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Keystone-Resort-Receives-Seven-inches-of-snow-in-the-last-48-hours-with-more-on-the-way"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Keystone Resort Receives Seven inches of snow in the last 48 hours with more on the way middot; New powder sweetens the deal for Passholder Appreciation Day middot; Spring Break on Us lodging package entices guests middot; Attached photo taken March 9 by Flip Chavez KEYSTONE, Colo. -March 9, 2010 - Just in time for Pass Holder Appreciation Day, Keystone Resort received seven inches of snow in the last 48 hours. The snow continues to fall with Keystone and Breckenridge remaining under a hazardous weather outlook through Friday. Pass Holder Appreciation Day includes free lunch ($15 limit) at the Mountain House Base Area food court from 11 a.m. to noon and an apregrave;s party at Parrot Eyes in River Run from 3:30-5 p.m. with free appetizers, drink specials and giveaways. Guests with an Epic, Colorado or Summit Pass need only flash their pass to receive free lunch and entrance to the party. Skiers and riders looking for last-minute spring break lodging deals need look no further than Keystone's Spring Break on Us package. Guests who stay a minimum of three nights, receive one night free with rates starting at $159 a night per person. Rooms must be booked by March 31, 2010 for stays by April 10, 2010. For more information, visit www.KeystoneResort.com . <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Keystone-Resort-Receives-Seven-inches-of-snow-in-the-last-48-hours-with-more-on-the-way"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Vail Resorts and the entire Vail community offer their heartfelt congratulations to hometown hero, Olympic champion and now the top American World Cup alpine racer of all time, Lindsey Vonn. Despite having already won the Overall and super G World Cup titles, Vonn gave the final race her all in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany today and surpassed Bode Miller's record as the top American World Cup alpine racer of all time. Vonn's season is one for the record books with an Olympic Gold Medal in the Women's Downhill, the first for an American Woman as well as a Bronze Medal in the super G. Vonn continued her success on the World Cup circuit by achieving her third overall World Cup Title in a row, the first U.S. woman to accomplish this feat and only the third woman ever to do it consecutively. Vonn now boasts 33 World Cup wins, the most by any American including 11 World Cup wins this season, again the most by an American in a single season, and tied for second for any Woman in total number of wins in Downhill, super G, Super Combined Titles this season. Lindsey's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence exemplify a true champion, said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. We wish Lindsey our deepest congratulations and are excited to welcome her home to Vail. Vonn fans can follow Lindsey through her ski racing career this past year via www.LindseyIsEpic.com . The site provides the most detailed background and insider's view of Vonn's endeavors this ski season including more than 20 webisodes and interviews with Vonn chronicling her successful ski career and season to date on the World Cup circuit. The webisodes give fans an insightful perspective on Vonn's dedication and drive to becoming a World Champion from preparing and training for World Cup events in her hometown Vail to pre-season ski fitness sessions in the gym and World Cup race footage as well other unique surprises about Lindsey, including being an owner of three cows and a goat. Vail Mountain has supported Vonn throughout her career and Vonn now represents all five of Vail Resorts' world-class mountain resorts-Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Vail-Resorts-Congratulates-Lindsey-Vonn-on-Completing-a-Truly-Epic-Season- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-13 08:28:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Vail-Resorts-Congratulates-Lindsey-Vonn-on-Completing-a-Truly-Epic-Season-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Vail Resorts and the entire Vail community offer their heartfelt congratulations to hometown hero, Olympic champion and now the top American World Cup alpine racer of all time, Lindsey Vonn. Despite having already won the Overall and super G World Cup titles, Vonn gave the final race her all in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany today and surpassed Bode Miller's record as the top American World Cup alpine racer of all time. Vonn's season is one for the record books with an Olympic Gold Medal in the Women's Downhill, the first for an American Woman as well as a Bronze Medal in the super G. Vonn continued her success on the World Cup circuit by achieving her third overall World Cup Title in a row, the first U.S. woman to accomplish this feat and only the third woman ever to do it consecutively. Vonn now boasts 33 World Cup wins, the most by any American including 11 World Cup wins this season, again the most by an American in a single season, and tied for second for any Woman in total number of wins in Downhill, super G, Super Combined Titles this season. Lindsey's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence exemplify a true champion, said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. We wish Lindsey our deepest congratulations and are excited to welcome her home to Vail. Vonn fans can follow Lindsey through her ski racing career this past year via www.LindseyIsEpic.com . The site provides the most detailed background and insider's view of Vonn's endeavors this ski season including more than 20 webisodes and interviews with Vonn chronicling her successful ski career and season to date on the World Cup circuit. The webisodes give fans an insightful perspective on Vonn's dedication and drive to becoming a World Champion from preparing and training for World Cup events in her hometown Vail to pre-season ski fitness sessions in the gym and World Cup race footage as well other unique surprises about Lindsey, including being an owner of three cows and a goat. Vail Mountain has supported Vonn throughout her career and Vonn now represents all five of Vail Resorts' world-class mountain resorts-Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100313/Vail-Resorts-Congratulates-Lindsey-Vonn-on-Completing-a-Truly-Epic-Season-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VAIL, Colo.-March 12, 2010-In its eighth year of rivalry, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar will close-out the Spring Back to Vail weeklong festival on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Vail Mountain's Golden Peak base area. Skimmers from around the world will test their buoyancy in attempt to become the 2010 World Pond Skimming Champion and win two 2010/2011 EPIC Passes. Registration will open to the public online at www.springbacktovail.com on March 15 and is limited to a field of 75 participants; all participants must be at least 14 years old. The event will also include a free BBQ for all participants and guests courtesy of Vail Resorts. A legendary element of Spring Back to Vail, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar is a can't-miss event. The annual competition entails floatable (and sometimes sinkable) athletes launching themselves off an on-snow jump, into a 100-foot pond in attempt to successfully exit the pond on both feet. Competitors will vie for fame and glory in a showing that defies the laws of physics and perhaps even common sense. Judges will score each competitor on distance, style, creativity and water solubility. All eyes will be on the grand prize of two 2010/2011 EPIC Passes and the elusive Golden Skimmer title. This year will be my fourth year competing, said Vail resident Brad Ryan. Anytime I can dress up in a ridiculous outfit, make people laugh and try to skim across a pond with thousands of people watching, you can guarantee I'm in. Winning a free pass EPIC pass wouldn't hurt either. Highlighting the Spring Back to Vail festivities, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar is open to brave souls who aren't afraid of a little water. It is guaranteed to be a wet, wild and splashing good time for participants and spectators alike. Registration is $50 per person and is limited to a field of 75 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration, as well as detailed event information including rules is available at www.springbacktovail.com. Note that the event will sell-out quickly. Making the ESPN top 10 plays of the week was probably the best moment in my pond skimming career so far; I never thought I would beat out Kobe on Sports Center, said Ryan. But, as a whole, the competition is fun because it's an on-going tradition with good friends and another great part of the closing weekend festivities. Promptly following the pond skimming event, American alternative rock band Guster will perform a free outdoor concert at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village starting at 4:30 p.m. Offering a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums, Guster is known for their amazing live shows. I'm loving the fact that I get to ski Vail twice this year all under the auspices of business! said Guster's guitarist and vocalist Adam Gardner. It was a blast opening the season with Yukon Kornelius at Vail Snow Daze and I look forward to playing the last ski weekend with Guster! It's all part of Spring Back to Vail, April 12-18, 2010. Each year, Spring Back to Vail brings end-of-season entertainment to Vail Mountain with on-snow events and demos, free headliner concerts, nightly parties and the ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships. For more information, visit www.springbacktovail.com. With the purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets during Spring Back to Vail, guests can receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room and can be booked by calling Vail Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.vail.com. Other restrictions may apply. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/2010-World-Pond-Skimming-Championships-comes-to-Vail-April-18 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-12 16:07:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/2010-World-Pond-Skimming-Championships-comes-to-Vail-April-18"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100312_vail_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VAIL, Colo.-March 12, 2010-In its eighth year of rivalry, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar will close-out the Spring Back to Vail weeklong festival on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Vail Mountain's Golden Peak base area. Skimmers from around the world will test their buoyancy in attempt to become the 2010 World Pond Skimming Champion and win two 2010/2011 EPIC Passes. Registration will open to the public online at www.springbacktovail.com on March 15 and is limited to a field of 75 participants; all participants must be at least 14 years old. The event will also include a free BBQ for all participants and guests courtesy of Vail Resorts. A legendary element of Spring Back to Vail, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar is a can't-miss event. The annual competition entails floatable (and sometimes sinkable) athletes launching themselves off an on-snow jump, into a 100-foot pond in attempt to successfully exit the pond on both feet. Competitors will vie for fame and glory in a showing that defies the laws of physics and perhaps even common sense. Judges will score each competitor on distance, style, creativity and water solubility. All eyes will be on the grand prize of two 2010/2011 EPIC Passes and the elusive Golden Skimmer title. This year will be my fourth year competing, said Vail resident Brad Ryan. Anytime I can dress up in a ridiculous outfit, make people laugh and try to skim across a pond with thousands of people watching, you can guarantee I'm in. Winning a free pass EPIC pass wouldn't hurt either. Highlighting the Spring Back to Vail festivities, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar is open to brave souls who aren't afraid of a little water. It is guaranteed to be a wet, wild and splashing good time for participants and spectators alike. Registration is $50 per person and is limited to a field of 75 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration, as well as detailed event information including rules is available at www.springbacktovail.com. Note that the event will sell-out quickly. Making the ESPN top 10 plays of the week was probably the best moment in my pond skimming career so far; I never thought I would beat out Kobe on Sports Center, said Ryan. But, as a whole, the competition is fun because it's an on-going tradition with good friends and another great part of the closing weekend festivities. Promptly following the pond skimming event, American alternative rock band Guster will perform a free outdoor concert at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village starting at 4:30 p.m. Offering a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums, Guster is known for their amazing live shows. I'm loving the fact that I get to ski Vail twice this year all under the auspices of business! said Guster's guitarist and vocalist Adam Gardner. It was a blast opening the season with Yukon Kornelius at Vail Snow Daze and I look forward to playing the last ski weekend with Guster! It's all part of Spring Back to Vail, April 12-18, 2010. Each year, Spring Back to Vail brings end-of-season entertainment to Vail Mountain with on-snow events and demos, free headliner concerts, nightly parties and the ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships. For more information, visit www.springbacktovail.com. With the purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets during Spring Back to Vail, guests can receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room and can be booked by calling Vail Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.vail.com. Other restrictions may apply. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/2010-World-Pond-Skimming-Championships-comes-to-Vail-April-18"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100312_vail_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park, Colo. (March 12, 2010) - The Winter Park Competition Center will host the 2010 J4 TD Bank Junior Olympics for the Rocky and Central states, March 16-20, 2010. This championship event will feature the highest level of racing in the United States for the J4 age class, racers born in 1997 and 1998, including the fastest racers from eighteen states covering the Central and Southern Rockies and Midwest as selected through their qualification events. For the third year, full-production video coverage of the slalom races and will be aired LIVE on the JO webpage, complete with live commentary, athlete bios, live leader boards, and multi-camera coverage top-to-bottom of every racer, sponsored by Coca-Cola. On Saturday, follow the Slalom races by visiting http://www.skiwinterpark.com/competition/J4JOS.htm ROCKY/CENTRAL J4 JUNIOR OLYMPICS SPECTATOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - subject to change For a full schedule of events, visit http://www.skiwinterpark.com/competition/J4JOS.htm TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 9:00am-1:00pm Optional SG training (2 runs) Meadows/Hughes 1:00-5:00pm Athlete registration Upper Balcony House WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 8:30am-9:30am Training course inspection SG Meadows/Hughes 10:00am Super G training run #1 by team Meadows/Hughes 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer Noon-12:30pm Course slip and re-dress Meadows/Hughes 12:45pm Super G training run #2 by team Meadows/Hughes 4:15pm Opening Ceremonies/Skier Parade through The Village at Winter Park THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 7:30am-8:30am Super G training courses Cranmer 8:30am-9:30am Super G course inspection Meadows/Hughes 10:00am Women's Super G race Meadows/Hughes 11:30am Men's Super G race Meadows/Hughes **15 min. after race outdoor awards ceremony top 3 Race Central 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer 6:00-8:00pm Athlete mixer/party Fraser Valley Rec Center 6:30-7:30pm Parent mixer Doc's Roadhouse FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 7:30am-8:45am Giant Slalom training courses Cranmer 8:30am-9:15am 1st run inspection women Meadows/Hughes 8:45am-9:30am 1st run inspection men Meadows/Norwegian 9:30am Women's Giant Slalom 1st run Meadows/Hughes 10:45am Men's Giant Slalom 1st run Meadows/Norwegian Noon-12:45pm 2nd run inspection women Meadows/Hughes 12:30pm-1:15pm 2nd run inspection men Meadows/Norwegian 1:00pm Women's Giant Slalom 2nd run Meadows/Hughes 2:15pm Men's Giant Slalom 2nd run Meadows/Norwegian **15 min. after race outdoor awards ceremony top 3 Race Central 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 7:30am-8:30am Slalom training courses Lower Hughes/Larry Sale 8:15am-9:00am 1st run inspection women Lower Hughes 8:30am-9:15am 1st run inspection men Lower Hughes 9:15am Women's Slalom 1st run Lower Hughes 10:45am Men's Slalom 1st run Lower Hughes 12:15pm-12:45pm 2nd run inspection women Lower Hughes 12:45pm-1:30pm 2nd run inspection men Lower Hughes 1:00pm Women's Slalom 2nd run Lower Hughes 2:30pm Men's Slalom 2nd run Lower Hughes **15 min. after race outdoor awards ceremony top 3 Race Central 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer 6:30pm-9:30pm Awards Banquet West Portal Station http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/Winter-Park-will-host-J4-Junior-Olympics-from-March-1620 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-12 14:24:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/Winter-Park-will-host-J4-Junior-Olympics-from-March-1620"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100312_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park, Colo. (March 12, 2010) - The Winter Park Competition Center will host the 2010 J4 TD Bank Junior Olympics for the Rocky and Central states, March 16-20, 2010. This championship event will feature the highest level of racing in the United States for the J4 age class, racers born in 1997 and 1998, including the fastest racers from eighteen states covering the Central and Southern Rockies and Midwest as selected through their qualification events. For the third year, full-production video coverage of the slalom races and will be aired LIVE on the JO webpage, complete with live commentary, athlete bios, live leader boards, and multi-camera coverage top-to-bottom of every racer, sponsored by Coca-Cola. On Saturday, follow the Slalom races by visiting http://www.skiwinterpark.com/competition/J4JOS.htm ROCKY/CENTRAL J4 JUNIOR OLYMPICS SPECTATOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - subject to change For a full schedule of events, visit http://www.skiwinterpark.com/competition/J4JOS.htm TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 9:00am-1:00pm Optional SG training (2 runs) Meadows/Hughes 1:00-5:00pm Athlete registration Upper Balcony House WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 8:30am-9:30am Training course inspection SG Meadows/Hughes 10:00am Super G training run #1 by team Meadows/Hughes 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer Noon-12:30pm Course slip and re-dress Meadows/Hughes 12:45pm Super G training run #2 by team Meadows/Hughes 4:15pm Opening Ceremonies/Skier Parade through The Village at Winter Park THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 7:30am-8:30am Super G training courses Cranmer 8:30am-9:30am Super G course inspection Meadows/Hughes 10:00am Women's Super G race Meadows/Hughes 11:30am Men's Super G race Meadows/Hughes **15 min. after race outdoor awards ceremony top 3 Race Central 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer 6:00-8:00pm Athlete mixer/party Fraser Valley Rec Center 6:30-7:30pm Parent mixer Doc's Roadhouse FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 7:30am-8:45am Giant Slalom training courses Cranmer 8:30am-9:15am 1st run inspection women Meadows/Hughes 8:45am-9:30am 1st run inspection men Meadows/Norwegian 9:30am Women's Giant Slalom 1st run Meadows/Hughes 10:45am Men's Giant Slalom 1st run Meadows/Norwegian Noon-12:45pm 2nd run inspection women Meadows/Hughes 12:30pm-1:15pm 2nd run inspection men Meadows/Norwegian 1:00pm Women's Giant Slalom 2nd run Meadows/Hughes 2:15pm Men's Giant Slalom 2nd run Meadows/Norwegian **15 min. after race outdoor awards ceremony top 3 Race Central 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 7:30am-8:30am Slalom training courses Lower Hughes/Larry Sale 8:15am-9:00am 1st run inspection women Lower Hughes 8:30am-9:15am 1st run inspection men Lower Hughes 9:15am Women's Slalom 1st run Lower Hughes 10:45am Men's Slalom 1st run Lower Hughes 12:15pm-12:45pm 2nd run inspection women Lower Hughes 12:45pm-1:30pm 2nd run inspection men Lower Hughes 1:00pm Women's Slalom 2nd run Lower Hughes 2:30pm Men's Slalom 2nd run Lower Hughes **15 min. after race outdoor awards ceremony top 3 Race Central 11:00am-2:30pm NASTAR open - JO Family race Lower Cranmer 6:30pm-9:30pm Awards Banquet West Portal Station <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/Winter-Park-will-host-J4-Junior-Olympics-from-March-1620"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100312_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel MARCH 12, 2010. (Telluride, CO) - Kick back and spring forward in Telluride this month! Telluride Resort Lodging is now offering 50% off select properties for the rest of the season! Book your deeply discounted lodging today, as availability is booking up quickly. The Telluride Ski Resort and the Telluride Tourism Board are also offering a $100 air rebate when booking flights into the Telluride airport. Book your travel today, and receive the $100 rebate on airfare and lodging for steal! Call 800.778.8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com. Skiers and riders in Telluride celebrated one the best days ever on the mountain, with 9 inches in the last 24 hours and over 238 inches fallen this season. With better conditions than any major resort in Colorado, Telluride Ski Resort base now boasts a 72 inch base, bluebird days at hand, and the best spring skiing in history. For more information on the Telluride Ski Resort, call 800.778.8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/Telluride-Ski-Resort-offers-$100-air-rebate-to-fly-into-Telluride-Airport-this-spring ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-12 11:24:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/Telluride-Ski-Resort-offers-$100-air-rebate-to-fly-into-Telluride-Airport-this-spring"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100312_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> MARCH 12, 2010. (Telluride, CO) - Kick back and spring forward in Telluride this month! Telluride Resort Lodging is now offering 50% off select properties for the rest of the season! Book your deeply discounted lodging today, as availability is booking up quickly. The Telluride Ski Resort and the Telluride Tourism Board are also offering a $100 air rebate when booking flights into the Telluride airport. Book your travel today, and receive the $100 rebate on airfare and lodging for steal! Call 800.778.8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com. Skiers and riders in Telluride celebrated one the best days ever on the mountain, with 9 inches in the last 24 hours and over 238 inches fallen this season. With better conditions than any major resort in Colorado, Telluride Ski Resort base now boasts a 72 inch base, bluebird days at hand, and the best spring skiing in history. For more information on the Telluride Ski Resort, call 800.778.8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100312/Telluride-Ski-Resort-offers-$100-air-rebate-to-fly-into-Telluride-Airport-this-spring"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100312_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you have been looking to have a vacation home in Taos, New Mexico, look no further! There's a reason why superstar actress Julia Roberts calls this ski town home, and you will know why as well once you settle into this fantastic home that also has a red clay tennis court. The mountains of Taos Ski Valley are in the background of the beautiful clay court, which also has a gazebo that is courtside with a wet bar. The practically new home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, and also includes a large bonus room. And all of this sits on 2.32 acres of beautiful grass and is very close to the town of Taos. The current asking price is $850,000, and you can scroll through the following pages to see images of this fantastic property. If you would like more information, please see below: Contact Name: Dawn Johnson Phone Number: (575) 751-6897 E-mail Address: dawnstennistwins@gmail.com [page] Beautiful Kitchen and Bar [page] Two-Story Great Room with Bar and Stone Fireplace [page] Large Backyard and Taos Mountains in the Background Again, if you would like more information on this property, please see below: Contact Name: Dawn Johnson Phone Number: (575) 751-6897 E-mail Address: dawnstennistwins@gmail.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Your-dream-ski-and-tennis-home-at-Taos-is-waiting-for-you ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 18:52:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Your-dream-ski-and-tennis-home-at-Taos-is-waiting-for-you"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_taos1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you have been looking to have a vacation home in Taos, New Mexico, look no further! There's a reason why superstar actress Julia Roberts calls this ski town home, and you will know why as well once you settle into this fantastic home that also has a red clay tennis court. The mountains of Taos Ski Valley are in the background of the beautiful clay court, which also has a gazebo that is courtside with a wet bar. The practically new home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, and also includes a large bonus room. And all of this sits on 2.32 acres of beautiful grass and is very close to the town of Taos. The current asking price is $850,000, and you can scroll through the following pages to see images of this fantastic property. If you would like more information, please see below: Contact Name: Dawn Johnson Phone Number: (575) 751-6897 E-mail Address: dawnstennistwins@gmail.com [page] Beautiful Kitchen and Bar [page] Two-Story Great Room with Bar and Stone Fireplace [page] Large Backyard and Taos Mountains in the Background Again, if you would like more information on this property, please see below: Contact Name: Dawn Johnson Phone Number: (575) 751-6897 E-mail Address: dawnstennistwins@gmail.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Your-dream-ski-and-tennis-home-at-Taos-is-waiting-for-you"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_taos1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Fireworks, torchlight lava parade, stage shows, Hawaiian music and dancing, Polynesian food and plenty of skiing and boarding- expect the weekend of March 19th-21st to be full of activity at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. This annual event has grown to be the winter's largest regional event. Events will also include the Lahaina Triathlon, Pig Roast on the deck of the ski lodge, Luau Nastar, Lava Garden Children's obstacle race, Hoaloha Polynesian Review, Rail Jam series Final, synchronized skiing contest, sleds, shovels and sliders Hawaiian derby, Polynesian entrees, Apregrave;s ski bonfire and drumming party, Lava Light Parade and Fireworks, Entertainment by Hoaloha performers, Boarder/skier Cross, costume Parade, Snow Sculpting, Hawaiian Lunch Specials, Kid Fest in Lava Garden, Bump Contest, Hoaloha Drumming Exhibition and Polynesian Dance Lessons . The event will calumniate in an awards Ceremony that crowns the Snowy Luau Kahuna. Fireworks and a lava parade will mimic a Hawaiian volcanic eruption March 20, 2009 on Timberline's 4,268 foot Herz Mountain. The lava flow will be simulated by 150 torch carrying skiers winding their way from the mountain top to the celebration at the base ski lodge. During the weekend of March 19th ndash; 21st Polynesian food, authentic Hawaiian music, skiing events and contests and dancing will continue all day until late at night. Hula dancing at Timberline lodge on March 20 amp; 21, 2009 at the Timberline ski lodge will be accompanied by native Hawaiian musicians with ukulele, guitar and bass accompanying the high tenor close harmony characteristic of the harmony of Hawaiian music. Twenty-six musicians and dancers will present the Polynesian revue at Timberline lodge as part of the Annual Snowy Luau celebration. The Hula dance was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The weekend will also feature Polynesian food, colorful costumes, multiple skiing events and continuous music from early afternoon until early Sunday morning. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Head-to-Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virgina-for-a-luau-in-the-snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 17:46:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Head-to-Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virgina-for-a-luau-in-the-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Fireworks, torchlight lava parade, stage shows, Hawaiian music and dancing, Polynesian food and plenty of skiing and boarding- expect the weekend of March 19th-21st to be full of activity at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. This annual event has grown to be the winter's largest regional event. Events will also include the Lahaina Triathlon, Pig Roast on the deck of the ski lodge, Luau Nastar, Lava Garden Children's obstacle race, Hoaloha Polynesian Review, Rail Jam series Final, synchronized skiing contest, sleds, shovels and sliders Hawaiian derby, Polynesian entrees, Apregrave;s ski bonfire and drumming party, Lava Light Parade and Fireworks, Entertainment by Hoaloha performers, Boarder/skier Cross, costume Parade, Snow Sculpting, Hawaiian Lunch Specials, Kid Fest in Lava Garden, Bump Contest, Hoaloha Drumming Exhibition and Polynesian Dance Lessons . The event will calumniate in an awards Ceremony that crowns the Snowy Luau Kahuna. Fireworks and a lava parade will mimic a Hawaiian volcanic eruption March 20, 2009 on Timberline's 4,268 foot Herz Mountain. The lava flow will be simulated by 150 torch carrying skiers winding their way from the mountain top to the celebration at the base ski lodge. During the weekend of March 19th ndash; 21st Polynesian food, authentic Hawaiian music, skiing events and contests and dancing will continue all day until late at night. Hula dancing at Timberline lodge on March 20 amp; 21, 2009 at the Timberline ski lodge will be accompanied by native Hawaiian musicians with ukulele, guitar and bass accompanying the high tenor close harmony characteristic of the harmony of Hawaiian music. Twenty-six musicians and dancers will present the Polynesian revue at Timberline lodge as part of the Annual Snowy Luau celebration. The Hula dance was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The weekend will also feature Polynesian food, colorful costumes, multiple skiing events and continuous music from early afternoon until early Sunday morning. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Head-to-Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virgina-for-a-luau-in-the-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Powder Mountain is declaring the official start of Spring Skiing Season when we switch to Daylight Savings Time on March 14. It goes without saying that March and April generally bring some of the bigger snowstorms of the season, but the sunshine and soft snow changes the attitude of guests from serious skiers to beachcombers on the slopes. To enhance the springtime party ambiance, season pass holders from any resort worldwide are invited to take a break from their home resort and try out Powder Mountain. Simply show a current season pass at any Powder Mountain ticket window on Monday - Friday to purchase an adult all area pass for $40, a 31% discount. Local residents who do not own a season pass can still receive significant savings by showing their Utah drivers license. Weekday prices for local residents are $45 for an adult pass and $30 for seniors ages 62 - 69. Spring also brings great corn snow in the backcountry served by the Snowcat Powder Safari. On March 22, prices will be reduced $20 to $330 per person. The Snowcat Powder Safari continues running long after the resort closes so the price will be reduced a second time to $175/person on April 15th . You can expect the Powder Mountain on the weekends to be filled with guests in Hawaiian shirts and brats on the grill. Festivities include: March 27 Special Olympics Alpine Races at Sundown Lift April 2 - 3 Trifecta of Shred April 2 - Crossroads Skate Park from 6 - 9PM Flowrider from 9 - 11PM April 3 - Hidden Lake Terrain Park from 11:00AM - 2:30 PM Followed by awards ceremony at Hidden Lake Lodge Registration is 9:00 - 10:30AM at Hidden Lake Lodge April 10 12th Annual Spring Session at Hidden Lake Terrain Park http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Powder-Mountain-unleashes-discounts-and-festivities-for-Spring ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 13:36:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Powder-Mountain-unleashes-discounts-and-festivities-for-Spring"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Powder Mountain is declaring the official start of Spring Skiing Season when we switch to Daylight Savings Time on March 14. It goes without saying that March and April generally bring some of the bigger snowstorms of the season, but the sunshine and soft snow changes the attitude of guests from serious skiers to beachcombers on the slopes. To enhance the springtime party ambiance, season pass holders from any resort worldwide are invited to take a break from their home resort and try out Powder Mountain. Simply show a current season pass at any Powder Mountain ticket window on Monday - Friday to purchase an adult all area pass for $40, a 31% discount. Local residents who do not own a season pass can still receive significant savings by showing their Utah drivers license. Weekday prices for local residents are $45 for an adult pass and $30 for seniors ages 62 - 69. Spring also brings great corn snow in the backcountry served by the Snowcat Powder Safari. On March 22, prices will be reduced $20 to $330 per person. The Snowcat Powder Safari continues running long after the resort closes so the price will be reduced a second time to $175/person on April 15th . You can expect the Powder Mountain on the weekends to be filled with guests in Hawaiian shirts and brats on the grill. Festivities include: March 27 Special Olympics Alpine Races at Sundown Lift April 2 - 3 Trifecta of Shred April 2 - Crossroads Skate Park from 6 - 9PM Flowrider from 9 - 11PM April 3 - Hidden Lake Terrain Park from 11:00AM - 2:30 PM Followed by awards ceremony at Hidden Lake Lodge Registration is 9:00 - 10:30AM at Hidden Lake Lodge April 10 12th Annual Spring Session at Hidden Lake Terrain Park <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Powder-Mountain-unleashes-discounts-and-festivities-for-Spring"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO...March 11, 2010... Copper Mountain is the place to be in Summit County during that special day in March when everyone is Irish. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 13 at Copper with a street party, free live music by Canned Haggis, a St. Patty's day themed En Fuego, aptly named O'Fuego, great restaurant and bar specials, shamrocks, leprechauns and lots of green. Slainte! En Fuego meets the luck of the Irish with O'Fuego, a free street party the whole family will enjoy, from 4 - 7 p.m., on Saturday, March 13. This En Fuego features bonfires scattered throughout the village to keep children's hands toasty warm, a flat land BMX stunt show, free live music by Canned Haggis, Colorado's most diverse Celtic band, Marg O'Ritas from Margaritaville, plenty of green beer, and the grand finale of fireworks over West Lake...all this make for an epic Saturday night. Canned Haggis, starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the West Lake Overlook, dishes out a hearty serving of Scottish and Irish instrumental and singing songs performed on the fiddle, small pipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, guitar, bass, bodhran, and djembe drums. As authentic as they are skilled, Colorado's most diverse Celtic band, Canned Haggis offers bagpipe and fiddle duels, with heavy drum accompaniment, a capella vocal numbers to instrumental jigs and reels, from Pub Songs to Ballads, whatever your taste in Celtic music, Canned Haggis is sure to please! Want to enjoy all the fresh snow, unwind during the St. Patrick's Day festivities and do it all again in the morning without having to fight traffic? Copper has many great lodging deals to fit your needs. Call 866.534.7444 to hear all about the packages from a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist, or check out the latest deals at www.coppercolorado.com. St. Patrick's Day Restaurant and Bar Specials at Copper: * Mulligan's Irish Pub will be doing a large St. Paddy's Day celebration on Wednesday, March 17 with the following specials: an 8 a.m. Kegs n' Eggs Irish breakfast, so come get the day started with a Green Beer and an Irish Breakfast; Irish food specials throughout the day, with the fare including Corned Beef and Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Irish Nachos, and more; all day long $2 green beers and Irish shot specials; giveaways all day with a live remote from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. by local radio station, KSMT. * On Saturday, March 13, as well as Wednesday, March 17 at Endo's Adrenaline Cafeacute; enjoy: $4 Killian's drafts, $4 Guinness drafts, $5 Jameson shots, $5 Irish Car Bombs, $5 Baileys and Coffee, $3 Coors/Coors Light Drafts, $5 Red Bull and Jauml;germeister shots, $6 Red Bull and 3 Olive Vodka, and $15 Long Island Iced Tea Pitchers. * Pizza Carlo will have the following specials all day on March 13, as well as March 17: $3 Margaritaville Margaritas, $3 Killian's Drafts, $4 Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, and $9 Corned Beef amp; Hash Calzone. * Jack's Bar offers the following specials for St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17: $4 Killian's Red Drafts, $5 Dublin Apple Shots, and $5 Irish Cream and Coffee or Hot Chocolate. Enjoy live music with Lefty Lucy from 3:30 - 6 p.m., with giveaways during the show. In addition, on Saturday, March 13, Jack's will offer Coors or Coors light Drafts with a shot of Michael Collins Irish Whiskey for $7, Margaritaville Lime Irish Margaritas for $6, Irish Cream and Coffee or Hot Chocolate for $5, Dublin Apple Shots for $5 and Leprechaun Shots for $2. * JJ's Rocky Mountain Tavern has the amazing apregrave;s sounds of Moe Dixon, playing all your favorite tunes, on Wednesday, March 17. In addition, they will offer Guinness for $4, Killian's Irish Red for $3, and Irish whiskey and Ginger Ale drinks for $4.50. * Salsa Mountain Cantina offers $4 green Margaritas, $2.50 select draft beers, and $1 tacos from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. daily. * Incline Bar amp; Grill will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17 with specials on: corned beef, cabbage and potatoes; Rueben sandwiches; Guinness beers; Irish Whiskey; Irish Car Bombs; and Green PBR and Miller Light. * Bring the luck o' the Irish home from Snowbridge Square Liquors. All Irish Whiskeys including Jameson, Bushmills, and Baileys are 15% OFF and Irish beers including Guinness, Murphy's, Smithwick's, and Harp are 10% OFF through St. Patrick's Day. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Copper-Mountain-makes-everyone-feel-Irish-on-St-Patricks-Day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 12:50:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Copper-Mountain-makes-everyone-feel-Irish-on-St-Patricks-Day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO...March 11, 2010... Copper Mountain is the place to be in Summit County during that special day in March when everyone is Irish. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 13 at Copper with a street party, free live music by Canned Haggis, a St. Patty's day themed En Fuego, aptly named O'Fuego, great restaurant and bar specials, shamrocks, leprechauns and lots of green. Slainte! En Fuego meets the luck of the Irish with O'Fuego, a free street party the whole family will enjoy, from 4 - 7 p.m., on Saturday, March 13. This En Fuego features bonfires scattered throughout the village to keep children's hands toasty warm, a flat land BMX stunt show, free live music by Canned Haggis, Colorado's most diverse Celtic band, Marg O'Ritas from Margaritaville, plenty of green beer, and the grand finale of fireworks over West Lake...all this make for an epic Saturday night. Canned Haggis, starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the West Lake Overlook, dishes out a hearty serving of Scottish and Irish instrumental and singing songs performed on the fiddle, small pipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, guitar, bass, bodhran, and djembe drums. As authentic as they are skilled, Colorado's most diverse Celtic band, Canned Haggis offers bagpipe and fiddle duels, with heavy drum accompaniment, a capella vocal numbers to instrumental jigs and reels, from Pub Songs to Ballads, whatever your taste in Celtic music, Canned Haggis is sure to please! Want to enjoy all the fresh snow, unwind during the St. Patrick's Day festivities and do it all again in the morning without having to fight traffic? Copper has many great lodging deals to fit your needs. Call 866.534.7444 to hear all about the packages from a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist, or check out the latest deals at www.coppercolorado.com. St. Patrick's Day Restaurant and Bar Specials at Copper: * Mulligan's Irish Pub will be doing a large St. Paddy's Day celebration on Wednesday, March 17 with the following specials: an 8 a.m. Kegs n' Eggs Irish breakfast, so come get the day started with a Green Beer and an Irish Breakfast; Irish food specials throughout the day, with the fare including Corned Beef and Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Irish Nachos, and more; all day long $2 green beers and Irish shot specials; giveaways all day with a live remote from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. by local radio station, KSMT. * On Saturday, March 13, as well as Wednesday, March 17 at Endo's Adrenaline Cafeacute; enjoy: $4 Killian's drafts, $4 Guinness drafts, $5 Jameson shots, $5 Irish Car Bombs, $5 Baileys and Coffee, $3 Coors/Coors Light Drafts, $5 Red Bull and Jauml;germeister shots, $6 Red Bull and 3 Olive Vodka, and $15 Long Island Iced Tea Pitchers. * Pizza Carlo will have the following specials all day on March 13, as well as March 17: $3 Margaritaville Margaritas, $3 Killian's Drafts, $4 Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, and $9 Corned Beef amp; Hash Calzone. * Jack's Bar offers the following specials for St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17: $4 Killian's Red Drafts, $5 Dublin Apple Shots, and $5 Irish Cream and Coffee or Hot Chocolate. Enjoy live music with Lefty Lucy from 3:30 - 6 p.m., with giveaways during the show. In addition, on Saturday, March 13, Jack's will offer Coors or Coors light Drafts with a shot of Michael Collins Irish Whiskey for $7, Margaritaville Lime Irish Margaritas for $6, Irish Cream and Coffee or Hot Chocolate for $5, Dublin Apple Shots for $5 and Leprechaun Shots for $2. * JJ's Rocky Mountain Tavern has the amazing apregrave;s sounds of Moe Dixon, playing all your favorite tunes, on Wednesday, March 17. In addition, they will offer Guinness for $4, Killian's Irish Red for $3, and Irish whiskey and Ginger Ale drinks for $4.50. * Salsa Mountain Cantina offers $4 green Margaritas, $2.50 select draft beers, and $1 tacos from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. daily. * Incline Bar amp; Grill will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17 with specials on: corned beef, cabbage and potatoes; Rueben sandwiches; Guinness beers; Irish Whiskey; Irish Car Bombs; and Green PBR and Miller Light. * Bring the luck o' the Irish home from Snowbridge Square Liquors. All Irish Whiskeys including Jameson, Bushmills, and Baileys are 15% OFF and Irish beers including Guinness, Murphy's, Smithwick's, and Harp are 10% OFF through St. Patrick's Day. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Copper-Mountain-makes-everyone-feel-Irish-on-St-Patricks-Day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Spring is almost here, which means ski resorts around the country will be having deals to lure last-minute tourists to their resorts before the end of the ski and snowboard season. Winter Park is one of these such resorts, as it is bring back its Ski Free lodging and lift ticket package to end the celebration of its 70th winter season. The deal lasts from April 1-April 18, and guests who book a night of lodging, with a minimum of a two-night stay, will receive a free lift ticket. So, if you book a two-night stay, you'll receive two free lift tickets and if you book a three-night stay, you'll get three free lift tickets, and so forth. This package is only available online, so head to playwinterpark.com to book today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Winter-Park-lets-you-ski-or-board-for-free-in-April ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 11:32:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Winter-Park-lets-you-ski-or-board-for-free-in-April"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Spring is almost here, which means ski resorts around the country will be having deals to lure last-minute tourists to their resorts before the end of the ski and snowboard season. Winter Park is one of these such resorts, as it is bring back its Ski Free lodging and lift ticket package to end the celebration of its 70th winter season. The deal lasts from April 1-April 18, and guests who book a night of lodging, with a minimum of a two-night stay, will receive a free lift ticket. So, if you book a two-night stay, you'll receive two free lift tickets and if you book a three-night stay, you'll get three free lift tickets, and so forth. This package is only available online, so head to playwinterpark.com to book today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Winter-Park-lets-you-ski-or-board-for-free-in-April"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our innovative General Admission program is designed to simplify skiing and riding. The basic idea is this - If you have a season pass or a qualifying lift ticket, then you can take a free group lesson of any skill level and / or use our standard rental equipment for no charge whenever GA is in effect. Sound too good to be true? Well, it's true. Skiers and riders have more fun making turns on snow when they have easy access to the tools and training to improve their skills. General Admission is just another way for us to help you begin or extend your lifetime of joy playing in the mountains. Some restrictions do apply, so here's everything you need to know to Have a GA Day! at Sugar Bowl. Our scheduled General Admission days for 2009/10 are: * 7 days a week from opening day through December 25. * Monday-Friday from January 4 through March 5, excluding January 18 and February 15-19. * 7 days a week from March 8 through closing day. Season Pass or Lift Ticket requirements for General Admission are: * Season pass holders of all ages may participate in GA with a valid pass . * Ages 13-69, any all-mountain lift ticket holder may participate in GA for free. Click here for lift ticket prices * Ages 4-12, special rate Bear Tracks lift, lesson and rental packages are available on GA days. A la carte ticket and rental pricing offers a more affordable option for children who do not want a lesson. Click here for Bear Tracks Pricing Lesson details for General Admission are: * We call our group lessons Progression Sessions because they are designed to help you grow from a beginner to an all-mountain enthusiast. * GA lessons are only available at our Mt. Judah Portal. * GA lessons start promptly at 10AM and 1PM. Please plan ahead. * GA lessons are 2 hours in duration. * Ski GA lessons are available for ages 4 and up. * Snowboard GA lessons are available for ages 7 and up. * Signature Children's Lessons are available at regular rates. * Private Lessons are available at regular rates. Rental details for General Admission are: * Standard ski or snowboard equipment is available at our Mt. Judah or Village rental locations. * $20 upgrade to high performance skis is available. * Customers must complete a rental form each day they take out our rental equipment. * Children age 17 and under must have a rental form that is signed by their parent or guardian. * Pass holders may bypass our customer sign-in stations and proceed directly to a cashier station to complete their registration. Please present your pass for the fastest service. 2009/2010 Passes On Sale Now http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Free-lessons-and-rentals-at-Sugar-Bowl-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 11:09:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Free-lessons-and-rentals-at-Sugar-Bowl-resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our innovative General Admission program is designed to simplify skiing and riding. The basic idea is this - If you have a season pass or a qualifying lift ticket, then you can take a free group lesson of any skill level and / or use our standard rental equipment for no charge whenever GA is in effect. Sound too good to be true? Well, it's true. Skiers and riders have more fun making turns on snow when they have easy access to the tools and training to improve their skills. General Admission is just another way for us to help you begin or extend your lifetime of joy playing in the mountains. Some restrictions do apply, so here's everything you need to know to Have a GA Day! at Sugar Bowl. Our scheduled General Admission days for 2009/10 are: * 7 days a week from opening day through December 25. * Monday-Friday from January 4 through March 5, excluding January 18 and February 15-19. * 7 days a week from March 8 through closing day. Season Pass or Lift Ticket requirements for General Admission are: * Season pass holders of all ages may participate in GA with a valid pass . * Ages 13-69, any all-mountain lift ticket holder may participate in GA for free. Click here for lift ticket prices * Ages 4-12, special rate Bear Tracks lift, lesson and rental packages are available on GA days. A la carte ticket and rental pricing offers a more affordable option for children who do not want a lesson. Click here for Bear Tracks Pricing Lesson details for General Admission are: * We call our group lessons Progression Sessions because they are designed to help you grow from a beginner to an all-mountain enthusiast. * GA lessons are only available at our Mt. Judah Portal. * GA lessons start promptly at 10AM and 1PM. Please plan ahead. * GA lessons are 2 hours in duration. * Ski GA lessons are available for ages 4 and up. * Snowboard GA lessons are available for ages 7 and up. * Signature Children's Lessons are available at regular rates. * Private Lessons are available at regular rates. Rental details for General Admission are: * Standard ski or snowboard equipment is available at our Mt. Judah or Village rental locations. * $20 upgrade to high performance skis is available. * Customers must complete a rental form each day they take out our rental equipment. * Children age 17 and under must have a rental form that is signed by their parent or guardian. * Pass holders may bypass our customer sign-in stations and proceed directly to a cashier station to complete their registration. Please present your pass for the fastest service. 2009/2010 Passes On Sale Now <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Free-lessons-and-rentals-at-Sugar-Bowl-resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching, and if you haven't made plans yet, you should head to Steamboat Ski Resort, which is having a celebration of epic proportions. It all gets underway with the Sprint St. Patrick's Day Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display, as the Steamboat Ski and Snowboard School will put on a lighted parade down the mountain. After everyone gets to the base, there will be a spectacular fireworks show. It's all happening next Wednesday, March 17th, so don't miss out! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Celebrate-St-Patricks-Day-at-Steamboat-with-a-parade-and-fireworks- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-11 10:18:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Celebrate-St-Patricks-Day-at-Steamboat-with-a-parade-and-fireworks-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching, and if you haven't made plans yet, you should head to Steamboat Ski Resort, which is having a celebration of epic proportions. It all gets underway with the Sprint St. Patrick's Day Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display, as the Steamboat Ski and Snowboard School will put on a lighted parade down the mountain. After everyone gets to the base, there will be a spectacular fireworks show. It's all happening next Wednesday, March 17th, so don't miss out! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100311/Celebrate-St-Patricks-Day-at-Steamboat-with-a-parade-and-fireworks-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100311_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Springtime at a ski resort is one of the best times of the year, so many ski resorts are offering up great deals to get travelers to come their way this season. Steamboat is one of these places, as they have a Springalicious 4-Pack Pass that gives skiers and riders four spring days on the mountain for only $99! The pass is good for any four days from April 2 until April 11, and also gets you Friday afternoons on the mountain for free. In addition, to the great on-mountain deal, Steamboat is also playing host to free concerts in their Bud Light Rocks the Boat series all spring. See below for the schedule, and call (800) 922-2722 for more information! March 13th- Easy Star All Stars March 20th- Lyrics Born March 27th- Pimps of Joytime April 3rd- Dirty Heads April 11th- Donavon Frankenreiter http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Steamboat-has-Springalicious-packages-with-free-parties-and-concerts ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-10 11:35:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Steamboat-has-Springalicious-packages-with-free-parties-and-concerts"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Springtime at a ski resort is one of the best times of the year, so many ski resorts are offering up great deals to get travelers to come their way this season. Steamboat is one of these places, as they have a Springalicious 4-Pack Pass that gives skiers and riders four spring days on the mountain for only $99! The pass is good for any four days from April 2 until April 11, and also gets you Friday afternoons on the mountain for free. In addition, to the great on-mountain deal, Steamboat is also playing host to free concerts in their Bud Light Rocks the Boat series all spring. See below for the schedule, and call (800) 922-2722 for more information! March 13th- Easy Star All Stars March 20th- Lyrics Born March 27th- Pimps of Joytime April 3rd- Dirty Heads April 11th- Donavon Frankenreiter <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Steamboat-has-Springalicious-packages-with-free-parties-and-concerts"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia is offering an unbeatable deal to church groups during the month of March. Groups can come and ski or ride at the ski resort all day, any day for just $18.00! And, if they choose to come on Sunday afternoon, the price drops to $14! In addition, group packages are also available, as ski vacations start at just $99! The package includes a 2-day lift ticket, 2-day regular ski rental, 2 nights of lodging, 5 meals, and 1 free level-one lesson. For more information on all these deals, call (800) 392-0152. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virginia-rewards-churchgoers ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-10 11:18:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virginia-rewards-churchgoers"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia is offering an unbeatable deal to church groups during the month of March. Groups can come and ski or ride at the ski resort all day, any day for just $18.00! And, if they choose to come on Sunday afternoon, the price drops to $14! In addition, group packages are also available, as ski vacations start at just $99! The package includes a 2-day lift ticket, 2-day regular ski rental, 2 nights of lodging, 5 meals, and 1 free level-one lesson. For more information on all these deals, call (800) 392-0152. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Timberline-Resort-in-West-Virginia-rewards-churchgoers"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BRIGHTON, Utah -- Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Wescott and Visa today announced the activities for the Visa Seth Wescott Ride With Me SBX Tour at Brighton Resort. Wescott, the first and only gold medalist in snowboardcross (SBX), will be in the Salt Lake City area March 11-12 and his appearances will include a series of SBX clinics, press conference, autograph/photo session and champion celebration party. A true global ambassador for the sport, Wescott has been a Team Visa athlete since 2004 and was recently signed through the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The 2010 Visa Seth Wescott Ride With Me SBX Tour was kicked off last weekend at his home mountain at Sugarloaf Resort, and includes a full day of activities at Brighton Resort, then continues on to The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington this weekend. The national tour, which features Wescott traveling across the nation to celebrate his Olympic victory and share his passion for the sport of snowboarding, is supported by Visa, Sprint, Boyne Resorts, Norway Savings Bank and Bern Unlimited. It has always been my goal to grow the sport of snowboardcross and I am looking forward to connecting with fans and thanking them for their continued support, said Wescott. The excitement for the Olympics and snowboardcross is at an all-time high following the Vancouver Games, and with the help of my sponsors, we are able to build upon that buzz with this national tour and hopefully get more people interested in the sport. As an Olympic sponsor for more than two decades and the longest standing sponsor of the US Ski and Snowboard Association, Visa has a history of supporting the growth of new and emerging Olympic sports. We believe they are important to keeping the Olympic Games relevant and popular, said Michael Lynch, head of global sponsorship, Visa. We look forward to helping Seth pursue his dream of introducing snowboardcross to the next generation of Olympic athletes and watching him defend his title in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Tour events take place at Brighton Resort on Friday, March 12, 2010. The day begins with free snowboardcross clinics, led by Wescott, at 10am and 11:30am. Snowboarders of any age can register Friday morning and enrollment is limited; first come, first served access. An autograph signing and photo session follows at 2pm in the resort's Milly Chalet. The session is open to all visitors, 2-4pm, and attendees can receive a commemorative poster signed by Wescott. A Toast to Seth party begins at 4:30pm in Molly Green's, located at the base of the mountain, where pub guests can celebrate his back-to-back wins and have a chance to mingle with Wescott and other fans. A Press Conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 4pm. The conference is open to credentialed media and takes place in Salon A/B located on the main level of the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown on 75 South West Temple; 801.531.0800. We are excited to host Seth in Utah following his amazing victory at Cypress Mountain, said Randy Doyle, general manager of Brighton Resort. The opportunity for local snowboarders to spend time with him on the course we've designed for these clinics and for anyone to stop by the resort to meet him is tremendous and we're honored to have him with us this week, Doyle said. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Ride-with-Seth-Wescott-twotime-SBX-gold-medalist-at-Brighton-Resort-March-1112 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-10 10:32:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Ride-with-Seth-Wescott-twotime-SBX-gold-medalist-at-Brighton-Resort-March-1112"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_Seth_Wescott_cameras_400_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BRIGHTON, Utah -- Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Wescott and Visa today announced the activities for the Visa Seth Wescott Ride With Me SBX Tour at Brighton Resort. Wescott, the first and only gold medalist in snowboardcross (SBX), will be in the Salt Lake City area March 11-12 and his appearances will include a series of SBX clinics, press conference, autograph/photo session and champion celebration party. A true global ambassador for the sport, Wescott has been a Team Visa athlete since 2004 and was recently signed through the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The 2010 Visa Seth Wescott Ride With Me SBX Tour was kicked off last weekend at his home mountain at Sugarloaf Resort, and includes a full day of activities at Brighton Resort, then continues on to The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington this weekend. The national tour, which features Wescott traveling across the nation to celebrate his Olympic victory and share his passion for the sport of snowboarding, is supported by Visa, Sprint, Boyne Resorts, Norway Savings Bank and Bern Unlimited. It has always been my goal to grow the sport of snowboardcross and I am looking forward to connecting with fans and thanking them for their continued support, said Wescott. The excitement for the Olympics and snowboardcross is at an all-time high following the Vancouver Games, and with the help of my sponsors, we are able to build upon that buzz with this national tour and hopefully get more people interested in the sport. As an Olympic sponsor for more than two decades and the longest standing sponsor of the US Ski and Snowboard Association, Visa has a history of supporting the growth of new and emerging Olympic sports. We believe they are important to keeping the Olympic Games relevant and popular, said Michael Lynch, head of global sponsorship, Visa. We look forward to helping Seth pursue his dream of introducing snowboardcross to the next generation of Olympic athletes and watching him defend his title in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Tour events take place at Brighton Resort on Friday, March 12, 2010. The day begins with free snowboardcross clinics, led by Wescott, at 10am and 11:30am. Snowboarders of any age can register Friday morning and enrollment is limited; first come, first served access. An autograph signing and photo session follows at 2pm in the resort's Milly Chalet. The session is open to all visitors, 2-4pm, and attendees can receive a commemorative poster signed by Wescott. A Toast to Seth party begins at 4:30pm in Molly Green's, located at the base of the mountain, where pub guests can celebrate his back-to-back wins and have a chance to mingle with Wescott and other fans. A Press Conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 4pm. The conference is open to credentialed media and takes place in Salon A/B located on the main level of the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown on 75 South West Temple; 801.531.0800. We are excited to host Seth in Utah following his amazing victory at Cypress Mountain, said Randy Doyle, general manager of Brighton Resort. The opportunity for local snowboarders to spend time with him on the course we've designed for these clinics and for anyone to stop by the resort to meet him is tremendous and we're honored to have him with us this week, Doyle said. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/Ride-with-Seth-Wescott-twotime-SBX-gold-medalist-at-Brighton-Resort-March-1112"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_Seth_Wescott_cameras_400_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It may be March, but Mother Nature is showing she stil has plenty of snow to scatter over ski resorts throughout the country. Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was the latest recipient, as 14 inches have fallen in the past 24 hours, bringing the three-day total of accumulation to 32 inches! Taos is known for offering skiers and riders the ultimate extreme experience, so get out to the resort soon and enjoy the powder and the runs! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/32-inches-of-snow-have-fallen-at-Taos-Ski-Valley-in-the-last-three-days ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-10 10:10:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/32-inches-of-snow-have-fallen-at-Taos-Ski-Valley-in-the-last-three-days"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It may be March, but Mother Nature is showing she stil has plenty of snow to scatter over ski resorts throughout the country. Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was the latest recipient, as 14 inches have fallen in the past 24 hours, bringing the three-day total of accumulation to 32 inches! Taos is known for offering skiers and riders the ultimate extreme experience, so get out to the resort soon and enjoy the powder and the runs! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100310/32-inches-of-snow-have-fallen-at-Taos-Ski-Valley-in-the-last-three-days"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100310_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Spring is coming and Winter Park Resort is celebrating its arrival by giving skiers and boarders a great deal: When you bring your kids to the ski resort, you will get the same price as they do, meaning you will save 46% on lift tickets! The only stipulation is that you must buy lodging nights at Winter Park as well, but those packages begin at $129 per person per night. For more information on how to save big this spring, call (866) 423-5176. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Ski-or-ride-for-the-same-price-as-a-childs-lift-ticket-at-Winter-Park-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-09 14:48:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Ski-or-ride-for-the-same-price-as-a-childs-lift-ticket-at-Winter-Park-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100309_wp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Spring is coming and Winter Park Resort is celebrating its arrival by giving skiers and boarders a great deal: When you bring your kids to the ski resort, you will get the same price as they do, meaning you will save 46% on lift tickets! The only stipulation is that you must buy lodging nights at Winter Park as well, but those packages begin at $129 per person per night. For more information on how to save big this spring, call (866) 423-5176. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Ski-or-ride-for-the-same-price-as-a-childs-lift-ticket-at-Winter-Park-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100309_wp_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 9, 2010 - Its spring time in Aspen/Snowmass which means long sunny days, superb conditions, plenty of free events and concerts and plenty of deals. With remarkable offers including skiing/riding for $29/day as well as lodging starting as low as $35/night in Snowmass and $37.50/night in Aspen, there's no better time to visit Aspen/Snowmass. For a complete listing of deals please visit www.aspensnowmass.com/deals. Spring Hassle-Free Package - Skiing/Riding for $29/day - Book by Date Extended to March 19, 2010 Skiers and riders are invited to enjoy the bountiful sunshine and ski/ride for less than $29/day April 5-11, 2010. Book four or more days of equipment rentals at Four-Mountain Sports and purchase a seven-day lift ticket for just $199. By booking rentals in Aspen/Snowmass guests can save big on airline baggage fees as well. This package is now extended past the original March 1, 2010 deadline and guests can take advantage of booking this amazing offer until March 19, 2010. Package must be booked with lodging through tour operator*. Lift ticket valid April 5-11, 2010. Lodging Deals Starting as Low as $35/night in Aspen/Snowmass Both Aspen and Snowmass properties are offering some amazing lodging deals this spring. Based on availability and specific dates, rooms start as low as $37.50 per night in Aspen and $35 per night in Snowmass. Seven Day Advance Pricing Now Starts with a 2-day Lift Ticket Seven day advance pricing is now available for guests booking two or more days of lift tickets. Guests can save big by booking lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals seven days in advance of their vacation. Plus booking ahead saves time by having lift tickets delivered directly to the guests' lodge. Guests can save even more by renting ski/snowboard equipment from Four-Mountain Sports thus leaving their gear at home avoiding airline baggage fees. Purchase lift tickets, equipment rentals and ski amp; snowboard school at least seven days in advance and save an additional 10 percent off the advance purchase price when packaging all three at the same time**. Purchase lift tickets with either equipment rentals or a lesson and save an additional 5 percent. For more information on all of these offers please visit: www.aspensnowmass.com/deals. FREE EVENTS Bud Light Spring Jam rocks the Rockies with two Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts, Aspen CORE Party, 11th Annual Kick Aspen Big Air, Schneetag, Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls and more. Check www.aspensnowmass.com/events for event dates and information. FREE CONCERTS: 3/20 - Aspen CORE Party, Vampire Weekend; 3/21 - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Snowmass; 3/26 - The Greyboy Allstars, Aspen. Terms and conditions: *Packages must be booked with lodging through an Aspen/Snowmass tour operator. Offers not valid on existing reservations. May not be combined with other offers. To book your trip or for more information visit www.aspensnowmass.com/deals or call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 800-679-3145. **Minimum 2-day lift ticket purchase required. Beginner's Magic and First Turns lessons excluded from this offer. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Aspen-Snowmass-starts-the-spring-season-with-tons-of-great-deals- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-09 12:48:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Aspen-Snowmass-starts-the-spring-season-with-tons-of-great-deals-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100309_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 9, 2010 - Its spring time in Aspen/Snowmass which means long sunny days, superb conditions, plenty of free events and concerts and plenty of deals. With remarkable offers including skiing/riding for $29/day as well as lodging starting as low as $35/night in Snowmass and $37.50/night in Aspen, there's no better time to visit Aspen/Snowmass. For a complete listing of deals please visit www.aspensnowmass.com/deals. Spring Hassle-Free Package - Skiing/Riding for $29/day - Book by Date Extended to March 19, 2010 Skiers and riders are invited to enjoy the bountiful sunshine and ski/ride for less than $29/day April 5-11, 2010. Book four or more days of equipment rentals at Four-Mountain Sports and purchase a seven-day lift ticket for just $199. By booking rentals in Aspen/Snowmass guests can save big on airline baggage fees as well. This package is now extended past the original March 1, 2010 deadline and guests can take advantage of booking this amazing offer until March 19, 2010. Package must be booked with lodging through tour operator*. Lift ticket valid April 5-11, 2010. Lodging Deals Starting as Low as $35/night in Aspen/Snowmass Both Aspen and Snowmass properties are offering some amazing lodging deals this spring. Based on availability and specific dates, rooms start as low as $37.50 per night in Aspen and $35 per night in Snowmass. Seven Day Advance Pricing Now Starts with a 2-day Lift Ticket Seven day advance pricing is now available for guests booking two or more days of lift tickets. Guests can save big by booking lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals seven days in advance of their vacation. Plus booking ahead saves time by having lift tickets delivered directly to the guests' lodge. Guests can save even more by renting ski/snowboard equipment from Four-Mountain Sports thus leaving their gear at home avoiding airline baggage fees. Purchase lift tickets, equipment rentals and ski amp; snowboard school at least seven days in advance and save an additional 10 percent off the advance purchase price when packaging all three at the same time**. Purchase lift tickets with either equipment rentals or a lesson and save an additional 5 percent. For more information on all of these offers please visit: www.aspensnowmass.com/deals. FREE EVENTS Bud Light Spring Jam rocks the Rockies with two Bud Light Hi-Fi Concerts, Aspen CORE Party, 11th Annual Kick Aspen Big Air, Schneetag, Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls and more. Check www.aspensnowmass.com/events for event dates and information. FREE CONCERTS: 3/20 - Aspen CORE Party, Vampire Weekend; 3/21 - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Snowmass; 3/26 - The Greyboy Allstars, Aspen. Terms and conditions: *Packages must be booked with lodging through an Aspen/Snowmass tour operator. Offers not valid on existing reservations. May not be combined with other offers. To book your trip or for more information visit www.aspensnowmass.com/deals or call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 800-679-3145. **Minimum 2-day lift ticket purchase required. Beginner's Magic and First Turns lessons excluded from this offer. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Aspen-Snowmass-starts-the-spring-season-with-tons-of-great-deals-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100309_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Environment Green is good. Here's what's happening. 1 Reduce emissions. Ride the ski bus. Better yet, buy a season pass and you get to ride the bus free. 2 Earth-friendly heat. The spanking new Milly Chalet has a state-of-the-art Earth-friendly heating system called Geo Exchange. It uses the Earth's natural ability to store heat in the ground and then give it up to heat a building. A geothermal exchange system differs from a conventional furnace or boiler because it transfers heat rather than producing heat. Geothermal systems are growing in popularity as energy costs rise and pollution continues to be a concern. And Brighton's new lodge is right there. 3 Enjoy your national forest. Brighton is located in a national forest - the lungs of the Earth and the watershed for Salt Lake City. That's why the slopes aren't lined with condos and there are no shopping malls. 4 Indigenous and native species are used for revegetation. Wimpy seeds won't do. They have to be tough to take root in the harsh mountain conditions. That's why we gather and plant indigenous seeds and use native species. 5 Mountain and water education. Take an ecology ski tour. Go on an owl walk. Or help pull noxious weeds in summer. The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF) in partnership with the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Salt Lake City watershed, the resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and over 200 volunteers does it all. The CFF conducts education programs and environmental improvement projects to promote and sustain our natural resources. For example: Did you know that 60 percent of Salt Lake City's water supply comes from the canyons? So educating the skiers, riders and citizens to be good stewards of the land and water is crucial to the ecology. Join a highly trained volunteer from the CFF for an informative and fun ski tour down a groomed slope making stops to learn about the mountain animals, the water, the forest, and local mining history. The program is free and is offered on weekends and holidays. Look for the banners. Ask for the time and on-slope meeting place. More info. 6 Reduce energy usage. Early in the season we help Mother Nature by making a bit of snow on the lower mountain. After that, we step back and Mom takes over giving us an average of 500 inches - over 40 feet - a season. 7 Kaboom. Our state-of-the-art electronic avalanche release system on Milly rattles snow loose by a remote controlled computer, and thus it eliminates the need to travel to the sites by vehicle. 8 Of course, we recycle. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/8-Green-facts-about-Brighton-resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-09 08:35:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/8-Green-facts-about-Brighton-resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Environment Green is good. Here's what's happening. 1 Reduce emissions. Ride the ski bus. Better yet, buy a season pass and you get to ride the bus free. 2 Earth-friendly heat. The spanking new Milly Chalet has a state-of-the-art Earth-friendly heating system called Geo Exchange. It uses the Earth's natural ability to store heat in the ground and then give it up to heat a building. A geothermal exchange system differs from a conventional furnace or boiler because it transfers heat rather than producing heat. Geothermal systems are growing in popularity as energy costs rise and pollution continues to be a concern. And Brighton's new lodge is right there. 3 Enjoy your national forest. Brighton is located in a national forest - the lungs of the Earth and the watershed for Salt Lake City. That's why the slopes aren't lined with condos and there are no shopping malls. 4 Indigenous and native species are used for revegetation. Wimpy seeds won't do. They have to be tough to take root in the harsh mountain conditions. That's why we gather and plant indigenous seeds and use native species. 5 Mountain and water education. Take an ecology ski tour. Go on an owl walk. Or help pull noxious weeds in summer. The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF) in partnership with the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Salt Lake City watershed, the resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and over 200 volunteers does it all. The CFF conducts education programs and environmental improvement projects to promote and sustain our natural resources. For example: Did you know that 60 percent of Salt Lake City's water supply comes from the canyons? So educating the skiers, riders and citizens to be good stewards of the land and water is crucial to the ecology. Join a highly trained volunteer from the CFF for an informative and fun ski tour down a groomed slope making stops to learn about the mountain animals, the water, the forest, and local mining history. The program is free and is offered on weekends and holidays. Look for the banners. Ask for the time and on-slope meeting place. More info. 6 Reduce energy usage. Early in the season we help Mother Nature by making a bit of snow on the lower mountain. After that, we step back and Mom takes over giving us an average of 500 inches - over 40 feet - a season. 7 Kaboom. Our state-of-the-art electronic avalanche release system on Milly rattles snow loose by a remote controlled computer, and thus it eliminates the need to travel to the sites by vehicle. 8 Of course, we recycle. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/8-Green-facts-about-Brighton-resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Night Skiing Brighton offers the largest Night Skiing area in the state. The Crest, Majestic and Explorer lifts are lighted, providing over 200 acres of runs for your enjoyment. If you just don't have time to make it up during the day or just want to experience the magic of the mountain at night, Brighton Night skiing is for you. Discover Utah's most expansive night skiing. We have some of the most extensive night skiing in the West - with over 200 acres, three lifts, and the main mountain terrain park. There are lessons and rentals. Night skiing is from 4 - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday from early December through early April. At the base of the mountain, Molly Greens (a private club) and the Alpine Rose are open so guests can have dinner before rippin' it up under the lights. Night Skiing Brighton offers the largest Night Skiing area in the state. The Crest, Majestic and Explorer lifts are lighted, providing over 200 acres of runs for your enjoyment. If you just don't have time to make it up during the day or just want to experience the magic of the mountain at night, Brighton Night skiing is for you. Discover Utah's most expansive night skiing. We have some of the most extensive night skiing in the West - with over 200 acres, three lifts, and the main mountain terrain park. There are lessons and rentals. Night skiing is from 4 - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday from early December through early April. At the base of the mountain, Molly Greens (a private club) and the Alpine Rose are open so guests can have dinner before rippin' it up under the lights. **If Brighton's evening mountain temperature (between 4pm and 9pm) reaches 0 degrees or below. The Crest Express lift will stop loading passengers Thank you for another great year under the stars! **If Brighton's evening mountain temperature (between 4pm and 9pm) reaches 0 degrees or below. The Crest Express lift will stop loading passengers Thank you for another great year under the stars! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Brighton-offers-largest-night-skiing-area-in-Utah ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-09 08:25:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Brighton-offers-largest-night-skiing-area-in-Utah"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Night Skiing Brighton offers the largest Night Skiing area in the state. The Crest, Majestic and Explorer lifts are lighted, providing over 200 acres of runs for your enjoyment. If you just don't have time to make it up during the day or just want to experience the magic of the mountain at night, Brighton Night skiing is for you. Discover Utah's most expansive night skiing. We have some of the most extensive night skiing in the West - with over 200 acres, three lifts, and the main mountain terrain park. There are lessons and rentals. Night skiing is from 4 - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday from early December through early April. At the base of the mountain, Molly Greens (a private club) and the Alpine Rose are open so guests can have dinner before rippin' it up under the lights. Night Skiing Brighton offers the largest Night Skiing area in the state. The Crest, Majestic and Explorer lifts are lighted, providing over 200 acres of runs for your enjoyment. If you just don't have time to make it up during the day or just want to experience the magic of the mountain at night, Brighton Night skiing is for you. Discover Utah's most expansive night skiing. We have some of the most extensive night skiing in the West - with over 200 acres, three lifts, and the main mountain terrain park. There are lessons and rentals. Night skiing is from 4 - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday from early December through early April. At the base of the mountain, Molly Greens (a private club) and the Alpine Rose are open so guests can have dinner before rippin' it up under the lights. **If Brighton's evening mountain temperature (between 4pm and 9pm) reaches 0 degrees or below. The Crest Express lift will stop loading passengers Thank you for another great year under the stars! **If Brighton's evening mountain temperature (between 4pm and 9pm) reaches 0 degrees or below. The Crest Express lift will stop loading passengers Thank you for another great year under the stars! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/Brighton-offers-largest-night-skiing-area-in-Utah"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Per Year. Four-story snow. Seriously? On average 41 fe et of snow falls in Brighton each year. That is enough snow to cover a four- story building. For all you mathematicians, that's approximately 500 inches. The lightest snow on earth. Really? Brighton lies in the Wasatch Mountain range, which sits right next to the Great Salt Lake. This simple fact of geography is the answer to so many skier and snowboarders prayers for deep LIGHT powder. You see, storm clouds approaching from the NW pick-up moisture from the massive lake (which can be seen from outer space). Loaded with moisture, these systems hit Brighton and are forced over the mountain ranges losing the ability to hold moisture. Brighton becomes the recipient of the coldest, driest snow in the wor http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/500-Inches-of-Snow-in-Brighton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-09 08:12:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/500-Inches-of-Snow-in-Brighton"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100309_Brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Per Year. Four-story snow. Seriously? On average 41 fe et of snow falls in Brighton each year. That is enough snow to cover a four- story building. For all you mathematicians, that's approximately 500 inches. The lightest snow on earth. Really? Brighton lies in the Wasatch Mountain range, which sits right next to the Great Salt Lake. This simple fact of geography is the answer to so many skier and snowboarders prayers for deep LIGHT powder. You see, storm clouds approaching from the NW pick-up moisture from the massive lake (which can be seen from outer space). Loaded with moisture, these systems hit Brighton and are forced over the mountain ranges losing the ability to hold moisture. Brighton becomes the recipient of the coldest, driest snow in the wor <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100309/500-Inches-of-Snow-in-Brighton"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100309_Brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Skills develop quickly in this series of lessons with the same instructor whether your children are first-timers or real hot-shots. What's more, parents get a $7 discount on their lift pass on the day of the multi-week lesson. Register and purchase online Young Shredders' Camp For kids 8 - 15 years old. Whether it's their first time or 100th, the older kids love getting out on the slopes with their friends. Brighton's instructors are specially trained to help children not only focus on fun and safety, but also to help them meet their goals. Children learn new skills and improve their ability on more challenging terrain and variable conditions. Children are grouped according to age and skill level with classes limited to 10 students or fewer. What's more, parents get a $7 discount on their lift pass on the day of the multi-week lesson. Young Shredder Ski or Board Lesson Dates Lesson times Rate* 3 Saturdays/Half-day am March 27, April 3 and 10 9:30 - 12:30 pm $150 *Rate includes lift pass amp; discounted lift tickets for parents on lesson days. For information on multi-week rentals call 801.532.4731 ext.108 Register and purchase online Students must be registered two weeks prior to the start date on the program. For more information call 532.4731 ext. 209. Little Rippers' Camp For kids 4 - 7 years old. This program meets consecutive Saturdays or Sundays to help children master skiing or snowboarding through continuous practice. Brighton's instructors are specially trained to make skiing/boarding fun while teaching valuable new skills. Classes are limited to seven or fewer, and children are grouped by age and ability level. Child must be 4 years old by the start of the program. Little Rippers' Ski classes are limited to seven or fewer students while Little Rippers' snowboard classes are limited to four or fewer. What's more, parents get a $7 discount on their lift pass on the day of the multi-week lesson. Little Ripper Ski or Board Lessons Dates Lesson times Rate* 3 Saturdays/Half-day am March 27, April 3 and 10 9:30 - 12:30 pm $150 *Rate includes lift pass + discounted lift tickets for parents on lesson days. For information on multi-week rentals call 801.532.4731 ext.108 Register and purchase online Students must be registered two weeks prior to the start date on the program. For more information call 532.4731 ext. 209. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Snowsport-School-for-Kids-at-Brighton-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 18:14:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Snowsport-School-for-Kids-at-Brighton-Resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Skills develop quickly in this series of lessons with the same instructor whether your children are first-timers or real hot-shots. What's more, parents get a $7 discount on their lift pass on the day of the multi-week lesson. Register and purchase online Young Shredders' Camp For kids 8 - 15 years old. Whether it's their first time or 100th, the older kids love getting out on the slopes with their friends. Brighton's instructors are specially trained to help children not only focus on fun and safety, but also to help them meet their goals. Children learn new skills and improve their ability on more challenging terrain and variable conditions. Children are grouped according to age and skill level with classes limited to 10 students or fewer. What's more, parents get a $7 discount on their lift pass on the day of the multi-week lesson. Young Shredder Ski or Board Lesson Dates Lesson times Rate* 3 Saturdays/Half-day am March 27, April 3 and 10 9:30 - 12:30 pm $150 *Rate includes lift pass amp; discounted lift tickets for parents on lesson days. For information on multi-week rentals call 801.532.4731 ext.108 Register and purchase online Students must be registered two weeks prior to the start date on the program. For more information call 532.4731 ext. 209. Little Rippers' Camp For kids 4 - 7 years old. This program meets consecutive Saturdays or Sundays to help children master skiing or snowboarding through continuous practice. Brighton's instructors are specially trained to make skiing/boarding fun while teaching valuable new skills. Classes are limited to seven or fewer, and children are grouped by age and ability level. Child must be 4 years old by the start of the program. Little Rippers' Ski classes are limited to seven or fewer students while Little Rippers' snowboard classes are limited to four or fewer. What's more, parents get a $7 discount on their lift pass on the day of the multi-week lesson. Little Ripper Ski or Board Lessons Dates Lesson times Rate* 3 Saturdays/Half-day am March 27, April 3 and 10 9:30 - 12:30 pm $150 *Rate includes lift pass + discounted lift tickets for parents on lesson days. For information on multi-week rentals call 801.532.4731 ext.108 Register and purchase online Students must be registered two weeks prior to the start date on the program. For more information call 532.4731 ext. 209. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Snowsport-School-for-Kids-at-Brighton-Resort"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It was the site of Lindsey Vonn's gold medal victory in the Downhill, as well as Bode Miller's victory in the Combined during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Now, Whistler Blackcomb is gearing up again to play host, this time for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, which begin this Friday, March 12 and will last until Sunday, March 21. The Paralympic events at Whistler will include alpine skiing, biathlon, and cross-country skiing. Over 1,350 athletes and officials will take place in the Games, and 80 countries will be represented. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Whistler-Blackcomb-set-to-host-Paralympic-Winter-Games-beginning-March-12 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 17:38:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Whistler-Blackcomb-set-to-host-Paralympic-Winter-Games-beginning-March-12"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100308_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It was the site of Lindsey Vonn's gold medal victory in the Downhill, as well as Bode Miller's victory in the Combined during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Now, Whistler Blackcomb is gearing up again to play host, this time for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, which begin this Friday, March 12 and will last until Sunday, March 21. The Paralympic events at Whistler will include alpine skiing, biathlon, and cross-country skiing. Over 1,350 athletes and officials will take place in the Games, and 80 countries will be represented. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Whistler-Blackcomb-set-to-host-Paralympic-Winter-Games-beginning-March-12"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100308_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season may have a few more months left, but two ski resorts in the Rockies are already announcing plans for next season. Arapahoe Basin will be retiring its Exhibition triple chair and will replace it with a new $4 million high-speed quad named Black Mountain Express. In addition, Bridger Bowl, located outside of Bozeman, Montana, will be building a new triple chairlift to replace the Bridger and Deer Park double chairlifts. Keep checking back here at TSC to find out about improvements at all your favorite ski resorts for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/New-chairlifts-to-be-installed-at-Arapahoe-Basin-and-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 16:28:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/New-chairlifts-to-be-installed-at-Arapahoe-Basin-and-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season may have a few more months left, but two ski resorts in the Rockies are already announcing plans for next season. Arapahoe Basin will be retiring its Exhibition triple chair and will replace it with a new $4 million high-speed quad named Black Mountain Express. In addition, Bridger Bowl, located outside of Bozeman, Montana, will be building a new triple chairlift to replace the Bridger and Deer Park double chairlifts. Keep checking back here at TSC to find out about improvements at all your favorite ski resorts for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/New-chairlifts-to-be-installed-at-Arapahoe-Basin-and-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Hello! Just passing along information on a special price Ruby Mountain Helicopter Experience is offering for the second to last week in March. Ruby Mountain Helicopter Experience is currently offering a discounted package for the dates of March 26, 27 and 28 of 2010. The package price will be $3,000 per seat, regularly $4,100. For those who've been thinking of skiing in the Rubies, now is the time. Space is limited to 12 seats. See flier of discount details here: http://www.switchbackpr.com/enewsletters/ruby/ruby_3days3k.html The skiing in the Great Basin at Ruby Mountain Heli Experience has been really great this year. Minimal wind this season has helped conditions; four to six days after a storm they are still finding terrific cold-snow skiing. They have been out 25 days in a row in the helicopter (some partial cat days) before they had even one solid day of cat skiing. Ruby also has a new website, www.helicopterskiing.com. They feature new video and still shots weekly. To get an idea of what it's like at Ruby Mountain Helicopter Experiences, click on this link to view some video: http://vimeo.com/10007177. The Nevada-based helicopter skiing operation prides itself in offering the perfect three-day recreational recharge. Located halfway between Salt Lake City and Reno, Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience features 11,000 foot-plus peaks, abundant untracked powder and gourmet cuisine. It's accessible time-wise, with many direct commercial flights into Salt Lake City and Reno. Guests (many return yearly) here understand the value of an intimate alpine experience. Guests are guaranteed 39,000 feet of vertical lift over their three-day stay. On the infrequent occasion when RMH is unable to access the terrain via helicopter due to weather, the day is not lost. RMH offers a snowcat skiing option to guests as an alternative. After skiing guests settle into Reds Ranch, the operation's 10-bedroom ranch house set on over 90 acres of ranchland at the base of the Ruby Mountains. Featuring a great room with massive stone fire place, library and billiards table, there is plenty of room for guests to stretch out and swap end-of-day ski tales. For more information or to book your trip please contact Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience at (775) 753-6867 or email info@helicopterskiing.com. The Snowbird Package is also still available: RMH teamed up with Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah to put together a deal for their guests the week of March 25. For the same price as a three-day RMH excursion, guests will also receive Snowbird lift tickets and lodging at the Cliff Lodge amp; Spa for two days. For details, please call at (775) 753-6867 or e-mail info@helicopterskiing.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Ruby-Mountain-Helicopter-experience-offers-March-discount ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 15:23:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Ruby-Mountain-Helicopter-experience-offers-March-discount"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Hello! Just passing along information on a special price Ruby Mountain Helicopter Experience is offering for the second to last week in March. Ruby Mountain Helicopter Experience is currently offering a discounted package for the dates of March 26, 27 and 28 of 2010. The package price will be $3,000 per seat, regularly $4,100. For those who've been thinking of skiing in the Rubies, now is the time. Space is limited to 12 seats. See flier of discount details here: http://www.switchbackpr.com/enewsletters/ruby/ruby_3days3k.html The skiing in the Great Basin at Ruby Mountain Heli Experience has been really great this year. Minimal wind this season has helped conditions; four to six days after a storm they are still finding terrific cold-snow skiing. They have been out 25 days in a row in the helicopter (some partial cat days) before they had even one solid day of cat skiing. Ruby also has a new website, www.helicopterskiing.com. They feature new video and still shots weekly. To get an idea of what it's like at Ruby Mountain Helicopter Experiences, click on this link to view some video: http://vimeo.com/10007177. The Nevada-based helicopter skiing operation prides itself in offering the perfect three-day recreational recharge. Located halfway between Salt Lake City and Reno, Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience features 11,000 foot-plus peaks, abundant untracked powder and gourmet cuisine. It's accessible time-wise, with many direct commercial flights into Salt Lake City and Reno. Guests (many return yearly) here understand the value of an intimate alpine experience. Guests are guaranteed 39,000 feet of vertical lift over their three-day stay. On the infrequent occasion when RMH is unable to access the terrain via helicopter due to weather, the day is not lost. RMH offers a snowcat skiing option to guests as an alternative. After skiing guests settle into Reds Ranch, the operation's 10-bedroom ranch house set on over 90 acres of ranchland at the base of the Ruby Mountains. Featuring a great room with massive stone fire place, library and billiards table, there is plenty of room for guests to stretch out and swap end-of-day ski tales. For more information or to book your trip please contact Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience at (775) 753-6867 or email info@helicopterskiing.com. The Snowbird Package is also still available: RMH teamed up with Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah to put together a deal for their guests the week of March 25. For the same price as a three-day RMH excursion, guests will also receive Snowbird lift tickets and lodging at the Cliff Lodge amp; Spa for two days. For details, please call at (775) 753-6867 or e-mail info@helicopterskiing.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Ruby-Mountain-Helicopter-experience-offers-March-discount"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's been a snowy winter for much of the U.S., and the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is one of the ski areas that has benefitted from the tremendous winter. The ski resort opened sooner than expected, in early October, and has announced today that it will stay open until April 18. Typically, it is open between Thanksgiving and Easter, so this season will be over a month and a half longer. So far, over 14 feet of snow have fallen this season, and more is expected to come. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-records-record-year- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 15:15:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-records-record-year-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's been a snowy winter for much of the U.S., and the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is one of the ski areas that has benefitted from the tremendous winter. The ski resort opened sooner than expected, in early October, and has announced today that it will stay open until April 18. Typically, it is open between Thanksgiving and Easter, so this season will be over a month and a half longer. So far, over 14 feet of snow have fallen this season, and more is expected to come. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Las-Vegas-Ski-and-Snowboard-Resort-records-record-year-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Four Seasons Resort will present a weekend of Rhythm and Blues presented by one of West Virginia's best known rhythm and blues stylists, Big Rock and The Candy Mountain Boys. The performances are scheduled for March 12 at 7 pm and Saturday March 13 at 4pm and 7pm as part of the Annual Bowling Rhythm and Blues Military Weekend. This is a continuation of Timberline's themed year round weekend series and is presented in recognition of West Virginia's role in the evolution of rhythm and blues in this portion of the Allegheny Mountains. Rhythm and blues is clearly an original American style of music. Blues in America has taken different forms over the past 100 years, including gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock country and bluegrass. Areas of the United States which were notably involved in the early evolution of the rhythm and blues were in the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville. As part of a sizeable migration of half a million people from those southern areas into Chicago, musicians like bluesman Larry Taylor and others moved the blues to Chicago and subsequently into portions of West Virginia. From rural Hampshire County in West Virginia, rhythm and blues performers like Barrelhouse Bonni McKean learned left handed rhythms in the style of the 1930's at the August Blues Week in Elkins, West Virginia, from groups like Saffire the Uppity Blues Woman. After absorbing blues on the west side of Chicago, McKean and other musicians returned to West Virginia to perpetuate the West Virginia rhythm and blues tradition. The well established Big Rock and the Candy Mountain Boys were originally formed by front porch pickers who often gathered at a farm in Wayne County, West Virginia. The group, headed by Dave Lavender, will do renditions containing fusion of jazz, folk and blues as well as old-time tunes such as Homebrew Rag. Lavender and his group will also bring back songs from long gone but not forgotten artists such as Nina Simon, Sippie Wallace, Duke Ellington and Irving Berlin. The Candy Mountain boys are veteran headliners in the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition's Tree Hugger's Ball and regulars at such festivals as the Bramwell Oktoberfest and Greensboro Blues Festival in Kentucky. Timberline's General Manager, Tom Blanzy, reported that the ski slopes are in excellent condition with an apparent record number of late coming skiers taking advantage of the outstanding conditions. The resort is planning a full snow sports schedule this month including the famous Snowy luau, March 19-21, and the Locals Cup Race the weekend of the 28th, the rail jam final, March 28th and telemark and women's workshop. Guest are invited to stay at the new on-site Timberline Resort Hotel and Suites, located adjacent to the site of the performances. Visitors will find this to be an upscale facility with balconies in full view of the 1,000 foot vertical of Herz Mountain on the Eastern Continental divide of the Allegheny Mountains. Large high definition flat screen TV's and Jacuzzi-style tubs are in spacious rooms all within a short walk from the entertainment and the food and beverage at the ski lodge. For hotel lodging call 1.800.SNOWING or visit Timberlineresort.com. For vacation homes or condominiums rentals call 1-866-438-7259 or visit T4sr.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Rhythm-Blues-come-to-Timberline-Resort-next-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 13:04:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Rhythm-Blues-come-to-Timberline-Resort-next-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100308_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Four Seasons Resort will present a weekend of Rhythm and Blues presented by one of West Virginia's best known rhythm and blues stylists, Big Rock and The Candy Mountain Boys. The performances are scheduled for March 12 at 7 pm and Saturday March 13 at 4pm and 7pm as part of the Annual Bowling Rhythm and Blues Military Weekend. This is a continuation of Timberline's themed year round weekend series and is presented in recognition of West Virginia's role in the evolution of rhythm and blues in this portion of the Allegheny Mountains. Rhythm and blues is clearly an original American style of music. Blues in America has taken different forms over the past 100 years, including gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock country and bluegrass. Areas of the United States which were notably involved in the early evolution of the rhythm and blues were in the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville. As part of a sizeable migration of half a million people from those southern areas into Chicago, musicians like bluesman Larry Taylor and others moved the blues to Chicago and subsequently into portions of West Virginia. From rural Hampshire County in West Virginia, rhythm and blues performers like Barrelhouse Bonni McKean learned left handed rhythms in the style of the 1930's at the August Blues Week in Elkins, West Virginia, from groups like Saffire the Uppity Blues Woman. After absorbing blues on the west side of Chicago, McKean and other musicians returned to West Virginia to perpetuate the West Virginia rhythm and blues tradition. The well established Big Rock and the Candy Mountain Boys were originally formed by front porch pickers who often gathered at a farm in Wayne County, West Virginia. The group, headed by Dave Lavender, will do renditions containing fusion of jazz, folk and blues as well as old-time tunes such as Homebrew Rag. Lavender and his group will also bring back songs from long gone but not forgotten artists such as Nina Simon, Sippie Wallace, Duke Ellington and Irving Berlin. The Candy Mountain boys are veteran headliners in the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition's Tree Hugger's Ball and regulars at such festivals as the Bramwell Oktoberfest and Greensboro Blues Festival in Kentucky. Timberline's General Manager, Tom Blanzy, reported that the ski slopes are in excellent condition with an apparent record number of late coming skiers taking advantage of the outstanding conditions. The resort is planning a full snow sports schedule this month including the famous Snowy luau, March 19-21, and the Locals Cup Race the weekend of the 28th, the rail jam final, March 28th and telemark and women's workshop. Guest are invited to stay at the new on-site Timberline Resort Hotel and Suites, located adjacent to the site of the performances. Visitors will find this to be an upscale facility with balconies in full view of the 1,000 foot vertical of Herz Mountain on the Eastern Continental divide of the Allegheny Mountains. Large high definition flat screen TV's and Jacuzzi-style tubs are in spacious rooms all within a short walk from the entertainment and the food and beverage at the ski lodge. For hotel lodging call 1.800.SNOWING or visit Timberlineresort.com. For vacation homes or condominiums rentals call 1-866-438-7259 or visit T4sr.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Rhythm-Blues-come-to-Timberline-Resort-next-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100308_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT How about another season of smiles! Renew your season pass now and lock in the best rates. STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vt. - Stratton Mountain Resort is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 Season Pass sales are now underway, with Standard and Premier Pass holders able lock in rates at last season's lowest price until April 30. Plus skiers and riders can take advantage of all of the new snow with a spring add-on to new 2010-2011 Season Passes, valid from March 15-April 11, for $50-$100, depending on pass type. Season Passes start at just $229 for Sunday's, $310 for midweek, $459 for value, valid on all dates except for holiday blackout dates making it one of the most affordable buys in all of New England, and $849 for standard, without any blackout dates or restrictions. Our Premier Pass at $1,099 includes early lift access and parking discounts, while the Ultra Pass at $1,469 will get you on the hill at Stratton, Okemo and Sunapee all season long. Enjoy your mountain oasis, just a stones throw away from major metropolises and experience what your friends, neighbors and co-workers have been talking about all winter long - Our seamless corduroy brought to you by the lsquo;World's Greatest Grooming Team', first class parks, fine dining, including the Martha Stewart approved Verde, holiday celebrations and so much more. The perks don't stop there, sign up now and receive the best available package rate for lodging, special offers for friends and family, discounted lift tickets at other Intrawest resorts, a one year subscription to Stratton Magazine, a one year subscription to SKI Magazine and free gondola rides all summer long. Those who sign up for Standard, Premier and Ultra Passes will also receive a retail gift card to use on gear and accessories, free lift tickets for family and friends and an opportunity to share this special place we all know and love for another season of fun. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Stratton-Mountain-2010-2011-season-passes-now-available ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-08 10:09:53 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Stratton-Mountain-2010-2011-season-passes-now-available"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT How about another season of smiles! Renew your season pass now and lock in the best rates. STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vt. - Stratton Mountain Resort is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 Season Pass sales are now underway, with Standard and Premier Pass holders able lock in rates at last season's lowest price until April 30. Plus skiers and riders can take advantage of all of the new snow with a spring add-on to new 2010-2011 Season Passes, valid from March 15-April 11, for $50-$100, depending on pass type. Season Passes start at just $229 for Sunday's, $310 for midweek, $459 for value, valid on all dates except for holiday blackout dates making it one of the most affordable buys in all of New England, and $849 for standard, without any blackout dates or restrictions. Our Premier Pass at $1,099 includes early lift access and parking discounts, while the Ultra Pass at $1,469 will get you on the hill at Stratton, Okemo and Sunapee all season long. Enjoy your mountain oasis, just a stones throw away from major metropolises and experience what your friends, neighbors and co-workers have been talking about all winter long - Our seamless corduroy brought to you by the lsquo;World's Greatest Grooming Team', first class parks, fine dining, including the Martha Stewart approved Verde, holiday celebrations and so much more. The perks don't stop there, sign up now and receive the best available package rate for lodging, special offers for friends and family, discounted lift tickets at other Intrawest resorts, a one year subscription to Stratton Magazine, a one year subscription to SKI Magazine and free gondola rides all summer long. Those who sign up for Standard, Premier and Ultra Passes will also receive a retail gift card to use on gear and accessories, free lift tickets for family and friends and an opportunity to share this special place we all know and love for another season of fun. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100308/Stratton-Mountain-2010-2011-season-passes-now-available"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you have always wanted to experience a real off-road winter driving experience, then Winter Park Resort has a treat for you. From Friday, March 26 until Sunday, March 28, guests can experience Land Rover at Winter Park Resort, and have the change to drive a new 2010 Land Rover or Range Rover on a specialized off-road course for free! You'll have your own Land Rover Driving Instructor take you through the course and give you tips for winter driving, so get out to Winter Park and get your drive on! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Winter-Park-challenges-you-to-test-your-skill-on-an-offroad-course ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-05 16:50:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Winter-Park-challenges-you-to-test-your-skill-on-an-offroad-course"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_landrover_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you have always wanted to experience a real off-road winter driving experience, then Winter Park Resort has a treat for you. From Friday, March 26 until Sunday, March 28, guests can experience Land Rover at Winter Park Resort, and have the change to drive a new 2010 Land Rover or Range Rover on a specialized off-road course for free! You'll have your own Land Rover Driving Instructor take you through the course and give you tips for winter driving, so get out to Winter Park and get your drive on! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Winter-Park-challenges-you-to-test-your-skill-on-an-offroad-course"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_landrover_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID, March 5, 2010: Sun Valley Resort's Summer Ice Show season will kick off Saturday, June 26. The evening performance will begin at dusk. Sun Valley Lodge Terrace dinner and bleacher seating will be available. The Fourth of July Ice Show is set for Saturday, July 3. Shows will continue each Saturday night through September 4th. For tickets and additional information please call 208-622-2135 or 888-622-2108. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Summer-Ice-Show-season-at-Sun-Valley-begins-Saturday-June-26 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-05 15:10:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Summer-Ice-Show-season-at-Sun-Valley-begins-Saturday-June-26"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID, March 5, 2010: Sun Valley Resort's Summer Ice Show season will kick off Saturday, June 26. The evening performance will begin at dusk. Sun Valley Lodge Terrace dinner and bleacher seating will be available. The Fourth of July Ice Show is set for Saturday, July 3. Shows will continue each Saturday night through September 4th. For tickets and additional information please call 208-622-2135 or 888-622-2108. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Summer-Ice-Show-season-at-Sun-Valley-begins-Saturday-June-26"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 5, 2010 - Aspen/Snowmass is proud to announce the lineup for the 10th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam, Rocky Mountains' premier spring festival featuring concerts, ski and snowboard competitions, parties and more during the weekends of March 19 - 21 and March 26 - 28, 2010. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will bring their jazz and bluegrass infused southern rock sounds to Snowmass base village on Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m. The following weekend the Southern California based funk/jam band - The Greyboy Allstars - will rock the base of Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. In addition to those newly announced acts, Aspen/Snowmass is proud to be giving away a two-day/two-night trip for two to Aspen/Snowmass including round-trip airfare within the U.S., lift tickets, lodging, equipment rentals and special access to the Vampire Weekend CORE Party on Saturday, March 20 at the corner of Cooper and Galena Streets. Vampire Weekend's U.S. tour is nearly sold out so this is an amazing opportunity for fans to see the band as well as experience spring skiing and riding along with everything else Aspen/Snowmass and Bud Light Spring Jam has to offer, says John Rigney, ASC VP of Sales and Events. The Vampire Weekend contest started today, March 5, 2010. Interested participants will need to upload a photo along with an explanation in 140 words or less on why they should be chosen to win the trip. Participants can enter by becoming a fan of Aspen/Snowmass on facebook www.facebook.com/skiaspensnowmass and following directions on the Vampire Weekend tab. Submissions must be made by 12 p.m. MST on March 12, 2010. A winner will be announced on March 12 by 5 p.m. MST. Please see the rules and regulations and trip details under the Vampire Weekend tab on the Aspen/Snowmass Facebook page. Bud light Spring Jam Schedule*: Bud Light Big Air Fridays Snowmass March 19 KickAspen Big Air Aspen Mountain March 19 Fallen Friends Aspen Highlands March 20 CORE Party featuring Vampire Weekend Downtown Aspen March 20 Terrain Park Boot Camp Snowmass March 20 amp; 21 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series Snowmass base village March 21 Featuring Grace Potter amp; the Nocturnals Bud Light Big Air Fridays Snowmass March 26 Featuring The Greyboy Allstars Schneetag Snowmass March 27 Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls Aspen Highlands March 28 Terrain Park Boot Camp Snowmass March 27 amp; 28 The Greyboy Allstars Bud Light Big Air Friday Series - Ongoing through April 2 This entertaining eight-week series is in its seventh year at Snowmass. The best snowboarders and skiers in the valley descend upon Fanny Hill each Friday to perform the latest tricks for a chance at a prize purse and series points from 2 - 3 p.m. each Friday. This event began on February 14 and will continue every Friday through April 2. 11th Annual KickAspen Big Air Invitational at Aspen Mountain - March 19 - 8-9:30 p.m. In the 11th Annual KickAspen Big Air, the best regional ski and snowboard athletes will compete under the lights at the base of Aspen Mountain. Prize giveaways, a beer garden and a DJ will round out the action at the base of the mountain. Terrain Park Boot Camp - Saturday amp; Sunday - March 20 amp; 21, 27 amp; 28 - 12-3 p.m. The Terrain Park Book Camp is an entry level terrain park that will be set up on Fanny Hill at Snowmass. Aspen/Snowmass athletes and other spotlight riders will coach beginners (13 and up) how to safely slide a rail, hit a box and throw a trick. From children to parents, this is open to anyone interested in learning the ropes of the terrain park. It will be open from 12-3 p.m. on March 20 amp; 21, 27 amp; 28. Fallen Friends Memorial Event - March 20 - 12 - 2 p.m. This second annual Fallen Friends memorial event will gather teams of two to five to compete in a course of jumps, bumps and park features on Scarlett's Run at Aspen Highlands. The event will feature a DJ, announcers and food and drink specials on the deck of the Merry-Go-Round. Teams are encouraged to dress in a costume and incorporate a common theme. All the proceeds from the event will benefit an Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC) scholarship fund in honor of fallen friends over the past few years. For more information and to register visit www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. Core Party featuring Vampire Weekend - March 20 - 8 p.m. Vampire Weekend, Columbia University grads turned indie-rockers, will headline this year's CORE Party. Comprised of Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij and Chris Tomson, Vampire Weekend recently released their second album and are known for their infectious hit songs A-Punk and Cousins. The show is FREE and open to the public, taking place on the corner of Galena Street and Cooper Avenue, and will feature two beer gardens, an Aspen Art Museum exhibit and a special on Ajax Tavern's famous Double-Double burger. FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series - March 21 amp; 26 - Featuring Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and The Greyboy Allstars The popular FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series will continue on Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m. in Snowmass base village with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - a deeply rooted, dramatically dynamic rock sound with a touch of bluegrass. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are one of the most soulful new bands around, according to musician Bonnie Raitt. The following weekend, the Southern California based funk/jam band, The Greyboy Allstars, will rock the base of Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. The series has offered five free outdoor concerts held during key events and peak weekends throughout the season. Schneetag - March 27 - 1-3 p.m. Hold on tight for the hilarious third annual Schneetag event (pronounced Shnee Tog) at Snowmass. Teams of four are invited to create a craft that will slide down the slope just below the Snowmass superpipe above Spider Sabich and attempt to soar over a 75x20 foot pond. Each team will perform a skit before their run and will be judged on costume theme, creativity and flight distance of their craft. The craft must be entirely human powered with no external energy sources. The craft must be less than 10 feet wide and weigh less than 400 pounds, including the pilot. Each team will pick just one member to fly their craft across the pond. 1st Place wins a complimentary trip to the ESPN X Games in Los Angeles this summer. 2nd place wins Bud Light tickets to a professional sporting event in Denver. 3rd place will take away new skis or snowboards courtesy of High Society. Register at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. Not competing but want to watch? Come enjoy lunch at Spider Sabich and watch this entertaining event unfold. Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls - March 28 - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The third annual Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls event, hosted by Aspen/Snowmass Athlete Chris Davenport, features teams of two using Flaik GPS devices to track how skilled each duo is at skiing the many bowls of Aspen Highlands. This year there will be three divisions: competitive ski, competitive snowboard and overall non-competitive. The goal is for each team in each division to finish the course, determined by Davenport, within the four-hour time frame. The cost is $75 per team and each participant receives a Helly Hansen base layer and access to the event after party. This is open to any skier or snowboarder who enjoys riding Aspen Highlands. Interested athletes can register online at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Aspen-Snowmass-announces-lineup-for-10th-Annual-Bud-Light-Spring-Jam ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-05 14:40:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Aspen-Snowmass-announces-lineup-for-10th-Annual-Bud-Light-Spring-Jam"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., March 5, 2010 - Aspen/Snowmass is proud to announce the lineup for the 10th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam, Rocky Mountains' premier spring festival featuring concerts, ski and snowboard competitions, parties and more during the weekends of March 19 - 21 and March 26 - 28, 2010. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will bring their jazz and bluegrass infused southern rock sounds to Snowmass base village on Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m. The following weekend the Southern California based funk/jam band - The Greyboy Allstars - will rock the base of Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. In addition to those newly announced acts, Aspen/Snowmass is proud to be giving away a two-day/two-night trip for two to Aspen/Snowmass including round-trip airfare within the U.S., lift tickets, lodging, equipment rentals and special access to the Vampire Weekend CORE Party on Saturday, March 20 at the corner of Cooper and Galena Streets. Vampire Weekend's U.S. tour is nearly sold out so this is an amazing opportunity for fans to see the band as well as experience spring skiing and riding along with everything else Aspen/Snowmass and Bud Light Spring Jam has to offer, says John Rigney, ASC VP of Sales and Events. The Vampire Weekend contest started today, March 5, 2010. Interested participants will need to upload a photo along with an explanation in 140 words or less on why they should be chosen to win the trip. Participants can enter by becoming a fan of Aspen/Snowmass on facebook www.facebook.com/skiaspensnowmass and following directions on the Vampire Weekend tab. Submissions must be made by 12 p.m. MST on March 12, 2010. A winner will be announced on March 12 by 5 p.m. MST. Please see the rules and regulations and trip details under the Vampire Weekend tab on the Aspen/Snowmass Facebook page. Bud light Spring Jam Schedule*: Bud Light Big Air Fridays Snowmass March 19 KickAspen Big Air Aspen Mountain March 19 Fallen Friends Aspen Highlands March 20 CORE Party featuring Vampire Weekend Downtown Aspen March 20 Terrain Park Boot Camp Snowmass March 20 amp; 21 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series Snowmass base village March 21 Featuring Grace Potter amp; the Nocturnals Bud Light Big Air Fridays Snowmass March 26 Featuring The Greyboy Allstars Schneetag Snowmass March 27 Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls Aspen Highlands March 28 Terrain Park Boot Camp Snowmass March 27 amp; 28 The Greyboy Allstars Bud Light Big Air Friday Series - Ongoing through April 2 This entertaining eight-week series is in its seventh year at Snowmass. The best snowboarders and skiers in the valley descend upon Fanny Hill each Friday to perform the latest tricks for a chance at a prize purse and series points from 2 - 3 p.m. each Friday. This event began on February 14 and will continue every Friday through April 2. 11th Annual KickAspen Big Air Invitational at Aspen Mountain - March 19 - 8-9:30 p.m. In the 11th Annual KickAspen Big Air, the best regional ski and snowboard athletes will compete under the lights at the base of Aspen Mountain. Prize giveaways, a beer garden and a DJ will round out the action at the base of the mountain. Terrain Park Boot Camp - Saturday amp; Sunday - March 20 amp; 21, 27 amp; 28 - 12-3 p.m. The Terrain Park Book Camp is an entry level terrain park that will be set up on Fanny Hill at Snowmass. Aspen/Snowmass athletes and other spotlight riders will coach beginners (13 and up) how to safely slide a rail, hit a box and throw a trick. From children to parents, this is open to anyone interested in learning the ropes of the terrain park. It will be open from 12-3 p.m. on March 20 amp; 21, 27 amp; 28. Fallen Friends Memorial Event - March 20 - 12 - 2 p.m. This second annual Fallen Friends memorial event will gather teams of two to five to compete in a course of jumps, bumps and park features on Scarlett's Run at Aspen Highlands. The event will feature a DJ, announcers and food and drink specials on the deck of the Merry-Go-Round. Teams are encouraged to dress in a costume and incorporate a common theme. All the proceeds from the event will benefit an Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC) scholarship fund in honor of fallen friends over the past few years. For more information and to register visit www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. Core Party featuring Vampire Weekend - March 20 - 8 p.m. Vampire Weekend, Columbia University grads turned indie-rockers, will headline this year's CORE Party. Comprised of Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij and Chris Tomson, Vampire Weekend recently released their second album and are known for their infectious hit songs A-Punk and Cousins. The show is FREE and open to the public, taking place on the corner of Galena Street and Cooper Avenue, and will feature two beer gardens, an Aspen Art Museum exhibit and a special on Ajax Tavern's famous Double-Double burger. FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series - March 21 amp; 26 - Featuring Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and The Greyboy Allstars The popular FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series will continue on Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m. in Snowmass base village with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - a deeply rooted, dramatically dynamic rock sound with a touch of bluegrass. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are one of the most soulful new bands around, according to musician Bonnie Raitt. The following weekend, the Southern California based funk/jam band, The Greyboy Allstars, will rock the base of Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. The series has offered five free outdoor concerts held during key events and peak weekends throughout the season. Schneetag - March 27 - 1-3 p.m. Hold on tight for the hilarious third annual Schneetag event (pronounced Shnee Tog) at Snowmass. Teams of four are invited to create a craft that will slide down the slope just below the Snowmass superpipe above Spider Sabich and attempt to soar over a 75x20 foot pond. Each team will perform a skit before their run and will be judged on costume theme, creativity and flight distance of their craft. The craft must be entirely human powered with no external energy sources. The craft must be less than 10 feet wide and weigh less than 400 pounds, including the pilot. Each team will pick just one member to fly their craft across the pond. 1st Place wins a complimentary trip to the ESPN X Games in Los Angeles this summer. 2nd place wins Bud Light tickets to a professional sporting event in Denver. 3rd place will take away new skis or snowboards courtesy of High Society. Register at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. Not competing but want to watch? Come enjoy lunch at Spider Sabich and watch this entertaining event unfold. Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls - March 28 - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The third annual Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls event, hosted by Aspen/Snowmass Athlete Chris Davenport, features teams of two using Flaik GPS devices to track how skilled each duo is at skiing the many bowls of Aspen Highlands. This year there will be three divisions: competitive ski, competitive snowboard and overall non-competitive. The goal is for each team in each division to finish the course, determined by Davenport, within the four-hour time frame. The cost is $75 per team and each participant receives a Helly Hansen base layer and access to the event after party. This is open to any skier or snowboarder who enjoys riding Aspen Highlands. Interested athletes can register online at www.aspensnowmass.com/springjam. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Aspen-Snowmass-announces-lineup-for-10th-Annual-Bud-Light-Spring-Jam"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel LUDLOW, Vt. - Award-winning author Karen D. Lorentz has recently completed the second edition of Okemo, All Come Home, a comprehensive history of the popular year-round resort. Okemo will host a book signing from 3-5 p.m. on Sat., March 13, in the Jackson Gore Real Estate Showroom. In addition to the author, Okemo Mountain Resort's own Tim and Diane Mueller will be on hand to autograph books. It was their vision and hard work that turned the resort into the success that it is today. The limited second edition of Okemo, All Come Home, by Karen D. Lorentz, traces the story of Okemo Mountain Resort from inception to present day and it is destined to become another collector's item with Okemo skiers and riders, as well as those interested in ski history. The highly coveted first edition, published in 1996, is out of print and has been unavailable for several years. The updated book features 40 pages of color photography and more than 200 black-and-white images of the area's history and people. This is the authoritative story of Okemo written by a local, award-winning author. Lorentz's in-depth research features interviews with many of the resort's original founders, board members and general managers, as well as present-day management, for a firsthand account of the Okemo story. Karen D. Lorentz has been writing about skiing since 1979. In 2006, she became the first woman to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in ski writing by the International Skiing History Association. In 2007, the North American Snowsports Journalists Association awarded Honorable Mention to her book The Great Vermont Ski Chase in the Harold Hirsch ski book competition. More information about Lorentz is available at www.karenlorentz.com. Okemo, All Come Home is available for purchase at Okemo's Snowsports Shops; at The Book Nook, Chapter XIV and Totem Pole Sports Shop, in Ludlow, Vt.; Annie's Book Shop, in Rutland, Vt.; and by mail at Mountain Publishing, Inc., 1300 CCC Road, Shrewsbury, VT 05738. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Get-your-copy-of-Okemo-All-Come-Home-signed-March-13 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-05 10:27:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Get-your-copy-of-Okemo-All-Come-Home-signed-March-13"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> LUDLOW, Vt. - Award-winning author Karen D. Lorentz has recently completed the second edition of Okemo, All Come Home, a comprehensive history of the popular year-round resort. Okemo will host a book signing from 3-5 p.m. on Sat., March 13, in the Jackson Gore Real Estate Showroom. In addition to the author, Okemo Mountain Resort's own Tim and Diane Mueller will be on hand to autograph books. It was their vision and hard work that turned the resort into the success that it is today. The limited second edition of Okemo, All Come Home, by Karen D. Lorentz, traces the story of Okemo Mountain Resort from inception to present day and it is destined to become another collector's item with Okemo skiers and riders, as well as those interested in ski history. The highly coveted first edition, published in 1996, is out of print and has been unavailable for several years. The updated book features 40 pages of color photography and more than 200 black-and-white images of the area's history and people. This is the authoritative story of Okemo written by a local, award-winning author. Lorentz's in-depth research features interviews with many of the resort's original founders, board members and general managers, as well as present-day management, for a firsthand account of the Okemo story. Karen D. Lorentz has been writing about skiing since 1979. In 2006, she became the first woman to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in ski writing by the International Skiing History Association. In 2007, the North American Snowsports Journalists Association awarded Honorable Mention to her book The Great Vermont Ski Chase in the Harold Hirsch ski book competition. More information about Lorentz is available at www.karenlorentz.com. Okemo, All Come Home is available for purchase at Okemo's Snowsports Shops; at The Book Nook, Chapter XIV and Totem Pole Sports Shop, in Ludlow, Vt.; Annie's Book Shop, in Rutland, Vt.; and by mail at Mountain Publishing, Inc., 1300 CCC Road, Shrewsbury, VT 05738. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Get-your-copy-of-Okemo-All-Come-Home-signed-March-13"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Stowe, VT (March 2010) - Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont has earned the Sustainable Community Certification from Audubon International, becoming the first ski resort in the U.S. to merit this environmental achievement. Members of Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for certification, which recognizes dedication to the process of becoming a more sustainable community and beginning to act on a sustainability plan. The plan covers 15 focus areas, and members must choose timelines and measurable goals. Once progress is documented, members become certified. As the first Private Sector Track member to receive the Audubon International Sustainable Community Certification, Stowe Mountain Resort has demonstrated a strong commitment to the ideals of sustainability - economic vitality, environmental protection, and social responsibility, says Suzi Zakowski, Manager of the Sustainable Communities Program. With the surrounding natural landscape of Northern Vermont and a rich heritage, Stowe Mountain Resort has much to celebrate. The strong environmental commitment is to evident employees, guests and the surrounding community. Stowe Mountain Resort's accomplishments include: middot; Food Sourcing- The Resort has championed to support local farmers and community supported agriculture in food operations resort wide and the local economy by reducing reliance on food that increases the carbon footprint of the resort by using local products whenever possible. To date, 83% of vendors provide 100% locally produced agricultural, artisanal and other similar products that are produced locally. middot; Rural heritage- To maintain the look and feel of Mt. Mansfield and the Smugglers Notch region, Stowe Mountain Resort has worked with Vermont Land Trust, Vermont Dept. of Fish amp; Wildlife, Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks amp; Recreation, and Audubon International to utilize only a small percentage of available land in its development efforts. middot; Economic Development amp; Tourism- The Resort provides outdoor educational experience and training for resort guests, hosts an annual on site fieldtrip and workshop focused on water quality management for the Stowe Elementary School fifth grade class, and ensures 39% of all SMR vendors outside of food and beverage are located in New England and Vermont. middot; Outreach and Education- In 2009, the Resort established an Environmental Advisory Committee to assist the resort's Planning Director with the identification of potential additional environmental actions. Over 20 Articles have been published in the internal newsletter for employees. The Employee Handbook has been revised to include more content describing the resort's environmental efforts. SMR currently partners with groups to provide access for environmental education forums and public seminars (such as birding events, Stowe Garden Fest, and nature walks). middot; Environment and Wildlife- Through partnerships with the Vermont Agency Natural Resources, The University of Vermont, and the Green Mountain Club, the ridgeline of Mount Mansfield is managed and used for research by the university environmental professors and students. Over 2,000 acres of natural habitat has been conserved; 10 acres are summit terrain, which is highly specific breeding ground for Bicknell's Thrush. Peregrine Falcons, Moose, and Bear are other major species that are being protected through these conserved acres. middot; Water Quality- The resort has seen annual improvements in the water quality of its streams and conducts quarterly monitoring of selected stream segments. Current storm water runoff from the development area is collected, stored, and reused for both snowmaking and golf course irrigation. The mountain trail system is managed under management plan directed at improving the hydrologic characteristics of the trail system. middot; Energy and Resource Use Efficiency- Since 2000, SMR has installed energy efficiency improvements that are resulting in annual electrical use savings of 8,033,645 kW per year, or enough power to support 715 homes annually. Purchasing policies have been established that place a priority on the purchase of sustainable products. middot; Transportation- The resort established in 2009 an employee ride share program that enables employees to park in lots located at the base of the mountain if they travel with 3 or more individuals. SMR is exploring ride share programs for its guests and contributed $40,000 for the operation of the municipal public Mountain Road Trolley system which experienced a 7% increase in ridership in 2009. middot; Waste Reduction- The new Spruce Camp Base Lodge established a food composting program for its kitchen and is currently expanding this program to its public areas. In 2009, the SMR/SML food composting program resulted in a landfill diversion rate of over 84% for the new Stowe Mountain Lodge. Audubon Members maintain their certification in the Sustainable Communities Program by demonstrating continuous progress towards goals in the plan under fifteen focus areas complete with a detailed set of sustainability indicators. For more information about sustainable community efforts, visit www.auduboninternational.org or www.sustainablecommunityinitiative.org. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Stowe-Mountain-Resort-completes-an-environmental-first- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-05 10:13:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Stowe-Mountain-Resort-completes-an-environmental-first-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_stowe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Stowe, VT (March 2010) - Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont has earned the Sustainable Community Certification from Audubon International, becoming the first ski resort in the U.S. to merit this environmental achievement. Members of Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for certification, which recognizes dedication to the process of becoming a more sustainable community and beginning to act on a sustainability plan. The plan covers 15 focus areas, and members must choose timelines and measurable goals. Once progress is documented, members become certified. As the first Private Sector Track member to receive the Audubon International Sustainable Community Certification, Stowe Mountain Resort has demonstrated a strong commitment to the ideals of sustainability - economic vitality, environmental protection, and social responsibility, says Suzi Zakowski, Manager of the Sustainable Communities Program. With the surrounding natural landscape of Northern Vermont and a rich heritage, Stowe Mountain Resort has much to celebrate. The strong environmental commitment is to evident employees, guests and the surrounding community. Stowe Mountain Resort's accomplishments include: middot; Food Sourcing- The Resort has championed to support local farmers and community supported agriculture in food operations resort wide and the local economy by reducing reliance on food that increases the carbon footprint of the resort by using local products whenever possible. To date, 83% of vendors provide 100% locally produced agricultural, artisanal and other similar products that are produced locally. middot; Rural heritage- To maintain the look and feel of Mt. Mansfield and the Smugglers Notch region, Stowe Mountain Resort has worked with Vermont Land Trust, Vermont Dept. of Fish amp; Wildlife, Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks amp; Recreation, and Audubon International to utilize only a small percentage of available land in its development efforts. middot; Economic Development amp; Tourism- The Resort provides outdoor educational experience and training for resort guests, hosts an annual on site fieldtrip and workshop focused on water quality management for the Stowe Elementary School fifth grade class, and ensures 39% of all SMR vendors outside of food and beverage are located in New England and Vermont. middot; Outreach and Education- In 2009, the Resort established an Environmental Advisory Committee to assist the resort's Planning Director with the identification of potential additional environmental actions. Over 20 Articles have been published in the internal newsletter for employees. The Employee Handbook has been revised to include more content describing the resort's environmental efforts. SMR currently partners with groups to provide access for environmental education forums and public seminars (such as birding events, Stowe Garden Fest, and nature walks). middot; Environment and Wildlife- Through partnerships with the Vermont Agency Natural Resources, The University of Vermont, and the Green Mountain Club, the ridgeline of Mount Mansfield is managed and used for research by the university environmental professors and students. Over 2,000 acres of natural habitat has been conserved; 10 acres are summit terrain, which is highly specific breeding ground for Bicknell's Thrush. Peregrine Falcons, Moose, and Bear are other major species that are being protected through these conserved acres. middot; Water Quality- The resort has seen annual improvements in the water quality of its streams and conducts quarterly monitoring of selected stream segments. Current storm water runoff from the development area is collected, stored, and reused for both snowmaking and golf course irrigation. The mountain trail system is managed under management plan directed at improving the hydrologic characteristics of the trail system. middot; Energy and Resource Use Efficiency- Since 2000, SMR has installed energy efficiency improvements that are resulting in annual electrical use savings of 8,033,645 kW per year, or enough power to support 715 homes annually. Purchasing policies have been established that place a priority on the purchase of sustainable products. middot; Transportation- The resort established in 2009 an employee ride share program that enables employees to park in lots located at the base of the mountain if they travel with 3 or more individuals. SMR is exploring ride share programs for its guests and contributed $40,000 for the operation of the municipal public Mountain Road Trolley system which experienced a 7% increase in ridership in 2009. middot; Waste Reduction- The new Spruce Camp Base Lodge established a food composting program for its kitchen and is currently expanding this program to its public areas. In 2009, the SMR/SML food composting program resulted in a landfill diversion rate of over 84% for the new Stowe Mountain Lodge. Audubon Members maintain their certification in the Sustainable Communities Program by demonstrating continuous progress towards goals in the plan under fifteen focus areas complete with a detailed set of sustainability indicators. For more information about sustainable community efforts, visit www.auduboninternational.org or www.sustainablecommunityinitiative.org. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100305/Stowe-Mountain-Resort-completes-an-environmental-first-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100305_stowe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Lincoln, NH, March 4: With over 30 inches of snow in the past week, Loon Mountain is wide open as we roll through the first week in March, offering 2,100 vertical feet of terrain, including tree areas, 5 award-winning terrain parks, superpipe and the halfpipe. There's plenty of action at New Hampshire's Loon Mountain during the next six weeks, and the resort plans to offer skiing amp; riding right through April 18. March 6: The Briefcase Race with Mike Lynch: An annual rite of March is Loon's Briefcase Race. Participants dress in costumes and race through an easy course carrying a soft-sided briefcase. Over the past 16 years, the event has raised over $750,000 for The Breast Centre Research Fund at Boston's Faulkner Hospital. March 6-7: Droppin' In Women's Snowboard Camp Presented by Oakley: Droppin' In is for girls and women ages 13 and older. If you know how to link turns, carve it up on the blues, and want to progress to the parks, Droppin' In is for you! March 13: Kostick Kup: The Kostick Kup is an annual fundraiser for Loon's New England Disabled Sports. www.nedisabledsports.org March 13-14 : Shop Showdown: Come kick it with the LMP Crew at Shop Showdown. Compete in 3 different events and a costume contest. March 20: 26th Annual Governor's Cup: Open to the public, this race honors Loon's founder, Sherman Adams, and proceed helps support local athletes in their quest to compete in snow sports disciplines. Prizes for age categories from 8-80. March 21: Cardboard Box Race: A Loon classic, the Cardboard Box Race celebrates everything that is fun about spring and skiing. March 27: Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals: Mountain Dew brings its famed racing event to Loon Mountain for the last hurrah of the season. Challenge champions from mountains around New England are invited to participate in the Finals weekend. March 27-28: The Weekend with 382: Park event for freeskiers only. It's a unique event that combines both on-mountain talent, plus behind-the-camera-lens and editing talent. April 3: Slush Pool Party: Grab your beach towel and take a chance making it across the infamous slush pool. Or just watch 75 contestants try. Then, head to the apres ski party in the Bunyan Room. Plenty of great entertainment, contests and fun! April 4: Easter Sunrise Service, Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast: Start off Easter Morning with a sunrise service at the Gondola summit. After the service, guests can ski or ride down or ride the Gondola. A Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held from 7:30 - 9:30 PM, and the Easter Egg Hunt on Lower Bear Claw begins at 9 AM. April 10: '80s Day: Do you often wish you were of age to party hard in the '80s? Well come on up on and deck yourself out...fluorescent one-pieces, rear-entry boots, and nappy rock star hair are encouraged. It's kind of like Halloween...except it's in April. April 18: Hike amp; Huck: After a one-year hiatus Hike amp; Huck is back! You've probably noticed that it lands on a different weekend, but that's just because we want to have plenty of snow to make the most stokinest course, ever! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Loon-Mountain-begins-March-with-over-30-inches-of-snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-04 18:41:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Loon-Mountain-begins-March-with-over-30-inches-of-snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Lincoln, NH, March 4: With over 30 inches of snow in the past week, Loon Mountain is wide open as we roll through the first week in March, offering 2,100 vertical feet of terrain, including tree areas, 5 award-winning terrain parks, superpipe and the halfpipe. There's plenty of action at New Hampshire's Loon Mountain during the next six weeks, and the resort plans to offer skiing amp; riding right through April 18. March 6: The Briefcase Race with Mike Lynch: An annual rite of March is Loon's Briefcase Race. Participants dress in costumes and race through an easy course carrying a soft-sided briefcase. Over the past 16 years, the event has raised over $750,000 for The Breast Centre Research Fund at Boston's Faulkner Hospital. March 6-7: Droppin' In Women's Snowboard Camp Presented by Oakley: Droppin' In is for girls and women ages 13 and older. If you know how to link turns, carve it up on the blues, and want to progress to the parks, Droppin' In is for you! March 13: Kostick Kup: The Kostick Kup is an annual fundraiser for Loon's New England Disabled Sports. www.nedisabledsports.org March 13-14 : Shop Showdown: Come kick it with the LMP Crew at Shop Showdown. Compete in 3 different events and a costume contest. March 20: 26th Annual Governor's Cup: Open to the public, this race honors Loon's founder, Sherman Adams, and proceed helps support local athletes in their quest to compete in snow sports disciplines. Prizes for age categories from 8-80. March 21: Cardboard Box Race: A Loon classic, the Cardboard Box Race celebrates everything that is fun about spring and skiing. March 27: Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals: Mountain Dew brings its famed racing event to Loon Mountain for the last hurrah of the season. Challenge champions from mountains around New England are invited to participate in the Finals weekend. March 27-28: The Weekend with 382: Park event for freeskiers only. It's a unique event that combines both on-mountain talent, plus behind-the-camera-lens and editing talent. April 3: Slush Pool Party: Grab your beach towel and take a chance making it across the infamous slush pool. Or just watch 75 contestants try. Then, head to the apres ski party in the Bunyan Room. Plenty of great entertainment, contests and fun! April 4: Easter Sunrise Service, Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast: Start off Easter Morning with a sunrise service at the Gondola summit. After the service, guests can ski or ride down or ride the Gondola. A Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held from 7:30 - 9:30 PM, and the Easter Egg Hunt on Lower Bear Claw begins at 9 AM. April 10: '80s Day: Do you often wish you were of age to party hard in the '80s? Well come on up on and deck yourself out...fluorescent one-pieces, rear-entry boots, and nappy rock star hair are encouraged. It's kind of like Halloween...except it's in April. April 18: Hike amp; Huck: After a one-year hiatus Hike amp; Huck is back! You've probably noticed that it lands on a different weekend, but that's just because we want to have plenty of snow to make the most stokinest course, ever! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Loon-Mountain-begins-March-with-over-30-inches-of-snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Squaw Valley USA and Jonny Moseley are set to host the nation's top Mogul, Aerial and Halfpipe skiers for the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships, March 26 - March 28, 2010. Those who couldnrsquo;t make it up to Vancouver will have the opportunity to witness some of the worldrsquo;s best skiers in action. In addition to world-class competitions, US Freestyle Championships brings on and off-hill entertainment for all to enjoy. A Friday night party on the KT-22 Sundeck, a live hip hop pool party on top of the mountain, and a Saturday night concert at the Olympic Village Lodge are all part of Sprint US Freestyle Championships weekend at Squaw Valley USA. On hosting the US Freestyle Championships, Olympic Valley Freestyle-Freeride Head Coach, Nat Schirman says, ldquo;Squaw Valley is a founding venue for freestyle skiing; we are honored to keep the traditional alive and to share this prestigious event with the community.rdquo; Friday, March 26 the event will kick off with the Menrsquo;s and Womenrsquo;s Mogul Competitions on Red Dog Face. Because Squaw Valleyrsquo;s mogul course is located at the base of the mountain, spectators do not need lift tickets to watch the premier US Mogul skiers race to the finish. Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s qualification and finals takes place all day, beginning with Ladiesrsquo; Qualifications at 9:30am and Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Mogul Finals from 1:15 to 2:15pm. The Mogul Awards will commence in the Village at 4 pm, followed by US Freestyle Championships Opening Ceremonies in the Village at 5 pm. The celebration heats up Friday evening at the Village at Squawrsquo;s hottest new apregrave;s and dinner spot, 22 Bistro amp; Bar. Everyone is invited to mingle with competitors and freestyle skiing greats with Chefrsquo;s specials, drink specials, and select specials from the menu from 7 to 10 pm. 22 Bistrorsquo;s bartenders will step aside as freestyle skiing legends, like Brad Holmes, Jonny Moseley and JT Holmes take over as guest bartenders for the evening. On Saturday, March 27, the US Freestyle Championships move up the mountain for the Menrsquo;s and Ladiesrsquo; Aerials and Skier Halfpipe Competitions in the Monster Park at Riviera. Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Aerial Finals run from 11:45am to 1pm with awards immediately following. Next up, Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Halfpipe kicks off with Qualifications from 1:15pm to 2:30pm and Finals from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The Halfpipe awards will take place in the Riviera Park immediately following the competition. The party continues Saturday afternoon at the High Camp Lagoon and Spa where Monster Energyrsquo;s DJ Pool Party will go off from 3pm to 6pm. US Ski Team athletes will be signing posters poolside from 4pm to 5pm. In addition, Monster Energyrsquo;s Rail Jam will run from 5pm to 6pm at High Camp next to the pool. Registration for the Monster Rail Jam is $10 per rider and will start at 3pm at the Halfpipe Finals. Later Saturday night, the Hatchett Brothers take over OVL for the Hatchett Brothers 80s Metal Bash. Squaw Valley and Stoli Vodka present the Annual Head Bangers Ball at the Olympic Village Lodge in honor of snowboard film legends, Mike and Dave Hatchett. Join the Hatchett Bro's band FORTRESS for a night of heavy metal, head-banging and skin-tight leather pants with special guests Scott Travis from Judas Priest/ Racer X, Jeff Martin from Racer X, along with Wit Crane and Klaus Eichstadt from Ugly Kid Joe. Doors open at 8pm, and the event is open to 21 and older only. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 if pre-purchased at Alicersquo;s Market or at the Cable Car Ticket Window. The final day of competition, Sunday March 28 is Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Dual Moguls on Red Dog Face. Qualifications begin at 10:15am and Finals for both Ladies and Men are from 1:30pm to 3:00 pm. The Dual Moguls Awards are from 4pm to 4:30pm. Friday, March 26 ~ Men's and Women's Moguls Finals Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village at Squaw Valley Saturday, March 27 ~ Men's and Women's Aerials amp; Skier Halfpipe Finals Skiing amp; Riding! 9:00 am ndash; 4:00 pm Squaw Valley USA Breakfast 7:00 am - 9:00 am Resort at Squaw Creek U.S. Ski Team Sample Village 9:30 am ndash; 3:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Aerial Finals 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Rivera Park *Awards immediately following Riviera Park Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Halfpipe Qualifications 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Riviera Park Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Halfpipe Finals 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Riviera Park *Awards immediately following Sunday, March 28 ~ Men's and Women's Dual Moguls Finals, Departures Skiing amp; Riding! 9:00 am ndash; 4:00 pm Squaw Valley USA Breakfast 7:00 am ndash; 9:00 am Resort at Squaw Creek U.S. Ski Team Sample Village 9:30 am ndash; 3:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley Women's Dual Moguls Qualifications 10:15 am - 11:15 am Red Dog Face Menrsquo;s Dual Moguls Qualifications 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Red Dog Face Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Dual Moguls Finals 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Red Dog Face *Flower Ceremony immediately following Awards 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley Broadcast information: The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will air on Versus on 4/4/10 @ 3pm EST On the go, text SNOW to 7777 on your Sprint phone for Results, Snow Reports and athlete bios! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Squaw-Valley-Jonny-Moseley-host-2010-Sprint-US-Freestyle-Championships-March-2628 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-04 17:55:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Squaw-Valley-Jonny-Moseley-host-2010-Sprint-US-Freestyle-Championships-March-2628"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_Squaw_headwall_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Squaw Valley USA and Jonny Moseley are set to host the nation's top Mogul, Aerial and Halfpipe skiers for the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships, March 26 - March 28, 2010. Those who couldnrsquo;t make it up to Vancouver will have the opportunity to witness some of the worldrsquo;s best skiers in action. In addition to world-class competitions, US Freestyle Championships brings on and off-hill entertainment for all to enjoy. A Friday night party on the KT-22 Sundeck, a live hip hop pool party on top of the mountain, and a Saturday night concert at the Olympic Village Lodge are all part of Sprint US Freestyle Championships weekend at Squaw Valley USA. On hosting the US Freestyle Championships, Olympic Valley Freestyle-Freeride Head Coach, Nat Schirman says, ldquo;Squaw Valley is a founding venue for freestyle skiing; we are honored to keep the traditional alive and to share this prestigious event with the community.rdquo; Friday, March 26 the event will kick off with the Menrsquo;s and Womenrsquo;s Mogul Competitions on Red Dog Face. Because Squaw Valleyrsquo;s mogul course is located at the base of the mountain, spectators do not need lift tickets to watch the premier US Mogul skiers race to the finish. Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s qualification and finals takes place all day, beginning with Ladiesrsquo; Qualifications at 9:30am and Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Mogul Finals from 1:15 to 2:15pm. The Mogul Awards will commence in the Village at 4 pm, followed by US Freestyle Championships Opening Ceremonies in the Village at 5 pm. The celebration heats up Friday evening at the Village at Squawrsquo;s hottest new apregrave;s and dinner spot, 22 Bistro amp; Bar. Everyone is invited to mingle with competitors and freestyle skiing greats with Chefrsquo;s specials, drink specials, and select specials from the menu from 7 to 10 pm. 22 Bistrorsquo;s bartenders will step aside as freestyle skiing legends, like Brad Holmes, Jonny Moseley and JT Holmes take over as guest bartenders for the evening. On Saturday, March 27, the US Freestyle Championships move up the mountain for the Menrsquo;s and Ladiesrsquo; Aerials and Skier Halfpipe Competitions in the Monster Park at Riviera. Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Aerial Finals run from 11:45am to 1pm with awards immediately following. Next up, Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Halfpipe kicks off with Qualifications from 1:15pm to 2:30pm and Finals from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The Halfpipe awards will take place in the Riviera Park immediately following the competition. The party continues Saturday afternoon at the High Camp Lagoon and Spa where Monster Energyrsquo;s DJ Pool Party will go off from 3pm to 6pm. US Ski Team athletes will be signing posters poolside from 4pm to 5pm. In addition, Monster Energyrsquo;s Rail Jam will run from 5pm to 6pm at High Camp next to the pool. Registration for the Monster Rail Jam is $10 per rider and will start at 3pm at the Halfpipe Finals. Later Saturday night, the Hatchett Brothers take over OVL for the Hatchett Brothers 80s Metal Bash. Squaw Valley and Stoli Vodka present the Annual Head Bangers Ball at the Olympic Village Lodge in honor of snowboard film legends, Mike and Dave Hatchett. Join the Hatchett Bro's band FORTRESS for a night of heavy metal, head-banging and skin-tight leather pants with special guests Scott Travis from Judas Priest/ Racer X, Jeff Martin from Racer X, along with Wit Crane and Klaus Eichstadt from Ugly Kid Joe. Doors open at 8pm, and the event is open to 21 and older only. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 if pre-purchased at Alicersquo;s Market or at the Cable Car Ticket Window. The final day of competition, Sunday March 28 is Ladiesrsquo; and Menrsquo;s Dual Moguls on Red Dog Face. Qualifications begin at 10:15am and Finals for both Ladies and Men are from 1:30pm to 3:00 pm. The Dual Moguls Awards are from 4pm to 4:30pm. Friday, March 26 ~ Men's and Women's Moguls Finals Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village at Squaw Valley Saturday, March 27 ~ Men's and Women's Aerials amp; Skier Halfpipe Finals Skiing amp; Riding! 9:00 am ndash; 4:00 pm Squaw Valley USA Breakfast 7:00 am - 9:00 am Resort at Squaw Creek U.S. Ski Team Sample Village 9:30 am ndash; 3:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Aerial Finals 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Rivera Park *Awards immediately following Riviera Park Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Halfpipe Qualifications 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Riviera Park Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Halfpipe Finals 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Riviera Park *Awards immediately following Sunday, March 28 ~ Men's and Women's Dual Moguls Finals, Departures Skiing amp; Riding! 9:00 am ndash; 4:00 pm Squaw Valley USA Breakfast 7:00 am ndash; 9:00 am Resort at Squaw Creek U.S. Ski Team Sample Village 9:30 am ndash; 3:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley Women's Dual Moguls Qualifications 10:15 am - 11:15 am Red Dog Face Menrsquo;s Dual Moguls Qualifications 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Red Dog Face Women's amp; Menrsquo;s Dual Moguls Finals 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Red Dog Face *Flower Ceremony immediately following Awards 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley Broadcast information: The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will air on Versus on 4/4/10 @ 3pm EST On the go, text SNOW to 7777 on your Sprint phone for Results, Snow Reports and athlete bios! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Squaw-Valley-Jonny-Moseley-host-2010-Sprint-US-Freestyle-Championships-March-2628"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_Squaw_headwall_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VAIL, Colo.-March 4, 2010- Spring Back to Vail, Vail Mountain's iconic, high-energy, end-of-season bash, returns April 12-18, 2010 with four free outdoor concerts from Wyclef Jean, Guster, Robert Earl Keen and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. Recognized as the nation's largest spring bash in the mountains, Spring Back to Vail celebrates the conclusion of Vail's ski season by combining music, on-mountain events, in-town parties and the ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships. The 2010 concert lineup is outstanding with Wyclef Jean taking a break from his Haiti homeland support efforts, said James Deighan of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment, the event's producers. Wyclef and all of the bands are known for their amazing live shows. Vail Mountain is once again offering free concerts, helping make Spring Back the best spring bash in the country. This year's festival is poised to be the greatest ever. The action-packed weekend of music starts on Friday, April 16 with an international flare. Sierra Leone's Refuge All Stars, who formed in a refugee camp during the civil war of Sierra Leone, will kick off Spring Back's three-night concert series by sharing their incredible story through their reggae-style sound. The band's concert at Spring Back will be their first public performance in Colorado to date and their first concert to debut songs from their second album, Rise amp; Shine, which will be released March 23, 2010 on Cumbancha. Their debut album, Living Like A Refugee, is one of the most acclaimed world music releases of the past several years. We are thrilled to bring such a diverse, world-class act to Vail for the end-of-season bash, said Deighan. We will host a premier viewing of the band's award-winning documentary, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, directly before their concert. The weekend will continue with singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen bringing his alternative country music to Vail on Saturday, April 17. Known for his sharp ear and catchy melodies, Keen has been performing since 1984 and is best known for favorites like Merry Christmas from the Family, Feelin' Good Again, Jesse with the Long Hair, The Road Goes on Forever, I'm Comin' Home, and Gringo Honeymoon. Following Keen's performance, Haitian-American multi-platinum musician, rapper and record producer Wyclef Jean will take center stage. Jean broke through the musical scene in the mid-lsquo;90s as a member of The Refugee Camp (The Fugees), a three-member group that included Lauryn Hill and Prakazrel Pras Michel. Blending hip-hop, reggae, Ramp;B and folk, Jean broke off on his own in 1997. His show at Spring Back will be the first concert to debut songs from his new album Wyclef Jean, which was released in February 2010. To close out Spring Back's three-day concert series, American alternative rock band Guster will perform on Sunday, April 18. With 12 albums and 13 singles, Guster offers a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums. Performing together for over a decade, Guster's live shows have a style of their own. It's all part of Spring Back to Vail, April 12-18, 2010. A detailed schedule of events can be found on the Spring Back to Vail website at www.springbacktovail.com . With the purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets during Spring Back to Vail, guests can receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room and can be booked by calling Vail Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.vail.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Music-superstar-Wyclef-Jean-to-headline-Spring-Back-to-Vail ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-04 16:20:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Music-superstar-Wyclef-Jean-to-headline-Spring-Back-to-Vail"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_wyclef_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VAIL, Colo.-March 4, 2010- Spring Back to Vail, Vail Mountain's iconic, high-energy, end-of-season bash, returns April 12-18, 2010 with four free outdoor concerts from Wyclef Jean, Guster, Robert Earl Keen and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. Recognized as the nation's largest spring bash in the mountains, Spring Back to Vail celebrates the conclusion of Vail's ski season by combining music, on-mountain events, in-town parties and the ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships. The 2010 concert lineup is outstanding with Wyclef Jean taking a break from his Haiti homeland support efforts, said James Deighan of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment, the event's producers. Wyclef and all of the bands are known for their amazing live shows. Vail Mountain is once again offering free concerts, helping make Spring Back the best spring bash in the country. This year's festival is poised to be the greatest ever. The action-packed weekend of music starts on Friday, April 16 with an international flare. Sierra Leone's Refuge All Stars, who formed in a refugee camp during the civil war of Sierra Leone, will kick off Spring Back's three-night concert series by sharing their incredible story through their reggae-style sound. The band's concert at Spring Back will be their first public performance in Colorado to date and their first concert to debut songs from their second album, Rise amp; Shine, which will be released March 23, 2010 on Cumbancha. Their debut album, Living Like A Refugee, is one of the most acclaimed world music releases of the past several years. We are thrilled to bring such a diverse, world-class act to Vail for the end-of-season bash, said Deighan. We will host a premier viewing of the band's award-winning documentary, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, directly before their concert. The weekend will continue with singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen bringing his alternative country music to Vail on Saturday, April 17. Known for his sharp ear and catchy melodies, Keen has been performing since 1984 and is best known for favorites like Merry Christmas from the Family, Feelin' Good Again, Jesse with the Long Hair, The Road Goes on Forever, I'm Comin' Home, and Gringo Honeymoon. Following Keen's performance, Haitian-American multi-platinum musician, rapper and record producer Wyclef Jean will take center stage. Jean broke through the musical scene in the mid-lsquo;90s as a member of The Refugee Camp (The Fugees), a three-member group that included Lauryn Hill and Prakazrel Pras Michel. Blending hip-hop, reggae, Ramp;B and folk, Jean broke off on his own in 1997. His show at Spring Back will be the first concert to debut songs from his new album Wyclef Jean, which was released in February 2010. To close out Spring Back's three-day concert series, American alternative rock band Guster will perform on Sunday, April 18. With 12 albums and 13 singles, Guster offers a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums. Performing together for over a decade, Guster's live shows have a style of their own. It's all part of Spring Back to Vail, April 12-18, 2010. A detailed schedule of events can be found on the Spring Back to Vail website at www.springbacktovail.com . With the purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets during Spring Back to Vail, guests can receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room and can be booked by calling Vail Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.vail.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Music-superstar-Wyclef-Jean-to-headline-Spring-Back-to-Vail"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_wyclef_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Just because spring is coming doesn't mean the snow will stop falling! Conditions at Wild Mountain in Minnesota are great, and Spring Break specials are starting next Monday, March 8th. Check out the schedule below from the ski resort, and make sure to get out and enjoy before the end of the season! Upcoming Events: March 5,6,7 Fourth Session of Wild Cat Club March 6-7 Youth carnival amp; the give-away of the Coca Cola 4-wheeler to a lucky child who is/was signed up for the Wild Cat Club March 13 Rauscher Cup March 14 Scout Day March 14 Retro Day March 14 Am Thrash Ski / Snowboard Rail Jam March 20 Season Pass Apreciation Day March 20 1st Annual Monster Slush Fest March 21 Hawaiian Day March 28 Anticipated Closing Date http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Check-out-all-the-events-coming-up-in-March-at-Wild-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-04 16:13:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Check-out-all-the-events-coming-up-in-March-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Just because spring is coming doesn't mean the snow will stop falling! Conditions at Wild Mountain in Minnesota are great, and Spring Break specials are starting next Monday, March 8th. Check out the schedule below from the ski resort, and make sure to get out and enjoy before the end of the season! Upcoming Events: March 5,6,7 Fourth Session of Wild Cat Club March 6-7 Youth carnival amp; the give-away of the Coca Cola 4-wheeler to a lucky child who is/was signed up for the Wild Cat Club March 13 Rauscher Cup March 14 Scout Day March 14 Retro Day March 14 Am Thrash Ski / Snowboard Rail Jam March 20 Season Pass Apreciation Day March 20 1st Annual Monster Slush Fest March 21 Hawaiian Day March 28 Anticipated Closing Date <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Check-out-all-the-events-coming-up-in-March-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky Resort has announced a new Gold Unlimited Season Pass pricing structure for the 2010-2011 winter season. Based on community, guest and business leader feedback, Big Sky is introducing the Gold Unlimited Pass for $799 and the College/Junior Pass for $699. This discounted rate will be valid until April 30, 2010, and to make things even easier Big Sky Resort is offering payment plans. Passes can be secured with only $249 down by April 30, with the remaining balances due in June and August. We're hearing from people from the community and across the country, said sales and marketing director, Meg O'Leary. We're so excited and we've listened. The addition of payment plans with the $799 price make this a no-brainer, the breakeven point for this pass is only 10 days. Big Sky Resort, located in southwest Montana, 17 miles north of Yellowstone National Park offers 3,812 acres of skiing on three mountains with 21 lifts, including the Lone Peak Tram. Big Sky Resort is consistently ranked as a top 10 North American resort with high marks for terrain, scenery, wide open slopes and no lift lines. As part of Boyne Resorts, passholders receive reciprocal benefits at any of the other nine Boyne Resorts from free lift tickets to discounts based on the level of pass. Boyne Resorts include Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain, Washington, Cypress, British Columbia, Brighton, Utah, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands, Michigan, Loon, New Hampshire and Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Maine. Check out the video celebrating this exciting Pass Sale at http://bit.ly/ceTJZm. For frequently asked questions or to purchase please visit www.bigskyresort.com/winterpasses, guest services or the Basecamp or call 406.995.USKI (8754). http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Big-Sky-Resort-slashes-201011-season-passes-by-40-percent ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-04 15:53:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Big-Sky-Resort-slashes-201011-season-passes-by-40-percent"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_bigsky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIG SKY, Mont. - Big Sky Resort has announced a new Gold Unlimited Season Pass pricing structure for the 2010-2011 winter season. Based on community, guest and business leader feedback, Big Sky is introducing the Gold Unlimited Pass for $799 and the College/Junior Pass for $699. This discounted rate will be valid until April 30, 2010, and to make things even easier Big Sky Resort is offering payment plans. Passes can be secured with only $249 down by April 30, with the remaining balances due in June and August. We're hearing from people from the community and across the country, said sales and marketing director, Meg O'Leary. We're so excited and we've listened. The addition of payment plans with the $799 price make this a no-brainer, the breakeven point for this pass is only 10 days. Big Sky Resort, located in southwest Montana, 17 miles north of Yellowstone National Park offers 3,812 acres of skiing on three mountains with 21 lifts, including the Lone Peak Tram. Big Sky Resort is consistently ranked as a top 10 North American resort with high marks for terrain, scenery, wide open slopes and no lift lines. As part of Boyne Resorts, passholders receive reciprocal benefits at any of the other nine Boyne Resorts from free lift tickets to discounts based on the level of pass. Boyne Resorts include Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain, Washington, Cypress, British Columbia, Brighton, Utah, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands, Michigan, Loon, New Hampshire and Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Maine. Check out the video celebrating this exciting Pass Sale at http://bit.ly/ceTJZm. For frequently asked questions or to purchase please visit www.bigskyresort.com/winterpasses, guest services or the Basecamp or call 406.995.USKI (8754). <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Big-Sky-Resort-slashes-201011-season-passes-by-40-percent"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_bigsky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel To say that the snow is falling at Heavenly Mountain Resort would be a vast understatement, as the ski resort has received 14 inches of snow in the last 24 hours! In addition, there has been an accumulation of over three feet of snow in the last week, so the powder is plentiful! Right now, you can travel to Heavenly and pay $75 per person for two nights of lodging and two days of skiing and boarding. The offer is valid through April 18, so make sure to book your trip soon! Photos Courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Exclusive-photos-of-a-big-snow-dump-in-Heavenly ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-04 14:35:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Exclusive-photos-of-a-big-snow-dump-in-Heavenly"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> To say that the snow is falling at Heavenly Mountain Resort would be a vast understatement, as the ski resort has received 14 inches of snow in the last 24 hours! In addition, there has been an accumulation of over three feet of snow in the last week, so the powder is plentiful! Right now, you can travel to Heavenly and pay $75 per person for two nights of lodging and two days of skiing and boarding. The offer is valid through April 18, so make sure to book your trip soon! Photos Courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100304/Exclusive-photos-of-a-big-snow-dump-in-Heavenly"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100304_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo Courtesy of Attitash Ski Resort Alpine Areas Attitash Ski Resort -- Snow base depth: 24 - 40 inches / 70 trails / 6 lifts Black Mountain -- Snow base depth: 18 - 40 inches / 44 trails / 2 lifts Bretton Woods -- Snow base depth: 20 - 51 inches / 101 trails / 6 lifts Cranmore Mountain Resort -- Snow base depth: 20 - 50 inches / 50 trails / 5 lifts King Pine -- Snow base depth: 18 - 32 inches / 17 trails / 5 lifts Shawnee Peak -- Snow base depth: 12 - 28 inches / 35 trails / 4 lifts Wildcat Mountain -- Snow base depth: 24 - 54 inches / 47 trails / 3 lifts Cross Country Areas Bretton Woods XC -- Snow base depth: 15 - 24 inches / 50 km open Great Glen Trails -- Snow base depth: 16 - 26 inches / 45 km open Jackson Ski Touring -- Snow base depth: 9 - 40 inches / 137 km open Bear Notch Ski Touring -- Snow base depth: 24 - 30 inches Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring -- 15k open Purity Spring XC amp; Snowshoe Reserve -- 12k open ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Events Attitash - Friday, March 5, 2010, March Mania starts with $39.00 lift tickets on Fridays in March. www.attitash.com Black Mountain - Saturday, March 6, 2010, 1st Annual Red Parka Regatta Jr., skiers and riders design and build their own downhill vessel for competition. Speed is not the goal, the winning categories will be Most Imaginative, Best Costume and Best Theme. The only rules are that the vessel must be hand crafted and be able to get from the start line to the finish line. Age groups are 6-10 and 11-14. Winners will be chosen by people's choice during the awards ceremony following the race. www.blackmt.com Shawnee Peak - Sunday, March 7, 2010, 8th Annual Break the Sound Barrier Ski Race Fundraiser to benefit Maine's Oral Deaf Education Center - hear ME now! Funds raised will help Maine children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak without using sign language. www.shawneepeak.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100303/Updated-Snow-Report-from-Mt-Washington-Valley-NH ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-03 17:25:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100303/Updated-Snow-Report-from-Mt-Washington-Valley-NH"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100303_attitash_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo Courtesy of Attitash Ski Resort Alpine Areas Attitash Ski Resort -- Snow base depth: 24 - 40 inches / 70 trails / 6 lifts Black Mountain -- Snow base depth: 18 - 40 inches / 44 trails / 2 lifts Bretton Woods -- Snow base depth: 20 - 51 inches / 101 trails / 6 lifts Cranmore Mountain Resort -- Snow base depth: 20 - 50 inches / 50 trails / 5 lifts King Pine -- Snow base depth: 18 - 32 inches / 17 trails / 5 lifts Shawnee Peak -- Snow base depth: 12 - 28 inches / 35 trails / 4 lifts Wildcat Mountain -- Snow base depth: 24 - 54 inches / 47 trails / 3 lifts Cross Country Areas Bretton Woods XC -- Snow base depth: 15 - 24 inches / 50 km open Great Glen Trails -- Snow base depth: 16 - 26 inches / 45 km open Jackson Ski Touring -- Snow base depth: 9 - 40 inches / 137 km open Bear Notch Ski Touring -- Snow base depth: 24 - 30 inches Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring -- 15k open Purity Spring XC amp; Snowshoe Reserve -- 12k open ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Events Attitash - Friday, March 5, 2010, March Mania starts with $39.00 lift tickets on Fridays in March. www.attitash.com Black Mountain - Saturday, March 6, 2010, 1st Annual Red Parka Regatta Jr., skiers and riders design and build their own downhill vessel for competition. Speed is not the goal, the winning categories will be Most Imaginative, Best Costume and Best Theme. The only rules are that the vessel must be hand crafted and be able to get from the start line to the finish line. Age groups are 6-10 and 11-14. Winners will be chosen by people's choice during the awards ceremony following the race. www.blackmt.com Shawnee Peak - Sunday, March 7, 2010, 8th Annual Break the Sound Barrier Ski Race Fundraiser to benefit Maine's Oral Deaf Education Center - hear ME now! Funds raised will help Maine children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak without using sign language. www.shawneepeak.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100303/Updated-Snow-Report-from-Mt-Washington-Valley-NH"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100303_attitash_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The snow is falling just in time in Taos Ski Valley, as some of the world's best skiers and snowboarders will be descending on the ski resort next wekend for the 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships. In addition, Taos is providing guests, who attend the event, some great deals, such as $14 off daily lift tickets, one free night of lodging when you purchase two nights, and 30% off rates at many local properties. The 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships will take place from March 11-13, and is New Mexico's largest ski and snowboard compeition, so make sure you get your tickets today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100303/Get-a-great-deal-in-Taos-for-the-2010-Salomon-Extreme-Freeride-Championships ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-03 12:40:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100303/Get-a-great-deal-in-Taos-for-the-2010-Salomon-Extreme-Freeride-Championships"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100303_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The snow is falling just in time in Taos Ski Valley, as some of the world's best skiers and snowboarders will be descending on the ski resort next wekend for the 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships. In addition, Taos is providing guests, who attend the event, some great deals, such as $14 off daily lift tickets, one free night of lodging when you purchase two nights, and 30% off rates at many local properties. The 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships will take place from March 11-13, and is New Mexico's largest ski and snowboard compeition, so make sure you get your tickets today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100303/Get-a-great-deal-in-Taos-for-the-2010-Salomon-Extreme-Freeride-Championships"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100303_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Wescott will receive a hero's welcome when he returns to his home at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, ME on March 6, following his thrilling come from behind victory in the Vancouver Olympics. The homecoming celebration will kick off the VISA Seth Wescott Ride With Me Tour, which will see Wescott travelling across the nation to celebrate his Olympic victory and to share his passion for the sport of snowboarding. The homecoming celebration will be Wescott's first public appearance following the Olympics, and will give fans a chance to meet Seth in person and hear him speak about his Olympic experience. The festivities will begin at 1pm, when Sugarloaf General Manager John Diller, Norway Savings Bank President Bob Harmon, and Maine Governor John Baldacci will offer their congratulations to Seth. The entire Sugarloaf community and State of Maine are so proud of Seth and everything he has achieved, and we really want this homecoming ceremony to be something special, Diller said. I think a lot of people are truly excited to see Seth and to meet him in person, and we just can't wait to welcome him back home to Sugarloaf. Seth Wescott is such an accomplished, inspiring athlete and role model, said Harmon. The Norway Savings Bank family is so proud of Seth and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him back to Maine and congratulate him on his Olympic achievement. At 1:30pm Seth will make a special entrance to the ceremony, where he will address the crowd and speak about his Olympic experience. Following the ceremony there will be an autograph signing in the Base Lodge from 2-4pm, featuring special commemorative posters designed specifically for the event. The autograph signing will be followed by a special Toast to Seth in the Widowmaker Lounge at 4:30pm. There will be a Press Conference for credentialed media members starting at 10:00am in the Carrabassett Room of the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. For Media Credentials, please complete the attached Media Accreditation Form and return no later than Friday, March 5. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Sugarloaf-to-hold-celebration-for-double-Olympic-gold-medalist-Seth-Wescott ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-02 14:50:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Sugarloaf-to-hold-celebration-for-double-Olympic-gold-medalist-Seth-Wescott"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_sugarloaf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Wescott will receive a hero's welcome when he returns to his home at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, ME on March 6, following his thrilling come from behind victory in the Vancouver Olympics. The homecoming celebration will kick off the VISA Seth Wescott Ride With Me Tour, which will see Wescott travelling across the nation to celebrate his Olympic victory and to share his passion for the sport of snowboarding. The homecoming celebration will be Wescott's first public appearance following the Olympics, and will give fans a chance to meet Seth in person and hear him speak about his Olympic experience. The festivities will begin at 1pm, when Sugarloaf General Manager John Diller, Norway Savings Bank President Bob Harmon, and Maine Governor John Baldacci will offer their congratulations to Seth. The entire Sugarloaf community and State of Maine are so proud of Seth and everything he has achieved, and we really want this homecoming ceremony to be something special, Diller said. I think a lot of people are truly excited to see Seth and to meet him in person, and we just can't wait to welcome him back home to Sugarloaf. Seth Wescott is such an accomplished, inspiring athlete and role model, said Harmon. The Norway Savings Bank family is so proud of Seth and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him back to Maine and congratulate him on his Olympic achievement. At 1:30pm Seth will make a special entrance to the ceremony, where he will address the crowd and speak about his Olympic experience. Following the ceremony there will be an autograph signing in the Base Lodge from 2-4pm, featuring special commemorative posters designed specifically for the event. The autograph signing will be followed by a special Toast to Seth in the Widowmaker Lounge at 4:30pm. There will be a Press Conference for credentialed media members starting at 10:00am in the Carrabassett Room of the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. For Media Credentials, please complete the attached Media Accreditation Form and return no later than Friday, March 5. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Sugarloaf-to-hold-celebration-for-double-Olympic-gold-medalist-Seth-Wescott"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_sugarloaf_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID, March 2, 2010: Local ski racers are invited to turn out to support Haiti earthquake victims during a Nastar race March 19-20. MAD Turns For Haiti will begin with a silent auction at Whiskey Jacques at 6 pm Friday, March 19. The next day Nastar racing will start at 11 am on Baldy. The race will be followed by a BBQ celebration and awards ceremony at Apple's Bar and Grill at 2 pm. The race entry fee will be a minimum donation of $25 (does not include lift ticket) and 100 percent of the donation will go toward the relief effort through Make A Difference Now, www.makeadifferencenow.org who will partner with an organization on the ground in Haiti. Their target will be construction materials for rebuilding schools and the needs of homeless children. Non-skiers who would like to donate any amount may call 208-720-6968 or email madturns@gmail.com. Race sponsors are Apple's Bar and Grill,Sun Valley Resort and Whiskey Jacques. Racers can register now at Warms Springs Lodge race desk and also at the Silent Auction. For additional information, please call 208-720-6968. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Sun-Valley-to-host-Mad-Turns-for-Haiti-Ski-Race-from-March-1920 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-02 14:01:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Sun-Valley-to-host-Mad-Turns-for-Haiti-Ski-Race-from-March-1920"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID, March 2, 2010: Local ski racers are invited to turn out to support Haiti earthquake victims during a Nastar race March 19-20. MAD Turns For Haiti will begin with a silent auction at Whiskey Jacques at 6 pm Friday, March 19. The next day Nastar racing will start at 11 am on Baldy. The race will be followed by a BBQ celebration and awards ceremony at Apple's Bar and Grill at 2 pm. The race entry fee will be a minimum donation of $25 (does not include lift ticket) and 100 percent of the donation will go toward the relief effort through Make A Difference Now, www.makeadifferencenow.org who will partner with an organization on the ground in Haiti. Their target will be construction materials for rebuilding schools and the needs of homeless children. Non-skiers who would like to donate any amount may call 208-720-6968 or email madturns@gmail.com. Race sponsors are Apple's Bar and Grill,Sun Valley Resort and Whiskey Jacques. Racers can register now at Warms Springs Lodge race desk and also at the Silent Auction. For additional information, please call 208-720-6968. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Sun-Valley-to-host-Mad-Turns-for-Haiti-Ski-Race-from-March-1920"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (Mar. 2, 2010) - The entire Gunnison Valley is celebrating Crested Butte Mountain Resort's (CBMR) announcement of a major spring bluegrass event - the first annual Ski Town Breakdown, sponsored by CBMR and Boulder-based natural and organic burrito makers EVOL Burritos. The show is scheduled for March 27 on Warming House Hill at the base of CBMR and will feature Colorado favorite Yonder Mountain String Band. The Nederland, Colo.-based foursome has crisscrossed the United States over the past 11 years playing such varied settings as festivals, rock clubs, Red Rocks Amphitheater and the 2008 Democratic National Convention at Denver's Pepsi Center. Whatever the music venue, Yonder Mountain String Band has always played music by its own set of rules, building a loyal fan base along the way. Blending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences, Yonder has created a genre-defying original sound. We wanted to bring back the classic celebration of spring in the mountains and what better way to do that than with the quintessential Colorado band - Yonder, said Daren Cole, vice president of sales and marketing for CBMR. In future years we hope this event grows into a festival celebrating snow sports, springtime and life in 'Colorado's Last Great ski town.' General admission tickets are priced at $35 each and are available for purchase on the CBMR website. For info on special VIP packages that include an intimate acoustic performance on Friday evening at Uley's Cabin, luxury lodging, special performance access and more visit www.skicb.com/yonder. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.skicb.com/yonder. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Bluegrass-is-coming-to-Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort-on-March-27 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-02 14:00:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Bluegrass-is-coming-to-Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort-on-March-27"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_cbutte_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (Mar. 2, 2010) - The entire Gunnison Valley is celebrating Crested Butte Mountain Resort's (CBMR) announcement of a major spring bluegrass event - the first annual Ski Town Breakdown, sponsored by CBMR and Boulder-based natural and organic burrito makers EVOL Burritos. The show is scheduled for March 27 on Warming House Hill at the base of CBMR and will feature Colorado favorite Yonder Mountain String Band. The Nederland, Colo.-based foursome has crisscrossed the United States over the past 11 years playing such varied settings as festivals, rock clubs, Red Rocks Amphitheater and the 2008 Democratic National Convention at Denver's Pepsi Center. Whatever the music venue, Yonder Mountain String Band has always played music by its own set of rules, building a loyal fan base along the way. Blending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences, Yonder has created a genre-defying original sound. We wanted to bring back the classic celebration of spring in the mountains and what better way to do that than with the quintessential Colorado band - Yonder, said Daren Cole, vice president of sales and marketing for CBMR. In future years we hope this event grows into a festival celebrating snow sports, springtime and life in 'Colorado's Last Great ski town.' General admission tickets are priced at $35 each and are available for purchase on the CBMR website. For info on special VIP packages that include an intimate acoustic performance on Friday evening at Uley's Cabin, luxury lodging, special performance access and more visit www.skicb.com/yonder. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.skicb.com/yonder. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Bluegrass-is-coming-to-Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort-on-March-27"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_cbutte_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel MARCH 2, 2010. (Telluride, CO) - Spring is in the air in Telluride! With more daylight hours for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy, Telluride Ski Resort is shifting daily operating hours from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 14, 2010 with Daylight Saving Time. Clocks will be set ahead one hour as Telluride springs forward and kicks back! We find our guests like the extra hour at the end of the day, said Dave Riley, CEO of the resort. The hour shift worked great last year, and apregrave;s ski is a lot of fun soaking up the sun in the late afternoon hours. Apregrave;s ski at the Hop Garden, located at the base of Village Express (Lift 4) in Mountain Village, with daily specials from 3 p.m. -6 p.m. daily. The European styled ski bar features a beer garden with the largest yellow umbrella one will ever see! The perfect complement to a day on the slopes features the best sizzling lsquo;Skier's Union' burgers in Telluride. With over ten specialty beers on tap inside and outdoor entertainment Thursdays through Sundays, the Hop Garden is the best apregrave;s ski location in Telluride Mountain Village. Resort restaurants will open at regularly scheduled hours, except the upper mountain Giuseppe's, High Camp and Alpino Vino shifting 30 minutes later, and the Gorrono Saloon staying open until 5:30 p.m. to serve the later beach crowds. All lift operating hours will shift an hour forward, opening at 10 a.m. Hike-to terrain cut off times will also shift to an hour later as conditions allow. Ticket offices and windows will open and close an hour later, with the Mountain Village Ticket Office open from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ski school private lessons will shift an hour later (all day 10 a.m.-5 p.m., half day 10 a.m.-1p.m. and 2 p.m.-5p.m.). Adult group lessons will still run from 11:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. and children's group lessons will shift by 15 minutes, running from either 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ages 7-14) or 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (ages 3-6). The Ski amp; Snowboard School will also be offering a Spring Special 1-hour private lesson from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. for $125. Daycare hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information please call 970-728-7507. Book 5 nights of lodging with Telluride Resort Lodging March 1- April 4 and receive an additional 2 nights of lodging and your 6th day of skiing for FREE! With fantastic lodging amp; lift ticket deals and great snow don't miss out on a Spring Break trip to Telluride. Snowy March nights give way to sunny, warmer days and some of the best skiing conditions of the entire ski season! Some restrictions may apply. New reservations only. For more information on Telluride Ski Resort and great spring deals, call 800.778.8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Telluride-shifting-into-spring-with-extended-hours-and-new-lodging-specials ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-02 12:12:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Telluride-shifting-into-spring-with-extended-hours-and-new-lodging-specials"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> MARCH 2, 2010. (Telluride, CO) - Spring is in the air in Telluride! With more daylight hours for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy, Telluride Ski Resort is shifting daily operating hours from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 14, 2010 with Daylight Saving Time. Clocks will be set ahead one hour as Telluride springs forward and kicks back! We find our guests like the extra hour at the end of the day, said Dave Riley, CEO of the resort. The hour shift worked great last year, and apregrave;s ski is a lot of fun soaking up the sun in the late afternoon hours. Apregrave;s ski at the Hop Garden, located at the base of Village Express (Lift 4) in Mountain Village, with daily specials from 3 p.m. -6 p.m. daily. The European styled ski bar features a beer garden with the largest yellow umbrella one will ever see! The perfect complement to a day on the slopes features the best sizzling lsquo;Skier's Union' burgers in Telluride. With over ten specialty beers on tap inside and outdoor entertainment Thursdays through Sundays, the Hop Garden is the best apregrave;s ski location in Telluride Mountain Village. Resort restaurants will open at regularly scheduled hours, except the upper mountain Giuseppe's, High Camp and Alpino Vino shifting 30 minutes later, and the Gorrono Saloon staying open until 5:30 p.m. to serve the later beach crowds. All lift operating hours will shift an hour forward, opening at 10 a.m. Hike-to terrain cut off times will also shift to an hour later as conditions allow. Ticket offices and windows will open and close an hour later, with the Mountain Village Ticket Office open from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ski school private lessons will shift an hour later (all day 10 a.m.-5 p.m., half day 10 a.m.-1p.m. and 2 p.m.-5p.m.). Adult group lessons will still run from 11:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. and children's group lessons will shift by 15 minutes, running from either 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ages 7-14) or 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (ages 3-6). The Ski amp; Snowboard School will also be offering a Spring Special 1-hour private lesson from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. for $125. Daycare hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information please call 970-728-7507. Book 5 nights of lodging with Telluride Resort Lodging March 1- April 4 and receive an additional 2 nights of lodging and your 6th day of skiing for FREE! With fantastic lodging amp; lift ticket deals and great snow don't miss out on a Spring Break trip to Telluride. Snowy March nights give way to sunny, warmer days and some of the best skiing conditions of the entire ski season! Some restrictions may apply. New reservations only. For more information on Telluride Ski Resort and great spring deals, call 800.778.8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Telluride-shifting-into-spring-with-extended-hours-and-new-lodging-specials"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Head out to Taos Ski Valley this weekend and help a great cause, as the Paint for Peaks: Breast Cancer Benefit will take place at the ski resort this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The event is a Snowboard and Longboard-Skateboard Art Exhibit along with a live auction, with local and world-famous artists contributing to the exhibit. In addition, there will be a silent auction featuring prizes from local Taos businesses and community members. All proceeds and donations from the event will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, so get out to Taos and enjoy the snow while helping a great cause! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Paint-for-Peaks-breast-cancer-benefit-to-take-place-at-Taos-this-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-02 10:13:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Paint-for-Peaks-breast-cancer-benefit-to-take-place-at-Taos-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Head out to Taos Ski Valley this weekend and help a great cause, as the Paint for Peaks: Breast Cancer Benefit will take place at the ski resort this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The event is a Snowboard and Longboard-Skateboard Art Exhibit along with a live auction, with local and world-famous artists contributing to the exhibit. In addition, there will be a silent auction featuring prizes from local Taos businesses and community members. All proceeds and donations from the event will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, so get out to Taos and enjoy the snow while helping a great cause! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100302/Paint-for-Peaks-breast-cancer-benefit-to-take-place-at-Taos-this-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100302_taos_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mother Nature has been very kind to Winter Park amp; Mary Jane, as the ski resort received 16 inches of snow last night, with nine inches of it falling in three hours! Put that together with the 26 inches they have received in the last week and the 61 inches during the whole month of February, and you have some epic conditions! Right now, you can stay in the Winter Park Mountain Lodge for $69 per night and the Vintage Hotel from $489 per night. Call (866) 239-3994 for more information. Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Powder-alert-Winter-Park-has-received-16-inches-of-new-snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 16:12:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Powder-alert-Winter-Park-has-received-16-inches-of-new-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mother Nature has been very kind to Winter Park amp; Mary Jane, as the ski resort received 16 inches of snow last night, with nine inches of it falling in three hours! Put that together with the 26 inches they have received in the last week and the 61 inches during the whole month of February, and you have some epic conditions! Right now, you can stay in the Winter Park Mountain Lodge for $69 per night and the Vintage Hotel from $489 per night. Call (866) 239-3994 for more information. Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Powder-alert-Winter-Park-has-received-16-inches-of-new-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel WHITEFISH, Mont. -- Whitefish Mountain Resort announced today that it will be asking for written comments and suggestions pertaining to its new winter uphill traffic policy through April 4, 2010, the last day of ski season. After announcing the policy last week, the resort received a high volume of feedback from members of the public, as did the US Forest Service. Much of the input received has centered around finding a way to allow safe uphill traffic in the early evening hours, as well as ways to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the new policy. We've all been talking to a lot of people, on the phone, on web sites like Facebook, through email, and in person, and have come across some good ideas. We feel that it will be beneficial to formalize that communication process, said Whitefish Mountain Resort Public Relations Manager Donnie Clapp. The resort has put the current policy, available at skiwhitefish.com/uphill, into effect. If a safety hazard is identified within the resort's permit boundary, the resort has an obligation to respond, as specified in its special use permit with the Flathead National Forest. However, resort officials hope to receive ideas through this new process that will lead to a policy that is more amenable to all three parties involved: the resort, the USFS, and users who enjoy participating in uphill traffic. We're not completely satisfied with this policy, and neither are our users. said Clapp. We had to put something in place quickly, because there was some very dangerous activity going on that needs to stop, but we're very open to improving it. For input from this process to be helpful, resort officials say it will need to provide ideas for solving the problems of safety and liability faced by the resort and the USFS. Many people have been telling us that evening is the best time of day for hiking the mountain, and that it is a valuable amenity for the community. We couldn't agree more. It is something that absolutely should be allowed in an ideal world, but unless we figure out how to mitigate the dangerous activities that have been going on, we're not going to be able to get very far towards that ideal. Dangerous activity reported this season related to uphill traffic includes skiing close to grooming machines; hiking and skiing near, underneath, or over winch cables; hiking in the middle of open ski runs instead of off to one side; hiking on narrow, winding trails with blind corners or trails with blind roll-overs, which risks collisions with other skiers as well as grooming equipment after-hours; hiking and skiing in areas that are undergoing avalanche control work; skiing groomed snow that has not had time to set up, which can sometimes leave deep ruts that are dangerous for the next day's skiers; and hiking and skiing over or near high-voltage electrical cables and high-pressure water lines that are used in conjunction with making artificial snow. The majority of evening uphill participants act responsibly and do not pose significant safety concerns, according to resort management. However, the current policy and any subsequent versions must address the minority who are endangering themselves and others. In addition to written comments, the resort will be paying close attention to how well the current policy is followed by uphill users. If we can come up with a way to allow uphill access in the evenings, it will almost definitely involve relying on the uphill community to police itself, and to educate and correct those that aren't following the rules, said Clapp. So we're very interested to see how well that community does with the current rules. All input received during the public comment period will be shared with the USFS. After the ski season ends, a process of cataloging and analyzing the input will begin. The resort and the USFS will re-evaluate the uphill traffic policy in the off-season and announce any revisions prior to next year's ski season. To submit a comment or suggestion pertaining to uphill traffic within Whitefish Mountain Resort's Special Permit Boundary, please send written submissions to: Whitefish Mountain Resort attn: Uphill Traffic Policy pr@skiwhitefish.com PO Box 1400 Whitefish, MT 59937 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-soliciting-comments-for-new-uphill-traffic-policy ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 16:03:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-soliciting-comments-for-new-uphill-traffic-policy"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> WHITEFISH, Mont. -- Whitefish Mountain Resort announced today that it will be asking for written comments and suggestions pertaining to its new winter uphill traffic policy through April 4, 2010, the last day of ski season. After announcing the policy last week, the resort received a high volume of feedback from members of the public, as did the US Forest Service. Much of the input received has centered around finding a way to allow safe uphill traffic in the early evening hours, as well as ways to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the new policy. We've all been talking to a lot of people, on the phone, on web sites like Facebook, through email, and in person, and have come across some good ideas. We feel that it will be beneficial to formalize that communication process, said Whitefish Mountain Resort Public Relations Manager Donnie Clapp. The resort has put the current policy, available at skiwhitefish.com/uphill, into effect. If a safety hazard is identified within the resort's permit boundary, the resort has an obligation to respond, as specified in its special use permit with the Flathead National Forest. However, resort officials hope to receive ideas through this new process that will lead to a policy that is more amenable to all three parties involved: the resort, the USFS, and users who enjoy participating in uphill traffic. We're not completely satisfied with this policy, and neither are our users. said Clapp. We had to put something in place quickly, because there was some very dangerous activity going on that needs to stop, but we're very open to improving it. For input from this process to be helpful, resort officials say it will need to provide ideas for solving the problems of safety and liability faced by the resort and the USFS. Many people have been telling us that evening is the best time of day for hiking the mountain, and that it is a valuable amenity for the community. We couldn't agree more. It is something that absolutely should be allowed in an ideal world, but unless we figure out how to mitigate the dangerous activities that have been going on, we're not going to be able to get very far towards that ideal. Dangerous activity reported this season related to uphill traffic includes skiing close to grooming machines; hiking and skiing near, underneath, or over winch cables; hiking in the middle of open ski runs instead of off to one side; hiking on narrow, winding trails with blind corners or trails with blind roll-overs, which risks collisions with other skiers as well as grooming equipment after-hours; hiking and skiing in areas that are undergoing avalanche control work; skiing groomed snow that has not had time to set up, which can sometimes leave deep ruts that are dangerous for the next day's skiers; and hiking and skiing over or near high-voltage electrical cables and high-pressure water lines that are used in conjunction with making artificial snow. The majority of evening uphill participants act responsibly and do not pose significant safety concerns, according to resort management. However, the current policy and any subsequent versions must address the minority who are endangering themselves and others. In addition to written comments, the resort will be paying close attention to how well the current policy is followed by uphill users. If we can come up with a way to allow uphill access in the evenings, it will almost definitely involve relying on the uphill community to police itself, and to educate and correct those that aren't following the rules, said Clapp. So we're very interested to see how well that community does with the current rules. All input received during the public comment period will be shared with the USFS. After the ski season ends, a process of cataloging and analyzing the input will begin. The resort and the USFS will re-evaluate the uphill traffic policy in the off-season and announce any revisions prior to next year's ski season. To submit a comment or suggestion pertaining to uphill traffic within Whitefish Mountain Resort's Special Permit Boundary, please send written submissions to: Whitefish Mountain Resort attn: Uphill Traffic Policy pr@skiwhitefish.com PO Box 1400 Whitefish, MT 59937 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-soliciting-comments-for-new-uphill-traffic-policy"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel SEVEN SPRINGS OFFERS OUTSTANDING EARLY PURCHASE INCENTIVES FOR 2010-2011 SEASON PASSES SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. - Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania's premier four season resort, is now offering season passes for the 2010-2011 ski/board season! Season passes for are now available with individual passes starting at $399 if purchased by June 1, 2010. After June 1 through Sept. 15, the rate will increase to $599 and then finally $699 beginning Sept. 16. As a special offer for current Seven Springs season passholders who purchase a pass by April 15, 2010, they'll receive a Seven Springs gift card! Those who purchase a midweek adult, junior, senior, child or college student pass will receive a $25 gift card. Regular season passes in the same categories will receive a $50 gift card. Seven Springs gift cards are good for virtually anything at the resort including dining, ski/board tickets, rental equipment, spa services, sporting clays and more. However, this offer is not applicable to season passes in the following categories: super senior, ages 5 and under or age 80 and older. Those new skiers and snowboards who join the Seven Springs season pass family will get to ski or board this March for free. This winter has been incredible, said John Mates, Senior Director of Winter Operations. Anyone who joins our season pass family and gets to ski this month will find that the conditions are phenomenal and comparable to peak season conditions. Seven Springs season passholders also receive monthly perks and other benefits throughout the year, such as discounts on lodging and activities like golf, sporting clays and spa services; discounted ski lessons; one free ski and board ticket during Season Pass Mondays in March; and the convenient option of Pass Cash, which loads a season pass with cash, like a reloadable pre-paid debit card. For a complete list of season pass categories or to purchase your pass, please visit www.7springs.com or call (800) 452-2223, ext. 7491. About Seven Springs Mountain Resort Seven Springs Mountain Resort, located in Seven Springs, Pa., is the perfect place for family vacations that create lifelong memories. Each year the family-friendly resort hosts more than one million overnight and day guests who enjoy a vacation that includes the finest skiing, snowboarding and golf that Pennsylvania has to offer, the exhilaration of sporting clays, the ultimate in relaxation at the luxurious Trillium Spa, a variety of dining options that range from intercontinental cuisine at Helen's Restaurant to the variety of delicious buffets offered at the Slopeside Dining Room to the quick fix options like pizza and sandwiches to satisfy any craving. Seven Springs Mountain Resort can accommodate more than 5,000 overnight guests in its recently renovated 418-room, 10-story high-rise hotel, nearly 1,200 condominiums and townhomes, eight cabins and 15 chalets. With more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space available, Seven Springs also hosts more than 1,000 meetings, conferences and banquet groups per year. Located within 200 miles of the major metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cleveland and Washington D.C., Seven Springs is easily accessible from either exit 91 or 110 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information on Seven Springs, visit www.7springs.com or call (800) 452-2223. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Seven-Springs-offers-outstanding-early-purchase-incentives-for-20102011-Season-Passes ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 15:29:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Seven-Springs-offers-outstanding-early-purchase-incentives-for-20102011-Season-Passes"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_SevenSpringslogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> SEVEN SPRINGS OFFERS OUTSTANDING EARLY PURCHASE INCENTIVES FOR 2010-2011 SEASON PASSES SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. - Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania's premier four season resort, is now offering season passes for the 2010-2011 ski/board season! Season passes for are now available with individual passes starting at $399 if purchased by June 1, 2010. After June 1 through Sept. 15, the rate will increase to $599 and then finally $699 beginning Sept. 16. As a special offer for current Seven Springs season passholders who purchase a pass by April 15, 2010, they'll receive a Seven Springs gift card! Those who purchase a midweek adult, junior, senior, child or college student pass will receive a $25 gift card. Regular season passes in the same categories will receive a $50 gift card. Seven Springs gift cards are good for virtually anything at the resort including dining, ski/board tickets, rental equipment, spa services, sporting clays and more. However, this offer is not applicable to season passes in the following categories: super senior, ages 5 and under or age 80 and older. Those new skiers and snowboards who join the Seven Springs season pass family will get to ski or board this March for free. This winter has been incredible, said John Mates, Senior Director of Winter Operations. Anyone who joins our season pass family and gets to ski this month will find that the conditions are phenomenal and comparable to peak season conditions. Seven Springs season passholders also receive monthly perks and other benefits throughout the year, such as discounts on lodging and activities like golf, sporting clays and spa services; discounted ski lessons; one free ski and board ticket during Season Pass Mondays in March; and the convenient option of Pass Cash, which loads a season pass with cash, like a reloadable pre-paid debit card. For a complete list of season pass categories or to purchase your pass, please visit www.7springs.com or call (800) 452-2223, ext. 7491. About Seven Springs Mountain Resort Seven Springs Mountain Resort, located in Seven Springs, Pa., is the perfect place for family vacations that create lifelong memories. Each year the family-friendly resort hosts more than one million overnight and day guests who enjoy a vacation that includes the finest skiing, snowboarding and golf that Pennsylvania has to offer, the exhilaration of sporting clays, the ultimate in relaxation at the luxurious Trillium Spa, a variety of dining options that range from intercontinental cuisine at Helen's Restaurant to the variety of delicious buffets offered at the Slopeside Dining Room to the quick fix options like pizza and sandwiches to satisfy any craving. Seven Springs Mountain Resort can accommodate more than 5,000 overnight guests in its recently renovated 418-room, 10-story high-rise hotel, nearly 1,200 condominiums and townhomes, eight cabins and 15 chalets. With more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space available, Seven Springs also hosts more than 1,000 meetings, conferences and banquet groups per year. Located within 200 miles of the major metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cleveland and Washington D.C., Seven Springs is easily accessible from either exit 91 or 110 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information on Seven Springs, visit www.7springs.com or call (800) 452-2223. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Seven-Springs-offers-outstanding-early-purchase-incentives-for-20102011-Season-Passes"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_SevenSpringslogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID, March 1, 2010: Sun Valley Resort's 74th winter season will continue through Sunday, April 18. Dollar Mountain will continue operation through Easter Sunday, April 4. Please check updated mountain reports at sunvalley.com or call 800-635-4150. Ski conditions are weather dependent and subject to change. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Sun-Valley-announces-that-Mt-Baldy-will-be-open-through-April-18 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 14:36:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Sun-Valley-announces-that-Mt-Baldy-will-be-open-through-April-18"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID, March 1, 2010: Sun Valley Resort's 74th winter season will continue through Sunday, April 18. Dollar Mountain will continue operation through Easter Sunday, April 4. Please check updated mountain reports at sunvalley.com or call 800-635-4150. Ski conditions are weather dependent and subject to change. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Sun-Valley-announces-that-Mt-Baldy-will-be-open-through-April-18"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel For the last two weeks, we were able to watch the best alpine skiers in the world compete in the Olympics at Whistler Blackcomb. Now that the Games are over, it's your turn to head to the fantastic ski resort, and enjoy the mountains at an amazing price. Right now, Whistler is offering the 3-day EDGE Card for $209, which means you can ski or board for only $70 per day! The one-day EDGE Card is also available, and that is starting at $74 per day. The offer ends March 28, so call (866) 218-9689 today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Head-to-Whistler-and-ski-where-the-Olympians-did-for-a-great-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 13:37:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Head-to-Whistler-and-ski-where-the-Olympians-did-for-a-great-price"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> For the last two weeks, we were able to watch the best alpine skiers in the world compete in the Olympics at Whistler Blackcomb. Now that the Games are over, it's your turn to head to the fantastic ski resort, and enjoy the mountains at an amazing price. Right now, Whistler is offering the 3-day EDGE Card for $209, which means you can ski or board for only $70 per day! The one-day EDGE Card is also available, and that is starting at $74 per day. The offer ends March 28, so call (866) 218-9689 today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Head-to-Whistler-and-ski-where-the-Olympians-did-for-a-great-price"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Stratton Mountain, Vt.-Eight boys and four girls from the Stratton Mountain School Alpine Program will represent SMS for JII Nationals at Sugarloaf, Maine, on March 2-9, 2010. Keith Schuman '11, Nick Krause '11, Tanner Mottau '12, Danny Fowler '12, Connor Davis '11, Eric Rasmussen '11, Cole Gibson '11 took seven out of the 20 spots for the men's Eastern Region team. Takehiro Watanabe '11 will represent Japan in the event. Madeleine Hall '13, Morgan Klein '11, Libby Gibson '13 and Elle Gilbert '12 will represent the girls' side. Four SMS athletes qualified for this event last year. This year's team includes 11 SMS athletes who were chosen on Eastern criteria. This year's results are noted as one of the most remarkable years in Stratton Mountain School's recent history. Qualification was based on a National Junior Race series, a FIS series and an Eastern Cup Downhill (DH)/Super-G (SG) series. JII Nationals allows athletes to compete on a world-class venue against his or her top peers in the country. Be sure to visit the SMS Alpine Program blog for daily updates: www.smsalpine.blogspot.com . Stratton Mountain School is a ski and snowboard academy located at the base of Stratton Mountain. The school serves students in grades 8-12 with winter programs for seventh graders. The SMS community of students, faculty, coaches and staff share the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Stratton-Mountain-School-sending-12-Alpine-racers-to-JII-Nationals- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 11:56:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Stratton-Mountain-School-sending-12-Alpine-racers-to-JII-Nationals-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Stratton Mountain, Vt.-Eight boys and four girls from the Stratton Mountain School Alpine Program will represent SMS for JII Nationals at Sugarloaf, Maine, on March 2-9, 2010. Keith Schuman '11, Nick Krause '11, Tanner Mottau '12, Danny Fowler '12, Connor Davis '11, Eric Rasmussen '11, Cole Gibson '11 took seven out of the 20 spots for the men's Eastern Region team. Takehiro Watanabe '11 will represent Japan in the event. Madeleine Hall '13, Morgan Klein '11, Libby Gibson '13 and Elle Gilbert '12 will represent the girls' side. Four SMS athletes qualified for this event last year. This year's team includes 11 SMS athletes who were chosen on Eastern criteria. This year's results are noted as one of the most remarkable years in Stratton Mountain School's recent history. Qualification was based on a National Junior Race series, a FIS series and an Eastern Cup Downhill (DH)/Super-G (SG) series. JII Nationals allows athletes to compete on a world-class venue against his or her top peers in the country. Be sure to visit the SMS Alpine Program blog for daily updates: www.smsalpine.blogspot.com . Stratton Mountain School is a ski and snowboard academy located at the base of Stratton Mountain. The school serves students in grades 8-12 with winter programs for seventh graders. The SMS community of students, faculty, coaches and staff share the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Stratton-Mountain-School-sending-12-Alpine-racers-to-JII-Nationals-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel While Lindsey Vonn may have a broken finger and a bit of disappointment from the Olympic technical disciplines, she is still receiving plenty of recognition to soothe her spirits. In addition to personally appearing on Jay Leno's return to late-night television Monday, Vonn's first name will appear on the Colorado slopes of Vail Mountain for years to come. Vail Resorts announced Sunday that the black-diamond International trail on the frontside of Vail Mountain has been renamed Lindsey's. Located skier's left of the Vista Bahn Express lift just above the village, the trail was the site of the women's speed events during the World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail and Beaver Creek in 1989 and 1999. The two-time defending World Cup overall champion won a gold and a bronze medal at the just-completed Olympics. We could not be prouder of Lindsey and her success at the Olympic Games. She truly embodies the Vail spirit with her perseverance in the face of adversity, dedication and hard work, and commitment to excellence - both on and off the snow, said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. lsquo;Lindsey's' on Vail Mountain is a perfect location for her namesake trail. As a former race course for the best women ski racers in the world and a groomed black diamond favorite for our guests, it is where future champions and everyday skiers alike can be inspired by Lindsey's success. We are excited to welcome Lindsey home to her new run. Vonn signed an endorsement deal with Vail Resorts in August. As part of the arrangement, she moved with her husband Thomas from Park City, Utah, to Vail. Born in Minnesota, Vonn had lived in Vail as teenager to foster her promising racing career. (Photo courtesy of Vail Resorts/Erich Schlegel) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Vail-changes-trail-name-to-honor-Lindsey-Vonn ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-03-01 09:06:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Vail-changes-trail-name-to-honor-Lindsey-Vonn"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_VonnVailSign_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> While Lindsey Vonn may have a broken finger and a bit of disappointment from the Olympic technical disciplines, she is still receiving plenty of recognition to soothe her spirits. In addition to personally appearing on Jay Leno's return to late-night television Monday, Vonn's first name will appear on the Colorado slopes of Vail Mountain for years to come. Vail Resorts announced Sunday that the black-diamond International trail on the frontside of Vail Mountain has been renamed Lindsey's. Located skier's left of the Vista Bahn Express lift just above the village, the trail was the site of the women's speed events during the World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail and Beaver Creek in 1989 and 1999. The two-time defending World Cup overall champion won a gold and a bronze medal at the just-completed Olympics. We could not be prouder of Lindsey and her success at the Olympic Games. She truly embodies the Vail spirit with her perseverance in the face of adversity, dedication and hard work, and commitment to excellence - both on and off the snow, said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. lsquo;Lindsey's' on Vail Mountain is a perfect location for her namesake trail. As a former race course for the best women ski racers in the world and a groomed black diamond favorite for our guests, it is where future champions and everyday skiers alike can be inspired by Lindsey's success. We are excited to welcome Lindsey home to her new run. Vonn signed an endorsement deal with Vail Resorts in August. As part of the arrangement, she moved with her husband Thomas from Park City, Utah, to Vail. Born in Minnesota, Vonn had lived in Vail as teenager to foster her promising racing career. (Photo courtesy of Vail Resorts/Erich Schlegel) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100301/Vail-changes-trail-name-to-honor-Lindsey-Vonn"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100301_VonnVailSign_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 50th Anniversary of the West Virginia Governor's Cup Race Scheduled at Timberline The annual West Virginia Governor's Cup Race will be held Saturday, March 6, through Monday March 8, at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. The event features two days of fun, racing, giant slalom, slalom and prizes. West Virginia's Governor, Joe Manchin, is scheduled to present awards to the racers at 2 PM, Sunday, March 7, at the Timberline Ski Lodge. The event, organized by the Tucker County Alpine Festival is the oldest ski race in the South. Race registration begins Friday, March 5, 6 PM to 9 PM, and 7:30 to 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 6, at Timberline. Races begin at Timberline 9:30 AM on both days. Timberline's race staff, headed by John Lutz, will set up a challenging giant slalom race on Saturday and a slalom race on Sunday. On each day there will be two runs. and registration will be open until the day of the event. The top overall female and male racers will win a pair of skis. Future events at Timberline include the annual Bowling Blues Weekend, March 10 to 15, Annual Snowy Luau Celebration, March 19 to 21, and the Traditional Locals Cup Races, March 26 to 28. For hotel lodging reservations call 800.SNOWING or www.timberlineresort.com. For vacation homes or condominiums call 866.438.7259 or visit www.t4sr.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100228/50th-Anniversary-of-Governors-Cup-race-next-weekend-at-Timberline ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-28 15:21:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100228/50th-Anniversary-of-Governors-Cup-race-next-weekend-at-Timberline"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100228_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 50th Anniversary of the West Virginia Governor's Cup Race Scheduled at Timberline The annual West Virginia Governor's Cup Race will be held Saturday, March 6, through Monday March 8, at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. The event features two days of fun, racing, giant slalom, slalom and prizes. West Virginia's Governor, Joe Manchin, is scheduled to present awards to the racers at 2 PM, Sunday, March 7, at the Timberline Ski Lodge. The event, organized by the Tucker County Alpine Festival is the oldest ski race in the South. Race registration begins Friday, March 5, 6 PM to 9 PM, and 7:30 to 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 6, at Timberline. Races begin at Timberline 9:30 AM on both days. Timberline's race staff, headed by John Lutz, will set up a challenging giant slalom race on Saturday and a slalom race on Sunday. On each day there will be two runs. and registration will be open until the day of the event. The top overall female and male racers will win a pair of skis. Future events at Timberline include the annual Bowling Blues Weekend, March 10 to 15, Annual Snowy Luau Celebration, March 19 to 21, and the Traditional Locals Cup Races, March 26 to 28. For hotel lodging reservations call 800.SNOWING or www.timberlineresort.com. For vacation homes or condominiums call 866.438.7259 or visit www.t4sr.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100228/50th-Anniversary-of-Governors-Cup-race-next-weekend-at-Timberline"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100228_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel There must be something in the snow at Steamboat, as the ski resort can now brag about being the home of two Olympic Nordic Combined medal winners. Bill Demong and Johnny Spillane, who, respectively, took home gold and silver in the individual large hill competition Thursday, both call Steamboat home. Demong's gold marked the first ever gold in the large hill competition for an American. The U.S. Nordic Combined team has made quite a splash in Vancouver, as they will be bringing home medals from four events. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100226/Steamboat-boasts-two-Nordic-Combined-Olympic-medal-winners ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-26 14:33:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100226/Steamboat-boasts-two-Nordic-Combined-Olympic-medal-winners"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100226_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> There must be something in the snow at Steamboat, as the ski resort can now brag about being the home of two Olympic Nordic Combined medal winners. Bill Demong and Johnny Spillane, who, respectively, took home gold and silver in the individual large hill competition Thursday, both call Steamboat home. Demong's gold marked the first ever gold in the large hill competition for an American. The U.S. Nordic Combined team has made quite a splash in Vancouver, as they will be bringing home medals from four events. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100226/Steamboat-boasts-two-Nordic-Combined-Olympic-medal-winners"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100226_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mt. Bachelor has been blessed by the snow gods lately, as the Oregon ski resort has received 16 inches in the las two days and another storm is already approaching!! Another foot of accumulation is expected with that storm, which will add to the 296 inches of snow that it has already received this season. Check out video from their epic bluebird day today, and get out to Bend, OR to enjoy all the powder! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Powder-update-Mt-Bachelor-has-seen-over-a-foot-of-snow-since-yesterday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-25 17:46:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Powder-update-Mt-Bachelor-has-seen-over-a-foot-of-snow-since-yesterday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100225_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mt. Bachelor has been blessed by the snow gods lately, as the Oregon ski resort has received 16 inches in the las two days and another storm is already approaching!! Another foot of accumulation is expected with that storm, which will add to the 296 inches of snow that it has already received this season. Check out video from their epic bluebird day today, and get out to Bend, OR to enjoy all the powder! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Powder-update-Mt-Bachelor-has-seen-over-a-foot-of-snow-since-yesterday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100225_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIG SKY, MT. - Travelers from California to Montana will find added convenience with the announcement that United Airlines will provide daily non-stop service from Los Angeles and San Francisco for the 2010 summer season. The flights will arrive at the Gallatin Field Airport around noon, allowing plenty of time for fisherman and conference goers to enjoy their day and make it to Big Sky for a Zipline adventure, round of golf, evening activities or a delicious dinner. Gallatin Field Airport will become the only airport in Montana with daily non-stop service to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Bozeman-San Francisco and Bozeman-Los Angeles service is conveniently timed to connect with United flights to and from cities throughout the western United States. United operates more than 235 flights a day linking San Francisco International Airport and LAX with cities throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. Seasonal weekend service to San Francisco has been very popular with customers and its success was instrumental in United's decision to implement daily service. This announcement culminates an effort by the Big Sky area to expand service to California and will benefit all of Southwest Montana. The agreement for the summer will provide daily round trip flights through August 23, 2010 for LAX and November 3, 2010 for SFO with the winter schedule set to start again before the Christmas Holidays. Big Sky Resort works with partners in the community to help shoulder the potential costs of airline guarantees. This model has been successful in recent years with Big Sky attracting flights from Atlanta, Chicago and Seattle. The success of the San Francisco flight as well as our other non-stops makes Big Sky an easy choice with airlines looking to expand routes said Meg O'Leary, Big Sky Resort director of sales and marketing. Big Sky's relaxing atmosphere and close proximity of abundant outdoor activities attracts guests from all over the country. These additional non-stop flights make it even easier for those folks to get here, spend less time in the air and more time enjoying everything the area has to offer. To book airline tickets into Bozeman guests may call Big Sky Central Reservations at 1-800-548-4486 and be connected to the air department. Guests may also shop and book lodging and vacation packages on-line at www.bigskyresort.com. Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), near Bozeman is the seventh busiest airport in the Pacific Northwest providing access to Big Sky Resort, 45 miles away. For 2009-10 Bozeman's non-stop service includes San Francisco, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Denver, Seattle, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boise, Detroit and Atlanta. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Big-Sky-Resort-announces-new-daily-nonstop-flights-from-LA-and-San-Francisco ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-25 17:25:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Big-Sky-Resort-announces-new-daily-nonstop-flights-from-LA-and-San-Francisco"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100225_bigsky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIG SKY, MT. - Travelers from California to Montana will find added convenience with the announcement that United Airlines will provide daily non-stop service from Los Angeles and San Francisco for the 2010 summer season. The flights will arrive at the Gallatin Field Airport around noon, allowing plenty of time for fisherman and conference goers to enjoy their day and make it to Big Sky for a Zipline adventure, round of golf, evening activities or a delicious dinner. Gallatin Field Airport will become the only airport in Montana with daily non-stop service to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Bozeman-San Francisco and Bozeman-Los Angeles service is conveniently timed to connect with United flights to and from cities throughout the western United States. United operates more than 235 flights a day linking San Francisco International Airport and LAX with cities throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. Seasonal weekend service to San Francisco has been very popular with customers and its success was instrumental in United's decision to implement daily service. This announcement culminates an effort by the Big Sky area to expand service to California and will benefit all of Southwest Montana. The agreement for the summer will provide daily round trip flights through August 23, 2010 for LAX and November 3, 2010 for SFO with the winter schedule set to start again before the Christmas Holidays. Big Sky Resort works with partners in the community to help shoulder the potential costs of airline guarantees. This model has been successful in recent years with Big Sky attracting flights from Atlanta, Chicago and Seattle. The success of the San Francisco flight as well as our other non-stops makes Big Sky an easy choice with airlines looking to expand routes said Meg O'Leary, Big Sky Resort director of sales and marketing. Big Sky's relaxing atmosphere and close proximity of abundant outdoor activities attracts guests from all over the country. These additional non-stop flights make it even easier for those folks to get here, spend less time in the air and more time enjoying everything the area has to offer. To book airline tickets into Bozeman guests may call Big Sky Central Reservations at 1-800-548-4486 and be connected to the air department. Guests may also shop and book lodging and vacation packages on-line at www.bigskyresort.com. Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), near Bozeman is the seventh busiest airport in the Pacific Northwest providing access to Big Sky Resort, 45 miles away. For 2009-10 Bozeman's non-stop service includes San Francisco, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Denver, Seattle, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boise, Detroit and Atlanta. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Big-Sky-Resort-announces-new-daily-nonstop-flights-from-LA-and-San-Francisco"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100225_bigsky_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel (Park City, Utah) February 25, 2010 - For ten days, March 26th - April 4th, The Canyons will be the center of activity in Park City, Utah. This is the 3rd annual Spring Gruuml;v, a festival of music, entertainment and on-mountain events. The festivities kick off on Saturday, March 27th with the annual and ever hilarious Pond Skimming Contest and a live concert by Big Head Todd amp; The Monsters. On Sunday, March 28th, the Canis Lupus Challenge will take place, followed by ska and rock favorites, Fishbone. Spring Gruuml;v continues the next weekend on Saturday, April 3rd with the Red Bull 1976 Games, followed by a free concert by Robert Randolph amp; The Family Band in the Resort Village. Sunday, April 4th The Canyons will host the final Miller Lite Downhill Dish Series and a concert by The Soulistics. And, in The Canyons' music tradition, all concerts will be free and open to the public. Need to rest your weary head after all the fun on the hill and at the concerts? We put together two fabulous lodging packages. The first is the new Ski Free with Breakfast package. This package features special rates starting at $343 per night for 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom suites at your choice of Silverado Lodge, Sundial Lodge, Vintage on the Strand or Escala Lodges. For each night of your stay you will receive 2 lift tickets and a 2 buffet breakfast vouchers. This package is available through April 11, 2010. The second package is a fantastic studio special deal at Silverado Lodge or Sundial Lodge for $119/night, or $199/night at Escala Lodges.* For additional information on all Spring Gruuml;v events, lodging packages, videos and a full calendar, please visit www.SpringGruv.com. * Studio special is based on double occupancy in a standard hotel or studio room. Packages must be booked 24 hours prior to arrival. Package lift tickets and breakfast vouchers have no cash value, are non-transferable and not for resale. Prices do not include taxes and service charges. Not offered to groups of 10 or more. Minimum night stay required. This offer may not be applied to existing reservations. Other restrictions may apply. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Big-Head-Todd-The-Monsters-set-to-rock-The-Canyons ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-25 15:08:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Big-Head-Todd-The-Monsters-set-to-rock-The-Canyons"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100225_thecanyons_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> (Park City, Utah) February 25, 2010 - For ten days, March 26th - April 4th, The Canyons will be the center of activity in Park City, Utah. This is the 3rd annual Spring Gruuml;v, a festival of music, entertainment and on-mountain events. The festivities kick off on Saturday, March 27th with the annual and ever hilarious Pond Skimming Contest and a live concert by Big Head Todd amp; The Monsters. On Sunday, March 28th, the Canis Lupus Challenge will take place, followed by ska and rock favorites, Fishbone. Spring Gruuml;v continues the next weekend on Saturday, April 3rd with the Red Bull 1976 Games, followed by a free concert by Robert Randolph amp; The Family Band in the Resort Village. Sunday, April 4th The Canyons will host the final Miller Lite Downhill Dish Series and a concert by The Soulistics. And, in The Canyons' music tradition, all concerts will be free and open to the public. Need to rest your weary head after all the fun on the hill and at the concerts? We put together two fabulous lodging packages. The first is the new Ski Free with Breakfast package. This package features special rates starting at $343 per night for 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom suites at your choice of Silverado Lodge, Sundial Lodge, Vintage on the Strand or Escala Lodges. For each night of your stay you will receive 2 lift tickets and a 2 buffet breakfast vouchers. This package is available through April 11, 2010. The second package is a fantastic studio special deal at Silverado Lodge or Sundial Lodge for $119/night, or $199/night at Escala Lodges.* For additional information on all Spring Gruuml;v events, lodging packages, videos and a full calendar, please visit www.SpringGruv.com. * Studio special is based on double occupancy in a standard hotel or studio room. Packages must be booked 24 hours prior to arrival. Package lift tickets and breakfast vouchers have no cash value, are non-transferable and not for resale. Prices do not include taxes and service charges. Not offered to groups of 10 or more. Minimum night stay required. This offer may not be applied to existing reservations. Other restrictions may apply. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Big-Head-Todd-The-Monsters-set-to-rock-The-Canyons"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100225_thecanyons_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain, CO...February 25, 2010...Woodward at Copper is pleased to announce Cheer and Skateboard camp offerings for summer 2010 in Colorado. As far as the new Cheer Camp goes - Woodward at Copper knows you come here to learn and improve as a cheerleader, but they also know you want to have fun, make new friends and have new experiences...all in a camp setting, and it is our mission to help you realize those goals. Like to skateboard? During a week-long skate camp at Woodward at Copper, you get access to morning and afternoon skate sessions in the Barn with many separate and unique skate features, skate trips to various skate parks around Colorado, as well as evening skate sessions. As an extra incentive to book Skate and Cheer camps early, Woodward at Copper is currently offering $200 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if customers book skate or cheer camp by March 26, 2010. Summer camp can be pre-booked by calling a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist at 888-350-1544, at The Barn 970-968-3400, or The Cage 970-968-3096. Skateboard Camp* A typical day during Skateboard camp will include morning and afternoon skateboard sessions inside the Barn, skate trips to various skate parks around Colorado, and additional recreational activities including trampolines, video editing, go-carts, create-a-skate, music and much more. The Barn and The Cage offer a multitude of skate features all in one area. Campers will live and eat at Copper's EDGE building, which is located right down the road from The Barn. The skate features in The Barn include: Huge 6 ft. to 8 ft. Skatelite Bowl 4 ft. Mini Skatelite Ramp 2 ft. Micro-Mini Skatelite Ramp (also known as the Mini-Mini) 1,600 sq. ft. mini street course 5 ft. Skatelite drop into Foam Pit Summer 2010 Dates Session Type Overnight Rates Day Camp Rates 1) June 17 - 20 Women/Adult 18+ $599 $459 2) June 20 - 26 Ages 10+ $949 $729 3) June 27 - July 3 Ages 10+ $949 $729 4) July 7 - 10 Ages 10+ $599 $459 5) July 11 - 17 Ages 10+ $949 $729 6) July 18 - 24 Ages 10+ $949 $729 7) July 25 - 28 Groms Ages 8-12 $599 $459 Prices include applicable taxes and surcharges. Cheer Camp* Woodward at Copper Cheer Camp offers two programs: Team Cheer - a program for a pre-existing team of four or more cheerleaders (2 bases, 1 backspot and 1 flyer) who want to improve both tumbling and stunting skills. Cheer tumbling - a unique program that utilizes tumbling and trampolines to teach the acrobatic skills required by today's cheerleaders. A typical day during Cheer camp will include Barn sessions for tumbling and trampoline in the morning and evening, cheer stunting, dance, flexibility and conditioning activities in the afternoon, and additional recreational activities including bumper boats, video editing, create-a-skate, climbing wall, hiking and more. Campers will live and eat at Copper's EDGE building, which is located right down the road from The Barn. Summer 2010 Dates Session Type Overnight Rates Day Camp Rates 1) June 17 - 20 College Week 18+ $599 $459 2) June 20 - 26 Ages 10+ $849 $679 3) June 27 - July 3 Ages 10+ $849 $679 4) July 7 - 10 Ages 10+ $599 $459 5) July 11 - 17 Ages 10+ $849 $679 6) July 18 - 24 Ages 10+ $849 $679 7) July 25 - 28 Groms Ages 8-12 $599 $459 Prices include applicable taxes and surcharges. For more Summer Camp details, a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. *Programs subject to change and restrictions may apply. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Woodward-at-Copper-announces-summer-camp-schedules ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-25 11:02:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Woodward-at-Copper-announces-summer-camp-schedules"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain, CO...February 25, 2010...Woodward at Copper is pleased to announce Cheer and Skateboard camp offerings for summer 2010 in Colorado. As far as the new Cheer Camp goes - Woodward at Copper knows you come here to learn and improve as a cheerleader, but they also know you want to have fun, make new friends and have new experiences...all in a camp setting, and it is our mission to help you realize those goals. Like to skateboard? During a week-long skate camp at Woodward at Copper, you get access to morning and afternoon skate sessions in the Barn with many separate and unique skate features, skate trips to various skate parks around Colorado, as well as evening skate sessions. As an extra incentive to book Skate and Cheer camps early, Woodward at Copper is currently offering $200 off the regular price on session 2, 3, 5, and 6 (full week camps only) if customers book skate or cheer camp by March 26, 2010. Summer camp can be pre-booked by calling a Copper Mountain Vacation Specialist at 888-350-1544, at The Barn 970-968-3400, or The Cage 970-968-3096. Skateboard Camp* A typical day during Skateboard camp will include morning and afternoon skateboard sessions inside the Barn, skate trips to various skate parks around Colorado, and additional recreational activities including trampolines, video editing, go-carts, create-a-skate, music and much more. The Barn and The Cage offer a multitude of skate features all in one area. Campers will live and eat at Copper's EDGE building, which is located right down the road from The Barn. The skate features in The Barn include: Huge 6 ft. to 8 ft. Skatelite Bowl 4 ft. Mini Skatelite Ramp 2 ft. Micro-Mini Skatelite Ramp (also known as the Mini-Mini) 1,600 sq. ft. mini street course 5 ft. Skatelite drop into Foam Pit Summer 2010 Dates Session Type Overnight Rates Day Camp Rates 1) June 17 - 20 Women/Adult 18+ $599 $459 2) June 20 - 26 Ages 10+ $949 $729 3) June 27 - July 3 Ages 10+ $949 $729 4) July 7 - 10 Ages 10+ $599 $459 5) July 11 - 17 Ages 10+ $949 $729 6) July 18 - 24 Ages 10+ $949 $729 7) July 25 - 28 Groms Ages 8-12 $599 $459 Prices include applicable taxes and surcharges. Cheer Camp* Woodward at Copper Cheer Camp offers two programs: Team Cheer - a program for a pre-existing team of four or more cheerleaders (2 bases, 1 backspot and 1 flyer) who want to improve both tumbling and stunting skills. Cheer tumbling - a unique program that utilizes tumbling and trampolines to teach the acrobatic skills required by today's cheerleaders. A typical day during Cheer camp will include Barn sessions for tumbling and trampoline in the morning and evening, cheer stunting, dance, flexibility and conditioning activities in the afternoon, and additional recreational activities including bumper boats, video editing, create-a-skate, climbing wall, hiking and more. Campers will live and eat at Copper's EDGE building, which is located right down the road from The Barn. Summer 2010 Dates Session Type Overnight Rates Day Camp Rates 1) June 17 - 20 College Week 18+ $599 $459 2) June 20 - 26 Ages 10+ $849 $679 3) June 27 - July 3 Ages 10+ $849 $679 4) July 7 - 10 Ages 10+ $599 $459 5) July 11 - 17 Ages 10+ $849 $679 6) July 18 - 24 Ages 10+ $849 $679 7) July 25 - 28 Groms Ages 8-12 $599 $459 Prices include applicable taxes and surcharges. For more Summer Camp details, a virtual tour of The Barn, program details, videos, pictures and much more, visit www.WoodwardatCopper.com. *Programs subject to change and restrictions may apply. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100225/Woodward-at-Copper-announces-summer-camp-schedules"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Resort Schedules Winter Celtic Music Tribute, Junior Races As part of the ski area's winter themed musical weekends, Timberline Four Seasons Resort will feature Celtic music performed on traditional instruments and vocal presentations. The performance is in keeping with the resort's focus on the vast musical heritage of this region of West Virginia. The public is invited to enjoy Celtic music at 4:00pm Saturday, February 27th at the ski lodge. Celtic music, with its residual Irish and Scottish influence is now being performed increasingly here in the Appalachian Mountains. Appearing at the weekend Celtic festival will be Pete Tenney and Blaine Stevens playing traditional Irish and Scottish music using fiddle, guitar, mandolin, Dobro guitar and vocals. There is no cover charge for the performance. Celtic culture and music is increasing in popularity nationally as well as regionally. The connection between Irish and Scottish music is expressed in Celtic style music and there is an obvious influence of these earlier musical styles on the music now being performed in the Appalachian Mountains of the area. Generally, traditional Celtic music originated in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia and more recently in the United States and the maritime provinces of Canada. The close association of Celtic and current country and moutain music is exemplified in performances of West Virgininia's Grammy Award-winning country music star Kathy Mattea, who has emerged as a critically acclaimed artist in the ethnic music of her West Virginia roots: folk, Celtic and bluegrass. The Steve Himes Connection will be featured at the late Friday night dance party in the resort's Timber's Pub. Late Saturday entertainment from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am will be by the Outlaw Country Band. Outside, Timberline's ski slopes will be bustling with activity, as the bet young ski racers compete on the resort's acclaimed racing terrain, the United States Ski Association's (USSA) racing terrain. Racers from West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina will race on February 27th and 28th. The best racers of the USSA make up the US Ski Team, which competes in the Olympics. The ski area at Timberline will also host the 50th Annual Governor's Cup Race on Saturday March 6th and 7th and the annual Snowy Luau celebration on March 20th and 21st. According to general manager, Tom Blanzy, the resort's new hotel is now open. It is proving to be ideal for skiers and for business meeings. The new facility is slopefront and features mountainside private deck, jet style tubs, mountain view balconies and flat screen television in individual rooms or family suites. Timberline ski area is recognized for its snow making and the fact that all of the major trails descend from the 1,000 foot summit of Herz Mountain, including the well-known Salamander Run, the South's longest ski trail. For hotel reservations or information call 304-866-4801 or visit our website at www.timberlineresort.com. For condominium or vacationhomes call 304-866-2127. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Timberline-Resort-announces-junior-races-and-music-tribute- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-24 14:48:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Timberline-Resort-announces-junior-races-and-music-tribute-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Resort Schedules Winter Celtic Music Tribute, Junior Races As part of the ski area's winter themed musical weekends, Timberline Four Seasons Resort will feature Celtic music performed on traditional instruments and vocal presentations. The performance is in keeping with the resort's focus on the vast musical heritage of this region of West Virginia. The public is invited to enjoy Celtic music at 4:00pm Saturday, February 27th at the ski lodge. Celtic music, with its residual Irish and Scottish influence is now being performed increasingly here in the Appalachian Mountains. Appearing at the weekend Celtic festival will be Pete Tenney and Blaine Stevens playing traditional Irish and Scottish music using fiddle, guitar, mandolin, Dobro guitar and vocals. There is no cover charge for the performance. Celtic culture and music is increasing in popularity nationally as well as regionally. The connection between Irish and Scottish music is expressed in Celtic style music and there is an obvious influence of these earlier musical styles on the music now being performed in the Appalachian Mountains of the area. Generally, traditional Celtic music originated in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia and more recently in the United States and the maritime provinces of Canada. The close association of Celtic and current country and moutain music is exemplified in performances of West Virgininia's Grammy Award-winning country music star Kathy Mattea, who has emerged as a critically acclaimed artist in the ethnic music of her West Virginia roots: folk, Celtic and bluegrass. The Steve Himes Connection will be featured at the late Friday night dance party in the resort's Timber's Pub. Late Saturday entertainment from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am will be by the Outlaw Country Band. Outside, Timberline's ski slopes will be bustling with activity, as the bet young ski racers compete on the resort's acclaimed racing terrain, the United States Ski Association's (USSA) racing terrain. Racers from West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina will race on February 27th and 28th. The best racers of the USSA make up the US Ski Team, which competes in the Olympics. The ski area at Timberline will also host the 50th Annual Governor's Cup Race on Saturday March 6th and 7th and the annual Snowy Luau celebration on March 20th and 21st. According to general manager, Tom Blanzy, the resort's new hotel is now open. It is proving to be ideal for skiers and for business meeings. The new facility is slopefront and features mountainside private deck, jet style tubs, mountain view balconies and flat screen television in individual rooms or family suites. Timberline ski area is recognized for its snow making and the fact that all of the major trails descend from the 1,000 foot summit of Herz Mountain, including the well-known Salamander Run, the South's longest ski trail. For hotel reservations or information call 304-866-4801 or visit our website at www.timberlineresort.com. For condominium or vacationhomes call 304-866-2127. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Timberline-Resort-announces-junior-races-and-music-tribute-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel BIG SNOWFALL CREATES MARVELOUS MID-SEASON CONDITIONS AT HEAVENLY Nearly two feet of new snow has fallen in the past seven days Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. - February 24, 2010 - After taking an uncharacteristic break in mid-February, Old Man Winter has returned to Lake Tahoe in a big way, burying Heavenly Mountain Resort (www.skiheavenly.com) in eight to 10 inches of new snow overnight with another seven inches forecast today. With another powerful storm forecast for Friday, conditions at Lake Tahoe's largest resort should be spectacular for the rest of the season. Heavenly plans to operate all 29 lifts this weekend, providing access to all 4,800 acres of Heavenly's epic terrain, including some of the most remarkable tree skiing on the planet. Join an Adventure Session to tour Heavenly's amazing tree skiing and riding. For $119, advanced skiers and snowboarders can spend a day sharing a top guide with an Photo Courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort intimate group, allowing quick access to the best terrain and conditions on the mountain. Guests will be teamed with like-minded, similarly-skilled ski/ride enthusiasts who want to get the most out of their day, going places that they might not go themselves. Not only will participants receive lunch and preferential lift line access, but they'll pick up tips and technical information along the way. The Western Weather Group predicts additional storm systems will continue throughout this week and possibly into this weekend bringing up to an additional two feet of snow by Saturday. Roadways are expected to be easily travelable this weekend and travel from Reno Tahoe International Airport will be convenient via the South Tahoe Express (www.southtahoeexpress.com). Last-Minute Deals Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe - $125 Value Total Rewards Coupon Book Centrally located just 1,500 feet from the Heavenly Gondola, you can't go wrong staying at Harrah's or Harveys. With 24-hour casino excitement, popular restaurants, cocktail lounges, spas, year-round pools and Jacuzzis, and Heavenly Sports shops on-site, there's something for everyone! Book this last-minute deal and we'll include a Total Rewards Coupon book, with $125 in savings on dining, entertainment and more! Call 1-800-HEAVENLY to book this and other amazing deals. Photo Courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Another-massive-storm-dumps-on-Heavenly-and-creates-epic-conditions ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-24 14:06:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Another-massive-storm-dumps-on-Heavenly-and-creates-epic-conditions"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100224_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> BIG SNOWFALL CREATES MARVELOUS MID-SEASON CONDITIONS AT HEAVENLY Nearly two feet of new snow has fallen in the past seven days Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. - February 24, 2010 - After taking an uncharacteristic break in mid-February, Old Man Winter has returned to Lake Tahoe in a big way, burying Heavenly Mountain Resort (www.skiheavenly.com) in eight to 10 inches of new snow overnight with another seven inches forecast today. With another powerful storm forecast for Friday, conditions at Lake Tahoe's largest resort should be spectacular for the rest of the season. Heavenly plans to operate all 29 lifts this weekend, providing access to all 4,800 acres of Heavenly's epic terrain, including some of the most remarkable tree skiing on the planet. Join an Adventure Session to tour Heavenly's amazing tree skiing and riding. For $119, advanced skiers and snowboarders can spend a day sharing a top guide with an Photo Courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort intimate group, allowing quick access to the best terrain and conditions on the mountain. Guests will be teamed with like-minded, similarly-skilled ski/ride enthusiasts who want to get the most out of their day, going places that they might not go themselves. Not only will participants receive lunch and preferential lift line access, but they'll pick up tips and technical information along the way. The Western Weather Group predicts additional storm systems will continue throughout this week and possibly into this weekend bringing up to an additional two feet of snow by Saturday. Roadways are expected to be easily travelable this weekend and travel from Reno Tahoe International Airport will be convenient via the South Tahoe Express (www.southtahoeexpress.com). Last-Minute Deals Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe - $125 Value Total Rewards Coupon Book Centrally located just 1,500 feet from the Heavenly Gondola, you can't go wrong staying at Harrah's or Harveys. With 24-hour casino excitement, popular restaurants, cocktail lounges, spas, year-round pools and Jacuzzis, and Heavenly Sports shops on-site, there's something for everyone! Book this last-minute deal and we'll include a Total Rewards Coupon book, with $125 in savings on dining, entertainment and more! Call 1-800-HEAVENLY to book this and other amazing deals. Photo Courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Another-massive-storm-dumps-on-Heavenly-and-creates-epic-conditions"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100224_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Elk Mountains Grand Traverse - Linking Crested Butte to Aspen on Skis Legendary Backcountry Race Challenges Athletic Skills amp; Smarts, March 26 - 27 GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO (February 16, 2010) - One of the most sought after and rugged backcountry ski races on the planet celebrates 13 years of memorable moments and amazing athletic feats on March 26 - 27. The 13th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, presented by Mountain Hardwear, follows historic mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. Registration opened on Dec. 1 and quickly sold out with the maximum 130 team slots filled. Check the bulletin board at www.elkmountaintraverse.org for openings that become available. Race Overview amp; Route Kicking off at the stroke of midnight on March 26, the Grand Traverse is a one-of-a-kind test of endurance and smarts, requiring avalanche awareness, backcountry athleticism, winter camping knowledge and map reading skills all wrapped in one. This unusual start time is scheduled so entrants will reach the high point of Star Pass at 12,303 feet before the warmth of the day increases the likelihood of avalanches. The 40-mile course starts at 9,000 feet at Crested Butte Community School and traverses to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, where cheering crowds, torches and a fireworks display greet the racers as they pass through the base area just below the Silver Queen lift. After conquering two mountain passes, the teams finish at the base of Aspen Mountain ski area. The Grand Traverse is not a Nordic or downhill race, but instead tests skiers overall skills and goes from town-to-town, covering 40 miles of rugged trails in the Elk Mountains. Every event dishes up new surprises for the contestants and the organizers. When Grand Traverse began 13 years ago, it was fashioned after similar events in Europe that connect various villages, says Jan Runge, race organizer. In 2009, Mike Kloser of Vail and Jay Henry of Beaver Creek won the men's division and overall with a time of 9:17:40 in very difficult conditions. Locals took second and third with Ethan Passant and Travis Scheefer crossing the finish line at 9:28:30 and Jake Jones and Pat O'Neill only seven minutes behind at 9:35:30. Grethe Haggensen and Andrew Kasting captured the co-ed division in (11:02:30) and Maile Wade and Jenny Hamilton finished at 11:12:10, leading the women's division. Keeping Racers Safe Top priorities of race organizers are the safety of all participants and a minimal impact on the environment. Because of the remote route through the Elk Mountains, each team of two is required to carry enough food and supplies to sustain themselves for 24 hours. Before the race start, the team's packs will be checked for essential gear such as bivy sacks, stove, fuel, avalanche beacons, rescue gear, and first-aid and repair kits. More than 40 support team members are present in the backcountry during the race. Some crews are out in the backcountry for a week before the event, assessing avalanche conditions and moving supplies into remote camps. Local pilots also assist by airdropping supplies into alpine basins. Sustainable Legacy The Grand Traverse is continuing its partnership with Save Our Snow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to calculating, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, while also producing local alternative energy and stimulating economic development for the outdoor sports industry. Decisions concerning the race are aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, and racers are encouraged to train with a low carbon footprint approach. Also, sponsors will be able to display how their companies are working toward environmental protection for the first time in 2010. For example New Belgium Brewing has a zero carbon footprint, Runge notes. Our goal is to undergo a progressive greening of the race over the next several years. This is really the only lsquo;sustainable' thing to do-without snow, there won't really be a 50th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse and all of us involved with the race would like to pass on a sustainable legacy to the next generation of skier, she says. For more information, call Race Director Jan Runge at (970) 349-7133 or visit www.elkmountaintraverse.org . Visitor Information amp; Personalized Vacation Packages To find out more about Gunnison County events or to book personalized vacation packages, call the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association's toll-free line, (800) 814-8893, or visit www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com . Find the Tourism Association on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gcbta or follow us on www.twitter.com/gcbta . The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is served year-round by United Airlines with flights from Denver and during the winter season by American Airlines with direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth and Delta Air Lines with direct flights from Salt Lake City and Atlanta. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Elk-Mountains-Grand-Traverse-links-Crested-Butte-and-Aspen ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-24 12:24:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Elk-Mountains-Grand-Traverse-links-Crested-Butte-and-Aspen"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100224_traverse_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Elk Mountains Grand Traverse - Linking Crested Butte to Aspen on Skis Legendary Backcountry Race Challenges Athletic Skills amp; Smarts, March 26 - 27 GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO (February 16, 2010) - One of the most sought after and rugged backcountry ski races on the planet celebrates 13 years of memorable moments and amazing athletic feats on March 26 - 27. The 13th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, presented by Mountain Hardwear, follows historic mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. Registration opened on Dec. 1 and quickly sold out with the maximum 130 team slots filled. Check the bulletin board at www.elkmountaintraverse.org for openings that become available. Race Overview amp; Route Kicking off at the stroke of midnight on March 26, the Grand Traverse is a one-of-a-kind test of endurance and smarts, requiring avalanche awareness, backcountry athleticism, winter camping knowledge and map reading skills all wrapped in one. This unusual start time is scheduled so entrants will reach the high point of Star Pass at 12,303 feet before the warmth of the day increases the likelihood of avalanches. The 40-mile course starts at 9,000 feet at Crested Butte Community School and traverses to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, where cheering crowds, torches and a fireworks display greet the racers as they pass through the base area just below the Silver Queen lift. After conquering two mountain passes, the teams finish at the base of Aspen Mountain ski area. The Grand Traverse is not a Nordic or downhill race, but instead tests skiers overall skills and goes from town-to-town, covering 40 miles of rugged trails in the Elk Mountains. Every event dishes up new surprises for the contestants and the organizers. When Grand Traverse began 13 years ago, it was fashioned after similar events in Europe that connect various villages, says Jan Runge, race organizer. In 2009, Mike Kloser of Vail and Jay Henry of Beaver Creek won the men's division and overall with a time of 9:17:40 in very difficult conditions. Locals took second and third with Ethan Passant and Travis Scheefer crossing the finish line at 9:28:30 and Jake Jones and Pat O'Neill only seven minutes behind at 9:35:30. Grethe Haggensen and Andrew Kasting captured the co-ed division in (11:02:30) and Maile Wade and Jenny Hamilton finished at 11:12:10, leading the women's division. Keeping Racers Safe Top priorities of race organizers are the safety of all participants and a minimal impact on the environment. Because of the remote route through the Elk Mountains, each team of two is required to carry enough food and supplies to sustain themselves for 24 hours. Before the race start, the team's packs will be checked for essential gear such as bivy sacks, stove, fuel, avalanche beacons, rescue gear, and first-aid and repair kits. More than 40 support team members are present in the backcountry during the race. Some crews are out in the backcountry for a week before the event, assessing avalanche conditions and moving supplies into remote camps. Local pilots also assist by airdropping supplies into alpine basins. Sustainable Legacy The Grand Traverse is continuing its partnership with Save Our Snow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to calculating, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, while also producing local alternative energy and stimulating economic development for the outdoor sports industry. Decisions concerning the race are aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, and racers are encouraged to train with a low carbon footprint approach. Also, sponsors will be able to display how their companies are working toward environmental protection for the first time in 2010. For example New Belgium Brewing has a zero carbon footprint, Runge notes. Our goal is to undergo a progressive greening of the race over the next several years. This is really the only lsquo;sustainable' thing to do-without snow, there won't really be a 50th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse and all of us involved with the race would like to pass on a sustainable legacy to the next generation of skier, she says. For more information, call Race Director Jan Runge at (970) 349-7133 or visit www.elkmountaintraverse.org . Visitor Information amp; Personalized Vacation Packages To find out more about Gunnison County events or to book personalized vacation packages, call the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association's toll-free line, (800) 814-8893, or visit www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com . Find the Tourism Association on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gcbta or follow us on www.twitter.com/gcbta . The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is served year-round by United Airlines with flights from Denver and during the winter season by American Airlines with direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth and Delta Air Lines with direct flights from Salt Lake City and Atlanta. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100224/Elk-Mountains-Grand-Traverse-links-Crested-Butte-and-Aspen"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100224_traverse_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Four Seasons Resort will play host to one of the biggest ski races in West Virginia, as it will be home to the Governor's Cup annual race on March 6th and 7th. And, this year is the 50th anniversary of the race, so it will even be a grander celebration than usual! There will be a Giant Slalom and Slalom race at the event, with numerous prizes up for grabs, including a new pair of skis. Contact Timberline at (304) 866-4801 for more information. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Timberline-to-host-Governors-Cup-annual-race-from-March-67 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-23 16:57:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Timberline-to-host-Governors-Cup-annual-race-from-March-67"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Four Seasons Resort will play host to one of the biggest ski races in West Virginia, as it will be home to the Governor's Cup annual race on March 6th and 7th. And, this year is the 50th anniversary of the race, so it will even be a grander celebration than usual! There will be a Giant Slalom and Slalom race at the event, with numerous prizes up for grabs, including a new pair of skis. Contact Timberline at (304) 866-4801 for more information. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Timberline-to-host-Governors-Cup-annual-race-from-March-67"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park has a deal this spring that will make any adult feel like a kid again: When you purchase a lift ticket in addition to lodging at the ski resort, adults will pay the price of a child's lift ticket, which is 46% cheaper than the regular price. Lodging and lift packages are starting at $129 per person per night, so call (866) 423-5176 to book your spring trip at Winter Park. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Winter-Park-lets-adults-pay-the-same-price-as-kids-for-lift-tickets ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-23 16:44:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Winter-Park-lets-adults-pay-the-same-price-as-kids-for-lift-tickets"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_wpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park has a deal this spring that will make any adult feel like a kid again: When you purchase a lift ticket in addition to lodging at the ski resort, adults will pay the price of a child's lift ticket, which is 46% cheaper than the regular price. Lodging and lift packages are starting at $129 per person per night, so call (866) 423-5176 to book your spring trip at Winter Park. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Winter-Park-lets-adults-pay-the-same-price-as-kids-for-lift-tickets"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_wpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel After enduring a tough season so far for snowfall, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on the Continental Divide in Colorado is taking a big step forward Wednesday with the opening of Montezuma Bowl. Recent snow has permitted the opening of the mostly south-facing terrain. About half of the terrain in the 400-acre bowl on the backside of the resort is expected to open. The bowl almost doubled the resort's skiable terrain when it first opened in January 2008. With an average annual snowfall of 350 inches, snow is generally not an issue at A-Basin. This season, however, has been rather lean until recently. On Tuesday, the resort's officially reported a base of 38 inches. A-Basin's high altitude usually allows the resort to stay open into June, but a strong spring will be needed for enough snow to permit such a late closing date. A-Basin's base at an elevation of 10,780 feet is higher than the summit of most resorts. The summit tops out at an elevation of 13,050 feet. The high altitude also helps snowmaking efforts early in the season, so A-Basin usually battles nearby Loveland Ski Area in a race to be the first U.S. ski area to open each fall. For this season, Loveland opened on Oct. 7 and Arapahoe Basin opened two days later on Oct. 9. Last season, A-Basin stayed open until June 7, but that date could be difficult to match this season. Looking on the bright side, an earlier closing would allow for a head start on a new high-speed quad lift that is planned to replace the fixed-grip Exhibition triple chairlift on the front side. Currently, the closing date is tentatively scheduled for June 6 with lift construction starting in mid-June. (Photo courtesy of Arapahoe Basin/Casey Day) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Arapahoe-Basin-set-to-finally-open-Montezuma-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-23 15:59:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Arapahoe-Basin-set-to-finally-open-Montezuma-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_abasinskier_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> After enduring a tough season so far for snowfall, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on the Continental Divide in Colorado is taking a big step forward Wednesday with the opening of Montezuma Bowl. Recent snow has permitted the opening of the mostly south-facing terrain. About half of the terrain in the 400-acre bowl on the backside of the resort is expected to open. The bowl almost doubled the resort's skiable terrain when it first opened in January 2008. With an average annual snowfall of 350 inches, snow is generally not an issue at A-Basin. This season, however, has been rather lean until recently. On Tuesday, the resort's officially reported a base of 38 inches. A-Basin's high altitude usually allows the resort to stay open into June, but a strong spring will be needed for enough snow to permit such a late closing date. A-Basin's base at an elevation of 10,780 feet is higher than the summit of most resorts. The summit tops out at an elevation of 13,050 feet. The high altitude also helps snowmaking efforts early in the season, so A-Basin usually battles nearby Loveland Ski Area in a race to be the first U.S. ski area to open each fall. For this season, Loveland opened on Oct. 7 and Arapahoe Basin opened two days later on Oct. 9. Last season, A-Basin stayed open until June 7, but that date could be difficult to match this season. Looking on the bright side, an earlier closing would allow for a head start on a new high-speed quad lift that is planned to replace the fixed-grip Exhibition triple chairlift on the front side. Currently, the closing date is tentatively scheduled for June 6 with lift construction starting in mid-June. (Photo courtesy of Arapahoe Basin/Casey Day) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Arapahoe-Basin-set-to-finally-open-Montezuma-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_abasinskier_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel SUN VALLEY RESORT OFFERS NEW TRIPLE-PLAY SKI PASS Sun Valley, ID, February 23, 2010: This spring Sun Valley Resort will offer college students an all new Spring Triple-Play Ski Pass. Beginning March 1 and continuing through the end of the ski season April 18, full-time college students can purchase three days of skiing for only $99. The three days do not have to be used consecutively and the pass may be renewed multiple times. The Triple-Play Pass can be purchased at the Sun Valley River Run ticket office with proper college I.D. For more information please call 208-622-6136. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Sun-Valley-Resort-offering-college-students-a-new-way-to-save ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-23 11:34:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Sun-Valley-Resort-offering-college-students-a-new-way-to-save"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> SUN VALLEY RESORT OFFERS NEW TRIPLE-PLAY SKI PASS Sun Valley, ID, February 23, 2010: This spring Sun Valley Resort will offer college students an all new Spring Triple-Play Ski Pass. Beginning March 1 and continuing through the end of the ski season April 18, full-time college students can purchase three days of skiing for only $99. The three days do not have to be used consecutively and the pass may be renewed multiple times. The Triple-Play Pass can be purchased at the Sun Valley River Run ticket office with proper college I.D. For more information please call 208-622-6136. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100223/Sun-Valley-Resort-offering-college-students-a-new-way-to-save"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100223_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park and Mary Jane have been snowed on big time in the last week, as the ski resort has received over two feet of snow! This past weekend 17 inches of that snow fell, which meant the opening of the Chutes and Vasquez Cirque for all you powder lovers. In addition to opening new terrain, Winter Park is offering a huge deal on lodging as part of its 70th Anniversary: When you buy one night of lodging, you will get your second night for 70% off the full price. But you have to hurry up, as this deal is only good for the next 70 hours! Call (800) 979-0332 for more information. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Winter-Park-is-celebrating-its-new-snow-with-a-70-off-lodging-special ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-22 17:37:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Winter-Park-is-celebrating-its-new-snow-with-a-70-off-lodging-special"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter Park and Mary Jane have been snowed on big time in the last week, as the ski resort has received over two feet of snow! This past weekend 17 inches of that snow fell, which meant the opening of the Chutes and Vasquez Cirque for all you powder lovers. In addition to opening new terrain, Winter Park is offering a huge deal on lodging as part of its 70th Anniversary: When you buy one night of lodging, you will get your second night for 70% off the full price. But you have to hurry up, as this deal is only good for the next 70 hours! Call (800) 979-0332 for more information. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Winter-Park-is-celebrating-its-new-snow-with-a-70-off-lodging-special"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Good news for all of you in or planning to be in Crested Butte anytime soon: As a result of a huge storm, 28 inches of snow has fallen in the last week! Our sources at the ski resort are reporting epic conditions, as the sun was shining and it was definitely a bluebird day. And the snow came right in time, as the ski resort hosted the 30th Annual Prater Cup an the 19th Annual Subaru Extreme Freeskiing Championships this past weekend. Griffin Post, Cliff Bennett, and local skier Caleb Mullen rounded out the boys' podium, while Vail local Claudia Bouvier took home the women's title. The Prater Cup had two hundred 11 and 12 year racers compete in the Super-G, Slalom, and GS with the goal of qualifying for the J4 Rocky Mountain Championships. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Powder-Alert-Huge-storm-hits-Crested-Butte-leaves-over-two-feet-of-new-snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-22 16:34:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Powder-Alert-Huge-storm-hits-Crested-Butte-leaves-over-two-feet-of-new-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_crestedbutte_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Good news for all of you in or planning to be in Crested Butte anytime soon: As a result of a huge storm, 28 inches of snow has fallen in the last week! Our sources at the ski resort are reporting epic conditions, as the sun was shining and it was definitely a bluebird day. And the snow came right in time, as the ski resort hosted the 30th Annual Prater Cup an the 19th Annual Subaru Extreme Freeskiing Championships this past weekend. Griffin Post, Cliff Bennett, and local skier Caleb Mullen rounded out the boys' podium, while Vail local Claudia Bouvier took home the women's title. The Prater Cup had two hundred 11 and 12 year racers compete in the Super-G, Slalom, and GS with the goal of qualifying for the J4 Rocky Mountain Championships. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Powder-Alert-Huge-storm-hits-Crested-Butte-leaves-over-two-feet-of-new-snow"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_crestedbutte_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel WHITEFISH, Mont. - Whitefish Mountain Resort and the US Forest Service announced a new policy pertaining to uphill traffic at the Montana ski resort today, in an attempt to decrease unsafe behavior associated with the increasingly popular activity. I'm not a fan of restrictions under most circumstances, but in this case I think it is necessary, said Becky Smith-Powell, a Snow Ranger with the US Forest Service's Tally Lake Ranger District. Hiking uphill in the snow for sport, once reserved for only the most dedicated winter outdoor recreation enthusiasts, has seen a surge of popularity in recent years due to better equipment and coverage in mainstream media. Some participants attach synthetic skins to their skis, which enable them to climb slippery slopes. Others use snowshoes for the uphill portion of their journey and switch to skis or snowboards to ride downhill. Resort officials pointed to an exponential increase in uphill traffic over the last few years as the primary reason this issue has come to a point of action now. It used to be that you'd see one or two people hiking the mountain on an average evening, said Chester Powell, Director of Operations and Risk Management for the resort. Now, our grooming operators will tell you they see 30 or 40 people on an average night, and many more if it is exceptionally clear or a full moon. The resort and the US Forest Service made clear that this is an issue of safety, not revenue. Resort managers estimate that as many as 90% of uphill travelers are current winter season pass holders. We see uphill traffic as an important part of the unique ski culture here, said Donnie Clapp, Public Relations Manager for the resort. That culture is our greatest asset as a business, and what sets us apart from all the cookie cutter ski resorts out there. I guarantee you we would not risk upsetting all of the people who enjoy hiking the mountain if we didn't feel we have to. This season, resort staff have reported several near-miss incidents with winch cats - grooming machines that use a powerful winch and steel cable to allow the grooming of steep terrain. The cables are under high tension and often bind and release, jumping 30 feet or more in an instant. As recently as Friday, Feb. 19, a grooming operator watched an after-hours hiker ski beneath his winch cable, encountering aggressive resistance when the skier was asked to vacate the area for his safety. After-hours hikers also sometimes ski down close behind or in front of grooming machines after their ascents, ostensively looking for freshly groomed snow to ski on. Collisions with grooming machines have resulted in fatalities and severe injuries at other ski areas in the past. Our grooming operators are constantly worried that they're going to inadvertently injure or kill someone who makes a bad decision out there, said Powell. I'm not willing to wait until that happens to reactively put a policy in place. I'd like to try and prevent it from happening. Other practices that have been identified as dangerous include travelling uphill on runs with blind break-overs or blind corners, travelling uphill in the middle of runs instead of keeping to the edge, entering terrain that is undergoing avalanche control work or closed for other reasons, and disregarding posted warnings to stay away from high-pressure water lines and high-voltage electrical cables associated with early-season snowmaking operations. The policy developed by resort management and the US Forest Service will restrict uphill traffic within the resort's Special Use Permit boundary to a single route on the mountain, as well as limiting the hours when the activity is allowed. The route follows the run called Toni Matt, hugging the uphill-left edge of the trail, and will be clearly marked. Uphill traffic will be allowed on the route during ski season from 6:30 a.m. until the resort closes for the day and Ski Patrol conducts their sweep of the mountain. The same route will be used between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the first 14 days after ski season ends, with no active restrictions outside those hours and dates. Uphill traffic will not be allowed pre-season, when the resort is likely to be conducting extensive slope maintenance and snowmaking operations. It isn't realistic to think we can manage uphill traffic after we close for the day, even if we identified a suitable route that didn't interfere with grooming operations, said Powell. Patrol isn't here to keep people out of trouble, and people have proven they don't always make the best decisions on their own. The full text of the policy, along with an Uphill Traffic Responsibility Code crafted by the resort's Ski Patrol, can be found online at skiwhitefish.com. A large sign containing the policy and the Responsibility Code, similar to what might be found at a Forest Service trail-head, will be erected near the bottom of the uphill route. Ski Patrol also plans to hand out fliers to and have conversations with hikers between now and March 1, when the policy is scheduled to go into effect. The US Forest Service plans to back the policy with a Special Order amendment to 36 CFR 261.53(e), which will allow them to send staff to assist the resort with enforcing the new policy. We fully support this preventative measure, said Tally Lake District Ranger Lisa Timchak. We are pursuing this policy in tandem with Whitefish Mountain Resort in the interest of public safety, and we plan to do what we can to help make sure people abide by it. Resort and Forest Service officials are optimistic that most people will embrace the new policy. Most people I've talked to have been sad to see evening hiking on Big Mountain go, but have agreed that something like this is needed. We all feel that way, said Dan Graves, President and CEO of the resort. I'm very hopeful that those people will encourage each other to work with us on adopting the new policy, so that going uphill can remain a part of recreating here for a long time into the future. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-reaches-agreement-with-US-Forest-Service ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-22 16:28:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-reaches-agreement-with-US-Forest-Service"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> WHITEFISH, Mont. - Whitefish Mountain Resort and the US Forest Service announced a new policy pertaining to uphill traffic at the Montana ski resort today, in an attempt to decrease unsafe behavior associated with the increasingly popular activity. I'm not a fan of restrictions under most circumstances, but in this case I think it is necessary, said Becky Smith-Powell, a Snow Ranger with the US Forest Service's Tally Lake Ranger District. Hiking uphill in the snow for sport, once reserved for only the most dedicated winter outdoor recreation enthusiasts, has seen a surge of popularity in recent years due to better equipment and coverage in mainstream media. Some participants attach synthetic skins to their skis, which enable them to climb slippery slopes. Others use snowshoes for the uphill portion of their journey and switch to skis or snowboards to ride downhill. Resort officials pointed to an exponential increase in uphill traffic over the last few years as the primary reason this issue has come to a point of action now. It used to be that you'd see one or two people hiking the mountain on an average evening, said Chester Powell, Director of Operations and Risk Management for the resort. Now, our grooming operators will tell you they see 30 or 40 people on an average night, and many more if it is exceptionally clear or a full moon. The resort and the US Forest Service made clear that this is an issue of safety, not revenue. Resort managers estimate that as many as 90% of uphill travelers are current winter season pass holders. We see uphill traffic as an important part of the unique ski culture here, said Donnie Clapp, Public Relations Manager for the resort. That culture is our greatest asset as a business, and what sets us apart from all the cookie cutter ski resorts out there. I guarantee you we would not risk upsetting all of the people who enjoy hiking the mountain if we didn't feel we have to. This season, resort staff have reported several near-miss incidents with winch cats - grooming machines that use a powerful winch and steel cable to allow the grooming of steep terrain. The cables are under high tension and often bind and release, jumping 30 feet or more in an instant. As recently as Friday, Feb. 19, a grooming operator watched an after-hours hiker ski beneath his winch cable, encountering aggressive resistance when the skier was asked to vacate the area for his safety. After-hours hikers also sometimes ski down close behind or in front of grooming machines after their ascents, ostensively looking for freshly groomed snow to ski on. Collisions with grooming machines have resulted in fatalities and severe injuries at other ski areas in the past. Our grooming operators are constantly worried that they're going to inadvertently injure or kill someone who makes a bad decision out there, said Powell. I'm not willing to wait until that happens to reactively put a policy in place. I'd like to try and prevent it from happening. Other practices that have been identified as dangerous include travelling uphill on runs with blind break-overs or blind corners, travelling uphill in the middle of runs instead of keeping to the edge, entering terrain that is undergoing avalanche control work or closed for other reasons, and disregarding posted warnings to stay away from high-pressure water lines and high-voltage electrical cables associated with early-season snowmaking operations. The policy developed by resort management and the US Forest Service will restrict uphill traffic within the resort's Special Use Permit boundary to a single route on the mountain, as well as limiting the hours when the activity is allowed. The route follows the run called Toni Matt, hugging the uphill-left edge of the trail, and will be clearly marked. Uphill traffic will be allowed on the route during ski season from 6:30 a.m. until the resort closes for the day and Ski Patrol conducts their sweep of the mountain. The same route will be used between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the first 14 days after ski season ends, with no active restrictions outside those hours and dates. Uphill traffic will not be allowed pre-season, when the resort is likely to be conducting extensive slope maintenance and snowmaking operations. It isn't realistic to think we can manage uphill traffic after we close for the day, even if we identified a suitable route that didn't interfere with grooming operations, said Powell. Patrol isn't here to keep people out of trouble, and people have proven they don't always make the best decisions on their own. The full text of the policy, along with an Uphill Traffic Responsibility Code crafted by the resort's Ski Patrol, can be found online at skiwhitefish.com. A large sign containing the policy and the Responsibility Code, similar to what might be found at a Forest Service trail-head, will be erected near the bottom of the uphill route. Ski Patrol also plans to hand out fliers to and have conversations with hikers between now and March 1, when the policy is scheduled to go into effect. The US Forest Service plans to back the policy with a Special Order amendment to 36 CFR 261.53(e), which will allow them to send staff to assist the resort with enforcing the new policy. We fully support this preventative measure, said Tally Lake District Ranger Lisa Timchak. We are pursuing this policy in tandem with Whitefish Mountain Resort in the interest of public safety, and we plan to do what we can to help make sure people abide by it. Resort and Forest Service officials are optimistic that most people will embrace the new policy. Most people I've talked to have been sad to see evening hiking on Big Mountain go, but have agreed that something like this is needed. We all feel that way, said Dan Graves, President and CEO of the resort. I'm very hopeful that those people will encourage each other to work with us on adopting the new policy, so that going uphill can remain a part of recreating here for a long time into the future. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-reaches-agreement-with-US-Forest-Service"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo by Jeremy Swanson After taking a look at these images, all that can be said is Wow! Mother Nature has been smiling brightly on Aspen/Snowmass this past week, as over three feet of snow has accumulated! Enjoy the pictures and make sure you head out to the ski resort like all the people below did to enjoy the powder and the mountains! Photo by Daniel Bayer http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Exclusive-photos-Aspen-Snowmass-has-received-over-three-feet-of-snow-in-a-week ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-22 12:11:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Exclusive-photos-Aspen-Snowmass-has-received-over-three-feet-of-snow-in-a-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo by Jeremy Swanson After taking a look at these images, all that can be said is Wow! Mother Nature has been smiling brightly on Aspen/Snowmass this past week, as over three feet of snow has accumulated! Enjoy the pictures and make sure you head out to the ski resort like all the people below did to enjoy the powder and the mountains! Photo by Daniel Bayer <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100222/Exclusive-photos-Aspen-Snowmass-has-received-over-three-feet-of-snow-in-a-week"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100222_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo by Cody Downard/Beaver Creek Resort The snow is falling at Beaver Creek Resort, as the ski resort received seven inches of snow last night and has had nearly two feet of new accumulation in the last week. And, there's more good news: Another major snowstorm is heading into the area over the weekend, and a lot of white stuff will be falling in Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and Breckenridge. Check out the picture we received from the resort, and get out and enjoy the powder this weekend! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100219/Powder-Alert-Beaver-Creek-receives-over-half-a-foot-of-snow-overnight ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-19 12:37:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100219/Powder-Alert-Beaver-Creek-receives-over-half-a-foot-of-snow-overnight"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100219_bcreek_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo by Cody Downard/Beaver Creek Resort The snow is falling at Beaver Creek Resort, as the ski resort received seven inches of snow last night and has had nearly two feet of new accumulation in the last week. And, there's more good news: Another major snowstorm is heading into the area over the weekend, and a lot of white stuff will be falling in Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and Breckenridge. Check out the picture we received from the resort, and get out and enjoy the powder this weekend! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100219/Powder-Alert-Beaver-Creek-receives-over-half-a-foot-of-snow-overnight"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100219_bcreek_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ever since Warren Miller's iconic film with the same name came out, skiers and boarders alike wanted to find the Steep and Deep. Well, Winter Park Resort is helping you push yourself and go beyond the normal mountain with the the Winter Park Ski and Ride School's Steep and Deep Camp, which takes place from March 4-6. The camp will take you to Mary Jane's most difficult terrain, including secret powder stashes and hidden tree lines. In addition, all participants will be able to demo free gear from Salomon, Rossignol, and Burton. For more information on the camp, go to skiwinterpark.com. Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100219/Hit-the-Steep-and-Deep-at-Winter-Park-March-46 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-19 10:59:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100219/Hit-the-Steep-and-Deep-at-Winter-Park-March-46"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100219_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ever since Warren Miller's iconic film with the same name came out, skiers and boarders alike wanted to find the Steep and Deep. Well, Winter Park Resort is helping you push yourself and go beyond the normal mountain with the the Winter Park Ski and Ride School's Steep and Deep Camp, which takes place from March 4-6. The camp will take you to Mary Jane's most difficult terrain, including secret powder stashes and hidden tree lines. In addition, all participants will be able to demo free gear from Salomon, Rossignol, and Burton. For more information on the camp, go to skiwinterpark.com. Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100219/Hit-the-Steep-and-Deep-at-Winter-Park-March-46"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100219_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Up 5,000 feet in the San Bernardino Forest among pines, oaks and dogwoods, the UCLA Conference Center is located on the north shore of beautiful Lake Arrowhead. We enjoy 310 days of sunshine. Our four distinct seasons will thrill you! Winter temperatures are rarely below freezing, often reaching 60 degrees during the day. Occasional snow brings breathless beauty to the mountains, but roads and paths are quickly cleared. As a precaution, CHP advises all visitors to the mountains to carry chains from November to April. Lodging: With our extensive renovation now completed, all guest rooms at the UCLA Conference Center have private baths. Our unique Condolets offer a queen size bed with bath downstairs and a second queen size bed with bath upstairs. A living room area with wood-burning fireplace is shared by two conferees, furthering after hours conversation. All condolets have expansive decks with wonderful lake or forest views. Three vintage cottages are favorites of guests who prefer a touch of nostalgia. All cottage rooms have queen size beds and their own private baths. Contact: 850 Willow Creek Road Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Phone: 909-337-2478 Fax: 909-337-1030 E-mail: lakearro@ha.ucla.edu Mail: P. O. Box 160 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Lake-Arrowhead-Conference-Center-at-Snow-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 17:41:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Lake-Arrowhead-Conference-Center-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Up 5,000 feet in the San Bernardino Forest among pines, oaks and dogwoods, the UCLA Conference Center is located on the north shore of beautiful Lake Arrowhead. We enjoy 310 days of sunshine. Our four distinct seasons will thrill you! Winter temperatures are rarely below freezing, often reaching 60 degrees during the day. Occasional snow brings breathless beauty to the mountains, but roads and paths are quickly cleared. As a precaution, CHP advises all visitors to the mountains to carry chains from November to April. Lodging: With our extensive renovation now completed, all guest rooms at the UCLA Conference Center have private baths. Our unique Condolets offer a queen size bed with bath downstairs and a second queen size bed with bath upstairs. A living room area with wood-burning fireplace is shared by two conferees, furthering after hours conversation. All condolets have expansive decks with wonderful lake or forest views. Three vintage cottages are favorites of guests who prefer a touch of nostalgia. All cottage rooms have queen size beds and their own private baths. Contact: 850 Willow Creek Road Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Phone: 909-337-2478 Fax: 909-337-1030 E-mail: lakearro@ha.ucla.edu Mail: P. O. Box 160 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Lake-Arrowhead-Conference-Center-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Located high in the San Bernardino mountains, minutes to Snow Valley Ski Resort. Running Springs Lodge has become a popular place to stay for mountain guests and is within easy walking distance to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Amenities: Running Springs Giant Oak Lodge offers private mountain rooms and cozy cabins with king or queen beds, in room spas, stone fireplaces, cable TV with HBO, telephone, wireless internet, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Contact: Address: 32180 Hilltop Blvd. Running Springs, CA. 92382 Mail address: P.O Box 2189 Running Springs, CA. 92382 Phone - toll free: 800.786.1689 Phone - local: 909.867.2231 Fax: 909.867.5532 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Giant-Oaks-Lodge-at-Snow-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 17:27:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Giant-Oaks-Lodge-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Located high in the San Bernardino mountains, minutes to Snow Valley Ski Resort. Running Springs Lodge has become a popular place to stay for mountain guests and is within easy walking distance to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Amenities: Running Springs Giant Oak Lodge offers private mountain rooms and cozy cabins with king or queen beds, in room spas, stone fireplaces, cable TV with HBO, telephone, wireless internet, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Contact: Address: 32180 Hilltop Blvd. Running Springs, CA. 92382 Mail address: P.O Box 2189 Running Springs, CA. 92382 Phone - toll free: 800.786.1689 Phone - local: 909.867.2231 Fax: 909.867.5532 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Giant-Oaks-Lodge-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa offers an exceptional variety of unique experiences that are designed to create treasured memories and to enhance your stay with us. High above the frenzied pace of the city, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa is situated at an elevation of 5,106 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest along the shores of picturesque Lake Arrowhead, with plenty of fresh air and clear-blue sky. Amenities: Guestrooms and suites feature LCD flat-screen televisions and bathrooms with slab-granite countertops and upscale bath products like Essential Elements. BIN189 offers an extraordinary wine-inspired dining experience, complete with a lounge and cozy waiting area with a fireplace. The premier Spa of the Pines offers soothing treatments using indigenous products and a fitness studio with yoga, Pilates, and a host of on-going fitness classes. Contact: P.O. Box 1699 27984 Hwy 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Phone: 909-336-1511 | Fax: 909-744-3088 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Lake-Arrowhead-Resort-at-Snow-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 17:14:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Lake-Arrowhead-Resort-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa offers an exceptional variety of unique experiences that are designed to create treasured memories and to enhance your stay with us. High above the frenzied pace of the city, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa is situated at an elevation of 5,106 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest along the shores of picturesque Lake Arrowhead, with plenty of fresh air and clear-blue sky. Amenities: Guestrooms and suites feature LCD flat-screen televisions and bathrooms with slab-granite countertops and upscale bath products like Essential Elements. BIN189 offers an extraordinary wine-inspired dining experience, complete with a lounge and cozy waiting area with a fireplace. The premier Spa of the Pines offers soothing treatments using indigenous products and a fitness studio with yoga, Pilates, and a host of on-going fitness classes. Contact: P.O. Box 1699 27984 Hwy 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Phone: 909-336-1511 | Fax: 909-744-3088 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Lake-Arrowhead-Resort-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to Green Valley Lake - the highest community in the San Bernardino Mountains - at 7,200 feet. Green Valley Lake's Cozy Cabin Rentals are an ideal getaway paradise from the city to the cool, clean air of the mountains. A supervised beach and swimming area are operated all summer and paddle boats and row boats are available for rent. Fishing is excellent in the well abundant, stocked, lake and hiking and mountain biking are also favorite recreational activities. Green Valley Lake has a good reputation for its winter sports as well, providing skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and sledding. Amenities: Nestled in the small community of Green Valley Lake at 7200', all cabins come with completely equipped kitchens, fireplaces, or wood burning stoves. Most have color TV with basic cable. Many are equipped with dishwashers, microwaves, and coffee makers. Some are also equipped with washers and dryers, VCRs, stereos, and CD players. Blankets and pillows are furnished; however, renters need to furnish their own sheets and pillowcases, towels and washcloths, paper products, and personal items. All cabins are privately owned, therefore, the decor reflects the taste of the owner. Contact: 33231 Green Valley Lake Rd. Green Valley Lake, Ca. 92341 Telephone: (909) 867-5335 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/G-V-L-Cozy-Cabin-Rentals-at-Snow-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 16:44:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/G-V-L-Cozy-Cabin-Rentals-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Green Valley Lake - the highest community in the San Bernardino Mountains - at 7,200 feet. Green Valley Lake's Cozy Cabin Rentals are an ideal getaway paradise from the city to the cool, clean air of the mountains. A supervised beach and swimming area are operated all summer and paddle boats and row boats are available for rent. Fishing is excellent in the well abundant, stocked, lake and hiking and mountain biking are also favorite recreational activities. Green Valley Lake has a good reputation for its winter sports as well, providing skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and sledding. Amenities: Nestled in the small community of Green Valley Lake at 7200', all cabins come with completely equipped kitchens, fireplaces, or wood burning stoves. Most have color TV with basic cable. Many are equipped with dishwashers, microwaves, and coffee makers. Some are also equipped with washers and dryers, VCRs, stereos, and CD players. Blankets and pillows are furnished; however, renters need to furnish their own sheets and pillowcases, towels and washcloths, paper products, and personal items. All cabins are privately owned, therefore, the decor reflects the taste of the owner. Contact: 33231 Green Valley Lake Rd. Green Valley Lake, Ca. 92341 Telephone: (909) 867-5335 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/G-V-L-Cozy-Cabin-Rentals-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Valley's premier ski and sport shop. Over 30 years of retail, rentals and personalized service. Contact: 316 Route 100, PO Box 2510, West Dover, VT 05356 Telephone: (802) 464-7101 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Alpine-Ski-Sports-Shop-at-Mount-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 16:33:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Alpine-Ski-Sports-Shop-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Valley's premier ski and sport shop. Over 30 years of retail, rentals and personalized service. Contact: 316 Route 100, PO Box 2510, West Dover, VT 05356 Telephone: (802) 464-7101 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Alpine-Ski-Sports-Shop-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Full service ski shop offering a varity of services and specializing in customer care. Services include boot fitting, demorsquo;s, tuning and rentals. Friendliest shop in the valley! Contact: 1 Stuggar Road Route 100, PO Box 1529, West Dover, VT 05356 Telephone: (802) 464-2669 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/The-Great-Outdoors-at-Mount-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 16:21:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/The-Great-Outdoors-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Full service ski shop offering a varity of services and specializing in customer care. Services include boot fitting, demorsquo;s, tuning and rentals. Friendliest shop in the valley! Contact: 1 Stuggar Road Route 100, PO Box 1529, West Dover, VT 05356 Telephone: (802) 464-2669 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/The-Great-Outdoors-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Southern Vermont's largest outdoor flea market. Weekend outdoor shopping. Seasonally, Mid-May through Mid-October. Dealers are up to sell various items: collectibles, clothing, jewelry, furniture, house-wares, vegetables and plants. Food concession, free parking and admission. Contact: Junction Route 9 amp; 100, P.O. Box 22 Telephone: 802-464-3345 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Wilmington-Antique-Flea-Market-at-Mount-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 15:59:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Wilmington-Antique-Flea-Market-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Southern Vermont's largest outdoor flea market. Weekend outdoor shopping. Seasonally, Mid-May through Mid-October. Dealers are up to sell various items: collectibles, clothing, jewelry, furniture, house-wares, vegetables and plants. Food concession, free parking and admission. Contact: Junction Route 9 amp; 100, P.O. Box 22 Telephone: 802-464-3345 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Wilmington-Antique-Flea-Market-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Come and see the largest Green Fluonte mineral in the world. Fine gems from New England mines: emerald green fluorite, aqua-marine and quartz; pendants and earrings. Contact: 3 South Main Street Wilmington, VT 05363 Phone: 802-464-7319 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Earth-Rock-Oils-at-Mount-Snow ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 15:39:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Earth-Rock-Oils-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Come and see the largest Green Fluonte mineral in the world. Fine gems from New England mines: emerald green fluorite, aqua-marine and quartz; pendants and earrings. Contact: 3 South Main Street Wilmington, VT 05363 Phone: 802-464-7319 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Earth-Rock-Oils-at-Mount-Snow"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel A Ski Channel favorite, Peaks restaurant is located right at the base of the mountain in the Summit Lodge. It's an on-slope sit down with a new age lodge feel. Self -described casual fine dining, it makes you feel as if you are having lunch in Aspen at the price of a regular mountain cafeteria. For $10 to $14 you can eat a classy and deliscious lunch with choices such as the ahi Nicoise salad, a Salmon wrap, or the soup and half sandwich combo. The Ski Channel team was unbelievably impressed with the Elk Rueben at $12 a pop. Overall, a great atmosphere, great food, and unbelievable prices. Rating: If you are a freestyler, two truck driver's and a corked 9. If you are a big mountain rider, it's two mandatory cliff drops and a grade of 68. If you are a jibber, it would be two switch ups and a 270 out. In conclusion, a must hit during your Big Sky experience. For more information: http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Dining-Shopping/Dining_Locations/Peaks_Restaurant.asp http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Peaks ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-18 15:41:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Peaks"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> A Ski Channel favorite, Peaks restaurant is located right at the base of the mountain in the Summit Lodge. It's an on-slope sit down with a new age lodge feel. Self -described casual fine dining, it makes you feel as if you are having lunch in Aspen at the price of a regular mountain cafeteria. For $10 to $14 you can eat a classy and deliscious lunch with choices such as the ahi Nicoise salad, a Salmon wrap, or the soup and half sandwich combo. The Ski Channel team was unbelievably impressed with the Elk Rueben at $12 a pop. Overall, a great atmosphere, great food, and unbelievable prices. Rating: If you are a freestyler, two truck driver's and a corked 9. If you are a big mountain rider, it's two mandatory cliff drops and a grade of 68. If you are a jibber, it would be two switch ups and a 270 out. In conclusion, a must hit during your Big Sky experience. For more information: http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Dining-Shopping/Dining_Locations/Peaks_Restaurant.asp <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100218/Peaks"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's a demarcation line. Stepping into the gates of Beaver Creek is the skiing version of entering Oz. Another world beyond this one, where skiing dreams are granted. Not exactly roughing it is Beaver Creek's marketing tag line, but to me, the phrase is simply the result of a singular focus. What if every aspect, from the large and significant to the seemingly insignificant, was 100% focused on creating the perfect ski vacation? That's Beaver Creek. No, there will no headaches, no disappointments, only exceeded expectations filled with the immense joy of the perfect ski vacation. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Much like surfing, skiing sometimes suffers from localism, albeit of a lesser kind. I have not had my tires flattened for skiing a new spot. Still, mood is dictated by those around us. At the Beav, friendliness extends beyond the service professionals, who are paid to be friendly, to the locals, who are friendly for free! It's the Snoop Dogg approach. Laid back. That vibe of laid back friendliness makes Beaver Creek so appealing. A ski traveler, happy to be free from everyday demands, automatically imports happiness to his new locale. At Beaver Creek that happiness is enhanced, never to be diminished by those who wished you'd gone somewhere else. A welcome to Beaver Creek is sincere and deeply felt. So while Snoop was laid back with his Gin and Juice, at Beaver Creek it's the hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. There are no better symbols of Beaver Creek's welcoming and comforting atmosphere than free hot chocolate in the morning at the top of the lift and legendary (still free) chocolate chip cookies at the base at the end of the day. There are even scented candles in the men's bathrooms. I'll assume the ladies have the same. Laid back, sippin' on hot chocolate with my mind on my money and my money on my mind. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Television is the great distorter. The flattened images beamed worldwide only show a fraction of the frightening wonder that is Beaver Creek's Birds of Prey, the only stop in the U.S. on the men's alpine World Cup. The marquee event of the weekend is the Birds of Prey downhill. Much like watching the Indy 500, television does not convey both the insane speed of World Cup downhill racers and the steep pitches on which these gladiators perform. It's a perspective shift of profound proportions, to ski the Birds of Prey run from top to bottom. Beaver Creek is the only American ski resort dishing out this perspective shift. And come the next time you watch the Birds of Prey on the tele, you'll know, yes the TV lies, and wow, I can't believe how fast Erik Fisher is flying down that pitch! Adhering to the skier safety code, maybe the the Birds of Prey is beyond your skill set. Not to worry, regardless of ability, from World Cup to beginning pup, Beaver Creek has endless options for to explore. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Grooming has reached its zenith. Twenty hours a day, seven days a week, Beaver Creek's 52 full-time operators doctor the snow to PHD perfection. There's 776 groomed acres a day so finely manicured that the greens at Augusta are jealous. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] An introduction to the great sport of skiing can either be awkward and frustrating or fun and exciting. Few are doing more to expand the tribe of skiing and snowboarding than the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. Their instructors are a collection of Best Personality winners with their yearbooks to prove. Linguistics must have been a minor for many of these Skiing Jedis, as collectively, the instructors speak 25 languages. For children there's The Ranch, a truly state-of-the-art ski and snowboard school. Adult lessons are also fantastic, but I'd highly recommend a private lesson. Privates come with the Beaver Creek red carpet treatment: free demo equipment and video analysis of your progress. Yes, sometimes the TV doesn't lie. You'll feel and see progress made. Creating the best first experience ensures a lifetime love of skiing and snowboarding. Beaver Creek is the best spot to uncover your as-yet-to-be-discovered love of flying down a mountain. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] I'm here, now what? How about art galleries, cool shops, ice skating, countless restaurants, fun bars, all accessible by your two walking feet. With three on-mountain villages and two towns at the base, Beaver Creek has it all and then some. The only driving you'll do once you reach Beaver Creek is on your outside edge. The ski resort at Beaver Creek only opened in 1980. Since that time, the magic formula for what we ski sojourners want for the perfect family ski vacation has been perfected at The Beav. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] A singular focus to create that perfect ski vacation resulted in everything -- on the mountain and off -- being in its right place. With welcoming locals, beyond first class service, 350 of Colorado snow annually, majestic landscapes, awesome alpine villages -- all of it first class. Not exactly roughing it, indeed. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Here's a look at what's new at Beaver Creek: Ice Music in the Crystal Grotto The Crystal Grotto is North Americarsquo;s only performing arts center made of ice featuring ice instruments. Located near Spruce Saddle Restaurant, it seats 150. Performances 1pm and 3pm on Saturdays, Sundays and select Fridays all season. Pre-purchase tickets ($10) at the information kiosk next to the Ice Rink. Kids 12 and under are free for the 3pm Saturday show. Tubing at New Heights Beaver Creekrsquo;s new lift-served, 3-laned tubing hill is a wild ride for everyone in the family. It sits just below The Ranch and is accessed by riding the Buckaroo Gondola. Tickets and information available at The Ranch (970) 754 5368. Mamiersquo;s Mountain Grill Nestled in an aspen grove atop the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift #16, Mamiersquo;s wide sunny deck overlooks McCoy Park and commands stunning mountain views. A unique menu features ldquo;grill your ownrdquo; items, signature soups, European style hotdogs, sandwiches, beer, warm Gluuml;wein and non alcoholic choices. Open 11am ndash; 3pm. Lunch for Less Save some cash with our new Lunch for Less option. Get an entreacute;e, side and drink for just $9.95. Anywhere on the mountain, every day of the season. Epic Mountain Burger Our famous hamburger just got better. Now, at our on-mountain restaurants yoursquo;ll be able to bite into a burger that features a freshly baked bun, two fresh, Angus quarter-pound beef patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, organic white cheddar cheese and a special sauce page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/The-Ski-Channel-Primer-Perfection-is-the-norm-at-Beaver-Creek ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-17 18:54:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/The-Ski-Channel-Primer-Perfection-is-the-norm-at-Beaver-Creek"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_beavercreek_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's a demarcation line. Stepping into the gates of Beaver Creek is the skiing version of entering Oz. Another world beyond this one, where skiing dreams are granted. Not exactly roughing it is Beaver Creek's marketing tag line, but to me, the phrase is simply the result of a singular focus. What if every aspect, from the large and significant to the seemingly insignificant, was 100% focused on creating the perfect ski vacation? That's Beaver Creek. No, there will no headaches, no disappointments, only exceeded expectations filled with the immense joy of the perfect ski vacation. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Much like surfing, skiing sometimes suffers from localism, albeit of a lesser kind. I have not had my tires flattened for skiing a new spot. Still, mood is dictated by those around us. At the Beav, friendliness extends beyond the service professionals, who are paid to be friendly, to the locals, who are friendly for free! It's the Snoop Dogg approach. Laid back. That vibe of laid back friendliness makes Beaver Creek so appealing. A ski traveler, happy to be free from everyday demands, automatically imports happiness to his new locale. At Beaver Creek that happiness is enhanced, never to be diminished by those who wished you'd gone somewhere else. A welcome to Beaver Creek is sincere and deeply felt. So while Snoop was laid back with his Gin and Juice, at Beaver Creek it's the hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. There are no better symbols of Beaver Creek's welcoming and comforting atmosphere than free hot chocolate in the morning at the top of the lift and legendary (still free) chocolate chip cookies at the base at the end of the day. There are even scented candles in the men's bathrooms. I'll assume the ladies have the same. Laid back, sippin' on hot chocolate with my mind on my money and my money on my mind. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Television is the great distorter. The flattened images beamed worldwide only show a fraction of the frightening wonder that is Beaver Creek's Birds of Prey, the only stop in the U.S. on the men's alpine World Cup. The marquee event of the weekend is the Birds of Prey downhill. Much like watching the Indy 500, television does not convey both the insane speed of World Cup downhill racers and the steep pitches on which these gladiators perform. It's a perspective shift of profound proportions, to ski the Birds of Prey run from top to bottom. Beaver Creek is the only American ski resort dishing out this perspective shift. And come the next time you watch the Birds of Prey on the tele, you'll know, yes the TV lies, and wow, I can't believe how fast Erik Fisher is flying down that pitch! Adhering to the skier safety code, maybe the the Birds of Prey is beyond your skill set. Not to worry, regardless of ability, from World Cup to beginning pup, Beaver Creek has endless options for to explore. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Grooming has reached its zenith. Twenty hours a day, seven days a week, Beaver Creek's 52 full-time operators doctor the snow to PHD perfection. There's 776 groomed acres a day so finely manicured that the greens at Augusta are jealous. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] An introduction to the great sport of skiing can either be awkward and frustrating or fun and exciting. Few are doing more to expand the tribe of skiing and snowboarding than the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. Their instructors are a collection of Best Personality winners with their yearbooks to prove. Linguistics must have been a minor for many of these Skiing Jedis, as collectively, the instructors speak 25 languages. For children there's The Ranch, a truly state-of-the-art ski and snowboard school. Adult lessons are also fantastic, but I'd highly recommend a private lesson. Privates come with the Beaver Creek red carpet treatment: free demo equipment and video analysis of your progress. Yes, sometimes the TV doesn't lie. You'll feel and see progress made. Creating the best first experience ensures a lifetime love of skiing and snowboarding. Beaver Creek is the best spot to uncover your as-yet-to-be-discovered love of flying down a mountain. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] I'm here, now what? How about art galleries, cool shops, ice skating, countless restaurants, fun bars, all accessible by your two walking feet. With three on-mountain villages and two towns at the base, Beaver Creek has it all and then some. The only driving you'll do once you reach Beaver Creek is on your outside edge. The ski resort at Beaver Creek only opened in 1980. Since that time, the magic formula for what we ski sojourners want for the perfect family ski vacation has been perfected at The Beav. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] A singular focus to create that perfect ski vacation resulted in everything -- on the mountain and off -- being in its right place. With welcoming locals, beyond first class service, 350 of Colorado snow annually, majestic landscapes, awesome alpine villages -- all of it first class. Not exactly roughing it, indeed. page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [page] Here's a look at what's new at Beaver Creek: Ice Music in the Crystal Grotto The Crystal Grotto is North Americarsquo;s only performing arts center made of ice featuring ice instruments. Located near Spruce Saddle Restaurant, it seats 150. Performances 1pm and 3pm on Saturdays, Sundays and select Fridays all season. Pre-purchase tickets ($10) at the information kiosk next to the Ice Rink. Kids 12 and under are free for the 3pm Saturday show. Tubing at New Heights Beaver Creekrsquo;s new lift-served, 3-laned tubing hill is a wild ride for everyone in the family. It sits just below The Ranch and is accessed by riding the Buckaroo Gondola. Tickets and information available at The Ranch (970) 754 5368. Mamiersquo;s Mountain Grill Nestled in an aspen grove atop the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift #16, Mamiersquo;s wide sunny deck overlooks McCoy Park and commands stunning mountain views. A unique menu features ldquo;grill your ownrdquo; items, signature soups, European style hotdogs, sandwiches, beer, warm Gluuml;wein and non alcoholic choices. Open 11am ndash; 3pm. Lunch for Less Save some cash with our new Lunch for Less option. Get an entreacute;e, side and drink for just $9.95. Anywhere on the mountain, every day of the season. Epic Mountain Burger Our famous hamburger just got better. Now, at our on-mountain restaurants yoursquo;ll be able to bite into a burger that features a freshly baked bun, two fresh, Angus quarter-pound beef patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, organic white cheddar cheese and a special sauce page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/The-Ski-Channel-Primer-Perfection-is-the-norm-at-Beaver-Creek"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_beavercreek_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel VAIL, Colo. -Feb. 17, 2010- Eclectic funk band Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will perform a free, outdoor concert presented by Southern Comfort on Fri., Feb. 19 to round-out Vail Mountain's annual Mardi Gras celebration, CarniVail. Known as the kings of the unstoppable dancing show, the Tiny Universe will take center stage at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village starting at 7 p.m. Bonfire Dub will open for the show. Led by Karl Denson, who has collaborated with such luminaries as Lenny Kravitz, Fred Wesley and The Greyboy Allstars, the Tiny Universe blends elements of funk, jazz, Ramp;B and hip hop, creating a dynamic sound that defies categorization and bringing forth a delicious variety of groovy tunes ever sampled by a listener's feet. My style is based in dance, explains Karl Denson, lead vocalist and saxophonist of Tiny Universe. I love the idea of creating something that naturally makes people want to move. I think all music has the ability to unite people. The Karl Denson's Tiny Universe show marks the second year Vail will offer a free concert as a part of the annual CarniVail celebration. Rounding out CarniVail's jam-packed schedule of events Feb. 14-19, the concert acts as the festival's final celebration for 2010. Offering a free concert to closeout CarniVail is now a continued tradition, says James Deighan of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment, the festival producer. Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is a rockin' jam band and will put on an amazing show here in Vail. Their music is upbeat and festive and a perfect fit for CarniVail's free outdoor concert. I know they have an extensive Colorado following. It's all part of CarniVail, Vail's annual Mardi Gras festival held Sunday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 19. For a complete CarniVail schedule, visit http://www.carnivail.net. Laissez les bon temps rouler! CarniVail is yours thanks to Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Skiing Magazine, SoBe Lifewater, Southern Comfort and Town of Vail and is sponsored in part by Vail Daily, TV8 the official TV station of Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts and KZYR-The Zephyr. CarniVail 2010 Complete Event Schedule Thursday, Feb. 18 Southern Comfort Apregrave;s Party at The Tap Room followed by Vendetta's from 4-6:00 p.m. Southern Comfort at The George followed by The Club from 9-11:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 Bud Light Apregrave;s Party at The George from 4-5:30 p.m. Karl Denson's Tiny Universe presented by Southern Comfort, free concert held at Checkpoint Charlie concert venue in Vail Village from 7-9:30 p.m., gates at 6 p.m. Southern Comfort post party at The Club followed by The George from 10 p.m. - Midnight http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Karl-Densons-Tiny-Universe-to-perform-free-concert-this-Friday-in-Vail ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-17 16:49:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Karl-Densons-Tiny-Universe-to-perform-free-concert-this-Friday-in-Vail"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_vail_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> VAIL, Colo. -Feb. 17, 2010- Eclectic funk band Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will perform a free, outdoor concert presented by Southern Comfort on Fri., Feb. 19 to round-out Vail Mountain's annual Mardi Gras celebration, CarniVail. Known as the kings of the unstoppable dancing show, the Tiny Universe will take center stage at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village starting at 7 p.m. Bonfire Dub will open for the show. Led by Karl Denson, who has collaborated with such luminaries as Lenny Kravitz, Fred Wesley and The Greyboy Allstars, the Tiny Universe blends elements of funk, jazz, Ramp;B and hip hop, creating a dynamic sound that defies categorization and bringing forth a delicious variety of groovy tunes ever sampled by a listener's feet. My style is based in dance, explains Karl Denson, lead vocalist and saxophonist of Tiny Universe. I love the idea of creating something that naturally makes people want to move. I think all music has the ability to unite people. The Karl Denson's Tiny Universe show marks the second year Vail will offer a free concert as a part of the annual CarniVail celebration. Rounding out CarniVail's jam-packed schedule of events Feb. 14-19, the concert acts as the festival's final celebration for 2010. Offering a free concert to closeout CarniVail is now a continued tradition, says James Deighan of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment, the festival producer. Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is a rockin' jam band and will put on an amazing show here in Vail. Their music is upbeat and festive and a perfect fit for CarniVail's free outdoor concert. I know they have an extensive Colorado following. It's all part of CarniVail, Vail's annual Mardi Gras festival held Sunday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 19. For a complete CarniVail schedule, visit http://www.carnivail.net. Laissez les bon temps rouler! CarniVail is yours thanks to Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Skiing Magazine, SoBe Lifewater, Southern Comfort and Town of Vail and is sponsored in part by Vail Daily, TV8 the official TV station of Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts and KZYR-The Zephyr. CarniVail 2010 Complete Event Schedule Thursday, Feb. 18 Southern Comfort Apregrave;s Party at The Tap Room followed by Vendetta's from 4-6:00 p.m. Southern Comfort at The George followed by The Club from 9-11:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 Bud Light Apregrave;s Party at The George from 4-5:30 p.m. Karl Denson's Tiny Universe presented by Southern Comfort, free concert held at Checkpoint Charlie concert venue in Vail Village from 7-9:30 p.m., gates at 6 p.m. Southern Comfort post party at The Club followed by The George from 10 p.m. - Midnight <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Karl-Densons-Tiny-Universe-to-perform-free-concert-this-Friday-in-Vail"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_vail_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel [Squaw Valley USA] February 17, 2010- Wanderlust returns to Squaw Valley USA this summer, bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers and top-tier rock and roll performers in a legendary setting of breathtaking beauty. Amidst breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and a mountain full of summer activities from hiking to the High Camp Swimming Lagoon and Spa, concert-goers can enjoy yoga, incredible music and all Squaw Valley has to offer. This four-day yoga and music experience is a feast for the body and the senses - a place to relax, unwind, bend, dance, revel, and contemplate. The second annual Wanderlust Festival lands in Squaw Valley USA July 29 - August 1, 2010. This year's Wanderlust Festival features even more of the good stuff - expanded yoga offerings, more great music, a complement of organic foods and biodynamic wines, and the same incredible scenery and community that made last year's event such a hit. The New York Times said it best, writing that festival-goers get the same rejuvenating charge from raucous dancing as from mindful breathing. Wanderlust showcases a range of teachers, classes and styles that will inspire and challenge all practitioners, from the curious beginner to longtime students. This year's yoga line-up features some of the most notable names in yoga, including Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Duncan Wong, Elena Brower and Schuyler Grant. Wanderlust will include other renowned instructors like Doug Swenson, Jason Nemer amp; Jenny Sauer-Klein (the Acroyogis), Janet Stone, Les Leventhal, Rusty Wells, Sianna Sherman, Annie Carpenter, Vinnie Marino, Brock amp; Krista Cahill, Suzanne Sterling and Maya Fiennes, among many others. The music at Wanderlust is a soundtrack for the weekend, featuring both music to flow to and music to dance to. After a day of focusing on the inner self, at night it's time to let loose at one of the high-energy dance parties down at the Kula Village. Leading the charge this year are Moby, Bassnectar, Brazilian Girls and Pretty Lights. Also performing over the weekend are Yard Dogs Road Show, Beats Antique, Rupa amp; The April Fishes, MC Yogi, Orgone, Princess Superstar, Dave Stringer, DJ Dragonfly, Ana Sia, Shaman's Dream, Rara Avis, Desert Dwellers, and many more. A limited number of advance-priced yoga + music tickets go on-sale Tuesday, February 16th at 10am CDT at www.wanderlustfestival.com. Prices start at $340 for a three-day Seeker pass and $420 for a four-day Sage pass. Every Wanderlust yoga + music ticket gives you three classes per day with your choice of teachers plus access to the festival grounds, the Kula Village, High Camp, and all music events on that day. Prices are inclusive of service fees. Music-only tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 4th. Y'all ready to shake your asana? - MC YOGI Wanderlust is produced by Velour Music Group, in conjunction with C3 Presents (Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival) and Starr Hill Presents (Bonnaroo, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival). http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Second-annual-Wanderlust-Festival-to-hit-Squaw-Valley-July-29 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-17 15:29:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Second-annual-Wanderlust-Festival-to-hit-Squaw-Valley-July-29"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> [Squaw Valley USA] February 17, 2010- Wanderlust returns to Squaw Valley USA this summer, bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers and top-tier rock and roll performers in a legendary setting of breathtaking beauty. Amidst breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and a mountain full of summer activities from hiking to the High Camp Swimming Lagoon and Spa, concert-goers can enjoy yoga, incredible music and all Squaw Valley has to offer. This four-day yoga and music experience is a feast for the body and the senses - a place to relax, unwind, bend, dance, revel, and contemplate. The second annual Wanderlust Festival lands in Squaw Valley USA July 29 - August 1, 2010. This year's Wanderlust Festival features even more of the good stuff - expanded yoga offerings, more great music, a complement of organic foods and biodynamic wines, and the same incredible scenery and community that made last year's event such a hit. The New York Times said it best, writing that festival-goers get the same rejuvenating charge from raucous dancing as from mindful breathing. Wanderlust showcases a range of teachers, classes and styles that will inspire and challenge all practitioners, from the curious beginner to longtime students. This year's yoga line-up features some of the most notable names in yoga, including Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Duncan Wong, Elena Brower and Schuyler Grant. Wanderlust will include other renowned instructors like Doug Swenson, Jason Nemer amp; Jenny Sauer-Klein (the Acroyogis), Janet Stone, Les Leventhal, Rusty Wells, Sianna Sherman, Annie Carpenter, Vinnie Marino, Brock amp; Krista Cahill, Suzanne Sterling and Maya Fiennes, among many others. The music at Wanderlust is a soundtrack for the weekend, featuring both music to flow to and music to dance to. After a day of focusing on the inner self, at night it's time to let loose at one of the high-energy dance parties down at the Kula Village. Leading the charge this year are Moby, Bassnectar, Brazilian Girls and Pretty Lights. Also performing over the weekend are Yard Dogs Road Show, Beats Antique, Rupa amp; The April Fishes, MC Yogi, Orgone, Princess Superstar, Dave Stringer, DJ Dragonfly, Ana Sia, Shaman's Dream, Rara Avis, Desert Dwellers, and many more. A limited number of advance-priced yoga + music tickets go on-sale Tuesday, February 16th at 10am CDT at www.wanderlustfestival.com. Prices start at $340 for a three-day Seeker pass and $420 for a four-day Sage pass. Every Wanderlust yoga + music ticket gives you three classes per day with your choice of teachers plus access to the festival grounds, the Kula Village, High Camp, and all music events on that day. Prices are inclusive of service fees. Music-only tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 4th. Y'all ready to shake your asana? - MC YOGI Wanderlust is produced by Velour Music Group, in conjunction with C3 Presents (Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival) and Starr Hill Presents (Bonnaroo, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival). <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Second-annual-Wanderlust-Festival-to-hit-Squaw-Valley-July-29"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you can't get to Olympic Games in Vancouver, then head to Steamboat, as the ski resort is offering an Olympian Package, where guests can save at least 20% on lodging , lifts, and rentals if they book by April 1. Once you book your package, all adults on the reservation will receive a Steamboat Olympian Card, which contains include the following benefits: - 15% off Kids' Ski amp; Snowboard School - 15% off Adult Group one-day, all-day group lessons - 20amp; off pre-book ski or snowboard rentals And many more!! So call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628 to book your Olympian package today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Steamboat-is-offering-an-Olympic-package-with-huge-savings- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-17 11:04:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Steamboat-is-offering-an-Olympic-package-with-huge-savings-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you can't get to Olympic Games in Vancouver, then head to Steamboat, as the ski resort is offering an Olympian Package, where guests can save at least 20% on lodging , lifts, and rentals if they book by April 1. Once you book your package, all adults on the reservation will receive a Steamboat Olympian Card, which contains include the following benefits: - 15% off Kids' Ski amp; Snowboard School - 15% off Adult Group one-day, all-day group lessons - 20amp; off pre-book ski or snowboard rentals And many more!! So call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628 to book your Olympian package today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100217/Steamboat-is-offering-an-Olympic-package-with-huge-savings-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100217_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you're still looking to book a winter ski or snowboard vacation, then Steamboat has a deal for you. Right now, the ski resort, a.k.a Ski Town, U.S.A., is offering 25% off a minimum package of four nights lodging and three days of lift tickets. Travel must be between February 16 and April 3, but you only have until this Friday, February 19, to make your reservation. Call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628 to book your trip today! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100216/Sale-at-Steamboat-offers-25-percent-off-lifts-and-lodging-until-this-Friday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-16 15:13:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100216/Sale-at-Steamboat-offers-25-percent-off-lifts-and-lodging-until-this-Friday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100216_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you're still looking to book a winter ski or snowboard vacation, then Steamboat has a deal for you. Right now, the ski resort, a.k.a Ski Town, U.S.A., is offering 25% off a minimum package of four nights lodging and three days of lift tickets. Travel must be between February 16 and April 3, but you only have until this Friday, February 19, to make your reservation. Call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628 to book your trip today! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100216/Sale-at-Steamboat-offers-25-percent-off-lifts-and-lodging-until-this-Friday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100216_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel March Vacation Deals at Smugglers' Notch Resort Winter vacations build to a climax in March and April for good reason: plentiful snow with increasing hours of daylight and accompanying milder temperatures. It is prime time to take advantage of Smugglers' spring value pricing that is conservative on the pocketbook but not on the inclusions of the Club Smugglers' Advantage Package or other Resort activities offered. Smuggs special Winter Escape Package is available ongoing through April 4, 2010 starting at $75 per person, per night. The package includes mountainside lodging, indoor pool, hot tubs, FunZone family entertainment center, snow tubing, outdoor ice skating, 2 Hour Winter Walking Program (Monday-Friday), and evening entertainment. Smugglers' Easter Vacation SuperSaver Special Package runs the whole Easter Holiday Week from March 28 - April 4, 2010 with nightly rates at $109 per adult and $99 per youth (17 and younger). The Easter Package mirrors the popular Club Smugglers' Advantage Package with all the inclusions of condominium lodging, daily lift tickets, lessons for all family members, outdoor activities and indoor family entertainment. The SuperSaver rates are the lowest of the season. Bonus Easter activities: On Easter Sunday morning, April 4th, Smugglers' hosts a 7:00 am sunrise service with complimentary lift rides to the top of Sterling Mountain. Guests may take a run down the mountain afterwards or ride the lift back to the base. For kids and their parents Garry the FunMeister offers a candy hunt and egg- themed games in the afternoon. Complimentary first day at Treasures Child Care Center: Treasures is extending a special complimentary first day visit to children six weeks through three years old from March first and through April 4, 2010 when their parents stay three nights or longer on a Smugglers' Vacation Package. We want to show the wee ones a day of nurturing and happy experiences with our caring and professional staff and we want to show parents our state-of-the-art million dollar wonderland with all the bells and whistles that kiddies love, explains Shelley Schaffer, director. With the kiddies well taken care of we hope mom and dad will rediscover a carefree day spent with each other outdoors or in personal activities. Treasures is fully licensed by the state of Vermont and open daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Questions and reservations are welcome at Treasures at 802-644-1180; reservations can also be made through Smugglers' call center at 1-800-451-8752. Big event: March 20, 2010 is the date for the Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle. For the second year at Smuggs two-person teams of skiers or riders use strategy and athleticism to work their way through an intense three-hour-long mountain course. Teams are tracked using Flaik GPS. The winning team competes in the finals in Aspen. Details and registration are available at http://www.smuggs.com/events At www.smuggs.com guests may request a quote, reserve online or check out Vacation Deals amp; Special Offers from the home page, updated frequently; or call 1-800-451-8752. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100216/Smugglers-Notch-announces-March-ski-vacation-deals ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-16 09:50:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100216/Smugglers-Notch-announces-March-ski-vacation-deals"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100216_smuggs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> March Vacation Deals at Smugglers' Notch Resort Winter vacations build to a climax in March and April for good reason: plentiful snow with increasing hours of daylight and accompanying milder temperatures. It is prime time to take advantage of Smugglers' spring value pricing that is conservative on the pocketbook but not on the inclusions of the Club Smugglers' Advantage Package or other Resort activities offered. Smuggs special Winter Escape Package is available ongoing through April 4, 2010 starting at $75 per person, per night. The package includes mountainside lodging, indoor pool, hot tubs, FunZone family entertainment center, snow tubing, outdoor ice skating, 2 Hour Winter Walking Program (Monday-Friday), and evening entertainment. Smugglers' Easter Vacation SuperSaver Special Package runs the whole Easter Holiday Week from March 28 - April 4, 2010 with nightly rates at $109 per adult and $99 per youth (17 and younger). The Easter Package mirrors the popular Club Smugglers' Advantage Package with all the inclusions of condominium lodging, daily lift tickets, lessons for all family members, outdoor activities and indoor family entertainment. The SuperSaver rates are the lowest of the season. Bonus Easter activities: On Easter Sunday morning, April 4th, Smugglers' hosts a 7:00 am sunrise service with complimentary lift rides to the top of Sterling Mountain. Guests may take a run down the mountain afterwards or ride the lift back to the base. For kids and their parents Garry the FunMeister offers a candy hunt and egg- themed games in the afternoon. Complimentary first day at Treasures Child Care Center: Treasures is extending a special complimentary first day visit to children six weeks through three years old from March first and through April 4, 2010 when their parents stay three nights or longer on a Smugglers' Vacation Package. We want to show the wee ones a day of nurturing and happy experiences with our caring and professional staff and we want to show parents our state-of-the-art million dollar wonderland with all the bells and whistles that kiddies love, explains Shelley Schaffer, director. With the kiddies well taken care of we hope mom and dad will rediscover a carefree day spent with each other outdoors or in personal activities. Treasures is fully licensed by the state of Vermont and open daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Questions and reservations are welcome at Treasures at 802-644-1180; reservations can also be made through Smugglers' call center at 1-800-451-8752. Big event: March 20, 2010 is the date for the Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle. For the second year at Smuggs two-person teams of skiers or riders use strategy and athleticism to work their way through an intense three-hour-long mountain course. Teams are tracked using Flaik GPS. The winning team competes in the finals in Aspen. Details and registration are available at http://www.smuggs.com/events At www.smuggs.com guests may request a quote, reserve online or check out Vacation Deals amp; Special Offers from the home page, updated frequently; or call 1-800-451-8752. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100216/Smugglers-Notch-announces-March-ski-vacation-deals"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100216_smuggs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sun Valley, ID, February 15, 2010: Sun Valley Resort's first Lunar Eclipse Rail Jam Series will begin Saturday, February 20 at 5 pm on Dollar Mountain. The Series will consist of a practice session at 5 pm followed by the Jam, 6-8 pm and awards at 8 pm. Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge will serve BBQ and drinks on the Lodge Terrace. A DJ will be on hand. The Lunar Eclipse Rail Jam Series will continue Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 27. The winner of all three events will receive a trip to Windell's Camp on Mt. Hood, OR. The $15 entry fee for each competition does not include lift ticket. The Rail Jam Series is sponsored by Smith Optics and Sun Valley Resort. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100215/Sun-Valley-to-host-Lunar-Eclipse-Rail-Jam-this-Saturday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-15 13:51:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100215/Sun-Valley-to-host-Lunar-Eclipse-Rail-Jam-this-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100215_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sun Valley, ID, February 15, 2010: Sun Valley Resort's first Lunar Eclipse Rail Jam Series will begin Saturday, February 20 at 5 pm on Dollar Mountain. The Series will consist of a practice session at 5 pm followed by the Jam, 6-8 pm and awards at 8 pm. Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge will serve BBQ and drinks on the Lodge Terrace. A DJ will be on hand. The Lunar Eclipse Rail Jam Series will continue Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 27. The winner of all three events will receive a trip to Windell's Camp on Mt. Hood, OR. The $15 entry fee for each competition does not include lift ticket. The Rail Jam Series is sponsored by Smith Optics and Sun Valley Resort. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100215/Sun-Valley-to-host-Lunar-Eclipse-Rail-Jam-this-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100215_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Powder on Valentine's Day- Photo by Eric Drummond Cupid is making magic happen at Copper Mountain, as over seven inches of fresh snow have fallen in the last day, pushing the three-day total of new snow to almost a foot! And, there's more good news--there's more white stuff on the way, so President's Day skiers and boarders will have plenty of pow for their day off! Copper has deals on lift tickets to enjoy this new snow, such as their deal with gives guests four all-day passes for $219, as long as they purchase them two days in advance! Check out the images the ski resort sent us, and get out and enjoy their pow! More Fresh Powder- Photo by Eric Drummond http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100214/Powder-Alert-Over-half-a-foot-of-new-snow-at-Copper-Mountain- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-14 15:09:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100214/Powder-Alert-Over-half-a-foot-of-new-snow-at-Copper-Mountain-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100214_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Powder on Valentine's Day- Photo by Eric Drummond Cupid is making magic happen at Copper Mountain, as over seven inches of fresh snow have fallen in the last day, pushing the three-day total of new snow to almost a foot! And, there's more good news--there's more white stuff on the way, so President's Day skiers and boarders will have plenty of pow for their day off! Copper has deals on lift tickets to enjoy this new snow, such as their deal with gives guests four all-day passes for $219, as long as they purchase them two days in advance! Check out the images the ski resort sent us, and get out and enjoy their pow! More Fresh Powder- Photo by Eric Drummond <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100214/Powder-Alert-Over-half-a-foot-of-new-snow-at-Copper-Mountain-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100214_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel MARLEY IN THE MOUNTAINS: JAMMIN' IN SUN VALLEY Celebrating Mountain Niceness February 26th amp; 27th, 2010 The Second Annual Marley in the Mountains festival will take place in Sun Valley, Idaho February 26th amp; 27th, 2010. This grassroots music festival features multimedia show by Marley historian Roger Steffan and an awesome lineup of reggae including: Michael Rose, Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band, Karl Denson amp; His Tiny Universe and more. This year's celebration will also serve as a fundraiser for the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. 2010 Lineup: #61550; Friday, February 26 o 7:30 p.m. - Roger Steffen's Marley Multimedia Show bull; Location: tbd bull; Cost: Free o 10 p.m. - Karl Denson amp; His Tiny Universe bull; Location: Whiskey Jacques bull; Cost: $20 #61550; Saturday, February 27 o 5-7 p.m -- Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band bull; 7:30 - 10 p.m. -- Michael Rose bull; Location:Ketchum bull; Cost: $5 o 10 p.m. -- Dancehall w/Jamaican Veteran Ken Serious, Lion's Den Sounds, DJ Vision, African Abstract Sound System amp; more surprise guests bull; Location: Whiskey Jacques bull; Cost: $10 Bob Marley Day celebrations happen in over 140 countries each February. In 2009, Danny Walton, a telemark skier by trade, brought his own form of Bob Marley celebration to the Wood River Valley. Walton invited musician Don Carlos and famed reggae historian Roger Steffans to the Valley, providing free events, a benefit raffle, and mountain niceness to thousands who enjoyed the weekend. The mountain niceness mission continues this year as Walton and Mountain Niceness Productions produce the 2nd Annual Marley in the Mountains which includes a raffle fundraiser for the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. Raffle tickets are $20 and prizes include: season passes from Sun Valley Company, Horizon Air tickets from the Sun Valley/Ketchum CVB, a day trip with Sun Valley Heli Ski, Grand Targhee Resort lift tickets and accommodations, Payette River Company Canyon River trip, guided fishing trip with Sun Valley Outfitters, golf lessons with Dominick Conti, yurt stay from Sun Valley Trekking, K2 skis and more. There is also a Friends of Reggae VIP Raffle Package for $500 which includes: $500 worth of raffle tickets, 4 passes to Saturday concerts-Michael Rose/Ken Serious, free private bar amp; bathroom at Main Concert, special mention at concerts. For a list of places to buy raffle tickets or for more information, please visit www.marleyinthemountains.com. Sponsored by the Sun Valley/Ketchum CVB. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Second-Annual-Marley-in-the-Mountains-comes-to-Sun-Valley-on-February-26 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 17:17:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Second-Annual-Marley-in-the-Mountains-comes-to-Sun-Valley-on-February-26"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> MARLEY IN THE MOUNTAINS: JAMMIN' IN SUN VALLEY Celebrating Mountain Niceness February 26th amp; 27th, 2010 The Second Annual Marley in the Mountains festival will take place in Sun Valley, Idaho February 26th amp; 27th, 2010. This grassroots music festival features multimedia show by Marley historian Roger Steffan and an awesome lineup of reggae including: Michael Rose, Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band, Karl Denson amp; His Tiny Universe and more. This year's celebration will also serve as a fundraiser for the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. 2010 Lineup: #61550; Friday, February 26 o 7:30 p.m. - Roger Steffen's Marley Multimedia Show bull; Location: tbd bull; Cost: Free o 10 p.m. - Karl Denson amp; His Tiny Universe bull; Location: Whiskey Jacques bull; Cost: $20 #61550; Saturday, February 27 o 5-7 p.m -- Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band bull; 7:30 - 10 p.m. -- Michael Rose bull; Location:Ketchum bull; Cost: $5 o 10 p.m. -- Dancehall w/Jamaican Veteran Ken Serious, Lion's Den Sounds, DJ Vision, African Abstract Sound System amp; more surprise guests bull; Location: Whiskey Jacques bull; Cost: $10 Bob Marley Day celebrations happen in over 140 countries each February. In 2009, Danny Walton, a telemark skier by trade, brought his own form of Bob Marley celebration to the Wood River Valley. Walton invited musician Don Carlos and famed reggae historian Roger Steffans to the Valley, providing free events, a benefit raffle, and mountain niceness to thousands who enjoyed the weekend. The mountain niceness mission continues this year as Walton and Mountain Niceness Productions produce the 2nd Annual Marley in the Mountains which includes a raffle fundraiser for the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. Raffle tickets are $20 and prizes include: season passes from Sun Valley Company, Horizon Air tickets from the Sun Valley/Ketchum CVB, a day trip with Sun Valley Heli Ski, Grand Targhee Resort lift tickets and accommodations, Payette River Company Canyon River trip, guided fishing trip with Sun Valley Outfitters, golf lessons with Dominick Conti, yurt stay from Sun Valley Trekking, K2 skis and more. There is also a Friends of Reggae VIP Raffle Package for $500 which includes: $500 worth of raffle tickets, 4 passes to Saturday concerts-Michael Rose/Ken Serious, free private bar amp; bathroom at Main Concert, special mention at concerts. For a list of places to buy raffle tickets or for more information, please visit www.marleyinthemountains.com. Sponsored by the Sun Valley/Ketchum CVB. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Second-Annual-Marley-in-the-Mountains-comes-to-Sun-Valley-on-February-26"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel With big sponsors such as Salomon, Smith Optics, Bud Light, and Red Bull already in tow, the Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships at Taos are set to rock this March. Today, they announced the addition of another big sponsor, Skullcandy, which manufactures consumer electronics. The event will be held from March 10-13 at Taos, and is the world's largest and most prestigious ski and snowboard competition. It features a $12,000 purse, and is also a Freeride World Qualifier event, as it allows athletes to qualify into the Freeride World Tour's events. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Skullcandy-to-sponsor-Salomon-Extreme-Freeride-Championships-at-Taos ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 16:45:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Skullcandy-to-sponsor-Salomon-Extreme-Freeride-Championships-at-Taos"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_salomon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> With big sponsors such as Salomon, Smith Optics, Bud Light, and Red Bull already in tow, the Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships at Taos are set to rock this March. Today, they announced the addition of another big sponsor, Skullcandy, which manufactures consumer electronics. The event will be held from March 10-13 at Taos, and is the world's largest and most prestigious ski and snowboard competition. It features a $12,000 purse, and is also a Freeride World Qualifier event, as it allows athletes to qualify into the Freeride World Tour's events. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Skullcandy-to-sponsor-Salomon-Extreme-Freeride-Championships-at-Taos"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_salomon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Telluride Ski Resort sure had a Valentine's day surprise for their lift operators this morning...read below from their PR team to see what it was! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Cupid-grams-are-abound-at-Telluride-Ski-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 15:24:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Cupid-grams-are-abound-at-Telluride-Ski-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_telluride1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Telluride Ski Resort sure had a Valentine's day surprise for their lift operators this morning...read below from their PR team to see what it was! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Cupid-grams-are-abound-at-Telluride-Ski-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_telluride1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - The Snowbird Renaissance Center and the John A. Moran Eye Center will host A Night for Sight: The Possibility of Eliminating Blindness In Our Lifetime, on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. The dinner and silent/live auction event seeks to raise awareness and funds in support of the John A. Moran Eye Center's International Division of Ophthalmology and the Himalayan Cataract Project. The fundraising event will feature presentations from Dr. Geoffrey Tabin and acclaimed blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer. Dr. Tabin is a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah and Director of International Ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center, as well as the co-founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project. Dr. Tabin was recently featured on the cover of National Geographic Adventure for his humanitarian efforts. Joining Dr. Tabin is Erik Weihenmayer, an accomplished climber who completed his Seven Summits voyage in 2008 and still stands as the only blind climber to reach the peak of Everest. Weihenmayer is a renowned inspirational speaker, appearing at the 2008 Presidential Inaguaral Celebration, and will be sharing stories and images from his journeys on the evening of Feb. 27. A Night for Sight: The Possibility of Eliminating Blindness In Our Lifetime aims to raise awareness and funds in order to provide support for the Himalayan Cataract Project and the John A. Moran Eye Center's International Division of Ophthalmology. The event is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Cliff Ballroom at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort with silent and live auctions and dinner prepared by Snowbird's Chef Bruce Phillips. Tickets can be purchased for $75 a seat or $750 for a table of 10 on the Snowbird Renaissance Center's website at www.snowbirdrc.org or by calling Amy Phillips at (801) 933-2112. Your generous support will help raise the operating funds necessary to continue the Snowbird Renaissance Center's mission of enhancing body, mind and spirit in Little Cottonwood Canyon. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Snowbird-to-host-A-Night-for-Sight-to-help-eliminate-world-blindness ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 15:16:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Snowbird-to-host-A-Night-for-Sight-to-help-eliminate-world-blindness"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - The Snowbird Renaissance Center and the John A. Moran Eye Center will host A Night for Sight: The Possibility of Eliminating Blindness In Our Lifetime, on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. The dinner and silent/live auction event seeks to raise awareness and funds in support of the John A. Moran Eye Center's International Division of Ophthalmology and the Himalayan Cataract Project. The fundraising event will feature presentations from Dr. Geoffrey Tabin and acclaimed blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer. Dr. Tabin is a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah and Director of International Ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center, as well as the co-founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project. Dr. Tabin was recently featured on the cover of National Geographic Adventure for his humanitarian efforts. Joining Dr. Tabin is Erik Weihenmayer, an accomplished climber who completed his Seven Summits voyage in 2008 and still stands as the only blind climber to reach the peak of Everest. Weihenmayer is a renowned inspirational speaker, appearing at the 2008 Presidential Inaguaral Celebration, and will be sharing stories and images from his journeys on the evening of Feb. 27. A Night for Sight: The Possibility of Eliminating Blindness In Our Lifetime aims to raise awareness and funds in order to provide support for the Himalayan Cataract Project and the John A. Moran Eye Center's International Division of Ophthalmology. The event is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Cliff Ballroom at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort with silent and live auctions and dinner prepared by Snowbird's Chef Bruce Phillips. Tickets can be purchased for $75 a seat or $750 for a table of 10 on the Snowbird Renaissance Center's website at www.snowbirdrc.org or by calling Amy Phillips at (801) 933-2112. Your generous support will help raise the operating funds necessary to continue the Snowbird Renaissance Center's mission of enhancing body, mind and spirit in Little Cottonwood Canyon. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Snowbird-to-host-A-Night-for-Sight-to-help-eliminate-world-blindness"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel No, your eyes are not deceiving you. A German ski resort is, in fact, planning to hold a topless tobogganing competition next month. However, not all parties involved are supporting the event. The Mayor of the town where the race is being held opposes the idea, and said the only way he found out about it was after he saw a flyer that advertised it. Property owners at the resort are worried that the event will attract large amounts of men, and that children will see the topless women while they are out sledding. The organizer of the event, Jochen Noeske, says that it will attract tourists, definitely more than 10,000 and that the girls can wear bikinis if they choose. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Topless-tobogganing-race-brings-division-to-German-ski-resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 13:04:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Topless-tobogganing-race-brings-division-to-German-ski-resort-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> No, your eyes are not deceiving you. A German ski resort is, in fact, planning to hold a topless tobogganing competition next month. However, not all parties involved are supporting the event. The Mayor of the town where the race is being held opposes the idea, and said the only way he found out about it was after he saw a flyer that advertised it. Property owners at the resort are worried that the event will attract large amounts of men, and that children will see the topless women while they are out sledding. The organizer of the event, Jochen Noeske, says that it will attract tourists, definitely more than 10,000 and that the girls can wear bikinis if they choose. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Topless-tobogganing-race-brings-division-to-German-ski-resort-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel February 15, 2010 Davis, WV Almost Heaven Mid-Winter Celebration Scheduled at Timberline Timberline Four Seasons Resort will host its annual mid-winter event, Almost Heaven Weekend, February 19-21, 2010. The ski resort will be in full operation with all trails open from its 1,000 foot vertical. Four lifts will be operational all weekend. One of the lifts, a surface lift which is dedicated to serve snowboarders, has become increasingly utilized. The lift allows ascent within the specified snowboarding area, minimizing the lift time which would otherwise be necessary to traverse the full length of Herz Mountain. During the weekend boarders will participate in Rail Jam III, which will take place at the resort on Saturday, February 20th. Snow conditions at the resort have been superb, according to many of the skiers, in part due to the amount and quality of the recent natural snowfall, which has complemented the resort's extensive snowmaking capabilities. As part of the Almost Heaven celebration, a re-appearance of the regionally popular Saddle Tramps is scheduled in the resort's Timber's Pub at 4pm and 8pm both Friday and Saturday. The group is the musical arm of the Western Heritage Club which has members in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The club is dedicated to recognition and preservation of the frontier era and the Amercian pjioneer's lifestyle. The Saddle Tramps are known for their interactive entertainment and renditions of old Western music combined with uptempo, spirited music. During their performances square dancing and square dancing instruction will be directed by Saddle Tramp Joe of Monongahela, Pennsylvania. There will be no cover charge for teh performances. Ths ski lodge will be serving food and beverages daily from 6am until 2am over the weekend. The Fireside Grill features seafood Friday and award winning barbeque ribs Saturday, with a full menu every day. For more information call 1-800-SNOWING or visit www.timberlineresort.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Almost-Heaven-Weekend-at-Timberline-Resort-hits-February-1921 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 12:51:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Almost-Heaven-Weekend-at-Timberline-Resort-hits-February-1921"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> February 15, 2010 Davis, WV Almost Heaven Mid-Winter Celebration Scheduled at Timberline Timberline Four Seasons Resort will host its annual mid-winter event, Almost Heaven Weekend, February 19-21, 2010. The ski resort will be in full operation with all trails open from its 1,000 foot vertical. Four lifts will be operational all weekend. One of the lifts, a surface lift which is dedicated to serve snowboarders, has become increasingly utilized. The lift allows ascent within the specified snowboarding area, minimizing the lift time which would otherwise be necessary to traverse the full length of Herz Mountain. During the weekend boarders will participate in Rail Jam III, which will take place at the resort on Saturday, February 20th. Snow conditions at the resort have been superb, according to many of the skiers, in part due to the amount and quality of the recent natural snowfall, which has complemented the resort's extensive snowmaking capabilities. As part of the Almost Heaven celebration, a re-appearance of the regionally popular Saddle Tramps is scheduled in the resort's Timber's Pub at 4pm and 8pm both Friday and Saturday. The group is the musical arm of the Western Heritage Club which has members in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The club is dedicated to recognition and preservation of the frontier era and the Amercian pjioneer's lifestyle. The Saddle Tramps are known for their interactive entertainment and renditions of old Western music combined with uptempo, spirited music. During their performances square dancing and square dancing instruction will be directed by Saddle Tramp Joe of Monongahela, Pennsylvania. There will be no cover charge for teh performances. Ths ski lodge will be serving food and beverages daily from 6am until 2am over the weekend. The Fireside Grill features seafood Friday and award winning barbeque ribs Saturday, with a full menu every day. For more information call 1-800-SNOWING or visit www.timberlineresort.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Almost-Heaven-Weekend-at-Timberline-Resort-hits-February-1921"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel UTAH OFFERS STATEWIDE SAVINGS OF OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS ~End-of-Season Ski Deals Make it Easy for Last-Minute Getaways~ SALT LAKE CITY, February 12, 2009 - Warmer months are on the horizon and so are sensational savings in Utah - it's not too late to experience The Greatest Snow on Earthreg; and sunny days on the slopes. Plus, with the Winter Olympic Games underway, now is the ideal time to get a taste of the Utah's Olympic Park. Offering rides on an 80 mph bobsled, ski jumping and more, it's the perfect addition to a spring Utah getaway. From free nights and complimentary skiing, to discounted rates and upgrades, the following is a sampling of Utah's latest deals and offers. A comprehensive list of statewide offerings can also found at www.utah.travel: Winter Blowout Red Moose Lodge, Wolf Creek - Eden, UT (Now - March 31, 2010) The 27-room Red Moose Lodge, located in the master-panned resort community of Wolf Creek, is offering stays at 30 percent below normal rates during their Winter Blowout. Rates begin at $89 per night, with the Luxury Suite at just $149 per night. All rates include complimentary continental breakfast. Rates are subject to availability. For more information, visit www.wolfcreekutah.com. Stay Three, Ski FREE Cedar Breaks Lodge and Spa - Brian Head, UT (Now - April 6, 2010) Book three nights at the Cedar Breaks Lodge and Spa and receive four all-area lift ticket vouchers at Brian Head Resort. This ultimate three-night ski package starts at just $340, based on double occupancy. Valid for Sunday-Tuesday arrivals only; other restrictions may apply. For more information, visit www.cedarbreakslodge.com. Winter Playland Package The Canyons Resort - Park City, UT (Now - April 7, 2010) When booking a trip at one of the official lodging properties of The Canyons Resort, The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel, Escala Lodges, Sundial Lodge or Silverado Lodge, guests will receive the Winter Playland Package, worth over $500 in special resort gifts. Visitors can take advantage of any of the following spectacular gift offers: Three-Day Adult Lift Ticket - a passport to experience 3,700 acres of The Greatest Snow on Earthreg; Two First Tracks Passes - an exclusive invitation to explore the mountain a full hour before it opens to the general public Three-Day Sport Equipment Rental Package - guests can skip the excess baggage fee from the airline and let The Canyons outfit their adventure Full-Day Adult or Child Group Ski or Snowboard Lesson - adults and kids alike can receive expert training from one of the resort's award-winning instructors $150 Resort Dining Credit - food aficionados can choose from over a dozen restaurants in the Resort Village and on the mountain 50-Minute Massage at the Grand Summit Spa - wellness enthusiasts can relax, rejuvenate and refresh and at the Grand Summit Spa undoes what the mountain has done to them For more information, visit www.thecanyons.com. Park City Ski Free, Stay Free Park City, UT (March 28, 2010 - April 11, 2010) Buy four nights for the price of three during Park City's Ski Free, Stay Free promotion. Receive one night's accommodations free at participating Park City lodging properties and a free day of skiing or riding at one of Park City's three, world-class resorts, with the purchase of a four-night package. For more information and a list of participating properties, visit www.parkcityinfo.com. Silver Star at Park City Family Value Package Silver Star - Park City, UT (March 26 - April 11, 2010) Silver Star at Park City's Family Value Package includes four nights of slope-side lodging for two adults and two kids, plus two adult three-day lift tickets (up to $688 in savings). Additional nights and lodging options are based on availability; restrictions may apply. For more information, visit www.silverstaratparkcity.com. The Grand Lodge Apregrave;s Ski Package The Grand Lodge - Brian Head, UT (Now - April 11, 2010) Stay at the Grand Lodge at Brian Head from Sunday through Thursday for just $189 per night and receive two adult lift tickets and two appetizers in Lift Lounge amp; Patio for each night booked - a savings of more than $80 per night. For more information, visit www.grandlodgebrianhead.com. Kids 18 amp; Under Free Alta Lodge - Alta, UT (Now - April 18, 2010) Planning a last-minute winter vacation for the whole family is easy when you stay at Alta Lodge. Kids, under 18 years of age, stay free and receive complimentary breakfast and four-course dinner daily through April 18, 2010; a four-night minimum stay is required. For more information, visit www.altalodge.com. Snowbird Spring Stay and Ski Package The Cliff Lodge - Snowbird, UT (April 2 - May 2, 2010) This spring, stay at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort's Cliff Lodge and enjoy rates from $99 per person, per night, and a Snowbird Tram and Chair pass per person for each night booked. Rates are based on double occupancy and a two-night minimum stay is required. For more information, visit www.snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/The-entire-state-of-Utah-is-offering-huge-savings-for-winter-getaways ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 12:07:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/The-entire-state-of-Utah-is-offering-huge-savings-for-winter-getaways"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_utah_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> UTAH OFFERS STATEWIDE SAVINGS OF OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS ~End-of-Season Ski Deals Make it Easy for Last-Minute Getaways~ SALT LAKE CITY, February 12, 2009 - Warmer months are on the horizon and so are sensational savings in Utah - it's not too late to experience The Greatest Snow on Earthreg; and sunny days on the slopes. Plus, with the Winter Olympic Games underway, now is the ideal time to get a taste of the Utah's Olympic Park. Offering rides on an 80 mph bobsled, ski jumping and more, it's the perfect addition to a spring Utah getaway. From free nights and complimentary skiing, to discounted rates and upgrades, the following is a sampling of Utah's latest deals and offers. A comprehensive list of statewide offerings can also found at www.utah.travel: Winter Blowout Red Moose Lodge, Wolf Creek - Eden, UT (Now - March 31, 2010) The 27-room Red Moose Lodge, located in the master-panned resort community of Wolf Creek, is offering stays at 30 percent below normal rates during their Winter Blowout. Rates begin at $89 per night, with the Luxury Suite at just $149 per night. All rates include complimentary continental breakfast. Rates are subject to availability. For more information, visit www.wolfcreekutah.com. Stay Three, Ski FREE Cedar Breaks Lodge and Spa - Brian Head, UT (Now - April 6, 2010) Book three nights at the Cedar Breaks Lodge and Spa and receive four all-area lift ticket vouchers at Brian Head Resort. This ultimate three-night ski package starts at just $340, based on double occupancy. Valid for Sunday-Tuesday arrivals only; other restrictions may apply. For more information, visit www.cedarbreakslodge.com. Winter Playland Package The Canyons Resort - Park City, UT (Now - April 7, 2010) When booking a trip at one of the official lodging properties of The Canyons Resort, The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel, Escala Lodges, Sundial Lodge or Silverado Lodge, guests will receive the Winter Playland Package, worth over $500 in special resort gifts. Visitors can take advantage of any of the following spectacular gift offers: Three-Day Adult Lift Ticket - a passport to experience 3,700 acres of The Greatest Snow on Earthreg; Two First Tracks Passes - an exclusive invitation to explore the mountain a full hour before it opens to the general public Three-Day Sport Equipment Rental Package - guests can skip the excess baggage fee from the airline and let The Canyons outfit their adventure Full-Day Adult or Child Group Ski or Snowboard Lesson - adults and kids alike can receive expert training from one of the resort's award-winning instructors $150 Resort Dining Credit - food aficionados can choose from over a dozen restaurants in the Resort Village and on the mountain 50-Minute Massage at the Grand Summit Spa - wellness enthusiasts can relax, rejuvenate and refresh and at the Grand Summit Spa undoes what the mountain has done to them For more information, visit www.thecanyons.com. Park City Ski Free, Stay Free Park City, UT (March 28, 2010 - April 11, 2010) Buy four nights for the price of three during Park City's Ski Free, Stay Free promotion. Receive one night's accommodations free at participating Park City lodging properties and a free day of skiing or riding at one of Park City's three, world-class resorts, with the purchase of a four-night package. For more information and a list of participating properties, visit www.parkcityinfo.com. Silver Star at Park City Family Value Package Silver Star - Park City, UT (March 26 - April 11, 2010) Silver Star at Park City's Family Value Package includes four nights of slope-side lodging for two adults and two kids, plus two adult three-day lift tickets (up to $688 in savings). Additional nights and lodging options are based on availability; restrictions may apply. For more information, visit www.silverstaratparkcity.com. The Grand Lodge Apregrave;s Ski Package The Grand Lodge - Brian Head, UT (Now - April 11, 2010) Stay at the Grand Lodge at Brian Head from Sunday through Thursday for just $189 per night and receive two adult lift tickets and two appetizers in Lift Lounge amp; Patio for each night booked - a savings of more than $80 per night. For more information, visit www.grandlodgebrianhead.com. Kids 18 amp; Under Free Alta Lodge - Alta, UT (Now - April 18, 2010) Planning a last-minute winter vacation for the whole family is easy when you stay at Alta Lodge. Kids, under 18 years of age, stay free and receive complimentary breakfast and four-course dinner daily through April 18, 2010; a four-night minimum stay is required. For more information, visit www.altalodge.com. Snowbird Spring Stay and Ski Package The Cliff Lodge - Snowbird, UT (April 2 - May 2, 2010) This spring, stay at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort's Cliff Lodge and enjoy rates from $99 per person, per night, and a Snowbird Tram and Chair pass per person for each night booked. Rates are based on double occupancy and a two-night minimum stay is required. For more information, visit www.snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/The-entire-state-of-Utah-is-offering-huge-savings-for-winter-getaways"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_utah_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Attitash Ski Resort in Bartlett, N.H., is proud to announce the addition of an exciting NEW, year round adventure attraction, the Mountain Coaster, opening in the summer of 2010. Offering an exhilarating and scenic ride for virtually all ages and open in all weather, the Mountain Coaster carries you 1,430 feet up Attitash Mountain on twin stainless steel rails, providing spectacular views of the White Mountain scenery before descending on a thrilling 2,880 foot ride down through the forested mountain terrain, dropping 316 vertical feet through a series of banked curves, dips and straight-aways at rider controlled speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The addition of the new Mountain Coaster complements the already popular existing summer attractions at Attitash Ski Resort, including the Alpine Slide, Eurobungy Trampoline, climbing wall, mountain biking trails, horseback riding and more, making Attitash Ski Resort the place to find your summer time fun. Discover the fun and excitement of the year round, all weather Mountain Coaster at Attitash Ski Resort, a dynamic addition to every family's summer vacation experience in New Hampshire's White Mountains and the only attraction of its kind in the region. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Attitash-Ski-Resort-announces-new-Mountain-Coaster-opening-this-summer- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 11:17:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Attitash-Ski-Resort-announces-new-Mountain-Coaster-opening-this-summer-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_attitash2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Attitash Ski Resort in Bartlett, N.H., is proud to announce the addition of an exciting NEW, year round adventure attraction, the Mountain Coaster, opening in the summer of 2010. Offering an exhilarating and scenic ride for virtually all ages and open in all weather, the Mountain Coaster carries you 1,430 feet up Attitash Mountain on twin stainless steel rails, providing spectacular views of the White Mountain scenery before descending on a thrilling 2,880 foot ride down through the forested mountain terrain, dropping 316 vertical feet through a series of banked curves, dips and straight-aways at rider controlled speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The addition of the new Mountain Coaster complements the already popular existing summer attractions at Attitash Ski Resort, including the Alpine Slide, Eurobungy Trampoline, climbing wall, mountain biking trails, horseback riding and more, making Attitash Ski Resort the place to find your summer time fun. Discover the fun and excitement of the year round, all weather Mountain Coaster at Attitash Ski Resort, a dynamic addition to every family's summer vacation experience in New Hampshire's White Mountains and the only attraction of its kind in the region. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Attitash-Ski-Resort-announces-new-Mountain-Coaster-opening-this-summer-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_attitash2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whistler, B.C. - Fifty years ago, the dream of hosting an Olympic Winter Games in Whistler began. The destination that now hosts more than 2.2 million visitors each year, often cited as the top skiing and snowboarding destination in North America and one of the best four-season resorts in the world, was just a couple of very snowy mountains. Fast-forward to today, and the dream becomes real as the 2010 Winter Games begin. It's been a long journey, and now we are ready to host the best Games ever, says Barrett Fisher, President and CEO of Tourism Whistler. Whistler always displays a unique energy, but today it is many levels higher with visitors, athletes, officials and media from around the world arriving in the Resort. There are record levels of snow on the mountains, the venues were completed two years ago, and medals presentations along with top music acts will be offered every night during the Games at Whistler Medals Plaza. Free concerts and entertainment will also be offered at six other public gathering places around Whistler Village. Of the 86 medal events at the 2010 Winter Games, 46 of them take place at Whistler's three Games venues. Whistler was built to host many thousands of visitors on any given night, and we are used to throwing big parties for thousands of people at our summer and winter events, but this will be the biggest and longest celebration we've ever seen, says Fisher. Whistler's dream began when several businesspeople from Vancouver attended the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. They returned from those Games determined to bring them to Whistler, and set about developing the ski mountain that would eventually become Whistler Blackcomb. After five attempts to bring the Games to Whistler, the sixth attempt was successful. Our goal is to leverage the global media exposure that the Games bring to Whistler into increased visitation to the resort, says Fisher. We have already received millions of dollars worth of editorial coverage because of the Games, and we will be receiving millions more. We will be working hard with our partners to take that media exposure and make Whistler into an even more well-known and loved destination than it is today. People who want to come to Whistler to experience the magic of the 2010 Winter Games can find accommodations at whistler.com for any night of the Games. The best way to get to Whistler is by bus. Go to ridebooker.com for departures every day from Vancouver to Whistler. Additional transportation information is available at travelsmart2010.ca. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Whistlers-dream-of-hosting-the-Olympics-comes-true-today ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-12 10:22:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Whistlers-dream-of-hosting-the-Olympics-comes-true-today"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whistler, B.C. - Fifty years ago, the dream of hosting an Olympic Winter Games in Whistler began. The destination that now hosts more than 2.2 million visitors each year, often cited as the top skiing and snowboarding destination in North America and one of the best four-season resorts in the world, was just a couple of very snowy mountains. Fast-forward to today, and the dream becomes real as the 2010 Winter Games begin. It's been a long journey, and now we are ready to host the best Games ever, says Barrett Fisher, President and CEO of Tourism Whistler. Whistler always displays a unique energy, but today it is many levels higher with visitors, athletes, officials and media from around the world arriving in the Resort. There are record levels of snow on the mountains, the venues were completed two years ago, and medals presentations along with top music acts will be offered every night during the Games at Whistler Medals Plaza. Free concerts and entertainment will also be offered at six other public gathering places around Whistler Village. Of the 86 medal events at the 2010 Winter Games, 46 of them take place at Whistler's three Games venues. Whistler was built to host many thousands of visitors on any given night, and we are used to throwing big parties for thousands of people at our summer and winter events, but this will be the biggest and longest celebration we've ever seen, says Fisher. Whistler's dream began when several businesspeople from Vancouver attended the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. They returned from those Games determined to bring them to Whistler, and set about developing the ski mountain that would eventually become Whistler Blackcomb. After five attempts to bring the Games to Whistler, the sixth attempt was successful. Our goal is to leverage the global media exposure that the Games bring to Whistler into increased visitation to the resort, says Fisher. We have already received millions of dollars worth of editorial coverage because of the Games, and we will be receiving millions more. We will be working hard with our partners to take that media exposure and make Whistler into an even more well-known and loved destination than it is today. People who want to come to Whistler to experience the magic of the 2010 Winter Games can find accommodations at whistler.com for any night of the Games. The best way to get to Whistler is by bus. Go to ridebooker.com for departures every day from Vancouver to Whistler. Additional transportation information is available at travelsmart2010.ca. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100212/Whistlers-dream-of-hosting-the-Olympics-comes-true-today"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100212_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Good news if you have a friend that has a Squaw Valley USA season pass. From now through April 1, passholders can bring two friends on any non-holiday Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and can purchase two lift tickets for the price of one. All you have to do is purchase the lift tickets at a Squaw Valley ticket window, and all three people must be present when you buy them. The only time this offer is not good is from February 16-18, so get out and enjoy all the snow that Squaw has to offer! Photo Courtesy of Thomas Kranzle http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100211/Squaw-Valley-offering-2-for-1-lift-tickets-to-friends-of-passholders ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-11 10:18:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100211/Squaw-Valley-offering-2-for-1-lift-tickets-to-friends-of-passholders"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100211_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Good news if you have a friend that has a Squaw Valley USA season pass. From now through April 1, passholders can bring two friends on any non-holiday Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and can purchase two lift tickets for the price of one. All you have to do is purchase the lift tickets at a Squaw Valley ticket window, and all three people must be present when you buy them. The only time this offer is not good is from February 16-18, so get out and enjoy all the snow that Squaw has to offer! Photo Courtesy of Thomas Kranzle <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100211/Squaw-Valley-offering-2-for-1-lift-tickets-to-friends-of-passholders"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100211_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel DEER VALLEY RESORT, PARK CITY, UTAH (February 10, 2010) - Deer Valley Resort received a formal congratulations from the Utah State Senate for being named the #1 overall resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine three years in a row. Deer Valley Resort President and General Manager Bob Wheaton was recognized on the Senate Floor today and presented with a certificate signed by Utah Senate President Chris Whaddoups. I am happy to accept this honor on behalf of the Resort, says Bob Wheaton. We thank the state for all of its support of the tourism industry. It is truly an honor that we don't underestimate for the readers of SKI Magazine to choose Deer Valley Resort as the #1 resort when so many other North American resorts are also providing great ski vacation experiences. This recognition reflects the efforts of our entire Deer Valley staff who have a commitment to excellence in everything they do. That's what makes Deer Valley the best ski resort in North America. Deer Valley Resort was named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine for an incredible third year in a row. Remarkably, in the past nine years, Deer Valley's rating hasn't dipped lower than third, with a #2 ranking in 2002; a #1 ranking in 2003; a #3 rating in 2004; a #2 ranking in 2005; another #1 ranking in 2006, a #2 ranking in 2007, a #1 ranking in 2008, 2009 and now for the current 2010 season. Host of the 2002 Olympics, the 2003 World Championships and the upcoming 2011 World Championships, Deer Valley is the premiere venue worldwide for freestyle skiing and the first resort in North America to host two freestyle World Championships. The Resort also features world class dining and lodging. Deer Valley's Director of Food amp; Beverage, Julie Wilson was recently named the Utah Restaurateur of the Year by the Utah Restaurant Association. Deer Valley has received multiple awards and designations from prestigious sources such as the Zagat Restaurant Guide, Wine Spectator and the James Beard House. Closer to home, the Salt Lake Tribune Ski Resort Chili Face-Off just ranked Deer Valley's Turkey Chili #1 and the Chili Con Carne #2 in the state. Deer Valley continues its operation through the summer with lift-served mountain biking and hiking, scenic lift rides and deck dining at the Royal Street Cafeacute;. Deer Valley is also proud to be the summer home to the Utah Symphony amp; Opera's Deer Valley Music Festival. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100211/Utah-State-Senate-recognizes-Deer-Valley-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-11 10:18:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100211/Utah-State-Senate-recognizes-Deer-Valley-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100211_deervalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> DEER VALLEY RESORT, PARK CITY, UTAH (February 10, 2010) - Deer Valley Resort received a formal congratulations from the Utah State Senate for being named the #1 overall resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine three years in a row. Deer Valley Resort President and General Manager Bob Wheaton was recognized on the Senate Floor today and presented with a certificate signed by Utah Senate President Chris Whaddoups. I am happy to accept this honor on behalf of the Resort, says Bob Wheaton. We thank the state for all of its support of the tourism industry. It is truly an honor that we don't underestimate for the readers of SKI Magazine to choose Deer Valley Resort as the #1 resort when so many other North American resorts are also providing great ski vacation experiences. This recognition reflects the efforts of our entire Deer Valley staff who have a commitment to excellence in everything they do. That's what makes Deer Valley the best ski resort in North America. Deer Valley Resort was named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine for an incredible third year in a row. Remarkably, in the past nine years, Deer Valley's rating hasn't dipped lower than third, with a #2 ranking in 2002; a #1 ranking in 2003; a #3 rating in 2004; a #2 ranking in 2005; another #1 ranking in 2006, a #2 ranking in 2007, a #1 ranking in 2008, 2009 and now for the current 2010 season. Host of the 2002 Olympics, the 2003 World Championships and the upcoming 2011 World Championships, Deer Valley is the premiere venue worldwide for freestyle skiing and the first resort in North America to host two freestyle World Championships. The Resort also features world class dining and lodging. Deer Valley's Director of Food amp; Beverage, Julie Wilson was recently named the Utah Restaurateur of the Year by the Utah Restaurant Association. Deer Valley has received multiple awards and designations from prestigious sources such as the Zagat Restaurant Guide, Wine Spectator and the James Beard House. Closer to home, the Salt Lake Tribune Ski Resort Chili Face-Off just ranked Deer Valley's Turkey Chili #1 and the Chili Con Carne #2 in the state. Deer Valley continues its operation through the summer with lift-served mountain biking and hiking, scenic lift rides and deck dining at the Royal Street Cafeacute;. Deer Valley is also proud to be the summer home to the Utah Symphony amp; Opera's Deer Valley Music Festival. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100211/Utah-State-Senate-recognizes-Deer-Valley-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100211_deervalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Time is running out on one of the best deals in the ski and snowboard industry! The Pow Pow Platter, which features Winter Park/Mary Jane, Steamboat, and Copper Mountain provides a day of skiing or boarding for $33 per day. That means that for a total of $99, you can sample each of these great ski resorts for one day. But, you have to act quickly as the offer expires this February at midnight and it can only be purchased online at skicolorado.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Only-two-days-left-to-sample-the-Pow-Pow-Platter ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 16:38:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Only-two-days-left-to-sample-the-Pow-Pow-Platter"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_powpow_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Time is running out on one of the best deals in the ski and snowboard industry! The Pow Pow Platter, which features Winter Park/Mary Jane, Steamboat, and Copper Mountain provides a day of skiing or boarding for $33 per day. That means that for a total of $99, you can sample each of these great ski resorts for one day. But, you have to act quickly as the offer expires this February at midnight and it can only be purchased online at skicolorado.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Only-two-days-left-to-sample-the-Pow-Pow-Platter"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_powpow_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Couples have been tying the knot on Valentine's Day at Loveland Ski Area for almost two decades. On Sunday, the Colorado concept will hit the Midwest when Boyne Mountain in Michigan holds its own mass wedding on its slopes. More on Loveland's ceremony here A local radio personality brought the idea with him from Colorado to Michigan and Boyne's Marry Me and Ski Free Mountaintop Matrimony was born. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, radio personality Tim Nixon will officiate the group ceremony at the top of the Hemlock lift at Boyne Mountain. The Hemlock lift can take care of the something old in the something old, something borrowed, something blue bridal tradition. Relocated to Michigan, the lift still contains parts of the world's first chairlift, installed in 1936 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Each participant will receive a free lift ticket for skiing or boarding for the rest of the day from noon to 9 p.m. All the couples will be entered for a random drawing to win a honeymoon package at Boyne. In addition, the best-dressed couple will win a Boyne vacation package. In order to marry or renew vows as part of the ceremony, couples must register during the week by calling the participating radio stations during the week at specific times. To make arrangements, couples can call 106 KHQ at 877-947-1106, each day through Friday at 7:20 a.m., or Lite 96.3 at 800-968-9636, any day through Friday at 8:20 a.m. Those getting married also need to bring a Michigan marriage license to be signed and make it all official on Sunday. Check out ski areas with fitting names for Valentine's Day http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Boyne-borrows-Lovelands-idea-to-plan-Midwest-mass-wedding ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 14:57:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Boyne-borrows-Lovelands-idea-to-plan-Midwest-mass-wedding"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_BoyneWS_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Couples have been tying the knot on Valentine's Day at Loveland Ski Area for almost two decades. On Sunday, the Colorado concept will hit the Midwest when Boyne Mountain in Michigan holds its own mass wedding on its slopes. More on Loveland's ceremony here A local radio personality brought the idea with him from Colorado to Michigan and Boyne's Marry Me and Ski Free Mountaintop Matrimony was born. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, radio personality Tim Nixon will officiate the group ceremony at the top of the Hemlock lift at Boyne Mountain. The Hemlock lift can take care of the something old in the something old, something borrowed, something blue bridal tradition. Relocated to Michigan, the lift still contains parts of the world's first chairlift, installed in 1936 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Each participant will receive a free lift ticket for skiing or boarding for the rest of the day from noon to 9 p.m. All the couples will be entered for a random drawing to win a honeymoon package at Boyne. In addition, the best-dressed couple will win a Boyne vacation package. In order to marry or renew vows as part of the ceremony, couples must register during the week by calling the participating radio stations during the week at specific times. To make arrangements, couples can call 106 KHQ at 877-947-1106, each day through Friday at 7:20 a.m., or Lite 96.3 at 800-968-9636, any day through Friday at 8:20 a.m. Those getting married also need to bring a Michigan marriage license to be signed and make it all official on Sunday. Check out ski areas with fitting names for Valentine's Day <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Boyne-borrows-Lovelands-idea-to-plan-Midwest-mass-wedding"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_BoyneWS_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel With Valentine's Day on Sunday, skiers need a romantic excuse to hit the slopes. Anyone can order a dozen roses, but only the truly debonair can find a ski spot that simply fits the special day. The Ski Channel is ready with 10 suggestions. Loveland Ski Area is the most obvious choice. The Colorado resort even offers a mass wedding on Valentine's Day. Cupid Valley in Japan has international flair. Of course, you could buy a lot of roses for the cost of those plane tickets across the Pacific. Kissing Bridge, a small ski area in western New York, has a quaint appeal and it is much closer than Japan. Mt. Rose beats a mountain of roses, because a bouquet can not offer romantic views of Lake Tahoe. Diamond Peak Ski Resort, just down the road from Mt. Rose, can be a good choice, but make sure there's a proposal and ring involved to maximize this tie-in. Sugar Bowl is another Tahoe destination for your sweetie. Sugar Mountain in North Carolina is similarly appropriate for couples south of the Mason-Dixon line. Big Rock Ski Area in Maine is the equivalent in the East to Diamond Peak-- just with a little more pressure as to the number of carats. Tuxedo Ridge in New York gives a formal option for couples. Only 35 miles from New York City, once again, it's a lot closer than Japan. Ski Sundown in Connecticut conjures images of a romantic sunset. Of course, the night skiing there means you can keep going after your romantic moment. For anyone who does not have a significant other for Valentine's Day, there's always Mt. Bachelor. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Celebrate-Valentines-Day-with-fitting-ski-destination ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 13:44:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Celebrate-Valentines-Day-with-fitting-ski-destination"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_LovelandAwesome_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> With Valentine's Day on Sunday, skiers need a romantic excuse to hit the slopes. Anyone can order a dozen roses, but only the truly debonair can find a ski spot that simply fits the special day. The Ski Channel is ready with 10 suggestions. Loveland Ski Area is the most obvious choice. The Colorado resort even offers a mass wedding on Valentine's Day. Cupid Valley in Japan has international flair. Of course, you could buy a lot of roses for the cost of those plane tickets across the Pacific. Kissing Bridge, a small ski area in western New York, has a quaint appeal and it is much closer than Japan. Mt. Rose beats a mountain of roses, because a bouquet can not offer romantic views of Lake Tahoe. Diamond Peak Ski Resort, just down the road from Mt. Rose, can be a good choice, but make sure there's a proposal and ring involved to maximize this tie-in. Sugar Bowl is another Tahoe destination for your sweetie. Sugar Mountain in North Carolina is similarly appropriate for couples south of the Mason-Dixon line. Big Rock Ski Area in Maine is the equivalent in the East to Diamond Peak-- just with a little more pressure as to the number of carats. Tuxedo Ridge in New York gives a formal option for couples. Only 35 miles from New York City, once again, it's a lot closer than Japan. Ski Sundown in Connecticut conjures images of a romantic sunset. Of course, the night skiing there means you can keep going after your romantic moment. For anyone who does not have a significant other for Valentine's Day, there's always Mt. Bachelor. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Celebrate-Valentines-Day-with-fitting-ski-destination"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_LovelandAwesome_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel CUPID GRACES THE SLOPES OF TELLURIDE Valentines Day Specials and Romance Abound in Telluride this Holiday TELLURIDE, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2010) - In one of the most majestic corners of the earth, sprinkled with snow capped peaks, romantic bars and bistros and crystal blue skies - Telluride is the perfect town for two this Valentine's Day Weekend. Valentines Day Specials and Packages include lsquo;Discover Romance at Capella, Telluride'. With three night's accommodations, daily breakfast for two, champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries upon arrival, and one couples massage. This package cannot be beat. Starting at $625 per night, this package is available Feb. 12-Feb. 15, 2010. Restaurant specials include champagne and strawberries on the deck of Alpino Vino, and lsquo;Telluride Kiss' shots apregrave;s ski at the Hop Garden. Telluride Naturals offer chocolate sauce and vodka tastings on Sunday from 2-4pm. Tellurides' new Eco Adventures offer a nighttime child's babysitting service from 6 - 10pm, kids handmade Valentines and private snowshoe tours with cheese and wine at sunset. Sweetheart Deals featured throughout the weekend, Telluride Resort Store and Eco Adventures offers 20% off with a purchase of two or more items. Skiing Cupid Delivery - In conjunction with the Squid Show Theatre cupid delivery program, actors deliver singing/air guitar/poetry valentines on the mountain to loved ones, slope delivery included. Call 970-708-3934 or go to www.squidshow.org for menu of options. On mountain Valentine's Day Celebration continues on Sunday and feature red painted hearts on Misty Maiden and chocolate truffles given out by guest services. Valentines specials will abound throughout the weekend in restaurants, spas and hotels to capture those perfect sweetheart moments. The most romantic, fun filled weekend of skiing, gorgeous meals, beautiful spas and special moments with one's dearest can be had in Telluride. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Telluride-has-a-sighting-of-Cupid-and-great-deals-for-the-holiday-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 12:24:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Telluride-has-a-sighting-of-Cupid-and-great-deals-for-the-holiday-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> CUPID GRACES THE SLOPES OF TELLURIDE Valentines Day Specials and Romance Abound in Telluride this Holiday TELLURIDE, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2010) - In one of the most majestic corners of the earth, sprinkled with snow capped peaks, romantic bars and bistros and crystal blue skies - Telluride is the perfect town for two this Valentine's Day Weekend. Valentines Day Specials and Packages include lsquo;Discover Romance at Capella, Telluride'. With three night's accommodations, daily breakfast for two, champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries upon arrival, and one couples massage. This package cannot be beat. Starting at $625 per night, this package is available Feb. 12-Feb. 15, 2010. Restaurant specials include champagne and strawberries on the deck of Alpino Vino, and lsquo;Telluride Kiss' shots apregrave;s ski at the Hop Garden. Telluride Naturals offer chocolate sauce and vodka tastings on Sunday from 2-4pm. Tellurides' new Eco Adventures offer a nighttime child's babysitting service from 6 - 10pm, kids handmade Valentines and private snowshoe tours with cheese and wine at sunset. Sweetheart Deals featured throughout the weekend, Telluride Resort Store and Eco Adventures offers 20% off with a purchase of two or more items. Skiing Cupid Delivery - In conjunction with the Squid Show Theatre cupid delivery program, actors deliver singing/air guitar/poetry valentines on the mountain to loved ones, slope delivery included. Call 970-708-3934 or go to www.squidshow.org for menu of options. On mountain Valentine's Day Celebration continues on Sunday and feature red painted hearts on Misty Maiden and chocolate truffles given out by guest services. Valentines specials will abound throughout the weekend in restaurants, spas and hotels to capture those perfect sweetheart moments. The most romantic, fun filled weekend of skiing, gorgeous meals, beautiful spas and special moments with one's dearest can be had in Telluride. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Telluride-has-a-sighting-of-Cupid-and-great-deals-for-the-holiday-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah -Snowbird Ski amp; Summer Resort has launched a new Share the Mountain campaign for the 2009/10 season aimed at raising guest and employee safety awareness. Share the Mountain includes an educational video, on-mountain and lift signage, stickers, pins, web site graphics, electronic signage and other tools emphasizing the need for skiers and riders to practice safe and considerate behavior while recreating at Snowbird. Our guests range from experts who have skied our mountain for years to the first time rider taking lessons on Chickadee, said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. Snowbird's hope is that Share the Mountain will increase safe skiing and riding for everyone and ensure that all of our guests have an exceptional experience. Snowbird's Share the Mountain campaign includes an 8-minute video outlining ways guests can ensure their safety and the safety of others while traveling to Snowbird, visiting the village and using the mountain. Narrated by Winter Operations Director Peter Schory, the video also covers the importance of rope lines, boundary signs, terrain closures, canyon safety zones, interlodge, on-mountain safety and skier courtesy, with a strong objective of education. Snowbird's Share the Mountain video will be shown on the in-house Snowbird TV channel, snowbird.com and through various online outlets such as YouTube (www.youtube.com/snowbirdskiresort). Snowbird has received 253 inches of snowfall this season with a mid-mountain base depth of 77 inches. Lodging packages, including Ski Free, Stay Free for $149 per person/double occupancy with a lift ticket and potential fourth night free, can be found at www.snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Snowbird-announces-new-safety-initiative-called-Share-the-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 11:58:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Snowbird-announces-new-safety-initiative-called-Share-the-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah -Snowbird Ski amp; Summer Resort has launched a new Share the Mountain campaign for the 2009/10 season aimed at raising guest and employee safety awareness. Share the Mountain includes an educational video, on-mountain and lift signage, stickers, pins, web site graphics, electronic signage and other tools emphasizing the need for skiers and riders to practice safe and considerate behavior while recreating at Snowbird. Our guests range from experts who have skied our mountain for years to the first time rider taking lessons on Chickadee, said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. Snowbird's hope is that Share the Mountain will increase safe skiing and riding for everyone and ensure that all of our guests have an exceptional experience. Snowbird's Share the Mountain campaign includes an 8-minute video outlining ways guests can ensure their safety and the safety of others while traveling to Snowbird, visiting the village and using the mountain. Narrated by Winter Operations Director Peter Schory, the video also covers the importance of rope lines, boundary signs, terrain closures, canyon safety zones, interlodge, on-mountain safety and skier courtesy, with a strong objective of education. Snowbird's Share the Mountain video will be shown on the in-house Snowbird TV channel, snowbird.com and through various online outlets such as YouTube (www.youtube.com/snowbirdskiresort). Snowbird has received 253 inches of snowfall this season with a mid-mountain base depth of 77 inches. Lodging packages, including Ski Free, Stay Free for $149 per person/double occupancy with a lift ticket and potential fourth night free, can be found at www.snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Snowbird-announces-new-safety-initiative-called-Share-the-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel HELLY HANSEN BRINGS THE BIG MOUNTAIN BATTLE TO SQUAW VALLEY USA ON FEBRUARY 20 Teams of two skiers and riders compete for prizes and a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass [Squaw Valley USA] February 5, 2009 - Helly Hansen's renowned all-mountain competition is returning to Squaw Valley USA this February. In its second year, this unique competition challenges teams of skiers and riders to explore their favorite resort from top to bottom for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass. The Big Mountain Battle comes to Squaw Valley USA on February 20, 2010. The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle is one of seven tour stops. At each stop, teams of two take on courses designed by Jeff McKitrick and Helly Hansen. Teams (ski, snowboard, or mixed) must complete each of the hikes. Flaik GPS devices will track the performance of each participant. Last year's Big Mountain Battle Series was a huge success said Marshall Rutman, Helly Hansen's North American Marketing Manager. It's a truly unique event that will challenge skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Teams can ski anywhere for extra points once they have completed the designated bowls. The top three teams to complete the hikes, course and checkpoints in the fastest times are awarded prizes. Teams can win in the following categories after completing the designated bowls: Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs and Most Lift Rides. The team to finish with the most points wins a trip to Aspen/Snowmass to compete in the Big Mountain Battle Finals on March 28, 2010. The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle begins at 10 am at High Camp on Saturday, February 20. The event pre-registration entry fee is $75 per team and includes two Helly Hansen LIFAreg; base layers valued at $45 each. Online pre-registration closes Thursday, February 18 at midnight, and check-in will be from 8am to 9:30am at a location TBD. Entry is limited to the first 100 teams, and registration on the day of the event is available for $10 more per person. The awards ceremony kicks off at 1:30pm at the Chamois. For more information and to register online, visit www.bigmountainbattle.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Helly-Hansens-Big-Mountain-Battle-returns-to-Squaw-Valley-on-February-20 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 11:53:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Helly-Hansens-Big-Mountain-Battle-returns-to-Squaw-Valley-on-February-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> HELLY HANSEN BRINGS THE BIG MOUNTAIN BATTLE TO SQUAW VALLEY USA ON FEBRUARY 20 Teams of two skiers and riders compete for prizes and a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass [Squaw Valley USA] February 5, 2009 - Helly Hansen's renowned all-mountain competition is returning to Squaw Valley USA this February. In its second year, this unique competition challenges teams of skiers and riders to explore their favorite resort from top to bottom for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass. The Big Mountain Battle comes to Squaw Valley USA on February 20, 2010. The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle is one of seven tour stops. At each stop, teams of two take on courses designed by Jeff McKitrick and Helly Hansen. Teams (ski, snowboard, or mixed) must complete each of the hikes. Flaik GPS devices will track the performance of each participant. Last year's Big Mountain Battle Series was a huge success said Marshall Rutman, Helly Hansen's North American Marketing Manager. It's a truly unique event that will challenge skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Teams can ski anywhere for extra points once they have completed the designated bowls. The top three teams to complete the hikes, course and checkpoints in the fastest times are awarded prizes. Teams can win in the following categories after completing the designated bowls: Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs and Most Lift Rides. The team to finish with the most points wins a trip to Aspen/Snowmass to compete in the Big Mountain Battle Finals on March 28, 2010. The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle begins at 10 am at High Camp on Saturday, February 20. The event pre-registration entry fee is $75 per team and includes two Helly Hansen LIFAreg; base layers valued at $45 each. Online pre-registration closes Thursday, February 18 at midnight, and check-in will be from 8am to 9:30am at a location TBD. Entry is limited to the first 100 teams, and registration on the day of the event is available for $10 more per person. The awards ceremony kicks off at 1:30pm at the Chamois. For more information and to register online, visit www.bigmountainbattle.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Helly-Hansens-Big-Mountain-Battle-returns-to-Squaw-Valley-on-February-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_squaw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The upcoming Winter Games may be occurring in Vancouver, but that doesn't mean that there still aren't other Olympic celebrations happening all around the country of Canada. Mont-Tremblant is one of those such areas, as the ski resort will have activities going on throughout the duration of the Games. Starting this Friday, there will be a big screen monitor at the base of the gondola so skiers and riders can watch the coverage. The bars and restaurants at the resort, including Le Shack, La Forge, Fat Mardi's, and Casey's will all have coverage of the Olympic broadcast. So, if you can't make it to Vancouver, head to Mont-Tremblant and enjoy the mountain as well as the Games! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Mont-Tremblant-hosting-several-Olympic-festivities ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-10 11:05:50 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Mont-Tremblant-hosting-several-Olympic-festivities"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_tremblant_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The upcoming Winter Games may be occurring in Vancouver, but that doesn't mean that there still aren't other Olympic celebrations happening all around the country of Canada. Mont-Tremblant is one of those such areas, as the ski resort will have activities going on throughout the duration of the Games. Starting this Friday, there will be a big screen monitor at the base of the gondola so skiers and riders can watch the coverage. The bars and restaurants at the resort, including Le Shack, La Forge, Fat Mardi's, and Casey's will all have coverage of the Olympic broadcast. So, if you can't make it to Vancouver, head to Mont-Tremblant and enjoy the mountain as well as the Games! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100210/Mont-Tremblant-hosting-several-Olympic-festivities"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100210_tremblant_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Colorado's Loveland Ski Area lives up to its name on Valentine's Day with the 19th Annual Marry Me and Ski For Free Mountaintop Matrimony event. Couples participating in the mass wedding on Sunday get hitched for life (hopefully) and get a 2-for-1 lift-ticket deal for the day. Couples must pre-register through the Loveland website by Friday. Those getting married also need to bring a Colorado marriage license to be signed at the event. The ceremony for couples getting married or renewing their vows will take place at noon Sunday outside the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin at the top of Chair No. 2. Couples and guests must all go up on the 12-minute lift ride and ski or snowboard down after the ceremony. Conducted by Harry Heilman of the Universal Life Church, the mass wedding is is expected to last about 30 minutes. Coming down from an elevation of 12,050 feet, shaky skiers and boarders should not worry, because green runs are an option for the entire way back to the base area. A reception with wedding cake at the base area's Basin Patio will start at 1:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Loveland Ski Area) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Loveland-Ski-Area-plans-annual-mass-wedding-on-Valentines-Day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 14:21:41 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Loveland-Ski-Area-plans-annual-mass-wedding-on-Valentines-Day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_LovelandWedding_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Colorado's Loveland Ski Area lives up to its name on Valentine's Day with the 19th Annual Marry Me and Ski For Free Mountaintop Matrimony event. Couples participating in the mass wedding on Sunday get hitched for life (hopefully) and get a 2-for-1 lift-ticket deal for the day. Couples must pre-register through the Loveland website by Friday. Those getting married also need to bring a Colorado marriage license to be signed at the event. The ceremony for couples getting married or renewing their vows will take place at noon Sunday outside the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin at the top of Chair No. 2. Couples and guests must all go up on the 12-minute lift ride and ski or snowboard down after the ceremony. Conducted by Harry Heilman of the Universal Life Church, the mass wedding is is expected to last about 30 minutes. Coming down from an elevation of 12,050 feet, shaky skiers and boarders should not worry, because green runs are an option for the entire way back to the base area. A reception with wedding cake at the base area's Basin Patio will start at 1:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Loveland Ski Area) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Loveland-Ski-Area-plans-annual-mass-wedding-on-Valentines-Day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_LovelandWedding_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Mountaineer Lodge is nestled in a pine forest with tremendous views of Mount Temple and its summit glacier. The Lodge has the feel of mountain seclusion yet is easily accessed from the Trans Canada Highway and is a scenic 5 minute walk from a variety of services and shopping in the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. The mountain and glacier ringed lake that is the world-famous Lake Louise is only a short distance up the hill from the lodge. The Mountaineer Lodge consists of two buildings with a total of 78 rooms in various combinations and layouts to comfortably accommodate couples, families or vacation groups. The rooms offer a charming environment in which to relax after a day of hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing or traveling. The lodge boasts a whirlpool and steam room and several rooms are configurable as suites with separate sitting/lounge areas. All the rooms in the Main Lodge have a microwave and mini-fridge. ROOM TYPES/Descriptions Mountaineer Lodge is equipped with wireless high-speed internet access. Be sure to ask us about the specifics of any room you may be booking. The pictures provided are for general reference only. DELUXE QUEEN: This room has ONE queen-sized bed, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Lodge, first or second floor (no elevator), with interior access. (1-2 Persons) DELUXE QUEEN: This room has TWO queen-sized beds, satellite television in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Lodge, first or second floor (no elevator), with interior access. (1-4 Persons) JUNIOR DELUXE SUITE: This large room has two queen-sized beds and a queen-sized sofa bed, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Lodge, first or second floor (no elevator), with interior access. (1-6 Persons) DELUXE STANDARD DOUBLE: This room has TWO double beds, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Original Building, first or second floor (no elevator), with exterior access. (1-4 Persons) STANDARD JUNIOR FAMILY UNIT: This room has two double beds and a single cot (suitable for a child only), satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Original Building, first floor only with exterior access. (1-5 Persons) JUNIOR FAMILY UNIT: This room has two double beds and a sofa bed, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a limited bathroom (no tub, shower only) with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Original Building with exterior access. (1-6 Persons) SUPERIOR FAMILY UNIT: This unit is one very large room with two double beds, two sofa beds, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room is located in our Original Building on the first floor only, with exterior access. (1-8 Persons) SUPERIOR TWO-BEDROOM UNIT A: This is a 2-bedroom unit with one double bed in each room, and an adjoining full bathroom with hairdryer. Each room has satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, and iron amp; ironing board. This room type is located in our Original Building, second floor only (no elevators). (1-4 Persons) SUPERIOR TWO-BEDROOM UNIT B:This is a 2-bedroom unit with one double bed in one room, and one double bed and a sofa bed in the second room. This unit has a shared full bathroom with hairdryer. It has satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, and microwave amp; mini-fridge. (No cooking facilities.). (1-6 Persons) SUPERIOR TWO-BEDROOM UNIT C: This is a 2-bedroom unit with one double bed in each room and a shared full bathroom with hairdryer. This unit has a common area with satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, a sofa bed, iron amp; ironing board, and microwave amp; mini-fridge. (No cooking facilities.) This room type is located in our Original Building, second floor only (no elevators). (1-6 Persons) Contact: Mailing address: Mountaineer Lodge, P.O. Box 150 101 Village Road Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada T0L-1E0 Telephone: (403) 522-3844 Fax: (403) 522-3902 email: mtnrldge@telusplanet.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountaineer-Lodge-at-Lake-Louise ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 12:36:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountaineer-Lodge-at-Lake-Louise"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_MountaineerLodgeLakeLouise_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Mountaineer Lodge is nestled in a pine forest with tremendous views of Mount Temple and its summit glacier. The Lodge has the feel of mountain seclusion yet is easily accessed from the Trans Canada Highway and is a scenic 5 minute walk from a variety of services and shopping in the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. The mountain and glacier ringed lake that is the world-famous Lake Louise is only a short distance up the hill from the lodge. The Mountaineer Lodge consists of two buildings with a total of 78 rooms in various combinations and layouts to comfortably accommodate couples, families or vacation groups. The rooms offer a charming environment in which to relax after a day of hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing or traveling. The lodge boasts a whirlpool and steam room and several rooms are configurable as suites with separate sitting/lounge areas. All the rooms in the Main Lodge have a microwave and mini-fridge. ROOM TYPES/Descriptions Mountaineer Lodge is equipped with wireless high-speed internet access. Be sure to ask us about the specifics of any room you may be booking. The pictures provided are for general reference only. DELUXE QUEEN: This room has ONE queen-sized bed, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Lodge, first or second floor (no elevator), with interior access. (1-2 Persons) DELUXE QUEEN: This room has TWO queen-sized beds, satellite television in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Lodge, first or second floor (no elevator), with interior access. (1-4 Persons) JUNIOR DELUXE SUITE: This large room has two queen-sized beds and a queen-sized sofa bed, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Lodge, first or second floor (no elevator), with interior access. (1-6 Persons) DELUXE STANDARD DOUBLE: This room has TWO double beds, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Original Building, first or second floor (no elevator), with exterior access. (1-4 Persons) STANDARD JUNIOR FAMILY UNIT: This room has two double beds and a single cot (suitable for a child only), satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Original Building, first floor only with exterior access. (1-5 Persons) JUNIOR FAMILY UNIT: This room has two double beds and a sofa bed, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a limited bathroom (no tub, shower only) with hairdryer. This room type is located in our Original Building with exterior access. (1-6 Persons) SUPERIOR FAMILY UNIT: This unit is one very large room with two double beds, two sofa beds, satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, microwave amp; mini-fridge, and a full bathroom with hairdryer. This room is located in our Original Building on the first floor only, with exterior access. (1-8 Persons) SUPERIOR TWO-BEDROOM UNIT A: This is a 2-bedroom unit with one double bed in each room, and an adjoining full bathroom with hairdryer. Each room has satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, and iron amp; ironing board. This room type is located in our Original Building, second floor only (no elevators). (1-4 Persons) SUPERIOR TWO-BEDROOM UNIT B:This is a 2-bedroom unit with one double bed in one room, and one double bed and a sofa bed in the second room. This unit has a shared full bathroom with hairdryer. It has satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, iron amp; ironing board, and microwave amp; mini-fridge. (No cooking facilities.). (1-6 Persons) SUPERIOR TWO-BEDROOM UNIT C: This is a 2-bedroom unit with one double bed in each room and a shared full bathroom with hairdryer. This unit has a common area with satellite television, in-room coffee and tea, a sofa bed, iron amp; ironing board, and microwave amp; mini-fridge. (No cooking facilities.) This room type is located in our Original Building, second floor only (no elevators). (1-6 Persons) Contact: Mailing address: Mountaineer Lodge, P.O. Box 150 101 Village Road Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada T0L-1E0 Telephone: (403) 522-3844 Fax: (403) 522-3902 email: mtnrldge@telusplanet.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountaineer-Lodge-at-Lake-Louise"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_MountaineerLodgeLakeLouise_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Hotels under the Fairmont banner offer guests an extraordinary place that is created by combining unique architecture and structure, expressive decor and artistry, and magnificent features all in one great location. Add great service to this and the result is an extraordinary experience that would make your memory of Fairmont Hotels amp; Resorts a long and lasting one. Most of our hotels were among the first buildings to be erected in young cities across North America. Few hotels can boast that their communities literally grew up around them. Today, we have added modern city center properties to our collection, with core locations that allow you to join the hustle and bustle of the city, take part in the action of the business district, and enjoy the culture, the lights and sounds of street life. Guest Services: One of Canada's most recognized hotels, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta has all the lodging and amenities to fulfill your every desire. Keep in shape on our trails and ski slopes or in our fully equipped Health Club. Satisfy your culinary cravings with our exquisite selection of dining rooms. Pamper both body and soul with a facial, massage, manicure or pedicure in our newly renovated spa. Take advantage of all that this treasured Alberta destination has to offer. HISTORIC MEETS MODERN, PERFECTLY Working with industry leader Cisco Systems, Fairmont Hotels amp; Resorts has created the hospitality industry's most advanced network infrastructure. In addition to a taste of all Lake Louise has to offer, our guest rooms provide the latest High-Speed Internet Access technology, ready to plug-and-play. Many of the Chateau's public areas, lounges and meeting rooms also provide wireless Internet access, so that you can manage stock quotes while sipping a cocktail or quickly access your office email during a meeting. In addition to Internet service, we also providesupport through Fairmont Hotels amp; Resorts' complimentary 24-hour Helpdesk. * Babysitting * Bell Desk * Check-In / Check-Out * Concierge * Elevators * Gift Shop * Housekeeping * Laundry Services * Parking * Pet Policy * Ski Storage * Wheelchair Accessibility Contact: 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada (403) 522-3511 www.fairmont.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Fairmont-Chateau-Lake-Louise ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 11:53:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Fairmont-Chateau-Lake-Louise"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_FairmontChateauLakelouise_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Hotels under the Fairmont banner offer guests an extraordinary place that is created by combining unique architecture and structure, expressive decor and artistry, and magnificent features all in one great location. Add great service to this and the result is an extraordinary experience that would make your memory of Fairmont Hotels amp; Resorts a long and lasting one. Most of our hotels were among the first buildings to be erected in young cities across North America. Few hotels can boast that their communities literally grew up around them. Today, we have added modern city center properties to our collection, with core locations that allow you to join the hustle and bustle of the city, take part in the action of the business district, and enjoy the culture, the lights and sounds of street life. Guest Services: One of Canada's most recognized hotels, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta has all the lodging and amenities to fulfill your every desire. Keep in shape on our trails and ski slopes or in our fully equipped Health Club. Satisfy your culinary cravings with our exquisite selection of dining rooms. Pamper both body and soul with a facial, massage, manicure or pedicure in our newly renovated spa. Take advantage of all that this treasured Alberta destination has to offer. HISTORIC MEETS MODERN, PERFECTLY Working with industry leader Cisco Systems, Fairmont Hotels amp; Resorts has created the hospitality industry's most advanced network infrastructure. In addition to a taste of all Lake Louise has to offer, our guest rooms provide the latest High-Speed Internet Access technology, ready to plug-and-play. Many of the Chateau's public areas, lounges and meeting rooms also provide wireless Internet access, so that you can manage stock quotes while sipping a cocktail or quickly access your office email during a meeting. In addition to Internet service, we also providesupport through Fairmont Hotels amp; Resorts' complimentary 24-hour Helpdesk. * Babysitting * Bell Desk * Check-In / Check-Out * Concierge * Elevators * Gift Shop * Housekeeping * Laundry Services * Parking * Pet Policy * Ski Storage * Wheelchair Accessibility Contact: 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada (403) 522-3511 www.fairmont.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Fairmont-Chateau-Lake-Louise"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_FairmontChateauLakelouise_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Two types of accommodations are offered at Paradise, one being individual cabins which have been fully modernized and feature private access and parking. Built in the1930's, the cabins have amazed guests with their charm and cleanliness and were recognized as an important cultural and heritage resource in the recently completed Lake Louise Community Plan. The cabins have been fully modernized with the redecoration respecting the heritage and rustic theme. The second type of accommodation is provided by way of two separate building housing lodge suites. The lodge suites feature one and two bedroom units with and without kitchens. In the suites, care has been taken to preserve the rustic theme without sacrificing modern-day amenities. Individual cabins offer a cozy, elegant feel with private access. All cabins have been renovated and are maintained according to modern accommodation standards. Lodge Suites are located in 2 lodge buildings which preserve the rustic theme on the exteriors and on larger one or two bedroom interiors. Our suites are maintained to meet or exceed contemporary accommodations standards. Contact: 105 Lake Louise Drive Box 7, Lake Louise Alberta T0L 1E0, Canadalrm; - (403) 522-3595lrm; http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Paradise-Lodge-and-Bungalows-at-Lake-Louise ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 11:39:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Paradise-Lodge-and-Bungalows-at-Lake-Louise"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_paradiselodgeLakeLouise_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Two types of accommodations are offered at Paradise, one being individual cabins which have been fully modernized and feature private access and parking. Built in the1930's, the cabins have amazed guests with their charm and cleanliness and were recognized as an important cultural and heritage resource in the recently completed Lake Louise Community Plan. The cabins have been fully modernized with the redecoration respecting the heritage and rustic theme. The second type of accommodation is provided by way of two separate building housing lodge suites. The lodge suites feature one and two bedroom units with and without kitchens. In the suites, care has been taken to preserve the rustic theme without sacrificing modern-day amenities. Individual cabins offer a cozy, elegant feel with private access. All cabins have been renovated and are maintained according to modern accommodation standards. Lodge Suites are located in 2 lodge buildings which preserve the rustic theme on the exteriors and on larger one or two bedroom interiors. Our suites are maintained to meet or exceed contemporary accommodations standards. Contact: 105 Lake Louise Drive Box 7, Lake Louise Alberta T0L 1E0, Canadalrm; - (403) 522-3595lrm; <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Paradise-Lodge-and-Bungalows-at-Lake-Louise"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_paradiselodgeLakeLouise_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Scene The store teems with young, active, energetic men and women who look to be fresh from a casting call for the store's latest commercial. Equally fit clerks--indistinguishable from the customers but for the tiny headsets attached to their ears--sail back and forth between the seeming sameness of men's and women's sections. The Goods One might imagine that the company invented khakis and the accompanying neutral color palette of clothes that match the celebrated pant. Almost every item you need for a casual wardrobe is available at the Gap. Jeans are available for men and women, as are sweaters, jackets, T-shirts, pajamas and even underwear. A wide selection of men's pants includes cargos, track and khakis. Men's shirts come in a range of styles and colors, ranging from classic oxfords to denim worker's shirts and flannels. Women choose from skirts as well as shirts like simple polos, camis and trendy lace tops 145 Stephens Way Silverthorne, CO 80498 (970) 513-0340 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/The-Gap-Outlet-at-Arapahoe-Basin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 10:38:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/The-Gap-Outlet-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_gaplogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Scene The store teems with young, active, energetic men and women who look to be fresh from a casting call for the store's latest commercial. Equally fit clerks--indistinguishable from the customers but for the tiny headsets attached to their ears--sail back and forth between the seeming sameness of men's and women's sections. The Goods One might imagine that the company invented khakis and the accompanying neutral color palette of clothes that match the celebrated pant. Almost every item you need for a casual wardrobe is available at the Gap. Jeans are available for men and women, as are sweaters, jackets, T-shirts, pajamas and even underwear. A wide selection of men's pants includes cargos, track and khakis. Men's shirts come in a range of styles and colors, ranging from classic oxfords to denim worker's shirts and flannels. Women choose from skirts as well as shirts like simple polos, camis and trendy lace tops 145 Stephens Way Silverthorne, CO 80498 (970) 513-0340 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/The-Gap-Outlet-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_gaplogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel There are two Lodges that you can start your day from, and they both have high speed quads just a few steps away. The larger West Village Lodge is at the base of Pine Marten Express which runs up the northern side of Bachelor and drops you off at a hub in which you can gain access to most of the entire mountain, (by way of runs or cat tracks). To the east is the very popular Skyliner express, which gives riders access to all of the terrain parks Bachelor has, as well as the popular Cliff Hanger run. The second and smaller lodge which is on the east side of the resort, is known as Sunrise Lodge. Sunsrise Express runs up the east side of the hill and can connect riders with a variety of inteermediate runs as well as a lift to the summit called Summit Express. The eastern most lift , called Rainbow Chair is an older and slower lift but gives you access to Bachelors time honored Flying Dutchman run. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Favorite-Bachelor-Lifts ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 10:22:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Favorite-Bachelor-Lifts"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> There are two Lodges that you can start your day from, and they both have high speed quads just a few steps away. The larger West Village Lodge is at the base of Pine Marten Express which runs up the northern side of Bachelor and drops you off at a hub in which you can gain access to most of the entire mountain, (by way of runs or cat tracks). To the east is the very popular Skyliner express, which gives riders access to all of the terrain parks Bachelor has, as well as the popular Cliff Hanger run. The second and smaller lodge which is on the east side of the resort, is known as Sunrise Lodge. Sunsrise Express runs up the east side of the hill and can connect riders with a variety of inteermediate runs as well as a lift to the summit called Summit Express. The eastern most lift , called Rainbow Chair is an older and slower lift but gives you access to Bachelors time honored Flying Dutchman run. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Favorite-Bachelor-Lifts"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mt. Bachelor Demos a variety of the latest brands. Located in the SkiMt. Bachelor Demo Shop-The best way to try before you buy! and Sport Shop at the bottom of Pine Marten chairlift, you can try up to 3 pairs of skis, boots or boards in same day at no extra charge. Looking for something specific, ask one of our expertly trained Demo Techs to point you in the right direction. Also on staff is a master boot-fitter for that perfect pair of boots that'll keep you comfortable all day. Check out our Demos Center for more details. Rental Shop Mt. Bachelor's rental department can satisfy all your rental needs -- with the largest and highest quality inventory in the Northwest! The alpine performance package features the Rossignol Z3 carving skis and (for you free style junkies) the Rossignol Blast twin tip skis. Our sport ski package includes either Volkl 724s or Volkl R1 Unlimited skis. Again this year we will be continuing our partnership with Burton as a Learn to Ride Center (LTR). The sport snowboard package will be the Burton LTR boards and, new for this year, we will be offering the Burton Cruiser as our performance board for those looking to progress to the next level of steeze. Rental Shop: 541-382-2442, x2906 Fax: 541-693-0904 Demo Shop: 541-382-2442, x2119 Adult Sport Package Daily Holiday* Full Package $32.00 $34.00 Full Package Late Arrival $28.00 $30.00 Skis / Board Only $24.00 $26.00 Skis / Board Only Late Arrival $20.00 $22.00 Adult Performance Package Daily Holiday* Full Package $40.00 $42.00 Full Package Late Arrival $36.00 $38.00 Skis / Board Only $32.00 $34.00 Skis / Board Only Late Arrival $28.00 $30.00 Kids Rental Rates (12 amp; Under) Daily Holiday* Full Package $26.00 $28.00 Full Package Late Arrival $22.00 $24.00 Skis / Board Only $18.00 $20.00 Skis / Board Only Late Arrival $14.00 $16.00 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mt-Bachelor-Rentals-Demo-Shop ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 10:21:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mt-Bachelor-Rentals-Demo-Shop"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mt. Bachelor Demos a variety of the latest brands. Located in the SkiMt. Bachelor Demo Shop-The best way to try before you buy! and Sport Shop at the bottom of Pine Marten chairlift, you can try up to 3 pairs of skis, boots or boards in same day at no extra charge. Looking for something specific, ask one of our expertly trained Demo Techs to point you in the right direction. Also on staff is a master boot-fitter for that perfect pair of boots that'll keep you comfortable all day. Check out our Demos Center for more details. Rental Shop Mt. Bachelor's rental department can satisfy all your rental needs -- with the largest and highest quality inventory in the Northwest! The alpine performance package features the Rossignol Z3 carving skis and (for you free style junkies) the Rossignol Blast twin tip skis. Our sport ski package includes either Volkl 724s or Volkl R1 Unlimited skis. Again this year we will be continuing our partnership with Burton as a Learn to Ride Center (LTR). The sport snowboard package will be the Burton LTR boards and, new for this year, we will be offering the Burton Cruiser as our performance board for those looking to progress to the next level of steeze. Rental Shop: 541-382-2442, x2906 Fax: 541-693-0904 Demo Shop: 541-382-2442, x2119 Adult Sport Package Daily Holiday* Full Package $32.00 $34.00 Full Package Late Arrival $28.00 $30.00 Skis / Board Only $24.00 $26.00 Skis / Board Only Late Arrival $20.00 $22.00 Adult Performance Package Daily Holiday* Full Package $40.00 $42.00 Full Package Late Arrival $36.00 $38.00 Skis / Board Only $32.00 $34.00 Skis / Board Only Late Arrival $28.00 $30.00 Kids Rental Rates (12 amp; Under) Daily Holiday* Full Package $26.00 $28.00 Full Package Late Arrival $22.00 $24.00 Skis / Board Only $18.00 $20.00 Skis / Board Only Late Arrival $14.00 $16.00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mt-Bachelor-Rentals-Demo-Shop"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Just because you're renting equipment doesn't mean you should have to sacrifice fit or performance. After all, the whole point of having you try out the gear is to get you hooked on skiing or snowboarding! Whether it's your first time on the slopes or you just want to try something different, we'll equip you with current, high-performance skis, boards, and boots, maintained and tuned to perfection for a fun, safe and totally awesome day on the slopes. Rental services include: - Complimentary in-shop ski and board storage - Exchanges, upgrades and returns at any of our locations - Full-service ski and board tuning - Easy online reservations - Group services For pricing and reservations, click here. Groups, please click here. Sport Our Sport Package is designed for the novice skier. The soft flexing ski and shaped technology in this package help to build confidence and develop a love for the sport. Starting at $34/day. Ski: K2 Four - R, Salomon Verse 500, Salomon Scrambler 400 Performance Our Performance Package is made for the intermediate to expert skier. This is the package to choose if you are looking to increase your ability level and improve your skiing experience. It is a slightly stiffer ski, making the ski more stable when cruising down the slopes. Starting at $39/day. Ski: K2 T9 Skye, K2 First Luv, K2 3500, K2 Omni Sport, Salomon Scambler 700 Demo Our extensive selection of demo skis will provide any skier with the opportunity to perfect their technique on all types of terrain. Includes the latest in men's and women's-specific equipment. making it a great choice for beginner and expert skiers alike. Starting at $49/day. Skis: Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Dynastar, Volkl, K2 and more. Junior Our Junior package is perfect for those in your family who are 12 or under. Includes shaped technology to help your child advance and have fun. Starting at $22/day. Skis: Rossignol Snowboard Prefer to spend your time on one board instead of two? If you want to hit the table tops in the park or point it through the trees in the Glades, we have the equipment for those adventures. Our fleet includes Burton Learn to Ride boards - great for never-evers! Starting at $39/day. Boards: Burton, Palmer, Ride and more. Contact: 161 Hunkidori Court Keystone, CO 80435 (970) 496-3617 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Keystone-Sports-at-Arapahoe-Basin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 10:20:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Keystone-Sports-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_KeystoneSportsLogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Just because you're renting equipment doesn't mean you should have to sacrifice fit or performance. After all, the whole point of having you try out the gear is to get you hooked on skiing or snowboarding! Whether it's your first time on the slopes or you just want to try something different, we'll equip you with current, high-performance skis, boards, and boots, maintained and tuned to perfection for a fun, safe and totally awesome day on the slopes. Rental services include: - Complimentary in-shop ski and board storage - Exchanges, upgrades and returns at any of our locations - Full-service ski and board tuning - Easy online reservations - Group services For pricing and reservations, click here. Groups, please click here. Sport Our Sport Package is designed for the novice skier. The soft flexing ski and shaped technology in this package help to build confidence and develop a love for the sport. Starting at $34/day. Ski: K2 Four - R, Salomon Verse 500, Salomon Scrambler 400 Performance Our Performance Package is made for the intermediate to expert skier. This is the package to choose if you are looking to increase your ability level and improve your skiing experience. It is a slightly stiffer ski, making the ski more stable when cruising down the slopes. Starting at $39/day. Ski: K2 T9 Skye, K2 First Luv, K2 3500, K2 Omni Sport, Salomon Scambler 700 Demo Our extensive selection of demo skis will provide any skier with the opportunity to perfect their technique on all types of terrain. Includes the latest in men's and women's-specific equipment. making it a great choice for beginner and expert skiers alike. Starting at $49/day. Skis: Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Dynastar, Volkl, K2 and more. Junior Our Junior package is perfect for those in your family who are 12 or under. Includes shaped technology to help your child advance and have fun. Starting at $22/day. Skis: Rossignol Snowboard Prefer to spend your time on one board instead of two? If you want to hit the table tops in the park or point it through the trees in the Glades, we have the equipment for those adventures. Our fleet includes Burton Learn to Ride boards - great for never-evers! Starting at $39/day. Boards: Burton, Palmer, Ride and more. Contact: 161 Hunkidori Court Keystone, CO 80435 (970) 496-3617 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Keystone-Sports-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_KeystoneSportsLogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Hardcore ski and snowboard enthusiasts don't pay retail. It's one of those unwritten locals' rules that once followed inducts you into the true mountain culture. Typically, these locals-only deals are just too hard to find-but, we'll let you in on a little secret-at Mountain Sports Outlet we have all the brands and products you want at a great discount. Why pay full price when you can get the latest gear for less? With two convenient locations along Interstate 70, an expert staff, and all of the equipment, apparel and accessories you could possibly need, no other local ski and ride shop offers the comprehensive service and selection available in our stores-at a discount. Let us hook you up, locals-style, for skiing and snowboarding at Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creek, Sunlight, Aspen and Snowmass. We have a huge inventory of all the top brands and products at a huge discount-check out brands like Vouml;lkl, K2, Nordica, Lange, Dynastar, Tecnica, Armada, Salomon, Atomic, Marker, Rossignol, and Line in the skiing collection, and brands such as Burton, Ride, Gnu, Salomon, K2, Lib Tech, Nitro, DC, Atomic, LTD, Forum, and Rome in the snowboarding collection-for EVERY ability level and interest. Contact: Mountain Sports Outlet 167 Meraly Way Silverthorne, CO 80498 Store Hours: 8am-8pm Daily (970) 262-2836 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountain-Sports-Outlet-at-Arapahoe-Basin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 09:46:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountain-Sports-Outlet-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Hardcore ski and snowboard enthusiasts don't pay retail. It's one of those unwritten locals' rules that once followed inducts you into the true mountain culture. Typically, these locals-only deals are just too hard to find-but, we'll let you in on a little secret-at Mountain Sports Outlet we have all the brands and products you want at a great discount. Why pay full price when you can get the latest gear for less? With two convenient locations along Interstate 70, an expert staff, and all of the equipment, apparel and accessories you could possibly need, no other local ski and ride shop offers the comprehensive service and selection available in our stores-at a discount. Let us hook you up, locals-style, for skiing and snowboarding at Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creek, Sunlight, Aspen and Snowmass. We have a huge inventory of all the top brands and products at a huge discount-check out brands like Vouml;lkl, K2, Nordica, Lange, Dynastar, Tecnica, Armada, Salomon, Atomic, Marker, Rossignol, and Line in the skiing collection, and brands such as Burton, Ride, Gnu, Salomon, K2, Lib Tech, Nitro, DC, Atomic, LTD, Forum, and Rome in the snowboarding collection-for EVERY ability level and interest. Contact: Mountain Sports Outlet 167 Meraly Way Silverthorne, CO 80498 Store Hours: 8am-8pm Daily (970) 262-2836 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountain-Sports-Outlet-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mountain View Sports is an equipment rental shop offering up-to-date Ski, Snowboard, Snowblade, and other equipment rentals for near-by ski areas Keystone and Arapahoe Basin. The shop is locally owned and operated by a group of life long skiers and boarders that love mountain sports. What separates us from the rest is that we care about your vacation experience and your time spent on the mountain. Therefore, we strive to provide you with the best customer service and proper fit on the equipment to ensure your vacation to Keystone is the best ever. In addition, we do our best to keep these sports affordable by offering reasonable rates and in most cases the lowest rates in our area. Come to Mountain View Sports for discount ski and snowboard rentals in Keystone! Package Type Walk In Rates Advanced Reservations 20% 0ff Recreation Package Perfect for beginners on a budget. $17.00 $13.60 Sport Package (our most popular package!) A great ski for the beginner to low intermediate level skier looking for newer equipment, a more comfortable boot and a good value. $23.00 $18.40 Performance Package A very responsive ski and boot package for intermediate to advanced skiers. New technology at a great price. $31.00 $24.80 Demo Package Choose from our great selection of new top of the line skis from Dynastar, K2, Salomon and Volkl. $40.00 $32.00 Jr. Ski Packages Shaped skis for all levels of junior skiers. $13.00 $10.40 Adult Snowboards Snowboards for all levels, offering strap in binding systems from Burton. $31.00 $24.80 Jr. Snowboards Snowboards for juniors 12 and under, offering strap in binding systems from Burton. $20.00 $16.00 Snowblades $23.00 $18.40 Ski/Snowboard Helmets $6.00 $4.80 Snowshoes $12.00 Full $8.00 4/hrs Less %20 Clothing Jackets and pants are available $9.00/each $7.20/each Poles only $5.00 Boots Only Rec/Sports Boots $11.00 $9.00 Perf/Demo Boots $15.00 $13.00 Board Boots $15.00 $13.00 Binding test required $16.00 less 50% Contact: Located on Highway 6 in the Mountain View Plaza Right across from the slopes. Mailing Address: PO Box 97 Dillon, CO 80435 Physical Address: 22869 US Hwy 6 Suite 108 Keystone, CO 80435 1-800-530-3836 Toll free 1-970-468-0396 Local 1-970-468-2082 Fax or email biz@mountainviewsports.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountain-View-Sports-Rental-at-Arapahoe-Basin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-09 09:15:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountain-View-Sports-Rental-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_Mountainviewsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mountain View Sports is an equipment rental shop offering up-to-date Ski, Snowboard, Snowblade, and other equipment rentals for near-by ski areas Keystone and Arapahoe Basin. The shop is locally owned and operated by a group of life long skiers and boarders that love mountain sports. What separates us from the rest is that we care about your vacation experience and your time spent on the mountain. Therefore, we strive to provide you with the best customer service and proper fit on the equipment to ensure your vacation to Keystone is the best ever. In addition, we do our best to keep these sports affordable by offering reasonable rates and in most cases the lowest rates in our area. Come to Mountain View Sports for discount ski and snowboard rentals in Keystone! Package Type Walk In Rates Advanced Reservations 20% 0ff Recreation Package Perfect for beginners on a budget. $17.00 $13.60 Sport Package (our most popular package!) A great ski for the beginner to low intermediate level skier looking for newer equipment, a more comfortable boot and a good value. $23.00 $18.40 Performance Package A very responsive ski and boot package for intermediate to advanced skiers. New technology at a great price. $31.00 $24.80 Demo Package Choose from our great selection of new top of the line skis from Dynastar, K2, Salomon and Volkl. $40.00 $32.00 Jr. Ski Packages Shaped skis for all levels of junior skiers. $13.00 $10.40 Adult Snowboards Snowboards for all levels, offering strap in binding systems from Burton. $31.00 $24.80 Jr. Snowboards Snowboards for juniors 12 and under, offering strap in binding systems from Burton. $20.00 $16.00 Snowblades $23.00 $18.40 Ski/Snowboard Helmets $6.00 $4.80 Snowshoes $12.00 Full $8.00 4/hrs Less %20 Clothing Jackets and pants are available $9.00/each $7.20/each Poles only $5.00 Boots Only Rec/Sports Boots $11.00 $9.00 Perf/Demo Boots $15.00 $13.00 Board Boots $15.00 $13.00 Binding test required $16.00 less 50% Contact: Located on Highway 6 in the Mountain View Plaza Right across from the slopes. Mailing Address: PO Box 97 Dillon, CO 80435 Physical Address: 22869 US Hwy 6 Suite 108 Keystone, CO 80435 1-800-530-3836 Toll free 1-970-468-0396 Local 1-970-468-2082 Fax or email biz@mountainviewsports.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100209/Mountain-View-Sports-Rental-at-Arapahoe-Basin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100209_Mountainviewsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jay Peak is the cool brother of the East Coast. And as such, he's always got the goods for you. Although, that does not give a free pass to mixing a red bandana with a blue-polka dot jacket. With more than three feet of fresh snow in the past two weeks, there's enough fresh snow for everyone. No need to wait in line, take a number, this is the anti-DMV. All hail Jay Peak, only 4 miles from the Canadian-U.S. border where you can pick up prescription drugs for your grandparents on the super cheap. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100208/The-trees-are-calling-you-Jay-Peak-gets-the-goods ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-08 11:08:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100208/The-trees-are-calling-you-Jay-Peak-gets-the-goods"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100208_Jay_Peak_treeskiing_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jay Peak is the cool brother of the East Coast. And as such, he's always got the goods for you. Although, that does not give a free pass to mixing a red bandana with a blue-polka dot jacket. With more than three feet of fresh snow in the past two weeks, there's enough fresh snow for everyone. No need to wait in line, take a number, this is the anti-DMV. All hail Jay Peak, only 4 miles from the Canadian-U.S. border where you can pick up prescription drugs for your grandparents on the super cheap. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100208/The-trees-are-calling-you-Jay-Peak-gets-the-goods"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100208_Jay_Peak_treeskiing_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Grand Targhee Resort will offer the Daylight Savings Pass again for the 2009-10 Winter Season. ldquo;Wersquo;re one of just a few resorts in the country to have hit the 300rdquo; inch mark for snowfall this season and our conditions are fantastic,rdquo; said Shannon Brooks Hamby. ldquo;During our past two seasons we received an average of 12 feet of snow through March and April, so the Daylight Savings Pass offers an incredible value for what can be some of the best snow of the season.rdquo; Daylight Savings Pass pricing will remain the same as the introductory 2008-09 season, with the adult pass breaking even in less than three days of skiing or riding. The Daylight Savings Pass will go on sale on February 13, 2010. It is valid starting March 14, 2010 to coincide with the inception of daylight savings time, and allows purchasers unlimited access to the slopes at Grand Targhee Resort through closing day, Sunday, April 11, 2010. Passes may be purchased online at http://shop.grandtarghee.com, in the Activities Center on the Main Plaza or by calling the Activity Center at 1-307-353-2300 x1355. Daylight Savings Pass (Valid March 14, 2010 through April 11, 2010) Adult (23-64 yrs) $199 Young Adult (13-22 yrs) $169 Senior (65-and-over) $99 Junior (6-12 and under) $99 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100208/Daylight-Savings-Pass-returns-to-Grand-Targhee-Resort ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-08 09:56:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100208/Daylight-Savings-Pass-returns-to-Grand-Targhee-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100208_Grand_Targhee_350_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Grand Targhee Resort will offer the Daylight Savings Pass again for the 2009-10 Winter Season. ldquo;Wersquo;re one of just a few resorts in the country to have hit the 300rdquo; inch mark for snowfall this season and our conditions are fantastic,rdquo; said Shannon Brooks Hamby. ldquo;During our past two seasons we received an average of 12 feet of snow through March and April, so the Daylight Savings Pass offers an incredible value for what can be some of the best snow of the season.rdquo; Daylight Savings Pass pricing will remain the same as the introductory 2008-09 season, with the adult pass breaking even in less than three days of skiing or riding. The Daylight Savings Pass will go on sale on February 13, 2010. It is valid starting March 14, 2010 to coincide with the inception of daylight savings time, and allows purchasers unlimited access to the slopes at Grand Targhee Resort through closing day, Sunday, April 11, 2010. Passes may be purchased online at http://shop.grandtarghee.com, in the Activities Center on the Main Plaza or by calling the Activity Center at 1-307-353-2300 x1355. Daylight Savings Pass (Valid March 14, 2010 through April 11, 2010) Adult (23-64 yrs) $199 Young Adult (13-22 yrs) $169 Senior (65-and-over) $99 Junior (6-12 and under) $99 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100208/Daylight-Savings-Pass-returns-to-Grand-Targhee-Resort"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100208_Grand_Targhee_350_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Less than one week before the 2010 Games open in Vancouver, the U.S. Olympic moguls team has returned to the site of its Olympic Trials event and are putting the finishing touches on their runs before they are Vancouver Bound. The camp is going great here in Steamboat. It is like a breath of fresh air after the tense Olympic qualifying World Cups, 2002 Olympic silver medalist Shannon Bahrke (Tahoe City, CA) said. I am able to focus on what I want to do in Vancouver and not worry about anything else. I only have one job to do now!! Steamboat has a long and proud freestyle tradition, so it only seems appropriate that Ski Town USA hosts the U.S. Olympic Moguls Team as it makes final preparations for the Vancouver Olympics, said Andy Wirth, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.rsquo;s senior vice president of sales and marketing. The resort has worked extensively with the U.S. Ski team to ensure the training venue on Voo Doo is similar in as many ways as possible to the one that Americarsquo;s best athletes will be competing on in Vancouver. Tearing up the Voo Doo run before they cross the Canadian border on Sunday, U.S. Moguls Coach Scott Rawles says training at Steamboat Springs is the perfect way to send off the athletes. It is always great to come back to a resort town with such a great history of sending athletes to the Olympic Games, Rawles said. Steamboat will be a great place to get back our focus after taking a week off after a series of grueling January World Cups. Steamboat completely rebuilt its moguls run in order to help prepare the Moguls athletes for what the course at Cypress Mountain will be. Steamboat has done an excellent job preparing the course for us, building the jumps so they will be similar to the ones that will be up in Vancouver, Bahrke said. We've also been so encouraged by all of the people in Steamboat. Everyone is very excited to see us and wishing us the best of luck! It is a very cool energy here and I'm thankful we got the chance to train here! The community is so supportive that they invited the entire moguls team to be a part of Steamboat's traditional Olympic Sendoff Party Friday night with 6,000 fans turning out on Main Street to officially send the athletes on to Vancouver. The Steamboat community has welcomed us with open arms. Our patriotic uniforms make us stand out in a crowd, encouraging people to offer their wishes of good luck and take their photo with us, reigning World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) said. I have enjoyed skiing the Steamboat course that has been altered since the Olympic Trials, to closer resemble the Olympic course. The Team starts its journey to Canada on Sunday, before the Olympic Opening Ceremonies officially kick off two weeks of athletic competition on Friday, Feb. 12. Women's moguls will get underway on Saturday, Feb. 13. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100207/Hannah-Kearney-US-moguls-team-training-for-Winter-Olympics-at-Steamboat ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-07 10:53:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100207/Hannah-Kearney-US-moguls-team-training-for-Winter-Olympics-at-Steamboat"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100207_Hannah_Kearney_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Less than one week before the 2010 Games open in Vancouver, the U.S. Olympic moguls team has returned to the site of its Olympic Trials event and are putting the finishing touches on their runs before they are Vancouver Bound. The camp is going great here in Steamboat. It is like a breath of fresh air after the tense Olympic qualifying World Cups, 2002 Olympic silver medalist Shannon Bahrke (Tahoe City, CA) said. I am able to focus on what I want to do in Vancouver and not worry about anything else. I only have one job to do now!! Steamboat has a long and proud freestyle tradition, so it only seems appropriate that Ski Town USA hosts the U.S. Olympic Moguls Team as it makes final preparations for the Vancouver Olympics, said Andy Wirth, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.rsquo;s senior vice president of sales and marketing. The resort has worked extensively with the U.S. Ski team to ensure the training venue on Voo Doo is similar in as many ways as possible to the one that Americarsquo;s best athletes will be competing on in Vancouver. Tearing up the Voo Doo run before they cross the Canadian border on Sunday, U.S. Moguls Coach Scott Rawles says training at Steamboat Springs is the perfect way to send off the athletes. It is always great to come back to a resort town with such a great history of sending athletes to the Olympic Games, Rawles said. Steamboat will be a great place to get back our focus after taking a week off after a series of grueling January World Cups. Steamboat completely rebuilt its moguls run in order to help prepare the Moguls athletes for what the course at Cypress Mountain will be. Steamboat has done an excellent job preparing the course for us, building the jumps so they will be similar to the ones that will be up in Vancouver, Bahrke said. We've also been so encouraged by all of the people in Steamboat. Everyone is very excited to see us and wishing us the best of luck! It is a very cool energy here and I'm thankful we got the chance to train here! The community is so supportive that they invited the entire moguls team to be a part of Steamboat's traditional Olympic Sendoff Party Friday night with 6,000 fans turning out on Main Street to officially send the athletes on to Vancouver. The Steamboat community has welcomed us with open arms. Our patriotic uniforms make us stand out in a crowd, encouraging people to offer their wishes of good luck and take their photo with us, reigning World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) said. I have enjoyed skiing the Steamboat course that has been altered since the Olympic Trials, to closer resemble the Olympic course. The Team starts its journey to Canada on Sunday, before the Olympic Opening Ceremonies officially kick off two weeks of athletic competition on Friday, Feb. 12. Women's moguls will get underway on Saturday, Feb. 13. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100207/Hannah-Kearney-US-moguls-team-training-for-Winter-Olympics-at-Steamboat"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100207_Hannah_Kearney_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's always a battle for Mt. Waterman. But, there's a reason why good folks continue to battle for its existence: terrain. Mt. Waterman has very un-So-Cal terrain, amazing steeps, fantastic out of bounds tree-skiing, and a family atmosphere that harkens back to the origins of skiing. The Station Fire came within a mile of So-Cal's first ski area to build a ski lift. The scarred wasteland of summer has become a mudslide issue of winter. Good news, however, has been posted to the Mt. Waterman website. The road to Waterman should be cleared next week and plans are to open up next weekend, February 13. A massive 5-7 foot base exists right now at the parking lot level. El Nino has done its job and now Cal Trans does the biggest job, clearing the Angeles Crest Highway of snow and debris. If you have not seen our report of Mt. Waterman, a So-Cal hidden gem of awesomeness, click here. **UPDATE: the Waterman website now says that the opening will be on Friday, February 12th. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100206/Road-clearing-for-Mt-Waterman-(SoCal)-to-open-Friday-Feb-12 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-06 12:01:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100206/Road-clearing-for-Mt-Waterman-(SoCal)-to-open-Friday-Feb-12"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100206_Mt_Waterman_road_snow_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's always a battle for Mt. Waterman. But, there's a reason why good folks continue to battle for its existence: terrain. Mt. Waterman has very un-So-Cal terrain, amazing steeps, fantastic out of bounds tree-skiing, and a family atmosphere that harkens back to the origins of skiing. The Station Fire came within a mile of So-Cal's first ski area to build a ski lift. The scarred wasteland of summer has become a mudslide issue of winter. Good news, however, has been posted to the Mt. Waterman website. The road to Waterman should be cleared next week and plans are to open up next weekend, February 13. A massive 5-7 foot base exists right now at the parking lot level. El Nino has done its job and now Cal Trans does the biggest job, clearing the Angeles Crest Highway of snow and debris. If you have not seen our report of Mt. Waterman, a So-Cal hidden gem of awesomeness, click here. **UPDATE: the Waterman website now says that the opening will be on Friday, February 12th. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100206/Road-clearing-for-Mt-Waterman-(SoCal)-to-open-Friday-Feb-12"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100206_Mt_Waterman_road_snow_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Helly Hansenrsquo;s renowned all-mountain competition is returning to Squaw Valley USA this February. In its second year, this unique competition challenges teams of skiers and riders to explore their favorite resort from top to bottom for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass. The Big Mountain Battle comes to Squaw Valley USA on February 20, 2010. The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle is one of seven tour stops. At each stop, teams of two take on courses designed by Jeff McKitrick and Helly Hansen. Teams (ski, snowboard, or mixed) must complete each of the hikes. Flaik GPS devices will track the performance of each participant. #8232;#8232;ldquo;Last yearrsquo;s Big Mountain Battle Series was a huge successrdquo; said Marshall Rutman, Helly Hansenrsquo;s North American Marketing Manager. ldquo;Itrsquo;s a truly unique event that will challenge skiers and snowboarders of all levels.rdquo; Teams can ski anywhere for extra points once they have completed the designated bowls. The top three teams to complete the hikes, course and checkpoints in the fastest times are awarded prizes. Teams can win in the following categories after completing the designated bowls: Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs and Most Lift Rides. The team to finish with the most points wins a trip to Aspen/Snowmass to compete in the Big Mountain Battle Finals on March 28, 2010.#8232;#8232;The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle begins at 10 am at High Camp on Saturday, February 20. The event pre-registration entry fee is $75 per team and includes two Helly Hansen LIFA base layers valued at $45 each. Online pre-registration closes Thursday, February 18 at midnight, and check-in will be from 8am to 9:30am at a location TBD. Entry is limited to the first 100 teams, and registration on the day of the event is available for $10 more per person. The awards ceremony kicks off at 1:30pm at the Chamois. For more information and to register online, visit www.bigmountainbattle.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100206/Helly-Hansen-Big-Mountain-Battle-returns-to-Squaw-Valley-on-February-20 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-06 11:21:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100206/Helly-Hansen-Big-Mountain-Battle-returns-to-Squaw-Valley-on-February-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100206_Helly_Hansen_logo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Helly Hansenrsquo;s renowned all-mountain competition is returning to Squaw Valley USA this February. In its second year, this unique competition challenges teams of skiers and riders to explore their favorite resort from top to bottom for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass. The Big Mountain Battle comes to Squaw Valley USA on February 20, 2010. The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle is one of seven tour stops. At each stop, teams of two take on courses designed by Jeff McKitrick and Helly Hansen. Teams (ski, snowboard, or mixed) must complete each of the hikes. Flaik GPS devices will track the performance of each participant. #8232;#8232;ldquo;Last yearrsquo;s Big Mountain Battle Series was a huge successrdquo; said Marshall Rutman, Helly Hansenrsquo;s North American Marketing Manager. ldquo;Itrsquo;s a truly unique event that will challenge skiers and snowboarders of all levels.rdquo; Teams can ski anywhere for extra points once they have completed the designated bowls. The top three teams to complete the hikes, course and checkpoints in the fastest times are awarded prizes. Teams can win in the following categories after completing the designated bowls: Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs and Most Lift Rides. The team to finish with the most points wins a trip to Aspen/Snowmass to compete in the Big Mountain Battle Finals on March 28, 2010.#8232;#8232;The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle begins at 10 am at High Camp on Saturday, February 20. The event pre-registration entry fee is $75 per team and includes two Helly Hansen LIFA base layers valued at $45 each. Online pre-registration closes Thursday, February 18 at midnight, and check-in will be from 8am to 9:30am at a location TBD. Entry is limited to the first 100 teams, and registration on the day of the event is available for $10 more per person. The awards ceremony kicks off at 1:30pm at the Chamois. For more information and to register online, visit www.bigmountainbattle.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100206/Helly-Hansen-Big-Mountain-Battle-returns-to-Squaw-Valley-on-February-20"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100206_Helly_Hansen_logo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Everyone is welcome at the Co-op: you don't need to be a member to shop here. The Co-op, owned and operated by its members, emphasizes natural and organic foods, environmental awareness and is involved in community education projects. We are a full service natural foods market offering fresh organic and local produce, gourmet and everyday groceries, over 600 items in bulk, a wellness department and many hard to find specialty items. Our Deli prepares hot and healthy meals daily, including affordable options like bean and grain combinations. Our salad bar is stocked with fresh, local and organic selections. Our Good To Go case has delicious choices for folks on the move. The Co-op's relaxed corner grocery atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to shop or meet people for dinner, while strengthening the sense of community in Bozeman. Looking for some delicious appetizers and snacks to feed your favorite football fans? The Co-op has you covered with ready-to-eat hot wings and gourmet meatballs and a great selection of dips, chips and beer. For the past three years, the Co-op Bakery has been crafting artisan loaves made with local, organic wheat and flour from Montana Flour and Grain in Fort Benton, Montana. Every day, our bakers create up to 300 loaves of bread, all made from scratch, hand-shaped and baked on a hearth-style stone deck oven. a spectacular selection of fresh, organic produce local and organic meats fresh, environmentally acquired seafood an extensive selection of organic, non-GMO and bulk groceries and specialty items a complete wellness department an onsite deli, bakery and coffee/juice bar, all of which prepare the finest in fresh and organic selections for you to enjoy here or take away a knowledgeable and helpful staff Contact: Community Food Co-op 908 W. Main Bozeman, Montana WINTER HOURS Co-op Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8am-9pm Flying C Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-8pm Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 8am-7pm (406) 587-4039 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Community-Food-CoOp-at-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 16:58:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Community-Food-CoOp-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_communityfoodcoop_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Everyone is welcome at the Co-op: you don't need to be a member to shop here. The Co-op, owned and operated by its members, emphasizes natural and organic foods, environmental awareness and is involved in community education projects. We are a full service natural foods market offering fresh organic and local produce, gourmet and everyday groceries, over 600 items in bulk, a wellness department and many hard to find specialty items. Our Deli prepares hot and healthy meals daily, including affordable options like bean and grain combinations. Our salad bar is stocked with fresh, local and organic selections. Our Good To Go case has delicious choices for folks on the move. The Co-op's relaxed corner grocery atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to shop or meet people for dinner, while strengthening the sense of community in Bozeman. Looking for some delicious appetizers and snacks to feed your favorite football fans? The Co-op has you covered with ready-to-eat hot wings and gourmet meatballs and a great selection of dips, chips and beer. For the past three years, the Co-op Bakery has been crafting artisan loaves made with local, organic wheat and flour from Montana Flour and Grain in Fort Benton, Montana. Every day, our bakers create up to 300 loaves of bread, all made from scratch, hand-shaped and baked on a hearth-style stone deck oven. a spectacular selection of fresh, organic produce local and organic meats fresh, environmentally acquired seafood an extensive selection of organic, non-GMO and bulk groceries and specialty items a complete wellness department an onsite deli, bakery and coffee/juice bar, all of which prepare the finest in fresh and organic selections for you to enjoy here or take away a knowledgeable and helpful staff Contact: Community Food Co-op 908 W. Main Bozeman, Montana WINTER HOURS Co-op Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8am-9pm Flying C Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-8pm Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 8am-7pm (406) 587-4039 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Community-Food-CoOp-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_communityfoodcoop_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our pizza is unlike any other in the free world. We offer these delectable crusts: Sourdough, Natural Grain and Thin Crust. People tell us they taste like fine bread. Every morning we prepare produce, enabling us to provide the freshest products possible. If you are in the mood for something a little different, try one of our Montana-sized sandwiches prepared on our unique sourdough bread. Bring your appetite, they're huge! Made-to-order pasta-you bet! Or try one of our incredible salads, some of the biggest, most delicious anywhere, served with a selection of homemade dressings. To complement our menu choices, select from a variety of microbrews and fine wines. Pizza Menu: Original sourdough crusts: 6 small and 12 large. Natural grain: 12 large only. Thin crust: 10 small and 15 large. All with 100% mozzarella (except where indicated) Classic Cheese Tomato sauce and mozzarella. Fresh Tomato Basil Tomato sauce, fresh basil, tomatoes amp; garlic. Good Olrsquo; Boy Classic pepperoni! Rancher Seasoned beef, pepperoni, bacon, tomato, red onion amp; green pepper. Veggie Pesto, mushrooms, roasted zucchini, red onions, seasoned broccoli, tomatoes, dusted with parmesan. Taco Pizza Chicken chili amp; melted cheddar, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onions, fresh cilantro amp; crumbled blue corn chips. New!-BBQ Chicken Sweet amp; smoky BBQ sauce, jerk chicken, red onion, cilantro, jack amp; cheddar. Cottonwood Fajita chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted garlic amp; fresh basil. Athenian Olive oil amp; garlic, fresh spinach, tomato, red onion, amp; Kalamata olives, dusted with feta cheese. Branding Iron Italian sausage, jalapentilde;o peppers, and crushed red chilies. Classic Hawaiian Canadian bacon and diced pineapple. New!-Buffalo Wing Spicy buffalo sauce, roasted chicken, amp; celery, dusted with crumbled blue cheese. Stockman Steak strips, pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, jack amp; cheddar. Flathead Alfredo sauce, fajita chicken, bacon, spinach, tomatoes amp; mushrooms. MacKenzie River Olive oil amp; garlic, spinach, roasted zucchini, mushrooms amp; tomatoes, dusted with feta. Thai Pie Thai peanut sauce, basil chicken, mandarin oranges, scallions, red peppers, peanuts amp; cilantro. Madison Bacon, mushrooms, fresh ricotta, jack amp; cheddar cheese. Sequoia Fresh pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts amp; toasted pine nuts. Bear Tooth Sausage Italian sausage, diced tomato, red onion amp; red peppers. Hot Hawaiian Sweet amp; smoky BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, bacon, pineapple amp; jalapentilde;o peppers. Caribbean Chicken Jerk-spiced chicken, sweet Caribbean sauce, pineapple, red peppers amp; fresh cilantro. Create-Your-Own Start with a Classic Cheese pizza price, choose your sauce, and add toppings at will. Sauces: tomato, olive oil amp; garlic, sweet amp; smoky BBQ, sweet Caribbean, pesto, alfredo, Thai peanut. $1.50 each: feta, cheddar, ricotta, pepperoni, bacon, seasoned beef, Italian sausage, Canadian ham, tomatoes, jalapentilde;os, spinach, fresh cilantro, mushrooms, scallions, roasted garlic, red onions, green or red peppers, peanuts, seasoned broccoli, pineapple, fresh basil, black olives, mandarin oranges. $2 each: roasted chicken, veggie pepperoni, anchovies, marinated steak, prosciutto, meatballs, soy cheese, artichoke hearts, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted zucchini, Kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts. Contact: Mackenzie River Pizza Co 232 East Main Street Bozeman, MT 59715-4748 406) 587-0055lrm; www.mackenzieriverpizza.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Mackenzie-River-Pizza-Co-at-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 16:33:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Mackenzie-River-Pizza-Co-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_MacKenzie-River-Pizza_LOG_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our pizza is unlike any other in the free world. We offer these delectable crusts: Sourdough, Natural Grain and Thin Crust. People tell us they taste like fine bread. Every morning we prepare produce, enabling us to provide the freshest products possible. If you are in the mood for something a little different, try one of our Montana-sized sandwiches prepared on our unique sourdough bread. Bring your appetite, they're huge! Made-to-order pasta-you bet! Or try one of our incredible salads, some of the biggest, most delicious anywhere, served with a selection of homemade dressings. To complement our menu choices, select from a variety of microbrews and fine wines. Pizza Menu: Original sourdough crusts: 6 small and 12 large. Natural grain: 12 large only. Thin crust: 10 small and 15 large. All with 100% mozzarella (except where indicated) Classic Cheese Tomato sauce and mozzarella. Fresh Tomato Basil Tomato sauce, fresh basil, tomatoes amp; garlic. Good Olrsquo; Boy Classic pepperoni! Rancher Seasoned beef, pepperoni, bacon, tomato, red onion amp; green pepper. Veggie Pesto, mushrooms, roasted zucchini, red onions, seasoned broccoli, tomatoes, dusted with parmesan. Taco Pizza Chicken chili amp; melted cheddar, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onions, fresh cilantro amp; crumbled blue corn chips. New!-BBQ Chicken Sweet amp; smoky BBQ sauce, jerk chicken, red onion, cilantro, jack amp; cheddar. Cottonwood Fajita chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted garlic amp; fresh basil. Athenian Olive oil amp; garlic, fresh spinach, tomato, red onion, amp; Kalamata olives, dusted with feta cheese. Branding Iron Italian sausage, jalapentilde;o peppers, and crushed red chilies. Classic Hawaiian Canadian bacon and diced pineapple. New!-Buffalo Wing Spicy buffalo sauce, roasted chicken, amp; celery, dusted with crumbled blue cheese. Stockman Steak strips, pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, jack amp; cheddar. Flathead Alfredo sauce, fajita chicken, bacon, spinach, tomatoes amp; mushrooms. MacKenzie River Olive oil amp; garlic, spinach, roasted zucchini, mushrooms amp; tomatoes, dusted with feta. Thai Pie Thai peanut sauce, basil chicken, mandarin oranges, scallions, red peppers, peanuts amp; cilantro. Madison Bacon, mushrooms, fresh ricotta, jack amp; cheddar cheese. Sequoia Fresh pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts amp; toasted pine nuts. Bear Tooth Sausage Italian sausage, diced tomato, red onion amp; red peppers. Hot Hawaiian Sweet amp; smoky BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, bacon, pineapple amp; jalapentilde;o peppers. Caribbean Chicken Jerk-spiced chicken, sweet Caribbean sauce, pineapple, red peppers amp; fresh cilantro. Create-Your-Own Start with a Classic Cheese pizza price, choose your sauce, and add toppings at will. Sauces: tomato, olive oil amp; garlic, sweet amp; smoky BBQ, sweet Caribbean, pesto, alfredo, Thai peanut. $1.50 each: feta, cheddar, ricotta, pepperoni, bacon, seasoned beef, Italian sausage, Canadian ham, tomatoes, jalapentilde;os, spinach, fresh cilantro, mushrooms, scallions, roasted garlic, red onions, green or red peppers, peanuts, seasoned broccoli, pineapple, fresh basil, black olives, mandarin oranges. $2 each: roasted chicken, veggie pepperoni, anchovies, marinated steak, prosciutto, meatballs, soy cheese, artichoke hearts, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted zucchini, Kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts. Contact: Mackenzie River Pizza Co 232 East Main Street Bozeman, MT 59715-4748 406) 587-0055lrm; www.mackenzieriverpizza.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Mackenzie-River-Pizza-Co-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_MacKenzie-River-Pizza_LOG_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our extensive menu of thoughtfully-crafted, artfully-plated upscale comfort food is all Montana - uncommon yet approachable, inventive yet simple, substantial, gutsy and prepared from scratch with creativity, energy and the freshest ingredients. Experience our impressive selection of distinctive appetizers, salads, pastas, fish, steaks, beef and bison burgers, homemade soups and desserts. Try our buffalo potstickers, grilled mahi fish tacos, spinach pecan salad, signature pepper-parmesan fries, barbeque ribs or gorgonzola pasta. You'll be surprised and satiated, and are sure to walk out our doors feeling better than when you walked in!Our extensive menu of thoughtfully-crafted, artfully-plated upscale comfort food is all Montana - uncommon yet approachable, inventive yet simple, substantial, gutsy and prepared from scratch with creativity, energy and the freshest ingredients. Experience our impressive selection of distinctive appetizers, salads, pastas, fish, steaks, beef and bison burgers, homemade soups and desserts. Try our buffalo potstickers, grilled mahi fish tacos, spinach pecan salad, signature pepper-parmesan fries, barbeque ribs or gorgonzola pasta. The Bar Our handcrafted concrete bar is the energetic center of Ale Works. Offering a full menu, brews, premium liquors and wines, earning Best Bar in Bozeman honors three years running. The Lounges Two core dining areas in the heart of the action accommodate intimate dining for two, or lively gatherings of ten. Ample tables and booths create the perfect balance of energy and privacy. The Grill Room The only area for which we exclusively take reservations offers privacy and intimacy within its historic brick walls. For reservations call after 2 pm daily. Private parties and special occasions welcomed! Please see our Plan Your Event page for more info. The Billiards Area Five regulation-sized pool tables ringed by high-tops and corner booths make for an ideal place to pass long, cold Montana nights (or equally long, warm summer evenings) over a game of pool, a burger or fine steak, a shot of fine whiskey and a pint. The Railcar Our historic freightcar-turned-glassed-in dining room overlooks Main and is connected to the bar by glass garage doors and is a great option for groups. (Open seasonally) Outdoor Patio Great service and a sunny Southern exposure combine for the ultimate dining experience under Montana's Big Sky. (Open seasonally) Contact: montana ale works 611 e. main st. bozeman mt 59715 (406) 587-7700 aleworks@bresnan.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Montana-Ale-Works-at-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 16:04:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Montana-Ale-Works-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_montanaaleworks_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our extensive menu of thoughtfully-crafted, artfully-plated upscale comfort food is all Montana - uncommon yet approachable, inventive yet simple, substantial, gutsy and prepared from scratch with creativity, energy and the freshest ingredients. Experience our impressive selection of distinctive appetizers, salads, pastas, fish, steaks, beef and bison burgers, homemade soups and desserts. Try our buffalo potstickers, grilled mahi fish tacos, spinach pecan salad, signature pepper-parmesan fries, barbeque ribs or gorgonzola pasta. You'll be surprised and satiated, and are sure to walk out our doors feeling better than when you walked in!Our extensive menu of thoughtfully-crafted, artfully-plated upscale comfort food is all Montana - uncommon yet approachable, inventive yet simple, substantial, gutsy and prepared from scratch with creativity, energy and the freshest ingredients. Experience our impressive selection of distinctive appetizers, salads, pastas, fish, steaks, beef and bison burgers, homemade soups and desserts. Try our buffalo potstickers, grilled mahi fish tacos, spinach pecan salad, signature pepper-parmesan fries, barbeque ribs or gorgonzola pasta. The Bar Our handcrafted concrete bar is the energetic center of Ale Works. Offering a full menu, brews, premium liquors and wines, earning Best Bar in Bozeman honors three years running. The Lounges Two core dining areas in the heart of the action accommodate intimate dining for two, or lively gatherings of ten. Ample tables and booths create the perfect balance of energy and privacy. The Grill Room The only area for which we exclusively take reservations offers privacy and intimacy within its historic brick walls. For reservations call after 2 pm daily. Private parties and special occasions welcomed! Please see our Plan Your Event page for more info. The Billiards Area Five regulation-sized pool tables ringed by high-tops and corner booths make for an ideal place to pass long, cold Montana nights (or equally long, warm summer evenings) over a game of pool, a burger or fine steak, a shot of fine whiskey and a pint. The Railcar Our historic freightcar-turned-glassed-in dining room overlooks Main and is connected to the bar by glass garage doors and is a great option for groups. (Open seasonally) Outdoor Patio Great service and a sunny Southern exposure combine for the ultimate dining experience under Montana's Big Sky. (Open seasonally) Contact: montana ale works 611 e. main st. bozeman mt 59715 (406) 587-7700 aleworks@bresnan.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Montana-Ale-Works-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_montanaaleworks_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This full-service Bozeman, Montana hotel is minutes away from Montana State University, the Bridger Bowl Ski area and historic downtown. Welcome to the Best Western GranTree Inn, an award winning hotel, where guests will experience the highest standard of customer service, accommodations and full-service amenities for an affordable rate. Situated off of southern Montana's Interstate 90, this Bozeman area hotel boasts 120 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring pillow top bedding, cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a delicious meal at the onsite The Club Tavern amp; Grill before taking advantage of the hotels many other amenities including an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, exercise facility, 24 hour airport courtesy shuttle and full business services. The hotel's conference facilities, accommodating up to 350 people, are the largest in Bozeman. Pets are welcome with restrictions. Cable or satellite television Expanded digital cable and digital movies avialable in all guest rooms. Free high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms, including WI-FI and hard wired DSL cables. Room service from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: 1325 N 7th Avenue Bozeman, Montana 59715-2511, US Phone: 406/587-5261 Fax: 406/587-9437 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Best-Western-Grantree-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 15:52:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Best-Western-Grantree-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_bestwesternlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This full-service Bozeman, Montana hotel is minutes away from Montana State University, the Bridger Bowl Ski area and historic downtown. Welcome to the Best Western GranTree Inn, an award winning hotel, where guests will experience the highest standard of customer service, accommodations and full-service amenities for an affordable rate. Situated off of southern Montana's Interstate 90, this Bozeman area hotel boasts 120 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring pillow top bedding, cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a delicious meal at the onsite The Club Tavern amp; Grill before taking advantage of the hotels many other amenities including an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, exercise facility, 24 hour airport courtesy shuttle and full business services. The hotel's conference facilities, accommodating up to 350 people, are the largest in Bozeman. Pets are welcome with restrictions. Cable or satellite television Expanded digital cable and digital movies avialable in all guest rooms. Free high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms, including WI-FI and hard wired DSL cables. Room service from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: 1325 N 7th Avenue Bozeman, Montana 59715-2511, US Phone: 406/587-5261 Fax: 406/587-9437 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Best-Western-Grantree-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_bestwesternlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our rooms have either one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, ergonomic chair, desk, and complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access. Services and Ameniities 24 hr Pavilion Pantry Market Automated Teller (ATM) Baggage Storage Bar Area Beverage Area, Complimentary Coin Laundry Elevators Gift Shop Lounge Luggage Hold On-Site Convenience Store Pavilion Lounge Room Service Safety Deposit Box Contact: 2023 Commerce Way Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-9900 www.hiltongardeninn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Hilton-Garden-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 15:30:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Hilton-Garden-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_hiltongardeninnbozeman_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our rooms have either one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, ergonomic chair, desk, and complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access. Services and Ameniities 24 hr Pavilion Pantry Market Automated Teller (ATM) Baggage Storage Bar Area Beverage Area, Complimentary Coin Laundry Elevators Gift Shop Lounge Luggage Hold On-Site Convenience Store Pavilion Lounge Room Service Safety Deposit Box Contact: 2023 Commerce Way Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-9900 www.hiltongardeninn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Hilton-Garden-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_hiltongardeninnbozeman_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Nestled in the heart of Montana's Rocky Mountains, you will find the Residence Inn Bozeman hotel. This Bozeman MT hotel is just 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park, 45 miles from Big Sky Ski Resort, 20 miles from Bridger Bowl Ski Resort, giving you access to what Bozeman MT hotels have to offer. Our Bozeman hotel is designed to provide you with everything you need to thrive on long stays. Start your day at this hotel with a free hot breakfast buffet and end it with a free light dinner at our evening social hour Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Melt tensions away at our pool, heated spa, and fitness center. Our suites offer separate living and sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens. Curl up in front of a fireplace or get some work done with free high speed internet. There is also an outdoor BBQ and picnic area. Pets are always welcome! Come enjoy one of the best hotels in Bozeman Montana! Hotel Highlights * Of all hotels Bozeman has to offer, this hotel provides a free hot breakfast buffet and an evening social hour Mon, Wed, amp; Thurs * This Bozeman MT hotel is perfect for Yellowstone National Park, Bridger Bowl, and Moonlight Basin * Our hotel Bozeman MT is located minutes from Historic Downtown Bozeman featuring art galleries, retail shops, movie theaters and restaurants Contact: 6195 E. Valley Center Rd Bozeman, Montana 59718 USA Phone: 1-406-522-1535 Fax: 1-406-522-3715 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bznri-residence-inn-bozeman.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Residence-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 15:09:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Residence-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Nestled in the heart of Montana's Rocky Mountains, you will find the Residence Inn Bozeman hotel. This Bozeman MT hotel is just 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park, 45 miles from Big Sky Ski Resort, 20 miles from Bridger Bowl Ski Resort, giving you access to what Bozeman MT hotels have to offer. Our Bozeman hotel is designed to provide you with everything you need to thrive on long stays. Start your day at this hotel with a free hot breakfast buffet and end it with a free light dinner at our evening social hour Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Melt tensions away at our pool, heated spa, and fitness center. Our suites offer separate living and sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens. Curl up in front of a fireplace or get some work done with free high speed internet. There is also an outdoor BBQ and picnic area. Pets are always welcome! Come enjoy one of the best hotels in Bozeman Montana! Hotel Highlights * Of all hotels Bozeman has to offer, this hotel provides a free hot breakfast buffet and an evening social hour Mon, Wed, amp; Thurs * This Bozeman MT hotel is perfect for Yellowstone National Park, Bridger Bowl, and Moonlight Basin * Our hotel Bozeman MT is located minutes from Historic Downtown Bozeman featuring art galleries, retail shops, movie theaters and restaurants Contact: 6195 E. Valley Center Rd Bozeman, Montana 59718 USA Phone: 1-406-522-1535 Fax: 1-406-522-3715 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bznri-residence-inn-bozeman.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Residence-Inn-at-Bridger-Bowl"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Rental amp; Demo Equipment Don't have your own gear? No problem. Our friendly Rental amp; Demo Shop staff will help you select the right equipment to get you going. Rental Equipment The Rental Shop is located in the same building as the Snowsports sales office, on the left at the bottom of the main stair case leading out of the plaza. The rental shop carries a large fleet of Salomon skis and boots along with Rossignol snowboards, boots and bindings. If you are renting equipment you can bypass the ticket windows and purchase your lift ticket at the rental shop. 2009-2010 Rental Shop Prices Ski or Snowboard Package: $35 (includes skis/board, boots amp; poles) Skis or Snowboard: $30 Boots only: $25 Helmet only: $5 Snowshoes: $20 Child Rental (10 and under) Ski or Snowboard Package: $15 The Rental Shop opens at 8:30am. All rental equipment is due back not later than 4:30pm. For questions, please call 360.663.3040 or email Rentals amp; Demos High Performance Demo Equipment Left Angle Demo Shop will be closed January 11th and 12th Skis: Salomon, Line, Volkl, Rossignol and K2 Boards: Arbor, Lib Technologies amp; Rossignol snowboards Located across the foot bridge in A lot, the newly-renovated Left Angle Demo Shop welcomes skiers and riders who want to test the hottest performance equipment on the market. Try as many as you want. We're happy to swap out your equipment until you find something that suits you. That's the beauty of demos. All demos are available on a first-come basis and cannot be guaranteed. You can also purchase your lift ticket right at the demo shop to help get you on the slopes even quicker. New for 09/10: Swap out your demos at the Campbell Basin Lodge, look for the green yurt! 2009-2010 Demo Shop Prices Ski Package (includes skis, boots amp; poles): $55 Skis only: $40 Ski Boots only: $30 Board, Bindings amp; Boots: $55 Board amp; Bindings Only: $40 Contact: Crystal Mountain, Inc. 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd. Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Office: 360.663.3042 Rental Counter: 360.663.3040 Demo Shop: 360.663.3043 www.skicrystal.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Crystal-Mountain-Ski-Demo-Rental ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 14:52:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Crystal-Mountain-Ski-Demo-Rental"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_crystalmountainlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Rental amp; Demo Equipment Don't have your own gear? No problem. Our friendly Rental amp; Demo Shop staff will help you select the right equipment to get you going. Rental Equipment The Rental Shop is located in the same building as the Snowsports sales office, on the left at the bottom of the main stair case leading out of the plaza. The rental shop carries a large fleet of Salomon skis and boots along with Rossignol snowboards, boots and bindings. If you are renting equipment you can bypass the ticket windows and purchase your lift ticket at the rental shop. 2009-2010 Rental Shop Prices Ski or Snowboard Package: $35 (includes skis/board, boots amp; poles) Skis or Snowboard: $30 Boots only: $25 Helmet only: $5 Snowshoes: $20 Child Rental (10 and under) Ski or Snowboard Package: $15 The Rental Shop opens at 8:30am. All rental equipment is due back not later than 4:30pm. For questions, please call 360.663.3040 or email Rentals amp; Demos High Performance Demo Equipment Left Angle Demo Shop will be closed January 11th and 12th Skis: Salomon, Line, Volkl, Rossignol and K2 Boards: Arbor, Lib Technologies amp; Rossignol snowboards Located across the foot bridge in A lot, the newly-renovated Left Angle Demo Shop welcomes skiers and riders who want to test the hottest performance equipment on the market. Try as many as you want. We're happy to swap out your equipment until you find something that suits you. That's the beauty of demos. All demos are available on a first-come basis and cannot be guaranteed. You can also purchase your lift ticket right at the demo shop to help get you on the slopes even quicker. New for 09/10: Swap out your demos at the Campbell Basin Lodge, look for the green yurt! 2009-2010 Demo Shop Prices Ski Package (includes skis, boots amp; poles): $55 Skis only: $40 Ski Boots only: $30 Board, Bindings amp; Boots: $55 Board amp; Bindings Only: $40 Contact: Crystal Mountain, Inc. 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd. Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 Office: 360.663.3042 Rental Counter: 360.663.3040 Demo Shop: 360.663.3043 www.skicrystal.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Crystal-Mountain-Ski-Demo-Rental"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_crystalmountainlogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Just announced, the defending Olympic Giant Slalom Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso will be training at Squaw Valley USA prior to heading to Whistler for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Winter Olympic enthusiasts are invited to Squaw Valley USA to watch Julia train as well as participate in Juliarsquo;s Olympic Send-Off Party hosted at Le Chamois. A three-time Olympian and the 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist in Giant Slalom, Julia Mancuso is turning on the heat just in time for Vancouver, having scored some of her best finishes of the season in January. Julia will be training at Squaw Valley from Friday, February 5 through Monday, February 8. The party and media reception at Le Chamois will begin at 3pm on Saturday, February 6. Olympic Valleyrsquo;s own Julia Mancuso went through the Squaw Valley race program, beginning with Mighty Mites when she was 3. Since then, Julia has been setting records and collecting medals at an impressive pace. The four-event athlete started World Cup racing and was a NorAm champion at 16, competed in the Olympics at 17, and started her twenties by capturing two World Championship medals and establishing a record for most consecutive U.S. Championships top-3s. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Defending-giant-slalom-gold-medalist-Julia-Mancuso-to-train-at-Squaw-Valley-before-Winter-Olympics ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 12:32:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Defending-giant-slalom-gold-medalist-Julia-Mancuso-to-train-at-Squaw-Valley-before-Winter-Olympics"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_Julia_Mancuso_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Just announced, the defending Olympic Giant Slalom Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso will be training at Squaw Valley USA prior to heading to Whistler for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Winter Olympic enthusiasts are invited to Squaw Valley USA to watch Julia train as well as participate in Juliarsquo;s Olympic Send-Off Party hosted at Le Chamois. A three-time Olympian and the 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist in Giant Slalom, Julia Mancuso is turning on the heat just in time for Vancouver, having scored some of her best finishes of the season in January. Julia will be training at Squaw Valley from Friday, February 5 through Monday, February 8. The party and media reception at Le Chamois will begin at 3pm on Saturday, February 6. Olympic Valleyrsquo;s own Julia Mancuso went through the Squaw Valley race program, beginning with Mighty Mites when she was 3. Since then, Julia has been setting records and collecting medals at an impressive pace. The four-event athlete started World Cup racing and was a NorAm champion at 16, competed in the Olympics at 17, and started her twenties by capturing two World Championship medals and establishing a record for most consecutive U.S. Championships top-3s. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Defending-giant-slalom-gold-medalist-Julia-Mancuso-to-train-at-Squaw-Valley-before-Winter-Olympics"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_Julia_Mancuso_300_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel RENTAL Blauer takes pride in providing the latest gear and snowboard rentals on the market at prices that leave you more than a couple of bucks left over for the day. We've got friendly guys and gals available to offer expert advice from first-hand product testing. They don't just visit the mountain, they live on it, so they can help you find the rental that best fits your personal style and comfort level. Big Bear rentals move fast so we've stocked up the largest inventory available to make sure we have what you need. Ski Boots and Poles Rentals: * Standard Package - Daily Rate - $17.50 * Deluxe Package - Daily Rate - $19.50 * Junior (12 and under) - Daily Rate - $14.50 * Demos - $30.00 Snowboard and Boots Rentals: * Standard Package - Daily Rate - $23.50 * Junior (12 and under) - Daily Rate - $21.50 * Demos - $30.00 Other Items: * Helmet: $6.50 * Jacket: $7.50 * Pants: $7.50 We offer group rates. Contact us for prices. Contact: 32170 Hilltop Blvd. Running Springs, CA 92315 909.867.7201 www.blauersnowboards.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Blauer-Board-Shop-at-Snow-Valley ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-05 10:19:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Blauer-Board-Shop-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_blauerboardshop_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> RENTAL Blauer takes pride in providing the latest gear and snowboard rentals on the market at prices that leave you more than a couple of bucks left over for the day. We've got friendly guys and gals available to offer expert advice from first-hand product testing. They don't just visit the mountain, they live on it, so they can help you find the rental that best fits your personal style and comfort level. Big Bear rentals move fast so we've stocked up the largest inventory available to make sure we have what you need. Ski Boots and Poles Rentals: * Standard Package - Daily Rate - $17.50 * Deluxe Package - Daily Rate - $19.50 * Junior (12 and under) - Daily Rate - $14.50 * Demos - $30.00 Snowboard and Boots Rentals: * Standard Package - Daily Rate - $23.50 * Junior (12 and under) - Daily Rate - $21.50 * Demos - $30.00 Other Items: * Helmet: $6.50 * Jacket: $7.50 * Pants: $7.50 We offer group rates. Contact us for prices. Contact: 32170 Hilltop Blvd. Running Springs, CA 92315 909.867.7201 www.blauersnowboards.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100205/Blauer-Board-Shop-at-Snow-Valley"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100205_blauerboardshop_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It may not be exactly the same as the festivities in New Orleans, but the team at Winter Park is putting together a Mardi Gras party that you don't want to miss! The Mountain Mardi Gras takes place on Saturday, February 13 and kicks off at noon in the Village. There will be street performers, jesters, and face painters, along with local restaurants cooking up a Taste of New Orleans. The party will continue into the night with three performances from live bands at the West Portal Station from 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun and food! Image Courtesy of Winter Park Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Mountain-Mardi-Gras-hits-Winter-Park-on-Saturday-February-13 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 16:01:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Mountain-Mardi-Gras-hits-Winter-Park-on-Saturday-February-13"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It may not be exactly the same as the festivities in New Orleans, but the team at Winter Park is putting together a Mardi Gras party that you don't want to miss! The Mountain Mardi Gras takes place on Saturday, February 13 and kicks off at noon in the Village. There will be street performers, jesters, and face painters, along with local restaurants cooking up a Taste of New Orleans. The party will continue into the night with three performances from live bands at the West Portal Station from 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun and food! Image Courtesy of Winter Park Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Mountain-Mardi-Gras-hits-Winter-Park-on-Saturday-February-13"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you have yet to book your ski vacation for this winter, then you're in luck: American Airlines has just released some new deals to some great ski resort destinations! See below for some of the sample routing and prices, and log onto AA.com to see all of the prices and options! Austin to Crested Butte - $100* Los Angeles to Vail - $105* Philadelphia to Montrose/Telluride - $111* Miami to Steamboat Springs - $139* Boston to Jackson Hole - $156* http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/American-Airlines-announces-new-flight-deals-to-ski-destinations ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 15:03:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/American-Airlines-announces-new-flight-deals-to-ski-destinations"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_aalogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you have yet to book your ski vacation for this winter, then you're in luck: American Airlines has just released some new deals to some great ski resort destinations! See below for some of the sample routing and prices, and log onto AA.com to see all of the prices and options! Austin to Crested Butte - $100* Los Angeles to Vail - $105* Philadelphia to Montrose/Telluride - $111* Miami to Steamboat Springs - $139* Boston to Jackson Hole - $156* <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/American-Airlines-announces-new-flight-deals-to-ski-destinations"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_aalogo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Urban Dictionary defines the High Four as similar to giving someone a high five only one of your fingers is missing. The example being My manager at Pizza Hut lost one of his fingers in an industrial mishap, so he was always trying to give everyone a high four, which was funny the first 10 times he did it but not funny after the 100th time. Not so, at least according to Copper Mountain. The high four was the original fist bump and it was created by tight-ski-pant-wearing Ken Dolls. Regardless of the origins, whether from a Pizza Hut manager or Sexy Skier Dude: Copper Mountain is offering 4 lift tickets for $219. A fine deal. Click here to check it. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Copper-Mountains-four-lift-tickets-for-$219-and-the-4fingered-Pizza-Hut-manager ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 14:13:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Copper-Mountains-four-lift-tickets-for-$219-and-the-4fingered-Pizza-Hut-manager"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_Copper_Mtn_duel_skiers_70s_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Urban Dictionary defines the High Four as similar to giving someone a high five only one of your fingers is missing. The example being My manager at Pizza Hut lost one of his fingers in an industrial mishap, so he was always trying to give everyone a high four, which was funny the first 10 times he did it but not funny after the 100th time. Not so, at least according to Copper Mountain. The high four was the original fist bump and it was created by tight-ski-pant-wearing Ken Dolls. Regardless of the origins, whether from a Pizza Hut manager or Sexy Skier Dude: Copper Mountain is offering 4 lift tickets for $219. A fine deal. Click here to check it. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Copper-Mountains-four-lift-tickets-for-$219-and-the-4fingered-Pizza-Hut-manager"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_Copper_Mtn_duel_skiers_70s_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ski Rentals Our telemark and cross-country skis are well maintained and the best priced rentals in the area. We offer telemark skis by Black Diamond, Voile, Yostmark, and Evolution. All ready for cutting turns at the resort or back country bliss. Boot Rentals Our rental boots by Crispi and Garmont can accomodate most shapes and sized feet. We also offer cross country ski equipment by Alpina, Rottefella, Madhaus, and Germina. Waxable, no-wax, and skate skis are ready and waiting for you to have fun on this winter. Backcountry Accessories On hand are snow shoes, Yupi ski shoes, avalanche beacons, packs, shovels, probes, and extra clothing. All ready to make your backcountry experience here in Alaska a great one. Telemark Equipment 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day 4-day Week Deposit Package $30 $45 $60 $75 $110 $700 Skiis Only $20 $32 $41 $50 $75 $500 Boots Only $10 $15 $20 $25 $45 $400 Poles Only $5 $5 $10 $10 $15 $20 X-Country Equipment 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day 4-day Week Deposit Package $15 $25 $33 $40 $50 $250 Skiis Only $10 $15 $20 $25 $50 $200 Boots Only $10 $15 $18 $20 $30 $100 Poles Only $5 $5 $10 $10 $15 $20 Backcountry Accessories 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day 4-day Week Deposit Full package (probe, shovel, beacon, pack) $35 $60 $70 $80 $90 $500 Beacon $20 $32 $41 $50 $75 $500 Probe $5 $8 $10 $12 $15 $50 Shovel $5 $8 $10 $12 $15 $50 Pack $5 $8 $10 $12 $15 $100 Skins $10 $15 $20 $30 $45 $100 Accessories: Telemark skis by Black Diamond, Voile, Yostmark, and Evolution are ready for resort or the backcountry. Boots by Crispi and Garmont can accommodate most sized and shaped feet. Cross country ski equipment by Alpina, Rottefella, Madhaus, and Germina. We rent waxable, no-wax, and skating skis. All top quality equipment for your enjoyment. Backcountry Accessories: Snow shoes, Yupi ski shoes, avalanche beacons, packs, shovels, probes, and extra clothing will make the backcountry access able to you while on vacation in Alaska. All you need is the right gear, and the ambition to get out there! Contact: 1553 Alyeska Highway Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 783-2453 www.girdwood-ski-and-cyclery.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Girdwood-Ski-and-Cyclery-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 14:17:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Girdwood-Ski-and-Cyclery-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ski Rentals Our telemark and cross-country skis are well maintained and the best priced rentals in the area. We offer telemark skis by Black Diamond, Voile, Yostmark, and Evolution. All ready for cutting turns at the resort or back country bliss. Boot Rentals Our rental boots by Crispi and Garmont can accomodate most shapes and sized feet. We also offer cross country ski equipment by Alpina, Rottefella, Madhaus, and Germina. Waxable, no-wax, and skate skis are ready and waiting for you to have fun on this winter. Backcountry Accessories On hand are snow shoes, Yupi ski shoes, avalanche beacons, packs, shovels, probes, and extra clothing. All ready to make your backcountry experience here in Alaska a great one. Telemark Equipment 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day 4-day Week Deposit Package $30 $45 $60 $75 $110 $700 Skiis Only $20 $32 $41 $50 $75 $500 Boots Only $10 $15 $20 $25 $45 $400 Poles Only $5 $5 $10 $10 $15 $20 X-Country Equipment 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day 4-day Week Deposit Package $15 $25 $33 $40 $50 $250 Skiis Only $10 $15 $20 $25 $50 $200 Boots Only $10 $15 $18 $20 $30 $100 Poles Only $5 $5 $10 $10 $15 $20 Backcountry Accessories 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day 4-day Week Deposit Full package (probe, shovel, beacon, pack) $35 $60 $70 $80 $90 $500 Beacon $20 $32 $41 $50 $75 $500 Probe $5 $8 $10 $12 $15 $50 Shovel $5 $8 $10 $12 $15 $50 Pack $5 $8 $10 $12 $15 $100 Skins $10 $15 $20 $30 $45 $100 Accessories: Telemark skis by Black Diamond, Voile, Yostmark, and Evolution are ready for resort or the backcountry. Boots by Crispi and Garmont can accommodate most sized and shaped feet. Cross country ski equipment by Alpina, Rottefella, Madhaus, and Germina. We rent waxable, no-wax, and skating skis. All top quality equipment for your enjoyment. Backcountry Accessories: Snow shoes, Yupi ski shoes, avalanche beacons, packs, shovels, probes, and extra clothing will make the backcountry access able to you while on vacation in Alaska. All you need is the right gear, and the ambition to get out there! Contact: 1553 Alyeska Highway Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 783-2453 www.girdwood-ski-and-cyclery.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Girdwood-Ski-and-Cyclery-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel World Cup Sports is the area specialty ski and snowboard shop serving Alyeska Resort, Chugach Powder Guides and backcountry skiers and riders in Turnagain Pass. Located in the heart of the new Girdwood Townsite for 19 years, we pride ourselves on customer service and a staff that is knowledgeable about every aspect of the gear needed to enjoy winter in Alaska! We have a complete tune shop and demos of all of the skis we sell. We provide powder ski rental/demo for Chugach Powder Guides, as well as demo skis for Alyeska Resort. We do custom boot fitting and absolutely guarantee our boot sales. World Cup offers a hand picked selection of the finest Apparel, Accessories, Skis, Snowboards, Telemark and Randonnee equipment, Boots, Bindings and Tuning supplies available today. Brands: Armada, Arc'teryc, Atomic, Backcountry Access, Black Diamond, Bogner, Burton, Cloudveil, Dakine,Dalbello, Dale of Norway, Descente, Dynastar, Fischer, G3, Giro,Head, Hestra, Isis, K2, Lange, Marker, Mervin, Nils,Nordica, Oakley, Obermeyer, Orage, Patagonia, Phenix, Reusch, Rossignol, Salomon, Scott, Smith, Spyder, Sun Valley Ski tools, Superfeet, Swix, Tecnica, TGR, Toko, Uvex, Volkl, Wintersteiger and more... Brands amp; Equipment we carry Skis Snowboard's, boots and bindings Apparel (M amp; W's) Head USA Burton Arcteryx K2 Salomon Cloudveil Line Skis Lib Technologies (Boards only) Descente Nordica USA Telemark Skis, boots amp; bindings Eurosocks N.A. (Socks) Scarpa Black Diamond Helly Hansen Dynastar G3 Genuine guide gear Marmot Volant Ski Garmont (boots) Orage USA Volkl Scarpa Patagonia Atomic Scotty Bob Phenix Ski and Sports Fischer Goggles 686 - Six Eight Six Rossignol Oakley Spyder Salomon Smith Snowboard Apparel (M amp; W's) Race skis Scott Burton Atomic Uvex Bonfire Fischer Packs amp; Backcountry Gear Apparel for Women Twin-tips skis Climb high Bogner 4 Front Skis G3 Genuine guide gear ISIS FOR WOMEN Armada Life Link Nils Kids Skis Dakine Obermeyer K2 Hats Sno Skins Atomic Ambler Designs Apparel for Men Fischer Bula USA J.LINDEBERG Ski Boots DOHM Apparel for Kids Diabello Elan Blanc Obermeyer Head USA Jytte Spyder Lange Nanuq of Alaska (Hats amp; Scarf's) Helmets Nordica USA Sweaters Boeri, USA Technica Dale of Norway Giro Atomic Kootenay Knitting Company Uvex Fischer Sweatshirts Gloves Rossignol World Cup Sports Hestra Salomon Racing Gear Marmot Touring Boots POC USA Reusch Scarpa Scott Dakine Ski Bindings Ski tuning tools amp; wax Cork Foot beds Marker Sun Valley Ski tools Super Feet Atomic Swix Ski poles Fischer Toko Scott Rossignol Wintersteger (Stone grinder) Salomon Contact: 1/4 Hightower Road Girdwood, AK 99587 Get Directions (907) 783-2282 www.alaskaworldcup.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/World-Cup-Sports-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 14:02:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/World-Cup-Sports-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_Worldcupmountainsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> World Cup Sports is the area specialty ski and snowboard shop serving Alyeska Resort, Chugach Powder Guides and backcountry skiers and riders in Turnagain Pass. Located in the heart of the new Girdwood Townsite for 19 years, we pride ourselves on customer service and a staff that is knowledgeable about every aspect of the gear needed to enjoy winter in Alaska! We have a complete tune shop and demos of all of the skis we sell. We provide powder ski rental/demo for Chugach Powder Guides, as well as demo skis for Alyeska Resort. We do custom boot fitting and absolutely guarantee our boot sales. World Cup offers a hand picked selection of the finest Apparel, Accessories, Skis, Snowboards, Telemark and Randonnee equipment, Boots, Bindings and Tuning supplies available today. Brands: Armada, Arc'teryc, Atomic, Backcountry Access, Black Diamond, Bogner, Burton, Cloudveil, Dakine,Dalbello, Dale of Norway, Descente, Dynastar, Fischer, G3, Giro,Head, Hestra, Isis, K2, Lange, Marker, Mervin, Nils,Nordica, Oakley, Obermeyer, Orage, Patagonia, Phenix, Reusch, Rossignol, Salomon, Scott, Smith, Spyder, Sun Valley Ski tools, Superfeet, Swix, Tecnica, TGR, Toko, Uvex, Volkl, Wintersteiger and more... Brands amp; Equipment we carry Skis Snowboard's, boots and bindings Apparel (M amp; W's) Head USA Burton Arcteryx K2 Salomon Cloudveil Line Skis Lib Technologies (Boards only) Descente Nordica USA Telemark Skis, boots amp; bindings Eurosocks N.A. (Socks) Scarpa Black Diamond Helly Hansen Dynastar G3 Genuine guide gear Marmot Volant Ski Garmont (boots) Orage USA Volkl Scarpa Patagonia Atomic Scotty Bob Phenix Ski and Sports Fischer Goggles 686 - Six Eight Six Rossignol Oakley Spyder Salomon Smith Snowboard Apparel (M amp; W's) Race skis Scott Burton Atomic Uvex Bonfire Fischer Packs amp; Backcountry Gear Apparel for Women Twin-tips skis Climb high Bogner 4 Front Skis G3 Genuine guide gear ISIS FOR WOMEN Armada Life Link Nils Kids Skis Dakine Obermeyer K2 Hats Sno Skins Atomic Ambler Designs Apparel for Men Fischer Bula USA J.LINDEBERG Ski Boots DOHM Apparel for Kids Diabello Elan Blanc Obermeyer Head USA Jytte Spyder Lange Nanuq of Alaska (Hats amp; Scarf's) Helmets Nordica USA Sweaters Boeri, USA Technica Dale of Norway Giro Atomic Kootenay Knitting Company Uvex Fischer Sweatshirts Gloves Rossignol World Cup Sports Hestra Salomon Racing Gear Marmot Touring Boots POC USA Reusch Scarpa Scott Dakine Ski Bindings Ski tuning tools amp; wax Cork Foot beds Marker Sun Valley Ski tools Super Feet Atomic Swix Ski poles Fischer Toko Scott Rossignol Wintersteger (Stone grinder) Salomon Contact: 1/4 Hightower Road Girdwood, AK 99587 Get Directions (907) 783-2282 www.alaskaworldcup.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/World-Cup-Sports-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_Worldcupmountainsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Second Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series Event Will Be Held This Sunday, February 7, 2010 Event Held at Beaver Creek's Creekside Park and Commences at 11a.m. BEAVER CREEK, Colo.-Feb. 4, 2009- Snowshoers will high step it up to Beaver Creek's Creekside Park this Sunday, Feb. 7 for the second Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series event of the season. Taking place directly below Beaver Creek Village at an elevation of 7,400 feet, Creekside Park provides a scenic backdrop for the second race in the three-event series. Sunday's event will commence promptly at 11 a.m. Now in its thirteenth season, the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series is the largest snowshoe series of its kind in North America. Each event within the series includes the East West 5K Quest, a competitive 10K, a Kids' 1K and a 100-yard Blue Moose Dash for Cash plus it features slope-slide sponsor expos and post-event plaza parties. The first race of the 2010 season, held Jan. 11, saw nearly 400 participants. The Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series has a place for every age, gender and ability, said Missy Johnson of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment. Each race draws first-time snowshoers, world-class snowshoe athletes, kids of all ages and everyone in between. Event-goers are guaranteed a morning filled with camaraderie among racers and event producers. Following the race, a post-event party and awards ceremony will take place on the Beaver Creek Village Plaza, adjacent to the ice skating rink, with complimentary food and beverages provided by the Dusty Boot. The top three overall 10K finishers will receive cash prizes, the top three 5K finishers will receive merchandise prizes and the top two 100-yard Blue Moose Dash for Cash winners will receive $100 each. All event participants are eligible to win post-race raffle prizes courtesy of many of the Series' sponsors including Atlas Snowshoes, a Muscle Milk package, spa gift certificates and gifts from Ski-Resort title=Vail alt=Vail target=Selfgt;Vail Valley merchants. Event pre-registration is available online for $30 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 6. Event day registration will be available for $35 and will take place in Beaver Creek near the covered bridge starting at 9 a.m. The Kids' 1K for children 12 years-of-age and younger is free for any child accompanied by a parent. Childcare resources will not be offered this year due to lack of demand. Online registration, as well as detailed event information is available at www.bcsnowshoe.com. Atlas Snow-Shoe Company will provide a limited number of free snowshoe demos and basic instruction to participants prior to the event. In addition, the Beaver Creek Nordic Center will provide a limited number of snowshoe rentals. All snowshoes will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Second-annual-Beaver-Creek-Snowshoe-Adventure-Series-event-to-be-held-Sunday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 13:39:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Second-annual-Beaver-Creek-Snowshoe-Adventure-Series-event-to-be-held-Sunday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_beavercreek_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Second Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series Event Will Be Held This Sunday, February 7, 2010 Event Held at Beaver Creek's Creekside Park and Commences at 11a.m. BEAVER CREEK, Colo.-Feb. 4, 2009- Snowshoers will high step it up to Beaver Creek's Creekside Park this Sunday, Feb. 7 for the second Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series event of the season. Taking place directly below Beaver Creek Village at an elevation of 7,400 feet, Creekside Park provides a scenic backdrop for the second race in the three-event series. Sunday's event will commence promptly at 11 a.m. Now in its thirteenth season, the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series is the largest snowshoe series of its kind in North America. Each event within the series includes the East West 5K Quest, a competitive 10K, a Kids' 1K and a 100-yard Blue Moose Dash for Cash plus it features slope-slide sponsor expos and post-event plaza parties. The first race of the 2010 season, held Jan. 11, saw nearly 400 participants. The Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series has a place for every age, gender and ability, said Missy Johnson of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment. Each race draws first-time snowshoers, world-class snowshoe athletes, kids of all ages and everyone in between. Event-goers are guaranteed a morning filled with camaraderie among racers and event producers. Following the race, a post-event party and awards ceremony will take place on the Beaver Creek Village Plaza, adjacent to the ice skating rink, with complimentary food and beverages provided by the Dusty Boot. The top three overall 10K finishers will receive cash prizes, the top three 5K finishers will receive merchandise prizes and the top two 100-yard Blue Moose Dash for Cash winners will receive $100 each. All event participants are eligible to win post-race raffle prizes courtesy of many of the Series' sponsors including Atlas Snowshoes, a Muscle Milk package, spa gift certificates and gifts from Ski-Resort title=Vail alt=Vail target=Selfgt;Vail Valley merchants. Event pre-registration is available online for $30 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 6. Event day registration will be available for $35 and will take place in Beaver Creek near the covered bridge starting at 9 a.m. The Kids' 1K for children 12 years-of-age and younger is free for any child accompanied by a parent. Childcare resources will not be offered this year due to lack of demand. Online registration, as well as detailed event information is available at www.bcsnowshoe.com. Atlas Snow-Shoe Company will provide a limited number of free snowshoe demos and basic instruction to participants prior to the event. In addition, the Beaver Creek Nordic Center will provide a limited number of snowshoe rentals. All snowshoes will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Second-annual-Beaver-Creek-Snowshoe-Adventure-Series-event-to-be-held-Sunday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_beavercreek_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Diamond Peak Mountain Sports we share your passion for snow, mountains and the exhilaration that comes from control (or lack of it) in the ultimate in human powered/gravity sports. Follow the links above to explore our great selection of high quality ski and snowboard gear. If your boards need a little TLC, our trained ski and snowboard technicians are the best in the area and offer a wide variety of tune-up packages and waxing choices. We admit it, we're GEAR HEADS. Our thoughts are of things like flex, turning radius, ski construction and how it can make you a better skier. That's why we sell the best ski equipment on the market and can guide you to make the right choice, whether you're just learning to carve a turn, or are ready for the World Cup. We're proud to carry ski gear from: volkl dynastar K2 skis sAlomon Nordica marker bindings technica boots lange ski boots amp; more When it comes to snowboarding, one name stands above all the rest - the originator of the sport, and an innovator to this day - BURTON We board, and know how to get you the snowboarding gear that will make you unstoppable! We stock a great selection of: Burton All- Mountain Boards park amp; pipe snowboards burton bindings amp; Boots RENTAL PACKAGES Package Day Night **Not all packages available at our Wolf Mountain location** Junior (7-12) Basic Ski (+boots, poles) $11.00 $ 8.00 Child (2-6)(+boots, poles) $ 7.00 $ 5.00 Sport Ski (+boots, poles) $19.00 $13.00 Adult Snowboard (+boots) $25.00 $20.00 Junior (7-12) Snowboard (+boots) $17.00 $14.00 High Performance Demo Ski (+boots, poles) $40.00 $29.00 High Performance Demo Ski $34.00 $28.00 High Performance Demo Boot $10.00 $10.00 Demo Boot Upgrade (add-on to package) $ 5.00 $ 5.00 X-Country Ski Package $ 8.00 Snowshoe Package $ 10.00 Contact: 2429 North Highway 158 Eden, UT 84310-9856 (801) 745-0101 www.peakstuff.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Diamond-Peak-Mountain-Sports-at-Snowbasin ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 13:37:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Diamond-Peak-Mountain-Sports-at-Snowbasin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_diamondpeakmountainsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Diamond Peak Mountain Sports we share your passion for snow, mountains and the exhilaration that comes from control (or lack of it) in the ultimate in human powered/gravity sports. Follow the links above to explore our great selection of high quality ski and snowboard gear. If your boards need a little TLC, our trained ski and snowboard technicians are the best in the area and offer a wide variety of tune-up packages and waxing choices. We admit it, we're GEAR HEADS. Our thoughts are of things like flex, turning radius, ski construction and how it can make you a better skier. That's why we sell the best ski equipment on the market and can guide you to make the right choice, whether you're just learning to carve a turn, or are ready for the World Cup. We're proud to carry ski gear from: volkl dynastar K2 skis sAlomon Nordica marker bindings technica boots lange ski boots amp; more When it comes to snowboarding, one name stands above all the rest - the originator of the sport, and an innovator to this day - BURTON We board, and know how to get you the snowboarding gear that will make you unstoppable! We stock a great selection of: Burton All- Mountain Boards park amp; pipe snowboards burton bindings amp; Boots RENTAL PACKAGES Package Day Night **Not all packages available at our Wolf Mountain location** Junior (7-12) Basic Ski (+boots, poles) $11.00 $ 8.00 Child (2-6)(+boots, poles) $ 7.00 $ 5.00 Sport Ski (+boots, poles) $19.00 $13.00 Adult Snowboard (+boots) $25.00 $20.00 Junior (7-12) Snowboard (+boots) $17.00 $14.00 High Performance Demo Ski (+boots, poles) $40.00 $29.00 High Performance Demo Ski $34.00 $28.00 High Performance Demo Boot $10.00 $10.00 Demo Boot Upgrade (add-on to package) $ 5.00 $ 5.00 X-Country Ski Package $ 8.00 Snowshoe Package $ 10.00 Contact: 2429 North Highway 158 Eden, UT 84310-9856 (801) 745-0101 www.peakstuff.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Diamond-Peak-Mountain-Sports-at-Snowbasin"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_diamondpeakmountainsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel daily soup cup 3bowl 5 roasted GARLIC bulb amp; toasted baguette house-made specialty spread 6 mixed green SALAD dates, oranges, duchilly hazelnuts, artisan cheese, simple vinaigrette 7 deluxe CHEESE PLATE fresh basil pesto, fruit chutney, olives, nuts, artisan bread 18 spicy PORK lettuce cup scallions, teriyaki sauce, fried wonton, carrot, mint 12 FROMAGE en croute seasonal fruit, lavosh cracker, honey drizzle 10 red curry MUSSEL bowl cilantro, ginger, straw mushrooms 12 braised BEEF TENDERLOIN amp; polenta mushrooms, chipotle, cocoa 18 roasted half HEN amp; chive mushroom popover rosemary brown butter, baby vegetable, cranberry chutney 16 grilled LAMB chop amp; whipped root vegetable cherry demi-glace, spinach, fresh herbs 20 mahon amp; MUSHROOM POPOVER chives, sun-dried tomato cream, side salad 12 coconut garlic NOODLES amp; shrimp peanuts, lime, cabbage 16 vegetarian version noodles 12 HD Dunn CHEESE BURGER amp; oven baked potato wedges housemade barbecue sauce, sliced beets, sauteed mushrooms, onion 10 house-made VEGGIE BURGER amp; condiments oats, almonds, quinoa, yams 10 285 little avenue #A driggs, idaho 83422 208-354-2858 forage.lounge@gmail.com OPEN tuesday-sunday 4 pm - close happy hour 4 pm - 6 pm!! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Forage-and-Lounge-at-Targhee ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 11:33:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Forage-and-Lounge-at-Targhee"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> daily soup cup 3bowl 5 roasted GARLIC bulb amp; toasted baguette house-made specialty spread 6 mixed green SALAD dates, oranges, duchilly hazelnuts, artisan cheese, simple vinaigrette 7 deluxe CHEESE PLATE fresh basil pesto, fruit chutney, olives, nuts, artisan bread 18 spicy PORK lettuce cup scallions, teriyaki sauce, fried wonton, carrot, mint 12 FROMAGE en croute seasonal fruit, lavosh cracker, honey drizzle 10 red curry MUSSEL bowl cilantro, ginger, straw mushrooms 12 braised BEEF TENDERLOIN amp; polenta mushrooms, chipotle, cocoa 18 roasted half HEN amp; chive mushroom popover rosemary brown butter, baby vegetable, cranberry chutney 16 grilled LAMB chop amp; whipped root vegetable cherry demi-glace, spinach, fresh herbs 20 mahon amp; MUSHROOM POPOVER chives, sun-dried tomato cream, side salad 12 coconut garlic NOODLES amp; shrimp peanuts, lime, cabbage 16 vegetarian version noodles 12 HD Dunn CHEESE BURGER amp; oven baked potato wedges housemade barbecue sauce, sliced beets, sauteed mushrooms, onion 10 house-made VEGGIE BURGER amp; condiments oats, almonds, quinoa, yams 10 285 little avenue #A driggs, idaho 83422 208-354-2858 forage.lounge@gmail.com OPEN tuesday-sunday 4 pm - close happy hour 4 pm - 6 pm!! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Forage-and-Lounge-at-Targhee"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ski Rental Shop amp; Demo Center With one of the best and most diverse demo fleets in the country, Grand Targhee Resort is a great place to carry out your own personal ski or snowboard test. Our quiver includes industry giants like K2, Volkl and Burton, as well as boutique brands like Armada, Icelantic and Lib Tech. Our high-performance demo packages allow you to switch out equipment during the day, giving you a great opportunity to try before you buy. And our convenient location at the base of the resort in the Rendezvous Lodge gets you back on the slopes quickly. With our annual average snowfall at 500 inches a season, we go deep into powder tool territory with the Armada JJ, Volkl Mantra, Burton's Supermodel and the T. Rice Banana Hammock from Lib Tech. Women, children, novices, intermediates, telemark skiers and nordic skiers are also offered a full selection of equipment. This winter, forget the hassle and expense of bringing your own equipment and get on gear hand-picked to make your Targhee experience one you'll talk about for years to come. NEW! Two-For-One Ski and Snowboard Demos on select Wednesdays amp;Thursdays! Two people can now demo as many different model skis or snowboards as they like for just $50 a day! Offer valid on full-day demos January 20, 21, 27, 28 and February 3, 4, 10, 11, 2010 stop by the ski rental shop or Phat Fred's snowboard rental shop for complete details and to sign-up. Test out the latest ski for men and women from industry leaders like K2, Volkl, Armada, Icelantic and Line and snowboards from Burton, Never Summer, Lib Tech and Arbor - all for just $25 per person! Call 307-353-2300 ext 1382 for more details SKI RENTALS Alpine, Cross-Country, Skating, Telemark Discount (15%) available on sport amp; child package rentals for 3 consecutive days or longer, on Full Package Only Full Day Half Day SPORT PACKAGE (skis, boots, poles) $39 $25 CHILD PACKAGE (skis, boots, poles) 12 yrs amp; younger $23 $19 CROSS COUNTRY PACKAGE (classic or skate ski) $30 $25 TELEMARK PACKAGE $30 $25 HIGH PERFORMANCE DEMO SKIS (leave your skis at home!) $50 $35 SPORT SKIS ONLY $25 $18 TELEMARK SKIS ONLY $20 $20 BOOTS ONLY (High Performance Boots) *Includes ASTM Binding Test $26 $26 POLES ONLY $12 $12 HELMET $12 $12 LOCKER ($10/day or $50/week) for the season $249 N/A SNOWBOARD RENTALS Full Day Half Day SNOWBOARD PACKAGE $39 $25 HIGH PERFORMANCE DEMO BOARD PACKAGE (leave your board at home!) $50 $35 BOOTS ONLY $14 $14 BINDINGS ONLY $14 $14 HELMET $12 $12 Contact: 3300 E. Ski Hill Road Alta, WY 83414 (800) 827-4433 www.grandtarghee.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Rental-Shop-Demo-Center ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 10:49:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Rental-Shop-Demo-Center"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ski Rental Shop amp; Demo Center With one of the best and most diverse demo fleets in the country, Grand Targhee Resort is a great place to carry out your own personal ski or snowboard test. Our quiver includes industry giants like K2, Volkl and Burton, as well as boutique brands like Armada, Icelantic and Lib Tech. Our high-performance demo packages allow you to switch out equipment during the day, giving you a great opportunity to try before you buy. And our convenient location at the base of the resort in the Rendezvous Lodge gets you back on the slopes quickly. With our annual average snowfall at 500 inches a season, we go deep into powder tool territory with the Armada JJ, Volkl Mantra, Burton's Supermodel and the T. Rice Banana Hammock from Lib Tech. Women, children, novices, intermediates, telemark skiers and nordic skiers are also offered a full selection of equipment. This winter, forget the hassle and expense of bringing your own equipment and get on gear hand-picked to make your Targhee experience one you'll talk about for years to come. NEW! Two-For-One Ski and Snowboard Demos on select Wednesdays amp;Thursdays! Two people can now demo as many different model skis or snowboards as they like for just $50 a day! Offer valid on full-day demos January 20, 21, 27, 28 and February 3, 4, 10, 11, 2010 stop by the ski rental shop or Phat Fred's snowboard rental shop for complete details and to sign-up. Test out the latest ski for men and women from industry leaders like K2, Volkl, Armada, Icelantic and Line and snowboards from Burton, Never Summer, Lib Tech and Arbor - all for just $25 per person! Call 307-353-2300 ext 1382 for more details SKI RENTALS Alpine, Cross-Country, Skating, Telemark Discount (15%) available on sport amp; child package rentals for 3 consecutive days or longer, on Full Package Only Full Day Half Day SPORT PACKAGE (skis, boots, poles) $39 $25 CHILD PACKAGE (skis, boots, poles) 12 yrs amp; younger $23 $19 CROSS COUNTRY PACKAGE (classic or skate ski) $30 $25 TELEMARK PACKAGE $30 $25 HIGH PERFORMANCE DEMO SKIS (leave your skis at home!) $50 $35 SPORT SKIS ONLY $25 $18 TELEMARK SKIS ONLY $20 $20 BOOTS ONLY (High Performance Boots) *Includes ASTM Binding Test $26 $26 POLES ONLY $12 $12 HELMET $12 $12 LOCKER ($10/day or $50/week) for the season $249 N/A SNOWBOARD RENTALS Full Day Half Day SNOWBOARD PACKAGE $39 $25 HIGH PERFORMANCE DEMO BOARD PACKAGE (leave your board at home!) $50 $35 BOOTS ONLY $14 $14 BINDINGS ONLY $14 $14 HELMET $12 $12 Contact: 3300 E. Ski Hill Road Alta, WY 83414 (800) 827-4433 www.grandtarghee.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Rental-Shop-Demo-Center"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We feature a menu of steaks and seafood with emphasis on spices and seasonings containing a New Orleans accent. For many years we described ourselves as a Cajun restaurant, but that's not the case now. Our menu contains classic New Orleans dishes prepared with Alaska seafood such as crab meat dressing stuffed halibut served with Creole burre blanc sauce. We also serve shrimp ettoufee, shrimp and sausage jambalaya, lobster KaBobs and salmon au poirve, among other savory delights. Our wonderful steaks, plus a pleasing assortment of appetizers and desserts, will satisfy the most discriminating. Jill Cordes, hostess of the Best Of series for the Food Network, in naming the best restaurants in America described the Double Musky in Girdwood as the top place for steaks in the USA and more specifically named the Pepper Steak as the best. Menu Most dinners are served with vegetables, salad and rolls. Exceptions are described. Rare - cool red center - Medium-rare - warm red center Medium - hot pink center - Medium-well-well - takes time French Pepper Steak 16-20 oz. New York Steak, crusty with cracked pepper and covered with a spicy burgundy sauce. French pepper Beef-KaBob Marinated beef cubes with a crusty, cracked pepper coating. Served with green peppers, tomatoes and onions over rice. New York Steak 16-20 oz. steak served with our own beacute;arnaise sauce. Prime Filet 12-14 oz. served with our own beacute;arnaise sauce. Beef-KaBob Tender cubes of marinated beef, green peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served over rice with a delicious burgundy sauce. New York Steak Combo 16-20 oz. with a beacute;arnaise sauce and 3 large fried prawns in seasoned bread crumbs. Prime Filet Combo 12-14 oz. with a beacute;arnaise sauce and 3 large fried prawns in seasoned bread crumbs. Boneless Breast of Chicken with a crust of honey, mustard, pecans, and bread crumbs. Served with Cajun sausage dressing. Rack of Lamb Full rack of New Zealand lamb marinated and roasted, served with wild and brown rice. Fresh Prawns Prepared in our kitchen and deep fried in seasoned bread crumbs. All of our food is spicy, some can be hot or mild. Please tell your service person your preference. All food is cooked to order and takes time. Please be patient. Cajun Specialties Garlic Seafood w/Pasta Shrimp, halibut and/or salmon in a spicy butter sauce. Salmon au Poivre Oven-baked sockeye salmon served with a sauce of green and black peppercorns, brandy, white wine, demi-glace, heavy cream, butter, salt and pepper. Shrimp Etouffee 12 fresh shrimp sauteacute;ed in butter with garlic, celery, scallions, and tomatoes smothered in a brown roux with just a dash of hot sauce. Served over rice. Lobster-KaBob Three 4 oz. cold water lobster tails, fresh mushrooms and tomatoes in a smokey butter sauce. Served on a bed of rice. Crab Stuffed Halibut A delicious halibut steak, stuffed with crab meat dressing which contains crab meat, mushrooms, shallots, chablis, heavy cream, creole seasoning and served with creole beurre blanc. Shrimp Victoria A classic New Orleans shrimp dish in a rich creme sauce thickened with sour cream and containing mushrooms, onions, green onion, sweet basil, flour and butter. Shrimp and Scallop Cardinal White onions, mushrooms, butter, white wine, tomato sauce and cayenne pepper all blended in veloute sauce. Served over rice or fried zucchini pirogues. Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Bell peppers, white onions, celery and tomatoes. Hot, hot, hot, served with rice. Cajun Scampi 12 shrimp sauteacute;ed in butter and olive oil with fresh garlic, celery, onions and pecans with a touch of sherry and a dash of fire oil. Served with rice. Contact: Mile .3 Crow Creek Rd Phone: (907) 783-2822 Fax: (907) 783-5520 Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday, Saturday amp; Sunday 4:30pm-10pm, Closed Monday. No Reservations Please. www.doublemuskyinn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Double-Musky-Inn-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 09:16:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Double-Musky-Inn-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_doublemuskyinn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We feature a menu of steaks and seafood with emphasis on spices and seasonings containing a New Orleans accent. For many years we described ourselves as a Cajun restaurant, but that's not the case now. Our menu contains classic New Orleans dishes prepared with Alaska seafood such as crab meat dressing stuffed halibut served with Creole burre blanc sauce. We also serve shrimp ettoufee, shrimp and sausage jambalaya, lobster KaBobs and salmon au poirve, among other savory delights. Our wonderful steaks, plus a pleasing assortment of appetizers and desserts, will satisfy the most discriminating. Jill Cordes, hostess of the Best Of series for the Food Network, in naming the best restaurants in America described the Double Musky in Girdwood as the top place for steaks in the USA and more specifically named the Pepper Steak as the best. Menu Most dinners are served with vegetables, salad and rolls. Exceptions are described. Rare - cool red center - Medium-rare - warm red center Medium - hot pink center - Medium-well-well - takes time French Pepper Steak 16-20 oz. New York Steak, crusty with cracked pepper and covered with a spicy burgundy sauce. French pepper Beef-KaBob Marinated beef cubes with a crusty, cracked pepper coating. Served with green peppers, tomatoes and onions over rice. New York Steak 16-20 oz. steak served with our own beacute;arnaise sauce. Prime Filet 12-14 oz. served with our own beacute;arnaise sauce. Beef-KaBob Tender cubes of marinated beef, green peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served over rice with a delicious burgundy sauce. New York Steak Combo 16-20 oz. with a beacute;arnaise sauce and 3 large fried prawns in seasoned bread crumbs. Prime Filet Combo 12-14 oz. with a beacute;arnaise sauce and 3 large fried prawns in seasoned bread crumbs. Boneless Breast of Chicken with a crust of honey, mustard, pecans, and bread crumbs. Served with Cajun sausage dressing. Rack of Lamb Full rack of New Zealand lamb marinated and roasted, served with wild and brown rice. Fresh Prawns Prepared in our kitchen and deep fried in seasoned bread crumbs. All of our food is spicy, some can be hot or mild. Please tell your service person your preference. All food is cooked to order and takes time. Please be patient. Cajun Specialties Garlic Seafood w/Pasta Shrimp, halibut and/or salmon in a spicy butter sauce. Salmon au Poivre Oven-baked sockeye salmon served with a sauce of green and black peppercorns, brandy, white wine, demi-glace, heavy cream, butter, salt and pepper. Shrimp Etouffee 12 fresh shrimp sauteacute;ed in butter with garlic, celery, scallions, and tomatoes smothered in a brown roux with just a dash of hot sauce. Served over rice. Lobster-KaBob Three 4 oz. cold water lobster tails, fresh mushrooms and tomatoes in a smokey butter sauce. Served on a bed of rice. Crab Stuffed Halibut A delicious halibut steak, stuffed with crab meat dressing which contains crab meat, mushrooms, shallots, chablis, heavy cream, creole seasoning and served with creole beurre blanc. Shrimp Victoria A classic New Orleans shrimp dish in a rich creme sauce thickened with sour cream and containing mushrooms, onions, green onion, sweet basil, flour and butter. Shrimp and Scallop Cardinal White onions, mushrooms, butter, white wine, tomato sauce and cayenne pepper all blended in veloute sauce. Served over rice or fried zucchini pirogues. Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Bell peppers, white onions, celery and tomatoes. Hot, hot, hot, served with rice. Cajun Scampi 12 shrimp sauteacute;ed in butter and olive oil with fresh garlic, celery, onions and pecans with a touch of sherry and a dash of fire oil. Served with rice. Contact: Mile .3 Crow Creek Rd Phone: (907) 783-2822 Fax: (907) 783-5520 Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday, Saturday amp; Sunday 4:30pm-10pm, Closed Monday. No Reservations Please. www.doublemuskyinn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/Double-Musky-Inn-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_doublemuskyinn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter turns The Bake Shop into a warm and cozy locale, where you can warm up with a bowl of steaming, homemade soup after skiing or playing in the snow. Since we are located at the base of the Alyeska Ski area, many patrons ski right up to our door. It is also here that you meet local Girdwood residents, welcoming you to their restaurant. The Bake Shop is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. (Saturdays until 8 pm). We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. The Bake Shop is famous for its unique breakfast items, such as Summer of '76 and Farmer's Omelet. Everyone Lunch Plateloves the Sourdough Pancakes, Sweet Rolls, freshly made Sandwiches and homemade Soups. Pizzas are made with a wholesome rye crust and garden-fresh vegetables We bake primarily two types of bread. The well-known 'Alyeska Sourdough Bread' and the new 'Country Rye Bread' are both homemade with our live Making Cookiessourdough. The Sourdough, which is also used to produce our fine Sourdough Pancakes, was passed on about 80 years ago by a fortune seeking gold miner in this valley. It is being 'fed' and 'doubled' every day and our bakers will tell you that it has it's very own temperamental personality, thus making it quite a challenge to work with. Here is our Weekly Soup Schedule: Wednesday: Vegetarian Friday: New England Clam Chowder Sat: Szegedin Goulash/Minestrone (alternating) Sunday: Vegetable Beef Barley Monday, Tuesday, Thursday is chef's choice...call ahead! Home Made Items: bull; Alyeska Cookies bull; Brownies bull; World Famous Sweet Rolls bull; Vanilla Butter Cake bull; Orange Marmalade bull; Strawberry-Rhubarb Preserve bull; Prune Jam Contact: Olympic Circle Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 783-2831 www.thebakeshop.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/The-Bake-Shop-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-04 08:57:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/The-Bake-Shop-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_thebakeshopalyeska_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Winter turns The Bake Shop into a warm and cozy locale, where you can warm up with a bowl of steaming, homemade soup after skiing or playing in the snow. Since we are located at the base of the Alyeska Ski area, many patrons ski right up to our door. It is also here that you meet local Girdwood residents, welcoming you to their restaurant. The Bake Shop is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. (Saturdays until 8 pm). We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. The Bake Shop is famous for its unique breakfast items, such as Summer of '76 and Farmer's Omelet. Everyone Lunch Plateloves the Sourdough Pancakes, Sweet Rolls, freshly made Sandwiches and homemade Soups. Pizzas are made with a wholesome rye crust and garden-fresh vegetables We bake primarily two types of bread. The well-known 'Alyeska Sourdough Bread' and the new 'Country Rye Bread' are both homemade with our live Making Cookiessourdough. The Sourdough, which is also used to produce our fine Sourdough Pancakes, was passed on about 80 years ago by a fortune seeking gold miner in this valley. It is being 'fed' and 'doubled' every day and our bakers will tell you that it has it's very own temperamental personality, thus making it quite a challenge to work with. Here is our Weekly Soup Schedule: Wednesday: Vegetarian Friday: New England Clam Chowder Sat: Szegedin Goulash/Minestrone (alternating) Sunday: Vegetable Beef Barley Monday, Tuesday, Thursday is chef's choice...call ahead! Home Made Items: bull; Alyeska Cookies bull; Brownies bull; World Famous Sweet Rolls bull; Vanilla Butter Cake bull; Orange Marmalade bull; Strawberry-Rhubarb Preserve bull; Prune Jam Contact: Olympic Circle Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 783-2831 www.thebakeshop.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100204/The-Bake-Shop-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100204_thebakeshopalyeska_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Seven Glaciers is our AAA Four Diamond, fine dining restaurant located 2300 feet up Mt. Alyeska. It is accessible via the Alyeska Tramway. There is no charge for the tram with dining reservations. Get up to the restaurant a little early and enjoy a drink in our full service bar. The view will inspire you, and our staff can tell you stories of Alyeska and the beautiful Glacier Valley. Chef Tanner Exposito has created a diner's delight, featuring fresh Alaskan seafood and a variety of entrees and appetizers that will excite your palate. Accompanying the excellent menu is a wine selection that enhances the food and will help create an experience you will remember for years to come. Dinner Menu Relax in a comfortable yet refined dining room overlooking seven hanging glaciers from picturesque windows. With a menu designed with food and wine enthusiasts in mind, Seven Glaciers highlights seasonal produce with local proteins and perfect pairings from the wine tower. Indulge in artfully presented entrees, including Mesquite Grilled Alaska Salmon, Bison Ribeye and Angus Beef Tenderloin. Appetizers, soups and salads - particularly the peppered crab cakes and pesto scallop bisque - are extraordinary. Compliment your meal with a selection from an extensive wine list. And cap the evening with a apertif of choice. Contact: Seven Glaciers 1000 Arlberg Avenue Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 754-2237 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Seven-Glaciers-Restaurant-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 15:21:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Seven-Glaciers-Restaurant-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_SevenGlaciersRestaurantAlyeska_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Seven Glaciers is our AAA Four Diamond, fine dining restaurant located 2300 feet up Mt. Alyeska. It is accessible via the Alyeska Tramway. There is no charge for the tram with dining reservations. Get up to the restaurant a little early and enjoy a drink in our full service bar. The view will inspire you, and our staff can tell you stories of Alyeska and the beautiful Glacier Valley. Chef Tanner Exposito has created a diner's delight, featuring fresh Alaskan seafood and a variety of entrees and appetizers that will excite your palate. Accompanying the excellent menu is a wine selection that enhances the food and will help create an experience you will remember for years to come. Dinner Menu Relax in a comfortable yet refined dining room overlooking seven hanging glaciers from picturesque windows. With a menu designed with food and wine enthusiasts in mind, Seven Glaciers highlights seasonal produce with local proteins and perfect pairings from the wine tower. Indulge in artfully presented entrees, including Mesquite Grilled Alaska Salmon, Bison Ribeye and Angus Beef Tenderloin. Appetizers, soups and salads - particularly the peppered crab cakes and pesto scallop bisque - are extraordinary. Compliment your meal with a selection from an extensive wine list. And cap the evening with a apertif of choice. Contact: Seven Glaciers 1000 Arlberg Avenue Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 754-2237 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Seven-Glaciers-Restaurant-at-Alyeska"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_SevenGlaciersRestaurantAlyeska_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jack Sprat is committed to providing the community of Girdwood and its visitors with high quality food that is fresh, creative, unique and delicious. We are health conscious with our ingredients and eco friendly with our resources. We create a relaxing family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. In a nutshell, Jack Sprat serves honest food. We strive to find the best ingredients by learning where they come from and how they are grown. Then, we create each meal from scratch. We use your dollars to support local, organic, and sustainable products to promote a healthy planet. You will find humanely raised meats, wild caught seafood, and lots of fresh vegetables on every plate. We change our menu seasonally in order to serve the freshest food possible. DINNER MENU Starters Fresh Rolls Buckwheat noodles, cucumber, carrot, green onion, Mandarin orange amp; lettuce in Thai rice paper with sweet Chinese chili sauce 7 Date Skewers Gorgonzola stuffed dates wrapped in bacon with balsamic reduction 8.50 Roasted amp; Raw Beet Salad Oven roasted amp; marinated red beets with organic beet spirals 7 Middle Eastern Hummus Traditional spread of mashed chickpeas with tahini, lemon amp; olive oil, homemade flat bread, coriander marinated cucumber, carrot, tomato amp; olives 10 Yam Fries Served with our jalapeno-arugula aioli Small plate 6 Large plate 9 Salted Rosemary Loaf Warmed with roasted garlic infused olive oil amp; basil 3.75 Soups of the Day 6 Salads Even more delicious with: Alaskan Halibut add $9 or Salmon Lox $6 House Salad Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, red onion amp; organic sunflower seeds raspberry vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar dressing 7 Side 5 Nutty Jack Mixed spring greens, candied walnuts, red onion, feta cheese, Mandarin orange amp; raspberry vinaigrette 7 Side 5 Wisconsin Blue Cheese Caesar Crisp romaine, Gorgonzola, parmesan, house made crouton tossed in our Caesar dressing 7 Side 5 BLT Salad Hickory smoked bacon, mixed greens, tomato, red grape, pecan, red onion amp; Gorgonzola tossed with balsamic vinaigrette 9 Side 6 Specialties Salmon Pasta Alaskan red salmon lox with fresh spinach, red onion, roasted garlic, lemon amp; herbs over fettuccine noodles in a blue cheese cream sauce 25 Filet Mignon amp; Roast Portabella Seared medallions of all natural beef tenderloin over basalmic marinated portabella, sauteed Swiss Chard, caramelized onion amp; compound butter 33 Raw Thai Pasta Living food consisting of zucchini amp; yellow squash noodles, bell peppers, green onion, carrot, tomato, fresh herbs amp; spicy Thai chilies tossed in lime yellow curry over fresh young Thai coconut cashew sauce 19 Green Curry Stir Fry Vegetable stir fry with a medium spiced coconut green curry over jasmine rice amp; organic broccoli. Marinated Tofu 21 or Shrimp 23 Gaucho Porterhouse Steak Authentic Gaucho 20oz all natural beef porterhouse with Argentinian spice rub, served with chimichurri, mashed potatoes amp; buttered green beans 36 Black Angus Burger All-natural 1/2 # beef patty with green cabbage, onion amp; tomato amp; your choice of cheddar, blue cheese or roasted jalapenos. Served with French fries. 13 Add bacon, extra cheese or jalapenos for 2. Substitute yam fries or side salad for 3 Halibut Burrito Alaskan halibut, seasoned brown rice amp; black beans, cabbage, green onion amp; tomato with our house salsa amp; Cuban mojo sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla* Side blue cheese ceasar salad. 18 *you may substitute corn tortillas for flour. NIGHTLY SPECIALS Desserts Raw Apple Pie Luscious apples with organic raisins amp; cinnamon in an almond-date crust made with no refined sugars, gluten-free amp; diabetic friendly 7 Alaskan Bread Pudding Blueberries amp; white chocolate, served warm with bourbon sauce 6 Creacute;me Brulegrave;e Rich, decadent custard, vanilla cream amp; caramelized sugar 6 Chocolate Cup of Heaven Ooey-gooey chocolate baked with caramel, topped with vanilla ice cream amp; strawberry port sauce 7 Gnosis Raw Chocolate Bar Handmade, unprocessed, organic. Flavors are Simplicity (closest to a plain chocolate bar), Superchoc (bring on the superfoods), amp; Cool Peppermint (refreshing) 8.50 Espresso Bar Proudly serving Matanuska Valley Milk from Alaskan Cows and Organic, non-GMO soy milk. Brewed Coffee 2 Americano 2.50 Latteacute; 4 Mocha 4.50 Soy Latteacute; 4.50 Mayan Mocha 4.75 Spicy hot chocolate with espresso,cayanne amp; cinnamon spice Chai Tea 5 House made blend steamed with milk or soy Cappuccino 3.50 Double Espresso 2.50 Hot Chocolate 3.50 Iced Tea 2.50 Add Some Flavor: Vanilla, Sugar-free Vanilla, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Cherry .25 Loose Leaf Teas Organic English Breakfast, Earl Grey with Flowers, Alyeska Spice, Organic Peppermint, Genmai-cha (green tea), Egyptian Chamomile $2.50 Juice amp; Soda Pop Specialty Cocktails Pomegranate Juice 4 Pom-pagne 12 Orange Juice 2.25 Mimosa 10 Martinelli's Apple Juice 3.25 Coca-Cola bottle, Diet Coke, Sprite can 2.50 Boylan's Root Beer 3.25 Raspberry Ginger Brew 3.25 San Pelligrino Sparkling Water $2.25Address: Contact: 165 Olympic Mountain Loop PO Box 1074 Girdwood, Alaska 99587 Email: info@jacksprat.net Phone: 907-783-JACK (5225) Office amp; Fax: 783-5226 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Jack-Sprat-Restaurant-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 15:05:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Jack-Sprat-Restaurant-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jack Sprat is committed to providing the community of Girdwood and its visitors with high quality food that is fresh, creative, unique and delicious. We are health conscious with our ingredients and eco friendly with our resources. We create a relaxing family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. In a nutshell, Jack Sprat serves honest food. We strive to find the best ingredients by learning where they come from and how they are grown. Then, we create each meal from scratch. We use your dollars to support local, organic, and sustainable products to promote a healthy planet. You will find humanely raised meats, wild caught seafood, and lots of fresh vegetables on every plate. We change our menu seasonally in order to serve the freshest food possible. DINNER MENU Starters Fresh Rolls Buckwheat noodles, cucumber, carrot, green onion, Mandarin orange amp; lettuce in Thai rice paper with sweet Chinese chili sauce 7 Date Skewers Gorgonzola stuffed dates wrapped in bacon with balsamic reduction 8.50 Roasted amp; Raw Beet Salad Oven roasted amp; marinated red beets with organic beet spirals 7 Middle Eastern Hummus Traditional spread of mashed chickpeas with tahini, lemon amp; olive oil, homemade flat bread, coriander marinated cucumber, carrot, tomato amp; olives 10 Yam Fries Served with our jalapeno-arugula aioli Small plate 6 Large plate 9 Salted Rosemary Loaf Warmed with roasted garlic infused olive oil amp; basil 3.75 Soups of the Day 6 Salads Even more delicious with: Alaskan Halibut add $9 or Salmon Lox $6 House Salad Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, red onion amp; organic sunflower seeds raspberry vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar dressing 7 Side 5 Nutty Jack Mixed spring greens, candied walnuts, red onion, feta cheese, Mandarin orange amp; raspberry vinaigrette 7 Side 5 Wisconsin Blue Cheese Caesar Crisp romaine, Gorgonzola, parmesan, house made crouton tossed in our Caesar dressing 7 Side 5 BLT Salad Hickory smoked bacon, mixed greens, tomato, red grape, pecan, red onion amp; Gorgonzola tossed with balsamic vinaigrette 9 Side 6 Specialties Salmon Pasta Alaskan red salmon lox with fresh spinach, red onion, roasted garlic, lemon amp; herbs over fettuccine noodles in a blue cheese cream sauce 25 Filet Mignon amp; Roast Portabella Seared medallions of all natural beef tenderloin over basalmic marinated portabella, sauteed Swiss Chard, caramelized onion amp; compound butter 33 Raw Thai Pasta Living food consisting of zucchini amp; yellow squash noodles, bell peppers, green onion, carrot, tomato, fresh herbs amp; spicy Thai chilies tossed in lime yellow curry over fresh young Thai coconut cashew sauce 19 Green Curry Stir Fry Vegetable stir fry with a medium spiced coconut green curry over jasmine rice amp; organic broccoli. Marinated Tofu 21 or Shrimp 23 Gaucho Porterhouse Steak Authentic Gaucho 20oz all natural beef porterhouse with Argentinian spice rub, served with chimichurri, mashed potatoes amp; buttered green beans 36 Black Angus Burger All-natural 1/2 # beef patty with green cabbage, onion amp; tomato amp; your choice of cheddar, blue cheese or roasted jalapenos. Served with French fries. 13 Add bacon, extra cheese or jalapenos for 2. Substitute yam fries or side salad for 3 Halibut Burrito Alaskan halibut, seasoned brown rice amp; black beans, cabbage, green onion amp; tomato with our house salsa amp; Cuban mojo sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla* Side blue cheese ceasar salad. 18 *you may substitute corn tortillas for flour. NIGHTLY SPECIALS Desserts Raw Apple Pie Luscious apples with organic raisins amp; cinnamon in an almond-date crust made with no refined sugars, gluten-free amp; diabetic friendly 7 Alaskan Bread Pudding Blueberries amp; white chocolate, served warm with bourbon sauce 6 Creacute;me Brulegrave;e Rich, decadent custard, vanilla cream amp; caramelized sugar 6 Chocolate Cup of Heaven Ooey-gooey chocolate baked with caramel, topped with vanilla ice cream amp; strawberry port sauce 7 Gnosis Raw Chocolate Bar Handmade, unprocessed, organic. Flavors are Simplicity (closest to a plain chocolate bar), Superchoc (bring on the superfoods), amp; Cool Peppermint (refreshing) 8.50 Espresso Bar Proudly serving Matanuska Valley Milk from Alaskan Cows and Organic, non-GMO soy milk. Brewed Coffee 2 Americano 2.50 Latteacute; 4 Mocha 4.50 Soy Latteacute; 4.50 Mayan Mocha 4.75 Spicy hot chocolate with espresso,cayanne amp; cinnamon spice Chai Tea 5 House made blend steamed with milk or soy Cappuccino 3.50 Double Espresso 2.50 Hot Chocolate 3.50 Iced Tea 2.50 Add Some Flavor: Vanilla, Sugar-free Vanilla, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Cherry .25 Loose Leaf Teas Organic English Breakfast, Earl Grey with Flowers, Alyeska Spice, Organic Peppermint, Genmai-cha (green tea), Egyptian Chamomile $2.50 Juice amp; Soda Pop Specialty Cocktails Pomegranate Juice 4 Pom-pagne 12 Orange Juice 2.25 Mimosa 10 Martinelli's Apple Juice 3.25 Coca-Cola bottle, Diet Coke, Sprite can 2.50 Boylan's Root Beer 3.25 Raspberry Ginger Brew 3.25 San Pelligrino Sparkling Water $2.25Address: Contact: 165 Olympic Mountain Loop PO Box 1074 Girdwood, Alaska 99587 Email: info@jacksprat.net Phone: 907-783-JACK (5225) Office amp; Fax: 783-5226 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Jack-Sprat-Restaurant-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Nestled in the woods high atop Vail Drive, Hidden Creek Bed amp; Breakfast offers a place to surround yourself with nature while soaking up the luxurious comforts of this beautiful craftsman home. This top-end Bamp;B is located in Girdwood, Alaska, just 40 miles south of Anchorage. The breathtaking 45 minute drive down Turnagain Arm will leave you feeling millions of miles away from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Suddenly your senses will come alive as you view the soaring virgin forests and spectacular mountain panorama, hear the gurgling of creeks, and smell the fresh, clean air. The surrounding Chugach Mountains offer spectacular hiking and biking trails in the summer, and world class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Make Hidden Creek Bed amp; Breakfast your home base for explorations of Prince William Sound and the Kenai Peninsula where you can enjoy exhilarating rafting, unparalleled fishing, and amazing wildlife and glacier cruising. Choose from one of the three well appointed rooms, each loaded with luxurious amenities to suit your every whim. At the end of the day, unwind in the hot tub or by the fire, and let the serenity of our Bamp;B envelop you. After a restful night's sleep, wake to a gourmet breakfast, including a choice of many Alaskan delicacies. Contact: 739 Vail Drive Girdwood, AK 99587 Get Directions (907) 783-5557 www.hiddencreekbb.comlrm; http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Hidden-Creek-BB-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 14:42:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Hidden-Creek-BB-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Nestled in the woods high atop Vail Drive, Hidden Creek Bed amp; Breakfast offers a place to surround yourself with nature while soaking up the luxurious comforts of this beautiful craftsman home. This top-end Bamp;B is located in Girdwood, Alaska, just 40 miles south of Anchorage. The breathtaking 45 minute drive down Turnagain Arm will leave you feeling millions of miles away from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Suddenly your senses will come alive as you view the soaring virgin forests and spectacular mountain panorama, hear the gurgling of creeks, and smell the fresh, clean air. The surrounding Chugach Mountains offer spectacular hiking and biking trails in the summer, and world class skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Make Hidden Creek Bed amp; Breakfast your home base for explorations of Prince William Sound and the Kenai Peninsula where you can enjoy exhilarating rafting, unparalleled fishing, and amazing wildlife and glacier cruising. Choose from one of the three well appointed rooms, each loaded with luxurious amenities to suit your every whim. At the end of the day, unwind in the hot tub or by the fire, and let the serenity of our Bamp;B envelop you. After a restful night's sleep, wake to a gourmet breakfast, including a choice of many Alaskan delicacies. Contact: 739 Vail Drive Girdwood, AK 99587 Get Directions (907) 783-5557 www.hiddencreekbb.comlrm; <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Hidden-Creek-BB-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to Glacier City - Girdwood, Alaska, and Mt. Alyeska, where winter sports and activities abound. Snow is consistent and deep at Hotel Alyeska, making it one of the number one ski resorts in North America. It is not uncommon for three feet of snow to fall around Girdwood during the course of one storm. Girdwood means fresh, deep powder and lots of fun! Dancing Bears Nightly Rental is located right across the street from the chairlifts of Alyeska Resort. You can't get any closer anywhere in Girdwood. World class skiing and snowboarding are just a stone's throw away, with Alyeska Resort receiving some of the best snow in North America. There are plenty of back-country skiing and snowboarding adventures to be had too, with heli-skiing and cat-skiing also available. All of our rooms are clean and comfortable with brand new nova foam mattresses to ensure a great nights sleep. Set your laptop up at the roomy desk and take advantage of the free wireless internet connection available in all rooms. Enjoy having your own private bathroom and entryway so you can come and go as you please. Rooms and Rates Northface * Queen Bed * Private Bath En suite * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Private Entrance * Twin Bunks (extra $25 per bunk) Rate $115 per night Silvertip * Queen Bed * Private Bath En suite * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Private Entrance Rate $115 per night Midway * Queen Bed * Private Bath En suite * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Private Entrance Rate $125 per night Upper Unit * 2 Separate Rooms * Shared Bath * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Spacious Living Area * Private Entrance Rate $250 per night Amenities * Our Nightly Rental features a fully equipped custom tile kitchen with hickory cabinets, bamboo hardwood flooring and original artworks. The kitchen is available for our guests and is stocked with cookware. * While you are here try the infrared sauna. * There is a wood stove, and plenty of wood to burn for a romantic candlelight evening in front of a blazing fire. * Save money by storing your food in our full size refrigerator, or cook a meal for your family and friends in style. Contact: Dancing Bears Nightly Rental 127 Cortina Street Girdwood Alaska telephone: 907-783-3083 info@girdwoodhotel.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Dancing-Bears-Nightly-Rental-at-Alyeska ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 14:15:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Dancing-Bears-Nightly-Rental-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Glacier City - Girdwood, Alaska, and Mt. Alyeska, where winter sports and activities abound. Snow is consistent and deep at Hotel Alyeska, making it one of the number one ski resorts in North America. It is not uncommon for three feet of snow to fall around Girdwood during the course of one storm. Girdwood means fresh, deep powder and lots of fun! Dancing Bears Nightly Rental is located right across the street from the chairlifts of Alyeska Resort. You can't get any closer anywhere in Girdwood. World class skiing and snowboarding are just a stone's throw away, with Alyeska Resort receiving some of the best snow in North America. There are plenty of back-country skiing and snowboarding adventures to be had too, with heli-skiing and cat-skiing also available. All of our rooms are clean and comfortable with brand new nova foam mattresses to ensure a great nights sleep. Set your laptop up at the roomy desk and take advantage of the free wireless internet connection available in all rooms. Enjoy having your own private bathroom and entryway so you can come and go as you please. Rooms and Rates Northface * Queen Bed * Private Bath En suite * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Private Entrance * Twin Bunks (extra $25 per bunk) Rate $115 per night Silvertip * Queen Bed * Private Bath En suite * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Private Entrance Rate $115 per night Midway * Queen Bed * Private Bath En suite * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Private Entrance Rate $125 per night Upper Unit * 2 Separate Rooms * Shared Bath * Cable Television * Desk amp; Wireless Internet Connection * Spacious Living Area * Private Entrance Rate $250 per night Amenities * Our Nightly Rental features a fully equipped custom tile kitchen with hickory cabinets, bamboo hardwood flooring and original artworks. The kitchen is available for our guests and is stocked with cookware. * While you are here try the infrared sauna. * There is a wood stove, and plenty of wood to burn for a romantic candlelight evening in front of a blazing fire. * Save money by storing your food in our full size refrigerator, or cook a meal for your family and friends in style. Contact: Dancing Bears Nightly Rental 127 Cortina Street Girdwood Alaska telephone: 907-783-3083 info@girdwoodhotel.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Dancing-Bears-Nightly-Rental-at-Alyeska"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Close enough that you don't spend the whole weekend on the road but far enough to escape the hustle and crowds of the city, Taylors Falls is within minutes of 4 state parks. Climb the bluffs, rent a canoe on the St. Croix, enjoy family fun at Wild Mountains water park, step aboard the sternwheeler for a tour downstream. When you're done, come back to the Springs Country Inn for food, beverages and an evening of relaxing, a good night's sleep and awaken refreshed and ready to do it over again. Room Rates King Size Beds $85 Friday, Saturday, holidays $70 Sunday - Thursday 2 Full Size Beds $85 Friday, Saturday, holidays $70 Sunday - Thursday Jacuzzi Rooms King Size Bed $110 Friday, Saturday, holidays $90 Sunday - Thursday Contact: Springs Country Inn 361 Government St. P.O. Box 284 Taylors Falls, MN 55084 Phone 651-465-6565 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Springs-Country-Inn-at-Wild-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 13:30:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Springs-Country-Inn-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_Springscountryinn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Close enough that you don't spend the whole weekend on the road but far enough to escape the hustle and crowds of the city, Taylors Falls is within minutes of 4 state parks. Climb the bluffs, rent a canoe on the St. Croix, enjoy family fun at Wild Mountains water park, step aboard the sternwheeler for a tour downstream. When you're done, come back to the Springs Country Inn for food, beverages and an evening of relaxing, a good night's sleep and awaken refreshed and ready to do it over again. Room Rates King Size Beds $85 Friday, Saturday, holidays $70 Sunday - Thursday 2 Full Size Beds $85 Friday, Saturday, holidays $70 Sunday - Thursday Jacuzzi Rooms King Size Bed $110 Friday, Saturday, holidays $90 Sunday - Thursday Contact: Springs Country Inn 361 Government St. P.O. Box 284 Taylors Falls, MN 55084 Phone 651-465-6565 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Springs-Country-Inn-at-Wild-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_Springscountryinn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Wild Mountain Ski or Snowboard Rental Rates RENTAL RATE Ski or Snowboard Rental - Adult $25.00 Ski or snowboard Rental - Child 12 amp; under $21.00 Performance Ski Rental Package $30.00 High Performance Ski Rental from Joe's Ski Shop $42.00 Season Long Ski or Snowboard Rental $300.00* * You will be able to keep your equipment for the entire season. When it is returned, in good condition, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Contact : Wild Mountain Taylors Falls Recreation P.O. Box 235 Taylors Falls, MN 55084 Phone Numbers: (651) 465-6315 1-800-447-4958 Fax: (651) 465-0506 Saturday Late Night Rates (Nov. 28th through Feb. 27th) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4:00 pm - 1:00 am 10:00 pm - 1:00 am ADULT* $29.00 $32.00 $21.00 *Not available to children under the age of 12 unless with a chaperone, then adult rates apply. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Wild-Mountain-Rentals- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 12:50:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Wild-Mountain-Rentals-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Wild Mountain Ski or Snowboard Rental Rates RENTAL RATE Ski or Snowboard Rental - Adult $25.00 Ski or snowboard Rental - Child 12 amp; under $21.00 Performance Ski Rental Package $30.00 High Performance Ski Rental from Joe's Ski Shop $42.00 Season Long Ski or Snowboard Rental $300.00* * You will be able to keep your equipment for the entire season. When it is returned, in good condition, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Contact : Wild Mountain Taylors Falls Recreation P.O. Box 235 Taylors Falls, MN 55084 Phone Numbers: (651) 465-6315 1-800-447-4958 Fax: (651) 465-0506 Saturday Late Night Rates (Nov. 28th through Feb. 27th) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4:00 pm - 1:00 am 10:00 pm - 1:00 am ADULT* $29.00 $32.00 $21.00 *Not available to children under the age of 12 unless with a chaperone, then adult rates apply. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Wild-Mountain-Rentals-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Pro Ski and Ride opened adjacent to Hunter Mountian in 1993. Since then, our retails shop has been renting and selling skis and snowboards, boots, helmets, and ski clothing. The Pro also offers a complete state of the art ski tuning service on-site. We are certaily best know for custom boot fitting and orthotics. Keith Holmquist is a pedorthist and has a large dedicated customer base. Skiers from all over the east (and some from the west) travel to The Pro for the boot fitting services. Keith Holmquist has been making orthotics for over 20 years. Orhtotics are custom foot beds that support the arch and add comfort to one's boots or everday shoes. He is a Pedorthist and had gone through bootfitting training at Master Fit U. His combination of knowing boots and understanding how the foot works ensures a perfect fit. The Pro uses state of the art tuning machines, located in the Lower level shop area of the store. Our personel can help you determine what services you need and make sure they are performed a quickly as possible. We have wide machines capable of stone grinding the widest skis and snowboards edge to edge. Skis can be finished by hand if a high quality race tune is needed. Contact: Route 23A, P.O. Box 516, Hunter, NY 12442 Phone: 518-263-5303 Fax: 518-263-4077 www.theproskiandride.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/The-Pro-Ski-N-Ride-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 11:14:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/The-Pro-Ski-N-Ride-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_theproskinrideHunter_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Pro Ski and Ride opened adjacent to Hunter Mountian in 1993. Since then, our retails shop has been renting and selling skis and snowboards, boots, helmets, and ski clothing. The Pro also offers a complete state of the art ski tuning service on-site. We are certaily best know for custom boot fitting and orthotics. Keith Holmquist is a pedorthist and has a large dedicated customer base. Skiers from all over the east (and some from the west) travel to The Pro for the boot fitting services. Keith Holmquist has been making orthotics for over 20 years. Orhtotics are custom foot beds that support the arch and add comfort to one's boots or everday shoes. He is a Pedorthist and had gone through bootfitting training at Master Fit U. His combination of knowing boots and understanding how the foot works ensures a perfect fit. The Pro uses state of the art tuning machines, located in the Lower level shop area of the store. Our personel can help you determine what services you need and make sure they are performed a quickly as possible. We have wide machines capable of stone grinding the widest skis and snowboards edge to edge. Skis can be finished by hand if a high quality race tune is needed. Contact: Route 23A, P.O. Box 516, Hunter, NY 12442 Phone: 518-263-5303 Fax: 518-263-4077 www.theproskiandride.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/The-Pro-Ski-N-Ride-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_theproskinrideHunter_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Snow Bird, our expert bootfitters will take the time to determine the best type of boots for you, and then make recommendations based on your needs. More than 40 years of experience have taught us the importance of properly-fitting equipment, so you can be sure that you will get the best fit possible at Snow Bird. Rentals: The Snow Bird service center will help inject new life into your old equipment. Keeping properly tuned and adjusted equipment can be the most important thing you do before you set out on your next adventure. Not only are your fun and comfort at stake, but safety is compromised if your equipment has not been sufficiently maintained. The Snow Bird Ski Shop offers many services such as tune-ups, sharpens, waxes and repairs. Rentals At Snow Bird Ski Shop, we feature daily rentals for shaped skis, demo skis, and snowboards as well as seasonal rentals for adults and juniors. Seasonal Rental Rates Adult Rates Skis - Boots - Poles $175.00 Twin Tip Skis/Boots/Poles $275.00 Skis - Poles $165.00 Boots Only $75.00 Used Demo Skis $250.00 Snowboard - Boots $185.00 Junior Rates Skis - Boots - Poles $135.00 Twin Tip Skis/Boots/Poles $175.00 Boots Only $60.00 Snowboard - Boots $175.00 All prices subject to sales tax. Tune-ups when needed are included with the above prices. Ski Rentals Weekdays Weekends Holiday Week Skis - Boots - Poles $24.00 $27.00 Skis - Boots $24.00 $27.00 Skis - Poles $23.50 $25.50 Skis $22.50 $25.50 Boots (Ski or Snowboard) $16.00 $19.00 Poles $7.00 $7.00 Brand Names Skis Volkl Atomic Boots Atomic Tecnica Bindings Marker Salomon Tyrolia Atomic Ski Fashions Burton Spyder Volkl Atomic Snowboards Burton Volkol Accessories Barrecrafters Scott Leedom Red Scott Arnette Smith Gordini Arnette Smith Oakley Goggles Arnette Scott Smith Gordini Briko Ano Sunglasses Briko Smith Arnette Helmets Briko Leedom Burton Red Ski Racks Barrecrafters Contact: Snow Bird Ski Shop Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 (518) 263-4433 www.snowbirdskishop.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Snow-Bird-Ski-Shop-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 10:34:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Snow-Bird-Ski-Shop-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Snow Bird, our expert bootfitters will take the time to determine the best type of boots for you, and then make recommendations based on your needs. More than 40 years of experience have taught us the importance of properly-fitting equipment, so you can be sure that you will get the best fit possible at Snow Bird. Rentals: The Snow Bird service center will help inject new life into your old equipment. Keeping properly tuned and adjusted equipment can be the most important thing you do before you set out on your next adventure. Not only are your fun and comfort at stake, but safety is compromised if your equipment has not been sufficiently maintained. The Snow Bird Ski Shop offers many services such as tune-ups, sharpens, waxes and repairs. Rentals At Snow Bird Ski Shop, we feature daily rentals for shaped skis, demo skis, and snowboards as well as seasonal rentals for adults and juniors. Seasonal Rental Rates Adult Rates Skis - Boots - Poles $175.00 Twin Tip Skis/Boots/Poles $275.00 Skis - Poles $165.00 Boots Only $75.00 Used Demo Skis $250.00 Snowboard - Boots $185.00 Junior Rates Skis - Boots - Poles $135.00 Twin Tip Skis/Boots/Poles $175.00 Boots Only $60.00 Snowboard - Boots $175.00 All prices subject to sales tax. Tune-ups when needed are included with the above prices. Ski Rentals Weekdays Weekends Holiday Week Skis - Boots - Poles $24.00 $27.00 Skis - Boots $24.00 $27.00 Skis - Poles $23.50 $25.50 Skis $22.50 $25.50 Boots (Ski or Snowboard) $16.00 $19.00 Poles $7.00 $7.00 Brand Names Skis Volkl Atomic Boots Atomic Tecnica Bindings Marker Salomon Tyrolia Atomic Ski Fashions Burton Spyder Volkl Atomic Snowboards Burton Volkol Accessories Barrecrafters Scott Leedom Red Scott Arnette Smith Gordini Arnette Smith Oakley Goggles Arnette Scott Smith Gordini Briko Ano Sunglasses Briko Smith Arnette Helmets Briko Leedom Burton Red Ski Racks Barrecrafters Contact: Snow Bird Ski Shop Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 (518) 263-4433 www.snowbirdskishop.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Snow-Bird-Ski-Shop-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel President's Day weekend is one of the best long weekends for a ski or snowboarding trip, and if you live close to the Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia, your choice of a destination is easy. With all of its trails open and a snow base of 28-68 inches, skiers and boarders will have plenty to entertain them out on the slopes. In addition to the snow, there will entertainment from Ted Garber and the Blues Americana Rock renditions. For more information on all that's going on at Timberline, call 1-800-SNOWING. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Presidents-weekend-to-be-a-blast-at-Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 10:33:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Presidents-weekend-to-be-a-blast-at-Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> President's Day weekend is one of the best long weekends for a ski or snowboarding trip, and if you live close to the Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia, your choice of a destination is easy. With all of its trails open and a snow base of 28-68 inches, skiers and boarders will have plenty to entertain them out on the slopes. In addition to the snow, there will entertainment from Ted Garber and the Blues Americana Rock renditions. For more information on all that's going on at Timberline, call 1-800-SNOWING. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Presidents-weekend-to-be-a-blast-at-Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The ski town of Steamboat Springs has produced more Winter Olympians than any other, hence its name of Ski Town, U.S.A. reg; To commemorate this year's Winter Olympians, Steamboat will be holding the Olympian Send-off and Community Celebration Presented by Sprint this Friday, February 5. The event will have past, present, and future Olympic athletes, and will also include a meet and greet, a chance to get a signed poster, and a special fireworks and video display. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 6th Street and Lincoln and is free to the public. Photo Courtesy of Steamboat http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Olympic-Sendoff-to-be-held-in-downtown-Steamboat-Springs-on-February-5th ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 10:33:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Olympic-Sendoff-to-be-held-in-downtown-Steamboat-Springs-on-February-5th"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The ski town of Steamboat Springs has produced more Winter Olympians than any other, hence its name of Ski Town, U.S.A. reg; To commemorate this year's Winter Olympians, Steamboat will be holding the Olympian Send-off and Community Celebration Presented by Sprint this Friday, February 5. The event will have past, present, and future Olympic athletes, and will also include a meet and greet, a chance to get a signed poster, and a special fireworks and video display. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 6th Street and Lincoln and is free to the public. Photo Courtesy of Steamboat <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/Olympic-Sendoff-to-be-held-in-downtown-Steamboat-Springs-on-February-5th"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100203_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Situated in the heart of beautiful Rossland, British Columbia, RossVegas is the premier skate and snowboard shop in the West Kootenays. Located just 5 minutes from Red Mountain, considered one of the best ski hills in North America, RossVegas is positioned to cater to a dedicated community or skiers and riders. Though far from the big cities, Rossland boasts a vibrant artistic and cultural network, created by the diverse individuals who have chosen to make their home here, making Rossland attractive as a lifestyle choice. But RossVegas is more than a skate and snowboard shop. We carry all the leading brandnames in the business, covering the gamut of the most popular names in skateboards, snowboards, but also an extensive line of shoes and eyewear. But we also carry items to serve the whole community. There's something for everyone at RossVegas! Brands Snow Skate Fashion Dakine Zero Volcom Rome Blind Quicksilver Lib Tech Independent Roxy 686 Enterprises Destructo Insight 51 Burton eS Nikita Volcom Etnies Nixon Gnu Vans RDS Sessions Lakai Spy 32 Boots Circa Flo Vans DC Dragon Dragon Supra Smith Oakley Adio Lost Spy Ipath Skullcandy Smith Spy Lifetime Collective Anon Plan B Adio Quicksilver Black Label Etnies Cappel Sector Nine Vans Ride Circa Planet Earth DC Pro-tec eS Flow Emerica Grenade Reef Neff Spacecraft Contact: 2105 Columbia Avenue Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Canada (250) 362-5858lrm; (250) 362-7760lrm; (Fax) rossvegasboardshop.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/RossVegas-Boardshop-at-Red-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-03 10:01:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/RossVegas-Boardshop-at-Red-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Situated in the heart of beautiful Rossland, British Columbia, RossVegas is the premier skate and snowboard shop in the West Kootenays. Located just 5 minutes from Red Mountain, considered one of the best ski hills in North America, RossVegas is positioned to cater to a dedicated community or skiers and riders. Though far from the big cities, Rossland boasts a vibrant artistic and cultural network, created by the diverse individuals who have chosen to make their home here, making Rossland attractive as a lifestyle choice. But RossVegas is more than a skate and snowboard shop. We carry all the leading brandnames in the business, covering the gamut of the most popular names in skateboards, snowboards, but also an extensive line of shoes and eyewear. But we also carry items to serve the whole community. There's something for everyone at RossVegas! Brands Snow Skate Fashion Dakine Zero Volcom Rome Blind Quicksilver Lib Tech Independent Roxy 686 Enterprises Destructo Insight 51 Burton eS Nikita Volcom Etnies Nixon Gnu Vans RDS Sessions Lakai Spy 32 Boots Circa Flo Vans DC Dragon Dragon Supra Smith Oakley Adio Lost Spy Ipath Skullcandy Smith Spy Lifetime Collective Anon Plan B Adio Quicksilver Black Label Etnies Cappel Sector Nine Vans Ride Circa Planet Earth DC Pro-tec eS Flow Emerica Grenade Reef Neff Spacecraft Contact: 2105 Columbia Avenue Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Canada (250) 362-5858lrm; (250) 362-7760lrm; (Fax) rossvegasboardshop.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100203/RossVegas-Boardshop-at-Red-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Skiers never really notice how ridiculous they look, until they find themselves in the middle of a desert, at a 7-11, buying water and snacks for a long day of skiing. At least this was the case for my friends and I, as the desert folk watched us gearing up for a long day of riding in our brightly colored snow clothes. Mt. Lemmon is not your typical resort. It is the most southern ski establishment in the United States, and although it is just shy of 9,000 feet (meaning it looms powerfully over anything the Midwest calls a mountain), it is not close to on par with many places on the East. It only has two lifts, and usually is only open around twenty to thirty days a year. Thanks to El Nino, this year has been different. Mt. Lemmon has had record snowfall, with a consistent snow pack of almost 70 inches. We left for The Lemmon, as we call it, at 9:00 am on Saturday. It took us an hour and a half to get to the top. Where upon arrival we were told the parking lot was at max capacity, and we were told to park on the side of the road where possible. I have been skiing the Lemmon for two years now, and this was a first. Sure enough, nearly three quarters of the way up the two-mile long drive, parked cars were snaking their way down the side of the road. After parking, we walked to the main lodge, where it was absolute bedlam. So many people were there to ski, that there was a line out of the door and into the parking lot for rental equipment. Luckily we all had our own gear, so we walked literally, right to the front of the ticket line. Tickets are 37 dollars for a full day, with a frequent skier program opposed to season passes. This consists of a card that gets stamped every time you go skiing; after five days of riding, the sixth day is on them. The main lift, Clarence, is a two-seater, and it takes about five minutes to get to the top. The problem for us was not the chairlift, but the crowd. So many people were skiing the Lemmon that it was a ten-minute wait just to get on the lift. My friends and I solved this problem by starting our own singles line. This worked well, as we cut our E.T.A to the top, from fifteen minutes, to about seven minutes (depending on how often a single came around in line). The true beauty of Mt. Lemmon, or the thing that makes it so much better than other Mid-quality mountains; is that it is extremely steep, and shaped like a gigantic funnel. This is unique, and special, because it means that any tree line that is generally accessible and faces the North side of the mountain, is going to kick out right at the main lift, or on one of the trails leading to it. This made for great powder-skiing as we found out due to the abundance of lines we stumbled upon all day. Unlike Alta, where you have to be the first one on the lift to get the freshness; here on the Lemmon, you could show up at 11:00 like we did, and still ski nothing but pow. [page] Although the Lemmon only has one main lift (Clarence), it opens up to nearly 8 full-face trails. Also, if you astutely note, as one gets off the lift, to the right on the map (left in real life), there is nothing but open space above the main cat track. Meaning that if a person were to take the time to cut far enough over, they could get in almost 300 yards of untouched powder, along with extending the length of their ride by a few minutes. Snowboards beware though! My two friends both boarded, and in their case, this option was not a possibility due to the amount of obstacles and side stepping that was required to get there. Don't worry if you like powder and rock a snowboard. Another gold field of untouched powder is off to the left of the mountain. After getting off at the top, come down under the lift, and begin to go right on run #6, which is Aspen Ridge. If you go straight into the woods, and go about twenty feet, it opens up on a perfect bowl (you can see it darkly shaded on the right side of run #6 on the trail map). We saw very few tracks back here, and since the bowl was located on the Northeast corner of the mountain, it never got the direct desert sun that often melts the snow. The golden-bowl - as I have now dubbed it - is awesome for snowboarders as well as skiers because of its easy access and great lines. [page] If you are interested in food, be careful. After a few hard hours of skiing we decided to stop and get cheeseburgers. Disappointed, we turned back almost immediately when we found out the kitchen had sold out of everything. For the first time ever, I saw a kitchen run out of food, and a resort run out of parking, all in the same day. A testament to the snow I guess. After our brief hiatus, we decided to explore the far right side of the mountain. This was semi difficult for snowboarders, because they had to build up a tremendous amount of speed to get over there. Once there, we found that the trek was definitely worth our while. Here the mountain had significantly less people since it was harder to get to. Making the trails much smoother due to less traffic. For skiers that like to fly, this is the place. By the end of the day, although we had only ridden one lift for nearly six hours, I still did not feel like I had seen everything. For such a small, hole in the wall, ski establishment, Mt. Lemmon always finds ways to surprise and entertain. Whether it be the hidden jibs on the sides of the trails, or the immense powder in the trees, this Lemmon is never sour and always worth the squeeze. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Skiing-in-the-desert-Mt-Lemmon-AZ ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 20:14:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Skiing-in-the-desert-Mt-Lemmon-AZ"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_lindeman1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Skiers never really notice how ridiculous they look, until they find themselves in the middle of a desert, at a 7-11, buying water and snacks for a long day of skiing. At least this was the case for my friends and I, as the desert folk watched us gearing up for a long day of riding in our brightly colored snow clothes. Mt. Lemmon is not your typical resort. It is the most southern ski establishment in the United States, and although it is just shy of 9,000 feet (meaning it looms powerfully over anything the Midwest calls a mountain), it is not close to on par with many places on the East. It only has two lifts, and usually is only open around twenty to thirty days a year. Thanks to El Nino, this year has been different. Mt. Lemmon has had record snowfall, with a consistent snow pack of almost 70 inches. We left for The Lemmon, as we call it, at 9:00 am on Saturday. It took us an hour and a half to get to the top. Where upon arrival we were told the parking lot was at max capacity, and we were told to park on the side of the road where possible. I have been skiing the Lemmon for two years now, and this was a first. Sure enough, nearly three quarters of the way up the two-mile long drive, parked cars were snaking their way down the side of the road. After parking, we walked to the main lodge, where it was absolute bedlam. So many people were there to ski, that there was a line out of the door and into the parking lot for rental equipment. Luckily we all had our own gear, so we walked literally, right to the front of the ticket line. Tickets are 37 dollars for a full day, with a frequent skier program opposed to season passes. This consists of a card that gets stamped every time you go skiing; after five days of riding, the sixth day is on them. The main lift, Clarence, is a two-seater, and it takes about five minutes to get to the top. The problem for us was not the chairlift, but the crowd. So many people were skiing the Lemmon that it was a ten-minute wait just to get on the lift. My friends and I solved this problem by starting our own singles line. This worked well, as we cut our E.T.A to the top, from fifteen minutes, to about seven minutes (depending on how often a single came around in line). The true beauty of Mt. Lemmon, or the thing that makes it so much better than other Mid-quality mountains; is that it is extremely steep, and shaped like a gigantic funnel. This is unique, and special, because it means that any tree line that is generally accessible and faces the North side of the mountain, is going to kick out right at the main lift, or on one of the trails leading to it. This made for great powder-skiing as we found out due to the abundance of lines we stumbled upon all day. Unlike Alta, where you have to be the first one on the lift to get the freshness; here on the Lemmon, you could show up at 11:00 like we did, and still ski nothing but pow. [page] Although the Lemmon only has one main lift (Clarence), it opens up to nearly 8 full-face trails. Also, if you astutely note, as one gets off the lift, to the right on the map (left in real life), there is nothing but open space above the main cat track. Meaning that if a person were to take the time to cut far enough over, they could get in almost 300 yards of untouched powder, along with extending the length of their ride by a few minutes. Snowboards beware though! My two friends both boarded, and in their case, this option was not a possibility due to the amount of obstacles and side stepping that was required to get there. Don't worry if you like powder and rock a snowboard. Another gold field of untouched powder is off to the left of the mountain. After getting off at the top, come down under the lift, and begin to go right on run #6, which is Aspen Ridge. If you go straight into the woods, and go about twenty feet, it opens up on a perfect bowl (you can see it darkly shaded on the right side of run #6 on the trail map). We saw very few tracks back here, and since the bowl was located on the Northeast corner of the mountain, it never got the direct desert sun that often melts the snow. The golden-bowl - as I have now dubbed it - is awesome for snowboarders as well as skiers because of its easy access and great lines. [page] If you are interested in food, be careful. After a few hard hours of skiing we decided to stop and get cheeseburgers. Disappointed, we turned back almost immediately when we found out the kitchen had sold out of everything. For the first time ever, I saw a kitchen run out of food, and a resort run out of parking, all in the same day. A testament to the snow I guess. After our brief hiatus, we decided to explore the far right side of the mountain. This was semi difficult for snowboarders, because they had to build up a tremendous amount of speed to get over there. Once there, we found that the trek was definitely worth our while. Here the mountain had significantly less people since it was harder to get to. Making the trails much smoother due to less traffic. For skiers that like to fly, this is the place. By the end of the day, although we had only ridden one lift for nearly six hours, I still did not feel like I had seen everything. For such a small, hole in the wall, ski establishment, Mt. Lemmon always finds ways to surprise and entertain. Whether it be the hidden jibs on the sides of the trails, or the immense powder in the trees, this Lemmon is never sour and always worth the squeeze. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Skiing-in-the-desert-Mt-Lemmon-AZ"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_lindeman1_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At the Sunshine Cafe, our meals are made in our own kitchen, from scratch, everyday. This allows us to completely control and guarantee the highest standards of quality and freshness. With a strong focus on gluten free meals, as well as many vegatarian and vegan options available, the Sunshine Cafe can cater to even the most discriminating diet! Add in the passion of our cooks for fresh, delicous ingredients, and our food becomes much more than just a meal! Paired with Organic Kootenay Coffee and Espresso, as well as a variety of made to order smoothies and other drinks, the Sunshine Cafe is a meeting place for friends to share a meal together and create a community. We believe that good, wholesome food enriches every aspect of our daily lives, and strive to bring that passion to our guests. Welcome to the Sunshine Cafe, Rossland's only restaurant specializing in gluten free meals and baking, as well as a variety of other dietary alternatives! The Sunshine Cafe has been serving Rossland for over 50 years and like a fine wine, has only improved with age! Serving fresh made, healthy meals at a very reasonable price is our passion at the Sunshine. Open for breakast (all day!),and lunch from 11am onwards, there is always something new and exciting brewing in our oven or on our stove. Stop by for a cup of fresh brewed organic Kootenay Coffee or Espresso, or come in and enjoy a delicious meal with us! Hours of Operation Monday - Saturday 7am - 4pm Sunday 8am - 2pm Serving a special Sunday Brunch Menu! Contact: 2116 Columbia Avenue Rossland, BC, Canada 250.362.5099 www.sunshinecaferossland.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Sunshine-Cafe-at-Red-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 16:34:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Sunshine-Cafe-at-Red-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At the Sunshine Cafe, our meals are made in our own kitchen, from scratch, everyday. This allows us to completely control and guarantee the highest standards of quality and freshness. With a strong focus on gluten free meals, as well as many vegatarian and vegan options available, the Sunshine Cafe can cater to even the most discriminating diet! Add in the passion of our cooks for fresh, delicous ingredients, and our food becomes much more than just a meal! Paired with Organic Kootenay Coffee and Espresso, as well as a variety of made to order smoothies and other drinks, the Sunshine Cafe is a meeting place for friends to share a meal together and create a community. We believe that good, wholesome food enriches every aspect of our daily lives, and strive to bring that passion to our guests. Welcome to the Sunshine Cafe, Rossland's only restaurant specializing in gluten free meals and baking, as well as a variety of other dietary alternatives! The Sunshine Cafe has been serving Rossland for over 50 years and like a fine wine, has only improved with age! Serving fresh made, healthy meals at a very reasonable price is our passion at the Sunshine. Open for breakast (all day!),and lunch from 11am onwards, there is always something new and exciting brewing in our oven or on our stove. Stop by for a cup of fresh brewed organic Kootenay Coffee or Espresso, or come in and enjoy a delicious meal with us! Hours of Operation Monday - Saturday 7am - 4pm Sunday 8am - 2pm Serving a special Sunday Brunch Menu! Contact: 2116 Columbia Avenue Rossland, BC, Canada 250.362.5099 www.sunshinecaferossland.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Sunshine-Cafe-at-Red-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel THE BRUNDAGE INN is the closest hotel to BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN, so it's a perfect launching spot for bikers, hikers, skiers, and snowmobilers with ample parking available. This enchanting family style lodge is located on the West side of town at 1005 West Lake Street, so it is also only a few blocks from beautiful PAYETTE LAKE, a public beach and park! The rooms and suites include large TV/VCRs with cable, kitchens, some suites with fireplaces, in-room complimentary coffee, and outdoor barbeque grills and picnic tables. ALL ROOMS AND SUITES INCLUDE A MICROWAVE AND A REFRIGERATOR. All of our rooms have beautiful new linens, new carpet, new log furniture and remodeled bathrooms with wood floors, shower doors, new mirrors and log trim. As mentioned, all of our rooms, suites and cabins have at least a refrigerator and microwave, plus many have full kitchens! Besides being newly remodeled, we now have WiFi in all rooms and suites at the Brundage Inn! All reservations and check-ins are handled at the BRUNDAGE INN, 1005 West Lake Street. Additional persons over the recommended number can stay in the cabins, rooms or suites at the approval of management for an additional charge of $20 per person per night. Pets are allowed at the approval of management for an additional charge of $20 per pet per night. Failure to declare your pet will result in a charge of $40 per pet per night. No more than 2 small or medium size pets per room and must have valid credit card for pet approval. During Summer Holidays, Winter Carnival, and on Summer Weekends, a minimum of 2 nights stay is requested. Please add a $20 fee for failure to return keys. Peak rates apply during Winter Carnival, July 1st through Labor Day and December 20th through New Year's Day weekend. WEEKLY RATES ARE DISCOUNTED BY 10%! TAX IS 11%. Contact: 1005 West Lake Street Mccall, ID 83638-3404 Get Directions (208) 634-8573 * approximate times - www.brundagevacations.comlrm; Area served: - ShowTotal area estimated from available data Category: Unverified listing http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Brundage-Inn ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 16:17:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Brundage-Inn"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_BrundageInn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> THE BRUNDAGE INN is the closest hotel to BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN, so it's a perfect launching spot for bikers, hikers, skiers, and snowmobilers with ample parking available. This enchanting family style lodge is located on the West side of town at 1005 West Lake Street, so it is also only a few blocks from beautiful PAYETTE LAKE, a public beach and park! The rooms and suites include large TV/VCRs with cable, kitchens, some suites with fireplaces, in-room complimentary coffee, and outdoor barbeque grills and picnic tables. ALL ROOMS AND SUITES INCLUDE A MICROWAVE AND A REFRIGERATOR. All of our rooms have beautiful new linens, new carpet, new log furniture and remodeled bathrooms with wood floors, shower doors, new mirrors and log trim. As mentioned, all of our rooms, suites and cabins have at least a refrigerator and microwave, plus many have full kitchens! Besides being newly remodeled, we now have WiFi in all rooms and suites at the Brundage Inn! All reservations and check-ins are handled at the BRUNDAGE INN, 1005 West Lake Street. Additional persons over the recommended number can stay in the cabins, rooms or suites at the approval of management for an additional charge of $20 per person per night. Pets are allowed at the approval of management for an additional charge of $20 per pet per night. Failure to declare your pet will result in a charge of $40 per pet per night. No more than 2 small or medium size pets per room and must have valid credit card for pet approval. During Summer Holidays, Winter Carnival, and on Summer Weekends, a minimum of 2 nights stay is requested. Please add a $20 fee for failure to return keys. Peak rates apply during Winter Carnival, July 1st through Labor Day and December 20th through New Year's Day weekend. WEEKLY RATES ARE DISCOUNTED BY 10%! TAX IS 11%. Contact: 1005 West Lake Street Mccall, ID 83638-3404 Get Directions (208) 634-8573 * approximate times - www.brundagevacations.comlrm; Area served: - ShowTotal area estimated from available data Category: Unverified listing <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Brundage-Inn"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_BrundageInn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel You love Lake Tahoe. I love Lake Tahoe. So even if your ears are deaf to deals amp; discounts, restorative hearing is in order when Heavenly offers some inexpensive ways to enjoy all that is the awe-inspiring wonderland of a gigantic lake at 7000 feet. Pay heed and check it. Stay for only $75 per person, per day! Boom! Spend 2 nights at Lakeside Inn amp; Casino and ski 2 days at Heavenly, and we'll give you the 3rd day and night free! This incredible deal is even valid over weekends. If that's not enough, they're even throwing in a complimentary pitcher of beer to make you feel welcome! If free beer does not get your hear rate up, check out the exclusive offer at Camp Richardson Historic Resort. On the shores of South Lake Tahoe, experience the serenity, beauty, and warmth of Old Tahoe for only $175 for two nights. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Heavenly-ski-deals-free-beer-and-lodging-at-one-of-Tahoes-finest ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 15:48:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Heavenly-ski-deals-free-beer-and-lodging-at-one-of-Tahoes-finest"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_Lake_tahoe_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> You love Lake Tahoe. I love Lake Tahoe. So even if your ears are deaf to deals amp; discounts, restorative hearing is in order when Heavenly offers some inexpensive ways to enjoy all that is the awe-inspiring wonderland of a gigantic lake at 7000 feet. Pay heed and check it. Stay for only $75 per person, per day! Boom! Spend 2 nights at Lakeside Inn amp; Casino and ski 2 days at Heavenly, and we'll give you the 3rd day and night free! This incredible deal is even valid over weekends. If that's not enough, they're even throwing in a complimentary pitcher of beer to make you feel welcome! If free beer does not get your hear rate up, check out the exclusive offer at Camp Richardson Historic Resort. On the shores of South Lake Tahoe, experience the serenity, beauty, and warmth of Old Tahoe for only $175 for two nights. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Heavenly-ski-deals-free-beer-and-lodging-at-one-of-Tahoes-finest"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_Lake_tahoe_heavenly_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Meadowood Lodge, McCall Idaho's best lodging and accommodations, is only a couple minutes from downtown McCall Idaho. Located in the Central Idaho mountains the lodge is situated on 10 private acres, surrounded by the beautiful Payette National Forest. The Meadowood Lodge provides accommodations and lodging in McCall for those seeking a true Idaho experience. Whether you want adventure, or a peaceful relaxing stay the lodge's environment of trees, meadows, trout pond, and fresh mountain air make for the perfect luxury base camp. Our Guest suits are beautifully furnished, offering king and queen beds, private baths, and satellite television. With a hearty breakfast served every morning you will be refreshed and ready for adventure. The Rooms Master suite, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, Bunk Room, Meadow View, Mt View and woodlands room Meadowood Lodge offers eight private guest suites that can accommodate couples, families, or groups. Contact: 3580 Meadowood Ln. McCall Idaho 83638 208-634-3330 Driving Directions 1. From McCall Idaho go north on Hwy 55 approx. 3 miles 2. Turn west onto Meadowood Ln. (look for the blue hwy information sign) 3. Go 1/10 mile watch for the entrance on the right side. InnKeeper@Meadowoodlodge.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Meadowood-Lodge-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 15:41:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Meadowood-Lodge-at-Brundage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_MeadowoodLodge_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Meadowood Lodge, McCall Idaho's best lodging and accommodations, is only a couple minutes from downtown McCall Idaho. Located in the Central Idaho mountains the lodge is situated on 10 private acres, surrounded by the beautiful Payette National Forest. The Meadowood Lodge provides accommodations and lodging in McCall for those seeking a true Idaho experience. Whether you want adventure, or a peaceful relaxing stay the lodge's environment of trees, meadows, trout pond, and fresh mountain air make for the perfect luxury base camp. Our Guest suits are beautifully furnished, offering king and queen beds, private baths, and satellite television. With a hearty breakfast served every morning you will be refreshed and ready for adventure. The Rooms Master suite, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, Bunk Room, Meadow View, Mt View and woodlands room Meadowood Lodge offers eight private guest suites that can accommodate couples, families, or groups. Contact: 3580 Meadowood Ln. McCall Idaho 83638 208-634-3330 Driving Directions 1. From McCall Idaho go north on Hwy 55 approx. 3 miles 2. Turn west onto Meadowood Ln. (look for the blue hwy information sign) 3. Go 1/10 mile watch for the entrance on the right side. InnKeeper@Meadowoodlodge.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Meadowood-Lodge-at-Brundage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_MeadowoodLodge_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Bear Creek Lodge sits on 65 acres surrounded by National Forest just 4 miles from town. The lodge entrance is located at mile marker 149 on Hwy 55 not far from the Brundage Mountain Ski Resort turn-off. Surrounded by Payette National Forest with its 500 miles of groomed trails for biking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, access to the mountains is easy from Bear Creek Lodge. All rooms are cozy with fireplaces, robes, and private decks with views of Bear Creek. Indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi tubs make relaxing easy after a long day in the mountains. The main lodge building houses a wine amp; beer bar, and features beautiful landscaping, expansive lawns, a pond with trout, campfire pit, and bocce ball and horseshoe pits are mixed with woods of tall pines and open wild flower meadows making Bear Creek a unique and special property-perfect for corporate retreats, weddings, or a romantic night away with your sweetheart.In the winter, the lodge provides the closest accommodations to Brundage Downhill Ski Area and Little Ski Hill (Cross Country Area) and is adjacent to 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails so you can snowmobile right from your room (with parking areas for trailers and gas onsite). Ice skating, curling, and hockey games are available in the Manchester Ice Rink in town or just snow shoe into the forest surrounding the lodge. McCall is a winter wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts and the lodge is the place to stay. Lodge Accommodations and Amenities: Eight lodge rooms in the main lodge building, each with one queen bed. Four cabin rooms (in two duplex cabins adjacent to the lodge), each with one king bed. One two-room suite in the lodge building, one king and one queen futon. One private, Three bedroom, Two bath, House (located at the edge of the property) with two queens and one double bed. Bear Creek Lodge is a pet friendly establishment! All lodge and cabin rooms include: Private decks with views Gas Fireplaces Microwaves Refrigerators Coffee Pot with complementary coffee Plush robes for two TVs with VCR and/or DVD player and access to our movie lending library No cable TV Jacuzzi tubs in the Suite and Cabin rooms House has: Wood Fireplace Full kitchen Large deck with outdoor hot tub Three bedrooms Two bathrooms, one with large soaking tub With any room, you will have access to: Expansive lawns Pond with Gazebo Horseshoe pits Bocce Ball Outdoor Hot Tub Bonfire area Beautiful Landscaping Beer and Wine Bar Rates: Lodge Rooms - $100/night* Cabin Rooms - $125/night* Suite - $150/night* House - $350/night* *Rates do not include taxes and are subject to change *Cancellation is subject to 50% fee if cancelled less than 72 hours from date of reservation. *Winter rates are $25.00 higher than the listed off season rates. Contact: Located at 3492 Highway 55, mile marker 149, four miles from downtown McCall, Idaho (208) 634-3551 or (208) 634-6424 www.bearcreeklodgemccall.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Bear-Creek-Lodge-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 15:23:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Bear-Creek-Lodge-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Bear Creek Lodge sits on 65 acres surrounded by National Forest just 4 miles from town. The lodge entrance is located at mile marker 149 on Hwy 55 not far from the Brundage Mountain Ski Resort turn-off. Surrounded by Payette National Forest with its 500 miles of groomed trails for biking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, access to the mountains is easy from Bear Creek Lodge. All rooms are cozy with fireplaces, robes, and private decks with views of Bear Creek. Indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi tubs make relaxing easy after a long day in the mountains. The main lodge building houses a wine amp; beer bar, and features beautiful landscaping, expansive lawns, a pond with trout, campfire pit, and bocce ball and horseshoe pits are mixed with woods of tall pines and open wild flower meadows making Bear Creek a unique and special property-perfect for corporate retreats, weddings, or a romantic night away with your sweetheart.In the winter, the lodge provides the closest accommodations to Brundage Downhill Ski Area and Little Ski Hill (Cross Country Area) and is adjacent to 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails so you can snowmobile right from your room (with parking areas for trailers and gas onsite). Ice skating, curling, and hockey games are available in the Manchester Ice Rink in town or just snow shoe into the forest surrounding the lodge. McCall is a winter wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts and the lodge is the place to stay. Lodge Accommodations and Amenities: Eight lodge rooms in the main lodge building, each with one queen bed. Four cabin rooms (in two duplex cabins adjacent to the lodge), each with one king bed. One two-room suite in the lodge building, one king and one queen futon. One private, Three bedroom, Two bath, House (located at the edge of the property) with two queens and one double bed. Bear Creek Lodge is a pet friendly establishment! All lodge and cabin rooms include: Private decks with views Gas Fireplaces Microwaves Refrigerators Coffee Pot with complementary coffee Plush robes for two TVs with VCR and/or DVD player and access to our movie lending library No cable TV Jacuzzi tubs in the Suite and Cabin rooms House has: Wood Fireplace Full kitchen Large deck with outdoor hot tub Three bedrooms Two bathrooms, one with large soaking tub With any room, you will have access to: Expansive lawns Pond with Gazebo Horseshoe pits Bocce Ball Outdoor Hot Tub Bonfire area Beautiful Landscaping Beer and Wine Bar Rates: Lodge Rooms - $100/night* Cabin Rooms - $125/night* Suite - $150/night* House - $350/night* *Rates do not include taxes and are subject to change *Cancellation is subject to 50% fee if cancelled less than 72 hours from date of reservation. *Winter rates are $25.00 higher than the listed off season rates. Contact: Located at 3492 Highway 55, mile marker 149, four miles from downtown McCall, Idaho (208) 634-3551 or (208) 634-6424 www.bearcreeklodgemccall.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Bear-Creek-Lodge-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS NAMED AS FIRST HEADLINE ACT IN SPRING BACK TO VAIL 2010's THREE NIGHT CONCERT SERIES middot; Concerts Will Be Featured at an Outdoor Venue in Vail Village VAIL, Colo. -Feb. 1, 2010- Formed in a refugee camp during the Sierra Leone Civil War, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will share their infectious reggae-style pop music at Spring Back to Vail, Vail Mountain's iconic end-of-season festival, scheduled April 12-18, 2010. The All Stars' concert will be held on Friday, April 16 at an outdoor venue in Vail Village and is the first act to be announced in the festival's concert series. A public viewing of the band's award-winning documentary, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, will be held on Thursday, April 15 in Vail Square located in Lionshead Village. The band's concert at Spring Back to Vail will be their first public performance in Colorado to date and their first concert to follow the release of their new album, Rise and Shine, on March 23. Born in the midst of a contentious, decade-long Civil War, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars have found a place of refuge through music, a sense of purpose and a source of power. The band has seen the worst that this world can offer; yet, through their unflinching spirit and joyful sound they are now sharing their message and uplifting music throughout the world. We are thrilled to bring such a cosmopolitan, world-class act as Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars to Vail for the end-of-season bash, said James Deighan of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment, the event marketing company who produces Spring Back to Vail and books the concert line-up in conjunction with Vail Mountain. The festival is recognized as the country's best spring mountain party and with the resources and unrelenting support from Vail Mountain, we have brought this event to a level no one in the industry can match. Year after year, Spring Back to Vail offers an outstanding concert lineup and wide variety of on-mountain and in-town events! Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars debut album, Living Like A Refugee (Anti Records-2006), is one of the most acclaimed world music releases of the past few years. The band has recently performed on five different continents for hundreds of thousands of people including Hollywood Bowl, NYC Central Park Summerstage, Bonnaroo, Fuji Rock in Japan, East Coast Blues amp; Roots Festival in Australia to name a few. Performing at an outdoor concert venue in Vail, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will kick-off Spring Back to Vail's three-night concert series. The other two headliner acts have yet to be announced but will soon be released to the public. During Spring Back to Vail, visitors who purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets will receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room and can be booked by calling Vail and Beaver Creek Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.vail.com . Other restrictions may apply. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Sierra-Leones-Refugee-All-Stars-to-perform-at-Spring-Back-to-Vail-concert-series ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 15:15:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Sierra-Leones-Refugee-All-Stars-to-perform-at-Spring-Back-to-Vail-concert-series"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_sierra_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS NAMED AS FIRST HEADLINE ACT IN SPRING BACK TO VAIL 2010's THREE NIGHT CONCERT SERIES middot; Concerts Will Be Featured at an Outdoor Venue in Vail Village VAIL, Colo. -Feb. 1, 2010- Formed in a refugee camp during the Sierra Leone Civil War, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will share their infectious reggae-style pop music at Spring Back to Vail, Vail Mountain's iconic end-of-season festival, scheduled April 12-18, 2010. The All Stars' concert will be held on Friday, April 16 at an outdoor venue in Vail Village and is the first act to be announced in the festival's concert series. A public viewing of the band's award-winning documentary, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, will be held on Thursday, April 15 in Vail Square located in Lionshead Village. The band's concert at Spring Back to Vail will be their first public performance in Colorado to date and their first concert to follow the release of their new album, Rise and Shine, on March 23. Born in the midst of a contentious, decade-long Civil War, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars have found a place of refuge through music, a sense of purpose and a source of power. The band has seen the worst that this world can offer; yet, through their unflinching spirit and joyful sound they are now sharing their message and uplifting music throughout the world. We are thrilled to bring such a cosmopolitan, world-class act as Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars to Vail for the end-of-season bash, said James Deighan of Highline Sports amp; Entertainment, the event marketing company who produces Spring Back to Vail and books the concert line-up in conjunction with Vail Mountain. The festival is recognized as the country's best spring mountain party and with the resources and unrelenting support from Vail Mountain, we have brought this event to a level no one in the industry can match. Year after year, Spring Back to Vail offers an outstanding concert lineup and wide variety of on-mountain and in-town events! Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars debut album, Living Like A Refugee (Anti Records-2006), is one of the most acclaimed world music releases of the past few years. The band has recently performed on five different continents for hundreds of thousands of people including Hollywood Bowl, NYC Central Park Summerstage, Bonnaroo, Fuji Rock in Japan, East Coast Blues amp; Roots Festival in Australia to name a few. Performing at an outdoor concert venue in Vail, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will kick-off Spring Back to Vail's three-night concert series. The other two headliner acts have yet to be announced but will soon be released to the public. During Spring Back to Vail, visitors who purchase of two nights lodging and lift tickets will receive the third night's stay and day's lift ticket free. Package prices start at $112 per person, based on double occupancy in a standard room and can be booked by calling Vail and Beaver Creek Central Reservations at (800) 525-2257 or online at www.vail.com . Other restrictions may apply. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Sierra-Leones-Refugee-All-Stars-to-perform-at-Spring-Back-to-Vail-concert-series"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_sierra_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Crusty's culture revolves around family, friends and food. We use fresh ingredients and hand prepare all of our menu items. We create an atmosphere where our employees and our patrons are our extended family. Entertainment is a part of our success, and a lot of fun, but for us it is all about the food. Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for some good eats. SALADS GARLIC BREAD BEER amp; WINE CRUSTYS HOUSE SALAD $4.00 Mixed greens, onion, cranberry amp; Pumpkin seeds w/ House Dressing Perfect prelude to pizza! DINNER SALAD Small $6.00 Large $9.00 Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Garlic Parmesan, Mango-Sesame or Annies Goddess Mix greens, carrot, onion, shrooms, broccoli, croutons amp; seeds CAESAR SALAD Small $6.00 Large $9.00 Crisp romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese amp; croutons CRUSTYS GARLIC BREAD Served with red sauce $4. 50 CHEESEY GARLIC BREAD Served with red sauce $6. PESTO CHEESEY BREAD Served with red sauce $7.00 5 Rotating Beers on Tap Lots of Bottle beer Wine by glass or bottle We hand select the best beer and wines available from the Pacific NW amp; beyond Served with fresh bread. Baked Pasta Add a Crustys House Salad for $3.00 BAKED PENNE ITALIANO Penne Pasta, sausage, bell pepper, Onion, Maranara amp; parmesian $10.00 BAKED PASTA PRIMAREVA Penne pasta, vegetables, with a pesto-red sauce amp; parmesan $ 9.00 BAKED POLLO PASTA Pennne pasta, chix, prosciutto, pesto, feta, onion, cini's amp; sundried tomatos $ 10.00 Grilled to Order amp; Served ala Cart PANINI Add a Crustys House Salad for $3.00 THE GUIDO Pepperoni, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, black olives, cinis amp; balsamic $9.00 ELK PHILLY Elk sausage, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, asiago cheese $10.00 CHICKEN CLUB BLUE Chix, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Dijon, gouda amp; blue cheeses $10.00 Our homemade sourdough crust , red or pesto sauce amp; 3 cheese blend with your choice of fresh ingredients. Thin amp; Crusty N.Y. style available 12rdquo; cheese $12.00 $1.50 per topping 16rdquo; cheese $18.00 $2.50 per topping ROASTED GARLIC KALAMATA OLIVES SUNDRIED TOMATO JALAPENO PEPPERONI FRESH GARLIC PINEAPPLE RED ONION TOFU ITALIAN SAUSAGE BLUE CHEESE TOMATO PEPPERONCINI SPINACH PROSCIUTTO FETA CHEESE MUSHROOM VEGGIE PEPPERONI SHITAKES ELK SAUSAGE SOY CHEESE ARTICHOKE HEARTS BROCCOLI BELL PEPPER BBQ CHICKEN SMOKED GOUDA BLACK OLIVES CARMELIZED ONION ROASTED PEPPER CHICKEN SMOKED BACON Served Thin amp; Crusty Meaty Pies 12rdquo; 16rdquo; BIG CRUSTY Pepperoni, Italian sausage, prosciutto, bacon, mushrooms, garlic amp; onion $18.00 27.00 LITTLE CRUSTYS Pepperoni, lots of fresh garlic amp; oregano An American classic! $14.00 21.00 BBQ CHICKEN BBQ chicken, caramelized onions amp; bell peppers $17.00 26.00 WAPITI Spicy elk sausage, dried cranberry, mushrooms amp; bell peppers $19.00 30.00 ITALIAN Italian sausage, roasted peppers, onion amp; pepperoncini $17.00 26.00 P amp; P Prosciutto amp; Pineapple $15.00 23.00 4 LITTLE PIGS Pepperoni, Procuitto, Bacon amp; Italian Sausage~ Pork, the one you love!! $17.00 26.00 WILDEST WEST Spicy elk sausage, onion, black olives amp; fresh tomato $19.00 30.00 SMOKEJUMPER Spicy elk sausage, dried cranberries, jalapenos amp; feta cheese $19.00 30.00 PESTO CHICKEN Pesto sauce, chicken, red onion, kalamata olives amp; sundried tomato $18.00 27.00 BUTCHER BLOCK Pesto sauce, elk, prosciutto, roasted garlic, shitakes, grilled onions amp; blue cheese $20.00 32.00 Veggie Combos 12rdquo; 16rdquo; MEDITERRANEAN Spinach, kalamatas, roasted garlic, sundried tomato, red onions amp; feta cheese $18.00 $27.00 MARGHERITA Red sauce, basil and fresh roma tomatoes An Italian classic! $15.00 $23.00 ROASTED VEGGIE roasted garlic, bell peppers, shrooms, onions amp; smoked gouda $17.00 $26.00 WEST COAST Sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic amp; feta $17.00 $26.00 TREEHUGGER Pesto amp; red sauce, veggie pepperoni, shitakes amp; sundried tomato $17.00 $24.00 FORMAGGIO Mozzarella, parmesan, feta, asiago, smoked gouda $14.00 $20.00 PESTO FORMAGGIO Pesto sauce, 5 cheeses, garlic and oregano Try it with Prosciutto! $16.00 $24.00 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Crustys-Pizza-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 15:06:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Crustys-Pizza-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Crusty's culture revolves around family, friends and food. We use fresh ingredients and hand prepare all of our menu items. We create an atmosphere where our employees and our patrons are our extended family. Entertainment is a part of our success, and a lot of fun, but for us it is all about the food. Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for some good eats. SALADS GARLIC BREAD BEER amp; WINE CRUSTYS HOUSE SALAD $4.00 Mixed greens, onion, cranberry amp; Pumpkin seeds w/ House Dressing Perfect prelude to pizza! DINNER SALAD Small $6.00 Large $9.00 Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Garlic Parmesan, Mango-Sesame or Annies Goddess Mix greens, carrot, onion, shrooms, broccoli, croutons amp; seeds CAESAR SALAD Small $6.00 Large $9.00 Crisp romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese amp; croutons CRUSTYS GARLIC BREAD Served with red sauce $4. 50 CHEESEY GARLIC BREAD Served with red sauce $6. PESTO CHEESEY BREAD Served with red sauce $7.00 5 Rotating Beers on Tap Lots of Bottle beer Wine by glass or bottle We hand select the best beer and wines available from the Pacific NW amp; beyond Served with fresh bread. Baked Pasta Add a Crustys House Salad for $3.00 BAKED PENNE ITALIANO Penne Pasta, sausage, bell pepper, Onion, Maranara amp; parmesian $10.00 BAKED PASTA PRIMAREVA Penne pasta, vegetables, with a pesto-red sauce amp; parmesan $ 9.00 BAKED POLLO PASTA Pennne pasta, chix, prosciutto, pesto, feta, onion, cini's amp; sundried tomatos $ 10.00 Grilled to Order amp; Served ala Cart PANINI Add a Crustys House Salad for $3.00 THE GUIDO Pepperoni, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, black olives, cinis amp; balsamic $9.00 ELK PHILLY Elk sausage, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, asiago cheese $10.00 CHICKEN CLUB BLUE Chix, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Dijon, gouda amp; blue cheeses $10.00 Our homemade sourdough crust , red or pesto sauce amp; 3 cheese blend with your choice of fresh ingredients. Thin amp; Crusty N.Y. style available 12rdquo; cheese $12.00 $1.50 per topping 16rdquo; cheese $18.00 $2.50 per topping ROASTED GARLIC KALAMATA OLIVES SUNDRIED TOMATO JALAPENO PEPPERONI FRESH GARLIC PINEAPPLE RED ONION TOFU ITALIAN SAUSAGE BLUE CHEESE TOMATO PEPPERONCINI SPINACH PROSCIUTTO FETA CHEESE MUSHROOM VEGGIE PEPPERONI SHITAKES ELK SAUSAGE SOY CHEESE ARTICHOKE HEARTS BROCCOLI BELL PEPPER BBQ CHICKEN SMOKED GOUDA BLACK OLIVES CARMELIZED ONION ROASTED PEPPER CHICKEN SMOKED BACON Served Thin amp; Crusty Meaty Pies 12rdquo; 16rdquo; BIG CRUSTY Pepperoni, Italian sausage, prosciutto, bacon, mushrooms, garlic amp; onion $18.00 27.00 LITTLE CRUSTYS Pepperoni, lots of fresh garlic amp; oregano An American classic! $14.00 21.00 BBQ CHICKEN BBQ chicken, caramelized onions amp; bell peppers $17.00 26.00 WAPITI Spicy elk sausage, dried cranberry, mushrooms amp; bell peppers $19.00 30.00 ITALIAN Italian sausage, roasted peppers, onion amp; pepperoncini $17.00 26.00 P amp; P Prosciutto amp; Pineapple $15.00 23.00 4 LITTLE PIGS Pepperoni, Procuitto, Bacon amp; Italian Sausage~ Pork, the one you love!! $17.00 26.00 WILDEST WEST Spicy elk sausage, onion, black olives amp; fresh tomato $19.00 30.00 SMOKEJUMPER Spicy elk sausage, dried cranberries, jalapenos amp; feta cheese $19.00 30.00 PESTO CHICKEN Pesto sauce, chicken, red onion, kalamata olives amp; sundried tomato $18.00 27.00 BUTCHER BLOCK Pesto sauce, elk, prosciutto, roasted garlic, shitakes, grilled onions amp; blue cheese $20.00 32.00 Veggie Combos 12rdquo; 16rdquo; MEDITERRANEAN Spinach, kalamatas, roasted garlic, sundried tomato, red onions amp; feta cheese $18.00 $27.00 MARGHERITA Red sauce, basil and fresh roma tomatoes An Italian classic! $15.00 $23.00 ROASTED VEGGIE roasted garlic, bell peppers, shrooms, onions amp; smoked gouda $17.00 $26.00 WEST COAST Sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic amp; feta $17.00 $26.00 TREEHUGGER Pesto amp; red sauce, veggie pepperoni, shitakes amp; sundried tomato $17.00 $24.00 FORMAGGIO Mozzarella, parmesan, feta, asiago, smoked gouda $14.00 $20.00 PESTO FORMAGGIO Pesto sauce, 5 cheeses, garlic and oregano Try it with Prosciutto! $16.00 $24.00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Crustys-Pizza-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Located in McCall, Idaho, The Mill Supper Club has been touted as the very finest eating establishment in this mountain resort area. With The Mill's hearty cuisine, a dining experience has been created that is filled with fascination and appeal. Not only is this restaurant home to the country's largest collection of beer taps, but it also charms visitors with its natural wood interior, typical of old Idaho and influenced by the spirit of the western frontier. Patrons enjoy fine dining in a casual mountain atmosphere, tastefully decorated with antiques and western artifacts, while selecting from an extensive menu of taste tempting entree's that will satisfy the most discriminating palate. Prime rib, choice steaks, barbeque, chicken and seafood dishes are all prepared to your liking with the freshest ingredients, making this restaurant a favorite stop for locals and visitors from around the world for over 38 years. Contact: 324 North Third McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7683 Open: Sunday through Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. www.themillmccallidaho.com Menu: Charbroiled Choice Beef and Prime Rib Served with bread; soup or salad; vegetable or rice or baked potato or ranch fries. New York Steak 12-oz. A great classic! Choice Rib-Eye Steak 16-0z. Tender and juicy. What flavor! Tenderloin Steak 11-oz. Center-cut Filet Mignon or 7-oz. Petite Filet MILL SPECIAL Small Tenderloin Steak served with: Lobster or Shrimp Special New York Steak minimum 22-oz. Huge and well trimmed. Porterhouse Steak 20-oz. Charbroiled to your liking. Our Famous Prime Rib While available! Doesn't last long! Roasted fresh daily. Served with AuJus and Horseradish Sauce. Ladies 6 to 8-oz.; Small 10 to 12-oz.; Medium 20 to 22-oz.; Enormous 30 to 32-oz. Other Tasty Selections Served with bread; soup or salad; vegetable or rice or baked potato or ranch fries. Bite-Size Beef Tidbits Broiled and seasoned with garlic. Lamb Chops Three Frenched chops served with mint jelly. Idaho Rainbow Trout Boneless, broiled and served with lemon-butter sauce. Teriyaki Chicken Breasts Broiled and topped with pineapple. St. Louis-style Pork Ribs Meaty racks specially barbecued. Beek Ribs Generous portion, broiled to perfection. Salad Selections Chicken Caesar Salad The classic salad with a grilled chicken breast. Large Shrimp Salad Tossed greens, vegetables, cheese, choice of dressing. Caesar Salad Romaine and croutons sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Dinner Salad Tossed greens, Romaine, vegies. After dinner, relax next door at Beside the Mill Sandwiches Prime French Dip Huge sandwich served with ranch fries, soup or salad, au jus and horseradish sauce. Onions and cheese optional. Maui Chicken Sandwich Grilled tender breast, basted in Oriental sauce, with sliced pineapple and Swiss cheese. Homemade bun, ranch fries and choice of soup or salad. Number 2 or our 7 secrets. Only choice meats are used in your dinner! Children's Menu (Under 12 years of age) All dinners include french fries or soup. Hamburger Barbecued Beef Ribs Two ribs. Finger Steaks Battered and deep-fried. Chicken Strips Battered and deep-fried. Fish and Chips Halibut, fried. All Adult Dinners include: dinner salad and choice of: baked potato, steamed rice or vegetable. Extra charge for an extra plate except for children and seniors. 15% gratuity added on parties of ten or more. For Reservations or Banquets Call: 208-634-7683 Ocean Delicacies Served with bread; soup or salad; vegetable or rice or baked potato or ranch fries. Scallops Carmelized and served with lemon-butter sauce. Shrimp Sauteed in garlic=butter or laced with teriyaki Oriental sauce. Coconut Shrimp Fried, served with Orintal orange-sauce. Halibut Generous filet served with tartar sauce and lemon. Alaskan King Crablegs Served with lemon-butter. Pacific Oysters Pan fried to golden brown. Lobster Tail Australian Rock Lobster broiled to perfection. Tender and juicy. Fish and Chips Halibut fried in our golden batter. Sidekicks Skewered Shrimp Shrimp barbecued on a stick with our exclusive sauce. Shrimp Cocktail Large shrimp with cocktail sauce. Fresh Sauteed Musrooms A must with steak or on a baked potato. Chicken Strips Tender breast pieces, battered and deep fried. Jalapeno-Cheese Poppers Jalapeno peppers breaded and stuffed with cream cheese. Egg Rolls Served with a slightly spicy Oriental orange-sauce. Finger Steaks Golden battered and deep fried. Buffalo Wings Spicy-hot chicken wings served with bleu-cheese dressing. Cheese Sticks Breaded mozzarella sticks. Desserts Carmel Apple Pie Also - a la mode Homemade Bread Pudding with Rum sauce. Cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Mud Pie Raspberry Sherbert Vanilla Ice Cream http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/The-Mill-Steaks-and-Spirits-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 14:47:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/The-Mill-Steaks-and-Spirits-at-Brundage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_TheMillRestaurant_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Located in McCall, Idaho, The Mill Supper Club has been touted as the very finest eating establishment in this mountain resort area. With The Mill's hearty cuisine, a dining experience has been created that is filled with fascination and appeal. Not only is this restaurant home to the country's largest collection of beer taps, but it also charms visitors with its natural wood interior, typical of old Idaho and influenced by the spirit of the western frontier. Patrons enjoy fine dining in a casual mountain atmosphere, tastefully decorated with antiques and western artifacts, while selecting from an extensive menu of taste tempting entree's that will satisfy the most discriminating palate. Prime rib, choice steaks, barbeque, chicken and seafood dishes are all prepared to your liking with the freshest ingredients, making this restaurant a favorite stop for locals and visitors from around the world for over 38 years. Contact: 324 North Third McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7683 Open: Sunday through Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. www.themillmccallidaho.com Menu: Charbroiled Choice Beef and Prime Rib Served with bread; soup or salad; vegetable or rice or baked potato or ranch fries. New York Steak 12-oz. A great classic! Choice Rib-Eye Steak 16-0z. Tender and juicy. What flavor! Tenderloin Steak 11-oz. Center-cut Filet Mignon or 7-oz. Petite Filet MILL SPECIAL Small Tenderloin Steak served with: Lobster or Shrimp Special New York Steak minimum 22-oz. Huge and well trimmed. Porterhouse Steak 20-oz. Charbroiled to your liking. Our Famous Prime Rib While available! Doesn't last long! Roasted fresh daily. Served with AuJus and Horseradish Sauce. Ladies 6 to 8-oz.; Small 10 to 12-oz.; Medium 20 to 22-oz.; Enormous 30 to 32-oz. Other Tasty Selections Served with bread; soup or salad; vegetable or rice or baked potato or ranch fries. Bite-Size Beef Tidbits Broiled and seasoned with garlic. Lamb Chops Three Frenched chops served with mint jelly. Idaho Rainbow Trout Boneless, broiled and served with lemon-butter sauce. Teriyaki Chicken Breasts Broiled and topped with pineapple. St. Louis-style Pork Ribs Meaty racks specially barbecued. Beek Ribs Generous portion, broiled to perfection. Salad Selections Chicken Caesar Salad The classic salad with a grilled chicken breast. Large Shrimp Salad Tossed greens, vegetables, cheese, choice of dressing. Caesar Salad Romaine and croutons sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Dinner Salad Tossed greens, Romaine, vegies. After dinner, relax next door at Beside the Mill Sandwiches Prime French Dip Huge sandwich served with ranch fries, soup or salad, au jus and horseradish sauce. Onions and cheese optional. Maui Chicken Sandwich Grilled tender breast, basted in Oriental sauce, with sliced pineapple and Swiss cheese. Homemade bun, ranch fries and choice of soup or salad. Number 2 or our 7 secrets. Only choice meats are used in your dinner! Children's Menu (Under 12 years of age) All dinners include french fries or soup. Hamburger Barbecued Beef Ribs Two ribs. Finger Steaks Battered and deep-fried. Chicken Strips Battered and deep-fried. Fish and Chips Halibut, fried. All Adult Dinners include: dinner salad and choice of: baked potato, steamed rice or vegetable. Extra charge for an extra plate except for children and seniors. 15% gratuity added on parties of ten or more. For Reservations or Banquets Call: 208-634-7683 Ocean Delicacies Served with bread; soup or salad; vegetable or rice or baked potato or ranch fries. Scallops Carmelized and served with lemon-butter sauce. Shrimp Sauteed in garlic=butter or laced with teriyaki Oriental sauce. Coconut Shrimp Fried, served with Orintal orange-sauce. Halibut Generous filet served with tartar sauce and lemon. Alaskan King Crablegs Served with lemon-butter. Pacific Oysters Pan fried to golden brown. Lobster Tail Australian Rock Lobster broiled to perfection. Tender and juicy. Fish and Chips Halibut fried in our golden batter. Sidekicks Skewered Shrimp Shrimp barbecued on a stick with our exclusive sauce. Shrimp Cocktail Large shrimp with cocktail sauce. Fresh Sauteed Musrooms A must with steak or on a baked potato. Chicken Strips Tender breast pieces, battered and deep fried. Jalapeno-Cheese Poppers Jalapeno peppers breaded and stuffed with cream cheese. Egg Rolls Served with a slightly spicy Oriental orange-sauce. Finger Steaks Golden battered and deep fried. Buffalo Wings Spicy-hot chicken wings served with bleu-cheese dressing. Cheese Sticks Breaded mozzarella sticks. Desserts Carmel Apple Pie Also - a la mode Homemade Bread Pudding with Rum sauce. Cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Mud Pie Raspberry Sherbert Vanilla Ice Cream <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/The-Mill-Steaks-and-Spirits-at-Brundage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_TheMillRestaurant_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Chapala Chinden's athmosphere keeps patrons coming back time and again... The Chinden location, a newly remodeled building, is the site of this months centerpiece above. With exceptional service and cuisine to match, the elegant ambiance features Flautas, Carnitas, Sopitos and Chicken en Mole. Of course the quintessential margarita and other festive drinks are also available. Come and enjoy your meal here, be it for business or family gatherings. bull; Featured Specialty: Grilled Chimis bull; Featured Enchilada: Cheese amp; Onion bull; Featured Favorite: Carne Asada Carne Asada: Choice skirt steak, charbroiled to your taste, served with a small salad, garnished with guacamole. Dinner Menu: Contact: McCall, ID The Old Depot 403 Lenora St (208) 634-3905 (208) 634-3911 www.chapalarestaurants.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Chapala-Mexican-Restaurant-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 14:29:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Chapala-Mexican-Restaurant-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Chapala Chinden's athmosphere keeps patrons coming back time and again... The Chinden location, a newly remodeled building, is the site of this months centerpiece above. With exceptional service and cuisine to match, the elegant ambiance features Flautas, Carnitas, Sopitos and Chicken en Mole. Of course the quintessential margarita and other festive drinks are also available. Come and enjoy your meal here, be it for business or family gatherings. bull; Featured Specialty: Grilled Chimis bull; Featured Enchilada: Cheese amp; Onion bull; Featured Favorite: Carne Asada Carne Asada: Choice skirt steak, charbroiled to your taste, served with a small salad, garnished with guacamole. Dinner Menu: Contact: McCall, ID The Old Depot 403 Lenora St (208) 634-3905 (208) 634-3911 www.chapalarestaurants.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Chapala-Mexican-Restaurant-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel During the winter Pro Peak Sports is proud to offer service and selection beyond expectation in our full service ski and snowboard retail and rental shop located at 412 W. Roseberry Rd. in Donnelly. Our brand new 3000 sq. ft. purpose built shop houses an incredible selection of equipment and clothing. We are focusing intensely on providing women and children a large selection of clothing, equipment, and accessories. With a large collection of clothing including Obermeyer, Cold as Ice, and Mountain Hardwear, any women is sure to find something to tickle their fancy. We carry women's specific rental equipment including boots and snowboards from Salomon, Fischer and Burton. We also have an extensive inventory of women's specific skis and boots available for retail from Lange, Fischer, and Salomon. We understand kids and carry a full line of Obermeyer and Couloir clothing to make sure that not only looks great, but is very warm and waterproof. We also carry top of the line junior skis and snowboards in our rental fleet to help the little guys rip it up easier. For the guys in the family we are proud to offer a wide selection of clothing from Obermeyer and Mountain Hardwear. We carry a large selection of skis from Fischer and Salomon. We have twin tips for the jibbers and backcountry powder boards for the purist. We also rent telemark equipment. All of Pro Peak Sports equipment is brand new and top of the line. Pro Peak Sports has invested heavily in custom bootfitting. We guarantee warm, comfortable boots. We build custom footbeds and can also align the boots so that your knees no longer hurt. Poorly tuned equipment can make improving your skiing or snowboarding difficult. Utilizing top of the line stone grinders and edging machines from Grindrite Pro Peak Sports can keep your equipment in great shape. Pro Peak Sports has embraced technology and is always striving to create the best customer experience possible. Reservations can be made via our website, by fax, phone, or even good old US mail. Once your information is in out database and you have rented from us before, we will even deliver your equipment to your accommodations in McCall, Donnelly, or Tamarack. Don't like to wait in line? Of course not, so Pro Peak Sports has installed self serve kiosks as well as personal staff to expedite your trip through the shop so that you can get out on the slopes sooner to enjoy your day. Contact: 309 E.Lake Street MacCall, ID Sat - Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (208) 634-7400 www.propeaksports.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Pro-Peak-Sports-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 12:56:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Pro-Peak-Sports-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> During the winter Pro Peak Sports is proud to offer service and selection beyond expectation in our full service ski and snowboard retail and rental shop located at 412 W. Roseberry Rd. in Donnelly. Our brand new 3000 sq. ft. purpose built shop houses an incredible selection of equipment and clothing. We are focusing intensely on providing women and children a large selection of clothing, equipment, and accessories. With a large collection of clothing including Obermeyer, Cold as Ice, and Mountain Hardwear, any women is sure to find something to tickle their fancy. We carry women's specific rental equipment including boots and snowboards from Salomon, Fischer and Burton. We also have an extensive inventory of women's specific skis and boots available for retail from Lange, Fischer, and Salomon. We understand kids and carry a full line of Obermeyer and Couloir clothing to make sure that not only looks great, but is very warm and waterproof. We also carry top of the line junior skis and snowboards in our rental fleet to help the little guys rip it up easier. For the guys in the family we are proud to offer a wide selection of clothing from Obermeyer and Mountain Hardwear. We carry a large selection of skis from Fischer and Salomon. We have twin tips for the jibbers and backcountry powder boards for the purist. We also rent telemark equipment. All of Pro Peak Sports equipment is brand new and top of the line. Pro Peak Sports has invested heavily in custom bootfitting. We guarantee warm, comfortable boots. We build custom footbeds and can also align the boots so that your knees no longer hurt. Poorly tuned equipment can make improving your skiing or snowboarding difficult. Utilizing top of the line stone grinders and edging machines from Grindrite Pro Peak Sports can keep your equipment in great shape. Pro Peak Sports has embraced technology and is always striving to create the best customer experience possible. Reservations can be made via our website, by fax, phone, or even good old US mail. Once your information is in out database and you have rented from us before, we will even deliver your equipment to your accommodations in McCall, Donnelly, or Tamarack. Don't like to wait in line? Of course not, so Pro Peak Sports has installed self serve kiosks as well as personal staff to expedite your trip through the shop so that you can get out on the slopes sooner to enjoy your day. Contact: 309 E.Lake Street MacCall, ID Sat - Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (208) 634-7400 www.propeaksports.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Pro-Peak-Sports-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Alpine Skiing Boots The right boot and boot fit make all the difference...they DON'T have to HURT! Brand names include: Nordica, Salomon and Technica. Custom Shoe and Boot Fitting Professional bootfitter Dean has a reputation for his EXCELLENT knowledge of feet, and abilities to fit boots and shoes - even the most challenging fit issues. Superfeet custom footbeds available. Please call for appointment. Ski Rentals Great Ski Selection for all ability levels: choose what's right for you! Brand names include: Volant, K2, Nordica and Solomon. Winter Clothing amp; Ski Wear Jackets, pants, and all the needs for outer wear. Mid-layer essentials: sweaters, vests and fleece pieces. The best of next to skin layer and underwear and briefs. Brand names include: Patagonia, UnderArmour and Smartwool. McCall Tees amp; Sweatshirts Great selection of adult and kids' souvenir McCall sweatshirts and tee-shirts! Unique designs, colors, and styles. Super gift items. Helmets Safety is a HIGH Priority for adults and kids. Brand names include: Red, K2 and Giro Alpine Rentals 3 Choices of Equipment: bull; Standard Rental bull; Performance Level bull; Demo Fleet mdash; Demos are in-line models like those we sell at retail. bull; Rental Skis: from K2, Salomon, Volant and Volkl. bull; Rental Boots: Nordica. Rentals are exceptionally tuned and well-maintained. Helmet rentals also available mdash; kids and adults. Contact: 300 Lenora Street Mccall, ID 83638-3847 (208) 634-2302 www.home-town-sports.comlrm; Area served: - ShowTotal area estimated from available data Category: Unverified listing Adult Demo Packages Full Day Half Day Alpine Package $23.00 $21.00 3 or More $21.00 Skis Only $20.00 $18.00 Boots Only $23.00 $23.00 Second Day Boots $14.00 $14.00 Poles Only $4.00 $3.00 Adult Performance Package $34.00 $31.00 3 or More $31.00 Skis Only $29.00 $26.00 Boots Only $29.00 $29.00 Second Day Boots $19.00 $19.00 Adult Demo Packages Full Day Half Day Alpine Demo Package $44.00 $39.00 3 or More $40.00 Skis Only $34.00 $29.00 Boots Only $29.00 $29.00 Second Day Boots $19.00 $19.00 Snow Shoes $13.00 $11.00 Per Hour $5.00 Helmets per Day $6.00 Radios per Day $5.00 Kid Packages Full Day Half Day Kidsrsquo; Alpine Package $15.00 $13.00 3 or More $13.00 Skis Only $13.00 $11.00 Boots Only $15.00 $15.00 Poles Only $4.00 $3.00 Second Day Boot $10.00 $10.00 Snowboard Packages Full Day Half Day Snowboard Package $27.00 $24.00 3 or More $25.00 Board Only $21.00 $19.00 Boots Only $14.00 $12.00 Bindings Only $9.00 $8.00 Nordic Rentals Cross-Country Rentals Standard Waxless Rentals for adults and kids. High performance classic and skate skis. Name brands available: Fischer Skis, Salomon Boots and Bindings, and Swix Poles. Snowshoe Rentals Tubbs and Salomon Snow Shoe Rentals. All sizes available. Ice Skate Rentals Skate sharpening available! Apporximately 50 pair for rent in all sizes for adults and kids. Adult Packages Full Day Half Day Nordic Package $14.00 $12.00 3 or More $12.50 Skis Only $11.00 $9.00 Boots Only $7.00 $6.00 Pole Only $4.00 $3.00 Skating Demo Packages Full Day Half Day Skating Demo Package ndash; $8/Hr, $25/24 Hrs $20.00 $17.00 Skis Only $18.00 $15.00 Boots Only $10.00 8.00 Pole Only $6.00 $4.00 Kid Packages Full Day Half Day Kidsrsquo; Nordic Package $10.00 $8.00 3 or More $9.00 Skis Only $8.00 $6.00 Boots Only $5.00 $3.00 Poles Only $3.00 $2.00 Other Full Day Half Day Ice Skates mdash; $2.00/Hour $8.00 $6.00 Snow Shoes mdash; $5.00/Hour $13.00 $11.00 Helmets $6.00 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Home-Town-Sports-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 12:32:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Home-Town-Sports-at-Brundage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_hometownsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Alpine Skiing Boots The right boot and boot fit make all the difference...they DON'T have to HURT! Brand names include: Nordica, Salomon and Technica. Custom Shoe and Boot Fitting Professional bootfitter Dean has a reputation for his EXCELLENT knowledge of feet, and abilities to fit boots and shoes - even the most challenging fit issues. Superfeet custom footbeds available. Please call for appointment. Ski Rentals Great Ski Selection for all ability levels: choose what's right for you! Brand names include: Volant, K2, Nordica and Solomon. Winter Clothing amp; Ski Wear Jackets, pants, and all the needs for outer wear. Mid-layer essentials: sweaters, vests and fleece pieces. The best of next to skin layer and underwear and briefs. Brand names include: Patagonia, UnderArmour and Smartwool. McCall Tees amp; Sweatshirts Great selection of adult and kids' souvenir McCall sweatshirts and tee-shirts! Unique designs, colors, and styles. Super gift items. Helmets Safety is a HIGH Priority for adults and kids. Brand names include: Red, K2 and Giro Alpine Rentals 3 Choices of Equipment: bull; Standard Rental bull; Performance Level bull; Demo Fleet mdash; Demos are in-line models like those we sell at retail. bull; Rental Skis: from K2, Salomon, Volant and Volkl. bull; Rental Boots: Nordica. Rentals are exceptionally tuned and well-maintained. Helmet rentals also available mdash; kids and adults. Contact: 300 Lenora Street Mccall, ID 83638-3847 (208) 634-2302 www.home-town-sports.comlrm; Area served: - ShowTotal area estimated from available data Category: Unverified listing Adult Demo Packages Full Day Half Day Alpine Package $23.00 $21.00 3 or More $21.00 Skis Only $20.00 $18.00 Boots Only $23.00 $23.00 Second Day Boots $14.00 $14.00 Poles Only $4.00 $3.00 Adult Performance Package $34.00 $31.00 3 or More $31.00 Skis Only $29.00 $26.00 Boots Only $29.00 $29.00 Second Day Boots $19.00 $19.00 Adult Demo Packages Full Day Half Day Alpine Demo Package $44.00 $39.00 3 or More $40.00 Skis Only $34.00 $29.00 Boots Only $29.00 $29.00 Second Day Boots $19.00 $19.00 Snow Shoes $13.00 $11.00 Per Hour $5.00 Helmets per Day $6.00 Radios per Day $5.00 Kid Packages Full Day Half Day Kidsrsquo; Alpine Package $15.00 $13.00 3 or More $13.00 Skis Only $13.00 $11.00 Boots Only $15.00 $15.00 Poles Only $4.00 $3.00 Second Day Boot $10.00 $10.00 Snowboard Packages Full Day Half Day Snowboard Package $27.00 $24.00 3 or More $25.00 Board Only $21.00 $19.00 Boots Only $14.00 $12.00 Bindings Only $9.00 $8.00 Nordic Rentals Cross-Country Rentals Standard Waxless Rentals for adults and kids. High performance classic and skate skis. Name brands available: Fischer Skis, Salomon Boots and Bindings, and Swix Poles. Snowshoe Rentals Tubbs and Salomon Snow Shoe Rentals. All sizes available. Ice Skate Rentals Skate sharpening available! Apporximately 50 pair for rent in all sizes for adults and kids. Adult Packages Full Day Half Day Nordic Package $14.00 $12.00 3 or More $12.50 Skis Only $11.00 $9.00 Boots Only $7.00 $6.00 Pole Only $4.00 $3.00 Skating Demo Packages Full Day Half Day Skating Demo Package ndash; $8/Hr, $25/24 Hrs $20.00 $17.00 Skis Only $18.00 $15.00 Boots Only $10.00 8.00 Pole Only $6.00 $4.00 Kid Packages Full Day Half Day Kidsrsquo; Nordic Package $10.00 $8.00 3 or More $9.00 Skis Only $8.00 $6.00 Boots Only $5.00 $3.00 Poles Only $3.00 $2.00 Other Full Day Half Day Ice Skates mdash; $2.00/Hour $8.00 $6.00 Snow Shoes mdash; $5.00/Hour $13.00 $11.00 Helmets $6.00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Home-Town-Sports-at-Brundage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100202_hometownsports_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We are a full service ski shop for sales, rentals and service. We carry waxes from Holmenkol, Swix and Toko and all of your needs for waxing and tuning. We carry Nordic and backcountry skis from Rossignol, Black Diamond and Atomic. Fritchi, Voile and Black Diamond bindings, Black Diamond Boots and accessories. On the Nordic side we carry Rossignol and Madshus skate, classic and touring skis bindings and boots. Alpina boots, One Way, Swix Alpina and Madshus poles fill out the Nordic hardgoods line line. If you are into winter running we carry winter gear from Pearl izumi, Sugoi and Sporthill that crosses over nicely with Nordic skiing. We also carry Swix gloves, hats and accessories. Our backcountry skiing clothing lines are Cloudveil, North Face and Sherpa. We carry Smartwool base layers, socks and accessories. Goggles, Sunglasses and helmets by Smith and Suncloud. For the snowshoer in you we have Atlas Snowshoes to fill your every need. Stop in to see our full line of Nordic skis by Rossignol, Atomic, and Madshus, Tele and AT skis by Black Diamond, Rossignol and Atomic. We have a full line of snowshoes by Atlas for all of your human powered quiet time in the woods. For our winter clothing line we carry North Face, Cloudveil, Rossignol and Sporthill. Our active wear is lead by lines like Prana, Sporthill and Sugoi. Rentals: Winter boots by Baffin and North Face, running shoes by Inov8, North Face and Montrail.Winter: Atlas Snowshoe rentals start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Bring your winter boots and go for a hike! Rossignol Touring skis start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Kids skis are $6 for 4 hours to $10 for 24 hours. This is a great way to burn some energy on a winter day! Skate ski rental packages from Rossignol and Madshus will thrill you on the trails of Ponderosa Park, Little Bear Basin and Jug Mountain Ranch! We can match you up with a package to meet your abilities. Prices start from $12 for 4 hours to $25 for 24 hours. We also have some Demo Tele Skis, bring your boots and try out skis from Black Diamond and Rossignol.Winter: Atlas Snowshoe rentals start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Bring your winter boots and go for a hike! Rossignol Touring skis start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Kids skis are $6 for 4 hours to $10 for 24 hours. This is a great way to burn some energy on a winter day! Skate ski rental packages from Rossignol and Madshus will thrill you on the trails of Ponderosa Park, Little Bear Basin and Jug Mountain Ranch! We can match you up with a package to meet your abilities. Prices start from $12 for 4 hours to $25 for 24 hours. We also have some Demo Tele Skis, bring your boots and try out skis from Black Diamond and Rossignol. Contact: 503 Pine St McCall, ID 83638 (208) 634-8530 gravitysports@frontiernet.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Gravity-Sports-at-Brundage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-02 12:11:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Gravity-Sports-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We are a full service ski shop for sales, rentals and service. We carry waxes from Holmenkol, Swix and Toko and all of your needs for waxing and tuning. We carry Nordic and backcountry skis from Rossignol, Black Diamond and Atomic. Fritchi, Voile and Black Diamond bindings, Black Diamond Boots and accessories. On the Nordic side we carry Rossignol and Madshus skate, classic and touring skis bindings and boots. Alpina boots, One Way, Swix Alpina and Madshus poles fill out the Nordic hardgoods line line. If you are into winter running we carry winter gear from Pearl izumi, Sugoi and Sporthill that crosses over nicely with Nordic skiing. We also carry Swix gloves, hats and accessories. Our backcountry skiing clothing lines are Cloudveil, North Face and Sherpa. We carry Smartwool base layers, socks and accessories. Goggles, Sunglasses and helmets by Smith and Suncloud. For the snowshoer in you we have Atlas Snowshoes to fill your every need. Stop in to see our full line of Nordic skis by Rossignol, Atomic, and Madshus, Tele and AT skis by Black Diamond, Rossignol and Atomic. We have a full line of snowshoes by Atlas for all of your human powered quiet time in the woods. For our winter clothing line we carry North Face, Cloudveil, Rossignol and Sporthill. Our active wear is lead by lines like Prana, Sporthill and Sugoi. Rentals: Winter boots by Baffin and North Face, running shoes by Inov8, North Face and Montrail.Winter: Atlas Snowshoe rentals start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Bring your winter boots and go for a hike! Rossignol Touring skis start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Kids skis are $6 for 4 hours to $10 for 24 hours. This is a great way to burn some energy on a winter day! Skate ski rental packages from Rossignol and Madshus will thrill you on the trails of Ponderosa Park, Little Bear Basin and Jug Mountain Ranch! We can match you up with a package to meet your abilities. Prices start from $12 for 4 hours to $25 for 24 hours. We also have some Demo Tele Skis, bring your boots and try out skis from Black Diamond and Rossignol.Winter: Atlas Snowshoe rentals start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Bring your winter boots and go for a hike! Rossignol Touring skis start at $10 for 4 hours to $15 for 24 hours. Kids skis are $6 for 4 hours to $10 for 24 hours. This is a great way to burn some energy on a winter day! Skate ski rental packages from Rossignol and Madshus will thrill you on the trails of Ponderosa Park, Little Bear Basin and Jug Mountain Ranch! We can match you up with a package to meet your abilities. Prices start from $12 for 4 hours to $25 for 24 hours. We also have some Demo Tele Skis, bring your boots and try out skis from Black Diamond and Rossignol. Contact: 503 Pine St McCall, ID 83638 (208) 634-8530 gravitysports@frontiernet.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100202/Gravity-Sports-at-Brundage"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you're a country music fan, see below from the team at Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Davis, West Virginia... The regularly scheduled themed musical weekends at Timberline Four Seasons Resort ski area this weekend will feature tributes to major country artists. The performances will be by artists who have contributed significantly to this style of music in West Virginia. The tribute weekend will be hosted by the resort in recognition of the contributions of West Virginia to country music heritage. The performances will take place at the ski lodge from 6 pm until 10 pm on Friday, February 5th and Saturday, February 6th. Skiers and the public are invited free of charge. Roy Scott, legendary star of the state's world famous WWVA Jamboree, together with Jan and Lori of Harmony Scott, will be featured at the performances. Mr. Scott, an MGM recording artist, was a headliner at the Wheeling based jamboree for decades. He was part of the dedicated pioneering group of entertainers appearing every Saturday night. The WWVA was one of the longest standing continuous live radio broadcasts in the nation. Mr. Scott's best known classic country recordings include, Pick Me Up On Your Way Down and I couldn't Believe It was True. More recently, Mr. Scott has become well known for his tributes to the compositions and careers of country music icon, Willie Nelson. Harmony Scott is a contemporary country western band consisting of the talented Scott sisters. They have been featured on a Nashville Network production of You Can Be a Star and they have performed with national acts such as Brad Paisley, Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Janie Fricke and Marie Osmond. Also featured during this weekend will be late night Karaoke 10 pm-2 am on Friday and late night appearance of Outlaw Country Band on Saturday 9 pm until 1 am. Upcoming entertainment at Timberline in February includes appearances by Ted Garber, February 12th and 13th, and Karaoke by Gino Austin, February 14th and 19th. All the trails at the 1,000 foot vertical of the resort's Herz Mountain are open, currently with packed powder conditions. The current snow base is 26-66 inches. Timberline is widely recognized for its snowmaking technology and the abundance of lake effect snow (122 inches already this season)due to its location in the high altitude region of the Eastern Continental Divide of the Allegheny Mountains. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100201/Timberline-Resort-to-host-Country-Music-Legends-Tribute-Weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-02-01 13:24:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100201/Timberline-Resort-to-host-Country-Music-Legends-Tribute-Weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100201_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you're a country music fan, see below from the team at Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Davis, West Virginia... The regularly scheduled themed musical weekends at Timberline Four Seasons Resort ski area this weekend will feature tributes to major country artists. The performances will be by artists who have contributed significantly to this style of music in West Virginia. The tribute weekend will be hosted by the resort in recognition of the contributions of West Virginia to country music heritage. The performances will take place at the ski lodge from 6 pm until 10 pm on Friday, February 5th and Saturday, February 6th. Skiers and the public are invited free of charge. Roy Scott, legendary star of the state's world famous WWVA Jamboree, together with Jan and Lori of Harmony Scott, will be featured at the performances. Mr. Scott, an MGM recording artist, was a headliner at the Wheeling based jamboree for decades. He was part of the dedicated pioneering group of entertainers appearing every Saturday night. The WWVA was one of the longest standing continuous live radio broadcasts in the nation. Mr. Scott's best known classic country recordings include, Pick Me Up On Your Way Down and I couldn't Believe It was True. More recently, Mr. Scott has become well known for his tributes to the compositions and careers of country music icon, Willie Nelson. Harmony Scott is a contemporary country western band consisting of the talented Scott sisters. They have been featured on a Nashville Network production of You Can Be a Star and they have performed with national acts such as Brad Paisley, Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Janie Fricke and Marie Osmond. Also featured during this weekend will be late night Karaoke 10 pm-2 am on Friday and late night appearance of Outlaw Country Band on Saturday 9 pm until 1 am. Upcoming entertainment at Timberline in February includes appearances by Ted Garber, February 12th and 13th, and Karaoke by Gino Austin, February 14th and 19th. All the trails at the 1,000 foot vertical of the resort's Herz Mountain are open, currently with packed powder conditions. The current snow base is 26-66 inches. Timberline is widely recognized for its snowmaking technology and the abundance of lake effect snow (122 inches already this season)due to its location in the high altitude region of the Eastern Continental Divide of the Allegheny Mountains. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100201/Timberline-Resort-to-host-Country-Music-Legends-Tribute-Weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100201_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Rates for Winter 2009 - 2010 1 night for two persons is $107.00 plus 9% tax 2 or more nights for two persons (each night at $99.00 plus 9% tax Extra Person in same room, add $30.00 plus 9% tax Children under 12 will be $20.00 plus 9% tax Mini-Suite #10 must reserve for 2 or more nights. King bed, double sleeper sofa, fridge and microwave, and a large full bath with jet-tub (whirlpool) 2 persons $140.00 plus 9% tax Extra persons/children, see above rates Family Suite consists of 2 adjoining rooms, connected from the inside (Rooms #5 and #6) Room #5 has fridge and full bath. #6 has 3/4 bath. Same PER ROOM rate as above for rates and extra persons Holiday Rates - Add additional $30.00 per room, per night Holiday rates apply from December 18 through January 2, 2010 and February 12th through February 21, 2010 All room rates include full breakfast. Contact: 4434 Vt Route 242 Jay, VT 05859-9400 (802) 988-2822lrm; snowlinelodge.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100128/Snowline-Lodge-at-Jay-Peak ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-28 16:19:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100128/Snowline-Lodge-at-Jay-Peak"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Rates for Winter 2009 - 2010 1 night for two persons is $107.00 plus 9% tax 2 or more nights for two persons (each night at $99.00 plus 9% tax Extra Person in same room, add $30.00 plus 9% tax Children under 12 will be $20.00 plus 9% tax Mini-Suite #10 must reserve for 2 or more nights. King bed, double sleeper sofa, fridge and microwave, and a large full bath with jet-tub (whirlpool) 2 persons $140.00 plus 9% tax Extra persons/children, see above rates Family Suite consists of 2 adjoining rooms, connected from the inside (Rooms #5 and #6) Room #5 has fridge and full bath. #6 has 3/4 bath. Same PER ROOM rate as above for rates and extra persons Holiday Rates - Add additional $30.00 per room, per night Holiday rates apply from December 18 through January 2, 2010 and February 12th through February 21, 2010 All room rates include full breakfast. Contact: 4434 Vt Route 242 Jay, VT 05859-9400 (802) 988-2822lrm; snowlinelodge.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100128/Snowline-Lodge-at-Jay-Peak"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Last Chance Cheese and Antiques Cafe at Hunter Mountain The name doesn't lie: This casual spot, with a country-store ambience, is part restaurant, part antiques, gifts, and gourmet foods shop. It's decorated with hanging musical instruments and antiques, and it has a deli with a few tables and an enclosed patio dining area. The menu is surprisingly diverse. Start with a homemade soup, or perhaps cheese fondue or a nice, large salad, followed by specialty sandwiches, light fare like quiches, or go whole hog with substantial entrees, such as St. Louis ribs, meatloaf, or stuffed filet of sole. An even bigger surprise is that this little place has a phenomenal beer list to go with 100 imported cheeses: Choose from among 300 imported beers, including several very select Belgians. Menu: Address: 6009 Main St. P.O. Box 602 Tannersville N.Y.12485 (518) 589-6424 http://www.lastchanceonline.com/home.php Directions: From Points South Take NY Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 20 (Saugerties). Take Rt. 32 north to Rt. 32A north to Rt. 23A west. This will bring you right into the Village of Tannersville (Rt. 23A becomes Main St.). Last Chance is located on the south side of Main Street in the middle of town. We are the tall white building with the clock tower and a yellow porch. From Points North Take NY Thruway south to Exit 21 (Catskill), turn left after exit and go to Rt. 9W (about 2 miles); take Rt. 9W south to Rt. 23A; take Rt. 23A west to the Village of Tannersville (23A becomes Main St.). Last Chance is located on the south side of Main Street in the middle of town. We are the tall white building with the clock tower and a yellow porch. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Last-Chance-Cheese-and-Antiques-Cafe-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-27 13:00:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Last-Chance-Cheese-and-Antiques-Cafe-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Last Chance Cheese and Antiques Cafe at Hunter Mountain The name doesn't lie: This casual spot, with a country-store ambience, is part restaurant, part antiques, gifts, and gourmet foods shop. It's decorated with hanging musical instruments and antiques, and it has a deli with a few tables and an enclosed patio dining area. The menu is surprisingly diverse. Start with a homemade soup, or perhaps cheese fondue or a nice, large salad, followed by specialty sandwiches, light fare like quiches, or go whole hog with substantial entrees, such as St. Louis ribs, meatloaf, or stuffed filet of sole. An even bigger surprise is that this little place has a phenomenal beer list to go with 100 imported cheeses: Choose from among 300 imported beers, including several very select Belgians. Menu: Address: 6009 Main St. P.O. Box 602 Tannersville N.Y.12485 (518) 589-6424 http://www.lastchanceonline.com/home.php Directions: From Points South Take NY Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 20 (Saugerties). Take Rt. 32 north to Rt. 32A north to Rt. 23A west. This will bring you right into the Village of Tannersville (Rt. 23A becomes Main St.). Last Chance is located on the south side of Main Street in the middle of town. We are the tall white building with the clock tower and a yellow porch. From Points North Take NY Thruway south to Exit 21 (Catskill), turn left after exit and go to Rt. 9W (about 2 miles); take Rt. 9W south to Rt. 23A; take Rt. 23A west to the Village of Tannersville (23A becomes Main St.). Last Chance is located on the south side of Main Street in the middle of town. We are the tall white building with the clock tower and a yellow porch. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Last-Chance-Cheese-and-Antiques-Cafe-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel SkiWorld has been outfitting outdoor enthusiasts for over 20 years. In that time, we've learned a lot about what makes great equipment. Ski World employees continually use the gear we carry to do the same activities that you do - everything from weekend day hikes to multi-day expeditions. We rely on their expertise and your feedback to bring you a selection that's highly functional, priced right and 100% guaranteed. You can't go wrong with gear from SkiWorld. Clothing We have a LARGE, unique selection of clothing and accessories. We know you don't want to wear the same thing as everyone else, so we usually only carry one item in each style. Yes, we are insane, but we want to make you look good. These aren't your grampa's snowshoes!We carry the hottest brands, including The North Face, Burton, Arcteryx, Helly Hansen, Roxy and Billabong. Outwear, underwear, everywear...and purses too! Footwear Whether your idea of an adventure is sleeping under the stars on Gros Morne or clubbing on a saturday night, we'll make your feet happy. We've got hiking boots, stylish sandals, watershoes, walking shoes, gym shoes and fashion footwear. Snowboarding We carry a wide range of snowboards and accessories. We've got Burton, Coalition, Forum, Stepchild, Morrow, Rossignol and K2. Check out our showroom for this year's selection and unbelievable pricing. Alpine Skiing We've got an unbeatable selection of alpine skis, boots and bindings available. Whether your snowplowing down the bunny slope or pounding through moguls, we've got something just right for you. Brands we carry include Salomon, Rossignol, K2 and Head. Do you want to try out some HIGH END skis before making a final decision? We rent a number of our high end ski styles. Give our friendly staff a call to book your pair today! Nordic Skiing Our products include equipment for every style of cross-country skiing, including novice, back-country and racing. We carry Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Exel and Peltonen. We also carry a large assortment of waxes, waxing accessories, waist packs and bags. Need a tune-up? We can do overnight service on most tunings. Hiking At SkiWorld, we carry hiking equipment for all seasons. From tents to footwear to clothing, we have your needs covered! We also stock a full range of hiking accessories. Snowshoeing These ain't your grampa's snowshoes. We carry the best snowshoes money can buy: Atlas Snowshoes. Atlas has something for everyone from the newbie to the back-country expert. Rentals also available. In fact, you can rent at George's and walk right out the door into your wilderness adventure. Functional to fashionable. We have everything you need for reliable performance and attractive style. Contact us with any of your questions. Our knowledgeable staff can help. Brand Names: The North Face Burton Arcteryx Helly Hansen Roxy Billabong Jupa Asolo Salomon Rossignol Fischer Four Square Special Blend Dakine Oakley Serengeti KlimRentals SkiWorld rents snowboards, skis, snowshoes and all the gear you need to go with them. Thinking about buying something new? Try it out first. Tunings We have technicians to tune snowboards, alpine and nordic skis. Unless it's something really major, we can usually turn it out overnight. Contact us to find out more about our services. Contact: George's Mountain Village Box 211, Steady Brook, Corner Brook Newfoundland and Labrador Canada A2H 2N2 phone: 709.639.8168 fax: 709.639.7168 /www.georgesskiworld.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Ski-World-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-27 11:26:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Ski-World-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100127_SkiWorldMarbleMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> SkiWorld has been outfitting outdoor enthusiasts for over 20 years. In that time, we've learned a lot about what makes great equipment. Ski World employees continually use the gear we carry to do the same activities that you do - everything from weekend day hikes to multi-day expeditions. We rely on their expertise and your feedback to bring you a selection that's highly functional, priced right and 100% guaranteed. You can't go wrong with gear from SkiWorld. Clothing We have a LARGE, unique selection of clothing and accessories. We know you don't want to wear the same thing as everyone else, so we usually only carry one item in each style. Yes, we are insane, but we want to make you look good. These aren't your grampa's snowshoes!We carry the hottest brands, including The North Face, Burton, Arcteryx, Helly Hansen, Roxy and Billabong. Outwear, underwear, everywear...and purses too! Footwear Whether your idea of an adventure is sleeping under the stars on Gros Morne or clubbing on a saturday night, we'll make your feet happy. We've got hiking boots, stylish sandals, watershoes, walking shoes, gym shoes and fashion footwear. Snowboarding We carry a wide range of snowboards and accessories. We've got Burton, Coalition, Forum, Stepchild, Morrow, Rossignol and K2. Check out our showroom for this year's selection and unbelievable pricing. Alpine Skiing We've got an unbeatable selection of alpine skis, boots and bindings available. Whether your snowplowing down the bunny slope or pounding through moguls, we've got something just right for you. Brands we carry include Salomon, Rossignol, K2 and Head. Do you want to try out some HIGH END skis before making a final decision? We rent a number of our high end ski styles. Give our friendly staff a call to book your pair today! Nordic Skiing Our products include equipment for every style of cross-country skiing, including novice, back-country and racing. We carry Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Exel and Peltonen. We also carry a large assortment of waxes, waxing accessories, waist packs and bags. Need a tune-up? We can do overnight service on most tunings. Hiking At SkiWorld, we carry hiking equipment for all seasons. From tents to footwear to clothing, we have your needs covered! We also stock a full range of hiking accessories. Snowshoeing These ain't your grampa's snowshoes. We carry the best snowshoes money can buy: Atlas Snowshoes. Atlas has something for everyone from the newbie to the back-country expert. Rentals also available. In fact, you can rent at George's and walk right out the door into your wilderness adventure. Functional to fashionable. We have everything you need for reliable performance and attractive style. Contact us with any of your questions. Our knowledgeable staff can help. Brand Names: The North Face Burton Arcteryx Helly Hansen Roxy Billabong Jupa Asolo Salomon Rossignol Fischer Four Square Special Blend Dakine Oakley Serengeti KlimRentals SkiWorld rents snowboards, skis, snowshoes and all the gear you need to go with them. Thinking about buying something new? Try it out first. Tunings We have technicians to tune snowboards, alpine and nordic skis. Unless it's something really major, we can usually turn it out overnight. Contact us to find out more about our services. Contact: George's Mountain Village Box 211, Steady Brook, Corner Brook Newfoundland and Labrador Canada A2H 2N2 phone: 709.639.8168 fax: 709.639.7168 /www.georgesskiworld.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Ski-World-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100127_SkiWorldMarbleMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel My Brother's Place, located in the Mamateek Inn, features a wide variety of menu options including wraps, sandwiches, ribs, steak, chicken, seafood, as well as pasta, Mexican dishes, flatbreads, stirfry and crepes. Saturday and Sunday brunch offered. Children's menu and combination meals available. Every Wednesday is wing night, featuring platters of chicken wings as well as assorted appetizers. Contact: 64 Maple Valley Road Corner Brook, NL Tel: 1 709 639-6727 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/My-Brothers-Place-Restaurant-Pub-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-27 10:57:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/My-Brothers-Place-Restaurant-Pub-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> My Brother's Place, located in the Mamateek Inn, features a wide variety of menu options including wraps, sandwiches, ribs, steak, chicken, seafood, as well as pasta, Mexican dishes, flatbreads, stirfry and crepes. Saturday and Sunday brunch offered. Children's menu and combination meals available. Every Wednesday is wing night, featuring platters of chicken wings as well as assorted appetizers. Contact: 64 Maple Valley Road Corner Brook, NL Tel: 1 709 639-6727 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/My-Brothers-Place-Restaurant-Pub-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aromas Plus (located at the corner of Park and Main) has been around for a few years. By Corner Brook standards it's a large restaurant with a large dining area and a couple of other nooks and crannies where they've managed to place tables. At lunchtime, Aromas Plus features a cafeteria-style service where you get yourself a tray and scoot it on a rail while the cooks dish you up whatever of the day's delights you want. Aromas Plus is a great place to eat. Whether you want to go out for an anniversary dinner or grab a bite to eat with your friends, its a great place to go. The food is delicious, the people are friendly and you get your food at a reasonable time. The prices are reasonable, especially with the great quality of the food. The cheesecake is to die for. 1 Mount Bernard Avenue Corner Brook, NL A2H 6Y5 Canadalrm; - (709) 632-2255lrm; http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Aromas-Plus-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-27 10:37:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Aromas-Plus-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100127_aromasplusMarbleMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aromas Plus (located at the corner of Park and Main) has been around for a few years. By Corner Brook standards it's a large restaurant with a large dining area and a couple of other nooks and crannies where they've managed to place tables. At lunchtime, Aromas Plus features a cafeteria-style service where you get yourself a tray and scoot it on a rail while the cooks dish you up whatever of the day's delights you want. Aromas Plus is a great place to eat. Whether you want to go out for an anniversary dinner or grab a bite to eat with your friends, its a great place to go. The food is delicious, the people are friendly and you get your food at a reasonable time. The prices are reasonable, especially with the great quality of the food. The cheesecake is to die for. 1 Mount Bernard Avenue Corner Brook, NL A2H 6Y5 Canadalrm; - (709) 632-2255lrm; <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Aromas-Plus-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100127_aromasplusMarbleMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Apreacute;s Ski Drinks The Main Bar Apres ski at its finest with flowing mixers, beer and wine and great live entertainment weekends. Main Floor North Side. The Atrium Bar at The Copper Tree Stellar views with clean air make this the best spot to celebrate after a day on the slopes. Beer, wine and mixed drinks for the most sophisticated taste buds. Main Floor slopeside west side. Outdoor access near quad chairlift. VanWinkle's at the Kaatskill Mountain Club Van Winkle's offers a warm ambiance in a more intimate setting. Beer, wine, mixed drinks with a pub menu available. Big Eats... Small Treats VanWinkle's Restaurant at the Kaatskill Mountain Club Offering a wonderful array of creative salads, inventive sandwiches, Mediterranean open oven pizzas, and traditional entrees all served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere touched up with a bit of mountain flare. Van Winkle's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nightly specials The Marketplace Food Court Located on the Main Floor of the Lodge, slopeside. Offering made-to-order hearty breakfasts, homemade soups and sandwiches, burgers, dogs, chili, made-to-order stir-fry, burritos, wraps, desserts and hydrating beverages. The Plaza Cafeacute; in the Copper Tree Restaurant The Plaza features quick and healthy meals, now located in the Copper Tree Restaurant. Featuring Pasta dishes, hot soups, made-to-order salads, and gourmet deli sandwiches, in addition to gourmet daily specials made in the Copper Tree Restaurant kitchen. Warm up from the cold with a hot cappuccino or espresso! Jerry's Deli Sliced deli meats and fresh-baked breads are used for made-to-order sandwiches and wraps. Homemade soups and salads top the deli board menu. Jerry's is located on the Main Floor of the lodge, adjacent to the Main Bar. Santini's A little slice of pizza heaven featuring gourmet pizzas, veggie and meatball subs, and ice-cold beverages. Located on the Main Floor of the Lodge. Mostly Coffee Fuel up for the day with Mostly Coffee's great array of flavored coffees, espresso, cappuccino, and hot chocolate, plus treats like pastries, scones, biscotti and muffins. Located on the ground floor of the Main Lodge. The Summit Lounge Sensational sushi and cocktails at this chic weekend hotspot open 12noon to 5pm. The Sushi Bar is located upstairs next to the main bar. Andre's Slopeside Barbecue The best burgers, dogs and chicken in town! Open select weekends and holidays, weather permitting. Located Slopeside. Fast Fuel Goldye's Cafeacute; Quick treats include chili, breakfasts and soups with a fireside view of Hunter One's slopes! Located in the Main level of the Learning Center. The Snack Shop The Snack Shop in the Snowtubing Lodge is the perfect place for a quick warmup, a fast bite or a time-out before hitting the Snowtubing chutes. On the Slopes The Summit Lodge A cafeacute; located 3,200 above sea level where you'll find treats like soups, chili, hot dogs and burgers. A fast and convenient place to stop on a great ski or ride day! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Hunter-Mountain-Dining-On-The-Slopes ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-27 10:29:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Hunter-Mountain-Dining-On-The-Slopes"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Apreacute;s Ski Drinks The Main Bar Apres ski at its finest with flowing mixers, beer and wine and great live entertainment weekends. Main Floor North Side. The Atrium Bar at The Copper Tree Stellar views with clean air make this the best spot to celebrate after a day on the slopes. Beer, wine and mixed drinks for the most sophisticated taste buds. Main Floor slopeside west side. Outdoor access near quad chairlift. VanWinkle's at the Kaatskill Mountain Club Van Winkle's offers a warm ambiance in a more intimate setting. Beer, wine, mixed drinks with a pub menu available. Big Eats... Small Treats VanWinkle's Restaurant at the Kaatskill Mountain Club Offering a wonderful array of creative salads, inventive sandwiches, Mediterranean open oven pizzas, and traditional entrees all served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere touched up with a bit of mountain flare. Van Winkle's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nightly specials The Marketplace Food Court Located on the Main Floor of the Lodge, slopeside. Offering made-to-order hearty breakfasts, homemade soups and sandwiches, burgers, dogs, chili, made-to-order stir-fry, burritos, wraps, desserts and hydrating beverages. The Plaza Cafeacute; in the Copper Tree Restaurant The Plaza features quick and healthy meals, now located in the Copper Tree Restaurant. Featuring Pasta dishes, hot soups, made-to-order salads, and gourmet deli sandwiches, in addition to gourmet daily specials made in the Copper Tree Restaurant kitchen. Warm up from the cold with a hot cappuccino or espresso! Jerry's Deli Sliced deli meats and fresh-baked breads are used for made-to-order sandwiches and wraps. Homemade soups and salads top the deli board menu. Jerry's is located on the Main Floor of the lodge, adjacent to the Main Bar. Santini's A little slice of pizza heaven featuring gourmet pizzas, veggie and meatball subs, and ice-cold beverages. Located on the Main Floor of the Lodge. Mostly Coffee Fuel up for the day with Mostly Coffee's great array of flavored coffees, espresso, cappuccino, and hot chocolate, plus treats like pastries, scones, biscotti and muffins. Located on the ground floor of the Main Lodge. The Summit Lounge Sensational sushi and cocktails at this chic weekend hotspot open 12noon to 5pm. The Sushi Bar is located upstairs next to the main bar. Andre's Slopeside Barbecue The best burgers, dogs and chicken in town! Open select weekends and holidays, weather permitting. Located Slopeside. Fast Fuel Goldye's Cafeacute; Quick treats include chili, breakfasts and soups with a fireside view of Hunter One's slopes! Located in the Main level of the Learning Center. The Snack Shop The Snack Shop in the Snowtubing Lodge is the perfect place for a quick warmup, a fast bite or a time-out before hitting the Snowtubing chutes. On the Slopes The Summit Lodge A cafeacute; located 3,200 above sea level where you'll find treats like soups, chili, hot dogs and burgers. A fast and convenient place to stop on a great ski or ride day! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100127/Hunter-Mountain-Dining-On-The-Slopes"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel With January being National Learn a Snowsport Month, Deer Valley Resort is joining in the party and offering a new learn-to-ski package for Utah residents who have never skied before. The clinics will be offered on this Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and those that have a current Utah driver's license or a photo ID with a Utah property tax form, utility bill, or pay stub are all eligible to participate. All those who join must be 13 years or older, and the coast for the package is $39, which includes a lift ticket, equipment rental, and the clinic. To sign up, call (888) 754-8477 or (435) 645-6648 and mention the Ski Utah Lucky 13. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Deer-Valley-announces-new-learntoski-package- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 17:32:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Deer-Valley-announces-new-learntoski-package-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_deervalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> With January being National Learn a Snowsport Month, Deer Valley Resort is joining in the party and offering a new learn-to-ski package for Utah residents who have never skied before. The clinics will be offered on this Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and those that have a current Utah driver's license or a photo ID with a Utah property tax form, utility bill, or pay stub are all eligible to participate. All those who join must be 13 years or older, and the coast for the package is $39, which includes a lift ticket, equipment rental, and the clinic. To sign up, call (888) 754-8477 or (435) 645-6648 and mention the Ski Utah Lucky 13. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Deer-Valley-announces-new-learntoski-package-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_deervalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Lincoln, NH, January 26, 2010: New Hampshire's Loon Mountain and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire will celebrate their ten-year fundraising partnership with the return of Snow Golf for this year's CASA Snow Fest, which will take place on Friday, February 5, 2010. CASA Snow Fest isn't just about raising money for a good cause. The day is also an opportunity to celebrate the more than 300 volunteers who give of themselves to CASA throughout the year. Over the past ten years, Loon Mountain has helped CASA raise more than $100,000 and offered a day of complimentary skiing and snowboarding, along with other activities, for CASA volunteers and their families. These are men and women who are in the trenches with our kids in the program day-in and day-out, said CASA Executive Director, Marcia Sink. For many kids, these CASA volunteers are their life-line. We are so grateful that Loon offers its hospitality with a site for the Snow Fest, and is so gracious with the Volunteer Appreciation Day. Loon first hosted a snow golf event in 2000 as part of the inaugural CASA Snow Fest winter fundraiser. Snow golf is just what it sounds like: golf played on snow. Loon will transform its Blue Ox trail into an 18-hole golf course, and participants will ski, snowboard or snowshoe the course. The event will be a double-flight, nine-hole shot-gun style scramble format. Prizes will even be awarded for the closest to the pin and longest drive. Over the years, this event has taken on different looks, but the mission, purpose and spirit have never changed, continued Sink. The funds we have raised have helped CASA serve more of the states' children who really need a strong advocate by their side. Participants of the CASA Snow Fest include businesses and individuals. Some are involved in the court system and work with CASA daily. Others are families who have been helped by CASA. And still others are business owners looking to support their community and have seen how CASA has made a difference. The Rowley Agency of Concord has been a proud supporter of this event since the beginning. We know that the CASA program works. This organization is breaking the cycle of child abuse in New Hampshire, said Rowley Agency's Bill Verplank. We hope other businesses, large or small, will join as a sponsor and enjoy a great day at Loon Mountain. Sponsors of the 2010 CASA Snow Fest include WMUR-TV ABC-9, WOKQ, and The Common Man Restaurants. To become involved with the event, contact CASA directly at 603-626-4600, or go online to www.casanh.org. For a full line-up of events at Loon Mountain throughout the winter, click on www.loonmtn.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Snow-Golf-returns-to-Loon-Mountain-on-February-5 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 17:10:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Snow-Golf-returns-to-Loon-Mountain-on-February-5"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_loon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Lincoln, NH, January 26, 2010: New Hampshire's Loon Mountain and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire will celebrate their ten-year fundraising partnership with the return of Snow Golf for this year's CASA Snow Fest, which will take place on Friday, February 5, 2010. CASA Snow Fest isn't just about raising money for a good cause. The day is also an opportunity to celebrate the more than 300 volunteers who give of themselves to CASA throughout the year. Over the past ten years, Loon Mountain has helped CASA raise more than $100,000 and offered a day of complimentary skiing and snowboarding, along with other activities, for CASA volunteers and their families. These are men and women who are in the trenches with our kids in the program day-in and day-out, said CASA Executive Director, Marcia Sink. For many kids, these CASA volunteers are their life-line. We are so grateful that Loon offers its hospitality with a site for the Snow Fest, and is so gracious with the Volunteer Appreciation Day. Loon first hosted a snow golf event in 2000 as part of the inaugural CASA Snow Fest winter fundraiser. Snow golf is just what it sounds like: golf played on snow. Loon will transform its Blue Ox trail into an 18-hole golf course, and participants will ski, snowboard or snowshoe the course. The event will be a double-flight, nine-hole shot-gun style scramble format. Prizes will even be awarded for the closest to the pin and longest drive. Over the years, this event has taken on different looks, but the mission, purpose and spirit have never changed, continued Sink. The funds we have raised have helped CASA serve more of the states' children who really need a strong advocate by their side. Participants of the CASA Snow Fest include businesses and individuals. Some are involved in the court system and work with CASA daily. Others are families who have been helped by CASA. And still others are business owners looking to support their community and have seen how CASA has made a difference. The Rowley Agency of Concord has been a proud supporter of this event since the beginning. We know that the CASA program works. This organization is breaking the cycle of child abuse in New Hampshire, said Rowley Agency's Bill Verplank. We hope other businesses, large or small, will join as a sponsor and enjoy a great day at Loon Mountain. Sponsors of the 2010 CASA Snow Fest include WMUR-TV ABC-9, WOKQ, and The Common Man Restaurants. To become involved with the event, contact CASA directly at 603-626-4600, or go online to www.casanh.org. For a full line-up of events at Loon Mountain throughout the winter, click on www.loonmtn.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Snow-Golf-returns-to-Loon-Mountain-on-February-5"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_loon_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Gitanos' is the place for people to enjoy a sensory experience. The food, the wine, the art, the music is selected to sooth some senses while stimulating others. The decor is eclectic but tasteful and, most importantly, warm and inviting. There is no particular theme but the restaurant will be known for interesting food, music and original art. Very good wines are available by the glass or the bottle. Bottles of wine are marked up by $15.00 to $20.00 no matter what the base price. Wine by the glass has a higher margin but will not exceed 100%. The developers of Gitanos' believe the industry trend, of more than doubling the cost of bottles of wine, is very close to the edge of revolt by the general public. Case in point is the current debate in Ontario over allowing patrons to bring their own bottle of wine into licensed establishments. We want to provide an opportunity for patrons to enjoy good wines with their meals without having to exceed a budget they are comfortable with. The menu is developed on a regular bases - on availability of (as often as possible) from local foods but the preparation methods will be classical and draw on international themes such Thai, Japanese, Italian, French and, of course, Spain to mention a few. The menu selections will consider healthy eating at all times. Vegetarian and Vegan eating styles are given the same respect as Omnivorous. A deep fryer is NOT on the equipment list As often as possible, foods sourced from Newfoundland and Labrador such as fish, berries and meats and produce will be the inspiration for the menu. Contact: Gitanos' Millbrook Mall Corner Brook, NL 709-634-5000 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Gitanos-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 15:37:20 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Gitanos-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_ComfortInnMarbleMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Gitanos' is the place for people to enjoy a sensory experience. The food, the wine, the art, the music is selected to sooth some senses while stimulating others. The decor is eclectic but tasteful and, most importantly, warm and inviting. There is no particular theme but the restaurant will be known for interesting food, music and original art. Very good wines are available by the glass or the bottle. Bottles of wine are marked up by $15.00 to $20.00 no matter what the base price. Wine by the glass has a higher margin but will not exceed 100%. The developers of Gitanos' believe the industry trend, of more than doubling the cost of bottles of wine, is very close to the edge of revolt by the general public. Case in point is the current debate in Ontario over allowing patrons to bring their own bottle of wine into licensed establishments. We want to provide an opportunity for patrons to enjoy good wines with their meals without having to exceed a budget they are comfortable with. The menu is developed on a regular bases - on availability of (as often as possible) from local foods but the preparation methods will be classical and draw on international themes such Thai, Japanese, Italian, French and, of course, Spain to mention a few. The menu selections will consider healthy eating at all times. Vegetarian and Vegan eating styles are given the same respect as Omnivorous. A deep fryer is NOT on the equipment list As often as possible, foods sourced from Newfoundland and Labrador such as fish, berries and meats and produce will be the inspiration for the menu. Contact: Gitanos' Millbrook Mall Corner Brook, NL 709-634-5000 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Gitanos-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_ComfortInnMarbleMountain_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Liftside Village Condos Nestled at the foot of Hunter Mountain's 54 trails lies the quaint condominiums of Liftside Village. Just a 200 foot walk to the Kaatskill Mountain Club, renters of the Liftside Village condos share in all of it's amenities. The Liftside Village is the perfect place to stay after a day of snowplay and an even better place to wake up for another day of snow-filled fun. One and two bedroom condominiums located slopeside comfortably accommodate parties of up to six individuals. Each condo unit features family-friendly amenities like fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, private balconies, wood or gas fireplaces and washer/dryer units. Staycations at Liftside offer tranquility from the daily hustle and bustle by providing you with the conveniences of home without responsibility. Luxury and practicality all in one combined with convenient ski-in/ski-out access to Hunter Mountain. Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Liftside-Village-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 15:11:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Liftside-Village-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_LiftsideVillageHunterMtn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Liftside Village Condos Nestled at the foot of Hunter Mountain's 54 trails lies the quaint condominiums of Liftside Village. Just a 200 foot walk to the Kaatskill Mountain Club, renters of the Liftside Village condos share in all of it's amenities. The Liftside Village is the perfect place to stay after a day of snowplay and an even better place to wake up for another day of snow-filled fun. One and two bedroom condominiums located slopeside comfortably accommodate parties of up to six individuals. Each condo unit features family-friendly amenities like fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, private balconies, wood or gas fireplaces and washer/dryer units. Staycations at Liftside offer tranquility from the daily hustle and bustle by providing you with the conveniences of home without responsibility. Luxury and practicality all in one combined with convenient ski-in/ski-out access to Hunter Mountain. Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Liftside-Village-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_LiftsideVillageHunterMtn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Set in the spectacular Humber Valley, bordered by the mighty Humber River, and in full view of Marble Mountain, our popular, four-season resort offers incredible recreational experiences right outside your door: from skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in winter; to hiking, kayaking, rafting, boat tours, caving, children's camps and world-class salmon fishing in the warmer months. Experience first-rate hospitality, delicious dining, breathtaking views, and the most extensive range of leisure amenities you will find in Western Newfoundland, all within a 5-minute drive to the City of Corner Brook. After an active day outdoors, relax in the indoor heated pool, sauna or hot tub; enjoy a meal or light snack at Madison's Grill; or simply sit back and chat with friends by the river. When it's finally time to call an end to your day, you'll sleep soundly in the comfort of your private room, suite or cottage. Room and Cottages: Rustic Cottages Each of our 1 to 4-bedroom housekeeping cottages have generous lounging spaces, cable TVs, kitchens equipped with dishes and cookware, and fireplaces in larger units. Families are a welcome tradition here at the Resort and our property is designed with your children in mind. With picnic tables, a swimming pool, play areas, barbeques and so much to do both indoors and out, you'll discover why everyday is a great day at Marble Inn Resort. Don't forget to take advantage of our popular summer children's camps and ask about our special family rates on all our tours and adventures. Rooms at the Inn The Inn has seven standard rooms, a family suite and a wheelchair accessible suite, all with queen beds and private baths. Ideal for couples and business travellers, each room is tastefully decorated and furnished for your greatest comfort. Choose a river-view suite with fireplace, or watch the sun come up over Marble Mountain in one of our lovely mountain-view rooms. The restaurant, pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room are all located in the Inn. Luxury Suites Pamper yourself with a stay at Humber River Suites, Marble Mountain's newest luxury accommodations. This riverside villa features 9 elegantly-styled, bright and spacious, two-bedroom executive suites. With modern appliances, leather seating, fireplaces, LCD technology, private decks, washers and dryers, they are an ideal getaway for guests who want to indulge themselves and the perfect home away from home for discerning business travellers. Guest Amenities: Madison's Grill Coffee Shop Indoor Heated Pool with Mountain Views Hot Tub amp; Sauna Fitness Room Skiing amp; Snowboarding On-Site Salmon Fishing Kayaking amp; Canoeing River Rafting Humber River Boat Tours Cave Tours Nearby Hiking Trails Children's Adventure Camps Private Riverside Dock Private Dining for Business and Special Occasions Wake-Up Service Laundry Service Irons / Ironing Boards upon request Free Local Calls Free High-Speed Internet Access Children Under 16 Stay Free Contact: Mailing Address P.O. Box 63 Corner Brook, Newfoundland amp; Labrador Canada A2H 6C3 Street Address 21 Dogwood Drive Steady Brook, Newfoundland amp; Labrador Canada A2H 2N2 Telephone amp; Fax Telephone: 709.634.2237 Toll-Free North America: 1.877.497.5673 Facsimile: 709.639.1592 E-Mail General E-Mail: info@marbleinn.com Accommodations: stay@marbleinn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Marble-Inn-Resort-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 15:00:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Marble-Inn-Resort-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Set in the spectacular Humber Valley, bordered by the mighty Humber River, and in full view of Marble Mountain, our popular, four-season resort offers incredible recreational experiences right outside your door: from skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in winter; to hiking, kayaking, rafting, boat tours, caving, children's camps and world-class salmon fishing in the warmer months. Experience first-rate hospitality, delicious dining, breathtaking views, and the most extensive range of leisure amenities you will find in Western Newfoundland, all within a 5-minute drive to the City of Corner Brook. After an active day outdoors, relax in the indoor heated pool, sauna or hot tub; enjoy a meal or light snack at Madison's Grill; or simply sit back and chat with friends by the river. When it's finally time to call an end to your day, you'll sleep soundly in the comfort of your private room, suite or cottage. Room and Cottages: Rustic Cottages Each of our 1 to 4-bedroom housekeeping cottages have generous lounging spaces, cable TVs, kitchens equipped with dishes and cookware, and fireplaces in larger units. Families are a welcome tradition here at the Resort and our property is designed with your children in mind. With picnic tables, a swimming pool, play areas, barbeques and so much to do both indoors and out, you'll discover why everyday is a great day at Marble Inn Resort. Don't forget to take advantage of our popular summer children's camps and ask about our special family rates on all our tours and adventures. Rooms at the Inn The Inn has seven standard rooms, a family suite and a wheelchair accessible suite, all with queen beds and private baths. Ideal for couples and business travellers, each room is tastefully decorated and furnished for your greatest comfort. Choose a river-view suite with fireplace, or watch the sun come up over Marble Mountain in one of our lovely mountain-view rooms. The restaurant, pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room are all located in the Inn. Luxury Suites Pamper yourself with a stay at Humber River Suites, Marble Mountain's newest luxury accommodations. This riverside villa features 9 elegantly-styled, bright and spacious, two-bedroom executive suites. With modern appliances, leather seating, fireplaces, LCD technology, private decks, washers and dryers, they are an ideal getaway for guests who want to indulge themselves and the perfect home away from home for discerning business travellers. Guest Amenities: Madison's Grill Coffee Shop Indoor Heated Pool with Mountain Views Hot Tub amp; Sauna Fitness Room Skiing amp; Snowboarding On-Site Salmon Fishing Kayaking amp; Canoeing River Rafting Humber River Boat Tours Cave Tours Nearby Hiking Trails Children's Adventure Camps Private Riverside Dock Private Dining for Business and Special Occasions Wake-Up Service Laundry Service Irons / Ironing Boards upon request Free Local Calls Free High-Speed Internet Access Children Under 16 Stay Free Contact: Mailing Address P.O. Box 63 Corner Brook, Newfoundland amp; Labrador Canada A2H 6C3 Street Address 21 Dogwood Drive Steady Brook, Newfoundland amp; Labrador Canada A2H 2N2 Telephone amp; Fax Telephone: 709.634.2237 Toll-Free North America: 1.877.497.5673 Facsimile: 709.639.1592 E-Mail General E-Mail: info@marbleinn.com Accommodations: stay@marbleinn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Marble-Inn-Resort-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Unparalleled Ambiance in the Old English Style, there we are jutting up through the maples in the center of the city's majesty, the white and green Tudor style roof peaks, inviting you warmly to come by. It seems this city has grown around us, yet afforded us seclusion and the intimacy of a resort, and bestowed us with our own pond and tranquil setting. Our Registered Heritage Structure, rich in the history of this quaint city, yet steeped in the tradition of our warm and friendly service, the old fashion way. When the style and grace of The Glynmill Inn are teamed with modern facilities and friendly efficient staff, the result is unique among hotels. We are proud of the warmth and beauty of our authentic Old English Style hotel, but we haven't earned our reputation by being just a pretty face. At the Glynmill, we constantly strive to provide our guests with the best in comfort and service. The Glynmill Inn is a home away from home to our regulars and a refreshing surprise to our newcomers. We're living proof that efficiency doesn't have to be impersonal, and that famous Newfoundland hospitality is alive and well! Located on beautifully landscaped grounds, just a 5 minute walk from downtown Corner Brook. For business or pleasure. Amenities: Canada Select Rating: three amp; half star (better to high quality, extended services, amenities and services) 81 attractively air-conditioned guest rooms, which include 20 Junior suites and 4 Executive Suites Amenities: 27 remote control television with audio/video input, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, telephone with voice mail and modem Movie rental Smoking and non smoking Pet friendly guest rooms available Wheelchair accessible Fitness Room Business Centre FTC Program, 10th night free Affiliation: Steele Hotel's - Gander, NL Albatross - Sinbad's Hotel amp; Suites - Irving West 500 Aeroplan points Contact: Glynmill Inn 1B Cobb Lane P.O. Box 550 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E6 Toll Free : 1-800-563-4400 Call Direct : 709-634-5181 Fax: 709-634-5106 www.glynmillinn.ca http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Glynmill-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 14:44:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Glynmill-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Unparalleled Ambiance in the Old English Style, there we are jutting up through the maples in the center of the city's majesty, the white and green Tudor style roof peaks, inviting you warmly to come by. It seems this city has grown around us, yet afforded us seclusion and the intimacy of a resort, and bestowed us with our own pond and tranquil setting. Our Registered Heritage Structure, rich in the history of this quaint city, yet steeped in the tradition of our warm and friendly service, the old fashion way. When the style and grace of The Glynmill Inn are teamed with modern facilities and friendly efficient staff, the result is unique among hotels. We are proud of the warmth and beauty of our authentic Old English Style hotel, but we haven't earned our reputation by being just a pretty face. At the Glynmill, we constantly strive to provide our guests with the best in comfort and service. The Glynmill Inn is a home away from home to our regulars and a refreshing surprise to our newcomers. We're living proof that efficiency doesn't have to be impersonal, and that famous Newfoundland hospitality is alive and well! Located on beautifully landscaped grounds, just a 5 minute walk from downtown Corner Brook. For business or pleasure. Amenities: Canada Select Rating: three amp; half star (better to high quality, extended services, amenities and services) 81 attractively air-conditioned guest rooms, which include 20 Junior suites and 4 Executive Suites Amenities: 27 remote control television with audio/video input, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, telephone with voice mail and modem Movie rental Smoking and non smoking Pet friendly guest rooms available Wheelchair accessible Fitness Room Business Centre FTC Program, 10th night free Affiliation: Steele Hotel's - Gander, NL Albatross - Sinbad's Hotel amp; Suites - Irving West 500 Aeroplan points Contact: Glynmill Inn 1B Cobb Lane P.O. Box 550 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E6 Toll Free : 1-800-563-4400 Call Direct : 709-634-5181 Fax: 709-634-5106 www.glynmillinn.ca <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Glynmill-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Trailside Condos at Hunter complement their close proximity to Hunter Mountain with mountain inspired rustic elegance. Choose between an exquisitely decorated two-bedroom Davos condominium complete with flat-screen television and inspiring views of the slopes, or the 1700 sq ft three-bedroom Matterhorn complete with 18 foot ceilings, wall of glass and three terraces. Trailside at Hunter is located 1/8 of a mile from Hunter Mountain. These stunning new-construction condos offer impressive views of Hunter Mountain and the expansive valley. Each two and three bedroom condominium offers cable tv, gas fireplace with stone facade, fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, fantastic terraces and a truly convenient location. As a guest at Trailside at Hunter you will also have access to the amenities at the Kaatskill Mountain Club. Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Trailside-Condos-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 14:00:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Trailside-Condos-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_trailsidehuntermtn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Trailside Condos at Hunter complement their close proximity to Hunter Mountain with mountain inspired rustic elegance. Choose between an exquisitely decorated two-bedroom Davos condominium complete with flat-screen television and inspiring views of the slopes, or the 1700 sq ft three-bedroom Matterhorn complete with 18 foot ceilings, wall of glass and three terraces. Trailside at Hunter is located 1/8 of a mile from Hunter Mountain. These stunning new-construction condos offer impressive views of Hunter Mountain and the expansive valley. Each two and three bedroom condominium offers cable tv, gas fireplace with stone facade, fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, fantastic terraces and a truly convenient location. As a guest at Trailside at Hunter you will also have access to the amenities at the Kaatskill Mountain Club. Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Trailside-Condos-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_trailsidehuntermtn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to the Comfort Inn, a Corner Brook hotel near Corner Brook Plaza mall This Comfort Innreg; is well situated near Corner Brook Plaza mall, Blomidon Golf and Country Club, Pepsi Centre arena, Margaret Bowater Park, the Corner Brook Stream Trail, the Corner Brook Museum amp; Archives and the Marble Mountain ski hill. Just two minutes from the city centre, this Corner Brook hotel offers a beautiful view of the Bay of Islands. Tastefully appointed guest rooms feature cable television, hair dryers, coffee makers and ironing equipment. For guests seeking more space and luxury, the hotel's fine suites offer a home away from home. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms can be requested. Pay-per-view movies are available. There are special services for business travellers and guests are invited to enjoy a fine meal at on-site restaurant Jungle Jim's Restaurant. Premium amenities at this Comfort Inn hotel include: * Free wireless high-speed Internet access * Free local calls * Free weekday newspaper * Pet-friendly hotel Contact: 41 Maple Valley Rd. Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada A2H 6T2 Phone: (709) 639-1980 Fax:(709) 639-1549 www.choicehotels.ca http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Comfort-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 13:56:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Comfort-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to the Comfort Inn, a Corner Brook hotel near Corner Brook Plaza mall This Comfort Innreg; is well situated near Corner Brook Plaza mall, Blomidon Golf and Country Club, Pepsi Centre arena, Margaret Bowater Park, the Corner Brook Stream Trail, the Corner Brook Museum amp; Archives and the Marble Mountain ski hill. Just two minutes from the city centre, this Corner Brook hotel offers a beautiful view of the Bay of Islands. Tastefully appointed guest rooms feature cable television, hair dryers, coffee makers and ironing equipment. For guests seeking more space and luxury, the hotel's fine suites offer a home away from home. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms can be requested. Pay-per-view movies are available. There are special services for business travellers and guests are invited to enjoy a fine meal at on-site restaurant Jungle Jim's Restaurant. Premium amenities at this Comfort Inn hotel include: * Free wireless high-speed Internet access * Free local calls * Free weekday newspaper * Pet-friendly hotel Contact: 41 Maple Valley Rd. Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada A2H 6T2 Phone: (709) 639-1980 Fax:(709) 639-1549 www.choicehotels.ca <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Comfort-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Pinnacle Condos at Hunter Mountain The closest lodging location for all the action at Hunter Mountain is perched atop the Hunter Mountain Base Lodge. Pinnacle condos are located near the Snowlite Express. Two to six bedroom units are available to suite every need. The Pinnacle is the newest lodging offering, featuring unsurpassed slopeside views, private parking, simple access to the slopes for great skiing and riding, close proximity to local golf courses, and several dining options in the area, and so much more. Luxury Pinnacle condos were built with convenience for vacationers, corporate retreats, and wedding guests. These condominiums offer the finest accommodations and amenities for those with discriminating tastes. All Pinnacle guests can also enjoy the four season outdoor heated pool and jaccuzzis at the Kaatskill Mountain Club. Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Pinnacle-Condos-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 11:24:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Pinnacle-Condos-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_PinnacleCondoHunterMtn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Pinnacle Condos at Hunter Mountain The closest lodging location for all the action at Hunter Mountain is perched atop the Hunter Mountain Base Lodge. Pinnacle condos are located near the Snowlite Express. Two to six bedroom units are available to suite every need. The Pinnacle is the newest lodging offering, featuring unsurpassed slopeside views, private parking, simple access to the slopes for great skiing and riding, close proximity to local golf courses, and several dining options in the area, and so much more. Luxury Pinnacle condos were built with convenience for vacationers, corporate retreats, and wedding guests. These condominiums offer the finest accommodations and amenities for those with discriminating tastes. All Pinnacle guests can also enjoy the four season outdoor heated pool and jaccuzzis at the Kaatskill Mountain Club. Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Pinnacle-Condos-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_PinnacleCondoHunterMtn_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to Marblewood Village Resort, located in the Humber Valley in Western Newfoundland at the base of Marble Mountain. The 1-4 bedroom condos at Marblewood are all fully self-contained suites that include full kitchens including fridge, stove, dishwasher, pots, pans and utensils, electric fireplaces, cable TV, and wireless internet and renowned for their extreme comfort and convenience. Check in at Marblewood Village and relax in one of our 24 deluxe suites that let you forget the world and enjoy your well deserved vacation. If you are an active group or family who enjoy the outdoors, you've arrived in a virtual paradise with Marble Mountain, as well as groomed snowmobile trails just next door. For booking information contact us by e-mail at info@marblemountain.com or by calling (709) 632-7900 or toll free at 1-888-868-7635. Marblewood is now taking monthly condo rentals for the fall '09 season - contact us for details. Guest Amenities: 24 spacious condo units 1-4 bedroom units full kitchens (inc. fridge, stove, dishwasher, pots amp; utensils, etc) electric fireplaces cable TV/VCR wireless internet private patios free local calling clock radios corporate meeting room guest lounge laundry facilities onsite available for daily, weekly and monthly rental outside ski lockers snowmobile trip packages available wheelchair accessible units Contact: 8 Thistle Dr Steady Brook, NL mail: Box 245 RR1, Corner Brook, NL A2H 2N2 phone: (709) 632-7900 or toll free at 1-888-868-7635 e-mail: info@marblemountain.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Marblewood-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 11:22:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Marblewood-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Marblewood Village Resort, located in the Humber Valley in Western Newfoundland at the base of Marble Mountain. The 1-4 bedroom condos at Marblewood are all fully self-contained suites that include full kitchens including fridge, stove, dishwasher, pots, pans and utensils, electric fireplaces, cable TV, and wireless internet and renowned for their extreme comfort and convenience. Check in at Marblewood Village and relax in one of our 24 deluxe suites that let you forget the world and enjoy your well deserved vacation. If you are an active group or family who enjoy the outdoors, you've arrived in a virtual paradise with Marble Mountain, as well as groomed snowmobile trails just next door. For booking information contact us by e-mail at info@marblemountain.com or by calling (709) 632-7900 or toll free at 1-888-868-7635. Marblewood is now taking monthly condo rentals for the fall '09 season - contact us for details. Guest Amenities: 24 spacious condo units 1-4 bedroom units full kitchens (inc. fridge, stove, dishwasher, pots amp; utensils, etc) electric fireplaces cable TV/VCR wireless internet private patios free local calling clock radios corporate meeting room guest lounge laundry facilities onsite available for daily, weekly and monthly rental outside ski lockers snowmobile trip packages available wheelchair accessible units Contact: 8 Thistle Dr Steady Brook, NL mail: Box 245 RR1, Corner Brook, NL A2H 2N2 phone: (709) 632-7900 or toll free at 1-888-868-7635 e-mail: info@marblemountain.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Marblewood-Inn-at-Marble-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Tucked into the base of Hunter Mountain are three of the finest slopeside lodging options in the Catskills region. The Kaatskill Mountain Club and the condos of Liftside Village and Trailside at Hunter. Each offer the discerning guest premier accommodations for up to 10 people and unmatched amenities that make any stay special. There's nothing like the convenience of staying slopeside at a resort. The ski-in/ski-out convenience means you never have to get in your car until you're ready to leave! The Kaatskill Mountain Club Pamper yourself in the lavish lodging of the Kaatskill Mountain Club. From spacious studio, one-, two-, and three- bedroom suites to sumptuous executive and penthouse suites, our accommodations offer these great amenities: Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Kaatskill-Mountain-Club-at-Hunter-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-26 09:57:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Kaatskill-Mountain-Club-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_kaatskillmountainclub_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Tucked into the base of Hunter Mountain are three of the finest slopeside lodging options in the Catskills region. The Kaatskill Mountain Club and the condos of Liftside Village and Trailside at Hunter. Each offer the discerning guest premier accommodations for up to 10 people and unmatched amenities that make any stay special. There's nothing like the convenience of staying slopeside at a resort. The ski-in/ski-out convenience means you never have to get in your car until you're ready to leave! The Kaatskill Mountain Club Pamper yourself in the lavish lodging of the Kaatskill Mountain Club. From spacious studio, one-, two-, and three- bedroom suites to sumptuous executive and penthouse suites, our accommodations offer these great amenities: Amenities: Ski-in, ski-out privileges Full kitchen amp; fireplace In-room movie selection High speed internet Daily housekeeping Concierge services Valet parking amp; Bell Service Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa amp; Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Ski and snowboard storage Van Winkle's Restaurant Video arcade Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 300 guests. Address: Route 23a amp; Route 32a Palenville, NY 12463 GPS Coordinates: N42 12.289 W74 12.598 Reservations: 800-HUNTERMTN 800-486-8376 www.KaatskillmtnClub.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100126/Kaatskill-Mountain-Club-at-Hunter-Mountain"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100126_kaatskillmountainclub_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If you volunteered at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, search the back of the closet for your volunteer jacket and head to Snowbasin Resort on Saturday, Jan. 30. The host venue of the men's and women's downhill events is celebrating its Olympic heritage a couple of weeks before the 2010 version cranks up in Canada. Volunteers wearing a 2002 jacket can purchase a lift ticket for $30, compared to the regular price of $65. The resort is organizing a group photo of everyone in their volunteer jackets at the base of the Needles Express Gondola at 2 p.m. The 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah had about 8,000 volunteers for activities leading up to the games and 18,000 core volunteers for the competition. Another 6,000 volunteers worked for the accompanying Paralympic Winter Games. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Snowbasin-welcomes-2002-Olympics-volunteers ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-22 20:42:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Snowbasin-welcomes-2002-Olympics-volunteers"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100127_SnowbasinBase_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If you volunteered at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, search the back of the closet for your volunteer jacket and head to Snowbasin Resort on Saturday, Jan. 30. The host venue of the men's and women's downhill events is celebrating its Olympic heritage a couple of weeks before the 2010 version cranks up in Canada. Volunteers wearing a 2002 jacket can purchase a lift ticket for $30, compared to the regular price of $65. The resort is organizing a group photo of everyone in their volunteer jackets at the base of the Needles Express Gondola at 2 p.m. The 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah had about 8,000 volunteers for activities leading up to the games and 18,000 core volunteers for the competition. Another 6,000 volunteers worked for the accompanying Paralympic Winter Games. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Snowbasin-welcomes-2002-Olympics-volunteers"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100127_SnowbasinBase_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Beaver Creek Resort may have escalators in its base area, but 1,500 skiers and snowboarders are not headed to the Colorado ski area for luxury treatment during the annual Talons Challenge on Saturday. The sold-out event requires participants to ski 13 black and double-black diamond runs for a total of 23,722 vertical feet. The challenge is centered around the World Cup Birds of Prey downhill course, Grouse Mountain, and Larkspur Bowl. While Beaver Creek may be the Deer Valley of Colorado on the Bogner barometer, the terrain can be surprisingly as demanding, if not more demanding, than the resort's big sister with the bowls, 12 miles down Interstate 70. The runs are still not scary steep to a Jackson Hole or Snowbird level, but bump skiers should love the sustained pitch of the mogul runs on Grouse Mountain. For the $10 registration fee, participants receive at least a brat and a beer for lunch.Successful finishers pick up a commemorative hat and a spot on the Talons Challenge Wall-of-Fame digital kiosk. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Beaver-Creek-hosts-Talons-Challenge ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-22 14:48:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Beaver-Creek-hosts-Talons-Challenge"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100122_BeaverCreek_Grouse_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Beaver Creek Resort may have escalators in its base area, but 1,500 skiers and snowboarders are not headed to the Colorado ski area for luxury treatment during the annual Talons Challenge on Saturday. The sold-out event requires participants to ski 13 black and double-black diamond runs for a total of 23,722 vertical feet. The challenge is centered around the World Cup Birds of Prey downhill course, Grouse Mountain, and Larkspur Bowl. While Beaver Creek may be the Deer Valley of Colorado on the Bogner barometer, the terrain can be surprisingly as demanding, if not more demanding, than the resort's big sister with the bowls, 12 miles down Interstate 70. The runs are still not scary steep to a Jackson Hole or Snowbird level, but bump skiers should love the sustained pitch of the mogul runs on Grouse Mountain. For the $10 registration fee, participants receive at least a brat and a beer for lunch.Successful finishers pick up a commemorative hat and a spot on the Talons Challenge Wall-of-Fame digital kiosk. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Beaver-Creek-hosts-Talons-Challenge"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100122_BeaverCreek_Grouse_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 1984 US Olympic Menrsquo;s Ski Racing Gold Medalist Bill Johnson (pictured left) and 3 time overall FIS World Cup champion, US Olympic Gold Medalist and US and world skiing legend Phil Mahre will appear January 23, 2010 at Ski Sundown ski area for the first annual ldquo;Sam and Mary Humphrey Memorial Vertical Challenge for The Bill Johnson Health Care Trustrdquo;. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for Billrsquo;s ongoing health care needs resulting from his 2001 racing accident suffered while competing for a berth on the US Ski Team headed for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games. Johnson won Americarsquo;s first ever US Olympic Gold Medal in menrsquo;s alpine racing at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games, days before Mahre won Gold in the Olympic slalom. Johnson, a downhill specialist renowned for taunting and beating the great Franz Klammer at the 1984 Games, won 3 FIS World Cup downhills in 1983-84, including the first ever by an American man at Wengen, Switzerland before the Olympics. Mahre, the greatest ski racer in US history, won an unprecedented and unequaled 3 consecutive FIS World Cup overall titles, 3 Olympic medals, and 27 World Cup races in a storied career that will never be matched in skiing. Mahre is the only racer to have with consistency beaten Swedish icon Ingemar Stenmark, winner of a world record 84 FIS World Cup races, and considered by experts to be the greatest skier in history. Knowing of Johnsonrsquo;s needs, Mahre agreed instantly in the true Olympic champion spirit when asked on short notice to travel 3000 miles from his home in Yakima, WA just to support Johnson. The event is named to honor the late Sam amp; Mary Humphrey, Canton, CT natives, who helped lead the Ski Sundown Ski Patrol for 40 years. Their son-in-law, Harold Burbank, a Canton, CT attorney, created the event. He once trained with Johnson, and currently coaches the Ethel Walker School ski team. Burbank has volunteered legal and other services for Johnson since his 2001 TBI. ldquo;Billy is the most fearless man I ever knew in sport, but he and his family need the support of our ski communities now. His right side is failing. Without a trust fund he will not be able to afford equipment for his disability, such as an indoor electric cart. I hope more ski resorts, racers and sponsors like wersquo;ve assembled in Connecticut will create events to support Billrsquo;s health care trust fund. I am sure Phil Mahre will help. Hersquo;s been there for Bill 110%. We all cannot be Gold Medalists, but we can all be Olympians when we help TBI victims in need like Bill, ldquo; Burbank said. The Vertical Challenge pits teams of 4 skiers and boarders against the mountain and each other to see who can make the most runs in 6 hours. Entrants are paid by sponsors for each run skied. Funds earned will be placed in Billrsquo;s trust fund. Prizes will be awarded for most team vertical, most individual vertical, and most funds raised for Bill. Pre-registration materials are available now at Ski Sundown lodge, or at the event. Registration opens 7 AM, 1-23-10, Sundown lodge, and closes at 9 AM. The Challenge begins at 9 AM sharp. Phil Mahre will MC the awards ceremony, and Bill Johnson will hand out awards, at 3:30 PM. Concurrent with the Challenge, the STRIDE Adaptive Program at Ski Sundown will hold an adaptive ski racing clinic coached by Mahre and Johnson. STRIDE is renowned for its advocacy and support of disabled athletes in all sports. Families and friends of disabled athletes should not miss this remarkable event. STRIDE founders, staff, coaches and athletes from three states promise to attend. STRIDE underwrote Phil Mahrersquo;s appearance. Please contact the STRIDE Adaptive Program at Ski Sundown for more race clinic details. The Ski Sundown Ski Patrol Vertical Challenge Team, led by veteran Ski Sundown Patroller Norman Bird, in memory of Sam and Mary Humphrey, challenges all CT Ski Patrols and ski schools to enter Vertical Challenge teams. Ski Sundown Ski Patrol generously has offered to volunteer needed labor and safety services for the event as well. Please contact Norman Bird, Ski Sundown Ski Patrol, for details on the Patrol and Ski School Challenge, or information on how to volunteer Ski Patrol services at the event. More volunteers are sought. Sponsorship opportunities exist. The event is supported by Ski Sundown, STRIDE Adaptive Program at Ski Sundown, STRIDE, Inc., PROSPORT NW; Residence Inn of Avon, CT, Fattyrsquo;s Skis and Snowboards, Bobrsquo;s Discount Furniture; Couture Alpine Technologies, and Attorney Harold Burbank. Contact Attorney Harold Burbank, Canton, CT, 860-693-2687, for more information. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/84-gold-medalists-Bill-Johnson-Phil-Mahre-to-appear-at-Ski-Sundown-on-Saturday-to-raise-funds ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-22 13:51:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/84-gold-medalists-Bill-Johnson-Phil-Mahre-to-appear-at-Ski-Sundown-on-Saturday-to-raise-funds"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100122_Bill_Johnson_three_peeps_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 1984 US Olympic Menrsquo;s Ski Racing Gold Medalist Bill Johnson (pictured left) and 3 time overall FIS World Cup champion, US Olympic Gold Medalist and US and world skiing legend Phil Mahre will appear January 23, 2010 at Ski Sundown ski area for the first annual ldquo;Sam and Mary Humphrey Memorial Vertical Challenge for The Bill Johnson Health Care Trustrdquo;. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for Billrsquo;s ongoing health care needs resulting from his 2001 racing accident suffered while competing for a berth on the US Ski Team headed for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games. Johnson won Americarsquo;s first ever US Olympic Gold Medal in menrsquo;s alpine racing at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games, days before Mahre won Gold in the Olympic slalom. Johnson, a downhill specialist renowned for taunting and beating the great Franz Klammer at the 1984 Games, won 3 FIS World Cup downhills in 1983-84, including the first ever by an American man at Wengen, Switzerland before the Olympics. Mahre, the greatest ski racer in US history, won an unprecedented and unequaled 3 consecutive FIS World Cup overall titles, 3 Olympic medals, and 27 World Cup races in a storied career that will never be matched in skiing. Mahre is the only racer to have with consistency beaten Swedish icon Ingemar Stenmark, winner of a world record 84 FIS World Cup races, and considered by experts to be the greatest skier in history. Knowing of Johnsonrsquo;s needs, Mahre agreed instantly in the true Olympic champion spirit when asked on short notice to travel 3000 miles from his home in Yakima, WA just to support Johnson. The event is named to honor the late Sam amp; Mary Humphrey, Canton, CT natives, who helped lead the Ski Sundown Ski Patrol for 40 years. Their son-in-law, Harold Burbank, a Canton, CT attorney, created the event. He once trained with Johnson, and currently coaches the Ethel Walker School ski team. Burbank has volunteered legal and other services for Johnson since his 2001 TBI. ldquo;Billy is the most fearless man I ever knew in sport, but he and his family need the support of our ski communities now. His right side is failing. Without a trust fund he will not be able to afford equipment for his disability, such as an indoor electric cart. I hope more ski resorts, racers and sponsors like wersquo;ve assembled in Connecticut will create events to support Billrsquo;s health care trust fund. I am sure Phil Mahre will help. Hersquo;s been there for Bill 110%. We all cannot be Gold Medalists, but we can all be Olympians when we help TBI victims in need like Bill, ldquo; Burbank said. The Vertical Challenge pits teams of 4 skiers and boarders against the mountain and each other to see who can make the most runs in 6 hours. Entrants are paid by sponsors for each run skied. Funds earned will be placed in Billrsquo;s trust fund. Prizes will be awarded for most team vertical, most individual vertical, and most funds raised for Bill. Pre-registration materials are available now at Ski Sundown lodge, or at the event. Registration opens 7 AM, 1-23-10, Sundown lodge, and closes at 9 AM. The Challenge begins at 9 AM sharp. Phil Mahre will MC the awards ceremony, and Bill Johnson will hand out awards, at 3:30 PM. Concurrent with the Challenge, the STRIDE Adaptive Program at Ski Sundown will hold an adaptive ski racing clinic coached by Mahre and Johnson. STRIDE is renowned for its advocacy and support of disabled athletes in all sports. Families and friends of disabled athletes should not miss this remarkable event. STRIDE founders, staff, coaches and athletes from three states promise to attend. STRIDE underwrote Phil Mahrersquo;s appearance. Please contact the STRIDE Adaptive Program at Ski Sundown for more race clinic details. The Ski Sundown Ski Patrol Vertical Challenge Team, led by veteran Ski Sundown Patroller Norman Bird, in memory of Sam and Mary Humphrey, challenges all CT Ski Patrols and ski schools to enter Vertical Challenge teams. Ski Sundown Ski Patrol generously has offered to volunteer needed labor and safety services for the event as well. Please contact Norman Bird, Ski Sundown Ski Patrol, for details on the Patrol and Ski School Challenge, or information on how to volunteer Ski Patrol services at the event. More volunteers are sought. Sponsorship opportunities exist. The event is supported by Ski Sundown, STRIDE Adaptive Program at Ski Sundown, STRIDE, Inc., PROSPORT NW; Residence Inn of Avon, CT, Fattyrsquo;s Skis and Snowboards, Bobrsquo;s Discount Furniture; Couture Alpine Technologies, and Attorney Harold Burbank. Contact Attorney Harold Burbank, Canton, CT, 860-693-2687, for more information. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/84-gold-medalists-Bill-Johnson-Phil-Mahre-to-appear-at-Ski-Sundown-on-Saturday-to-raise-funds"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100122_Bill_Johnson_three_peeps_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel As soon as you arrive at Stowe, you'll conveniently find all the equipment you need to rent at the base lodges of both Spruce and Mansfield. The staff there is ready to serve you for the duration of your visit. All of our rental equipment utilizes the latest technology to facilitate a faster learning curve. From front-entry boots to shaped skis to helmets, everything is well-maintained and serviced properly. Plus, you'll get free equipment storage with any multi-day rental. Snowboarders may want to swing by the Burton Learn to Ride Center where snowboarding's top teaching professionals use revolutionary equipment in conjunction with LTR (learn to ride) teaching techniques to help you hone your carving skills. Also be sure to visit the Stowe Toys Demo Center where you can try out the latest equipment before you buy it. We get brand new gear in every year and you can test out as many models as you desire for one low price. Stowe Toys Centers are located right next to the Four Runner Quad lift on Mt. Mansfield and in the Spruce Peak Base Area. Or if you're a local, you definitely should consider leasing your gear. It's a terrific deal! MAKE IT EASY FOR YOURSELF. GET YOUR EQUIPMENT AT THE MOUNTAIN! * Tech support where you need it. * Free overnight storage with multi-day rentals. * Easy switch from rentals to demo, or skis to snowboard. * Burton and Head equipment for beginners. * The very latest equipment. * Friendly amp; knowledgeable staff. Demos Try out the latest and greatest gear and see how they hold up on the steeps, in the bumps, or through the powder. You'll find cutting-edge technology and a full line of brand-name equipment at the Stowe Toys Demo Center, right at the base of the Four Runner Quad and at the Spruce Camp Base Lodge. Try several brands in one day, for one low price. If you have any questions about our demo programs please call 802.253.3000 Alpine recreational equipment (includes skis, boots and poles) Saturday and Holiday** Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Adult $44 $42 $36 $36 Child (12 amp; under) $36 $34 $28 $28 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. Snowboard equipment (featuring Burton Boards/Boots) Spruce Camp Rental Shop only Saturday and Holiday** Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Adult $44 $42 $36 $36 Child (12 amp; under) $36 $34 $28 $28 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. Helmets Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Adult/Child $14 $11 $11 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. Demo/Rental equipment @ Stowe Toys featuring: Black Diamond, Dynastar, Head, Rossignol, Salomon and Volkl skis; Head ski boots; Rossignol poles ; Motorola radios; Kryptonite ski locks. Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Skis $49 $36 $36 Skis amp; boots $54 $42 $42 Boards $49 $36 $36 Boards amp; boots $54 $42 $42 Telemark Skis amp; boots $52 $40 $40 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. ** - Holiday Dates are 12/19/09-1/1/10, 1/16/10-1/18/10, 2/13/10-2/21/10 Please Note: With purchase of any ski school product, customer may purchase the following: Ski/board demo - $25 ($26) for full day Ski/board + boot demo - $30 ($32) for full day Contact: Stowe Mountain Resort 5781 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672. 1-800-253-4754 or 1-802-253-3000 www.stowe.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Stowe-Mountain-Ski-Rental ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-22 10:48:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Stowe-Mountain-Ski-Rental"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> As soon as you arrive at Stowe, you'll conveniently find all the equipment you need to rent at the base lodges of both Spruce and Mansfield. The staff there is ready to serve you for the duration of your visit. All of our rental equipment utilizes the latest technology to facilitate a faster learning curve. From front-entry boots to shaped skis to helmets, everything is well-maintained and serviced properly. Plus, you'll get free equipment storage with any multi-day rental. Snowboarders may want to swing by the Burton Learn to Ride Center where snowboarding's top teaching professionals use revolutionary equipment in conjunction with LTR (learn to ride) teaching techniques to help you hone your carving skills. Also be sure to visit the Stowe Toys Demo Center where you can try out the latest equipment before you buy it. We get brand new gear in every year and you can test out as many models as you desire for one low price. Stowe Toys Centers are located right next to the Four Runner Quad lift on Mt. Mansfield and in the Spruce Peak Base Area. Or if you're a local, you definitely should consider leasing your gear. It's a terrific deal! MAKE IT EASY FOR YOURSELF. GET YOUR EQUIPMENT AT THE MOUNTAIN! * Tech support where you need it. * Free overnight storage with multi-day rentals. * Easy switch from rentals to demo, or skis to snowboard. * Burton and Head equipment for beginners. * The very latest equipment. * Friendly amp; knowledgeable staff. Demos Try out the latest and greatest gear and see how they hold up on the steeps, in the bumps, or through the powder. You'll find cutting-edge technology and a full line of brand-name equipment at the Stowe Toys Demo Center, right at the base of the Four Runner Quad and at the Spruce Camp Base Lodge. Try several brands in one day, for one low price. If you have any questions about our demo programs please call 802.253.3000 Alpine recreational equipment (includes skis, boots and poles) Saturday and Holiday** Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Adult $44 $42 $36 $36 Child (12 amp; under) $36 $34 $28 $28 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. Snowboard equipment (featuring Burton Boards/Boots) Spruce Camp Rental Shop only Saturday and Holiday** Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Adult $44 $42 $36 $36 Child (12 amp; under) $36 $34 $28 $28 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. Helmets Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Adult/Child $14 $11 $11 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. Demo/Rental equipment @ Stowe Toys featuring: Black Diamond, Dynastar, Head, Rossignol, Salomon and Volkl skis; Head ski boots; Rossignol poles ; Motorola radios; Kryptonite ski locks. Full Day Half Day (starts at noon) Each additional* Skis $49 $36 $36 Skis amp; boots $54 $42 $42 Boards $49 $36 $36 Boards amp; boots $54 $42 $42 Telemark Skis amp; boots $52 $40 $40 * - Additional holiday days are priced as multiples of full-day rate. ** - Holiday Dates are 12/19/09-1/1/10, 1/16/10-1/18/10, 2/13/10-2/21/10 Please Note: With purchase of any ski school product, customer may purchase the following: Ski/board demo - $25 ($26) for full day Ski/board + boot demo - $30 ($32) for full day Contact: Stowe Mountain Resort 5781 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672. 1-800-253-4754 or 1-802-253-3000 www.stowe.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Stowe-Mountain-Ski-Rental"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Pinnacle Ski amp; Sports, we are proud to be one of the premier ski shops in the Northeast, and home to Stowe's only Gold Medal Demo Center. We offer ski and snowboard rental and demo packages for all ages and abilities, featuring the best equipment and the latest technology. Our demo skis are the same award-winning models that you see rated in Ski Magazine, and are the best you'll find anywhere. Ski amp; Snowboard Equipment Rental Packages Complete Ski/Snowboard Package Ski/Snowboard Only Adult Gold Medal Demo Ski Rental $35.00/day $30.00/day Adult Demo Snowboard Rental $39.00/day $30.00/day Adult Ski Rental $24.00/day $23.00/day Adult Snowboard Rental $24.00/day $23.00/day Junior Ski Rental $20.00/day $18.00/day Junior Snowboard Rental $20.00/day $18.00/day *Prices shown are per person, per day. Vermont 6% Tax is additional. # A Gold Medal Demo rental allows you to choose from our vast selection of high-performance skis, as rated by SKi Magazine. We have skis for all skier types and abilities, as well as a wide selection of women-specific skis. # Our Complete Package option includes your choice of either performance skis, poles and ski boots, or snowboard and snowboard boots. # For guests who prefer to use their own ski or snowboard boots, we offer our Ski/Snowboard Only option. This includes skis amp; poles, or snowboard. You will need to provide your own boots. # Junior rentals are for children age 12 and under # Helmet rentals are available based on availability at the time of pickup. Helmets are highly recommended for all ages for your safety and comfort. Contact: Pinnacle Ski and Sports 3391 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 802-253-7222 bull; 800-458-9996 www.pinnacleskisports.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Pinnacle-Ski-and-Sports-at-Stowe ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-22 10:16:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Pinnacle-Ski-and-Sports-at-Stowe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Pinnacle Ski amp; Sports, we are proud to be one of the premier ski shops in the Northeast, and home to Stowe's only Gold Medal Demo Center. We offer ski and snowboard rental and demo packages for all ages and abilities, featuring the best equipment and the latest technology. Our demo skis are the same award-winning models that you see rated in Ski Magazine, and are the best you'll find anywhere. Ski amp; Snowboard Equipment Rental Packages Complete Ski/Snowboard Package Ski/Snowboard Only Adult Gold Medal Demo Ski Rental $35.00/day $30.00/day Adult Demo Snowboard Rental $39.00/day $30.00/day Adult Ski Rental $24.00/day $23.00/day Adult Snowboard Rental $24.00/day $23.00/day Junior Ski Rental $20.00/day $18.00/day Junior Snowboard Rental $20.00/day $18.00/day *Prices shown are per person, per day. Vermont 6% Tax is additional. # A Gold Medal Demo rental allows you to choose from our vast selection of high-performance skis, as rated by SKi Magazine. We have skis for all skier types and abilities, as well as a wide selection of women-specific skis. # Our Complete Package option includes your choice of either performance skis, poles and ski boots, or snowboard and snowboard boots. # For guests who prefer to use their own ski or snowboard boots, we offer our Ski/Snowboard Only option. This includes skis amp; poles, or snowboard. You will need to provide your own boots. # Junior rentals are for children age 12 and under # Helmet rentals are available based on availability at the time of pickup. Helmets are highly recommended for all ages for your safety and comfort. Contact: Pinnacle Ski and Sports 3391 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 802-253-7222 bull; 800-458-9996 www.pinnacleskisports.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Pinnacle-Ski-and-Sports-at-Stowe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Today's Edge started in November, 1985, as a specialty ski tuning and repair shop. We have been under the same ownership and located on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont, ever since. Ski tuning and repairs have been our specialty and our main focus. Over the last 24 years, we have serviced over 87,400 pairs of skis and snowboards. Currently, Today's Edge is an authorized Stockli ski dealer with demo and retail inventory. Over the years we have appeared in many ski publications and worked with various U.S. ski companies. Currently, we are involved with hands-on ski tuning seminars for ski shops throughout New England. Today's Edge has been a trusted name in Stowe with many years of expertise and experience to lend to customers old and new. We carry Stockli skis with Marker and Salomon bindings. We sell an array of tuning tools and waxes from Sun Valley Ski Tools, Swix, and Toko. Goggles from Shred, Scott, and Marker. Ski poles from Leki and Scott and much more. Skis: Stockli Stormrider XL, Stockli Stormrider XXL, Stockli, Stormrider L, Stockli Laser SC, Stockli Laser Cross Pro, Stockli Stormrider Pit Pro, Stockli Stormrider VXL, Stockli Spirit Edition VII, Stockli Rotor 76, Stockli Rotor 70 Rates amp; Services Tune-Up Packages for Skis amp; Snowboards * $35 - SHARPEN amp; WAX: ceramic disk side edges, hot wax (skis must be in clean, rust-free condition) * $45 - SHARPEN PLUS: ceramic disk edge sharpening, stoneground base finish, hot wax * $55 amp; up - COMPLETE: ceramic disk edge sharpening, minor P-tex gouge repairs, stoneground base finish, hot wax * $80 - PERFORMANCE: top skins shaped, sidewalls removed amp; sanded, base amp; side edges beveling, custom stoneground finish, thermo bag wax treatment (no overnight service) * $35 - JR. SKI TUNE-UP: (140 cm and shorter) ceramic disk edge sharpening, stoneground base finish, hot wax Individual Services * CUSTOM STONEGROUND BASE FINISH - $40: choose from many proven race grinds for alpine skis, x-country skis or snowboards * THERMO BAG - $38: deep saturation wax treatment, wax scraped amp; roto brushed (see below for more information on the Thermo Bag) * BINDINGS MOUNTED - $40: includes binding test * BINDINGS MOUNTED w/ BASE EDGE BEVEL amp; WAX- $50: includes binding test * BINDING TEST- $27: bindings are adjusted to fit ski boots then tested amp; calibrated for the skier's weight, height, ability, age amp; boot sole length * HOT WAX BY MACHINE - $8: * HOT WAX BY HAND- $10: * HOT WAX WITH FLUORINATED WAX - $15: iron-on, scraped amp; brushed * LABOR - $60/hour: all other service work Contact Us Today's Edge 4538 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672 802-253-7455 skifixr@stoweaccess.com Location and Directions Today's Edge is located at 4538 Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont, approximately five miles from the Village of Stowe. The shop is right on the way to Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort. Visit Stowe Mountain Resort http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Todays-Edge-at-Stowe ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-22 09:43:57 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Todays-Edge-at-Stowe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Today's Edge started in November, 1985, as a specialty ski tuning and repair shop. We have been under the same ownership and located on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont, ever since. Ski tuning and repairs have been our specialty and our main focus. Over the last 24 years, we have serviced over 87,400 pairs of skis and snowboards. Currently, Today's Edge is an authorized Stockli ski dealer with demo and retail inventory. Over the years we have appeared in many ski publications and worked with various U.S. ski companies. Currently, we are involved with hands-on ski tuning seminars for ski shops throughout New England. Today's Edge has been a trusted name in Stowe with many years of expertise and experience to lend to customers old and new. We carry Stockli skis with Marker and Salomon bindings. We sell an array of tuning tools and waxes from Sun Valley Ski Tools, Swix, and Toko. Goggles from Shred, Scott, and Marker. Ski poles from Leki and Scott and much more. Skis: Stockli Stormrider XL, Stockli Stormrider XXL, Stockli, Stormrider L, Stockli Laser SC, Stockli Laser Cross Pro, Stockli Stormrider Pit Pro, Stockli Stormrider VXL, Stockli Spirit Edition VII, Stockli Rotor 76, Stockli Rotor 70 Rates amp; Services Tune-Up Packages for Skis amp; Snowboards * $35 - SHARPEN amp; WAX: ceramic disk side edges, hot wax (skis must be in clean, rust-free condition) * $45 - SHARPEN PLUS: ceramic disk edge sharpening, stoneground base finish, hot wax * $55 amp; up - COMPLETE: ceramic disk edge sharpening, minor P-tex gouge repairs, stoneground base finish, hot wax * $80 - PERFORMANCE: top skins shaped, sidewalls removed amp; sanded, base amp; side edges beveling, custom stoneground finish, thermo bag wax treatment (no overnight service) * $35 - JR. SKI TUNE-UP: (140 cm and shorter) ceramic disk edge sharpening, stoneground base finish, hot wax Individual Services * CUSTOM STONEGROUND BASE FINISH - $40: choose from many proven race grinds for alpine skis, x-country skis or snowboards * THERMO BAG - $38: deep saturation wax treatment, wax scraped amp; roto brushed (see below for more information on the Thermo Bag) * BINDINGS MOUNTED - $40: includes binding test * BINDINGS MOUNTED w/ BASE EDGE BEVEL amp; WAX- $50: includes binding test * BINDING TEST- $27: bindings are adjusted to fit ski boots then tested amp; calibrated for the skier's weight, height, ability, age amp; boot sole length * HOT WAX BY MACHINE - $8: * HOT WAX BY HAND- $10: * HOT WAX WITH FLUORINATED WAX - $15: iron-on, scraped amp; brushed * LABOR - $60/hour: all other service work Contact Us Today's Edge 4538 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672 802-253-7455 skifixr@stoweaccess.com Location and Directions Today's Edge is located at 4538 Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont, approximately five miles from the Village of Stowe. The shop is right on the way to Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort. Visit Stowe Mountain Resort <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100122/Todays-Edge-at-Stowe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Bahnhof Sport is recognized as one of the premier specialty ski shops in the U.S. From world class racers to big mountain riders we can relate to them all. Our people live and breath the outdoors. Look no further than our spectacular staff for all your snow sport needs! Find names like Volkl, K2, Head, Nordica, Tecnica, Lang, Spyder, Obermeyer, Bogner, Burton amp; 686. Located on US 31 in Petoskey Michigan, Bahnhof Sport is conveniently situated to handle your family's ski equipment rentals. We are less than 6 miles from both Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob, and 18 miles North of Boyne Mountain. All of our rental packages feature shaped skis and comfortable, warm boots. Our rental selection is comprised of Volkl Carver R's as our standard option with the Volkl R1 as our performance selection. We offer an extensive Performance fleet with choices from Volkl, Head, K2, and Nordica. Your feet will stay warm and comfortable with our Nordica, Tecnicaand Dolomite ski boots. Save a lot of hassles by reserving you equipment in advance with our convenient on-line reservation system. Bahnhof Sport 1300 Bay View Road Petoskey, Michigan,49770 800-253-7078 www.bahnhof.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Bahnhof-Sport-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-21 12:00:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Bahnhof-Sport-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Bahnhof Sport is recognized as one of the premier specialty ski shops in the U.S. From world class racers to big mountain riders we can relate to them all. Our people live and breath the outdoors. Look no further than our spectacular staff for all your snow sport needs! Find names like Volkl, K2, Head, Nordica, Tecnica, Lang, Spyder, Obermeyer, Bogner, Burton amp; 686. Located on US 31 in Petoskey Michigan, Bahnhof Sport is conveniently situated to handle your family's ski equipment rentals. We are less than 6 miles from both Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob, and 18 miles North of Boyne Mountain. All of our rental packages feature shaped skis and comfortable, warm boots. Our rental selection is comprised of Volkl Carver R's as our standard option with the Volkl R1 as our performance selection. We offer an extensive Performance fleet with choices from Volkl, Head, K2, and Nordica. Your feet will stay warm and comfortable with our Nordica, Tecnicaand Dolomite ski boots. Save a lot of hassles by reserving you equipment in advance with our convenient on-line reservation system. Bahnhof Sport 1300 Bay View Road Petoskey, Michigan,49770 800-253-7078 www.bahnhof.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Bahnhof-Sport-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The advent of new, shorter shaped skis has really increased control, made turning easier, improved stopping, reduced fatigue and made skiing more fun. Nub's Nob chooses top-of-the-line Rossignol rental skis with easy step-in Rossignol bindings and Nordica boots. Last season, new snowboard gear from K2, Head and Rossignol was purchased. Nub's Nob uses only the best rental gear for every winter sport. Nordica Ski Boots, an industry leader, has long supplied Nub's Nob with the best fitting and warmest boots for everyone's feet. Each Nordica model is specifically made for kids, ladies or men. Our staff specially installs custom made heel lifts for superior fit, stance and balance in every womens and childrens ski boot. We have sizes from tiny tots to mens 16! Nub's Nob offers 400 Giro helmets for all ages. Fast fitting and light, many folks say helmets are warmer than their hats! Located in the back of the boot fitting area, helmets are easy to size and comfortable. Snowboard renters love our fleet of K2 twin-tipped snowboards. Riders enjoy their flexibility and ease of turning. All our snowboards are equipped with Head snowboard boots and Rossignol strap-in bindings. The strap-in bindings are great for learning. The gear is fun to use and very easily adjusted for your personal stance, whether right or left foot forward. Karhu cross country ski and Tubbs snowshoe rental equipment are a great way to explore the beautiful snow-filled woodland and hills around Nub's Nob. Both sports are fast growing in our region and renting is a good opportunity to try before you buy. To maximize your on snow time at Nub's Nob, purchase your lift tickets at the rental counter. Renting gear and buying tickets simultaneously, gets you on The Midwest's Best Snow faster! Rental customers may use our ski/snowboard check for free. It is located by the rental exit. Wigwam ski/snowboard socks plus hand and toe warmers are available at the rental cashier counters. Equipment: Rossignol adult amp; junior skis Rossignol ski bindings Nordica ski boots built for men, women and children K2 Snowboards Head snowboard boots Rossignol strap-in snowboard bindings Complete junior snowboard rentals Salomon Snowblades Giro Helmets Karhu cross country ski packages Tubbs snowshoes Item 1 Day Addt'l Days 4 Hour Night Adult Alpine (13 amp; up) full package $36 $32 $24 $23 shape skis only $28 $24 $19 $20 boots only $22 $19 $14 $15 poles only $7 $5 $5 $5 combo ski/snowboard $47 44 $34 $34 Child Alpine (12 amp; under) full package $23 $19 $15 $16 shape skis only $18 $15 $11 $12 boots only $16 $13 $11 $12 poles only $7 $5 $5 $5 combo ski/snowboard $35 $32 $27 $26 Adult Snowboard (13 amp; up) full package $38 $33 $24 $24 boots only $22 $19 $16 $16 board only $29 $26 $20 $20 Child Snowboard (12 amp; under) full package $30 $26 $21 $21 boots only $20 $17 $14 $14 board only $25 $22 $19 $19 Adult Snowblades (13 amp; up) blades amp; boots $33 $30 $23 $22 blades only $23 $20 $18 $19 Child Snowblades (12 amp; under) blades amp; boots $21 $18 $15 $16 blades only $13 $10 $11 $12 Adult Cross Country or Snowshoes full package $17 $14 $12 $13 Child Cross Country or Snowshoes full package $10 $7 $8 $8 Helmet - All Ages $10 $10 Performance Demo Ski Prices Demo Skis - Mens amp; Ladies - skis only $50 $50 $40 $30 with ski shop discount coupon $40 $40 $30 $30 Add same day night skiing to any full day rental package: +$10 Night rental is free with consecutive multiple day rentals. Group discounts for lift tickets and rentals are available for groups of 20 or more. Please call us toll free at (800) SKI-NUBS for details. Contact: 500 Nubs Nob Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740-8212 Get Directions (231) 526-2131 www.nubsnob.comlrm; http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Nubs-Nob-Ski-Rentals ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-21 11:19:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Nubs-Nob-Ski-Rentals"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The advent of new, shorter shaped skis has really increased control, made turning easier, improved stopping, reduced fatigue and made skiing more fun. Nub's Nob chooses top-of-the-line Rossignol rental skis with easy step-in Rossignol bindings and Nordica boots. Last season, new snowboard gear from K2, Head and Rossignol was purchased. Nub's Nob uses only the best rental gear for every winter sport. Nordica Ski Boots, an industry leader, has long supplied Nub's Nob with the best fitting and warmest boots for everyone's feet. Each Nordica model is specifically made for kids, ladies or men. Our staff specially installs custom made heel lifts for superior fit, stance and balance in every womens and childrens ski boot. We have sizes from tiny tots to mens 16! Nub's Nob offers 400 Giro helmets for all ages. Fast fitting and light, many folks say helmets are warmer than their hats! Located in the back of the boot fitting area, helmets are easy to size and comfortable. Snowboard renters love our fleet of K2 twin-tipped snowboards. Riders enjoy their flexibility and ease of turning. All our snowboards are equipped with Head snowboard boots and Rossignol strap-in bindings. The strap-in bindings are great for learning. The gear is fun to use and very easily adjusted for your personal stance, whether right or left foot forward. Karhu cross country ski and Tubbs snowshoe rental equipment are a great way to explore the beautiful snow-filled woodland and hills around Nub's Nob. Both sports are fast growing in our region and renting is a good opportunity to try before you buy. To maximize your on snow time at Nub's Nob, purchase your lift tickets at the rental counter. Renting gear and buying tickets simultaneously, gets you on The Midwest's Best Snow faster! Rental customers may use our ski/snowboard check for free. It is located by the rental exit. Wigwam ski/snowboard socks plus hand and toe warmers are available at the rental cashier counters. Equipment: Rossignol adult amp; junior skis Rossignol ski bindings Nordica ski boots built for men, women and children K2 Snowboards Head snowboard boots Rossignol strap-in snowboard bindings Complete junior snowboard rentals Salomon Snowblades Giro Helmets Karhu cross country ski packages Tubbs snowshoes Item 1 Day Addt'l Days 4 Hour Night Adult Alpine (13 amp; up) full package $36 $32 $24 $23 shape skis only $28 $24 $19 $20 boots only $22 $19 $14 $15 poles only $7 $5 $5 $5 combo ski/snowboard $47 44 $34 $34 Child Alpine (12 amp; under) full package $23 $19 $15 $16 shape skis only $18 $15 $11 $12 boots only $16 $13 $11 $12 poles only $7 $5 $5 $5 combo ski/snowboard $35 $32 $27 $26 Adult Snowboard (13 amp; up) full package $38 $33 $24 $24 boots only $22 $19 $16 $16 board only $29 $26 $20 $20 Child Snowboard (12 amp; under) full package $30 $26 $21 $21 boots only $20 $17 $14 $14 board only $25 $22 $19 $19 Adult Snowblades (13 amp; up) blades amp; boots $33 $30 $23 $22 blades only $23 $20 $18 $19 Child Snowblades (12 amp; under) blades amp; boots $21 $18 $15 $16 blades only $13 $10 $11 $12 Adult Cross Country or Snowshoes full package $17 $14 $12 $13 Child Cross Country or Snowshoes full package $10 $7 $8 $8 Helmet - All Ages $10 $10 Performance Demo Ski Prices Demo Skis - Mens amp; Ladies - skis only $50 $50 $40 $30 with ski shop discount coupon $40 $40 $30 $30 Add same day night skiing to any full day rental package: +$10 Night rental is free with consecutive multiple day rentals. Group discounts for lift tickets and rentals are available for groups of 20 or more. Please call us toll free at (800) SKI-NUBS for details. Contact: 500 Nubs Nob Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740-8212 Get Directions (231) 526-2131 www.nubsnob.comlrm; <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Nubs-Nob-Ski-Rentals"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to Dan Webster's Pro Shop. We've spent years finding the highest quality products to offer our customers at value pricing. We feature ski wear from Killtec, Boulder Gear, and Powder Room, Morrow, Snowjam, and Spice Snowboards, Elan and Dynastar Skis, and much more! We now offer our handpicked line of top quality merchandise online in adddition to our two retail locations. We are busy adding products to the site and will have much more available in the days to come. Equipment: o Skis o Ski Boots o Snowboards o Snowboard Boots o Snowboard Bindings o X-Country Skies o X-Country Boots o Snow Shoes o Helmets * Clothing o Jackets o Pants o Base Layer o Mid Layer * Accessories o Gloves o Goggles o Socks o Luggage o Hats Contact: Dan Webster's Pro Shop Petoskey 2022 M-119 Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 348-2926 www.webstersproshop.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Dan-Websters-Pro-Shop ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-21 10:47:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Dan-Websters-Pro-Shop"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Dan Webster's Pro Shop. We've spent years finding the highest quality products to offer our customers at value pricing. We feature ski wear from Killtec, Boulder Gear, and Powder Room, Morrow, Snowjam, and Spice Snowboards, Elan and Dynastar Skis, and much more! We now offer our handpicked line of top quality merchandise online in adddition to our two retail locations. We are busy adding products to the site and will have much more available in the days to come. Equipment: o Skis o Ski Boots o Snowboards o Snowboard Boots o Snowboard Bindings o X-Country Skies o X-Country Boots o Snow Shoes o Helmets * Clothing o Jackets o Pants o Base Layer o Mid Layer * Accessories o Gloves o Goggles o Socks o Luggage o Hats Contact: Dan Webster's Pro Shop Petoskey 2022 M-119 Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 348-2926 www.webstersproshop.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Dan-Websters-Pro-Shop"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Great Dining in a Classic Relaxed Atmosphere. From our casual lounge, to our diverse menu, to our award winning wine list; we welcome you and your family to sit and enjoy a meal with ours. Since its construction in 1875, City Park Grill has become a historic establishment in the heart of Petoskey, Michigan.The building stands at 432 East Lake Street, conveniently located in the center of the city's downtown. Just a couple blocks north is beautiful Lake Michigan. Appetizers sesame crusted calamari 7.50 served with thai coleslaw and spicy plum sauce hummus 5.95 with warm pita bread coconut-curry grilled shrimp 6.95 with coconut noodle salad and sweet chile sauce shellfish chowder shrimp, scallops and clams cup 4.50 bowl 5.50 creole gumbo shrimp, chicken, cajun sausage, vegetables and rice cup 4.50 bowl 5.50 baked french onion soup 5.25 topped with croutons, melted swiss and provolone cheeses Shrimp spring rolls 7.45 served with spicy plum sauce grilled shrimp and balsamic-herb marinated chicken skewers 7.25 with bleu cheese and voodoo cocktail sauces artichoke dip 5.95 served with sourdough crackers corned beef hash cakes 6.95 with chipotle ketchup grilled chicken and cheese quesadilla 6.95 monterey jack, cream and goat cheeses dip sampler $5.95 with corn tortilla chips buffalo wings 7.95 tossed in city park grill original hot sauce, served with bleu cheese sauce tabletizer 12.95 shrimp spring roll, tortilla chips with tomato salsa and hummus, grilled balsamic-herb chicken skewers and sesame crusted calamari with thai coleslaw and spicy plum sauce from the mesquite grill add a small city park salad or northern spinach salad for $4.45 or any other salad for $3.95 pork. poultry grilled, blackened or bbq chicken breast dinner 10.95 loaded chicken breast dinner 12.95 with prosciutto, provolone and caramelized onion balsamic-herb chicken breast 12.95 with bleu cheese sauce greek grilled chicken breast 12.95 combination chicken dinner 15.95 pick two of the above selections grilled marsala-mushroom chicken 13.95 served over linguine coconut-curry grilled pork tenderloin 14.95 with spicy plum sauce beef grilled flank steak 15.95 marinated in soy sauce, honey, fresh garlic and rosemary filet mignon 21.95 grilled six ounce steak new york strip steak 21.95 a twelve ounce cut red wine-mushroom demi-glaze filet mignon 24.95 filet mignon 23.95 topped with bleu cheese sauce steak of the day market price erik's burger 9.95 house-ground beef tenderloin mixed with morel mushrooms, topped with balsamic-gorgonzola aioli city park entrees add a small city park salad or northern spinach salad for $4.45 or any other salad for $3.95 all pastas topped with parmesan cheese pasta big easy linguine 15.95 with chicken, cajun sausage and bell peppers in a cajun cream sauce garlic parsley linguine 13.95 with fresh tomatoes, capers, artichokes, bell peppers, fresh tomato and basil pesto in a white wine-butter sauce add shrimp 4.95 add chicken 1.95 mediterranean bow-tie pasta 12.95 with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, artichokes, bell peppers, fresh tomato and basil pesto in a white wine-garlic sauce add shrimp 4.95 add chicken 1.95 italian meat and four cheese lasagna 12.95 five cheese Lasagna 13.95 with mushrooms and spinach, topped with a fresh tomato-basil sauce combination lasagna 14.95 half portions of both lasagnas with fresh vegetables and garlic toast chicken bolognese 13.95 served over linguini jambalaya 15.95 shrimp, chicken, cajun sausage and vegetables in rice shellfish fettuccine in alfredo sauce 16.95 with shrimp, crab and scallops seafood mesquite grilled salmon 16.95 grilled prosciutto wrapped salmon 17.95 grilled salmon 17.95 with horseradish beurre blanc fresh whitefish from john cross fishery charlevoix pecan crusted whitefish 16.95 with apple cider cream sauce parmesan-herb crusted whitefish 16.95 with roasted garlic sauce fried perch 14.95 with french fries, coleslaw and herb tartar sauce fried shrimp 14.95 eight shrimp in tempura batter served with french fries, voodoo cocktail sauce and coleslaw fish and chips 11.95 served with coleslaw and herb tartar sauce soups and salads today's soup or house-made chicken noodle soup cup 2.95 bowl 3.95 city park salad mixed greens with dried cherries, toasted walnuts, bleu cheese and red onions tossed in mustard-herb vinaigrette small 5.95 large 11.95 southwestern caesar salad with chipotle dressing romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn and parmesan cheese small 4.95 large 9.95 northern spinach salad bacon, grilled apples, red onions and crumbled bleu cheese, tossed in a maple vinaigrette small 5.95 large 11.95 greek salad with kalamata olives, feta, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini tossed in a greek vinaigrette small 5.95 large 11.95 ~add grilled or blackened chicken 1.95 sandwiches all sandwiches served with french fries, coleslaw and a dill pickle spear add a small city park salad or northern spinach salad for $4.45 or any other salad for $3.95 *hamburger classic 6.95 with red onion, lettuce and tomato add your choice of cheese .45 *chicago burger - award winning 8.95 with bacon, mushrooms, swiss cheese and bleu cheese sauce chicken breast 8.25 grilled, bbq or blackened served with red onion, lettuce and tomato balsamic herb grilled chicken breast sandwich 8.95 with bleu cheese sauce whitefish sandwich 8.95 sauteacute;ed or fried, served with herb tartar sauce city park club 8.95 smoked turkey, prosciutto ham, provolone cheese and red onions Hours of Operation Dining Room: Lunch Monday thru Saturday 11:30 am to 4:00 pm Dinner Monday thru Thursday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 4:00 pm to 10:00pm Sunday 11:30am to 9:00pm Contact: City Park Grill 432 East Lake Street Petoskey, MI. 49770-2439 Phone: (231) 347-0101 Fax: (231)-347-7098 www.cityparkgrill.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/City-Park-Grill-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-21 09:57:40 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/City-Park-Grill-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Great Dining in a Classic Relaxed Atmosphere. From our casual lounge, to our diverse menu, to our award winning wine list; we welcome you and your family to sit and enjoy a meal with ours. Since its construction in 1875, City Park Grill has become a historic establishment in the heart of Petoskey, Michigan.The building stands at 432 East Lake Street, conveniently located in the center of the city's downtown. Just a couple blocks north is beautiful Lake Michigan. Appetizers sesame crusted calamari 7.50 served with thai coleslaw and spicy plum sauce hummus 5.95 with warm pita bread coconut-curry grilled shrimp 6.95 with coconut noodle salad and sweet chile sauce shellfish chowder shrimp, scallops and clams cup 4.50 bowl 5.50 creole gumbo shrimp, chicken, cajun sausage, vegetables and rice cup 4.50 bowl 5.50 baked french onion soup 5.25 topped with croutons, melted swiss and provolone cheeses Shrimp spring rolls 7.45 served with spicy plum sauce grilled shrimp and balsamic-herb marinated chicken skewers 7.25 with bleu cheese and voodoo cocktail sauces artichoke dip 5.95 served with sourdough crackers corned beef hash cakes 6.95 with chipotle ketchup grilled chicken and cheese quesadilla 6.95 monterey jack, cream and goat cheeses dip sampler $5.95 with corn tortilla chips buffalo wings 7.95 tossed in city park grill original hot sauce, served with bleu cheese sauce tabletizer 12.95 shrimp spring roll, tortilla chips with tomato salsa and hummus, grilled balsamic-herb chicken skewers and sesame crusted calamari with thai coleslaw and spicy plum sauce from the mesquite grill add a small city park salad or northern spinach salad for $4.45 or any other salad for $3.95 pork. poultry grilled, blackened or bbq chicken breast dinner 10.95 loaded chicken breast dinner 12.95 with prosciutto, provolone and caramelized onion balsamic-herb chicken breast 12.95 with bleu cheese sauce greek grilled chicken breast 12.95 combination chicken dinner 15.95 pick two of the above selections grilled marsala-mushroom chicken 13.95 served over linguine coconut-curry grilled pork tenderloin 14.95 with spicy plum sauce beef grilled flank steak 15.95 marinated in soy sauce, honey, fresh garlic and rosemary filet mignon 21.95 grilled six ounce steak new york strip steak 21.95 a twelve ounce cut red wine-mushroom demi-glaze filet mignon 24.95 filet mignon 23.95 topped with bleu cheese sauce steak of the day market price erik's burger 9.95 house-ground beef tenderloin mixed with morel mushrooms, topped with balsamic-gorgonzola aioli city park entrees add a small city park salad or northern spinach salad for $4.45 or any other salad for $3.95 all pastas topped with parmesan cheese pasta big easy linguine 15.95 with chicken, cajun sausage and bell peppers in a cajun cream sauce garlic parsley linguine 13.95 with fresh tomatoes, capers, artichokes, bell peppers, fresh tomato and basil pesto in a white wine-butter sauce add shrimp 4.95 add chicken 1.95 mediterranean bow-tie pasta 12.95 with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, artichokes, bell peppers, fresh tomato and basil pesto in a white wine-garlic sauce add shrimp 4.95 add chicken 1.95 italian meat and four cheese lasagna 12.95 five cheese Lasagna 13.95 with mushrooms and spinach, topped with a fresh tomato-basil sauce combination lasagna 14.95 half portions of both lasagnas with fresh vegetables and garlic toast chicken bolognese 13.95 served over linguini jambalaya 15.95 shrimp, chicken, cajun sausage and vegetables in rice shellfish fettuccine in alfredo sauce 16.95 with shrimp, crab and scallops seafood mesquite grilled salmon 16.95 grilled prosciutto wrapped salmon 17.95 grilled salmon 17.95 with horseradish beurre blanc fresh whitefish from john cross fishery charlevoix pecan crusted whitefish 16.95 with apple cider cream sauce parmesan-herb crusted whitefish 16.95 with roasted garlic sauce fried perch 14.95 with french fries, coleslaw and herb tartar sauce fried shrimp 14.95 eight shrimp in tempura batter served with french fries, voodoo cocktail sauce and coleslaw fish and chips 11.95 served with coleslaw and herb tartar sauce soups and salads today's soup or house-made chicken noodle soup cup 2.95 bowl 3.95 city park salad mixed greens with dried cherries, toasted walnuts, bleu cheese and red onions tossed in mustard-herb vinaigrette small 5.95 large 11.95 southwestern caesar salad with chipotle dressing romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn and parmesan cheese small 4.95 large 9.95 northern spinach salad bacon, grilled apples, red onions and crumbled bleu cheese, tossed in a maple vinaigrette small 5.95 large 11.95 greek salad with kalamata olives, feta, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini tossed in a greek vinaigrette small 5.95 large 11.95 ~add grilled or blackened chicken 1.95 sandwiches all sandwiches served with french fries, coleslaw and a dill pickle spear add a small city park salad or northern spinach salad for $4.45 or any other salad for $3.95 *hamburger classic 6.95 with red onion, lettuce and tomato add your choice of cheese .45 *chicago burger - award winning 8.95 with bacon, mushrooms, swiss cheese and bleu cheese sauce chicken breast 8.25 grilled, bbq or blackened served with red onion, lettuce and tomato balsamic herb grilled chicken breast sandwich 8.95 with bleu cheese sauce whitefish sandwich 8.95 sauteacute;ed or fried, served with herb tartar sauce city park club 8.95 smoked turkey, prosciutto ham, provolone cheese and red onions Hours of Operation Dining Room: Lunch Monday thru Saturday 11:30 am to 4:00 pm Dinner Monday thru Thursday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 4:00 pm to 10:00pm Sunday 11:30am to 9:00pm Contact: City Park Grill 432 East Lake Street Petoskey, MI. 49770-2439 Phone: (231) 347-0101 Fax: (231)-347-7098 www.cityparkgrill.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/City-Park-Grill-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel A tribute to the maritime heritage of beautiful Harbor Springs, Stafford's Pier Restaurant offers true waterfront dining, quite literally, as the Pier Restaurant was built on original pilings over the harbor. The Pier's Pointer Room overlooks the historic yacht basin while offering visitors a superb choice of fine cuisine. The more casual Chart Room provides a relaxed environment with a traditional menu. A local meeting spot, the Wheelhouse Lounge is open daily for cocktails with a complete menu. Dudley's Deck is without question the most famous outdoor dining spot in northern Michigan and the place to be each and every Fourth of July. Along with spectacular views, the Pier notes an impressive culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Laura Vaughan. The Pier is always the center of action in Harbor Springs all year long. And especially when summertime hits, there is probably no more popular nightspot in town. Hours of Operation Lunch Daily: 11:45 am -2:30 pm Dinner Nightly: 5 to 9 pm We're Waiting to Hear From You is97-1241638618-86673.jpeg Stafford's Pier Management Team Stafford's Pier Restaurant Jody Ewbank, General Manager P.O. Box 576 102 East Bay Street Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-6201 phone jodye@staffords.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Staffords-Pier-Restaurant-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-21 09:41:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Staffords-Pier-Restaurant-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> A tribute to the maritime heritage of beautiful Harbor Springs, Stafford's Pier Restaurant offers true waterfront dining, quite literally, as the Pier Restaurant was built on original pilings over the harbor. The Pier's Pointer Room overlooks the historic yacht basin while offering visitors a superb choice of fine cuisine. The more casual Chart Room provides a relaxed environment with a traditional menu. A local meeting spot, the Wheelhouse Lounge is open daily for cocktails with a complete menu. Dudley's Deck is without question the most famous outdoor dining spot in northern Michigan and the place to be each and every Fourth of July. Along with spectacular views, the Pier notes an impressive culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Laura Vaughan. The Pier is always the center of action in Harbor Springs all year long. And especially when summertime hits, there is probably no more popular nightspot in town. Hours of Operation Lunch Daily: 11:45 am -2:30 pm Dinner Nightly: 5 to 9 pm We're Waiting to Hear From You is97-1241638618-86673.jpeg Stafford's Pier Management Team Stafford's Pier Restaurant Jody Ewbank, General Manager P.O. Box 576 102 East Bay Street Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-6201 phone jodye@staffords.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100121/Staffords-Pier-Restaurant-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The New York Restaurant in downtown Harbor Springs offers eclectic cuisine in a comfortable setting, overlooking Little Traverse Bay's waterfront. We feature fine gourmet dining, a lighter fare menu and attentive wait staff. Our restaurant opens daily at 5:00 p.m. and features nightly appetizer and dinner specials, which may include such delicious dishes as oysters on the half shell, walleye, rack of lamb and many other favorites. Be sure to peruse our award winning wine list, featuring a wide selection of fine wines from all over the world. The New York is available for private parties throughout the year and we also offer a small private dining room for more intimate gatherings. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends and for special events. Contact: 101 State Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 526-1904 Email: info@thenewyork.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/The-New-York-Restaurant-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 15:50:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/The-New-York-Restaurant-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The New York Restaurant in downtown Harbor Springs offers eclectic cuisine in a comfortable setting, overlooking Little Traverse Bay's waterfront. We feature fine gourmet dining, a lighter fare menu and attentive wait staff. Our restaurant opens daily at 5:00 p.m. and features nightly appetizer and dinner specials, which may include such delicious dishes as oysters on the half shell, walleye, rack of lamb and many other favorites. Be sure to peruse our award winning wine list, featuring a wide selection of fine wines from all over the world. The New York is available for private parties throughout the year and we also offer a small private dining room for more intimate gatherings. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends and for special events. Contact: 101 State Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 526-1904 Email: info@thenewyork.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/The-New-York-Restaurant-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Visit Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse in Harbor Springs and enjoy our warm ambience, some Irish lore, Red Wings hockey memorabilia and delicious food. In the pub you can watch your favorite sports events on TV, including golf, football, basketball, Nascar racing and, of course, hockey. Enjoy lighter fare in the pub, from salads to sandwiches, and our pizza is always terrific, whether you dine with us or take it home. In our dining room you can feast on sauteacute;ed Walleye, spicy BBQ ribs, and our famous Signature Black Angus beef. Dinner Menu Appetizers Shrimp Cocktail Fresh Chilled Shrimp Served with Our Zesty Cocktail Sauce. Coconut Shrimp Jumbo Shrimp Dipped in Our Flaky Coconut Batter, Lightly Fried and Served with our Spiked Chipotle BBQ or Sweet amp; Sour Sauce. Cajun Shrimp Seasoned with Cajun Spices, Char-Grilled, Served with Salsa and Tortilla Chips. Fried Calamari Breaded Calamari Lightly Fried and Served with a Marinara Sauce. Lake Perch and Fries Platter Sizes: Serves Four, Serves Two Twin Maryland Crab Cakes Flash Fried Served with Roasted Red Pepper Chipotle Aioli Teddy Style Frog Legs Flash Fried, Roadhouse Style, Tossed in Lemon Garlic Parsley Butter. *Oysters Rockefeller Oysters Served with a Spinich, Bacon, Parmesan Cream Sauce. Mussels Provencal Fresh Mussels Steamed with Garlic, Shallots, Tomatoes and Herbs in a White Wine Sauce. Soup Du Jour Daily Creations are Offered in a Cup or Bowl. French Onion Soup comes in a Bowl. Salads Mediterranean Greek Salad Romaine and Seasonal Greens with Kalamata Olives, Beets, Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Pepperoncinis and Artichoke Hearts, Finished with Mediterranean Dressing. Roadhouse Spinich Salad Baby Spinich, Cucumbers, Gorgonzola, Caramedlized Walnuts, Dried Traverse City Cherries, Bacon Bits, and Red Onions, Served with Fat-Free Cherry Vinaigrette. *Caesar Salad With: Steak, Chicken, Salmon or Shrimp Roadhouse Mixed Greens Seasonal Greens with Cucumbers, Bacon, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons and Your Choice of Dressing. Roadhouse Iceberg Wedge Salad With Bacon, Red Onion, and Cherry Tomatoes Served with Bleu Cheese Dressing Beef AWARD WINNING ANGUS PRIME RIB amp; STEAKS *New York Strip Steak 12oz. *T-Bone Steak 18oz. *Fresh Cut Sirloin 10oz. All the above Char-Grilled and Topped with Our Famous Bordelaise Mushroom Sauce Steak Au Pouvre Beef Tenderloin Char Grilled Topped w/ Dijon Peppercorn Cream Sauce *Roasted Prime Rib Friday and Saturday *Filet Mignon Choice Beef Tenderloin Char-Grilled and Topped wtih Sauce Bearnaise. Roadhouse Calves Liver Sauteed with Braised Onions and Caramelized Bacon, Finished with a Demi-Glace. The Roadhouse Will Not Guarantee Nor Recommend Steaks Cooked Medium/Well or Above Seafood Perch Sauteed Perch Fillets Served with Lemon and Tartar Sauce. Whitefish Broiled with Roadhouse Seasonings or Sauteed, Finished with White Wine Lemon Caper Butter. Atlantic Salmon Atlantic Salmon Broiled and Finished with a Light Spinach Dill Cream Sauce. Teddy Style Frog Leg Flash Fried, Roadhouse Style, Tossed in Lemon Garlic Parsley Butter. Almond Crusted Walleye Fresh Canadian Walleye Fillet Encrusted in Almonds, Sauteed and Finished with a Raspberry Gran Marnier Sauce, or Broiled with Roadhouse Seasonings, or Sauteed Piccata Style Shrimp Tempura Lightly Battered Jumbo Shrimp, Gently Fried to a Golden Brown, Served with Cocktail Sauce Pork *Frenched Pork Chop French Chop Char-Grilled and Finished with Chipotle BBQ Sauce or Maple Demi-Glace, 12oz. *Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Tender Chicago Pork Ribs, Slow Roasted with Southern Hickory BBQ Sauce. Half or Full Slab *Baby Back Ribs amp; Perch Half Slab or Our Best Baby Back Ribs and Sauteed Perch Fillets Served with Lemon and Tartar Sauce. Veal Veal Scallopini Tender Veal Scallopini Sauteed Topped with Fresh Spinach, Artichokes, Roma Tomatoes and Feta Cheese. Finished with White Wine Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc Sauce. Veal Marsala Tender Veal Scallopini Sauteed with Garlic and Mushrooms, Deglazed with Marsala Wine, Finishsed with Veal Jus and Butter, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta. Chicken Chicken Madagascar Tender Breasts of Chicken Sauteed with Garlic, Artichokes and Mushrooms, Finished with a Creamy Demi-Glace. Pesto Chicken Parmesan Crusted Breasts of Chicken, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta, Finished with a Pesto Cream Sauce. Chicken Parmesan Tender Breasts of Chicken, Breaded and Sauteed, Topped with Marinara Sauce and Cheese, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta. Chicken Marsala Tender Chicken Scallopini, Sauteed wtih Garlic and Mushrooms, Deglazed with Marsala Wine, Finished with Veal Jus and Butter, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta. Pasta Chicken Cappellini Tender Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Fresh Spinach, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Basil, in an Olive Oil, Garlic, Herb, White Wine Sauce Served Over Cappellini Pasta. Penne Rigate Aglio E Olio Simply Delicious! Penne Pasta with Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Onions Peppers, Feta, Mushrooms, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Fresh Basil. Cajun Chicken Pasta Tender Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Bell Peppers and Onions, Finished with a Tomato Cream Sauce Seasoned with Cajun Spices, Served Over a Bed of Fettuccini. Fettuccini Alfredo Fettuccini Tossed with a Garlic and Parmesan Cream Sauce. Add Chicken for an additional cost. Shrimp Asiago Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed with Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms in an Herb Asiago Cream Sauce, Served Over Penne Pasta. Side Offerings Vegetable du Jour - Baked Potato - French Fries - Au Gratin Potatoes - Cole Slaw Risotto Rice - Sauteed Garlic Spinach Contact: 50 Highland Pike Dr. Harbor Springs MI, USA 49740 Telephone: (231) 526-7805 www.teddygriffins.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Teddy-Griffins-Roadhouse-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 15:15:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Teddy-Griffins-Roadhouse-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Visit Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse in Harbor Springs and enjoy our warm ambience, some Irish lore, Red Wings hockey memorabilia and delicious food. In the pub you can watch your favorite sports events on TV, including golf, football, basketball, Nascar racing and, of course, hockey. Enjoy lighter fare in the pub, from salads to sandwiches, and our pizza is always terrific, whether you dine with us or take it home. In our dining room you can feast on sauteacute;ed Walleye, spicy BBQ ribs, and our famous Signature Black Angus beef. Dinner Menu Appetizers Shrimp Cocktail Fresh Chilled Shrimp Served with Our Zesty Cocktail Sauce. Coconut Shrimp Jumbo Shrimp Dipped in Our Flaky Coconut Batter, Lightly Fried and Served with our Spiked Chipotle BBQ or Sweet amp; Sour Sauce. Cajun Shrimp Seasoned with Cajun Spices, Char-Grilled, Served with Salsa and Tortilla Chips. Fried Calamari Breaded Calamari Lightly Fried and Served with a Marinara Sauce. Lake Perch and Fries Platter Sizes: Serves Four, Serves Two Twin Maryland Crab Cakes Flash Fried Served with Roasted Red Pepper Chipotle Aioli Teddy Style Frog Legs Flash Fried, Roadhouse Style, Tossed in Lemon Garlic Parsley Butter. *Oysters Rockefeller Oysters Served with a Spinich, Bacon, Parmesan Cream Sauce. Mussels Provencal Fresh Mussels Steamed with Garlic, Shallots, Tomatoes and Herbs in a White Wine Sauce. Soup Du Jour Daily Creations are Offered in a Cup or Bowl. French Onion Soup comes in a Bowl. Salads Mediterranean Greek Salad Romaine and Seasonal Greens with Kalamata Olives, Beets, Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Pepperoncinis and Artichoke Hearts, Finished with Mediterranean Dressing. Roadhouse Spinich Salad Baby Spinich, Cucumbers, Gorgonzola, Caramedlized Walnuts, Dried Traverse City Cherries, Bacon Bits, and Red Onions, Served with Fat-Free Cherry Vinaigrette. *Caesar Salad With: Steak, Chicken, Salmon or Shrimp Roadhouse Mixed Greens Seasonal Greens with Cucumbers, Bacon, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons and Your Choice of Dressing. Roadhouse Iceberg Wedge Salad With Bacon, Red Onion, and Cherry Tomatoes Served with Bleu Cheese Dressing Beef AWARD WINNING ANGUS PRIME RIB amp; STEAKS *New York Strip Steak 12oz. *T-Bone Steak 18oz. *Fresh Cut Sirloin 10oz. All the above Char-Grilled and Topped with Our Famous Bordelaise Mushroom Sauce Steak Au Pouvre Beef Tenderloin Char Grilled Topped w/ Dijon Peppercorn Cream Sauce *Roasted Prime Rib Friday and Saturday *Filet Mignon Choice Beef Tenderloin Char-Grilled and Topped wtih Sauce Bearnaise. Roadhouse Calves Liver Sauteed with Braised Onions and Caramelized Bacon, Finished with a Demi-Glace. The Roadhouse Will Not Guarantee Nor Recommend Steaks Cooked Medium/Well or Above Seafood Perch Sauteed Perch Fillets Served with Lemon and Tartar Sauce. Whitefish Broiled with Roadhouse Seasonings or Sauteed, Finished with White Wine Lemon Caper Butter. Atlantic Salmon Atlantic Salmon Broiled and Finished with a Light Spinach Dill Cream Sauce. Teddy Style Frog Leg Flash Fried, Roadhouse Style, Tossed in Lemon Garlic Parsley Butter. Almond Crusted Walleye Fresh Canadian Walleye Fillet Encrusted in Almonds, Sauteed and Finished with a Raspberry Gran Marnier Sauce, or Broiled with Roadhouse Seasonings, or Sauteed Piccata Style Shrimp Tempura Lightly Battered Jumbo Shrimp, Gently Fried to a Golden Brown, Served with Cocktail Sauce Pork *Frenched Pork Chop French Chop Char-Grilled and Finished with Chipotle BBQ Sauce or Maple Demi-Glace, 12oz. *Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Tender Chicago Pork Ribs, Slow Roasted with Southern Hickory BBQ Sauce. Half or Full Slab *Baby Back Ribs amp; Perch Half Slab or Our Best Baby Back Ribs and Sauteed Perch Fillets Served with Lemon and Tartar Sauce. Veal Veal Scallopini Tender Veal Scallopini Sauteed Topped with Fresh Spinach, Artichokes, Roma Tomatoes and Feta Cheese. Finished with White Wine Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc Sauce. Veal Marsala Tender Veal Scallopini Sauteed with Garlic and Mushrooms, Deglazed with Marsala Wine, Finishsed with Veal Jus and Butter, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta. Chicken Chicken Madagascar Tender Breasts of Chicken Sauteed with Garlic, Artichokes and Mushrooms, Finished with a Creamy Demi-Glace. Pesto Chicken Parmesan Crusted Breasts of Chicken, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta, Finished with a Pesto Cream Sauce. Chicken Parmesan Tender Breasts of Chicken, Breaded and Sauteed, Topped with Marinara Sauce and Cheese, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta. Chicken Marsala Tender Chicken Scallopini, Sauteed wtih Garlic and Mushrooms, Deglazed with Marsala Wine, Finished with Veal Jus and Butter, Served on a Bed of Angel Hair Pasta. Pasta Chicken Cappellini Tender Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Fresh Spinach, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Basil, in an Olive Oil, Garlic, Herb, White Wine Sauce Served Over Cappellini Pasta. Penne Rigate Aglio E Olio Simply Delicious! Penne Pasta with Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Onions Peppers, Feta, Mushrooms, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Fresh Basil. Cajun Chicken Pasta Tender Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Bell Peppers and Onions, Finished with a Tomato Cream Sauce Seasoned with Cajun Spices, Served Over a Bed of Fettuccini. Fettuccini Alfredo Fettuccini Tossed with a Garlic and Parmesan Cream Sauce. Add Chicken for an additional cost. Shrimp Asiago Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed with Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms in an Herb Asiago Cream Sauce, Served Over Penne Pasta. Side Offerings Vegetable du Jour - Baked Potato - French Fries - Au Gratin Potatoes - Cole Slaw Risotto Rice - Sauteed Garlic Spinach Contact: 50 Highland Pike Dr. Harbor Springs MI, USA 49740 Telephone: (231) 526-7805 www.teddygriffins.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Teddy-Griffins-Roadhouse-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Girdwood Alaska - home of the Alyeska Ski Resort, is where you will find Girdwood Rentals amp; Accommodations. We are pleased to offer these Luxury Girdwood Condos (completed in April 2006). Our Girdwood rental units are also within walking distance of some shops and a number of restaurants. Surrounded by such beauty and spectacular views of Glaciers and Mt. Alyeska Ski Resort, you won't want to leave! Girdwood Rentals amp; Accommodations is here to help you enjoy your stay in Girdwood and the rest of Alaska. We invite you to come experience all that Alaska has to offer: * Skiing at Alyeska Resort * Explore the waters of Prince William Sound * Fishing, hiking, amp; wildlife viewing on the Kenai Peninsula Not only can we book your Girdwood vacation rental, but we can also assist you in planning the rest of your itinerary. Our location in Girdwood, Alaska allows you to make many different day trips: glacier amp; wildlife cruises, rafting, fishing, flightseeing tours, hiking, and more. Contact Information: Phone- (907-783-5501) Fax- (907-783-5503) Toll Free # 1- (877) 737-5510 E-Mail- info@girdwoodaccommodations.com Office Location: 330 Hightower Road, Suite B101 Box 414 Girdwood, Alaska 99587 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Girdwood-Rentals-Alyeksa-Girdwood-Alaska-Vacation-Rentals ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 15:13:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Girdwood-Rentals-Alyeksa-Girdwood-Alaska-Vacation-Rentals"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Girdwood Alaska - home of the Alyeska Ski Resort, is where you will find Girdwood Rentals amp; Accommodations. We are pleased to offer these Luxury Girdwood Condos (completed in April 2006). Our Girdwood rental units are also within walking distance of some shops and a number of restaurants. Surrounded by such beauty and spectacular views of Glaciers and Mt. Alyeska Ski Resort, you won't want to leave! Girdwood Rentals amp; Accommodations is here to help you enjoy your stay in Girdwood and the rest of Alaska. We invite you to come experience all that Alaska has to offer: * Skiing at Alyeska Resort * Explore the waters of Prince William Sound * Fishing, hiking, amp; wildlife viewing on the Kenai Peninsula Not only can we book your Girdwood vacation rental, but we can also assist you in planning the rest of your itinerary. Our location in Girdwood, Alaska allows you to make many different day trips: glacier amp; wildlife cruises, rafting, fishing, flightseeing tours, hiking, and more. Contact Information: Phone- (907-783-5501) Fax- (907-783-5503) Toll Free # 1- (877) 737-5510 E-Mail- info@girdwoodaccommodations.com Office Location: 330 Hightower Road, Suite B101 Box 414 Girdwood, Alaska 99587 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Girdwood-Rentals-Alyeksa-Girdwood-Alaska-Vacation-Rentals"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel An extraordinary experience awaits you when you choose the Veranda as your northern Michigan destination point. Seven magnificent guestrooms, each with private baths, are furnished with original artwork from prominent local artists and authentic antiques, many of which are museum quality. The second floor guest rooms all have their own private balconies. The extensive sun-filled front porch offers beautiful views in addition to peace and relaxation rarely found in today’s hectic lifestyle. The exquisite English garden is the perfect setting for relaxing or rejuvenating your spirits, or to simply enjoy the scents and views of northern Michigan and all it has to offer. The Veranda is located within strolling distance to quaint shops, fine dining, picturesque city parks and the bustling marina in historic Harbor Springs. Whether it’s boating, hiking, skiing, golfing, fishing, shopping or just enjoying the natural beauty of northern Michigan, make the Veranda your home away from home. Rooms: We invite you to choose from any of our seven elegant guest rooms at the Veranda. Each magnificent guest room has its own distinct style. Furnished in antiques, many of which are museum quality, our accommodations are unparalleled. Authentic original artwork in each guest room adds to the ambiance of a time long ago. Each room has a private bath, television, wireless internet, luxurious linens and spectacular toiletries. Central air conditioning cools the Veranda through the warm summer days and nights. The fireplace in our cozy parlor warms the Veranda through our snowiest of winter weather. Everything about the Veranda makes you feel as if you stepped back into an era less hectic and fast paced as our lifestyle today. Each guest is greeted upon their arrival with the aroma of freshly baked homemade cookies and breads. A sampling of our delicious baked goods will be available to guests after check-in. In addition, both hot and cold beverages will be on hand for those with a thirst to quench. If you seek a Currier and Ives type of escape and a quaint bay side lifestyle, Harbor Springs, Michigan is the destination of your dreams. In addition to a wide array of summer recreation, Harbor Springs and the surrounding areas enjoy outstanding autumn, winter and spring seasons and activities. Whether it's sightseeing, sports, recreation or relaxation you desire, we invite you to visit the Veranda at Harbor Springs. Rates: Our rates are per room and based on single or double occupancy. Rates vary from peak season to winter season rates. Rates are subject state and local taxes. Rates and Policies are subject to change. Two guest maximum per guestroom. Two night minimum stay on weekends during peak season. Check-In: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm If arriving after 6:00 pm, please notify us in advance so we may accommodate you upon your arrival. Contact: 403 East Main Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 526 0202 www.harborspringsveranda.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Veranda-at-Harbor-Spring-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 14:52:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Veranda-at-Harbor-Spring-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> An extraordinary experience awaits you when you choose the Veranda as your northern Michigan destination point. Seven magnificent guestrooms, each with private baths, are furnished with original artwork from prominent local artists and authentic antiques, many of which are museum quality. The second floor guest rooms all have their own private balconies. The extensive sun-filled front porch offers beautiful views in addition to peace and relaxation rarely found in today’s hectic lifestyle. The exquisite English garden is the perfect setting for relaxing or rejuvenating your spirits, or to simply enjoy the scents and views of northern Michigan and all it has to offer. The Veranda is located within strolling distance to quaint shops, fine dining, picturesque city parks and the bustling marina in historic Harbor Springs. Whether it’s boating, hiking, skiing, golfing, fishing, shopping or just enjoying the natural beauty of northern Michigan, make the Veranda your home away from home. Rooms: We invite you to choose from any of our seven elegant guest rooms at the Veranda. Each magnificent guest room has its own distinct style. Furnished in antiques, many of which are museum quality, our accommodations are unparalleled. Authentic original artwork in each guest room adds to the ambiance of a time long ago. Each room has a private bath, television, wireless internet, luxurious linens and spectacular toiletries. Central air conditioning cools the Veranda through the warm summer days and nights. The fireplace in our cozy parlor warms the Veranda through our snowiest of winter weather. Everything about the Veranda makes you feel as if you stepped back into an era less hectic and fast paced as our lifestyle today. Each guest is greeted upon their arrival with the aroma of freshly baked homemade cookies and breads. A sampling of our delicious baked goods will be available to guests after check-in. In addition, both hot and cold beverages will be on hand for those with a thirst to quench. If you seek a Currier and Ives type of escape and a quaint bay side lifestyle, Harbor Springs, Michigan is the destination of your dreams. In addition to a wide array of summer recreation, Harbor Springs and the surrounding areas enjoy outstanding autumn, winter and spring seasons and activities. Whether it's sightseeing, sports, recreation or relaxation you desire, we invite you to visit the Veranda at Harbor Springs. Rates: Our rates are per room and based on single or double occupancy. Rates vary from peak season to winter season rates. Rates are subject state and local taxes. Rates and Policies are subject to change. Two guest maximum per guestroom. Two night minimum stay on weekends during peak season. Check-In: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm If arriving after 6:00 pm, please notify us in advance so we may accommodate you upon your arrival. Contact: 403 East Main Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 526 0202 www.harborspringsveranda.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Veranda-at-Harbor-Spring-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Contact: 6767 S. Pleasantview Rd. Harbor Springs, MI (231) 526 8100 www.highlandhideawayresort.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Highland-Hideaway-BB-Resort-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 13:51:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Highland-Hideaway-BB-Resort-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Contact: 6767 S. Pleasantview Rd. Harbor Springs, MI (231) 526 8100 www.highlandhideawayresort.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Highland-Hideaway-BB-Resort-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Visiting Birchwood Inn is a bit like donning a pair of favorite dungarees and a soft flannel shirt. Comfortable. Casual. Cozy. With a sense of the North Country in Michigan. The large grassy courtyard filled with birch trees, a shuffleboard court and a heated summer swimming pool, add to the atmosphere of the Inn. A seasoned friendly staff can provide lots of information for your stay in Harbor Springs, tailored to your individual desires. Built in the early '60's as a corporate retreat for New Era Potato Chips, Birchwood Inn has been carefully preserved by the present owner with the lodge aura intended by the builders. The motif continues to have the wood beams, paneled walls, plaid papers and upholstery which continue the tradition. The Fireside Room off the main lobby is dominated by a large fieldstone fireplace and casual furnishings where a complimentary continental breakfast is served. Winter Packages Birchwood Inn is only moments from your favorite outdoor winter activity. Planning a ski trip? Cross country trails can be accessed at the country club next door or a 10 minute drive will bring you to Nub's Nob or Boyne Highlands for alpine and nordic skiing. Prefer to snowmobile? The Inn has plenty of parking for trailers and the trail head is just a short drive away. We can also direct you to ice skating, sledding, and snowshoe areas. There is plenty to do in Northern Michigan during the winter and the best part is returning to Birchwood Inn, where you will be welcomed with warm hospitality and comfortable accommodations. Discount Ski Package You can plan a surprisingly affordable ski trip when you choose Birchwood Inn for your lodging needs. Our discount room rates start at only $59 per night, plus taxes. When you select this package you will also receive a 20% discount certificate for dining in Harbor Springs at The New York Restaurant, The Pier Restaurant, or Turkey's Cafe. Plus a discount coupon for downhill or cross country skiing. All these discounts are available from start to finish of ski season, with the exception of holiday periods and add up to a very affordable ski trip! Winter Getaway Same gig as above; you can plan a surprisingly affordable getaway for whatever activity you choose to do. Our discount room rates start at only $59 per night, plus taxes. When you select the winter getaway you will also receive a 20% discount certificate for dining in Harbor Springs at The New York Restaurant, The Pier Restaurant, or Turkey's Cafe. These discounts are available all winter long, with the exception of holiday periods. So plan to stay with us this winter for a very affordable getaway! Season Lodging Pass Planning to spend a lot of time in Northern Michigan this winter? Then this is the pass for you! Birchwood Inn's Season Lodging Pass allows you unlimited lodging for one great price. We offer a GOLD PASS that has no restrictions for $1495. And a SILVER PASS that excludes Christmas week for $995. It's like having your own winter retreat up north! Canadian PAR March 20-28, 2010, we welcome our Canadian friends at an even monetary match. Join us for some winter fun and save! Free Spring Skiing Take advantage of this fantastic deal, which covers two people at one package price. One night's lodging, continental breakfast, and two one-day lift tickets for either Nub's Nob or Boyne. $84 for two people, plus taxes, March 21st until the end of the season. Contact: Birchwood Inn 7077 S. Lake Shore Drive Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 Reservations Front Desk (800) 530-9955 (231) 526-2151 Group Sales (231) 348-9696 www.birchwoodinn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Birchwood-Inn-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 12:30:53 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Birchwood-Inn-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Visiting Birchwood Inn is a bit like donning a pair of favorite dungarees and a soft flannel shirt. Comfortable. Casual. Cozy. With a sense of the North Country in Michigan. The large grassy courtyard filled with birch trees, a shuffleboard court and a heated summer swimming pool, add to the atmosphere of the Inn. A seasoned friendly staff can provide lots of information for your stay in Harbor Springs, tailored to your individual desires. Built in the early '60's as a corporate retreat for New Era Potato Chips, Birchwood Inn has been carefully preserved by the present owner with the lodge aura intended by the builders. The motif continues to have the wood beams, paneled walls, plaid papers and upholstery which continue the tradition. The Fireside Room off the main lobby is dominated by a large fieldstone fireplace and casual furnishings where a complimentary continental breakfast is served. Winter Packages Birchwood Inn is only moments from your favorite outdoor winter activity. Planning a ski trip? Cross country trails can be accessed at the country club next door or a 10 minute drive will bring you to Nub's Nob or Boyne Highlands for alpine and nordic skiing. Prefer to snowmobile? The Inn has plenty of parking for trailers and the trail head is just a short drive away. We can also direct you to ice skating, sledding, and snowshoe areas. There is plenty to do in Northern Michigan during the winter and the best part is returning to Birchwood Inn, where you will be welcomed with warm hospitality and comfortable accommodations. Discount Ski Package You can plan a surprisingly affordable ski trip when you choose Birchwood Inn for your lodging needs. Our discount room rates start at only $59 per night, plus taxes. When you select this package you will also receive a 20% discount certificate for dining in Harbor Springs at The New York Restaurant, The Pier Restaurant, or Turkey's Cafe. Plus a discount coupon for downhill or cross country skiing. All these discounts are available from start to finish of ski season, with the exception of holiday periods and add up to a very affordable ski trip! Winter Getaway Same gig as above; you can plan a surprisingly affordable getaway for whatever activity you choose to do. Our discount room rates start at only $59 per night, plus taxes. When you select the winter getaway you will also receive a 20% discount certificate for dining in Harbor Springs at The New York Restaurant, The Pier Restaurant, or Turkey's Cafe. These discounts are available all winter long, with the exception of holiday periods. So plan to stay with us this winter for a very affordable getaway! Season Lodging Pass Planning to spend a lot of time in Northern Michigan this winter? Then this is the pass for you! Birchwood Inn's Season Lodging Pass allows you unlimited lodging for one great price. We offer a GOLD PASS that has no restrictions for $1495. And a SILVER PASS that excludes Christmas week for $995. It's like having your own winter retreat up north! Canadian PAR March 20-28, 2010, we welcome our Canadian friends at an even monetary match. Join us for some winter fun and save! Free Spring Skiing Take advantage of this fantastic deal, which covers two people at one package price. One night's lodging, continental breakfast, and two one-day lift tickets for either Nub's Nob or Boyne. $84 for two people, plus taxes, March 21st until the end of the season. Contact: Birchwood Inn 7077 S. Lake Shore Drive Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 Reservations Front Desk (800) 530-9955 (231) 526-2151 Group Sales (231) 348-9696 www.birchwoodinn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Birchwood-Inn-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel This Harbor Springs, Michigan hotel is close to water sports, bike trails, exceptional golf courses and popular Midwestern ski resorts. The Best Western of Harbor Springs offers guests convenient access to the area's popular recreation including golfing, biking, boating, skiing and snowmobiling. The hotel is near downtown Harbor Springs and welcomes guests with first-rate amenities. In addition to beautifully decorated guestrooms, this Harbor Springs hotel also offers two-room suites featuring fireplaces. The Best Western of Harbor Springs is equipped with a fitness room and an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. A daily complimentary continental breakfast is served and there is also high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests are just one mile from Petoskey State Park and Beach. Snow skiing is as easily accessible with Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands ski areas close by, both just five miles from hotel. Hotel Amenities: The Best Western of Harbor Springs sits on six acres of land, 3 miles centrally located between downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Complimentary continental breakfast Spacious lobby Indoor pool, heated Spa All rooms are ground level with outdoor entry Front desk hours 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. If arriving after 11:00 p.m., please call the hotel directly to make arrangements for check in. Free parking Photocopy services Exercise facility Exterior corridor Laundromat Cable satellite television Telephone Dataports Voice mail Coffee/tea maker AM/FM alarm clock Hairdryer Iron, ironing board Free local calls under 30 minutes Free long distance access Air-conditioning Refrigerator Standard rooms with two queen beds Jacuzzireg; rooms available, one king bed Rollaway beds available, nominal fee Cribs available, nominal fee Two-room suites available, fireplaces, two bathrooms and full kitchen, direct booking is required on suites High-speed Internet access Contact: 8514 M-119 Harbor Springs Michigan, 49740-9586, US Phone: 231/347-9050 Fax: 231/347-0837 www.bestwesternmichigan.com/hotels/best-western-of-harbor-springs http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Best-Western-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 12:02:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Best-Western-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> This Harbor Springs, Michigan hotel is close to water sports, bike trails, exceptional golf courses and popular Midwestern ski resorts. The Best Western of Harbor Springs offers guests convenient access to the area's popular recreation including golfing, biking, boating, skiing and snowmobiling. The hotel is near downtown Harbor Springs and welcomes guests with first-rate amenities. In addition to beautifully decorated guestrooms, this Harbor Springs hotel also offers two-room suites featuring fireplaces. The Best Western of Harbor Springs is equipped with a fitness room and an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. A daily complimentary continental breakfast is served and there is also high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests are just one mile from Petoskey State Park and Beach. Snow skiing is as easily accessible with Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands ski areas close by, both just five miles from hotel. Hotel Amenities: The Best Western of Harbor Springs sits on six acres of land, 3 miles centrally located between downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Complimentary continental breakfast Spacious lobby Indoor pool, heated Spa All rooms are ground level with outdoor entry Front desk hours 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. If arriving after 11:00 p.m., please call the hotel directly to make arrangements for check in. Free parking Photocopy services Exercise facility Exterior corridor Laundromat Cable satellite television Telephone Dataports Voice mail Coffee/tea maker AM/FM alarm clock Hairdryer Iron, ironing board Free local calls under 30 minutes Free long distance access Air-conditioning Refrigerator Standard rooms with two queen beds Jacuzzireg; rooms available, one king bed Rollaway beds available, nominal fee Cribs available, nominal fee Two-room suites available, fireplaces, two bathrooms and full kitchen, direct booking is required on suites High-speed Internet access Contact: 8514 M-119 Harbor Springs Michigan, 49740-9586, US Phone: 231/347-9050 Fax: 231/347-0837 www.bestwesternmichigan.com/hotels/best-western-of-harbor-springs <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Best-Western-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our elegantly landscaped pool and solarium features a large spa and our friendly old fashioned hospitality allows you to feel welcome where someone else's family has been summering for over a century. Accommodations in Harbor Springs In the Spring and Fall, the party/meeting room is perfect for weddings, business retreats and family reunions Accommodations Spacious accommodations include two double beds or a double and a king bed in the same room. Many units are available with fireplaces and kitchens. Complimentary Breakfast We serve our homemade muffins, coffee and orange juice every morning. You may enjoy it in our beautiful Victorian Dining Room or on the porch. Staying with us is truly a trip back in time to when people summered. The Inn is rich in history and class. Bits and pieces of its history have been discovered by past guests, employees and locals. Be sure to check out the old switchboard and antique furniture in our lobby. Our staff is all from Jamaica so let their gracious ways enchant you. They are available for extra services such as personal laundry and babysitting. Dressing Room Connecting to Bath Your privacy is assured by a door between your room and dressing room. Harbor Spring's longest established resort opened in 1894 by Colonel Eaton (Civil War). Walking distance to Harbor Springs quaint restaurants and shops. Location within Harbor Spring's exclusive summer area, twice featured in Town and Country. Rooms: Rooms with French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with two double beds $109 Rooms with French Doors opening to a Porch or balcony with a king bed - fireplace amp; kitchenette $129 Family Rooms -opening to a balcony with a king bed and a double bed $119 Two Room Suite - One room with a king bed connecting to another room with two double beds-one bathroom-porch $169 Late June - Labor Day (Summer) Rooms with French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with two double beds $139 Rooms with French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with a king bed - fireplace $159 Family Rooms (Poolside) -French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with both a king bed and a double bed $149 Two Room Suite - One room with a king bed connecting to another room with two double beds - one bathroom- porch $199 Contact: 210 Artesian Avenue Harbor Springs Mi. 49740 www.harborsprings.com For reservations, please call: 231-526-2111 For summer reservations placed in the winter, call: (305) 743-5246 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Colonial-Inn-at-Nubs-Nob ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 11:20:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Colonial-Inn-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our elegantly landscaped pool and solarium features a large spa and our friendly old fashioned hospitality allows you to feel welcome where someone else's family has been summering for over a century. Accommodations in Harbor Springs In the Spring and Fall, the party/meeting room is perfect for weddings, business retreats and family reunions Accommodations Spacious accommodations include two double beds or a double and a king bed in the same room. Many units are available with fireplaces and kitchens. Complimentary Breakfast We serve our homemade muffins, coffee and orange juice every morning. You may enjoy it in our beautiful Victorian Dining Room or on the porch. Staying with us is truly a trip back in time to when people summered. The Inn is rich in history and class. Bits and pieces of its history have been discovered by past guests, employees and locals. Be sure to check out the old switchboard and antique furniture in our lobby. Our staff is all from Jamaica so let their gracious ways enchant you. They are available for extra services such as personal laundry and babysitting. Dressing Room Connecting to Bath Your privacy is assured by a door between your room and dressing room. Harbor Spring's longest established resort opened in 1894 by Colonel Eaton (Civil War). Walking distance to Harbor Springs quaint restaurants and shops. Location within Harbor Spring's exclusive summer area, twice featured in Town and Country. Rooms: Rooms with French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with two double beds $109 Rooms with French Doors opening to a Porch or balcony with a king bed - fireplace amp; kitchenette $129 Family Rooms -opening to a balcony with a king bed and a double bed $119 Two Room Suite - One room with a king bed connecting to another room with two double beds-one bathroom-porch $169 Late June - Labor Day (Summer) Rooms with French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with two double beds $139 Rooms with French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with a king bed - fireplace $159 Family Rooms (Poolside) -French Doors opening to a porch or balcony with both a king bed and a double bed $149 Two Room Suite - One room with a king bed connecting to another room with two double beds - one bathroom- porch $199 Contact: 210 Artesian Avenue Harbor Springs Mi. 49740 www.harborsprings.com For reservations, please call: 231-526-2111 For summer reservations placed in the winter, call: (305) 743-5246 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Colonial-Inn-at-Nubs-Nob"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 2009 was a year to remember for Mont Tremblant, as the Canadian ski resort received several awards and honors from various media outlets. SKI Magazine named Tremblant the best ski resort in Eastern North America for the 13th year in a row, and it was also voted #1 in categories such as Service, Apres-ski, and Lodging. In addition, Up! Magazine awarded the resort a Value Award in the Best ski hill category for the Montreal region. Finally, the Sommet des Neiges Hotel, which is located at Mont Tremblant, is in the Best Ski Hotels guide for the away.com website. The hotel is very close to the lifts, as 100 feet separates it from skiing and boarding paradise. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Mont-Tremblant-takes-home-several-awards-for-2009 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-20 10:48:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Mont-Tremblant-takes-home-several-awards-for-2009"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100120_tremblant_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 2009 was a year to remember for Mont Tremblant, as the Canadian ski resort received several awards and honors from various media outlets. SKI Magazine named Tremblant the best ski resort in Eastern North America for the 13th year in a row, and it was also voted #1 in categories such as Service, Apres-ski, and Lodging. In addition, Up! Magazine awarded the resort a Value Award in the Best ski hill category for the Montreal region. Finally, the Sommet des Neiges Hotel, which is located at Mont Tremblant, is in the Best Ski Hotels guide for the away.com website. The hotel is very close to the lifts, as 100 feet separates it from skiing and boarding paradise. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100120/Mont-Tremblant-takes-home-several-awards-for-2009"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100120_tremblant_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel I could say: if you've been hibernating and have not heard -- but if you were hibernating there's no way you were able to dig yourself out of the cave in the first place. So, there's really no other viable reason why anyone would be unaware at this point, but an El Nino atom bomb of snow is being dropped, with Mammoth Mountain expecting 12 feet of snow. Wow. The first wave of Mother Nature awesomeness has just hit. Check Kyle Smaine showing off the ski skills and the snow goods at Heavenly today. Wonder where Heavenly ranks on the Resort Rater for nightlife? http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Video-happiness-of-Heavenly-skiing-from-today ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-19 14:34:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Video-happiness-of-Heavenly-skiing-from-today"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100119_Heavenly_skiing_vid_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> I could say: if you've been hibernating and have not heard -- but if you were hibernating there's no way you were able to dig yourself out of the cave in the first place. So, there's really no other viable reason why anyone would be unaware at this point, but an El Nino atom bomb of snow is being dropped, with Mammoth Mountain expecting 12 feet of snow. Wow. The first wave of Mother Nature awesomeness has just hit. Check Kyle Smaine showing off the ski skills and the snow goods at Heavenly today. Wonder where Heavenly ranks on the Resort Rater for nightlife? <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Video-happiness-of-Heavenly-skiing-from-today"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100119_Heavenly_skiing_vid_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's going to be a big weekend at Winter Park Resort, as the Winter Carnival will take place from January 22-24. The big event includes Winter Park 70th Anniversary celebration, as well as Mary Jane's Birthday Bash and the Competition Center's annual Chef's Cup. See below for the entire schedule of festivities over the weekend, and congrats to the ski resort on celebrating its 70th anniversary! Friday January 22, 2010 9am-3pm Free Bump Tips at the Top of the Super Gauge Express 9am-4pm Retail and Rental specials at the Mary Jane Shop 7-10pm The 26th Annual Chef's Cup Dinner Dance, A Taste of Grand County at West Portal Plaza Saturday January 23, 2010 7:30-9am Pancake Breakfast Mary Jane 8am-4pm Snow Sculpture contest Winter Park Resort and Mary Jane 9am 8-Dog Sled Races - Grand Park 9am-3pm Free Bump Tips at the Top of the Super Gauge ExpressMary Jane 9am-4pm Retail and Rental specials Mary Jane Shops 10am Dog Agility Show-Grand Park 10am-3pm Grand Park Community Recreation Center Grand Opening Fraser 10:30am 6-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog skijor - Grand Park 11am-3pm Hot Chocolate Trailhead Lodges Clubhouse -WP 11:30am Dog Agility Show Grand Park 12pm 4-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog Skijor - Grand Park 12-4pm Live Music - Mary Jane 1pm Interpretive Snowshoe Hike Hideaway Park 1:30-4pm Grand County Pet Pals Stomp amp; Romp - Grand Park 2-3pm Free Skijoring Clinic Grand Park 2-4pm Live Music at West Portal Plaza Winter Park Resort 3-6pm Apres Ski Club Car at Mary Jane 4-5:30pm Human Bowling Hideaway Park 4-7pm Campfire - S'mores - Hot Chocolate - Hideaway Park 4-8pm Music - Hideaway Park 6pm Parade down Mainstreet Hideaway Park - Fireworks and Cupcakes to follow Other all day activities: geocache, Old School Parade (Throughout the Town of Winter Park businesses) Sunday January 24, 2010 7:30-9am Bloody Marys at Club Car at Mary Jane 9am 8-Dog Sled Races - Grand Park 9am-3pm Free Bump Tips at the Top of the Super Gauge Express 9am-4pm Retail and Rental specials at the Mary Jane Shop 10:30am 6-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog Skijor - Grand Park 12pm 4-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog Skijor - Grand Park 3-6pm Apres Ski Club Car at Mary Jane Other all day activities: geocache, Old School Parade (Throughout the Town of Winter Park businesses) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Winter-Park-to-celebrate-70th-Anniversary-this-weekend- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-19 13:07:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Winter-Park-to-celebrate-70th-Anniversary-this-weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100119_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's going to be a big weekend at Winter Park Resort, as the Winter Carnival will take place from January 22-24. The big event includes Winter Park 70th Anniversary celebration, as well as Mary Jane's Birthday Bash and the Competition Center's annual Chef's Cup. See below for the entire schedule of festivities over the weekend, and congrats to the ski resort on celebrating its 70th anniversary! Friday January 22, 2010 9am-3pm Free Bump Tips at the Top of the Super Gauge Express 9am-4pm Retail and Rental specials at the Mary Jane Shop 7-10pm The 26th Annual Chef's Cup Dinner Dance, A Taste of Grand County at West Portal Plaza Saturday January 23, 2010 7:30-9am Pancake Breakfast Mary Jane 8am-4pm Snow Sculpture contest Winter Park Resort and Mary Jane 9am 8-Dog Sled Races - Grand Park 9am-3pm Free Bump Tips at the Top of the Super Gauge ExpressMary Jane 9am-4pm Retail and Rental specials Mary Jane Shops 10am Dog Agility Show-Grand Park 10am-3pm Grand Park Community Recreation Center Grand Opening Fraser 10:30am 6-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog skijor - Grand Park 11am-3pm Hot Chocolate Trailhead Lodges Clubhouse -WP 11:30am Dog Agility Show Grand Park 12pm 4-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog Skijor - Grand Park 12-4pm Live Music - Mary Jane 1pm Interpretive Snowshoe Hike Hideaway Park 1:30-4pm Grand County Pet Pals Stomp amp; Romp - Grand Park 2-3pm Free Skijoring Clinic Grand Park 2-4pm Live Music at West Portal Plaza Winter Park Resort 3-6pm Apres Ski Club Car at Mary Jane 4-5:30pm Human Bowling Hideaway Park 4-7pm Campfire - S'mores - Hot Chocolate - Hideaway Park 4-8pm Music - Hideaway Park 6pm Parade down Mainstreet Hideaway Park - Fireworks and Cupcakes to follow Other all day activities: geocache, Old School Parade (Throughout the Town of Winter Park businesses) Sunday January 24, 2010 7:30-9am Bloody Marys at Club Car at Mary Jane 9am 8-Dog Sled Races - Grand Park 9am-3pm Free Bump Tips at the Top of the Super Gauge Express 9am-4pm Retail and Rental specials at the Mary Jane Shop 10:30am 6-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog Skijor - Grand Park 12pm 4-Dog Sled Race amp; 1-Dog Skijor - Grand Park 3-6pm Apres Ski Club Car at Mary Jane Other all day activities: geocache, Old School Parade (Throughout the Town of Winter Park businesses) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Winter-Park-to-celebrate-70th-Anniversary-this-weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100119_winterpark_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel If your Valentine's Day plans aren't set yet, then the great people at Aspen/Snowmass may be your new best friends, as they just announced today that Donavon Frankenreiter will be performing a free Valentine's Day Bud Light Hi-Fi concert on February 14. The concert, which will include Frankenreiter's soulful surfer rock sounds, will take place at the Snowmass base village at 6 p.m. Frankenreiter's first hit was Free, which he collaborated on with his friend, Jack Johnson, and a few of his other hits include Move By Yourself and Life, Love, and Laughter. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Donavon-Frankenreiter-to-perform-free-concert-on-Valentines-Day ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-19 12:39:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Donavon-Frankenreiter-to-perform-free-concert-on-Valentines-Day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100119_snowmass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> If your Valentine's Day plans aren't set yet, then the great people at Aspen/Snowmass may be your new best friends, as they just announced today that Donavon Frankenreiter will be performing a free Valentine's Day Bud Light Hi-Fi concert on February 14. The concert, which will include Frankenreiter's soulful surfer rock sounds, will take place at the Snowmass base village at 6 p.m. Frankenreiter's first hit was Free, which he collaborated on with his friend, Jack Johnson, and a few of his other hits include Move By Yourself and Life, Love, and Laughter. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100119/Donavon-Frankenreiter-to-perform-free-concert-on-Valentines-Day"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100119_snowmass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel WHITEFISH, Mont. -- The Montana National Guard awarded Whitefish Mountain Resort CEO Dan Graves with a letter and commemorative coin on Saturday, Jan. 16 in honor of the resort's military discount program. In 2007, Graves significantly expanded military discounts at the ski area to include 50% off lift tickets, free basic equipment rentals, 50% off group lessons, and 25-50% off on-mountain lodging for active-duty and retired members of the armed forces, as well as their spouses and dependents. The letter, from Brigadier General John E. Walsh, was read aloud by Lt. Colonel Boettcher, who lives in Kalispell. The efforts your resort team members make to welcome and host military families every year is [sic] very much appreciated. Support such as your helps to ensure our National Guard families have exciting opportunities to enjoy some time together, said Gen. Walsh in the letter. Graves, dressed in ski equipment and a Whitefish Mountain Resort jacket, accepted the framed award and said a few words about why he instituted one of the most aggressive military discount programs in the ski industry. The military, the armed forces . . . those are the people that are the real heroes in the world. They don't look for thank-yous; sometimes, they get the opposite, said Graves. They do it because they know they have to. The presentation was made on the patio of the Base Lodge, and elicited cheers from a large crowd gathered there. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100118/Whitefish-Mountain-recognized-for-Military-Discount-Program ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-18 14:36:42 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100118/Whitefish-Mountain-recognized-for-Military-Discount-Program"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100118_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> WHITEFISH, Mont. -- The Montana National Guard awarded Whitefish Mountain Resort CEO Dan Graves with a letter and commemorative coin on Saturday, Jan. 16 in honor of the resort's military discount program. In 2007, Graves significantly expanded military discounts at the ski area to include 50% off lift tickets, free basic equipment rentals, 50% off group lessons, and 25-50% off on-mountain lodging for active-duty and retired members of the armed forces, as well as their spouses and dependents. The letter, from Brigadier General John E. Walsh, was read aloud by Lt. Colonel Boettcher, who lives in Kalispell. The efforts your resort team members make to welcome and host military families every year is [sic] very much appreciated. Support such as your helps to ensure our National Guard families have exciting opportunities to enjoy some time together, said Gen. Walsh in the letter. Graves, dressed in ski equipment and a Whitefish Mountain Resort jacket, accepted the framed award and said a few words about why he instituted one of the most aggressive military discount programs in the ski industry. The military, the armed forces . . . those are the people that are the real heroes in the world. They don't look for thank-yous; sometimes, they get the opposite, said Graves. They do it because they know they have to. The presentation was made on the patio of the Base Lodge, and elicited cheers from a large crowd gathered there. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100118/Whitefish-Mountain-recognized-for-Military-Discount-Program"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100118_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sprouts owner Tyler Cannon has filled a much-needed niche in South Lake, serving wholesome food that looks good, tastes good, and is good. Most everything is made in-house, including the soups, smoothies, and fresh-squeezed juices. Menu items range from rice bowls to sandwiches (try the Real Tahoe Turkey), huge burritos, coffee drinks, muffins, fresh-fruit smoothies, and a marvelous mayo-free tuna sandwich made with yogurt and packed with fresh veggies. Order from the counter, then scramble for a vacant seat (outdoor tables are coveted). This is also an excellent place to pack a picnic lunch. Hours: Mon. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Good for Groups:Yes Accepts Credit Cards:No Parking:Street, Private Lot Attire:Casual Good for Kids:Yes Takes Reservations:No Delivery:No Take-out:Yes Waiter Service:No Wheelchair Accessible:Yes Outdoor Seating:Yes Good for:Breakfast, Lunch Alcohol:None Contact: 3123 Harrison Ave Lake Tahoe, CA Tel. 530/541-6969 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100118/Sprouts-Natural-Foods-Cafe-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-18 10:20:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100118/Sprouts-Natural-Foods-Cafe-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sprouts owner Tyler Cannon has filled a much-needed niche in South Lake, serving wholesome food that looks good, tastes good, and is good. Most everything is made in-house, including the soups, smoothies, and fresh-squeezed juices. Menu items range from rice bowls to sandwiches (try the Real Tahoe Turkey), huge burritos, coffee drinks, muffins, fresh-fruit smoothies, and a marvelous mayo-free tuna sandwich made with yogurt and packed with fresh veggies. Order from the counter, then scramble for a vacant seat (outdoor tables are coveted). This is also an excellent place to pack a picnic lunch. Hours: Mon. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Good for Groups:Yes Accepts Credit Cards:No Parking:Street, Private Lot Attire:Casual Good for Kids:Yes Takes Reservations:No Delivery:No Take-out:Yes Waiter Service:No Wheelchair Accessible:Yes Outdoor Seating:Yes Good for:Breakfast, Lunch Alcohol:None Contact: 3123 Harrison Ave Lake Tahoe, CA Tel. 530/541-6969 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100118/Sprouts-Natural-Foods-Cafe-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It will be a day to celebrate at Telluride, as the ski resort's new lighted adventure park will open Saturday at 5:00 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new park, which includes a superpipe and terrain park. In addition, its lights will shine from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. every day, so skiers and boarders can ride jumps, rails, and superpipes into the evening. Race Hill Lift will serve this area at night, and the Village Express can be used during the day. Here's the breakdown on passes for the park: $25 per night, $150 for night season pass with current daytime season pass, and a separate pass for night park usage $200. Tickets are on sale now, and make sure you make it to the park tomorrow for the grand opening! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Telluride-opens-new-superpipe-and-terrain-park-on-Saturday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 16:16:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Telluride-opens-new-superpipe-and-terrain-park-on-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100115_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It will be a day to celebrate at Telluride, as the ski resort's new lighted adventure park will open Saturday at 5:00 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new park, which includes a superpipe and terrain park. In addition, its lights will shine from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. every day, so skiers and boarders can ride jumps, rails, and superpipes into the evening. Race Hill Lift will serve this area at night, and the Village Express can be used during the day. Here's the breakdown on passes for the park: $25 per night, $150 for night season pass with current daytime season pass, and a separate pass for night park usage $200. Tickets are on sale now, and make sure you make it to the park tomorrow for the grand opening! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Telluride-opens-new-superpipe-and-terrain-park-on-Saturday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100115_telluride_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The chef hand picks all the finest and freshest ingredients for each crafted meal. * Creative preparations of fresh seafood highlight the daily special board. * We pride ourselves on professional, yet friendly and unobtrusive service. * An extensive wine list featuring exclusive selections from California and the Northwest enhances your dining experience. Begin your meal with such enticing appetizers as: * Seared foie gras with grilled pineapple and curried ice cream * Scallop quenelles with sherry-lobster cream. Choose from such entrees as: * Grilled filet of beef with foie gras butter and syrah reduction, served with white cheddar gratin potatoes and broccolini * Hazelnut crusted rack of lamb with black currant sauce, served with orzo and wild rice pilaf and grilled Brussells sprouts Menu Scallop quenelles with sherry-lobster cream ... 13. Timbale of coconut cured lomi-lomi salmon, filled with crab, avocado and wakame, served with cucumber kimchee and wasabe creme fraiche ... 13. Sauteed veal sweetbreads served in puff pastry shell with morel mushrooms, tomato concasse, aparagus, pine nuts and Marsala ... 16. Hoisin and orange glazed prawns with Asian style slaw, served with tangerine reduction, chives and sesame seeds ... 13. Millefeuille of goat cheese-hummus spread layered with spinach, tomato and sweet and saly phyllo layers, topped with truffle honey ... 11. Seared foie gras with grilled pineapple and curried ice cream, topped with slivered fried shallots ... 18. We feature a fresh homemade pasta, pizza and soup of the day. Please see the special board for details and prices. Butter lettuce with julienne of apple, bleu cheese, candied pecans and walnut oil vinaigrette ... 9. Evan's Caesar salad featuring freshly grated parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce and garlic crostini ... 9. Lobster salad with avocado puree, shaved fennel and preserved lemon vinaigrette, served with asparagus spears and grapefruit ... 14. Spinach salad with duck sausage, pancetta, toasted pine nuts, shaved Asiago cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing ... 9. Our house salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, julienne of carrot and red cabbage, cured cucumber and bay shrimp, choice of creamy basil, preserved lemon or house vinaigrette dressing ... 9. Entrees Grilled filet of beef with foie gras butter and syrah reduction, served with white cheddar gratin potatoes and broccolini ... 34. Pan roasted rack of lamb with pinenut and herb butter, citrus cous-cous, raspberry wine and garlic glaze and minted zucchini curls ... 35. Roast venison loin with pinot noir-dried cherry demi-glace and parsnip mashed potatoes, served with baby carrots and asparagus ... 35. Herb and panko crusted breast of chicken with jus de volaille, mascarpone risotto, edamame panzanella salad and green beans ... 24. Sauteed veal loin medallions with shiitake- Marsala beurre blanc, bacon ragout mashers, brasied endive and baby carrots ... 35 Breast and confit leg of duck with Grand Marnier duck glace, fruited Israeli cous cous and sauteed sugar snap peas ... 32. Myers rum and achiote glazed pork rib chop served with jicama and whiyte corn fricassee, cumin quinoa and grilled summer squash ... 27. Seared day boat scallops with wild rice-saffron orzo pilaf, served with preserved lemon vinaigrette, arugula and asparagus ... 34. Chef Jimi Lasquete selects seafood and other items, according to their freshness and availability, to comprise our daily specials. Jimi's Vegetarian platter is available on request, price subject to change Desserts Our pastry chef, Anthony Pulera, takes great pride in creating the most luscious and lavish desserts, designed to test your willpower. Visit our Dessert Page! Your server will tell you all about them, and dessert wines you might wish to enjoy as well. Fresh roasted Alpen Sierra coffees and assorted teas ... 3.00 espresso ... 4.00 cappuccino ... 5.00 Contact: AMERICAN GOURMET CAFE 536 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 530-542-1990 www.evanstahoe.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Evans-American-Gourmet-Cafe-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 14:19:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Evans-American-Gourmet-Cafe-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The chef hand picks all the finest and freshest ingredients for each crafted meal. * Creative preparations of fresh seafood highlight the daily special board. * We pride ourselves on professional, yet friendly and unobtrusive service. * An extensive wine list featuring exclusive selections from California and the Northwest enhances your dining experience. Begin your meal with such enticing appetizers as: * Seared foie gras with grilled pineapple and curried ice cream * Scallop quenelles with sherry-lobster cream. Choose from such entrees as: * Grilled filet of beef with foie gras butter and syrah reduction, served with white cheddar gratin potatoes and broccolini * Hazelnut crusted rack of lamb with black currant sauce, served with orzo and wild rice pilaf and grilled Brussells sprouts Menu Scallop quenelles with sherry-lobster cream ... 13. Timbale of coconut cured lomi-lomi salmon, filled with crab, avocado and wakame, served with cucumber kimchee and wasabe creme fraiche ... 13. Sauteed veal sweetbreads served in puff pastry shell with morel mushrooms, tomato concasse, aparagus, pine nuts and Marsala ... 16. Hoisin and orange glazed prawns with Asian style slaw, served with tangerine reduction, chives and sesame seeds ... 13. Millefeuille of goat cheese-hummus spread layered with spinach, tomato and sweet and saly phyllo layers, topped with truffle honey ... 11. Seared foie gras with grilled pineapple and curried ice cream, topped with slivered fried shallots ... 18. We feature a fresh homemade pasta, pizza and soup of the day. Please see the special board for details and prices. Butter lettuce with julienne of apple, bleu cheese, candied pecans and walnut oil vinaigrette ... 9. Evan's Caesar salad featuring freshly grated parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce and garlic crostini ... 9. Lobster salad with avocado puree, shaved fennel and preserved lemon vinaigrette, served with asparagus spears and grapefruit ... 14. Spinach salad with duck sausage, pancetta, toasted pine nuts, shaved Asiago cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing ... 9. Our house salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, julienne of carrot and red cabbage, cured cucumber and bay shrimp, choice of creamy basil, preserved lemon or house vinaigrette dressing ... 9. Entrees Grilled filet of beef with foie gras butter and syrah reduction, served with white cheddar gratin potatoes and broccolini ... 34. Pan roasted rack of lamb with pinenut and herb butter, citrus cous-cous, raspberry wine and garlic glaze and minted zucchini curls ... 35. Roast venison loin with pinot noir-dried cherry demi-glace and parsnip mashed potatoes, served with baby carrots and asparagus ... 35. Herb and panko crusted breast of chicken with jus de volaille, mascarpone risotto, edamame panzanella salad and green beans ... 24. Sauteed veal loin medallions with shiitake- Marsala beurre blanc, bacon ragout mashers, brasied endive and baby carrots ... 35 Breast and confit leg of duck with Grand Marnier duck glace, fruited Israeli cous cous and sauteed sugar snap peas ... 32. Myers rum and achiote glazed pork rib chop served with jicama and whiyte corn fricassee, cumin quinoa and grilled summer squash ... 27. Seared day boat scallops with wild rice-saffron orzo pilaf, served with preserved lemon vinaigrette, arugula and asparagus ... 34. Chef Jimi Lasquete selects seafood and other items, according to their freshness and availability, to comprise our daily specials. Jimi's Vegetarian platter is available on request, price subject to change Desserts Our pastry chef, Anthony Pulera, takes great pride in creating the most luscious and lavish desserts, designed to test your willpower. Visit our Dessert Page! Your server will tell you all about them, and dessert wines you might wish to enjoy as well. Fresh roasted Alpen Sierra coffees and assorted teas ... 3.00 espresso ... 4.00 cappuccino ... 5.00 Contact: AMERICAN GOURMET CAFE 536 Emerald Bay Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 530-542-1990 www.evanstahoe.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Evans-American-Gourmet-Cafe-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel You don't have to worry about distractions at Cafe Fiore- there are only 7 tables! It doesn't get more intimate than this. Candles glimmer at each of the window side tables arranged in the cozy wood paneled dining room. In the summer, tables are set up outside. Wherever you sit, be adventurous: the Italian menu features items such as Eggplant Crepes served with sun-dried tomatoes with sherry wine sauce, among other unusual selections. Desserts are out-of-this-world, especially the homemade white chocolate ice cream. We were tempted to stay an extra day in South Lake Tahoe just to come back here... G a r l i c B r e a d 4.00 E g g p l a n t C r e p e s Thinly sliced eggplant stuffed with smoked salmon, grilled and served with a sherry cream and sun dried tomato sauce 13.95 S c a m p i Tiger prawns sauteacute;ed with garlic, butter and julienne vegetables; served over cappellini 13.95 B r u s c h e t t a S i c i l i a n a Sliced bread sauteacute;ed in olive oil and garlic, topped with a relish of tomato, basil and capers; garnished with sweet fried onions 9.95 C a l a m a r i F r i t t i Fresh calamari rings lightly breaded and fried; served on a bed of marinara sauce 12.95 E g g p l a n t E n C a r r o z z a Fresh eggplant lightly breaded and fried, topped with mozzarella and served on a bed of marinara sauce 10.95 F e t t u c c i n e A l f r e d o Heavy cream, butter, garlic and parmigiano 7.95 M i n e s t r o n e a l l a C o n t a d i n a cup 3.00 bowl 5.00 Insalate- The Salads C a e s a r S a l a d 6.75 S p i n a c h S a l a d Spinach salad with walnuts and chopped egg; served with a warm bacon dressing 8.75 La Pasta- The Pasta C a p p e l l i n i B o c c o n c i n i Meatballs lightly breaded and fried then tossed with a fresh tomato, basil and marinara sauce; served over cappellini 18.95 L i n g u i n e a l l a T o s c a n a Linguine tossed with chicken, Italian sausage, onions, red, yellow and green bell peppers, butter, garlic and sherry 22.95 F e t t u c c i n e a l l a M a r e n g o Fettuccine pasta tossed with strips of chicken, roasted bell peppers, olives, sun dried tomatoes and garlic in a white wine sauce 22.95 P e n n e P r i m a v e r a Penne pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a marinara sauce or a light cream sauce 15.95 S p a g h e t t i c o n S a l s i c c i a Spaghetti pasta tossed with Italian sausage, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, spinach, crushed red chilies, garlic and olive oil 20.95 F e t t u c c i n e a l l a C a l a b r e s e Fettuccine tossed with garlic, artichoke hearts, broccoli, olives, pine nuts and fresh tomatoes in a light white wine sauce 16.95 Fruitti Di Mar- Seafood Pastas C a p e l l i n i a l l a S i c i l i a n a Angel hair pasta with shrimp, scallops, diced tomatoes and capers in a white wine sauce 25.95 L i n g u i n e F r a D i a v o l o Mixed seafood combination tossed with linguine, finished in a spicy marinara sauce 30.95 A r a g o s t a M e l o d i a Fresh lobster served over fettuccini, tossed with mushrooms and tomatoes; finished in a lemon tarragon sauce 32.95 D i M a r e a l l a F i o r e Prawns, scallops and assorted fresh seafood sauteacute;ed in a cognac, caper and lemon butter sauce; tossed with linguini 31.95 Le Carni- The Meats P o l l o a l P o m o d o r o Chicken breast sauteacute;ed with garlic, pancetta bacon, tomatoes and fresh herbs 18.95 P o l l o i n P o r c h e t t a Chicken breast sauteacute;ed and baked; finished with roasted garlic cloves, fresh rosemary and pine nuts; served over angel hair pasta 20.95 P o l l o a l l a S o n o m a Boneless breast of chicken sauteacute;ed with wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; served with a Sonoma chardonnay cream sauce 20.95 A r i s t a D i j o n Pork tenderloin grilled, sliced and served with a tarragon Dijon mustard cream sauce 24.95 B i s t e c c a a l l a V e n e z i a n a Grilled medallions of filet mignon served on toast points and finished with a green peppercorn cream sauce 33.95 F i l e t t o a l B a r o l o Tenderloin prepared in Barolo wine sauce 34.95 B i s t e c c a a l l a F l o r e n t i n a Medallions of filet mignon sauteacute;ed with garlic, julienne roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh basil and white wine 33.95 V e a l S a l t i m b o c c a Veal scaloppini wrapped around prosciutto and mozzarella; finished with mushrooms in a Madeira wine sauce 29.95 S c a l o p p i n e d i V i t e l l o Veal scaloppine sauteacute;ed with butter, diced red onions, wild mushrooms, garlic and tarragon; finished with a lemon and white wine sauce 29.95 S c a l o p p i n e S a l t a t e a l M a r s a l a c o n F u n g h i Veal scaloppine sauteacute;ed with Marsala wine, mushrooms and shallots 29.95 S c a l o p p i n i a l l a P i c a t t a Veal scaloppine dipped in parmesan cheese and egg batter, finished with zucchini and a lemon butter caper sauce 29.95 Entrees are served with a salad and fresh vegetable of the day. Pastas are served with a salad. Additional charge of $4.95 for splitting entrees. Corkage $15.00 Cake $15.00 Contact: 1169 Ski Run Boulevard #5 South Lake Tahoe California Ph. 530.541.2908 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 16692 So. Lake Tahoe, CA., 96151 Email: info@cafefiore.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Cafe-Fiore-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 14:08:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Cafe-Fiore-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> You don't have to worry about distractions at Cafe Fiore- there are only 7 tables! It doesn't get more intimate than this. Candles glimmer at each of the window side tables arranged in the cozy wood paneled dining room. In the summer, tables are set up outside. Wherever you sit, be adventurous: the Italian menu features items such as Eggplant Crepes served with sun-dried tomatoes with sherry wine sauce, among other unusual selections. Desserts are out-of-this-world, especially the homemade white chocolate ice cream. We were tempted to stay an extra day in South Lake Tahoe just to come back here... G a r l i c B r e a d 4.00 E g g p l a n t C r e p e s Thinly sliced eggplant stuffed with smoked salmon, grilled and served with a sherry cream and sun dried tomato sauce 13.95 S c a m p i Tiger prawns sauteacute;ed with garlic, butter and julienne vegetables; served over cappellini 13.95 B r u s c h e t t a S i c i l i a n a Sliced bread sauteacute;ed in olive oil and garlic, topped with a relish of tomato, basil and capers; garnished with sweet fried onions 9.95 C a l a m a r i F r i t t i Fresh calamari rings lightly breaded and fried; served on a bed of marinara sauce 12.95 E g g p l a n t E n C a r r o z z a Fresh eggplant lightly breaded and fried, topped with mozzarella and served on a bed of marinara sauce 10.95 F e t t u c c i n e A l f r e d o Heavy cream, butter, garlic and parmigiano 7.95 M i n e s t r o n e a l l a C o n t a d i n a cup 3.00 bowl 5.00 Insalate- The Salads C a e s a r S a l a d 6.75 S p i n a c h S a l a d Spinach salad with walnuts and chopped egg; served with a warm bacon dressing 8.75 La Pasta- The Pasta C a p p e l l i n i B o c c o n c i n i Meatballs lightly breaded and fried then tossed with a fresh tomato, basil and marinara sauce; served over cappellini 18.95 L i n g u i n e a l l a T o s c a n a Linguine tossed with chicken, Italian sausage, onions, red, yellow and green bell peppers, butter, garlic and sherry 22.95 F e t t u c c i n e a l l a M a r e n g o Fettuccine pasta tossed with strips of chicken, roasted bell peppers, olives, sun dried tomatoes and garlic in a white wine sauce 22.95 P e n n e P r i m a v e r a Penne pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a marinara sauce or a light cream sauce 15.95 S p a g h e t t i c o n S a l s i c c i a Spaghetti pasta tossed with Italian sausage, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, spinach, crushed red chilies, garlic and olive oil 20.95 F e t t u c c i n e a l l a C a l a b r e s e Fettuccine tossed with garlic, artichoke hearts, broccoli, olives, pine nuts and fresh tomatoes in a light white wine sauce 16.95 Fruitti Di Mar- Seafood Pastas C a p e l l i n i a l l a S i c i l i a n a Angel hair pasta with shrimp, scallops, diced tomatoes and capers in a white wine sauce 25.95 L i n g u i n e F r a D i a v o l o Mixed seafood combination tossed with linguine, finished in a spicy marinara sauce 30.95 A r a g o s t a M e l o d i a Fresh lobster served over fettuccini, tossed with mushrooms and tomatoes; finished in a lemon tarragon sauce 32.95 D i M a r e a l l a F i o r e Prawns, scallops and assorted fresh seafood sauteacute;ed in a cognac, caper and lemon butter sauce; tossed with linguini 31.95 Le Carni- The Meats P o l l o a l P o m o d o r o Chicken breast sauteacute;ed with garlic, pancetta bacon, tomatoes and fresh herbs 18.95 P o l l o i n P o r c h e t t a Chicken breast sauteacute;ed and baked; finished with roasted garlic cloves, fresh rosemary and pine nuts; served over angel hair pasta 20.95 P o l l o a l l a S o n o m a Boneless breast of chicken sauteacute;ed with wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; served with a Sonoma chardonnay cream sauce 20.95 A r i s t a D i j o n Pork tenderloin grilled, sliced and served with a tarragon Dijon mustard cream sauce 24.95 B i s t e c c a a l l a V e n e z i a n a Grilled medallions of filet mignon served on toast points and finished with a green peppercorn cream sauce 33.95 F i l e t t o a l B a r o l o Tenderloin prepared in Barolo wine sauce 34.95 B i s t e c c a a l l a F l o r e n t i n a Medallions of filet mignon sauteacute;ed with garlic, julienne roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh basil and white wine 33.95 V e a l S a l t i m b o c c a Veal scaloppini wrapped around prosciutto and mozzarella; finished with mushrooms in a Madeira wine sauce 29.95 S c a l o p p i n e d i V i t e l l o Veal scaloppine sauteacute;ed with butter, diced red onions, wild mushrooms, garlic and tarragon; finished with a lemon and white wine sauce 29.95 S c a l o p p i n e S a l t a t e a l M a r s a l a c o n F u n g h i Veal scaloppine sauteacute;ed with Marsala wine, mushrooms and shallots 29.95 S c a l o p p i n i a l l a P i c a t t a Veal scaloppine dipped in parmesan cheese and egg batter, finished with zucchini and a lemon butter caper sauce 29.95 Entrees are served with a salad and fresh vegetable of the day. Pastas are served with a salad. Additional charge of $4.95 for splitting entrees. Corkage $15.00 Cake $15.00 Contact: 1169 Ski Run Boulevard #5 South Lake Tahoe California Ph. 530.541.2908 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 16692 So. Lake Tahoe, CA., 96151 Email: info@cafefiore.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Cafe-Fiore-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel East Madison, NH, January 15, 2010 #150; King Pine Ski Area and its parent company Purity Spring Resort are encouraging skiers and riders to donate towards relief efforts in Haiti while at King Pine during the MLK Jr. holiday weekend. King Pine and Purity Spring will match 100% of donations (up to $2,000) made at the KP ticket desk this weekend. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake, which hit Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, has left the country in major distress with many relief organizations stepping up over the past few days offering aid and supplies and has left many Americans wondering how they can help. The Hoyt Family, owners and operators of Purity Spring Resort, will match and forward all proceeds to the Partners With Haiti organization through the Madison Baptist Church. Reverend Sean Dunker-Bendigo of the Madison Baptist Church is on the board of directors with the Rhode Island-based, 29-year-old non-profit organization. More information about the non-profit can be found at www.PartnersWithHaiti.org. Bob Hoyt, Purity Spring Resort President and King Pine Ski Area General Manger, says, So many people want to do something, but don't know how or where to start. We are providing a place for people to make a monetary donation and we felt that it was the right thing to do by matching 100% of every dollar received. Bob continued to point out that, We chose to donate to Partners With Haiti because many locals are involved with this organization and 100% of our donated funds will go towards relief aid in Haiti, which we feel is how our customers want their donations to be distributed. King Pine will be accepting monetary donations Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-9pm and Monday 8:30am-4pm. Cash or checks made out to Partners With Haiti will be accepted. You do not need to purchase a lift ticket to donate to the organization. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Ski-at-King-Pine-Resort-in-NH-this-weekend-and-help-victims-in-Haiti ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 13:15:13 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Ski-at-King-Pine-Resort-in-NH-this-weekend-and-help-victims-in-Haiti"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> East Madison, NH, January 15, 2010 #150; King Pine Ski Area and its parent company Purity Spring Resort are encouraging skiers and riders to donate towards relief efforts in Haiti while at King Pine during the MLK Jr. holiday weekend. King Pine and Purity Spring will match 100% of donations (up to $2,000) made at the KP ticket desk this weekend. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake, which hit Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, has left the country in major distress with many relief organizations stepping up over the past few days offering aid and supplies and has left many Americans wondering how they can help. The Hoyt Family, owners and operators of Purity Spring Resort, will match and forward all proceeds to the Partners With Haiti organization through the Madison Baptist Church. Reverend Sean Dunker-Bendigo of the Madison Baptist Church is on the board of directors with the Rhode Island-based, 29-year-old non-profit organization. More information about the non-profit can be found at www.PartnersWithHaiti.org. Bob Hoyt, Purity Spring Resort President and King Pine Ski Area General Manger, says, So many people want to do something, but don't know how or where to start. We are providing a place for people to make a monetary donation and we felt that it was the right thing to do by matching 100% of every dollar received. Bob continued to point out that, We chose to donate to Partners With Haiti because many locals are involved with this organization and 100% of our donated funds will go towards relief aid in Haiti, which we feel is how our customers want their donations to be distributed. King Pine will be accepting monetary donations Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-9pm and Monday 8:30am-4pm. Cash or checks made out to Partners With Haiti will be accepted. You do not need to purchase a lift ticket to donate to the organization. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Ski-at-King-Pine-Resort-in-NH-this-weekend-and-help-victims-in-Haiti"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel There is so much that the victims of the deadly earthquake in Haiti need, and ski resorts around the country are stepping up to help. Brighton Resort will be donating $1 for every lift ticket that is sold this Saturday, January 16th, to the Healing Hands for Haiti International Foundation. In addition, guests will be able to match the donation, so get out to Brighton and enjoy the snow while helping those in Haiti who really need it! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Brighton-Resort-is-stepping-up-to-help-victims-of-the-earthquake-in-Haiti ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 13:14:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Brighton-Resort-is-stepping-up-to-help-victims-of-the-earthquake-in-Haiti"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100115_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> There is so much that the victims of the deadly earthquake in Haiti need, and ski resorts around the country are stepping up to help. Brighton Resort will be donating $1 for every lift ticket that is sold this Saturday, January 16th, to the Healing Hands for Haiti International Foundation. In addition, guests will be able to match the donation, so get out to Brighton and enjoy the snow while helping those in Haiti who really need it! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Brighton-Resort-is-stepping-up-to-help-victims-of-the-earthquake-in-Haiti"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100115_brighton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Looking for the best in wines, beers, gifts, gourmet foods, take-out delis and yummy pastries? Look no further. You can find it in South Lake Tahoe at The Cork amp; More. Gourmet foods and cheeses are in abundance. Walking in the store you are immediately greeted with wonderful cheeses of the world, meat, pates, amp; fresh baguettes. Whether you are searching for a distinctively delicious Italian extra virgin olive oil, or want to tantalize your taste buds with a zesty salsa, or spice up you entreacute;e with a flavorful hot sauce, or sweeten your breakfast or dessert with an indescribably delicious fruit curd, you will find it here. If not they will try to find it for you. Kim says We take great pride in our selection. Everything in our store must meet our high standards of full flavor, balance, good texture and great quality for the price. And if that isn't enough The Cork amp; More serves delicious sandwiches, freshly prepared salads and pastries (all made on premises) and have a full-service catering business as well ... wedding cakes too! There is no limit to their creativity and no limit to their delicious appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and more. Unmatched service including helpful advice and shipping throughout the United States make for an easy shopping experience. ContactThe Cork amp; More 1032 Al Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (Map and Driving Directions) Store Hours: 10 am to 7 pm daily Phone: (530) 544-5253 Outside CA: (866) 544-1033 (toll-free) Fax: (530) 544-0908 Email: somuchmore@thecorkandmore.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/The-Cork-and-More-at-Sierra-at-Tahoe ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 11:00:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/The-Cork-and-More-at-Sierra-at-Tahoe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Looking for the best in wines, beers, gifts, gourmet foods, take-out delis and yummy pastries? Look no further. You can find it in South Lake Tahoe at The Cork amp; More. Gourmet foods and cheeses are in abundance. Walking in the store you are immediately greeted with wonderful cheeses of the world, meat, pates, amp; fresh baguettes. Whether you are searching for a distinctively delicious Italian extra virgin olive oil, or want to tantalize your taste buds with a zesty salsa, or spice up you entreacute;e with a flavorful hot sauce, or sweeten your breakfast or dessert with an indescribably delicious fruit curd, you will find it here. If not they will try to find it for you. Kim says We take great pride in our selection. Everything in our store must meet our high standards of full flavor, balance, good texture and great quality for the price. And if that isn't enough The Cork amp; More serves delicious sandwiches, freshly prepared salads and pastries (all made on premises) and have a full-service catering business as well ... wedding cakes too! There is no limit to their creativity and no limit to their delicious appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and more. Unmatched service including helpful advice and shipping throughout the United States make for an easy shopping experience. ContactThe Cork amp; More 1032 Al Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (Map and Driving Directions) Store Hours: 10 am to 7 pm daily Phone: (530) 544-5253 Outside CA: (866) 544-1033 (toll-free) Fax: (530) 544-0908 Email: somuchmore@thecorkandmore.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/The-Cork-and-More-at-Sierra-at-Tahoe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Overview Vertical Sports truly is the back country store of the South Shore, offering a full line of Atomic cross country, backcountry, telemark, alpine and snowboard equipment for rent. In their telemark division, Vertical Sports can suit you up with Atomic, Karhu, or G3 telemark skis, with corresponding Garmont boot and Targa or Voile binding, as well as provide you with a reasonably-priced lesson with fully-certified telemark instructors! Owner Kal comments that they provide everything under the back country sun and then some, with the exception of snowmobiles. At Vertical Sports, customers reap the benefits of the phrase one-stop shop. Rental Rates for Winter 2009-2010 Alpine Basic Ski Package $28 Alpine Skis Only $23 Alpine Demo Package $35 Alpine Fat Ski Package (99 mm and wider) $40 Alpine Boots $15 X-Country $17 Back Country X-Country $23 Telemark Basic Package $28 Telemark Fat Package (99 mm and wider) $40 AT/Randonnee (Alpine Trekker Set-Up) $30 Snowboard Basic Package $28 Snowboard Demo Package $35 Snowboard Deck Only $25 Snowboard Boots $15 Split Board $40 if set it up yourself, $50 for shop set-up Snowshoes $17 Rent 3 days and the 4th day is free!! Discounts for Persons with Local I.D. Store Location Vertical Sports 2933 Hwy 50, Unit B (in Meyers) South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 530-541-9294 Reservations and Information 530-543-3123 or 530-659-7453 ext.123 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Vertical-Sports-at-Sierra-at-Tahoe ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 10:49:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Vertical-Sports-at-Sierra-at-Tahoe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Overview Vertical Sports truly is the back country store of the South Shore, offering a full line of Atomic cross country, backcountry, telemark, alpine and snowboard equipment for rent. In their telemark division, Vertical Sports can suit you up with Atomic, Karhu, or G3 telemark skis, with corresponding Garmont boot and Targa or Voile binding, as well as provide you with a reasonably-priced lesson with fully-certified telemark instructors! Owner Kal comments that they provide everything under the back country sun and then some, with the exception of snowmobiles. At Vertical Sports, customers reap the benefits of the phrase one-stop shop. Rental Rates for Winter 2009-2010 Alpine Basic Ski Package $28 Alpine Skis Only $23 Alpine Demo Package $35 Alpine Fat Ski Package (99 mm and wider) $40 Alpine Boots $15 X-Country $17 Back Country X-Country $23 Telemark Basic Package $28 Telemark Fat Package (99 mm and wider) $40 AT/Randonnee (Alpine Trekker Set-Up) $30 Snowboard Basic Package $28 Snowboard Demo Package $35 Snowboard Deck Only $25 Snowboard Boots $15 Split Board $40 if set it up yourself, $50 for shop set-up Snowshoes $17 Rent 3 days and the 4th day is free!! Discounts for Persons with Local I.D. Store Location Vertical Sports 2933 Hwy 50, Unit B (in Meyers) South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 530-541-9294 Reservations and Information 530-543-3123 or 530-659-7453 ext.123 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Vertical-Sports-at-Sierra-at-Tahoe"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel While staying at Tahoe Seasons Resort, you'll enjoy our warm hospitality as well as Lake Tahoe's famous casinos, sandy beaches, superb golf, dining, shopping and all the recreational attractions that make Lake Tahoe America's All Year Playground Resort Amenities... At Tahoe Seasons, you really will feel 'right at home.' Except with us, you'll get a little extra pampering. This 160 all-suite resort is nestled in the pine trees 150 yards from Heavenly Ski Resort, across from the California Base Lodge, one of the nation's largest ski areas, and is a mile from beautiful Lake Tahoe. The Resort offers the amenities of a full-service hotel: a 24-hour front desk, bell service and free valet parking, adding convenience to your stay. The On-Site Restaurant and Pub is open seasonally. Call the resort directly for hours of operation: 530-541-6700. Food can be delivered to your suite any time from Fat City Food Company, 7 days a week (11 am to 9:30 pm) by calling 530-542-2780. Tahoe Seasons also has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, shuffle board courts, gift and sundry shop, in addition to a seasonal ski shop. If visiting the nearby casinos is on your agenda, it's within minutes away. A paradise found, the area of Lake Tahoe presents visitors with a panoramic view of snowcapped peaks, pine forests and sparkling reflections of cool crystalline waters. Whether your skis plow the powder at Heavenly or skim the mirror-like surface of the lake, snowmobiling or boating, sledding or windsurfing, you'll feel an exhilarating response that is in touch with something totally different - Tahoe! Tahoe Seasons Resort Offers... Full Service Restaurant (seasonal) The Pub (seasonal) Gift and Sundries Shop 24 Hour Front Desk 24 Hour Bell amp; Valet Parking Chain Installation amp; Removal On-Site Activities Department Offering Organized Sightseeing Tours and Trips Ski amp; Golf Storage NEEDLE PEAK SKI amp; SPORT SHOP - Winter Ski Rental amp; Sales Shop Outdoor Pool amp; Spa, Heated Year 'Round Game Room with Pool Table Accomodations Here at Tahoe Seasons Resort, we have 160 suites jam-packed with the fun atmosphere of an all-season resort and the ambiance of a romantic honeymoon hideaway. Each spacious suite features a private spa. There are two color TV's, a video player, and most have a fireplace. Stash some munchies in the refrigerator for later on. You've also got a microwave, wet bar sink and coffee maker for morning java. The suites come in two sizes: The one-bedroom suite sleeps up to four adults, with queen bed and queen sofa sleeper, and the Master suite sleeps six, with one queen bed and two queen sofa sleepers. Sorry, no pets except for service animals nesessary to assist individual's with a disability. Tahoe Seasons is proud to have earned the AAA Three Diamond Resort rating. Tahoe Seasons Resort 3901 Saddle Road, P.O. Box 16300 South Lake Tahoe, California 96151 U.S.A. RESORT: 530-541-6700 RESORT FAX: 530-541-0653 RESORT E-MAIL: res@tahoeseasons.net TSR FRONT DESK: tsrfd@tahoeseasons.net Winter One-Bedroom Suite $216 Master Suite $300 Spring One-Bedroom Suite $146 Master Suite $240 Summer One-Bedroom Suite $204 Master Suite $288 Fall One-Bedroom Suite $122 Master Suite $200 Holidays Rates may vary http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Tahoe-Seasons-Resort-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 10:10:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Tahoe-Seasons-Resort-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> While staying at Tahoe Seasons Resort, you'll enjoy our warm hospitality as well as Lake Tahoe's famous casinos, sandy beaches, superb golf, dining, shopping and all the recreational attractions that make Lake Tahoe America's All Year Playground Resort Amenities... At Tahoe Seasons, you really will feel 'right at home.' Except with us, you'll get a little extra pampering. This 160 all-suite resort is nestled in the pine trees 150 yards from Heavenly Ski Resort, across from the California Base Lodge, one of the nation's largest ski areas, and is a mile from beautiful Lake Tahoe. The Resort offers the amenities of a full-service hotel: a 24-hour front desk, bell service and free valet parking, adding convenience to your stay. The On-Site Restaurant and Pub is open seasonally. Call the resort directly for hours of operation: 530-541-6700. Food can be delivered to your suite any time from Fat City Food Company, 7 days a week (11 am to 9:30 pm) by calling 530-542-2780. Tahoe Seasons also has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, shuffle board courts, gift and sundry shop, in addition to a seasonal ski shop. If visiting the nearby casinos is on your agenda, it's within minutes away. A paradise found, the area of Lake Tahoe presents visitors with a panoramic view of snowcapped peaks, pine forests and sparkling reflections of cool crystalline waters. Whether your skis plow the powder at Heavenly or skim the mirror-like surface of the lake, snowmobiling or boating, sledding or windsurfing, you'll feel an exhilarating response that is in touch with something totally different - Tahoe! Tahoe Seasons Resort Offers... Full Service Restaurant (seasonal) The Pub (seasonal) Gift and Sundries Shop 24 Hour Front Desk 24 Hour Bell amp; Valet Parking Chain Installation amp; Removal On-Site Activities Department Offering Organized Sightseeing Tours and Trips Ski amp; Golf Storage NEEDLE PEAK SKI amp; SPORT SHOP - Winter Ski Rental amp; Sales Shop Outdoor Pool amp; Spa, Heated Year 'Round Game Room with Pool Table Accomodations Here at Tahoe Seasons Resort, we have 160 suites jam-packed with the fun atmosphere of an all-season resort and the ambiance of a romantic honeymoon hideaway. Each spacious suite features a private spa. There are two color TV's, a video player, and most have a fireplace. Stash some munchies in the refrigerator for later on. You've also got a microwave, wet bar sink and coffee maker for morning java. The suites come in two sizes: The one-bedroom suite sleeps up to four adults, with queen bed and queen sofa sleeper, and the Master suite sleeps six, with one queen bed and two queen sofa sleepers. Sorry, no pets except for service animals nesessary to assist individual's with a disability. Tahoe Seasons is proud to have earned the AAA Three Diamond Resort rating. Tahoe Seasons Resort 3901 Saddle Road, P.O. Box 16300 South Lake Tahoe, California 96151 U.S.A. RESORT: 530-541-6700 RESORT FAX: 530-541-0653 RESORT E-MAIL: res@tahoeseasons.net TSR FRONT DESK: tsrfd@tahoeseasons.net Winter One-Bedroom Suite $216 Master Suite $300 Spring One-Bedroom Suite $146 Master Suite $240 Summer One-Bedroom Suite $204 Master Suite $288 Fall One-Bedroom Suite $122 Master Suite $200 Holidays Rates may vary <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Tahoe-Seasons-Resort-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Experience The Tranquility amp; Energy of Lake Tahoe Experience an exciting vacation at Lake Tahoe - the largest alpine lake in North America. With its clear emerald waters, beautiful beaches, and enchanting Sierra Mountain landscapes, the Lake Tahoe area is a paradise for adventure seekers and lovers of the outdoors. Whether you crave a summer vacation on the lake or a wild winter ski adventure on the snowy Sierra peaks, Lake Tahoe is a breathtaking resort destination that will captivate your spirit. Indulge in exciting water sports, intense mountain biking and hiking, world-class skiing and snowboarding, action-packed gaming, live entertainment, championship golf, and the dramatic wonders of nature at every turn. Our South Lake Tahoe rentals amp; lodging choices offer the best of all worlds. From one to 12 we have units to fit any size party. Enjoy a relaxing vacation without the kids or bring the kids and the grandparents and spend time on the slopes or relaxing lake-side. Choose from our units listed below - each unit type links out to an in-depth description along with the total square footage. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, we're more than happy to assist you in planning your next Lake Tahoe vacation. Accommodation Types Lakefront Townhomes Five Bedroom / 3 Bath Four Bedroom / 3 Bath with Loft Three Bedroom / 2 Bath with Loft Lakeview Townhomes: Five Bedroom / 5 Bath Four Bedroom / 3 Bath with Loft Three Bedroom / 2 Bath with Loft Pinegrove Townhomes: Four Bedroom / 3 Bath with Loft One Bedroom / 1 Bath With Loft Two Bedroom / 1 and 1/2 Bath with Loft Two Bedroom / 2 Bath with Loft The Lodge: Deluxe Studio One Bedroom Suite One Bedroom Suite with hide-a-bed One Bedroom Suite with Loft Studio / Loft with Hide-a-bed Amenities After a day enjoying all that Tahoe has to offer, there is no better way to relax than in one of our hot-tubs. There are so many ways to pamper yourself... Year Round... * Complimentary Fitness Center * 2 Hot Tubs and a Sauna * Heated Pool * Complimentary Parking, both above ground and underground * 24-hour Front Desk and Concierge * Free WIFI in Lobby on Lobby Computer * For a nominal daily fee WIFI is available at points throughout the property In the Summer... * Private Sandy Beach amp; Boat Pier on Site * Beachside Snack Bar and Towel Service * Complimentary Kids Camp Daily with Great Activities (ages 4 to Teenager) * Beach Volleyball Court * 2 Tennis Courts * 2 Heated Pools, 1 Children's Wading Pool * Complimentary Private Lakeland Shuttles Anywhere in Town (8am-11pm weekdays and 8am-Midnight weekends) * Gas Grills Available, Complimentary Beach BBQ Areas In the Winter... * Complimentary Private Lakeland Shuttles to Heavenly Resort and Anywhere in Town (8am-11pm weekdays and 8am-Midnight weekends) * Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, including a variety of yogurts, pastries, bagels, waffles, juices and cereals * Lakeland Ski and Board Shop on site * Complimentary Use of Snowshoes Contact: Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort 3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 800.822.5969 www.lakeland-village.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Lakeland-Village-Beach-and-Mountain-Resort-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 09:45:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Lakeland-Village-Beach-and-Mountain-Resort-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Experience The Tranquility amp; Energy of Lake Tahoe Experience an exciting vacation at Lake Tahoe - the largest alpine lake in North America. With its clear emerald waters, beautiful beaches, and enchanting Sierra Mountain landscapes, the Lake Tahoe area is a paradise for adventure seekers and lovers of the outdoors. Whether you crave a summer vacation on the lake or a wild winter ski adventure on the snowy Sierra peaks, Lake Tahoe is a breathtaking resort destination that will captivate your spirit. Indulge in exciting water sports, intense mountain biking and hiking, world-class skiing and snowboarding, action-packed gaming, live entertainment, championship golf, and the dramatic wonders of nature at every turn. Our South Lake Tahoe rentals amp; lodging choices offer the best of all worlds. From one to 12 we have units to fit any size party. Enjoy a relaxing vacation without the kids or bring the kids and the grandparents and spend time on the slopes or relaxing lake-side. Choose from our units listed below - each unit type links out to an in-depth description along with the total square footage. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, we're more than happy to assist you in planning your next Lake Tahoe vacation. Accommodation Types Lakefront Townhomes Five Bedroom / 3 Bath Four Bedroom / 3 Bath with Loft Three Bedroom / 2 Bath with Loft Lakeview Townhomes: Five Bedroom / 5 Bath Four Bedroom / 3 Bath with Loft Three Bedroom / 2 Bath with Loft Pinegrove Townhomes: Four Bedroom / 3 Bath with Loft One Bedroom / 1 Bath With Loft Two Bedroom / 1 and 1/2 Bath with Loft Two Bedroom / 2 Bath with Loft The Lodge: Deluxe Studio One Bedroom Suite One Bedroom Suite with hide-a-bed One Bedroom Suite with Loft Studio / Loft with Hide-a-bed Amenities After a day enjoying all that Tahoe has to offer, there is no better way to relax than in one of our hot-tubs. There are so many ways to pamper yourself... Year Round... * Complimentary Fitness Center * 2 Hot Tubs and a Sauna * Heated Pool * Complimentary Parking, both above ground and underground * 24-hour Front Desk and Concierge * Free WIFI in Lobby on Lobby Computer * For a nominal daily fee WIFI is available at points throughout the property In the Summer... * Private Sandy Beach amp; Boat Pier on Site * Beachside Snack Bar and Towel Service * Complimentary Kids Camp Daily with Great Activities (ages 4 to Teenager) * Beach Volleyball Court * 2 Tennis Courts * 2 Heated Pools, 1 Children's Wading Pool * Complimentary Private Lakeland Shuttles Anywhere in Town (8am-11pm weekdays and 8am-Midnight weekends) * Gas Grills Available, Complimentary Beach BBQ Areas In the Winter... * Complimentary Private Lakeland Shuttles to Heavenly Resort and Anywhere in Town (8am-11pm weekdays and 8am-Midnight weekends) * Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, including a variety of yogurts, pastries, bagels, waffles, juices and cereals * Lakeland Ski and Board Shop on site * Complimentary Use of Snowshoes Contact: Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort 3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 800.822.5969 www.lakeland-village.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/Lakeland-Village-Beach-and-Mountain-Resort-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel California Alpine Club CAC owns and operates two lodges: ALPINE LODGE, acquired in 1925, and ECHO SUMMIT LODGE, acquired in 1952. Alpine Lodge Alpine Lodge is located on the south slope of Mt. Tamalpais, at 730 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley, California 94941 (one block from the Mountain Home bus stop). For rental information and reservations call 415-381-4975. To contact someone at the lodge call 415-388-9940. The lodge is open to members every Sunday offering scheduled hikes, hospitality, and refreshments. Revenue from lodging and CAC events provides funds for maintenance and improvements. Echo Summit Lodge Echo Summit Lodge is located at the summit of Old Meyers Grade above Lake Tahoe, one mile from U.S. 50 on Johnson Pass/Meyers Road. [View map (opens in new window).] The phone number is 530-659-7274. It is a large, comfortable, year-round mountain lodge in the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 7,365 feet. The lodge commands a superb view of Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding mountains. Forty thousand acres of rugged granite peaks and the Alpine Lakes of Desolation Valley Wilderness Area are within easy walking distance for hikers, mountaineers, and fishermen. Echo Lake, a mile from our lodge, is a delightful place in the summer for swimming, fishing, and boating. In winter, the area excels for ski touring and snowshoeing. Nearby well-known downhill ski areas include Heavenly Valley, Sierra at Tahoe, and Kirkwood. California Alpine Club P.O. Box 2180 Mill Valley, CA 94942-2180 www.calalpineclub.org http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/California-Alpine-Club-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-15 09:19:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/California-Alpine-Club-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> California Alpine Club CAC owns and operates two lodges: ALPINE LODGE, acquired in 1925, and ECHO SUMMIT LODGE, acquired in 1952. Alpine Lodge Alpine Lodge is located on the south slope of Mt. Tamalpais, at 730 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley, California 94941 (one block from the Mountain Home bus stop). For rental information and reservations call 415-381-4975. To contact someone at the lodge call 415-388-9940. The lodge is open to members every Sunday offering scheduled hikes, hospitality, and refreshments. Revenue from lodging and CAC events provides funds for maintenance and improvements. Echo Summit Lodge Echo Summit Lodge is located at the summit of Old Meyers Grade above Lake Tahoe, one mile from U.S. 50 on Johnson Pass/Meyers Road. [View map (opens in new window).] The phone number is 530-659-7274. It is a large, comfortable, year-round mountain lodge in the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 7,365 feet. The lodge commands a superb view of Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding mountains. Forty thousand acres of rugged granite peaks and the Alpine Lakes of Desolation Valley Wilderness Area are within easy walking distance for hikers, mountaineers, and fishermen. Echo Lake, a mile from our lodge, is a delightful place in the summer for swimming, fishing, and boating. In winter, the area excels for ski touring and snowshoeing. Nearby well-known downhill ski areas include Heavenly Valley, Sierra at Tahoe, and Kirkwood. California Alpine Club P.O. Box 2180 Mill Valley, CA 94942-2180 www.calalpineclub.org <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100115/California-Alpine-Club-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Blue Lake Inn's location is where you want to be! It sits in the heart of Lake Tahoe's South Shore, only 175 yards from the new Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Village, famous restaurants, Casinos, and a private beach on the lake. Lake Tahoe is a year round destination with activities for every season. The Blue Lake Inn offers continental breakfast with Starbucks coffee, free wireless Internet service, cable TV, air conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers in every room. We want your experience at Lake Tahoe to be a memorable one! The Inn has 68 rooms and suites, all with king or queen beds, shower/tub combinations, free WIFI internet, cable TV with family HBO, air conditioning, microwaves and refrigerators and coffee makers. Some suites have whirlpool tubs and fireplaces while some offer two bedrooms. Some rooms also have views of the ski area. We have an outdoor pool and rejeuvenating health spa too! All our rooms feature Microwaves and Refrigerators! Every morning we offer a complimentary continental breakfast complete with fresh fruit, pastries, Starbuck's coffee, tea and juice. For the sports enthusiast, the honeymooners, for that special anniversary or that much needed vacation, the Blue Lake Inn has something for everyone. For groups large or small we can offer that intimate and relaxing atmosphere, with all the special touches that you might require. Contact: 944 Friday Ave South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 ph: 530-544-6459 fax: 530-544-1272 e-mail:info@thebluelakeinn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Blue-Lake-Inn-at-Sierra- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 16:19:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Blue-Lake-Inn-at-Sierra-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Blue Lake Inn's location is where you want to be! It sits in the heart of Lake Tahoe's South Shore, only 175 yards from the new Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Village, famous restaurants, Casinos, and a private beach on the lake. Lake Tahoe is a year round destination with activities for every season. The Blue Lake Inn offers continental breakfast with Starbucks coffee, free wireless Internet service, cable TV, air conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers in every room. We want your experience at Lake Tahoe to be a memorable one! The Inn has 68 rooms and suites, all with king or queen beds, shower/tub combinations, free WIFI internet, cable TV with family HBO, air conditioning, microwaves and refrigerators and coffee makers. Some suites have whirlpool tubs and fireplaces while some offer two bedrooms. Some rooms also have views of the ski area. We have an outdoor pool and rejeuvenating health spa too! All our rooms feature Microwaves and Refrigerators! Every morning we offer a complimentary continental breakfast complete with fresh fruit, pastries, Starbuck's coffee, tea and juice. For the sports enthusiast, the honeymooners, for that special anniversary or that much needed vacation, the Blue Lake Inn has something for everyone. For groups large or small we can offer that intimate and relaxing atmosphere, with all the special touches that you might require. Contact: 944 Friday Ave South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 ph: 530-544-6459 fax: 530-544-1272 e-mail:info@thebluelakeinn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Blue-Lake-Inn-at-Sierra-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Located just 17 miles west of Lake Tahoe along Highway 50, this historic lodge -- once a stop of the Pony Express -- features a full service dining room, 44 unique guest rooms, a charming lobby with a cozy fireplace to gather around, a large patio offering a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountains, a full service bar ... all provided at very affordable rates. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Strawberry-Lodge-at-Sierra ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 15:58:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Strawberry-Lodge-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Located just 17 miles west of Lake Tahoe along Highway 50, this historic lodge -- once a stop of the Pony Express -- features a full service dining room, 44 unique guest rooms, a charming lobby with a cozy fireplace to gather around, a large patio offering a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountains, a full service bar ... all provided at very affordable rates. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Strawberry-Lodge-at-Sierra"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We are located directly at the base of Big Sky Resort in the Arrowhead Mall adjacent to the Summit Hotel - a central location next to all the resorts activities and services. Parking is also available in front of our building for easy pick-up and drop-off. Lone Mountain Sports is a dedicated alpine ski shop located directly at the base of Big Sky's slopes in the Arrowhead Mall. Committed to making skiing as fun as possible, we offer the widest variety of alpine gear and the most experienced staff in Big Sky. During the ski season we are open 7 days a week for all of your retail and rental needs. Please contact us for more info or click here to make a rental reservation. Our retail floor has you covered from top to bottom with the latest styles in alpine ski and snowboard gear. We carry a variety of top name brands like Patagonia and Spyder with plenty of Big Sky souvenir tees, hats etc. We also carry a full line of ski equipment including skis, boots, bindings and poles from Salomon, Volkl, Dynastar, Head, K2, Fischer, Scott, Lange, Nordica, Technica and Marker. Ski amp; Snowboard Rentals Packages For All Levels of Experience Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are trained to outfit you with the best possible package according to your specific needs and preferences. We also carry a wide variety of brands to choose from including: Salomon, Volkl, Dynastar, Head, K2, Fischer, Marker and Scott. Demos are available to test the latest equipment please see our rentals page for demo pricing. Lone Mountain Sports PO Box 160130 Big Sky, MT 59716 Open 7 days a week during the Winter Ski Season (Mid-November thru Mid-April) HOURS : 8am - 6pm Call us: 406-995-4471 www.lonemountainsports.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Lone-Mountain-Sports-at-Big-Sky ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 15:11:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Lone-Mountain-Sports-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We are located directly at the base of Big Sky Resort in the Arrowhead Mall adjacent to the Summit Hotel - a central location next to all the resorts activities and services. Parking is also available in front of our building for easy pick-up and drop-off. Lone Mountain Sports is a dedicated alpine ski shop located directly at the base of Big Sky's slopes in the Arrowhead Mall. Committed to making skiing as fun as possible, we offer the widest variety of alpine gear and the most experienced staff in Big Sky. During the ski season we are open 7 days a week for all of your retail and rental needs. Please contact us for more info or click here to make a rental reservation. Our retail floor has you covered from top to bottom with the latest styles in alpine ski and snowboard gear. We carry a variety of top name brands like Patagonia and Spyder with plenty of Big Sky souvenir tees, hats etc. We also carry a full line of ski equipment including skis, boots, bindings and poles from Salomon, Volkl, Dynastar, Head, K2, Fischer, Scott, Lange, Nordica, Technica and Marker. Ski amp; Snowboard Rentals Packages For All Levels of Experience Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are trained to outfit you with the best possible package according to your specific needs and preferences. We also carry a wide variety of brands to choose from including: Salomon, Volkl, Dynastar, Head, K2, Fischer, Marker and Scott. Demos are available to test the latest equipment please see our rentals page for demo pricing. Lone Mountain Sports PO Box 160130 Big Sky, MT 59716 Open 7 days a week during the Winter Ski Season (Mid-November thru Mid-April) HOURS : 8am - 6pm Call us: 406-995-4471 www.lonemountainsports.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Lone-Mountain-Sports-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to East Slope Outdoors in Big Sky, Montana, where we've been offering unbeatable ski rental rates and great winter sports gear for over twenty years. Owned and operated by dedicated, friendly experts with a contagious enthusiasm for the outdoors, we pride ourselves on providing professional service with a down-to-earth style. Call or stop by and experience the difference! Rental Rates At East Slope Outdoors, you'll get the best deal in town on rental packages. Our extreme value standard package includes Volkl skis, Marker bindings, and 4-buckle Dalbello boots for $20 per day! And if that's not enough, we offer generous multi-day discounts as well. For more generous ski shaping, try out our performance package. Feel like trying out something spectacular for the day? Treat yourself to something from our demo line. We have Scott, Fischer, and Elan demo skis, as well as the Dalbello Krypton Rampage, Krypton Lotus, Proton 8 and Electra 8 demo boots. Talk to the staff for more information. Need a break from the slopes? Enjoy some of the best cross-country ski trails in the country. We rent Alpina and Solomon XC skis with SNS Profil bindings and Solomon XC boots. You can sail across the groomed trails in track skis or check out the backcountry in metal-edged skis. Or why not try a day of snowshoeing with our high performance Atlas snowshoes Contact East Slope Outdoors 47855 Gallatin Road Big Sky, MT 59716 Get Directions (888) 359-3974 www.eastslopeoutdoors.comlrm; Full-screen Removal requested ()Restore requestedEdited http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/East-Slope-Outdoors-at-Big-Sky ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 14:39:36 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/East-Slope-Outdoors-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to East Slope Outdoors in Big Sky, Montana, where we've been offering unbeatable ski rental rates and great winter sports gear for over twenty years. Owned and operated by dedicated, friendly experts with a contagious enthusiasm for the outdoors, we pride ourselves on providing professional service with a down-to-earth style. Call or stop by and experience the difference! Rental Rates At East Slope Outdoors, you'll get the best deal in town on rental packages. Our extreme value standard package includes Volkl skis, Marker bindings, and 4-buckle Dalbello boots for $20 per day! And if that's not enough, we offer generous multi-day discounts as well. For more generous ski shaping, try out our performance package. Feel like trying out something spectacular for the day? Treat yourself to something from our demo line. We have Scott, Fischer, and Elan demo skis, as well as the Dalbello Krypton Rampage, Krypton Lotus, Proton 8 and Electra 8 demo boots. Talk to the staff for more information. Need a break from the slopes? Enjoy some of the best cross-country ski trails in the country. We rent Alpina and Solomon XC skis with SNS Profil bindings and Solomon XC boots. You can sail across the groomed trails in track skis or check out the backcountry in metal-edged skis. Or why not try a day of snowshoeing with our high performance Atlas snowshoes Contact East Slope Outdoors 47855 Gallatin Road Big Sky, MT 59716 Get Directions (888) 359-3974 www.eastslopeoutdoors.comlrm; Full-screen Removal requested ()Restore requestedEdited <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/East-Slope-Outdoors-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to Black Tie Ski Rentals in Big Sky! My name is Seth Turner and I have lived and skied in Big Sky and more recently Moonlight Basin for over 8 years. It's hard to believe that only 4 short years ago we had the formidable honor of being the first licensed branch of Black Tie Ski Rentals. When our guests ask me what I like best about skiing and riding in Montana I tell them the amazing scenery, the warm hospitable people and most importantly the miles of un-crowded ski runs. No matter the length of your visit to Big Sky or Moonlight Basin, we have a ski rental package that is perfect for you. From all of us in Big Sky, we look forward to helping you out with your ski amp; snowboard rentals during your Big Sky amp; Moonlight Basin ski vacation this winter, Sincerely, Seth Turner At Black Tie Ski Rentals we decided to knock down the walls of your traditional ski shop and create North America's premier ski rental delivery service. We were inspired by the idea of having our service revolve around our guests' needs and consistently providing them with exceptional ski rental experiences. At Black Tie we provide the best equipment and outstanding service--all delivered at a time and place that's convenient for you. 1. Make A Reservation: Just login to Club Black Tie and in no time you will be on your way. 2. We'll Deliver: Your personal ski concierge will arrive on time to custom fit your equipment in the comfort of your own room. 3. Give Us A Call: Our on-slopes service means that with just one quick phone call, we'll be there to check the equipment and make sure you're making the most of your ski vacation. 4. Return At Your Leisure: When you are ready to return your equipment just give us a call and we will arrange to swing over and collect all of your gear. At Black Tie Ski Rentals we selected only the best skis and boards from the premier brands like Atomic, Dynastar, K2, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, Stockli and Volkl. It's just another way we're helping to re-define the way you think about renting skis. Ski Packages Premium Ski Package Our premium package is by far our most popular and is designed for skiers of all ability levels it is not just for experts. Only the newest skis from the best brands like K2, Volkl, Salomon, Dynastar, Rossignol, Atomic, Nordica, Roxy, Elan, Head and Stockli. Performance Ski Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain skier looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Junior Models, Updated Equipment, with length ranges between 142cm and 181cms Performance Board Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain riders looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Updated Equipment. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries board lengths ranging from 140cms to 165cms Junior Ski Package This package was designed for those 12 and under. Comfortable and easy to use equipment that will inspire confidence. Package Features Unisex, Comfortable, Easy to use. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries lengths ranging from 70cms to 140cms Kids Rent Free! At Black Tie, one child 12 or under rents free with each paid 5 day adult rental. This special offer is not valid in Aspen or Big Sky and does not include our Junior Performance Package. If your child qualifies for the KRF package you may elect to upgrade to the Junior Performance Package for as little as $9.00 per day. Contact: Big Sky 888.995.4386 (Toll Free) bigsky@blacktieskis.com PO Box 161848, Big Sky, MT. 59716 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Black-Tie-at-Big-Sky ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 14:22:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Black-Tie-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Black Tie Ski Rentals in Big Sky! My name is Seth Turner and I have lived and skied in Big Sky and more recently Moonlight Basin for over 8 years. It's hard to believe that only 4 short years ago we had the formidable honor of being the first licensed branch of Black Tie Ski Rentals. When our guests ask me what I like best about skiing and riding in Montana I tell them the amazing scenery, the warm hospitable people and most importantly the miles of un-crowded ski runs. No matter the length of your visit to Big Sky or Moonlight Basin, we have a ski rental package that is perfect for you. From all of us in Big Sky, we look forward to helping you out with your ski amp; snowboard rentals during your Big Sky amp; Moonlight Basin ski vacation this winter, Sincerely, Seth Turner At Black Tie Ski Rentals we decided to knock down the walls of your traditional ski shop and create North America's premier ski rental delivery service. We were inspired by the idea of having our service revolve around our guests' needs and consistently providing them with exceptional ski rental experiences. At Black Tie we provide the best equipment and outstanding service--all delivered at a time and place that's convenient for you. 1. Make A Reservation: Just login to Club Black Tie and in no time you will be on your way. 2. We'll Deliver: Your personal ski concierge will arrive on time to custom fit your equipment in the comfort of your own room. 3. Give Us A Call: Our on-slopes service means that with just one quick phone call, we'll be there to check the equipment and make sure you're making the most of your ski vacation. 4. Return At Your Leisure: When you are ready to return your equipment just give us a call and we will arrange to swing over and collect all of your gear. At Black Tie Ski Rentals we selected only the best skis and boards from the premier brands like Atomic, Dynastar, K2, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, Stockli and Volkl. It's just another way we're helping to re-define the way you think about renting skis. Ski Packages Premium Ski Package Our premium package is by far our most popular and is designed for skiers of all ability levels it is not just for experts. Only the newest skis from the best brands like K2, Volkl, Salomon, Dynastar, Rossignol, Atomic, Nordica, Roxy, Elan, Head and Stockli. Performance Ski Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain skier looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Junior Models, Updated Equipment, with length ranges between 142cm and 181cms Performance Board Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain riders looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Updated Equipment. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries board lengths ranging from 140cms to 165cms Junior Ski Package This package was designed for those 12 and under. Comfortable and easy to use equipment that will inspire confidence. Package Features Unisex, Comfortable, Easy to use. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries lengths ranging from 70cms to 140cms Kids Rent Free! At Black Tie, one child 12 or under rents free with each paid 5 day adult rental. This special offer is not valid in Aspen or Big Sky and does not include our Junior Performance Package. If your child qualifies for the KRF package you may elect to upgrade to the Junior Performance Package for as little as $9.00 per day. Contact: Big Sky 888.995.4386 (Toll Free) bigsky@blacktieskis.com PO Box 161848, Big Sky, MT. 59716 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Black-Tie-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Sales for Vail Resorts' Epic Season Pass may have ended in November, but credentialed attendees of the SIA Snow Show will have their chance to purchase this great pass for only $199, which is 60% off the original price. The passes will be available for sale after the show on February 1st, and those who purchase the pass will be have unlimited skiing and riding at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, and Arapahoe Basin until the end of the season. In addition, the Pass can be used for lift access to hiking and mountain bike trails during the summer. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Vail-Resorts-offering-Epic-Pass-for-60-off-for-credentialed-SIA-Snow-Show-attendees ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 13:07:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Vail-Resorts-offering-Epic-Pass-for-60-off-for-credentialed-SIA-Snow-Show-attendees"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_vail_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Sales for Vail Resorts' Epic Season Pass may have ended in November, but credentialed attendees of the SIA Snow Show will have their chance to purchase this great pass for only $199, which is 60% off the original price. The passes will be available for sale after the show on February 1st, and those who purchase the pass will be have unlimited skiing and riding at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, and Arapahoe Basin until the end of the season. In addition, the Pass can be used for lift access to hiking and mountain bike trails during the summer. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Vail-Resorts-offering-Epic-Pass-for-60-off-for-credentialed-SIA-Snow-Show-attendees"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_vail_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whether you are Skiing at Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin Resort, The Yellowstone Club or venturing into the Montana backcountry, Grizzly Outfitters Ski amp; Backcountry Sports is the choice for ski amp; snowboard rental, gear, clothing and information. Grizzly Outfitters in Big Sky, Montana offers downhill ski rental, snowboard rental, XC ski rental and snowshoe rental. Grizzly Outfitters has been chosen by Black Diamond Equipment as one of eleven shops in the United States to be a Boot Warranty Center. We have all the parts and equipment to repair Black Diamond ski boots. We can also perform boot modifications on any brand of ski boots. Located in the Big Sky town center, Grizzly Outfitters has everything you need to get into and enjoy the outdoors. We carry a wide selection of gear, clothing and information for both the stylish visitor and the hardcore athlete. Our new high-performance rental shop is now open for the 2008/2009 ski season. Our winter rentals include: Alpine, Nordic, Telemark, and Randonee ski packages, climbing skins, and snowshoes. In summer, we rent cross-country and downhill mountain bikes, road bikes, cruisers, and kid carriers. Need equipment repairs? Bring your skis or snowboards in for tuning, including a grind on our state of the art Wintersteiger machine. In summer months, we offer complete bike care. Don't forget your feet! In outdoor pursuits, your feet make all the difference. Grizzly Outfitters' expert boot fitters can help address any problems you may have, and make getting outdoors comfortable again. From basic Superfeet to computer generated Amfit footbeds, Grizzly has a wide selection of products and services to improve fit and performance of your footwear. Contact Info Mailing Address: PO Box 160688 Big Sky, MT 59716 Street Address: 11 Lone Peak Drive, Suite 101 Big Sky, MT 59716 Phone: 406-995-2939 Toll Free: 888-807-9452 Fax: 406-995-2937 http://www.grizzlyoutfitters.com Email: shop@grizzlyoutfitters.com Directions Grizzly Outfitters: Coming from the intersection of Highway 191 and Highway 54 (Big Sky Spur Road) proceed 2.5 miles, turn left onto Ousel Falls Road, go 1 block. We are the first building on the right. Grizzly Outfitters is happy to announce the addition of the luxurious Kjus brand to our array of clothing. We carry high-end stylish brands like Kjus and Bogner, while staying true to our technical roots with brands like Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Cloudveil, and Underarmor. For more information please visit our website: www.grizzlyoutfitters.com Hours and Season of Operation: Season: All Year Hours: Summer Daily: 9:00am - 6:00pm Winter Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Grizzly-Outfitters-at-Big-Sky ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 12:32:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Grizzly-Outfitters-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whether you are Skiing at Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin Resort, The Yellowstone Club or venturing into the Montana backcountry, Grizzly Outfitters Ski amp; Backcountry Sports is the choice for ski amp; snowboard rental, gear, clothing and information. Grizzly Outfitters in Big Sky, Montana offers downhill ski rental, snowboard rental, XC ski rental and snowshoe rental. Grizzly Outfitters has been chosen by Black Diamond Equipment as one of eleven shops in the United States to be a Boot Warranty Center. We have all the parts and equipment to repair Black Diamond ski boots. We can also perform boot modifications on any brand of ski boots. Located in the Big Sky town center, Grizzly Outfitters has everything you need to get into and enjoy the outdoors. We carry a wide selection of gear, clothing and information for both the stylish visitor and the hardcore athlete. Our new high-performance rental shop is now open for the 2008/2009 ski season. Our winter rentals include: Alpine, Nordic, Telemark, and Randonee ski packages, climbing skins, and snowshoes. In summer, we rent cross-country and downhill mountain bikes, road bikes, cruisers, and kid carriers. Need equipment repairs? Bring your skis or snowboards in for tuning, including a grind on our state of the art Wintersteiger machine. In summer months, we offer complete bike care. Don't forget your feet! In outdoor pursuits, your feet make all the difference. Grizzly Outfitters' expert boot fitters can help address any problems you may have, and make getting outdoors comfortable again. From basic Superfeet to computer generated Amfit footbeds, Grizzly has a wide selection of products and services to improve fit and performance of your footwear. Contact Info Mailing Address: PO Box 160688 Big Sky, MT 59716 Street Address: 11 Lone Peak Drive, Suite 101 Big Sky, MT 59716 Phone: 406-995-2939 Toll Free: 888-807-9452 Fax: 406-995-2937 http://www.grizzlyoutfitters.com Email: shop@grizzlyoutfitters.com Directions Grizzly Outfitters: Coming from the intersection of Highway 191 and Highway 54 (Big Sky Spur Road) proceed 2.5 miles, turn left onto Ousel Falls Road, go 1 block. We are the first building on the right. Grizzly Outfitters is happy to announce the addition of the luxurious Kjus brand to our array of clothing. We carry high-end stylish brands like Kjus and Bogner, while staying true to our technical roots with brands like Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Cloudveil, and Underarmor. For more information please visit our website: www.grizzlyoutfitters.com Hours and Season of Operation: Season: All Year Hours: Summer Daily: 9:00am - 6:00pm Winter Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Grizzly-Outfitters-at-Big-Sky"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Zipliner zooming over Deception Bowl/Photo Courtsy of Omni Mount Washington Resort/Mark Butterfield As we reported earlier today, the conditions in Mt. Washington Valley, NH are prime for the upcoming holiday weekend. The sun is out, temperatures are in the high 20's, and the runs are in great shape. We just received more images from Bretton Woods that were taken today...enjoy the pictures and get out and enjoy the weather! Skier heading down Starr King Trail/Photo Courtesy of Omni Mount Washington Resort/Mark Butterfield http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/More-great-pictures-from-Mt-Washington-Valley-in-New-Hampshire ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 12:22:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/More-great-pictures-from-Mt-Washington-Valley-in-New-Hampshire"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_bw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Zipliner zooming over Deception Bowl/Photo Courtsy of Omni Mount Washington Resort/Mark Butterfield As we reported earlier today, the conditions in Mt. Washington Valley, NH are prime for the upcoming holiday weekend. The sun is out, temperatures are in the high 20's, and the runs are in great shape. We just received more images from Bretton Woods that were taken today...enjoy the pictures and get out and enjoy the weather! Skier heading down Starr King Trail/Photo Courtesy of Omni Mount Washington Resort/Mark Butterfield <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/More-great-pictures-from-Mt-Washington-Valley-in-New-Hampshire"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_bw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ski Rental amp; Repair ... From beginners toOur rental shop offers the best skis from K2, Black Diamond, and Dynastar. Our high-end demo package is $45 per day with Nordica Boots, and $35 for skis only. Discounts are available for longer rental periods. We do not carry children's ski rentals, but they are available locally. the latest demo skis, or rent a basic pair. Discounts available for longer rental times. You can also have your skis professionally tuned. Brands Outerwear amp; Undergear Helmets amp; Hats Helly Hansen Obermeyer Suncruz Ultranectar Alf Wear Giro Swix Bula Turtle fur Sunglasses amp; Goggles Gloves, Poles, Backpacks, amp; Hydrators Smith Scott Bolle Serengeti Zeal Peppers Reusch Scott Dakine Auclair Zeal Peppers Alta Peruvian Lodge P.O. Box 8017 Alta, UT 84092-8017 Phone: (801) 742-3000 Fax: (801) 742-3007 www.altaperuvian.com Just a short drive from the Snowbird Resort, and 29 miles from Salt Lake City. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Alta-Peruvian-Ski-and-Sport-Shop-at-Snowbird ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 11:44:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Alta-Peruvian-Ski-and-Sport-Shop-at-Snowbird"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ski Rental amp; Repair ... From beginners toOur rental shop offers the best skis from K2, Black Diamond, and Dynastar. Our high-end demo package is $45 per day with Nordica Boots, and $35 for skis only. Discounts are available for longer rental periods. We do not carry children's ski rentals, but they are available locally. the latest demo skis, or rent a basic pair. Discounts available for longer rental times. You can also have your skis professionally tuned. Brands Outerwear amp; Undergear Helmets amp; Hats Helly Hansen Obermeyer Suncruz Ultranectar Alf Wear Giro Swix Bula Turtle fur Sunglasses amp; Goggles Gloves, Poles, Backpacks, amp; Hydrators Smith Scott Bolle Serengeti Zeal Peppers Reusch Scott Dakine Auclair Zeal Peppers Alta Peruvian Lodge P.O. Box 8017 Alta, UT 84092-8017 Phone: (801) 742-3000 Fax: (801) 742-3007 www.altaperuvian.com Just a short drive from the Snowbird Resort, and 29 miles from Salt Lake City. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Alta-Peruvian-Ski-and-Sport-Shop-at-Snowbird"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Yesterday was a very exciting day in Ellicottville, NY, as the The Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley Resort opened to the public. Over 300 people attended the celebration, and check out more information and details below on the new property: January 14, 2010, Ellicottville, NY . . . The Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley is a slope-side condominium-hotel with four star amenities. This fractional ownership project is the largest single expansion in Holiday Valley's 50-year history. The concept of a large full service hotel/condominium has been part of Holiday Valley's long range plans for over 20 years. Four years ago, Holiday Valley's land planning consultant suggested a fractional ownership property. Fractional ownership meets the needs of current resort property ownership in terms of limited vacation time, the ability to use the facilities throughout the year, the desire for luxury and four star amenities at an affordable price and the ability to exchange for a vacation in another location. After extensive research, Holiday Valley chose to partner with Terry Elsemore of Fractional Strategies. Mr. Elsemore had a strong background in sales and marketing of fractional properties at several leading Eastern resorts. Richard Fox of Weber Murphy Fox won the Design/Build contract. Once the approvals were in, the pre-sales of units began in December, 2007and built to a record pace. As soon as the project was 60% sold, construction began with the groundbreaking ceremony in April, 2008. After 18 months, construction was completed on December 12, 2009 and the first guests arrived on December 18, 2009. The Tamarack Club is located adjacent to the Clubhouse Chalet and at the base of Cindy's, Mardi Gras, Creekside and Morning Star chairlifts for ski-in/ski-out convenience. Families appreciate the close proximity of the Creekside Lodge Children's Ski School and the Day Care Center. The Tamarack Club condominium units range from 465 sq ft studios to 1,800 sq ft Executive Suites. Fifty-nine of the 79 units are one and two bedroom lockout configurations that can be separated into two units. The lockout feature allows the owner private use of their unit, while being able to rent out a separate deluxe hotel room. Owners may also choose to rent their entire unit. The condominium interiors are completely furnished and the full kitchens are fitted with high-end finishes. Each full unit has a gas fireplace and most have a balcony. These vacation properties are offered as either traditional whole ownership or as one-fifth share fractional interests, for purchasers who may visit with less frequency. Prices on fractionals start in the mid $60s and are truly cost effective, even for those families that would only rent seven to 10 nights a year in the Ellicottville region. The many amenities and owner benefits associated with the Tamarack Club offer a unique vacation experience for people who want to avoid the obligations of maintaining a conventional vacation home. Owner and renter benefits include the ski-in, ski-out location, valet service, bell service, room service, underground parking, ski lockers and 24 / 7 front desk operation. Owners and guests can enjoy the full service John Harvard's Brew House and lounge, indoor / outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, and Falling Waters destination spa. The Tamarack Club is affiliated with RCI (Resort Condominium International) which allows owners to exchange with more than 4,000 resorts in 100 countries around the world. Tamarack sales have been very good, with a new surge in sales as the building was completed and the ski season got underway. At this point the building is over 80% sold out, said Dennis Eshbaugh, President of Holiday Valley. I'm also anticipating an increase of summertime visitors who will enjoy our golf course, hiking and mountain biking, conference facilities and the many festivals and activities in the Ellicottville area. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/The-Tamarack-Club-at-Holiday-Valley-is-now-open ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 11:43:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/The-Tamarack-Club-at-Holiday-Valley-is-now-open"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_tamarack_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Yesterday was a very exciting day in Ellicottville, NY, as the The Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley Resort opened to the public. Over 300 people attended the celebration, and check out more information and details below on the new property: January 14, 2010, Ellicottville, NY . . . The Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley is a slope-side condominium-hotel with four star amenities. This fractional ownership project is the largest single expansion in Holiday Valley's 50-year history. The concept of a large full service hotel/condominium has been part of Holiday Valley's long range plans for over 20 years. Four years ago, Holiday Valley's land planning consultant suggested a fractional ownership property. Fractional ownership meets the needs of current resort property ownership in terms of limited vacation time, the ability to use the facilities throughout the year, the desire for luxury and four star amenities at an affordable price and the ability to exchange for a vacation in another location. After extensive research, Holiday Valley chose to partner with Terry Elsemore of Fractional Strategies. Mr. Elsemore had a strong background in sales and marketing of fractional properties at several leading Eastern resorts. Richard Fox of Weber Murphy Fox won the Design/Build contract. Once the approvals were in, the pre-sales of units began in December, 2007and built to a record pace. As soon as the project was 60% sold, construction began with the groundbreaking ceremony in April, 2008. After 18 months, construction was completed on December 12, 2009 and the first guests arrived on December 18, 2009. The Tamarack Club is located adjacent to the Clubhouse Chalet and at the base of Cindy's, Mardi Gras, Creekside and Morning Star chairlifts for ski-in/ski-out convenience. Families appreciate the close proximity of the Creekside Lodge Children's Ski School and the Day Care Center. The Tamarack Club condominium units range from 465 sq ft studios to 1,800 sq ft Executive Suites. Fifty-nine of the 79 units are one and two bedroom lockout configurations that can be separated into two units. The lockout feature allows the owner private use of their unit, while being able to rent out a separate deluxe hotel room. Owners may also choose to rent their entire unit. The condominium interiors are completely furnished and the full kitchens are fitted with high-end finishes. Each full unit has a gas fireplace and most have a balcony. These vacation properties are offered as either traditional whole ownership or as one-fifth share fractional interests, for purchasers who may visit with less frequency. Prices on fractionals start in the mid $60s and are truly cost effective, even for those families that would only rent seven to 10 nights a year in the Ellicottville region. The many amenities and owner benefits associated with the Tamarack Club offer a unique vacation experience for people who want to avoid the obligations of maintaining a conventional vacation home. Owner and renter benefits include the ski-in, ski-out location, valet service, bell service, room service, underground parking, ski lockers and 24 / 7 front desk operation. Owners and guests can enjoy the full service John Harvard's Brew House and lounge, indoor / outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, and Falling Waters destination spa. The Tamarack Club is affiliated with RCI (Resort Condominium International) which allows owners to exchange with more than 4,000 resorts in 100 countries around the world. Tamarack sales have been very good, with a new surge in sales as the building was completed and the ski season got underway. At this point the building is over 80% sold out, said Dennis Eshbaugh, President of Holiday Valley. I'm also anticipating an increase of summertime visitors who will enjoy our golf course, hiking and mountain biking, conference facilities and the many festivals and activities in the Ellicottville area. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/The-Tamarack-Club-at-Holiday-Valley-is-now-open"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_tamarack_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen/Snowmass, Colo...January 14, 2010 ndash; College students will once again be able save big and ski/ride for less than $44 per day in Aspen/Snowmass over ESPN Winter X Games 14, January 28-31, 2010. The College X Pass is a picture pass valid for two days of skiing or riding during Winter X Games 14 for only $87 as well as a coupon for up to 35 percent off equipment rentals at Four-Mountain Sports. This pass is good on all four mountains ndash; Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and the home mountain of Winter X Games - Buttermilk. The College X Pass is valid during ESPN Winter X Games 14 dates only - January 28-31, 2010 - and must be purchased by Wednesday, January 27, 2010. The College X Pass can be purchased online at www.aspensnowmass.com/deals or by calling the Pass Hotline at 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227. Purchasers must be 24 or younger and present a valid ID from an accredited four-year college at the time of pass pick up. Only one pass is allowed per person. Up to two additional days may be purchased on the College X Pass for $49 per day during the valid dates of the pass. The College X Pass is a picture pass and is nontransferable, nonrefundable and unused days have no value and will not be refunded. This pass is not available for purchase after January 27, 2010. The discount coupon for rentals at Four-Mountain Sports can be redeemed at Four-Mountain Sports with locations at all four mountains. This offer is valid during ESPN Winter X Games 14 dates only ndash; January 28-31, 2010. Lodging is still available (but selling out quickly) over ESPN Winter X Games 14. Please visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com or call 1-888-649-5982 for lodging information. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/College-Kids-ski-or-ride-AspenSnowmass-for-less-than-$44-per-day-during-ESPN-Winter-X-Games ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 11:26:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/College-Kids-ski-or-ride-AspenSnowmass-for-less-than-$44-per-day-during-ESPN-Winter-X-Games"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_Winter_X_pass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen/Snowmass, Colo...January 14, 2010 ndash; College students will once again be able save big and ski/ride for less than $44 per day in Aspen/Snowmass over ESPN Winter X Games 14, January 28-31, 2010. The College X Pass is a picture pass valid for two days of skiing or riding during Winter X Games 14 for only $87 as well as a coupon for up to 35 percent off equipment rentals at Four-Mountain Sports. This pass is good on all four mountains ndash; Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and the home mountain of Winter X Games - Buttermilk. The College X Pass is valid during ESPN Winter X Games 14 dates only - January 28-31, 2010 - and must be purchased by Wednesday, January 27, 2010. The College X Pass can be purchased online at www.aspensnowmass.com/deals or by calling the Pass Hotline at 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227. Purchasers must be 24 or younger and present a valid ID from an accredited four-year college at the time of pass pick up. Only one pass is allowed per person. Up to two additional days may be purchased on the College X Pass for $49 per day during the valid dates of the pass. The College X Pass is a picture pass and is nontransferable, nonrefundable and unused days have no value and will not be refunded. This pass is not available for purchase after January 27, 2010. The discount coupon for rentals at Four-Mountain Sports can be redeemed at Four-Mountain Sports with locations at all four mountains. This offer is valid during ESPN Winter X Games 14 dates only ndash; January 28-31, 2010. Lodging is still available (but selling out quickly) over ESPN Winter X Games 14. Please visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com or call 1-888-649-5982 for lodging information. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/College-Kids-ski-or-ride-AspenSnowmass-for-less-than-$44-per-day-during-ESPN-Winter-X-Games"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100114_Winter_X_pass_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Taos Ski Valley's newest and only ski-in/ski-out ski shop, located at the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa. The best location to buy, rent and service your equipment. Our certified staff specializes in the ski and boot sales. Alpine Xtreme is stocked with the latest gear from Salomon, Columbia, Descente, Mountain Hardware and much more. Demo the newest equipment before you buy. Featuring K2, Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Dynastar, Nordica, and Dalbello. Products Alpine Xtreme carries the latest resort wear, featuring apparel by Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Burton, Oakley, Descente, DNA, Salomon, and Bonfire. We carry retail skis from K2, Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Armada, and Head. We can also outfit you with Dalbello, Salomon, Nordica, and Head boots. Do you need a custom boot fitting? We offer molded foot beds using the Super Feet System. Rentals Performance Package: This package offers skis that are quick, stable, and responsive with precise edge hold for all types of terrain. Comfortable 4-buckle boots provide fully adjustable fit for proper edge control and all day comfort. Bindings combine excellent shock absorprion with consistent performance. Only $36/day. Demo Package: This is our top of the line package battle-tested for every mountain and skier. Ski Types Include: All-Mountain, Powder, Carving, Women's Specific, and Freestyle/Park specialized skis. Only $40/day. Skis (child) - $18/day Snowboard (child or adult) - $36/day Demo Snowboard - $40/day Snowshoes - $15/day Snowblades - $30/day Boots Only - $15/day Skis Only - discounted $2/day Alpine Xtreme 106 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico 87525 1.575.776.8380 1.575.776.8750 (fax) reservations@alpinextreme.com Open Daily from 7:30am Alpine Xtreme is located in the heart of the Taos Ski Valley Village, right next to the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Alpine-Xtreme-at-Taos ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 11:02:01 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Alpine-Xtreme-at-Taos"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Taos Ski Valley's newest and only ski-in/ski-out ski shop, located at the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa. The best location to buy, rent and service your equipment. Our certified staff specializes in the ski and boot sales. Alpine Xtreme is stocked with the latest gear from Salomon, Columbia, Descente, Mountain Hardware and much more. Demo the newest equipment before you buy. Featuring K2, Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Dynastar, Nordica, and Dalbello. Products Alpine Xtreme carries the latest resort wear, featuring apparel by Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Burton, Oakley, Descente, DNA, Salomon, and Bonfire. We carry retail skis from K2, Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, Armada, and Head. We can also outfit you with Dalbello, Salomon, Nordica, and Head boots. Do you need a custom boot fitting? We offer molded foot beds using the Super Feet System. Rentals Performance Package: This package offers skis that are quick, stable, and responsive with precise edge hold for all types of terrain. Comfortable 4-buckle boots provide fully adjustable fit for proper edge control and all day comfort. Bindings combine excellent shock absorprion with consistent performance. Only $36/day. Demo Package: This is our top of the line package battle-tested for every mountain and skier. Ski Types Include: All-Mountain, Powder, Carving, Women's Specific, and Freestyle/Park specialized skis. Only $40/day. Skis (child) - $18/day Snowboard (child or adult) - $36/day Demo Snowboard - $40/day Snowshoes - $15/day Snowblades - $30/day Boots Only - $15/day Skis Only - discounted $2/day Alpine Xtreme 106 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico 87525 1.575.776.8380 1.575.776.8750 (fax) reservations@alpinextreme.com Open Daily from 7:30am Alpine Xtreme is located in the heart of the Taos Ski Valley Village, right next to the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Alpine-Xtreme-at-Taos"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Alain and Peggy Veth, owners of Le Ski Mastery, welcome you to their quaint ski shop featuring quality, exclusive products. Alain was a ski racer throughout his childhood. He claimed the National Spain Championship title in 1982 in GS, many National titles in SL and GS in France, and placed top 15 in the World Junior Championship in Italy. He then became part of the French National Ski Team and participated in Europa Cup and World Cup and went on to Pro Race in the United States. Currently, Alain and Peggy have two children racing on the Taos Ski Academy of which Alain is the head coach. Alain teaches at the famous Taos Ski School during the day and by night you can find him tuning and selling skis at Le Ski Mastery. His passion for skiing is abundant. Alain says, When your body, your mind, and your well-tuned equipment become ONE you can then blend each turn on the mountain with grace and harmony. It becomes so effortless that you never want the slope to end ... that's what we aim for ... it's exalting, it's pure! Le Ski Mastery has everything you'll need for an exhilarating day of skiing. Whether it's a new pair of skis, a pair of boots custom-fitted with footbed, a ski outfit, gloves, goggles, glasses or a pair of demo skis precisely tuned, Le Ski Mastery is your source to be outfitted properly for a great day on the slopes at Taos Ski Valley. Le Ski Mastery DEMO/PERFORMANCE PACKAGES Our demo/performance program allows skiers to rent by the day or by the week. Our qualified staff can help you narrow down your selection and lead you to the proper ski package. There are powder skis, shaped skis, racing skis, slalom and giant slalom skis, and many more ... Whatever your ability, or preference, we have a ski package for you. Our demo skis are replaced each year so you are always on the most current, updated equipment. We carry women specific skis and boots. We believe skiing on the best equipment will make a huge difference in your ski experience. ROSSIGNOL A note from the Rossignol factory ... The Rossignol Race Centers are the ONLY places where you can buy the real deal. Real race stock skis, boots, bindings - built with our race department's know-how. When you walk into a Race Center, you'll walk into a place with people who live, breathe, eat racing. Who understand what a millimeter here or there can mean in a ski's sidecut. Who will give you the answers to questions you may have about waxes and who know the race results from the latest World Cup races, as well as from your local hills. We are an exclusive ROSSIGNOL RACE CENTER in New Mexico. We carry the entire race line, which includes race skis (SL, GS, SG, DH), race boots with different flex patterns and race bindings with din setting to 18. If you are a junior racer with high expectation or a master races who wishes to fine tune their racing skills, we have the proper tools to achieve your dreams. NORDICA We carry the famous Nordica boots called the Dobermann for juniors to adults. This year Nordica developed a new junior race boot from the Dobermann shell. The flex is appropriate for junior racers and gives tham a great lateral support combined with a good flex. STOCKLI A note from the Stockli factory ... The Laser GS Jr. and the Laser SL Jr. are the ONLY handmade junior race skis available today ... period! These skis are downsized versions of the World Cup skis, same materials, same lay-up and best of all, same base material. This translates into the fastest junior race skis known to mankind. The Cross represents a new generation in Skier-Cross Competition skis. This is a dual purpose ski for the advanced competitor to the hard core racer who wants an advantage, but only wants to buy one ski. Great as an advanced to expert all mountain ski. The ski has 28 laminates of wood and incorporates all the same features of the GS ski. We also carry the full racing line of Stockli, the SL, GS and SG. ACCESSORIES We have a complete line of racing protective gear - shin guards, pole guards, face guard, back protector, helmet, etc... All your race tuning gizmos are available - laser cut file, base beveler, side bevel, brushes, scrapers, fluro waxes, iron, etc. Contact: PO Box 597 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 USA (505) 776-1403 contact us : alain@taosnet.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Le-Ski-Mastery-at-Taos ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 10:42:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Le-Ski-Mastery-at-Taos"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Alain and Peggy Veth, owners of Le Ski Mastery, welcome you to their quaint ski shop featuring quality, exclusive products. Alain was a ski racer throughout his childhood. He claimed the National Spain Championship title in 1982 in GS, many National titles in SL and GS in France, and placed top 15 in the World Junior Championship in Italy. He then became part of the French National Ski Team and participated in Europa Cup and World Cup and went on to Pro Race in the United States. Currently, Alain and Peggy have two children racing on the Taos Ski Academy of which Alain is the head coach. Alain teaches at the famous Taos Ski School during the day and by night you can find him tuning and selling skis at Le Ski Mastery. His passion for skiing is abundant. Alain says, When your body, your mind, and your well-tuned equipment become ONE you can then blend each turn on the mountain with grace and harmony. It becomes so effortless that you never want the slope to end ... that's what we aim for ... it's exalting, it's pure! Le Ski Mastery has everything you'll need for an exhilarating day of skiing. Whether it's a new pair of skis, a pair of boots custom-fitted with footbed, a ski outfit, gloves, goggles, glasses or a pair of demo skis precisely tuned, Le Ski Mastery is your source to be outfitted properly for a great day on the slopes at Taos Ski Valley. Le Ski Mastery DEMO/PERFORMANCE PACKAGES Our demo/performance program allows skiers to rent by the day or by the week. Our qualified staff can help you narrow down your selection and lead you to the proper ski package. There are powder skis, shaped skis, racing skis, slalom and giant slalom skis, and many more ... Whatever your ability, or preference, we have a ski package for you. Our demo skis are replaced each year so you are always on the most current, updated equipment. We carry women specific skis and boots. We believe skiing on the best equipment will make a huge difference in your ski experience. ROSSIGNOL A note from the Rossignol factory ... The Rossignol Race Centers are the ONLY places where you can buy the real deal. Real race stock skis, boots, bindings - built with our race department's know-how. When you walk into a Race Center, you'll walk into a place with people who live, breathe, eat racing. Who understand what a millimeter here or there can mean in a ski's sidecut. Who will give you the answers to questions you may have about waxes and who know the race results from the latest World Cup races, as well as from your local hills. We are an exclusive ROSSIGNOL RACE CENTER in New Mexico. We carry the entire race line, which includes race skis (SL, GS, SG, DH), race boots with different flex patterns and race bindings with din setting to 18. If you are a junior racer with high expectation or a master races who wishes to fine tune their racing skills, we have the proper tools to achieve your dreams. NORDICA We carry the famous Nordica boots called the Dobermann for juniors to adults. This year Nordica developed a new junior race boot from the Dobermann shell. The flex is appropriate for junior racers and gives tham a great lateral support combined with a good flex. STOCKLI A note from the Stockli factory ... The Laser GS Jr. and the Laser SL Jr. are the ONLY handmade junior race skis available today ... period! These skis are downsized versions of the World Cup skis, same materials, same lay-up and best of all, same base material. This translates into the fastest junior race skis known to mankind. The Cross represents a new generation in Skier-Cross Competition skis. This is a dual purpose ski for the advanced competitor to the hard core racer who wants an advantage, but only wants to buy one ski. Great as an advanced to expert all mountain ski. The ski has 28 laminates of wood and incorporates all the same features of the GS ski. We also carry the full racing line of Stockli, the SL, GS and SG. ACCESSORIES We have a complete line of racing protective gear - shin guards, pole guards, face guard, back protector, helmet, etc... All your race tuning gizmos are available - laser cut file, base beveler, side bevel, brushes, scrapers, fluro waxes, iron, etc. Contact: PO Box 597 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 USA (505) 776-1403 contact us : alain@taosnet.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/Le-Ski-Mastery-at-Taos"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The award winning BootDoctors, known worldwide for the best fit in ski boots since 1986, has consistently provided skiers and snowboarders with cutting edge services and products. At BootDoctors we pride ourselves in setting the industry standards of customer service and lead the way with knowledge of custom boot fitting, stance alignment, high performance ski and snowboard demo/rentals, expert tuning, and repair. We have the best products and selections of outdoor and apregrave;s-ski clothing, equipment, and accessories. The BootDoctors in Taos Ski Valley is your one stop shop for high quality ski and snowboard demos. Our fleet features only top quality performance skis and snowboards. We carry Atomic, Fischer, Salomon, Roxy and Volkl skis and Arbor, K2, Salomo, Gnu and Lib Tec snowboards. Our range of boards allows you to improve your on-hill experience. Every ski and snowboard is regularly hand tuned in our world-class repair shop. Reservations are recommended (but not required) to ensure your gear is ready and waiting. Convenient location close to Taos Ski Mountain allows you to demo more than one pair a day. Our experienced staff will match the perfect skis or snowboard to your needs. DEMO SKI PROGRAM Choose from a complete line of our 09-10 Skis. Featured ski companies include VOLKL, KASTLE, ARMADA, SALOMON, ATOMIC, FISCHER, DYNASTAR, STOCKLI, ROXY, WAGNER CUSTOM, BLACK DIAMOND, AND G3. Please call (970) 728-8954 or toll free (800) 592-6883 to reserve. Up to three days of demo rentals can be deducted from the price of a new ski purchase. RENTALS Performance The High Performance Skis are targeted for a beginner to advanced skier. Our wide variety of skis in our performance fleet range from fat powder boards to easy-to-turn carvers. Those who want to advacnce their skills will greatly benefit from performance rentals. Basic The Basic Ski is our forgiving, easy-to-turn ski for the cautious skier. This shaped ski is most effective at slower speeds and easy terrain. DEMO SNOWBOARD PROGRAM The complete line of our 09-10 snowboards from Atomic, Rome, Endeavor, Salomon, Nitro, K2, and Venture. Up to 3 days of demo rental fees can be deducted from the price of a new snowboard purchase. Call (970) 728-8954 or toll free (800) 592-6883 to reserve specific demo boards. RENTALS Performance The High Performance Snowboards are targeted for a beginner to advanced riders who really want to take advantage of diverse riding opportunities. Basic The Basic Snowboard is our forgiving, easy to turn board for the beginner rider. This snowboard is most effective at slower speeds and easier terrain Contact: BootDoctors Taos PO Box 41 103 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Phone: (575) 776-2489 toll free: 866-820-4441 email:taos@bootdoctors.com Located at the base of the mountain behind The Stray Dog Cantina. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/The-BootDoctors-at-Taos ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-14 09:23:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/The-BootDoctors-at-Taos"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The award winning BootDoctors, known worldwide for the best fit in ski boots since 1986, has consistently provided skiers and snowboarders with cutting edge services and products. At BootDoctors we pride ourselves in setting the industry standards of customer service and lead the way with knowledge of custom boot fitting, stance alignment, high performance ski and snowboard demo/rentals, expert tuning, and repair. We have the best products and selections of outdoor and apregrave;s-ski clothing, equipment, and accessories. The BootDoctors in Taos Ski Valley is your one stop shop for high quality ski and snowboard demos. Our fleet features only top quality performance skis and snowboards. We carry Atomic, Fischer, Salomon, Roxy and Volkl skis and Arbor, K2, Salomo, Gnu and Lib Tec snowboards. Our range of boards allows you to improve your on-hill experience. Every ski and snowboard is regularly hand tuned in our world-class repair shop. Reservations are recommended (but not required) to ensure your gear is ready and waiting. Convenient location close to Taos Ski Mountain allows you to demo more than one pair a day. Our experienced staff will match the perfect skis or snowboard to your needs. DEMO SKI PROGRAM Choose from a complete line of our 09-10 Skis. Featured ski companies include VOLKL, KASTLE, ARMADA, SALOMON, ATOMIC, FISCHER, DYNASTAR, STOCKLI, ROXY, WAGNER CUSTOM, BLACK DIAMOND, AND G3. Please call (970) 728-8954 or toll free (800) 592-6883 to reserve. Up to three days of demo rentals can be deducted from the price of a new ski purchase. RENTALS Performance The High Performance Skis are targeted for a beginner to advanced skier. Our wide variety of skis in our performance fleet range from fat powder boards to easy-to-turn carvers. Those who want to advacnce their skills will greatly benefit from performance rentals. Basic The Basic Ski is our forgiving, easy-to-turn ski for the cautious skier. This shaped ski is most effective at slower speeds and easy terrain. DEMO SNOWBOARD PROGRAM The complete line of our 09-10 snowboards from Atomic, Rome, Endeavor, Salomon, Nitro, K2, and Venture. Up to 3 days of demo rental fees can be deducted from the price of a new snowboard purchase. Call (970) 728-8954 or toll free (800) 592-6883 to reserve specific demo boards. RENTALS Performance The High Performance Snowboards are targeted for a beginner to advanced riders who really want to take advantage of diverse riding opportunities. Basic The Basic Snowboard is our forgiving, easy to turn board for the beginner rider. This snowboard is most effective at slower speeds and easier terrain Contact: BootDoctors Taos PO Box 41 103 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Phone: (575) 776-2489 toll free: 866-820-4441 email:taos@bootdoctors.com Located at the base of the mountain behind The Stray Dog Cantina. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100114/The-BootDoctors-at-Taos"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Black Tie Ski Rentals we decided to knock down the walls of your traditional ski shop and create North America's premier ski rental delivery service. We were inspired by the idea of having our service revolve around our guests' needs and consistently providing them with exceptional ski rental experiences. At Black Tie we provide the best equipment and outstanding service--all delivered at a time and place that's convenient for you. 1. Make A Reservation: Just login to Club Black Tie and in no time you will be on your way. 2. We'll Deliver: Your personal ski concierge will arrive on time to custom fit your equipment in the comfort of your own room. 3. Give Us A Call: Our on-slopes service means that with just one quick phone call, we'll be there to check the equipment and make sure you're making the most of your ski vacation. 4. Return At Your Leisure: When you are ready to return your equipment just give us a call and we will arrange to swing over and collect all of your gear. At Black Tie Ski Rentals we selected only the best skis and boards from the premier brands like Atomic, Dynastar, K2, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, Stockli and Volkl. It's just another way we're helping to re-define the way you think about renting skis. Ski Packages Premium Ski Package Our premium package is by far our most popular and is designed for skiers of all ability levels it is not just for experts. Only the newest skis from the best brands like K2, Volkl, Salomon, Dynastar, Rossignol, Atomic, Nordica, Roxy, Elan, Head and Stockli. Performance Ski Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain skier looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Junior Models, Updated Equipment, with length ranges between 142cm and 181cms Performance Board Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain riders looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Updated Equipment. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries board lengths ranging from 140cms to 165cms Junior Ski Package This package was designed for those 12 and under. Comfortable and easy to use equipment that will inspire confidence. Package Features Unisex, Comfortable, Easy to use. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries lengths ranging from 70cms to 140cms Kids Rent Free! At Black Tie, one child 12 or under rents free with each paid 5 day adult rental. This special offer is not valid in Aspen or Big Sky and does not include our Junior Performance Package. If your child qualifies for the KRF package you may elect to upgrade to the Junior Performance Package for as little as $9.00 per day. Contact: Black Tie Ski Rental at Winter Park PO Box 1829, Winter Park, CO. 80482 877.328.7722 www.winterpark@blacktieskis.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Black-Tie-Ski-Rental-at-Winter-Park ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 16:37:25 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Black-Tie-Ski-Rental-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Black Tie Ski Rentals we decided to knock down the walls of your traditional ski shop and create North America's premier ski rental delivery service. We were inspired by the idea of having our service revolve around our guests' needs and consistently providing them with exceptional ski rental experiences. At Black Tie we provide the best equipment and outstanding service--all delivered at a time and place that's convenient for you. 1. Make A Reservation: Just login to Club Black Tie and in no time you will be on your way. 2. We'll Deliver: Your personal ski concierge will arrive on time to custom fit your equipment in the comfort of your own room. 3. Give Us A Call: Our on-slopes service means that with just one quick phone call, we'll be there to check the equipment and make sure you're making the most of your ski vacation. 4. Return At Your Leisure: When you are ready to return your equipment just give us a call and we will arrange to swing over and collect all of your gear. At Black Tie Ski Rentals we selected only the best skis and boards from the premier brands like Atomic, Dynastar, K2, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, Stockli and Volkl. It's just another way we're helping to re-define the way you think about renting skis. Ski Packages Premium Ski Package Our premium package is by far our most popular and is designed for skiers of all ability levels it is not just for experts. Only the newest skis from the best brands like K2, Volkl, Salomon, Dynastar, Rossignol, Atomic, Nordica, Roxy, Elan, Head and Stockli. Performance Ski Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain skier looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Junior Models, Updated Equipment, with length ranges between 142cm and 181cms Performance Board Package We designed this package for the aspiring all mountain riders looking for improved performance and added value. Package Features Gender Specific, Updated Equipment. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries board lengths ranging from 140cms to 165cms Junior Ski Package This package was designed for those 12 and under. Comfortable and easy to use equipment that will inspire confidence. Package Features Unisex, Comfortable, Easy to use. Black Tie Ski Rentals carries lengths ranging from 70cms to 140cms Kids Rent Free! At Black Tie, one child 12 or under rents free with each paid 5 day adult rental. This special offer is not valid in Aspen or Big Sky and does not include our Junior Performance Package. If your child qualifies for the KRF package you may elect to upgrade to the Junior Performance Package for as little as $9.00 per day. Contact: Black Tie Ski Rental at Winter Park PO Box 1829, Winter Park, CO. 80482 877.328.7722 www.winterpark@blacktieskis.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Black-Tie-Ski-Rental-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Powder Tools started as two small mountain snowboard shops in Winter Park and Steamboat Springs. We still have those two shops but have now expanded into PowderTools.com as well so that we can establish relationships with many more riders. Because we started as small mountain shops we can offer small mountain shop service while being able to provide the product selection of a big retail shop. We want to keep the feeling of our shop small and very community based. We are committed to outstanding customer service; and to providing the best products, and the most knowledgeable staff in order to promote lasting customer loyalty and trust. If there is ever anything we can do to serve you better, please don't hesitate to let us know. Brands: Burton K2 Never Summer Ride Crush Solomon Atomic Nitro Rossignol Roxy 5150 Accessories Men's Helmets Women's Helmets Kid's Helmets goggles and sunglasses goggles and sunglasses Goggles Sunglasses Replacement Lenses bags and packs bags and packs Board Bags Backpacks Gear Bags Luggage tools and tuning tools and tuning Burton Bullet Tool Dakine 10 inch Scraper Burton Zip Tool One Ball Jay 4WD Wax Puck belts and purses tools and tuning 686 Eyelet Tool Belt Burton Grommet Belt Dakine Hustle Bag Men's 686 Rocker Stud Toolbelt Belts, Wallets, and Purses Contact: 78941 US Hwy 40 Winter Park, CO 80482 (970) 726-1153 www.powdertools.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Powdertools-at-Winter-Park ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 16:12:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Powdertools-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Powder Tools started as two small mountain snowboard shops in Winter Park and Steamboat Springs. We still have those two shops but have now expanded into PowderTools.com as well so that we can establish relationships with many more riders. Because we started as small mountain shops we can offer small mountain shop service while being able to provide the product selection of a big retail shop. We want to keep the feeling of our shop small and very community based. We are committed to outstanding customer service; and to providing the best products, and the most knowledgeable staff in order to promote lasting customer loyalty and trust. If there is ever anything we can do to serve you better, please don't hesitate to let us know. Brands: Burton K2 Never Summer Ride Crush Solomon Atomic Nitro Rossignol Roxy 5150 Accessories Men's Helmets Women's Helmets Kid's Helmets goggles and sunglasses goggles and sunglasses Goggles Sunglasses Replacement Lenses bags and packs bags and packs Board Bags Backpacks Gear Bags Luggage tools and tuning tools and tuning Burton Bullet Tool Dakine 10 inch Scraper Burton Zip Tool One Ball Jay 4WD Wax Puck belts and purses tools and tuning 686 Eyelet Tool Belt Burton Grommet Belt Dakine Hustle Bag Men's 686 Rocker Stud Toolbelt Belts, Wallets, and Purses Contact: 78941 US Hwy 40 Winter Park, CO 80482 (970) 726-1153 www.powdertools.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Powdertools-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Winter Games are coming soon to Whistler, but you can have the opportunity to ski and snowboard at the ski resort at a discounted rate with the EDGE Card. The Card is similar to a lift ticket, and it has perks and season-long savings, but it's only at the discounted price until January 31. A 5-day EDGE Card is only $319, which is a savings per day of $27, and the 3-day Card is $209, which is a savings of $21 per day. A single-day Card is also available, and that is $74 per day, which is a savings of $17 per day. If you're interested in buying an EDGE Card, log onto Whistler's website or call (866) 218-9689. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Whistler-still-offering-the-discounted-EDGE-Card-until-January-31 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 15:45:05 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Whistler-still-offering-the-discounted-EDGE-Card-until-January-31"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Winter Games are coming soon to Whistler, but you can have the opportunity to ski and snowboard at the ski resort at a discounted rate with the EDGE Card. The Card is similar to a lift ticket, and it has perks and season-long savings, but it's only at the discounted price until January 31. A 5-day EDGE Card is only $319, which is a savings per day of $27, and the 3-day Card is $209, which is a savings of $21 per day. A single-day Card is also available, and that is $74 per day, which is a savings of $17 per day. If you're interested in buying an EDGE Card, log onto Whistler's website or call (866) 218-9689. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Whistler-still-offering-the-discounted-EDGE-Card-until-January-31"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_whistler_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Christy Sports LLC is currently the largest specialty ski and snowboard retailer and snowsport service specialist in the Rocky Mountain region. The key here is they are specialists in a very exciting and challenging industry. Skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, mountain biking, and outdoor furniture are their areas of specialty in the outdoor sports industry. They are not, nor do we want to be, a retailer of all sporting goods. They are proud of our specialty recognition with quality products and knowledgeable service at convenient locations. Brands: K2 4frnt Descente Spyder Burton 686 Ride Armada Atomic Dakine Dynastar Icelantic and many more! Contact Ste. A, 78930 Us Hwy 40 Winter Park, CO (877) 754-7627lrm; christysports.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Christy-Sports-at-Winter-Park ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 15:36:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Christy-Sports-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Christy Sports LLC is currently the largest specialty ski and snowboard retailer and snowsport service specialist in the Rocky Mountain region. The key here is they are specialists in a very exciting and challenging industry. Skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, mountain biking, and outdoor furniture are their areas of specialty in the outdoor sports industry. They are not, nor do we want to be, a retailer of all sporting goods. They are proud of our specialty recognition with quality products and knowledgeable service at convenient locations. Brands: K2 4frnt Descente Spyder Burton 686 Ride Armada Atomic Dakine Dynastar Icelantic and many more! Contact Ste. A, 78930 Us Hwy 40 Winter Park, CO (877) 754-7627lrm; christysports.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Christy-Sports-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Lodge is located in the heart of the Big Sky Resort. The Lodge offers lodging with immediate ski access. Visit Big Sky, Montana to discover what Big Sky stands for--vast empty spaces, fresh mountain air, untracked powder, mile-long runs, and no lift lines! Just steps away from The Lodge, Big Sky's signature peak, Lone Mountain, rises to a lofty 11,166 feet. The Lodge is located in the heart of BIG SKY RESORT. Our 90 new suites include minifridge, microwave, wet bar, coffee maker, speakerphones, and data ports, and incredible views. The ski lifts, restaurants, and shops are within easy walking distance BENEFITS amp; FEATURES Free Deluxe Breakfast Bar Free Local Calls Exercise Room Laundry amp; Vending Meeting Rooms Concierge Service Indoor Swimming Pool Indoor amp; Outdoor Jacuzzis Full Service Bar amp; Fireside Lounge Multi-Purpose Room Great Room With Stunning Views Business Services Free Mountain Village Shuttle Service Check out the new 1500 acres of ski terrain opened by Moonlight Basin that is equipped with a high-speed 'Six Pack' chairlift. You'll love what this mountain has to offer! Contact e-mail:admin@lodgeatbigsky.com call: (406) 995-7858 fax:(406) 995-7898 For special rates or additional information email us at admin@lodgeatbigsky.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/The-Lodge-at-Big-Sky- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 15:24:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/The-Lodge-at-Big-Sky-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Lodge is located in the heart of the Big Sky Resort. The Lodge offers lodging with immediate ski access. Visit Big Sky, Montana to discover what Big Sky stands for--vast empty spaces, fresh mountain air, untracked powder, mile-long runs, and no lift lines! Just steps away from The Lodge, Big Sky's signature peak, Lone Mountain, rises to a lofty 11,166 feet. The Lodge is located in the heart of BIG SKY RESORT. Our 90 new suites include minifridge, microwave, wet bar, coffee maker, speakerphones, and data ports, and incredible views. The ski lifts, restaurants, and shops are within easy walking distance BENEFITS amp; FEATURES Free Deluxe Breakfast Bar Free Local Calls Exercise Room Laundry amp; Vending Meeting Rooms Concierge Service Indoor Swimming Pool Indoor amp; Outdoor Jacuzzis Full Service Bar amp; Fireside Lounge Multi-Purpose Room Great Room With Stunning Views Business Services Free Mountain Village Shuttle Service Check out the new 1500 acres of ski terrain opened by Moonlight Basin that is equipped with a high-speed 'Six Pack' chairlift. You'll love what this mountain has to offer! Contact e-mail:admin@lodgeatbigsky.com call: (406) 995-7858 fax:(406) 995-7898 For special rates or additional information email us at admin@lodgeatbigsky.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/The-Lodge-at-Big-Sky-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mt. Bachelor has been the recipient of constant snowfall, as the ski resort has seen the white stuff fall for the last 40 hours! The temperature at the base of the mountain is 29 F, and seven inches of snow has fallen since Tuesday, with another few inches expected to fall the rest of the day. With the long weekend quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to get out to Bend, Oregon and experience the powder for yourself! Check out the images of all the snow courtesy of Mt. Bachelor, and enjoy! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Powder-alert-Mt-Bachelor-has-received-snow-for-the-last-40-hours ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 15:17:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Powder-alert-Mt-Bachelor-has-received-snow-for-the-last-40-hours"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mt. Bachelor has been the recipient of constant snowfall, as the ski resort has seen the white stuff fall for the last 40 hours! The temperature at the base of the mountain is 29 F, and seven inches of snow has fallen since Tuesday, with another few inches expected to fall the rest of the day. With the long weekend quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to get out to Bend, Oregon and experience the powder for yourself! Check out the images of all the snow courtesy of Mt. Bachelor, and enjoy! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Powder-alert-Mt-Bachelor-has-received-snow-for-the-last-40-hours"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Ski Boots: We sell only one brand of ski boots, and have selected one model type, because we believe that they're, the best design for the human foot, on the market. The Cabriolet model in the line of Dalbello ski boots relies on a three-piece shell design instead of the typical two-piece shell design of most other ski boot manufacturers. We've been selling Dalbello boots for thirteen years, and we carry a full line of men's ski boots, women's ski boots, three-piece shells, and children's ski boots. Whether you're a casual skier or an aspiring ski racer, Dalbello boots will dramatically improve your skiing with their snug, comfortable fit. No more pinching, numbness, cramping, or frozen feet at the end of a ski day. ZipFit Liners: The ZipFit liner fits into any ski boot, providing a custom cushion between your foot and the hard shell of the ski boot. ZipFit liners are state-of-the-art, with a unique cork molding composite that continues to adapt to your foot, filling up the space in your boot. The unique insulating properties of the liners provide, warmth, comfort and performance . Typically, ZipFit liners outlast the shell life of boots, it can be transferable to a newer ski boots shell. Leonardo da Vinci once described the foot as a masterpiece of engineering, and when it comes to sports performance, footwear are your most important piece of equipment. More often than not, sports footwear needs to be personalized or retooled to promote top performance. The first step, to retool sports footwear is to add custom orthotics, which can enhance performance in virtually every type of sport. Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a casual participant, a custom footbed can help eliminate foot pain and any other body posture alignment problems, while taking your game to the next level, these 365 days a year. If you enjoy any of these sports or endeavors, consider having custom orthotics made to order: * Skiing * Snowboarding * Telemark Skiing * Nordic Skiing (cross-country skiing) * Skate Skiing * Snowshoeing * Running * Jogging * Walking * Hiking * Mountain Biking * Golfing * Hockey * Ice skating * Roller skating * Inline Skating * Tennis * Team sports Contact Le Feet Lab P.O. Box 2988 Winter Park, Colorado 80482 e-mail: info@lefeetlab.com (800) 322.8567 (970) 726.9841 (970) 726.4862 FAX Located in downtown Winter Park, in the Winter Park Center (behind 7-11, on US 40) http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Le-Feet-Lab-at-Winter-Park- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 15:02:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Le-Feet-Lab-at-Winter-Park-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Ski Boots: We sell only one brand of ski boots, and have selected one model type, because we believe that they're, the best design for the human foot, on the market. The Cabriolet model in the line of Dalbello ski boots relies on a three-piece shell design instead of the typical two-piece shell design of most other ski boot manufacturers. We've been selling Dalbello boots for thirteen years, and we carry a full line of men's ski boots, women's ski boots, three-piece shells, and children's ski boots. Whether you're a casual skier or an aspiring ski racer, Dalbello boots will dramatically improve your skiing with their snug, comfortable fit. No more pinching, numbness, cramping, or frozen feet at the end of a ski day. ZipFit Liners: The ZipFit liner fits into any ski boot, providing a custom cushion between your foot and the hard shell of the ski boot. ZipFit liners are state-of-the-art, with a unique cork molding composite that continues to adapt to your foot, filling up the space in your boot. The unique insulating properties of the liners provide, warmth, comfort and performance . Typically, ZipFit liners outlast the shell life of boots, it can be transferable to a newer ski boots shell. Leonardo da Vinci once described the foot as a masterpiece of engineering, and when it comes to sports performance, footwear are your most important piece of equipment. More often than not, sports footwear needs to be personalized or retooled to promote top performance. The first step, to retool sports footwear is to add custom orthotics, which can enhance performance in virtually every type of sport. Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a casual participant, a custom footbed can help eliminate foot pain and any other body posture alignment problems, while taking your game to the next level, these 365 days a year. If you enjoy any of these sports or endeavors, consider having custom orthotics made to order: * Skiing * Snowboarding * Telemark Skiing * Nordic Skiing (cross-country skiing) * Skate Skiing * Snowshoeing * Running * Jogging * Walking * Hiking * Mountain Biking * Golfing * Hockey * Ice skating * Roller skating * Inline Skating * Tennis * Team sports Contact Le Feet Lab P.O. Box 2988 Winter Park, Colorado 80482 e-mail: info@lefeetlab.com (800) 322.8567 (970) 726.9841 (970) 726.4862 FAX Located in downtown Winter Park, in the Winter Park Center (behind 7-11, on US 40) <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Le-Feet-Lab-at-Winter-Park-"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Crested Butte is using its fabulous ski resort to do a little something different from January 17-23: It will host the Roger Pepper Camp, which gives teenage burn survivors a chance to enjoy the mountains and all they have to offer. This year's camp has 11 new and returning attendees from Texas, Florida, Missouri, and Washington. They will all have the opportunity to ski and snowboard, as well as ice climb in Ouray, Colorado. The Adaptive Sports Center will lead the activities, and all of the attendees will share a home in the mountain town. Allison Massari founded the camp in 2001, as she nearly died in a car accident but was pulled out from her burning car by Roger Pepper. Massari will attend some of this camp, and she will share her story and advice to the group. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Crested-Butte-to-host-Roger-Pepper-Camp-for-teen-burn-survivors ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 14:33:00 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Crested-Butte-to-host-Roger-Pepper-Camp-for-teen-burn-survivors"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_cb2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Crested Butte is using its fabulous ski resort to do a little something different from January 17-23: It will host the Roger Pepper Camp, which gives teenage burn survivors a chance to enjoy the mountains and all they have to offer. This year's camp has 11 new and returning attendees from Texas, Florida, Missouri, and Washington. They will all have the opportunity to ski and snowboard, as well as ice climb in Ouray, Colorado. The Adaptive Sports Center will lead the activities, and all of the attendees will share a home in the mountain town. Allison Massari founded the camp in 2001, as she nearly died in a car accident but was pulled out from her burning car by Roger Pepper. Massari will attend some of this camp, and she will share her story and advice to the group. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Crested-Butte-to-host-Roger-Pepper-Camp-for-teen-burn-survivors"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_cb2_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We can never do enough to thank the brave men and women who give their lives to fight for our country overseas. However, Attittash Ski Resort is doing its part to help honor our military personnel by offering free lift tickets for active, veteran, and retired service men and women as well as discounted lift tickets for active duty family members on January 23 and 24. All people applying for the tickets must have a valid ID, and the Grand Summit Hotel is offering a 15% discount on lodging as well to these families and personnel. The entire weekend will be filled with activities to honor our troops, and see the information below from Attitash on all the events that will be going on: Saturday's activities will include a downhill Flag Parade which starts on Attitash at approximately 1:30 PM, and culminates with a color guard, guest speaker and the National Anthem in the base area. The parade is open to all and participants are welcome to bring their own US flag or use one of ours (limited quantities). Music during the outdoor parade and ceremony will be provided by the impressive US Air Force Colonial Brass Band. In addition, the US Air Force's amazing rock band, Afterburner, will perform from 3 pm to 6 pm in Ptarmigan's Pub on Saturday and again from 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Also on Sunday at 11:00 AM, The Battle of the Branches, a NEW fun race event to test the mettle (and competitive spirit) between branches is planned, with racers (including kids!) selecting which branch they are racing to represent. The $5 entry fee will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition, we will have the popular Attitash on snow obstacle course returning to test your skills on Sunday, too. Guests are encouraged to learn about soldiers' personal stories through displays in the base lodge and will be able to write notes of appreciation to those service personnel. Come enjoy the snow, the activities, the camaraderie and say thank you to our nation's defenders who have given us so much! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Attitash-to-salute-the-troops-with-free-lift-tickets-on-January-23-and-24 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 10:01:22 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Attitash-to-salute-the-troops-with-free-lift-tickets-on-January-23-and-24"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_attitash_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We can never do enough to thank the brave men and women who give their lives to fight for our country overseas. However, Attittash Ski Resort is doing its part to help honor our military personnel by offering free lift tickets for active, veteran, and retired service men and women as well as discounted lift tickets for active duty family members on January 23 and 24. All people applying for the tickets must have a valid ID, and the Grand Summit Hotel is offering a 15% discount on lodging as well to these families and personnel. The entire weekend will be filled with activities to honor our troops, and see the information below from Attitash on all the events that will be going on: Saturday's activities will include a downhill Flag Parade which starts on Attitash at approximately 1:30 PM, and culminates with a color guard, guest speaker and the National Anthem in the base area. The parade is open to all and participants are welcome to bring their own US flag or use one of ours (limited quantities). Music during the outdoor parade and ceremony will be provided by the impressive US Air Force Colonial Brass Band. In addition, the US Air Force's amazing rock band, Afterburner, will perform from 3 pm to 6 pm in Ptarmigan's Pub on Saturday and again from 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Also on Sunday at 11:00 AM, The Battle of the Branches, a NEW fun race event to test the mettle (and competitive spirit) between branches is planned, with racers (including kids!) selecting which branch they are racing to represent. The $5 entry fee will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition, we will have the popular Attitash on snow obstacle course returning to test your skills on Sunday, too. Guests are encouraged to learn about soldiers' personal stories through displays in the base lodge and will be able to write notes of appreciation to those service personnel. Come enjoy the snow, the activities, the camaraderie and say thank you to our nation's defenders who have given us so much! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Attitash-to-salute-the-troops-with-free-lift-tickets-on-January-23-and-24"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_attitash_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Safety is paramount on the slopers, whether you are skiing or boarding. Therefore, the National Ski Area Association's National Safety Awareness Week is highly important, and many ski resorts are participating. Steamboat is one of them, and see the information below we received from them on what they will be doing for the event from January 16-22: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-January DATE- As the new year unfolds, Steamboat Ski Resort amp; Corporation continues its commitment to safety on and off the slopes by celebrating National Safety Awareness Week, January 16-22 with special seminars, demonstrations, programs and contests for all ages of skiers and snowboarders. Steamboat's commitment to safety is one of the key priorities of the resort and allows us to remain in the top tier of ski resorts in North America, said Chris Diamond, president amp; chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski amp; Resort Corporation. Each year we look for new initiatives and ways to educate guest and employees to make the slopes as safe as possible. National Skier Safety Week is an opportunity for Steamboat to showcase these unique initiatives and programs, while reminding every winter enthusiast how enjoy the mountain. The highlight of this year's National Skier Safety Week at Steamboat is the 2010 Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication of Beacon Basin, an avalanche transceiver training area located on the mountain. The Beacon Basin helps guests and employees learn the skills necessary for successful beacon recovery, by providing access to buried transceivers whose signals can be picked up by an individual's personal beacon. The Steamboat Beacon Basin currently has 4 buried transceiver stations, and anticipates adding an additional four. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday January 16-18, Steamboat Ski Patrol and Ski Haus will host special 2 hour seminars on snow awareness at the Beacon Basin. The seminars are free to the public. Meet at the Beacon Basin at the top of Pony Express Chairlift at 1pm each day. Another highlight of every National Skier Safety Week is the annual Safety Awareness Poster Contest for elementary school children with visits by patrol over the coming weeks. Posters must be based on one or more of the seven elements of the Responsibility Code or the three elements of Smart Style, which is the foundation for the ParkWise initiative. In addition to prizes, overall winning entries will be displayed at the resort and will then be submitted to the National Ski Area Association's national contest. Steamboat Ski Area will host a variety of safety programs during National Safety Awareness Week, including: - Know the Code Contest: Skiers and Riders will randomly be stopped on the slopes by members of Steamboat's Ski Patrol. If they know at least three of the seven parts to the Responsibility Code they'll receive a prize. - FREE NASTAR racing all week for any guests who can tell the attendant one of the seven SlopeWise codes. - Gondola Square Safety Booths: Patrol, Olympians and the Steamboat Springs Fire Department will be in Gondola Square sharing safety tips and offering helmet demonstrations. Register to win a free Smith helmet at the Fire Department tent. - Take your picture with Bear, the Steamboat Safety Dog for $5. Funds will go towards additional beacon set ups in the new avalanche transceiver training basin, Beacon Basin. - Jib Jam: Join Ski amp; Snowboard School as they teach park and pipe skills during the public Jib Jam session in Lil' Rodeo. - Free Mountain Tours with Ambassador with SlopeWise amp; Safety Information from Patrol - Billy Kidd One O'Clock Run: Free clinic by Kidd, who will be joined by Patrol during Safety Week - ParkWise tent at Lil' Rodeo Terrain Park promoting Smart Style, Steamboat's ParkWise program, handing out safety tips and stickers. - Grooming Reports, daily snow reports and individual chairlift message boards will feature safety messages throughout the week. - New Signage across the mountain promoting safe riding, jibing and slow zones Steamboat's SlopeWise program is an overarching program built upon safety programs in place as well as ParkWise (terrain park program), SafetyWise (employee program) and the resort's Code of Conduct, in conjunction with the NSAA Responsibility Code, which makes it extremely clear that every user of the mountain, regardless of ticket or pass type, understands what is expected, and how the consequences of their actions can impact their ability to enjoy the slopes. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Steamboat-to-participate-in-National-Safety-Awareness-Week- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-13 09:51:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Steamboat-to-participate-in-National-Safety-Awareness-Week-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Safety is paramount on the slopers, whether you are skiing or boarding. Therefore, the National Ski Area Association's National Safety Awareness Week is highly important, and many ski resorts are participating. Steamboat is one of them, and see the information below we received from them on what they will be doing for the event from January 16-22: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-January DATE- As the new year unfolds, Steamboat Ski Resort amp; Corporation continues its commitment to safety on and off the slopes by celebrating National Safety Awareness Week, January 16-22 with special seminars, demonstrations, programs and contests for all ages of skiers and snowboarders. Steamboat's commitment to safety is one of the key priorities of the resort and allows us to remain in the top tier of ski resorts in North America, said Chris Diamond, president amp; chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski amp; Resort Corporation. Each year we look for new initiatives and ways to educate guest and employees to make the slopes as safe as possible. National Skier Safety Week is an opportunity for Steamboat to showcase these unique initiatives and programs, while reminding every winter enthusiast how enjoy the mountain. The highlight of this year's National Skier Safety Week at Steamboat is the 2010 Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication of Beacon Basin, an avalanche transceiver training area located on the mountain. The Beacon Basin helps guests and employees learn the skills necessary for successful beacon recovery, by providing access to buried transceivers whose signals can be picked up by an individual's personal beacon. The Steamboat Beacon Basin currently has 4 buried transceiver stations, and anticipates adding an additional four. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday January 16-18, Steamboat Ski Patrol and Ski Haus will host special 2 hour seminars on snow awareness at the Beacon Basin. The seminars are free to the public. Meet at the Beacon Basin at the top of Pony Express Chairlift at 1pm each day. Another highlight of every National Skier Safety Week is the annual Safety Awareness Poster Contest for elementary school children with visits by patrol over the coming weeks. Posters must be based on one or more of the seven elements of the Responsibility Code or the three elements of Smart Style, which is the foundation for the ParkWise initiative. In addition to prizes, overall winning entries will be displayed at the resort and will then be submitted to the National Ski Area Association's national contest. Steamboat Ski Area will host a variety of safety programs during National Safety Awareness Week, including: - Know the Code Contest: Skiers and Riders will randomly be stopped on the slopes by members of Steamboat's Ski Patrol. If they know at least three of the seven parts to the Responsibility Code they'll receive a prize. - FREE NASTAR racing all week for any guests who can tell the attendant one of the seven SlopeWise codes. - Gondola Square Safety Booths: Patrol, Olympians and the Steamboat Springs Fire Department will be in Gondola Square sharing safety tips and offering helmet demonstrations. Register to win a free Smith helmet at the Fire Department tent. - Take your picture with Bear, the Steamboat Safety Dog for $5. Funds will go towards additional beacon set ups in the new avalanche transceiver training basin, Beacon Basin. - Jib Jam: Join Ski amp; Snowboard School as they teach park and pipe skills during the public Jib Jam session in Lil' Rodeo. - Free Mountain Tours with Ambassador with SlopeWise amp; Safety Information from Patrol - Billy Kidd One O'Clock Run: Free clinic by Kidd, who will be joined by Patrol during Safety Week - ParkWise tent at Lil' Rodeo Terrain Park promoting Smart Style, Steamboat's ParkWise program, handing out safety tips and stickers. - Grooming Reports, daily snow reports and individual chairlift message boards will feature safety messages throughout the week. - New Signage across the mountain promoting safe riding, jibing and slow zones Steamboat's SlopeWise program is an overarching program built upon safety programs in place as well as ParkWise (terrain park program), SafetyWise (employee program) and the resort's Code of Conduct, in conjunction with the NSAA Responsibility Code, which makes it extremely clear that every user of the mountain, regardless of ticket or pass type, understands what is expected, and how the consequences of their actions can impact their ability to enjoy the slopes. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100113/Steamboat-to-participate-in-National-Safety-Awareness-Week-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100113_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Steamboat Springs is offering a great deal to guests who book by this Friday, January 15th: When you purchase three or more night of lodging, you will receive an extra night for FREE! In addition, when you purchase two or more days of lift tickets, you'll receive an extra day of lift tickets! It's a deal that can't be beat, and there are no blackout dates! Steamboat currently has over five feet of powder, so the conditions are prime. Make sure you book by this Friday to receive your free night of lodging and free day of lift tickets! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Steamboats-96-Hour-Sale-on-until-this-Friday- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-12 17:37:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Steamboats-96-Hour-Sale-on-until-this-Friday-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100112_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Steamboat Springs is offering a great deal to guests who book by this Friday, January 15th: When you purchase three or more night of lodging, you will receive an extra night for FREE! In addition, when you purchase two or more days of lift tickets, you'll receive an extra day of lift tickets! It's a deal that can't be beat, and there are no blackout dates! Steamboat currently has over five feet of powder, so the conditions are prime. Make sure you book by this Friday to receive your free night of lodging and free day of lift tickets! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Steamboats-96-Hour-Sale-on-until-this-Friday-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100112_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It's only a 3.5 hour drive from Washington D.C., and it has all its trails open as the snow has been falling for weeks: Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Davis, West Virginia, certainly has plenty to brag about. The ski resort's 37 trails are open, as well as a new ski-in/ski-out luxury hotel. In addition, the two terrain parks are open and have their own lift to service them. Timberline also has fun off the slopes, with nightly musical entertainment during the holiday weekend featuring Fletchers Grove and Freak Tent. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-boasts-excellent-snow-conditions ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-12 14:26:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-boasts-excellent-snow-conditions"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100112_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It's only a 3.5 hour drive from Washington D.C., and it has all its trails open as the snow has been falling for weeks: Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Davis, West Virginia, certainly has plenty to brag about. The ski resort's 37 trails are open, as well as a new ski-in/ski-out luxury hotel. In addition, the two terrain parks are open and have their own lift to service them. Timberline also has fun off the slopes, with nightly musical entertainment during the holiday weekend featuring Fletchers Grove and Freak Tent. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-boasts-excellent-snow-conditions"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100112_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Smugglers' Notch is offering guests a great way to save in January with its SuperSaver Rate. See below for all the details from the ski resort, in addition to other important events happening soon! The entire month of January is dominated by the SuperSaver Rate at Smugglers' Notch Resort The SuperSaver rate is the lowest rate of the season and is valid all month long, including Martin Luther King Weekend holiday January 16-18, 2010. For 2-4 night stays an adult pays only $119 per day and a youth ages 3-17 just $109. This rate is the Club Smugglers' Advantage Package which embodies the total Smuggs vacation experience: daily lift tickets, mountainside condo lodging, a day-long camp or group lesson for everyone on the package, activities and entertainment. TREASURES child care center services are half price during the whole month or just $43 per day. Here's what else is included: FunZone family play center and other activities for kids and their parents such as bingo, tube sliding and the Airboard Family Fun Race, pools and teen centers. Also outdoor ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and Showtime Theatre - Smuggs version of Broadway for the under 10 set. ************************************************************************************************************ January 25-29: Autism Snowman Camp at Smugglers' Notch Resort Autism Snowman Camp is hosted by the Smugglers' Notch Adaptive Program (SNAP). It is a five-day day camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Campers may participate in activities such as sleigh rides, dog sledding, alpine and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, horseback riding, ice skating and swimming with full instructor support through SNAP. Lunch is included every day. Check out pricing at 800-451-8752 and availability with Alisa Anderson, program manger at 802-644-8502. Matt Marro, Snowman Camp leader said: With Autism Snowman Camp our students have an opportunity to enjoy the Winter through the many forms of outdoor activities we offer. At this time of year the snow is a natural motivator that makes Camp especially fun for the kids. Family members not participating in the Snowman Camp may enjoy all the activities and programs included in the popular Club Smugglers' Advantage Package. ********************************************************************************************************* Smugglers' Video Series on YouTube offers tips for parents of young skiers and riders Smugglers' has prepared two practical videos that show the basics of how to dress children for fun on the slopes and how to prepare young children for Winter snowsports. They are easy to find on Smuggs YouTube Channel. Snow Sport University director Harley Johnson and TREASURES Child Care Center director Shelley Schaffer share simple tips in their new video, Dress for Success ... Outdoors! From layering clothing to selecting the best style of ski pants, they've got the art of dressing small children covered. Parents might also want to take a look at the first video in the Children's Snow Tips series. It covers preparing young children for Winter snowsports. Young kids may find learning to ski or snowboard a bit overwhelming at first, and Harley and Shelley share their thoughts on how to best prepare children for this new and exciting experience. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/January-is-the-month-for-SuperSavers-at-Smugglers-Notch-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-12 11:40:52 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/January-is-the-month-for-SuperSavers-at-Smugglers-Notch-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100112_smuggs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Smugglers' Notch is offering guests a great way to save in January with its SuperSaver Rate. See below for all the details from the ski resort, in addition to other important events happening soon! The entire month of January is dominated by the SuperSaver Rate at Smugglers' Notch Resort The SuperSaver rate is the lowest rate of the season and is valid all month long, including Martin Luther King Weekend holiday January 16-18, 2010. For 2-4 night stays an adult pays only $119 per day and a youth ages 3-17 just $109. This rate is the Club Smugglers' Advantage Package which embodies the total Smuggs vacation experience: daily lift tickets, mountainside condo lodging, a day-long camp or group lesson for everyone on the package, activities and entertainment. TREASURES child care center services are half price during the whole month or just $43 per day. Here's what else is included: FunZone family play center and other activities for kids and their parents such as bingo, tube sliding and the Airboard Family Fun Race, pools and teen centers. Also outdoor ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and Showtime Theatre - Smuggs version of Broadway for the under 10 set. ************************************************************************************************************ January 25-29: Autism Snowman Camp at Smugglers' Notch Resort Autism Snowman Camp is hosted by the Smugglers' Notch Adaptive Program (SNAP). It is a five-day day camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Campers may participate in activities such as sleigh rides, dog sledding, alpine and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, horseback riding, ice skating and swimming with full instructor support through SNAP. Lunch is included every day. Check out pricing at 800-451-8752 and availability with Alisa Anderson, program manger at 802-644-8502. Matt Marro, Snowman Camp leader said: With Autism Snowman Camp our students have an opportunity to enjoy the Winter through the many forms of outdoor activities we offer. At this time of year the snow is a natural motivator that makes Camp especially fun for the kids. Family members not participating in the Snowman Camp may enjoy all the activities and programs included in the popular Club Smugglers' Advantage Package. ********************************************************************************************************* Smugglers' Video Series on YouTube offers tips for parents of young skiers and riders Smugglers' has prepared two practical videos that show the basics of how to dress children for fun on the slopes and how to prepare young children for Winter snowsports. They are easy to find on Smuggs YouTube Channel. Snow Sport University director Harley Johnson and TREASURES Child Care Center director Shelley Schaffer share simple tips in their new video, Dress for Success ... Outdoors! From layering clothing to selecting the best style of ski pants, they've got the art of dressing small children covered. Parents might also want to take a look at the first video in the Children's Snow Tips series. It covers preparing young children for Winter snowsports. Young kids may find learning to ski or snowboard a bit overwhelming at first, and Harley and Shelley share their thoughts on how to best prepare children for this new and exciting experience. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/January-is-the-month-for-SuperSavers-at-Smugglers-Notch-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100112_smuggs_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Skiing and snowboarding, in all their various forms and disciplines, are the ultimate sports - free, friendly, dynamic and fun. At Diamond Peak Mountain Sports we share your passion for snow, mountains and the exhilaration that comes from control (or lack of it) in the ultimate in human powered/gravity sports. Follow the links above to explore our great selection of high quality ski and snowboard gear. If your boards need a little TLC, our trained ski and snowboard technicians are the best in the area and offer a wide variety of tune-up packages and waxing choices. In addition to our three outstanding ski resorts, there are myriad other activities available just outside our front door. There's boating or fishing on Pineview Reservoir, hiking through fields of wildflowers at North Fork Park, and biking along the Eden trail. Enjoy a round of golf at Wolf Creek , or take a horseback ride on Skyline trail - all with the Ogden Valley as a stunning backdrop. With two convenient locations in the Ogden Valley, Diamond Peak makes getting to the ski slopes, or the biking trail a breeze. Our Eden store is located only a few short minutes from the year-round recreation at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain resorts, and our Wolf Mountain location is open during the ski season to serve your skiing and snowboarding needs. Ski Packages Package Day Night Junior (7-12) Basic Ski (+boots, poles) $11.00 $ 8.00 Child (2-6)(+boots, poles) $ 7.00 $ 5.00 Sport Ski (+boots, poles) $19.00 $13.00 Adult Snowboard (+boots) $25.00 $20.00 Junior (7-12) Snowboard (+boots) $17.00 $14.00 High Performance Demo Ski(+boots, poles) $40.00 $29.00 High Performance Demo Ski $34.00 $28.00 High Performance Demo Boot $10.00 $10.00 Demo Boot Upgrade (add-on to package) $ 5.00 $ 5.00 X-Country Ski Package $ 8.00 Snowshoe Package $10.00 **Not all packages available at our Wolf Mountain location** OUR EDEN STORE Conveniently located in the heart of the Ogden Valley, just South of Maverick and Valley Market. 2429 N. Highway 158 Eden, Utah 84310 (801) 745-0101 WINTER HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. OUR WOLF MOUNTAIN STORE At the Wolf Mountain resort center. (Formerly Nordic Valley) 3567 Nordic Valley Way Eden, UT 84310 (801) 745-3511 STORE HOURS: Open 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. during Wolf Mountain Ski Season. www.peakstuff.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Diamond-Peak-Ski-and-Sport-at-Powder-Mountain ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-12 09:21:24 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Diamond-Peak-Ski-and-Sport-at-Powder-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Skiing and snowboarding, in all their various forms and disciplines, are the ultimate sports - free, friendly, dynamic and fun. At Diamond Peak Mountain Sports we share your passion for snow, mountains and the exhilaration that comes from control (or lack of it) in the ultimate in human powered/gravity sports. Follow the links above to explore our great selection of high quality ski and snowboard gear. If your boards need a little TLC, our trained ski and snowboard technicians are the best in the area and offer a wide variety of tune-up packages and waxing choices. In addition to our three outstanding ski resorts, there are myriad other activities available just outside our front door. There's boating or fishing on Pineview Reservoir, hiking through fields of wildflowers at North Fork Park, and biking along the Eden trail. Enjoy a round of golf at Wolf Creek , or take a horseback ride on Skyline trail - all with the Ogden Valley as a stunning backdrop. With two convenient locations in the Ogden Valley, Diamond Peak makes getting to the ski slopes, or the biking trail a breeze. Our Eden store is located only a few short minutes from the year-round recreation at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain resorts, and our Wolf Mountain location is open during the ski season to serve your skiing and snowboarding needs. Ski Packages Package Day Night Junior (7-12) Basic Ski (+boots, poles) $11.00 $ 8.00 Child (2-6)(+boots, poles) $ 7.00 $ 5.00 Sport Ski (+boots, poles) $19.00 $13.00 Adult Snowboard (+boots) $25.00 $20.00 Junior (7-12) Snowboard (+boots) $17.00 $14.00 High Performance Demo Ski(+boots, poles) $40.00 $29.00 High Performance Demo Ski $34.00 $28.00 High Performance Demo Boot $10.00 $10.00 Demo Boot Upgrade (add-on to package) $ 5.00 $ 5.00 X-Country Ski Package $ 8.00 Snowshoe Package $10.00 **Not all packages available at our Wolf Mountain location** OUR EDEN STORE Conveniently located in the heart of the Ogden Valley, just South of Maverick and Valley Market. 2429 N. Highway 158 Eden, Utah 84310 (801) 745-0101 WINTER HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. OUR WOLF MOUNTAIN STORE At the Wolf Mountain resort center. (Formerly Nordic Valley) 3567 Nordic Valley Way Eden, UT 84310 (801) 745-3511 STORE HOURS: Open 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. during Wolf Mountain Ski Season. www.peakstuff.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100112/Diamond-Peak-Ski-and-Sport-at-Powder-Mountain"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Safety is very important in the ski and snowboarding world, and Sun Valley Resort recognizes this, as the ski resort will be celebrating the National Ski Area Association's National Safety Week from January 16-22. There will be activities and workshops on Baldy, the resort's new Super Pipe, on Dollar Mountain's new terrain park, and throughout both mountains. There will also be off-mountain sessions at Hemingway and Hailey Elementary schools, as the Sun Valley Ski Patrol, avalanche dogs, and terrain park personnel will visit third, fourth, and fifth graders at both schools and bring their lessons of safety. See below for a list of activities from Sun Valley, and make sure to be safe out on the slopes! 1. Free Mountain Ski Tours with a special emphasis on safety (meets 10:30 am, top of Baldy every day except Tuesday and Thursday). 2. Mountain Trivial Pursuit (check lift towers for questions at the bottom and answers up top). 3. Free prizes for correctly answered questions on safety. 4. The Hot Packet: Jan. 16 through Jan. 22 take a tour through Dollar Mt. Terrain Park with local pros, terrain park staff and special guest. Sign up at Dollar from 10 am to 11 am for the 11-12 tour or sign up at noon to 1 pm for the 1 to 2 pm tour. Then talk about what you've learned with complimentary hot chocolate. 5. In celebration of National Safety Week Pete Lane's Sports will offer 20 percent off helmets at all locations. For more information please call 208-622-6136 or visit www.sunvalley.com . *Answer to Get Smart Tip: ALWAYS stay clear of all landings. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100111/Sun-Valley-Resort-to-join-in-on-NSAA-National-Safety-Week- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-11 12:34:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100111/Sun-Valley-Resort-to-join-in-on-NSAA-National-Safety-Week-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100111_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Safety is very important in the ski and snowboarding world, and Sun Valley Resort recognizes this, as the ski resort will be celebrating the National Ski Area Association's National Safety Week from January 16-22. There will be activities and workshops on Baldy, the resort's new Super Pipe, on Dollar Mountain's new terrain park, and throughout both mountains. There will also be off-mountain sessions at Hemingway and Hailey Elementary schools, as the Sun Valley Ski Patrol, avalanche dogs, and terrain park personnel will visit third, fourth, and fifth graders at both schools and bring their lessons of safety. See below for a list of activities from Sun Valley, and make sure to be safe out on the slopes! 1. Free Mountain Ski Tours with a special emphasis on safety (meets 10:30 am, top of Baldy every day except Tuesday and Thursday). 2. Mountain Trivial Pursuit (check lift towers for questions at the bottom and answers up top). 3. Free prizes for correctly answered questions on safety. 4. The Hot Packet: Jan. 16 through Jan. 22 take a tour through Dollar Mt. Terrain Park with local pros, terrain park staff and special guest. Sign up at Dollar from 10 am to 11 am for the 11-12 tour or sign up at noon to 1 pm for the 1 to 2 pm tour. Then talk about what you've learned with complimentary hot chocolate. 5. In celebration of National Safety Week Pete Lane's Sports will offer 20 percent off helmets at all locations. For more information please call 208-622-6136 or visit www.sunvalley.com . *Answer to Get Smart Tip: ALWAYS stay clear of all landings. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100111/Sun-Valley-Resort-to-join-in-on-NSAA-National-Safety-Week-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100111_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Address 1549 Kicking Horse Trail - Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Overview Standing at the base of the ski runs and just steps from the gondola are the majestic Glacier and Mountaineer lodges. These beautiful executive style condos and rooms are fully furnished and were designed with creature comfort in mind. All of our condos have fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces and spectacular views. For your relaxation and enjoyment both lodges are equipped with a fitness room complete with a sauna, steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. After an exhilarating day on the slopes kick back and enjoy your favourite hot beverage in our lounge/dining room Extreme Peaks. By day we offer lunch in a pub style atmosphere and in the evenings the white linens come out as our chef takes pride in preparing culinary masterpieces especially for you. Details Bedrooms: 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, 3BR + den Bathrooms: 1BA, 2BA, 2.5BA Size: 500 - 1,800 sq/ft Location: Golden, British Columbia Highlights: AKA The Gondola Plaza, Glacier Mountaineer sits just steps from the Gondola base. Amenities: Private Deck, Ski in/out, Fitness Room, Front Desk http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100111/Glacier-Mountaineering-Lodge ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-11 10:14:12 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100111/Glacier-Mountaineering-Lodge"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100111_glacierlodge_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Address 1549 Kicking Horse Trail - Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Overview Standing at the base of the ski runs and just steps from the gondola are the majestic Glacier and Mountaineer lodges. These beautiful executive style condos and rooms are fully furnished and were designed with creature comfort in mind. All of our condos have fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces and spectacular views. For your relaxation and enjoyment both lodges are equipped with a fitness room complete with a sauna, steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. After an exhilarating day on the slopes kick back and enjoy your favourite hot beverage in our lounge/dining room Extreme Peaks. By day we offer lunch in a pub style atmosphere and in the evenings the white linens come out as our chef takes pride in preparing culinary masterpieces especially for you. Details Bedrooms: 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, 3BR + den Bathrooms: 1BA, 2BA, 2.5BA Size: 500 - 1,800 sq/ft Location: Golden, British Columbia Highlights: AKA The Gondola Plaza, Glacier Mountaineer sits just steps from the Gondola base. Amenities: Private Deck, Ski in/out, Fitness Room, Front Desk <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100111/Glacier-Mountaineering-Lodge"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100111_glacierlodge_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Great news coming out of West Virginia today, as Timberline Four Seasons Resort is reporting that all of their trails are open! The ski resort is boasting an 18-68 base, with 14 of powder, and is reporting that snow is expected in the forecast for four of the next six days. Check out the list of expanded for the holiday weekend beginning next Friday, and get out and enjoy the runs! Fletcher's Grove - Friday 8 pm amp; Sunday 8 pm Freak Tent Saturday - 8 pm Happy Hour 4 pm Friday - DJ Dub Saturday - JB Tenney Sunday - DJ Dub http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100110/All-trails-are-open-at-Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-10 14:04:21 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100110/All-trails-are-open-at-Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100110_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Great news coming out of West Virginia today, as Timberline Four Seasons Resort is reporting that all of their trails are open! The ski resort is boasting an 18-68 base, with 14 of powder, and is reporting that snow is expected in the forecast for four of the next six days. Check out the list of expanded for the holiday weekend beginning next Friday, and get out and enjoy the runs! Fletcher's Grove - Friday 8 pm amp; Sunday 8 pm Freak Tent Saturday - 8 pm Happy Hour 4 pm Friday - DJ Dub Saturday - JB Tenney Sunday - DJ Dub <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100110/All-trails-are-open-at-Timberline-Four-Seasons-Resort-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100110_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The snow just keeps on falling at Steamboat Springs, as the first nine days of this month have seen the white stuff falling 75% of the time. Skiers and riders can enjoy over 2 feet of 2010 powder, and over five feet of snow has descended on the ski resort since Christmas Eve. Because of all the accumulation, nearly 100% of the terrain is open, and the Champagne Powder Package is currently being offered, with 20% off on lift tickets and lodging. Call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628 for more information! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100109/The-white-stuff-keeps-on-falling-at-Steamboat ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-09 19:04:50 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100109/The-white-stuff-keeps-on-falling-at-Steamboat"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100109_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The snow just keeps on falling at Steamboat Springs, as the first nine days of this month have seen the white stuff falling 75% of the time. Skiers and riders can enjoy over 2 feet of 2010 powder, and over five feet of snow has descended on the ski resort since Christmas Eve. Because of all the accumulation, nearly 100% of the terrain is open, and the Champagne Powder Package is currently being offered, with 20% off on lift tickets and lodging. Call Steamboat Central Reservations at (877) 783-2628 for more information! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100109/The-white-stuff-keeps-on-falling-at-Steamboat"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100109_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel By the words of Turtle from Entourage in reference to hanging with his bro's, Don't take this as an insult but as hot as you are sweetheart, I would never ditch Vince for you, it is no surprise that the same rules apply when it comes to skiing. It's never too late for this camaraderie or lsquo;bro-mance' as some might say, especially when your crew is a gang of powder thirsty skiers. All married and established professionals around the age of fifty, Peter Williams and his entourage from Calgary, Alberta make their annual trip to Mustang powder of interior British Columbia to cat ski with the boys. A combination of untracked powder, hot tubs, and brews with the boys, there is never really an age where a love for skiing powder and bro-time can't bring the team together. As a tradition for 6 years now (originating at Monashee resort also in British Columbia) as Turtle is never without his Entourage, lsquo;the powder pigs' together are never without their powder. They are a group of 12 professionals who walk the streets of downtown Calgary in their suits all week who have made a tradition of cat skiing every year like its Hockey Night in Canada! For the past four years the lsquo;old as dirt' boys have been the first trip of the snow season to Mustang Powder Resort. The crew has made a name for themselves at Mustang becoming close to the owners Nick and Ellie. By day they ski and by night they hit the Mustang bar and pool table for some brews and bro-time. Sometimes injuries or obligations cause a member to have to sit the trip out but for the most part the lsquo;boys trip' has ski season priority. The boys stay tight knit through their common love for powder although it's not all sharing and caring on the slopes. According to Tim Daleselle There is no drama except the skiing part! Friends become enemies as soon as the first guy is off the mark and powder pigs the run. Over the years guys have developed strategies so as not to be identified...ie, start in middle of pack and bee line past first three groups and take over the last 60% of the run! Charles Samuels, the solo doctor on the trip paints a more altruistic image of the crew stating that Each guy has his contribution and reputation for entertainment in that the time on and off the slopes is equally as exhilarating whether its chatting or powder hogging. Charles Samuels also poses a toast to the organizer of the entire event, Peter Williams in that Peter makes sure that there is a tradition... he brings people together and that is his incredible talent. The group has evolved over the years but there is now a core that remains stable and gives the group a real personality. Peter has been the prime leader for the boys trip and had known most of the guys for over thirty years. Peter takes pride in forming a powder thirsty union of old timing skiing warriors and a tradition that continues to bring the group together. For entourage member and close friend of Peter's, oil exploration engineer, Murph Hannon, there is a short poem in which he toasts to on the final night that sums up the yearly cat skiing tradition: Too far too the left, too far too the right, the f****** guide is out of sight. Don't know where my partners at, hope the poor bastard can find the cat! It just goes to show that there is really no age limit to your ski entourage, especially when you make it a yearly habit of clowning and powder hogging. And there is really no better way to form this entourage then through your love for skiing. Mustang Powder is just one of the few resorts that make for the perfect backdrop of a boys trip with many more to choose from in just the interior of British Columbia. By the wise words of Tim Dalesalle A ton of fun and two tons of powder! Article by Jenna Hannon http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Mustang-Powder-Resort-proves-that-youre-never-too-old-to-bring-your-entourage ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-08 14:07:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Mustang-Powder-Resort-proves-that-youre-never-too-old-to-bring-your-entourage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100108_mustangguys_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> By the words of Turtle from Entourage in reference to hanging with his bro's, Don't take this as an insult but as hot as you are sweetheart, I would never ditch Vince for you, it is no surprise that the same rules apply when it comes to skiing. It's never too late for this camaraderie or lsquo;bro-mance' as some might say, especially when your crew is a gang of powder thirsty skiers. All married and established professionals around the age of fifty, Peter Williams and his entourage from Calgary, Alberta make their annual trip to Mustang powder of interior British Columbia to cat ski with the boys. A combination of untracked powder, hot tubs, and brews with the boys, there is never really an age where a love for skiing powder and bro-time can't bring the team together. As a tradition for 6 years now (originating at Monashee resort also in British Columbia) as Turtle is never without his Entourage, lsquo;the powder pigs' together are never without their powder. They are a group of 12 professionals who walk the streets of downtown Calgary in their suits all week who have made a tradition of cat skiing every year like its Hockey Night in Canada! For the past four years the lsquo;old as dirt' boys have been the first trip of the snow season to Mustang Powder Resort. The crew has made a name for themselves at Mustang becoming close to the owners Nick and Ellie. By day they ski and by night they hit the Mustang bar and pool table for some brews and bro-time. Sometimes injuries or obligations cause a member to have to sit the trip out but for the most part the lsquo;boys trip' has ski season priority. The boys stay tight knit through their common love for powder although it's not all sharing and caring on the slopes. According to Tim Daleselle There is no drama except the skiing part! Friends become enemies as soon as the first guy is off the mark and powder pigs the run. Over the years guys have developed strategies so as not to be identified...ie, start in middle of pack and bee line past first three groups and take over the last 60% of the run! Charles Samuels, the solo doctor on the trip paints a more altruistic image of the crew stating that Each guy has his contribution and reputation for entertainment in that the time on and off the slopes is equally as exhilarating whether its chatting or powder hogging. Charles Samuels also poses a toast to the organizer of the entire event, Peter Williams in that Peter makes sure that there is a tradition... he brings people together and that is his incredible talent. The group has evolved over the years but there is now a core that remains stable and gives the group a real personality. Peter has been the prime leader for the boys trip and had known most of the guys for over thirty years. Peter takes pride in forming a powder thirsty union of old timing skiing warriors and a tradition that continues to bring the group together. For entourage member and close friend of Peter's, oil exploration engineer, Murph Hannon, there is a short poem in which he toasts to on the final night that sums up the yearly cat skiing tradition: Too far too the left, too far too the right, the f****** guide is out of sight. Don't know where my partners at, hope the poor bastard can find the cat! It just goes to show that there is really no age limit to your ski entourage, especially when you make it a yearly habit of clowning and powder hogging. And there is really no better way to form this entourage then through your love for skiing. Mustang Powder is just one of the few resorts that make for the perfect backdrop of a boys trip with many more to choose from in just the interior of British Columbia. By the wise words of Tim Dalesalle A ton of fun and two tons of powder! Article by Jenna Hannon <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Mustang-Powder-Resort-proves-that-youre-never-too-old-to-bring-your-entourage"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100108_mustangguys_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Stratton Mountain, Vt.-Isabel Caldwell '10, Austin Cobb '10 and Bridger Tyler '11 were named to the Scandinavian Cup Team based on their top two results at the 2010 ConocoPhillips U.S. Cross Country Championships in Anchorage, Alaska. The Scandinavian Cup Team, also referred to as a United States Ski Team (USST) JI Trip, represents the top U.S. cross-country skiers under the age of 17. Caldwell, Cobb, Tyler and nine other Americans will represent the U.S. in a race series against the best Nordic athletes from Scandinavian countries on Jan. 29-31 in Kuopio, Finland. Alumna Sophie Caldwell '08, who now skis for Dartmouth College, was named to the 2010 World Junior Championship Team for the third year in a row. Sophie Caldwell and Isabel Caldwell were invited earlier this year to train with the USST National Elite Group. The 15-person group trained alongside the USST at the Olympic venue in British Columbia from Aug. 27-Sept. 4. The SMS athletes named to the Scandinavian Cup Team are three of four East Coast athletes. The remaining 12 athletes were from the West and the Midwest. Stratton Mountain School is a ski and snowboard academy located at the base of Stratton Mountain. The school serves students in grades 8-12 with winter programs for seventh graders. The SMS community of students, faculty, coaches and staff share the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Three-athletes-from-Stratton-Mountain-School-picked-for-Scandinavian-Cup-team ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-08 11:03:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Three-athletes-from-Stratton-Mountain-School-picked-for-Scandinavian-Cup-team"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100108_stratton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Stratton Mountain, Vt.-Isabel Caldwell '10, Austin Cobb '10 and Bridger Tyler '11 were named to the Scandinavian Cup Team based on their top two results at the 2010 ConocoPhillips U.S. Cross Country Championships in Anchorage, Alaska. The Scandinavian Cup Team, also referred to as a United States Ski Team (USST) JI Trip, represents the top U.S. cross-country skiers under the age of 17. Caldwell, Cobb, Tyler and nine other Americans will represent the U.S. in a race series against the best Nordic athletes from Scandinavian countries on Jan. 29-31 in Kuopio, Finland. Alumna Sophie Caldwell '08, who now skis for Dartmouth College, was named to the 2010 World Junior Championship Team for the third year in a row. Sophie Caldwell and Isabel Caldwell were invited earlier this year to train with the USST National Elite Group. The 15-person group trained alongside the USST at the Olympic venue in British Columbia from Aug. 27-Sept. 4. The SMS athletes named to the Scandinavian Cup Team are three of four East Coast athletes. The remaining 12 athletes were from the West and the Midwest. Stratton Mountain School is a ski and snowboard academy located at the base of Stratton Mountain. The school serves students in grades 8-12 with winter programs for seventh graders. The SMS community of students, faculty, coaches and staff share the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Three-athletes-from-Stratton-Mountain-School-picked-for-Scandinavian-Cup-team"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100108_stratton_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort today announced a new lsquo;Red Air Days' discount of $20 off adult Tram and chair tickets on any day issued as a red air quality alert in Salt Lake County by the Utah Department of Envi ronmental Quality. We hope this promotion will encourage Utahns to escape the inversion by coming up to Snowbird for a breath of fresh air, said Snowbird Marketing Director Dave Fields. Snowbird is completely open and the skiing is really good. Locals should know that even when the air quality is low in the valley, there are likely blue skies and great temperatures for skiing and riding up in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Customers are required to ask for the lsquo;Red Air Days' discount at the time of purchase to receive $20 off an adult Tram and chair ticket; the offer is only valid for adult Tram and chair tickets purchased on the day of a red air quality day alert, and only on tickets purchased at Snowbird ticket offices. The promotion is not valid between Feb. 12-15 and may end at any time. Snowbird strongly encourages customers to take advantage of the Utah Transit Authority bus system. A schedule of routes to and from Little Cottonwood Canyon can be found at www.rideutah.com. Lodging packages are currently available starting at $99 person, double occupancy, with tickets included. For more information, please call (800) 453-3000 or visit www.snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Snowbird-unleashes-discounts-on-Red-Air-Days ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-08 10:13:10 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Snowbird-unleashes-discounts-on-Red-Air-Days"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100108_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort today announced a new lsquo;Red Air Days' discount of $20 off adult Tram and chair tickets on any day issued as a red air quality alert in Salt Lake County by the Utah Department of Envi ronmental Quality. We hope this promotion will encourage Utahns to escape the inversion by coming up to Snowbird for a breath of fresh air, said Snowbird Marketing Director Dave Fields. Snowbird is completely open and the skiing is really good. Locals should know that even when the air quality is low in the valley, there are likely blue skies and great temperatures for skiing and riding up in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Customers are required to ask for the lsquo;Red Air Days' discount at the time of purchase to receive $20 off an adult Tram and chair ticket; the offer is only valid for adult Tram and chair tickets purchased on the day of a red air quality day alert, and only on tickets purchased at Snowbird ticket offices. The promotion is not valid between Feb. 12-15 and may end at any time. Snowbird strongly encourages customers to take advantage of the Utah Transit Authority bus system. A schedule of routes to and from Little Cottonwood Canyon can be found at www.rideutah.com. Lodging packages are currently available starting at $99 person, double occupancy, with tickets included. For more information, please call (800) 453-3000 or visit www.snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100108/Snowbird-unleashes-discounts-on-Red-Air-Days"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100108_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Squaw Valley's Olympic Heritage Celebration starts tomorrow, January 8, and the happiness continues until the 17th. It's the 50th anniversary of VIII Olympic Winter Games, hosted by Squaw Valley in 1960. We've already broken down the incredible festivities. Check it here. It's definitely a celebration for all. In this fractured partisan environment, it's hard to find something that everyone can rally behind. Well, Squaw Valley's highly improbable landing of the '60 Winter Olympics was truly monumental for Lake Tahoe. One of the many stories about his celebration has to do with the resorting of the original cross-country ski trails used in the nordic events of the Winter Olympics. In 1999, David Antonucci uncovered a portion of the trail running through his backyard. Thus began a movement to find and clear the trails and today, there are, according to Oregonlive.com, 15 km (approximately 25 percent) of the 1960 Olympic Nordic trails that have been restored. Part of the Olympic Heritage Celebration will feature a Commemorative Relay on January 8th. Uncovered history happening as part of the great celebration, the anniversary of a long-shot underdog, Squaw Valley landing the 1960 Winter Olympics. Awesome! For a full schedule of events, click here. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100107/Squaws-Olympic-Heritage-Celebration-will-have-a-Commemorative-Relay-on-newly-uncovered-Nordic-trails ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-07 12:05:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100107/Squaws-Olympic-Heritage-Celebration-will-have-a-Commemorative-Relay-on-newly-uncovered-Nordic-trails"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100107_squaw_valley_olympic_heritage_logo_672_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Squaw Valley's Olympic Heritage Celebration starts tomorrow, January 8, and the happiness continues until the 17th. It's the 50th anniversary of VIII Olympic Winter Games, hosted by Squaw Valley in 1960. We've already broken down the incredible festivities. Check it here. It's definitely a celebration for all. In this fractured partisan environment, it's hard to find something that everyone can rally behind. Well, Squaw Valley's highly improbable landing of the '60 Winter Olympics was truly monumental for Lake Tahoe. One of the many stories about his celebration has to do with the resorting of the original cross-country ski trails used in the nordic events of the Winter Olympics. In 1999, David Antonucci uncovered a portion of the trail running through his backyard. Thus began a movement to find and clear the trails and today, there are, according to Oregonlive.com, 15 km (approximately 25 percent) of the 1960 Olympic Nordic trails that have been restored. Part of the Olympic Heritage Celebration will feature a Commemorative Relay on January 8th. Uncovered history happening as part of the great celebration, the anniversary of a long-shot underdog, Squaw Valley landing the 1960 Winter Olympics. Awesome! For a full schedule of events, click here. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100107/Squaws-Olympic-Heritage-Celebration-will-have-a-Commemorative-Relay-on-newly-uncovered-Nordic-trails"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100107_squaw_valley_olympic_heritage_logo_672_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Itrsquo;s not overrated but it is ignored. Montana has some of the best all mountain riding in the Pacific Northwest. Lines (in the sense of waiting for the lift) donrsquo;t exist. In fact, you're lucky if you get the pleasure of sharing a chair ride with one of the few people out. I spent my Saturday riding virtually untracked powder all day without a single line. I never had to stop for someone in front of me and I never saw a single run shredded by the general kookery. Montananrsquo;s know how to ski and they like their wide open spaces. Irsquo;m not surehellip;did I mention there are very few of them! Although, there is one detail to note when choosing Montana as your resort destination, this is no Aspen. There are no epic terrain parks or fancy lodges. There are no wine bars, clubs, or ski bunnies. Riding Montana is just Wild Turkey, guns, local cougars, and pure powder. You can expect face shots without owning a beacon or a pair of skins for most of the day as long as you play your cards right. The locals are often really friendly and will take you around to som e good spots if you promise to buy them a tallboy apregrave;s ski. From Big Sky to Big Mountain it is all big mountain riding with no business, just pow. Next Pagegt;gt;gt; [page] I personally grew up riding lsquo;Big Mountainrsquo; in Whitefish, Montana (now know as the Whitefish Mountain Resort) and I am a loyal seasonal rider no matter how far away I get. Big Mountain is famous for their unique ldquo;snow ghostsrdquo; and fog (although I think you really donrsquo;t need to see when your floating) which makes it a difficult mountain if you are not used to riding blind. The mountain isnrsquo;t huge, with only 11 lifts and 3000 acres although it has some great terrain, cliffs to drop, and jaw dropping tree skiing. When I am at lsquo;Big Mountainrsquo; I know exactly how to navigate (as the locals take very seriously). When there is powder we all ride strategically to see who can resist any sort of responsibility and get the most untracked turns. This is not the place to make friends. It is okay to be completely selfish, shine your gun, and love your country music. Hell itrsquo;s Montana. If you have a shotgun in your back window itrsquo;s like driving a Beemer. Although you may find this intimidating at first, the locals are great as long as you respect their stomping grounds. Mountains like Big Sky, which has three mountains to itself and over 4000 acres, are a lot more forgiving with a more diverse crowd. With 21 lifts and 150 trails Big Sky is bigger lsquo;Big Mountain,rsquo; which means it is also untouched. Like lsquo;Big Mountainrsquo; you ride with locals all week and get the pleasure of untracked lines and non-stop face shots. I have not ridden Big Sky myself but I have never been contested on these facts. If it is like all the other Montana riding I have done it must be nothing short of ldquo;no friends just powderrdquo; heaven. On a last note, letrsquo;s not forget about the little guys. Because in Montana there are lots of small hidden gems that feel like backcountry with the convenience of lifts. Mountains like Bridger Bowl, Blacktail, Red Lodge, and Moonlight Basin offer exclusivity, deep snow and some hefty terrain. Although in mentioning these , there is one gem that may cost me my life for sharing with you. Turner Mountain in Libby Montana is a single two-man chair mountain only open from Friday thru Sunday. Imagine all that weekly powder build up! I am shaking in my Burton Ionrsquo;s just letting you in on this secret but sometimes you got to share or your ski mates may stop waking your ass up on powder days. Possibly the most exciting part about Turner is the fact that you can rent it out. My brother and I both contacted the mountain and were quoted at $2500 for one day of riding on a non-operational day. Which means if you take one hundred ski bums at $25 a head (as the normal ticket price) you can ride with all your favorite ski buddies on your own private mountain. If you are an executive and you are about to organize another golf trip you may want to look into this instead. If you are an enthusiast and you have buds that are equally as A.D.D. this is absolutely the place for you. To all my friends who may want to kill me for divulging this secret, just think of all the more peeps we have to rent out the mountain with! Article by Jenna Hannon http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100107/SelfProclaimed-Montana-Ski-Hicks-Lead-Us-to-Powder-Freedom-on-the-Montana-Slopes ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-07 10:57:45 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100107/SelfProclaimed-Montana-Ski-Hicks-Lead-Us-to-Powder-Freedom-on-the-Montana-Slopes"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100107_whitefisharticle2b_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Itrsquo;s not overrated but it is ignored. Montana has some of the best all mountain riding in the Pacific Northwest. Lines (in the sense of waiting for the lift) donrsquo;t exist. In fact, you're lucky if you get the pleasure of sharing a chair ride with one of the few people out. I spent my Saturday riding virtually untracked powder all day without a single line. I never had to stop for someone in front of me and I never saw a single run shredded by the general kookery. Montananrsquo;s know how to ski and they like their wide open spaces. Irsquo;m not surehellip;did I mention there are very few of them! Although, there is one detail to note when choosing Montana as your resort destination, this is no Aspen. There are no epic terrain parks or fancy lodges. There are no wine bars, clubs, or ski bunnies. Riding Montana is just Wild Turkey, guns, local cougars, and pure powder. You can expect face shots without owning a beacon or a pair of skins for most of the day as long as you play your cards right. The locals are often really friendly and will take you around to som e good spots if you promise to buy them a tallboy apregrave;s ski. From Big Sky to Big Mountain it is all big mountain riding with no business, just pow. Next Pagegt;gt;gt; [page] I personally grew up riding lsquo;Big Mountainrsquo; in Whitefish, Montana (now know as the Whitefish Mountain Resort) and I am a loyal seasonal rider no matter how far away I get. Big Mountain is famous for their unique ldquo;snow ghostsrdquo; and fog (although I think you really donrsquo;t need to see when your floating) which makes it a difficult mountain if you are not used to riding blind. The mountain isnrsquo;t huge, with only 11 lifts and 3000 acres although it has some great terrain, cliffs to drop, and jaw dropping tree skiing. When I am at lsquo;Big Mountainrsquo; I know exactly how to navigate (as the locals take very seriously). When there is powder we all ride strategically to see who can resist any sort of responsibility and get the most untracked turns. This is not the place to make friends. It is okay to be completely selfish, shine your gun, and love your country music. Hell itrsquo;s Montana. If you have a shotgun in your back window itrsquo;s like driving a Beemer. Although you may find this intimidating at first, the locals are great as long as you respect their stomping grounds. Mountains like Big Sky, which has three mountains to itself and over 4000 acres, are a lot more forgiving with a more diverse crowd. With 21 lifts and 150 trails Big Sky is bigger lsquo;Big Mountain,rsquo; which means it is also untouched. Like lsquo;Big Mountainrsquo; you ride with locals all week and get the pleasure of untracked lines and non-stop face shots. I have not ridden Big Sky myself but I have never been contested on these facts. If it is like all the other Montana riding I have done it must be nothing short of ldquo;no friends just powderrdquo; heaven. On a last note, letrsquo;s not forget about the little guys. Because in Montana there are lots of small hidden gems that feel like backcountry with the convenience of lifts. Mountains like Bridger Bowl, Blacktail, Red Lodge, and Moonlight Basin offer exclusivity, deep snow and some hefty terrain. Although in mentioning these , there is one gem that may cost me my life for sharing with you. Turner Mountain in Libby Montana is a single two-man chair mountain only open from Friday thru Sunday. Imagine all that weekly powder build up! I am shaking in my Burton Ionrsquo;s just letting you in on this secret but sometimes you got to share or your ski mates may stop waking your ass up on powder days. Possibly the most exciting part about Turner is the fact that you can rent it out. My brother and I both contacted the mountain and were quoted at $2500 for one day of riding on a non-operational day. Which means if you take one hundred ski bums at $25 a head (as the normal ticket price) you can ride with all your favorite ski buddies on your own private mountain. If you are an executive and you are about to organize another golf trip you may want to look into this instead. If you are an enthusiast and you have buds that are equally as A.D.D. this is absolutely the place for you. To all my friends who may want to kill me for divulging this secret, just think of all the more peeps we have to rent out the mountain with! Article by Jenna Hannon <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100107/SelfProclaimed-Montana-Ski-Hicks-Lead-Us-to-Powder-Freedom-on-the-Montana-Slopes"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100107_whitefisharticle2b_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Copper Mountain is is encouraging guests to take an extra snow day on their vacation; and, those who take advantage of an extra day will have their night of lodging for free. Right now, the ski resort has a lift and lodging package for $138 per person per night, and when guests book three nights with the package, they'll receive the fourth night free. Everyone needs a snow day here and there, and Copper is giving you a reason to take one! Make sure to book by February 15th. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Copper-Mountain-offering-guests-a-free-night-of-lodging-with-Snow-Days-promotion ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 17:32:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Copper-Mountain-offering-guests-a-free-night-of-lodging-with-Snow-Days-promotion"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100106_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Copper Mountain is is encouraging guests to take an extra snow day on their vacation; and, those who take advantage of an extra day will have their night of lodging for free. Right now, the ski resort has a lift and lodging package for $138 per person per night, and when guests book three nights with the package, they'll receive the fourth night free. Everyone needs a snow day here and there, and Copper is giving you a reason to take one! Make sure to book by February 15th. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Copper-Mountain-offering-guests-a-free-night-of-lodging-with-Snow-Days-promotion"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100106_copper_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Wyman Hotel amp; Inn is a historic luxury hotel amp; Bamp;B. The Wyman features authentic Victorian decor, yet, has the modern amenities you would expect in a luxury Inn. Each Morning, we serve a gourmet breakfast; each afternoon we invite you to tea amp; pastries, followed by a wine amp; cheese social hour. A brief History: Some buildings seem to reflect the personality of the men who built them. They endure the passing years with little change, honoring their builder's vision and strength. The Wyman building at Silverton, Colorado is just such an edifice. It pleases me along with my older sister and younger brother, as it would have pleased my father, that his building, now well past the 75 year mark will continue to be useful, with a hotel for tourists on the top floor. Amenities * The Wyman, located in Silverton, CO, is a smoke free Inn. We require that guests who choose to smoke do so outside. * All rooms have queen or king size beds with featherbeds, down pillows and down duvets ... a lot like sleeping in a cloud on your vacation holiday or romantic weekend getaway! Also available, are rooms with whirlpool tubs. * All rooms are furnished with turn of the century antiques. * We are at an elevation of 9,318 feet so air conditioning is not necessary. * Each room has a private bathroom, telephone, ceiling fan, TV/VCR, DVD players in selected rooms, with over 1500 movies to choose from (complimentary of course) and wireless internet service in every room. * We have a full gourmet breakfast each morning - something you don't want to miss! * We have a wine and cheese hour and afternoon tea. A great time to meet other guests while on your vacation holiday. * We offer a three course candlelight gourmet dinner. Ask about MAP rates. Subject to availabilty. * The Wyman offers you the privacy of a hotel along with the ambiance of a bed and breakfast for your romantic weekend getaway. * There is both The Lobby and a Keeping Room for our guests to gather and meet new friends. * We now have an art gallery on the first floor. Come see some great works from Colorado artists. * We offer free trolley rides to and from the train depot, as well as around town, if arranged in advance. We offer the following for a romantic honeymoon or wedding anniversary getaway, weekend or holiday vacation, birthday or any celebration: * A beautiful floral bouquet. * Breakfast in bed at your choice of times along with a rosebud arrangement. * A champagne or wine and cheese basket. * A romantic picnic lunch. Rooms: The Amy Elizabeth Room -- On second floor. A cozy, intimate room with purple lilac wallpaper and bedding. Very feminine. Antique armoire and dresser. It has one big arched window with a great view of Macomber and Storm Peaks of Colorado. It is at the back of the building so very quiet. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $95-$125 plus tax The Playful Partners Room -- On the second floor. Room with a cherry canopy bed. Very romantic. A bright room with sunflowers. Has a great view from a floor to ceiling window. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $115-$145 plus tax The Molas Room -- On second floor. Has an iron bed and an antique Belgian armoire. Named after Molas Lake and Molas Pass, a spectacular area with unmatched scenery. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $115-$145 plus tax Columbine Room -- On second floor, has two queen size beds and an antique dresser. Many columbine pictures and hand painted tile mirror. Large bathroom with shower only. New in 2003: Large picture window to view the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Room Rate:$125-$155 plus tax The Bear Room -- On the second floor. For the young and young at heart, this room is filled with Teddy Bears, 2 heart-shaped queen size beds, great bear pictures, plaques and decor, an antique dresser and chair. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $125-$155 plus tax Winter Doe Room -- Accommodations on the second floor. Contains two floor to ceiling arched windows with wonderful mountain views, two very comfortable queen beds, an antique dresser and two steamer trunks. Large bathroom with shower only. Room Rate: $125-$155 The Rose Room - on the second floor -- Contains two floor to ceiling arched windows with spectacular views, a Victorian wrap bed, an antique armoire. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $135-$165 plus tax Kendall Mountain Room -- A three room suite that is also called the 'Family Room'. There are two antique queen beds and one trundle bed. This room can sleep up to 6 people and has a seperate TV room. Room Rate: $150-$235 plus tax The Wildflower Suite -- A second floor room, it has spectacular views of the mountains, 5 floor-to-ceiling arched windows. The sitting room (quite romantic!) has a loveseat and a 2 person whirlpool tub; the bedroom has a beautiful king size bed and an antique dresser. Wildflowers are throughout. Room Rate: $185-$225 plus tax The Candlelight Caboose -- Enjoy the privacey of a personal courtyard and the amenities of a luxury inn. The Candlelight Caboose is a converted Southern Pacific caboose furnished with an antique bed from Spain and has a romantic, soothing, 2-person whirlpool tub. There is also a cozy sitting area with a fireplace/stove. These accommodations are VERY PRIVATE amp; VERY ROMANTIC! Only available from June 1 to Oct. 31, yearly. Room Rate: $175-$215 plus tax Contact 1371 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433 Or Call: 1.800.609-7845 www.thewymanhotelandinn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Wyman-Hotel-and-Inn-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 15:00:59 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Wyman-Hotel-and-Inn-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Wyman Hotel amp; Inn is a historic luxury hotel amp; Bamp;B. The Wyman features authentic Victorian decor, yet, has the modern amenities you would expect in a luxury Inn. Each Morning, we serve a gourmet breakfast; each afternoon we invite you to tea amp; pastries, followed by a wine amp; cheese social hour. A brief History: Some buildings seem to reflect the personality of the men who built them. They endure the passing years with little change, honoring their builder's vision and strength. The Wyman building at Silverton, Colorado is just such an edifice. It pleases me along with my older sister and younger brother, as it would have pleased my father, that his building, now well past the 75 year mark will continue to be useful, with a hotel for tourists on the top floor. Amenities * The Wyman, located in Silverton, CO, is a smoke free Inn. We require that guests who choose to smoke do so outside. * All rooms have queen or king size beds with featherbeds, down pillows and down duvets ... a lot like sleeping in a cloud on your vacation holiday or romantic weekend getaway! Also available, are rooms with whirlpool tubs. * All rooms are furnished with turn of the century antiques. * We are at an elevation of 9,318 feet so air conditioning is not necessary. * Each room has a private bathroom, telephone, ceiling fan, TV/VCR, DVD players in selected rooms, with over 1500 movies to choose from (complimentary of course) and wireless internet service in every room. * We have a full gourmet breakfast each morning - something you don't want to miss! * We have a wine and cheese hour and afternoon tea. A great time to meet other guests while on your vacation holiday. * We offer a three course candlelight gourmet dinner. Ask about MAP rates. Subject to availabilty. * The Wyman offers you the privacy of a hotel along with the ambiance of a bed and breakfast for your romantic weekend getaway. * There is both The Lobby and a Keeping Room for our guests to gather and meet new friends. * We now have an art gallery on the first floor. Come see some great works from Colorado artists. * We offer free trolley rides to and from the train depot, as well as around town, if arranged in advance. We offer the following for a romantic honeymoon or wedding anniversary getaway, weekend or holiday vacation, birthday or any celebration: * A beautiful floral bouquet. * Breakfast in bed at your choice of times along with a rosebud arrangement. * A champagne or wine and cheese basket. * A romantic picnic lunch. Rooms: The Amy Elizabeth Room -- On second floor. A cozy, intimate room with purple lilac wallpaper and bedding. Very feminine. Antique armoire and dresser. It has one big arched window with a great view of Macomber and Storm Peaks of Colorado. It is at the back of the building so very quiet. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $95-$125 plus tax The Playful Partners Room -- On the second floor. Room with a cherry canopy bed. Very romantic. A bright room with sunflowers. Has a great view from a floor to ceiling window. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $115-$145 plus tax The Molas Room -- On second floor. Has an iron bed and an antique Belgian armoire. Named after Molas Lake and Molas Pass, a spectacular area with unmatched scenery. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $115-$145 plus tax Columbine Room -- On second floor, has two queen size beds and an antique dresser. Many columbine pictures and hand painted tile mirror. Large bathroom with shower only. New in 2003: Large picture window to view the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Room Rate:$125-$155 plus tax The Bear Room -- On the second floor. For the young and young at heart, this room is filled with Teddy Bears, 2 heart-shaped queen size beds, great bear pictures, plaques and decor, an antique dresser and chair. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $125-$155 plus tax Winter Doe Room -- Accommodations on the second floor. Contains two floor to ceiling arched windows with wonderful mountain views, two very comfortable queen beds, an antique dresser and two steamer trunks. Large bathroom with shower only. Room Rate: $125-$155 The Rose Room - on the second floor -- Contains two floor to ceiling arched windows with spectacular views, a Victorian wrap bed, an antique armoire. Bathroom has shower only. Room Rate: $135-$165 plus tax Kendall Mountain Room -- A three room suite that is also called the 'Family Room'. There are two antique queen beds and one trundle bed. This room can sleep up to 6 people and has a seperate TV room. Room Rate: $150-$235 plus tax The Wildflower Suite -- A second floor room, it has spectacular views of the mountains, 5 floor-to-ceiling arched windows. The sitting room (quite romantic!) has a loveseat and a 2 person whirlpool tub; the bedroom has a beautiful king size bed and an antique dresser. Wildflowers are throughout. Room Rate: $185-$225 plus tax The Candlelight Caboose -- Enjoy the privacey of a personal courtyard and the amenities of a luxury inn. The Candlelight Caboose is a converted Southern Pacific caboose furnished with an antique bed from Spain and has a romantic, soothing, 2-person whirlpool tub. There is also a cozy sitting area with a fireplace/stove. These accommodations are VERY PRIVATE amp; VERY ROMANTIC! Only available from June 1 to Oct. 31, yearly. Room Rate: $175-$215 plus tax Contact 1371 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433 Or Call: 1.800.609-7845 www.thewymanhotelandinn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Wyman-Hotel-and-Inn-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to the Hidden Moose Lodge Bed and Breakfast, nestled among the trees in beautiful Whitefish, Montana where beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities abound. We are conveniently located near Glacier National Park, The Big Mountain Ski amp; Summer Resort, Whitefish and Flathead Lakes. You'll find some of the best golfing, skiing, hiking, rafting, fishing all within minutes from our front door. The Hidden Moose Lodge was designed and built to reflect the rustic, rugged history that is Montana, but with all the amenities that make our guests feel right at home. From the river rock fireplace located in our Great Room to the outdoor hot tub to our hearty breakfasts, you will want to make the Hidden Moose your relaxing retreat during your visit to the Flathead ValleyRooms Rooms Our Lodge Rooms have a handcrafted log or iron Queen size bed (some have two beds) and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Each lodge room has their own outside entrance off of their own private deck. All of our Lodge rooms have central heating/air conditioning. Our Deluxe Jacuzzi Rooms are a bit more spacious amp; feature King size custom log or iron beds. The bathrooms have oversized Jacuzzi spa tubs (with shower) - ideal for a relaxing soak. Many of the Jacuzzi rooms feature vaulted ceilings with log truss beams. All of our Jacuzzi rooms have central heating/air conditioning. Our Western Suite is the perfect retreat for honeymooners or if you just want a little more elbow room. Featuring a King size log bed in the bedroom, our suite also has an living room with a sofa sleeper for extra guests. The private bathroom has an oversized (2 person) Jacuzzi spa tub (with shower.) It also has central heating/air conditioning. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Hidden-Moose-at-Whitefish ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 14:50:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Hidden-Moose-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to the Hidden Moose Lodge Bed and Breakfast, nestled among the trees in beautiful Whitefish, Montana where beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities abound. We are conveniently located near Glacier National Park, The Big Mountain Ski amp; Summer Resort, Whitefish and Flathead Lakes. You'll find some of the best golfing, skiing, hiking, rafting, fishing all within minutes from our front door. The Hidden Moose Lodge was designed and built to reflect the rustic, rugged history that is Montana, but with all the amenities that make our guests feel right at home. From the river rock fireplace located in our Great Room to the outdoor hot tub to our hearty breakfasts, you will want to make the Hidden Moose your relaxing retreat during your visit to the Flathead ValleyRooms Rooms Our Lodge Rooms have a handcrafted log or iron Queen size bed (some have two beds) and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Each lodge room has their own outside entrance off of their own private deck. All of our Lodge rooms have central heating/air conditioning. Our Deluxe Jacuzzi Rooms are a bit more spacious amp; feature King size custom log or iron beds. The bathrooms have oversized Jacuzzi spa tubs (with shower) - ideal for a relaxing soak. Many of the Jacuzzi rooms feature vaulted ceilings with log truss beams. All of our Jacuzzi rooms have central heating/air conditioning. Our Western Suite is the perfect retreat for honeymooners or if you just want a little more elbow room. Featuring a King size log bed in the bedroom, our suite also has an living room with a sofa sleeper for extra guests. The private bathroom has an oversized (2 person) Jacuzzi spa tub (with shower.) It also has central heating/air conditioning. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Hidden-Moose-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Come stay in our charming historic Victorian hotel centrally located on the main street in downtown Silverton. As featured in the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, The Teller House Hotel is loaded with character and light, it's a fun stop for the traveler looking to relish Silverton's vibrant history. Spacious rooms with mountain views and antiques throughout. Enjoy a cozy and comfortable evening after your day of skiing, with hot tea, coffee, and cocoa. Sleep soundly tucked in optional flannel sheets and warm down comforters. Discounted winter rates, breakfast included, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV available. The Teller House has provided rooms for Silverton visitors for over 100 years. Our guests experience: * an alchemy of Victorian charm and gracious hospitality * a convenient downtown location near the train terminus of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway. * spacious rooms with mountain views, Victorian period decor, amp; private or European bath * a family-friendly atmosphere * package stays, special events amp; weddings * continental breakfast * on-site meeting room * full-service restaurant on premises serving breakfast and lunch Amenities * spacious rooms with mountain views, Victorian period decor, amp; private or European bath * complimentary wireless internet and cable TV * mountain vistas from each room * private or European baths * concierge service * mastercard, visa and discover accepted * flannel sheets in winter * wedding packages * meeting room * catering referrals * continental breakfast Hotel Rate Information Rates are based on double occupancy and include breakfast for each paying guest. We have a variety of accommodations with double and queen-size beds, private as well as European-style shared baths. Our staff can help you make a choice about which room would be best for you (and your family). Rooms in the European tradition have men's and women's shared baths. Private baths are also available. Rooms range from $85/night to $125/night. Each additional guest is $20/night. Rates are subject to change without notice. Sales and lodging taxes are not included in these quoted rates. All room costs are subject to state, county, town and service taxes and fees in effect at the time of your stay. Special off-season rates are available upon request. Longer stays (4 days or more) are eligible for a discount, so please inquire. Children under 6 stay for free. Contact The Historic Teller House Hotel 1250 Greene Street, Silverton, CO 81433 800.342.4338 ~ 970.387.5423 www.tellerhousehotel.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Teller-House-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 14:33:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Teller-House-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Come stay in our charming historic Victorian hotel centrally located on the main street in downtown Silverton. As featured in the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, The Teller House Hotel is loaded with character and light, it's a fun stop for the traveler looking to relish Silverton's vibrant history. Spacious rooms with mountain views and antiques throughout. Enjoy a cozy and comfortable evening after your day of skiing, with hot tea, coffee, and cocoa. Sleep soundly tucked in optional flannel sheets and warm down comforters. Discounted winter rates, breakfast included, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV available. The Teller House has provided rooms for Silverton visitors for over 100 years. Our guests experience: * an alchemy of Victorian charm and gracious hospitality * a convenient downtown location near the train terminus of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway. * spacious rooms with mountain views, Victorian period decor, amp; private or European bath * a family-friendly atmosphere * package stays, special events amp; weddings * continental breakfast * on-site meeting room * full-service restaurant on premises serving breakfast and lunch Amenities * spacious rooms with mountain views, Victorian period decor, amp; private or European bath * complimentary wireless internet and cable TV * mountain vistas from each room * private or European baths * concierge service * mastercard, visa and discover accepted * flannel sheets in winter * wedding packages * meeting room * catering referrals * continental breakfast Hotel Rate Information Rates are based on double occupancy and include breakfast for each paying guest. We have a variety of accommodations with double and queen-size beds, private as well as European-style shared baths. Our staff can help you make a choice about which room would be best for you (and your family). Rooms in the European tradition have men's and women's shared baths. Private baths are also available. Rooms range from $85/night to $125/night. Each additional guest is $20/night. Rates are subject to change without notice. Sales and lodging taxes are not included in these quoted rates. All room costs are subject to state, county, town and service taxes and fees in effect at the time of your stay. Special off-season rates are available upon request. Longer stays (4 days or more) are eligible for a discount, so please inquire. Children under 6 stay for free. Contact The Historic Teller House Hotel 1250 Greene Street, Silverton, CO 81433 800.342.4338 ~ 970.387.5423 www.tellerhousehotel.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Teller-House-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Established in 1995, this fine dining restaurant has quickly gained a reputation as being one of the top eateries in the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. Tupelo Grille specializes in Cajun and Southern cuisine, fresh sea food, steaks and pasta all carefully prepared and presented by a creative, friendly and experienced staff. Combined with a warm, casual atmosphere and an award-winning wine list, Tupelo Grille has consistently delivered a memorable dining experience to its many loyal patrons whether from down the street or across the country. For exceptional service, wine recommendations, and insider tips from a local, request local skateboarder and snowboarder Ryan Brown as your server. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Tupelo-Grill-at-Whitefish ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 14:25:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Tupelo-Grill-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Established in 1995, this fine dining restaurant has quickly gained a reputation as being one of the top eateries in the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. Tupelo Grille specializes in Cajun and Southern cuisine, fresh sea food, steaks and pasta all carefully prepared and presented by a creative, friendly and experienced staff. Combined with a warm, casual atmosphere and an award-winning wine list, Tupelo Grille has consistently delivered a memorable dining experience to its many loyal patrons whether from down the street or across the country. For exceptional service, wine recommendations, and insider tips from a local, request local skateboarder and snowboarder Ryan Brown as your server. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Tupelo-Grill-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Elevated Sleep and Supper is a unique nightly lodging experience in downtown Silverton, Colorado. Rent an entire beautifully-restored house (Constructed in 1903) for the same price as a hotel room. You'll find our Sleep and Supper similar to a bed and breakfast, only better! Order our gourmet supper as a part of your lodging experience and have delicious, healthy meals served in your downtown digs. The expertly equipped kitchen is a pleasure to cook in if you do not choose the supper option. We are happy to pack picnic meals for your excursions , stock the house with continental breakfast, or leave menu plans with prepped, ready-to -cook local foods stocked in the fridge. Whatever your dining choice, it is sure to be delicious. Our outdoor patio and large landscaped courtyard are the perfect place for your San Juan Mountain gathering. The grill and gas fire pit make enjoying the view even better. It is the perfect spot for your outdoor entertaining, Throw your Silverton party here and we will take care of all the details. Let our seasoned catering staff pamper your guests with delectable menus and professional service. Amenities * Rental of entire restored 1903 house in downtown Silverton, Colorado * Queen-size bed woth luxury down bedding * Queen sleeper with memory foam mattress * Dining table seats 10 comfortably * Expertly equipped kitchen * Satellite television * Stereo with iPod docking * Patio with large gas grill and gas fire pit * Large landscaped courtyard * Gourmet catering available for in house delivery * Two cruiser bicycles for exploring Silverton * Indoor fireplaceRates Rates are $150 nightly or $900 weekly. Contact: 1337 Blair St. Silverton Colorado, 81433 970-903-4132 www.sleepandsupper.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Elevated-Sleep-and-Supper-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 14:00:56 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Elevated-Sleep-and-Supper-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Elevated Sleep and Supper is a unique nightly lodging experience in downtown Silverton, Colorado. Rent an entire beautifully-restored house (Constructed in 1903) for the same price as a hotel room. You'll find our Sleep and Supper similar to a bed and breakfast, only better! Order our gourmet supper as a part of your lodging experience and have delicious, healthy meals served in your downtown digs. The expertly equipped kitchen is a pleasure to cook in if you do not choose the supper option. We are happy to pack picnic meals for your excursions , stock the house with continental breakfast, or leave menu plans with prepped, ready-to -cook local foods stocked in the fridge. Whatever your dining choice, it is sure to be delicious. Our outdoor patio and large landscaped courtyard are the perfect place for your San Juan Mountain gathering. The grill and gas fire pit make enjoying the view even better. It is the perfect spot for your outdoor entertaining, Throw your Silverton party here and we will take care of all the details. Let our seasoned catering staff pamper your guests with delectable menus and professional service. Amenities * Rental of entire restored 1903 house in downtown Silverton, Colorado * Queen-size bed woth luxury down bedding * Queen sleeper with memory foam mattress * Dining table seats 10 comfortably * Expertly equipped kitchen * Satellite television * Stereo with iPod docking * Patio with large gas grill and gas fire pit * Large landscaped courtyard * Gourmet catering available for in house delivery * Two cruiser bicycles for exploring Silverton * Indoor fireplaceRates Rates are $150 nightly or $900 weekly. Contact: 1337 Blair St. Silverton Colorado, 81433 970-903-4132 www.sleepandsupper.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Elevated-Sleep-and-Supper-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Our Victorian hotel has six rooms to choose from. These include the Presidential Suite, three Deluxe Suites, and two Balcony Suites. The Presidential Suite is your home away from home, with a complete kitchen and dining area. All of our rooms feature private bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, and high speed internet access (ethernet connection and wireless service available). Our fully-restored restaurant and bar is a few steps away from the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train terminus, but many steps back through time. Come on in, relax and enjoy a delicious meal or a drink served by the friendly staff in a turn-of-the-century atmosphere. There's nothing else like it!The Bent Elbow prefers to process your reservation in person, so we can assure that we have given you the best possible service. However, we know that your time is precious and we would like to get started with your reservation right now. Please provide us with the following contact and reservation information, and a member of our staff will be in touch once we have checked availability for your preferred dates. Filling out this form does not guarantee availability. Reservations may also be made by phone at (970)387-5775 or toll-free (877)387-5775 RATES Spring amp; Fall(May/June/October) Peak Season(July-September) Winter(December-March) Cottage Room $105 $140 $85 Victorian Room $100 $120 $80 Bordello Room $90 $110 $70 Railway Room $80 $100 $60 Americana Room $90 $110 $70 Western Room $80 $100 $60 Based on Double Occupancy. $15 for each additional guest Prices are subject to change without notice. Contact: 1114 Blair Street Silverton, CO 81433 www.thebent.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Bent-Elbow-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 13:15:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Bent-Elbow-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Our Victorian hotel has six rooms to choose from. These include the Presidential Suite, three Deluxe Suites, and two Balcony Suites. The Presidential Suite is your home away from home, with a complete kitchen and dining area. All of our rooms feature private bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, and high speed internet access (ethernet connection and wireless service available). Our fully-restored restaurant and bar is a few steps away from the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train terminus, but many steps back through time. Come on in, relax and enjoy a delicious meal or a drink served by the friendly staff in a turn-of-the-century atmosphere. There's nothing else like it!The Bent Elbow prefers to process your reservation in person, so we can assure that we have given you the best possible service. However, we know that your time is precious and we would like to get started with your reservation right now. Please provide us with the following contact and reservation information, and a member of our staff will be in touch once we have checked availability for your preferred dates. Filling out this form does not guarantee availability. Reservations may also be made by phone at (970)387-5775 or toll-free (877)387-5775 RATES Spring amp; Fall(May/June/October) Peak Season(July-September) Winter(December-March) Cottage Room $105 $140 $85 Victorian Room $100 $120 $80 Bordello Room $90 $110 $70 Railway Room $80 $100 $60 Americana Room $90 $110 $70 Western Room $80 $100 $60 Based on Double Occupancy. $15 for each additional guest Prices are subject to change without notice. Contact: 1114 Blair Street Silverton, CO 81433 www.thebent.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Bent-Elbow-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel When you are looking for accommodations that are out of the ordinary, The Alpine House in Silverton, Colorado has what you seek. Spacious living and dining rooms, full kitchen/full bath. This suite sleeps five comfortably. Centrally located downtown with easy access to the Durango amp; Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, our many restaurants and shops. Plus a spectacular mountain landscape . . .what more is there for your lodging dollar? Also, don't miss our full-line sporting goods store, Outdoor World, located downstairs. Where we offer camping equipment, maps, fishing tackle amp; licenses, film, souvenir DVDs, prospecting supplies, outdoor gear and more! Room Rates: 1-2 people/1 Bed bull; $95.00 per night 3+ people/2 Beds bull; $149.00 per night With two separate queen bedrooms. Sleeps 5 comfortably with an additional hide-a-way bed for $8.00. Contact: PO Box 58 1234 Greene Street Silverton, Colorado 81433 Phone: 970.387.5628 Fax: 970.387.0150 Email: wodws@aol.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Alpine-House-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 12:52:44 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Alpine-House-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> When you are looking for accommodations that are out of the ordinary, The Alpine House in Silverton, Colorado has what you seek. Spacious living and dining rooms, full kitchen/full bath. This suite sleeps five comfortably. Centrally located downtown with easy access to the Durango amp; Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, our many restaurants and shops. Plus a spectacular mountain landscape . . .what more is there for your lodging dollar? Also, don't miss our full-line sporting goods store, Outdoor World, located downstairs. Where we offer camping equipment, maps, fishing tackle amp; licenses, film, souvenir DVDs, prospecting supplies, outdoor gear and more! Room Rates: 1-2 people/1 Bed bull; $95.00 per night 3+ people/2 Beds bull; $149.00 per night With two separate queen bedrooms. Sleeps 5 comfortably with an additional hide-a-way bed for $8.00. Contact: PO Box 58 1234 Greene Street Silverton, Colorado 81433 Phone: 970.387.5628 Fax: 970.387.0150 Email: wodws@aol.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Alpine-House-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The San Juan Grill serves fresh and creative breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round at 1250 Greene Street (at 13th Street) in Silverton, Colorado. Using local and organic produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, and sprits, chef/owner Gregory Custer creates an ever-changing menu of great meals, and serves them in a charming and historic space on Silverton's main street. Breakfast served 6:30am till 11am - Friday through Tuesday Lunch served 11am till 1:30pm - Friday through Tuesday Dinner served 5pm till 8:30pm - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday Stop in for a rotating schedule of special dinners and events as well! Contact: Phone: 970-387-9918 Email: sanjuangrill@gmail.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/San-Juan-Grill-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 12:41:04 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/San-Juan-Grill-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The San Juan Grill serves fresh and creative breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round at 1250 Greene Street (at 13th Street) in Silverton, Colorado. Using local and organic produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, and sprits, chef/owner Gregory Custer creates an ever-changing menu of great meals, and serves them in a charming and historic space on Silverton's main street. Breakfast served 6:30am till 11am - Friday through Tuesday Lunch served 11am till 1:30pm - Friday through Tuesday Dinner served 5pm till 8:30pm - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday Stop in for a rotating schedule of special dinners and events as well! Contact: Phone: 970-387-9918 Email: sanjuangrill@gmail.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/San-Juan-Grill-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whitefish Mountain Resort is open and Stumptown is stocked with great gear for the season. Check out the latest from Lib Technologies, Gnu, Never Summer, Burton and Rome. Our mountain location offers demos with all of our brands so you can ride before you buy. Find out for yourself what all the excitement is about with magnatraction and reverse camber technology. You won't ride the same again! We are also stocked with great outerwear from Bonfire, Volcom, Burton, Quicksilver and Bond at our mountain and downtown location. Our downtown Whitefish location is our main shop with a full line of skateboard and snowboard equipment, summer and winter clothing and more. It is located in the heart of downtown, close to dining, music and the nightlife. Our Big Mountain on Whitefish Mountain Resort location is slopeside right below the new terrain park. It has a full selection of clothing and equipment. We offer both snowboard and ski package rentals. Stop in when you break a ratchet and get back out riding. For the best wax in town either downtown or on the mountain ask for Mikey McKee! Brands Burton, Lib Tech, Never Summer, Salomon, Gravis Footwear, Volcom, Analog, Bonfire Outerwear http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Stumptown-Snowboards-at-Whitefish ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 12:18:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Stumptown-Snowboards-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whitefish Mountain Resort is open and Stumptown is stocked with great gear for the season. Check out the latest from Lib Technologies, Gnu, Never Summer, Burton and Rome. Our mountain location offers demos with all of our brands so you can ride before you buy. Find out for yourself what all the excitement is about with magnatraction and reverse camber technology. You won't ride the same again! We are also stocked with great outerwear from Bonfire, Volcom, Burton, Quicksilver and Bond at our mountain and downtown location. Our downtown Whitefish location is our main shop with a full line of skateboard and snowboard equipment, summer and winter clothing and more. It is located in the heart of downtown, close to dining, music and the nightlife. Our Big Mountain on Whitefish Mountain Resort location is slopeside right below the new terrain park. It has a full selection of clothing and equipment. We offer both snowboard and ski package rentals. Stop in when you break a ratchet and get back out riding. For the best wax in town either downtown or on the mountain ask for Mikey McKee! Brands Burton, Lib Tech, Never Summer, Salomon, Gravis Footwear, Volcom, Analog, Bonfire Outerwear <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Stumptown-Snowboards-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Your hosts, Paul and Sharon Zimmerman of Silverton, bring you a memorable dining experience in one of our town's most historic locations. Built in 1880 by Sherwin and Houghton as a general mercantile store, this building was the six-year-old mining town's first masonry commercial structure. The Giacomelli family turned it into the Iron Mountain Saloon in the 1890s, and then into an ice cream parlor with adjacent liquor store after 1917. The family sold the building in 1970. In June 1971, the building, which had been vacant for 19 years, opened as the Pickle Barrel Restaurant, as it remains today. The Pickle Barrel offers: middot; A family restaurant atmosphere middot; A perfect place for groups and special occasions middot; A unique, private back bar middot; A fireplace and wood-burning stove for chilly mountain days middot; Friendly, fast service middot; A variety of menu offerings, including a children's menu middot; A great wine selection and a full bar. We are located just one block up and one block to the right after getting off the train. Look for the historic stone building at the corner of Greene and 13th Street. We also offer accommodations in our sister establishment, Smedley's Suites. To learn more, click here! Contact The Pickle Barrel Restaurant 1304 Greene Street P.O. Box 205 Silverton, CO 81433 (970)387-5713 Hours of Operation Tuesday - Sunday Open for Lunch amp; Dinner www.thepicklebarrel.com Menu http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Pickle-Barrel-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 12:13:58 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Pickle-Barrel-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Your hosts, Paul and Sharon Zimmerman of Silverton, bring you a memorable dining experience in one of our town's most historic locations. Built in 1880 by Sherwin and Houghton as a general mercantile store, this building was the six-year-old mining town's first masonry commercial structure. The Giacomelli family turned it into the Iron Mountain Saloon in the 1890s, and then into an ice cream parlor with adjacent liquor store after 1917. The family sold the building in 1970. In June 1971, the building, which had been vacant for 19 years, opened as the Pickle Barrel Restaurant, as it remains today. The Pickle Barrel offers: middot; A family restaurant atmosphere middot; A perfect place for groups and special occasions middot; A unique, private back bar middot; A fireplace and wood-burning stove for chilly mountain days middot; Friendly, fast service middot; A variety of menu offerings, including a children's menu middot; A great wine selection and a full bar. We are located just one block up and one block to the right after getting off the train. Look for the historic stone building at the corner of Greene and 13th Street. We also offer accommodations in our sister establishment, Smedley's Suites. To learn more, click here! Contact The Pickle Barrel Restaurant 1304 Greene Street P.O. Box 205 Silverton, CO 81433 (970)387-5713 Hours of Operation Tuesday - Sunday Open for Lunch amp; Dinner www.thepicklebarrel.com Menu <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-Pickle-Barrel-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mountain High Resort, a So-Cal hotspot for parks, pipes, and skiing under the stars, has teamed up with Vans. Spicoli's favorite sneaks, Vans has been named as Mountain High's official terrain park sponsor. What does official terrain park sponsor mean? First, there will be Jib City Nights, a monthly comp with music, bbq, and free schwag. Also, Vans will funneling their team riders to the mountain to show you how it's done. John McColly, Mountain High's Director of Marketing, waxes in a lingo the kids can relate to in saying, ldquo;Irsquo;m stoked to see this collaboration finally come together. The synergies are great and itrsquo;s something wersquo;ve been working on for a while.rdquo; http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Mountain-High-Vans-team-up-for-Jib-City-Nights ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 11:07:03 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Mountain-High-Vans-team-up-for-Jib-City-Nights"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100106_Mountain_High_jib_grafitti_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mountain High Resort, a So-Cal hotspot for parks, pipes, and skiing under the stars, has teamed up with Vans. Spicoli's favorite sneaks, Vans has been named as Mountain High's official terrain park sponsor. What does official terrain park sponsor mean? First, there will be Jib City Nights, a monthly comp with music, bbq, and free schwag. Also, Vans will funneling their team riders to the mountain to show you how it's done. John McColly, Mountain High's Director of Marketing, waxes in a lingo the kids can relate to in saying, ldquo;Irsquo;m stoked to see this collaboration finally come together. The synergies are great and itrsquo;s something wersquo;ve been working on for a while.rdquo; <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Mountain-High-Vans-team-up-for-Jib-City-Nights"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100106_Mountain_High_jib_grafitti_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to The White Room Mountain Shop in the historic Railway district of Whitefish, Montana. Thanks for taking the time to stop by our site to find out what we are all about. So the snow is finally falling, temps are dropping and we are nothing short of stoked for the first turns of the year just around the corner. Come on in and see us as we are packed with a huge Patagonia selection in addition to the phattest ski offering we have had so far. Cruise our website and cruise in to see the latest and greatest gear on the planet. Thanks again and ski ya later. We trust this site provides not only information on what products and services we offer, but also taps you in to the lifestyles that we find rewarding. We are proud to call Whitefish home. With Glacier Park as our backyard and The Big Mountain our playground, we pinch ourselves to have found what we consider a great place to live, visit and experience. Contact 130 Lupfer Ave. Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: (406) 863-7666 info@whiteroomshop.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-White-Room-Mountain-Shop-at-Whitefish ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 11:02:48 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-White-Room-Mountain-Shop-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to The White Room Mountain Shop in the historic Railway district of Whitefish, Montana. Thanks for taking the time to stop by our site to find out what we are all about. So the snow is finally falling, temps are dropping and we are nothing short of stoked for the first turns of the year just around the corner. Come on in and see us as we are packed with a huge Patagonia selection in addition to the phattest ski offering we have had so far. Cruise our website and cruise in to see the latest and greatest gear on the planet. Thanks again and ski ya later. We trust this site provides not only information on what products and services we offer, but also taps you in to the lifestyles that we find rewarding. We are proud to call Whitefish home. With Glacier Park as our backyard and The Big Mountain our playground, we pinch ourselves to have found what we consider a great place to live, visit and experience. Contact 130 Lupfer Ave. Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: (406) 863-7666 info@whiteroomshop.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/The-White-Room-Mountain-Shop-at-Whitefish"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Breakfast, Dinner, Family Dining Establishments, Full Catering Available, Full Menu To Go, Lunch, One Of Silverton's Finest Cool place with a great breakfast. I was with a group of 8 and no one was disappointed. Try the breakfast burrito, awesome! Details Cuisine: Traditional American Occasion: Meetings and Corporate Events, Parties Specialty: Breakfast, Seafood Additional Information: Cafe Atmosphere: Family Friendly Services: Catering Details: Facilities: Cafe Products And Services: Breakfast, Catering, Dinner, Lunch Contact: 1129 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433 (970) 387-5630 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Big-Bear-Cafe-at-Silverton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 10:04:27 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Big-Bear-Cafe-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Breakfast, Dinner, Family Dining Establishments, Full Catering Available, Full Menu To Go, Lunch, One Of Silverton's Finest Cool place with a great breakfast. I was with a group of 8 and no one was disappointed. Try the breakfast burrito, awesome! Details Cuisine: Traditional American Occasion: Meetings and Corporate Events, Parties Specialty: Breakfast, Seafood Additional Information: Cafe Atmosphere: Family Friendly Services: Catering Details: Facilities: Cafe Products And Services: Breakfast, Catering, Dinner, Lunch Contact: 1129 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433 (970) 387-5630 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Big-Bear-Cafe-at-Silverton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to The Startingate Ski Shops online store. We are currently celebrating 29 years of caring for the needs of discerning skiers. Owner run by the Longley family, The Startingate offers a wide range of hand picked ski equipment and ski clothing from all over the world. Whether we are servicing the needs of a ski racer, an entire family of weekend skiers, or an alpine snowboarder, The Startingate is always one step ahead. Our award winning reputation has been founded on excellence in boot fitting and stance assesments, race ski and recreational ski preperation and unique ski wear. The Startingate is partners with only the very best in high end ski equipment and ski clothing. We are the Stratton areas exclusive dealer of Atomic, Elan, Fischer and Head skis and ski boots from Atomic, Dalbello, Fischer, Head Lange and Nordica. Also ski clothing from Kjus, Prada, Jet Set, Post Card, Phenix, Napapijri, Eider, Mtn Force, Karbon, Ugg, Scott, Hell Is For Heros and Parajumpers. Please visit us at our beautiful shop located in Bondville Vermont, just 1/4 mile from the Stratton Mountain access road. We are a short distance from Bromley Mountain and also Magic Mountain. We are open 7 days a week 8AM-6PM during ski season 877-297-1213 SKI TUNING SERVICE RATES: Its Simple at the Startingate. We charge our hourly rate of $60 per hr. for tuning. Recreational skis average 45 to 80 min. ($45 to $80) with the average tune being $60. Rate differences are due to time spent on base repairs (plastic welding, patching and extruding), excessivley worn bases and edges (huge base bevels worn in from skiing on abrasive snow or infrequent tuning which require extended grind times) and other repairs. If you ski in the woods on rocks and roots expect higher charges than the frontside skier who occasionally tunes their skis and sticks to good cover. Contact: PO Box 267 RT 30 Bondville, Vermont. 05340 Phone: 802-297-1213 Toll Free: 877-297-1213 Fax: 802-297-3669 Email: info@startingate.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Startingate-Ski-Shop-at-Stratton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 09:28:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Startingate-Ski-Shop-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to The Startingate Ski Shops online store. We are currently celebrating 29 years of caring for the needs of discerning skiers. Owner run by the Longley family, The Startingate offers a wide range of hand picked ski equipment and ski clothing from all over the world. Whether we are servicing the needs of a ski racer, an entire family of weekend skiers, or an alpine snowboarder, The Startingate is always one step ahead. Our award winning reputation has been founded on excellence in boot fitting and stance assesments, race ski and recreational ski preperation and unique ski wear. The Startingate is partners with only the very best in high end ski equipment and ski clothing. We are the Stratton areas exclusive dealer of Atomic, Elan, Fischer and Head skis and ski boots from Atomic, Dalbello, Fischer, Head Lange and Nordica. Also ski clothing from Kjus, Prada, Jet Set, Post Card, Phenix, Napapijri, Eider, Mtn Force, Karbon, Ugg, Scott, Hell Is For Heros and Parajumpers. Please visit us at our beautiful shop located in Bondville Vermont, just 1/4 mile from the Stratton Mountain access road. We are a short distance from Bromley Mountain and also Magic Mountain. We are open 7 days a week 8AM-6PM during ski season 877-297-1213 SKI TUNING SERVICE RATES: Its Simple at the Startingate. We charge our hourly rate of $60 per hr. for tuning. Recreational skis average 45 to 80 min. ($45 to $80) with the average tune being $60. Rate differences are due to time spent on base repairs (plastic welding, patching and extruding), excessivley worn bases and edges (huge base bevels worn in from skiing on abrasive snow or infrequent tuning which require extended grind times) and other repairs. If you ski in the woods on rocks and roots expect higher charges than the frontside skier who occasionally tunes their skis and sticks to good cover. Contact: PO Box 267 RT 30 Bondville, Vermont. 05340 Phone: 802-297-1213 Toll Free: 877-297-1213 Fax: 802-297-3669 Email: info@startingate.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Startingate-Ski-Shop-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Equipe Sport our mission is to be the very best outdoor sport shop. We strive to carry a wide variety of the best products for skiers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We promise to give the highest level of customer service and expertise in the on-snow and outdoor industry. Skiing, riding, cross country skiing, telemarking, snowshoeing, kayaking or hiking, we make it our business to know where to go, what to bring, and how to get there. Come visit us. Purchase, demo, or rent the latest equipment, get outside and enjoy. Never hesitate to contact us. We are more than willing to help with any questions or comments you may have. Call or e-mail us any time. Equipe Sport Village Square, Stratton Mountain, VT USA Phone 802.297.3460 Fax 802.297.3735 Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday amp; Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm stratton@equipesport.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Equipe-Sport-at-Stratton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-06 09:08:37 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Equipe-Sport-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Equipe Sport our mission is to be the very best outdoor sport shop. We strive to carry a wide variety of the best products for skiers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We promise to give the highest level of customer service and expertise in the on-snow and outdoor industry. Skiing, riding, cross country skiing, telemarking, snowshoeing, kayaking or hiking, we make it our business to know where to go, what to bring, and how to get there. Come visit us. Purchase, demo, or rent the latest equipment, get outside and enjoy. Never hesitate to contact us. We are more than willing to help with any questions or comments you may have. Call or e-mail us any time. Equipe Sport Village Square, Stratton Mountain, VT USA Phone 802.297.3460 Fax 802.297.3735 Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday amp; Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm stratton@equipesport.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100106/Equipe-Sport-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Mount Snow Skis is the official website of World Class Ski and Sport shop, the Mount Snow leader in ski rentals, sales, ski tuning,and boot fitting. We have been serving the needs of Mount Snow's serious skiers for over 17 years. Offering the latest in Atomic, Head and Dynamic skis for sale or rent, let the pros at World Class Ski and Sport equip you to be the best skier you can be. Ski Equipment We feature new, late model new ski and snowboard rentals at prices much lower than what you would pay on Mount Snow. We are open until midnight on Fridays so you can pick up your equipment before you arrive at your lodging and don't miss a minute of skiing. Our Performance Skis are Head Big Easy CS200's and our VIP demo program features Atomic Izor 7.5s, Atomic GS11s, Atomic 9.7s, Atomic SX10s, Atomic B:9s and Atomic Race 8s. Our shop has over 700 pairs of new skis for sale from Atomic, Volant and Dynamic. We feature the latest 2008 skis from Atomic at prices well below retail or save even more money on last years models. We also offer a great selection of boots (with free custom boot-fitting), poles, ski clothing and accessories. For more information please visit our online store at www.atomicskiman.com. Contact: World Class Ski amp; Sport Brookside Plaza 194E Rt. 100 West Dover VT. 05356 802-464-8852 www.mountsnowskis.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/World-Class-Ski-Sport ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 16:52:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/World-Class-Ski-Sport"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Mount Snow Skis is the official website of World Class Ski and Sport shop, the Mount Snow leader in ski rentals, sales, ski tuning,and boot fitting. We have been serving the needs of Mount Snow's serious skiers for over 17 years. Offering the latest in Atomic, Head and Dynamic skis for sale or rent, let the pros at World Class Ski and Sport equip you to be the best skier you can be. Ski Equipment We feature new, late model new ski and snowboard rentals at prices much lower than what you would pay on Mount Snow. We are open until midnight on Fridays so you can pick up your equipment before you arrive at your lodging and don't miss a minute of skiing. Our Performance Skis are Head Big Easy CS200's and our VIP demo program features Atomic Izor 7.5s, Atomic GS11s, Atomic 9.7s, Atomic SX10s, Atomic B:9s and Atomic Race 8s. Our shop has over 700 pairs of new skis for sale from Atomic, Volant and Dynamic. We feature the latest 2008 skis from Atomic at prices well below retail or save even more money on last years models. We also offer a great selection of boots (with free custom boot-fitting), poles, ski clothing and accessories. For more information please visit our online store at www.atomicskiman.com. Contact: World Class Ski amp; Sport Brookside Plaza 194E Rt. 100 West Dover VT. 05356 802-464-8852 www.mountsnowskis.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/World-Class-Ski-Sport"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Located in the small, unspoiled village of Jamaica in Southern Vermont, the Three Mountain Inn is a perfect choice to spend a few days of rest and relaxation, offering 15 guest rooms in a luxurious, romantic Inn. Peacefully set among the Green Mountains, this Southern Vermont Country Inn overlooks the woodlands and trails of Jamaica State Park and is just minutes away from Stratton, Bromley and Magic Mountain Ski areas. With its wide-planked pine walls known as King's Wood and massive center chimney with multiple fireplaces, the Three Mountain Inn has an abundance of history and a sense of luxury. Rooms The rooms at Three Mountain Inn - named after local Vermont towns - feature luxurious linens, relaxing robes, period pieces, fabulous featherbeds, private baths, hair dryers, telephones, CD players, alarm clocks, and teddy bears. Many have fireplaces while some have private decks, whirlpool tubs and TV/DVDs. Guest rooms are equipped with privacy shades that open and close from the top or bottom, to ensure both privacy and mountain views. Regardless of which room you choose, we will do our best to surpass your expectations. Contact: Three Mountain Inn Vermont Route 100 and 30 Jamaica, VT 05343 Reservations: 800-532-9399 Local: 802-874-4140 e-mail: stay@threemtn.com GPS: N 43 06.018 W 72 46.661 Decimal Degrees: Latitude 43.100294 Longitude -72.777675 Degrees, Minutes amp; Seconds: Latitude N43 06 01 Longitude W72 46 39 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Three-Mountain-Inn ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 16:29:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Three-Mountain-Inn"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Located in the small, unspoiled village of Jamaica in Southern Vermont, the Three Mountain Inn is a perfect choice to spend a few days of rest and relaxation, offering 15 guest rooms in a luxurious, romantic Inn. Peacefully set among the Green Mountains, this Southern Vermont Country Inn overlooks the woodlands and trails of Jamaica State Park and is just minutes away from Stratton, Bromley and Magic Mountain Ski areas. With its wide-planked pine walls known as King's Wood and massive center chimney with multiple fireplaces, the Three Mountain Inn has an abundance of history and a sense of luxury. Rooms The rooms at Three Mountain Inn - named after local Vermont towns - feature luxurious linens, relaxing robes, period pieces, fabulous featherbeds, private baths, hair dryers, telephones, CD players, alarm clocks, and teddy bears. Many have fireplaces while some have private decks, whirlpool tubs and TV/DVDs. Guest rooms are equipped with privacy shades that open and close from the top or bottom, to ensure both privacy and mountain views. Regardless of which room you choose, we will do our best to surpass your expectations. Contact: Three Mountain Inn Vermont Route 100 and 30 Jamaica, VT 05343 Reservations: 800-532-9399 Local: 802-874-4140 e-mail: stay@threemtn.com GPS: N 43 06.018 W 72 46.661 Decimal Degrees: Latitude 43.100294 Longitude -72.777675 Degrees, Minutes amp; Seconds: Latitude N43 06 01 Longitude W72 46 39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Three-Mountain-Inn"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 122-room full service hotel offers a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner (restaurant open seasonally). Other amenities offered are a hot tub and sauna, a game room and shuttle service to the slopes. Our rooms vary in size from standard to superior to the Preferred.Property Amenities # 24-hour reception # Hot tub(s) - indoor # Complimentary continental breakfast # Playpens for a fee # Conference facilities # Sauna # Fax service # Security (24 Hours) # Games room # Shuttle to Lifts # Guest parking # Surface parking # High chairs/booster seats for a fee # Vending machines # Hot tub - common Stratton Mountain Resort 5 Village Lodge Road Stratton Mountain, VT 05155 1.800.STRATTON (787.2886) Lodging Questions and Reservations: 866.814.8767 email strattonsupv@intrawest.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Inn-at-Stratton-Mnt ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 16:04:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Inn-at-Stratton-Mnt"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 122-room full service hotel offers a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner (restaurant open seasonally). Other amenities offered are a hot tub and sauna, a game room and shuttle service to the slopes. Our rooms vary in size from standard to superior to the Preferred.Property Amenities # 24-hour reception # Hot tub(s) - indoor # Complimentary continental breakfast # Playpens for a fee # Conference facilities # Sauna # Fax service # Security (24 Hours) # Games room # Shuttle to Lifts # Guest parking # Surface parking # High chairs/booster seats for a fee # Vending machines # Hot tub - common Stratton Mountain Resort 5 Village Lodge Road Stratton Mountain, VT 05155 1.800.STRATTON (787.2886) Lodging Questions and Reservations: 866.814.8767 email strattonsupv@intrawest.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Inn-at-Stratton-Mnt"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Travelers the world-over return to this Vermont Inn for countless different reasons. Some come to our beautiful Vermont country inn for the crisp pine air that accompanies a hike, bike, snowshoe, or snowmobile excursion through the area's famed mountains. Some arrive, a bundle of new books tucked carefully under each arm, intent on catching up on nothing more than their pleasure reading. Some return for the simple graces of a little-town bed and breakfast where the owners still take an old-world interest in everyone who comes through the door. A great many come back to our Vermont country inn for the food, eager to reacquaint their taste-buds with shrimp and radicchio risotto, wood grilled veal chop and orange-cinnamon cregrave;me-brulee. And of course they come back to ski, knowing that the warming glow of an evening fire will be there to greet them at the end of a long day on the slopes. Rooms The Doveberry Inn is one of Vermont's finest bed and breakfast treasures. The architecture is pleasantly understated, recalling both the charm of a Swiss chalet and the familiarity of a New England clapboard cottage. Inside The Doveberry Inn, the sitting room echoes the same cozy personality, with a finished bar and fireplace that invite quiet cocktails and conversation. The accommodations themselves are sprinkled with antiques and amenities like copper basin sinks, early-American rocking chairs, quilted comforters and hard wood floors. Tasteful simplicity abounds in all eight rooms at our Vermont bed and breakfast and comfort is paramount whether curling up for a movie in bed or enjoying the fireplace while stargazing from a private balcony. Contact: Doveberry Inn 284 Route 100 P.O. Box 1736 West Dover Vermont 05356 (802) 464-5652 (800) 722-3204 FAX (802) 464-6229 www.doveberryinn.com E-mail: duveberry@aol.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Doverberry-Inn ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 15:44:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Doverberry-Inn"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Travelers the world-over return to this Vermont Inn for countless different reasons. Some come to our beautiful Vermont country inn for the crisp pine air that accompanies a hike, bike, snowshoe, or snowmobile excursion through the area's famed mountains. Some arrive, a bundle of new books tucked carefully under each arm, intent on catching up on nothing more than their pleasure reading. Some return for the simple graces of a little-town bed and breakfast where the owners still take an old-world interest in everyone who comes through the door. A great many come back to our Vermont country inn for the food, eager to reacquaint their taste-buds with shrimp and radicchio risotto, wood grilled veal chop and orange-cinnamon cregrave;me-brulee. And of course they come back to ski, knowing that the warming glow of an evening fire will be there to greet them at the end of a long day on the slopes. Rooms The Doveberry Inn is one of Vermont's finest bed and breakfast treasures. The architecture is pleasantly understated, recalling both the charm of a Swiss chalet and the familiarity of a New England clapboard cottage. Inside The Doveberry Inn, the sitting room echoes the same cozy personality, with a finished bar and fireplace that invite quiet cocktails and conversation. The accommodations themselves are sprinkled with antiques and amenities like copper basin sinks, early-American rocking chairs, quilted comforters and hard wood floors. Tasteful simplicity abounds in all eight rooms at our Vermont bed and breakfast and comfort is paramount whether curling up for a movie in bed or enjoying the fireplace while stargazing from a private balcony. Contact: Doveberry Inn 284 Route 100 P.O. Box 1736 West Dover Vermont 05356 (802) 464-5652 (800) 722-3204 FAX (802) 464-6229 www.doveberryinn.com E-mail: duveberry@aol.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Doverberry-Inn"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel We are one of a small group of area lodges that cater to families. From our family guest rooms, to our game room, to our outdoor pool and large redwood play structure, the Big Bears Lodge is a family paradise. Our family lives here, so we know that yours will enjoy their stay. When it comes to Statton and Mount Snow valley, the Big Bears Lodge offers a great location, a wonderful family atmosphere, all at an exceptional value! Rooms: Our 24 rooms are a mix of 10 rooms with 2 double beds, 4 rooms with 1 double and 2 twin beds, 3 rooms with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, 2 rooms with 1 queen and 1 bunk bed, 2 rooms with 1 double and 1 twin bed, 2 rooms with 1 king bed and 1 room with 1 double. Reserve your room, online! Room 1 is close to reception, TV lounge and the dining room. It has 2 double beds, a private bathroom with a grab rail in the bath, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 3 is close to reception, TV lounge and the dining room. It has 2 double beds, a private bathroom with a grab rail in the bath, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 4 is close to reception, TV lounge and the dining room. It has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 5 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 6 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 7 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 8 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 10 is a larger room with 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 12 is a larger room with 1 queen and 1 set of bunk beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, 22 LCDTV, cable TV, DVD player, alarm clock/radio and access via a door, to the front of the property. Refurbished June 2008 Room 13 is a larger room with 1 queen and 1 set of bunk beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Refurbished June 2009 Room 14 is a larger room with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Refurbished June 2008 room 14 Room 15 is a larger room with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Refurbished June 2008 Room 16 This is our smallest and cheapest room. It has 1 double bed, private bathroom with a shower, cable TV, alarm clock and a view to the front of the property. Refurbished July 2008 room 16 Room 17 is a larger room with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 18 has 1 double and 1 twin bed, private bathroom with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Room 19 is a large room with a king bed, private bathroom with shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Refurbished Sept 2008 room 19 Room 20 is a large room with a king bed, private bathroom with shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Refurbished July 2008 room 20 Room 22 is situated on the lower level. It has 1 double and 2 twin beds, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Refurbished July 2009 Room 24 is situated on the lower level. It has 1 double and 2 twin beds, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Room 25 has 1 double and 1 twin bed, private bathroom with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. (This room only has a small window). Room 26 It has 1 double, 2 twin beds and a pullout sofabed, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Room 27 has two double beds, private bath, with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 28 (pet friendly) is situated on the lower level and is a pet friendly room. It has 1 double and 2 twin beds, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. room 8 Room 29 (pet friendly) is situated on the lower level and is a pet friendly room. It has two double beds, private bath, with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Amenities Quiet lounge This lounge is situated half way down the lodge and is a quiet place to enjoy our selection of books, magazines and children's games or just watching the local wildlife through the patio doors that lead out onto the deck and then out to the outdoor pool and backyard. We have a hard wired Internet PC located here available for guest use. quiet lounge TV lounge With its overstuffed sofa 's and large screen cable TV this is the perfect place to relax in front of the log fire set in the large stone fireplace. While here, why not play a game of checkers or just settle into one of the sofa's and enjoy a good book, a movie or your favorite TV program. TV lounge Bar lounge This is our third lounge area and although it does have a full wet bar we do not currently serve alcohol. We do operate a BYOB so you can still utilize this bar area as it was originally intended. A large stone fireplace is the centerpiece of this room and a log fire is lit upon request. Here we also have the ice-machine, a refrigerator and microwave for use of the guests. A TV with video player is also located here so this is the perfect place to socialize in the evenings. bar lounge Dining Room Our large dining room can seat up to 60. It is here we serve our continental and hot breakfasts as well as our evening meals for visiting groups. Breakfast is normally served between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. This room looks out over our backyard so you can sit and enjoy your breakfast whilst watching the many varied wild birds, squirrels and chipmunks visiting our birdfeeders (you may even if you are real lucky see the Black Bear that visits us occasionally). dining room Games Room Enjoy a game of pool, foosball, pinball or a video game whilst listening to music from our jukebox. For the smaller folk we have a tiny tots play room filled with toys and a TV and video player with a selection of suitable videos. games room Contact: Big Bears Lodge 344 route 100, West Dover Vermont 05356 Tel: 1(802)464-5591 1(800)388-5591 Email: bigbearslodge@gmail.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Big-Bear-Lodge ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 15:03:46 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Big-Bear-Lodge"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> We are one of a small group of area lodges that cater to families. From our family guest rooms, to our game room, to our outdoor pool and large redwood play structure, the Big Bears Lodge is a family paradise. Our family lives here, so we know that yours will enjoy their stay. When it comes to Statton and Mount Snow valley, the Big Bears Lodge offers a great location, a wonderful family atmosphere, all at an exceptional value! Rooms: Our 24 rooms are a mix of 10 rooms with 2 double beds, 4 rooms with 1 double and 2 twin beds, 3 rooms with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, 2 rooms with 1 queen and 1 bunk bed, 2 rooms with 1 double and 1 twin bed, 2 rooms with 1 king bed and 1 room with 1 double. Reserve your room, online! Room 1 is close to reception, TV lounge and the dining room. It has 2 double beds, a private bathroom with a grab rail in the bath, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 3 is close to reception, TV lounge and the dining room. It has 2 double beds, a private bathroom with a grab rail in the bath, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 4 is close to reception, TV lounge and the dining room. It has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 5 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 6 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 7 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 8 has 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 10 is a larger room with 2 double beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Room 12 is a larger room with 1 queen and 1 set of bunk beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, 22 LCDTV, cable TV, DVD player, alarm clock/radio and access via a door, to the front of the property. Refurbished June 2008 Room 13 is a larger room with 1 queen and 1 set of bunk beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Refurbished June 2009 Room 14 is a larger room with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door, to the front of the property. Refurbished June 2008 room 14 Room 15 is a larger room with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Refurbished June 2008 Room 16 This is our smallest and cheapest room. It has 1 double bed, private bathroom with a shower, cable TV, alarm clock and a view to the front of the property. Refurbished July 2008 room 16 Room 17 is a larger room with 1 queen and 2 twin beds, private bathroom, with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 18 has 1 double and 1 twin bed, private bathroom with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Room 19 is a large room with a king bed, private bathroom with shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Refurbished Sept 2008 room 19 Room 20 is a large room with a king bed, private bathroom with shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Refurbished July 2008 room 20 Room 22 is situated on the lower level. It has 1 double and 2 twin beds, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Refurbished July 2009 Room 24 is situated on the lower level. It has 1 double and 2 twin beds, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Room 25 has 1 double and 1 twin bed, private bathroom with the shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. (This room only has a small window). Room 26 It has 1 double, 2 twin beds and a pullout sofabed, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. Room 27 has two double beds, private bath, with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Room 28 (pet friendly) is situated on the lower level and is a pet friendly room. It has 1 double and 2 twin beds, private bathroom with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view, and access via a door to the front of the property. room 8 Room 29 (pet friendly) is situated on the lower level and is a pet friendly room. It has two double beds, private bath, with a shower over the bath, cable TV, alarm clock/radio and a view to the rear of the property. Amenities Quiet lounge This lounge is situated half way down the lodge and is a quiet place to enjoy our selection of books, magazines and children's games or just watching the local wildlife through the patio doors that lead out onto the deck and then out to the outdoor pool and backyard. We have a hard wired Internet PC located here available for guest use. quiet lounge TV lounge With its overstuffed sofa 's and large screen cable TV this is the perfect place to relax in front of the log fire set in the large stone fireplace. While here, why not play a game of checkers or just settle into one of the sofa's and enjoy a good book, a movie or your favorite TV program. TV lounge Bar lounge This is our third lounge area and although it does have a full wet bar we do not currently serve alcohol. We do operate a BYOB so you can still utilize this bar area as it was originally intended. A large stone fireplace is the centerpiece of this room and a log fire is lit upon request. Here we also have the ice-machine, a refrigerator and microwave for use of the guests. A TV with video player is also located here so this is the perfect place to socialize in the evenings. bar lounge Dining Room Our large dining room can seat up to 60. It is here we serve our continental and hot breakfasts as well as our evening meals for visiting groups. Breakfast is normally served between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. This room looks out over our backyard so you can sit and enjoy your breakfast whilst watching the many varied wild birds, squirrels and chipmunks visiting our birdfeeders (you may even if you are real lucky see the Black Bear that visits us occasionally). dining room Games Room Enjoy a game of pool, foosball, pinball or a video game whilst listening to music from our jukebox. For the smaller folk we have a tiny tots play room filled with toys and a TV and video player with a selection of suitable videos. games room Contact: Big Bears Lodge 344 route 100, West Dover Vermont 05356 Tel: 1(802)464-5591 1(800)388-5591 Email: bigbearslodge@gmail.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Big-Bear-Lodge"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel (Bend, Ore - Jan 5, 2010) - As part of Oregon's official Learn a Snowsport Month (LASSM) in January as declared by Gov. Kulongowski, Mt. Bachelor will be participating in a statewide season pass giveaway designed to introduce the public to snowsports. In addition to involvement in official LASSM promotions, Mt. Bachelor is launching a host of programs aimed at making entry into snowsports as hassle-free as possible. Programs include an offer aimed specifically at local school groups called the Snowsports Discovery program, the new Ski or Ride in 5 programs for first timers, and special low hassle/low price teaching programs at our free Carrousel chairlift. Details are below. A Snowsports School video is here: http://tiny.cc/jKTsg LASSM Ski Oregon Pass Giveaway Ten Oregon Ski Areas will be giving away a season pass as part of Oregon's LASSM. Guests who enroll a friend into a Beginner Workshop or Max 5 program at West Village rentals during January can be entered to win. The winner from each resort will be drawn by February 15. More information is available at www.learnasnowsport.org and www.mtbachelor.com. Snowsports Discovery for Local Schools This popular option for school groups returns for another season. Over 2000 students from 20 schools took advantage of the program last year. Low priced package deals including rentals, lessons and lift tickets for students come along with a free lift ticket for chaperones for every 12 students enrolled. Ages 5-18. Inquire with your school administrators in regards to participation as this program is available to school organized groups only. All schools have been directly invited by Mt. Bachelor. Ski or Ride in 5 The new Ski or Ride in 5 program offers 5 beginner lessons including rentals and lift tickets for $199. The five lessons are to be used throughout the season with special graduation presents for guests who complete the program, including free skiing for the remainder of the season and discounts on next year's season pass. The introductory offer is exclusively for those new to snowsports. Carrousel Free Chairlift At the Sunrise Base Area guests can take advantage of our free Carrousel chairlift for learning. In addition, the ski area offers a Tips and Tools program where the Carrousel learning slope is staffed with teaching pros to help guests learn while taking advantage of the free lift. This lesson program is a maximum of 60 minutes and it includes rental equipment. Tips amp; Tools Lessons are offered on weekends and holidays for ages 6 amp; up. Please plan on arriving at the Sunrise Rental Shop at least 1 hour prior to the lesson start time. Lessons start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Our focus on kids programs and helping guests get to the next level continues. What is new this season is a revived focus on welcoming those who have yet to try out skiing or riding, both adults and children. We love being outside in winter and we love sharing that experience with others. Our involvement in LASSM opens new doors for many in our region who have yet to ski or ride, said Amy Ohran, Snowsports School Manager at Mt. Bachelor. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/See-how-Mt-Bachelor-is-participating-in-Learn-a-Snowsport-Month ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 15:01:47 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/See-how-Mt-Bachelor-is-participating-in-Learn-a-Snowsport-Month"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100105_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> (Bend, Ore - Jan 5, 2010) - As part of Oregon's official Learn a Snowsport Month (LASSM) in January as declared by Gov. Kulongowski, Mt. Bachelor will be participating in a statewide season pass giveaway designed to introduce the public to snowsports. In addition to involvement in official LASSM promotions, Mt. Bachelor is launching a host of programs aimed at making entry into snowsports as hassle-free as possible. Programs include an offer aimed specifically at local school groups called the Snowsports Discovery program, the new Ski or Ride in 5 programs for first timers, and special low hassle/low price teaching programs at our free Carrousel chairlift. Details are below. A Snowsports School video is here: http://tiny.cc/jKTsg LASSM Ski Oregon Pass Giveaway Ten Oregon Ski Areas will be giving away a season pass as part of Oregon's LASSM. Guests who enroll a friend into a Beginner Workshop or Max 5 program at West Village rentals during January can be entered to win. The winner from each resort will be drawn by February 15. More information is available at www.learnasnowsport.org and www.mtbachelor.com. Snowsports Discovery for Local Schools This popular option for school groups returns for another season. Over 2000 students from 20 schools took advantage of the program last year. Low priced package deals including rentals, lessons and lift tickets for students come along with a free lift ticket for chaperones for every 12 students enrolled. Ages 5-18. Inquire with your school administrators in regards to participation as this program is available to school organized groups only. All schools have been directly invited by Mt. Bachelor. Ski or Ride in 5 The new Ski or Ride in 5 program offers 5 beginner lessons including rentals and lift tickets for $199. The five lessons are to be used throughout the season with special graduation presents for guests who complete the program, including free skiing for the remainder of the season and discounts on next year's season pass. The introductory offer is exclusively for those new to snowsports. Carrousel Free Chairlift At the Sunrise Base Area guests can take advantage of our free Carrousel chairlift for learning. In addition, the ski area offers a Tips and Tools program where the Carrousel learning slope is staffed with teaching pros to help guests learn while taking advantage of the free lift. This lesson program is a maximum of 60 minutes and it includes rental equipment. Tips amp; Tools Lessons are offered on weekends and holidays for ages 6 amp; up. Please plan on arriving at the Sunrise Rental Shop at least 1 hour prior to the lesson start time. Lessons start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Our focus on kids programs and helping guests get to the next level continues. What is new this season is a revived focus on welcoming those who have yet to try out skiing or riding, both adults and children. We love being outside in winter and we love sharing that experience with others. Our involvement in LASSM opens new doors for many in our region who have yet to ski or ride, said Amy Ohran, Snowsports School Manager at Mt. Bachelor. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/See-how-Mt-Bachelor-is-participating-in-Learn-a-Snowsport-Month"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100105_mtbachelor_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Mountaineer Inn of Southern Vermont has beckoned summer and winter visitors for decades. The Inn remains a quiet mountain retreat with friendly attentive service and home cooked meals. The Inn is family owned and operated. The Inn sits on a beautiful 25-acre meadow bordered by two brooks and a nature path. There are 27 newly renovated, non-smoking guest rooms with private baths. Each room has been carpeted, papered and charmingly decorated with antiques and prints. Enjoy a pleasant view of forest, mountain or meadow from every room. Amenities: Relax by the fire in our BYOB bar while playing pool or watching our large screen TV with surround sound. Enjoy a game of ping-pong, a sauna or a quiet hour of reading in our library. In summer, two flower-filled decks and our new 64' outdoor heated lap pool overlook the meadow. Also new is the addition of an outdoor jetted Hot Tub! All are perfect spots to reflect on your day. Mount Snow Hotel Fireplace Our large living area with its cathedral ceiling, grand piano and immense fieldstone fireplace is a cozy place to gather for music and conversation. The Mountaineer's unique floor plan places common areas totally apart from guest rooms allowing a peaceful night's rest for all. Contact: Mountaineer Inn 270 Handle Rd West Dover, VT 05356 (800) 682-4637 www.mountaineerinn.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Mountaineer-Inn ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 14:37:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Mountaineer-Inn"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Mountaineer Inn of Southern Vermont has beckoned summer and winter visitors for decades. The Inn remains a quiet mountain retreat with friendly attentive service and home cooked meals. The Inn is family owned and operated. The Inn sits on a beautiful 25-acre meadow bordered by two brooks and a nature path. There are 27 newly renovated, non-smoking guest rooms with private baths. Each room has been carpeted, papered and charmingly decorated with antiques and prints. Enjoy a pleasant view of forest, mountain or meadow from every room. Amenities: Relax by the fire in our BYOB bar while playing pool or watching our large screen TV with surround sound. Enjoy a game of ping-pong, a sauna or a quiet hour of reading in our library. In summer, two flower-filled decks and our new 64' outdoor heated lap pool overlook the meadow. Also new is the addition of an outdoor jetted Hot Tub! All are perfect spots to reflect on your day. Mount Snow Hotel Fireplace Our large living area with its cathedral ceiling, grand piano and immense fieldstone fireplace is a cozy place to gather for music and conversation. The Mountaineer's unique floor plan places common areas totally apart from guest rooms allowing a peaceful night's rest for all. Contact: Mountaineer Inn 270 Handle Rd West Dover, VT 05356 (800) 682-4637 www.mountaineerinn.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Mountaineer-Inn"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel A taste of Switzerland in Vermont. Authentic Swiss amp; Continental cuisine prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients. Fireplace, candlelight, and beautiful views. Relaxing European atmosphere overlooking Jamaica's scenic Ball Mountain Brook. Reservations 874-8000. 3894 Vt. Rtes. 30 amp; 100, Jamaica. Contact: Asta L' Auberge du Village 3894 Main Street, Route 30 (Vt. Rtes 30 amp; 100) Jamaica, VT, 05343 United States 802-874-8000 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Astra-LAuberge-du-Village ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 14:13:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Astra-LAuberge-du-Village"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> A taste of Switzerland in Vermont. Authentic Swiss amp; Continental cuisine prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients. Fireplace, candlelight, and beautiful views. Relaxing European atmosphere overlooking Jamaica's scenic Ball Mountain Brook. Reservations 874-8000. 3894 Vt. Rtes. 30 amp; 100, Jamaica. Contact: Asta L' Auberge du Village 3894 Main Street, Route 30 (Vt. Rtes 30 amp; 100) Jamaica, VT, 05343 United States 802-874-8000 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Astra-LAuberge-du-Village"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Verde features locally raised meats, game and poultry, along with the freshest seafood available. Chef Rogan house makes his own salumi, sausages, pancetta, and guanciale and incorporates them into his creative cuisine. Fine Mediterranean fare in a smart, casual and playful atmosphere featuring the freshest fish, meats and pastas. Always new, always fresh, always Verde. Exceptional wine and liquor list. Winter Hours: Open Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Lounge opens at 4:30 p.m.: Dinner Service at 5:30 p.m. Verde 19 Village Lodge Rd Village Square Stratton Mountain Stratton, VT, 05360 United States 802-297-9200 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Verde-Restaurant-at-Stratton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 13:18:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Verde-Restaurant-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Verde features locally raised meats, game and poultry, along with the freshest seafood available. Chef Rogan house makes his own salumi, sausages, pancetta, and guanciale and incorporates them into his creative cuisine. Fine Mediterranean fare in a smart, casual and playful atmosphere featuring the freshest fish, meats and pastas. Always new, always fresh, always Verde. Exceptional wine and liquor list. Winter Hours: Open Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Lounge opens at 4:30 p.m.: Dinner Service at 5:30 p.m. Verde 19 Village Lodge Rd Village Square Stratton Mountain Stratton, VT, 05360 United States 802-297-9200 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Verde-Restaurant-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski amp; Summer Resort officially unveiled two new social media tools this week for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts: an iPhone application and a Twitter feed with mountain updates from Ski Patrol and Snow Safety. Snowbird's iPhone app, designed by the Salt Lake City-based digital firm Welikesmall, is the first branded iPhone app released by one of Utah's 13 winter resorts and is available free of charge at the Apple App store. The Snowbird app displays a variety of real-time information and interactive features broken down through a simple navigation of Snow, Go, Show and Extras: middot; Snow: This main page provides on-mountain data such as recent snowfall, year-to-date totals and the five-day weather forecast. Snow also includes the @SnowbirdSki Twitter feed with mountain updates, events, deals and other recent news. Scrolling down reveals live feeds for Snowbird's mountain cams and SnowCam, a Doppler radar map and links to the Utah Avalanche Center report and the National Weather Service forecast. middot; Go: Includes Little Cottonwood Canyon road conditions and directions from the user's current location. Rotating the phone displays Snowbird's trail map in full screen, allowing users to toggle between maps of the front side of Snowbird, Mineral Basin and a Landmark feature which includes historical markers and Ski Patrol routes throughout the mountain. middot; Show: Brings up the current Snowbird Photo of the Day before scrolling through the most recently updated community photos on Snowbird's Flickr page. Users can also take their own photos or choose one from their library, tag it with a Snowbird logo and immediately upload it to Snowbird's Flickr page. An Extras page allows users to tally up their ski days during the season, with additional features planned in the coming months. For screenshots, please visit www.snowbird.com/iphone.html. Snowbird's Ski Patrol and Snow Safety recently launched the @SnowbirdPatrol Twitter feed, providing first-hand observations of weather and snow conditions as well as updates on mountain openings. @SnowbirdPatrol is believed to be the first Ski Patrol and Snow Safety Twitter feed in the ski industry, providing Snowbird enthusiasts with the most up-to-date mountain information. Recent updates can be viewed at www.twitter.com/snowbirdpatrol. Snowbird also maintains @SnowbirdSki on Twitter with event information, deals and updates as well as a Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Facebook fan page and a SnowbirdSkiResort YouTube page with the latest powder skiing footage. For more information, please visit www.snowbird.com or contact Jared Ishkanian at (801) 933-2047 / jishkanian@snowbird.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Snowbird-joins-the-social-networking-world-with-iPhone-app-and-Twitter-feed ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 13:03:19 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Snowbird-joins-the-social-networking-world-with-iPhone-app-and-Twitter-feed"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100105_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski amp; Summer Resort officially unveiled two new social media tools this week for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts: an iPhone application and a Twitter feed with mountain updates from Ski Patrol and Snow Safety. Snowbird's iPhone app, designed by the Salt Lake City-based digital firm Welikesmall, is the first branded iPhone app released by one of Utah's 13 winter resorts and is available free of charge at the Apple App store. The Snowbird app displays a variety of real-time information and interactive features broken down through a simple navigation of Snow, Go, Show and Extras: middot; Snow: This main page provides on-mountain data such as recent snowfall, year-to-date totals and the five-day weather forecast. Snow also includes the @SnowbirdSki Twitter feed with mountain updates, events, deals and other recent news. Scrolling down reveals live feeds for Snowbird's mountain cams and SnowCam, a Doppler radar map and links to the Utah Avalanche Center report and the National Weather Service forecast. middot; Go: Includes Little Cottonwood Canyon road conditions and directions from the user's current location. Rotating the phone displays Snowbird's trail map in full screen, allowing users to toggle between maps of the front side of Snowbird, Mineral Basin and a Landmark feature which includes historical markers and Ski Patrol routes throughout the mountain. middot; Show: Brings up the current Snowbird Photo of the Day before scrolling through the most recently updated community photos on Snowbird's Flickr page. Users can also take their own photos or choose one from their library, tag it with a Snowbird logo and immediately upload it to Snowbird's Flickr page. An Extras page allows users to tally up their ski days during the season, with additional features planned in the coming months. For screenshots, please visit www.snowbird.com/iphone.html. Snowbird's Ski Patrol and Snow Safety recently launched the @SnowbirdPatrol Twitter feed, providing first-hand observations of weather and snow conditions as well as updates on mountain openings. @SnowbirdPatrol is believed to be the first Ski Patrol and Snow Safety Twitter feed in the ski industry, providing Snowbird enthusiasts with the most up-to-date mountain information. Recent updates can be viewed at www.twitter.com/snowbirdpatrol. Snowbird also maintains @SnowbirdSki on Twitter with event information, deals and updates as well as a Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Facebook fan page and a SnowbirdSkiResort YouTube page with the latest powder skiing footage. For more information, please visit www.snowbird.com or contact Jared Ishkanian at (801) 933-2047 / jishkanian@snowbird.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Snowbird-joins-the-social-networking-world-with-iPhone-app-and-Twitter-feed"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100105_snowbird_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel A Woodstock landmark for over 30 years, Bentleys serves Lunch, Dinner amp; Sunday Brunch in a warm, eclectic atmosphere filled with Victorian sofas, oriental rugs amp; antique lamps. Our extensive menus offer something for every appetite. Bentleys also features dancing every Saturday night, occasional live entertainment and our very own custom brewed ale. Enjoy value and variety at Bentley's restaurant at the heart of Stratton Mountain Resort located at the Inn at Stratton Mountain. Choose from a full menu of favorites featuring Vermont Fresh Network purveyors. Lounge with big-screen sports. Lunch Menu SOUP Homemade Soup of the Day Cup...3.95 / Bowl...5.95 BISTROS Quiche Bistro of the Day Our Chef's Quiche of the Day served with a Garden Salad tossed with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette...11.95 Bentleys Bistro A bowl of our Soup of the Day and a Garden Salad served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, fresh Bread and Maple Butter...9.95 Chili Bistro Chili and a Garden Salad, served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, fresh Bread and Maple Butter...10.95 French Onion Bistro Our Baked French Onion Soup and a Garden Salad served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, fresh Bread and Maple Butter...10.50 SALADS Bentleys Signature Salad Apples, Cranberries, Walnuts amp; Bleu Cheese over mixed Greens, tossed with a Raspberry Vinaigrette...12.95 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Caesar Salad Made with Asiago Parmesan Cheese...sm.6.95/lg.9.95 With Anchovies..Add 1.00 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Garden Salad Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded Carrots amp; Mixed Greens, tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Small...5.95 Large...7.95 SANDWICHES The Flatlander Grilled Vermont Cheddar Cheese, Bacon amp; sliced Tomato on Peasant Bread, served with French Fries...9.95 Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich On a Bulky Roll topped with Coleslaw, served with French Fries...10.50 Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich A Vegetarian Delight...With Mesclun Greens, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Smoked Gouda Cheese amp; Herbed Mayonnaise on Peasant Bread, served with French Fries...10.50 The Woodstocker Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese amp; Mayonnaise on a Croissant, served with French Fries...9.95 The Gyro Pita Greek seasoned Beef amp; Lamb with Shredded Lettuce, Red Onion, Tomato amp; Tzatziki Sauce on grilled Pita Bread, served with French Fries...9.95 Bentleys New York Strip Sandwich On a toasted French Baguette with Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Tobasco Mayonnaise amp; Lettuce, served with French Fires...14.50 LUNCH ENTREES Baby Back Ribs A half-rack of our famous Ribs, served with Coleslaw amp; French Fries...14.95 Chicken Chimichanga Oven roasted Chicken tossed with Vermont Cheddar Cheese amp; our homemade Salsa wrapped in a Flour Tortilla, fried then topped with Black Olives amp; Jalapentilde;os, served with Salsa, Sour Cream amp; a side of Fresh Fruit...12.95 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 Grilled Shrimp Salad Large grilled Tiger Shrimp on a bed of Mixed Greens with Sugar Snap Peas, Red Peppers, Sesame Seeds and a Ginger Sesame Dressing...14.50 Grilled Salmon Salad Fresh grilled Atlantic Salmon served over a large Garden Salad...14.95 Pork Lettuce Wraps Diced center-cut Pork Loin sauteacute;ed with Asian Brown Sauce served over Rice Noodles with Boston Bibb Lettuce...10.95 NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITES Nachos Grande Jalapentilde;os, Tomatoes, Scallions, chopped Black Olives amp; melted Cheddar Cheese over homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, served with Sour Cream amp; Salsa...9.50 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 With our Blue Ribbon Chili..Add 2.00 Buffalo Wings A pound of Chicken Wings tossed in Buffalo Sauce, served with Celery Sticks amp; Bleu Cheese Dressing...9.50 Classic Shrimp Cocktail Served with our homemade Cocktail Sauce...10.95 Sausage Crespolini Zesty Italian Sausage, fresh Spinach, Onions, Parmesan, Mozzarella amp; Cream Cheeses baked in a Puff Pastry...12.95 Chicken Quesadilla With Scallions, Tomatoes amp; Cheddar Cheese grilled in a crisp Flour Tortilla, served with Salsa amp; Sour Cream...9.95 With Guacamole...Add 2.00 With Shrimp instead of Chicken...Add 2.00 Chips amp; Salsa Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips with Pico de Gallo Salsa...4.95 With Guacamole...Add 2.00 GRILLED FLATBREADS Grilled Shrimp amp; Pesto Flatbread On a Pesto Base with Shrimp amp; our Four Cheese Blend...12.95 BLT Flatbread Garlic Olive Oil, Bacon amp; Tomatoes with our Four Cheese Blend, topped with a Caesar Salad...11.95 Classic Pepperoni With our Four Cheese Blend...10.50 Four Cheese Flatbread Our secret blend of Cheeses...8.95 BURGERS Bentleys Burger Half-pound Angus Hamburger, grilled to order, served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Dill Pickle and French Fries...9.95 ...topped with melted Cheddar Cheese...10.50 ...topped with crispy Bacon amp; melted Cheddar Cheese...11.50 ...coated in coarse Black Pepper amp; topped with Crumbled Bleu Cheese...10.95 ...With Sauteacute;ed Mushrooms...Add .50cent; ...With Raw or Sauteacute;ed Onions...Add .50cent; Chili Cheeseburger Our famous Chili over a half-pound Angus Hamburger, topped with melted Jack Cheddar Cheese, served with French Fries...11.50 Roasted Vegetable Burger A Vegetarian Delight... served with Thousand Island Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickle and French Fries...9.95 Dinner Menu APPETIZERS amp; LIGHT FARE Homemade Soup of the Day Cup...3.95 Bowl...5.95 Blue Ribbon Chili Bentleys Award Winning Chili created with Ground Turkey amp; Beef, Peppers, Onions amp; Spices, topped with melted Vermont Cheddar Cheese, served with homemade Cornbread...7.95 French Onion Soup Spanish and White Onions slow-roasted with Leeks amp; Scallions in Vermont Amber Ale, simmered in rich Beef Broth and baked with Mozzarella amp; Parmesan Cheeses...6.95 Garlic Cheese Flatbread Served with a side of warm Marinara Sauce...8.95 Pork Lettuce Wraps Diced center-cut Pork Loin sauteacute;ed with Asian Brown Sauce, served over Rice Noodles with Boston Bibb Lettuce...10.95 Classic Shrimp Cocktail Tiger Shrimp, chilled and served with Cocktail Sauce...10.95 Chips amp; Salsa Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips with Pico de Gallo Salsa...4.95 With Guacamole...Add 2.00 Buffalo Wings A pound of Chicken Wings tossed in Buffalo Sauce, served with Celery, Carrot Sticks amp; Bleu Cheese dressing...9.50 Pork Lettuce Wraps Diced center-cut Pork Loin sauteacute;ed with Celery amp; Bleu Cheese Dressing...9.50 Chicken Quesadilla With Scallions, Tomatoes amp; Cheddar Cheese grilled in a crisp flour Tortilla, served with Salsa amp; Sour Cream...9.95 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 Nachos Grande Jalapentilde;os, Tomatoes, Scallions, chopped Black Olives and melted Cheddar Cheese over homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, served with Sour Cream amp; Salsa...9.50 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 With Our Blue Ribbon Chili...Add 2.00 Shrimp amp; Pesto Flatbread On a Pesto Base with Shrimp amp; our Four Cheese Blend...13.50 Chicken Chimichanga Oven roasted Chicken, Vermont Cheddar Cheese amp; our homemade Salsa wrapped in a Flour Tortilla, fried and then topped with Black Olives amp; Jalapentilde;os, served with Salsa, Sour Cream amp; a side of fresh Fruit...12.95 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 Sausage Crespolini Italian Sausage, fresh Arugula amp; Onions with Parmesan, Mozzarella amp; Cream Cheeses baked in Puff Pastry, served with a small Garden Salad tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette...12.95 ENTREES Maple Mustard Chicken Chicken Breast rolled in Pecans, baked and topped with a Maple Mustard Sauce, served with Garden Rice amp; Fresh Vegetables...17.95 Mediterranean Pasta Sauteacute;ed Artichokes, Cherry Tomatoes, Capers amp; Baby Spinach tossed in a White Wine Butter Sauce, served over Spinach Fettuccine and topped with Grilled Chicken amp; crumbled Feta Cheese...17.50 Chicken Schnitzel A breaded Chicken Cutlet topped with a Lemon Caper White Wine Butter Sauce, served with Chef's Rice amp; fresh Vegetables...17.95 Shrimp Scampi Black Tiger Shrimp sauteacute;ed with Garlic amp; Tomatoes, deglazed with White Wine and finished with Lemon amp; Sweet Cabot Butter, served over Linguine topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese...20.95 Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Pan-seared and baked with a Lemon Beurre Blanc, served with Wild Rice amp; fresh Vegetable...22.50 Baby Back Ribs A full rack slow roasted with Hickory Smoked Barbeque Sauce and served with Cornbread, Cole Slaw amp; Mashed Potatoes...21.95 Beef amp; Sausage Bolognese Ground Angus Beef amp; Italian Sausage sauteacute;ed with Garlic, Shallots amp; Butter, tossed with Cavatappi Pasta in a Marinara Cream Sauce...16.95 Jumbo Sea Scallops Pan-seared Jumbo Sea Scallops served with Citrus Israeli Couscous amp; fresh Asparagus, topped with a Mango Beurre Blanc...21.95 FROM THE GRILL Jack Daniel's Steak 12oz. New York Strip rubbed with a coarse ground Black Pepper, charbroiled and flamed tableside with Jack Daniel's, served with Chef's Potato amp; Fresh Vegetables...24.95 New York Sirloin A 12oz. New York Strip topped with a Gorgonzola Compound Butter and served with Chef's Potato amp; Vegetable...22.95 Filet Mignon An 8oz. Filet topped with Bordelaise Sauce and served with Chef's Potato amp; fresh Vegetable...25.95 Grilled Center-Cut Pork Loin Topped with an Apple, Maple amp; Cranberry Relish, served with Mashed Potatoes amp; Baby Carrots...17.95 Grilled Atlantic Salmon Served with Garden Rice amp; fresh Vegetables, topped with Greek Tzatziki Sauce...18.95 Add a Demi Garden or Caesar Salad to any Entree for just 4.00 BURGERS Bentleys Burger Half-pound Angus Hamburger, grilled to order, served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Dill Pickle and French Fries...9.95 ...With Sauteacute;ed Mushrooms...Add .50cent; ...With Raw or Sauteacute;ed Onions...Add .50cent; ...topped with melted Cheddar Cheese...10.50 ...topped with Bacon amp; Cheddar Cheese...11.50 ...coated in coarse Black Pepper amp; topped with Crumbled Bleu Cheese...10.95 Chili Cheeseburger Our famous Chili over a half-pound Angus Hamburger, topped with melted Jack Cheddar Cheese and served with French Fries...11.50 Roasted Vegetable Burger Served with Thousand Island Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle amp; French Fries...9.95 SALADS Bentleys Signature Salad Apples, Cranberries, Walnuts amp; Gorgonzola Cheese, over mixed Greens, tossed with Raspberry Vinaigrette...12.95 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Grilled Shrimp...Add 5.00 Caesar Salad Made with Asiago Parmesan Cheese...9.95 With Anchovies...Add 1.00 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Garden Salad Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, shredded Carrots and Mixed Greens, topped with a Balsamic Vinaigrette...7.95 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Contact: Bentleys Restaurant 3 Elm Street Woodstock, Vermont (802) 457-3232 www.bentleysrestaurant.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Bentleys-Restaurant-at-Stratton ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 12:10:39 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Bentleys-Restaurant-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> A Woodstock landmark for over 30 years, Bentleys serves Lunch, Dinner amp; Sunday Brunch in a warm, eclectic atmosphere filled with Victorian sofas, oriental rugs amp; antique lamps. Our extensive menus offer something for every appetite. Bentleys also features dancing every Saturday night, occasional live entertainment and our very own custom brewed ale. Enjoy value and variety at Bentley's restaurant at the heart of Stratton Mountain Resort located at the Inn at Stratton Mountain. Choose from a full menu of favorites featuring Vermont Fresh Network purveyors. Lounge with big-screen sports. Lunch Menu SOUP Homemade Soup of the Day Cup...3.95 / Bowl...5.95 BISTROS Quiche Bistro of the Day Our Chef's Quiche of the Day served with a Garden Salad tossed with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette...11.95 Bentleys Bistro A bowl of our Soup of the Day and a Garden Salad served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, fresh Bread and Maple Butter...9.95 Chili Bistro Chili and a Garden Salad, served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, fresh Bread and Maple Butter...10.95 French Onion Bistro Our Baked French Onion Soup and a Garden Salad served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, fresh Bread and Maple Butter...10.50 SALADS Bentleys Signature Salad Apples, Cranberries, Walnuts amp; Bleu Cheese over mixed Greens, tossed with a Raspberry Vinaigrette...12.95 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Caesar Salad Made with Asiago Parmesan Cheese...sm.6.95/lg.9.95 With Anchovies..Add 1.00 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Garden Salad Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded Carrots amp; Mixed Greens, tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Small...5.95 Large...7.95 SANDWICHES The Flatlander Grilled Vermont Cheddar Cheese, Bacon amp; sliced Tomato on Peasant Bread, served with French Fries...9.95 Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich On a Bulky Roll topped with Coleslaw, served with French Fries...10.50 Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich A Vegetarian Delight...With Mesclun Greens, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Smoked Gouda Cheese amp; Herbed Mayonnaise on Peasant Bread, served with French Fries...10.50 The Woodstocker Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese amp; Mayonnaise on a Croissant, served with French Fries...9.95 The Gyro Pita Greek seasoned Beef amp; Lamb with Shredded Lettuce, Red Onion, Tomato amp; Tzatziki Sauce on grilled Pita Bread, served with French Fries...9.95 Bentleys New York Strip Sandwich On a toasted French Baguette with Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Tobasco Mayonnaise amp; Lettuce, served with French Fires...14.50 LUNCH ENTREES Baby Back Ribs A half-rack of our famous Ribs, served with Coleslaw amp; French Fries...14.95 Chicken Chimichanga Oven roasted Chicken tossed with Vermont Cheddar Cheese amp; our homemade Salsa wrapped in a Flour Tortilla, fried then topped with Black Olives amp; Jalapentilde;os, served with Salsa, Sour Cream amp; a side of Fresh Fruit...12.95 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 Grilled Shrimp Salad Large grilled Tiger Shrimp on a bed of Mixed Greens with Sugar Snap Peas, Red Peppers, Sesame Seeds and a Ginger Sesame Dressing...14.50 Grilled Salmon Salad Fresh grilled Atlantic Salmon served over a large Garden Salad...14.95 Pork Lettuce Wraps Diced center-cut Pork Loin sauteacute;ed with Asian Brown Sauce served over Rice Noodles with Boston Bibb Lettuce...10.95 NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITES Nachos Grande Jalapentilde;os, Tomatoes, Scallions, chopped Black Olives amp; melted Cheddar Cheese over homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, served with Sour Cream amp; Salsa...9.50 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 With our Blue Ribbon Chili..Add 2.00 Buffalo Wings A pound of Chicken Wings tossed in Buffalo Sauce, served with Celery Sticks amp; Bleu Cheese Dressing...9.50 Classic Shrimp Cocktail Served with our homemade Cocktail Sauce...10.95 Sausage Crespolini Zesty Italian Sausage, fresh Spinach, Onions, Parmesan, Mozzarella amp; Cream Cheeses baked in a Puff Pastry...12.95 Chicken Quesadilla With Scallions, Tomatoes amp; Cheddar Cheese grilled in a crisp Flour Tortilla, served with Salsa amp; Sour Cream...9.95 With Guacamole...Add 2.00 With Shrimp instead of Chicken...Add 2.00 Chips amp; Salsa Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips with Pico de Gallo Salsa...4.95 With Guacamole...Add 2.00 GRILLED FLATBREADS Grilled Shrimp amp; Pesto Flatbread On a Pesto Base with Shrimp amp; our Four Cheese Blend...12.95 BLT Flatbread Garlic Olive Oil, Bacon amp; Tomatoes with our Four Cheese Blend, topped with a Caesar Salad...11.95 Classic Pepperoni With our Four Cheese Blend...10.50 Four Cheese Flatbread Our secret blend of Cheeses...8.95 BURGERS Bentleys Burger Half-pound Angus Hamburger, grilled to order, served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Dill Pickle and French Fries...9.95 ...topped with melted Cheddar Cheese...10.50 ...topped with crispy Bacon amp; melted Cheddar Cheese...11.50 ...coated in coarse Black Pepper amp; topped with Crumbled Bleu Cheese...10.95 ...With Sauteacute;ed Mushrooms...Add .50cent; ...With Raw or Sauteacute;ed Onions...Add .50cent; Chili Cheeseburger Our famous Chili over a half-pound Angus Hamburger, topped with melted Jack Cheddar Cheese, served with French Fries...11.50 Roasted Vegetable Burger A Vegetarian Delight... served with Thousand Island Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickle and French Fries...9.95 Dinner Menu APPETIZERS amp; LIGHT FARE Homemade Soup of the Day Cup...3.95 Bowl...5.95 Blue Ribbon Chili Bentleys Award Winning Chili created with Ground Turkey amp; Beef, Peppers, Onions amp; Spices, topped with melted Vermont Cheddar Cheese, served with homemade Cornbread...7.95 French Onion Soup Spanish and White Onions slow-roasted with Leeks amp; Scallions in Vermont Amber Ale, simmered in rich Beef Broth and baked with Mozzarella amp; Parmesan Cheeses...6.95 Garlic Cheese Flatbread Served with a side of warm Marinara Sauce...8.95 Pork Lettuce Wraps Diced center-cut Pork Loin sauteacute;ed with Asian Brown Sauce, served over Rice Noodles with Boston Bibb Lettuce...10.95 Classic Shrimp Cocktail Tiger Shrimp, chilled and served with Cocktail Sauce...10.95 Chips amp; Salsa Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips with Pico de Gallo Salsa...4.95 With Guacamole...Add 2.00 Buffalo Wings A pound of Chicken Wings tossed in Buffalo Sauce, served with Celery, Carrot Sticks amp; Bleu Cheese dressing...9.50 Pork Lettuce Wraps Diced center-cut Pork Loin sauteacute;ed with Celery amp; Bleu Cheese Dressing...9.50 Chicken Quesadilla With Scallions, Tomatoes amp; Cheddar Cheese grilled in a crisp flour Tortilla, served with Salsa amp; Sour Cream...9.95 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 Nachos Grande Jalapentilde;os, Tomatoes, Scallions, chopped Black Olives and melted Cheddar Cheese over homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, served with Sour Cream amp; Salsa...9.50 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 With Our Blue Ribbon Chili...Add 2.00 Shrimp amp; Pesto Flatbread On a Pesto Base with Shrimp amp; our Four Cheese Blend...13.50 Chicken Chimichanga Oven roasted Chicken, Vermont Cheddar Cheese amp; our homemade Salsa wrapped in a Flour Tortilla, fried and then topped with Black Olives amp; Jalapentilde;os, served with Salsa, Sour Cream amp; a side of fresh Fruit...12.95 With a side of Guacamole...Add 2.00 Sausage Crespolini Italian Sausage, fresh Arugula amp; Onions with Parmesan, Mozzarella amp; Cream Cheeses baked in Puff Pastry, served with a small Garden Salad tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette...12.95 ENTREES Maple Mustard Chicken Chicken Breast rolled in Pecans, baked and topped with a Maple Mustard Sauce, served with Garden Rice amp; Fresh Vegetables...17.95 Mediterranean Pasta Sauteacute;ed Artichokes, Cherry Tomatoes, Capers amp; Baby Spinach tossed in a White Wine Butter Sauce, served over Spinach Fettuccine and topped with Grilled Chicken amp; crumbled Feta Cheese...17.50 Chicken Schnitzel A breaded Chicken Cutlet topped with a Lemon Caper White Wine Butter Sauce, served with Chef's Rice amp; fresh Vegetables...17.95 Shrimp Scampi Black Tiger Shrimp sauteacute;ed with Garlic amp; Tomatoes, deglazed with White Wine and finished with Lemon amp; Sweet Cabot Butter, served over Linguine topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese...20.95 Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Pan-seared and baked with a Lemon Beurre Blanc, served with Wild Rice amp; fresh Vegetable...22.50 Baby Back Ribs A full rack slow roasted with Hickory Smoked Barbeque Sauce and served with Cornbread, Cole Slaw amp; Mashed Potatoes...21.95 Beef amp; Sausage Bolognese Ground Angus Beef amp; Italian Sausage sauteacute;ed with Garlic, Shallots amp; Butter, tossed with Cavatappi Pasta in a Marinara Cream Sauce...16.95 Jumbo Sea Scallops Pan-seared Jumbo Sea Scallops served with Citrus Israeli Couscous amp; fresh Asparagus, topped with a Mango Beurre Blanc...21.95 FROM THE GRILL Jack Daniel's Steak 12oz. New York Strip rubbed with a coarse ground Black Pepper, charbroiled and flamed tableside with Jack Daniel's, served with Chef's Potato amp; Fresh Vegetables...24.95 New York Sirloin A 12oz. New York Strip topped with a Gorgonzola Compound Butter and served with Chef's Potato amp; Vegetable...22.95 Filet Mignon An 8oz. Filet topped with Bordelaise Sauce and served with Chef's Potato amp; fresh Vegetable...25.95 Grilled Center-Cut Pork Loin Topped with an Apple, Maple amp; Cranberry Relish, served with Mashed Potatoes amp; Baby Carrots...17.95 Grilled Atlantic Salmon Served with Garden Rice amp; fresh Vegetables, topped with Greek Tzatziki Sauce...18.95 Add a Demi Garden or Caesar Salad to any Entree for just 4.00 BURGERS Bentleys Burger Half-pound Angus Hamburger, grilled to order, served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Dill Pickle and French Fries...9.95 ...With Sauteacute;ed Mushrooms...Add .50cent; ...With Raw or Sauteacute;ed Onions...Add .50cent; ...topped with melted Cheddar Cheese...10.50 ...topped with Bacon amp; Cheddar Cheese...11.50 ...coated in coarse Black Pepper amp; topped with Crumbled Bleu Cheese...10.95 Chili Cheeseburger Our famous Chili over a half-pound Angus Hamburger, topped with melted Jack Cheddar Cheese and served with French Fries...11.50 Roasted Vegetable Burger Served with Thousand Island Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle amp; French Fries...9.95 SALADS Bentleys Signature Salad Apples, Cranberries, Walnuts amp; Gorgonzola Cheese, over mixed Greens, tossed with Raspberry Vinaigrette...12.95 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Grilled Shrimp...Add 5.00 Caesar Salad Made with Asiago Parmesan Cheese...9.95 With Anchovies...Add 1.00 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Garden Salad Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, shredded Carrots and Mixed Greens, topped with a Balsamic Vinaigrette...7.95 With Chicken...Add 3.00 With Shrimp...Add 5.00 Contact: Bentleys Restaurant 3 Elm Street Woodstock, Vermont (802) 457-3232 www.bentleysrestaurant.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Bentleys-Restaurant-at-Stratton"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Located in the heart of Revelstoke, our 22-unit motel offers reasonable rates and very friendly service. It is our mission to provide you with clean, comfortable rooms with a variety of amenities to best suit your needs. In the morning, enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a freshly-baked muffin and much, much more while watching the morning news and weather - a great way to start off your day! Our internet kiosk and free high-speed wireless internet allows you to go online and discover different things to do in Revelstoke. The Swiss Chalet Motel is centrally located, so you will have no trouble getting where you need to go during your stay in our mountain paradise. Our Amenities: * Free high-speed wireless internet * Free Great Start Breakfast with Belgian waffles, hot and cold cereal, toast, freshly baked muffins, English muffins, hard-boiled eggs, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit * Electronic door-locking system * In-room coffee maker * Queen and king size beds, featuring Simmons Pillowtop Beautyrest mattresses * Cable TV * Telephone with data port (free local and calling card calls) * Alarm clock * Private bathroom * Refrigerators (designated rooms only) * Kitchenettes (designated rooms only) * Rooms with a balcony (designated rooms only) * Hair dryers available * Non-smoking rooms only * Soap and shampoo dispensers * Air conditioning * Individual heating * Iron and ironing board available * Free use of courtyard BBQ (in-season) * On-site internet kiosk Guests are also entitled to unlimited swimming and access to the fitness centre at the Revelstoke Aquatic Centre! Contact: 1101 Victoria Road West - Box 359 Revelstoke British Columbia Canada V0E 2S0 E-mail: questions@swisschaletmotel.com Telephone: Local: 1.250.837.4650 Toll Free: 1.877.837.4650 Fax: 1.250.837.2485 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Swiss-Chalet-at-Revelstoke ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 11:48:51 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Swiss-Chalet-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Located in the heart of Revelstoke, our 22-unit motel offers reasonable rates and very friendly service. It is our mission to provide you with clean, comfortable rooms with a variety of amenities to best suit your needs. In the morning, enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a freshly-baked muffin and much, much more while watching the morning news and weather - a great way to start off your day! Our internet kiosk and free high-speed wireless internet allows you to go online and discover different things to do in Revelstoke. The Swiss Chalet Motel is centrally located, so you will have no trouble getting where you need to go during your stay in our mountain paradise. Our Amenities: * Free high-speed wireless internet * Free Great Start Breakfast with Belgian waffles, hot and cold cereal, toast, freshly baked muffins, English muffins, hard-boiled eggs, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit * Electronic door-locking system * In-room coffee maker * Queen and king size beds, featuring Simmons Pillowtop Beautyrest mattresses * Cable TV * Telephone with data port (free local and calling card calls) * Alarm clock * Private bathroom * Refrigerators (designated rooms only) * Kitchenettes (designated rooms only) * Rooms with a balcony (designated rooms only) * Hair dryers available * Non-smoking rooms only * Soap and shampoo dispensers * Air conditioning * Individual heating * Iron and ironing board available * Free use of courtyard BBQ (in-season) * On-site internet kiosk Guests are also entitled to unlimited swimming and access to the fitness centre at the Revelstoke Aquatic Centre! Contact: 1101 Victoria Road West - Box 359 Revelstoke British Columbia Canada V0E 2S0 E-mail: questions@swisschaletmotel.com Telephone: Local: 1.250.837.4650 Toll Free: 1.877.837.4650 Fax: 1.250.837.2485 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Swiss-Chalet-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Glacier House Hotel amp; Resort is one of Revelstoke's finest Accommodations where you enjoy the comforts of spacious fireplace rooms and log cabins. Glacier House's quiet location, 5 minutes north of the town of Revelstoke, makes us an ideal hotel in Revelstoke to explore Mount Revelstoke National Park, go Golfing, Hiking, Canoeing, Skiing, Boarding or Snowmobiling. * Spacious Fireplace Lodge rooms * Log cabins sleep 2 to 12 * Free Internet amp; sat. TV * Indoor Swimming Pool * Bistro Restaurant, Outdoor Patio * Sauna, 6 Jacuzzi's, Playground * Golf amp; Ski amp; Sledding packages * 'Sledders' Pub with Big Screen At Glacier House Hotel amp; resort you can choose from 3 comfortable room types in the main lodge, and from 3 different cabin sizes. All our cabins are located within 75 meters from the main lodge. Sled or ATV from your door onto 3 mountains. Hike onto Frisby Ridge, or canoe on Lake Revelstoke just minutes from the resort. Single Lodge room from $ 74 Our Single Rooms feature one queen bed, sat TV, coffee machine, and more. Fireplace 2 Queen Lodge Room from $ 84 Fireplace Lodge Room with two queen beds, full bath and seating area. Fireplace King-suite amp; balcony from $ 96 King suites feature a comfy King bed, seating area, fireplace, south-facing balcony and more... Medium log Cabin 2-5 persons from $ 126 Cozy log cabins feature 2 queen beds, pull out couch, fireplace, view deck and more. Large Family Cabin with hot tub 4-7 persons from $ 240 Large multi bedroom cabins with Kitchen, fireplace, seating and deck with hot tub. Large Group Cabins for 7-12 persons from $75 pp Large cabins with multiple bedrooms, common areas amp; hot tubs.... Contact: Glacier House Hotel amp; Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Box 250, Revelstoke BC, Canada E-mail: info@glacierhouse.com North America: Toll Free 1-877-837-9594 1-877-837-9594 Other: Phone 1-250-837-9594 Fax 1-250-837-9592 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Glacier-House-at-Revelstoke ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 11:14:06 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Glacier-House-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Glacier House Hotel amp; Resort is one of Revelstoke's finest Accommodations where you enjoy the comforts of spacious fireplace rooms and log cabins. Glacier House's quiet location, 5 minutes north of the town of Revelstoke, makes us an ideal hotel in Revelstoke to explore Mount Revelstoke National Park, go Golfing, Hiking, Canoeing, Skiing, Boarding or Snowmobiling. * Spacious Fireplace Lodge rooms * Log cabins sleep 2 to 12 * Free Internet amp; sat. TV * Indoor Swimming Pool * Bistro Restaurant, Outdoor Patio * Sauna, 6 Jacuzzi's, Playground * Golf amp; Ski amp; Sledding packages * 'Sledders' Pub with Big Screen At Glacier House Hotel amp; resort you can choose from 3 comfortable room types in the main lodge, and from 3 different cabin sizes. All our cabins are located within 75 meters from the main lodge. Sled or ATV from your door onto 3 mountains. Hike onto Frisby Ridge, or canoe on Lake Revelstoke just minutes from the resort. Single Lodge room from $ 74 Our Single Rooms feature one queen bed, sat TV, coffee machine, and more. Fireplace 2 Queen Lodge Room from $ 84 Fireplace Lodge Room with two queen beds, full bath and seating area. Fireplace King-suite amp; balcony from $ 96 King suites feature a comfy King bed, seating area, fireplace, south-facing balcony and more... Medium log Cabin 2-5 persons from $ 126 Cozy log cabins feature 2 queen beds, pull out couch, fireplace, view deck and more. Large Family Cabin with hot tub 4-7 persons from $ 240 Large multi bedroom cabins with Kitchen, fireplace, seating and deck with hot tub. Large Group Cabins for 7-12 persons from $75 pp Large cabins with multiple bedrooms, common areas amp; hot tubs.... Contact: Glacier House Hotel amp; Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Box 250, Revelstoke BC, Canada E-mail: info@glacierhouse.com North America: Toll Free 1-877-837-9594 1-877-837-9594 Other: Phone 1-250-837-9594 Fax 1-250-837-9592 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Glacier-House-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Nelsen Lodge is located at the base area at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Designed by the foremost resort architectural firm in North America, Raymond Letkeman and Associates created the Resort in a contemporary mountain alpine architectural style where every suite offers outstanding views across the Columbia Mountains to the Monashee Mountains. Crafted with natural materials that meld into the landscape, the hotel blends inviting natural materials such as leather, granite and rich wood stains offset by stainless steel appliances and brushed nickel fixtures and hardware. Hotel Amenities bull; Rockford Wok|Bar|Grill - opening December 2009 bull; Outdoor hot tub bull; Concierge Services bull; Secure underground parking bull; Bike and ski storage bull; Spacious balconies bull; Air conditioning bull; Pet Friendly Guest Suite Features and Amenities bull; All master bedrooms with King size beds and luxurious bedding bull; Spacious oversized bathrooms with soaker tub and shower finished in granite or quartz bull; Gas fireplaces bull; Kitchens with stainless steel Miele appliances bull; Washer and dryer in each suite bull; iPod docking station bull; Flat panel televisions bull; High speed internet bull; Expansive windows to maximize views bull; Ample storage in guest suites bull; Designer furniture bull; Living and dining areas in each suite For Reservation inquiries, please email reservations@sandman.ca or give us a call at 1-800-726-3626. You can also submit your Reservation Request Online. Contact: Box 2460 2950 Camozzi Road Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S1 Toll free: 1.866.373.4754 Phone: 1.250.814.0087 Fax: 1.250.837.4675 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Nelsen-Lodge-at-Revelstoke ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 11:00:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Nelsen-Lodge-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Nelsen Lodge is located at the base area at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Designed by the foremost resort architectural firm in North America, Raymond Letkeman and Associates created the Resort in a contemporary mountain alpine architectural style where every suite offers outstanding views across the Columbia Mountains to the Monashee Mountains. Crafted with natural materials that meld into the landscape, the hotel blends inviting natural materials such as leather, granite and rich wood stains offset by stainless steel appliances and brushed nickel fixtures and hardware. Hotel Amenities bull; Rockford Wok|Bar|Grill - opening December 2009 bull; Outdoor hot tub bull; Concierge Services bull; Secure underground parking bull; Bike and ski storage bull; Spacious balconies bull; Air conditioning bull; Pet Friendly Guest Suite Features and Amenities bull; All master bedrooms with King size beds and luxurious bedding bull; Spacious oversized bathrooms with soaker tub and shower finished in granite or quartz bull; Gas fireplaces bull; Kitchens with stainless steel Miele appliances bull; Washer and dryer in each suite bull; iPod docking station bull; Flat panel televisions bull; High speed internet bull; Expansive windows to maximize views bull; Ample storage in guest suites bull; Designer furniture bull; Living and dining areas in each suite For Reservation inquiries, please email reservations@sandman.ca or give us a call at 1-800-726-3626. You can also submit your Reservation Request Online. Contact: Box 2460 2950 Camozzi Road Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S1 Toll free: 1.866.373.4754 Phone: 1.250.814.0087 Fax: 1.250.837.4675 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Nelsen-Lodge-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Mackenzie Outpost is open for business at the top of the Revelation Gondola. The Outpost offers on-the-go treats like hot coffee, sandwiches on artisan bread, flat bread pizza, and Kelly's homemade goodies and jerky. With stunning views of the Monashee mountains and convenient, tasty snacks, the Mackenzie Outpost is sure to become a new favourite. Box 2460 2950 Camozzi Road Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S1 Toll free: 1.866.373.4754 Phone: 1.250.814.0087 info@revelstokemountainresort.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Mackenzie-Outpost-at-Revelstoke ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 10:53:30 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Mackenzie-Outpost-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Mackenzie Outpost is open for business at the top of the Revelation Gondola. The Outpost offers on-the-go treats like hot coffee, sandwiches on artisan bread, flat bread pizza, and Kelly's homemade goodies and jerky. With stunning views of the Monashee mountains and convenient, tasty snacks, the Mackenzie Outpost is sure to become a new favourite. Box 2460 2950 Camozzi Road Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S1 Toll free: 1.866.373.4754 Phone: 1.250.814.0087 info@revelstokemountainresort.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Mackenzie-Outpost-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course, the cocktail hour and late night snacks; ROCKFORD is neither strictly a restaurant nor strictly a bar. ROCKFORD is a blend of both. It offers a high quality menu, generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere with stylish west coast accents. ROCKFORD is an inviting place for everyone and for every occasion where the food and drink are equally important. With our core philosophy of Love at First Bite, ROCKFORD's menu was created and stacked with unique wok inspired snack amp; share plates and entrees, flavourful pastas and traditional west coast entrees with a ROCKFORD twist. Food that proudly announces quality and comfort.....and some adventure, reaffirming that back-to-basic cuisine with contemporary flavor profiles are indeed very cool! ROCKFORD's menu is full-of-life and introduces Guests to very unique tastes and food experiences, cooked up and served by our ultra friendly, dynamic and engaging culinary and service team - always smiling, vibrant and ready to please. The ROCKFORD experience will call to our Guests to keep coming back again and again. Our Guests seek a familiar, comfortable and unintimidating experience. ROCKFORD features lush booths, as inviting as your family room sofa, to large communal and interactive tables that are just the right fit for Guests looking for a place to socialize and share stories with friends. ROCKFORD's atmosphere is always comforting, unpretentious and full of energy, cultivating and delivering the neighbourly and welcoming feeling many diners seek and of course wear the personality drawn from our staff team. ROCKFORD provides a place for our local and visiting Guests to truly call their own. Contact: 204 1st Street West Revelstoke, BC, Canada 1.866.373.4754 Get Directions (250) 814-0087 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Rockford-Wok-Bar-Grill-at-Revelstoke ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 10:29:49 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Rockford-Wok-Bar-Grill-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course, the cocktail hour and late night snacks; ROCKFORD is neither strictly a restaurant nor strictly a bar. ROCKFORD is a blend of both. It offers a high quality menu, generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere with stylish west coast accents. ROCKFORD is an inviting place for everyone and for every occasion where the food and drink are equally important. With our core philosophy of Love at First Bite, ROCKFORD's menu was created and stacked with unique wok inspired snack amp; share plates and entrees, flavourful pastas and traditional west coast entrees with a ROCKFORD twist. Food that proudly announces quality and comfort.....and some adventure, reaffirming that back-to-basic cuisine with contemporary flavor profiles are indeed very cool! ROCKFORD's menu is full-of-life and introduces Guests to very unique tastes and food experiences, cooked up and served by our ultra friendly, dynamic and engaging culinary and service team - always smiling, vibrant and ready to please. The ROCKFORD experience will call to our Guests to keep coming back again and again. Our Guests seek a familiar, comfortable and unintimidating experience. ROCKFORD features lush booths, as inviting as your family room sofa, to large communal and interactive tables that are just the right fit for Guests looking for a place to socialize and share stories with friends. ROCKFORD's atmosphere is always comforting, unpretentious and full of energy, cultivating and delivering the neighbourly and welcoming feeling many diners seek and of course wear the personality drawn from our staff team. ROCKFORD provides a place for our local and visiting Guests to truly call their own. Contact: 204 1st Street West Revelstoke, BC, Canada 1.866.373.4754 Get Directions (250) 814-0087 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Rockford-Wok-Bar-Grill-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The menu at this pleasant and informal restaurant blends French accents with North American favorites. Choose from a broad choice of salads and appetizers -- you could easily make a meal of the small plates, such as duck confit rillettes, crab tartar, baked brie, and even nachos. Main courses emphasize regional and organic produce, meats, and fish; wild B.C. salmon comes with chardonnay cream sauce and chicken breast is stuffed with local forest mushrooms and drizzled with basil cream. Desserts are all made in-house. The knotty pine interior is divided into a bar and dining room, though the distinction disappears when the cafe is busy, which is often. Features: vegetarian dishes English language menu takeout internet access large groups ok fireplace outdoor/patio dining entertainment / live music Accepts: cash bank debit cards Visa MasterCard/Eurocard Smoking: not permitted Dress: casual Alcohol: full bar Reservations: accepted Parking: street parking own parking lot Handicapped Access: partially accessible Contact: 600 2nd St. West - map Revelstoke, BC V0E 2SO 2508375500 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Woolsey-Creek-Cafe-at-Revelstoke ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 09:53:08 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Woolsey-Creek-Cafe-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The menu at this pleasant and informal restaurant blends French accents with North American favorites. Choose from a broad choice of salads and appetizers -- you could easily make a meal of the small plates, such as duck confit rillettes, crab tartar, baked brie, and even nachos. Main courses emphasize regional and organic produce, meats, and fish; wild B.C. salmon comes with chardonnay cream sauce and chicken breast is stuffed with local forest mushrooms and drizzled with basil cream. Desserts are all made in-house. The knotty pine interior is divided into a bar and dining room, though the distinction disappears when the cafe is busy, which is often. Features: vegetarian dishes English language menu takeout internet access large groups ok fireplace outdoor/patio dining entertainment / live music Accepts: cash bank debit cards Visa MasterCard/Eurocard Smoking: not permitted Dress: casual Alcohol: full bar Reservations: accepted Parking: street parking own parking lot Handicapped Access: partially accessible Contact: 600 2nd St. West - map Revelstoke, BC V0E 2SO 2508375500 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Woolsey-Creek-Cafe-at-Revelstoke"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel More than 300 freestyle athletes will be descending onto Deer Valley Resort next weekend, as the ski resort will host the 2010 Visa Freestyle International World Cup, from Thursday, January 14-Saturday, January 16. The event is the second-to-last stop for athletes before the Olympic Games, and will take place on Deer Valley's lower Bald Eagle Mountain, above the Snow Park Lodge. See below for the schedule we received from Deer Valley, and get out and enjoy the competition! Thursday, January 14: Deer Valley Resort will host the ladies' and men's mogul competition on Champion ski run. Ladies' mogul qualifications will take place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Men's moguls qualifications will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Moguls finals for both ladies and men will take place from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., with awards immediately following at approximately 2:30 p.m. An evening celebration will begin at 7 p.m. on Park City's Historic Main Street, including live entertainment by The Bravery followed by fireworks. Free parking will be available Deer Valley Resort. Please utilize the free Park City bus transportation to and from Main Street. Friday, January 15: The ladies' aerial qualifications take place on Deer Valley's White Owl ski run from 1 to 1:50 p.m., and the men's aerial qualifications from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Ladies' aerial finals will be held from 8 to 8:20 p.m. and the men's aerial finals will be held from 8:25 to 8:45 p.m. Awards for both ladies' and men along with a fireworks display will immediately follow the competition at approximately 8:55 p.m. Saturday, January 16: Deer Valley Resort will host a second mogul competition on Champion ski run at night under the lights. Ladies' mogul qualifications will take place from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., men's mogul qualifications will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mogul finals for both ladies' and men will take place from 8 to 9 p.m., with awards and a fireworks display immediately following at approximately 9:15 p.m. COST: All events are free to the public. For those guests looking for an enhanced spectator experience, Freestyle Feast tickets are still available for Thursday's moguls competition for $65. The ticket includes lunch in the VIP tent and a commemorative gift. Freestyle Feast tickets for Thursday may be purchased by calling 435-645-6510 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Deer-Valley-to-host-Visa-Freestyle-International-World-Cup-next-weekend ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-05 09:49:33 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Deer-Valley-to-host-Visa-Freestyle-International-World-Cup-next-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100105_deervalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> More than 300 freestyle athletes will be descending onto Deer Valley Resort next weekend, as the ski resort will host the 2010 Visa Freestyle International World Cup, from Thursday, January 14-Saturday, January 16. The event is the second-to-last stop for athletes before the Olympic Games, and will take place on Deer Valley's lower Bald Eagle Mountain, above the Snow Park Lodge. See below for the schedule we received from Deer Valley, and get out and enjoy the competition! Thursday, January 14: Deer Valley Resort will host the ladies' and men's mogul competition on Champion ski run. Ladies' mogul qualifications will take place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Men's moguls qualifications will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Moguls finals for both ladies and men will take place from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., with awards immediately following at approximately 2:30 p.m. An evening celebration will begin at 7 p.m. on Park City's Historic Main Street, including live entertainment by The Bravery followed by fireworks. Free parking will be available Deer Valley Resort. Please utilize the free Park City bus transportation to and from Main Street. Friday, January 15: The ladies' aerial qualifications take place on Deer Valley's White Owl ski run from 1 to 1:50 p.m., and the men's aerial qualifications from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Ladies' aerial finals will be held from 8 to 8:20 p.m. and the men's aerial finals will be held from 8:25 to 8:45 p.m. Awards for both ladies' and men along with a fireworks display will immediately follow the competition at approximately 8:55 p.m. Saturday, January 16: Deer Valley Resort will host a second mogul competition on Champion ski run at night under the lights. Ladies' mogul qualifications will take place from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., men's mogul qualifications will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mogul finals for both ladies' and men will take place from 8 to 9 p.m., with awards and a fireworks display immediately following at approximately 9:15 p.m. COST: All events are free to the public. For those guests looking for an enhanced spectator experience, Freestyle Feast tickets are still available for Thursday's moguls competition for $65. The ticket includes lunch in the VIP tent and a commemorative gift. Freestyle Feast tickets for Thursday may be purchased by calling 435-645-6510 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100105/Deer-Valley-to-host-Visa-Freestyle-International-World-Cup-next-weekend"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100105_deervalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The second of three Grand Prix stops has hit Mammoth Mountain. In terms of importance, the Grand Prix is on the level with oxygen (can't live without that can you? So oxygen is important!). The Grand Prix will determine who gets one of only four spots on the U.S. Olympic halfpipe team and a free ticket to Vancouver. So, if anyone was waiting on getting nervous, now would be the time to watch the slow bead of sweat trickle down the forehead. It's nervous time! Sponsorships, glory, pride, and lives are at stake! Today was the first chance for athletes to get in some practice on Mammoth's Super Duper Pipe with its mega 22 foot walls. You knew Mammoth's Unbound Crew would have the conditions meter set to perfect. Shaun White (pictured above) was boosting bigger than illegal cash payments made to college football players in the SEC (from boosters, get it?). There will be two separate halfpipe comps, with finals on Wednesday and Saturday. Conditions are epic at Mammoth right now, so go get some turns in and check out the best snowboarders in the world do their thing at the Grand Prix. For a complete schedule of events, click here. Scroll down for more photos from today. Danny Davis tail sliding the Minarets. Louie Vito lookin' for his van in the parking lot. Mammoth local Greg Bretz just turned 19. Thanks, pop, for moving to Mammoth, eh Greg? http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Photos-from-Mammoth-Grand-Prix-practice-Shaun-White-Louie-Vito-Danny-Davis-Greg-Bretz ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 17:12:02 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Photos-from-Mammoth-Grand-Prix-practice-Shaun-White-Louie-Vito-Danny-Davis-Greg-Bretz"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Grand_Prix_Mammoth_Shaun_White_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The second of three Grand Prix stops has hit Mammoth Mountain. In terms of importance, the Grand Prix is on the level with oxygen (can't live without that can you? So oxygen is important!). The Grand Prix will determine who gets one of only four spots on the U.S. Olympic halfpipe team and a free ticket to Vancouver. So, if anyone was waiting on getting nervous, now would be the time to watch the slow bead of sweat trickle down the forehead. It's nervous time! Sponsorships, glory, pride, and lives are at stake! Today was the first chance for athletes to get in some practice on Mammoth's Super Duper Pipe with its mega 22 foot walls. You knew Mammoth's Unbound Crew would have the conditions meter set to perfect. Shaun White (pictured above) was boosting bigger than illegal cash payments made to college football players in the SEC (from boosters, get it?). There will be two separate halfpipe comps, with finals on Wednesday and Saturday. Conditions are epic at Mammoth right now, so go get some turns in and check out the best snowboarders in the world do their thing at the Grand Prix. For a complete schedule of events, click here. Scroll down for more photos from today. Danny Davis tail sliding the Minarets. Louie Vito lookin' for his van in the parking lot. Mammoth local Greg Bretz just turned 19. Thanks, pop, for moving to Mammoth, eh Greg? <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Photos-from-Mammoth-Grand-Prix-practice-Shaun-White-Louie-Vito-Danny-Davis-Greg-Bretz"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Grand_Prix_Mammoth_Shaun_White_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Glacier Ski Shop sells the finest quality and best performing ski equipment available. The staff at GSS test skis, boots, bindings, and accessories everyday, all season, with the goal of carrying only the top shelf gear. With Mt. Baker right out the door, our ski reviews are sponsored by powder turns not advertiser dollars. This is the North Cascades, blessed with incredible skiing terrain and world record snow fall. The equipment we sell reflects this place; tremendous touring, epic steeps, and of course big time powder. We are proud to represent the manufacturers who made the cut this season Glacier Ski Shop rents all types of snow sports equipment. Alpine, Telemark, Randonee, Cross Country, Snowboards, Snowshoes, and kids gear is available as a package or individually. Demo Alpine, Telemark, Randonee and Splitboards are available if you are looking to buy new gear or just want to try the latest and greatest. We Only reserve demo and advanced ski packages prepaid and selected(got to know ski length). Please call for more info. Alpine SKIS BOOTS PACKAGE Beginner $25 $12 $30 Intermediate $30 $15 $35 Advanced $35 $15 $40 Youth $20 $12 $25 Kids $15 $10 $20 Alpine Touring $35 $15 $40 Nordic Telemark $30 $15 $35 Backcountry $20 $12 $30 Cross Country $15 $12 $25 XC Kids $10 $5 $15 Snowboard Rental Board amp; Bindings Boots Package Adult $25 $12 $30 Kids $20 $12 $25 Board only $15-$20 Bindings only You mount $10 Bindings only We mount $15 Snowshoe Rentals Snowshoes Shoe Covers Poles Package $12 $5 $5 $20 Avalanche Safety Beacon Probe Pack Shovel Package $15 $5 $10 $5 $25 Additional Rentals Mohair Climbing Skins $10 Mohair Climbing Skins with touring package $5 Snake Skins $5 Alpine Trekkers $15 Powder Pants $10 Poles $5 Crampons $10 Helmet $7 Ice Axe $5 Harness $5 Kids Seasonal Program (GROMS) $250 GROMS Second season trade in $100 Contact: We are here to answer any questions from 8 till 5:30 daily. You will not be put on hold or given an automated answering system durring operating hours. Most questions about rental are answered on the rental page. PHONE# 1 360 599 1943 Ski season hours 8 am - 5:30 daily Shipping Mailing 9966 Mt. Baker Highway PO Box 5028 Glacier WA 98244 Glacier WA 98244 www.glacierskishop.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Glacier-Ski-Shop-at-Mt-Baker ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 16:17:23 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Glacier-Ski-Shop-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Glacier Ski Shop sells the finest quality and best performing ski equipment available. The staff at GSS test skis, boots, bindings, and accessories everyday, all season, with the goal of carrying only the top shelf gear. With Mt. Baker right out the door, our ski reviews are sponsored by powder turns not advertiser dollars. This is the North Cascades, blessed with incredible skiing terrain and world record snow fall. The equipment we sell reflects this place; tremendous touring, epic steeps, and of course big time powder. We are proud to represent the manufacturers who made the cut this season Glacier Ski Shop rents all types of snow sports equipment. Alpine, Telemark, Randonee, Cross Country, Snowboards, Snowshoes, and kids gear is available as a package or individually. Demo Alpine, Telemark, Randonee and Splitboards are available if you are looking to buy new gear or just want to try the latest and greatest. We Only reserve demo and advanced ski packages prepaid and selected(got to know ski length). Please call for more info. Alpine SKIS BOOTS PACKAGE Beginner $25 $12 $30 Intermediate $30 $15 $35 Advanced $35 $15 $40 Youth $20 $12 $25 Kids $15 $10 $20 Alpine Touring $35 $15 $40 Nordic Telemark $30 $15 $35 Backcountry $20 $12 $30 Cross Country $15 $12 $25 XC Kids $10 $5 $15 Snowboard Rental Board amp; Bindings Boots Package Adult $25 $12 $30 Kids $20 $12 $25 Board only $15-$20 Bindings only You mount $10 Bindings only We mount $15 Snowshoe Rentals Snowshoes Shoe Covers Poles Package $12 $5 $5 $20 Avalanche Safety Beacon Probe Pack Shovel Package $15 $5 $10 $5 $25 Additional Rentals Mohair Climbing Skins $10 Mohair Climbing Skins with touring package $5 Snake Skins $5 Alpine Trekkers $15 Powder Pants $10 Poles $5 Crampons $10 Helmet $7 Ice Axe $5 Harness $5 Kids Seasonal Program (GROMS) $250 GROMS Second season trade in $100 Contact: We are here to answer any questions from 8 till 5:30 daily. You will not be put on hold or given an automated answering system durring operating hours. Most questions about rental are answered on the rental page. PHONE# 1 360 599 1943 Ski season hours 8 am - 5:30 daily Shipping Mailing 9966 Mt. Baker Highway PO Box 5028 Glacier WA 98244 Glacier WA 98244 www.glacierskishop.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Glacier-Ski-Shop-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel bull; Carl Eaton and Pete Seibert, Jr. to partake in the celebration and recognition of their late fathersrsquo; dream come true bull; Commemorative lapel pins, complimentary hot chocolate and cupcakes available at Bellersquo;s Camp open house VAIL, Colo. ndash; Jan. 4, 2010 ndash; Ten years ago Pete Seibert and Earl Eatonrsquo;s vision for Vail Mountain became a reality with the Blue Sky Basin expansion, featuring a vast expanse of wilderness-like ski and ride terrain facing Vailrsquo;s legendary Back Bowls. On the heels of a series of powder-bearing storms over the New Year holiday last week, Vail Mountain will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Blue Sky Basin this Wednesday, Jan. 6. Pete Seibert, Jr. and Carl Eaton ndash; sons of the late Pete Seibert, Sr. and Earl Eaton ndash; will kick off the day with an honorary ldquo;first chairrdquo; ride up the Skyline Express Lift (#37) at 10 a.m. or as weather permits. In addition, a limited edition commemorative lapel pin will be given to the first 1,000 skiers and snowboarders up to Bellersquo;s Camp. Guests will also be treated to complimentary hot chocolate and blue-iced cupcakes at Bellersquo;s Camp while supplies last. Those who bring their original Blue Sky Basin pin are encouraged to gather for a group photo outside Bellersquo;s Camp, following the morningrsquo;s festivities. ldquo;From the rustic lift houses and buildings to the phenomenal gladed skiing and snowboarding and expansive views, Blue Sky Basin is an experience unlike anything else on Vail Mountain,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. ldquo;Itrsquo;s a privilege to be able to pay tribute to Pete Seibert, Earl Eaton and all who were involved in the development and opening of Blue Sky Basin 10 years ago.rdquo; The outer-most area of Vail Mountain offers intermediate and expert skiers and riders a variety of moguls, glades, tree skiing, cliffs and ridges with a distinct backcountry feel. Fresh tracks and secret stashes are abundant on powder days and therersquo;s nothing like relaxing with friends between runs at Bellersquo;s Camp on a blue sky day, surrounded by Mount of the Holy Cross, the Sawatch Mountains, Ten-Mile Range and more. Blue Sky Basin is located to the south of Vail Mountainrsquo;s legendary Back Bowls, on the south side of Two Elk Creek, and includes more than 600 acres of developed terrain. The area was a part of Vailrsquo;s initial master plan developed by Vail founder Pete Seibert in 1962. Construction on the new area began in October 1998 and after the winter recommenced on July 1, 1999. The name Blue Sky Basin honors the original settlers of the Vail Valley ndash; the Ute Indians. Prior to the 1870s the Utes were the only real inhabitants of the Eagle River basin; what is now the Vail Valley. Other tribes referred to the Utes as the Blue Sky People. Both the Ute name and Colorado's brilliant blue skies inspired the name Blue Sky Basin. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/All-hail-Blue-Sky-Basin-10th-Anniversary-of-Vails-crown-jewel-is-this-Wednesday ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 15:47:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/All-hail-Blue-Sky-Basin-10th-Anniversary-of-Vails-crown-jewel-is-this-Wednesday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Blue_Sky_Basin_Vail_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> bull; Carl Eaton and Pete Seibert, Jr. to partake in the celebration and recognition of their late fathersrsquo; dream come true bull; Commemorative lapel pins, complimentary hot chocolate and cupcakes available at Bellersquo;s Camp open house VAIL, Colo. ndash; Jan. 4, 2010 ndash; Ten years ago Pete Seibert and Earl Eatonrsquo;s vision for Vail Mountain became a reality with the Blue Sky Basin expansion, featuring a vast expanse of wilderness-like ski and ride terrain facing Vailrsquo;s legendary Back Bowls. On the heels of a series of powder-bearing storms over the New Year holiday last week, Vail Mountain will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Blue Sky Basin this Wednesday, Jan. 6. Pete Seibert, Jr. and Carl Eaton ndash; sons of the late Pete Seibert, Sr. and Earl Eaton ndash; will kick off the day with an honorary ldquo;first chairrdquo; ride up the Skyline Express Lift (#37) at 10 a.m. or as weather permits. In addition, a limited edition commemorative lapel pin will be given to the first 1,000 skiers and snowboarders up to Bellersquo;s Camp. Guests will also be treated to complimentary hot chocolate and blue-iced cupcakes at Bellersquo;s Camp while supplies last. Those who bring their original Blue Sky Basin pin are encouraged to gather for a group photo outside Bellersquo;s Camp, following the morningrsquo;s festivities. ldquo;From the rustic lift houses and buildings to the phenomenal gladed skiing and snowboarding and expansive views, Blue Sky Basin is an experience unlike anything else on Vail Mountain,rdquo; said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. ldquo;Itrsquo;s a privilege to be able to pay tribute to Pete Seibert, Earl Eaton and all who were involved in the development and opening of Blue Sky Basin 10 years ago.rdquo; The outer-most area of Vail Mountain offers intermediate and expert skiers and riders a variety of moguls, glades, tree skiing, cliffs and ridges with a distinct backcountry feel. Fresh tracks and secret stashes are abundant on powder days and therersquo;s nothing like relaxing with friends between runs at Bellersquo;s Camp on a blue sky day, surrounded by Mount of the Holy Cross, the Sawatch Mountains, Ten-Mile Range and more. Blue Sky Basin is located to the south of Vail Mountainrsquo;s legendary Back Bowls, on the south side of Two Elk Creek, and includes more than 600 acres of developed terrain. The area was a part of Vailrsquo;s initial master plan developed by Vail founder Pete Seibert in 1962. Construction on the new area began in October 1998 and after the winter recommenced on July 1, 1999. The name Blue Sky Basin honors the original settlers of the Vail Valley ndash; the Ute Indians. Prior to the 1870s the Utes were the only real inhabitants of the Eagle River basin; what is now the Vail Valley. Other tribes referred to the Utes as the Blue Sky People. Both the Ute name and Colorado's brilliant blue skies inspired the name Blue Sky Basin. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/All-hail-Blue-Sky-Basin-10th-Anniversary-of-Vails-crown-jewel-is-this-Wednesday"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Blue_Sky_Basin_Vail_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jeremy Jones has been making laps on the tram where he reports on his blog there are minimal to no lines. Time to get to Jackson Hole, as 20 of snow fell on the Wyoming ski resort this past weekend. More snow is in the forecast, so go get you some Jackson Hole! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Jackson-Hole-gets-the-pow-goods-with-more-on-the-way ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 15:33:36 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Jackson-Hole-gets-the-pow-goods-with-more-on-the-way"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Jackson_Hole_pow_face_shot_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jeremy Jones has been making laps on the tram where he reports on his blog there are minimal to no lines. Time to get to Jackson Hole, as 20 of snow fell on the Wyoming ski resort this past weekend. More snow is in the forecast, so go get you some Jackson Hole! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Jackson-Hole-gets-the-pow-goods-with-more-on-the-way"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Jackson_Hole_pow_face_shot_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop is located in the quaint town of Glacier, the last stop before the Mt. Baker Ski Area in Washington State. MBSS is a family owned business that has been selling quality snowboard gear since 1989. We supply a variety of snowboard gear for people who have been snowboarding for years or are just learning. We also manufacture a snowboard bench frame called Bench Metal that works great for making a snowboard bench out of two used snowboards. Our online store has been in business for 8 years and we ship Worldwide. Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop hours - Mon-Sun. 8am-6pm The Shop is located directly behind Milano's Italian Restaurant on Forest Street, which is one street down from the Mt. Baker Highway - Take your first left past the Glacier Ski Shop. Equipment Rentals We have a great selection of rentals at the Best prices! There are also discounted half-day rates for those of you who are planning on afternoon riding. For first time snowboarders or anyone who has forgotten their gear, we've got it all. * Half day starts at 11:30a.m. Snowboard/Bindings/Boots $30 - All Day ($25 for kids) $26 - Half Day ($20 for kids) When you stop by, we'll match you up with a board that fits your size and riding type. While trying on boots, we'll already be adjusting your bindings so we can get you on your way with a complete setup within 15 minutes or less. $20 - All Day ($16 for kids) $16 - Half Day ($20 for kids) Got some boots already? Take your pick from Burton, Lib Tech, Gnu, and others for the board that is right for you. Snowboard Boots $12 - All Day ($8 for kids) $10 - Half Day ($6 for kids) You should see our boot drying system. With that thing running all night, your boots will always be warm and dry! Bindings Only $12 - All Day $10 - Half Day Did you break one of those expensive heel straps last week? Just vaporized a base plate? Yeah, we rent these too. XS through XL are available. Snowshoes $12/day Snowshoeing Poles $2/day contact: Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop 9996 Forest St. Glacier, WA 98244 USA toll free: 888-466-7392 local: 360-599-2008 (888)-466-7392 or email: info@mtbaker.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-Snowboard-Shop ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 14:30:38 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-Snowboard-Shop"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop is located in the quaint town of Glacier, the last stop before the Mt. Baker Ski Area in Washington State. MBSS is a family owned business that has been selling quality snowboard gear since 1989. We supply a variety of snowboard gear for people who have been snowboarding for years or are just learning. We also manufacture a snowboard bench frame called Bench Metal that works great for making a snowboard bench out of two used snowboards. Our online store has been in business for 8 years and we ship Worldwide. Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop hours - Mon-Sun. 8am-6pm The Shop is located directly behind Milano's Italian Restaurant on Forest Street, which is one street down from the Mt. Baker Highway - Take your first left past the Glacier Ski Shop. Equipment Rentals We have a great selection of rentals at the Best prices! There are also discounted half-day rates for those of you who are planning on afternoon riding. For first time snowboarders or anyone who has forgotten their gear, we've got it all. * Half day starts at 11:30a.m. Snowboard/Bindings/Boots $30 - All Day ($25 for kids) $26 - Half Day ($20 for kids) When you stop by, we'll match you up with a board that fits your size and riding type. While trying on boots, we'll already be adjusting your bindings so we can get you on your way with a complete setup within 15 minutes or less. $20 - All Day ($16 for kids) $16 - Half Day ($20 for kids) Got some boots already? Take your pick from Burton, Lib Tech, Gnu, and others for the board that is right for you. Snowboard Boots $12 - All Day ($8 for kids) $10 - Half Day ($6 for kids) You should see our boot drying system. With that thing running all night, your boots will always be warm and dry! Bindings Only $12 - All Day $10 - Half Day Did you break one of those expensive heel straps last week? Just vaporized a base plate? Yeah, we rent these too. XS through XL are available. Snowshoes $12/day Snowshoeing Poles $2/day contact: Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop 9996 Forest St. Glacier, WA 98244 USA toll free: 888-466-7392 local: 360-599-2008 (888)-466-7392 or email: info@mtbaker.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-Snowboard-Shop"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Whitefish, Mont. -- Whitefish Mountain Resort's Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Team took home wins in four of eight divisions at last week's New Year's Eve Rockin' Rail Jam, the team's first event of the season. The 5th Annual Rail Jam took place on terrain park features, including rails and boxes, which were specially set up on the slopes above Ed amp; Mully's Lounge for the event. A record sixty-five registered contestants did their best to impress judges with style and skill in two half-hour jam sessions; one each for snowboarders and skiers. Each discipline was split into four divisions: Women's Amateur, Boys' Amateur, Men's Amateur and and Open class. The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team, coming off of an intensive four-day Holiday Training Camp, produced four first-place finishes: Marley Rodwick (Women's Ski AM), Ryan Heaverland (Men's Snowboard AM), Parkin Costain (Boys Ski AM), and Braedon Ortt (Boys Snowboard AM). Other winners were Irie Anderson (Men's Ski AM), Alex Adams (Ski OPEN), Denise Allison (Women's Snowboard AM), and Todd Williamson (Snowboard OPEN). The night's winners took home cash, equipment, and other prizes made possible in part by the event's sponsors: Rossignol, Giro, Freeskier Magazine, Snowboard Magazine, Smith, Dakine, Stumptown Snowboards, Midway Rentals, Coca-Cola, Red Caboose Diner, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodyworks, Sportsman amp; Ski Haus, Wrap 'N Roll Cafeacute;, Second Street Pizza, Montana Coffee Traders, and Great Northern Brewing. After the Rail Jam, an on-snow torchlight parade and fireworks display entertained close to 1000 spectators who attended the night's festivities. The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team's next local showing will be at the first event in the Night Riders Park Series: a double feature on Saturday, Jan. 29 which will include a rail jam and a slopestyle competition. For more information on the Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team, upcoming freestyle competitions, or other events at the resort, visit skiwhitefish.com. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-team-wins-at-New-Years-Eve-Rockin-Rail-Jam ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 14:11:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-team-wins-at-New-Years-Eve-Rockin-Rail-Jam"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Whitefish, Mont. -- Whitefish Mountain Resort's Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Team took home wins in four of eight divisions at last week's New Year's Eve Rockin' Rail Jam, the team's first event of the season. The 5th Annual Rail Jam took place on terrain park features, including rails and boxes, which were specially set up on the slopes above Ed amp; Mully's Lounge for the event. A record sixty-five registered contestants did their best to impress judges with style and skill in two half-hour jam sessions; one each for snowboarders and skiers. Each discipline was split into four divisions: Women's Amateur, Boys' Amateur, Men's Amateur and and Open class. The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team, coming off of an intensive four-day Holiday Training Camp, produced four first-place finishes: Marley Rodwick (Women's Ski AM), Ryan Heaverland (Men's Snowboard AM), Parkin Costain (Boys Ski AM), and Braedon Ortt (Boys Snowboard AM). Other winners were Irie Anderson (Men's Ski AM), Alex Adams (Ski OPEN), Denise Allison (Women's Snowboard AM), and Todd Williamson (Snowboard OPEN). The night's winners took home cash, equipment, and other prizes made possible in part by the event's sponsors: Rossignol, Giro, Freeskier Magazine, Snowboard Magazine, Smith, Dakine, Stumptown Snowboards, Midway Rentals, Coca-Cola, Red Caboose Diner, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodyworks, Sportsman amp; Ski Haus, Wrap 'N Roll Cafeacute;, Second Street Pizza, Montana Coffee Traders, and Great Northern Brewing. After the Rail Jam, an on-snow torchlight parade and fireworks display entertained close to 1000 spectators who attended the night's festivities. The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team's next local showing will be at the first event in the Night Riders Park Series: a double feature on Saturday, Jan. 29 which will include a rail jam and a slopestyle competition. For more information on the Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team, upcoming freestyle competitions, or other events at the resort, visit skiwhitefish.com. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Whitefish-Mountain-Resort-team-wins-at-New-Years-Eve-Rockin-Rail-Jam"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_whitefish_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Logs at Canyon Creek offers cozy log cabin rentals, just 45 minutes east of Bellingham, WA in the foothills of Mount Baker. Situated near Canyon Creek and The North Fork of the Nooksack River and surrounded by pristine forests, the cabins offer comfortable living in a slower paced environment. No television, telephone, or internet between you and nature. Click the Photo Gallery to see the cabins and many of the scenes the Mt Baker area has to offer. We are now pleased to offer larger vacation homes, in addition to our cabins. Great for larger groups! Call or e-mail us for details. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are available at the Mount Baker Ski Area which operates, snow permitting, November through April. Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing are also popular activities in the winter. In the Summer, many spectacular hiking trails are nearby in the Mount Baker National Forest, or walk for hours along Canyon Creek and the Nooksack River. The creek bar is a great place for finding fossils and rocks. Be sure to take the trail up the creek, into the pristine canyon which gives the creek it's name. Mountain biking and white-water rafting are also popular summer activities. EACH RUSTIC LOG CABIN FEATURES * Livingroom with freestanding wood fireplace * Fully Equipped Kitchen and Bathroom * Two bedrooms accommodating up to six guests * All bedding, linens, towels, dishes and firewood are provided VACATION HOME FEATURES * Large Livingroom and Kitchen, fully equipped * 2-3 Bedrooms accommodating 8-10 guests * 2-3 Bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi and Clawfoot Tubs * Decks, Gas BBQ, TV/DVD, Hot Tubs, Pool Table in Lodge amp; Summit * Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer * All bedding, linens, towels, dishes, etc are provided. Contact: The Logs at Canyon Creek P.O. Box 5054 Glacier WA 98244 Telephone: (360) 599-2711 Email: Tom@TheLogs.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/The-Logs-at-Canyon-Creek ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 13:52:28 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/The-Logs-at-Canyon-Creek"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Logs at Canyon Creek offers cozy log cabin rentals, just 45 minutes east of Bellingham, WA in the foothills of Mount Baker. Situated near Canyon Creek and The North Fork of the Nooksack River and surrounded by pristine forests, the cabins offer comfortable living in a slower paced environment. No television, telephone, or internet between you and nature. Click the Photo Gallery to see the cabins and many of the scenes the Mt Baker area has to offer. We are now pleased to offer larger vacation homes, in addition to our cabins. Great for larger groups! Call or e-mail us for details. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are available at the Mount Baker Ski Area which operates, snow permitting, November through April. Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing are also popular activities in the winter. In the Summer, many spectacular hiking trails are nearby in the Mount Baker National Forest, or walk for hours along Canyon Creek and the Nooksack River. The creek bar is a great place for finding fossils and rocks. Be sure to take the trail up the creek, into the pristine canyon which gives the creek it's name. Mountain biking and white-water rafting are also popular summer activities. EACH RUSTIC LOG CABIN FEATURES * Livingroom with freestanding wood fireplace * Fully Equipped Kitchen and Bathroom * Two bedrooms accommodating up to six guests * All bedding, linens, towels, dishes and firewood are provided VACATION HOME FEATURES * Large Livingroom and Kitchen, fully equipped * 2-3 Bedrooms accommodating 8-10 guests * 2-3 Bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi and Clawfoot Tubs * Decks, Gas BBQ, TV/DVD, Hot Tubs, Pool Table in Lodge amp; Summit * Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer * All bedding, linens, towels, dishes, etc are provided. Contact: The Logs at Canyon Creek P.O. Box 5054 Glacier WA 98244 Telephone: (360) 599-2711 Email: Tom@TheLogs.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/The-Logs-at-Canyon-Creek"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is bringing back its popular Winter White Sale, which includes discounts on lodging, lift tickets, and children's programs. The sale runs this week, until January 10. If you go to jiminypeak.com, you will find daily e-coupons for $39 weekend tickets and day and twilight tickets for $29. There are also discounts at the ski resort's SKIWee and Explorers Childrens Programs. When guests buy one day, they will get the second day for half off, as long as their children are enrolled from January 4-10. Finally, the slopeside Country Inn is offering stay two nights, get the third night free until January 10th. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Jiminy-Peak-to-bring-back-the-Winter-White-Sale- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 13:39:55 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Jiminy-Peak-to-bring-back-the-Winter-White-Sale-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_jiminy_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is bringing back its popular Winter White Sale, which includes discounts on lodging, lift tickets, and children's programs. The sale runs this week, until January 10. If you go to jiminypeak.com, you will find daily e-coupons for $39 weekend tickets and day and twilight tickets for $29. There are also discounts at the ski resort's SKIWee and Explorers Childrens Programs. When guests buy one day, they will get the second day for half off, as long as their children are enrolled from January 4-10. Finally, the slopeside Country Inn is offering stay two nights, get the third night free until January 10th. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Jiminy-Peak-to-bring-back-the-Winter-White-Sale-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_jiminy_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Hidden below the impressive glaciers of Mount Baker and at the doorstep of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, the Winter Creek Bamp;B in Glacier, WA is the perfect place to stay while visiting the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. A beautiful mountain home with picture perfect views of Mount Baker's summit. The Winter Creek Bamp;B offers relaxing and comfortable accommodations in a wonderful wilderness setting.Bedrooms We have two available bedrooms, each with comfortable double beds. Living Space Along with the bedrooms we have two living rooms, each with their own fireplace and plenty of comfortable couches and chairs. Breakfast Every guest begins their day with a home cooked full breakfast. Amenities To help make your stay most enjoyable, our amenities include: * Sauna * Flat screen TV * DVD player * Wi-Fi Internet access Rates Our basic room rate is $100 per room per night with 2 day minimum on weekends. We offer discounted rates for 3 or more nights. All stays include full breakfast. Pets We have 2 dogs, 3 cats, horses amp; mules. Pets are welcome with an additional charge and must be pre-approved at the time of booking. Directions Drive east on Mt. Baker Hwy. to mile marker 31. Take next right on to Cornell Creek Rd. [50 yards] turn left, we're on your right about 200 yards from the intersection. Contact: Winter Creek Bed amp; Breakfast 9253 Cornell Creek Rd Glacier, WA 98244 phone: (360) 599-2526 fax: (360) 599-2186 email: wintercreek1@wildblue.net http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Winter-Creek-at-Mt-Baker ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 13:28:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Winter-Creek-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Hidden below the impressive glaciers of Mount Baker and at the doorstep of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, the Winter Creek Bamp;B in Glacier, WA is the perfect place to stay while visiting the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. A beautiful mountain home with picture perfect views of Mount Baker's summit. The Winter Creek Bamp;B offers relaxing and comfortable accommodations in a wonderful wilderness setting.Bedrooms We have two available bedrooms, each with comfortable double beds. Living Space Along with the bedrooms we have two living rooms, each with their own fireplace and plenty of comfortable couches and chairs. Breakfast Every guest begins their day with a home cooked full breakfast. Amenities To help make your stay most enjoyable, our amenities include: * Sauna * Flat screen TV * DVD player * Wi-Fi Internet access Rates Our basic room rate is $100 per room per night with 2 day minimum on weekends. We offer discounted rates for 3 or more nights. All stays include full breakfast. Pets We have 2 dogs, 3 cats, horses amp; mules. Pets are welcome with an additional charge and must be pre-approved at the time of booking. Directions Drive east on Mt. Baker Hwy. to mile marker 31. Take next right on to Cornell Creek Rd. [50 yards] turn left, we're on your right about 200 yards from the intersection. Contact: Winter Creek Bed amp; Breakfast 9253 Cornell Creek Rd Glacier, WA 98244 phone: (360) 599-2526 fax: (360) 599-2186 email: wintercreek1@wildblue.net <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Winter-Creek-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Welcome to Mt. Baker! Cabins, cottages, condos, chalets and executive vacation rental home accommodations are available through Mt. Baker Lodging. Our agency's goal is to provide you with the area's finest vacation home rental accommodations, while you enjoy the splendor of Mt. Baker. So, after a long day of hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, backpacking, fishing, hunting, exploring, nature viewing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding... put your feet up at one of our many Mt. Baker area vacation properties, and call it a Mt. Baker day! Mt. Baker Lodging is an AGENCY that rents privately and individually owned, self-catered, fully equipped cabins, cottages, condos, and chalets... all of which span a distance of approximately eight miles along the Mt. Baker Highway (I-542), in and around the communities of Glacier and Maple Falls, at the entrance to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Mt. Baker Ski Area is located approximately 17-miles from the closest accommodations. The distance in-between is national forest, with no public overnight accommodations. Contact: Mt. Baker Lodging P.O. Box 2002 7463 Mt. Baker Highway Maple Falls, WA 98266-2002 Toll-free: (800) 709-7669 (US and Canada) International: (360) 599-2453 9AM - 5PM PST Sunday-Thursday 9AM - 9PM Friday amp; Saturday Except Major Holidays reservations@mtbakerlodging.com http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-Lodging ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 13:02:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-Lodging"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Welcome to Mt. Baker! Cabins, cottages, condos, chalets and executive vacation rental home accommodations are available through Mt. Baker Lodging. Our agency's goal is to provide you with the area's finest vacation home rental accommodations, while you enjoy the splendor of Mt. Baker. So, after a long day of hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, backpacking, fishing, hunting, exploring, nature viewing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding... put your feet up at one of our many Mt. Baker area vacation properties, and call it a Mt. Baker day! Mt. Baker Lodging is an AGENCY that rents privately and individually owned, self-catered, fully equipped cabins, cottages, condos, and chalets... all of which span a distance of approximately eight miles along the Mt. Baker Highway (I-542), in and around the communities of Glacier and Maple Falls, at the entrance to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Mt. Baker Ski Area is located approximately 17-miles from the closest accommodations. The distance in-between is national forest, with no public overnight accommodations. Contact: Mt. Baker Lodging P.O. Box 2002 7463 Mt. Baker Highway Maple Falls, WA 98266-2002 Toll-free: (800) 709-7669 (US and Canada) International: (360) 599-2453 9AM - 5PM PST Sunday-Thursday 9AM - 9PM Friday amp; Saturday Except Major Holidays reservations@mtbakerlodging.com <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-Lodging"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Good news for all of you Southern California skiers and boarders who want to head to Sun Valley Resort this winter. Horizon Air will begin non-stop service from LA to Sun Valley this Thursday, with the outbound flight leaving at 10:35 a.m. and arriving Sun Valley at 1:59 p.m. The return flight leaves Sun Valley at 6:55 p.m. and arrives LA at 8:25 p.m. Flights from Monday through Thursday are heavily discounted from $99 each way, and flights Friday through Sunday are priced at $119 each way. The flights must be booked seven days in advance and are available until March 21. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/SoCal-skiers-and-boarders-can-head-to-Sun-Valley-for-only-$99 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 12:48:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/SoCal-skiers-and-boarders-can-head-to-Sun-Valley-for-only-$99"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Good news for all of you Southern California skiers and boarders who want to head to Sun Valley Resort this winter. Horizon Air will begin non-stop service from LA to Sun Valley this Thursday, with the outbound flight leaving at 10:35 a.m. and arriving Sun Valley at 1:59 p.m. The return flight leaves Sun Valley at 6:55 p.m. and arrives LA at 8:25 p.m. Flights from Monday through Thursday are heavily discounted from $99 each way, and flights Friday through Sunday are priced at $119 each way. The flights must be booked seven days in advance and are available until March 21. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/SoCal-skiers-and-boarders-can-head-to-Sun-Valley-for-only-$99"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_sunvalley_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Everything in this beautiful European style chalet is designed with the most spectacular views in mind. Two rooms on the upper level and four rooms on the lower level all have a different look outside that mesmerizes everyone. Wildlife is everywhere. Birds, deer, and maybe even a bear or two will wander through the wilderness that is our front yard. The chalet is elegantly designed, trimmed in fir, has vaulted ceilings and floors that are lined with beautiful Berber carpeting. Our rooms are named for the surrounding mountains, rivers and goldmines and all have views of Mt. Baker and the valley. Four have Queen beds and a fifth can be either twin or King. These are very comfortable European Feather Beds which will make you feel as if you are sleeping on a cloud. The fresh mountain air gives you the deep sleep your body longs for. We're committed to offering organic foods whenever possible and we use eco-friendly products throughout our bed and breakfast. * A TV and reading room sits on the corner of the chalet. * A microwave, refrigerator and videos are available. * A massage therapist is available by appointment, the table will fit in the guest room for privacy. * Phone, fax and computer facilities available on request.We serve you breakfast at the wonderful homemade harvest table in our dining room on the main level. On warm mornings breakfast is served on the deck.the hot tub and the inn Sitting on the guest patio after a long day of skiing or sightseeing is so relaxing. To really soak in the view, enjoy the hot tub which is easily accessible from every room. Rates and Reservations In addition to our Standard Rates, The Inn at Mt. Baker is pleased to offer special package rates for your visit to our bed and breakfast. We have Winter Spa Packages, Winter Ski Packages, One Night Wonder Spa Packages, and very special Anniversary/Honeymoon Packages. We also have massage therapists and a Rolferreg; available - just ask when you make your reservation! We're coming up with new specials all the time, so check back often! Please note: our packages are priced per package, not per person. Holiday Rates Two nights + two lift tickets for $405.00 plus tax Two nights + four lift tickets for $494.00 plus tax Offer Valid 12/18/09 through 1/3/10 Go HERE to reserve! Winter Ski Packages! The Mt. Baker Ski Area is OPEN! We're thrilled to offer some great ski packages to make your trip even more memorable! Imagine skiing in our winter wonderland, soaking in the hot tub, and relaxing in your beautiful room! Sounds fabulous, doesn't it? Not available 12/18/09-1/3/2010 Midweek: bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts and two lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $355.00 (plus tax) bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts, and four lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $425.00 (plus tax) Weekend: bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts and two lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $398.00 (plus tax) bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts, and four lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $506.00 (plus tax) Anniversary/Honeymoon Package! A honeymoon or anniversary celebration in a mountain retreat is about as romantic as you can imagine! Peace and quiet and luxurious surroundings are just what's needed to set the tone for your magical time together. The Inn at Mt. Baker is delighted to offer the following package for your honeymoon or anniversary: bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room. bull; In-room Champagne and fresh flowers bull; Dinner certificates for two nights ($35.00 gift certificate, each night) to either Milano's Italian Restaurant or The North Fork Pizzeria, Brewery, Beer Shrine amp; Wedding Chapel. bull; A full one-hour in-room massage for each of you by either licensed massage practitioner Melissa McCaffrey or licensed massage practitioner Becky Oehrli. bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. The rates for this amazing package are only: Weekends - Friday through Sunday - $550.00 US (plus tax) Weekdays - Monday through Thursday - $530.00 US (plus tax) Here's some information about the other businesses included in our special packages Winter Spa Packages! The Inn at Mt. Baker is pleased to continue to offer our special midweek-rate Spa Packages, which include a 2 night stay in one of our fabulous view rooms, incredible in-room spa treatments, and even a soothing massage for each of you...all at a savings of nearly 20%...and a gourmet breakfast is included each morning of your stay! Just pick any 2 or more consecutive nights from Monday through Thursday to enjoy these great savings. Make plans today, these get booked quickly! A Dozen Roses - Only $415.00! bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; One and one half hour in-room spa treatment/experience - this European Body Mask treatment exfoliates, nourishes and moisturizes your skin...it's like a facial for your entire body! bull; One half hour relaxation massage bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay Ocean Rejuvenation- Only $415.00! bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, Acti-sea body mask (a unique blend of seaweed), remineralizes, stimulates, and detoxifies your body bull; One half hour deep moisturizing massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. A New You! - Only $445.00! bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, detox herbal wrap bull; One hour of detoxifying massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. Glacier Glow - Only $460.00 bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two and a half hour in-room spa treatment/experience including a body polish and foot treatment bull; One and a half hour deep tissue massage. This massage decreases stress, stimulates circulation, replenishes and softens your skin bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. The spa package prices do not include WA State sales tax. One Night Wonder Spa Packages! The Inn at Mt. Baker is pleased to continue to offer our special midweek-rate Spa Packages, which includes a 1 night stay in one of our fabulous view rooms, incredible in-room spa treatments, and even a soothing massage for each of you...all at a savings of nearly 20%...and a gourmet breakfast is included each morning of your stay! Just pick any night from Monday through Thursday to enjoy these great savings. Make plans today, these get booked quickly! A Dozen Roses - Only $280.00! bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; One and one half hour in-room spa treatment/experience - this European Body Mask treatment exfoliates, nourishes and moisturizes your skin...it's like a facial for your entire body! bull; One half hour relaxation massage bull; A gourmet breakfast Ocean Rejuvenation- Only $280.00! bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, Acti-sea body mask (a unique blend of seaweed), remineralizes, stimulates, and detoxifies your body bull; One half hour deep moisturizing massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast A New You! - Only $300.00! bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, detox herbal wrap bull; One hour of detoxifying massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast Glacier Glow - Only $315.00 bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two and a half hour in-room spa treatment/experience including a body polish and foot treatment bull; One and a half hour deep tissue massage. This massage decreases stress, stimulates circulation, replenishes and softens your skin bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. The spa package prices do not include WA State sales tax. Two-night Spa Packages are available - please call for rates! Standard Room Rates Rates are per room. Each room accommodates 1-2 persons. To see if your dates are available, please ask via email or phone us at 360-599-1776. You can also Check Availability online! A down-covered bed Rates: Monday - Thursday Night One Night - $155.00 plus tax Two Nights - $149.00 per night plus tax. Friday -Sunday One Night - $165.00 plus tax Two Nights - $160.00 per night plus tax Holidays December 18th - January 3rd minimum stay is 2 nights $165.00 per night Please note: there is a two night minimum for July and August. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends in June. Rates do not include sales tax. Prices are for single or double occupancy and include breakfast. Contact: Carole MacDonald and Bill Snyder PO Box 5150, Glacier WA 98244 Phone (360) 599-1776 Fax (360) 599-3000 Email: tiamb@earthlink.net Location: The Inn is located in the Cascade Mountains on Rte 542, Mt. Baker Hwy, 30 miles East of Bellingham, 7 miles west of the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and 23 miles west of the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Vancouver Airport is 90 minutes, SeaTac Airport is 2 1/2 hours, and there is a Helicopter landing area on site. Our GPS coordinates are: N48 55. 854 W122 02.490 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/The-Inn-at-Mt-Baker ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 12:21:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/The-Inn-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Everything in this beautiful European style chalet is designed with the most spectacular views in mind. Two rooms on the upper level and four rooms on the lower level all have a different look outside that mesmerizes everyone. Wildlife is everywhere. Birds, deer, and maybe even a bear or two will wander through the wilderness that is our front yard. The chalet is elegantly designed, trimmed in fir, has vaulted ceilings and floors that are lined with beautiful Berber carpeting. Our rooms are named for the surrounding mountains, rivers and goldmines and all have views of Mt. Baker and the valley. Four have Queen beds and a fifth can be either twin or King. These are very comfortable European Feather Beds which will make you feel as if you are sleeping on a cloud. The fresh mountain air gives you the deep sleep your body longs for. We're committed to offering organic foods whenever possible and we use eco-friendly products throughout our bed and breakfast. * A TV and reading room sits on the corner of the chalet. * A microwave, refrigerator and videos are available. * A massage therapist is available by appointment, the table will fit in the guest room for privacy. * Phone, fax and computer facilities available on request.We serve you breakfast at the wonderful homemade harvest table in our dining room on the main level. On warm mornings breakfast is served on the deck.the hot tub and the inn Sitting on the guest patio after a long day of skiing or sightseeing is so relaxing. To really soak in the view, enjoy the hot tub which is easily accessible from every room. Rates and Reservations In addition to our Standard Rates, The Inn at Mt. Baker is pleased to offer special package rates for your visit to our bed and breakfast. We have Winter Spa Packages, Winter Ski Packages, One Night Wonder Spa Packages, and very special Anniversary/Honeymoon Packages. We also have massage therapists and a Rolferreg; available - just ask when you make your reservation! We're coming up with new specials all the time, so check back often! Please note: our packages are priced per package, not per person. Holiday Rates Two nights + two lift tickets for $405.00 plus tax Two nights + four lift tickets for $494.00 plus tax Offer Valid 12/18/09 through 1/3/10 Go HERE to reserve! Winter Ski Packages! The Mt. Baker Ski Area is OPEN! We're thrilled to offer some great ski packages to make your trip even more memorable! Imagine skiing in our winter wonderland, soaking in the hot tub, and relaxing in your beautiful room! Sounds fabulous, doesn't it? Not available 12/18/09-1/3/2010 Midweek: bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts and two lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $355.00 (plus tax) bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts, and four lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $425.00 (plus tax) Weekend: bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts and two lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $398.00 (plus tax) bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room, complete with gourmet breakfasts, and four lift tickets to the Mt. Baker Ski Area! All for only $506.00 (plus tax) Anniversary/Honeymoon Package! A honeymoon or anniversary celebration in a mountain retreat is about as romantic as you can imagine! Peace and quiet and luxurious surroundings are just what's needed to set the tone for your magical time together. The Inn at Mt. Baker is delighted to offer the following package for your honeymoon or anniversary: bull; Two nights at The Inn at Mt. Baker in a view room. bull; In-room Champagne and fresh flowers bull; Dinner certificates for two nights ($35.00 gift certificate, each night) to either Milano's Italian Restaurant or The North Fork Pizzeria, Brewery, Beer Shrine amp; Wedding Chapel. bull; A full one-hour in-room massage for each of you by either licensed massage practitioner Melissa McCaffrey or licensed massage practitioner Becky Oehrli. bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. The rates for this amazing package are only: Weekends - Friday through Sunday - $550.00 US (plus tax) Weekdays - Monday through Thursday - $530.00 US (plus tax) Here's some information about the other businesses included in our special packages Winter Spa Packages! The Inn at Mt. Baker is pleased to continue to offer our special midweek-rate Spa Packages, which include a 2 night stay in one of our fabulous view rooms, incredible in-room spa treatments, and even a soothing massage for each of you...all at a savings of nearly 20%...and a gourmet breakfast is included each morning of your stay! Just pick any 2 or more consecutive nights from Monday through Thursday to enjoy these great savings. Make plans today, these get booked quickly! A Dozen Roses - Only $415.00! bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; One and one half hour in-room spa treatment/experience - this European Body Mask treatment exfoliates, nourishes and moisturizes your skin...it's like a facial for your entire body! bull; One half hour relaxation massage bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay Ocean Rejuvenation- Only $415.00! bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, Acti-sea body mask (a unique blend of seaweed), remineralizes, stimulates, and detoxifies your body bull; One half hour deep moisturizing massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. A New You! - Only $445.00! bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, detox herbal wrap bull; One hour of detoxifying massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. Glacier Glow - Only $460.00 bull; Two nights at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two and a half hour in-room spa treatment/experience including a body polish and foot treatment bull; One and a half hour deep tissue massage. This massage decreases stress, stimulates circulation, replenishes and softens your skin bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. The spa package prices do not include WA State sales tax. One Night Wonder Spa Packages! The Inn at Mt. Baker is pleased to continue to offer our special midweek-rate Spa Packages, which includes a 1 night stay in one of our fabulous view rooms, incredible in-room spa treatments, and even a soothing massage for each of you...all at a savings of nearly 20%...and a gourmet breakfast is included each morning of your stay! Just pick any night from Monday through Thursday to enjoy these great savings. Make plans today, these get booked quickly! A Dozen Roses - Only $280.00! bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; One and one half hour in-room spa treatment/experience - this European Body Mask treatment exfoliates, nourishes and moisturizes your skin...it's like a facial for your entire body! bull; One half hour relaxation massage bull; A gourmet breakfast Ocean Rejuvenation- Only $280.00! bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, Acti-sea body mask (a unique blend of seaweed), remineralizes, stimulates, and detoxifies your body bull; One half hour deep moisturizing massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast A New You! - Only $300.00! bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two hour in-room spa treatment/experience - exfoliation, detox herbal wrap bull; One hour of detoxifying massage. This massage helps rid your body of toxins and is deeply relaxing bull; A gourmet breakfast Glacier Glow - Only $315.00 bull; One night at our Inn at Mt. Baker (Monday -Thursday) in a view room. bull; Two and a half hour in-room spa treatment/experience including a body polish and foot treatment bull; One and a half hour deep tissue massage. This massage decreases stress, stimulates circulation, replenishes and softens your skin bull; A gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay. The spa package prices do not include WA State sales tax. Two-night Spa Packages are available - please call for rates! Standard Room Rates Rates are per room. Each room accommodates 1-2 persons. To see if your dates are available, please ask via email or phone us at 360-599-1776. You can also Check Availability online! A down-covered bed Rates: Monday - Thursday Night One Night - $155.00 plus tax Two Nights - $149.00 per night plus tax. Friday -Sunday One Night - $165.00 plus tax Two Nights - $160.00 per night plus tax Holidays December 18th - January 3rd minimum stay is 2 nights $165.00 per night Please note: there is a two night minimum for July and August. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends in June. Rates do not include sales tax. Prices are for single or double occupancy and include breakfast. Contact: Carole MacDonald and Bill Snyder PO Box 5150, Glacier WA 98244 Phone (360) 599-1776 Fax (360) 599-3000 Email: tiamb@earthlink.net Location: The Inn is located in the Cascade Mountains on Rte 542, Mt. Baker Hwy, 30 miles East of Bellingham, 7 miles west of the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and 23 miles west of the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Vancouver Airport is 90 minutes, SeaTac Airport is 2 1/2 hours, and there is a Helicopter landing area on site. Our GPS coordinates are: N48 55. 854 W122 02.490 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/The-Inn-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Fire up the film crew, Squaw Valley opened up the Palisades this morning. If a piste could be an actor, then the Palisades would be Bela Legosi -- super famous and scary. The top mountain chutes have been in countless ski flicks, including the epic ski dual dominated by Glen Plake in The Blizzard of Aahhhs. Push your stomach out of your throat and drop in. The Palisades are open! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Squaw-Valley-opens-up-the-Palisades-for-the-big-boys-Bela-Legosi ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 12:13:36 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Squaw-Valley-opens-up-the-Palisades-for-the-big-boys-Bela-Legosi"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_bela_legosi_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Fire up the film crew, Squaw Valley opened up the Palisades this morning. If a piste could be an actor, then the Palisades would be Bela Legosi -- super famous and scary. The top mountain chutes have been in countless ski flicks, including the epic ski dual dominated by Glen Plake in The Blizzard of Aahhhs. Push your stomach out of your throat and drop in. The Palisades are open! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Squaw-Valley-opens-up-the-Palisades-for-the-big-boys-Bela-Legosi"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_bela_legosi_500_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Closest Bed and Breakfast to Mt. Baker Ski Area and the only Bamp;B in Glacier, WA. We offer a fantastic view from your bed of Mount Baker. Lodging located in the secluded wilderness of Glacier, WA. Accommodations include hot tub with a view of Mount Baker. Located east of Bellingham, Washington, north of Seattle, WA, south of Vancouver and Canada, an alternative to Hotel or Motel lodging, near hiking, snowboarding, downhill and cross-country skiing, climbing, kayaking, river rafting, BMX, frisbee golf, bird watching or just relaxing in the great outdoors. We are the only Bamp;B in Glacier. All rooms now with Wi-Fi. Welcome yourselves to our modern Chalet style lodging and feel warmed with our Southwestern Style decor and casual atmosphere. Built and opened as a bed and breakfast in 1996 on four secluded wilderness acres with beautiful landscaping of trees, flowers, shrubs, rock gardens in a pristine mountain valley and completely surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Located one mile before the town of Glacier, WA, the closest lodging to Mt Baker Ski Area. So come to where you can actually drink the tap water and after a long day of mountain adventures, relax and unwind in your secluded hot tub, then call it a day!!! Room #1, $80.00 large room with Mt. Baker view from your bed and private entrance, three person maximum. Room #2, $90.00 large room with a better view of Mt Baker, private entrance, sliding glass door leads to a private patio, three person maximum. Room #3, $110.00 cozy room with mountain views, full private bath, private entrance and large private deck with view of Mt Baker, two person maximum. Rates are for two people, an extra person is $20.00 more per night. One night bookings are subject to an additional $20.00 fee. Rates include a non-refundable $10 per night and per room reservation fee. One night free on seven night stays. Non- holidays we have a two night minimum but will take a one night booking the day before you arrive with an additional fee of $20 fee. Washington State sales tax applies. Although payment is excepted by cash or check only, Visa or MasterCard is used to reserve and will be used for any unpaid fees. CANCELLATION POLICY 1. All reservation changes are subject to our non-refundable $10 per night fee for each room booked and is included in the total fee. 2. All holiday reservation changes are subject to our reservation fee equal to the first nights rental and is included in your total fee. 3. Non-holiday reservation changes made within 14 days of your stay are subject to our reservation fee equal to the first nights rental. 4. Cancellations are accepted until seven days (fifteen-day for holidays) prior to your first day of stay or payment of the entire stay is required. Example of seven-day cancellation: If your reservation were for Friday and Saturday, you would need to cancel before the Friday prior to your stay. 5. All reservations changes must receive email confirmation. There is a cash machine in Glacier, 1 mile east of Mt Baker Bed and Breakfast. Contact: 9434 Cornell Creek Road Glacier, WA 98244 Get Directions (360) 599-2299 www.mtbakerbedandbreakfast.comlrm; http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-BB ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 11:53:32 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-BB"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Closest Bed and Breakfast to Mt. Baker Ski Area and the only Bamp;B in Glacier, WA. We offer a fantastic view from your bed of Mount Baker. Lodging located in the secluded wilderness of Glacier, WA. Accommodations include hot tub with a view of Mount Baker. Located east of Bellingham, Washington, north of Seattle, WA, south of Vancouver and Canada, an alternative to Hotel or Motel lodging, near hiking, snowboarding, downhill and cross-country skiing, climbing, kayaking, river rafting, BMX, frisbee golf, bird watching or just relaxing in the great outdoors. We are the only Bamp;B in Glacier. All rooms now with Wi-Fi. Welcome yourselves to our modern Chalet style lodging and feel warmed with our Southwestern Style decor and casual atmosphere. Built and opened as a bed and breakfast in 1996 on four secluded wilderness acres with beautiful landscaping of trees, flowers, shrubs, rock gardens in a pristine mountain valley and completely surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Located one mile before the town of Glacier, WA, the closest lodging to Mt Baker Ski Area. So come to where you can actually drink the tap water and after a long day of mountain adventures, relax and unwind in your secluded hot tub, then call it a day!!! Room #1, $80.00 large room with Mt. Baker view from your bed and private entrance, three person maximum. Room #2, $90.00 large room with a better view of Mt Baker, private entrance, sliding glass door leads to a private patio, three person maximum. Room #3, $110.00 cozy room with mountain views, full private bath, private entrance and large private deck with view of Mt Baker, two person maximum. Rates are for two people, an extra person is $20.00 more per night. One night bookings are subject to an additional $20.00 fee. Rates include a non-refundable $10 per night and per room reservation fee. One night free on seven night stays. Non- holidays we have a two night minimum but will take a one night booking the day before you arrive with an additional fee of $20 fee. Washington State sales tax applies. Although payment is excepted by cash or check only, Visa or MasterCard is used to reserve and will be used for any unpaid fees. CANCELLATION POLICY 1. All reservation changes are subject to our non-refundable $10 per night fee for each room booked and is included in the total fee. 2. All holiday reservation changes are subject to our reservation fee equal to the first nights rental and is included in your total fee. 3. Non-holiday reservation changes made within 14 days of your stay are subject to our reservation fee equal to the first nights rental. 4. Cancellations are accepted until seven days (fifteen-day for holidays) prior to your first day of stay or payment of the entire stay is required. Example of seven-day cancellation: If your reservation were for Friday and Saturday, you would need to cancel before the Friday prior to your stay. 5. All reservations changes must receive email confirmation. There is a cash machine in Glacier, 1 mile east of Mt Baker Bed and Breakfast. Contact: 9434 Cornell Creek Road Glacier, WA 98244 Get Directions (360) 599-2299 www.mtbakerbedandbreakfast.comlrm; <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Mt-Baker-BB"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Fuego 542 the setting is cozy and welcoming. Located in a renovated 1920s house, Fuego 542 offers indoor eating as well as seating on the front porch and sizable back patio. Reasonable priced food and intriguing Northwestern cuisine, dishes are made from fresh local ingredients and owner/chef David Peterson is passionate about creating good food that is also good for you. Menu selections change frequently according to seasonality of fruits and vegetables grown locally. Hours: Mon: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tue: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wed: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thu: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Fri: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sun: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Contact: 7471 Mt Baker Highway Maple Falls, WA 98266 Phone: 360-599-9800 Fax: 360-734-2685 http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Fuego-542-Restaurant-at-Mt-Baker ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 11:38:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Fuego-542-Restaurant-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="Fuego 542 Restaurant at Mt Baker" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Fuego 542 the setting is cozy and welcoming. Located in a renovated 1920s house, Fuego 542 offers indoor eating as well as seating on the front porch and sizable back patio. Reasonable priced food and intriguing Northwestern cuisine, dishes are made from fresh local ingredients and owner/chef David Peterson is passionate about creating good food that is also good for you. Menu selections change frequently according to seasonality of fruits and vegetables grown locally. Hours: Mon: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tue: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wed: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thu: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Fri: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sun: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Contact: 7471 Mt Baker Highway Maple Falls, WA 98266 Phone: 360-599-9800 Fax: 360-734-2685 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Fuego-542-Restaurant-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="Fuego 542 Restaurant at Mt Baker" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Milano's Restaurant is situated in the lovely foothills of Mt. Baker in the small town of Glacier, WA. Dinner at Milano's is the ultimate stop after a day in the mountains. In spring and summer, you can dine al fresco with mountain views from the deck. The food is inspired by many trips to Italy, visiting family in Northern Italy. All of the pasta and ravioli are made fresh in-house. The inventive sauces featuring local seafood and sausages are all cooked to order. And the deserts are not to be missed, especially the Tiramisu. The wine list is on par with the food with over 25 Italian wines to choose from. Contact: Milano's Restaurant 9990 Mt. Baker Hwy Glacier, WA 98244 (360) 599-2863 Tom amp; Jeannie DeBari Owners Restaurant Hours: Mon thru Fri 9:00AM - 8:30PM Saturday 9:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 9:00PM www.milanorestaurant.us/index.html http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Milanos-Restaurant-at-Mt-Baker ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 11:02:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Milanos-Restaurant-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Milano's Restaurant is situated in the lovely foothills of Mt. Baker in the small town of Glacier, WA. Dinner at Milano's is the ultimate stop after a day in the mountains. In spring and summer, you can dine al fresco with mountain views from the deck. The food is inspired by many trips to Italy, visiting family in Northern Italy. All of the pasta and ravioli are made fresh in-house. The inventive sauces featuring local seafood and sausages are all cooked to order. And the deserts are not to be missed, especially the Tiramisu. The wine list is on par with the food with over 25 Italian wines to choose from. Contact: Milano's Restaurant 9990 Mt. Baker Hwy Glacier, WA 98244 (360) 599-2863 Tom amp; Jeannie DeBari Owners Restaurant Hours: Mon thru Fri 9:00AM - 8:30PM Saturday 9:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 9:00PM www.milanorestaurant.us/index.html <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Milanos-Restaurant-at-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel LUDLOW, Vt. - On Sunday, Jan. 3, Okemo Mountain Resort dropped the ropes on its Ross Powers Superpipe. Powers was on hand to take the first run of the season through his namesake pipe and sample its increased pitch. Okemo's Superpipe is named to honor the resort's Snowboard Ambassador and Olympic Gold Medalist Ross Powers. A living legend in the world of parks and pipes, Powers holds more halfpipe titles than any other rider in history. He earned a gold medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and a bronze medal at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. In addition to working with Okemo's award-winning grooming team to offer more terrain variety, Powers operates snowboard camps to benefit the Ross Powers Foundation, a non-profit foundation for athletes with financial need. Okemo is an awesome family resort with a great pipe and terrain parks, said Powers. It's a place where I can train and raise my family. Powers and his wife, Marisa, have two snowboarding daughters, Victoria and Meredith. The Ross Powers Superpipe is 450 feet long with decks spaced 50 feet apart and walls measuring 18 feet high. It is maintained with a laser-guided Zaugg Pipe Monster and the pipe is serviced by its own lift - The Pull surface lift. The debut of Okemo's Ross Powers Superpipe this early in the season is a testament to the resort's renowned snowmaking and grooming proficiency. At Powers' recommendation, The Ross Powers Superpipe, the longest superpipe in the East, increased its vertical pitch by 12 feet this year. That means that the steepness of Okemo's superpipe is now16 degrees - allowing the resort to attract high-caliber pipe events and top athletes. Ross Powers has his sights set on the Olympic rings again this winter - this time, in snowboardcross. He will spend the next three weeks competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team and hopes to represent the U.S.A. in SBX in Vancouver. For more information about Okemo Mountain Resort, please call (802) 228-1600, or go online to learn more about Okemo's Parks and Pipe. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-opens-The-Ross-Powers-Superpipe ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 10:54:31 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-opens-The-Ross-Powers-Superpipe"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> LUDLOW, Vt. - On Sunday, Jan. 3, Okemo Mountain Resort dropped the ropes on its Ross Powers Superpipe. Powers was on hand to take the first run of the season through his namesake pipe and sample its increased pitch. Okemo's Superpipe is named to honor the resort's Snowboard Ambassador and Olympic Gold Medalist Ross Powers. A living legend in the world of parks and pipes, Powers holds more halfpipe titles than any other rider in history. He earned a gold medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and a bronze medal at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. In addition to working with Okemo's award-winning grooming team to offer more terrain variety, Powers operates snowboard camps to benefit the Ross Powers Foundation, a non-profit foundation for athletes with financial need. Okemo is an awesome family resort with a great pipe and terrain parks, said Powers. It's a place where I can train and raise my family. Powers and his wife, Marisa, have two snowboarding daughters, Victoria and Meredith. The Ross Powers Superpipe is 450 feet long with decks spaced 50 feet apart and walls measuring 18 feet high. It is maintained with a laser-guided Zaugg Pipe Monster and the pipe is serviced by its own lift - The Pull surface lift. The debut of Okemo's Ross Powers Superpipe this early in the season is a testament to the resort's renowned snowmaking and grooming proficiency. At Powers' recommendation, The Ross Powers Superpipe, the longest superpipe in the East, increased its vertical pitch by 12 feet this year. That means that the steepness of Okemo's superpipe is now16 degrees - allowing the resort to attract high-caliber pipe events and top athletes. Ross Powers has his sights set on the Olympic rings again this winter - this time, in snowboardcross. He will spend the next three weeks competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team and hopes to represent the U.S.A. in SBX in Vancouver. For more information about Okemo Mountain Resort, please call (802) 228-1600, or go online to learn more about Okemo's Parks and Pipe. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-opens-The-Ross-Powers-Superpipe"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The Winter Games may be coming soon, but Whistler Blackcomb is offering guests a great deal now, as they are bringing back their 3-day EDGE Cards and lowering the price on their 5-day EDGE Card. The card is similar to a lift ticket, and has savings and perks. Once you have used your included days, you can still use it for savings all season long. The Card is available at a discount until January 31, and after that, the price will go back up and the 3-day Card will not be available. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Whistler-brings-back-the-EDGE-Card-at-a-discounted-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 10:52:16 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Whistler-brings-back-the-EDGE-Card-at-a-discounted-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The Winter Games may be coming soon, but Whistler Blackcomb is offering guests a great deal now, as they are bringing back their 3-day EDGE Cards and lowering the price on their 5-day EDGE Card. The card is similar to a lift ticket, and has savings and perks. Once you have used your included days, you can still use it for savings all season long. The Card is available at a discount until January 31, and after that, the price will go back up and the 3-day Card will not be available. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Whistler-brings-back-the-EDGE-Card-at-a-discounted-price"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel located at 9989 Mount Baker Highway. Glacier, WA 98244 features home-cooked international fare. Try their famous fish tacos or Uli's sausage sandwich! The kitchen is open from 11 AM -9 PM. Call to check -360-599-1964. They have live local music, so you should check out their schedule - you might get lucky and hear Bent Grass or some other wonderful band. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Grahams-Restaurant ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 10:07:26 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Grahams-Restaurant"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> located at 9989 Mount Baker Highway. Glacier, WA 98244 features home-cooked international fare. Try their famous fish tacos or Uli's sausage sandwich! The kitchen is open from 11 AM -9 PM. Call to check -360-599-1964. They have live local music, so you should check out their schedule - you might get lucky and hear Bent Grass or some other wonderful band. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Grahams-Restaurant"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The holidays are a time of less work and more play, unless your name is Grand Targhee. Targhee was working, shepherding snow from the Snow Gods onto their great Wyoming pistes. A series of stacked storms from the west blanketed Grand Targhee Resort with 37 inches of snow since December 30, 2009. ldquo;Thanks to all the fresh snow itrsquo;s been a fantastic holiday week for our guests,rdquo; said Shannon Brooks Hamby, Communications Manager, Grand Targhee Resort. Those who want quick access to the goods can book the Roll Outta Bed and Ride package, featuring slopeside lodging, lift ticket and adult lesson starting at just $69 per person, per night. For more information on Grand Targhee Resort visit www.grandtarghee.com or call 1-800-TARGHEE (827-4433). Photo: Kevin Cass, PowderDayPhotography http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Grand-Targhee-stacked-3-feet-of-snow-for-you-over-the-break ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 09:50:14 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Grand-Targhee-stacked-3-feet-of-snow-for-you-over-the-break"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Grand_Targhee_powder_skier_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> The holidays are a time of less work and more play, unless your name is Grand Targhee. Targhee was working, shepherding snow from the Snow Gods onto their great Wyoming pistes. A series of stacked storms from the west blanketed Grand Targhee Resort with 37 inches of snow since December 30, 2009. ldquo;Thanks to all the fresh snow itrsquo;s been a fantastic holiday week for our guests,rdquo; said Shannon Brooks Hamby, Communications Manager, Grand Targhee Resort. Those who want quick access to the goods can book the Roll Outta Bed and Ride package, featuring slopeside lodging, lift ticket and adult lesson starting at just $69 per person, per night. For more information on Grand Targhee Resort visit www.grandtarghee.com or call 1-800-TARGHEE (827-4433). Photo: Kevin Cass, PowderDayPhotography <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Grand-Targhee-stacked-3-feet-of-snow-for-you-over-the-break"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100104_Grand_Targhee_powder_skier_550_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel At Giuseppe's we use only the finest ingredients including virgin olive oil on our tables and in our sauces. We feature imported cheeses, mushrooms, and the best meats, olives and fine wines available, all in an effort to bring the classic taste of the Italian countryside to your dining table. All of this takes time but to us it is an art and a labor of love.Happy Hour @ G's Monday thru Friday 4:30 - 6:00 Spring is here and Giuseppe is setting up our patio furniture. Luckily, G's Happy Hour is in the beautiful lounge as well as the street side patio. So until the weather turns, we would love to see you in for a drink or a quick appetizer at the end of your day. And when the sun finally decides to come out, plan to spend those beautiful afternoons with us. See you soon!! Giuseppe's Happy Hour Menu Wine by the Glass $4.00 Draft and Bottled Beer $2.50 Well Drinks $2.75 Bartender's Special $4.50 Prawns in a light, Cognac tomato cream sauce $6 Pepper Shrimp on a bed of fresh greens $6 Toasted Three Cheese Garlic Bread $4 Trio of Bruchetta $5 Calamari in a spicy tomato broth $5 Tomatoes w fresh Mozzarella and Basil $5 Mussels and Clams in a wine tomato sauce $5 Contact Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant 1414 Cornwall AVE Bellingham, WA 98225 360.714.8412 info@giuseppesitalian.com Hours of Operation Lunch is Served ONLY Wednesday - Friday 11:30AM - 2PM Dinner is Served Every Night Beginning at 5PM http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Guiseppes-At-Mt-Baker ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-04 08:55:07 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Guiseppes-At-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> At Giuseppe's we use only the finest ingredients including virgin olive oil on our tables and in our sauces. We feature imported cheeses, mushrooms, and the best meats, olives and fine wines available, all in an effort to bring the classic taste of the Italian countryside to your dining table. All of this takes time but to us it is an art and a labor of love.Happy Hour @ G's Monday thru Friday 4:30 - 6:00 Spring is here and Giuseppe is setting up our patio furniture. Luckily, G's Happy Hour is in the beautiful lounge as well as the street side patio. So until the weather turns, we would love to see you in for a drink or a quick appetizer at the end of your day. And when the sun finally decides to come out, plan to spend those beautiful afternoons with us. See you soon!! Giuseppe's Happy Hour Menu Wine by the Glass $4.00 Draft and Bottled Beer $2.50 Well Drinks $2.75 Bartender's Special $4.50 Prawns in a light, Cognac tomato cream sauce $6 Pepper Shrimp on a bed of fresh greens $6 Toasted Three Cheese Garlic Bread $4 Trio of Bruchetta $5 Calamari in a spicy tomato broth $5 Tomatoes w fresh Mozzarella and Basil $5 Mussels and Clams in a wine tomato sauce $5 Contact Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant 1414 Cornwall AVE Bellingham, WA 98225 360.714.8412 info@giuseppesitalian.com Hours of Operation Lunch is Served ONLY Wednesday - Friday 11:30AM - 2PM Dinner is Served Every Night Beginning at 5PM <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100104/Guiseppes-At-Mt-Baker"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Photo Courtesy of Omni Mount Washington Resort 2010 has gotten off to a very snowy start in Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire, as ski resorts across the region have received a generous snow dump over the past few days. Bretton Woods Resort has received the most of the white stuff, with 18-24 inches accumulating over the weekend. Check out the picture we received from the resort of a mother/daughter combo enjoying a dog sled ride during the storm. And, there's more good news to come: More snow is in the forecast for the next several days! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100103/Powder-alert-Bretton-Woods-receives-almost-two-feet-of-snow-over-the-weekend- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-03 13:21:18 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100103/Powder-alert-Bretton-Woods-receives-almost-two-feet-of-snow-over-the-weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100103_bw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Photo Courtesy of Omni Mount Washington Resort 2010 has gotten off to a very snowy start in Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire, as ski resorts across the region have received a generous snow dump over the past few days. Bretton Woods Resort has received the most of the white stuff, with 18-24 inches accumulating over the weekend. Check out the picture we received from the resort of a mother/daughter combo enjoying a dog sled ride during the storm. And, there's more good news to come: More snow is in the forecast for the next several days! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100103/Powder-alert-Bretton-Woods-receives-almost-two-feet-of-snow-over-the-weekend-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100103_bw_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia will be holding its annual Wild West Weekend next weekend at the ski resort, and will include old western music. The Saddle Tramps will be part of the performance, as they will take the stage on January 8 and 9 at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and on Saturday, there will be free square dancing and lessons in the Fireside Grill. In addition to the music, Timberline plans to have all its major ski runs open for the annual celebration. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Timberline-to-host-Wild-West-Winter-Weekend-January-89 ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-02 22:34:35 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Timberline-to-host-Wild-West-Winter-Weekend-January-89"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100102_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia will be holding its annual Wild West Weekend next weekend at the ski resort, and will include old western music. The Saddle Tramps will be part of the performance, as they will take the stage on January 8 and 9 at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and on Saturday, there will be free square dancing and lessons in the Fireside Grill. In addition to the music, Timberline plans to have all its major ski runs open for the annual celebration. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Timberline-to-host-Wild-West-Winter-Weekend-January-89"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100102_timberline_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel LUDLOW, Vt. - When Okemo Mountain Resort's Ski + Ride School Assistant Director Rob Bevier learned about a young boy's Christmas dream to snowboard at Okemo with his Iraq-deployed dad, Bevier leaped in to action to make it happen. On Christmas Eve, masslive.com posted a story about an 8-year-old Palmer, Mass., boy whose only wish for Christmas was that his dad, Army National Guard Spec. Michael J. Hawk, make it home from Iraq for the holidays. Although the plan was for the elder Hawk to surprise his son at school a couple of days before Christmas, a delayed flight moved the surprise to young Devan's swim team holiday party - where Michael arrived, still in military uniform. In the masslive.com article, Reporter Lori Stabile wrote, The happiness on Devan's face was still evident two days after his father returned home, as they talked about their plans for the next two weeks, which include a trip to Toys R Us and snowboarding, possibly at Okemo in Vermont. That was all Rob Bevier needed to know to put the wheels in motion. A few days later, Devan and his dad were learning to snowboard together courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort. Okemo's Tyler Longland and Gordon Robbins, a living legend in the world of snowboard instruction, had Devan and his dad sliding, stopping and making turns in no time. When asked how he liked snowboarding, Devan replied, I love it! The full story of Devan Hawk's Christmas wish is posted online. More information about Okemo Mountain Resort is available at Okemo.com or by calling (802) 228-1600. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-helps-fulfill-a-Christmas-wish ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-02 22:27:34 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-helps-fulfill-a-Christmas-wish"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100102_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> LUDLOW, Vt. - When Okemo Mountain Resort's Ski + Ride School Assistant Director Rob Bevier learned about a young boy's Christmas dream to snowboard at Okemo with his Iraq-deployed dad, Bevier leaped in to action to make it happen. On Christmas Eve, masslive.com posted a story about an 8-year-old Palmer, Mass., boy whose only wish for Christmas was that his dad, Army National Guard Spec. Michael J. Hawk, make it home from Iraq for the holidays. Although the plan was for the elder Hawk to surprise his son at school a couple of days before Christmas, a delayed flight moved the surprise to young Devan's swim team holiday party - where Michael arrived, still in military uniform. In the masslive.com article, Reporter Lori Stabile wrote, The happiness on Devan's face was still evident two days after his father returned home, as they talked about their plans for the next two weeks, which include a trip to Toys R Us and snowboarding, possibly at Okemo in Vermont. That was all Rob Bevier needed to know to put the wheels in motion. A few days later, Devan and his dad were learning to snowboard together courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort. Okemo's Tyler Longland and Gordon Robbins, a living legend in the world of snowboard instruction, had Devan and his dad sliding, stopping and making turns in no time. When asked how he liked snowboarding, Devan replied, I love it! The full story of Devan Hawk's Christmas wish is posted online. More information about Okemo Mountain Resort is available at Okemo.com or by calling (802) 228-1600. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Okemo-Mountain-Resort-helps-fulfill-a-Christmas-wish"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100102_okemo_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It may only be the second day of January, but Crested Butte Mountain Resort has already reached quite a milestone: The Colorado ski resort has already received 100 inches of snow this season. Check out the information below from the resort, and let's hope another 100 inches comes soon! ***SNOW ADVISORY***SNOW ADVISORY***SNOW ADVISORY*** CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT HAS RECEIVED OVER 100 INCHES OF SNOW! MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - January 02, 2010 -Crested Butte Mountain Resort has reached the milestone of 100 inches of cumulative snow with the arrival of the second major winter storm in a week. In the past seven days, the resort has received over a half of a foot of snow, and weather reports indicate the possibility of at least ten more inches of snow falling over the course of the weekend. The snow adds to a variety of exciting events on Saturday and Sunday, including the grand opening of the DC Superpipe and the first USSA sanctioned Rocky Mountain Division Junior race series of the season. **This January and February enjoy uncrowded slopes, terrific snow conditions, a free night of lodging and a free day of skiing at Crested Butte. From January 4th through February 11th, purchase three nights of lodging and three days of lift tickets and receive your fourth night's lodging and next day lift ticket gratis. Whether it is your first time to visit or you are a seasoned returning guest, this is the perfect time of year to experience Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Call 1-800-600-2803. **As a friend of the Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering adaptive ski, snowboard and ski bike lessons (includes instruction, lift tickets and equipment) at a discounted rate for the first 3 days, with the fourth day free. Additionally, with the purchase of a three day lift ticket, family members receive their fourth day of skiing at Crested Butte for free. Lodging and transportation special packages are offered, too. Contact Erin English, Adaptive Sports Center: 970-349-5075 **Current weather forecast for Crested Butte: www.noaa.com **View live streaming video from the Paradise webcam located on Crested Butte Mountain: http://www.skicb.com/cbmr/mountain-cams.aspx **View live snow amounts on the Pow Cam: www.skicb.com/powcam http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Crested-Butte-passes-a-very-snowy-milestone- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-02 22:10:15 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Crested-Butte-passes-a-very-snowy-milestone-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100102_crestedbutte_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It may only be the second day of January, but Crested Butte Mountain Resort has already reached quite a milestone: The Colorado ski resort has already received 100 inches of snow this season. Check out the information below from the resort, and let's hope another 100 inches comes soon! ***SNOW ADVISORY***SNOW ADVISORY***SNOW ADVISORY*** CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT HAS RECEIVED OVER 100 INCHES OF SNOW! MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - January 02, 2010 -Crested Butte Mountain Resort has reached the milestone of 100 inches of cumulative snow with the arrival of the second major winter storm in a week. In the past seven days, the resort has received over a half of a foot of snow, and weather reports indicate the possibility of at least ten more inches of snow falling over the course of the weekend. The snow adds to a variety of exciting events on Saturday and Sunday, including the grand opening of the DC Superpipe and the first USSA sanctioned Rocky Mountain Division Junior race series of the season. **This January and February enjoy uncrowded slopes, terrific snow conditions, a free night of lodging and a free day of skiing at Crested Butte. From January 4th through February 11th, purchase three nights of lodging and three days of lift tickets and receive your fourth night's lodging and next day lift ticket gratis. Whether it is your first time to visit or you are a seasoned returning guest, this is the perfect time of year to experience Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Call 1-800-600-2803. **As a friend of the Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering adaptive ski, snowboard and ski bike lessons (includes instruction, lift tickets and equipment) at a discounted rate for the first 3 days, with the fourth day free. Additionally, with the purchase of a three day lift ticket, family members receive their fourth day of skiing at Crested Butte for free. Lodging and transportation special packages are offered, too. Contact Erin English, Adaptive Sports Center: 970-349-5075 **Current weather forecast for Crested Butte: www.noaa.com **View live streaming video from the Paradise webcam located on Crested Butte Mountain: http://www.skicb.com/cbmr/mountain-cams.aspx **View live snow amounts on the Pow Cam: www.skicb.com/powcam <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100102/Crested-Butte-passes-a-very-snowy-milestone-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20100102_crestedbutte_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel It has not been a good week for former Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach, as he was fired on Wednesday amid reports that he mistreated one of his players. In the wake of the scandal, Leach has retreated to the great ski town of Crested Butte over the holiday. Last night, he spoke out publicly for the first time on ESPN from the ski town, explaining his side of the situation that relates to Adam James, a sophomore on the team and son of ESPN college football analyst Craig James. Leach plans on filing a lawsuit against Texas Tech in response to his termination. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100101/Embattled-former-Texas-Tech-football-coach-Mike-Leach-retreats-to-ski-town ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2010-01-01 15:21:09 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100101/Embattled-former-Texas-Tech-football-coach-Mike-Leach-retreats-to-ski-town"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> It has not been a good week for former Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach, as he was fired on Wednesday amid reports that he mistreated one of his players. In the wake of the scandal, Leach has retreated to the great ski town of Crested Butte over the holiday. Last night, he spoke out publicly for the first time on ESPN from the ski town, explaining his side of the situation that relates to Adam James, a sophomore on the team and son of ESPN college football analyst Craig James. Leach plans on filing a lawsuit against Texas Tech in response to his termination. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20100101/Embattled-former-Texas-Tech-football-coach-Mike-Leach-retreats-to-ski-town"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel 2009 is certainly ending with a bang in Steamboat Springs today, as over a foot of powder is expected at the ski resort today. Over 18 inches has fallen in the past 48 hours, and Steamboat has already received over 96 inches of the white stuff this winter. Over 156 of 165 trails are open, as well as 16 of 18 lifts. Steamboat is also offering the Champagne Powder package, where guests receive 20% off lodging, lifts, and rentals, and also a $25 American Express gift card. Don't miss out on this deal, or the powder, and Happy New Year! http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091231/Powder-alert-Steamboat-finishes-2009-in-a-very-snowy-way ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2009-12-31 11:50:17 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091231/Powder-alert-Steamboat-finishes-2009-in-a-very-snowy-way"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20091231_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> 2009 is certainly ending with a bang in Steamboat Springs today, as over a foot of powder is expected at the ski resort today. Over 18 inches has fallen in the past 48 hours, and Steamboat has already received over 96 inches of the white stuff this winter. Over 156 of 165 trails are open, as well as 16 of 18 lifts. Steamboat is also offering the Champagne Powder package, where guests receive 20% off lodging, lifts, and rentals, and also a $25 American Express gift card. Don't miss out on this deal, or the powder, and Happy New Year! <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091231/Powder-alert-Steamboat-finishes-2009-in-a-very-snowy-way"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20091231_steamboat_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Aspen has always been known as a top ski and boarding destination for celebrities from all over, but during the holiday season, it is even at a higher level. Over the past few weeks, stars such as singer Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon have been spotted on the slopes, and supermodel Heidi Klum was seen ice skating with her daughter, Leni. Gorgeous actor Gerard Butler was at a local Starbucks in town this week, and actor Eddie Cibrian and new girlfriend LeAnn Rimes were snapped with their snowboards in tow on Monday. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091229/Aspen-is-the-place-to-see-and-be-seen-for-celebs-this-holiday-season- ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2009-12-29 15:45:43 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091229/Aspen-is-the-place-to-see-and-be-seen-for-celebs-this-holiday-season-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20091229_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> Aspen has always been known as a top ski and boarding destination for celebrities from all over, but during the holiday season, it is even at a higher level. Over the past few weeks, stars such as singer Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon have been spotted on the slopes, and supermodel Heidi Klum was seen ice skating with her daughter, Leni. Gorgeous actor Gerard Butler was at a local Starbucks in town this week, and actor Eddie Cibrian and new girlfriend LeAnn Rimes were snapped with their snowboards in tow on Monday. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091229/Aspen-is-the-place-to-see-and-be-seen-for-celebs-this-holiday-season-"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20091229_aspen_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel New Year's Eve is only a few days away, but if you're a last-minute planner, consider heading to Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia to ring in the new decade. Check out the information below that the ski resort sent us, and make your reservations soon! Snowshoe, W.V.- lsquo;Tis the season for making resolutions, and why not make your goal this New Year to spend more time with the ones you love, and jump-start those fitness goals at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The region's #1 winter resort destination is starting off the New Year with great savings on the region's most open terrain and best conditions. The resort has seen over 50 of natural snow this season, including almost 10 in the last week. More snow is the forecast for the start of 2010, which means you can take advantage of these great deals and enjoy powder conditions across more than 200 acres of skiable terrain. This special two-day offer saves you up to 40%, with packages starting at just $98* for two days of lift tickets and 1 night of lodging. But you must hurry to take advantage of this fantastic deal, as it's only good through 12/30. The deal offers one night of lodging at the Inn at Snowshoe for January 2, with a 2-day lift ticket for skiing and riding on Saturday and Sunday. You can also save 40% off 2-day lift ticket package for mountaintop junior studios, studios and 1-bedroom accommodations. Snowshoe is home to more than 1,400 lodging options, many providing slopeside convenience and great mountaintop views. In addition to the great snow conditions, you can also take advantage of all of Snowshoe's family and adventure activities. From mountaintop hot tubs, the perfect remedy for sore muscles after a long day on the slopes, to horse-drawn sleigh rides and the resort's 15,000 sq. ft. Big Top entertainment centre, there is something for everyone at Snowshoe. The resort also offers more than 20 dining options, plenty of shopping outlets, and nightlife ranging from bars and lounges to a night club and comedy club. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091229/Snowshoe-Mountain-Resort-offers-a-great-New-Years-celebration-at-a-great-price ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2009-12-29 15:12:11 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091229/Snowshoe-Mountain-Resort-offers-a-great-New-Years-celebration-at-a-great-price"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20091229_snowshoe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a> New Year's Eve is only a few days away, but if you're a last-minute planner, consider heading to Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia to ring in the new decade. Check out the information below that the ski resort sent us, and make your reservations soon! Snowshoe, W.V.- lsquo;Tis the season for making resolutions, and why not make your goal this New Year to spend more time with the ones you love, and jump-start those fitness goals at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The region's #1 winter resort destination is starting off the New Year with great savings on the region's most open terrain and best conditions. The resort has seen over 50 of natural snow this season, including almost 10 in the last week. More snow is the forecast for the start of 2010, which means you can take advantage of these great deals and enjoy powder conditions across more than 200 acres of skiable terrain. This special two-day offer saves you up to 40%, with packages starting at just $98* for two days of lift tickets and 1 night of lodging. But you must hurry to take advantage of this fantastic deal, as it's only good through 12/30. The deal offers one night of lodging at the Inn at Snowshoe for January 2, with a 2-day lift ticket for skiing and riding on Saturday and Sunday. You can also save 40% off 2-day lift ticket package for mountaintop junior studios, studios and 1-bedroom accommodations. Snowshoe is home to more than 1,400 lodging options, many providing slopeside convenience and great mountaintop views. In addition to the great snow conditions, you can also take advantage of all of Snowshoe's family and adventure activities. From mountaintop hot tubs, the perfect remedy for sore muscles after a long day on the slopes, to horse-drawn sleigh rides and the resort's 15,000 sq. ft. Big Top entertainment centre, there is something for everyone at Snowshoe. The resort also offers more than 20 dining options, plenty of shopping outlets, and nightlife ranging from bars and lounges to a night club and comedy club. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091229/Snowshoe-Mountain-Resort-offers-a-great-New-Years-celebration-at-a-great-price"><img src="http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20091229_snowshoe_t.jpg" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel Winter Park released some good news today-as the highest six passenger chairlift in North America - the Panoramic Express and the Parsenn Bowl,which has intermediate bowl skiing and some of the most fun intermediate gladed terrain.In addition, the ski resort has a few days of fun in the remaining days of the holiday season, with lodging deals of up to 41% off* and no minimum stay restrictions. http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091228/Panoramic-Express-Parsenn-Bowl-open-today-at-Winter-Park ap/20081230/ml_israel_palestinians TheSkiChannel 2009-12-28 18:24:54 <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091228/Panoramic-Express-Parsenn-Bowl-open-today-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="" border="0" /></a>Winter Park released some good news today-as the highest six passenger chairlift in North America - the Panoramic Express and the Parsenn Bowl,which has intermediate bowl skiing and some of the most fun intermediate gladed terrain.In addition, the ski resort has a few days of fun in the remaining days of the holiday season, with lodging deals of up to 41% off* and no minimum stay restrictions. <p><a href="http://www.theskichannel.com/resorts/20091228/Panoramic-Express-Parsenn-Bowl-open-today-at-Winter-Park"><img src="" align="left" height="80" width="80" alt="photo" title="" border="0"/></a></p><br clear="all"/> TheSkiChannel The holidays may end in early January, but Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont is keeping the deals and the party going all month long. Check out the information below that we received from the ski resort, and make your plans soon! January Tribute Okemo pays tribute to the United States Military Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters and Ambulance personnel every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of January 2010, with a special half-price discount on lift tickets. When they show their ID card/badge and a photo ID at Resort Services inside the Okemo Clock Tower Base Lodge or