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Winter chills descended on Iowans this last week and the state's ski areas siezed the oppurtunity to make their own snow. Ma Nature came along and sprinkled three inches or so just to top things off, but we're still a far cry from full-blown winter ski conditions. Full Article
17th January 2007
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Last year, Santa Fe's new Millenium lift sat idle. Mother Nature's meager contribution of the white stuff just wasn't enough to inaugurate the new lift. This year, however, is a different story.
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17th January 2007
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In the past few years, both Antelope Butte and Sleeping Giant have shut down operations, citing low snow conditions and few skiers. But with tenacity, four small ski hills still plug along servicing Wyoming skiers and snowboarders on their intimate hills.
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17th January 2007
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With a less than three-foot snow pack, many Bridger Bowl skiers and snowboarders are sticking to packed powder blues. While enough snow has fallen to run all lifts, the resort is still warning skiers and snowboarders about early season conditions in mid-January - especially off piste.
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17th January 2007
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It's beginning to look a lot like winter at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia. The Pocahontas County resort saw six inches of snow fall over the past two days and temperatures have dropped into the single digits. Full Article
17th January 2007
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With temperatures dipping below the freezing point, ski areas across Pennsylvania have planned an all out assault on barren slopes. Several mountains reported flurries towards the end of the day and there was even the possibility of actual snow. Full Article
16th January 2007
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There may never be another year quite like record-breaking 2006/07 for experiencing heli-skiing in Alaska. The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge is 60 miles west of Anchorage and situated between two 11,000-foot volcanoes. Most runs serviced through the area range between 3,000 and 4,000 vertical feet and are littered with layers of fresh.
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16th January 2007
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Fourteen-year-old Big White racer Brittney Jones of Kelowna finished first in the 89-person field at the GS MARS BC Cup race last week at Red Mountain. Her combined time was 1 minute 45.15 seconds.
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16th January 2007
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With 1300 acres of accessible backcountry to entice riders and record-breaking snowfall, those in charge of safety for Crystal Mountain have had to be on their toes this year.
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16th January 2007
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If you don't think the hit-and-miss winter weather we've been experiencing across most of the Heartland isn't taking its toll, you would be very wrong. Crystal Mountain, located near Traverse City in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, announced late last week that they had laid off 47 part-time employees. Full Article
16th January 2007
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The Sierra Avalanche Center, a Truckee-based non-profit that provides free daily avalanche forecasts for the Tahoe region, is holding fundraisers at Kirkwood and Homewood resorts. Full Article
16th January 2007
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Mammoth Mountain is offering skiers and snowboarders and winter sports enthusiasts of all stripes a chance to save money while they stay and play in the Eastern Sierra this winter. Full Article
16th January 2007
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Diamond Peak wants everyone to have the opportunity to learn to ski or snowboard, so the resort has dedicated almost an entire week for it. Full Article
16th January 2007
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While it may sound more like a bachelor party promo, Giant's Ridge in northern Minnesota has scheduled three Winter, Women, Wine And Walleye outings over the next three months. Full Article
16th January 2007
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The winter weather is slowly improving over most of the Heartland, but it's taken its toll. Ski areas in Ohio – Snow Trails, Mad River Mountain and Boston Mills were finally able to open briefly late last week, but all had to close down again over the weekend; again waiting for cold weather with hopefully some snow, but more importantly temperatures cold enough to make snow. Full Article
16th January 2007
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A number of ski areas throughout the US are sited partially or wholly on National Forest Service land. At Loon Mountain, snowsports enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about the environment of the White Mountain National Forest and its relationship to the ski resort. Full Article
16th January 2007
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Last winter, Mt. Bachelor collected more than 25,500 pounds of food for the needy in Central Oregon with its annual Neighbor Impact day, and this year the resort would like to surpass that amount. Full Article
16th January 2007
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Looking to save some bucks this winter? Head up to Shawnee Peak. The Bridgeton, Maine ski area has some awesome deals for families, couples, friends – you name it. Full Article
16th January 2007
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A bull rider knows very little fear, so slapping on a pair of skis should be nothing compared to saddling up to a raging, massive bucking beast. The bull and bronc cowboys from the National Western Stock Show in Denver made their annual trek to the slopes of Steamboat again for the 33rd Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill. Full Article
16th January 2007
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On January 21st Gunstock will host the New England premiere of the 2007 Diana Golden Cup race series. The Golden Cup, a nationwide program, promotes ski racing for disabled skiers of all ages and abilities. Its goal is to give disabled skiers entry level competition and improve technique and confidence. Full Article
16th January 2007
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