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  • Ski Utah Hits the Road

    Hit the Utah slopes for your skiing and riding pleasure! That's the message the Utah Office of Tourism is continuing to promote with its new "Life Elevated" logo. Truck trailers are featuring a snowy skiing scene on the side, and traveling around Utah and surrounding states to promote the state's snowy attractions. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Boyne Hosts Adaptive Ski Program

    Challenge Mountain, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help physically impaired, mentally challenged and at-risk youth through outdoor therapeutic recreational activities, has teamed with nearby Boyne Mountain to create a satellite program expanding amenities and length of the snowsports season offered to its participants. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Racing for Big Bucks at Taos

    Money isn't everything. But that's what we say when we don't have it. At stake this weekend at Taos? The largest cash purse in ski racing, and notables like Jake Fiala and Casey Puckett will be there duking it out for their chunk of the prize money. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Targhee Takes Aim at Global Warming

    With the United Nations releasing a dire report on global warming - the consensus of scientists representing over 100 countries - Grand Targhee is not waiting for any federal regulation to do their part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Grab A Deal In Aspen

    Bargain and Aspen are two words that don't normally fit together in the same sentence. But we managed to find a great deal as far as lodging during our visit to Aspen last weekend for my son's freestyle competition at Aspen Highlands. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • More Trails Means More Riding In Mass.

    Massachusetts gets its winter game on hard, now that the cold has settled in, snow is paying a frequent visit and the snowmakers are punishing the terrain with ever-more snow. And since you can't spell "Massachusetts" without "Wachusett" - or parts thereof - give props to the mountain this weeked with two events: the USA Snowboard Association halfpipe and slopestyle competition all day Sunday. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Blue Mountain Has Tuesday Night Fever

    Now that cold weather and snow have allowed Blue Mountain Ski Area to open all of their skiable terrain, concentration has shifted to some of the more "extreme" aspects of the Palmerton, Pa. resort. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • New Jersey Mountains Open More Trails

    Mountain Creek this week rolls out the whole mountain - well, the Main Park had its season debut, and starvin' New Jersey riders are eating it up. Only figuratively, of course. There's still plenty to go around for everyone. Full Article

    3rd February 2007

  • New York's Slopes Packed With Action

    February and the settled cold have brought the number of rideable trails into the hundreds in New York state. Whiteface Mountain helps, of course, punching through with more than 60 open trails. Sunshine peeking through on the weekend and into the top of the week made riding aces. Full Article

    3rd February 2007

  • Riding Is as Easy as 1-2-3 In New York

    If you're looking to ride in New York - or looking to change what you ride on - 25 of the state's ski and snowboard areas have an unbeatable deal. It's called Learn to Ski 1-2-3 and it's as easy as 1-2-3. Full Article

    3rd February 2007

  • Tahoe: A Lake Full of Love

    Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and several Tahoe-area mountain resorts are hosting special events to mark the occasion. At Squaw Valley, guests can search for hidden magnetic hearts on the mountain, and then turn them in an après-ski party at the Plaza Bar for such goodies as lift tickets, massages from Trilogy Spa, magnums of Korbel Champagne and other fun stuff. Full Article

    31st January 2007

  • Light Snow in Ontario

    Light snow fell across parts of Ontario today, giving some local ski areas a fresh layer of white for skiers and boarders to romp in. This shot is from Mt. St. Louis-Moonstone, where mid-week riders played in a inch of new snow. Full Article

    31st January 2007

  • Business Up In Alaska

    Anchorage, Alaska's biggest city, has already received nearly 190cm of snow this year, which is more than it normally receives in an entire winter. With snow like that in the city you can just imagine what the resort and backcountry is like and local ski and snowboard shop owners say they're having a busy year trying to keep up with demand. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Progression Park Newest Addition at Loon

    Loon Mountain recently unveiled its newest attraction, the Burton Progression Park. Located on the Little Sister slope, with a dedicated lift, the park features two jumps, a spine, two boxes and a flat rail. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Birthday Bash for Mary Jane

    All the excitement has been at Winter Park recently as Mary Jane celebrated its 31st birthday. The non-stop week of fun included the Mary Jane Look-Alike Contest, as well as parades, competitions (human bowling?) and fireworks. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • X Games In Aspen

    Extreme sports are taking the world by storm, as evident at the recent Winter X Games in Aspen. No more straight skiing down a hill anymore for those who dare. It's flips and spins and twists in all types of terrain. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Avalanche Dogs In Action

    If you have ever seen a dog running around your local ski patrol hut, you can bet they are not there to just play. Many resorts have avalanche dogs, trained to jump into action in the unlikely event of an avalanche. In January, more than 30 teams of highly-trained avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers renewed their skills in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Belleayre Offers One For the Ladies

    Female riders looking to learn to ski or snowboard - or just get better at it - have a weekend to themselves at Belleayre Mountain. On Saturday and Sunday, the resort is inviting women to bring a girlfriend, sister, mom or daughter and have them ride for free - and get a free rental package and group lesson to boot. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • New Jersey Riders On Their Own Turf

    You're hearing the pitch from New York ski areas trying to get you to ride a few hours for a few hours riding. Hey! You're Jersey! You don't want garden-variety riding, you want Garden State riding. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Winter's Hitchin' a Ride In New York

    Riding's been da bomb in New York state, with winter chillin' with us for a spell. Colder temperatures and bursts of snowfall are supposed to hang in, straight through Super Bowl Sunday (hey, the game's not until Sunday night). Belleayre gets the attention of the ladies this weekend with specials Saturday and Sunday. Full Article

    30th January 2007

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