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  • Belleayre Focuses On the Future

    Plucky Belleayre Mountain, owned by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, is one of a handful of New York state's major ski areas that has managed to keep running on a handful of trails in one of the warmest winters in decades in New York state. Full Article

    9th January 2007

  • Doin' the Dog at Squaw

    That paean to everything '80s, Hot Dog The Movie, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Jan. 20 at its genesis, Squaw Valley USA. The film, which was shot entirely at Squaw and is considered the greatest example of its genre, will be feted at an official Hot Dog Party that evening at Squaw's Bar One. Full Article

    9th January 2007

  • Grind for Greenbacks at Alyeska

    Record snowfall has made life a heck of a lot of fun for those who ride in Alaska this season. According to marketing manager Jason Lott, Alyeska Resort was filed to capacity over the winter holiday and this weekend's Snow Jam should keep the party going. Full Article

    9th January 2007

  • Winter Has Promises To Keep...

    The New York state of mind for downhill riding so far this season is dazed and confused. We've been punched in the head by a winter (so far) that is seeing grass re-green, flowers come up and befuddled snowmakers at our favorite ski areas shedding tears. Full Article

    8th January 2007

  • Massachusetts Ski Areas Rebounding

    It hasn't been the same old song for downhlll riders in Massachusetts this summer. "Hot, Hot, Hot" has replaced "White Christmas" in this twisted bizarre-o world. But it's looking more positive all over the state this week as colder temperatures finally sink in. Full Article

    8th January 2007

  • Avalanche Kills Skier

    On a day avalanche forecasters labeled as moderate - with areas of unstable snow and human-triggered avalanches possible - a skier was killed by an avalanche in the Teton backcountry. Full Article

    8th January 2007

  • New Jersey Needs Deal With the Devil

    Hedgerows are spotting leaves, dandelions are looking dandy and skiers and 'boarders are looking glum. Spring? No, mid-January 2007. It is our winter of our discontent, brutally warm and searingly lacking in snow or low temperatures to make it. Full Article

    7th January 2007

  • Tamarack Opens More Terrain

    Tamarack Resort recently received a special permit from the US government to operate in 5400 acres of backcountry to the North and South of the resort. The resort had been eagerly anticipating the approval and less than a dozen trips have been run thus far, the first being at the start of the Christmas break. Full Article

    3rd January 2007

  • Timberline Sticks to its Guns

    Timberline Four Seasons has very carefully enhanced its snowmaking arsenal over the years and this year that forward thinking has paid off as they're staying covered in what has been a tough start to 2007 thus far. Full Article

    3rd January 2007

  • Real Heroes Day at Wisp

    The weather has been great in Maryland lately... too good, in fact. The folks at Wisp Resort have been making snow when they can but with temperatures ranging into the mid-50s, it can be an Herculean effort. Full Article

    3rd January 2007

  • Crystal Mountain Women's Winter Escape

    If you're a female looking for a new sport, wanting to make a breakthrough with your skiing technique, or just like to enjoy time with girlfriends, Crystal Mountain, one of the Heartland's top resorts, is ready to assist. They are hosting a Women's Winter Escape Weekend, January 19-21, which includes two days of downhill ski instruction, welcome reception, lunches and final dinner. Full Article

    3rd January 2007

  • It Snows In Alaska - Well, Duh!

    It has been a heck of a year thus far for Alyeska. The resort received over 283" of snow for the month of December, breaking the previous monthly snowfall record of 274" set in January of 2001. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Snow-starved New York State Bears Up

    A disasterous holiday season sent mountain crews at ski areas in New York state racing for snow-making machinery any time night time temps hit the below-freezing mark. It hasn't been enough to get more than a relatively few trails open than is typical this time of year. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Norcal Stays On the Safe Side

    Beginning Saturday, Jan. 13, and running through Friday, Jan. 19, NSAA, in cooperation with the country's ski and snowboard resorts, the National Ski Patrol and PSIA (the ski and snowboard instructors association), is conducting its annual National Safety Week, a campaign to "further reduce the frequency of accidents and to unify the industry to focus on and communicate a pro-active, strong safety message." Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Jersey Riders Blue About the Green

    If it feels like winter in South Carolina, it must be New Jersey, circa early January 2007. What gives? We're holding out for some of that Colorado dump along with colder temps but this riding season so far has been dubious at best, and determined skiers and 'boarders can't even look to Upstate New York or eastern Pennsylvania for help. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Breckenridge Gets a New Gondola

    Breckenridge has reached a milestone in its development with the opening of the new BreckConnect Gondola. With room for eight, the gondola connects Breckenridge's main parking lot off Main Street, with the ski resort's base areas. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Ride With Billy the Kidd at Steamboat

    Billy Kidd is a legend in skiing. The Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion is easily recognizable around town and on the slopes of Steamboat, in his trademark cowboy hat. He's also Director of Skiing for Steamboat. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Riders Looking For a Mass. Dump

    Snow riders are eternal optimists, but winter so far here in Massachuesetts has been trying the patience of all downhillers. Ah, but with an in-your-face 'tude and millions of dollars in snowmaking machinery, Mass. ski areas are swearing by every evening drop below freezing that they can. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Zippy Alternative at Park City

    Tired of ripping lines on Park City's fabled slopes? Then try "zipping" down the mountain on the resort's Alpine Coaster. This high-speed alternative is open Thursdays through Mondays from 11 - 4 p.m., weather permitting. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Thrifty Skiers Loving New Hampshire

    Looking for deals to make skiing and riding more affordable? Check out the many deals offered by New Hampshire's ski resorts. There's something for everyone just about any day of the week. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

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