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Epic Snowfall at Sun Peaks Moves Up Opening Day
02 years ago
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Sun Peaks set to open Saturday, November 14
Sun Peaks, BC (October 28, 2009) – Close to 60 centimetres of snow has fallen in the last 7 days and with another 15cm expected in the next 48 hours, Sun Peaks Resort is moving up their planned opening day to Saturday, November 14th, a week ahead of schedule!
“This is the earliest we have seen conditions like this and so to take advantage of this gift, we are going to move the planned opening day up to November 14,” says Jamie Tattersfield, Mountain Operations Manager at Sun Peaks. “We aim to open as many lifts and runs as possible.” (more…)
8″ of New Snow + Ski Free in Winter Park
02 years ago
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Dear Snow Lover,
Old man winter sure is feeling frisky today with 8 inches of new snow overnight and it’s still coming down. The timing couldn’t be better, with opening day only three weeks away on November 18 and the best early season deal in our 70 year history just announced yesterday — Ski Free in Winter Park. The deal is sweet. Stay two nights or more between opening day and Christmas and get a free lift ticket for each night stayed. For full details, and to book online, visit PlayWinterPark.com. (more…)
Only Days Left! November 1st is the Early Bird Deadline for Blue Mountain Season Passes
02 years ago
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Only Days Left to Buy Your Season Pass at the Early Bird Rate! Deadline is November 1st
It’s your last chance! Don’t miss the opportunity to buy your Season Pass at the Early Bird rate and save! Remember – there’s no better way to stay in love with winter than with a Blue Mountain Season Pass. We can’t wait for the snow to fly so you can join us again on the slopes! (more…)
Gunnison-Crested Butte Launches “Double Dog Dare You” Facebook Contest
02 years ago
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Win a getaway to “The Last Great Ski Town in Colorado”
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2009) — Gunnison-Crested Butte is known for being a place you can let your hair down for a little R & R and adventure, whether you like it laidback or extreme. The locals are known for chatting it up with visitors and pointing the way to their favorite places. In keeping with this unique spirit, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association today launched a “Double Dog Dare You” campaign on Facebook to celebrate the 2009/10 ski season.
Become a friend at www.facebook.com/gcbta, explain in 50 words or less why you should be selected to visit Crested Butte this winter, and submit a photo of yourself enjoying a snowsport. The winner will receive three night’s lodging at The Ruby of Crested Butte bed and breakfast, four lift tickets from Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area and a $100 gift certificate for Django’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at the ski base. (more…)
Sun Peaks Snow Bum Competition Captures Worldwide Attention
02 years ago
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Snow Bum Entry Deadline: November 15
Sun Peaks, BC – Worldwide hype continues to build around the I want to be the Snow Bum competition – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a three month, stay on the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort in the British Columbia Interior.
Since its launch on October 1, 2009, close to 8,000 winter enthusiasts from more than 68 countries have visited the SnowBumCanada.com website. Snow fans from as far as Australia, Germany, Russia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Sweden, France and even Brazil have all logged on to learn more about this sensational prize and to check out the ingenuity and creativity of the entries already submitted. Highlights include a blooper reel at the end of British entrant Jem’s video, Ian from Ontario jumping into a freezing cold lake, and a catchy tune by long Ottawa-native Horus that will stick in your head all day long. (more…)
Mount Snow First Resort in Vermont to Open
02 years ago
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WEST DOVER (October 17, 2009) – Mount Snow offered its earliest lift service opening in history this Saturday when the Discovery Shuttle lift loaded its first passenger at 9:30a.m. The early opening also made Mount Snow the first and only resort open in Vermont. The Launch Pad trail was filled with a dozen terrain park features and over 700 skiers and riders in attendance throughout the weekend. (more…)
Ski Idaho Unveils What’s New for the 2009-2010 Season
02 years ago
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Expanded snowmaking, new lodges and a gondola among the new amenities this season
Idaho (October 19, 2009) – Idaho’s winter hit quickly, foreshadowing a powder-filled season with ski areas seeing snow before falling leaves. From the Panhandle to the Southwest to the East, recent storms brought five to 17 inches to Idaho ski areas. Ski Idaho, the state’s voice for the Idaho skiing and snowboarding experience, has the overview of what awaits skiers and riders for the 2009/ 2010 season, from additional snowmaking capabilities to brand new ski lodges and terrain parks. (more…)
Mammoth Mountain Now Open for Skiing and Riding
12 years ago
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Mammoth Mountain, CA – Thousands of skiers and snowboarders took their first runs of the season this morning at Mammoth. A powerful storm recently hit the Eastern Sierra early this week dropping over two feet of snow on Mammoth Mountain allowing the California resort to open today, four weeks ahead of schedule.
* Mammoth Mountain opened for skiing and snowboarding today, Friday, October 16, 2009.
* To celebrate opening day, skiing and riding was FREE for everyone.
* Today marked one of the earliest openings on record for the California resort.
* Mammoth has a base of 12-24” of natural, machine groomed packed snow and is open top-to-bottom.
* Three chairlifts ran today – Broadway Express (Chair 1), Face Lift Express (Chair 3) and Chair 23.