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Sun Peaks Launches onto World Stage in Conde Nast Poll
03 years ago
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December 10, 2008 – Sun Peaks, BC – Sun Peaks has splashed onto the international stage with a top 10 ranking in one of the world’s leading travel publications. Sun Peaks Director of Skiing and Olympic Champion Nancy Greene says, “We are thrilled with the results of the recent Conde Nast Traveler poll which ranks Sun Peaks as the 2nd best ski resort in Canada, and 10th best in North America.”
Over 32,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers voted in this 13th Annual Ski Poll. Conde Nast Traveler was named one of the top 10 magazines in the United States in 2008 and its 3.1 million readers are considered well-versed and well-educated on travel destinations. (more…)
Holiday Package Affordably Priced At Wintergreen Resort
03 years ago
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WINTERGREEN, Va., Dec. 9, 2008 – Celebrating the winter holidays on the slopes at Wintergreen Resort is the season’s best bargain. The family destination resort in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is offering savings up to 30 percent with the Holiday Celebration Package, available not only during Christmas and New Year’s, but also on the Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents’ Day weekends. (more…)
Diamond Peak Delays Opening; Passholder Appreciation BBQ on Opening Day
03 years ago
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Incline Village, NV- Please note that Diamond Peak WILL NOT be open on December 11th. Diamond Peak will open as conditions permit. Diamond Peak has made over 2.6 million gallons of snow as of date and will open when it has coverage from top to bottom.
Diamond Peak season passholders can enjoy a free BBQ on Opening Day! Coupons are mailed out along with the season passes and please bring your BBQ coupon on Opening Day. (Note: Even if your coupon says “Only Valid Dec. 11, 2008”- it will still be valid on Opening Day) Here are the Passholder BBQ lunch options: (more…)
Sugarloaf to open summit for the weekend
03 years ago
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CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine – Thanks to more than two feet of natural snow in the past eight days, plus a revamped and enhanced snowmaking system, guests at Sugarloaf will be skiing and riding from the mountain’s lofty 4,237 foot summit tomorrow, as some of the best early season conditions in the resort’s history continue. The summit will open to skiers and riders a mere two weeks into Sugarloaf’s 2008-09 winter season.
In addition, Sugarloaf has opened a full-size terrain park in the Stomping Grounds, and plans to open terrain in its eastern bowl, pushing its trail count close to 70 for the weekend. Sugarloaf currently features the most open terrain of any resort in the east. (more…)
Event Changes from Park City Mountain Resort
03 years ago
The World Superpipe Championships enjoyed six glorious years of fierce competition, but now it’s time for change. Park City Mountain Resort is taking the next step in competition evolution.
You: “So, what is Competition Evolution?”
PCMR: The Intelligent Design (n.) -
1. a competition with a progressive approach to terrain park design
2. changes of the molecular elements in terrain park structure
3. a smart snowboarding course (more…)
$26k Black Diamond Ski Package Celebrates New Terrain, Completed Village And New Guest Experiences At Northstar-at-tahoe™ Resort
03 years ago
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TRUCKEE, Calif. – Dec. 2, 2008 – Give the gift of a once-in-a-lifetime ski experience with black diamonds that last more than one season at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort this winter. For those seeking an over-the-top package that is designed to impress, the Black Diamond Ski Package features luxury lodging, lift tickets, numerous on-mountain experiences, dining and a $10,000 rare black diamond necklace. (more…)
More Terrain Set to Open at Sun Peaks Resort
03 years ago
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November 27, 2008 – Sun Peaks, BC – With snow in the forecast for the next four days, Sun Peaks Resort is working to expand the amount of terrain open to the public. On Friday morning, the 5 Mile run will be open down to the valley, providing 600 vertical metres and over 6km of skiing on Cahilty and 5 Mile.
“Crews are also working diligently on Gentle Giant, which is serviced by the two conveyor lifts,” says Anne Haight, Director of Sales and Marketing with Sun Peaks Resort Corporation. “This will provide some excellent teaching terrain for those strapping on skis or a snowboard for the first time.” (more…)
Park City Mountain Resort Kicks Off the Winter Season on Friday, November 28
03 years ago
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Park City, Utah (November 25, 2008) – Park City Mountain Resort opens for the 2008-09 winter season this Friday, November 28, 2008, with PayDay and First Time lifts.
Colder temperatures have finally arrived after warm weather and a lack of precipitation has affected the region for the last two weeks. Park City Mountain Resort’s snowmaking team has been working non-stop to prepare the Resort for opening day. The snowmaking team continues to make snow this week, temperatures permitting, in order to provide excellent conditions for opening day, with wall to wall snow on the runs that are open. (more…)