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Boreal Set to Open: Resort’s Earliest Opening on Record
22 years ago
by Press Release
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Donner Summit, CA, (October 6, 2009) – Boreal’s snowmaking efforts are about to break yet another record. Boreal is scheduled to turn on the Castle Peak Quad lift for the earliest season opener in the resorts history this Saturday, October 10th (possibly sooner should snowmaking crank-out more snow tonight).
To celebrate Boreal’s record breaking early opening, the 5th Annual Jibassic Public Invitational Event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th. This year’s event has been cooked up to feature all shredders willing to throw down great tricks for cash. Boreal is primed with $2,000 cash to be handed out on both Saturday and Sunday. Venue for best trick cash is the public park, open to all and built to Boreal terrain park perfection. Judges will include Robbie Sell from FUEL TV and the Boreal park crew. Wads of $20’s will be dished out from 12noon to 4pm on both days. (more…)
Kicking Horse Receives First Snowfall of the Season
02 years ago
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October 2nd, 2009, Golden, BC…. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort received it first snowfall this morning in the resort village. With a dusting in the village and close 15 cm of snow at the summit of the mountain, winter is well on its way and long-time locals are saying that all signs are pointing to a banner snow year.
“Kicking Horse is recognized for world-class snow quality and consistent, light and dry champagne powder,” says Steve Paccagnan, president and General Manager of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. “There is definitely electricity in the air about and all the signs are pointing to us having a big snow year. This early season snowfall simply adds to the excitement” continues Paccagnan. (more…)
Heavenly Receives First Snow of the Season
02 years ago
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Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. – October 4, 2009 – Lake Tahoe’s first winter storm rolled through the area last night, dropping four to six inches of snow on Heavenly Mountain Resort above 9,000 feet, and three to four inches at Lake level. Winter has definitely made an appearance at South Lake Tahoe, and skiers and snowboarders are preparing for Heavenly’s opening day which is just 47 days away, scheduled for November 20, 2009, weather and conditions permitting. (more…)
Successful Winter Season for All Wanaka Resorts
02 years ago
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LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand, (5 October, 2009) Lake Wanaka brought a successful winter season to a close at the weekend with all four resorts, Treble Cone, Snow Park NZ, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm, reporting excellent visitor numbers, great snow conditions throughout and many successful world-class events.
For Cardrona Alpine Resort 2009 was a record breaker for both visitor numbers and accumulated snowfall. Winter started early with a huge snowfall in May. With ideal cool conditions and further snow Cardrona recorded its deepest (317cm) accumulated snowfall in the last decade, in August. Skiers and snowboarders from across both New Zealand and Australia flocked to the slopes in record numbers. Elite athletes used Cardrona’s 22ft Olympic halfpipe, the only one in Australasia, to train and compete in the lead up to the Olympics 2010, with renowned snowboarder Shaun White landing the first back to back double cork 1080 in history during the Burton New Zealand Open. (more…)
Angel Fire Resort Lights up the Winter with the Only Night Skiing in New Mexico
02 years ago
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ANGEL FIRE, New Mexico (September 28, 2009) — Angel Fire Resort officially announced its plans to launch the first and only nighttime skiing and snowboarding in New Mexico for the 2009-2010 winter season. The resort plans to light up 50 acres for fun after dark, including Exhibition, a favorite front side run along with Ridge Run, Valley and Dreamcatcher. A set of freestyle park features including jumps, rails and fun boxes will be accessible during the evening hours, as well as the timed NASTAR race course and the very popular Polar Coaster tubing hill. (more…)
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado this Winter
32 years ago
by Press Release
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Offering an unmatched spirit, outdoor paradise and vacation values
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (October 2, 2009) — When shelling out your hard-earned cash for a vacation, you want it to be memorable. Here’s five great reasons to visit, along with some wallet-friendly deals.
1. The skiing & snowboarding rock
Inspire your passion for adventure on Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s legendary extreme terrain or get your fill on beginner to advanced slopes that cover 1,167 acres and include 121 trails. Try some tricks at the intermediate terrain park or on the legendary superpipe and the latest features at the DC Terrain Park. Or enjoy the more than 95K of Nordic trails groomed by the Crested Butte Nordic Center and the Gunnison Nordic Club. Go on your own or with a guide to try something new or hit some secret powder stashes. Visit www.skicb.com, www.cbnordic.org and www.gunnisonnordic.net. (more…)
Intrawest Recommends All Resort Guests to Wear Helmets, Requires Helmets in Kids’ Lessons
12 years ago
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New helmet use guidelines receive industry support from the National Ski Areas Association and Canada West Ski Areas Association
VANCOUVER, Oct. 1 /CNW/ – Intrawest today announced that, beginning with the 2009-2010 winter season, the Company will increase awareness of the importance of helmet use at all of its wholly-owned ski resorts in North America. Intrawest will recommend that all skiers and snowboarders visiting its resorts wear helmets and there will be mandatory helmet requirements for all children and youth(1) participants in Ski and Snowboard School Programs as well as all students participating in freestyle terrain park programs, regardless of their age. The new helmet use guidelines underscore Intrawest’s commitment to guest safety and have the support of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA).
Sun Peaks Resort launches video competition for an all-inclusive season on the slopes
02 years ago
Top Ski Resort gives away once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Sun Peaks, BC – Sun Peaks Resort is excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime competition, I want to be the Snow Bum, giving snow-lovers the chance to win an all-inclusive stay in the mountains for the entire 2009/2010 Winter Season.
One lucky skier or snowboarder will spend the ski season (three months) at BC’s second largest ski area, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling or even dog sledding! The competition winner will be provided with a season’s pass for the mountains, food vouchers, accommodation in a number of Sun Peak’s finest hotels, plus equipment and outerwear. The winner will also enjoy a wide range of additional perks including VIP and backstage passes to resort events and functions. (more…)