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U.S. SKI CROSS TEAM AT SUGAR BOWL RESORT FOR PRE-OLYMPIC TRAINING CAMP, FEBRUARY 14-16

(Donner Summit, CA) - The Tunnel 41 trail off the Mt. Judah Express lift at Sugar Bowl Resort will be home to the 2010 U.S. Ski Cross Team's pre-Vancouver Olympic Training Camp for the next three days, with medal contenders Casey Puckett and Sugar Bowl's own Daron Rahlves fine-tuning their final race preparations before heading to the Games. Rahlves and Puckett had both suffered recent on-course racing injuries, but both are on the fast-track to recovery and fully intend to compete in the Games, with Sugar Bowl's training camp greatly helping the cause. The course, built by Sugar Bowl terrain park manager J.P. Martin to loosely mirror the Olympic track at Vancouver's Cypress Mountain, will provide the two racers with start gate and hole shot practice, fall-line and speed management repetitions, and ski wax testing with World Cup tech Willi Wiltz. Up-and-coming ski cross racer John Teller of Mammoth Lakes, who finished sixth at this year's X-Games, will join Rahlves and Puckett, gaining valuable insight from the seasoned racing veterans.

Media and spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend the ski cross training camp, with numerous on-course viewing areas and access to the athletes, pre and post-training sessions.

Under clear skies, with perfect snow conditions, these athletes showed why the ATP Big Air Competition is one of the most popular events at Attitash each winter.

From straight spins to 720s, switch takeoffs, switch landings and everything in between, these young competitors put on a magnificent show for the spectators in a perfect kick off to the President's Week holidays.

Taking the coveted top honors in the big air battle were:

Skiers 11 & Under
1st: Leland Broadhurst, 2nd: Ryan Kenney, 3rd: Andrew Michalik

Skiers 12 - 15
1st: Patrick Kenney, 2nd: Max Milone, 3rd: Connor McCourt

Snowboarders 12 - 15
1st: Casey Sandman, 2nd: Garrett Wensberg, 3rd: Michael Wakim

Skiers 16 - 19
1st: Sam Higley, 2nd: Chris Charles, 3rd: Matt Halupowski

Snowboarders 16 - 20
1st: Donny Noble, 2nd: Alex Kramp, 3rd: Jason Sarcia

Skiers 19+
1st: Eric Page, 2nd: Don Pustis

Attitash Ski Resort in Bartlett, N.H., is proud to announce the addition of an exciting NEW, year round adventure attraction, the Mountain Coaster, opening in the summer of 2010.

Offering an exhilarating and scenic ride for virtually all ages and open in all weather, the Mountain Coaster carries you 1,430 feet up Attitash Mountain on twin stainless steel rails, providing spectacular views of the White Mountain scenery before descending on a thrilling 2,880 foot ride down through the forested mountain terrain, dropping 316 vertical feet through a series of banked curves, dips and straight-aways at rider controlled speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.

The addition of the new Mountain Coaster complements the already popular existing summer attractions at Attitash Ski Resort, including the Alpine Slide, Eurobungy Trampoline, climbing wall, mountain biking trails, horseback riding and more, making Attitash Ski Resort the place to find your summer time fun.

Discover the fun and excitement of the year round, all weather Mountain Coaster at Attitash Ski Resort, a dynamic addition to every family's summer vacation experience in New Hampshire's White Mountains and the only attraction of its kind in the region.

It is with great regret that we confirm the death of the Georgian luge athlete, Nodar Kumaritashvili, during the final training session at the Whistler Sliding Centre, this morning.

Mr Kumaritashvili died after crashing on the last corner of the course during training. Doctors were unable to revive the athlete, who died in hospital.

"Our first thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the athlete. The whole Olympic Family is struck by this tragedy, which clearly casts a shadow over these Games", said the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge.

"We are deeply struck by this tragedy and join the IOC in extending our condolences to the family, friends and teammates of this athlete, who came to Vancouver to follow his Olympic dream", said John Furlong, the CEO of VANOC, the Games Organizing Committee.

For the International Luge Federation, President Josef Fendt said: "This is a terrible accident. This is the gravest thing that can happen in sport, and our thoughts and those of the 'luge family', are naturally with those touched by this event."

An investigation is underway into the circumstances of the accident. Training was suspended and technical officials are now trying to establish the causes.

New Hampshire & Massachusetts Vacation Weeks:
Midweek 9am-9pm ... Starting Tuesday 2-16-2010 - Ending Friday 2-26-2010
1/2 day Holiday rates for a full day on the slopes.
Spring Fling Pass $99 ... on sale now!
Starts Feb. 22nd to the end of the season.

VAIL, Colo. - Feb. 12, 2010 - The VailSnowsports School announced today an early-booking savings for the remaining 2010 SKImmersion programs, scheduled for Feb. 21-26 and March 7-12. Guests who book by Feb. 17 will save nearly 25 percent.

As part of the school's Focused Learning System, the five-day SKImmersion programs offer an unrivaled pathway to accelerated, permanent learning for adult intermediate and advanced skiers through specialized coaching techniques, cutting-edge learning tools and group camaraderie. The average group size is four people and groups never exceed six participants.

"The approach of Focused Learning is comprehensive, holistic, challenging and fun. It's a tremendous value for a week-long program," said Carol Levine, Focused Learning Project Coordinator for the Vail Snowsports School. "With systematic training, SKImmersion is the perfect opportunity for skiers to truly understand body movements, equipment and tactics too elevate their skiing skills."

The Vail Snowsports School has devoted resources for the singular purpose of developing and implementing a specialized teaching system for motivated learners. Focused Learning has evolved into a powerful experience that creates skilled and lifelong skiers. During the SKImmersion program, participants enhance their performance by applying techniques used by top athletes and sports psychologists. By the end of the week, confidence levels are much greater and participants become effective self-coaches, able to assess their skiing strengths, making corrections when necessary while enjoying a new level of skill outside the lesson environment.

SKImmersion participants are trained with video and a variety of take-home materials. They'll receive boot consultation as well as fit and performance adjustments with renowned technicians and will have access to discounted demo skis and merchandise at Vail Sports throughout the week.

Each program begins on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. with ski days on Monday through Friday. Manor Vail Lodge will serve as home base throughout the week, providing a daily breakfast buffet and designated training space to begin and end each day. Additional program gifts, lift and equipment offers and lodging discounts are available.

40th Annual Harris Cup Race

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Any Skier/Boarder aged 5 thru 12 not involved in a formal racing program is eligible.

Registration: 9:00 - 9:45 am
$5.00 Entrance Fee

Race Time: 10:00 am

Registration forms available at Ski Patrol, Ticket Office, Ski Fanatics and Plaines.

For more information call: 637-0219
Sponsored by the Bousquet Ski Patrol

(LOVELAND SKI AREA, Georgetown, CO. - February 11, 2010) - This Sunday, February 14th, nearly 100 couples plan to get married or renew their wedding vows at Loveland Ski Area in the 19th annual Valentine's Day Marry Me & Ski Free Mountaintop Matrimony. The mass wedding ceremony will take place at noon at an elevation of 12,050 feet outside The Ptarmigan Roost Cabin. After the ceremony, participating couples, many of them dressed in full wedding attire, will make their first tracks together down the slopes of Loveland.

Harry Heilman, Registered Minister with The Universal Life Church, will conduct the ceremony at the top of Chair 2. Pre-registered couples receive 2 for 1 lift tickets for the event and free admission to the after-party which will be at 1:30 at the base of Loveland Basin.

"Now in it's 19th year, Loveland's Mountaintop Matrimony is more popular than ever," said Duncan Maxwell, Events & Promotions Coordinator. "Valentine's Day again falls on a weekend so we are expecting an extra large turnout and some new snow this holiday weekend."

The after-party following the ceremony will take place at the base of Loveland Basin with Summit County radio station, KSMT The Mountain, emceeing. The after-party will include wedding cake and a toast for all participating couples and registered guests. Couples who attend the ceremony in wedding attire will be entered into a "best-dressed" contest with prizes from The Hotel Chateau Chamonix, Mia's Italian Bistro, Coors, The Shane Company, KSMT The Mountain and Loveland Ski Area. Guests and couples that did not pre-register can purchase lunch and admission to the after party for just $15.

Squaw Valley Passholders can bring two friends on non-holiday Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to receive two adult lift tickets for the price of one.

[Squaw Valley USA] February 10, 2010 - From now through April 1, 2010, Squaw Valley USA passholders can bring two friends on any non-holiday Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and purchase two adult lift tickets for the price of one. To purchase the special 2 for 1 lift tickets, Squaw passholders must bring two friends to any Squaw Valley ticket window. All three persons must be present to receive this deal.

These Squaw Valley USA 2 for 1 lift tickets are available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from now through April 1, with the exception of February 16 through February 18. Valid with Squaw Valley Adult Season Passes only. Not valid with other promotions.

Three Colorado Resorts Celebrate 70^th Year in Operation

Denver, Colo. - February 10, 2010 - The 2009-10 ski and snowboard season marks the 70th anniversaries of Winter Park Resort, Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area, and the 10^th anniversary of Silverton Mountain. Reflecting on the evolution of these four resorts gives skiers and riders a sense of how far the ski industry in Colorado has progressed over time. It also lends significance to the measures that each resort is taking this season to commemorate these milestones.

Winter Park Ski Resort has grown up a lot in its 70 years of operation. When it was dedicated as the newest addition to the Denver Mountain Park system in 1940, Winter Park consisted of a single J-Bar lift and just three formal runs. Today, it spans three interconnected mountain peaks - Winter Park, Mary Jane, and Vasquez Ridge - and features 25 chairlifts, 143 designated trails, and more than 1,200 acres of off-piste terrain.

Winter Park is commemorating its 70^th Anniversary with special deals and events throughout the 2009-10 season. With the "70-Hour Sale," guests get 70 percent off the second night of lodging for any reservations booked through April 17^th. Official anniversary festivities coincided with Winter Park's annual Winter Carnival and the Mary Jane 34^th Birthday Bash in January. Plenty of additional exciting events are on tap through the end of the season with the Mardis Gras Festival and the 35^th Annual Wells Fargo Cup in February, and the Coca-Cola Spring Splash in April.

Monarch Mountain also comes from humble beginnings. A product of the New Deal Era Work Projects Administration, Monarch began operating in 1939 with a 500-foot rope-tow powered by a car engine that was rigged to a gear box taken from an old oil derrick. Like Winter Park, Monarch Mountain has grown significantly over the past 70 years. It now features 63 trails and 5 chairlifts, providing skiers and riders with access to 800 acres of terrain. Over the years, Monarch has foregone real estate development and continues to focus on preserving affordable lift tickets and providing superior customer service. In addition to lift-served skiing, Monarch Snowcat Tours offer access to backcountry terrain and deep natural snow.

To commemorate its 70^th year in operation, Monarch Mountain has made big investments in the future. Prior to the start of the 2009-10 season, Monarch's rental department received $55,000 worth of anniversary upgrades, and the Main Lodge underwent a $6,000 renovation. Monarch has also invested in a number of on-mountain improvements, most notably, expanding its terrain parks. The K2 Organic Terrain Park now has significantly more features and the beginners' terrain park has doubled in size.

The Wolf Creek Ski Area traces its origins to the efforts of a group of ski enthusiasts in Alamosa - dubbed The San Luis Valley Ski Association - who discovered bountiful snow and abundant terrain on Wolf Creek Pass. The group built a small tow rope and warming cabin on the pass in 1939. Wolf Creek has since expanded to include seven chairlifts, which service 1,600 acres of terrain. The warming hut has given way to the Wolf Creek Lodge located at the base of the mountain and last season the resort opened the Raven Building with a LEED guided expansion, located at the top of Raven Quad.

Over the past 70 years, Wolf Creek has built its reputation as an affordable, locals-oriented ski area. To commemorate its 70^th Anniversary, Wolf Creek is staying true to tradition. Prices for 2009-10 season passes and lift tickets have not increased from those of the previous season. Additionally, Wolf Creek has reintroduced "Local Appreciation Days". On 14 designated days, in honor of its devoted local customers, Wolf Creek guests can purchase single-day lift tickets at the discounted rate of $31 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

When Winter Park, Monarch and Wolf Creek were embarking on their seventh decade of operation, Silverton Mountain was just getting started. Unlike other resorts, Silverton's plan was to give skiers the most unfiltered Colorado experience possible. Today, the ten-year-old ski area offers more hike-to terrain than anywhere in Colorado, all served from one lift. The ski area is also one of two Colorado resorts with a heli skiing operation. With an emphasis on adventure, Silverton boasts unparalleled big-mountain powder and chairlift-served guided skiing. Silverton has the highest peak in Ski Country and offers the most expert terrain.

Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Entertainment and More.

Henniker, NH, February 8, 2010 -- With 100% open terrain, PATS PEAK, New Hampshire's premier family snowsports destination, is ready for the winter school vacation weeks. Come enjoy gladed skiing, three terrain parks and lots of trails for beginners, intermediates, and experts. PATS PEAK has received over 4 feet of natural snowfall so far this season and snowmakers have been working hard since December. The grooming fleet is out on the mountain each and every night to give skiers/riders the best conditions daily.

SCHOOL VACATION WEEKS LIFT HOURS OF OPERATION

Night ticket starts at 3pm. Saturday Nights: $39 Pay-One-Price (POP) is 3pm to 10pm (tubing 5pm to 10pm).

Saturday, Feb. 13: 8:30am to 10pm

Sunday, Feb. 14 through Thursday, Feb. 18: 8:30am to 9pm

Friday, Feb. 19 & Saturday, Feb. 20: 8:30 am to 10pm

Sunday, Feb. 21: 8:30am to 4pm

Monday, Feb. 22 through Thursday, Feb. 25: 8:30am to 9pm

Friday, Feb. 26: & Saturday, Feb. 27: 8:30am to 10pm

Sunday, Feb. 28: 8:30am to 4pm

SNOWTUBING OPERATION HOURS FOR SCHOOL VACATION WEEKS

Saturday Night POP Tubing is from 5-10pm. Please note there are no 2 or 4 hour time slots available on Saturday Nights.

Saturday, Feb. 13: 9am to 10pm

Sunday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 19: 9am to 9pm

Saturday, Feb. 20: 9am to 10pm

Sunday, Feb. 21: 9am to 5pm

Monday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 26: 9am to 9pm

Saturday, Feb. 27: 9am to 10pm

Sunday, Feb. 28: 9am to 5pm

Purchase a 2 or a 4-hour tubing session and come and have some fun in the Tubing Park! Advance reservations are recommended as we do occasionally sell out! Check out our Snowtubing page on www.patspeak.com for all the details on session times.

POP, Pay-One-Price, Under the Lights on Saturday Nights!

The most affordable night skiing in all of New England! Saturday Night POP is only $39 and includes skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rental equipment, lesson tips and entertainment. Ski or ride a Saturday Night 3pm to 10pm. Tubing hours are from 5pm to 10pm. Lesson Tips are from 4pm to 6pm in the Beginners Area.

Step Up To "POP" Tickets:

Ticket Valid: 12pm to 10pm - $69

Ticket Valid: 1pm to 10pm - $59

Ticket Valid: 2pm to 10pm - $49

Ticket Valid: 3pm to 10pm - $39

The POP ticket is the only lift ticket available on Saturday nights. Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Child (5 & under) $20 for rentals during POP.

PATS PEAK NASTAR Race Course

The NASTAR race course will be open everyday during the school vacation weeks from 11am to 3pm. Race Course is set on the "Downdraft" trail for all ages and abilities. For more information, call the PATS PEAK Snowsports School at 603-428-3245.

First NASTAR Run for Juniors (6 - 17) is $3.00

First NASTAR Run for Adults (18+) is $4.00

Each Additional NASTAR Run is $1.00

Unlimited NASTAR Runs All Day is $10.00

Fun Run (this time will not be sent to NASTAR) is $2.00

Après-Ski Entertainment in the Sled Pub

Saturday, February 13:
- Harpoon-"Heart-Poon" Valentine's Après-Ski Beer Promotion from 3-7pm

-Après-Ski Party with The McMurphy's from 4-9pm

Saturday, February 20:
- Black & Tan- Guinness Après-Ski Beer Promotion from 3-7pm

-Après-Ski Party with October Sons from 4-9pm

Saturday, February 27:

-Smuttynose Après-Ski Beer Promotion & Lifeline Benefit Raffle from 3-7pm

-Après-Ski Party with Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers from 4-9pm

Sunday, February 28:

-Après-Ski Party - Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers host several Lifeline Benefit Blues/Jazz Bands starting at 12pm

Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend - Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & February 28

Please Join Us for our 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Lifeline Event. This promises to be a fun filled weekend, full of activity and promise! Join us for all or part of the event and know that you are helping to support NH families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer. This continues to be the most successful fundraising event for the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH.

Saturday & Sunday:

-This is a great opportunity to enjoy spring skiing and support NH families who have children with cancer.

-Make a donation to the Childhood Cancer Lifeline.

-Take a chance on a Raffle.

-Purchase a Childhood Cancer Awareness Pin.

-View the Childhood Cancer Awareness Quilt.

Saturday:

Roxanne and the Voodoo Rockers will be playing in the Sled Pub from 4pm to 9pm

Sunday:

Live Bands will be performing throughout the day starting at 12pm.

Sunday Afternoon/Evening:

Help us to chase the blues away for NH families whose children have cancer. Along with a great dinner, there are some fabulous live and silent auction items including tickets to all New England sports teams!

3pm: Raffles, Silent and Live Auction 5-5:30pm: Dinner by Pats Peak's Executive Chef, Guy Pelletier

Tickets purchased before the weekend of the event: $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Tickets purchased the weekend of the event: $25 per person or $40 per couple

Tickets may be purchased at PATS PEAK Guest Services, (603) 428-3245, throughout the event weekend in the Main Lodge or at the door. Skiing/Snowboarding Group Rates are available for 15 or more people. Contact PATS PEAK Group Sales in advance at 1-888-PATS-PEAK, ext. 106 for more information.

Teams of two skiers and riders compete for prizes and a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass

[Squaw Valley USA] February 5, 2009 - Helly Hansen's renowned all-mountain competition is returning to Squaw Valley USA this February. In its second year, this unique competition challenges teams of skiers and riders to explore their favorite resort from top to bottom for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the finals in Aspen/Snowmass. The Big Mountain Battle comes to Squaw Valley USA on February 20, 2010.

The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle is one of seven tour stops. At each stop, teams of two take on courses designed by Jeff McKitrick and Helly Hansen. Teams (ski, snowboard, or mixed) must complete each of the hikes. Flaik GPS devices will track the performance of each participant.

"Last year's Big Mountain Battle Series was a huge success" said Marshall Rutman, Helly Hansen's North American Marketing Manager. "It's a truly unique event that will challenge skiers and snowboarders of all levels."

Teams can ski anywhere for extra points once they have completed the designated bowls. The top three teams to complete the hikes, course and checkpoints in the fastest times are awarded prizes. Teams can win in the following categories after completing the designated bowls: Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs and Most Lift Rides. The team to finish with the most points wins a trip to Aspen/Snowmass to compete in the Big Mountain Battle Finals on March 28, 2010.

The Squaw Valley USA Big Mountain Battle begins at 10 am at High Camp on Saturday, February 20. The event pre-registration entry fee is $75 per team and includes two Helly Hansen LIFA® base layers valued at $45 each. Online pre-registration closes Thursday, February 18 at midnight, and check-in will be from 8am to 9:30am at a location TBD. Entry is limited to the first 100 teams, and registration on the day of the event is available for $10 more per person. The awards ceremony kicks off at 1:30pm at the Chamois.

Celebration of Suds and Spring Skiing

Harbor Springs, Mich. (February 4, 2010) - Swap the winter coat for a t-shirt, goggles for sunglasses and enjoy morning runs on the slopes, sun soaking and craft beer sampling at Boyne Highlands' newest spring event, Brew-Ski Festival, March 13, 2010.

The first annual Brew-Ski Festival features more than 100 craft beers and entertainment beginning at noon on Saturday, March 13. Craft brewers from throughout the state of Michigan and beyond serve up samples of their premium brews at this outdoor festival. Sampling tickets are $2 each and are good for 3-ounce pours. Participating breweries include Short's Brewing Co., Bell 's Brewery, New Holland Brewing Co., Arcadia Brewing Co., Arbor Brewing Co., Founders Brewing Co., North Peak Brewing Co., Sam Adams, Stone Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Leinenkugel, among others.

Brewers and representatives gather in a large festival tent at the base of the slopes to serve as the après-ski headquarters where the craft beers, along with grilled brats are served and music is played until 4 p.m. Admission to the tent is free and guests must be at least 21 years of age to enter. Patrons receive a wristband and come and go as desired. At 4 p.m., the fun continues in the resort's legendary Zoo Bar featuring live music by the Aaron Vaughn Band.

Spring is a treasured time at ski areas as temperatures warm, the sun shines boldly from blue-bird skies, and the slopes become even more inviting with softer snow and fast cruising. Enjoy the best of spring skiing plus local and regional brews at Brew-Ski Festival, March 13. A super-valuable weekend package is offered and includes a Friday night hors d'oeuvres reception featuring a few of the event's favorite brews , two nights' hotel lodging, breakfast each morning, two-day lift tickets, festival t-shirt, commemorative mug and five sampling tickets, starting at just $233 per person. For lodging reservations, please call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963).

Arapahoe Basin, CO - February 3, 2010 - The Black Mountain Express will replace the Exhibition Lift at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.

The new, high speed quad chairlift that will be constructed this summer at Arapahoe Basin has found a name - Black Mountain Express. Alan Henceroth, COO of A-Basin, put a call out to A-Basin aficionados to help name the lift. He received hundreds of suggestions from "Quadzilla" to "Chairway to Heaven." After much contemplation and days of looking through suggestions by A-Basin management, some of them very entertaining, "Black Mountain Express" won the crown.

Mark La Flamme of the Arapahoe Basin's Snow Maintenance Department was the first to submit the winning designation. Mark won a $300 gift certificate at Arapahoe Sports for his winning name. Since Mark is getting married this summer, the award is timely enough to buy his lovely wife-to-be a wonderful gift from the retail shop.

The new lift will replace the Exhibition fixed-grip triple chair located in the base area, which was installed in 1978. The new lift will have a capacity of 2000 people per hour, a length of 2877 feet and have a vertical rise of 719 feet. The ride time will be just under three minutes, half the time of the current lift ride from base area to mid-mountain.

Construction is scheduled for mid-June and will not impact the current season's closing date (tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2010) or opening date next fall. The top terminal of the new lift will be slightly realigned uphill and to the west away from Black Mountain Lodge. The lower terminal will remain in the same location.

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- There has never been an Olympic Winter Games in which at least one Lake Placid , N.Y. area athletes hasn't competed. As a mater a fact, the very first winter Olympic medal ever awarded, gold, was to Lake Placid native and speedskater Charles Jewtraw, during the 1924 games in Chamonix , France . This February, there will be a dozen area athletes competing in Vancouver/Whistler, Canada for American pride and Lake Placid legacy, all of whom honed their skills on the Lake Placid Olympic venues.

Alpine Skiing--Downhill:

Andrew Weibrecht ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ) will be a first-time Olympian in Vancouver , Canada . Weibrecht's career-highlights include a 2008 10th place World Cup downhill finish in Beaver Creek , Colo.

Biathlon:

Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, N.Y.) will be heading off to Vancouver to compete in his second Olympic Winter Games. Bailey also raced in the 2006 winter games in Torino, Italy, where he helped lead the U.S. team to a ninth place finish in the relay competition.

Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, N.Y.) is also on his way to his second Olympics. Burke, who competed four years ago in Torino , made history earlier this season, becoming the first American to claim the World Cup biathlon's Yellow Bib, as its overall series leader.

Haley Johnson ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ), is looking forward to her first Olympic Winter Games. Haley enjoyed a strong performance last season at the world championships, held in Pyeong Chang, Korea, where she helped anchor the U.S. women's squad to a 10th place finish in the relay event.

Bobsled:

John Napier ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ) is eying his first Olympic Winter Games after winning a two-man World Cup gold medal on his home track in Lake Placid , N.Y. , this season. Napier also won two, four-man World Cup medals in 2009-10, silver in Lake Placid and bronze in Koenigssee , Germany .

Freestyle Skiing--Aerials:

Ashley Caldwell ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ) is only 16-years-old and is making her first U.S. Olympic freestyle team. This year, Caldwell finished a career-best 10th in a World Cup event held in Deer Valley , Utah .

Luge:

Mark Grimmette ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ) and Brian Martin ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ), are looking forward to their fourth Olympics together. The two have won a pair of Olympic medals, bronze in 1998 and silver in 2002. They are also USA Luge's all-time leaders in international medals won. This is Grimmette's fifth Olympics and Martin's fourth.

Chris Mazdzer ( Saranac Lake , N.Y. ), is making his Olympic debut in Vancouver . Mazdzer is five-time Junior World Cup medalist and three-time U.S. junior national champion.

Bengt Walden ( Lake Placid , N.Y. ), is looking forward to his second Olympic Winter Games. In 2002, in Salt Lake City , Utah , Walden slid for team Sweden . He is the reigning U.S. men's national champion.

Nordic Combined:

Bill Demong ( Vermontville , N.Y. ) is eying his fourth Olympics after having competed in Torino (2006), Salt Lake City (2002) and Nagano , Japan (1998). Demong is a reigning 2009 World champion.

Ski Jumping:

Peter Frenette ( Saranac Lake , N.Y. ) will make the jumping from competing on the Continental Cup tour to the Olympic Winter Games. The 17-year-old grabbed a spot on the U.S. Olympic squad with a top-20 Continental Cup finish in Sapporo , Japan earlier this month.

Many local and area athletes have their sights set on competing in Olympic games someday. The road to the games is not only physically challenging, but monetarily challenging, as well. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) would like to remind state taxpayers that they can aid our Olympians in attaining their goals in two ways. One may utilize the tax check-off located on line 54 of the New York State income tax return, as well as, purchase license plates featuring the distinctive Olympic rings that proclaim "Olympic Spirit" and " USA ".

One of the primary benefits of this new lift will be the overall improved skiing and snowboarding experience on the central terrain pod of the mountain. The old Deer Park road and lift unloading area will be reclaimed and contoured to that slopes' original natural state to provide uninterrupted runs from top to bottom with no road cuts from Avalanche Gulch to Bronco.

This project will also include the construction of a mid-way unloading ramp and expanded snowmaking on Hanton's Hollow, Powder Horn and Boot Hill runs. Additionally, a short rope-tow will be installed to provide access to the new lift and Deer Park Chalet when returning from the south side of the mountain.

Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort received 7 feet of snow over the last week thanks to a succession of powerful storms. Snowbird's year to date snow totals started at 141 inches on Jan. 18 and increased steadily throughout the week, totaling 225 inches by the afternoon of Jan. 25. The resort's mid-mountain base depth currently measures 93 inches, with 100 percent of all terrain and lifts currently open.

"This past week brought an impressive amount of snow, making for what can only described as incredible skiing," said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. "We're thrilled to offer such great conditions, especially with Outdoor Retailer and The North Face Masters in town over the last few days."

Arapahoe Basin, CO - December 29, 2009 - Detachable quad chairlift to replace current base area triple chair.

This summer A-Basin Ski Area will begin construction on a new detachable quad chairlift. The new lift will replace the Exhibition fixed grip triple chair located in the base area, which was installed in 1978. The new lift will have a capacity of 2000 people per hour, a length of 2877 feet and have a vertical rise of 719 feet. The ride time will be just under three minutes, half the time of the current lift ride from base area to mid-mountain.

Construction is scheduled for mid-June and will not impact the current season's closing date (tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2010). The top terminal of the new lift will be slightly realigned uphill and to the west away from Black Mountain Lodge. The lower terminal will remain in the same location.

A contract has been signed with Leitner-Poma to build and install the lift which will cost approximately four million dollars. The new detachable lift will enable beginner and intermediate guests to load and unload more easily, resulting in fewer stops and starts on the ride to mid-mountain. In addition, with the new quad chairlift, Black Mountain Lodge will be more accessible for weddings and special events throughout the year.

Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin COO and General Manager is excited to upgrade the current lift, "With its increased capacity, shorter ride time, and ease of loading, the new detachable chairlift will be a tremendous benefit for our guests. The new lift will provide rapid, easy access to the upper mountain, Montezuma Bowl, and Black Mountain Lodge. Each year we receive hundreds of comments suggesting we make this change. Finally, after working on this project for the last five years, we are very excited to christen a new chairlift for the 2010-2011 season."

Arapahoe Basin is taking suggestions for the name of the new lift. A 2010-2011 Arapahoe Basin Season Pass or $300 gift certificate to Arapahoe Sports will be given to the person whose suggestion is selected. If multiple people provide the winning selection, the award will be given to the first suggestion received.

Santa Claus is founder of The Santa Claus Foundation that has been advocating for years throughout the United States for millions of children who are abused, neglected, exploited, abandoned, homeless, and institutionalized through no fault of their own.

Santa Claus, which is his legal name, is a Christian Monk in The Order of The Anam Cara and an ordained Priest in the Apostles' Anglican Church. His successful national tour to every Governor's office, and his subsequent run in 16 states as an independent write-in candidate for President of the United States, raised public awareness of the plight of millions of children in dire straits.

Since 1993, The Santa Claus Peace Council in Turkey has promoted international peace, utilizing the well-known image of Santa Claus, and recognized the Dalai Lama's extraordinary efforts with its Peace Prize in 1995. Emphasizing Santa's loving, giving, and peaceful nature, The Santa Claus Peace Council already has established a growing network of representatives in 78 countries.

The Santa Claus Peace Council, founded by Muammer Karabulut, presents an excellent example of citizen diplomacy that occurs when an individual citizen or non-governmental organization in one country develops a strong relationship with the same in another country. In this circumstance, a clear East-West bond has formed.

Santa Claus and St. Nicholas of Myra (Turkey) share the belief that the greatest gift one can give is love. Accepting the Peace Prize, Santa Claus emphasizes that everyone should strive for peace - beginning within each child, then in every family, every community, every country, and throughout the world. Love and peace are wonderful gifts every child deserves.

WEST DOVER (December 29, 2009) - With a constant snow fall on the Mount Snow Valley for a 24 hour stretch Elia Hamilton and Ken Gaitor continued plowing through weeks of snowmaking in the superpipe that will host the finals of the Winter Dew Tour in February. At 125 hours of work it was time to call it open, so the first pipe on the east coast belongs to Carinthia. At 10am this morning it was official and the first rider of the season dropped in on perfect walls and soared to epic heights.

This pipe measures over 400 feet long and has 16 foot walls. It will be open to the public through the Martin Luther King holiday and then shut down and built larger for the Winter Dew Tour - Toyota Championships on February 4-7, 2010.

The December 29th opening is among the earliest in Mount Snow's history. Even with warm temperatures in November that forced a later than expected snowmaking start, Mount Snow's commitment to freestyle terrain and Peak Resorts investment in state of the art snowmaking has shown it is well ahead of the competition. No other east coast mountain has a pipe open at this time.

"The process of building a pipe usually takes over a month from start to finish. We were able to make it happen in less time this year with constant snowmaking and long hours of overnight building. In the end its well worth it, now we move to Mineshaft and Inferno" said Ken Gaitor, terrain parks manager.

Carinthia currently has over 55 features on more than 67 acres of trails, by far the east coasts leader in freestyle terrain. The opening of the superpipe this early further cements Mount Snow's dominance of freestyle terrain in the east.

Copper Mountain, CO…Dec 28, 2009…Woodward at Copper - the first indoor/outdoor ski and snowboard camp on the planet - is offering $300 off Summer Camp Weeks* for a limited time. Give the deserving skier or rider in your life the best week ever with Woodward at Copper's Snowflex® ramps, foam pits, spring floors, trampolines, indoor skateboard features and a campers-only summer terrain park.

Woodward at Copper Summer Camp rates are listed below and include overnight accommodations and meals. Day rates are also available for Woodward at Copper campers not staying in Woodward at Copper accommodations.

Woodward at Copper Summer Camp Sessions:

Session 1: June 17- 20, 2010…Adult, Women, and Team Camp Week 18+yrs…$849

Session 2: June 20-26, 2010…Regular Camp Week 10-18…$1,799

Session 3: June 27- July 3, 2010…Regular Camp Week 10-18…$1,799

Session 4: July 7-11, 2010…Shortened Camp Week 10-18…$949

Session 5: July 11-17, 2010…Regular Camp Week 10-18 …$1,699

Session 6: July 18-24, 2010…Regular Camp Week 10-18…$1,699

Session 7: July 25-28, 2010…Grom Week ages 8-12 yrs…$799

*$300 off available for Sessions 2, 3, 5, 6 only. Limit one per family, offer not valid with other promotions. Prices do not include transportation to Woodward at Copper. Offer ends January 29, 2010. Subject to change.

To book Summer Camp Sessions, call 888-350-1544

THE BARN FEATURES THE FOLLOWING PROGRESSION TOOLS:

Gym Cross Zone

· 6 Olympic grade Flybed trampolines - three lead into Foam

· 18-ft Tumble Track in Foam

· Two 22' x 22' Loose Foam Pits

· 54' x 22' Spring Floor

Snow Skate Zone

· Snowflex® features

35-ft long Big Air drop with 3 different sized jumps into Foam

8-ft Snowflex® Cliff Drop into Foam

5-ft Skatelite drop into Foam

48' x 28' Loose Foam Pit

Snowflex® Jib Run with interchangeable rail and box features

10-ft or 7-ft Quarterpipe

· Skate-lite features

o 6-ft to 8-ft Skate Bowl

5-ft Mini Ramp

3-ft Mini Ramp

Boyne Falls, Mich. (January 12, 2010) - Standing at the mountain's top, strapped in and ready for action. It's a common scenario at Boyne Highlands Resort and Boyne Mountain in northern Michigan but now, in addition to swooshing down the slopes on skis and snowboards, visitors to the resorts can experience a new attraction, Zipline Adventure! The adventure sessions are offered Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the winter months and offered year-round.

BOYNE's Zipline Adventure is a guided tour of a series of seven cable lines crisscrossing the snow covered slopes and hillsides, through wooded terrain, trails and valleys. Zipliners leap or run from each line's platform with a rush of adrenaline and soar at speeds of up to 25 MPH over the heads of skiers and snowboarders. The ziplines range in length from 150 to 500 feet with heights up to 60 feet. Riders can expect the tour to be approximately two hours.

"What's really great about the Zipline Adventure at both resorts, in addition to the thrill, is the interaction between the guides and the group," said Richard Wren, guest services manager. "The guides have as much fun as the first-time riders and even those who are a bit hesitant to leap off that first platform are jumping with ease and trying tricks, like flying upside down, after only the first few lines."

Participants meet at the resorts' SnowSports Academy desks to receive zipline gear and safety instructions, then ride to the mountain's top on a chairlift and head to the first platform. For riders using snow gear, resort personnel will pick up the skis, poles, and snowboards at the start of the first line and shuttle it to the last line for the end of the tour. Non-skiers and snowboarders simply walk to the base of the slopes following their exciting zipline experience. Boots, whether ski, snowboard, winter or hiking, are necessary as some walking and light climbing is involved between lines.

Riders must be at least three feet tall and weigh between 60 and 275 pounds. All ziplining gear including the harness and mandatory helmet are provided, however, personal helmets may also be worn. Winter riders should dress appropriately and also wear a hat and gloves. Cost for all ages is $59 with a BOYNE lift ticket or season pass and $69 without. Each session accommodates up to 12 riders and advanced reservations are recommended by calling Boyne Highlands at 231.526.3835 and Boyne Mountain at 231.549.6056

TREASURES child care center services are half price during the whole month or just $43 per day. Here's what else is included: FunZone family play center and other activities for kids and their parents such as bingo, tube sliding and the Airboard Family Fun Race, pools and teen centers. Also outdoor ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and Showtime Theatre - Smuggs version of Broadway for the under 10 set.

January 25-29: Autism Snowman Camp at Smugglers' Notch Resort

Autism Snowman Camp is hosted by the Smugglers' Notch Adaptive Program (SNAP). It is a five-day day camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Campers may participate in activities such as sleigh rides, dog sledding, alpine and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, horseback riding, ice skating and swimming with full instructor support through SNAP. Lunch is included every day. Check out pricing at 800-451-8752 and availability with Alisa Anderson, program manger at 802-644-8502.

Matt Marro, Snowman Camp leader said: "With Autism Snowman Camp our students have an opportunity to enjoy the Winter through the many forms of outdoor activities we offer. At this time of year the snow is a natural motivator that makes Camp especially fun for the kids." Family members not participating in the Snowman Camp may enjoy all the activities and programs included in the popular Club Smugglers' Advantage Package.

Smugglers' Video Series on YouTube offers tips for parents of young skiers and riders

Smugglers' has prepared two practical videos that show the basics of how to dress children for fun on the slopes and how to prepare young children for Winter snowsports. They are easy to find on Smuggs YouTube Channel. Snow Sport University director Harley Johnson and TREASURES Child Care Center director Shelley Schaffer share simple tips in their new video, Dress for Success ...Outdoors! From layering clothing to selecting the best style of ski pants, they've got the art of dressing small children covered.

Parents might also want to take a look at the first video in the Children's Snow Tips series. It covers preparing young children for Winter snowsports. Young kids may find learning to ski or snowboard a bit overwhelming at first, and Harley and Shelley share their thoughts on how to best prepare children for this new and exciting experience.

Locator: Smugglers' Notch Resort is a self-contained Resort Village with skiing and snowboarding on three interconnected mountains in northern Vermont, 30 miles east of Burlington . Skiers and riders have access to 1000 acres of terrain with 78 trails on a 2,610 foot vertical. The Resort was recently recognized for its family programs for the 11th year by SKI Magazine readers.

KILLINGTON, Vt. (Jan. 12, 2010) - Killington Resort is offering skiers and riders a free midweek lift ticket with the purchase of a new helmet to promote National Safety Awareness Week January 16-22. Killington will once again be teaming up with the National Ski Areas Association to encourage slope safety awareness with special events, giveaways and contests that promote responsible skiing and riding.

During Safety Awareness Week, Heads Up - Know the Code and Smart Style stickers and cards will be available for guests. Information will also be displayed on café trays, at ticket sales points and on shuttle busses, as well as in participating area ski and snowboard shops. Mountain Ambassadors will be wearing bright yellow jackets that display important safety awareness messages based on Your Responsibility Code as well as Smart Style, a four-point safety awareness message about the use and progression of freestyle terrain at mountain resorts.

Ramshead Lodge Interactive Safety Awareness Display
Safety starts at an early age, so look for the interactive safety awareness display table at the Ramshead Lodge. Here, kids and adults can talk with Mountain Ambassadors, enter to win a prize, or simply stop by for some safety awareness fun. Don't forget to get your picture taken with our Heads Up! face cut-out.

On the Hill
Mountain Ambassadors, ski patrollers and ski and snowboard instructors will be handing out Heads Up! - Know the Code and Smart Style stickers and cards in addition to Get Smart Freestyle Terrain Users Guides. Try taking a brief safety quiz from an ambassador to win a prize!

Buy Helmet; Receive a One-Day Voucher
Buy a helmet in any Killington Sports shop from January 16-22, 2010 and receive a voucher for a one-day lift ticket valid midweek days (Monday thru Friday), excluding weekends and peak days. This voucher will be valid through the end of the 2009-10 ski season.

50% Discount on Binding Checks
Guests can have their bindings checked for half price during the week of January 16-22, 2010 at Double Diamond Repair Shop, located in the Snowshed Lodge at Killington Resort. Guests simply need to mention this promotion in order to receive the discount.

Local Safety Poster Contest
In order to promote slope safety awareness and education to elementary school children, several area schools are participating in Killington's local poster contest. Fourth and fifth grade students may create posters illustrating any one of the seven points of Your Responsibility Code or one of the four elements of Smart Style. Posters will be on display around the resort and judged in two categories: Best Overall Safety Message and Most Creative Design. Two winners and two runner-ups will receive prizes. Winners of the regional contest will be entered in the NSAA national contest. Check out ww.nsaa.com for more information on entering the national contest.

Mount Snow rider and West Dover native Kelly Clark earned a spot in her third Olympics last week by winning the Grand Prix halfpipe event at Mammoth Mountain. Clark made her first Olympics appearance in 2002, winning gold in Salt Lake City. In 2006 she again earned a place on the US Team for the Turin Olympics, this time finishing fourth behind two fellow Americans.

For years Clark has soared above the competition, known for going bigger than other female riders. It was in this fashion she earned her Olympic spot with a run of frontside air, backside 5, frontside 9, backside air, frontside 7 and cab 7.

"I couldn't be happier with my result today, and it's a privilege to be going to my third Olympic Games," Clark said.

Last season Clark also won the Dew Cup at the Inaugural Winter Dew Tour. With the second stop on her home turf at Mount Snow Kelly took home first place in halfpipe. This year Mount Snow will host the finals of the Winter Dew Tour, The Toyota Championships from February 5-7 2010.

Davos, Switzerland - January 9th, 2010: With an outstanding performance in both formats at the O'Neill Evolution, Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) is back at the top of the Swatch TTR World Ranking list. In a tight battle between Marko Grilc (SLO) in today's 5Star Slopestyle finals, Peetu kept his cool and collected his fifth result of the season at Davos. Grilc, however, was the best rider of the day and took home the 5Star title and 850 Swatch TTR Ranking points with a run consisting of a double backflip, double cork 1080 and a 5-0 to backflip off the rail. Despite his win, Grilc was pushed into World No. 2.

Will Peetu Go For Second Consecutive Swatch TTR World Champion Title?

After claiming the Swatch TTR World Champion title last season, Peetu is aiming for his second consecutive title in 2009/10 and surely has the will to get there. "It is possible. Right now I have five results. I am pretty confident for the 6Stars that are coming. It would be really nice and I will for sure go for it and do my best and hope it is enough.", says Piiroinen after the finals. He could become the first snowboarder ever to win two consecutive Swatch TTR titles. However, the season is still in full swing and there are still many 5 and 6Star events on the calendar before the Burton US Open where then Tour Champion will be crowned.

Slopestyle Finals Bring Along a New Swatch TTR Top 10

Although the sun did not find its way through the clouds today, the 5Star Slopestyle finals saw some of the Swatch TTR Top 10 ripping and going for a better ranking score. Among those, Seppe Smits (BEL) just missed the podium taking fourth place and now sits in World No. 5, Eric Willett (USA) moved up to World No. 4, and young Norwegian Stale Sandbech jumped into World No. 3 in the Swatch TTR Rankings.

More 6Star Action On The Tour

Another 6Star event, the Roxy Chicken Jam in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, also just came to an end with young Fin Enni Rukajärvi as winner and up ahead is the prestigious 6Star Burton European Open in Laax, Switzerland.

Top 16 of the Slopestyle Finals:

1	Grilc	Marko	SLO	93.5
2	Paumola	Ville	FIN	90
3	Piiroinen	Peetu	FIN	89.67
4	Smits	Seppe	BEL	89.5
5	Tiller	Sondre	NOR	85.5
6	Willett	Eric	USA	80.33
7	Elhardt	Elias	GER	77.83
8	Sandbech	Stale	NOR	76.33
9	Bergrem	Torgeir	NOR	76
10	Ryan	Sean	USA	74
11	Schaer	Mathieu	SUI	68.5
12	Backstrom	Kevin	SWE	62.83
13	McMorris	Mark	CAN	61.67
14	Braaten	Gjermund	NOR	44.5
15	Lipsanen	Janne	FIN	30
16	Holvik	Tore	NOR	29.67

VIDEOS:

TTR O'Neill Evolution Men's Halfpipe Finals 2010

TTR O'Neill Evolution Women's Halfpipe Finals 2010

Swatch TTR World Ranking List as of 08.01.2010
MEN

Rank	Name	Nation	Results	Points
1	Piiroinen, Peetu	FIN	5	704.47
2	Grilc, Marko	SLO	6	660.42
3	Sandbech, Stale	NOR	6	552.47
4	Willett, Eric	USA	6	544.56
5	Smits, Seppe	BEL	6	522.19
6	Elhardt, Elias	GER	5	484.41
7	Toutant, Sebastien	CAN	5	451.69
8	Horgmo, Torstein	NOR	4	431.1
9	Haller, Christian	SUI	4	428.78
10	Kleivdal, Roger	NOR	6	405.36

ASC Also Announces a

New 22 Foot Superpipe in Snowmass

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. , January 8, 2010 - Want to win a trip for two to Aspen/Snowmass during the 2009-2010 season? One lucky Facebook fan will win a trip for two including lodging, lift tickets, roundtrip airfare from the United States , a day behind the scenes with the terrain park crew and an equipment rental package. Interested participants should visit the contest page at www.facebook.com/skiaspensnowmass and click on the "Win a Trip" tab to enter. The contest will be open until Monday, February 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. MST.

The Facebook contest reveals the opening of yet another 22 foot Superpipe at the resort. Snowmass is tentatively scheduled to open their Olympic-sized 22 foot pipe, this Saturday, January 9. This pipe joins Buttermilk's 22 foot Superpipe which is soon to be seen around the world during ESPN X Games 14, January 28 - 31, 2010.

Contest details can be found at the Facebook links above or at the following link: http://bit.ly/5U6Pws

Road to Vancouver Continues to Make its Way through Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - The Nature Valley Freestyle World Cup will be making its way back to Lake Placid , N.Y. and Whiteface Mountain , where competition begins, Thursday, Jan. 21, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 24. The four-day event, at both Whiteface and the Olympic jumping complex, will feature mogul racing, nighttime aerial competitions, and getting ready for its Olympic debut, February, in Vancouver, Canada, ski cross… which will also be making its second appearance the East Coast.

As the 2010 Vancouver Games draw closer, the competition between athletes for slots on the Olympic teams will becoming more intense. The 2010 Nature Valley Lake Placid Freestyle World Cup event will carry more weight than usual for these international athletes. The deadline for submitting freestyle team rosters to the International Olympic Committee is Sunday, Jan. 24, making this event the final opportunity for many of these competitors to qualify for their respective Olympic teams. Mogul racers, aerialists and ski racers will need to perform well at this event to earn the points they need to solidify their positions and move on to the 2010 Winter games.

The 2010 U.S. freestyle team is loaded with talent and will be headed up by nine Olympians and reigning World aerials champion Ryan St. Onge. The American lineup also includes Patrick Deneen, a 2006 Olympian and 2009 World Cup moguls champion, as well as Hannah Kearney, the 2008 U.S. aerials champion and 2006 Olympian.

TNF Masters attracts big mountain snowboarding competitors from all around the world. All male and female snowboarding competitors above age 18 are invited to participate. Registration is open at

www.thenorthfacemasters.com.

The North Face Masters of Snowboarding 2010 Series Schedule
Stop #1 - Snowbird, Utah - January 23 - 24
Stop #2 - Crystal Mountain, Washington - February 9 - 12
Stop #3 - Kirkwood, California - February 25 - 27

By now, you should know the fine folks at Copper believe that Everyone Deserves a Snow Day…remember that feeling of waking up and hearing on the radio that school was cancelled.

Employed?

Simple and plain, you deserve a Snow Day at Copper and your boss is probably thinking "no way," so we cooked up a way to help. Head over to the "I am Employed" section of www.yoursnowday.com, where there are a plethora of tools to help you change your bosses mind.

Make The Call:
If your boss is a stickler and you need a little help asking for that snow day off, Captain Fred McGilicutty is your man. Head to www.yoursnowday.com, plug in your boss's phone number and he'll do the rest.

Snow Day Soundboard:
Head to www.yoursnowday.com where you'll find some useful sounds (cough, cough; sneeze, sneeze) to make your boss wonder if you are going to need more than a day off.

Unemployed?

No problem, we understand the struggle. Copper wants to add a little right to the wrong the economy is dealing you. Head over to www.yoursnowday.com, click on the "I am Unemployed" section. You can either hook up with people who can offer up extra help in your job search, or send us 739 words or more explaining how the economy has left you jobless, and enter to win a Snow Day of your own at Copper. Restrictions apply.

Copper is making it easy to enjoy a Snow Day with the Powder to the Pillow Package:

Imagine going directly from the skis to Z's without even having to drive home. Pre-pay for lodging now and then stay whenever you feel like it, starting at $99 per night for 6 nights. Powder to the Pillow nights are fully transferable so you can share your snow days with friends. Restrictions apply. Call 866-534-7444

Ski Areas Announce January as the Time to Try Colorado's Signature Winter Sports

DENVER, Colo. - January 6, 2010 - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and its 22 member resorts are celebrating January as Learn to Ski and Ride month. To mark the month, resorts around the state are offering lessons taught by industry professionals at reduced prices and are hosting special programs for skiers and riders wanting to improve their skills, whether beginner or advanced. Additionally, CSCUSA is giving away hundreds of dollars worth of prizes in honor of January Learn to Ski and Ride Month.

Ski areas are announcing January learn-to-ski deals that cater to both children and adults. Echo Mountain, for instance, is offering a discount on its Mountaineers lessons and park instruction in its Progression Sessions throughout January, as well as a special lesson offer just for CSCUSA 5th and 6th grade passholders. Monarch Mountain is also offering a major discount on two packages that include lift tickets, lessons, and rentals.

CSCUSA is celebrating Learn to Ski and Ride Month by sending a pair of lucky learners off with the complete learn-to-ski-and-ride package, including Columbia outerwear for two, beginner lessons, lift tickets, and equipment rentals. Anyone, from a first-time downhiller to a seasoned ski veteran, is welcomed to enter the Learn to Ski and Ride Sweepstakes at www.ColoradoSki.com. Skiers and riders also have the chance to win a free Chipotle burrito every day in January by submitting a photo to CSCUSA of themselves or their friends and family learning to ski or snowboard at a CSCUSA member resort.

For the past several years, CSCUSA has designated January as Learn to Ski and Ride Month because January is prime time in Colorado to learn to ski or snowboard. The snow is often plentiful in January, and the holiday crowds have gone home. Fewer people on the beginner slopes means more wide-open space for learners to practice their turns.

"There is more to January Learn-to-Ski-and-Ride Month than taking a lesson or learning new skills," explains Melanie Mills, president and CEO of CSCUSA. "It's about getting outside, recreating in the state's beautiful Rocky Mountains and spending quality time with friends and family."

"In a winter Olympic year," says Mills, "learning to ski or ride is especially exciting. It's more fun to watch the world's best athletes competing in a sport that you know how to do yourself."

Buoyed by strong lesson bookings over the holidays and a steady string of snow storms this season, resorts are poised to carry their forward momentum through January. The best skiers recognize the lasting value of lessons, and Colorado consistently attracts some of the top instructors in the world. Resorts are hopeful that this winning combination of world-class snow pros, a significant base of powder, and special lesson deals will encourage people to take advantage and learn to ski or ride in January.

Phew! The kids are back in school. You've visited the grandchildren. You've celebrated 2010. Holiday decorations are put away - well, almost. Now what??? How about doing something for yourself?

Program begins NEXT MONDAY, January 11th.

Join us for Ladies' Day Mondays at Bousquet.

Mondays are a great day at Bousquet!

Escape to the mountain and spend a day with real women who love the slopes! Start the morning with a snack, your favorite beverage and a ski lesson with a pro! Bring your skiing to the next level.

Classes for all abilities.

Choose the mountain that is close to you so that you can get the most out of your day.

Our program includes five Monday lessons beginning Jan. 11th with a one hour lesson at 10am, complementary morning treats and a lift ticket from 9am to 2pm. No lesson on Martin Luther King Day or President's Day. Program Only $130; with season pass $115;with rentals $200

NEW ADDITION TO LADIES DAY

For high-level skiers, there will be an option to participate in "Introduction to Ski Racing" clinic this year. Refine your skills as you learn the fundamentals of this downhill art. Limited space.

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - January 02, 2010 -Crested Butte Mountain Resort has reached the milestone of 100 inches of cumulative snow with the arrival of the second major winter storm in a week. In the past seven days, the resort has received over a half of a foot of snow, and weather reports indicate the possibility of at least ten more inches of snow falling over the course of the weekend. The snow adds to a variety of exciting events on Saturday and Sunday, including the grand opening of the DC Superpipe and the first USSA sanctioned Rocky Mountain Division Junior race series of the season.

**This January and February enjoy uncrowded slopes, terrific snow conditions, a free night of lodging and a free day of skiing at Crested Butte. From January 4th through February 11th, purchase three nights of lodging and three days of lift tickets and receive your fourth night's lodging and next day lift ticket gratis. Whether it is your first time to visit or you are a seasoned returning guest, this is the perfect time of year to experience Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Call 1-800-600-2803.

**As a friend of the Adaptive Sports Center , Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering adaptive ski, snowboard and ski bike lessons (includes instruction, lift tickets and equipment) at a discounted rate for the first 3 days, with the fourth day free. Additionally, with the purchase of a three day lift ticket, family members receive their fourth day of skiing at Crested Butte for free. Lodging and transportation special packages are offered, too. Contact Erin English, Adaptive Sports Center : 970-349-5075

Three adaptive skiers head up the largest class of inductees to enter the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame since 1984. Jack Benedick, Chris Waddell and Sarah Will are the first adaptive skiers to enter the Hall of Fame since the late Diana Golden was honored in 1997. Joining them are three well-known names from the ski world, Stu Campbell, Doug Coombs and Paul Robbins. Rounding out the class of eight for 2009 are Sepp Kober, the ôFather of Southern Skiingö and Ansten Samuelstuen, a holder of three national and four North American titles in ski jumping.

Jack Benedick of Golden, CO has brought passion and innovation to adaptive skiing that has left a lasting legacy. Benedick, a double leg amputee from the Viet Nam War, took up adaptive skiing when the sport was still in its infancy. He worked hard with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to create a U.S. Adaptive Ski Team and lobbied the International Ski Federation to accept adaptive skiing. A holder of the Paralympic Order for his contributions, he was a silver medal winner in the combined at the 1984 Paralympic Games.

Stu Campbell lived in Stowe, VT and was a writer, instructor and resort executive who impacted millions of American skiers over a career that spanned five decades. He was the author of six books on ski instruction, served as an equipment consultant to several manufacturers, raced and coached racers and provided television commentary. For thirty years he was the instructional editor for SKI Magazine and was recognized, prior to his death in 2008, by the Vermont Ski Museum with its Paul Robbins Award for ski journalism as well as the Paul Robbins Outstanding Athlete of the Year Award by the North American Snowsport Journalists Association.

Doug Coombs may be the most recognizable skier in this yearÆs class for his appearances in many ski films in the 1990Æs. A former ski racer from Montana State University, he is regarded by many as the most important skier of his generation in popularizing adventure skiing. He and his wife, Emily, started the first heliskiing operation in AlaskaÆs Chugach Mountains. He held steep skiing camps in Switzerland, France and Greenland. The complete expert skier, he won the first two World Extreme Skiing Championships. Although his skills far surpassed those of most of the people he guided, he had a capacity to make every skier who came into contact with him believe they could try bigger challenges. He died while attempting to rescue a friend in a skiing accident in 2006.

Paul Robbins spent three decades as a ski journalist and as the US Ski Team press officer. He possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of skiing and ski racers of every discipline that he willingly shared with anyone who asked. Ski jumper Jeff Hastings wrote: ôHis breath filled the sails of the athletes he covered.ö Remembered by all who knew him as the man with the Scottish tam, Robbins died suddenly in 2008. The Paul Robbins Award for ski journalism is presented annually by the Vermont Ski Museum.

Sepp Kober is known as the ôFather of Southern Skiing.ö After immigrating to the United States and instructing at Stowe, he was the first ski instructor at the first southern ski area to open a rope tow, Weiss Knob, in 1958. From then he worked to prove that skiing could exist south of the Mason Dixon Line. Today the Southeastern Ski Areas Association, which he founded, consists of 20 ski areas serving four to five million skiers annually and is considered the largest feeder of skiers to the mountain resorts in the west. He led the Southeast in as a charter member of the National Ski Areas Association. He resides in Hot Springs, VA.

Ansten Samuelstuen of Louisville, CO first arrived in the United States in 1951 and set a hill record for distance of 316 feet at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs that stood for 12 years. After immigrating to the U.S. in 1954 he successfully won three national titles in ski jumping, (1957, 1961 and 1962) and held four North American titles (1954, 1955,1957 and 1964). He competed for the United States on two Olympic teams and was the top U.S. jumper with a seventh place finish at the 1960 Olympic Games in Squaw Valley.

Chris Waddell recently made international headlines for his successful climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in September of this year, a first for a paraplegic. Paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident in 1988, he took up adaptive skiing and won twelve medals at four Paralympic Games. He swept the gold medals at the 1994 Paralympics in Lillehammer. As well he competed at three Paralympic Summer Games winning a silver medal in Sydney in 2000 in the 200 M wheelchair event. The Park City, UT resident has been a charismatic promoter for adaptive skiing and was a prominent ambassador for the Salt Lake City Games in 2002.

Sarah Will was also paralyzed in a skiing accident in 1988 and also won 12 medals competing on U.S. teams at four Paralympic Games. Like Chris Waddell she too swept the gold medals at the Paralympics, this time in Salt Lake City in 2002. Shortly after her accident she read Hall of Famer Hal OÆLearyÆs book on adaptive skiing and started to train at Winter Park. Within three years she won gold medals in the downhill and Super G at the 1992 Paralympic Games. With Waddell she started an adaptive skiing program at Vail and was recently recognized by the United States Olympic Hall of Fame to go along with honors accorded her in 2004 by the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. Sarah lives in Edwards, CO.

The induction of the Class of 2009 will take place in Colorado on April 9, 2010. They will also be honored in September by ceremonies in Ishpeming Michigan, the home of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

Nominations for Honored Membership in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame are received throughout the year from across the country. A Selection Committee under the chairmanship of Paul Bousquet of Woodstock, Vermont reviews all nominations. Successful nominations are placed on a ballot that in 2009 was voted on by a panel of 100 electors. This yearÆs class brings the number of Honored Members to 368.

Since 1956, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame has provided highly respected, national and perpetual recognition of athletes competing in skiing and snowboarding and of the builders of those sports who have made the highest level of national and/or international achievement and contribution to those sports.

The pass is good for skiing and riding on Snowmass, Aspen Mountain , Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk with no blackout dates.

At $249, the 5-Day Classic Pass gives passholders five days of skiing or snowboarding on any of the four area mountains - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain , Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - for less than $50/day throughout the winter season with no restrictions. Passholders can add additional days at great discounts. Youths (ages 7-17) and college students age 24 or younger (presenting a student ID from an accredited 4-year college) can purchase a 5-Day Classic Pass for $199

The Wobbly Barn will reopen for its 46th season with its annual Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 31, 2009. As always Best Costume will walk, crawl, slither or roll away with a 2009/2010 a Killington/Pico 2009-2010 Season Pass!

The Wobbly Barn's Halloween Party will feature the rock & roll of "Guitar Wizard" Joey Leone's Chop Shop and on a Saturday night things are sure to get "SCARY!" The distinguished panel of judges will also have prizes for Best Couple, Best Group and whatever other costumes strike their fancy.

The Wobbly Barn Steakhouse will reopen November 6 for first Local Yokel Night with a 50% discount all entrees with your Wobbly Barn season pass, featuring the best steaks, fresh seafood along with our world famous soup, salad and bread bar. Be sure to stop by and grab your pass!

Hi Fellow Tribe and Herd members

Cindy Summer will be having a surprise party for Steve on Friday November 20th. Please try to be here by 5:45 as we will delay Steve until 6:15. There will be food and drink for all please join us. Feel free to call the Kokopelli 877-422-9888 or Cindy 802-522-0717 with any questions.

After receiving 15 inches from the storm of October 21^st, Wolf Creek Ski Area is opening for the 2009 - 2010 ski season on Halloween! Year-to-date snowfall is 22 inches, conditions are powder and packed powder. The mid-mountain snow depth is 12 inches. Nova and Susan's, both beginner runs, will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More terrain will be available as conditions permit.

Kids are invited to wear their costumes and enjoy an early Halloween day on the beginner hill; a contest for the best carved pumpkin will start at 1:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded to the most original pumpkin faces!

The ski school will be available for Wolf Pups ages 5 to 8; instruction will also be available for Adults. The Wolf Creek Day Lodge will be serving a limited lunch menu, both ski and snowboard rentals will be available as well as the Sport Shop. Season Pass Holders are welcome!

Celebrate the opening of the 2009 - 2010 ski season, Saturday, October 31^st at Wolf Creek!

For more information call 970-264-5639.

WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT (October 22, 2009) - Spring skiers and snowboarders, business travelers and vacationers to the West can rejoice: nonstop service to Denver returns this March to Bradley International Airport (BDL).

Southwest Airlines today confirmed plans to begin nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN) starting March 14 at an introductory fare of $79.

One flight per day Sunday through Friday will depart Bradley at 8:10 a.m., arriving to Denver International Airport at 10:30 a.m. (WN 1317). This morning arrival is timed to allow passengers to connect with Southwest cities throughout the western U.S. The return flight (WN 1292) leaves Denver at 3:45 p.m., arriving at Bradley at 9:30 p.m. The Saturday flight (WN 1335) leaves Bradley at 9:05 a.m., arriving 11:25 a.m. Another Saturday flight (WN 1033) leaves Denver at 11:20 a.m., arriving at 5:05 p.m. to Bradley.

Passengers aboard the flights will enjoy the comfort and convenience of Southwest's all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom with a young all-Boeing 737 fleet.

Southwest Airlines is now serving Bradley passengers with 17 daily nonstop flights to seven cities. The new service will provide travelers with the only nonstop flight between Denver and Hartford since 2007.

"Southwest's confidence in Bradley Airport and its ability to support this service is the latest encouraging news that travel for business and pleasure is on the upswing," said Governor M. Jodi Rell. "It's certainly welcome news for residents of New England who vacation in the West, and business travelers coming to New England."

Adds Southwest Airlines Chairman of the Board, President and CEO Gary Kelly, "This daily service will give passengers flying out of Bradley low-cost access to world-class skiing, the thriving Denver business community, and connections to dozens of Southwest's destination cities in the U.S.

"We think Denver is a vibrant market for Bradley Airport with both business and leisure customers. It also makes sense in our schedule for customers going coast to coast or anywhere east to west," Kelly said.

Boyfriends, don't teach your sweetheart how to ski - husbands, don't even think about it!

If you're a practical woman looking to start the season off right ... be inspired by the Norse Goddess of Snow and and sign up for Skadi's Ski and Snowboard Workshop at Bridger Bowl. These workshops are for women only and taught by professionals. Revive and refine your technical skills with other women of similar ability in this early season wokrshop on Sunday, December 13. For more information visit bridgerbowl.com or call the Snow Sports center at 556-5662.

2 hour - $35
4 hour - $60

BILLABONG AIR & STYLE 2009 II

Innsbruck, Austria - November 30th, 2009: The Billabong Air & Style 2009 II is only days away with some of the world's most talented snowboarders set to attend the legendary Swatch TTR 6Star event on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Taking place in Innsbruck, Austria, the 17th annual Air & Style event will feature some hot competition on a big air setup. Being the first 6Star event of the 2009/2010 TTR World Tour season the riders will be on a warpath looking to secure a top result heading into the busy Olympic year.

The Double Cork Factor

The double cork phenomenon arguably all started back at the Air & Style Munich in 2006 when Travis Rice (USA) and David Benedek (USA) unleashed the double inverted spins in front of the crowds in Germany. The infamous double cork has been all the rage in the snowboard community lately, especially after the groundbreaking tricks were unveiled in the halfpipe by a small group of riders back in August at the 5Star Burton New Zealand Open. These mind-bending tricks are becoming commonplace on the competitive freestyle snowboarding circuit and could be a game changer this year on the big air jump at the Air & Style Innsbruck.

Riders To Watch For

Canadian star on the rise, Sebastien Toutant, is currently sitting in Swatch TTR World No. 1, has a double cork in the bag and at the ripe age of 17 will be looking to beat out the rest of the field to maintain his tour lead. Snowboard superstar, Travis Rice, is back on the radar for the 2009 event and with at least four different double cork variations in his repertoire, will definitely be a standout. Other riders who have the double cork skills include Tim Humphreys (USA), Iouri Podlatchikov (SUI), Eero Ettala (FIN) and the German rookie who just won the 4Star Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam with a double cork, Elias Elhardt.

Swatch TTR Ranking Outlook

2008/2009 Swatch TTR World Champion and current TTR World No. 15, Peetu Piiroinen (FIN), will make his second appearance on tour for the season after a seventh place finish at the Burton New Zealand Open in the halfpipe. If Piiroinen can secure a good finish at Air & Style Innsbruck, he could move up the ranking list to World No. 2. However, Piiroinen will need to battle for that spot with other eager riders, who like him have results posted from the Southern Hemisphere season including Chas Guldemond (USA), Tim Humphreys(USA) and Antti Autti (FIN). Torstein Horgmo (NOR) also has a chance to move up in the rankings and will be battling for a spot in the Top 5. Sebastien Toutant can only be bumped out of the tour leader position if he does not start at Air & Style.

The Air & Style Innsbruck will be webcast live via air-style.com, freecaster.tv and on ttrworldtour.com. And, check back to ttrworldtour.com leading up to and after the event for behind the scenes coverage including video interviews, highlights and recaps straight from Innsbruck, Austria.

The latest videos are available on:

SWATCH TTR WORLD TOUR RANKINGS AS OF 11.30.09

MEN

Rank	Name	Nation	Results	Points
1	Toutant, Sebastien	CAN	5	451.69
2	Reid, Charles	CAN	4	388.87
3	Willett, Eric	USA	5	375.83
4	Grilc, Marko	SLO	5	371.82
5	Kotsenburg, Sage	USA	5	359.85
6	Aguirre, Mason	USA	3	341.75
7	Lago, Scotty	USA	4	334.33
8	Longo, Arthur	FRA	3	311.08
9	Horgmo, Torstein	NOR	3	301.1
10	Haller, Christian	SUI	3	292.11

Mount Snow has announced a new rental delivery program for the upcoming season. SkisonDemand will deliver skis, snowboards, helmets and more right to its guest's doorstep.

This program is the brain child of Josh Boyd, who has years of experience working for a similar company in Vail. "I feel SkisonDemand will be a success here at Mount Snow because convenience and service are two things that are appreciated in any type of consumer situation. SkisonDemand will enlighten our guests on just how relaxing it can be to avoid a rental shop, while experiencing personal attention to them and their equipment" said Boyd.

The process is simple, call Mount Snow Central Reservations or go online to book your equipment and preferred meeting time. A certified technician will bring the equipment to the location you choose. If there is an equipment problem during your stay you can call our technician on a specially provided cell phone number and they will meet you wherever you are. There is also no need to lug around the equipment or return it anywhere at the end of your trip. SkisonDemand has an exclusive drop off location centrally located in the Clocktower or they will pick up at your house, hotel, etc.

Besides delivering from the Mount Snow stock rental fleet, guests can choose to upgrade to a demo package. These are top of the line skis for more advanced skiers and guests have the option to buy them should they choose.

KATHRIN ZETTEL of AUSTRIA and FEDERICA BRIGNONE of ITALY Placed Second and Third Respectively, JULIA MANCUSO the Top American Placed 13TH

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., November 28, 2009 -Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany bested the world's top female skiers completing the course with a combined time of 2:09:63 (two minutes and nine point sixty-three seconds) to win the Giant Slalom in the 2009 Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Women's Alpine World Cup. Hoelzl was twenty-four one hundreds of a second faster than the second place finisher.

Kathrin Zettel of Austria placed second with a combined time of 2:09:87 (two minutes and nine point eighty-seven seconds) and Federica Brignone from Italy was third in 2:10:76 (two minutes and ten point seventy-six seconds).

Julia Mancuso was the top American finishing thirteenth. Americans Sarah Schleper and Megan McJames also qualified for the second run. Schleper finished 23^rd and McJames did not finish the second run.

"The surface was perfect for me," says Hoelzl. "Last year I did not ski so well here, but this year was different."

With the victory Hoezl vaults to second place in the FIS Giant Slalom standings with 136 points. Zettel sits at the top of the GS standings with 160 points.

Wrightwood, CA - November 27, 2009: Pro rider, Cory Cronk, will be unveiling his new feature, the Cronk Bonk, Saturday, December 5^th, at Mountain High. This vertical jib is one of the more technical features ever built with two diagonal take offs popping up to a floating log stall. Starting at 10 feet high, the jib hides two hydraulic lifts which can easily raise the top up to 12 feet high adding to the difficulty and the danger. Visitors on December 5^th can ride the new Cronk Bonk with the Birdman himself, take home signed posters, get giveaways from Technine, Neff, Electric, DVS, and Rome, and, if they ride well enough, make the new video featured on mthigh.com.

Says Cory Cronk, "I'm super stoked about this new feature. It's something you've definitely never seen before. So come hang out, have fun, jib the Cronk Bonk, and kill the game!"

Schedule of Events

10:00am Cronk Bonk Unveiling

10:30am Open jam session

12:00pm Cory Cronk autograph signing

1:00pm Product giveaway, DJs, vendors, and more.

(LOVELAND SKI AREA, Georgetown, CO. - November 25, 2009) - The 2010 Alpine NorAm Cup, a steppingstone tour for aspiring World Cup racers, opens at Loveland Ski Area with men's slalom races on November 30th and December 1st and women's slalom races on December 2nd and 3rd.

"The NorAm races, especially the ones at Loveland and Aspen, are a great opportunity for the young rising stars to compete near World Cup level and lower their world ranking," said Walt Evans, Competition Services Director for The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. "As the season progresses the athletes' ranking will continue to improve as they compete for a World Cup start. Loveland and Aspen have done a great job in the past with the NorAms, this year should be no different."

Athletes winning discipline titles, as well as the runner-up, receive World Cup starts for the following season. This year's field is made up of many international racers as well as a strong contingent from The United States.

"Loveland is honored to host some of the best young racers in the world for the start of this year's NorAm Cup," said Rob Goodell, Director of Business Operations at Loveland Ski Area. "The course is in great shape and we encourage everyone to come out and watch the event. The skill level and speed of these racers is something every skier should witness first hand."

The first run is at 10:00am each day with the second run starting at 1:00pm. Spectators are invited to watch the race and will be able to access the race course at Loveland Valley via a walkway from the base area.

The Bud Light Concert Series at Mount Snow has been set for the winter season with over twenty acts and two national performances. This season will feature an eclectic variety of bands and solo artists in a season of paying homage to the roots of American rock and roll.

Everything kicks off at the Snow Barn on Friday November 27th with Boston's greatest party band, Tyrannosaurus Rocks. Thanksgiving weekend keeps rolling on Saturday with Emergency Broadcast System, a band that will take you on a tour of rock all the way from the 60's to today.

There will be two national acts taking over center stage of the Snow Barn this winter, Tim Reynolds on January 9th and Rusted Root on February 14th. Tim Reynolds is a solo artist who has collaborated with the likes of Dave Matthews. His wizardry on the guitar has earned him the reputation as one of the most talented performers on the circuit today.

President's Day weekend gets a high energy dose of Rusted Root. Known for their fusion of bluegrass rock with Latin and Native American influences, this is one show that will keep you on our feet all night.

St. Patrick's Day at Mount Snow will feature $17 lift tickets, green beer and a cover of the world's most popular rock band. The Joshua Tree has been stunning audiences with their amazing reproduction of U2 songs from all phases of their career. The Joshua Tree will be performing at Cuzzins Bar & Grill at 1pm on March 17th, a special afternoon show.

The Bud Light Concert Series at Mount Snow has been set for the winter season with over twenty acts and two national performances. This season will feature an eclectic variety of bands and solo artists in a season of paying homage to the roots of American rock and roll.

Everything kicks off at the Snow Barn on Friday November 27th with Boston's greatest party band, Tyrannosaurus Rocks. Thanksgiving weekend keeps rolling on Saturday with Emergency Broadcast System, a band that will take you on a tour of rock all the way from the 60's to today.

There will be two national acts taking over center stage of the Snow Barn this winter, Tim Reynolds on January 9th and Rusted Root on February 14th. Tim Reynolds is a solo artist who has collaborated with the likes of Dave Matthews. His wizardry on the guitar has earned him the reputation as one of the most talented performers on the circuit today.

President's Day weekend gets a high energy dose of Rusted Root. Known for their fusion of bluegrass rock with Latin and Native American influences, this is one show that will keep you on our feet all night.

St. Patrick's Day at Mount Snow will feature $17 lift tickets, green beer and a cover of the world's most popular rock band. The Joshua Tree has been stunning audiences with their amazing reproduction of U2 songs from all phases of their career. The Joshua Tree will be performing at Cuzzins Bar & Grill at 1pm on March 17th, a special afternoon show.

The jump was performed by Squaw Valley pro-skier/BASE jumper JT Holmes. Following a raucous countdown by the crowd below, Holmes jumped from a precarious perch on the carriage that holds the Cable Car to the cables. The height was approximately 300 feet above the ground.

8-10" of fresh snow fell in a strong, fast-moving storm Friday afternoon, allowing the resort to open more terrain than originally planned. Conditions for the early season were fresh and packed powder.

"The fresh snow was perfectly timed and the jump was so exciting," commented Savannah Cowley, Squaw Valley's spokesperson."This is a great start to the big anniversary season at Squaw Valley USA."

Squaw Valley USA is celebrating two major anniversaries this season - the 60th anniversary of its founding and first season, in 1949-50, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Eighth Olympic Winter Games, which were held at Squaw Valley in February, 1960.

All season pass holders are invited and encouraged to pick up their season pass early so they're ready when the season gets underway. Squaw Valley is accepting pass photo submissions online to expedite delivery of the passes.

$25 LIFT TICKETS MIDWEEK every Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. all season long (excluding our holiday periods).

SAVE $15 on WEEKEND & HOLIDAY LIFT TICKETS WITH A 3-PACK
Buy a Ski Butternut Lift Ticket 3-Pack and save $15 on weekend or holiday lift tickets.

Guests will get 3 Adult Lift Ticket Vouchers for $120 (Valued at $55/e) or 3 Junior Lift Ticket vouchers for $90.
These vouchers are valid any day, all-season-long, including holiday periods.
Simply the best way to save on peak weekends or holiday lift tickets at Ski Butternut.

YOU SERVE - YOU SAVE!

Military - Police - Firefighters and EMT get $35 weekend Lift Tickets (a $20 savings) when they

show appropriate ID at the Group Booth. Details are available at:

http://www.skibutternut.com/allrates/civic.php

5th GRADERS SKI FREE

Fill in our online 5th graders Ski FREE form, found on our web site

http://www.skibutternut.com/allrates/5thgraders.php Parents bring the fully filled in form and proof of your child's'

enrollment in the 5th grade (a copy of your child's 5th grade report card is required).

SKI & STAY PACKAGES from $45/Day Midweek

Ski all day and sleep well at night when you register with one of our twenty lodging

partners offering a special midweek ski and stay deal. With prices starting as low as $45

per/night our Midweek Ski & Stay packages are a real steal.

AFFORDABLE SEASON PASSES - a Ski Butternut signature!

Despite the drastic increases in energy and labor costs, and the many other costs

associated with operating a ski area, Ski Butternut continues to be the Berkshires, if not

the North East value leader by offering truly affordable skiing and riding.

Get a complete season of skiing or riding, with no blackout dates, for the incredibly low prices of:

$229 Adult, $179 Jr., just $79 for young kids, $99 seniors ages 70+ and only $400 for a Corporate Pass.
(Above rates are for passes purchased before Dec. 1st).

On Dec. 1st rates creep up modestly to: $279 Adult, $209 Jr., $500 for a Corporate Pass.
While the Young kids and Senior passes remain the same.

Unlike other areas that may offer value priced season passes, there are no blackout dates on any of Ski Butternut's season passes. Our season passes are valid every day the area is open. Ski Butternut was founded on the principle of affordable family fun and remains committed to making skiing and riding affordable!

In addition to the great value the Ski Butternut season pass already provides - the mountain has sweetened the pot by arranging for special discounts at a number of other ski areas. When a guest shows their Ski Butternut season pass they'll save 50% off a lift ticket at Jay Peak, Save 50% off Okemo midweek lift tickets and qualify for a discount on weekends too.
In addition they will save on lift tickets at; Bromley, Catamount, Thunder Ridge, Bousquet and a number of local restaurants.

Ski Butternut - 22 trails, 12 Lifts - a Powerful Snowmaking System that covers 100% of the trails - a reputation for great grooming, Handle served Tubing Center, 2 day lodges, 250 member professional PSIA Ski School, On mountain Ski & Snowboard Shop. Simply a great place to learn that is truly family friendly.

December 3, 2009, January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1, 2010

[Squaw Valley USA] November 20, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA is thankful to all of the local business owners and employees who help make Tahoe such a spectacular destination, and have helped bring skiers and riders to Squaw Valley for the past 60 years. As a token of appreciation, the resort is offering $25 lift tickets to everyone who lives and works in the Reno-Tahoe area on December 3, 2009, January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1, 2010.

Thursday, December 3 is the first of five Merchant Days in which all local merchants and employees in the Reno area and the Tahoe basin, including South Lake Tahoe and Truckee, can ski and ride at Squaw Valley USA for only $25. To purchase this special $25 lift ticket, local area merchants and employees should bring a recent local pay stub (dated after November 15, 2009) and a valid photo ID to Squaw Valley's "D" ticket booth (next to adult ski school), between 8:30 and 11 am.

In addition to the December 3 Merchant Day, local employees can ski and ride for $25 on January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1, 2010.

Squaw Valley opens for skiing and riding for its 60th Anniversary Season tomorrow, November 21. As part of the celebration, JT Holmes is scheduled to BASE jump from the Cable Car, visible from the base area.

MID-WEEK DATES TO EARLY SEASON

With Purgatory now Closed Mid-Week

Silverton Mountain will provide additional skiing options…

Silverton, Colo., November 19, 2009…Silverton Mountain has decided to open for additional mid-week ski days in December. With Purgatory going to a weekend only schedule (Fri-Sun at DMR) for early December , Silverton Mountain has changed its operating schedule and will offer additional mid-week ski days for early season.

Silverton Mountain had previously only operated Saturdays and Sundays for the first two weekends of December before ramping up to the normal Thursday through Sunday schedule. Silverton Mountain runs Thurs-Sun for the majority of the ski season. The Sat/Sun early season schedule at Silverton Mountain was due to lack of demand from hardcore skiers. Even though ski conditions have been spectacular in previous seasons from Thanksgiving on, it has been hard to create enough demand for the skiing at Silverton Mountain in early season.

However now that Purgatory will be closed mid week, Silverton Mountain will open additional dates and go to a Weds-Sun schedule for the first few weeks of December, or until DMR goes to a 7 day schedule. With most local skiers frequenting Purgatory there are simply not enough skiers visiting Silverton Mountain mid-week early season while DMR is also open mid-week.

The closing of DMR presents a unique opportunity to provide additional early season mid-week ski days at Silverton Mountain this year. This will also be the first time in the 10 year history of Silverton Mountain that the ski area will be open on Wednesdays.

This latest storm dropped more than its share at Silverton Mountain and the ski area received 16"- 24 of new snow adding to its existing base from October. If DMR stays closed mid week as projected (and only if), Silverton Mountain will move its opening day of the season up to Dec 2, 2009. Silverton Mountain is the highest elevation ski area in North America and is the 6th largest ski area in Colorado. Silverton Mountain sees over 400" of annual snowfall and was recently ranked the Number 4 ski area in North America by Outside Magazine.

· On Friday November 20, Copper Mountain's American Flyer Lift will open for the season with skiing and riding on High Point and Loverly trails. With this additional terrain opening, Copper will have 5 lifts in operation with 8 trails and 130 acres.

· Copper Mountain is hosting fall race camps, welcoming ski and snowboard race teams from around the country and the globe for the best high alpine training available, including the men's and women's US Alpine Ski Teams while they ready themselves for the upcoming World Cup and Olympic season.

· Copper shows a substantial commitment to the progression of skiing and riding by building the resort's first ever 22 ft superpipe. The 22 ft superpipe will make its national TV debut during the USSA Grand Prix, Dec. 10-12, when top snowboarders from around the globe will vie for coveted Olympic Halfpipe spots. Watch the first Grand Prix stop at Copper on NBC Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. EST.

· Copper is hooking you up with a dynamite deal if you ride the slopes and slumber in the lodge this winter. So here is the 411 - stay for at least 3 nights and your last night is free. This dealio includes the pretty-much-VIP Beeline Advantage Lift Ticket, in addition to the youngsters under 12 skiing/riding FREE with the purchase of every adult ticket.

Park City, Utah (November 18, 2009) - Park City Mountain Resort opens for the 2009-10 winter season on Saturday, November 21, 2009. PayDay and First Time lifts begin turning at 9 a.m. sharp.

"Thanks to cold temperatures we have made 200 percent more snow this year than we did at the same time last season," said Brent Giles, director of mountain operations. "Our entire Resort team has been working hard to ensure we deliver the great mountain experience our guests have come to expect from us on opening day."

The Resort is scheduled to have two runs available to guests on opening day. These include Homerun, serviced by PayDay lift, and Turtle Trail, serviced by First Time lift, with additional terrain available as conditions permit. Park City Mountain Resort will also open with an early season terrain park on Homerun including two jumps and 10 features. Lift ticket pricing on opening day is as follows:

· Adults (ages 13 and up): $50 full-day/$35 half-day

· Children (ages 7-12): $30 full-day/$20 half-day

· Children six and under ski free with a paying adult

Additional Park City Mountain Resort operations scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 21 include the following:

Legacy Sports: 8:00 am. - 6:00 p.m.

Alpine Coaster: noon - 4:00 p.m.

Kristi's Coffee Café: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Legacy Café: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Legends Bar & Grill: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monarch will be celebrating its 70th Platinum Anniversary season.

Monarch Mountain will open on the day before Thanksgiving for the 2009-10 season. The area will have 3 chairlifts; Pioneer, Panorama & Tumbelina and the Children's Ski School carpet lifts in operation. The area plans to open the Garfield and Breezeway chairs on Saturday. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced runs will be open offering packed powder skiing for all levels of skiers and riders. The Tilt terrain park will be open with new features for this season.

Monarch will have all services in full operation. The rental shop will have ski and snowboard equipment tuned, waxed and ready to go. Monarch's professional instructors are waiting to help you get your season started off right with group and private ski, snowboard and Telemark lessons. The remodeled Children's Center will be ready for you to drop off your little ones for a fun day in the snow.

All food and beverage outlets will be open; Starbucks, the Gunbarrel Grill and the famous Sidewinder Restaurant & Saloon will be cooking up delicious new items for you to enjoy. The Monarch Mountain Sport Shop is overstocked with the latest gear from Smith, Volcom, Columbia , Orage, Swany, Stormtech and others so stop in for a huge selection.

Monarch has received 60 inches of snowfall so far this season and currently has a 36 inch mid-mountain base depth. The forecast is calling for snow showers this weekend, stay in touch with the Monarch Mountain Snow Report at 888.996.7669 for the latest conditions.

Heavenly Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe , Calif. / Nev. - November 18, 2009 - Behind the strength of the West Coast's largest snowmaking system, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced that when it opens for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, November 20, 2009, weather permitting there will be more skiable terrain than originally announced. Heavenly will open at 9:00 a.m. with almost 40 acres of available terrain accessed by the Heavenly Gondola, Tamarack Express and Dipper Express Chairlifts.

"Thanks to our incredible snowmaking crew and system, Heavenly will open with mid-winter conditions and expanded terrain," said Heavenly's COO and co-president of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division, Blaise Carrig . "In addition to California Trail we will also open Orion's run providing our guests with access to the most open terrain and best snow surface conditions in Lake Tahoe ."

Orion's run is Heavenly's one-mile long signature trail on the upper Nevada side of the mountain accessed via the Dipper Express Chairlift.

For the season, Heavenly's snowmaking system has operated for over 190 hours. The resort will open with California Trail and Orion's run available for skiing and snowboarding. The resort plans to follow with more terrain as weather conditions permit. Heavenly asks that skiers and riders observe all posted signs and warnings, especially during the early season. Closed trails may contain hazards due to early snow coverage. Please keep off closed trails and out of closed areas for safety reasons.

Heavenly will operate for skiing and snowboarding, weekends from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm; Gondola sightseeing and on-mountain dining are also open. All access to the mountain will be through the Heavenly Village Gondola.

The National Weather Service is calling for a snow storm Friday, with Friday's storm bringing as much as a foot of snow, as well as winds that could impact lift operations.

After receiving 15 inches from the storm of October 21st, Wolf Creek Ski Area is opening for the 2009 - 2010 ski season on Halloween! Year-to-date snowfall is 22 inches, conditions are powder and packed powder. The mid-mountain snow depth is 12 inches. Nova and Susan's, both beginner runs, will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More terrain will be available as conditions permit.

Kids are invited to wear their costumes and enjoy an early Halloween day on the beginner hill; a contest for the best carved pumpkin will start at 1:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded to the most original pumpkin faces!

The ski school will be available for Wolf Pups ages 5 to 8; instruction will also be available for Adults. The Wolf Creek Day Lodge will be serving a limited lunch menu, both ski and snowboard rentals will be available as well as the Sport Shop. Season Pass Holders are welcome!

Celebrate the opening of the 2009 - 2010 ski season, Saturday, October 31st at Wolf Creek!

Head to http://www.NBCOlympics.com/lindseys-helmet to enter your design. The contest opens on Monday, November 23, 2009, and submissions must be uploaded by Monday, December 21, 2009. In January, Lindsey will select the winning design, and millions of fans will see it on her helmet during the Games in Vancouver.

As the Countdown to Vancouver continues, you can watch Lindsey all season long with World Cup Coverage on NBC and Universal Sports!

NBC will broadcast coverage of the Aspen Winternational Women's Giant Slalom on Sunday, November 29 at 3 p.m. ET, as well as Birds of Prey Men's Downhill on Sunday, December 6 at 3 p.m. ET.

Vibrant Base Village, New Ski Train and Ski Free Promotion Provides More Choices for Wintersport Enthusiasts Looking for Value

Winter Park, Colo. (November 17, 2009) - Winter Park Resort, one of Colorado's premier resort destinations less than two hours from Denver, opens Wednesday, November 18 for its 70^th season with 33 acres, three chairlifts, two trails and the Sorensen Park beginner area. Seven features in the Re-railer terrain park, including rails and jibs, will also be open.

"We've put finishing touches on The Village at Winter Park, the ski train from Denver is back and we have great deals for early season guests, like free lift tickets with a two-night stay now through Christmas day," said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales and marketing at Winter Park Resort.

Early season lift ticket prices are adult: $65; child: $45; senior: $55, 70+: $35; half-day: $59. Season passes begin at $369.

Expanded Air Service

Booking Pace Up 12%

Stay and Ski Packages Start at $91

TELLURIDE, Colo. (Nov.17, 2009) -The TMRAO (Telluride/Montrose Regional Air Organization) announced enhanced air service for the upcoming 09-10 winter season, providing visitors and guests even more ease and accessibility into the Telluride/Montrose region. This winter's total number of air seats to Telluride/Montrose maintains pace with last year's record number and boasts 9 non-stop destinations: Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Dallas Ft. Worth, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, and Los Angeles. Air bookings are currently pacing 12% up over last year at the same time.

New this winter from United Airlines is a second Saturday flight from Chicago during peak winter travel periods and two class service (First and Coach) from Los Angeles on Saturdays. United also adds Sunday service out of L.A. this season for Telluride travelers. All told, Telluride has nine non-stop destinations into the Telluride/Montrose regional airport on six different carriers. Skiers can easily access Telluride directly from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, Phoenix and Salt Lake City.

"The enhancement of our exceptional air service will truly benefit our guests, as many connecting domestic and international visitors will have easier access into the Telluride and Montrose Airports," said Scott Stewart of TMRAO. "While many leisure destinations are seeing a sizeable decrease in available seats year over year, Telluride is expanding markets and maintaining service levels."

"The addition of new flights increase Telluride's accessibility each year, offering our skiers and riders an ease in travel schedules," said Telluride Ski Resort CEO Dave Riley.

"With new terrain and amenities this year, coupled with the same great service, we are proud to offer greater access to all our committed guests and potential new visitors."

The six carriers providing services this year include American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Great Lakes, United and USAirways. International travelers will find same day connections when flying from European cities such as London, Dublin, Paris or Frankfurt; South American beauties such as Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Santiago; and many of Mexico's cities. Australian and Canadian travelers also benefit from easier connections through LA, New York, and Denver and well as hundreds of cities across the United States.

The overall booking trend is showing fuller planes than previous years, earlier. Connecting flights to Montrose/Telluride are also showing greater bookings, earlier in the fall booking season. Travel recommendations this season for cheaper fares include; buying earlier; travel mid-week (Sun-Wed inbound and Tue-Fri outbound); travel off peak seasonally and try to avoid holidays (January 5 - February 11 is a great time to fly in!).

Unlimited Season Pass-holders More Value!

Three Resorts. Two States. One Incredible Value for Unlimited Season Pass Holders!

Deep Creek Lake, MD -- November 13, 2009

Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands ski resorts Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Hidden Valley Resort with Maryland's Wisp Resort are proud to announce an exciting new offering that will provide each resort's Unlimited Season Passholders more value, more options, and more reason to experience great Mid-Atlantic skiing for the 2009/2010 ski season.

Unlimited Season Passholders at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Wisp Resort, and Hidden Valley Resort will each receive one (1) complimentary full day lift ticket and a 50% discount on regularly priced lift tickets for any additional visit to either of the other two participating resorts, excluding Saturdays and holiday periods. By simply presenting their valid 2009/2010 Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, or Wisp Unlimited Season Pass at the season pass office of the other resort, season passholders will be able to ski or ride Sundays through Fridays during the 2009/2010 ski season, excluding holiday periods. Additionally, each resort's Unlimited Season Passholders will receive special lodging rates Sunday through Thursday nights, excluding holiday periods and subject to availability.

The program, which began last season between Hidden Valley Resort and Wisp Resort, has now expanded for the 2009/2010 season to include Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

"We are thrilled to be part of the collaboration with Wisp and Hidden Valley this year. It is consistent with our philosophy of creating a regional destination to help spur growth in the Laurel Highlands and Mid Atlantic region and create value for our customers" commented Eric Mauck, CEO of Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

The three resorts, all located within an hour driving time from each other, make the area a great destination for those wishing to experience more than one resort on an extended winter vacation.

"With the addition of the special lodging rates this year we are able to give our loyal customers a great incentive to take a well deserved trip to another resort without the headache of flying or spending a lot of money" stated Michael Valach, Director of Skier and Rider Services, Wisp Resort.

All three participating resorts are proud to offer this perk to their loyal, dedicated customers and wish to show appreciation in these tough economic times by adding this opportunity to provide a diverse skiing / snowboarding experience.

"The Perks Plus program provides an affordable means for our family season passholders to experience different terrain at the other resorts," stated Bill Doring, President of Hidden Valley Resort.

The Perks Plus Season Pass Program is available for all customers who may have already purchased a 2009/2010 Unlimited Season Pass from Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort, Wisp Resort, or may wish to purchase one for the coming season.

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