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Belleayre Adds Two Bump Contests to Celebrate Spring Moguls

April 5, 2010, Highmount, NY - Spring conditions are here and spring time moguls, with their soft and forgiving nature, are definitely here. To celebrate these sugary delights Belleayre has added two new competitions for the devoted mogul mashers. Wednesday April 7th, which is also $20/$10 day, is the first Pop Quiz Bump Race. Starting at 1pm on Lower Wanatuska riders & skiers will race for the fastest timed line down the Lower Wanatuska bumps. There will be prizes for snowboard, alpine and telemark categories. Registration will be at noon on the Overlook Deck. This is a great race for showing off those highly developed skills from all the mogul pounding done thus far this winter. Spectators will also have a front row seat in the Adirondack chairs to cheer on these die-hard skiers and riders.

Saturday April 10th, is the First Annual Winnie/Belle/Wana Bump Relay Race! Teams of 3 will race through all the best bumps Belleayre has to offer in one run. The first leg will begin on Winnisook, followed by the middle leg of the lower Belleayre Run bumps, with the final leg on the lower Wanatuska bumps in front of the Overlook Lodge. This will be a head to head elimination challenge so be prepared for multiple runs for advancing teams. Registration will be at noon on the Overlook Deck and the competition will begin at the top of Winnisook at 1pm. This and the Pop Quiz Bump Contest are both free events. Join in the fun because this is the time of year to celebrate moguls.

Sunday April 11th, is the Superintendent's Long Drive Contest. This end of season event is always a good time. Join us behind the Overlook Lodge at 2pm and show off that golf swing that's been getting rusty all winter.

Snowbird, Utah - April showers have resulted in ample powder at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, which has received four-and-a-half feet in the last week, pushing the season total to 440 inches with a mid-mountain base depth of 127 inches. With an additional 30-40 inches forecasted in the coming days, the mountain is in mid-winter form and skiers are raving about the spring storms.

"Just like last year, April is providing some of the best conditions we've seen all year," said resort president Bob Bonar. "With this deep snowpack we expect to offer skiing and riding well into May, continuing our tradition of offering the longest season in Utah."

Snowbird's projected closing date is Memorial Day, weather permitting. Skiers and riders who want to extend their season can take advantage of a number of deals. Snowbird is offering a Spring Pass for $299 that is good thru the end of the 2009/10 season and discounted $62.

Kirkwood, CA - Massive amounts of snow arrived to Kirkwood on Sunday April 4 as a late winter storm moved into the Sierra over Easter weekend. With three feet of new snow in just 24 hours, and over six feet in as many days, the resort's season long snowfall totals are now flirting with 500 inches and it's almost certain the resort will meet and exceed that benchmark.

"Late season storms are no surprise at Kirkwood," said Chip Seamans, General Manager of Kirkwood Mountain Resort. "Storms like this one are what make Kirkwood famous for spectacular spring conditions, allowing our guests to enjoy fresh snow through closing day."

While the season is slated to end on April 25, there will be no shortage of snow leading into that day. Skiers and snowboarders will find the spring snowpack at Kirkwood to more closely resemble that of midwinter - freshly packed or machine groomed powder.

"Skiers and riders looking to take advantage of Kirkwood's legendary spring conditions have the opportunity to do so for just $99, or even less if they purchase Spring 2010 in conjuction with their 2011 Season Pass," said Dave Likins, CEO of Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Kirkwood, who 20 years ago was the nation's first resort to offer value priced season passes, is re-inventing the category again by introducing the NO BLACKOUT series of passes for Winter 2010/11, the only major resort in the region to provide it's skiers and boarders access to all holiday periods at amazingly low prices. "Everyone can make it up during the holidays, we have capacity, so it made sense to open up these precious days for families and friends to enjoy Christmas, New Year's, Martin Luther King, and President's Weekend," said Chip Seamans. "At $249 for the 6Wood and $349 for the 7Wood, these passes are clearly the best value in the region." Kirkwood Season Passes can be purchased on-line at Kirkwood.com, in person at the resort seven days a week, or by calling (209) 258-PASS.

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Kirkwood Mountain Resort is becoming one of the nation's top year-round family destination lifestyle resorts. Located just 177 miles from the Bay Area along scenic Highway 88, its base elevation of 7800 feet assures skiers more annual snowfall than any other Tahoe resort. Kirkwood is recognized by winter purists and national media alike for the quality of its snow and terrain variety: it was ranked No. 10 in the country by Ski Magazine (October 2009), the only South Tahoe resort ranked in the top 10. Readers of Silicon Valley's The Wave magazine selected Kirkwood as Resort of Choice for Winter 2008/2009.

Known for its pristine beauty and action-packed expeditions and events, winter fun includes skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sled dog tours, and backcountry expeditions with California's Original Backcountry Education Program - Expedition:Kirkwood.

An ideal location for weddings and events, the Kirkwood Village offers retail shopping, dining options ranging from BBQ to five star, and weekend music. Resort real estate ranges in size from condominiums and townhomes to luxury slopeside residences.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (April 5, 2010) - In support of the U.S. ski team athletes departing this week on the Armed Forces Entertainment's Heavy Medal Tour to visit troops, the athletes' hometown communities are enacting a Heavy Medal Tour Yellow Ribbon campaign.

The Olympic medalists: Bill Demong ( Vermontville , N.Y. ), Johnny Spillane ( Steamboat Springs , Colo.), Brett Camerota ( Park City , Utah ) and Todd Lodwick ( Steamboat Springs , Colo. ) and their combined seven Olympic gold and silver medals departed Saturday, April 3, to meet with troops in Southwest Asia .

The first ribbons in support of the Armed Forces Entertainment Heavy Medal Tour were given out by the athletes to their families during the Hometown Heroes Celebration in Steamboat Springs on Friday, April 2.
The Hometown Heroes Celebration in Steamboat Springs honored the achievement of the athletes in Vancouver during the Olympic Winter Games and featured a send off for this special trip overseas including the reading of Orders by USAF Colonel Ed Shock, Chief of Armed Forces Entertainment, statements by government officials, and a special note by the Commander of the Colorado Army National Guard.

Similar homecomings were held recently for Demong in New York and for two-dozen Olympians in Park City , Utah .
Beginning today, Monday, April 5, yellow ribbons are available in various locations in the athletes' hometowns. Fans in New York 's Adirondack Region can get ribbons at the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce or at the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau . The U.S. ski team's Center of Excellence will have ribbons in Park City . Hometown supporters in Steamboat Springs will find ribbons at the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, the Steamboat/Hayden (HDN) Airport, and the Clark Store just outside of Steamboat.

One of the biggest stories at the 2010 Olympics was the performance by the U.S. nordic combined ski team. Spillane started the two weeks of historic results off with the USA 's first-ever Olympic nordic combined medal, winning silver in the normal hill combined event. Spillane was then joined by teammates Demong, Camerota and veteran Lodwick for the team competition where they came away with a team silver medal. Demong and Spillane then capped off the historic Olympic fortnight with a gold-silver finish in the large hill combined competition.

Beaver Creek, CO- April 4, 2010- Beaver Creek Resort presents the first annual Jimmie Heuga Memorial Vintage Ski Race being held in honor and memory of ski racing legend Jimmie Heuga on Saturday, April 10 from noon-2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in vintage wool skiing attire from any era and use old wood or metal skis to compete for top honors on the Hay Meadow race course which will be a throwback to the 1940s complete with canvas competitor bibs, hand-painted banners, natural bamboo gates, an old fashioned scoreboard and more. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Costume as well as top honors in several racing categories.

The race course will start at the top of the Buckaroo Gondola and end near the base of the Centennial Express Lift. Ski race participants can pre-register by calling the Colorado Ski Museum at 970.476.1876. The race fee is $25 for adults and $10 for youth 13 and younger and includes a custom event pin. On the day of the event, there will be an additional $5 race registration fee. The race is limited to the first 100 participants.

The Jimmie Heuga Memorial Vintage Ski Race will recognize winners in four categories including: Adult-Wood, Adult-Metal, Youth-Wood, and Youth-Metal. Prizes include an Epic Pass for the first place finisher in each category, antique ski and winter sportswear provided by VintageWinter.com, gift certificates, and historical Beaver Creek books.

Spirited spectators are also invited to join in the festivities and watch the Jimmie Heuga Memorial Vintage Ski Race from noon to 2 p.m. followed by a post-race party and awards near the finish from 2:30-3:30 p.m. complete with food and drink specials. An oom-pah band will also entertain the crowd. This is a great opportunity for ski history buffs to showcase their vintage gear and be eligible for Best Costume prizes.

The Vintage Ski Race is part of Vintage SkiFest, a full lineup of closing weekend activities at Beaver Creek that includes the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 9 where inductees Jack Benedick, Stu Campbell, Doug Coombs, Sepp Kober, Paul Robbins, Ansten Samuelstuen, Chris Waddell and Sarah Will will be honored. For details call Tom West at 906-485-6323 or email twest@skihall.com. While celebrating skiing's past, Vintage SkiFest will also showcase ski racing's future stars during the USSA Giant Slalom Spectacular which takes place April 10-11. In your vintage attire, come out and cheer on these racers prior to the Jimmie Heuga Memorial Vintage Ski Race on Saturday.

The Jimmie Heuga Memorial Vintage Ski Race will become an annual spring event at Beaver Creek. As a ski racer representing the United States, Jimmie took home Olympic bronze in the slalom at the 1964 Games. Later he was recruited to compete for the University of Colorado powerhouse ski team and while his success on the slopes is greatly admired, his impact on humanity after his ski racing career is one that has touched many. In 1970 Jimmie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In 1984 he founded the Jimmie Heuga Center in Edwards to help those suffering from MS pursue an active lifestyle while living with the disease. The Vintage Ski Race pays tribute to a man who shared his deep competitive spirit and passion for the sport of skiing with all.

[Squaw Valley USA] April 3, 2010 - Sunday, April 11, Squaw Valley USA is hosting the Ride & Slide Cancer Survivors' Fun Day. Cancer survivors and their friends and families are invited to come enjoy the mountain and hone their skiing and riding skills in free group lessons. The day costs $29 and includes lift tickets, rental equipment and two-hour group lessons at High Camp, el. 8,200'. Pre-registration is required and participants can sign up at the Adult Snowsports School or call (530) 452-7263. All proceeds benefit the Tahoe Forest Hospital Foundation.

The lessons will begin at High Camp starting at 11am. High Camp is Squaw Valley's spectacular mountaintop beginner area featuring wide open green runs and beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley's Ski School instructors will cater to each student's level and skiing and riding goals so that each may enjoy all that the mountain has to offer.

Following a great day on the mountain, Ride & Slide Cancer Survivors' Fun Day participants can head to the Après Ski Party at Bar One in Squaw Valley's Olympic House. The event is a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy an incredible day at Squaw Valley USA.

More information about the Ride & Slide Cancer Survivors' Fun Day is available by calling (530) 452-7263.

Spring Ski & Ride Package Starting at $99
Take advantage of Squaw Valley's amazing spring conditions. Receive a one night stay and 2 adult lift tickets when you book travel from April 11 to May 9, 2010.

Scotland has a large population of snowsports enthusiasts and is indeed the only country in the UK with it's own destination ski resorts. Until now Scottish consumers have not had a national snowsports exhibition, and therefore have not had a place to get everything they need for the winter season all under one roof. Therefore, this show stands apart from other snowports exhibitions as it is a national event, rather than regional, and is expected to attract consumers from all over the Scotland. The footfall over the weekend is expected to be in the region of 15,000 - 20,000 people. The show is also timed perfectly to fit around other leading snowsports exhibitions, ensuring that your exhibiting opportunities are unconstrained, and enabling you to capture both the Scottish and English markets with you pre-season marketing campaign. You will discover our prices are extremely competitive, making this both a fantastic marketing opportunity, and great value for money.

Stand space is limited and demand is expected to be very high, therefore we would advise you to confirm your interest at the earliest opportunity. Prime position stands will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Every Ski Country USA Resort Records Snow from Recent Storm

Denver, Colo. - April 2, 2010 - Colorado resorts were pleasantly surprised by an April snowstorm that left over a foot-and-a-half of accumulation at ski areas across the state in the past 48 hours. Resorts are hoping the new snow means increased visitation for Easter events and closing day activities at the handful of resorts that will close for the season this weekend.

Central Colorado fared the best from the recent snowfall. Sunlight Mountain Resort received 15 inches of snow in the last 48 hours, enough to cause that resort, which had planned to close after this weekend, to extend its season through next weekend. Sunlight's neighbor, Snowmass, also recorded 15 inches.

Aspen Highlands, which will shut down after this weekend, received 10 inches, as did Telluride and Silverton Mountain. Aspen Mountain saw a new seven inches over the past two days and Buttermilk marked down six. Due to healthy late-season snow, Aspen Mountain recently announced that it will extend its season past its scheduled April 11 closing date, to operate on weekends through April 25.

The snow also made a formidable presence in the northern part of the state. Steamboat got hit with nine inches and Winter Park got six inches.

Elsewhere, Monarch Mountain was excited with the six inches of snow that fell there. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, and Wolf Creek each recorded five inches.

Copper Mountain saw four inches. Nearby Summit County resorts Arapahoe Basin and Loveland recorded a couple inches. Ski Cooper, Eldora, and Echo Mountain each recorded snow in the past couple days too. Ski Cooper closes this weekend with Sasquatch Sunday, in which guests who dress like Sasquatch receive a free lift ticket.

Adults $41 mid-week, $53 weekend

Save $12 off current rates! Valid 3/29/10 through the end of the season.

Excludes $35 Becker/Littlecat ticket.

Must present a valid 2009/2010 season pass from any Utah ski resort at the time of purchase.

Savvy Shoppers Find Affordable Late-Season Deals, Early-Bird Discounts for 10-11 Season

Denver, Colo. - March 25, 2010 - Informed shoppers are finding the ski season's best deals blossoming at resorts around the state. Mutli-day lift ticket discounts, stay and play packages, and early-bird reductions on 2010-11 passes are giving snow enthusiasts an extra reason to celebrate spring. Below is a round-up of skiing deals offered at CSCUSA member resorts around the state:

Spring Passes

A-Basin is offering its Spring 3 Pass, which is valid for three non-transferable ski days until the close of the 2009-10 ski season (tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2010). With this pass, skiers and riders get three days of skiing or riding for the regular-ticket-window price of two days. To sweeten the deal, the resort throws in $10 off of any rental package and a $50 morning class lesson for the passholder, available on the day the pass is used. Spring 3 Passes are available for sale until April 4, 2010.

Guests who want to take advantage of the lesson discount with the 3 Pass must make a reservation at least 24 hrs in advance by calling 888-ARAPAHOE.

For skiers and riders who plan to be up a lot in the late season, Arapahoe Basin is still selling its Arapahoe Basin Only Passes, which are $299 for adults, $199 for youth age 15-19, and $109 for children age six to 14. The A-Basin Only Pass provides unlimited, unrestricted access to A-Basin for the rest of the 2009-10 season and discounts on lessons, food, retail, and lift tickets for friends and family.

Aspen/Snowmass has taken the gloves off with its lodging deals this spring. Based on availability and specific dates, rooms start as low as $37.50 per night in Aspen and $35 per night in Snowmass. Plus, the resort now offers special seven-day advance pricing on two-day lift tickets.

Guests can save big by booking lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals seven days in advance of their vacation. Plus, booking ahead saves time by having lift tickets delivered directly to the guests' lodge. Guests can save even more by renting ski/snowboard equipment from Four-Mountain Sports, thus leaving their gear at home and avoiding airline baggage fees.

Purchase two or more days of lift tickets, equipment rentals and ski & snowboard school at least seven days in advance and save an additional 10 percent off the advance purchase price when packaging all three at the same time. Purchase lift tickets with either equipment rentals or a lesson and save an additional five percent.

Time is running out to take advantage of these deals, with Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands closing on April 4th and Aspen Mountain and Snowmass closing on April 11th.

Copper Mountain invites guests to grab their season passes from that "other" mountain, sneak over to Copper and pick up the Swinger's Pass, which gets them one day at Copper for only $39. This is available to anyone with a valid and current 2009-10 picture season pass, including a Copper Season Pass. Just go to any Guest Service or ticket window and show the pass.

Copper also offers a four-ticket deal called High Four, in which guests can purchase four tickets for $219 to ride the Copper Mountain slopes.

Echo Mountain riders can also join in on the spring pass offers. Echo is offering a special Family Four Pack to help families take advantage of the resort's night skiing.

The deal is simple. A Four Pack of lift tickets costs just $99 on weekdays (excluding Tuesdays when the resort is closed) and $119 on weekends. The special pricing continues through Sunday, March 28 and is good from when the lifts open at 9am until closing at 9pm--except Sundays when the lifts close at 5pm. Blackout dates are in effect March 29-April 11, but the sweet deal returns Monday, April 12 through the remainder of the season--until Sunday, May 2. The caveat: all four lift tickets must be used on the same day they are purchased.

Steamboat is offering its Springalicious 4-Pack Pass with four days of skiing for $99. Guests can ski or snowboard any four days from Friday, April 2 to Closing Day, Sunday, April 11. Plus, Friday afternoons are free. Guests can simply present their passes at a lift or gondola anytime after 12pm on April 2 and April 9 for free afternoon skiing or riding.

The resort also offers a late-season Ski Free lodging/lift ticket combo package. Guests who book through Steamboat Central Reservations® for Apr. 4 through 11, 2010 will find deals as low as $89 per adult for three nights of lodging and free two days of lift tickets.

After a successful run with its Ski and Ride Free package to begin the resort's 70th Anniversary Season, this spring Winter Park is again collaborating with the Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce for the return of free lift tickets with lodging from Thursday, April 1 through Closing Day, April 18, 2010.

As part of the deal, Winter Park will provide free lift tickets when guests book a minimum of two nights of lodging. Skiers and riders will get one free lift ticket per night booked, regardless of the size of the unit or number of people in the party. The "Ski Free at Winter Park" lodging package is available by calling 800-979-9874. Skiers and riders are encouraged to book early because lift ticket quantities are limited.

Early-Bird Discounts on 2010-11 Season Passes

For a limited time, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) opened up an early-bird discount on season passes for next year. Guests can lock in early-bird rates until April 4.

A 2010-11 Adult Gold Pass will cost the same as last season pass if purchased before April 4. The next window to purchase passes begins June 1 and runs to September 24. Pass holders will have access to a variety of resort-wide promotions and special offers when they buy season passes, which include discounts on food, retail, rentals, ski school, and lodging.

Platinum Passes are also available at CBMR for those who want unlimited skiing and lift-served mountain bike riding with no blackout dates, and are valid for both the 2010-11 winter season and the 2011 summer season. Before April 4, an Adult Platinum Pass costs $899, over a $400 discount from the regular-season price.

This year, Crested Butte Mountain Resort gives guests two half-price Buddy Tickets with the purchase of a Gold Pass and four with the purchase the Platinum Pass.

Prices and details for CBMR's other pass programs, including the Mountain Cards and the College Pass, will be available in the early summer.

Eldora is also running a pass sale on its 2010-11 passes, which ends April 30. The resort is offering discounts on all pass products, including its unlimited pass, family pass, midweek pass, no limits pass, college pass, military pass, and Nordic pass.

Eldora's season passes are some of the best values in Colorado skiing, letting guests take full advantage of 680 acres of downhill terrain, 300 inches of annual snow, and a unique Nordic area.

Powderhorn is currently selling next year's season passes at this year's prices. Plus, the resort added a new age category- the Preteen, which has passes available for just $190. Despite holding the line on pass pricing, the resort is adding a major new benefit to its passes next season: three free days of skiing at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort for all pass holders.

Powderhorn also offers mid-week passes valid Mondays through Fridays.

In addition, the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back for another year at an astounding value with unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® for $409. New for 2010-11, the pass comes with double the number of Friends & Family discount tickets that it had in the past, up from ten to 20. Plus, the pass offers other discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons.

The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is now available for renewals and new guests at the Winter Park Resort season pass office, and via phone at 800.977.SNOW. The $409 adult introductory price is guaranteed through April 5. Existing pass holders can simply reactivate their existing passes and new guests can upload a photo of themselves to create their new season pass so they'll be ready to go when the lifts start turning in November.

We are extending our season on Aspen Mountain on weekends through April 25. Consistent snowfall and cold temperatures have given the resort excellent coverage and the deepest base depths so far this season. Aspen Mountain will open for the weekends of April 17-18 and 24-25.

All Aspen/Snowmass season passes are valid as they are during the regular season. Flex Passes are valid for one day each weekend. Additional days for Flex, Classic and Escape Passholders are $19. Adult tickets will be $39 per day, youth and seniors will pay $29 and children's tickets will be $19. As always children six and under ski for free. Current season passholders from any other resort will pay just $29 for their lift ticket.

The price for new pass holders is the same as last Spring and Loveland will continue to provide a discount for returning pass holders. These prices are valid through May 31, 2010 and are the guaranteed lowest prices for the 2010-2011 season.

"When you talk about value and skiing, some people might argue that the two don't go together. But that's not the case at Loveland. We have been providing our guests with unsurpassed value for the past 73 seasons and next season is no exception," said Rob Goodell, Director of Business Operations. "If you look at our pricing and then take into account our annual snowfall, the length of our season and the time and money spent driving further along I-70 to ski somewhere else, the value of a Loveland season pass becomes very apparent."

This Spring, 2010-2011 Loveland adult season passes are just $349($329 for renewal) and adult midweek passes, valid every Monday through Friday with no holiday blackouts, are just $239($229 for renewal). Young adult season passes for ages 15 to 22 are $269($249 for renewal) and child passes valid for ages 6-14 can be purchased for just $149($139 renewal).

All Loveland Ski Area season pass holders will continue to receive 3 FREE days at Monarch Mountain for the 2010-2011 season in addition to 3 FREE days at Durango Mountain Resort, which is new this season.

April 1

Her-Day Thursday at Echo Mountain

Presented by 720 Boardshop, participants receive coaching from Echo Mountain and 720 Boardshop female team skiers and riders, as well as drink specials all night long.

April 2

Friday Night Throwdown at Echo Mountain

Ski and ride with the Echo Team and friends while competing for nightly spot prizes from the resort's sponsors.

Welcoming Hometown Olympic Heroes at Steamboat

Join in this community celebration of Olympic proportions, welcoming home the 2010 US Nordic Combined Team. Festivities include a parade with the world's only skiing band and a special meet & greet with the Olympic athletes.

Bud Light Big Air Fridays at Aspen/Snowmass

For the 7th year in a row, Snowmass is hosting this popular eight-week spring event series. Skiers and riders perform tricks for a chance at a prize purse and series points..

CoverGirl Snow Angels Invitational at Aspen/Snowmass

Snowboarding's top women athletes will gather in Snowmass for the third CoverGirl Snow Angles event that features a Superpipe contest, photo and filming opportunities as well as lifestyle activities for the riders such as a spa day, yoga classes and a girl's night out on the town.

USASA Nationals 2010 at Copper
This spring, Copper Mountain is the host venue for the largest amateur snowboarding and freeski event on earth - the 2010 USA Snowboard Association (USASA) Nationals. Athletes will compete against some of the best male and female athletes from around the country in slopestyle, superpipe, boardercross, slalom and giant slalom in their quest to become national champions.

April 3

Brew Fest at Eldora Mountain Resort

Eldora Mountain Resort invites guests to participate in Brew Fest, featuring a collection of local breweries. Highlights of breweries include Left Hand, New Belgium, Odell, Upslope, Oscar Blues, Great Divide, Boulder Beer and Avery breweries. Brew Fest activities include live music by Smooth Money Gesture, BBQ and more.

New Belgium Brewery Scavenger Hunt at Loveland

Guests are invited to don their best costume, chase chickens, search for bigfoot and answer riddles all while skiing, raising money for a great local non-profit, and having fun.

Copper Mountain, CO…April 1, 2010…Copper is the host venue for the largest amateur snowboarding and freeski event on earth - the 2010 USASA Nationals, from April 3 - 10. This year, nearly 1,500 of the top finishers from almost 35 different regions will attend the USASA Nationals to compete against some of the best male and female athletes from around the country in slopestyle, superpipe, boardercross, slalom and giant slalom in their quest to become national champions.

Schedule of Events (subject to change):

Daily Schedule for Competition Start Times (detailed schedules are available at registration)

7:50 a.m. Halfpipe Main Vein Superpipe

7:50 a.m. Slopestyle Catalyst Terrain Park

7:50 a.m. Boardercross / Skiercross Vein Glory

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily Registration / Check-In Lower Level Conference Center

9 a.m. Slalom Copperopolis

9 a.m. Giant Slalom Copperopolis

4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony (Sun - Fri) Burning Stones Plaza

5 p.m. Daily Captain's Meetings Ptarmigan

Friday, April 2

Noon - Midnight Registration open Lower Level Conference Center

Saturday, April 3

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Registration Lower Level Conference Center

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Practice - All Venues All venues

5 - 8 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Burning Stones Plaza

6 - 8 p.m. PG Family Movie (TBD) The Cage

7:15 - 7:45 p.m. BMX Show Burning Stones Plaza

7:50 p.m. Torchlight Parade On Mountain - Main Vein

8 p.m. USASA Nationals Fireworks Display Burning Stones Plaza

Sunday, April 4 (Easter Sunday)

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Big Kids (13+) Easter Egg Hunt On Mountain

8:30 a.m. Community Church Service Copper Chapel

11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (6-12 years) The Village at Copper

Noon Easter Egg Hunt (5-and-under) The Village at Copper

12:30 p.m. Mountain Top Church Service Top of American Eagle Lift

4 - 6 p.m. USASA Awards Ceremony Burning Stones Plaza

6 - 8 p.m. PG Family Movie (TBD) The Cage

Monday, April 5

4 - 6 p.m. USASA Awards Ceremony Burning Stones Plaza

6:30 - 8 p.m. Woodward at Copper Ping-Pong Tourney - The Cage

6:30 - 8 p.m. Woodward at Copper Game of Skate The Barn

Tuesday, April 6

4 - 6 p.m. USASA Awards Ceremony Burning Stones Plaza

6:30 - 8 p.m. Woodward at Copper Guitar Hero Tourney - The Cage

6:30 - 8 p.m. Woodward at Copper Mini Ramp Jam The Barn

Wednesday, April 7

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. USASA Awards Ceremony Burning Stones Plaza

4 - 6 p.m. Monster Mashup Pro Superpipe Event Main Vein Superpipe

7 - 11 p.m. USASA Nat'ls Windell's Dance Party Jack's Bar

Thursday, April 8

4 - 6 p.m. USASA Awards Ceremony Burning Stones Plaza

6:30 - 8 p.m. Woodward at Copper Foosball Tourney The Cage

6:30 - 8 p.m. Woodward at Copper Bowl Jam The Barn

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Transworld Movie - "GET REAL" Burning Stones Plaza

Friday, April 9

4 - 6 p.m. USASA Awards Ceremony Burning Stones Plaza

Saturday, April 10

Weather day

Due to the USASA National Championships April 3 - 10, Catalyst Terrain Park, Main Vein Superpipe, Vein Glory, Copperopolis and the NASTAR course will be closed to the public at varying times Friday, April 2 - Saturday, April 10 (terrain openings and closures are subject to change). Copper apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause; guests are invited to enjoy the event during this time. Freeride locations open to the public include Eagle Jib Park , High Point Park , Jibberish Park and the Kidz Terrain Park . Guests can inquire at the Ticket Windows or Guest Services locations for information regarding spectator access, foot passenger lift access or other details regarding the USASA National Championships.

On Easter Sunday, April 4, make sure to bring the kids (young and old alike) to Colorado's Largest Easter Egg Hunt. 50,000 Easter Eggs will fill the Village and Mountain this Easter Sunday at Copper. There will be an all-ages hunt on the mountain and two kid's hunts in the village. Plus there will be special "Copper Eggs" in each of the hunts that can be redeemed for great prizes, including cash, season passes, and much more!

The 2010-11 Arapahoe Basin Bonus Pass is now available to purchase for $359 for adults (ages 15+) and $269 for children (ages 6-14). The Bonus Pass provides skiers and riders unlimited usage at A-Basin during the remainder of the 2009-10 season as well as the entire 2010-11 season, plus five non-transferable ski days valid at Keystone or Breckenridge. One of those five days can be used at Vail or Beaver Creek (some date restrictions apply). The five Vail Resorts ski days are applicable for the 2010-11 ski season only. A limited number of these passes will be sold. These pass prices are valid through April 30, 2010.

A-Basin Only Season Pass

The 2010-11 Arapahoe Basin only Adult Season Pass (ages 20-69) is now on sale for $299, the Youth Pass (ages 15-19) is selling for $199, and the Child Pass (ages 6-14) is selling for $109. These passes are also valid for the remainder of the 2009-10 season as well as the entire 2010-11 season with no black out dates.

$49 Deposit

Arapahoe Basin is offering skiers and riders the opportunity to secure these pass prices with a $49 deposit. The remaining balance will be due September 1, 2010. A deposit can be made online at wwww.arapahoebasin.com or by calling 888-ARAPAHOE. Deposits are accepted on pass purchases made through June 6, 2009. Pass prices may change after April 30, 2010. Full payment is required on passes used during the remainder of the 2009-10 season.

Pass Holder Benefits

Pass holders will also receive discounts at the ski area. Discounts include friends and family A-Basin lift ticket discounts, one $25 half-day class lesson, 10% off food (excluding the 6th Alley bar), 10% off purchases made at Arapahoe Sports, 5 days of skiing at Bear Valley in California, one unguided day of skiing at Silverton Mountain and $10 off performance tunes in the Base'n Edge Tune Shop.

A-Basin Charge/Stored Value - New for the 2010-11 Season Pass

Arapahoe Basin pass holders can now attach a valid credit card to their season pass to charge at A-Basin on-mountain restaurants, retail, rental, snowsports and ticket office locations. Another new convenience is the stored value option which makes the pass available for pre-loaded cash.

These 2010-2011 pass prices are valid through April 30, 2010. Prices may increase after that time. Bonus Passes are available while supplies last. All season passes and Vail Resort ski days are non-transferable and non-refundable. Passes can be purchased in person at the ski area until closing day tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2010, weather dependent. Passes can also be purchased by calling 1-888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246) or by ordering online at www.arapahoebasin.com.

Storm Brings 6 inches of Powder and Continues

Drew Emmitt Headlines for the Easter Bunny - Easter Sunday, April 4

TELLURIDE, Colo. (April 1, 2010) - With more epic snow than one could imagine, the ski season ends at the Telluride Ski Resort Sunday, April 4 with appearances by the Easter Bunny and the Drew Emmitt Band. Six inches have fallen on the mountain this morning, with five to ten more inches predicted by the National Weather Service today and this evening.

The annual KOTO Street Dance kicks off the weekend of festivities Friday, April 2 at 3:30 p.m., with the band 525 opening for Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanoes. The streets of Telluride will be filled with celebration, including the Pink Flamingo Costume Contest with prizes for kids and adults for best costume.

On Sunday, April 4, The Easter Bunny will make special appearances hopping down the Telluride bunny trails. The Bunny can be seen on Lifts 1, 10 and 4 throughout the morning for photo opportunities and autographs. Three simultaneous Easter egg hunts will be taking place on Village Bypass, on the Meadows and in the Enchanted Forest at 10 a.m. Candy and toys will be hidden in Easter eggs throughout the mountain, and the Easter Bunny will be handing out candy all morning.

Drew Emmitt and friends will be warming up for the special appearance at Gorrono Ranch at the Telluride Ski Resort, 2 p.m. Following a decade of success with Leftover Salmon, Drew Emmitt is revered as one of the most energetic and innovative mandolin players on the jamband / newgrass scene today. Jack Daniels, Bacardi, Margarita and Mojito specialty bars will be set up around the deck at Gorrono Ranch, as well as New Belgium beers.

The Gorrono deck party will be free to skiers and riders with valid lift tickets and passes. No outside alcohol will be allowed. Backpacks and bags will be checked for security purposes and wrist bands will be issued with valid ID for those 21 and over.

Final weekend Stay & Ski Free packages are available through April 4 with Telluride Resort Lodging. Call 1-800-778-8581

A chance of snow showers remain in the forecast in the days ahead, providing continued fresh ski conditions, and at the same time allowing travelers easy access to Squaw Valley USA to enjoy the excellent conditions this weekend.

Squaw Valley USA is known for Lake Tahoe's longest and most complete season and will be open through May 9th, with superb springtime skiing and snowboarding, and a host of spring events, including weekly pool parties at the spectacular High Camp Swimming Lagoon and Spa, and fun events like the annual Billy Dutton Uphill Race on April 11th, and the Lake Cushing Classic Pond Crossing (date tba).

SEASON STATS

· To date this season, Squaw Valley USA has received over 428" or more than 35 feet of snow on the upper mountain.

· Current base depths measure 139-151" on the upper mountain.

· Squaw Valley is 100% open, offering skiers and riders the most terrain (4,000 acres) and best lift access (uphill capacity 49,000/hr) in Lake Tahoe, plus numerous amenities including the High Camp Swimming Lagoon and Spa, ice skating, and shops and restaurants in the Village at Squaw Valley.

· The most up-to-date resort conditions, operations, event schedules and live mountain cams are available at www.squaw.com or call 530-583-6955.

2010-2011 SEASON PASSES & 2010 SPRING PASSES ON SALE NOW!

· 2010/11 Season Passes are on sale starting at just $369! Skiers and riders can buy a 2010 Spring Pass for just $129 with purchase of any of next year's season passes or for $179 if purchased separately.

· Spring passes activate tomorrow, April 1st and are valid 7 days a week for the rest of the season!

· Over five feet of snow fell this March

Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. - March 31, 2010 - Lake Tahoe's largest ski and snowboard destination, Heavenly Mountain Resort, received up to 18 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours, priming the resort for Easter weekend and punctuating Heavenly's reputation as spring skiing and riding's premier mountain.

"The snow from this storm has been super light and dry, beautiful winter snow on the last day of March," said John Wagnon , Heavenly's vice-president of Marketing and Sales. "With a base of about 108 inches, we're looking at a spring full of snow, bluebird days and big events like this weekend's Gunbarrel 25."

On April 3, freeskiing legend Glen Plake will host Heavenly's sixth-annual Gunbarrel 25 mogul marathon on North America 's toughest black-diamond bump run: Gunbarrel. The event is designed to incorporate Plake's passion for freestyle skiing with Heavenly's legendary spring bumps. The event is open to all advanced skiers and riders.

On April 10, the Heavenly Ski Patrol Fundraiser Beach Party will be held on top of the Gondola parking garage on beginning at 4:30 p.m. Live music will be performed by Blue Turtle Seduction and The Devastators. Entry is a $10 donation and proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, Bob Tara Memorial Fund and the Heavenly Professional Ski Patrol Fund.

3rd Night Free, plus 50% off Lift Tickets at Heavenly this Spring!!

Spend two nights at one of our partner hotels and ski or ride one day at Heavenly, and you'll get the third night and second day free! Prices start at just $191 per person! Valid through 4/25/10.

WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Whiteface is celebrating Easter on Sunday, April 4, with an Easter service, breakfast buffet and Easter egg hunt.

The non-denominational Easter service begins at 8:15 a.m. at the summit of Little Whiteface. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in the Ausable Room located in the Base Lodge.

Following the service there will be an Easter buffet in Lookout Café, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The buffet includes sausage frittatas, scrambled eggs, French toast, ham, coffee and juice, assorted baked breads, muffins and Danishes. The cost is $14.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors and $6.95 for children under 12. An Easter egg hunt for youngsters, between the ages of 7-12, will begin at 11 a.m. on Boreen, where skiers will begin at the top of the trail and non-skiers at the base of the trail, while an Easter egg hunt for youngsters six and under begins at noon on the Mixing Bowl.

This is also the final Super Sunday of the ski season. It's Retro Sunday, time to pull out the old neon one-piece ski suits and remember the days gone past, adult lift tickets are just $35, teens are $30 and juniors are $25.

Also, while your there, don't forget to pick up your season pass for 2010-2011. Adult season passes begin at $409, while junior (ages 7-12) season passes begin at only $299 and a season pass for skiers six and under is just $30.

This year's pond skimming contest is slated for Saturday, April 10, at noon outside the Base Lodge. The free event is open to all skiers and riders. Contestants will be judged on distance, splash, best costume and more. Registration will take place at the guest services desk from 9-11:30 a.m.

Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. , - March 29, 2010 - This weekend marked the second and final weekend for the 10th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam. The final Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series of the season, featuring The Greyboy Allstars, kicked off the weekend on Friday night, March 26, at the base of Aspen Mountain . The crowd was dancing all night long despite heavy snowfall that would leave nearly 1 foot of powder waiting for skiers and riders on Saturday morning.

On Saturday, March 27, the skies cleared just in time for the 3rd Annual Schneetag in Snowmass. This event involves teams of four who create crafts to fly down the ski hill into - and ideally across - a giant pond. Results are based on a combination of the teams theme, outfits, skit and of course how far they travel across the pond. The 3rd place team traveled all the way from Minnesota with their craft to compete in Schneetag.

Schneetag Results:

1st Place: Bedrock featuring Nate Berkel, Nate Hadden, Lance Ammerman and Katie Mann. Team Bedrock took home a complimentary trip to the ESPN X Games in Los Angeles this summer.

2nd Place: Jamaica We Have A Schneetag Team featuring Graner Thorne, Pat Gordon, Charlie Dugan and Alex Siciliano winning Bud Light tickets to a professional sporting event in Denver .

3rd Place: Minnesota Hot Dish featuring Wade Schroeder, Marley Kath, Kory Kamholtz and Brandon Gerhartz taking away new skis and snowboards courtesy of High Society.

Sunday, March 28 was a gorgeous bluebird day with perfect conditions and plenty of fresh snowfall for the 3rd Annual Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls where teams of two competed to finish a challenging course of bowl skiing designed by Aspen/Snowmass Athlete Chris Davenport.

Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls Results:

Competitive Ski:

1st Place: Team Diversity featuring Peter and John Gaston with a time of 3:04:56 (three hours, four minutes and 56 seconds) Prize: $700 (split amongst the two team members)

2nd Place: The Ultimate Underground Ninja Experience featuring John (JF) Bruegger and Nate Rowland 3:09:31 Prize: $400 (split amongst the two team members)

3rd Place: Team Ramrod featuring Baker Boyd and Kevin Frazier 3:14:01. This was last year's first place team. Prize: $200 (split amongst the two team members)

Competitive Snowboard:

1st Place: Wing it featuring Johnathon Skloven-Gill and Andy Stokes 3:49.09. Prize: $500 (split amongst the two team members)

2nd Place: Carbon Wood featuring Dayln Viormestarrand and David Parr 4:28:47 Prize: $300 (split amongst the two team members)

3rd Place: Hackin' and Flaylin' featuring Mike Lynch and Gene Collins 4:29:13 Prize: $100 (split amongst the two team members)

Non-Competitive

1st Place: Team 23 featuring Christian Whetsell and Jake Moe. 2:31:47

2nd Place: Average Joes featuring Doug Rohrbaugh and Walter Hooker 2:42:54

3rd Place: Team JE featuring Eric Forester and Jason Sigmund. 2:53:14

Fastest Individual Bowl Hike

John Gaston 23:05

Slowest Individual Bowl Hike (2nd time ever doing the Bowl and she's only 8-years-old) Anna Kate Fuentes 1:24:23

Mammoth Lakes, California - March 24th 2010: The 6Star Roxy Chicken Jam slopestyle and halfpipe finals both went down today under sunny skies at Mammoth Mountain in California and Enni Rukajarvi (FIN) has been officially declared the women's Swatch TTR World Snowboard Champion for the 2009/2010 season. Sina Candrian (SUI) was able to post a sixth place finish in the slopestyle finals to defend her World No. 2 position and Sarka Pancochova (CZE) squeezed in a fifth place in slopestyle to finish her season in World No. 3. All three of the women mentioned above will go home with some hefty prize money and will also receive automatic invites to all major TTR events for the 2010/2011 season.

A Jam-Packed Day Full of Action: Slopestyle Finals
The day began with slopestyle finals in the morning under the blazing California sunshine making the course a little bit slow but the ladies powered through the slush and put on a great showing. The slopestyle course was larger than in years past and the riders were loving the setup that consisted of a 65-foot jump, 55-foot jump, a rail section, pole jam and finished with a 50-foot kicker. It was American rider, Jamie Anderson, who had the speed and style on the course and was able to throw down a run that included a backside 540, switch backside 540 and a Cab 540 mute to take the top spot of the day. On the TTR side of things, Enni Rukajarvi came in ninth place, but that was enough to keep her in the TTR World No. 1 spot. Sina Candrian was able to place sixth in slopestyle to keep her World No. 2 position. And, Sarka Pancochova (CZE) took the fifth place finish to put her in the World No. 3 spot. However, the ladies still had halfpipe finals ahead where some riders had a chance to shake up the final TTR results.

The Action Continues with Pipe Finals in the Afternoon
There was a two-hour break after the slopestyle competition wrapped up before the halfpipe finals kicked off. Over the past couple of years, the Chicken Jam was running an 18-foot pipe and the ladies were definitely stoked on the 22-footer being used for this year's event. It was Kelly Clark (USA) putting up her signature huge airs and smooth spins to take the top spot for the day in the pipe. Japanese rider, Rana Okada, was also going big and took the third place spot and Elena Hight (USA) rounded out the podium in third.

The Top Women Riders in the World of Competitive Freestyle Snowboarding
With none of the riders on the pipe podium in contention for a top TTR Tour finish, Enni Rukajarvi was able to clinch the TTR World Champion title at the close of the Chicken Jam with Candrian officially finishing in World No. 2 and Panchochova in World No. 3. Rukajarvi was beyond excited with her win saying, "I feel awesome. I am so happy and stoked and also surprised. I did not expect to be Tour Champion at all at the beginning of the season." With her TTR Tour Champion title win, Rukajarvi will take home a cool $50,000, Candrian will be awarded with $25,000 and Pancochova will walk away $15,000 richer.

Swatch TTR World Tour Champion Videos on ttrworldtour.com
The major events on the TTR World Tour have officially come to a close and the 2009/2010 champions have been named.

Swatch TTR World Ranking List as of 3.26.2010

Rank	Name	Nation	Gender	Results	Points
1	Rukajärvi, Enni	FIN	W	6	858.11
2	Candrian, Sina	SUI	W	6	852.77
3	Pancochova, Sarka	CZE	W	6	834.88
4	Wiik, Lisa	NOR	W	6	830.38
5	Anderson, Jamie	USA	W	6	830.21
6	Buaas, Kjersti Ostgaard	NOR	W	6	804.02
7	Haller, Ursina	SUI	W	6	762.91
8	Maas, Cheryl	NED	W	6	761.01
9	Sadar, Cilka	SLO	W	6	741.50
10	Gotlieb, Shelly	NZL	W	6	697.20