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Basin Ski Shop
Basin Ski Shop, in Killilngton VT, is cele- brating their 50th season. The site features a clock tower web cam, a real-deal daily snow report, and an extensive online shop. Take a look.
Filed: 02-05-2009 at 08:06 AM
Scott Goggles for $18
Announcing the iheartgear shop: We've got Scott Classic Goggles (Black and Silver available) for just $18 at the iheartgear store. There are also bargain-basement prices on skis, snowboards, and more. Everything is in super-limited quantity.
Filed: 01-05-2009 at 10:56 AM
More Issues at Whistler
More trouble at Whistler/Blackcomb Two separate avalanches--in areas closed due to avalanche danger--have resulted in fatalities at Canada's Whistler/Blackcomb resort. The incidents occurred on separate parts of the resort. Read more at SAMInfo
Filed: 01-05-2009 at 10:51 AM
Sierra-at-Tahoe To Open Huckleberry Canyon
Word is that the USFS has given Sierra-at-Tahoe the OK to incorporate the expert terrain in Huckleberry Canyon into its in-bounds area. This doesn't mean you can just waltz in to the terrain (you'll still need a private lesson and the OK from instructors, among other requirements), but it does allow for the opportunity to explore some killer new terrain--about 350 acres worth!
Filed: 12-23-2008 at 02:08 PM
30” at Sugarloaf
The northeast enjoyed a great weekend for snow. Sugarloaf led the way with 30" of new snow. Many other resorts, such as Crystal Mountain in Michigan, Sunday River and Mt. Abram in Maine, and Gunstock and Cannon in New Hampshire all received more than 20" of snow from the latest storm.
Filed: 12-22-2008 at 10:40 AM
Snowfall Forecast Map
The latest snowfall forecast map from weather.com.
Filed: 12-18-2008 at 10:40 PM
Whistler Gondola Tower Snaps in Half, 53 Skiers Rescued
Gondolas at Whistler a bus stop, a house, and hung over a creek when a tower snapped in half on Tuesday. Read the story at CNN.com here.
Filed: 12-17-2008 at 08:28 AM
Next Snowfall predictions
West: northern Arizona, southern Utah, southwest Colorado, and northwest New Mexico will be under a winter storm warning.
Midwest: Snow will be falling overnight from northern Illinois to northrn Ohio while freezing rain will make for slppery roadways from central Illinois, through central Ohio, to east central Pennsylvania.
East: Snow and mixed precipitation will also fall across northern New Jersey and southern New England. Whole areas of Upstate New York will see snow by morning.
Filed: 12-17-2008 at 08:20 AM
Old-School Burton Snowboard
If you're interested in an old-school Burton snowboard, this one's for sale. Asking price is $80, but rumor has it that the owner will take any reasonable offer.
Filed: 12-16-2008 at 03:36 PM
Whistler’s Peak 2 Peak Lift Open
The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola travels 4.4 kilometres in just 11 minutes, transporting winter and summer guests from Whistler's Roundhouse Lodge to the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain, giving them unprecedented access to both mountains' expansive and unique high alpine terrain and spectacular vistas.
Skiers and riders have the opportunity to easily take advantage of 8,171 acres of terrain encompassed by both incredible mountains, via the world's longest continuous lift system. Moving freely between the high alpine areas of both mountains skiers and riders will spend more of their day in the best weather and snow conditions. The adventure for summer visitors includes spectacular views of glaciers and peaks as well as access to an expanded hiking trail network on both mountains.
Filed: 12-15-2008 at 07:53 AM
Rockies, West Ready for More Snow
Much of the Rockies and Pacific Northwest is headed for heavy snow, with more than a foot predicted in many areas.
Filed: 12-12-2008 at 06:05 PM
Huge Snowfall in Quebec, New England
Le Massif (19"), Mont Cascades (22"), and Stoneham (15") all pulled huge snowfall totals out of the latest eastern storm. In the Rockies, Aspen Highlands reports 9" of new snow, and in the Pacific Northwest, Mt. Baker is reporting 14". (Unfortunately, Le Massif isn't open until tomorrow. So, unless you want to hike, you'll have to wait another day.)
Filed: 12-12-2008 at 07:42 AM
Saddleback Looks Mean
Is it just me, or does this shot of Saddleback, Maine make the place look legit?
Filed: 12-10-2008 at 10:31 PM
Alyeska hits 200”
Alyeska has received 43" in the past 48 hours. They are now over 200" for the year already. This picture is from today's Photo of the Day.
Filed: 12-10-2008 at 04:10 PM
Blue Mountain’s Facelift
Blue Mountain, PA has a new site, and it's looking nice.
Filed: 12-10-2008 at 10:53 AM
Bolton Valley’s Skier and Rider Bailout Plan
Bolton Valley has a pretty nice deal going: "We don't have $750 billion we can throw at you, but we are announcing the biggest bailout for skiers and riders in Vermont this season: Ski and ride any day, weekends and holidays included, for under $40 per day for adults and under $30 for juniors."
(Details on the offer can be found here.)
Filed: 12-10-2008 at 10:48 AM
» 2009 Alpine World Championships - Downhill and Super-G Races
This weekend, both the men's and women's World Championship Downhill and Super-G will be run at the Alpine World Championships in Val d'Isere, France. The men's Downhill and women's Super-G will be held on Saturday, February 7. On Sunday, the women run their Downhill and the men compete in the Super-G.
Check out About.com guide Mike Doyle's writeup here.
» Whiteface, NY - Lookout Mountain Opens
Lookout Mountain, Whiteface's third peak, had its Grand Opening on Friday. Lookout Mountain is located northeast of the Whiteface Summit. It actually reclaims the old Cloudsplitter Trail that was part of Marble Mountain in the 1950s.
Lookout Mountain boasts three new trails for skiers and riders. The new ski and ride area will open with The Wilmington Trail. This run is a 2.5-mile long intermediate cruiser overlooking the Wilmington Wild Forest. The official ribbon cutting ceremony features special guests ORDA Chairman Joe Martens, ORDA Board Members Ed Weibrecht and Serge Lussi as well as Wilmington Town Supervisor Randy Preston.
Following the on-mountain activities, a special dedication to the Whiteface Region Visitors Bureau members will be made at 2 PM in the Lookout Cafe, located within the main base lodge. Complimentary hot chocolate will be served.
Lookout Mountain's other two trails are expert runs called Lookout Below and Hoyt's High. Lookout Below is about 1/5 of a mile long, and the tips of ski balance over the drop into this amazing trail. As skiers and riders enter, they'll be shouting "Lookout Below!" Hoyt's High was named in honor of Whiteface veteran ski patroller Jim Hoyt, Sr. He has been employed at Whiteface for over 50 years. This trail has a long and consistent expert pitch over its 4,182-feet length. Both runs will be opened later this winter.
» Bromley: Great Deals on Tuesdays: Lift Ticket and a Full-Service Lunch
$39 Lifts & Lunch Tuesdays - Check this out skiers and riders, Bromley is offering a special $39 lift & lunch ticket on most Tuesdays throughout the season. Not just any ordinary lunch but a full, sit down, waitress-served lunch at the Wild Boar Tavern. Everything is included, an all day lift ticket and your pick of the menu, except the tip! Lift and Lunch Tuesdays are December 16, 23; January 6,13,20,27; February 3,10,24; March 3,10, 17, 24,31.
» Whaleback- Opening Day Tickets Only $9!
Whaleback opens Dec. 20th
Come join us and XL 92.3 this Saturday for our opening day special. Tickets are only $9!! XL 92.3 will be here broadcasting live and on top of the $9 ticket we will be giving out a special ticket discount coupon to be used later in the season as a thank you to all who help us kick off the season. When you are ready to come in off the slopes come up to the Whale's Pub where Randy Budner and his acoustic duo will be playing live music.
Take advantage of the fun at Whaleback this Saturday!