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In Washington state, search continues for missing skier
Feb 3rd, 2011 at 1:30PM:
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The search for an experienced backcountry skier missing since Tuesday afternoon has resumed in Washington state, after being postponed Wednesday night due to darkness and poor conditions. The Seattle woman ...
Skiing in a former Taliban stronghold: Malam Jabba, Pakistan
Jan 29th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
Thumbing your nose at the Taliban has never been so fun.
The Malam Jabba ski resort in the Swat Valley of Pakistan has been a battleground between the Pakistani army and the Taliban for years. When the Taliban seized the area in 2006 they blew up the resort. They decided that skiing is unislamic, probably because it's fun. Well, the Muslims in the Pakistani army didn't agree with this ...Goby.com names top New England ski resorts to brave the winter storm warnings
Jan 10th, 2011 at 2:30PM:
There's another massive snowstorm heading up the east coast and making its way to Boston, Providence, Nashua and beyond. As the storms get worse, the New Englanders get daring. What better excuse to brave the slopes than with a fresh few feet of snow at a favorite ski resort?
Goby.com, a travel and events search engine, pulled together a list of the top ski resorts in New England. Our ...Alpine coasters bring theme park thrills to ski resorts
Jan 8th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
There are a number of ways for roller coaster fans to get a fix during the long, cold winter months when most of the country's theme parks are closed. Riding one of the alpine coasters that are popping up at ski resorts has got to be one of the best options. These personal thrill rides give spectacular views of the surrounding areas as they take advantage of the mountainous terrain that ...January is learn to ski and snowboard month!
Jan 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Ever wanted to strap on a pair of skis and hit the slopes, but don't have the necessary skills to survive a single trip down the hill? Well, you're in luck, as January has been declared learn to ski and snowboard month with dozens of resorts across the country offering discounted, or even free, lessons in hopes of attracing newbies during a traditionally slow time for the industry.
The official ...Mammoth Mountain debuts newest in ski area dining: snowcat food "trucks"
Dec 13th, 2010 at 5:30PM: The national street food/truck/cart obsession is hitting the slopes. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that on December 18th, California's Mammoth Mountain Ski Area will unleash North America's only snowcat-mobile kitchen. Could this be the start of a new ski area dining trend?
Known as Roving Mammoth, the two "foodcats" are built from refurbished snowcats outfitted with small kitchens. ...First heated ski lift in the U.S. opens in Utah
Dec 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Skiers and snowboarders headed to the Canyons Ski Resort, located in Park City, Utah, will find a very pleasant surprise when they hit the slopes this weekend. The resort, which is the largest in the state, opened the first heated ski lift in all of North America yesterday, providing a more comfortable experience for visitors.
The new lift features heated seats and an enclosing bubble to help ...Colorado ski resorts prepare for ski season, introduce social networking to slopes
Nov 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Skiers and snowboarders who have been eagerly waiting for the Colorado ski season to begin, had their patience rewarded last week when Keystone Resort opened to the public for the first time this year. They'll soon be joined by Breckenridge, which fires up the lifts tomorrow, followed by Vail and Heavenly, who kick off the season on the 19th, with Beaver Creek finally joining in on the fun on the ...Aspen's St. Moritz Lodge rolls back room prices to $69/night
Nov 2nd, 2010 at 3:30PM: Snow enthusiasts salivating over last week's dump in the Colorado Rockies, don't despair. A fall vacation in Aspen is affordable thanks to the St. Moritz Lodge's "Roll Back Our Rates to 2006 Levels" promo.
Starting now through November 24th, get a low-season rate of $69/night for a standard Lodge room (double bed, twin, mini-fridge, TV, and private bath). If you're a returning guest, call ...Winter Park offers free lift tickets for early ski season
Oct 22nd, 2010 at 8:30AM: The calendar may say that winter is still two months off, but the snow is already falling at Winter Park Resort, located an hours drive northwest of Denver, Colorado. Last week, the resort received more than 10 inches of snow on the mountain, and they are already gearing up for a great ski season ahead.
A few days back Winter Park announced their "Ski and Ride FREE" promotion, which gives ...Jackson Hole Mountain Resort slashes cost of ski pass
Aug 5th, 2010 at 8:00AM: While most of us continue to suffer through the hottest summer on record, it is difficult to envision ourselves shredding down a mountain on a fresh base of white powder. Fortunately, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is already looking to the winter ahead, and they've received plenty of attention in recent days for actually cutting the prices of their annual ski passes by an unprecedented 25% ...Food & Wine Classic in Aspen offers day passes to debauchery
May 19th, 2010 at 3:00PM: It's almost time for the 28th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and day passes are back by popular demand. The June 18-20 festival features seminars, cooking demos, grand tastings, and book signings by featured chefs like Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, and Giada De Laurentiis. All of this goodness in an alpine wonderland doesn't come cheap, which is why the $295 Grand Tasting pass is such a ...Buy a Canadian ski resort for $1 (Yes, there is a catch!)
Mar 27th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week Line Beauchamp, Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, and Parks announced a plan to sell the Mount Orford ski and golf resort, including all buildings, chairlifts and operating equipment, for just $1. But of course, like all deals that seem too good to be true, prospective buyers need to read the fine print before writing their checks. The resort has been ...Salt Lake City uses Facebook contest to get you psyched
Jan 29th, 2010 at 1:00PM: The #1 Fan Sweepstakes for the Salt Lake City CVB's Facebook fan page kicked off on January 15, 2010 and runs until February 12, 2010. The goal is to get the number of fans pumped up to 5,000, while giving potential visitors information about everything Utah: from skiing to genealogy to Mormonism to convention business. Already, the number of fans has almost doubled -- from 1,200 to 2,200 -- ...Ski for free at Stowe when you stay at Topnotch Resort
Jan 21st, 2010 at 12:00PM: Ski season is in full swing at resorts throughout the US, and now through April 10, you can "ski for free" at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont. The resort sits at the base of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, which reaches nearly 5,000 feet. It offers luxury accommodations on 120 acres, 40 minutes from Burlington Airport. .
This season, included in accommodations rates, you'll also ...Film illustrates how climate change affects ski resorts
Jan 14th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
We all hear plenty of talk about climate change on a daily basis. But we often don't see it in terms that relate to us. Teton Gravity Research sought to remedy that by producing the short film Generations. The film focuses on how climate change has affected the ski industry. Rather than discussing the topic in overly generalized terms, it looks at the issue from a perspective that anyone who ...
Utah tourism off 10% in 2009, $700 million lost
Jan 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Utah isn't quite the tourist destination it used to be. Last year, the number of visitors to the state fell by a million, and spending declined 10 percent. The recession kept people from rushing to the slopes, according to the state's 2010 Economic Report to the Governor. Hotel occupancy rates plunged to their lowest level in six years. The number of skiers checking into the state's 13 resorts ...Mongolia's first ski resort opens for business
Dec 13th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Aspen, Colorado, Chamonix, France, Zermatt, Switzerland, three destinations that have earned a reputation for great skiing, pulling in thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. Now you can add Ulan Bator, Mongolia to that list, as Sky Resort opened late last month, becoming the first ski resort in that country. Located on Bogd Khan Uul Mountain, a World Heritage Site found not far ...Keystone offers a better alternative to holiday shopping
Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:00PM: The best travel deals don't happen on Black Friday. Instead of rushing out to the nearest big box store to do battle with the other crazy shoppers, pull the trigger by November 20, and get a trip to Keystone, Colorado. Book your stay for between December 19 and 26, and you could score rates as low as $101 a night -- 50 percent off the usual rate! The deal works at Keystone Lodge & Spa and the ...Score deals to site of 2010 Olympics now
Nov 17th, 2009 at 1:00PM: As excitement for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver builds, most people who haven't planned ahead are looking for last minute accommodations for the event and finding rates to be quite pricey. During the Games, costs will be as high as the demand, but it seems that in the weeks leading up the event, there are plenty of deals to be had.
Right now though December 17, Whistler-Blackcomb, the ...
