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Video: skiing and snowboarding from the summit of Denali
Dec 3rd, 2011 at 10:00AM:
What does it take to ski Denali, North America's' tallest mountain? In addition to a large, metaphorical pair of cojones, which all of the men and women of this film possess, it takes sheer endurance and will to want to climb 20,320 feet just to ski right back down.
The Denali Experiment is a 15-minute film that follows a band of some of the world's best skiers and snowboarders on their ...
Copper Mountain brings superpipe to Colorado
Dec 2nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Much to the delight of snowboarders everywhere, Copper Mountain ski resort opened the first 22 foot Superpipe in the state of Colorado last week, paving the way for future Olympians to hone their skills on its massive walls. The addition of the new pipe further bolsters Copper's reputation as a great place to learn how to snowboard and ski, with unprecedented facilities that aren't found anywhere ...Calling all single snow bunnies: Speed dating hits the slopes this Winter
Nov 23rd, 2011 at 1:00PM: Want to find love by trying something a little out of the ordinary this winter?
Bristol Mountain in the Finger Lakes region of New York has come up with a way to help singles find a compatible ski buddy...and maybe even the love of their life. On January 14 and February 11, 2012, single skiers can sign up for Ski Dating, which includes three, 45 minute ski or snowboarding dates with three ...Mammoth Mountain offers Thanksgiving with all the trimmings
Nov 22nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Want to hit the ski slopes this Thursday without sacrificing the traditional Thanksgiving dinner? Than consider adding California's Mammoth Mountain to the list of your turkey day traditions. Several of the resort's restaurants will be serving up plenty of great food throughout the day, giving you the opportunity to play in the fresh powder, while still celebrating the holiday to the fullest.
...Zimride announces new route to Lake Tahoe
Nov 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Just in time for the start of the ski season, ride sharing website Zimride has announced the opening of a new route between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. To celebrate this new option, they're also giving away free gas and partnering with local resorts as well.
Launched back in 2008, Zimride is an interesting mash-up of carpooling meets social media. The site allows drivers to sell the empty ...Meet the 2012 National Geographic Adventurers of the Year
Nov 16th, 2011 at 8:00AM: On Monday of this week, National Geographic announced their list of the 2012 Adventurers of the Year, bestowing the honor on eleven men and women who have pushed the envelope in their particular fields over the past 12 months. This year's group includes mountaineers, a professional surfer, a long distance hiker, a mountain biker, and more.
Several of the names on the list will certainly be ...Android powered ski goggles deliver high tech fun to the slopes
Nov 9th, 2011 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt that we live in an increasingly connected world. Mobile Internet access, social networking, and the continued proliferation of smartphones, now keep us in constant contact no matter where we go. Now, that connection is about to extend to the ski slopes, thanks to a new high tech display system that is integrated right inside our ski goggles.
Recon Instruments has just released ...Ski season opens at Mammoth Mountain this week!
Nov 6th, 2011 at 9:00AM: While skiers and snowboarders in Colorado have already been on the slopes for a few weeks, their counterparts in California have been forced to patiently wait for their turn to come. Their patience is about to be rewarded however, as Mammoth Mountain, one of the top ski resorts in North America, opens this week.
On Thursday, November 10th, at 8:30 AM, the first chair of the season will begin ...Aspen offers $25,000 'Ultimate Ski Pass'
Nov 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The Aspen Ski Company is offering a very exclusive – and very expensive– option for anyone who wants to hit the slopes in the Colorado mountain town this season. Skiers and snowboarders with deep pockets can opt for the Ultimate Ski Pass, which grants them a bevy of special privileges but comes with a hefty $25,000 price tag. Before you experience cardiac arrested brought on by ...Learn to snowboard at Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Oct 27th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Located a short drive from Denver, Colorado, Copper Mountain Ski Resort is amongst the premiere ski destinations in all of North America. With 125 total runs, spread out across nearly 2500 skiable acres, and an average snowfall of 280 inches per year, Copper Mountain truly is a fantastic winter playground that is set to open for the 2011-2012 season on November 4th.
One of the top attractions ...The Whistler Sabbatical Project - sign us up
Oct 26th, 2011 at 1:00PM: We're a sucker for these amazing free trip contests. Year-long diving contracts in Australia? We'll get SCUBA certified. Photographing wedding locations across Ireland? We'll find a husband. For this new incentive from Tourism Whistler, we'll learn to ski on more than just the bunny slopes.
Dubbed the "Whistler Sabbatical Project," this one-month, all expenses paid trip will include airfare, ...Breckenridge celebrates 50 years of skiing
Oct 23rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: One of the top ski resorts in all of North America is preparing to kick-off a season-long celebration of a half-century of operation. Colorado's Breckenridge Ski Resort will turn 50 this year, and the iconic destination has big plans to commemorate the occasion.
The hill will officially open November 11th (11/11/11) and to get skiers and snowboarders excited, they've already launched 50 Days of ...Ski season is officially open!
Oct 14th, 2011 at 1:00PM: It may be hard to believe, considering its only the middle of October, but ski season has officially begun in Colorado. Yesterday, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area opened for business and today skiers will hit the slopes at Loveland for the first time as well.
Early fall snowfalls have already been dumping fresh powder across the Rocky Mountains, and when combined with the artificial snow-making ...ItaliaOutdoors introduces ski adventures for wine and food enthusiasts
Oct 12th, 2011 at 6:00PM: Beginning in December, 2011, ItaliaOutdoors will host snow and ski tours that also include activities for food and wine enthusiasts. These small group excursions will give participants insight into the culinary culture of the Trentino Alto-Adige region of Northeastern Italy.
Each tour can be customized to fit any fitness level and budget, from shorter trails to advanced mountain climbs. Groups ...Sweden building world's largest indoor ski resort
Sep 30th, 2011 at 3:30PM: Swedish architects at the firm of CF Moller have unveiled plans for a massive indoor ski resort which, when built, will be the largest in the world. Dubbed Skipark 360°, the new resort would ensure plenty of powder, even in the worst of winters, and could enable year-round fun on the slopes.
Thanks to its main slope, which is 2300 feet in length and has a drop of 515 feet, Skipark 360° ...Go snowcat skiing at the Three Forks Ranch this winter
Aug 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Summer may still be in full swing across the U.S., with some of us continuing to battle triple-digit heat, but it is never too early to start thinking about winter and the ski season ahead. With that in mind, the Three Forks Ranch, located in the Sierra Madre Mountains, is preparing to offer visitors plenty of opportunities for adventure in the snow this year.
Located along the border of ...Heavy snow strands 250 skiers in New Zealand lodge
Jul 30th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Heavy snow, and the threat of avalanches, left more than 250 skiers and snowboarders stranded in a ski lodge in New Zealand earlier this week, as that country struggles with one of the harshest winters in recent memory.
Nearly 16 inches of snow fell on the Mt Lyford ski resort last Monday, making travel extremely dangerous. As the fear of avalanches grew, authorities were forced to close access ...Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers discounted ski passes
Jul 26th, 2011 at 8:00AM: While most of the U.S. continues to recover from a nasty heat wave, certain parts of the country are already looking ahead to winter. For instance, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, located in Wyoming, has already announced new pricing on season passes for the upcoming ski season in advance of those passes going on sale on August 1st.
Last year, the resort introduced the Grand Pass, as an all new ...Ski and bike Mammoth Mountain this weekend
Jun 24th, 2011 at 8:30AM: The massive snowfalls that have blanketed the western U.S. this past winter and spring are making for some very unique opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts this summer. For instance, Mammoth Mountain in California has has remained open for skiing all year so far and yet they'll also be opening their mountain bike park for the season today as well. That means, you'll have the option to both ski ...Summer adventures in Aspen, Colorado
Jun 21st, 2011 at 8:00AM: Everyone knows that Aspen, Colorado is one of the top skiing and snowboarding destinations in all of North America, if not the world. With an average of about 300 inches of powder falling on an annual basis, the place is a veritable winter wonderland for anyone looking to spend some time on the slopes. Add in an interesting mix of culture, cuisine, and shopping, and you truly have a world-class ...
