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FREESTYLE WORLD CUP AT LAKE PLACID
American skiers Hannah Kearney (Norwich, Vt.) and Ashley
Caldwell (Hamilton, Va.) will try to defend their World Cup
crowns when the FIS Freestyle World Cup returns to Lake
Placid, N.Y. and Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y.,
Jan. 19-21. Come to Whiteface and watch the event with me.
Action begins Thursday, Jan. 19, at Whiteface, when Kearney
begins defense of her moguls' World Cup crown and France's
Guilbault Colas tries to hold off a deep men's field and
capture his second World Cup win on the mountain's
Wilderness Trail. Competition on 240-meter long course
begins at 9:15 a.m. with the women's qualifications, followed
by the men's qualifications at 11:35 a.m. MORE
WINTER GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR FINALISTS
Opening the 2012 season with over 100 competitors, the
Gatorade Free Flow Tour returned to Vail Ski Resort for
slopestyle and superpipe contests this past weekend.
Locking their spot on the Finals roster early in the season,
Vail snowboarders Tyler MacRae and Brooke Voigt were
joined by freeskier Taylor King atop the slopestyle podiums
MORE
INDIAN HEAD RESORT 2011-2012 EVENTS SCHEDULE
December 9-11 Minnesota Ski Council Winter Carnival
SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT EVENTS SCHEDULE
Premature Jibulation, Saturday, December 17, 2011 @
9:00AM; World Snowboard Day, Sunday, December 18, 2010;
Christmas Day Buffet, Sunday, December 25, 2010; Fri., Dec.
30 Packed, Stacked 'n' Jacked Sat., Dec. 31 New Year's Eve
Celebrations; JANUARYFri.-Sun., Jan. 6-8 Gourmet Getaway*
Thurs., Jan. 19 The Streets Grand Opening; Sat., Jan. 28
Packed, Stacked 'n' Jacked MORE
RED RIVER SKI AREA EVENTS CALENDAR
Half-Price Weekend - Dec 2, 2011 to Dec 4, 2011 Enjoy Early
Season Discounted rates on Lift Tickets, Rentals, Group
Lessons, and some Lodging. MORE
RACERS AGAINST NEW RULES
More than 500 competitors object to new alpine equipment
rules for giant slalom, with 80% signing a petition to protest
the changes! People will be able to purchase better skis at
any ski shop at any ski shop than we can race on in the
World Cup, quipped Bodie Miller. He said if the new rules go
into effect, that he would quit skiing in a statement that aired
on TV last night . He said that the FIS was MORE
CHINESE INDOOR SNOW PARK
What better way to spend a hot and sticky summer day than
inside the Nike 6.0 Summer Lab indoor snowpark? Saturday
saw 'the Lab' packed with local shredders all getting their jib
on for the Mellowparks.cn Jibfest, covering five obstacles
throughout the park. The level of riding here has really taken
off over the last few years, and the judges were blown away
with the skill level and trick lists of participants. Park regular
Liu Li MORE
POWDER DAY ALERT (Down Under)
Finally, after five days we are looking positive to open
tomorrow in the Home Basin. The patrol team are working
hard as we speak, the upper section of the road is being
monitored and worked on while another team continues work
slope side to get the main basin open for you all. Depending
on what happens overnight there may be a short delay in the
morning to get going. But be assured the plan is to open. The
road will be opened to the public at 8am. Now the key
information. We have had at least 180cm in the carpark with
a similar amount up top. The Home basin has not been badly
wind effected through the storm so tomorrow is going to be
OUTSTANDING. MORE
RECORD SKI SEASON ENDS
Longest Season in Crystal Mountain History - Nearly nine
months after opening on November 18, 2011, Crystal
Mountain ended the ski season July 16, 2011. This is the
longest ski season in Crystal's 48-year history and made
possible by record-breaking snowfall and the new Mt. Rainier
Gondola.Three feet of snow was received in three days in
early March. The previous season snowfall and length record
was set during the 1998-1999 season, with 592" of snowfall
and a closing date of July 14, 1999. Even though January was
mostly dry, 612" of snow fell between November and June.
MORE
US ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT WINTER PARK
I arrived at Winter Park just in time to see Julia Mancuso
claim her third consecutive U.S. Giant Slalom title. Mancuso
turned in the fastest run of the day (1:08.82) on her second
run to overtake Sarah Schleper MORE
2011 USASA NATIONALS
The 2010 USA Snowboard Association Nationals were once
again held at beautiful Copper Mountain in Colorado. 1,641
athletes competed in slopestyle, slalom, halfpipe, giant
slalom, boardercross and MORE
2011 USASA SKI NATIONALS
The 2010 USA Snowboard Association Ski Nationals were
also held at Copper Mountain, Colorado on April 10 - 12.
Skiers ages 7 to 60+ competed in slopestyle, halfpips and
skiercross events. MORE
KEARNEY ICES COMPETITION AT FRIGID LAKE PLACID -
Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney picked up her second
win in two days in arctic conditions at the Nature Valley
Freestyle MORE
AN INEXPENSIVE KILLINGTON LODGE
I was at Killington for the 3-day Martin Luther King weekend
this year. This is one of the busiest weekends for ski areas
but I lucked out. I was able to get a bed in the dorm at the
Turn of the River Lodge, which happens to be across MORE
CANADA TAKES 8 GOLD MEDALS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Canadian Freestyle Ski Team was rolling in gold after
winning 16 medals and eight World Championship titles at
the FIS Freestyle World Championships in Deer Valley MORE
A FRIDAY AT SUNAPEE
I flew to New England for a long weekend of skiing. After
shopping the airline's prices, I found that it was cheaper to
fly into Manchester, NH on Friday morning than any other
New England MORE
WHITETAIL, THE BEST SKIING IN THE DC/BALTIMORE AREA
I headed to the Whitetail Ski Area to do a little skiing. It is
only an hour and a half from my home IN Northern Virginia
and for my money, it is the best ski resort in the area. There
was an inch of new snow on the ground and I was expecting
to see hoards of skiers on the slopes. MORE
6STAR O'NEILL EVOLUTION
The 6Star O'Neill Evolution wrapped up in Davos, Switzerland
with Sebastien Toutant (CAN) and Jamie Anderson (USA)
winning the slopestyle titles today and Christian Haller (SUI)
and Kelly Clark (USA) taking top honors in halfpipe yesterday.
Each of the winners were awarded a piece of the $125 000
USD prize purse and 1000 TTR World Ranking points. After
the first 6Star halfpipe competition of the season and a
progressive slopestyle event here at the O'Neill Evolution,
Seppe Smits (BEL) took over the Swatch TTR World Tour lead
for the men and Silvia Mittermueller (GER) moved into the
tour lead for the women. Although neither of these riders
were able to snag a podium spot, both Seppe and Silvia have
registered more results than others on tour which boosts
thier overall score in the World Rankings. MORE
A THUMBS UP FOR XMAS WEEK AT BELLEAYRE
Belleayre Mountain has become the ski mountain of choice
for a day trip for this central New Jersey couple. We could
shave an hour off this commute by heading to the Pocono
Mountains of Pennsylvania, but it is well worth the 3+ hour
commute up the New York State MORE
21 WAYS TO ENJOY COLORADO RESORTS FOR FREE
Skiers and riders have a lot of options to get more out of their
ski season this year as Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA)
resorts are offering free activities of all kinds. From concerts,
to races, to lift tickets, savvy deal seekers will find plenty of
choices for fun and enjoyment offered completely free of
charge. MORE
RED RIVER EVENTS SCHEDULE 2010/2011
November 2010: 24 Red River Ski Area Opens, 25 Frozen
Turkey Race - noon at the Red River Ski Area, 25 Switch on
the Holidays December 2010 Rail Jams. 3-5 Half-Price
Weekend, 3-5 Race Camp, 4 Headlamp Snowshoe Tour,
Enchanted Forest, MORE
U.S. FREESTYLE TEAM NEWS
Robertson, Cota Take Duals Titles - SQUAW VALLEY, CA
(March 28) - It was the way Squaw was hoping to wrap up the
weekend as hometown favorite Shelly Robertson (Reno, NV),
along with Jeremy Cota (Steamboat Springs, CO), took the
dual moguls MORE
DEER VALLEY FREESTYLE WORLD CUP - 2010
I headed to Park City, UT to cover the Visa Freestyle
International World Cup. Deer Valley is one of the best ski
areas in America and I love to cover events there and ski the
excellent runs at the world-class ski resort. MORE
LAKE PLACID FREESTYLE WORLD CUP - 2010
My flight was two hours late, so I arrived at Lake Placid
around 1:30 AM and checked into Best Western's Adirondack
Inn. The trip from the Albany airport only took two and a half
hours, most of it on the Adirondack Northway. With no snow
on the road MORE
THE RACE FOR GOLD STARTS IN COLORADO
Come January, all eyes will be on the Olympic Games. But in
the months leading up to the Games, Colorado Ski Country
USA resorts will be a sight to see as Olympic contenders
including Colorado based athletes such as Lindsey Vonn,
Todd Lodwick and MORE
BRECKENRIDGE SPRING MASSIVE
Spring skiing is one of my favorite times. There's always
plenty of sunshine, great snow and no crowds this time of
year. Breckenridge is a great ski area and I always really
enjoy skiing there. This was the first time I covered the
Spring Massive, a contest that included skiers and
snowboarders competing in Style and Air MORE
A LOVELY DAY AT LOVELAND
I always look forward to skiing at a ski area where I've never
skied before. This was my first trip to Loveland and I was not
disappointed. Loveland has to be the easiest ski area to get
to in Colorado, as it is only 53 miles from Denver and right off
Rt. I-70 MORE
2009 US OPEN SNOWBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS
I headed up to the Stratton ski area in Vermont to cover the
2009 US Open Snowboarding Championships. The event
included Quarterpipe, Halfpipe and Slopestyle competition.
The competition was stupendous, the crowd humungus, the
tricks were sick MORE
6STAR OAKLEY ARCTIC CHALLENGE
In the middle of the beautiful and magical forest of Oslo,
Norway trolls were holding on to their hats as they were
joined by snowboarding's elite riders and cheering spectators
for the epic Quarterpipe contest, the 6Star Oakley Arctic
Challenge. MORE
2009 FIS FREESTYLE WORLD CUP AT DEER VALLEY
I arrived in Park City, UT to cover four days of Freestyle
competition where Olympic/World Cup Teams from all over
the world would be fighting it out for the Gold. The venues
included Moguls, Aerials, Skier Halfpipe and Dual Moguls. I
was set for a great weekend and I wasn't disappointed and
neither were the huge crowd of spectators. MORE
SNOWBASIN, UTAH'S BEST KEPT SECRET
I've skied in Utah on a half dozen occasions and always loved
what I've found. The last time I was there, a guy I rode up the
chair with, suggested that I try Snowbasin. He claimed that
the view from the top of the mountain was spectacular and
assured me MORE
OH WOW
Everything is blurry. I rub my eyes, I still can not see too
clearly. I have no desire to wake up. Damn my phone is
bright. "Thank you for calling Snowbird Mountain Resorts
Snow report, we have received 8 new inches in the last 12
hours and 15 inches in the last 48 hours." Hmm, I suddenly
have all the motivation I need to jump right out of bed and
into my snowboard pants. MORE
FREESTYLE TEAMS FIGHT IT OUT AT DEER VALLEY
Athletes for 28 countries were scheduled to compete in the
air and in the bumps at Deer Valley. Many of them were trying
to nail down a spot on their respective Olympic Freestyle
Teams. I was really looking forward to seeing this
pre-Olympic event. MORE
US 3RD & 3RD IN LAKE PLACID FREESTYLE BATTLE
I'll admit it, I had Mogul Madness. The week after the
competition in Deer Valley, I was with all the international
FIS Freestyle Teams at another aerial and mogul
competition. This time it was at Lake Placid. I really lucked
out, I arranged accommodations at Ledge Rock at Whiteface
which MORE
ENDING THE YEAR AT OKEMO
Okemo Mountain Resort was offering skiers and riders a way
to end the year with style and win some great prizes at the
same time, so I decided to pay them a visit and check out the
SoBe Superpipe Competition and get in some skiing at this
great Vermont ski area. MORE
GORE'S GREAT
Last spring, when I was driving back from New England, I
could see this interesting mountain with ski trails in the
distance as I approached Lake George. I knew that it had to
be Gore, so I made a mental note to put this ski area on my
"short list". MORE
BRIGHTON MOUNTAIN RESORT OPENING DAY!!!!
My alarm is going off, but I am sleeping though it. 6:45am and
my alarm is still going off. 7:15am and I wake up and think to
myself, "Oh $%?#!" Things are a bit hazy. I am struggling this
morning due to the sick "kick off to the season" party we had
last night. MORE
"T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE POWDER"
'T'was the night before powder, when all thru the lodge, not a
skier was stirring, not even the dog. The skis were all
sharpened, and waxed by the door, great trails to rip,
mountains to explore. When up in the attic, a great
thundering we could hear. Hello people, MORE
BEST SHREDDIN DAY
I remember there was a good storm brewing the night before
and the snow report estimated ten inches. The best part was
that it was going to be a Wednesday "pow"… those are
always the best because not too many people come up for
some reason. MORE
KILLINGTON IS NO TURKEY
I decided to drive up to Killington for a little skiing on
Thanksgiving weekend. I made good time and arrived at the
Vermont Inn in plenty of time to visit one of my favorite
haunts for a wee libation and still get to bed at a reasonable
hour. MORE
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND AT PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
6:09 am - I am up. It doesn't take an alarm to wake me up
this morning. The snow report predicted 7 inches and it's the
first pow day of the season. Naturally, I am ready earlier than
usual. 6:50 am - My car is low on oil. Sweet Lue has a few
MORE
BAD VIBES !
Solicited or UN, It's a true story, and fortunately I can laugh
at it NOW. A Tale of Tuner Woe . A long day on Eastern hard
pack . Lots of smiles on the face, Jelly legs working the
clutch. MORE
"OLYMPICS ARE IT!' FOR DAWSON
Perhaps a moguls skier's career should be measured in dog
years (that's seven years for every one human year). The
constant toll on knees and hips as skiers rip through fields of
moguls where the average bump is bigger than any mountain
in Kansas, and hurl themselves high into the air while
performing aerial maneuvers that could end in MORE
WILL HIGH GAS PRICES HURT THE SKI INDUSTRY?
As gas prices soar above $3.00 per gallon, I wonder how it
will impact the ski industry. Will skiers be willing to just hop
into their cars and drive up to their favorite resort every time
it snows? Will they be able to afford to fly to their favorite
resort and play in the snow? MORE
SUGARLOAF IS REALLY SWEET
I never skied Sugarloaf and I was looking forward to the
experience. The drive to the ski area takes you through some
of the most breath-taking scenery in Maine. Miles of
mountain vistas with vast forests are punctuated with quaint
towns and small cities. MORE
SUNDAY RIVER BUST-N-BURN
I decided to fly up to cover the Bust-N-Burn bump contest at
Sunday River in Maine. It's about a three hour drive from the
Manchester Airport to Sunday River, through some very
beautiful country. I arrived late that night at the Crocker
Pond House MORE
COMPETITORS WIN BIG MONEY AT MT. BACHELOR
$9500 in Prize Money Awarded in Big Air - Annually billed as
the Spring Schwing Big Air, fresh snow and wintry winds
forced skiers and snowboarders to wait a couple of hours for
the competition to begin today on Mt. Bachelor. MORE
SKIING IN THE SUN AT KILLINGTON
I drove up to Killington for some really serious spring skiing. I
picked up my daughter Jessie at the Albany airport and we
drove to Killington as we had done many times in the past.
They were having Spring Fest that weekend. This is a new
event for Killington and based on the good time that people
were having, it will be around for MORE
WINDING TRAILS AT WILDCAT
Wildcat is a classic New England ski area with long winding
trails in addition to the trails that run straight down the fall
line. This was my first experience skiing this New Hampshire
ski area but it will not be my last. The spectacular scenery
that surrounds Wildcat, includes eye-level views of MORE
VT OPEN 2005
I had the pleasure of attending the Vermont Freeskiing Open
again this year at Stratton Mountain, Vermont . . . and it was
awesome. Top Athletes from all over competed for MORE
than $25,000 in prize money. At the Vermont Freeskiing
Open, the best freeskiers in the world competed in three
events, Rail Jam, Slopestyle and Superpipe MORE
A GREAT WEEKEND AT STOWE
Stowe has frequently been named the best ski area in the
East by prestigious ski publications. It's a really fun place to
ski and I've always enjoyed myself there. I've skied Stowe
many time and was anxious to ski there again because of the
great trails, bumps and slopes. MORE
EAST COAST FREESKIING OPEN
I headed up to Okemo to do a little skiing and watch the
exciting East Coast Freeskiing Open at Okemo again this
year. This is a really great event and The Ski Bum News has
covered it ever since it began last year. The East Coast
Freeskiing Open MORE
A WEEKEND IN THE SUN AT WATERVILLE VALLEY
I took a weekend trip to the Waterville Valley ski area and
was surprised by how near it is to the Manchester airport. It
only took me about an hour and a half. It's a straight shot on
Rt. 93 and the exit is well marked. I was staying at a condo
at the Town Square. MORE
U.S. FREESTYLE TEAM RULES AT DEER
The Moguls - The Men's Team swept the mogul competition
and Women's Team took 1st and 3rd for a total of five medals
at the Chevrolet Freestyle International mogul competition at
Deer Valley, Utah. MORE
ALTA, THE BEST SNOW IN THE WORLD
Riding up the new Collins chairlift at Alta, the terrain you
could see from the chair really impressed the Killington local
that came along as my assistant. "This is REALLY
incredible," he said, as he got off the chair and looked around
the vast panorama at the top MORE
FREESKIING AT SNOWBIRD
We came to Snowbird to cover the Freeskiing event that was
being was being held that week. My assistant, Glenn had
arranged for us to ski with Jay Shortsleeve, the Assistant
Director of the Ski School the morning of our first day at this
world-class ski area. MORE
THE CHEAPEST MOTEL IN SALT LAKE
I've stayed at a lot of ski lodges, hotels, B&Bs, hostels and
motels in my many years as a ski writer. The Salt City Inn in
Salt Lake City is a real discovery. It's one of the best
bargains I have ever found in all of my travels. You can stay
there for a modest $25 per night MORE
US AT FIS FREESTYLE WORLD CUP
Another Freestyle International World Cup will be held at
Deer Valley January 27 - 29, 2005. Competitors from around
the world will challenge each other and themselves on Deer
Valley's 2002 Olympic runs. MORE
EASY DRIVE TO WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN
I was amazed at what an easy drive I had from the Albany
Airport to Lake Placid, New York. It only took me two hours
and fifteen minuted to make the trip. Almost all of it was on
the Interstate (RT 87) with only a half hour on secondary
roads. MORE
Q&A WITH LINDSEY KILDOW
Last week Lindsey Kildow (Vail, Colo.) and Trevor Wagner,
Slalom & GS coach with U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team,
answered questions from the media on a USOC sponsored
teleconference. The transcript of their conversations
discussing up-coming MORE
OKEMO, AN EARLY SEASON TREAT
I decided to make a pre-Christmas visit to Okemo and start
the 2004-2005 ski season. I caught a plane to Manchester
and picked up a rental car. I had booked a room at the 1830
Shire Town Inn, a small B&B in Woodstock, just a half hour
from Okemo. MORE
MS FUND RAISER
Vertical Express for Ms At Ski Anthony Lakes And Schweitzer
+ 20 Resorts Nationwide Saturday, 2/12/05. Chances are you
or someone you know is one of the 400,000 Americans
affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). The Heuga Center, a
charity MORE
NEW YEAR 2005 AT KILLINGTON
Killington is a fabulous place to spend News Years Eve.
There were lots of revelers on the mountain and all the bars
and restaurants were packed. I ran into some old friends at
the Grist Mill and enjoyed seeing them. The live music was
great MORE
NEW IDAHO SKI AREA OPENS
Crank up the idea monger and let your mind grind it
out--Tamarack Resort launched a naming contest today for
Idaho's first-ever SuperPipe and 10-acre Terrain Park. Both
the SuperPipe and park are being designed and built at
Tamarack MORE
SIXTH ANNUAL SALOMON OASIS THE ULTIMATE DEMO TOUR
The Sixth Annual Salomon Oasis is gearing up to hit 13
winter resorts this season. The weekend-long celebration
features free equipment and apparel demos, giveaways,
contests and a variety of entertainment options. The
Salomon Oasis Project is going international in 2005 , adding
MORE
BRETTON WOODS & MT. WASHINGTON HOTEL RING IN NEW
YEAR
Celebrate the New Year in Grand style! The Mount
Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods Mountain Resort has
planned an exciting schedule of festivities for young and old
alike to ring in the New Year. MORE
THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE BARGAIN
Due to the superb snowmaking and grooming at Killington, an
early ski trip just before Thanksgiving could add up to some
great skiing at the largest ski area in the East . . . at bargain
prices. MORE
GET IN SHAPE FOR THE SKI SEASON ON AND OFF THE
SLOPES
Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Stowe, and Killington invoke
images of skiing passed evergreen trees, down snow white
slopes and cavorting in the lodge at the end of the day.
Nobody wants to be too tired at the end of a day of skiing to
participate in the ritual "happy hours". MORE
WANT FREE LIFT TICKETS?
Just write up the story of one of your ski trips. It should be
2-4 pages long, single spaced with photos. If we decide to
use the story, we will arrange for you to visit a ski area as
our representative to do a story about that ski area. You may
never have to buy a lift ticket again! You don't have to be a
professional writer to write for us. MORE
SNOWFALL MARKS FANTASTIC START TO NEW ZEALAND
SEASON
Queenstown's Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas
are celebrating one of their best early season snowfalls in
years. Snow has fallen to the level of downtown Queenstown
twice in the past five days and by midday Tuesday, June 22.
Coronet Peak had received over 70cm of new snow and The
Remarkables had received MORE than a metre. MORE
NEW SNOW FOR MT HUTT AND QUEENSTOWN
Skiers and snowboarders at Canterbury's Mt. Hutt ski were
reveling in some of the lightest, driest powder snow seen at
the ski area in a long time. "It's powder at its best up here at
Mt Hutt with light, dry, squeaky mid-winter snow," said
mountain manager Ross Lawrence. MORE
FREE SKI COUNTRY-WIDE TRAMPOLINE TOUR
The Free Ski Association of New Zealand (FSANZ) has
announced a series of events to introduce young skiers to
the thrills of aerial skiing in a safe and controlled
environment. The Free Ski Trampoline Air Awareness Tour is
led by former New Zealand National MORE
ON "WEDNESDAY", THINK "WILDCAT" ALL YEAR LONG!
Wednesday is "Wildcat Day" - Where Exploring Your Wild Side
is Affordable & FUN! Learning about the outdoors and natural
environment is FUN at Wildcat Mountain. Wildcat Mountain
set the standard for the ski industry back when the mountain
first introduced its MORE
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR SHELLEY GLOVER
Memorial services for one of the U.S. Ski Team's young
athletes, Shelley Glover (Madison, WI), was held with a
viewing on Friday, May 14 in Madison and a celebration of her
life on Saturday at University of Wisconsin's Pyle Center. A
celebration service also is scheduled May 28 at Burke
Mountain Academy in Vermont. MORE
TYROL BASIN'S SUMMER SNOW FEST ON JUNE 5 & 6
April 30, 2004 (Mt. Horeb, WI) - Snow in June? It's even
possible in the Midwest. When you thought the snow was
replaced by green grass, Tyrol Basin is bringing the white
stuff back to life once again. Insulated covers blanket tons of
snow from this past season for one last "hurrah" on June 5
and 6. MORE
ALTA SUNSHINE
Alta has some of the best skiing in America and I was
interested in sampling the spring skiing at this world-class
resort. I was not disappointed. When I arrived at the Salt
Lake City airport, there was a sign at the car rental desk
advertising the amount of snow at various Utah ski areas.
MORE
BRIAN HEAD BASH
I heard about the great skiing to be found at Brian Head, in
the southern part of Utah and was very interested in paying
them a visit. The best way to get there is to fly into Las
Vegas and then drive approximately three hours to Brian
Head. They are MORE
SICK TRICKS AT VT OPEN
Stratton Mountain was the host for The Vermont Freeskiing
Open. This event consisted of two events, Slopestyle and
Superpipe, with $5,000 first place prizes, $3,000 second
place and $1,000 for third place for each event. MORE
PARK CITY CORN
I decided to head out west this year for a little spring skiing.
This decision was prompted by the predictions of severe rain
storms in New England by the weatherman. I was really glad
I opted MORE
SPRING SKIING AT SUGARLOAF
Like so many other ski bums out there, I have a something of
a love/hate relationship with the spring season. I love the
forgiving snow, the big, soft bumps, and leaving all those
extra layers at home. MORE
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN: A NEW ENGLAND SKIING TRADITION
Wildcat Mountain is a skier's mountain. Located in the White
Mountain National Forest, the resort is devoid of the slope
side condominiums, luxury hotels, and golf courses that
comprise a significant aspect of many resorts. MORE
GOOD PLACE TO PLAY - ELEGANT PLACE TO STAY
I decided to drive up to Bretton Woods, near Mount
Washington, N.H. The ride that took me all the way up Rt. 95
to Rt. 91, just outside of NYC and then to within 50 miles of
the Canadian border in Vermont where I picked up Rt. 93 and
headed southeast into New Hampshire MORE
MANIAC WINS AT OKEMO - CRAZY SKIERS RULE
Tim (the maniac) Maney won the Superpipe competition at
the First Annual East Coast Freeskiing Open produced by
FREEZE Magazine on March 12-14 at Okemo Mountain Resort
in Vermont. This event featured some of the biggest names in
men's and women's freeskiing MORE
BURKE: A BIG LITTLE MOUNTAIN
Back in early February, my wife, Krista, and I were surfing
the Internet trying to settle on a location for our next ski
excursion. We knew we wanted to spend a day up at Jay
Peak (one of our favorites), but we also wanted to explore
different mountains. Eventually I stumbled across a link to
nearby Burke Mountain. MORE
FLYIN HIGH AT MAGIC'S HUCK FEST
I hate to admit it but I had never skied Magic Mountain in
central Vermont. I heard that it had some of the most
challenging terrain in that part of the country and I was
psyched to try it. I caught a plane and flew tp Albany where I
rented a car and drove the two hours MORE
FINDING SOLITUDE
I was looking forward to doing some deep powder skiing and
headed up to Solitude, just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City
and about the same from Park City, where I was staying.
Solitude is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon. MORE
FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT DEER VALLEY
Top freestyle World Cup athletes from all over the world were
competing for the gold. I ran into a few old friends from my
Killington days, like Bob Aldighieri (former US Ski Team
Member) who is now coaching for the Canadians and others
MORE
CARVING THE CANYONS
I was excited. I had never skied The Canyons and I was very
interested in skiing the largest ski area in the USA. The
Canyons is located only four miles from Park City and 45
minutes from Salt Lane City. This ski area has a unique
layout that begins at the parking lot. MORE
SKIING CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
I was invited to spend Christmas weekend at the Century
House in Woodstock, Vermont. The Century House is a
charming intimate little bed and breakfast just 15 minutes
from Killington MORE
WHITETAIL TALE
New England was experiencing a "cold snap" where the
temperatures was not expected to rise above zero all
weekend and that was at the BOTTOM of the mountain. I
remember those "cold snaps". When I lived in Vermont and
had to put on my parka, hat and gloves MORE
A BRISK DAY AT BROMLEY
It looked like there would be a lull between cold snaps, so
flew up to Albany and drove to Manchester, VT for a little
skiing on MLK weekend. I had a very nice room at the 1878
Carriage House Motel, just 15 minutes form Bromley. MORE
EARLY SKIING AT OKEMO
We had our first snow storm and I knew they got a lot more
snow up in Vermont, so I purchased a plane ticket to Albany
where I planned to rent a car and drive to Okemo. As luck
would have it, the Dunlap Graspic snow tires I ordered for my
all-wheel drive MORE
CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA
Come join Santa and the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area for
a half day of skiing and riding fun. Bring the kids and come
ski with Santa for the afternoon. The ski hill will be open from
noon- 4pm. For more information contact Cassandra at
530-587-9444 ext. 110, or check us out on the web at MORE
SUNNY THEN BITTER COLD AT SUGARBUSH
It was almost a perfect day at Sugarbush. The sun was
shining and the temperature was cold, but not too cold. It
had all the makings of a perfect day and I was psyched.
Sugarbush has become one of my favorite mountains. It has
two main ski areas MORE
AN INTERVIEW WITH BODE MILLER
Olympic medalist and reigning giant slalom world champion
Bode Miller [Franconia, NH] said in early September that
since there are no Olympics nor any World Championships
this season, he was looking to win a World Cup title this
winter. The only skier, male or female, to compete in every
race during the 2003 season, Miller got his pursuit of a title
off on the right foot Sunday, winning the men's opening GS in
Soelden, Austria. MORE
JUST AN OLD SKI BUM
My skiing career almost didn't start that day forty some years
ago. I was very excited and slightly nervous as I boarded my
first ski bus, Sunday morning, heading to Snoqualmie Pass
and ski lessons. As found my seat and lifted my ski boot
carrier into the overhead compartment, it suddenly slipped
out of my hands. MORE
KIWI SUCCESS AT CARDRONA FIS SERIES
Two New Zealand athletes, Nicola Campbell and Michael
Ross, triumphed at this week's FIS Series races at Cardrona
beating a strong field of international competitors. MORE
NZ SNOWBOARD NATIONALS - DAY 1
The New Zealand Snowboard Nationals got underway at
Cardrona Alpine Resort with over 25cm of fresh snow giving
superb conditions for the CBS Dual Slalom. More than sixty
riders, ranging in age from 11 to 39, raced against the clock
and each other, two at a time down the dual slalom course.
MORE
FREE SKIING NATIONALS SKIER-X
Over 55 of the country's best free skiers gathered today at
Cardrona Alpine Resort for the second event of the New
Zealand Free Skiing Nationals - the Saab Salomon Skier-X.
MORE
SEARCH FOR NEW ZEALAND'S PARALYMPIANS
Disabled Snowsports New Zealand Alpine Week started at
Cardrona today with the first of a series of races and training
days aimed at producing the next New Zealand
Paralympians. MORE
HALF PIPE CHAMPION DECIDED
The National Half Pipe Champion was decided today during
the third day of the New Zealand Free Skiing Nationals at
Cardrona Alpine Resort. Jake McLeary from Winton took the
open men's title as first New Zealander. MORE
MT. SNOW 4TH OF JULY RODEO & CHILI COOK-OFF
I decided to drive up to Mt. Snow for the 4th of July weekend
and I had a blast. Mt. Snow, hosted the Green Mountain
Grand Rodeo for three days of cowboy fun. MORE
ROSS POWERS WINS DOWN UNDER
Over 600 spectators lined Cardrona's Monster Superpipe on
Saturday (26 July) to witness the world's top snowboarders
exhibit the most spectacular display of halfpipe riding New
Zealand has MORE
CARDRONA DOWN UNDER
Renown for inspiring terrain and a quality snow experience.
Wide runs and open slopes rule Conveniently located
between Wanaka and Queenstown, central to the southern
lakes region of New Zealand's southern island. MORE
WANT FREE LIFT TICKETS?
Just write up the story of one of your ski trips. It should be
2-4 pages long, single spaced with photos. If we decide to
use the story, we will arrange for you to visit a ski area as
our representative to do a story about that ski area. You may
never have to buy a lift ticket again! You don't have to be a
professional writer to write for us. MORE
WONDERFUL WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB
Why leave the USA to ski? Why not? Whistler/Blackcomb is
annually rated as THE top ski area in North America by some
publications. So who wouldn't want to ski the best. MORE
KIWI MAKES HISTORY IN WORLD CLASS COMPETITION
Cardrona's terrain park supervisor, Richard Schollum, made
history last week when he became the first and only New
Zealander to be invited to the prestigious Cutters' Cup event
in Breckenridge, USA and came away with the top prize for
best jump. MORE
SPRING SKIING BY THE LAKE
After the doom and gloom of February, we were looking
forward to a week away from everyday life. Spring Skiing at
Lake Tahoe, what better place to get away! We decided to do
this trip on the cheap. Reno is within 90 miles of 15 alpine
resorts and 7 Nordic centers. MORE
NOT ICY, KILLINGTON SAYS
I wrote a little article about Killington last issue that
mentioned that it was icy when I skied there. This prompted
the following e-mail from Kim Jackson, Killington's News
Bureau Director. "Thanks for the write up about Killington.
However, the fact that you mentioned ice for what seemed
like a dozen times at least, is killing me! MORE
NO SPRING SPRANG
I drove up to Vermont for a week of spring skiing. I was there
during the 2nd week of April but spring forgot to show up. It
was a warm sunny day on the ride up but when I arrived
winter had beaten me MORE
A-BASIN OPEN TILL THE 4TH
Don't pack away those ski's yet! Arapahoe Basin has skiing
projected through 4th of July weekend. A-Basin boasts of
2,257 vertical feet (686 meters), a base elevation of 10,780
feet (3,292 meters). The summit elevation is 13,050 feet
(3,978 meters) and the longest run is 1.5 miles. A-Basin gets
an average annual snowfall of 367 inches and has 66 trails
serviced by 5 lifts that include two triple chairlifts and MORE
SKIING IN THE SUN AT MT. SNOW
My daughter Jessie and I had not been to Mt. Snow since the
X-Games and we were excited about visiting this great New
England ski area. We were staying at the Grand Summit
Hotel, a ski-in-ski-out hotel that's very convenient. Everything
at the hotel was really nice. Our room was lovely. MORE
KILLINGTON POWDER - AN OXYMORON
When I arrived at Killington, I noticed that the slopes looked
a little different. You could see that there was a lot more
snow on Superstar from the parking lot. The receptionist at
the Administration Office told me that they had received over
20 feet of snow so far that year and I believed her. They have
stockpiled a huge amount of snow on Superstar and they will
be skiing until the beginning of June. MORE
JACKSON HOLE
"I've been waiting for ten years to get here," said an
awestruck, young Texan in the shuttle that would transport
us from the airport to town. Jackson Hole can be intimidating
and does have that aura. People come from far and wide to
experience the longest continual vertical rise of any ski
resort in the country. "It's my favorite mountain," said one
hot-dogger from Oregon. "It's all about the steepness." MORE
SPRING SKIING AT BROMLEY
I decided to visit Bromley again in the spring and was not
disappointed. The lift lines were small, the snow excellent
and the people friendly. I was staying at a really charming
and historic bed & breakfast, the 1811 House. Centrally
located in old Manchester, it is filled with antiques, has
excellent food and MORE
ALTA - POWDER CITY
We had heard of the legendary powder in Utah and were
looking forward to skiing in it. Alta did not let us down. We
checked into the Alta Lodge and picked up our skis at the
Deep Powder House. We received excellent service from the
ski bums MORE
SKI /RIDE WHITEFACE - VISIT LAKE PLACID
Answer this quick: What northeast ski mountain has a higher
vertical drop than Killington, or even Mammoth? The answer
is ...Whiteface. This low-key but high Adirondack mountain
barely registers on most people's mental radar, since so
much focus of northeastern U.S. skiing and riding is on the
state of Vermont. But Whiteface in Wilmington, NY, is a great
place to slide! MORE
MOGULS, DUAL MOGULS AND AERIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
We arrived at Deer Valley to cover the FIS freestyle
championships where top athletes from all over the world
were competing in the bumps and in the air. We were looking
forward to a thrilling weekend and we were not disappointed.
MORE
PACKED POWDER AT PARK CITY
We were staying at a great condo in Park City called
Crestview, just off the interstate. The place was brand new
and featured a clubhouse, indoor parking and is affiliated
with the Powderwood which is just down the road. MORE
PRO/AM SNOWBOARD COMPETITION AT MOUNTAIN CREEK
I attended the 3rd annual Pro/Am Snowboard competition at
Mountain Creek. It was a bitter cold day on my first visit to
the New Jersey ski area. Mountain Creek is just 47 miles
from New York City, nestled in the northwest corner of New
Jersey MORE
DEEP SNOW AT SNOWBIRD
Snowbird is one of the toughest ski areas I have ever visited.
I've never seen so many double black diamond runs in my
life! They don't even have one green run from the top of the
mountain and many of the blue runs would be black
diamonds at any other ski area. Snowbird is a real skier's (
and snowboarder's) mountain. MORE
A WEEKEND AT STOWE
I decided to fly up to Stowe for the weekend just before
Christmas. I caught a plane Friday evening and rented a car
at the airport. I had booked a reservation at Ye Olde England
Inne and arrived late that evening. I thought it would be an
excellent place for this Olde Ski Bume to rest his weary head
after a hard day on the slopes. MORE
MOUNTAINS OF POWDER AT SUGARBUSH
We drove through a blizzard from the airport at Manchester
all the way to Waterbury, Vermont. I have a lot of experience
driving in the snow, having grown up in Buffalo and living for
many years in Vermont, but even I was a little worried as I
saw cars off the road and traffic slowing down to a crawl.
MORE
SNOWBASIN & POWDER MOUNTAIN
The greatest snow on earth is the theme of Utah skiing. We
had done Park City several times, so we decided to ski the
areas around Ogden, UT. Ogden is a small town, only 45
minutes from Salt Lake City. There are many inexpensive
chain hotels in Ogden but I recommend either the Marriott or
the Crowne Plaza. MORE
TWO LOONIES AT LOON
You have to be loony not to ski Loon, if you're in that part of
New Hampshire. We were traveling to Maine and caught an
early flight out of D.C. and Loon is only two hours from the
airport in Manchester. It was a no-brainer MORE
SKI SUNDAY SCHOOL
Want to learn to ski or to just get better? Take a trip to
Sunday River - the most wonderful ski teachers hang out
there. Even better, if you are a skier with a non-skiing friend -
Sunday River will give them an incredibly gentle introduction
to the sport. MORE
OKEMO'S NEW JACKSON GORE AREA IS GREAT
We arrived at Okemo and were delighted by the conditions.
The snow was well-groomed and there was good coverage.
Okemo had touted the opening of their new Jackson Gore
area and I was looking forward to experiencing their newest
expansion effort. MORE
2003 FREESTYLE FIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
With temperatures in Park City downright chilly and
snowflakes on the fly, Deer Valley kicks its preparations to
host the 2003 Freestyle World Championships into high gear.
The event, to be held January 29 - February 2, 2003 MORE
WOULD YOU LOOK GOOD IN A HALTER?
We are offering the following hand-knit, imported halters and
sweaters at below wholesale prices. You can save 75% by
purchasing a Marcello of Milan sweater for yourself or
girlfriend or mother. These items were sold in the finest
boutiques throughout the country and you can buy them at
below wholesale direct from the importer. MORE
TOP-TO-BOTTOM SKIING AT KILLINGTON
I had received numerous press releases and e-mails telling
me about the great top-to-bottom skiing that Killington had
from the day they opened. This is the first time they had ever
had top-to-bottom skiing this early in the season and I could
not wait to get out on the snow. MORE
TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL WINTER ADVENTURE 2002 / 2003
This is a good place for family fun and learning. Tahoe
Donner Ski Area is committed to being "The best place for
family fun and learning." Wide-open bowls, uncrowded
slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming, and a
friendly, courteous staff await you. MORE
HOW TO LIVE FOR FREE AT A SKI AREA
When I first moved up to Vermont, I was standing in the yard
of an old farm, when a guy came up and told my buddy,
Jacque that a developer was looking for someone to watch
over the four new houses he had just finished building. It
sounded like a good deal. All you had to do was LIVE there.
Jacque wasn't interested, so I decided to check it out. MORE
SKI FOR FREE
Read on to learn how to SKI FOR FREE and never have to
purchase a lift ticket again!!! MORE
OKEMO LAUNCHES JACKSON GORE
It's taken four years in the permitting process, but finally, the
most exciting thing in eastern skiing is happening at Okemo
and there's much to talk about! Okemo's new Jackson Gore
area will feature seven new trails, complete with
snowmaking MORE
COPPER MOUNTAIN BEGAN SNOWMAKING
Copper Mountain Resort began making snow for the 2002-03
winter season last night, giving Copper the coveted position
as the first resort in North America to make snow for the
second consecutive year. MORE
ASPEN/SNOWMASS RECEIVES NINE INCHES
Aspen/Snowmass, Colo.- Snow continues to fall at
Aspen/Snowmass, with another nine inches (23 cm) falling
overnight. Over the past 48 hours a foot (12-inches/30 cm) of
snow has blanketed the slopes and covered the streets of
Aspen and Snowmass Village MORE
SO YOU WANNA BE A SKI INSTRUCTOR
If you want to be a ski instructor, lots of luck. They do get all
the girls, look really cool in their ski school parkas, AND ski
really great. Well it's not all wine women and powder snow.
MORE
NATIONAL NEW ZEALAND SNOWBOARD CHAMPIONS DECIDED
New Zealand's snowboard champions were decided today (1
September) in the final day of the Boost Mobile New Zealand
Snowboard Nationals at The Remarkables. The Groovestar
Slopestyle was the deciding event with a full field of juniors
and seniors battling it out in the XL Terrain Park for the
ultimate title. MORE
KILLINGTON IS STILL OPEN
Here we are at the end of May and Killington is still
experiencing cold weather and snow. I thought I was getting
in the last of the "good" skiing over a month ago but
Killington is still going strong. If the cold weather keeps, they
will set a record. MORE
DELIGHTFUL DAVOS
Switzerland is known for clocks, cheese and chocolates. But
for winter sports enthusiasts it means snow. Our group
selected to ski Davos. Davos Davos, Switzerland is a mecca
for sports enthusiasts MORE
A PEEK AT JAY PEAK
I have put Jay Peak on my "Must Ski" list. I have made a
number of trips up north to this ski area in the north of
Vermont, not far from the Canadian border. They get more
natural snow at Jay than any other ski area in New England.
Lake effect snow gave Jay Peak as many powder days as a
Western ski area and they are a little closer. MORE
9th ISF WORLD JUNIOR SNOWBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
After several months of intense sponsor search and
discussions with various partners the New Zealand
Snowboard Association, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Sports
Impact under the guidance of the International Snowboard
Federation are very proud to host the 9th ISF Junior World
Snowboard Championships 2002. MORE
A TRIP TO MONT-TREMBLANT
Tom, my husband, is a die-hard skier. Since he dove headfirst
into skiing about 10 years ago, I've accompanied him on
numerous ski trips and have even come to enjoy them.
There's something magical about the pure white snow, the
scenic mountain trails, and the ski culture. MORE
A FOGGY DAY AT KEYSTONE
I had not skied Keystone in three years. It was an overcast
day but the snow looked good. When I got there, I headed up
the gondola and skied down the back side of the mountain.
Keystone is laid out like a European ski area. MORE
FLYIN AT OKEMO (NOT ME)
When I was at Okemo for President's weekend, there was
plenty of high-flying action and exciting terrain features at
numerous locations in Okemo. They have three Terrain Parks,
a massive Super Pipe and Quarter Pipe, there's plenty of
on-snow action and adventure at every turn. MORE
BROMLEY BUMPS
I decided to visit Bromley on the busiest weekend of the ski
season, President's Weekend. It was an excellent choice. I
could not believe how small the lift lines were, as I looked up
the mountain. MORE
DEATH COOKIES AT SUGARBUSH
When I made arrangements to be picked up at the Albany
airport, I was told that they were expecting freezing rain. I
mused that it might be freezing rain in the flat lands but it
would be SNOW in the mountains. How could it not be snow?
MORE
ASPEN IMPRESSIONS
I hate to admit it, but I never skied Aspen before. I have
heard a lot about this great ski area with three mountains,
but I had never gotten around to skiing there. This was my
big chance. I was spending almost two weeks in Colorado
and I had put Aspen on my list. MORE
SUNNY SUNAPEE
I decided to take the editor of the Ski Bum News up on his
standing offer to be part one of his ski adventures in
exchange for picking him up at the airport. Paul is always
looking for company on his ski trips, so contact him and SKI
FOR FREE. Who would have thought that he would talk me
into becoming a writer for the Ski Bum News. MORE
VAIL BOWLS BLOW ME AWAY
It was really great day when I drove up to Vail from Leadville.
The ride was SPECTACULAR with gorgeous vistas around
every bend. Vail is one of the most up-scale ski areas in
Colorado and it plays host to an international clientele. I rode
up in the gondola with a man who was bi-continental. MORE
THE LEADVILLE HOSTEL AIN'T HOSTILE
My roommate dropped me off at the airport early to
compensate for the heightened security after the 9/11
terrorist attack. I was singled out for a thorough search but I
didn't mind. A disreputable looking character like me expects
to be searched in these day of terrorist attacks. The flight
was uneventful and I arrived in Denver in good spirits. I
picked up my rental car and headed to Leadville. MORE
KUDOS TO OKEMO
This west coast transplant has only great things to say about
Okemo Mountain Ski Resort in Ludlow, Vermont. They have
made the skiing and boarding experience easy, fun and
stress free. We arrived on the first day and we guided into the
Blue lot to park. There is a bus to take you to the main lodge.
MORE
SKIING IN THE SUN AT BRECKENRIDGE
It was a beautiful sunny, warm day. A perfect day for skiing.
Although there were weekend crowds, they didn't bother me.
The wait at the chairlift was minimal and I reduced them
even more by taking advantage of the "singles" lift line.
MORE
2002 WINTER X-GAMES
Reggie Crist Follows Brother Zach to Skier X Gold and keeps
it in the family
Cline and Jonsson Finish First and Second for Second Year in
a Row in Skier X
SKIING Slopestyle - Hall Wins Gold for Second Straight Year
by narrow margin. MORE
SMUGGLER'S NOTCH - NATCH
It was a clear brisk morning as I drove down Vermont roads I
had seldom driven. I drove past sleepy little picturesque
villages, as the road wound through the mountains. I came
around a bend in the road and the ski area came into view
MORE
'TWAS THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
'Twas the day after Christmas and all over the place,
lift lines were moving at a very fast pace.
The crowds at the bottom of the mountain were gone,
more time to ski was the song of the throng. MORE
OK, OKEMO FOR CHRISTMAS
Okemo Mountain Resort has prepared an exciting line-up of
special events, sure to please visitors and residents of all
ages during the Christmas Holiday Vacation Week. MORE
WILL SAUZE d 'OULX?
With access to nearly 400km of runs and situated in cobbled
lined streets surrounded by shops and restaurants, Sauze
d'Oulx (pronounced Sour-zee-do - hence the pun) has
something for everyone, by day and night. MORE
NO WORRIES MATE!
Prepare to embark on a new kind of summer adventure.
Skiing in the Southern Hemisphere in New Zealand. New
Zealand much to my surprise as twelve ski areas. Sadly, we
only managed to ski three of them. MORE
FALLING FOR SMUGGLERS NOTCH
One of the most beautiful seasons in Vermont is the foliage
season. This is the season where that the leaves are turning
and the mountains are ablaze with color. I decided to
schedule a trip up to one of the loveliest destinations I could
find, Smugglers Notch, just north of Stowe. MORE
EARLY SKI SEASON
Due to the superb snowmaking and grooming at Killington, an
early ski trip just before Thanksgiving could add up to some
great skiing at the largest ski area in the East . . . at bargain
prices. When I lived at Killington, I would start skiing right
after hunting season and ski well into May. MORE
MY FAVORITE MOUNTAINS
I love the mountains . . . mountains of all kinds. Some of my
favorite mountains can be found in Maryland, just outside of
Annapolis and the best time to see them is in late summer
and the early fall. MORE
OVER X GAMES 2001 :
The answer to mountain withdrawal during summer
Many have asked the age-old question that has been plaguing
mankind for centuries on end. A question that the most
brilliant minds of our time have pondered upon only to come
up empty handed. A question that entails a mystery of
changing seasons and progressing time. A question that took
one week in Philadelphia, Pa. for me to answer. The riddle of
"What is a skier supposed to do when the snow is gone?'
MORE
BRECKENRIDGE SUMMER 2001
While my skis are gathering dust and rust in the basement
I'm going half-crazy with downhill withdrawal. It seems that I
can't do much about my beautiful ski edges slowly crusting
over, but getting downhill?… well that's a different story.
MORE
HUNTER MOUNTAIN CELTIC FESTIVAL
I decided to visit Hunter Mountain for the Celtic Festival. One
of my favorite Celtic bands, IONA was playing at this
well-established festival. I figured with Hunter's close
proximity to New York City and Albany, there would be a few
Irishmen and Scotsmen MORE
JOIN THE SKI PATROL AND SKI FOR FREE
Being a member of the Ski Patrol is a great way to ski for
FREE. The Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol patrols the back
country of Stanislaus National Forest, which is between
Yosemite and Tahoe near the Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. They
are currently recruiting Nordic / backcountry skiers to
volunteer MORE
THE KILLINGTON RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
For years, I worked at some of the biggest renaissance
festivals in the country, so I was delighted when I found out
that Killington was hosting a renaissance festival. The event
spanned an entire weekend and started with a dinner fit for a
King (or in this case Queen) at the Moondance Grille on
Friday night. MORE
OVER THE SHOULDER BOLDER HOLDERS
The fashion industry can be fun and it's a great way to meet
BEAUTIFUL women. Unfortunately, I was put out of business
by a series of earthquakes, but that's ANOTHER STORY! We
are offering the following halters and sweaters at below
wholesale prices. MORE
WILD WEST - WILD JACKSON HOLE
I waited a couple of months for impressions from this trip to
come into proper perspective: the emotions to calm down,
the mind-boggling experiences to soften a bit, and the
unpleasant ones to loose their bitterness. MORE
BINX SANDAHL, A SKIING PIONEER REMEMBERED
I was late on the scene - almost too late. I did not meet
Bengt (Binx) Sandahl until early May of 1998. I had heard
about him before that. Earl, now my husband, had told me
that everyone who skied Alta in the 1960s knew him. Binx
was legendary as the snow ranger of Little Cottonwood
Canyon. He kept the skiers safe. He was the one who
decided to close the road when there was avalanche danger.
MORE
NEW SKI HITS MARKET
A new ski has just been announced by John Howe President
of Howe Winter Sports Waterford, Maine and Ron and Ken
Jacques owners of Ski Depot located in Jay, Maine. This
revolutionary alpine ski is called "The Claw" MORE
KILLINGTON HAS EAST'S LONGEST SKI SEASON 40 YEARS
IN A ROW
The Superstar Express Quad Chairlift finally came to a
seasonal halt last week, and Killington reluctantly closed for
the 2000-2001 winter season. They had 315 inches of natural
snowfall this season, making it the snowiest season in 20
years. MORE
FOG & ICE NIX MOGUL CHALLENGE FINALS
The finals of the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge were
canceled Sunday due to dense fog and ice on the mogul
course. Authorities waited until 11 A.M. before officially
canceling the competition ans awarding the prizes to the top
finishers in the preliminaries which were held the day before
on Saturday. MORE
BIG SKY, MONTANA
A little piece of heaven, Big Sky perched on the spine of the
Madison Mountain Range near Yellowstone National Park
features majestic mountains and rolling prairies. Montana is
probably best known for no speed limits and Ted Turner's
ranch. But, skiers know Montana for dry fluffy powder skiing
at Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort. MORE
CATCH THE LAST OF THE GREATEST SEASON
There has never been a winter like this in Vermont. The
combination of snow, snow, snow, high speed quads,
gondolas, and no crowds, has made skiing a "peak
experience" every run. It has never been this good, and you
won't likely see these conditions again for decades. MORE
SPRING SKIING AT SUGARBUSH
Every time I visit Sugarbush, I like it more and more. This
visit was no exception. Vermont had received so much snow
that Sugarbush had decided to stay open a couple more
weekends and I was eager to squeeze in one more trip to this
world-class resort. MORE
MEET ME AT BEAR MOUNTAIN
I keep telling you, the Bear Mt. Mogul Challenge is the best
party at Killington. Last year was no exception. Saturday was
a lovely, sunny day and the crowd was partying their brains
out at the bottom of the mountain. Sunday was another
matter. MORE
CORTINA D'AMPREZZO, ITALY
Cortina is often called the Queen of the Dolomites. Centrally
located in the Dolomites, Cortina is a winter paradise. It is
easy to get either via Venice or Munich by car, bus and train.
If you are staying at hotel in town, a car is not necessary
MORE
THE BLIZZARD OF '01 (it's still going on)
I had already made plans to go to Vermont when a huge snow
storm hit the East Coast. I had decided to take a long
weekend and visit some of my favorite ski areas. MORE
SEVEN SPRINGS vs. BLUE KNOB
I had the opportunity to ski two very different mountains in
the same part of Pennsylvania in the same week. Both are off
the Pennsylvania Turnpike, only three hours from
Washington, D.C. and are as different as two ski areas can
be. MORE
THE X GAMES 2001
The X-Games at Mt. Snow consisted of some of the most
thrilling events in winter sports. Skiing, snowboarding, and
snowmobiling have been joined by motorcycling for one of
the most thrilling MORE
VAIL 2001
The ancient Norsemen believed that if they lived an
honorable and heroic life they would be rewarded with
eternal live in Valhalla after they died. MORE
SKIING LAKE TAHOE
Skiing the 14 ski resorts located around Lake Tahoe is now
easier and cheaper than ever. Southwest Airlines has
inexpensive flights to Reno which have been as low as $99
(one way) when booked in advance, on-line from the East
Coast and even cheaper from West Coast MORE
BLUE KNOB MOUNTAIN
My family and I went skiing at Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
in Pennsylvania last Saturday. I looked forward to trying out
what is advertised as "Pennsylvania's highest skiable
mountain" at an altitude of MORE
THE BEAST IS THE BEST IN THE EAST
Whenever I go on a ski trip, I am always comparing the ski
areas I visit to Killington. My old home area still outshines
most of its competitors and once again, I have decided to
name this world-class ski area as the BEST SKI AREA IN THE
EAST. MORE
HIGH ON MOUNTAIN HIGH
When I found out we would be able to get away for a day of
skiing, I sat down and thought about the preparation
involved. It would not be just me, but I would be taking my 12
year-old daughter who is in major fashion statement mode,
and my roommate and her 11 year-old son (who knows
everything). MORE
WHISTLER HOLIDAY
Wine, food, tourism are just "upstairs" in a Whistler ski
holiday in British Columbia. Imagine flying off to a foreign
destination on a romantic ski holiday accented by fine wines
and superb cuisine -- and finding yourself just 'upstairs' from
the United States. MORE
AVALANCHE STARTS SUGARLOAF SKI SEASON
While most of New Jersey's ski trails lay bare, its deep winter
in ski country in New England and New York State. In a rare
event last weekend, so much snow had accumulated at
Maine's Sugarloaf/USA ski resort that an avalanche took out
MORE
SKIING FROM NORTH-CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Very often its hard for me to sneak out and go skiing from my
house in Watchung, in Somerset County New Jersey,
because the nearest ski areas are about an hour away. Last
year I tried several area MORE
KASS, BYRNES WIN SUPERPIPE
Danny Kass (Hamburg, NJ), a former Okemo Mountain School
rider stomped a clean second run to win the superpipe
competition at the Chevy Truck U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix at
Okemo Mountain. U.S. Snowboard Team member Tricia
Byrnes (New Canaan, CT) won her first Grand Prix and record
her second victory in a row MORE
THANKSGIVING K
I went up to Killington late Friday night. I left NYC at about
midnight. No traffic on the way up, which is always nice. As I
got into middle Vermont, I noticed this strange white
substance covering the ground. "What is this"? I thought to
myself. It was snow. MORE
NUTTIN LIKE TUBIN AT MASSANUTTEN
The lift slowly pulled me to the top of the snow covered hill. I
moved to the edge of the slope, and pushed off straight
down. I accelerated quickly and found I couldn't stop or even
slow down. MORE
BANISH KNEE INJURIES FOREVER?
The Skiing season is upon us and with it brings the risk of
thousands of serious knee injuries. Last year on the
continent over 120000 ski related knee injuries were
recorded leaving a massive drain on Europe's national health
services. MORE
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AT HOLIDAY
Western New York state had been blanked by two feet of
snow. So, when I was invited to visit Buffalo for
Thanksgiving, I decided to bring my skis. I contacted Holiday
Valley and arranged to pay them a visit. I had not skied at
Holiday Valley for many years and MORE
OKEMO SUPER PIPE
It measures a whopping 440'L X 55'W X 17'H and promises
some wild and high-flying action at Okemo Mountain Resort
this season. Okemo's new Super Pipe opened on Sunday,
November 25, 2000 the first Super Pipe to open in the East.
MORE
OVER THE HILL GANG, INTERNATIONAL
Skiers over the age of 50 who enjoy skiing with others their
age should explore the trips offered by Over The Hill Gang,
International (OTHG). This 6,000-member organization has
been around since 1977 and offers 26 fully escorted ski trips
for the 2000-2001 season and ten summertime adventure
trips in 2001. MORE
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
I took a shower washing every body part with actual soap,
including all my major crevasses, including in between my
toes and in my belly button, I never did that before but I sort
of enjoyed it. I washed my hair with adult formula shampoo
and used cream rinse for that just-washed shine. I knew I had
to hike up to Green Valley to see the new lift, so I packed the
essentials: map, compass, water, flashlight, extra food,
waterproof matches, extra clothing, sunglasses, first-aid kit,
pocket knife and fire starter. MORE
PHOTOS FROM SOUTH AMERICAN SKI TRIP
The photographer who went to South America on a little ski
trip, with lift tickets and accommodations complements of
the Ski Bum News, finally sent us a few of the photos he
took. MORE
FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
The Elk Valley has an alpine climate, with precipitation
predictably higher, and lower average temperatures, than
other regions of the East Kootenay. The precipitation is
influenced by mountainous terrain and the interaction of
moist Pacific air with the cooler and dryer Arctic air mass.
MORE
NEW ZEALAND SKI NEWS
At this time of year, all the skiing that's any good is
happening south of the equator, with the exception of skiing
on the glaciers. So, I have decided to bring you a little news
from that part of the globe. MORE
SKIING SOUTH AMERICA IN THE SUMMER
I got an e-mail from a photographer who was going to South
America on a little ski trip and he asked me if I was
interested in a story about his adventure. Skiing in the middle
of the summer just blows my mind, so I was anxious to have
him do a story. I contacted the ski areas was able to provide
him with press credentials. This is the first in a series of
articles on his trip. MORE
IT'S CHILLY IN CHILE
During September and October 2000, every father or mother
may bring one of their children 12 years or under to Portillo
for free during the following skiweeks MORE
GET YOUR LIFT TICKETS NOW AND SAVE
Right now is the perfect time to purchase your 2000-01 ski
season pass or lift ticket package. Ski areas are at the
lowest cash-flow period in the year, right now. That can
mean HUGE savings to you. If you are a season pass holder
or are planning to become one, call your favorite ski area and
ask about their pre-season discounts. Even if you do not plan
to ski every weekend, give the ski area a call and see if they
are offering any kind of discount program on lift tickets.
There is a good chance that your favorite hill will give you a
great deal on purchases you make now for the coming
season. MORE
SKIING ON THE 4TH OF JULY
It's 90 degrees outside. I just got off the phone with by buddy
John the Greek. He just moved out to Colorado and tied up
with a bunch of shredders. He's been skiing shoots and
taking big air with his new snowboarding friends and it
makes me sick. Even Killington has closed for the season
and there is nothing skiable in the entire East. John was
planning to go to A Basin and do a little skiing on the 4th of
July. I HATE HIM. MORE
JAY PEAK GETS FOOT OF SNOW
After weeks of above average temperatures and little or no
snowfall, northern Vermont residents awoke Thursday
morning to a winter wonderland, again. Snow showers began
Wednesday afternoon and intensified overnight leaving Jay
Peak Ski Resort with over a foot of fresh new powder. MORE
LATEST SKI CONDITIONS
Just came back from a 5 day trip to Crested Butte......
Weather was mostly cloudy with a couple of warm sunny
days. Received some light snow on Sunday. Not sure of their
base but they have plenty of coverage on the lower level
runs. MORE
MEET ME AT THE BEAR MOUNTAIN BASH
The Bear Mt. Mogul Challenge is the best party at Killington.
The weekend is usually blessed by sunshine and great
weather. If you want to PARTY and see some great bump
skiing and PARTY, put this event on your MUST list and meet
me there. It will be on the weekend of April 8-9th this year.
MORE
THE MINI-SKIRT PARTY
I had read about the Mini-skirt Party in one of the ski
magazines. I don't know why I was a little surprised when I
noticed that Carl Lorenzo was the host. He has been at
Killington for 20 years and is my favorite bar tender at the
Grist Mill. I wangled a ticket from him and attended the event
properly attired. MORE
THE WINTER X GAMES 2000
The X Games were held at Mt. Snow before a crowd
estimated at 30,000. There were 92 athletes from 16
countries competing on the snow for a piece of the $445,200
purse. Todd Richards was the big winner, picking up a Gold
Medal in the Superpipe and a Silver in Slopeside. MORE
AERIAL ASSAULT TEAM FLIES HIGH AT 50 BELOW
It was easily the coldest day I had skied in a long time. They
were predicting chill factors of -75 degrees and they were not
far off the mark. It was one of those days when you took a
couple of runs and then headed in for hot chocolate. MORE
DEMO MADNESS
When I found out that there was going to be a big demo at
Okemo, I decided to fly up to Manchester, New Hampshire for
the weekend amd drive to Vermont. Southwest Airlines has a
great deal where you can fly round trip for under $150.00
from Washington / Baltimore Airport. MORE
LOON MOUNTAIN
I had never been to Loon and I didn't know what to expect.
Friends had recommended that I check it out, so off to New
Hampshire I went. I flew into Manchester from Washington,
D.C. on Southwest airlines for only $66.00 and rented a car. I
was at Loon in less than two hours. MORE
POWDER AT PICO
Thor had smacked his hammer hard and the snow came
down hard. There was a foot of powder when I arrived at Pico
and it continued to snow all day long. The place had changed
little since I had been there a few years ago. The only inkling
to Pico's recent new connection to Killington was the
Killington ski jackets on the instructors and other staff.
MORE
THE BIG STRATTON SKI SHOW
Stratton Mountain played host to the biggest ski show in the
East. Every manufacturer of skis, snowboards, skiboards,
boots, bindings, poles, helmets, goggles, waxes and more
was represented. I had a chance to ride a lot of skis and pass
my impressions on to you. This was my first time at Stratton
and I liked this ski area very much. MORE
SNOW STILL HOLDING AT WHITETAIL
This February thaw may have melted the snow on the
streets, but there is still plenty of snow at Whitetail, just over
an hour's drive north of Washington, DC. With fair skies and
warm temperatures, skiers and snowboarders are greeted by
sunshine and short liftlines day after day. MORE
SKI BUM 2000 IN THE OUTBACK AT KEYSTONE
The definition of "Ski Bum" may have evolved with the advent
of the Third Millennium. In the ski areas of Colorado at least
you don't find itinerant people living in vans in parking lots,
forging tickets and scrounging meals. I mean, there are some
of us who "live to ski" who haven't quit our day jobs. MORE
SKIING MT. ASCUTNEY VERMONT
It was a bitter cold January 23rd, -12 degrees, when we skied
Mt. Ascutney in Vermont. We had planned on being up there
early for a full day of skiing. We arrived around 9:15, and
unloaded at the front door, a great benefit of this fine resort.
We unloaded and moved the car to the parking lot. MORE
ICE, SNOW AND 27 BELOW, A REAL NEW ENGLAND HOLIDAY
It was raining when we headed up to Vermont for the
Holidays. I had forgotten about what can happen in Vermont
in the winter in the rain. When we pulled into Rutland and
made a mandatory stop for beer and other essentials, we
overheard that one of the store employees had called in and
told the manager that they couldn't make it in because of the
ice of the road. MORE
VAIL VALLEY WINTER
The clear cobalt blue sky and the incredibly white powdery
snow seemed to form an unrealistic theater set. But this was
no theater, and I was surely not playing the lead in any
Gilbert & Sullivan musical. I was perched atop a Volkswagen
sized mogul on a black-diamond run called Wow high in the
Rockies. MORE
SKI TUNING GUIDELINES FOR FAST SKIS
The following article is a guideline to help racers prepare
their skis for training and race events. Most people think of
tuning their skis as a task too difficult, and better left for a
local ski shop to take care of. When in reality, with the right
tools and an old iron , you are More than capable of making
your skis race ready! MORE
LAST DAY OF '99 AT STOWE
In the morning we headed north to Stowe. This legendary ski
area is very big and gets a lot of natural snow. Stowe has
been ranked as the # 1 ski resort in eastern North America by
Ski and Skiing magazines many times. Located in a
picturesque little town with a true Vermont ambiance, it has
a wide array of top-quality accommodations for every taste
and budget. MORE
NO CROWDS AT SUNAPEE
The next day, I was up early and heading for New Hampshire.
I had planned to ski Sunapee that day. I had never skied
there before, but it had really looked inviting when I had been
powerboating on the lake that summer. It was easy to find off
the interstate and I liked the look of the place. They had
been purchased a couple of years ago by Okemo and I was
interested in seeing what this mountain was like. MORE
GS DAYS AT OKEMO
Thursday before Christmas, we were at Okemo. There were
still few people and Okemo has made a lot of snow. They had
paved the trails with corduroy and it was another GS day.
Okemo was doing their part in preparing for the Christmas
visitors. They had a nice base of frozen hard-pack that they
had groomed perfectly. MORE
AT KILLINGTON, ICE IS NICE
It was raining and it turned to freezing rain as I started up the
dirt road to my house. I had a hunch that Killington would be
a little icy in the morning. My suspicions were correct,
Killington was bullet-proof. MORE
REAL SNOW AT SUGARBUSH
We pointed the car north on Rt. 100 and headed for
Sugarbush. As we drove into town, we noticed that it had
begun to snow. Things were still kind of quiet and very
beautiful. It looked like we were going to have a real white
Christmas after all. MORE
SMUGGLER'S NOTCH
It was a clear brisk morning, with the thermometer in the
single digits. I drove down Vermont roads the I had never
been driven before, past sleepy little picturesque villages as
the road wound through the mountains. Then three peaks
with beautiful trails cane into view. MORE
EXCELLENT SPRING CONDITIONS AT MT. SNOW
In the morning I headed south to Mt. Snow. I had skied there
a few years ago and I was looking forward to revisiting this
southern Vermont resort. It was raining as I drove south. As I
neared the mountain, the rain stopped. MORE
SKIING ROUTE 100
Rt. 100, in Vermont has often been called the Ski Highway of
the East. Some of the best skiing in the eastern United
States is located on this road. Along the highway and in
every town on Rt. 100, there are lodging accommodations to
suit every taste and pocketbook. MORE
ASPEN OF WESTERN NEW YORK
This may sound like an unusual ski trip but it usually happens
at least twice a week. My alarm gets me awake at 4:30am
and after deciding which day it is I don my work clothes and
head off into the morning darkness. MORE
NO ROOM AT THE INN: A CHRISTMAS TALE
I was sitting at my computer working on a story when the
phone rang. It was Glen Testa, the most critical ski coach I
have the pleasure of knowing. He needed a little writing done
for one of the kids he coaches and asked me for help. MORE
MOGUL MANIACS
You see them coming down expert runs covered with huge
moguls. They ski right down the fall line, absorbing the
bumps, knees going up and down like pistons. They perform
"Helicopters", "Spread Eagles" or other aerial maneuvers,
just to spice things up. MORE
EXPLORING THE NEW SUGARBUSH
Sugarbush was the first Vermont ski area I had ever visited.
My memory of that trip, as a rank beginner who had never
skied anything More difficult the Kissing Bridge in Western
N.Y., was of a HUGE mountain with lots of terrain that was
well beyond my skiing ability. We had a wonderful time on my
first trip to Vermont and I was psyched on this trip. Although
I had skied Sugarbush a number of times since then, I had
not been there in many years. MORE
US HOTDOGS CUT THE MUSTARD
The US Olympic Freestyle Team won three out of four gold
medals in the Winter Olympic Games in Japan. Jonny
Moseley, Nikki Stone and Eric Bergoust all won gold medals
because of their incredible aerial performances. These
"hotdogs" have been on a roll ever since the US Freestyle
Team won six medals in the World Cup Freestyle Competition
held at the Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado. MORE
WHITETAIL MOST IMPROVED NEW SKI AREA
For over eight years, I lived in Vermont, in a little town called
Pittsfield, halfway between Killington and Pico Peak to the
south and Sugarbush and Mad River to the north on the Rt.
100. It was going to take a LOT for a local Pennsylvania ski
area to impress ME! MORE
READ FOR FREE SKI FOR FREE
You may be asking yourself, "Is the Ski Bum News really free
and will it stay free?" The Answer is YES! It is our intention to
put out a really fine Internet ski publication and distribute it
free to thousands (hopefully millions) of readers totally free
of charge. Read on to learn how to SKI FOR FREE and never
have to purchase a lift ticket again!!! MORE
KILLINGTON - BEST IN THE EAST
I picked Killington as the Best Ski Area in the East and with
spring right around the corner, It's a GREAT time to visit
Killington, because it's still winter in Vermont. According to
the weatherman, they have just received a couple of feet of
snow and Killington has up to 42" of cover. MORE
BARDONECCHIA, ITALY
Even if you are staying as far as Torino you can get to the
mountains pretty fast via the TGV train which takes less that
60 minutes and you get off right next to the bus stop which
takes you up to any of the 3 skiing areas. Also if you are a
student (or know someone who is studying in Italy) you get
50% off the lift tickets which is a truly great value for money.
MORE
BRECKENRIDGE, BEST IN THE WEST
When I saw an ad in paper for inexpensive airfare to Denver
and I knew I was going skiing. I had not been skiing out West
in a few years and I was due. El Niño had ruined the skiing at
my local ski area and I hadn't been skiing for two weeks. I
was staring to go through mogul withdrawal. MORE
FINDING TREASURE OFF THE BEATEN TRAIL
Do you have those days when you wake up and want to try
something different, some perfect little hidden away
mountain with trails made for happy lovers and those lazy for
the day? Probably many of them exist and we'll search them
out for you, ski areas off the beaten trail. And we just found
one in the Catskills of New York State...Ski Windham. So get
your boards and come on along. MORE
COME ALONG TO OKEMO
I called my old buddy Tex, to tell him that I had just sold a
story about freestyle skiing to the Mt. Times and he invited
me to stay at his place while I was skiing in Vermont. He
wouldn't be there, but he said he would leave the door open. I
could drive from Washington, D.C. to Tex's place in Fair
Haven, Vermont on Christmas day and ski Okemo bright and
early the next day. MORE
BEAR MOUNTAIN & ME
The Bear Mt. Mogul Challenge has always been the best party
at Killington. This year was no exception. The weekend was
blessed by sunshine and great weather. As usual, you had
two choices, i.e., excellent spring conditions on Bear or
excellent winter conditions on the north-facing trails that
lead to the Killington Base Lodge. MORE
JON LAMB JOINS SKI BUM NEWS STAFF
Legendary Killington ski instructor, Jon Lamb will be doing
the Ski Tips Section and writing articles for upcoming issues
of the Ski Bum News, so look for him. He is fully certified by
P.S.I.A. and currently a member of the Development Team for
the educational staff. He recently made the Eastern squad
and will travel out west next year to try out for the National
Demonstration team. He is a very talented ski instructor who
conducts ski clinics on skiing the moguls and gives private
and group lessons at Killington. His first tip is on taking "air".
MORE
BUMPS, JUMPS AND CHUMPS
For someone suffering from mogul mania, the time I
inadvertently chose to spend at Breckenridge was the best
possible 10 days anyone could ever spend at any ski area in
the world EVER! Now this is a pretty strong statement. I
know, but the statement stands. MORE
SPRING SKIING AT WISP
When the sun first rose over the hill on Sunday morning, I
thought of all the things I had to do to get ready for spring
and summer. Tune the lawn mower, plant some bushes,
clean up winter's mess and wax the boat for starters.
However, the twenty degree reading on my thermometer told
me that winter wasn't over yet. It was still too cold to get
started on my outside chores. Then I realized that by the time
the sun warmed the day enough to do anything worth while, I
could be at the closest ski area ready to enjoy the sport's
most glorious time of year. Work or play? Work or play? MORE
TIMBERLINE: LUAU WEST VIRGINIA STYLE
It was somewhat discontenting to ski on a mountain that
later exploded in an electrifying volcanic eruption, but that is
exactly the type of pleasant duality engendered by
Timberline Four Seasons Resort. Take for example the
grass-skirted ski patrol, the NASTAR racers in full evening
gowns and fur coats, or the hula-band encouraging patrons,
who otherwise have no business whatsoever to shake it in
public, to get up and dance for the crowd. MORE
THE 2000 WINTER GOODWILL GAMES
The 1st Winter Goodwill Games were held at Lake Placid, New
York from February 16th to the 20th. The facilities which
were built for the Olympics were perfect venues for the
Winter Goodwill Games. MORE
A POWDER MORNING AT THE CANYONS
It started out as a simple favor for a friend. It turned out to be
one of the best powder day of the year. My friend Karl knew
of a visiting family in town who needed ski lessons, and since
I am a ski coach for The Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah,
he recommended them to me. MORE
SKIING WILDCAT NEW HAMPSHIRE
Believe it or not the skiing in the Northeast is very good this
year. I skied at Wildcat recently and had a great time. It was
a beautiful day. I was so excited, I woke up at 4:30 before my
alarm went off. Having extra time I packed a picnic lunch
complete with red wine. MORE
A PEEK AT JAY PEAK
I had never been to Jay Peak. My roommates had told me
about their trips to this ski area in northern of Vermont, not
far from the Canadian border. They get More natural snow at
Jay than any other ski area in New England. MORE
SLICE & DICE ON ICE
Initially when instructing people on how to carve on hard
snow I begin with an analogy to driving. When driving on
snow covered, icy roads it is easy to lose control. There is
very little resistance and to regain control we need to pump
the brakes. The foot never goes back and forth erratically
from brake to gas. You must drive in a consistent, smooth
fashion. MORE
DUDE, Inc.
When Bull and the Big Guys Catch Up with Two Skiing
Scammers, They Face Reality and Go To Work Josh and Bert
had been ski bums all their lives. The deceptions, cons, and
maneuvers they had cultivated over a lifetime of scamming
gear and free tickets were classic tales in the annals of
dirtbaggery. MORE
CARDRONA DOWN UNDER
Renown for inspiring terrain and a quality snow experience.
Wide runs and open slopes rule Conveniently located
between Wanaka and Queenstown, central to the southern
lakes region of New Zealand's southern island. MORE
WANT FREE LIFT TICKETS?
Just write up the story of one of your ski trips. It should be
2-4 pages long, single spaced with photos. If we decide to
use the story, we will arrange for you to visit a ski area as
our representative to do a story about that ski area. You may
never have to buy a lift ticket again! You don't have to be a
professional writer to write for us. MORE
THE FINEST SKIING IN THE WEST
Believe it or not, Reno, Nevada is the gateway to the finest
skiing in the West. We are getting dumped and the snow level
at the mid-mountain stake at Alpine Meadows is 17.5 feet!
I'm sure that Kirkwood, just beyond the South end of Lake
Tahoe, has More! At any rate ski bums, get with the program
for Spring skiing. Some of the airlines have special airfares.
Book your flight on the Internet and fly coast-to-coast for as
little as $99 or less each way, if you book the flights early
enough. MORE
A VISIT TO WATERVILLE VALLEY
I took a day trip to Waterville Valley, just in time to ski there
on the last day of their season and caught some kids doing
fabulous "air". Waterville is a nice little ski area located in
the middle of New Hampshire. MORE
SKIING "TUCKERMAN'S RAVINE"
Packed my backpack the night before. My largest pack, ski
boots on the bottom, a pair of slip on nylon pants, a thin pair
of wool gloves, a small compass, a small flashlight, a small
first aid kit (just in case), and a bag of food. I forgot my bottle
of wine. I brought crackers, smoked oysters, maple cookies,
a can off crabmeat, a small jar of mayo, and a bag of finger
rolls. MORE
HOW TO LIVE FOR FREE AT A SKI AREA
When I first moved up to Vermont, I was standing in the yard
of an old farm, when a guy came up and told my buddy,
Jacque that a developer was looking for someone to watch
over the four new houses he had just finished building. It
sounded like a good deal. All you had to do was LIVE there.
Jacque wasn't interested, so I decided to check it out. MORE
REMARKABLE SNOW THIS TIME OF YEAR
Recent snowfalls at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt.
Hutt have delivered excellent snow conditions just in time for
the July school holidays. All three ski areas received snow in
the past 24 hours with The Remarkables receiving 15cm,
Coronet Peak 5-10cm, and Canterbury's Mt. Hutt 30cm. MORE
2002 U.S. ALPINE DEVELOPMENT SKI TEAM NAMED
PARK CITY, Utah (June 4) - The U.S. Ski Team named 24
athletes to its alpine development squad Monday. The list
includes eight women and 16 men. MORE
THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE BARGAIN
Due to the superb snowmaking and grooming at Killington, an
early ski trip just before Thanksgiving could add up to some
great skiing at the largest ski area in the East . . . at bargain
prices. MORE
GET IN SHAPE FOR THE SKI SEASON ON AND OFF THE
SLOPES
Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Stowe, and Killington invoke
images of skiing passed evergreen trees, down snow white
slopes and cavorting in the lodge at the end of the day.
Nobody wants to be too tired at the end of a day of skiing to
participate in the ritual "happy hours". MORE
SUNNY DAYS AT SUNDAY RIVER
It was my first visit to Sunday River and I was really looking
forward to visiting this ski area located near Bethel, Maine. I
drove up from Manchester, N.H. and had the pleasure of
seeing some of the most beautiful unspoiled country in all of
New England. MORE
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