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USA'S GRAHAM WATANABE WINS SBX WORLD CUP
Sunday River hosted the 2009 Visa U.S. Snowboarding World Cup to the delight of the
spectators, skiers and snowboarders who were there for the three-day competition. They
were able to squeeze the qualifying runs and finals of the snowboard 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
TOP 10 US SKI AREA LIST
I've skied almost every major ski area in the USA and here are my TOP TEN picks. 1. Deer
Valley, Utah; 2. Vail, Colorado; 3. Killington, Vermont 4. Aspen Mountain, Colorado; 5.
Snowbasin, Utah MORE
I'D RATHER SKI DEER VALLEY
When I'm in Park City, I always have a choice regarding which ski area I'll be skiing. The
Ski Bum News ranked Deer Valley the best ski area in America because Deer Valley got
high marks for: service, on-mountain food, grooming, powder snow MORE
2009 FREESTYLE WORLD CUP AT LAKE PLACID
I was once again surprised by how fast the drive from the Albany Airport to Lake Placid,
New York was. In less than 2 ½ hours on the road, I was checking onto my hotel. I was
staying at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort on Main St. in Lake Placid. MORE
POWDER SKIING AT SNOWSHOE
I headed to Snowshoe in West Virginia for a little skiing in early December. They invited a
bunch of the press to come up and it had the makings of a really good time. When I
arrived, I checked in at the top of the mountain and found that they had booked me into
Expedition Station which is a ski-in ski-out facility in the hart of the Village on the top of
the mountain. MORE
WINTER DEW TOUR AT MT. SNOW
I headed up to Mt. Snow for the Winter Dew Tour where the best Freeskiers and
Snowboarders would be competing in the Superpipe and on the Slopestyle course in the
second stop of the Winter Dew Tour. There was a large crowd on hand. MORE
RED RIVER 2008-2009 EVENTS SCHEDULE
December 2008
Torchlight Parade every Saturday at 7pm, Red River Ski Area
5-7 Half-Price Weekend, 5-7 Race Camp, 12-14 Half-Price Weekend
19 Ski Area opens daily, 24 Fireworks and Parade MORE
BELLEAYRE 2008-2009 EVENTS SCHEDULE
Dec. 12 Customer Appreciation Day $25 lift tickets ; Dec. 13 Employee Orientation 8:00
am - 4:00 pm, DJ Wavy Davy - Overlook Lounge (Raffles Prizes & Giveaways) MORE
HOLIDAY VALLEY 2008-2009 EVENTS SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 28 - Target Opening Day
DECEMBER 20 - Free Demo Day 27- 31 - Christmas Camps
31 - New Year's Eve Celebration Clubhouse - music, torchlight parade and fireworks MORE
WACHUSETT SKI AREA 2008-2009 EVENTS SCHEDULE
December 19- Jingle Bell Slalom The only master's level race at night! Cash Purse, Prizes,
and Contests! December 20- Polar Express Holiday Celebration Celebrate the holidays at
the Mountain with a special appearance by Santa, arriving via helicopter and MORE
SUGARBOWL 2008-2009 EVENTS SCHEDULE
Dec. 13 Wine Tasting Wine & Dine On Donner Summit; Dec.17 Rail Jam Working man's
Wednesday; 18-Dec Party Welcome Party; 20-Dec Wine Tasting Wine & Dine On Donner
Summit; 20-Dec Slope Style Caboose Kicker Kids Under 15; 20-Dec Ladies Clinic MORE
SMUGGLERS' NOTCH IS FUN FOR EVERYONE
Smugglers' Notch is located just on the other side of the mountain from Stowe. In the
summer, you can drive up the Stowe access road and go over the Notch to get there.
Unfortunately, this road is closed in the winter and you have to drive all the way around
the mountain to Jeffersonville to get to this resort in the winter BUT MORE
IMPROVEMENTS AT SUGARBUSH
My problem is too many ski areas and not enough time . . . there are so many great ski
areas but I just don't have enough time to visit all of them as often as I would like. I
hadn't skied Sugarbush in a couple of years and I was interested in seeing what was new,
so I headed there for a little spring skiing last April. MORE
400+ INCHES AT ALTA
Every time I ski at Alta, there is a ton of GREAT snow. When I arrived at Alta, it was
another powder day and someone said that they had received over 400 inches so far that
year. The guys at the Alta Ski Shop once again fixed me up with a great pair of skis that
were ideally suited for the all powder that had fallen. MORE
WORLD CUP SNOWBOARD ACTION AT LAKE PLACID
I headed back up to Lake Placid to cover the World Cup snowboard events at Lake Placid.
These included a Snowboard Cross, Progression Session, Team Snowboard Cross and
Parallel Giant Slalom. Mother Nature cooperated and the weather MORE
KEYSTONE WINTER 2008
Standing atop Keystone's pristine mountain peaks at over 12,000 feet elevation, I stared
in awe at the surrounding scenery. I've been to Colorado many times before and each
time it takes me a while to ratchet-up my Midwestern sensibilities for the Rockies MORE
POWDER DAY AT SUNDANCE
It was snowing hard when I started to drive to the Sundance Ski Resort from Midway,
near Park City. As I drove, the snow came down harder and harder. I went over the
mountains and kept following the truck ahead of me. I never even saw the sign for
Sundance, it was snowing so hard. When I got to Provo, the police had the road going the
other way blocked off. Going to Sundance that day was not possible. MORE
Bear Mt. Mogul Challenge Marred by Boycott
I attended the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge expecting to once again witness the
biggest and best party at Killington but I was sadly disappointed. It seems that the
Vermont Department of Liquor Control cracked down on Killington and forbad revilers
from bringing in their own beer and liquor for this annual cook-out on the slopes MORE
OKEMO SPRING FEST
I was staying at the Okemo Inn, just down the road from the Okemo access road. It's a
classic B&B, filled with antiques and loaded with the ambiance you expect from one of
these charming establishments. My room was very nice and it included a private bath.
They have a nice big diningroom MORE
GULDEMOND AND ANDERSON FINISH SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SEASON IN WORLD
Perisher Blue, Australia - September 5th, 2008: The skies opened up for some beautiful
blue bird conditions as riders pushed through an almost too-soft-to-handle MORE
OVER 500 FUN RESORT JOBS AVAILABLE AT WESTERN SKI/SNOWBOARD RESORT
PROPERTIES
A luxury resort property management company in five Western states believes its winter
resort jobs are so much fun that it has launched a Web site to recruit over 500 new
employees by October. The jobs, ranging from chefs and restaurant waiters to front desk
clerks, shuttle drivers and housekeepers, are at winter resorts including Breckenridge,
Deer Valley, Mt. Bachelor, Park City MORE
DEAD PRESIDENTS RAIL JAM WEEKEND
The 6th Annual Dead Presidents Rail Jam, presented by Bud Light took place at
Killington's Bear Mountain. There were many competitors taking big hits and doing sick
tricks in the Outer Limits Rail Park in front of the Bear Mountain Lodge deck. MORE
SUNNY DAYS AT SNOWBASIN
The sun was out and more than 400 inches of snow had fallen at Snowbasin this year.
This looked to be a spectacular day to ski one of Utah's premier ski areas and I was
psyched. The tons of snow and beautiful sunshine brought lots of skiers to the slopes. I
was met by Kevin Stauffer, the Guest Services MORE
WHITEOUT AT POWDER MOUNTAIN
Only a complete fool would ski alone during a whiteout at an unfamiliar mountain but let
me begin at the beginning. I heard that Powder Mountain was a Mecca for powder
hounds, so I arranged for a visit. I was excited. Utah had received MORE
FREESTYLE WORLD CUP AT DEER VALLEY
I landed at Salt Lake City, picked up a car and headed to Park City to cover one of the
most exciting events in skiing at Deer Valley . As I headed over the mountains, it began to
snow and it snowed harder and harder as I drove toward my destination. MORE
WHITETAIL DAY TRIP
There was snow on the ground and it was cold, so I knew that the skiing would be good
at Whitetail, located only a little over an hour from Washington, D.C. and about the same
distance from BaltiMORE. In my opinion, it's the best ski area within MORE
SNOWSHOE NEW YEARS WEEK
After acting like a couch potato over the Christmas holidays, I was excited to learn that
the Snowshoe Ski Area had just been hit by a big snow storm. They are a great ski area
and less than a five-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. area. The new road (RT. 55)
MORE
The FIS Freestyle World Cup at Lake Placid
The Nature Valley Freestyle Cup was the 1st stop on the North American tour and I was
there covering the event along with Killington local, Tex Lentz. We're excited to see this
world-class event where all the Olympic Freestyle Teams from all over MORE
300 SANTAS AND ME AT SUNDAY RIVER
Sunday River in Maine was the 1st ski area to open in the east and I was anxious to start
the ski season off at this world-class ski area. I caught a flight to Manchester and picked
up a car and started the 3-hour drive to Bethel, Maine. As I drive north, it MORE
OPENING DAY AT DEER VALLEY
An e-mail from one of my favorite airlines announcing cheap airfares to Salt Lake City
prompted me to check around and see who had scheduled an interesting event in Utah in
early December. I had never skied in Utah this early, so I didn't know what to expect.
Deer Valley was having their Celebrity MORE
17 SKI DESTINATIONS TO VISIT THIS WINTER
Fall is coming upon us. The kids are headed back to school and soon the heat, the long
days at the pool and the carefree days of summer will be just a memory. The beginning of
fall means only one thing; it's time, once again, to start planning your winter skiing
vacation MORE
ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RESORT EVENTS CALENDAR
November 10, 2007
Warren Miller's PLAYGROUND Palace Theater - Manchester, NH
November 14, 2007
Warren Miller's PLAYGROUND Lebanon Opera House - Lebanon, NH
November 15, 2007
Warren Miller's PLAYGROUND Lebanon Opera House MORE
I LOVE BIG MOUNTAINS
I love BIG 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. fall. You may not be able to ski on these mountains but they
are beautiful and there are lots of them.I have to admit MORE
NORTHSTAR RESORT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
Daily - Tahoe Apex Adventure Bungy, Ice Skating, Shopping, Dining, Free Mountain Tours,
Free Lessons*, Tubing, Après Cabana Bars, Firepits and MORE. Weekly - Live Music in
Village Center Plaza, DJ in Butterbox, "Turtleneck Tuesday" DJ Skate MORE
SINGLES SKI TRIPS
If you are interested it taking a "singles" ski trip, you are in luck. We are offering ski trips
for "singles". To find out MORE about the trips, just click the photo or click HERE
LAKE PLACID / WHITEFACE EVENT LINEUP FOR 2007-08
Events will provide economic impact and media exposure - With international events
slated for many winter sport disciplines, the Olympic Regional Development Authority
(ORDA) has unveiled its roster of events for the 2007-08 winter season. MORE
U.S. FREESTYLE TEAM NEWS
Bergoust, Lewis Highlight Hall of Fame - Olympic champion Eric Bergoust and downhill
World Championship medalist Doug Lewis highlight the 2007 selections to the U.S.
National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The Hall also selected nordic MORE
SNOWSHOE WINTER EVENTS SCHEDULE
Projected opening day: November 22
***Subaru Demo Days: free equipment demos for all the top ski and snowboard
manufacturers (Nordica, Atomic, Solomon, Head, Burton, Rossignol, Spy Optics, and
MORE) along with a Saturday night apres-ski party and live entertainment (TBD). MORE
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007-O8
November
TBA Pray for Snow Party at Hard Rock Cafe; Sierra-at-Tahoe's annual salute to winter.
Event includes Sierra's famous snowcalling contest where competitors sing, dance and
rap to get Mother MORE
2007/2008 DIAMOND PEAK EVENT CALENDAR
December:
13: Scheduled Opening Day (weather permitting)
13: Passholder Appreciation Day
14: Diamond Peak is OPEN Party at the Hacienda
23, 24, 25: Santa Visits Diamond Peak MORE
Peak Resorts Announces New Management at Attitash
BARTLETT, NH (June 4, 2007) - Under the new ownership of Peak Resorts, Attitash in
Bartlett, New Hampshire announced the appointment of new members to the
management team. Kent Graham has come on board as the Vice President MORE
Vail "ROCKS!"
One five-year-old's experience at the Vail Ski School
As we walked up to the Vail ski school my son, Christian, said "The mountains here are
HUGE!" He has only been skiing for 1 season, at a smaller mountain out on the East
Coast. As we entered the hubbub of the Vail Ski School, we were welcomed MORE
Wachusett Summer Schedule
May 26 - Wachusett Road Race - Central Mass Striders!
June 28 - July 1- 48th Annual Longsjo Race
Come watch the nations' elite racers reach speeds up to 70 mph as they compete in one
of New England's most prestigious competitions. The Wachusett leg of the race is
Saturday, June 30. 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
MOGUL CHALLENGE & BLUE OYSTER CULT
The Bear Mt. Mogul Challenge is always the best party at Killington. This weekend was
blessed by sunshine and great conditions. I was up and on the mountain early. I headed
directly over to Bear Mountain because I figured that the snow would be softer MORE
BEAUTIFUL BEAVER CREEK
I had heard a lot about Beaver Creek but had never skied there. I was looking forward to
skiing at this legendary ski area As I drove up from Leadville. When I got there, I was
struck by the beauty of this ski resort. I parked in the parking lot and rode the shuttle bus
to the village. MORE
WINTER PARK WINTER WONDERLAND
It had been snowing for days when I headed toward Winter Park. There had recently been
a avalanche on Rt. 40, so I was a little hesitant about taking that road. A guy I ran into
had suggested that I take Rt. 9 and go around the mountains and come in from the north.
He said that it was less treacherous, although it was a little longer. MORE
PERFECT VAIL VISIT
I had arranged to visit Vail and ski there with my daughter, Jessie and my 5-year-old
grandson, Christian. I arrived before they did and checked everything out. I dropped off
my bags Manorvail Resort and picked up our tickets from Guest Services. I was walking
back to Manorvail as they pulled up in the airport shuttle. MORE
ASPEN THE TOWN & THE MOUNTAIN
I headed off to Aspen with great expectations. It had been a while since I had skied there
and I was really looking forward to skiing there again. I looked at the route I had received
from Yahoo's Map Quest but something did not jive. MORE
BACK AT BRECK
I arrived at the Denver International Airport and picked up my rental car and headed off
for Breckenridge. I hadn't skied Breckenridge for a few years and was really looking
forward to my visit. Breckenridge with it's real western town at the base of the mountain
MORE
SNOWSHOE HAS SNOW !!!
With the warm weather that blanketed in the Middle Atlantic states in December and
January, I was "jonesin" for snow. I knew that Snowshoe in West Virginia would have
snow, so I headed west on Rt. 66 after work on Friday. With the new highway (Rt. 55)
MORE
SNOW COMES TO WHITETAIL
The lack of cold weather this winter totally bummed me out. We had temperatures in the
70's in December and skiing locally was really out of the question. I was delighted when
the snow finally came and headed to Whitetail to do a little skiing on a day trip. MORE
SKIING SUNDAY RIVER
When I checked the snow report, they were calling for snow showers in Maine. As I
looked out the window of the plane, it looked like the snow was really coming down.
There wasn't much snow on the ground at the airport, so I thought the ride from
Manchester, N.H. MORE
INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISIONAL FREESTYLE SKI COMPETITION
On the magnificent World Cup mogul course at Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah, 70
competitors from the Intermountain Division competed in single & dual mogul events.
Competitors from Utah, Idaho, Wyoming & Montana were represented. Deer Valley was
host to last week's World Cup & the 2002 Olympic aerial & mogul events. In addition to
our freestyle celebrities, there were other celebrity sightings over this weekend, as the
Sundance Film Festival kicked off in Park City. MORE
SKI AREA LODGING DIRECTORY
This is a comprehensive list of the ski area lodging found in the states of Colorado, Utah, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Keep watching this listing as we add to it. Hotels, Ski Lodges, B&Bs and MORE
TAMARACK RESORT GEARS UP FOR U.S. SNOWBOARD GRAND PRIX
Thousands expected to turn out for world-class showdown February 24-25 TAMARACK,
Idaho - (February 13, 2006) - The country's greatest snowboard competition series, the
2007 Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, is MORE
COPPER HOSTS THE JEEP® U.S. FREESKIING OPEN
Copper Mountain, CO… January 8, 2007… The top names in freeskiing converge on
Copper Mountain to compete for a total prize purse of $60,000.00 during the Jeep® U.S.
Freeskiing Open Jan. 17-21. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Open is the largest,
longest running and most respected contest in freeskiing and showcases the best
twin-tipped talent in the world. In addition to the MORE
HURRICANES, SNOW & BELOW ZERO WEATHER AT DEER VALLEY FREESTYLE
COMPETITION
The FIS Freestyle competition at Lake Placid was canceled because of unseasonable
temperatures which prevented snowmaking and the aerial event was held at Deer Valley
under the lights on January 11th. I was lucky to be there covering the FIS Freestyle events
that MORE
NATE ROBERTS MOGULS
Since his first days of running bumps, it's always been moguls for Park City 's Nate
Roberts - never alpine, never a deviation. He made his World Cup debut in 2003, won his
first World Cup contest the next season and captured the gold medal in moguls at the
2005 World Championships. He was skiing at age three on all the hills in Park City and
moved into moguls competition at seven. "It's been moguls all the way," he said. "I never
raced." Winning the 2003 NorAm moguls title was a major confidence boost for him MORE
ARCTIC WEATHER AT PARK CITY
Park City is the best ski town in America. There are three world-class ski areas in town
and another five within an hour. Main St. features lots of shopping, restaurants, and bars,
not-to-mention a chair lift to the slopes at the Pak City Resort. I got up early and headed
to the Park City Resort. I picked up skis at the rental shop and waited for the folks I was
skiing with at Kristi's Coffee Shop. MORE
KILLINGTON'S RAILS TO RICHES
Snowboarder Lucas Magoon (Rutland, Vt.) defeated defending champ Niko Cioffi (Rutland,
Vt.) while Cassandra Herbes (Sparta, NJ) defended her title Saturday night at the second
annual $15,000 Rails to Riches Rail Jam at Killington Resort. In the ski division, John
Strenio (Burlington, Vt.) and Kim Lamarre (Lac-Beauport, Quebec) MORE
Utah Ski Area Lodging Directory
This is a comprehensive list of all the lodging that can be found in the entire state of Utah. All the Hotels, Ski Lodges, Motels, and B&Bs are listed by town. MORE
FAMOUS U.S. SKIERS
Donna Weinbrecht has won almost everything in Freestyle. This former Killington local
with the signature blonde ponytail won the Olympic gold medal in 1992 and was the 1st
woman to ever win a medal in the moguls. It goes with her five World Cup titles; 46 World
Cup victories MORE
NEW HAMPSHIRE LODGING LIST
Welcome to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. In this easily accessible and
naturally beautiful region, charming New England villages dot valleys surrounded by
soaring peaks. A wide variety of year 'round recreation is always at your doorstep or
MORE
US SKI TEAM TELEVISION SCHEDULE
Follow the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding on NBC, Versus and WCSN.com - Fans can follow the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding this winter with season-long coverage on NBC, Versus (formerly OLN) and the new World Championship Sports Network (WCSN). The Team announced its domestic TV schedule featuring 10.5 hours on NBC, weekly coverage through most of the season on Versus and complete coverage of nearly every World Cup event on WCSN.com. MORE
VERMONT LODGING LIST (by town)
We invite you to visit a special place that offers much MORE than a comfortable bed and
delicious breakfast. A variety of charming and inviting guest rooms have been created
around the heart of a two-hundred-year-old dairy farm. The farm's fields and pastures at
the foot of Mt. Equinox provide acres of scenic open space for a picture perfect setting.
MORE
SKI AREA DISCOUNTS
Read about season pass discounts and other discounts at ski areas around the nation
including: Snowbasin, Shawnee Peak, Gore, Whiteface, Taos, Washusett, Attitash,
Cooper, Mt. Rose, Monarch, Santa Fe, Hogadon, and MORE
MAJOR US SKI TEAM EVENTS SCHEDULE
Nov. 2, New York Ski & Snowboard Ball Hammerstein Ballroom
Nov. 24-26, Sirius Satellite Radio Aspen Winternational MORE
THE INS AND OUTS OF WINTER PARK / MARY JANE
To establish credibility as to know what I am talking about, I have been skiing at Winter
Park / Mary Jane since I was 4 years old, and have put close to probably 400 days at the
resort. I know where all of the little "secret stashes" are, where the best places to eat
are, and even where you can find the shortest lift lines. As far as establishing my
credibility, you might as well classify me as a local. MORE
FREESKI: FREESTYLE.CH 2006
Martin Misof won the Freeski category at freestyle.ch 2006 in Zurich. Without being
seeded as a fixed starter in the finals on Sunday he already came up with a series of solid
runs on the 28m high Landiwiese ramp in the pre-qualifying session on MORE
WHITEFACE / GORE - 2006/2007 SEASON PASSES
You can Buy Your Season Pass Online just click:
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(ages 20-69) Whiteface/Gore $710 - $875 Adult Non-Holiday* ............. (ages 20-69)
Whiteface/Gore $525 - $675 MORE
SHAWNEE PEAK SEASON PASS
New Season Pass Announcement! You've Hit the TRIFECTA!
Updated 7/27/06 - Hit the Trifecta! We've heard the call for a new, less expensive
midweek pass and we think you've hit the jackpot! Ski day AND night, Monday-Wednesday
on the new Trifecta Season Pass for as little as $240! Get details and buy yours today
right here! Dramatic Upgrades of MORE
SNOWBASIN RESORTS 2006-2007 RATES
Snowbasin Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.snowbasin.com/summer/lift_rates.asp
Lift Rates All Day (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Adult All Area $60 Adult Discount with card $48
Child (7-12) All Area $37 MORE
WACHUSETT SEASON PASS
Gold Century Pass $499 (until 9/14**) Order online now! Unlimited Pass - Valid Anytime (7
day x 7 night) * Unlimited visits * No restrictions * $20 Mountainside Sports Shop Credit
on each additional pass purchased. * 7:30 am Access MORE
BEAVER CREEK 2006 AN INTROSPECTIVE RECIPE FOR EUPHORIA
Preface: As a freelance writer I'm often drawn into an awkward and cyclical quandary. I
know the general topic I want to write about, the place, the time, the events, the
activities, et al. But the perspective; that's the tough part to choose. MORE
STAR SNOWBOARDING SIBLINGS SIGN WITH ARLUCK PROMOTIONS
Good things come in pairs. A perfect example is the brother-sister duo of Teddy and
Jordan Karlinski -- the next great snowboarders to come from Aspen, Colorado. Arluck
Promotions is pleased to announce that both young athletes have MORE
SPRING SKIING AT SNOWSHOE
I kept receiving news about all the new snow falling at Snowshoe in West Virginia.
Springtime is one of my favorite times to ski, so I packed up my car and headed to the
wilds of West Virginia. When I checked the directions on their web site, I noticed MORE
ALTA ADVENTURE
After a week of skiing in Utah, Tex and I were really skiing at out best. Nothing could be
better than ending our trip with a couple of days of skiing at Alta. W knew that Alta has
outstanding runs to challenge even experienced skiers like us with 35% rated as
"Expert". They also provide many trails (40%) MORE
KILLINGTON HOSTS NATIONAL FREESTYLE COMPETITION
I was excited when I heard that Killington was going to host the 2006 Sprint U.S.
Freestyle Championships. Donna Weinbrecht had mentioned that she was going to be
there and Johnny "O", the Director of the Killington Race Program MORE
BEST SKI TOWN IN AMERICA
For my money, Park City is the best ski town in America. There are three world-class ski
areas in town and another five within an hour. Main St. features lots of shopping,
restaurants, and bars, not-to-mention a chair lift to the slopes at the Pak City Resort.
MORE
JACKSON SNOWGASM
12:20 pm - We just rolled into the Motel 6 in Jackson. I have mad butterflies and I am so
stoked to go ride. The drive wasn't bad at all. Five hours away and I'm at a really GREAT
resort and a vacation! Like madmen we are unloading our gear and bags MORE
THE BLIZZARD OF '06
The Weatherman had predicted that a big storm was going to hit the Northeast the
weekend I was heading up to Sunday River in Maine. I was looking forward to getting in
some really good skiing at this world-class ski area. MORE
JEEP KING OF THE MOUNTAIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Squaw Valley, Calif. The event featured 32 of the world's top racers, including nine
athletes that participated in the 2006 Winter Olympics. They included Daron Rahlves
MORE
JUST PLAYING AT DEER VALLEY
On all my other visits to Deer Valley, I was on assignment covering major FIS Freestyle
events. This time, Paul Maraschiello was just there to play. Tex had never skied Deer
Valley and I wanted him to see how the "rich and famous" skied. I would MORE
A RECIPE FOR FUN AT WHITETAIL MOUNTAIN
Ingredients:
1 - four- year-old son who has never seen a mountain
1 - Husband who never sawn MORE then 6 inches of snow
1 - Wife with 23 years of skiing under her belt
1 - Awesome staff and ski school at Whitetail
I roll out of bed, stab contacts into my eyes, and stagger around for a few minuets. Then
eyes open fully and the excitement builds. We're going to Whitetail today! 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
EARLY SKIING AT SNOWSHOE
The drive from Washington, D.C. to Snowshoe is always interesting. It's superhighway for
1/2 the trip and winding secondary roads through the mountains of Virginia and West
Virginia for the rest. On this trip I noticed that the state of West Virginia has improved the
road 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
THE SNOW CAME BEFORE I'M READY
It started to snow in the mountains here in the East. Snowshoe, one of my favorite ski
areas in West Virginia, just sent em a photo of all the snow. This morning the News on TV
was featuring all the snow on the ground. 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
THE BLIZZARD OF 2005 AT SNOWSHOE
They were predicting a big storm for the entire East Coast and mother nature didn't let us
down. We got over a foot of snow while we were at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia.
We were excited about the prospect of skiing there. 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
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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 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
GROOMERS SAVE THE DAY AT SNOWSHOE
The drive to Snowshoe is always interesting. They've opened up a new road that comes in
from the east through the old railroad town of Cass. This new route cuts about 10 miles
off the trip. I printed up the directions and hopped on Rt. 66 going west. 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
SKI RACING & FREESTYLE NEWS
Read on for race results and news, from all over, including the latest news about our
World Cup racers and Olympic team. We provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects
of the sport of skiing, including downhill, freestyle and nordic events. 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 ecided 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
EARLY WINTER AT SNOWSHOE
Winter came early at Snowshoe this year. I was delighted to be invited to another media
weekend at this West Virginia resort. Snowshoe is easily the best ski area within an easy
drive of Washington, D.C. even though it is an "up-side-down" mountain. 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
SEASON TICKET NEWS
Get the latest on season tickets form: A-Basin, Aspen, Snowmass, Loveland, Mt. Rose,
Mountain High, Wachusett 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
BIG AIR AT SNOWSHOE
The drive from Washington, D.C. to Snowshoe is always interesting. It's superhighway for
1/2 the trip and winding secondary roads through the mountains of Virginia and West
Virginia for the rest. The scenery is beautiful and they really mean it when the post the
speed limit at 15 MPH going around a hairpin turn. I was psyched, they had received a lot
of snow and it was shaping up to be a great weekend of fun on the slopes. 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
MORE LIFT TICKET SAVINGS
I'm hard at work trying to locate more discounts and savings on lift tickets for the coming
2000-2001 ski season. We are planning to begin selling lift tickets on-line for any of the
ski areas that are interested in selling through us. Meanwhile, here is the latest info on
early-bird ticket discounts. MORE
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES' CUSTOMERS LOG-ON FOR $99 FARES
Southwest consistently provides inexpensive flights to ski country. If you are planning a
trip to New England or out West. I recommend that you check Southwest airline on-line at
southwest.com before you purchase tickets any place. 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. When I found that out, I decided to head up to Jay Peak and
sample some of their powder. So head up to Jay Peak and look for the SkiBumNews.com
on the back of my jacket and ski with the Editor of the best ski publication on the
Internet. 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.
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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
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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
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