http://www.prnewsnow.com/News for the world!en-ushttp://www.prnewsnow.com/firebase_images/prnn.jpghttp://www.prnewsnow.com1257321843>>Vail Mountain today announced that with the recent completion of the automated snowmaking system on Golden Peak twotime World Cup Overall champion and Vail resident Lindsey Vonn has begun training at the resort alongside Ski 38 Snowboard Club Vail athletes. The Golden Peak portion of Vail Mountain is only open to scheduled ski teams and clubs. Vail Mountain is slated to open to the public on Friday...]]>1256628528>>The 37th annual Park City Ski Swap will take place November 6 7 38 8 at the Basin Recreation Field House in Park City Utah. One of the largest oldest ski swaps in North America the Park City Ski Swap features over 25000 sq. feet of new and used skis snowboards boots poles clothing and accessories all under one roof. quotThe ski swap started out small in 1972 but has grown to one of the largest ski...]]>1256368272>>Jeannie Thoren didn't set out to revolutionize the skiing industry. She just wanted to ski better. Now she has become the driving force behind womenspecific models of skis and ski boots. On Friday October 30 Thoren will visit Alpine Shop in Kirkwood to offer her expertise in fit and function to women skiers in the St. Louis area. For the rest of the weekend she will sit down for private appointments...]]>1255849755>>Far from complacent after 102 years in the snowshoe business Tubbs Snowshoes is forging on with innovative snowshoe designs this season it is the Flex Series snowshoe available in 3 models. ORS Snowshoes Direct is pleased to work alongside of Tubbs to bring the FLEX8482 Series to discerning snowshoe enthusiast this winter season via their web site and retail locations. The Tubbs FLEX8482 series...]]>1255591821>>Resort Technology Partners LLC RTP a leading provider of integrated pointofsale software and a fullservice interactive agency http://www.rtpinteractive.com/ to the resort recreation and attractions industries announced this week it received two 8220Outstanding Achievement in Web Development8221 Awards at the Web Marketing Association8217s 2009 WebAwards Competition.The awards were received by RTPInteractive...]]>1253603732>>The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association and Ludus Tours have announced a new partnership as the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver approach in February 2010.Canadian Freestyle fans heading to Vancouver next February for the Winter Games will now have custom Tour Packages available as a result of the exclusive agreement. Ludus plans to create packages that cater specifically to Canadian Freestyle enthusiasts...]]>time()>>Go2Sports Inc. announced a free webinar on Sept. 10th offering U.S. recreational snowboarders 1800000 to demo their revolutionary new snowboarding binding gear. At the webinar by quotBoarding4Bucks.comquot recreational snowboarders are invited to learn how they can get paid 1000 to 3000 to show off quotSkate2Ridequot a revolutionary snowboard binding device with AI. Boarders are needed to ride and...]]>time()>>HEAD Leading Rowing Company Launches Concept2 SkiErg for Nordic Ski Training nbspnbsp PLeading Rowing Company Launches Concept2 SkiErg for Nordic Ski Training/P pConcept2 the leading manufacturer of racing oars and rowing machines offers Nordic skiers a new way to train without...]]>time()>>nbspnbspnbspnbspHow Erna Low fared last winter seasonnbspnbspnbspnbspResults of surveys on client base why we lost and why we gainednbspnbspnbspnbspStudy of notable trends nbspnbspnbspnbspForecast for next seasonWith the recession deepening and a big question mark looming over how tour operators will fare next winter Erna Low http://www.ernalow.co.uk has conducted several studies on why our clients...]]>time()>>Ludus Tours is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Jamaica Bobsleigh Federation as its Official Tour Operator in time for the Vancouver Winter Games in 2010. As part of the exclusive agreement Ludus will create tour and hotel packages for Jamaica Bobsleigh fans to attend the Games in Whistler Canada where the Olympic Bobsleigh events will take place. Custom Winter Games Fan packages will...]]>time()>>i/p PPark City Utah May 10 2009 The Park City Ski Education Foundation PCSEF announced today that Jesse Hunt currently the US Ski Team Alpine Director at the US Ski 38 Snowboard Association USSA will join the Park City Ski Team as the General Manager and Program Director on June 1st 2009.Hunt will succeed Dave Galusha who is retiring after managing the Park City Ski Team...]]>time()>>Ludus Tours has been appointed the Official Tour Operator for US Speedskating in time for the Vancouver Winter Games in February 2010.Ludus Tours will provide US Speedskating with custom fan packages that include hotel accommodations transportation excursions and local guide assistance during the Vancouver Winter Games. Ludus will also provide VIP hospitality suite access for US Speedskating clients....]]>time()>>Come to participate or just watch. Either way the Edmonton Winter Triathlon http://www.festivalcity.ca/festivalcalendar/item.aspxfestival8869 offers a great deal of fun on a winter's day. quotIt's something that people look forward to in the Edmonton winter scenequot says Russell Gottschalk race director since 2000. Part of the Silver Skate Festival Edmonton's longest running winter festival...]]>time()>>McKinney http://www.mckinney.com/ announced today that Mirko MuellerGoolsbey has joined the agency as account supervisor.A topten Olympic pair figure skater at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano Japan and bronze medalist at the World Championships that same year MuellerGoolsbey 34 comes to McKinney from Nortel where he served as global advertising manager at the firm's location in Research Triangle...]]>time()>>Robson Helimagic introduces their new website which contains information on helicopter tours winter heli ski Valemount weather conditions ski rental rates sightseeing tours bus tours and need to know information. Join their Facebook group quotRobson Helimagic Inc.quot to see what a real Canadian Rockies tour is all about.Nestled in a valley between the Rocky Mountains Monashee Mountains and Cariboo...]]>time()>>Some of the best ski conditions for years have boosted demand for car hire http://www.carrentals.co.uk in the Alps and North America with price comparison site Carrentals.co.uk reporting ski bookings up 25 overall year on year.Some of the strongest increases have been seen at Geneva up 33 Salzburg up 20 and Munich up 10 with many British skiers and snowboarders taking more than one break in the...]]>time()>>HEAD Nielsen Audit Confirms OnTheSnow.Com Remains Dominant Web Portal Skiers Still Passionate About Their Sport nbspnbsp PNielsen Audit Confirms OnTheSnow.Com Remains Dominant Web Portal Skiers Still Passionate About Their Sport/P pOnTheSnow.com once again has confirmed its dominance...]]>time()>>i/p PWinter Park CO February 18 2009 Two years ago Winter Park Resort stepped in at the last minute to host the 2007 USCSA National Championships due to inadequate conditions at the event's original location. Almost as soon as the event was over the Resort put in a bid for 2009 and was duly awarded with the contract.Also two years ago Vacations Inc was chosen as one of...]]>time()>>Vermont's Killington Resort http://www.killington.com the largest ski and snowboard resort in the East is offering a limited number of 42 lift tickets for skiers and riders to enjoy the outstanding snow conditions for the first week of March.We're having a fantastic snow yearquot said Patricia Ryan Killington's director of sales marketing and reservations. quotWe received 14 inches of snow in the past...]]>time()>>Estonian investment company KC Grupp http://www.kcgrupp.com/ congratulates twotime Winter Olympics http://www.kcgrupp.com/gold medal winner skier Andrus Verepalu on his second world championship win in Nordic skiing. Veerpalu won the 15 kilometre classical style race at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec on Friday 20 February. Czech Republic's Lucas Bauer took silver in the event...]]>time()>>This month DuPont Engineering Polymers http://www2.dupont.com/Plastics/enUS/Products/index.html launches one of the first uses worldwide of DuPont8482 Hytrel174 RS thermoplastic elastomer in sporting goods applications. A new product was launched by Salomon a leading consumer supplier of sporting goods. Hytrel174 RS thermoplastic elastomer http://plastics.dupont.com/plastics/pdflit/americas/hytrel/HYTRELRSBooklet062008.pdf...]]>time()>>Shell Vacations Hospitality is proud to announce the launch of a new key component to its web site the Hot Deals Blog http://www.shellhospitality.com/blog. Travelers seeking a resource for lastminute lodging bargains at Shell Hospitality8217s 22 oneofakind allseasons resorts will find stellar last minute deals created for loyal new and soontobe fans of Shell Hospitality8217s condo rentals and expansive...]]>time()>>Nearly 8000 season pass holders at Whitefish Mountain Resort www.skiwhitefish.com surpassed 1 billion vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding on Tuesday Feb. 24 as tracked by the resort's quotBig Verticalquot program.Resort officials said they were excited to have their own unfathomly large number to talk about.These kinds of really big numbers seem to be getting a lot of news coverage latelyquot...]]>time()>>d April 12 2009./p PMississauga Ontario March 3 2009 The early bird gets the worm Those who plan a weekend getaway early can take advantage of InnVest REIT Hotels' special offer for auto club http://www.innvestreithotels.com/ViewPage.actionsiteNodeId12438languageId138contentId1052 members to save 20 off standard hotel rates across Canada from Thursday through Sunday Choose...]]>time()>>Two top publishers one print and one digital have joined forces to create Big Nate Island http://www.poptropica.com/bignateisland.html a new online quest that will excite kids all over the world. Family Education Network the publisher of Funbrain.com and Poptropica and United Media the syndicator of Big Nate recently launched the island on the Web's fastest growing virtual world dedicated solely...]]>time()>>Glacier walking heliskiing tobogganing and curling are just some of the more unusual winter travel activities that are increasing in popularity as adrenaline junkie holidaymakers among us take to the mountainside in search of new thrills without travel insurance http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/jump1catId6330070838mediaId19300208.Exciting as these sports may or may not sound the number of novices...]]>time()>>Given the sheer volume of discounted holidays on offer from ski firms at present it is unsurprising that cashstrapped holidaymakers are looking to the slopes for a break and many of these will be taking the opportunity to try out one of the many different winter sports. For even more of these travellers considering their cheap travel insurance http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/jump1catId6330070838mediaId19300208...]]>time()>>Earlier this month SLAPPA Distribution announced they have partnered with professional eSports organization and current Intel Extreme Masters III Champions Fnatic and today SLAPPA showed further commitment to the eSports community by announcing the sponsorship of Pro Gaming team Paragon of Virtue POV and a working partnership with ESports Entertainment ESEA.Now that SLAPPA is the title sponsor and...]]>time()>>PPBring the family and hit the slopes during a Denver Colorado vacation. Guests making reservations at the Courtyard Denver Airport can book with this Colorado Ski Package and have endless amounts of fun in the snow. The Courtyard Denver Airport Offers Comfortable AccommodationsThe Courtyard Denver Airport offers relaxing accommodations to guests booking with the Colorado Ski Package. After hitting...]]>time()>>Shell Vacations Hospitality http://www.shellhospitality.com/chebsprsvhsweep09 proudly introduces its 8220Dream Escapes8221 Sweepstakes in which entrants have a chance to win a 2 night stay at one of their familyfriendly suite resorts in worldclass destinations throughout the US and Canada. By entering the Shell Vacations Hospitality sweepstakes http://www.shellhospitalitydreamescape.com/chebsprsvhsweep09...]]>>>The KidznSnow.com Rippin' Riders Kids Testing Team is on the lookout for kids who just love to rip it up Whether it's on snow bike skateboard or in life.... KidznSnow is looking for enthusiastic kids from across the U.S. and Canada who want to be part of the Rippin' Rider team. The Rippin' Rider Kids Testing Team program is FREE and facilitated through KidznSnow.com and KidznFun.com online family travel...]]>>>Residence Inn by Marriott Whistler which has struck up a heartening relationship with the West Active Academy in Whistler that benefits both the Whistler Hotel http://www.whistlermarriott.com/ and staff from Korea. The linkup offers immigrant workers the opportunity of secure employment and a strong base from which to integrate and contribute to Canadian society. In return the hotel gets its pick from...]]>>>As the bid deadline of March 5 approaches the excitement of homebuyers heats up as they position themselves for the chance to own a brand new luxury home at a fraction of its original asking price. The builder closeout auction on the Freedom Realty Exchange www.FRE.com/284R8 of highend properties in the masterplanned community of Stapleton and the charming town of Golden Colorado has brought scores...]]>>>Estonian investment company KC Grupp http://www.kcgrupp.com/ congratulates twotime Winter Olympics http://www.kcgrupp.com/gold medal winner skier Andrus Verepalu on his second world championship win in Nordic skiing. Veerpalu won the 15 kilometre classical style race at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec on Friday 20 February. Czech Republic's Lucas Bauer took silver in the event...]]>>>Carriage Ridge Resort was chosen as a Top 10 Best for Families8211Canada Top 10 Best Bargain8211Canada and Top 100 Best Bargain8211World Hotel by TripAdvisor174 in its 2009 Travelers8217 Choice174 awards. Now in its seventh year the TripAdvisor Travelers8217 Choice awards honor the world8217s best hotels earning their distinction from those who know them best 8211 real travelers. Unlike any other hotel...]]>>>i/p PRoanoke VA February 12 2009 The Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League http://www.acchockey.com will host its 14th Annual Championship Tournament at the Roanoke Civic Center the weekend of February 2022 2009. Beginning at 7:00 PM Friday evening Duke UVA UNC NC State Virginia Tech and Georgetown will square off.The 2009 Championship promises to be exciting rockem sockem...]]>1234598934>>HEAD Nielsen Audit Confirms OnTheSnow.Com Remains Dominant Web Portal Skiers Still Passionate About Their Sport nbspnbsp PNielsen Audit Confirms OnTheSnow.Com Remains Dominant Web Portal Skiers Still Passionate About Their Sport/P pOnTheSnow.com once again has confirmed its dominance...]]>1234253717>>Deep Waters Press is proud to release a 2nd DVD in the unique Love Affair with Angling series by Drs. Vincent Giuliano and Harold Lyon. Disc 2 with a full hour and 48 minutes of fascinating fishing lore and practical tips features ice fishing with NH guide Adrien Lavoie streamer fly tying and fishing by some of the best fly tying artists in the U.S. including Jim Warner Mike Martinek Chuck French and...]]>1234172758>>Winter footcare and foot gear is sometimes neglected by skiers skaters and snowboarders. But the combination of lower temperatures and reduced humidity almost doubles the incidence of dry skin in winter compared to summer. Dry skin can reduce agility performance and fun.Foot care expert Carol J. Buck CEO of Xenna Corporation www.xenna.com says quotFor outdoor winter activities it's important to keep...]]>1234167210>>Online ski holiday website TakeMeSkiing is pleased to announce a partnership with Mpora to provide a free live web cast of the Rip Curl Crans Montana Champs Open on the weekend of 7th 38 8th of February. This event is famous throughout the snowboarding world and will feature two Big Air jumps a superpipe a massive Swatch Spine and a 12 metre box. Not only this but the Crans Montana has returned as...]]>1233741895>>InventHelp174 America's leading inventor service company announces that one of its clients an inventor from Petoskey Mich. has designed an accessory that would protect an ice fishing hole from ice and snow buildup. This invention is patented and a prototype is available.Ice Awayquot could help to prevent the icefishing hole from freezing or filling up with snow. It would help an angler to pull the...]]>1233741011>>HEAD The Residence Inn Flagstaff Invites You to the Arizona Snowbowl nbspnbsp PThe Residence Inn Flagstaff Invites You to the Arizona Snowbowl/P p/p PFlagstaff AZ Plan an exhilarating ski vacation at the Residence Inn Flagstaff. The quotArizona Snowbowl...]]>1233740920>>Like a climber heading toward a mountain summit West Yellowstone's winter season is about to reach its peak. With a ski race and snowmobile expo slated in March West Yellowstone the gateway to Yellowstone National Park offers families and outdoor enthusiasts a rich value for their vacation dollar. The park is open through March 15 to overthe snow travelers who want to experience this winter wonderland...]]>1233662136>>Apple's brand new iPhone television and Web commercial opens with quotWhat's great about the iPhone is that if you want to check snow conditions on the mountain there's an app for that.quotWhat's the app It's Snow Reports provided by OnTheSnow.com of course the 1 most visited pure snow sports Web site in the world. The app costs 1.99 and can be purchased by clicking the Mobile OnTheSnow http://www.onthesnow.com/mobile...]]>1232791057>>Winter weather chases many active people indoors but snow and ice can actually create stimulating athletic challenges. Skiing and snowshoeing offer lowimpact workouts that raise the heart rate and increase respiration. The physical demands of snowshoeing can build up endurance levels and strengthen quadriceps while skiing works the hip flexors and extensors. The use of poles also helps condition arm...]]>1232786057>>For many in Ontario the Kawartha's remains an undiscovered travel destination. With above average amounts of snowfall expected this winter there will be no shortage of activities for those who love the great outdoors. The Kawartha's offers a host of activities for outdoor lovers. Visitors can participate in a wide variety of winter sports such as downhill skiing cross country skiing and skating. The...]]>1232277503>>Stay Aspen Snowmass Aspen/Snowmass Resort and Frontier Airlines have once again joined forces to offer huge savings on an Aspen/Snowmass vacation package. Guests can save over 1000 on an average trip with the Free Flight Free Night and Free Day offer. Package two tickets to Aspen/Snowmass on Frontier Airlines with a minimum of four nights lodging and four days of skiing/riding and get one free airline...]]>1232270314>>Among Brampton Ontario hotels http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzbm the Courtyard Toronto Brampton extends holiday cheer with excellent winter deals on weekend stays. The Brampton hotel deals include family retreats shopping getaways and incentives for those looking for hotels near Toronto or Pearson Airport to host a meeting.Families can enjoy a Toronto weekend away at the Courtyard Toronto...]]>1231834949>>RegolG Industries is pleased to announce the launch of its new website http://www.regolg.com. RegolG Industries is the manufacturer of blank computer mouse pads neoprene items for personal use such as GPS cases and water bottle carriers outdoor polar fleece hoods and beach lounge chair towels. Our blank mousepads are designed to be customized through techniques like sublimation screen printing and...]]>1231689539>>New online photography course offers digital photography tips for taking great winter snow photos. The popular course is offered by Learn to Take Photos http://www.learntotakephotos.com and taught by photographer Christina Handley. The course includes tips for finding subjects protecting your gear and getting good exposures in the snow. No one knows more about taking photos in the winter snow than...]]>1231596718>>Women who enjoy the outdoors and want to improve their skiing or riding skills will gather at Wintergreen Resort http://www.wintergreenresort.com/ February 2022 for a weekend of planned activities culminating in the Wintergreen Women's Snow Sports Clinic sponsored by Head USA. No matter what the skill level women of all ages will enjoy a weekend getaway both on and off the slopes. World Champion...]]>1230885341>>In an unprecedented move wildernessexchangeunlimited.com is offering up to 30 off snowshoes right before the snowy season This move is nothing short of astounding because traditionally most companies only offer discounts this deep when a product is out of season not right before the season starts and two weeks prior to the holidays.These snowshoes are the Atlas and MSR name brand models http://www.wildernessexchangeunlimited.com/productdetail.cfmCatID10338PID3211...]]>1229762777>>Originals by Weber Terrance L. Weber Toms River NJ announces the immediately available Weber TF Foot Warming Insoles with temperature level control insulation material originally developed by NASA for use in boots and space suits to give comfort warmth and protection during astronauts' walks in space. These new insoles are designed for the general public to use and will fit inside of most shoes and...]]>1229502775>>The American Nordic Walking System and www.SkiWalking.com are 1 in customer satisfaction and are the leading retailer of quality onepiece Nordic Walking Poles in the USA and Canada. Even Santa Claus has been spotted Nordic Walking with poles from The American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com for health and fitness. And Santa Claus is teaming up with The American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.comOver...]]>1229414811>>While the month of December gives many an extra boost of holiday cheer the same winter weather that puts revelers in the festive spirit of the season can also take a fierce toll on their feet. 8220Foot ailments caused by snowy and icy conditions as well as those caused by wearing improper footwear are just several of the common winter injuries podiatric physicians commonly see and treat during the...]]>1229339225>>Holidays a bit tough on the family budget Feeling like the family needs to bond on the slopes Try your luck at winning a family vacation package to Whistler Canada via KidznSnow.com. This dream family vacation GRAND PRIZE includes: nbspnbspnbspnbspRoundtrip ground transportation from Vancouver Airport to Whistler nbspnbspnbspnbspThree nights accommodation in a quad occupancy suite chosen by Tourism...]]>1229242033>>Vancouver BC based ShowTimeTickets.com today announces that the ShowTimeTickets.com Resale MarketPlace is now open for business for those that wish to Buy or Sell tickets to any of the 2010 Winter Games events in Vancouver and Whistler BC.We are excited to be able to participate in what is sure to be a vibrant and active ticket resale market for 2010 Winter Games tickets http://www.showtimetickets.com/sports/wintersummergames/wintergames2010vancouver/quot...]]>1229241886>>A new ski season is upon us and it8217s finally time to plan that much anticipated Rocky Mountain winter getaway. Our best advice is to keep things simple and stress free. From lodging to lift tickets lessons to gear rentals Vacations Inc is committed to managing the details Even gear rental is simplified Vacations Inc has formed a convenient and exclusive arrangement with Epic Mountain Sports http://www.epicmountainsports.com/...]]>1229069218>>Justin Charles manufacturer of quality outdoor clothing has announced that for a limited time it is offering free return shipping on its entire collection of premium rugged casual outerwear purchased online through its website at JustinCharles.com. Starting December 11 2008 any outerwear purchased through our retail site can be returned for almost any reason and we'll cover the return shipping as...]]>1228982865>>Come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the best skiing and riding in the east with a 50.00 special from the Inn of the Six Mountains on Killington Mountain. In honor of Killington Resort's achievement the Inn of the Six Mountains is offering a 50.00 special. Stay for three nights and one night is 50.00. The discounted night must be Sunday Thursday. Restrictions apply. Killington is the largest...]]>1228896776>>Weathering winter winds and cold temperatures is a snap according to CooltechMarketplace.com. This online store carries a line of wearable products designed to warm those who work or play in frigid conditions. Cooltech's weather busters challenge the worst inclement conditions. Innovative packetscalled Heat Pax8482 generate heat and tuck easily inside each ThermaFur8482 garment. Many of the ThermaFur8482...]]>1228392335>>The best winter vacations are those that provide exceptional values at some of North America's finest ski and snowboard resorts. American Express has teamed with OnTheSnow this Winter to help Cardmembers plan those memorable holidays at more than 40 ski resorts throughout the United States and Canada.All skivacation planners need to do is visit the American Express Ski Deals page http://www.onthesnow.com/americanexpress/travel.html...]]>1228379475>>The November 2008 issue of quotBudget Travelquot names ResortQuest.com a top Web site for Vacation Rentals. The article notes that the Web site offers accommodations from 55 ResortQuest beach and ski resort areas in North America as well as hundreds of additional domestic and international destinations through the ResortQuest Partner Program. Now with over 100 resort locations to choose from in the...]]>1228210131>>Whether he's busy shredding the halfpipe working on his latest video game touring the country with his Boom Boom HuckJam or making one of his numerous television appearances skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is first and foremost an athlete. And athletes know the importance of good nutrition. However most of Tony's fans are boys ages 8 to 16 not the most nutritionally conscious group around. So Tony...]]>1228209783>> Consider the common windshield ice scraper www.innovationfactory.com. What probably comes to mind is the image of a commoditytype product: inexpensive but only soso effective and needing frequent replacement cheaply massproduced offshore. The archetypical throwaway plastic product from the age of plenty.Nothing about the Innovation Factory's IceDozer www.innovationfactory.com174 fits this mold. We've...]]>1228209730>>Hanazono www.skihanazono.com is proud to announce the opening of the new Hanazono 308 Ski Centre www.skihanazono.com. It is history in the making and provides a glimpse of Nihon Harmony Resorts' dramatic broader development strategy for the Hanazono area. Finally Niseko's perfect snow conditions now have a facility to match. The inspiration for the design of Hanazono 308 is the soaring peak of Mount...]]>1228209695>>A new company has entered the snowboard industry. Morrell Boards is changing the snowboard industry with an online custom snowboard shop. The customer creates their Rite Ride by selecting all goods used for the manufacturing of their board from the type of construction to the core base and graphic. Many people have been in the market for a new snowboard but became frustrated because the desired...]]>1228209473>>If air travelers feel crushed under extra fees for checking baggage just wait until they see the charges this winter when traveling with skis snowboards and other equipment.Winter travelers heading for the ski slopes can anticipate not only 1525 fees on regular luggage but fees for oversized bags for ski equipment can cost between 125150 each way on major airlines. ResortQuest Ski 38 Sport Director...]]>1228209466>>This winter's ski wear http://www.sweatybetty.com/skiwear/ from sweatyBetty encapsulates the spirit of 70's downhill racing champions together with luxurious capes faux fur trims and hats reminiscent of Dr Zhivago. Slim silhouettes across our ski wear are key made possible by the use of highly waterproofed four way soft shell fabric developed exclusively for sweatyBetty. As a brand we take pride in...]]>1228209452>>Just in time for the winter ski season Skis.com is celebrating its distinctive shopping experience and creating awareness of its catalogue of resources for customers interested in purchasing snow skis http://www.skis.com/brand/Rossignol/category/SkiSkisMensSkiswithBindings and other equipment. The combination of an advanced filtering system expert advice and onsnow video reviews and tutorials provides...]]>1228209368>>For more than 100 years members of Polar Bear Clubs around the world have gathered in their bathing suits to quottake the plungequot into icy winterchilled lakes and waterways. While its easy to chalk it up as an oddball Northern phenomenon the very existence of such clubs have long distinguished Northern cities from Southern towns. Until today.Orlando is the newest metropolis with a branch of the...]]>1228209003>>Amway Global http://www.amwayglobal.com today announced it will be the Presenting Sponsor for the NBC Holiday Celebration on Ice event featuring entertainers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. National World and Olympic figure skaters will skate to the music of the season provide by Grant and Smith. The skating cast is highlighted by Olympic Silver medalist and U.S. National champion Nancy Kerrigan and...]]>1228208954>>Snowmen snowball fights and sledding all bring to mind nostalgic thoughts of winter and with Wintergreen Resort's http://www.wintergreenresort.com/ latest kidfriendly attraction adults can relive their childhood memories while kids can experience a winter season they'll never forget. Ridgeley's Fun Park Wintergreen Resort's newest winter play area includes a minitubing carousel fun tunnels sledding...]]>1228129556>>The Alltel Ice Den home training center for the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes hockey team will host the U.S. Figure Skating Pacific Coast Sectional Championships this week at the north Scottsdale facility. Over 200 top figure skaters from all over the western United States have eared their way to this prestigious event with hopes of earning a chance to complete at the 2009 U.S. Figure Skating Championships...]]>1228129221>>Plymouth businessman and father of two Graham Anderson who was tragically paralysed in a skiing accident in 2004 has today won a liability Trial in the High Court 2008 EWHC 2790 QB. Mr. Anderson and family were on holiday in the French Alps resort of Puy St Vincent where he was taken off piste by a skiing instructor. As he skied down a steep slope he lost control hitting a tree and as a result of...]]>1228128990>>Student bank accounts usually provide just enough money for the essentials such as textbooks and food but with Wintergreen Resort's http://www.wintergreenresort.com/ College Ski Season Pass even students on a budget can enjoy the winter thrills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Fulltime college or university students can hit the slopes after class or on quotoffquot days all seasonlong for a discounted...]]>1228128495>>Baynote Inc. the leader in recommendations and social search today announced that Sun 38 Ski Sports www.sunandski.com is live with Baynote Product Recommendations http://www.baynote.com/recommendations/product/. Sun 38 Ski Sports who operates 17 retail stores as well as a successful online business selected Baynote to increase the effectiveness of its search marketing and position itself for a successful...]]>1228128458>>BrooksRange www.brooksrange.com a leading manufacturer of mountaineering and backcountry equipment www.brooksrange.com introduces its 2009 collection including more color and size options for tried and true backcountry gear. BrooksRange provides a wide selection of innovative topquality backcountry gear for professional mountain and ski guides alpinists and recreational backcountry travelers and hikers....]]>1228128380>>Manor Vail Lodge will reopen this Friday Nov. 21 launching the 20082009 ski season with completion of an 18monthlong major update and renovation.The enhancements representing an investment of more than 100 million include the addition of a penthouse floor underground parking pools hot tubs and walkways along with a fully reconstructed wood and stone exterior.The new 50000squarefoot penthouse floor...]]>1228128207>>So today the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association ISMA released a Snow Dance video on the Internet here: GoSnowmobiling.org/snowdance.html http://www.gosnowmobiling.org/snowdance.html. The Snow Dance shown in the video is designed to make it snow thus hastening the arrival of the snowmobiling season.The new Snow Dance video features a mom dad and their two teenage children singing and...]]>1228128035>>quotRIDE iT OUTquot raises the bar on snowkiting films. Completed this year and available at www.kitesites.com the film is an official selection at major sports environmental and mountain film festivals. Jeff Cole of the Winter Wildlands Alliance says quotEveryone loved 'RIDE iT OUT'. It's fun. It's action packed.quot quotIt was the film that got the 'Jury's Favorite Award' because the jury liked...]]>1228127499>>ADS Sports Eyewear begins each ski season by testing dozens of name brand ski goggles. Favorite ski goggles for the 20082009 ski and snowboard season included some very cool technology and some firsttimers to the ski goggle market.The Phenom Turbo from Smith Ski Goggles http://www.adseyewear.com/resultsm/Smith20Ski20Goggles.phpmf18 with the Ignitor Mirror lens scored extremely well for the second...]]>1228127318>>Imagine having to deliver a lifesaving message crucial medicine or care for the sick in a nation and having no way to do so but your own two feet. Rob Lucas otherwise known as Ultra Rob knows just how much difference a bicycle can make. He's beginning a charity campaign on November 24 and donating 10 of earnings from his website UltraRob.com to World Bicycle Relief until the campaign ends on Christmas...]]>1228127237>>Thanks to recent daytime temperatures reaching just above freezing Lehigh Valley www.LehighValleyPA.org8217s two ski resorts have already started making snow and expect to open during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. And with the snow comes the annual Stay 38 Ski overnight travel packages from Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. Stay 38 Ski packages let snow lovers ski snowboard or tube...]]>1228125993>>Due to scheduling conflicts the owners of Mont Maison have contracted Telluride Ski Resort to lease their multimillion dollar Telluride/Mountain Village home during the weeks of Christmas New Year's and President's Day. This Telluride luxury rental home http://www.montmaisontelluride.com was just recently completed directly on the Double Cabins ski run in Mountain Village Colorado and has never been...]]>1228125488>>It's hard to get an honest straightforward recommendation anymore especially when it comes to electric snow blowers.Most retailers are loyal to whatever is on their shelves according to Jon Hoch founder 38 CEO of Power Equipment Direct one of the fastest growing ecommerce companies in the United States.SnowBlowersDirect.com http://www.snowblowersdirect.com however isn't your ordinary retailer. The...]]>1216884949>>With the Beijing Olympic Games and Beijing Paralympic Games just around the corner the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue the 2008 Lucky Loonie http://www.mint.ca/goodluck the latest in its extensive Olympic themed circulation coin program. The onedollar coin which features the familiar loon landing in water and the official emblem of the Canadian Olympic Team enters into circulation today. Canadians...]]>1216884230>>In December 2006 millions of people across the world waited in anguish to learn the fate of three climbers trapped on Mt. Hood. The massive search through the harshest storm on the mountain in more than a decade dominated news coverage. Climber Kelly James was trapped in a snow cave and made a final call to his wife Karen which left the world hoping for a Christmas miracle. The climbers family members...]]>1215502778>>Evergreen Team Concepts specifically designed the 2010 Service Initiative to raise the skill levels of business owners leaders and all employees throughout Whatcom County and its surrounding areas with the intention to gear up businesses for the expected surge of traffic accompanying the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Whatcom County is virtually halfway between Vancouver BC and Seattle. Henry Beeland...]]>1215071334>>InventHelps INPEX Americas Largest Invention Trade Show announces that Michael Cohen from Saugerties N.Y. has invented a stylish portable and versatile inclement weather head garment. This invention was exhibited at INPEX 2008 June 1114 in downtown Pittsburgh.Winter clothing accessories can be very boring. You stop off at the mall every season and pick up the basic staples: winter hats earmuffs scarves...]]>1214984289>>Visitors to OnTheSnow.com have said by virtue of clicking to them most often that this list represents the best of the best places to support that ski/snowboard habit this time of year. Our regional editors in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and in Europe concur.Our list includes the only U.S. resort open in the summer some high altitude glacier cruisers in the European Alps and Canada several...]]>1214032281>>Valle Nevado Chile an ideal winter resort located in the heart of the Andes Mountains at 9925 feet. Located only 37 miles less than 2 hours from the Santiago International Airport why miss out on a great ski vacation just because it is summer in the US. Ski June July August September and October 2008.Valle Nevado is the largest ski area in South America offering 23 miles of groomed trails 14 beginners...]]>1213517228>>Today Vermonts most highlyanticipated resort hotel in decades welcomed its first guests as Stowe Mountain Lodge www.stowemountainlodge.com opened its doors to the public. The 139room resort managed by Destination Hotels Resorts www.destinationhotels.com is the first true luxury resort hotel experience to open in Vermont in more than 50 years. The historic town of Stowe Vt. has long been known as...]]>1211526363>>The Weather Channel and Madacy Entertainment are releasing a second home video compilation. Epic Conditions on both DVD and Bluray Disc format will be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores from May 25 through August 2. Thereafter it will be available online and in other retail stores starting August 5. Epic Conditions which first launched on the network a year ago shows the dramatic jawdropping spectacle...]]>1211010265>>Lucas Baier owner of Sack Up Sports online community has launched a unique sponsorship program. Anyone who joins Sack Up Sports can receive sponsorship opportunities by contributing content or by getting involved on location.Were offering discounts on gear and clothing in exchange for reviews user sign ups mapping and promotional assistance says Lucas.Sack Up Sports is a free online community for people...]]>1210501833>>Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors has listed Michigans famous Olympic mountain ski resort Sugar Loaf for sale with an asking price of 5700000.Sugar Loaf Resort opened on Saturday December 26 1964 and was declared Michigans newest and finest ski area. Over the years Sugar Loaf has built upa reputation as a wonderful place for family recreation and the states best slopes.Surrounded by the spectacular...]]>1210501792>>ResortQuest announces the naming of Christopher Love to the post of General Manager for their Breckenridge http://www.resortquestbreckenridge.com and Keystone http://www.resortquestkeystone.com locations. Love replaces Robert Stenhammer General Manager of the Summit County locations for the past two years. Stenhammer relocated to ResortQuest Hilton Head in February 2008.Love originally from Boulder...]]>1210501697>>Following a successful first run in April of 2007 NRC Broadcasting parent company of KSMT KCMV KTUN and KSKE is proud to announce the second annual Breckenridge Massive Beer Festival http://www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/BreckenridgeBeerFestival.htm. The festival features 17 microbrews and craft beers with unlimited tasting for 30. Breweries include Breckenridge Brewery Steamworks Stone Brew Wolf...]]>1210501694>>Spring is known as one of the best times of ye ar in the Colorado Rockies blue skies warmer temperatures and plenty of fresh powder. To celebrate this coveted time of year Breckenridge Ski Resort holds an annual Spring Massive celebration. Known as a fusion of sport music nightlife and family fun the Spring Massive Festival brings together all ages for nearly two weeks of events. ResortQuest...]]>1210501678>>METHOD.tv are proud to announce their hosting of the live webcast of the 26th Annual Burton US Open from March 2122 live on METHOD.tv. Many consider the Burton US Open a Swatch TTR 6Star event as the crme de la crme of the snowboarding contest circuit. This year the top riders from around the world will head to Stratton Vermont USA hoping to boost their current TTR rankings as well as their Burton...]]>