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Skiing Reviews - October 2009

MT HOOD FUSION PASS PRICED RIGHT

October 30th 2009 13:52
One of the greatest ski season passes values this season is offered
by Oregon's Mt. Hood Skibowl and Timberline Lodge. For only
US$475, pass holders have unlimited lift access to both ski areas,
including night skiing and riding at the Skibowl--America's largest
night skiing area.

The length of the season is what puts the "Mt Hood Fusion Pass"
ahead in the great pass value category. The lifts spin from early
November (this year) until late May.

If the unlimited lift access alone was not enough, the ski area
throws in a plethora of discounts to retail, rentals, lessons and lodging

outlets.

The $475 price is available through November 8 and can be purchased
online or over the phone.
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BIG SKY DEALS

October 28th 2009 20:16
It's that time of year to buy pre-season deal cards from
ski resorts before they pull the plug. At Montana's Big
Sky Resort skiers and snowboarders have until Saturday
to purchase either a "Frequent Sky Card" or a "Bigger
Sky Card" online or over the phone.

The US$79 Frequent Sky Card is good for lift access from
November 29 through December 5 and then again from
April 5 through April 11. It's also good for twenty dollars
off regularly priced day lift tickets throughout the season
and other discounts around the resort. A nice deal if you
can ski and ride during the time windows set by Big Sky.


They've also come up with the US$349 Bigger Sky Card
which includes lift access from the resort's opening day
through Christmas and then again from March 27 through
April 11. Like the Frequent Sky Card, this card is also
valid for twenty dollars off regular day lift tickets and
other discounts.

A new program this year is $500 half day of "First Tracks,"
where two people get to cut exclusive first powder tracks
on the Dakota or Shedhorn runs before the general public
has a chance. Kinda pricey, but if you want to treat you
and a friend well, there you go.
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VAIL WON'T OWN THE CANYONS

October 27th 2009 20:06
in the world of ski area conglomerates jockeying to add resorts
to their portfolio of holdings, Vail Resorts has announced it's
gracefully bowing out of trying to acquire The Canyons Resort
property in Utah.

For many months, before the kaput American Skiing Company
finally throw in the proverbial towel, Vail Resorts had an understanding
of sorts that they would purchase the resort from the beaten down
to a shell of its former self corporation.

Alas, in the behind the scenes intrigue involving bankers, VCs,
lawyers and well, greedy types, the American Skiing Company
canceled the deal. "Sorry Vail boys, we got a better offer."

Vail Resorts sued but finally abandoned their rather fruitless
efforts this week.

The Canyons is now owned by the illustrious Talisker Corporation,
at least for the next few months or so.
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SUNDAY RIVER MEGA PASS

October 26th 2009 19:56
Well, ski area marketing directors have come up with all kinds of names
for their season pass products, from "gold" to "ultimate" passes. Now it's,
the are you ready for this? The "Mega Pass,"brought to you by Maine's


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IN THE BERKSHIRES: CATAMOUNT DEALS

October 23rd 2009 18:21
For Berkshire Mountain skiers and riders, here's a few notable
deals from Catamount Ski Area this season:

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MOUNT SNOW FEEDS HUNGRY ON OPENING DAY

October 21st 2009 19:01
On the mountain's opening day last week, Mount Snow's eager skiers
and riders donated more than US$5000 and 1,500 food items to
a local food bank. More than 800 people showed up to celebrate


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UTAH SKI AREAS TO OPEN NEXT MONTH

October 19th 2009 21:03
A number of Utah ski areas have plans to open next month.
Here's a quick rundown on what to expect for early season
Utah skiing and riding


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EASTERN U.S. SKI SEASON UNDERWAY

October 14th 2009 21:14
Maine's Sunday River Resort opened with advanced skiing and riding
off the Locke Mountain Triple chairlift--the first ski area to open in
eastern North America for the 2009-10 season


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80 MORE SNOW GUNS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE

October 13th 2009 20:34
Just in time to blast snow in preparation for the rapidly approaching
ski season, Cranmore Mountain installed 80 new tower snow
guns on major routes down the mountain


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FOUR USA SKI AREAS OPEN!

October 12th 2009 15:03
Let the ski season begin. Four ski areas, in three western
states are open for the season: A-Basin and Loveland in Colorado,
Boreal in California, and of all places, the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard


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WATERVILLE VALLEY DISCOUNTS KIDS' TICKETS

October 9th 2009 19:04
New this year at New Hampshire's Waterville Valley Ski Area is
a US$12 Kids' Sunday Ticket. Children ages six through twelve
will receive the discount ticket on Sundays this season except for


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LAST DAY TO SAVE AT STEAMBOAT

October 8th 2009 13:50
Today is the last day to save 25 percent on lodging and lift
packages at Steamboat in Colorado. A three day and four
night lift/lodging package can be booked for as little as US$324


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FREE SKI DAY AT BURKE MOUNTAIN

October 7th 2009 13:27
This coming season, Burke Mountain in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom
is throwing in a "free" day of skiing or snowboarding for those
who purchase a two-day weekend lift ticket, Basically it's a bonus


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WATERVILLE VALLEY SPLURGES ON SNOWMAKING

October 4th 2009 12:53
Waterville Valley in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest
splurged on snowmaking improvements for this coming ski season.
Skiers and riders will find 40 new tower snowguns blasting out


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MOUNT SNOW BRINGS GEAR TO YOUR DOOR

October 2nd 2009 17:29
Mount Snow, southern Vermont's perpetually popular ski escape for
metro New York area skiers and snowboarders, has added a new
pampering service. For those renting equipment, certified techs will


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KILLINGTON SLASHES TICKET PRICES

October 1st 2009 13:44
In a surprise eastern skier market capturing move, Killington
unveiled its US$50 online lift ticket deal. Normally retailing
for $US77 to $US82, customers can purchase up to four


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