December 2009 - Skiing Reviews

After 70 years of operation, the Denver to Winter Park ski train has
been derailed by the operators, Iowa Pacific Holdings after it failed
to reach a feasible operational agreement for 2010.

Iowa Pacific has stated that AMTRAK--the quasi mismanaged
government entity that supplies the train crews for the ski train--
has doubled their insurance rates for 2010. AMTRAK also claims
that Iowa Pacific's passenger cars are not up to their standards.

So, as it stands today, the Winter Park ski train is done. If you
are holding tickets for the Denver to Winter Park run this season,

get your refund as soon as possible.

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FREE LUNCH WITH THAT LIFT TICKET

December 27th 2009 22:51

In attempt to ease the pain of paying for a US$72 midweek lift
ticket, Vermont's Okemo Mountain is appealing to skiers
and riders rumbling stomachs.

From January 4 through the 15th, Okemo will throw in a
US$20 lunch voucher for those purchasing a lift ticket
midweek. The voucher is valid at any on mountain eatery.

Yeah, twenty bucks for lunch--basically a hamburger, fries
and a large Pepsi--is nice, but why not just reduce the weight
of the all ready hefty lift ticket tariff?

Don't know about you, but I'd rather pay twenty less for my
ticket and skip lunch.

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KILLINGTON'S LEARNER'S PERMIT DEAL

December 24th 2009 22:22

Vermont's Killington Resort, the largest ski area in eastern North
America, has launched a great deal for those interested in learning
to ski or snowboard this season. Here's how it works:

On the first day, you'll be asked to part with US$130 in exchange
for all rental equipment, a beginner's area (Snowshed lifts) lift
ticket and a two and one half hour lesson.

If you decide you'd like to continue your studies in the skiing
and snowboarding arts, you'll have the option of "upgrading"
your one day purchase to a three day experience for an
additional $69.

For your additional $69, not only will you receive two more
days of Killington lessons, equipment rentals and lift tickets
(an all mountain ticket on your third day worth $82 alone)
but.... and get this:

The resort will throw in three full days of all-mountain lift tickets
and equipment rentals at their nearby Pico Mountain ski area.

The best part is: none of your ski or snowboard days have
to be consecutive. Your "Learner's Permit" bar coded pass
is valid throughout the entire 2009-10 season!

Basically, you could do one day at a time, return home and
come back whenever you choose.

An extreme bargain indeed considering you receive six days
of rental equipment, lift tickets and three lessons for only
US$199.

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NEW LIFT SPINS AT SOLITUDE

December 21st 2009 22:12

Just in time for the busy holiday vacation week, Solitude Resort's
new US1.5 million fixed grip quad chairlift is up and running.
The new lift cuts the lift ride time by five minutes and allows

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SUNDAY RIVER BIRTHDAY PARTY SATURDAY

December 16th 2009 22:01

Maine's Sunday River Resort is celebrating its 50 years in the
skiing and snowboarding world with a huge birthday party this
Saturday. During the day there will be historic ski tours around

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A UTAH SKI BARGAIN

December 14th 2009 22:20

Park City Mountain Resort is heavily discounting all mountain lift
ticket, rental and lesson packages to the delightful tune of US$25
this season. However, one must be a resident of Utah to qualify

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FORMER SKI MOGUL MAINE GOVERNOR?

December 10th 2009 19:20

Although it's hard for ski industry pundits to fathom,
Les Otten, the former American Skiing Company
founder and CEO is vying to be governor of Maine

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SNOW BLANKETS NORTHEAST U.S. & QUEBEC

December 9th 2009 17:13

Since sunrise Wednesday morning, steady snow
has been falling throughout ski country in the northeastern
United States and Quebec. Over a foot is expected

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PENN SKI AREAS PUMP UP

December 8th 2009 19:43

Eight Pennsylvania ski areas have pumped up their snowmaking
systems for this season. Without extensive and expensive
snowmaking systems there would be very little alpine skiing

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SKIING IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND

December 4th 2009 14:53

West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain Resort opens for skiing and
snowboarding Saturday. The resort reports there will be seven
slopes open with three lifts spinning. There's an average base

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HEAVY SNOW HITS THE ALPS

December 3rd 2009 14:00

European ski resort operators and innkeepers received an early
"White Christmas" present this week. In the Swiss Alps, close to
three feet of snow blanketed Engleberg over the past few days

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LANGE LOOKING FOR

December 2nd 2009 20:20

Lange ski boots is looking for a few good women to become their
poster Lange Girl of the season. The qualifications are you must
be: an outgoing strong skiing female "ski town hottie

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FREE SUNDAY CATSKILLS SKIING

December 1st 2009 22:39

For NYC metro area skiers and riders, Plattekill Mountain in the
Catskill Mountains has launched a deal to offer you a free lift
ticket on Sundays, IF.........now here's the Big IF part

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