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Monthly Archive for October, 2011

Sierra Mag Special: Learning how to survive steep stuff in the Sawtooths

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Ski Rebel Staff
on October 31, 2011
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This is probably one of the maneuvres you'll be familiar with when skiing the steep runs

An amazing story and photos by Aaron Teasdate is published in this month’s issue of Sierra Mag. Here’s a quick excerpt. Nothing about a winter spent at the local ski hill has prepared me for the gut-twisting prospect of launching into thin air off a ridge in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. “Ridge” doesn’t even do it justice—it’s more like the cutting edge of a granite ax. Continue reading ‘Sierra Mag Special: Learning how to survive steep stuff in the Sawtooths’

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This and That: Snow briefs from around the world!

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Mike J. Styles
on October 31, 2011
in Italy, News and Ski Resorts
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Madonna Di Campiglio and Pinzolo officially ‘connected’

A new lift joins Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo bringing 150 kilometres of new ski terrain.

The long awaited lift connection that officially links Italy’s Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo is finally ready to be opened bringing along with it a new 150 kilometre ski area.
The project which began two years ago will officially open in December bringing a new Tulot gondola lift in Pinzolo and two extra new runs.

 

Continue reading ‘This and That: Snow briefs from around the world!’

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Tremblant expands snowmaking and gets new ski rentals

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Frederick
on October 30, 2011
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Skiing Tremblant

Skiers will have more access to the facilities on Versant Soleil including the casino thanks to a new snowmaking system.

As part of 1-million dollar (about £600,000) investment, Tremblant ski resort is putting in new snowmaking to provide improved access to the Versant Soleil at Tremblant ski resort this winter. Continue reading ‘Tremblant expands snowmaking and gets new ski rentals’

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Best place to ‘Go’ when skiing

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Ski Rebel Staff
on October 30, 2011
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Telluride's new facility

Construction on the new bathrooms at the top of Polar Queen Express broke ground this September

Everyone of us has had to manage that sudden urge of needing a toilet while skiing and wondered where the best place to go is? Continue reading ‘Best place to ‘Go’ when skiing’

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Witches send the spooks into Chill Factore

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Mike J. Styles
on October 30, 2011
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Chill Factore dresses up for some incredible treats

In for a lesson at Chill Factore on Monday? Make sure you are not spooked out.

Witches and wizards have been spotted on their brooms at Chill Factore near Manchester ahead of Halloween on Monday.

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Ski season kicks off in North America while snowstorms hit east

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Mike J. Styles
on October 30, 2011
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Staying true to tradition, Loveland ski resort is among the first resorts to open up for the season.

 

While the first snow storm came in on Occupy Wall Street protesters yesterday, Nakiska ski area in Western Canada was the latest of international ski resorts to wind up the lifts for yet another exciting ski season.   Continue reading ‘Ski season kicks off in North America while snowstorms hit east’

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GB and Dutch buy gift for Shone

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BBC Sport | Other Sports | Winter Sports | World Edition
on October 30, 2011
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The Great Britain and Netherlands bobsleigh teams join together to buy a tablet computer for Serita Shone after she fractured her spine in a training accident. Print This Post Print This Post