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  • Ski Areas: How to Choose a Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 13:20:34 GMT
    How to choose a ski area or ski resort for your first day of skiing. Advice on picking a ski area for beginner skiers…
  • Ski Deals and Discounts - Ski Vacation DealsUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 12:57:18 GMT
    Ski deals and discounts including ski and stay packages, ski vacation discounts, and special deals offered by ski resorts. …
  • Stratton - Stratton Mountain Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 12:55:02 GMT
    Stratton Mountain Resort has 92 trails. With fourteen lifts that include a 12-passenger gondola, Stratton has an uphill capacity of 29,550 skiers per hour. For cross country skiers, the Stratton N…
  • Vermont Ski Deals, Discounts, and Ski Vacation PackagesUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 12:38:16 GMT
    Vermont ski deals and discounts including ski and stay packages, ski vacation discounts, and special deals offered by ski resorts. …
  • Ski Resorts - Ski Resort Events, Activities, and NewsUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 01:53:15 GMT
    Here is the latest news and upcoming events from US and international ski resorts. …
  • 2008 - 2009 Nordica Ski BootsUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 01:32:53 GMT
    Here is a guide to the top Nordica ski boots for the 2008-2009 ski season…
  • 2008 - 2009 Tecnica Ski BootsUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 01:27:20 GMT
    Here is a guide to the top Tecnica ski boots for the 2008-2009 ski season…
  • 2008 - 2009 Rossignol Ski BootsUpdated: 2008-09-05 @ 01:21:48 GMT
    Here is a guide to the top Rossignol ski boots for the 2008-2009 ski season…
  • Ski Boot GuideUpdated: 2008-09-04 @ 16:33:46 GMT
    Having a pair of well-fitting ski boots is essential. Ski boots transfer your movement - your "instructions" - to your skis and are very important for safe and enjoyable skiing. Here's in…
  • Ski Boots: Before You Buy Ski BootsUpdated: 2008-09-04 @ 16:33:03 GMT
    Ski boots are the most important part of your skiing package. Aside from the fact that you definitely will not enjoy your time on the slopes if your feet hurt or if your feet are cold, it is impor…
  • 2008 - 2009 Atomic Ski BootsUpdated: 2008-09-04 @ 16:32:05 GMT
    Here is a guide to the top Atomic ski boots for the 2008-2009 ski season…
  • Ski Boots - 2008/2009 Ski BootsCreated: 2008-09-04 @ 16:30:18 GMT
    2008/2009 Ski Boots - Guide to the best ski boot brands of the 2008-2009 ski season. Here's what's new in 2009 ski boots from the top manufacturers…
  • U.S. Ski Team - U.S. Ski Team News and InformationUpdated: 2008-09-04 @ 00:50:36 GMT
    U.S. Ski Team announcements, news, information, and events…
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  • Heavenly - Heavenly Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-09-02 @ 01:18:55 GMT
    Heavenly Mountain Resort, a ski resort located in Lake Tahoe, has 95 trails and 30 lifts. As California's largest ski area, Heavenly Ski Resort boasts exceptional skiing, and a world-class apres-sk…
  • Skiing - Get Ready to SkiUpdated: 2008-08-31 @ 16:08:07 GMT
    Are you ready to go skiing, but, not sure how to get started? Here's everything you need to know to choose ski equipment, clothing and gear, select a ski resort, and plan a ski vacation…
  • Skiing - Guide to Skiing, Ski Gear, Ski Resorts and EventsUpdated: 2008-08-31 @ 15:52:04 GMT
    Guide to skiing including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ski resorts and vacations, learn to ski programs, ski equipment, clothing, and gear…
  • Skiing Buyer's GuideUpdated: 2008-08-31 @ 15:40:00 GMT
    Here's everything you need to know about buying ski equipment and ski clothing, from what to buy, where to buy it, and how to get the best deals. …
  • InstructionUpdated: 2008-08-31 @ 15:37:59 GMT
    Ski instruction including skiing lessons, skiing tips, skiing fitness, and advice for beginning, intermediate and expert skiers…
  • Learn to Ski - How to Learn to SkiUpdated: 2008-08-31 @ 15:32:18 GMT
    Do you want to learn to ski? Here's an overview of what you'll need to learn to ski, along with step-by-step information on how to learn to ski…
  • Skiing Lessons - Why Ski Lessons are ImportantUpdated: 2008-08-31 @ 15:30:22 GMT
    Skiing lessons - who needs skiing lessons, who provides skiing lessons, skiing ability levels, and why professional instruction is important…
  • Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)Updated: 2008-08-31 @ 15:17:46 GMT
    The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) is the premier organization offering training and certification for U.S. Ski Instructors…
  • Lake Tahoe Skiing - Lake Tahoe Ski ResortsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:20 GMT
    Lake Tahoe is situated on the California/Nevada border and is home to seven ski resorts, including Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley USA, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and…
  • Brighton - Brighton ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:20 GMT
    Brighton Resort is located at 12601 E. Big Cottonwood Cyn, Brighton, Utah, with 66 ski trails, served by 6 lifts…
  • Megeve - Ski Megeve - Skiing in the French AlpsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:19 GMT
    Megeve, France is part of the Espace Mont Blanc and comprises three ski areas, Mont d’Arbois, Rochbrune and Le Jaillet. Megeve has great skiing for all levels and many of the ski runs are cut…
  • Around the L'Espace Diament of France - A Guided Day TourUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:18 GMT
    In Megeve, France, as in most European resorts, you can choose from a varity of certified guide services. Ski instructors, both from the heralded Ecole du Ski Francais, and from the independent Fre…
  • Yankees Can Learn to Ski Western PowderUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:17 GMT
    Can a couple of proficient Yankee skiers ski in snow they're not used to - like maybe powder over the edges of their skis? Yes they can, powder skiing is definitely a learned skill that Eastern…
  • Snowmass Treehouse Kids' Adventure CenterUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:16 GMT
    The focal point of the new Snowmass base village development is the two-story, 25,000-square-foot Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center located at the intersection of the three new lifts on Fanny Hill. …
  • Ski Travel TipsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:16 GMT
    Ski travel and planning tips including booking your trip, packing your gear, and getting a good deal on a ski vacation. …
  • Skiing Megeve - Megeve Travel TipsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:15 GMT
    Travel tips for getting to Megeve in the French Alps…
  • Ski Utah - Utah Ski Resorts and VacationsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:14 GMT
    Ski Utah - Utah ski resorts and ski vacations, include resort profiles and photos. …
  • Skiing Park City Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:13 GMT
    To me, the base area at Park City Mountain Resort is like a big front porch - full of friendly people, neat restaurants and stores to buy most anything from clothes to candy. Early skiers arrive on…
  • Aspen Snowmass Ski ResortsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:12 GMT
    Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort consists of four peaks - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Here is information on Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort, including information one each indivi…
  • Whistler Blackcomb ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:12 GMT
    Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort is located in Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler Blackcomb has 200 ski trails, served by 33 lifts. Whistler Blackcomb offers glacier skiing, the most above-the-tree …
  • Sun Valley - Sun Valley, IdahoUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:11 GMT
    Sun Valley is located in Sun Valley, central Idaho. Sun Valley lies on "Bald Mountain," which has 3,400 vertical feet and 2,045 skiable acres to offer. Sun Valley has 65 varied trails and…
  • Squaw Valley - Squaw Valley USAUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:09 GMT
    Squaw Valley USA is located in Olympic Valley, California, with over 170 ski trails served by 34 lifts. Squaw Valley USA became world-famous in 1960 as host to the VIII Winter Olympics. …
  • Monarch Mountain - Monarch Mountain Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:08 GMT
    Monarch Mountain is located in Monarch, Colorado, with 54 ski trails served by 7 lifts…
  • Deer Valley Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:07 GMT
    Deer Valley Ski Resort has everything from the "steep and deep" expert trails to beginner and intemrediate terrain anyone can enjoy. With great mountain scenery and excellent customer ser…
  • Ski Megeve - Skiing and Guided Ski Tours In The Heart Of The French …Updated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:06 GMT
    Megeve is well known by few and is a jealously guarded secret among those that frequent its ski slopes, Michelin Guide rated restaurants, high-end shopping stores, casinos, and quaint narrow cobble…
  • Northstar - Northstar-at-TahoeUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:06 GMT
    Northstar-at-Tahoe is located in Truckee, California, with 73 ski trails, served by 16 lifts…
  • Kirkwood - Kirkwood Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:05 GMT
    Kirkwood Mountain Resort is located in Kirkwood, California, with 65 ski trails, served by 12 lifts. …
  • Bear Valley - Bear Valley Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:04 GMT
    Bear Valley Mountain Resort is located in Bear Valley, California, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Bear Valley has 67 ski trails - 25% beginner, 40% intermediate, 35% advanced, that are served by …
  • Alpine Meadows - Alpine Meadows Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:04 GMT
    Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is located in Tahoe City, California, with 100 ski trails, served by 13 lifts…
  • Taos - Taos Ski ValleyUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:03 GMT
    Taos Ski Valley is located in Taos, New Mexico, with 110 ski trails served by 12 lifts…
  • Telluride - Telluride Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:03 GMT
    Telluride Ski Resort is located in Telluride, Colorado, with 84 ski trails served by 16 lifts…
  • Sunlight Mountain - Sunlight Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:02 GMT
    Sunlight Mountain Resort is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with 64 ski trails served by 4 lifts…
  • Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:02 GMT
    Wolf Creek Ski Area is located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, with 77 ski trails served by 7 lifts…
  • Snowmass - Snowmass Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:01 GMT
    Snowmass is located in Aspen, Colorado, with 90 ski trails, served by 23 lifts. Snowmass has 3,128 acres of terrain and an average of 300 inches of snow. Snowmass' terrain is 6% beginner, 50% inte…
  • Steamboat - Steamboat Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:01 GMT
    Steamboat Ski Resort is located in Steamboat, Colorado. Steamboat has 165 ski trails served by 20 lifts, and offers 2,965 acres of prime skiing. Steamboat's terrain is 14% Beginner, 42% Intermediat…
  • Ski Cooper - Ski Cooper Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:02:00 GMT
    Ski Cooper is located in Leadville, Colorado, with 26 ski trails served by 4 lifts…
  • Loveland - Loveland Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:59 GMT
    Loveland Ski Area is located in Georgetown, Colorado, with 71 ski trails served by 11 lifts…
  • Powderhorn - Powderhorn ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:59 GMT
    Powderhorn Resort is located in Mesa, Colorado, with 47 ski trails served by 3 lifts…
  • Keystone - Keystone Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:58 GMT
    Keystone Ski Resort is located in Keystone, Colorado, with 117 ski trails served by 19 lifts…
  • SolVista Basin - SolVista Basin Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:55 GMT
    SolVista Basin is located in Granby, Colorado, with 35 ski trails served by 5 lifts…
  • Silverton Mountain - Silverton Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:54 GMT
    Silverton Mountain is located in Silverton, Colorado, with guided and unguided open skiing served by 1 lift…
  • Buttermilk - Buttermilk Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:54 GMT
    Buttermilk is located in Aspen, Colorado, and is part of Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort. Buttermilk has 44 ski trails - 35% beginner, 39% intermediate, 26% advanced - served by 9 lifts. Buttermilk is kn…
  • Aspen - Aspen HighlandsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:53 GMT
    Aspen Highlands is located in Aspen, Colorado, with 125 ski trails, served by 5 lifts. Aspen Highlands' terrain is 18% easiest, 30% intermediate, 16% most difficult, and 36% expert. Aspen Highlands…
  • Arapahoe Basin Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:53 GMT
    Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, nicknamed "A-Basin," is located at Arapahoe Basin, in Dillon, Colorado. Arapahoe has the highest skiable terrain in North America, and come 2007/2008 will have 10…
  • Eldora - Eldora Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:52 GMT
    Eldora Mountain Resort is located in Nederland, Colorado, with 55 ski trails served by 12 lifts…
  • Copper Mountain - Copper Mountain Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:51 GMT
    Copper Mountain Ski Resort is located in Copper Mountain, Colorado, with 125 ski trails served by 22 lifts…
  • Beaver Creek - Beaver Creek Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:51 GMT
    Beaver Creek Ski Resort is located in Vail, Colorado. Beaver Creek has 148 ski trails and 16 lifts. Beaver Creek's terrain is 19% beginner, 43% intermediate, and 38% advanced. With over 1800 acres …
  • Durango - Durango Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:47 GMT
    Durango Mountain Resort is located in Durango, Colorado, with 85 ski trails served by 11 lifts…
  • Wolf Mountain - Wolf Mountain Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:47 GMT
    Wolf Mountain is located in Eden, Utah, with 16 ski trails, served by 3 lifts…
  • The Canyons - The Canyons ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:46 GMT
    The Canyons Resort is located in Park City, Utah. The Canyons has 145 ski trails, served by 16 lifts. The Canyons' terrain also includes includes ski bowls and terrain parks. The Canyons offer less…
  • Snowbasin - Snowbasin ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:45 GMT
    Snowbasin Resort is located in Huntsville, Utah, with 104 ski trails, served by 12 lifts…
  • Solitude - Solitude Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:45 GMT
    Solitude Mountain Resort is located in Solitude, Utah, with 64 ski trails, served by 8 lifts…
  • Powder Mountain - Powder Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:44 GMT
    Powder Mountain Resort is located in Eden, Utah, with 113 ski trails, served by 7 lifts…
  • Brian Head - Brian Head ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:44 GMT
    Brian Head Resort is located on Highway 143 in Brian Head, Utah, with 53 ski trails, served by 8 lifts…
  • Beaver Mountain - Beaver Mountain Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:43 GMT
    Beaver Mountain is located on Highway 89 in Garden City, Utah, with 30 ski trails, served by 5 lifts…
  • Alta - Alta Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:43 GMT
    Alta Ski Area is located in Alta, Utah, with 116 ski trails, served by 12 lifts. Alta is recognized for its varied terrain, breathtaking scenery, and unparalleled snow conditions with an average 5…
  • Jackson Hole - Jackson Hole Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:42 GMT
    Jackson Hole is located in Teton Village, Wyoming with 116 ski trails served by 12 lifts…
  • Sundance - Sundance ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:41 GMT
    Sundance Resort is located in Sundance, Utah, with 41 ski trails, served by 3 lifts…
  • Big Sky - Big Sky ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:41 GMT
    Big Sky Resort is located in Big Sky, Montana with 150 ski trails, served by 18 lifts…
  • Whitefish - Whitefish Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:40 GMT
    Whitefish located in Whitefish, Montana with 87 ski trails, served by 11 lifts…
  • Winter Park - Winter Park Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:40 GMT
    One of Colorado's biggest ski resorts, Winter Park is ideal for ski vacation for all ski levels. Be prepared for an "authentic" Colorado experiece complete with powder snow. With ridges, …
  • Deer Valley - Deer Valley Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:39 GMT
    Deer Valley Ski Resort is located in Park City, Utah, with 91 ski trails, served by 21 lifts. Trails are Easier 15%, Intermediate 50%, and Expert 35%. Deer Valley Ski Resort was rated the #1 ski re…
  • Sugarbush - Sugarbush Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:39 GMT
    Sugarbush Ski Resort is located in Warren, Vermont, with 111 ski trails, served by 16 lifts. Sugarbush offers lessons and programs for kids and adults, as well as specialty programs for racers and …
  • Stowe - Stowe Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:38 GMT
    Stowe Mountain Resort is located in Stowe, Vermont, and Stowe has 116 ski trails, served by 13 lifts. Stowe is located on Mt. Mansfield, which, at 4,395 feet above sea level, is Vermont's highest p…
  • Snowbird - Snowbird Ski and Summer ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:37 GMT
    Snowbird is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, with 89 ski trails, served by 11 lifts. …
  • Smugglers' Notch - Smugglers' Notch ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:37 GMT
    Smugglers' Notch Resort is located in Smugglers' Notch, Vermont, with 78 ski trails, served by 8 lifts. Smugglers' Notch boasts the East's only triple black diamond trail…
  • Okemo - Okemo Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:36 GMT
    Okemo Mountain Resort is located in Ludlow, Vermont. Okemo has plenty of terrain - 117 ski trails served by 19 lifts. Okemo is considered to have some of the best snow in the east, and 97% snowmak…
  • Holiday Valley - Holiday Valley Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:35 GMT
    Holiday Valley Ski Resort is located in Ellicottville, New York, with 56 ski trails, served by 13 lifts…
  • Aspen Snowmass Ski VacationsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:34 GMT
    While I was able to get out to Aspen Snowmass in early December you can do a ski vacation in Aspen any time during the season. After the New Year is really a good time to think about a quick trip t…
  • Ober Gatlinburg - Ober Gatlinburg Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:34 GMT
    Ober Gatlinburg is located at the end of Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area is 40 miles from Knoxville, TN and within a days drive of 50 percent of the population …
  • Aspen - Aspen MountainUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:33 GMT
    Aspen Mountain is located in Aspen, Colorado and is one of Aspen Snowmass's four ski areas. With 76 ski trails and 8 lifts, Aspen Mountain is 0% beginner, 48% intermediate, 26% advanced, and 26% ex…
  • Bretton Woods - Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods NHUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:33 GMT
    Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is located on Route 302, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. With 101 ski trails covering two mountain peaks, served by 9 lifts Bretton Woods is the largest ski area in New …
  • Sunday River Ski AreaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:32 GMT
    Sunday River Ski Area, located in the Town of Bethel, Maine, Sunday River features 131 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks served by 18 lifts. 48 miles of trails offers skiing …
  • Snowbird - Snowbird Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:31 GMT
    Snowbird Ski Resort is located in Utah. With 2,500 acres of prime skiing and 89 runs that are 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, and 35% advanced, Snowbird has a trail for everyone. Snowbird offers sk…
  • Breckenridge - Breckenridge Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:30 GMT
    Breckenridge Ski Resort is located in Breckenridge, Colorado. Breckenridge has 152 ski trails served by 29 lifts. Breckenridge's terrain including 14% Easiest, 31% More Difficult, 19% More Difficul…
  • Choosing a Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:30 GMT
    When you want to ski, but, aren't sure where to go or how to choose a ski resort that meets your needs, these tips will help you find a ski area that's a good fit for your experience level…
  • Whiteface - Whiteface MountainUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:28 GMT
    Whiteface Mountain is located in Wilmington, New York, near Lake Placid, which was the two-time host of the Olympic Games. Whiteface offers the highest vertical drop in the east. Whether you're a b…
  • Mammoth Mountain - Mammoth Mountain Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:26 GMT
    Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort is located in Mammoth Lakes, California. Mammoth has 150 trails and 28 chair lifts that can transport 50,000 skiers uphill per hour. In addition to Mammoth, there are a …
  • Vail - Vail Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:24 GMT
    Vail Ski Resort, located in Colorado, is famous for its powder skiing, with almost 200 trails and 32 lifts. Vail is consistently rated the Number 1 ski resort in North America and recognized among …
  • Park City - Park City Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:20 GMT
    Park City Mountain Resort is located in Park City, Utah with 100 trails served by 14 lifts. Park City has 3,300 acres of varied ski and snowboard terrain and is consistently ranked among the top te…
  • Megeve Ski Resort - Skiing in Megeve FranceUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:18 GMT
    Even if you are in the first cable car up the mountain it's always amazing how quickly a day skiing in the Alps can go by. Seasoned traveler or first time Alp skier if your day is ending in Megeve…
  • Sugarloaf - Sugarloaf Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:18 GMT
    Sugarloaf Resort is located in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. Sugarloaf Resort has 136 trails with 16 lifts, Sugarloaf Resort offers ski lessons and programs for skiers of all ages and of every level…
  • Crested Butte - Crested Butte Mountain ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:13 GMT
    Located in southwest Colorado, Crested Butte’s 15 chairlifts serve 121 ski trails, with 23 percent beginner, 57 percent intermediate, and 20 percent advanced. Crested Butte offers both downhil…
  • Family Ski Vacations - Planning a Family Ski VacationUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:09 GMT
    Are you ready to take your family on a ski vacation? It's important to choose a ski resort that is geared towards families and children. Not all ski resorts are suitable for younger or beginner ski…
  • Killington - Killington Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 22:01:07 GMT
    Killington Ski Resort is located in Killington, Vermont. The resort consists of seven mountains, and has 200 trails and 33 chair lifts. Killington has the longest ski season in eastern North Ameri…
  • Snow Reports - Ski Reports and Skiing ConditionsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 15:07:50 GMT
    Ski reports, skiing conditions, snow reports, weather conditions, snow making, open trail information, as well as reports on the amount of new and base snow, for U.S. and International ski resorts…
  • How to SkiUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 14:39:01 GMT
    Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in learning how to ski? Here's an overview, along with step-by-step information on how to ski…
  • Ski Equipment - Equipment Used for Downhill SkiingUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 14:19:26 GMT
    If you're new to the slopes, the equipment used for skiing can be confusing. Getting a good idea of the equipment used for skiing will help you understand the sport a lot better - and it will make …
  • Olympic Skiing - Olympic Skiing EventsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 12:35:14 GMT
    Olympic skiing events include alpine skiing (downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined), freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, and nordic combined, which involves ski jumping and cros…
  • 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics - Olympic SkiingUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 12:34:33 GMT
    The XXI Winter Olympics take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in February, 2010. Skiing events include alpine skiing (downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined), freestyle s…
  • Winter Olympics - Winter Olympic Skiing News and EventsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 12:34:06 GMT
    Winter Olympic skiing events include alpine skiing (downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined), freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, and nordic combined, which involves ski jumping a…
  • Winter Olympics Countdown ClockUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 12:33:30 GMT
    The best way to count down the days to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver is with a computer clock you can download for your desktop. …
  • Where to SkiUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 20:12:33 GMT
    Ski resorts, ski vacations, ski club trips, and ski travel deals and discounts…
  • 2008/09 Skis - 08/09 Ski Buying GuideUpdated: 2008-08-22 @ 01:51:23 GMT
    The top 2008/09 skis including men's, women's, expert, performance, and powder skis…
  • Deer Valley Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-21 @ 13:08:24 GMT
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  • Deer Valley Ski ResortUpdated: 2008-08-21 @ 13:07:15 GMT
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  • Ski Vacations - Top Ski Vacation DestinationsUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 21:29:55 GMT
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  • Women's Skis - Women's 08/09 SkisUpdated: 2008-08-17 @ 20:22:12 GMT
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  • Skis - Top SkisUpdated: 2008-08-17 @ 20:19:58 GMT
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  • Skis - 2008-2009 Ski GuideUpdated: 2008-08-17 @ 15:50:01 GMT
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  • Skis - 2008-2009 All Mountain Performance Cruisers Created: 2008-08-17 @ 15:47:33 GMT
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  • Skis - 2008-2009 Powder SkisUpdated: 2008-08-17 @ 14:59:47 GMT
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  • Double Black DiamondUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:38:16 GMT
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  • Adaptive SkiingUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:25:54 GMT
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  • Cross Country SkiingUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:21:15 GMT
    Cross country skiing is skiing over level ground or small hills…
  • Ski Boot FootbedsUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:19:40 GMT
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  • Alpine SkiingUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:19:21 GMT
    Alpine skiing is skiing downhill on a mountain…
  • Chair LiftUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:14:53 GMT
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  • Bunny SlopeUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 15:39:05 GMT
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  • MogulsUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 15:31:23 GMT
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  • Glacier SkiingUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 15:28:04 GMT
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  • Snow PlowUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 15:27:25 GMT
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  • GondolaUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 15:20:17 GMT
    A gondola is an enclosed structure suspended from a cable that transports skiers up the mountain…
  • Types of Snow - The Different Types of SnowUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 15:12:55 GMT
    In ski weather reports, often many types of snow will be mentioned. From packed powder to corn, snow types can get very confusing. However, knowing the types of snow is important, because you know …
  • Skiing News and Events - Ski Resort, Ski Racing, and Skiing NewsUpdated: 2008-08-13 @ 21:18:38 GMT
    Skiing news and events including ski resort announcements and happenings, U.S. Ski Team news, and Olympic skiing schedules and events…
  • Colorado Ski Vacations - Colorado Ski Resort VacationsUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 18:29:24 GMT
    Colorado's Rocky Mountains offer a variety of great ski vacations. This list summarizes the five best ski resorts in Colorado. …
  • U.S. Ski Team - 2009 U.S. Alpine Ski TeamUpdated: 2008-08-08 @ 23:19:50 GMT
    The roster of skiers on the 2009 U.S. Alpine Ski Team includes 12 Olympians and three World Championships medalists. …

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