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Perisher Blue, NSW, July 1, 2008 - The long awaited snowfalls have finally arrived in a big way

The long awaited snowfalls have finally arrived in a big way! The falls began at 2.30pm yesterday and have continued throughout much of today, adding further cover to the slopes and bringing smiles to the faces of snow lovers around the resort. The highest recorded temperature in the Village was 0 degrees Celsius today, so certainly some very chilly conditions! At present the cover is quite dry and there are even some powdery pockets out there.

Coronet Peak, NZ, June 30, 2008 - Weather permitting, the Coronet Express lift will open on Wednesday morning (July 2)

Weather permitting, the Coronet Express lift will open on Wednesday morning (July 2) at 8am sharp at Coronet Peak as First Tracks gets underway for the 2008 season.

Perisher, NSW, June 30, 2008 - The long awaited snowfalls have finally arrived

The long awaited snowfalls have finally arrived and hopes are buoying amongst holidaymakers and snow lovers. As at 10.30am, Perisher Blue had received 15cm of fresh snow since 2.30pm Monday 30 June, blanketing the runs and leaving the resort looking wintry and white! Coupled with 77 snowmaking guns, which fired up across parts of Perisher Valley, Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes, the snow cover is looking good. Further snowfalls, down to 1200 metres, are expected over the next couple of days.

Grouse Mountain, BC, June 30, 2008 - Local heroes like Helen Bowkett will be tackling Grouse Mountain

Local heroes like Helen Bowkett will be tackling Grouse Mountain next month to help fund breast cancer research in British Columbia. Helen is a “Seek the Peak” relay participant for the past five years, a mother of two children and a friend to breast cancer survivors and fundraising warriors.

WHISTLER, BC, June 30, 2008- Whistler Blackcomb is making an unprecedented move and celebrating

Online Video Editing Contest Begins June 30

Whistler Blackcomb is making an unprecedented move and celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park by giving away a Bike Park pass good for 10 years.  Also up for grabs is a Kona Stab Garbanzo full suspension mountain bike that can be won by simply entering online at whistlerblackcomb.com/bike.

Since 1998, the Whistler Mountain Bike Par

Mt Hutt, NZ, June 29, 2008 - A southerly storm has dropped 25 – 30 centimetres

A southerly storm has dropped 25 – 30 centimetres of fresh snow on the slopes of Mt Hutt in the lead up to the ski area’s Saturday June 14 opening.

Ski Area Manager Dave Wilson says the wintry blast has transformed Mt Hutt, Methven and surrounding areas into a winter wonderland.

The Remarkables, Queenstown NZ, June 29, 2008 - The Remarkables ski area will open on Monday June 30

The Remarkables ski area will open on Monday June 30 for skiing and riding with a snow base of 50cm and more snow on the way.

The Remarkables ski area manager Ross Lawrence says good on-trail skiing from Alta and Sugar Bowl chair lifts will give a taste of the alpine atmosphere on offer.

Coronet Peak, NZ, June 29, 2008 - Coronet Peak’s brand new base building

Coronet Peak’s brand new base building, dubbed JSD’s Lodge by NZSki board and staff, was officially opened at a special luncheon ceremony at the mountain resort yesterday.

The Remarkables, NZ, June 29, 2008 - The winter season starts tomorrow

The winter season starts tomorrow (Monday) at The Remarkables near Queenstown.

The alpine park will offer limited facilities on opening day, and a glass of bubbles courtesy of Lindauer for early risers.

The Remarkables manager Ross Lawrence says good on-trail skiing from Alta and Sugar Bowl chair lifts will give a taste of the alpine atmosphere on offer.

WHISTLER, BC, June 29, 2008 - Bike Park in Full Operation with Wide Variety of Terrain for All Levels of Riders

Yesterday, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opened the highly anticipated Garbanzo Zone, kicking the summer season into high gear.  With the lower park open since May 17, the addition of the Garbanzo Zone puts the Whistler Mountain Bike Park in full swing. 

“The Trail Crew and Patrol have been working hard to get us all up into Garbanzo as quickly as possible,” says Brian Finestone, Whistler Mountain Bike Park manager.  With the top of Garbanzo Chai