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June 26th 2008. North Vancouver, BC.- With a public launch of Air Grouse Mountain Ziplines quickly approaching

With a public launch of Air Grouse Mountain Ziplines quickly approaching this Saturday, eager Grouse Mountain employees will participate in the attraction’s maiden voyage tomorrow.

Before the general public gets a chance to usher in the city’s newest adventure and only zipline course in Metro Vancouver, local media and Grouse Mountain staff are invited to test their mettle high above the trees.

The zipline attraction is the latest adventure to be ad

Perisher Blue, NSW, June 24, 2008 - Perisher Blue has the ultimate in options for honeymooners

Perisher Blue has the ultimate in options for honeymooners, providing the perfect place to relax and spend time with each other.

A honeymoon is a special time, a romantic interlude that links the rush of excitement of the wedding day and the dreams of a future together. However, between paying for the wedding and setting up a new house many couples find that there is not much left over for the honeymoon.

Coronet Peak, NZ, June 24, 2008 - South-bound skiers have a golden opportunity this season

South-bound skiers have a golden opportunity this season to learn from New Zealand’s best instructor.

Veteran Coronet Peak ski instructor Pete Ganderton edged out six nominees to win NZ Snowsports Instructor Alliance Instructor of the Year 2007 at the Snow Sports NZ Awards held at Basecamp Wanaka on Saturday night (21 June).

Panorama Mountain Village, B.C. – Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 - Partnering with the Columbia Valley Cycling Society (CVCS)

Partnering with the Columbia Valley Cycling Society (CVCS) to grow the already popular sport of mountain biking, Panorama is offering all paid-up members a free lift ticket for Panorama’s Bike Park, valid between June 27th and July 18th, 2008.

NEW ZEALAND SKI, June 23, 2008 - 25 centimeters of fresh snow at Mt Hutt

25 centimetres of fresh snow at Mt Hutt, 15 at the top of Coronet Peak and 10 at the peak of The Remarkables are among the early results of wintry storm fronts currently dumping snow across New Zealand’s premier South Island ski areas.

NZSKi ski areas Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt are each welcoming the fresh snow which has fallen to lake level in Queenstown and blanketed the valleys around Methven.

Coronet Peak, NZ, June 23, 2008 - Thanks to some natural snowfall and good snow making temperatures

Thanks to some natural snowfall and good snowmaking temperatures skiers and riders will be welcomed back to Coronet Peak this Wednesday 25th June.

15 centimetres of fresh snow have fallen at the top of Coronet Peak, 8 centimetres at the base and that’s just Mother Nature’s contribution.  Snowguns have been blasting constantly for the past 36 hours supplementing the natural falls to provide coverage across all main trails.

Coronet Peak, NZ, June 23, 2008 - Visitors to Coronet Peak this Saturday can chill out to the popular beats of DJ Recloose

Visitors to Coronet Peak this Saturday can chill out to the popular beats of DJ Recloose following the ribbon cutting ceremony which will kick off a weekend’s celebration to declare the brand new base building officially open.

Saturday’s official festivities will be followed by the Party at the Peak from 3pm on Sunday featuring Midge Marsden, the Master Blasters and Goodnight Nurse.

North Vancouver, BC June 23, 2008 - It's time to get airborne!

It's time to get airborne! Air Grouse Mountain Ziplines will launch on Saturday, June 28th! Vancouver's greatest new adventure is coming to the sky above Grouse Mountain in a mere matter of days. Phase 1 of the Air Grouse Mountain Zipline experience is a 3-line adventure circuit that will give you an exhilarating perspective on the Blue Grouse region, with top speeds in excess of 50km/hr. Combine heart-pounding thrills with an exploration of BC's breathtaking old growth forests.

Mt Hutt, NZ, June 22, 2008 - Skiers and riders enjoyed 18cm of fresh snow at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt today

Skiers and riders enjoyed 18cm of fresh snow at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt today (Monday June 23) and more terrain to play on with the opening of The Towers.

Mt Hutt Assistant Ski Area Manager James McKenzie said the mountain was looking superb and the skiing and riding was fantastic on trail (including Broadway pictured) and off trail.

“We’re loving the new snow and everyone’s having a brilliant time out there, which is what it’s all ab

The Remarkables, NZ, June 22, 2008 - Talented young skier Ella Spittle has been announced as an exciting new addition

Talented young skier Ella Spittle has been announced as an exciting new addition to the 2008 Parklife Rider Team, a development team of young riders and skiers based at The Remarkables.

The 19 year old star, sponsored by Oakley, Salomon and Groovstar, has been winning major ski events since the age of 16 and is looking forward to being a role model for other up and coming skiers and riders.

Ms Spittle said she was rapt to be part of the Parklife Rider Team beca