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Las Vegas Ski And Snowboard Resort, October 5, 2009 - Sunday evening marked the

Sunday evening marked the EARLIEST SNOWMAKING EVER at Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort!

As a cold front blew through the region, overnight temperatures at the ski area dropped down to 20 degrees.

Sun Valley, USA, October 5, 2009 - Sun Valley's first snowstorm

Sun Valley’s first snowstorm of the 74th winter season brought 17 inches to the top of Baldy.

The snow fell over a 24-hour period and another one to three inches is expected through noon today.

Sun Valley Resort expects to open the ski season Thanksgiving Day, however, this date could be pushed up should early snowstorms continue.

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Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, October 5, 2009 - Lake Wanaka brought a successful winter season

Lake Wanaka brought a successful winter season to a close at the weekend with all four resorts, Treble Cone, Snow Park NZ, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm, reporting excellent visitor numbers, great snow conditions throughout and many successful world-class events.

For Cardrona Alpine Resort 2009 was a record breaker for both visitor numbers and accumulated snowfall. Winter started early with a huge snowfall in May.

Wanaka, New Zealand, October 4, 2009 - The cold temperatures coupled with over 20cm of fresh snow

The cold temperatures coupled with over 20 cm of fresh snow created mid-season conditions for Treble Cone’s Closing Day. The low snow fall around Wanaka helped to motivate locals back up to the hill for their last powder turns of the 2009 season. 

The skiing and snowboarding community came fully kitted out in the retro ski gear for the fancy dress theme.

Panorama Mountain Village, BC, October 4, 2009 - Several centimetres of snow fell overnight

Several centimetres of snow fell overnight and there is much more in the weekend forecast. With the early arrival of wintery weather in the mountains, skiers and riders are gearing up for the winter ahead; Panorama is too. 

In time for last season, Panorama Mountain Village built the Showoff Terrain Park alongside the Mile 1 Quad. This new freestyle terrain was quickly labeled by visiting pros as the biggest and best in the Rockies.

Kimberley, BC, October 4, 2009 - Delta values the tourism treasures

Delta values the tourism treasures of the Kootenay Rockies Region of British Columbia so will continue non-stop service to Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) starting December 19, 2009 from Salt Lake City (SLC). The short, two hour flight will be available weekly on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday until March 28, 2010.

The Canadian Rockies International Airport is one of the few airports in British Columbia serviced directly from a major US airport hub.

Wanaka, New Zealand, October 1, 2009 - Closing weekend is upon us

Closing weekend is upon us after what many have called the best winter in the past ten years. Treble Cone will be open top to bottom with the deepest base depths in the Southern Lakes and will be celebrating with a Fancy Dress Day, Slush Cup, music and their Spring Fiesta food and drink specials. 

“This has been a phenomenal winter,” said Antony Hansen Spokesman for Treble Cone.

Perisher, Australia, September 29, 2009 - Perisher is cruising through its 16th week

Perisher is cruising through its 16th week of what has been an incredible season both on and off the slopes. The resort opened its first lifts on Saturday, 5 June 2008 and will close on Sunday, 4 October.

South Island, New Zealand, September 29, 2009 - Following end-of-season snow top-ups

Following end-of-season snow top-ups this week, good spring skiing and riding conditions are expected to continue at Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables ski areas in the season wind down to scheduled closing dates throughout October.

Wanaka, New Zealand, September 29, 2009 - The 2009 Snowboard and Freeski Junior Nationals

The 2009 Snowboard and Freeski Junior Nationals got underway today at Cardrona Alpine Resort with the K2 Big Mountain Ski qualifiers, the Sessions Skier Cross and Smith Snowboard Giant Slalom (GS).