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Icelandic Ski Area Closes Due To 'Changes In Weather' (23-Apr-09)

Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland, April 23, 2009 - Iceland’s small and basic Kerlingarfjöll ski area

Iceland’s small and basic Kerlingarfjöll ski area has stopped offering snow sports because of climate change.

In 1961 local tourism pioneer like Valdimar Örnólfsson examined the possibility of building a ski resort in Kerlingarfjöll, which lead to the establishment of company Fannborg ehf in 1963 after agreements had been signed with authorities of Hrunamannahreppur, allowing the use of the area.

Fannborg build up an ef


St Anton To Replace Rendl Lift (23-Apr-09)

St Anton, April 23, 2009 - St Anton's other ski area

St Anton’s ‘other’ ski area, Rendl, will be much more accessible next winter thanks to a brand new access lift from a much more convenient location.

The new lift containing 68, eight passenger, cabins will whisk up to 2,000 skiers per hour up to the under-used ski area.

It will be located more than 300m from the existing lift with the base near the roundabout and bus station at the western entrance to the resort, making it much e


World's First Ski In Distillery To Open In Utah (23-Apr-09)

Park City, Utah, April 23, 2009 - What is reported to be the first new distillery in the United States since prohibition

What is reported to be the first new distillery in the United States since prohibition will open at Park City in Utah, the state most famous for its strict alcohol laws, and from next winter the new High West Distillery will be (the owners believe) the world’s first ski-in distillery.

The “small-batch artisan distillery” will operate an “après-mountain saloon” from its location in the century old “National Garage&rdq


Six Day Zermate/Cervinia Lift Ticket Passes 400 Francs, But Prices Down For Non-Swiss (23-Apr-09)

Cervinia, Italy, April 23, 2009 - A six-day pass covering the 400km 'International'

A six-day ski pass covering the 400km ‘International’ ski area shared by Cervinia in Italy and Switzerland in Europe will cost 405 Swiss Francs next winter for adults, up from 394 Swiss Francs this season. 

However at the current time the strengthening pound, after its low point in the winter, means that for citizens of the UK and the Eurozone, the ticket will cost less, rather than more, than in 2008-9, if the current exchange rate trend c


Fernie Alpine Resort Freeride Team Shows Fierce Results (22-Apr-09)

Fernie, BC, April 22, 2009 - Fernie's Freeride team had a fantastic 2008/09

Fernie’s Freeride team had a fantastic 2008-09 season with amazing results for all six team members. Training on incredible terrain and snow at Fernie Alpine Resort, it is no wonder our athletes get big results on the circuit. The team members have been very busy with their competition schedules and in addition have been doing lots of filming and photo shoots.


Snow Travel Expo Returns For 2009 (21-Apr-09)
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Snow Travel Expo, April 21, 2009 - With winter fast approaching...

With winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to organise your next snow holiday!

In Melbourne (Sunday May 17), Brisbane (Saturday May 23) and Sydney (Sunday May 24) the Snow Travel Expo provides a onestop shop for skiers and snowboarders looking to find the best deal on alpine holidays in Australia and across the globe.


Whistler Blackcomb Is Named One Of Canada's Greenest Employers For 2009 In Maclean's Magazine (20-Apr-09)

Whistler, BC, April 20, 2009 - Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB NAMED ONE OF CANADA'S GREENEST EMPLOYERS FOR 2009

Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, just in time for Earth Day (April 22).


Fresh Snow In Banff-Lake Louise (19-Apr-09)

Banff-Lake Louise, Canada, April 19, 2009 - With 15cm (six inches) of fresh powder in two days

With 15cm (six inches) of fresh powder in two days at Banff-Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, the skiing is still good through in to May.

Banff is Canada’s highest elevated town and with it’s location in the centre of Canada the snow stays consistent right up until mid May.


Burton Global Open Series Announces 2009/2010 Competition Dates (19-Apr-09)

Burton, April 19, 2009 - The Burton Global Open Series has announced dates for its 2009/2010 international

The Burton Global Open Series has announced dates for its 2009/2010 international snowboard competition series, which will kick off in New Zealand this summer. Below are dates and locations for all 2009/2010 Burton Global Open Series events.

Instead of having two events down under in 2009, Burton has decided to combine the Australian Open and the New Zealand Open into one premier Southern Hemisphere event taking place in New Zealand.


Dachstein Extends Ski Season To May 1st (19-Apr-09)

Dachstein, Austria, APril 19, 2009 - Austria's Dachstein ski area has a 4.90m (over 16 foot)

Austria’s Dachstein ski area has a 4.90m (over 16 foot) snow depth on its slopes and has decided to extend the ski touring season by two weeks to the 1st May with a daily morning ski tour available at 7.30am.

Most popular is the Austrian National Ski Tour – the Dachstein Crossing, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful ski tours in the whole of the Alps.


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