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The Remarkables, NZ, Feb 25. 2009 - Several projects are underway ahead of the 2009 snow season

Several projects are underway ahead of the 2009 snow season at The Remarkables ski area, and all are aimed at making it more fun both on and off the slopes.

Ski Portillo, Chile, Feb. 24, 2009 - After completing the 2008 season with above average snowfall

After completing the 2008 season with above average snowfall and all rooms booked to capacity, Ski Portillo, Chile, has announced that their 2009 ski season will run from June 13TH to October 3rd this year.

Portillo is the oldest and remains the most exclusive resort in South America combining old-world elegance, breathtaking scenery and epic skiing.

Formigal, Spain, Feb. 24, 2009 - Five time Olympic medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave

Five times Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave, found Formigal an ideal family resort when he took his wife and children there for half term, the Spanish resort reports. The Redgraves enjoyed a week of thick snow, blue skies and hospitality at the resort in the Pyrenees. But what they found most surprising was the lack of crowds.

Sir Steve said: “I think it’s a great family resort. It was very quiet which was a good thing.

Sugarloaf, Maine, Feb 24. 2009 - A US man who skied every day that the lifts were open

A US man who skied every day that the lifts were open at Maine’s sugarloaf ski resort for more than 24 years has died at the age at 85.

Paul Schipper had clocked up more than 3,900 consecutive days on the slopes before he died of an illness related to pneumonia last week having been in hospital since December following a broken hip.

Obsessed with not missing a day, during his 24 year run he postponed a hospital appointment to have a cancerous

Ischgl, Austria, Feb 24., 2009 - Ischgl, the showbiz centre of the Alps

Ischgl, the showbiz centre of the Alps, has pulled off another coup by signing Kylie Minogue for the ski resort's end-of-season concert in May.

Kylie follows in the footsteps of a galaxy of other superstars who have entertained skiers and boarders in the Austrian resort's traditional Top of the Mountain gig, including Elton John, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Sting, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Alanis Morissette, Pink, Scissor Sisters, Melanie C

Korea, Feb. 24, 2009 - Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen clocked up his 87th

Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen clocked up his 87th World Cup Win and gold medal in the Biathlon World Championships in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Tuesday.

The incredible tally from the 35 year old beats the total accumulated in the 1970s and 1980s by Swedish slalom skier Ingemar Stenmark, who won 86 World Cup gold medals.

Bjorndalen won the first three World Championship gold medals in a row in the Sprint, Pursuit and Individual events.

Tahoe, CA, Feb 23, 2009 - New Zealand's top Freeskier

Tahoe Calif. (February 24, 2009) New Zealand’s top Freeskier Jossi Wells has reinforced his status as one of the world’s top freeskiers, taking bronze in slopestyle at the last stop of the Winter Dew Tour in Tahoe, California.

Wells, 18, Wanaka, went into the slopestyle event to win and came out with what was described as the best competition run in his career.

Mont Sutton, Quebec, Feb. 23, 2009 - In the last 5 days, Mont Sutton has received

In the last 5 days, Mont SUTTON has received more than 1 meter of snow, by the time we are writing these lines; the white cover is getting even thicker. SUTTON is the indicated destination for the best of ski whether you are in the well-known glades filled of snow, in long trails with a winter breathtaking view or in enchanting sweet white cover for the beginners.

Red Mountain, BC, Feb. 23, 2009 - Red is your best choice for great snow

Kids 15 & Under Ski For Free!
Mar 9 – 31

With a minimum 3 nights lodging with Red Property Management & the purchase of 1 regular adult lift ticket per day, receive up to two 15 years & under lift tickets.

College Weekend
Mar 20 – 22

$163 per person

Celebrate Spring with 2 nights lodging at Red Property Management & a 2 day lift ticket (based o

Wanaka, NZ, February 22, 2009 – New Zealand Snowboarders have this weekend achieved their best team performance

New Zealand Snowboarders have this weekend achieved their best team performance of the year in World Cup Halfpipe with top results and strong riding in the fourth Olympic qualifying event held at Stoneham resort in Quebec, Canada. 

Five members of the team made top twenty with top performances by Juliane Bray, 33, Wanaka, placing fifth and Kendall Brown, 19, Mt Maunganui, securing ninth in an exciting night-final dominated by the Japanese. 

Paula Mit