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Mt Buller, VIC, August 10, 2008 - A recent cold snap has dumped 20 centimeters

A recent cold snap has dumped 20 centimeters of fresh, dry snow on Mt Buller bringing the natural average snow depth past the magic one-meter mark!

With snowfall expected as low as 400m today, Mt Buller is experiencing the best conditions to date for the 2008 winter season, with all lifts, all runs and all terrain parks open.

Fresh Peaks, VIC, August 7, 2008 - For the first time, snow fans can compare ski resorts side-by-side according to common criteria like vertical, price of lift passes, terrain difficulty and season start and end dates.

Melbourne-based creative team Fresh Peaks has launched the beta version of its new snow portal freshpeaks.com – a media-rich, ad-free online resource that addresses the distinctive lack of comparable worldwide snow information available on the web.

How often do you find yourself considering the same old ‘usual suspects’ when it comes to choosing a ski resort for next year’s skiing holiday? If you’re itching to go somewhere different but not sure

The Remarkables, NZ, August 06, 2008 - Some of New Zealand’s best freestyle skiers and snowboarders

Some of New Zealand’s best freestyle skiers and snowboarders are lined up to excite the crowds at Earnslaw Park in Queenstown on Friday (8 August) as part of this year’s Parklife Invitational.

Thirty skiers and riders will rock the Park from 6pm when audiences can expect to see some outrageous moves on display as competitors vie for $5,000 in prize money. Sponsored by Redbull, this is the 6th year the popular event has been staged by The Remarkables.

Mt Hutt, NZ, August 4, 2008 - As Mt Hutt enjoys its best snow season

As Mt Hutt enjoys its best snow season in possibly fifteen years, its International Race Training Arena is attracting international ski racers and along with them, an international sponsor.

Mt Hutt is gearing up for its first intake of ski racers including overall 2007 World Champion Aksel Lund Svindal who’s due to arrive this week, back from a horrific crash at the Birds of Pray Downhill in Vail Colorado last year.

Snow Hunter's World Weekly Snow News, August 4, 2008

Rare Single Chair Removed For Second New Gondola for Ski Welt

One of the three remaining one-man chairlift in Austria’s Skiwelt, the country’s largest lift-linked ski area, was shut down last week to make way for construction of a second new gondolas for the area ahead of next winter.

The second new gondola for the region is an eight seated with heated cabins called Salvenbahn II above Hopfgarten.  The new lift as well as a tri

540's Snowboarding, NZ, August 4, 2008 - Team 540s riders Maia Stier and Paula Mitchell

Team 540s riders Maia Stier and Paula Mitchell are among an impressive line up confirmed to ride in this Saturday’s 2nd Annual SkullCandy Winter Rail Jam presented by Export Gold.

The jam is to be held in the heart of Christchurch’s entertainment district with a massive structure to be constructed on the Strip and snow trucked in from Mt Hutt.

Mt Hutt, NZ, August 3, 2008 - Two meters of soft fresh new snow over the past week

Two metres of soft fresh new snow over the past week made for tough racing conditions on Saturday for the first race in the Landrover Mt Hutt Masters.

Almost one hundred competitors at Mt Hutt had to contend with very soft snow during the Giant Slalom.

Perisher Blue, August 03, 2008 - August in the Snowy Mountains is a magical time

August in the Snowy Mountains is a magical time. Why? Well, the snow quality is usually at its best and all the hard work has been done, read on to find out more of why August is so good at Perisher Blue!

July is typically full of storms that provide plenty of snow and this year was no exception. Since July 1 2008, Perisher Blue has received 188cm of accumulated snowfalls and the Resort's snowmakers have worked tirelessly adding to the cover.

Mt Hutt, NZ, August 03, 2008 - The storm that has troubled the rest of the country has dumped

The storm that has troubled the rest of the country has dumped 1 meter of fresh snow at Mt Hutt causing anticipation among the region’s skiers and boarders while keeping staff busy on the end of shovels.

When the weather clears, as it’s predicted to do over the weekend, Mt Hutt visitors can expect awesome powder conditions according to ski area manager Dave Wilson.

“It looks like we might see a bit of sun this weekend before the weather closes

WHISTLER, BC, August 03, 2008 – The music lineup for Kokanee Crankworx is confirmed

The music lineup for Kokanee Crankworx is confirmed and includes some of the hottest up-and-coming indie artists in Canada. The festival is known for its high action mountain biking events, but there has always been a great music presence and this year will prove even better.  

“The Kokanee Crankworx experience is pretty awe inspiring.