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The Remarkables, July 17, 2008 - The first of four competitions in the Cadbury Moro Slopestyle Series

The first of four competitions in the Cadbury Moro Slopestyle Series attracted a large crowd of spectators at The Remarkables yesterday (Wednesday, 16 July).

Around 50 freestylers on snowboards or skis enjoyed blue sky and great snow conditions as they threw down tricks in the Up & Go Terrain Park.

The Remarkables youth action sports coordinator Josh Clark says the event ran smoothly with everyone enjoying the chilled out vibe in the park which included run

WHISTLER, BC, July 15, 2008 – The engineering feat of connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains has inspired many

The engineering feat of connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains has inspired many questions and the PEAK 2 PEAK Question of the Week hopes to satisfy enquiring minds. Members of the community are invited to submit their questions surrounding the building and operation of the Gondola. Whistler Blackcomb will choose one question each week to answer in the local newspapers and will feature all questions and answers on the PEAK 2 PEAK section of whistlerblackcomb.com.

Perisher, NSW, July 15, 2008 - It is turning out to be a great day on the slopes

It is turning out to be a great day on the slopes. Today 45 lifts are expected to operate, providing great access to the entire resort for you to explore.

Tube Town made its season début today! Head over and go for a slide, there are currently two lanes open. It’s the most awesome, family-fun-loving, snow experience around!

Lots of fun can be had in the Columbia Fun Park, near Piper T-bar.

Calgary, AB – July 20, 2008 – Delta Air Lines has discovered the tourism treasures of the Kootenay Rockies

Delta Air Lines has discovered the tourism treasures of the Kootenay Rockies Region of British Columbia and will begin direct jet service to Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) on December 17, 2008 from Salt Lake City (SLC).

The new service will utilize Canadair RJ 200 regional jets carrying 50 passengers at a cruising speed of 530 miles per hour, with a flying time of just one hour fifty-eight minutes between Salt Lake City and Cranbrook, BC.

The new

Volcome Stone, Mt Buller, July 14, 2008 - FREE ENTRY, FREE FOOD and TONS OF FREE GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY

The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest series which is part of the Let The Kids Ride Free program, a grass roots effort for kids of all ages to express their talent, gain contest experience, have a good time, get some free grinds and walk away with a ton of free product for a day of snowboarding.   

Volcom Events manager Robbie Warden explains “the goal of the series is to give something back to the kids.

540s Snowboarding and Skullcandy, NZ, July 13, 2008 - Impressive ski and snowboard performances on a purpose built structure

Impressive ski and snowboard performances on a purpose built structure right in the middle of Christchurch will provide exciting spectator action for Strip visitors on Saturday 9th August 2008.

Export Gold is to present the 2nd Annual SkullCandy Winter Rail Jam - billed as the biggest Rail Jam ever to hit the streets of Christchurch.

The Remarkables, NZ, July 13, 2008 - The Cadbury Moro Slopestyle series for freestyle skiers and boarders is back

The Cadbury Moro Slopestyle series for freestyle skiers and boarders is back and kicks off for the 2008 season this Wednesday, July 16 at The Remarkables.

An Open and Junior section makes the event accessible to all age groups.

Josh Clark, Youth Action Sports Co-ordinator says Cadbury Moro Slopestyle is a really popular event that attracts lots of people and a good line up of sponsors and prizes.

Mt Buller, Vic, July 13, 2008 - Australia's best snowboarders descended on Mt Buller

Australia's best snowboarders descended on Mt Buller, (Victoria) last night for the 3rd Annual Cattleman's Rail Jam presented by Burton.

10 invited riders and 5 wild card entries battled it out on Mt Buller's famed Cattleman's Rail. This multi-feature stair set-up sits in the middle of Mt Buller's village square and apart from this contest remains largely untouched.

Snow365.com, July 13th, 2008 - The Arab emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has announced plans to go one-better

The Arab emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has announced plans to go one-better than neighbouring Dubai’s indoor ski resort by constructing a conventional ski resort in local hills where temperatures regularly reach +35 degrees Celsius.

The ski slope will be created using the latest snowmaking technology which allows snow to be created at high positive temperatures.

Red Mountain, BC, July 13, 2008 - Red Mountain Resort is investing close to $1 million on mountain projects

Red Mountain Resort is investing close to $1 million on mountain projects designed to enhance skiing and riding on Red's epic terrain. A comprehensive lift-service audit is a major part of this investment which includes upgrades to chairlift components on Red's Motherlode, Paradise and Red chairlifts to ensure maximum reliability for the upcoming season.