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Freshies and a Free Day this Friday, December 17th

ROSSLAND, B.C. – RED is off to a thrilling start for the season as the base is in great shape for a fun winter of La Nina filled snow.

First 50 guests to arrive dressed like Santa or Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 19 SKI FREE!

WHISTLER, B.C. December 13, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb’s annual “Dress like Santa Day” takes place this Sunday, December 19. A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 50 people to arrive at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire.

To qualify, skiers and snowboarders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa or Mrs. Claus costume.  The costume must include red or black pants or a skirt for Mrs.

Panorama Mountain Village opened today with 5 cm of fresh snow....

New ownership promising exciting changes for the season

PANORAMA, B.C. – December 10th, 2010 – Panorama Mountain Village opened today with 5 cm of fresh snow, sunny skies and many smiling faces.

Kimberley Alpine Resort is set to open for a special preview weekend this Saturday December 11th

Kimberley, BC – December 6, 2010 – Kimberley Alpine Resort is set to open for a special preview weekend this Saturday December 11th and Sunday December 12th.  The resort has received over 70cm of snowfall already, and skiers and snowboarders will get to experience amazing snow conditions for the first turns of the season.  With incredible snowfall already, more significant snowfall in the forecast for later this week could make it that much mor

Fernie Alpine Resort will say “Thank You” to local communities by offering a FREE day of skiing...

Fernie, BC - December 2, 2010 - Fernie Alpine Resort will say “Thank You” to local communities by offering a FREE day of skiing and riding to the residents of Fernie, Elko, Elkford, Jaffray, Sparwood and all residents living in the Elk Valley as part of the Community Appreciation Day on Sunday, December 12th. A fundraising BBQ will be held on the Kokanee Deck and in the daylodge.

RED Mountain Resort hosting the 10th Annual Canadian Freeskiing Championships

ROSSLAND, B.C. – RED Mountain has been worked into the DNA of freeskiers over 10 years. From January 12-22nd, 2011, RED will see a worldwide contingency of skiers descend on Rossland, B.C.

Sun Peaks Resort in Canada’s British Columbia has announced the sequel...

Sun Peaks Resort in Canada’s British Columbia has announced the sequel to its successful Snow Bum competition last year, Snow Bum 2: The Snapshot.

Aspiring snow bums from around the world, including the UK, are invited to take a one-of-a-kind picture that shows off their enthusiasm for winter – a ‘casting’ photo if you will.

A snow storm a week before Lake Tahoe in California’s Alpine Meadows ski resort opened

A snow storm a week before Lake Tahoe in California’s Alpine Meadows ski resort opened for the season left 8.5 feet (2.5m) of new snow at mid mountain making it the largest single storm to be recorded in November in the resort’s history.

“The mountain changed literally overnight,” said Rachael Woods, spokesperson for Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. “We’re thrilled with the snow conditions.

Three of Scotland’s five ski areas were open this weekend...

Three of Scotland’s five ski areas were open this weekend thanks in part to the low temperatures and the fresh snow that has fallen over the past few days.

Cairngorm had been open for several weekends already with limited unpisted terrain but it now offering a fully groomed run from top to bottom and has opened additional lifts as well as more terrain.

The two other Easterly ski areas, Glenshee and the Lecht also opened some terrain.

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Following the successful safety awareness initiative to tackle alcohol misuse...

Following the successful safety awareness initiative to tackle alcohol misuse in ski resorts which helped ensure there were no serious incidents last season reported by British tour operators, we have decided to continue with this campaign this coming winter as well as the campaign for the necessity of full travel insurance cover.

This campaign is a security and safety awareness campaign and the aim is to avoid accidents and deaths in ski resorts as alcohol can affect you mor