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Perisher, Australia, June 4, 2009 - There is one thing that is never included

There is one thing that is never included on Queen's Birthday Weekend. It never includes the actual birthday of Elizabeth Regina II. The real reason for a public holiday in June is to celebrate the opening of THE SKI SEASON. The 2009 season promises to be fabulous. Lake Eyre has water and the Snow Mountain Legends and high country heroes tell us that bodes well for decent snowfalls this year.

Coronet Peak, NZ, June 3, 2009 - Favourable cold weather and consistent snowfalls

Favourable cold weather and consistent snowfalls in Queenstown New Zealand have set the scene for an exceptional opening of Coronet Peak this Saturday June 6. 

An average packed powder base of 80cm on the upper mountain, and 50cm on the lower mountain, combined with snow making and more natural snow expected later in the week, will see the ski area looking like one of its best openings in many years, says Ski Area Manager Hamish McCrostie.

“We

Fresh Peaks, June 2, 2009 - This coming weekend Australia will celebrate

This coming weekend Australia will celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a long weekend marked on the calendar. Even better, snow-lovers can also mark down the official opening of the Australian ski season for 2009!

Mt Buller is well in to their preparation for the weekends opening with snow making having started last week.

Falls Creek, Australia, June 2, 2009 - To celebrate the first day of winter

To celebrate the first day of winter the Falls Creek community holds an Ice
Plunge which is a feat held by numerous northern hemisphere communities as
fund raisers for worthy organisations.

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada, June 2, 2009 - The last day of skiing and riding at the last ski area

The last day for skiing and riding at the last ski area still open for the 2008/2009 season in Canada, Whistler Mountain will be Sunday, May 31st, two weeks ahead of the publicised closing date of June 14th.

“Epic spring conditions that were enjoyed up until this past weekend have deteriorated very quickly over the past few days,” says Bob Dufour, Whistler Blackcomb’s vice president of operations.

Grand Massif, France, June 2, 2009 - Two new six-seater chairlifts are currently under construction

Two new six-seater chairlifts are currently under construction in the French Grand Massif region which includes the resorts of Flaine, Morillon, Samoens, Sixt and Les Carroz.

The first lift in Samoens, the new “Chariande Express,” will cut transfer time from bottom to top of the Samoens ski area by a third and more than double capacity on the route.

Mt Hutt, June 2, 2009 - Sunny skies, bubbles and smiles were all the hallmarks

Sunny skies, bubbles and smiles all round were the hallmarks of the opening of the ski season at Mt Hutt Saturday, May 30.

More than 2000 Cantabrians and visitors to the region turned out to welcome the snow and celebrate skiing in May at Mt Hutt.

The high country ski area opening was two weeks ahead of schedule as a result of early snow coverage.

Mt Baw Baw, Australia, June 2, 2009 - This freestyle lab is for snowboarders who want to learn

This freestyle Lab is for those snowboarders who want to learn tricks & simply improve their skills. Freestyle labs are available for ages 12 and up and for just $998, you get 4 days professional snowboard coaching, 3 nights accommodation, a 2009 season pass (Adults usually $675 & Kids $399!!)  & all meals.

Mt Buller, Australia, June 2, 2009 -

After a history-making two day opening at the start of May, Mt Buller will officially
open for the 2009 snow season on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend with
celebrations that are not to be missed.

Mt Hutt, New Zealand, May 27, 2009 - Keen skiers and snowboarders can look forward to some May skiing

Keen skiers and snowboarders can look forward to some May skiing when Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area opens two weeks ahead of schedule this Saturday (30 May).

It’s the first time in at least 10 years that Mt Hutt has opened early due to some of the best pre-season snow conditions in decades, according to Dave Wilson, Ski Area Manager.

“While it’s still very early in the season to be skiing or snowboarding, we’re deligh