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Squaw Valley, CA, March 11, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA is currently sitting on the deepest snow
Squaw Valley USA is currently sitting on one of the deepest snow bases in North America with over four metres (13 feet) of snow lying on upper slopes following huge snowfalls in late February and early March. The current season snowfall total is 398 inches - with 80 inches falling in the first week of March alone.
Squaw has now launched its traditional annual Spring Pass for only $179.
Zermatt, Switzerland, March 11, 2009 - Zermatt's lift company have announced
Zermatt, Switzerland, March 11, 2009 - Zermatt's lift company have announcedSelva Gardena, Italy, March 11, 2009 - The 'Legambiente' organisation in Italy has determined
The "Legambiente" organisation in Italy has determined that the ski resort of Selva Gardena is the most environmentally friendly community in the country.
In the Italian weekly magazine “Panorama” the organisation notes that the sources of renewable energy in Italy are increasing and that Selva Gardena is in first place with an average of one square metre of solar panel coverage per habitant.
The magazine lauded the resort
Snow24, March 11, 2009 - An annual study of lift ticket prices
An annual study of lift ticket prices charged by more than 500 ski areas in 35 countries worldwide has reported that prices for British guests are well up this season to most international ski destinations.
The findings are published as part of the World Lift Ticket Price Report 2009, the eighth annual edition of the Report by Scottish based independent research company Snow24. The Report compares the cost of a six-day, high-season, non-discounted tic
NZ Ski, March 10, 2009 - A new 89 litre snowmaking reservoir
A new 89 million litre snowmaking reservoir in the Sarah Sue area at Coronet Peak will significantly improve the ski area’s ability to produce “a lot more snow”, according to Ski Area Manager Hamish McCrostie.
“The reservoir will improve water stocks to enable better use of the fully automated snowmaking system across the entire mountain,” he said.
“It also gives us the assurance of sufficient water capacity throughout
NZ Ski, March 10, 2009 - Early booking bonuses are all the rage
Early booking bonuses are all the rage when it comes to saving dollars on ski vacations and now is the time to get in early and have extra dollars to spend on the ground.
New Zealand’s leading ski wholesalers have announced early bird specials for bookings prior to April 30 that will saver skiers and boarders hundreds of dollars off their next ski trip to Queenstown or Mt.
Vorlage, Canada, March 9, 2009 - with all the snow we have
"THE SNOW IS GREAT and so is OUR DECK"
With all the snow we have, the conditions continue to
be perfect. Take advantage of the March Break and come out and enjoy the
skiing.
The sun has begun to get stronger and our deck has been getting a
lot of use. People have already started "catching some rays".
Darkside Parks, LVSSR, March 9, 2009 - LVSSR offers this great community event for all age snowboarders and skiers
LVSSR offers this great community event for all age snowboarders and skiers.
Formigal, Spain, March 5, 2009 - Formigal, in the Spanish Pyrenees is currently offering free lift passes
Formigal, in the Spanish Pyrenees is currently offering free lift passes for all new reservations this season and is receiving more heavy snowfalls which began earlier this week.
The latest dumps, which are predicted to last all week, come on top of weeks of snowfalls which have left the resort with depths of more than two metres.
Throughout Easter Week, eggs will be hidden around Formigal, both on the slopes and in the village.
Valmorel, France, March 5, 2009 - 8 of 52 lifts at Valmorel ski area
8 of 52 lifts at Valmorel ski area in France were operational last week after a strike by lift operators hit the resort for a reported 36 hours.
The lift personnel refused to work whilst demanding better pay and improved conditions for working on Sundays.
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