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WHISTLER BC, December 17, 2008 – The British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA)  has given approval for Whistler Blackcomb

The British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA), BC’s independent auditor on passenger ropeway systems, has given approval for Whistler Blackcomb to continue regular operations on its mountain lifts, with the exception of the Excalibur Gondola.

“Preliminary inspection by BC safety officers has determined that this was an isolated incident of water contamination in a tower tube which caused a tower joint flange to fail due to ice jacking,” said Greg Pad

Ski Korea, December 14, 2008 - Two new ski resorts have opened in Korea

Two new ski resorts have opened in Korea in the past week. Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, is one of the closest resorts to Seoul, only 40 minutes away to the north.

Panorama, BC, December 12, 2008 - It was lightly snowing and the crowds where happy

Good early season skiing and riding on the main trails with 7 of 9 lifts open, accessing 10 trails and the full 4000 vertical feet!

We are skiing and riding on Old Timer, Showoff and Horseshoe on the Mile 1 Quad, Beginner and Highway 1 in the novice area, Eagle Glide and Hoggs Flats on the Toby Chair, Skyline and World Cup Way on the Champagne Express, and Getmedown on the Summit Quad.

Big White, Canada, December 12, 2008 - For those of you  who weren't luck enought to be at Big Whites opening

For those of you  who weren't luck enought to be at Big Whites opening, it was great fun with with  holiday makers and locals all out on the mountain celebrating the opening of the 2008/2009 season.  It was a spectacle witnessing the energy and excitement of everyone enjoying their first tracks, the vibe was contagious.

Calgary, AB – December 11, 2008– Kimberley Alpine Resort will kick off the 2008/09 ski season

Kimberley Alpine Resort will kick off the 2008/09 ski season this Saturday, with a special preview weekend.

With 21cm of new snow in the past 7 days, and snowmaking in full force, the resort is ready to go for the season. Kimberley Alpine Resort will be open on December 13 and 14, then re-open on December 19th for operations seven days a week.

The North Star Express Quad and Owlette Magic Carpet will be open, with limited terrain access.

Calgary, AB – December 11, 2008– Fernie Alpine Resort is eager to start another season of Legendary Powder

Fernie Alpine Resort is eager to start another season of Legendary Powder, and will do just that when the ski resort opens on Saturday, December 13th.

Limited terrain and early seasons conditions will exist on the mountain, but natural snow continues to accumulate in Fernie’s legendary alpine bowls.

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand, December 10, 2008 - New Zealand’s top snow sports athletes

New Zealand’s top snow sports athletes have started their 2008-09 Northern Hemisphere campaign in strong fashion in the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Disabled alpine ski racer Adam Hall, 21, (Outram, Otago) and cross country skier Katie Calder, 28, (Tauranga) each posted strong results in their first races of the season, with Hall winning his first two races and Calder gaining valuable International Ski Federation (FIS) poin

WHISTLER, BC, December 10, 2008 – Whistler Blackcomb's PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will officially open to the public

Whistler Blackcomb's PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will officially open to the public December 12, 2008. The launch of this mountain marvel is set to become a new Canadian tourism icon and will forever revolutionize the way visitors experience this all season resort.

Calgary, AB – December 5, 2008 – Nakiska is preparing to open to the public

Nakiska is preparing to open to the public on Saturday, December 6th for the 2008/09 winter season.

The ski resort, known as “Calgary’s Closest Mountain”, has been busy being in the spotlight this season as an ideal training site for a number of international ski teams.

WHISTLER, BC, November 24, 2008 – Whistler Blackcomb officials have announced that Whistler Mountain will open early on Wednesday

Whistler Blackcomb officials have announced that Whistler Mountain will open early on Wednesday, November 26. Whistler Mountain will open for daily operations with access to Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz’s Chair via the Whistler Village Gondola. On Thursday, the Creekside Gondola will open for the American Thanksgiving weekend, providing access to Whistler Mountain from the Creekside Base through to Sunday, November 30.