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Sugarbush to Focus on Moguls at Mount Ellen
forums@forums.alpinezone.com (Patrick Torsell) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:33:10 -0000
WARREN, Vermont -- Thirty years ago, freestyle skiing meant moguls, ballet, trees, and big mountain skiing. The term has become skewed of late, referring mostly to terrain parks. This season, Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont informs mogulskiing.net that they are reviving the old definition of freestyle skiing at its Mt. Ellen area. The 2600' vertical mountain (at 4083' elevation, third highest in Vermont) will offer mogul terrain for all abilities, and will encourage skiers to learn and...
Burton Snowboards Brings the Stash to Vermont's Killington Resort
forums@forums.alpinezone.com (AlpineZone News)BURLINGTON, Vermont -- Burton Snowboards and Killington Resort today announced plans to build The Stash®, a revolutionary resort run created by Jake Burton and Burton team riders that utilizes the natural terrain, local wood products and organic features to create the ultimate freestyle riding experience. The first run of its kind in New England and Burton's home state of Vermont, The Stash at Killington is slated to open to the public on December 19, 2008. "Bringing the Stash to Vermont has...
17th Annual Oktoberfest Kicks off Fall Foliage Season at Whiteface October 4-5
forums@forums.alpinezone.com (AlpineZone News)WILMINGTON, New York -- The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has announced that Whiteface, 10 miles from Lake Placid in Wilmington, will host its 17th Annual Oktoberfest, presented by Aubuchon Hardware, on October 4-5 at the ski area. Oktoberfest activities will include original vendors, arts and crafts, children's rides including the popular hayride, Bavarian food, drink and entertainment. "We are thrilled to be back again sponsoring the 17th Annual Oktoberfest at...
Snowshoe Mountain Cuts Costs of Winter Vacation
forums@forums.alpinezone.com (AlpineZone News)SNOWSHOE, West Virginia -- It's hard to turn on the TV or open a newspaper without hearing news of the struggling economy and the hard times that have fallen on many families. With the cost of airfare skyrocketing, and most airlines instituting charges for every checked bag, the cost of flying a family cross-country for a ski vacation may motivate many to leave their skis and boots to collect dust in the basement this winter. But Snowshoe Mountain Resort, located in West Virginia, provides...
A Good Time for a Good Cause: "Warm Up Vermont" at Bromley, 10/5
forums@forums.alpinezone.com (AlpineZone News)BROMLEY MOUNTAIN, Vermont -- There's nothing better than having a good time for a good cause, and that's just what you'll have on Sunday, October 5, when Bromley Mountain hosts the kick-off event of Warm Up Vermont's 2008 Challenge. This special fuel-assistance fundraiser will feature, among other things, rides and games, a Team Trivia contest hosted by Governor Douglas with a Grand Prize of $500 and live music by the one and only Don't Leave Band. On October 5 the Sun Mountain Adventure...
SKI Magazine Ranks Cannon Mountain in Top Ten
forums@forums.alpinezone.com (AlpineZone News)FRANCONIA NOTCH, New Hampshire -- The 2007/2008 winter season proved to be a turning point for state-owned Cannon Mountain. A very successful winter, with ample snow and a new management team's infectious energy, resulted in Cannon Mountain once again topping the charts in SKI Magazine's annual Top 50 Resort Guide. In its October 2008 issue, SKI Magazine named Cannon Mountain among the Top 20 Resorts in the East. SKI Magazine readers like the "reasonable prices," "down-home atmosphere," and...

US Ski Team News - Alpine

U.S. Men Building Speed in Portillo
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:01:51 -0000
PORTILLO, Chile (Oct. 3) - Midway through its second speed camp in Chile, the men's U.S. Alpine Ski Team reports outstanding conditions with clear skies and cold nights.
Men's Speed Tucks 'Top Secret' Wind Tunnel
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:07:53 -0000
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 26) - Few people can tell you what it's like to go 80 mph without moving. Reigning World Cup giant slalom champion and Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) is one of those people, but he's not talking.
Chilean Dining with Kelleher, Littman
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:50:42 -0000

Kelleher Wins Chilean Super G
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:15:30 -0000
LA PARVA, Chile (Sept. 19) - Four-event skier Keely Kelleher (Big Sky, MT) turned a Chilean training trip into a podium double Tuesday as the women's U.S. Alpine speedster finished first and third in a pair of South America Cup super G's.
Women's Alpine Speed Portillo Top Ten
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:50:44 -0000

Beckmann on Auto Repair and Beekeeping
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:32:35 -0000
PARK CITY, UT (Sept. 18) - U.S. Alpine Ski Team racer Chris Beckmann (Guilderland, NY) isn't a fan of downtime. When faced with six weeks in a walking cast following an April ankle surgery, he did what any guy would do - he fixed up an old truck and took up beekeeping.

 

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