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Grange, Zuzulova win first European Indoor Ski Championships in Amneville
snowmenu.com — Jean-Baptiste Grange of France and Veronika Zuzulova of Slovakia hold the distinction of being the first champions of the European Ski Federation after winning indoor slalom races at Amneville, France. Grange marched though the elimination format taking out teammate Stephane Tissot in the round ... (more) Grange, Zuzulova win first European Indoor Ski ...

Ugg classic shorts are back
alpineskishop.blogspot.com — Alpine just got in 40 pair of this sought after boot today in 3 great colors. Black, grey and chocolate are shown above. We also got in sand, it just didn't make the picture. The classic short is extremely comfortable and meant to be worn without socks. They run about a size big, so buy ... (more) Ugg classic shorts are back

A conversation with JP Auclair and Alpine Initiatives
mikeberard.com — Alpine Initiatives is a group of charitable humans doing helpful things for other humans. They also happen to be a members of the snowsports community. Currently, AI is helping to build a second community home in Kenya. Their mission statement: Alpine Initiatives was created through our ... (more) A conversation with JP Auclair and Alpine Initiatives
Free ski carriage offer from Ryanair – book now
snowmenu.com — The subject of the price of ski and board carriage charged by nearly all airlines has been our pet moan for several months now, with the leading offender being Ryanair, who seems to think it’s good customer service to charge £80/80€ for return carriage of one pair of skis or a ... (more) Free ski carriage offer from Ryanair – book now

Colorado snow storms bring more early openings
snowmenu.com — After more than two feet of snow fell on the slopes of Colorado in recent days, the first of the famous ski state’s larger international destination ski resorts will begin opening today. Copper Mountain and Keystone will join three small areas that have already been open for several weeks, ... (more) Colorado snow storms bring more early openings
It’s dumping all over the world
snowmenu.com — resorts are issuing dozens of powder alarms as heavy snow is falling across the Alps. More than 25 alarms have been issued in the past 24 hours for top resorts in Switzerland, Austria, France and Italy. The falls in the Alps follow heavy snow in Scandinavia at the weekend with resorts like ... (more) It’s dumping all over the world

October skiing on fresh snow in Vail
snowmenu.com — They may not yet be open but enthusiastic locals have been hiking up the slopes at Vail in order to get ‘fresh tracks’ on the heavy snow that has been falling across much of Colorado including Vail’s four resorts in the state. Keystone opens for the 2009-2010 season on Friday, November 6, ... (more) October skiing on fresh snow in Vail
Kokubo and Bright win Saas-Fee halfpipe
snowmenu.com — Japan’s Kazuhiro Kokubo won the men’s halfpipe at the snowboard World Cup event in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, while Australian Torah Jane won the women’s event. Kokubo produced a superb display run to score 46.1 in his first run, and though he crashed to a 7.3 in his second run his ... (more) Kokubo and Bright win Saas-Fee halfpipe

Competitors from 26 nations in Saas Fee for World Cup
Competitors from 26 nations in Saas Fee for World Cup
snowmenu.com — The best snowboarders from 26 countries are currently in the Swiss glacier resort of Saas Fee for the latest stage of the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup. The racers are enjoying great conditions with 40cm (15 inches) of fresh snow fallen on the glacier in the past 24 hours, setting the area up for ... (more) Competitors from 26 nations in Saas Fee for World Cup

Wintry weather has delivered fresh snow to many French resorts
snowmenu.com — Up to 20cm of new snow fell in parts of Austria this week, providing excellent riding on the open glacier ski areas. 10cm of snow was reported down in the valley at Hintertux (10/150cm) and even more fell on the glacier. The Rettenbach glacier at Solden (10/86cm) received fresh snow on Wednesday ... (more) Wintry weather has delivered fresh snow to many French ...

Snow forecast for Saturday across Austria
snowmenu.com — Snow is forecast for Saturday across Austrian resorts. The sunny weather in Italy, France and Switzerland on Thursday will be short lived as the clouds will start to build on Friday and new snow is forecast for the weekend. Dustings of snow are expected in Andorra this weekend and the lower ... (more) Snow forecast for Saturday across Austria

Breckenridge ski resort town votes to legalize pot
snowmenu.com — In a largely symbolic move, people in a ski resort town voted to legalize adult possession of marijuana. Breckenridge voters passed the measure by a margin of 73 percent. It allows adults over 21 years old to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. The ordinance also removes criminal ... (more) Breckenridge ski resort town votes to legalize pot
The power of words and Powder
mikeberard.com — Originally appeared in SKIER magazine, February 2007. I picked up a dusty copy of Powder magazine today. Sometimes I dig through old issues in search of stories and images already burned to the hard drive in my head. It’s a journey through my past; a catalyst to unlock memories stored in ... (more) The power of words and Powder

Ski Swap Time Again?
Ski Swap Time Again?
alpineskishop.blogspot.com — Seems like just yesterday I worked my first swap at Alpine. It was 1985, and back then swaps were HUGE!. we would have 5,000 people roll through the store and parking lot looking for deals. the front yard would be filled with all kinds of skis and boots. we would bring out clearance racks of ... (more) Ski Swap Time Again?
Olympics boss focused on Winters
Olympics boss focused on Winters
snowmenu.com — British Olympic Association boss Andy Hunt says preparations for the London 2012 event must not overshadow the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Speaking 100 days before the start of the Games, Hunt said he hoped more than 45 Team GB athletes would be competing. “There’s no way that I ... (more) Olympics boss focused on Winters

Burton Citizen
Burton Citizen
alpineskishop.blogspot.com — (more) Burton Citizen
About to get nailed
dragonalliance.com — Doing the usual Weather checks here in Breckenridge,CO… It is blue as ever here in Colorado, but looks like Mt. Baker is about to get nailed… (more) About to get nailed
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