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Grange, Zuzulova win first European Indoor Ski Championships in Amneville

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:16:54 +0000

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 ...

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Ugg classic shorts are back

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:09:00 +0000

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 ...

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A conversation with JP Auclair and Alpine Initiatives

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:12:33 +0000

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 ...

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Free ski carriage offer from Ryanair – book now

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:37:51 +0000

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 ...

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Colorado snow storms bring more early openings

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:29:16 +0000

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, ...

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Kokubo and Bright win Saas-Fee halfpipe

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:22:46 +0000

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 ...

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Wintry weather has delivered fresh snow to many French resorts

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:16:54 +0000

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 ...

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Breckenridge ski resort town votes to legalize pot

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:44:16 +0000

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 ...

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The power of words and Powder

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:38:56 +0000

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 ...

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It’s dumping all over the world

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:39:04 +0000

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 ...

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Ski Swap Time Again?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:10:00 +0000

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 ...

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Competitors from 26 nations in Saas Fee for World Cup

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:32:50 +0000

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 ...

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Olympics boss focused on Winters

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:28:10 +0000

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 ...

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Burton Citizen

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 02:29:00 +0000

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About to get nailed

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:53:34 +0000

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…

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My quiver for the new season.

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:37:00 +0000

I'm entering the new ski season filled with excitement. That's nothing unusual. I'm always excited for ski season to begin. But I'm especially excited because I have two new pairs of skis this year : a pair of Volkl Auras and a pair of Tierras, also from Volkl. And I'm keeping my trusty old ...

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Temperatures dropping, Belleayre Mountain ready for snowmaking

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:49:45 +0000

Last Friday afternoon, the Belleayre Mountain snowmaking staff tested the snow guns in order to be prepared for the dropping temperatures. It is the goal of the DEC to open Belleayre Mountain’s season doors on Saturday, November 14th with their Annual Tap into Winter Party, beginning at ...

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Crystal Ski resort information direct to your mobile

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:40:44 +0000

Crystal Ski customers can this winter receive an essential ‘information pack’, including downloadable piste maps and details of rep services available in the resort, ready for their mobile phone. Crystal is replacing the traditional printed pack with an online pack which allows ...

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Mount Norquay first mountain to open in Western Canada

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:29:43 +0000

This weekend Banff-Lake Louise locals enjoyed their first turns as they kicked off the season. The resort, which is open for weekends to the public, already offers some park features to keep freestylers, as well as all-mountain skiers and riders, very happy. “It’s great to be skiing in ...

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Union KFC 3 Limited Binder

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Alpine got it's allotment of Limited edition Bindings from our friends at Union today! Here is the new KFC in an eye catching gold colorway. This tears highback gets a sweet leopard pattern. The straps and buckles remain the same as last seasons, but a new gas pedal design is under the foot. ...

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