3 hrs ago | KGW-TV Portland
'Free lift tickets at Ski Bowl Sunday
“Although we have record snow pack, we need to bring the winter season to a close in order to prepare for summer operation. Low skier participation and the extended weather forecast also played a role in our decision”
Skiers and snowboarders still craving snow will have the chance to get a few runs in for free this Sunday at Mt. via KGW-TV Portland
Friday | Summit Daily News
Researchers work to make skiing easier on the knees
“Right now, ski bindings protect the tibia (shin bone) at the expense of the knee. So we want to create a smarter binding that doesn't forget about the tibia but stops ignoring the knee.”
Overall skiing injuries have decreased since 1972, but serious knee sprains have increased Dr. via Summit Daily News
Wednesday May 7 | Tahoe World
High Fives 540 contest at Sugarbowl
This site requires Flash 8. Download for free here. Sunny skies, stylish skiers, High Fives and chicken wings rounded out the inaugural High Fives 540 contest at Sugarbowl Mountain this past Saturday, April 26 ... via Tahoe World
Monday May 5 | Omaha World-Herald
That red suit has Omaha written all under it
“Computers can't do water, fire, smoke and debris.”
Go Big Red and Gold. Iron Man's flashy armored suit, bristling with high tech in the summer season's opening movie, is partly the work of an Omaha native. via Omaha World-Herald
Saturday May 3 | The Georgia Straight
Follow the scenic route to the Comox Valley
Over the past decade, I've seen numerous people flee Vancouver for greener pastures in the Comox Valley. via The Georgia Straight
Thursday May 1 | SKINET
Final Week For Purgatory All-Season Pass Sale
Get 2008/09 passes with big discounts Photo by: Durango Mountain Resort 2008-09 Loveland Season Passes Loveland Ski Area has begun selling season passes for the 2008-09 season. via SKINET
Tuesday Apr 29 | Vail Daily News
World Cup expected to return to Colorado
“Regardless of the outcome of the 2013 vote, the Foundation and Vail Resorts are firmly committed to making Birds of Prey one of the premier men's World Cup events in the world each and every year.”
After all the excitement surrounding the return of a World Cup downhill in December, it's likely back to tech races and turkey next winter. via Vail Daily News
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Saturday Apr 26 | Steepandcheap.com RSS
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Thursday Apr 24 | Medford Mail Tribune
Mount Ashland ski area reports a good '08 season
“We had to watch our water usage but the skiers are a hardy group - they understood what we needed to do”
If the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season were a downhill skier, it would have wound up this year's season with a snow-spraying flourish. via Medford Mail Tribune






