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- Celebrate 2009 for 20.09 at Powder Mountain
"Powder Mountain will extend night skiing hours on December 31st to 12:15 a.m. so that New Year’s revelers can count down the beginning of 2009 on the slopes. Night skiing will open at its regular time of 3:00 p.m. and the schedule for the free shuttle service will be adjusted to accommodate New Year’s Eve guests. Children are invited to participate in a glow stick parade at 9:00 p.m.
A special New Year’s Celebration package will be offered for only $20.09 per person to the first 300 guests that purchase on line at ww.powdermountain.com/registration. The package includes a pasta dinner, a lift pass and party favors. Powder Mountain season pass holders may purchase the dinner package for $10.00.
Those interested in skiing only may choose to purchase a night lift pass at the regular price of $15 for adults and $12 for 7 – 12 year olds. The Sundown Lodge and the Powder Keg restaurants will extend their operating hours until midnight allowing guests to order off the regular menus as well." - First Major Tahoe-Area Snowstorm Hits Heavenly This Season
"Winter doesn’t officially arrive until Dec. 22, but try telling that to skiers and snowboarders who are enjoying the first powder turns of the season at Heavenly Mountain Resort today. The first major Tahoe-area snowstorm of the season delivered almost a foot-and-a-half to the Heavenly slopes since Friday (10 inches overnight) with another 10-15 inches expected today.
Thanks to the new snow, the Heavenly mountain operations team is opening new terrain today and expecting to open more terrain this week with more snow. The same storm that’s hitting Heavenly today is expected to move into Colorado tonight. Over the weekend, the Colorado resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone were hit with up to two feet of fresh powder and are bracing for another winter storm advisory tonight through 6 p.m. MST Tuesday. Since Dec. 1, Vail and Beaver Creek have tallied more than four feet of snow and Beaver Creek is on track for a December snowfall record.
" - Steamboat Doubles Open Terrain To 2,000 Acres
"Steamboat will double the amount of terrain to nearly 2,000 acres, almost 65% of the mountain providing access to 3,668 vertical feet of skiing and riding, tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th as the resort opens the popular Sunshine and Priest Creek areas.“Mountain crews have been taking full advantage of the cold nighttime temperatures and this week had an extra boost with around-the-clock temperature cycles as well as a little bit of natural snowfall,” says Doug Allen, vice president-mountain operations of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “The mountain is in fantastic early season shape and we will continue to work to open more terrain and provide the best skiing and riding experience to snow enthusiasts as the resort heads for the holidays.”
Tomorrow, the resort expects 104 trails offering 1,896 acres of terrain with 9 of 18 lifts spinning for skiers and boarders. The majority of new terrain opening is in the Sunshine and Priest Creek areas including Tomahawk, Flintlock, Quickdraw, Rendezvous Way, Sunshine Liftline, Rolex, Westside, Broadway, Daybreak and more. In addition, East Face, North St. Pats and Last Chance will open on the north side of the Ski Area on Saturday. However, Moonlight, Lights Out, lower Shadows and lower Priest Creek, Sundown Express liftlines as well as Christmas Tree Bowl and the Chutes will remain closed. The hugely popular mini-terrain park on Lil’ Rodeo will continue to feature rails for those looking for a park play.
In addition to the 5 chairlifts already operating, South Peak, Sundown Express, Elkhead and Sunshine Express will begin spinning on Saturday. Rendezvous Food Court will also open this weekend, serving up hot meals to skiers and riders in the Rendezvous Saddle area. Thunderhead Food Court, Stoker, Four Points Hut, Bear River Bar & Grill and Gondola Joe’s are currently open and providing all the nourishment powderhounds crave.
Snowmaking crews have fired up the machine-made flakes on lower Vagabond, Mavericks Superpipe, Drop Out and continue to work other key areas across the resort. Currently, Steamboat is reporting a 26-inch mid-mountain base and 36-inch summit base on packed powder conditions. With over 3 feet of snow since the resort opened Nov. 26th, there are still plenty of powder stashes and prime early season conditions to be found on the hill. Forecasts are calling for a strong system to track through the area this weekend and into early next week, bringing with it the potential for significant snowfalls and continued prime snowmaking temperatures.
“As cold temperatures play in our favor along with more snow from Mother Nature, we are working towards a December 20th opening for Morningside chairlift and a December 27th opening for Pony Express,” says Allen. “As soon as we’re able to make snow on the crux area of the lower portion of the Pony Express lift, we’ll open Pioneer Ridge as hike-to terrain.”
At this time the only backcountry access currently available from the ski area is from the access point near the microwave towers atop Mt. Werner. State law prohibits an individual to cross any rope on the Steamboat Ski Area, a $1,000 fine. Hiking up the mountain outside of open areas is prohibited. The US Forest Service and Routt County Sheriff’s office support the ski area’s enforcement of trail closures as provided under the Skier Safety Act.
“It’s important for guests to remember that even with the superb early season conditions Steamboat has, it’s still early in the season, hazards exist and portions of the ski area are still closed,” says John Kohnke, patrol director. “Unfortunately, the resort has already suspended 126 days of skiing and riding for closure violations. It’s your responsibility to understand which trails are closed and remember, a closure could be as simple as one closed sign at the top of that trail.”
" - Snowbird Rings In The Holiday Season
"With winter off to an early start and more snow in the forecast, Snowbird presents another year of holiday events for the entire family.
The festivities begin Dec. 21 with eight days of Hanukkah, where guests are invited to candle lighting ceremonies each evening at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Cliff Lodge through Dec. 28. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making their way to Snowbird Dec. 22 to pose for pictures between noon and 2 p.m.
The jolly couple will return on Christmas Eve to ski down their favorite Snowbird runs and visit with guests from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Festivities continue later that evening with Snowbird’s annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade. Spectators are encouraged to gather on the Plaza Deck to view the parade beginning at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display along with a special appearance from Santa as he rappels out of the Tram. Afterwards, guests are welcome to gather in the Snowbird Center to warm up with light refreshments and participate in a brief interfaith sermon with traditional candle lighting and holiday songs.
Snowbird’s holiday events conclude Dec. 31 with a special New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and fireworks show. Spectators are encouraged to gather on the Plaza Deck by 6 p.m.
Holiday events are free to the public and intended for guests of all ages. For families interested in staying at Snowbird, the resort is offering special on-mountain lodging packages throughout Dec. starting at $99/night. For more information and a complete list of activities please visit snowbird.com.
Snowbird currently has 75 percent of its terrain open served by six chairlifts. The Utah resort has received six feet of snow overall to start the 2008/09 season with another foot forecasted today into Tuesday morning.
Snowbird Holiday Events
Dec. 21-28, 5 p.m. – Hanukkah lighting ceremonies, Cliff Lodge lobby
Dec. 22, noon-2 p.m. – Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Snowbird
Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Skiing with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Snowbird
6 p.m. – Torchlight Parade and fireworks, Plaza Deck
7 p.m. – Refreshments and interfaith sermon, Snowbird Center, level 2
Dec. 31, 6 p.m. – New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and fireworks, Plaza Deck" - This Seasons Color Green A DIY Guide to Creating a Log Cabin in Your Home
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You don’t have to ski or be a diehard fan of winter to appreciate the cozy feeling inside a log cabin. If being cuddled up by a fire with a book, hot chocolate or some friends brings a smile to your face, read on. If doing it all while contributing to an eco-friendly environment makes you smile bigger, than you are in luck.
Making a warm and cozy cabin feeling to your home doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. By using old ski equipment and turning it into recycled goods, you are doing something not only for your benefit but for the environment. It’s all how you choose your accessories.
Fireplace: Skis are perfect for decorating large walls, especially the fireplace area. Mounted abo