Archive for December, 2008
Snowboarding And Skiing News
Orcas Island teen injured in snowboarding accident – KING5.com
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Orcas Island teen injured in snowboarding accident
KING5.com, WA - An Orcas Islands teen was seriously injured in a snowboarding accident the week before Christmas. Sixteen-year-old Jordan Griffin, a junior at Orcas … |
The weather outside is delightful … – Geneva Sun
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The weather outside is delightful …
Geneva Sun, IL - The nearby ski area features hills for downhill skiing and snowboarding. Slope tickets are $21 per day or $405 for the season. Rental equipment is available … |
Knowing the ropes on the slopes is key – National Post
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Knowing the ropes on the slopes is key
National Post, Canada - Prevention of injuries from skiing and snowboarding isn't complicated, yet for some, prevention isn't afforded the respect it deserves. … |
Snowboarding And Skiing News
Cold weather doesn’t mean end of fun
Many people equate the warm weather with outdoor fun. After all, winter is for huddling inside by the fire sipping hot cocoa, right? Not necessarily. Although there may be the tendency to want to hibernate when it’s cold, …
Athlete of the Week: Chris Hacken
CHRIS HACKEN Crestwood Senior, Ice Hockey Hometown: Mountain Top Age: 18 Family: Parents, Frank and Debbie Hacken; Sister, Brittney; Brother, Brandon.
Aspen Powder Poachers Arrested | Transworld Snowboarding
Extreme avalanche conditions and recent avalanche deaths at many resorts have led to stronger enforcement of boundary rules. Read the full article in The Aspen Times .
Lakers retain enough of the Christmas spirit
Although lacking the fever pitch of Dec. 25 win over Celtics, they avoid a letdown to easily defeat Warriors. So, there was no letdown by the Lakers.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
By Signal Staff Posted: Dec. 27, 2008 7:12 p.m. Hot Wheels exhibit in Santa Paula The California Oil Museum will be showing “Hot Wheels: 40 years of Playing and Collecting” through Feb. 17. Exhibit available for viewing Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $1/youth and free for members. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula.
Skaters shovel out Marina Park site for winter use
It gives snowboarding a whole new meaning. Ritchie Chapman and a half dozen of his friends just couldnt wait to try out Marina Parks new BMX and skateboard plaza.
Snow Trails offers up ‘mini X-Games’
MANSFIELD — Snow Trails General Manager Scott Crislip called the Salomon Rail Jam Competition a “mini X-Games.”
Fulfilling wishes for 15 year-old El Paso girl (8:04 a.m.)
Fulfilling wishes for 15 year-old El Paso girl (8:04 a.m.)
Snowboarding And Skiing News
Ski Beech Under The Lights – OnTheSnow.com
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Ski Beech Under The Lights
OnTheSnow.com, CA - Night skiing began a couple of weekends ago, and quickly moved to seven nights a week at Ski Beech in North Carolina. Beech, like resorts across the Mid … Ski Resorts to Hold New Year’s Celebrations |
Avalanche strikes restaurant at Wyoming's Jackson Hole ski resort – San Jose Mercury News
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Avalanche strikes restaurant at Wyoming's Jackson Hole ski resort
San Jose Mercury News, USA - AP CHEYENNE, Wyo — An avalanche struck a lift-top restaurant at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, spilling snow through a back door but not hurting anybody. … Avalanche kills skier at Wyoming ski resort Avalanche All But Closes Wyoming Ski Resort After Slide Strikes … Another avalanche at Wyoming's Jackson Hole ski resort |
Wild Mountain Offers Unique Learn-To-Ski Program – OnTheSnow.com
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Wild Mountain Offers Unique Learn-To-Ski Program
OnTheSnow.com, CA - Wild Mountain, located near the Twin Cities, and Hi Tempo Ski Shop, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, have come up with a unique new learn-to-ski program called … Family Skiing This Past Saturday |
Bold names: Bode Miller in hot water again for missing mandatory … – Chicago Tribune
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Bold names: Bode Miller in hot water again for missing mandatory …
Chicago Tribune, United States - 46 starting spot, allowing him to ski when there was more sunlight and clearer conditions on the icy course. International Ski Federation president Gian … US skier Bode Miller is fined Ploy backfires for Bode Miller Sports Briefing | Skiing Federation Fines Miller |
World's Ski Industry Leaders Take On 2009 – Mountain News Industry Report
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World's Ski Industry Leaders Take On 2009
Mountain News Industry Report, CA - In Switzerland, ski resorts are situated at a relatively high altitude compared with other Alpine countries, which means better snow and longer downhill … A perfect storm seen for ski vacation week New Hampshire Ski Areas Unite to Get New Skiers on Snow in January |
High Chairs and Ski Bindings Make Recall List – State Journal
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High Chairs and Ski Bindings Make Recall List
State Journal, WV - Atomic Skis USA has recalled Alpine Ski Bindings due to unexpected release resulting in a fall hazard. The recall affects the heel component of the … Recall: Alpine Ski Bindings Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release … Atomic bindings recalled |
Big snow a help to ski hills – Montana’s News Station
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Big snow a help to ski hills
Montana’s News Station, MT - And Discovery Ski Area had record-breaking daily revenue over the weekend, while Missoula's Snowbowl was reporting steady crowds. … |
SKI SCHOOL: This season, it's easy to get Back Bowled over – Rocky Mountain News
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SKI SCHOOL: This season, it's easy to get Back Bowled over
Rocky Mountain News, CO - My ski partner, son Sean, said it was the best day of his life. You've heard the sales pitch from Vail, which is consistently rated No. … Vail photo: Ski racer's lessons Biz to Biz: Heavy snowfall brings out skiers Skiers learn like pros |
Ski Goggle Gunman Robs Parking Attendant – TheDenverChannel.com
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Ski Goggle Gunman Robs Parking Attendant
TheDenverChannel.com, CO - DENVER — Police in Breckenridge are looking for a man who robbed a parking attendant wearing ski clothes and goggles Sunday night. … Armed robber holds up Breckenridge parking attendant |