Sports & Auto News
Mar 1
Analyst and Ted Hollinger to Discuss Recently Completed Research Report on Live Interactive WebcastHydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTCBB: HYEG) President and CEO, Ted Hollinger, will discuss its recently completed research report with the author, Michael A. Willingham, during a live interactive webcast. On March 1 at 2:30pm CST, Mr. Hollinger and Mr. Willingham will discuss the report and the Alternative Power Industry exclusively on www.MN1.com. This research report http://www.mn1.com/pdf/HYEG_Final.pdf has been completed by Mr. Willingham who is the Director of Research for Micros Report and bears a "fair value target range" of $5.72 to $8.33 per share.
Tune into the webcast for this exclusive discussion, and to interact with the company's management and the research analyst responsible for the opinions in the report.
About HYEG:
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) designs, manufactures and distributes alternative-fueled internal combustion engines and power generation equipment for distributed power, agricultural, industrial, airport ground support, vehicular, business and home applications. All HEC engines and gensets are capable of running on a multitude of fuels, including but not limited to, hydrogen, gasoline, propane, natural gas and ethanol. Development of an ammonia-fueled engine is underway. HEC trades on the Bulletin Board under the symbol "HYEG.OB." Principal offices are located at 2502 E Poplar St., Algona, Iowa 50511. Visit www.hydrogenenginecenter.com or in the US dial 515-295-3178 for more information.
About Micros Report:
The Micros Report is the only LIVE WebTV feed dealing with financial news focused expressly on microcap investment analysis, and it streams to every area of the world. Hosted by Mike "the Analyst" Willingham, The Micros Report provides traders, brokers, investors, and market makers the necessary information to trade intelligently in the penny stock market. Mike has passed the required tests to be recognized by the NASD as a Supervisory Research Analyst and brings this investment know-how LIVE to his viewers every trading day.
The Micros Report focuses on undervalued investment opportunities and momentum style investments to draw the attention of the viewers to the potential money makers of each day. With the added benefit of being highly interactive, The Micros Report becomes "Your" Micros Report as Mike takes phone calls LIVE on the air and communicates with any member of the viewing audience anywhere in the world via his instant messenger account "MicrosReport." In fact, Mike regularly receives LIVE real-time messages from viewers in North America, the Far East, Europe, and once even from a viewer on his boat 500 miles off the coast of Florida!
Feb 27
The USO and the NFL Bring Football Stars to Visit Troops on USO/AFE Tour to the Persian Gulf
National Football League (NFL) players Will Shields, Shelton Quarles, Alge Crumpler and Ben Watson will soon embark on their first USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to the Persian Gulf. Shields (Kansas City Chiefs), Quarles (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Crumpler, (Atlanta Falcons) and Watson (New England Patriots) will meet with service members and sign autographs.
This tour continues a partnership between the NFL and the USO that began more than 40 years ago. In the past four decades, NFL stars, including Don Meredith, Larry Csonka, Dick Butkus, Gene Upshaw, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Mike Singletary, have visited troops on USO/AFE tours to such locations as Somalia, Bosnia, Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Last year, the "The USO and NFL 40th Anniversary Tour" traveled to Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, and aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. NFL players Bryce Fisher (Seattle Seahawks), Patrick Kerney (Atlanta Falcons) and Max Starks (Pittsburgh Steelers) met with service members at various locations in the region to provide a morale boost to troops stationed far from home.
This tour also continues the USO tradition of bringing celebrities and sports figures to service members serving far from home. Football stars who have recently made trips for the USO include legendary coach Lou Holtz, Louisiana State University football coach Les Miles, Larry Izzo and Warrick Dunn.
USO tours are sponsored by AT&T, Inc., the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours.
About the USO: For more than 66 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S & K Sales Co., TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at About the USO: For more than 66 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S & K Sales Co., TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.Source: USO
Web site: http://www.uso.org/
Feb 26
Hybrid Vehicle Registration Growth-Rate Slows in 2006
Market Volume Surpasses 250,000 Units, Toyota Continues to Lead
Nationwide registrations for new hybrid vehicles rose to 254,545 in 2006 - a 28 percent increase from 2005, according to R. L. Polk & Co. The increase is the second-lowest year-over- year increase since 2000.
California continues to lead the nation in hybrid vehicle registrations (Table 1). Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego contribute to the state's leadership with more registrations than any other metropolitan market, combining for 22.3 percent of all hybrid registrations (Table 2).
"Consumers know that hybrids are important to the environment, but they are not the only option," said Lonnie Miller, director of Industry Analysis for R. L. Polk & Co. "Automakers still have obstacles to overcome to prove the merit of owning a hybrid, including educating customers about developing hybrid technology; debunking the myth that hybrids are only needed when gas prices rise and general apathy or risk averse attitudes toward the relatively new-to-market technology. The challenge is for automakers to stay the course and to continue exploring fuel-efficient viable options for next-generation vehicles."
Overall, the hybrid category reflects just over 1.5 percent of all new vehicle registrations in the U.S. For the third year in a row, Toyota Prius led the segment with 42.8 percent of new registrations.
"The Prius continues to set the pace for this category. However, with several models debuting over the next two years, and many in the works for the near future, Toyota market share will be challenged. We will see if it can maintain its foothold at the top," said Miller.
Following the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Highlander was the second most- registered hybrid model, taking 12.5 percent of the category, followed by the Honda Civic, with 12.3 percent of all new hybrid registrations. Combined, Toyota and Lexus had more than 75 percent of all new hybrid registrations in 2006.
The core set of hybrid vehicles offered today are automobiles powered by internal combustion engines, and are equipped with batteries recharged during driving and an electric motor to assist with power demand. Hybrids deliver exceptional mileage compared to their gas-only counterparts and are considered environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
CONSUMER REACTION
In mid-2006, the Polk Center for Automotive Studies conducted a poll of over 700 consumers regarding their hybrid viewpoints. More than half of respondents strongly or somewhat believe every vehicle sold today should have a hybrid version offered. Similarly, nearly 50 percent of participants support paying for fuel-efficient technology now so later generations can benefit.
"It can be challenging to get consumers to think long term with their vehicle purchases, but these results are encouraging," said Miller. "The fact
that many Americans are familiar with and interested in fuel-efficient technology on a base level is influential to the industry."
About R. L. Polk & Co.
R. L. Polk & Co. is the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions. Polk collects and interprets global data, and provides extensive automotive business expertise to help customers understand their market position, identify trends, build brand loyalty, conquest new business and gain a competitive advantage. Polk helps automotive manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, finance and insurance companies, advertising agencies, media companies, consulting organizations, government agencies and market research firms make good business decisions. A privately held global firm, Polk is based in Southfield, Mich. with operations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, please visit www.polk.com.
About the Polk Center for Automotive Studies
Launched June 2005, the Polk Center for Automotive Studies is a division of R. L. Polk & Co. that provides unique, comprehensive analyses and insight based on national or local public opinion polling and empirical Polk data. Findings from investigations led by the Polk Center for Automotive Studies support industry readers and the media with a deeper understanding of relevant and timely social, economic and marketplace issues affecting the automotive industry. For more information, please visit http://usa.polk.com/News/LatestNews/news_061505.htm.
Table 1 - Top 10 Hybrid States (2006 Calendar Year)
Rank State Total New Share of U.S.
Hybrid Registrations Hybrid Volume (%)
1 California 67,533 26.5
2 Florida 12,900 5.1
3 Texas 12,550 4.9
4 New York 11,634 4.6
5 Virginia 10,424 4.1
6 Illinois 9,495 3.7
7 Washington 8,650 3.4
8 Pennsylvania 8,407 3.3
9 Massachusetts 7,365 2.9
10 New Jersey 7,021 2.8
Combined Top 10 155,979 61.3
Source: R. L. Polk & Co. U.S. New Hybrid Registrations, 2006 Calendar Year.
Table 2 - Top 10 Hybrid Metro Markets (2006 Calendar Year)
Rank Market (DMA(R)) Total New Share of U.S.
Hybrid Registrations Hybrid Volume (%)
1 Los Angeles 30,989 12.2
2 San Francisco 20,625 8.1
3 New York 14,200 5.6
4 Washington D.C. 11,405 4.5
5 Boston 7,795 3.1
6 Chicago 7,622 3.0
7 Seattle 7,244 2.8
8 Philadelphia 6,848 2.7
9 San Diego 5,131 2.0
10 Denver 4,954 1.9
Combined Top 10 116,813 45.9
Source: R. L. Polk & Co. U.S. New Hybrid Registrations, 2006 Calendar Year.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co.
Web site: http://www.polk.com/
Feb 24
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information
Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Saturday, Feb 24 2007, 6:26:27 PM EST
Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.
SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS
This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas when they report to SCR. The code allows for communication with skiers in a universal language.
NOTE: The standard abbreviations next to each definition reflect the way ski reports are communicated in print (newspapers).
New Snow: Natural snowfall which has fallen in the past 24 hours or continuously for more than one day. An average accumulation from summit to base is reported.
Average Base Depth: An average of the high and low amounts of snow over the entire ski area. Machine made and natural snow amounts are combined.
Primary Surface Condition: The type of snow condition which covers at least 70 percent of the terrain open to skiers.
Secondary Surface Condition: The next most prevalent snow conditions, covering at least 20% of the skiing terrain open to skiers.
Powder-PDR: Cold, new, loose, fluffy, flaky and dry snow which has not been compacted.
Packed Powder-PP: Powder snow, either natural or machine made, that has been packed down by skier traffic or grooming machines. The snow is no longer fluffy, but is not so extremely compacted that it is hard.
Hard Pack-HP: When natural or machine made snow becomes very firmly packed. The snow has never melted and re-crystallized, but it's been tightly compressed through grooming and continuous wind exposure. You can plant a pole in hard packed snow, but it takes more effort than packed powder.
Machine Groomed Snow-MGS: Loose granular snow that has been repeatedly groomed by power tillers so that the texture is halfway between LSGR & PP. Some of the snow is granular & has been so pulverized that the crystals are like powder sugar. It's neither LSGR or PP.
Wet Snow-WETSN: Powder or packed powder snow that has become moist due to a thaw or rainfall, or snow which was moist when it fell.
Wet packed Snow-WPS: Natural or machine made snow that has been previously packed and becomes wet usually because of rainfall.
Loose Granular-LSGR: This surface results after powder or packed powder thaws, then refreezes and recrystalizes, or from an accumulation of sleet. This is also created by machine grooming of frozen or icy snow.
Frozen Granular-FRGR: This is undoubtedly the most misunderstood surface condition in ski reporting. It is defined as a hard surface of old snow formed by granules freezing together after rain or warm temperatures. Frozen granular will support a ski pole stuck into its surface while ice will chip away and not support a pole.
Wet Granular-WETGR: Loose or frozen granular snow which becomes wet after rainfall or high temperatures.
Icy-ICE: Not to be confused with frozen granular, ice is a hard, glazed surface created either by freezing rain, ground water seeping up into the snow and freezing or by the rapid freezing of snow saturated with water from rain or melting. Ice will chip away and not support a ski pole when stuck into it.
Variable Conditions-VC: When no primary surface (70%) can be determined, variable conditions describe a range of surfaces that a skier may encounter. Parts of trails can be Loose Granular, partly Packed Powder, and parts Frozen Granular, for example.
Corn Snow-CORN: Usually found in the spring, Corn Snow is characterized by large, loose granules during the day, which freeze together at night, then warm up again and loosen during the day.
Spring Conditions-SC: This is the spring version of Variable Conditions. It is used when no one surface can describe 70% or more of the terrain open for skiers.
Windblown Snow-WBLN: Powder or granular snow which has been blown by wind into forming a base.
Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.
NORTHEAST
CONNECTICUT
Mohawk Mountain - Sat 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 46
base 23 trails, 96% open, 5 lifts
Mt Southington - Fri 11:30p loose granular machine groomed 44 - 54
base 13 trails, 95% open, 8 lifts
Ski Sundown - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 55 - 75 base 15
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
MAINE
Camden Snow Bowl - Sat 5:00p frozen granular machine groomed 20 - 28
base 7 trails, 75% open, 3 lifts
Eaton Mountain - Fri 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base
19 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Lost Valley - Fri 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 46 - 88 base
18 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Saddleback - Sat 8:34a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 40 base 57
trails, 5 lifts
Shawnee Peak - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 38 base
40 trails, 239 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sugarloaf/USA - Sat 2:07p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 40 base
124 trails, 53 miles, 620 acres, 95% open, 14 lifts
Sunday River - Sat 1:58p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 48 base
128 trails, 49 miles, 655 acres, 98% open, 17 lifts
Titcomb Mountain - Fri 10:35p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 28
base 16 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts
MASSACHUSETTS
Berkshire East - Fri 10:34p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 65
base 40 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
Blandford - Fri 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 20
trails, 91% open, 5 lifts
Bousquet - Sat 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 25 - 50 base 18
trails, 80% open, 3 lifts
Bradford - Sat 6:52a loose granular machine groomed 15 - 36 base 13
trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Catamount - Sat 5:55p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 40 base 27
trails, 85% open, 5 lifts
Jiminy Peak - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 22 - 62 base 43
trails, 98% open, 8 lifts
Nashoba Valley - Sat 8:40a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 42 base
17 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Otis Ridge - Fri 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 5 - 26 base 7
trails, 70% open, 2 lifts
Ski Butternut - Sat 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 22 - 50 base
22 trails, 14 miles, 110 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Ski Ward Ski Area - Fri 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 38 - 48
base 9 trails, 5 lifts
Wachusett - Sat 3:11p hard packed machine groomed 34 - 52 base 22
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Arrowhead - Sat 1:00a loose granular machine groomed 3 - 10 base 1
trail 7 acres, 40% open, 1 lift
Attitash - Sat 2:22p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 55 base 65
trails, 20 miles, 273 acres, 93% open, 12 lifts
Balsams/Wilderness - Sat 5:15p 1 new packed powder machine groomed 24
- 32 base 16 trails, 1 mile , 100% open, 3 lifts
Black Mountain - Sat 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base
38 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts
Bretton Woods - Sat 3:50p 1 - 2 new packed powder machine groomed 24
- 48 base 99 trails, 32 miles, 430 acres, 99% open, 9 lifts
Cannon Mountain - Sat 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 38
base 55 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Cranmore - Sat 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 26 - 46 base 38
trails, 95% open, 9 lifts
Crotched Mountain - Sat 8:05a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60
base 18 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Dartmouth Skiway - Sat 5:47a packed powder machine groomed 4 - 24
base 27 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
Gunstock - Sat 8:34a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 50
trails, 98% open, 7 lifts
King Pine - Fri 10:30p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 60 base 17
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Loon Mountain - Sat 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 27 - 33 base
45 trails, 19 miles, 275 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Mount Sunapee - Sat 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 48 base
60 trails, 19 miles, 220 acres, 96% open, 9 lifts
Pats Peak - Sat 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 22
trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Ragged Mountain - Fri 10:35p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36
base 35 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
Waterville Valley - Sat 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40
base 49 trails, 255 acres, 94% open, 12 lifts
Whaleback - Sat 2:30a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 40 base 26
trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
Wildcat - Sat 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 48 base 44
trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
NEW JERSEY
Campgaw Mtn - Fri 8:45p icy 50 - 65 base 8 trails, 90% open, 4
lifts
Mountain Creek - Fri 9:51p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base
44 trails, 96% open, 11 lifts
NEW YORK
Belleayre - Sat 5:15p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 65 base 45
trails, 150 acres, 95% open, 8 lifts
Brantling Ski Slopes - Sat 5:35p 2 new hard packed 18 - 65 base 11
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Bristol Mountain - Sat 6:33a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 70
base 31 trails, 94% open, 6 lifts
Cockaigne - Fri 10p sany packed powder machine groomed 18 - 39 base
15 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Dry Hill - Fri 8:30p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 40 base 7
trails, 88% open, 2 lifts
Four Seasons - Fri 10p sany packed powder machine groomed 20 - 35
base 6 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Gore Mountain - Sat 3:37p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 64 base
71 trails, 27 miles, 329 acres, 95% open, 10 lifts
Greek Peak - Sat 6:15p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 52 base 32
trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Holiday Valley - Sat 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 60 base
53 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
HoliMont - Sat 6:00a 6 - 8 new packed powder machine groomed 28 - 52
base 52 trails, 98% open, 7 lifts
Hunter Mountain - Sat 4:15p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 80
base 46 trails, 85% open, 10 lifts
Kissing Bridge - Fri 10p sany packed powder machine groomed 14 - 34
base 36 trails, 97% open, 6 lifts
Labrador Mountain - Fri 8:01p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 33
base 21 trails, 250 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
McCauley - Sat 1:00p 1 new packed powder machine groomed 50 - 70 base
21 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Peek' n Peak - Fri 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 40 base
28 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Plattekill - Fri 9:45p packed powder machine groomed 34 - 46 base 35
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Sawkill Family Ski Center - Fri 9:30p packed powder machine groomed 8
- 20 base 2 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Snow Ridge - Fri 9:10p packed powder machine groomed 48 - 68 base 22
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Swain - Fri 9:30p packed powder machine groomed 44 - 72 base 24
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Thunder Ridge - Sat 5:30p loose granular machine groomed 15 - 36 base
27 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts
Titus Mountain - Sat 5:00p 1 new packed powder machine groomed 16 -
20 base 27 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Toggenburg - Fri 10:30p powder machine groomed 12 - 48 base 24
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Tuxedo Ridge - Fri 7:10p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 52 base 4
trails, 50% open, 2 lifts
West Mountain - Sat 5:45p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base
21 trails, 4 miles, 95% open, 5 lifts
Whiteface - Sat 5:43a packed powder machine groomed 33 - 47 base 73
trails, 18 miles, 217 acres, 97% open, 9 lifts
Willard Mountain - Sat 5:55p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36
base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Windham Mtn - Sat 12:15p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 60 base
46 trails, 17 miles, 265 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Woods Valley - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 40 base
12 trails, 86% open, 3 lifts
PENNSYLVANIA
Alpine Mountain - Sat 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 58
base 20 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts
Bear Creek - Sat 5:20a powder machine groomed 43 - 70 base 21 trails,
100% open, 6 lifts
Blue Knob - Sat 7:47a 4 new packed powder machine groomed 35 - 48
base 34 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Blue Mountain - Sat 8:15a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 70 base
30 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Camelback - Sat 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 76 base 33
trails, 156 acres, 100% open, 13 lifts
Elk Mountain - Sat 8:41a powder machine groomed 36 - 72 base 26
trails, 96% open, 7 lifts
Hidden Valley - Sat 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 48 base
26 trails, 93% open, 5 lifts
Liberty Mountain - Sat 7:15a loose granular machine groomed 40 - 50
base 16 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Mystic Mountain - Sat 7:55a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 52
base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Seven Springs - Sat 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 72 base
44 trails, 100% open, 14 lifts
Shawnee Mountain - Sat 5:00p variable machine groomed 38 - 64 base 22
trails, 95% open, 8 lifts
Ski Big Bear - Fri 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base
18 trails, 1 mile , 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Denton - Sat 6:00a loose granular machine groomed 24 - 48 base 22
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Roundtop - Sat 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 46 base
16 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Ski Sawmill - Sat 4:15p loose granular machine groomed 20 - 48 base
13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Spring Mountain - Fri 8:30p loose granular machine groomed 30 - 74
base 8 trails, 89% open, 6 lifts
RHODE ISLAND
Yawgoo Valley - Sat 8:26a loose granular machine groomed 24 - 50 base
12 trails, 3 miles, 36 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
VERMONT
Bolton Valley - Sat 11:54a 2 - 3 new powder machine groomed 32 - 50
base 64 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Bromley Mountain - Sat 6:43a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 48
base 44 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Burke Mountain - Sat 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 40 base
45 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Jay Peak - Sat 7:15a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base
76 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Killington - Sat 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 44 base 195
trails, 82 miles, 99% open, 31 lifts
Mad River Glen - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 50 base
45 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Magic Mountain - Sat 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 30 base
41 trails, 85% open, 2 lifts
Middlebury College Snow Bowl - Sat 6:30a packed powder machine
groomed 15 - 45 base 16 trails, 94% open, 3 lifts
Mount Snow - Sat 6:43a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 102
trails, 36 miles, 549 acres, 99% open, 19 lifts
Okemo Mountain - Sat 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base
117 trails, 100% open, 18 lifts
Pico - Sat 3:40p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 44 base 50
trails, 17 miles, 100% open, 6 lifts
Quechee Lakes - Fri 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 54 base
13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Smugglers' Notch - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 70
base 76 trails, 97% open, 8 lifts
Stowe - Sat 5:00p 1 new packed powder machine groomed 40 - 64 base 48
trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Stratton Mountain - Sat 8:14a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 42
base 90 trails, 33 miles, 551 acres, 99% open, 13 lifts
Sugarbush - Sat 6:45a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 70 base 111
trails, 53 miles, 100% open, 16 lifts
Suicide Six - Sat 12:05p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base
23 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
SOUTHEAST
MARYLAND
Wisp - Sat 7:00a hard packed machine groomed 42 - 87 base 32 trails,
100% open, 11 lifts
NORTH CAROLINA
Appalachian - Sat 3:17a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 72 base 10
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Cataloochee - Fri 10:00p variable machine groomed 34 - 90 base 12
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Hawksnest - Sat 7:00a frozen granular machine groomed 30 - 48 base 10
trails, 98% open, 4 lifts
Ski Beech - Sat 5:50p wet granular 25 - 45 base 15 trails, 100%
open, 7 lifts
Sugar Mountain - Fri 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 41 - 81 base
20 trails, 115 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
TENNESSEE
Ober Gatlinburg - Sat 6:04a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 41
base 7 trails, 85% open, 3 lifts
VIRGINIA
Bryce Resort - Fri 9:41p hard packed 37 - 50 base 8 trails, 25
acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
Massanutten - Sat 4:10p loose granular machine groomed 38 - 55 base
14 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Wintergreen - Fri 10:34p loose granular machine groomed 60 - 80 base
25 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
WEST VIRGINIA
Canaan Valley - Sat 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 60 base
36 trails, 97% open, 2 lifts
Snowshoe Mountain - Fri 10:08p hard packed 51 - 63 base 57 trails,
100% open, 13 lifts
Timberline Four Seasons - Sat 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 36
- 60 base 37 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Winterplace - Fri 8:00p loose granular machine groomed 52 - 72 base
28 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
MIDWEST
ILLINOIS
Chestnut Mountain - Sat 7:13a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 76
base 19 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Ski Snowstar - Sat 6:00a frozen granular machine groomed 30 - 60 base
14 trails, 28 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
INDIANA
Paoli Peaks - Fri 4:00p variable machine groomed 38 - 108 base 17
trails, 7 miles, 65 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Perfect North - Sat 10:18a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 72 base
22 trails, 90 acres, 100% open, 11 lifts
IOWA
Seven Oaks - Sat 7:30a wet granular 18 - 36 base 7 trails, 100%
open, 3 lifts
Sundown Mountain - Sat 7:35a variable 30 - 60 base 21 trails, 100%
open, 6 lifts
MICHIGAN
Apple Mountain - Sat 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 38 base
12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Big Powderhorn - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 46 base
29 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Bittersweet - Fri 10:20p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 39 base
20 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Blackjack - Sat 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 42 base 20
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Boyne Highlands - Sat 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70
base 50 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Boyne Mountain - Sat 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base
59 trails, 97% open, 11 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Sat 5:00p powder machine groomed 60 - 70 base 45
trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Marquette - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 48 base 20
trails, 80% open, 4 lifts
Mt Holly - Fri 10:55p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 56 base 19
trails, 100% open, 14 lifts
Norway Mountain - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40
base 16 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Nub's Nob - Sat 8:20a variable 10 - 75 base 53 trails, 100% open,
9 lifts
Pine Mountain - Fri 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 48 base
19 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
Shanty Creek - Sat 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base
49 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Ski Brule - Sat 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 42 base 17
trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Swiss Valley - Sat 5:14a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 38 base
11 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Timber Ridge - Sat 7:20a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 24 - 34
base 15 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
MINNESOTA
Afton Alps - Sat 8:30a variable machine groomed 30 - 60 base 48
trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Coffee Mill - Sat 6:55a 7 new packed powder machine groomed 14 - 48
base 10 trails, 91% open, 3 lifts
Hyland Ski Snowboard - Fri 9:30p packed powder machine groomed 24 -
48 base 12 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Lutsen Mountains - Sat 8:18a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 60
base 68 trails, 85% open, 9 lifts
Spirit Mountain - Sat 8:23a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 18 -
24 base 22 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Welch Village - Sat 5:50p 5 new packed powder machine groomed 26 - 60
base 46 trails, 95% open, 10 lifts
Wild Mountain - Sat 4:00p powder machine groomed 30 - 70 base 25
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
MISSOURI
Snow Creek - Fri 10:20p variable machine groomed 36 - 60 base 12
trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
OHIO
Mad River - Sat 2:08p packed powder machine groomed 63 - 63 base 23
trails, 144 acres, 100% open, 12 lifts
Snow Trails - Sat 8:00a frozen granular machine groomed 12 - 72 base
13 trails, 50 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
SOUTH DAKOTA
Terry Peak - Sat 6:33a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 22
trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
WISCONSIN
Alpine Valley - Fri 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 48 - 56 base
20 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Christie Mountain - Sat 6:18a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 38
base 21 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Granite Peak - Sat 9:23a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 36 - 50
base 74 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Mountain Top at Grand Geneva - Sat 9:15a 4 new packed powder machine
groomed 36 - 49 base 18 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Nordic Mountain - Sat 6:14a powder machine groomed 20 - 35 base 14
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sunburst - Sat 6:30a 3 new powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 12
trails, 35 acres, 100% open, 8 lifts
Trollhaugen - Sat 3:13a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base 22
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Tyrol Basin - Sat 9:30a 5 new packed powder machine groomed 20 - 44
base 16 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Whitecap Mountain - Fri 10:12p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 45
base 43 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Wilmot Mountain - Sat 2:22p powder machine groomed 20 - 60 base 25
trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
ROCKIES
COLORADO
Arapahoe Basin - Sat 5:14a 1 new powder machine groomed 56 - 56 base
58 trails, 84% open, 5 lifts
Aspen Highlands - Sat 5:00a 6 new powder 52 - 67 base 121 trails,
97% open, 5 lifts
Aspen Mountain - Sat 5:00a 6 new powder 46 - 49 base 76 trails,
100% open, 7 lifts
Beaver Creek - Sat 6:00a 4 new powder machine groomed 53 - 56 base
148 trails, 1805 acres, 100% open, 16 lifts
Breckenridge - Sat 6:00a 4 new powder machine groomed 62 - 71 base
147 trails, 2211 acres, 94% open, 29 lifts
Buttermilk - Sat 5:00a 5 new powder 40 - 40 base 44 trails, 100%
open, 6 lifts
Copper Mountain - Sat 5:00a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 60 -
70 base 130 trails, 2437 acres, 99% open, 21 lifts
Crested Butte - Sat 5:00a 3 new powder machine groomed 44 - 53 base
100 trails, 1065 acres, 91% open, 16 lifts
Echo Mountain Park - Sat 10:00a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 46
base 10 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Eldora - Sat 7:15a 1 new powder machine groomed 65 - 65 base 53
trails, 680 acres, 100% open, 12 lifts
Keystone - Sat 6:00a 3 new powder machine groomed 52 - 54 base 119
trails, 3142 acres, 100% open, 19 lifts
Loveland - Sat 5:45a 1 new powder 66 - 76 base 77 trails, 100%
open, 8 lifts
Monarch - Sat 1:00p 10 new powder machine groomed 66 - 70 base 55
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Powderhorn - Sat 6a csr 14 new powder 37 - 42 base 40 trails, 100%
open, 3 lifts
Purgatory at Durango - Sat 5:59a 3 new powder machine groomed 52 - 56
base 85 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Silverton Mountain - Fri 6:00p powder 84 - 120 base 100% open, 1
lift
Ski Cooper - Sat 5:30a 4 new powder machine groomed 50 - 51 base 26
trails, 400 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
Snowmass - Sat 5:00a 10 new powder 46 - 61 base 86 trails, 94%
open, 22 lifts
SolVista Basin - Sat 6a csr 1 new powder machine groomed 40 - 44 base
33 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Steamboat - Sat 5:10a 9 new powder 65 - 77 base 164 trails, 2965
acres, 100% open, 19 lifts
Sunlight - Sat 6a csr 5 new powder machine groomed 45 - 51 base 67
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Telluride - Sat 5:10a 10 new powder machine groomed 59 - 68 base 83
trails, 99% open, 16 lifts
Vail - Sat 6:00a 4 new powder machine groomed 42 - 44 base 189
trails, 5159 acres, 98% open, 33 lifts
Winter Park - Sat 5:40a 3 - 4 new powder machine groomed 60 - 76 base
131 trails, 2540 acres, 83% open, 19 lifts
Wolf Creek - Sat 6:30a 4 new powder machine groomed 89 - 95 base 77
trails, 1600 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
MONTANA
Big Mountain - Sat 6:48a 4 new powder machine groomed 53 - 91 base 93
trails, 3000 acres, 100% open, 11 lifts
Big Sky - Sat 8:20a packed powder machine groomed 61 - 92 base 150
trails, 100% open, 18 lifts
Blacktail Mountain - Sat 5a msr powder machine groomed 51 - 85 base
24 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Bridger Bowl - Sat 5:20a 2 new powder machine groomed 65 - 65 base 71
trails, 1500 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Discovery - Sat 5:39a 19 new powder machine groomed 60 - 80 base 63
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Great Divide - Sat 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 40 base
135 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Lost Trail - Sat 6:00a powder 71 - 77 base 45 trails, 100% open, 2
lifts
Montana Snowbowl - Sat 5:00a 4 - 5 new powder machine groomed 43 - 73
base 39 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Moonlight Basin - Sat 6:00a 2 new powder machine groomed 65 - 65 base
80 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Red Lodge - Sat 6:41a 6 new powder machine groomed 39 - 39 base 45
trails, 65% open, 7 lifts
Showdown - Sat 5a msr 4 new powder machine groomed 43 - 53 base 34
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Teton Pass - Sat 5a msr powder machine groomed 40 - 55 base 26
trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
NEW MEXICO
Angel Fire - Sat 4:26a 6 new packed powder machine groomed 61 - 61
base 72 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Pajarito - Sat 5a nmsr 1 new packed powder machine groomed 65 - 70
base 40 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Red River - Sat 7:00a 7 new powder machine groomed 51 - 51 base 55
trails, 95% open, 7 lifts
Sandia Peak - Sat 4:52a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 47 - 67
base 33 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sipapu - Sat 5:00a 5 new powder machine groomed 43 - 57 base 39
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Apache - Sat 6:28a packed powder machine groomed 68 - 71 base 55
trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Ski Santa Fe - Sat 5a nmsr 1 new packed powder machine groomed 60 -
78 base 62 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Taos - Sat 7:00a 5 new powder machine groomed 61 - 81 base 110
trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
UTAH
Alta - Sat 8:00a 10 new powder machine groomed 101 - 101 base 116
trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Beaver Mountain - Sat 6a usr 2 new packed powder machine groomed 50 -
59 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Brian Head - Sat 6a usr 17 new powder 60 - 68 base 54 trails, 100%
open, 7 lifts
Brighton - Sat 5:40a 8 new packed powder machine groomed 84 - 84 base
66 trails, 26 miles, 1050 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Deer Valley - Sat 6:00a 6 new powder machine groomed 60 - 73 base 92
trails, 100% open, 21 lifts
Park City - Sat 5:18a 11 new powder machine groomed 53 - 75 base 102
trails, 100% open, 15 lifts
Powder Mountain - Sat 6a usr 10 new powder 50 - 68 base 83 trails,
73% open, 6 lifts
Snowbasin - Sat 6:57a 6 new packed powder machine groomed 64 - 74
base 82 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Snowbird - Sat 4:45a 22 new powder machine groomed 60 - 90 base 70
trails, 79% open, 12 lifts
Solitude - Sat 6:50a 7 new powder machine groomed 78 - 78 base 64
trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Sundance - Sat 8:55a packed powder machine groomed 55 - 55 base 42
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
The Canyons - Sat 6:30a 5 new powder machine groomed 61 - 78 base 139
trails, 100% open, 16 lifts
Wolf Mountain - Sat 6a usr 2 new powder machine groomed 24 - 39 base
18 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
WYOMING
Grand Targhee - Sat 8:39a 9 new powder machine groomed 102 - 102 base
72 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Hogadon - Sat 8:00a 10 new powder machine groomed 32 - 34 base 24
trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Jackson Hole - Sat 4:00p 2 new powder machine groomed 22 - 76 base
113 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
White Pine - Sat 5:52a 2 new powder machine groomed 38 - 39 base 24
trails, 96% open, 2 lifts
PACIFIC SOUTH
ARIZONA
Arizona Snowbowl - Sat 6:19a 4 - 5 new powder machine groomed 21 - 45
base 30 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts
Sunrise Park - Sat 6:00a 3 - 6 new powder 36 - 49 base 65 trails,
100% open, 6 lifts
CALIFORNIA
Alpine Meadows - Sat 5:52a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 56 -
122 base 100 trails, 100% open, 13 lifts
Badger Pass - Fri 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 48 base 10
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Bear Mountain - Sat 7:00a powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 25
trails, 93% open, 12 lifts
Bear Valley - Sat 6:05a 1 new powder machine groomed 79 - 83 base 55
trails, 82% open, 6 lifts
Boreal - Sat 5:42a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 56 - 90 base
37 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Dodge Ridge - Sat 5:41a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 75 base 58
trails, 815 acres, 98% open, 8 lifts
Donner Ski Ranch - Sat 2:00p 5 new packed powder machine groomed 54 -
124 base 52 trails, 460 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
Heavenly - Sat 5:00a 14 new powder 62 - 82 base 85 trails, 80%
open, 30 lifts
Homewood - Sat 6:00a powder machine groomed 49 - 103 base 56 trails,
93% open, 7 lifts
Kirkwood - Sat 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 92 - 142 base 65
trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Mammoth - Sat 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 72 base 150
trails, 3500 acres, 100% open, 28 lifts
Mountain High - Sat 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base
19 trails, 32% open, 10 lifts
Mt Shasta - Sat 5:30a 3 new powder machine groomed 50 - 70 base 32
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Northstar at Tahoe - Sat 2:00p 1 new powder machine groomed 35 - 66
base 77 trails, 97% open, 15 lifts
Royal Gorge - Sat 7:45a powder machine groomed 89 - 89 base 65
trails, 70% open, 3 lifts
Sierra at Tahoe - Sat 9:00a powder machine groomed 43 - 106 base 43
trails, 93% open, 11 lifts
Sierra Summit - Sat 8:07a powder 30 - 30 base 50 trails, 100%
open, 9 lifts
Snow Summit - Sat 7:00a powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 26
trails, 84% open, 14 lifts
Snow Valley - Sat 5:50a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 20
trails, 150 acres, 62% open, 6 lifts
Soda Springs - Sat 6:09a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 56 - 90
base 100% open, 7 lifts
Squaw Valley USA - Sat 5:45a powder machine groomed 40 - 108 base 150
trails, 100% open, 30 lifts
Sugar Bowl - Sat 5:52a 2 - 4 new powder machine groomed 52 - 95 base
83 trails, 99% open, 9 lifts
NEVADA
Diamond Peak - Sat 9:21a packed powder machine groomed 44 - 78 base
26 trails, 86% open, 6 lifts
Las Vegas Ski - Sat 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 34 - 34 base
11 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Rose - Sat 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 44 base 42
trails, 70% open, 7 lifts
PACIFIC NORTH
IDAHO
Bogus Basin - Fri 9:38p packed powder machine groomed 57 - 63 base 52
trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Brundage - Sat 5:45a powder 63 - 89 base 43 trails, 100% open, 4
lifts
Lookout Pass - Sat 5a insa 5 new powder machine groomed 97 - 150 base
24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Pebble Creek - Sat 3:48a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 22 - 56
base 95% open, 2 lifts
Schweitzer Mountain - Sat 5:20a 1 new packed powder machine groomed
60 - 125 base 82 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Silver Mountain - Sat 5:00a 8 new powder machine groomed 84 - 109
base 62 trails, 89% open, 6 lifts
Soldier Mountain - Sat 8:00A packed powder machine groomed 30 - 40
base 36 trails, 1147 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts
Sun Valley - Sat 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 60 base 79
trails, 90% open, 18 lifts
Tamarack - Sat 5:56a 1 new powder machine groomed 47 - 65 base 39
trails, 1100 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
OREGON
Hoodoo - Sat 4:41a 3 new powder machine groomed 67 - 72 base 30
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Ashland - Sat 6:10a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 81 - 115
base 23 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Hood Meadows - Sat 4:45a 5 new powder machine groomed 120 - 148
base 87 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Ski Anthony Lakes - Sat 6:00a 3 new packed powder machine groomed 63
- 74 base 21 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Timberline - Sat 4:30a 9 new powder 150 - 150 base 32 trails, 100%
open, 6 lifts
Willamette Pass - Sat 7:05a powder machine groomed 41 - 93 base 29
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
WASHINGTON
49 Degrees North - Sat 5a insa powder machine groomed 102 - 162 base
68 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Bluewood - Sat 12:00p 6 new powder machine groomed 70 - 74 base 24
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Sat 8:30a 8 new powder machine groomed 92 - 126
base 50 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Loup Loup Ski Bowl - Sat 6:22a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 34
base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mission Ridge - Sat 5:28a 1 new variable machine groomed 44 - 64 base
36 trails, 1000 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Baker - Sat 2:00p 6 new powder machine groomed 187 - 197 base 38
trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Mt Spokane - Sat 5a insa 1 new powder machine groomed 52 - 82 base 45
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Stevens Pass - Sat 7:00a 7 new packed powder machine groomed 106 -
125 base 37 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
White Pass - Sat 5a insa 2 new powder machine groomed 98 - 140 base
32 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Apex Mountain - Sat 4:00a 1 new powder 68 - 68 base 67 trails,
100% open, 4 lifts
Big White - Sat 5:37a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 67 - 83
base 118 trails, 100% open, 16 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 45
base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Fairmont Hot Springs - Sat 2:50a packed powder machine groomed 31 -
47 base 14 trails, 95% open, 2 lifts
Fernie Alpine - Sat 6:39a 4 new powder machine groomed 114 - 115 base
105 trails, 95% open, 9 lifts
Kicking Horse - Sat 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 75 - 80 base
106 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Kimberley - Sat 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 67 base 80
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Baldy - Sat 5:46a packed powder machine groomed 45 - 73 base 25
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mt Timothy - Sat 5:58a powder machine groomed 51 - 52 base 28 trails,
90% open, 2 lifts
Mt Washington Alpine Resort - Sat 5:09a 3 new powder machine groomed
130 - 130 base 60 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Panorama Mountain - Sat 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 59
base 120 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Powder King - Sat 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 135 - 135 base
24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Powder Springs - Fri 10:12p packed powder machine groomed 59 - 118
base 27 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Red Resort - Sat 5:30a 7 new powder machine groomed 46 - 87 base 85
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Silver Star - Sat 5:37a packed powder machine groomed 76 - 76 base
115 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Sun Peaks - Sat 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 63 - 76 base 121
trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Whistler/Blackcomb - Sat 6:20a 2 new packed powder machine groomed
114 - 114 base 200 trails, 100% open, 38 lifts
Whitewater - Sat 5:03a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 116 - 117
base 47 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
MANITOBA
Asessippi Ski Area - Sat 8:13a 8 new variable machine groomed 31 - 35
base 19 trails, 85% open, 4 lifts
QUEBEC
Camp Fortune - Fri 10p oesr packed powder machine groomed 20 - 28
base 17 trails, 90% open, 5 lifts
Edelweiss Valley - Fri 10p oesr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 22
base 10 trails, 56% open, 2 lifts
Le Massif - Sat 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 16 base 43
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mont Sainte-Anne - Sat 7:12a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 39
base 64 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Mont Sutton - Sat 5:47a 1 new powder machine groomed 15 - 28 base 53
trails, 22 miles, 173 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Owl's Head - Sat 7:01a packed powder machine groomed 65 - 67 base 44
trails, 125 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
Ski Bromont - Fri 11:12p packed powder machine groomed 17 - 22 base
104 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Ski La Reserve - Sat 5:20a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 39 base
19 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Stoneham - Sat 5:31a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 18 base 32
trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Tremblant - Sat 5:54a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 48 base 90
trails, 45 miles, 597 acres, 96% open, 13 lifts
Vorlage - Fri 10p oesr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 30 base 14
trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
ONTARIO
Blue Mountain - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 53 - 56 base
35 trails, 100% open, 14 lifts
Calabogie Peaks - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 20
base 10 trails, 50% open, 3 lifts
Centennial Park - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 18
base 3 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Chicopee - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 14 - 22 base 14
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Dagmar Ski Resort - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 26 - 30
base 14 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Devils Elbow - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base
11 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Glen Eden - Sat 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 10 - 16 base 12
trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Hidden Valley - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 22 base
8 trails, 62% open, 4 lifts
Hockley Valley - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 15 - 23
base 14 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Horseshoe Resort - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 40 - 46
base 23 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Lakeridge Ski Resort - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 -
28 base 18 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Loch Lomond - Sat 8:30a powder machine groomed 20 - 31 base 14
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
London Ski Club - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 16 - 20
base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Pakenham - Sat 6a oesr loose granular machine groomed 18 - 24 base
10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt St Louis-Moonstone - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 30 -
46 base 36 trails, 100% open, 13 lifts
North York - Sat 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 24 - 32 base 4
trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Oshawa Ski Club - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 30
base 20 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Searchmont Resort - Sat 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 31
base 18 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Sir Sam's - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12
trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Snow Valley - Sat 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 28 - 36 base
20 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Talisman Mountain - Sat 6a osr 4 new packed powder machine groomed 30
- 34 base 18 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
NOVA SCOTIA
Ski Martock - Sat 3:30p 2 new packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24
base 7 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
NEW BRUNSWICK
Crabbe Mountain - Sat 5:12a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 24
base 22 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Poley Mountain - Sat 6:27a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 28 base
23 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
ALBERTA
Canada Olympic Park - Sat 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 30 -
40 base 3 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Castle Mountain - Sat 6a alb powder machine groomed 46 - 134 base 68
trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Lake Louise - Sat 6:15a packed powder machine groomed 77 - 81 base
139 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Marmot Basin - Sat 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 50 - 53 base
84 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Nakiska Ski Area - Sat 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 18 - 49
base 28 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Silver Summit - Sat 3:55a powder machine groomed 35 - 48 base 13
trails, 95% open, 1 lift
Ski Banff @ Norquay - Sat 6a alb loose granular machine groomed 50 -
56 base 28 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sunshine Village - Sat 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 82 - 82
base 107 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
ALASKA
ALASKA
Alyeska Resort - Sat 7:49a hard packed machine groomed 44 - 116 base
69 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Eaglecrest - Sat 7:15a 3 new powder machine groomed 77 - 184 base 35
trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Latest Cross Country Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. As of Saturday, Feb 24 2007, 6:26:30 PM EST
Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather,
skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.
NORTHEAST
MAINE
A Fierce Chase XC Sat 10:15a packed powder grmg16--48 base 14 trails,
20 km,
Bethel Inn XC Sat 2:30p packed powder grmg12--24 base 12 trails, 40 km,
Carters Bethel XC Sat 7:57a powder grmg20--30 base 50 km,
Carters Oxford XC Sat 8:00a packed powder grmg15--25 base 35 km,
Harris Farm XC Sat 6:00a packed powder grmg8--12 base 40 km,
Nordic Heritage XC Sat 9:45a packed powder grmg10--12 base 20 km,
Pineland Farms XC Fri 11:57p packed powder grmg6--8 base 9 trails, 25
km,
Smiling Hill Farm XC Sat 6:00a packed powder grmg8--18 base 20 trails,
35 km,
Split Cedar Trails XC Fri 9:30a packed powder grmg20--28 base 4 trails,
20 km,
Sugarloaf USA Outdoor XC Sat 8:30a packed powder grmg8--22 base 21
trails, 95 km,
Sunday River XC Fri 8:45p packed powder grmg25--35 base 23 trails, 38
km,
The Birches XC Fri 11:00a packed powder grmg18--18 base 30 km,
Titcomb Mountain XC Fri 10:40p packed powder grmg16--24 base 17 trails,
16 km,
MASSACHUSETTS
Canterbury Farm XC Fri 9:41p powder grmg14--20 base 10 trails, 22 km,
Maple Corner Farm XC Fri 8:00p packed powder grmg10--12 base 34 trails,
20 km,
Northfield Mtn XC Sat 8:30a packed powder grmg4--5 base 16 trails, 40
km,
Notchview Reservation XC Sat 8:15a powder grmg10--15 base 20 trails, 42
km,
Ski Butternut XC Fri 1:30p packed powder grmg6--10 base 9 trails, 8 km,
Stump Sprouts XC Sat 7:00a packed powder grmg12--12 base 25 km,
Weston Ski Track XC Fri 8:45p wet granular grmg6--30 base 6 trails, 15
km,
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Bear Notch XC Thu 7:40a packed powder grmg13--22 base 18 trails, 65 km,
BrettonWoods XC Sat 7:43a powder grmg6--12 base 100 km,
Dexters Inn Norsk XC Fri 8:30p packed powder grmg6--12 base 12 trails,
15 km,
Eastman XC Sat 8:50a packed powder grmg10--12 base 14 trails, 36 km,
Franconia XC Sat 9:15a packed powder grmg24--32 base 22 trails, 65 km,
Great Glen Trails XC Sat 6:29a packed powder grmg14--29 base 40 km,
Gunstock XC Fri 6:00p packed powder grmg6--11 base 15 trails, 25 km,
Jackson XC Sat 5:59a packed powder grmg20--22 base 63 trails, 146 km,
Nordic Skier XC Sat 9:00a packed powder grmg9--16 base 32 trails, 30
km,
The Balsams Wilderness XC Sat 4:30p packed powder grmg18--40 base 40
trails, 76 km,
Waterville Valley XC Sat 9:00a packed powder grmg13--18 base 36 trails,
73 km,
Windblown XC Fri 10:00p powder grmg8--14 base 40 km,
NEW JERSEY
High Point XC Sat 6:30a packed powder grmg5--6 base 5 trails, 23 km,
NEW YORK
Black River XC Sat 4:00p hard packed grmg6--10 base 52 km,
Cascade XC Sat 6:37a packed powder grmg24--30 base 20 km,
Fahnestock Winter Park XC Sat 5:15a variable grmg6--7 base 9 trails, 15
km,
Garnet Hill Lodge XC Fri 9:30a packed powder grmg24--31 base 22 trails,
55 km,
Lapland Lake XC Sat 4:45a packed powder grmg22--26 base 17 trails, 50
km,
Mohonk Mt House XC Sat 1:30p packed powder grmg4--6 base 25 trails, 55
km,
Mountain Trails XC Sat 6:30a powder grmg12--20 base 25 trails, 35 km,
Oak Hill Farms XC Fri 10:50p packed powder grmg6--10 base 13 trails, 30
km,
Olympic Sports Complex XC Sat 9:00a packed powder grmg20--25 base 15
trails, 50 km,
Osceola Tug Hill XC Sat 5:54a 2-newPP grmg38--46 base 18 trails, 40 km,
Pineridge XC Fri 8:00p powder 12--14 base 18 trails, 50 km,
Salmon Hills XC Sat 6:30a packed powder grmg45--67 base 15 trails, 35
km,
PENNSYLVANIA
Crystal Lake XC Fri 8:37a packed powder grmg14--16 base 30 km,
VERMONT
Blueberry Hill Inn XC Sat 1:10p powder grmg52--60 base 65 km,
Blueberry Lake XC Sat 6:30a packed powder grmg26--30 base 11 trails, 30
km,
Bolton Valley XC Sat 10:00a packed powder grmg30--60 base 100 km,
Brattleboro Outing Club Sat 4:50a packed powder grmg8--14 base 16
trails, 25 km,
Catamount XC Fri 8:08a packed powder grmg25--30 base 35 km,
Craftsbury Outdoor Center XC Sat 6:30a packed powder grmg8--16 base 15
trails, 75 km,
Hazen's Notch XC Sat 9:00a 2-newPP grmg20--30 base 28 trails, 40 km,
Highland Lodge XC Fri 7:15p powder grmg24--48 base 12 trails, 52 km,
Ole's XC Thu 2:45p packed powder grmg30--38 base 18 trails, 50 km,
Prospect Mountain XC Sat 6:04a packed powder grmg36--56 base 45 trails,
45 km,
Smugglers' Notch XC Sat 8:00a packed powder grmg14--26 base 28 km,
Stowe Mountain XC Sat 5:30p packed powder grmg30--48 base 40 trails, 75
km,
Three Stallion Inn XC Fri 8:00a packed powder grmg6--36 base 30 km,
Timber Creek XC Thu 9:00p powder grmg12--14 base 13 trails, 14 km,
Trapp Family Lodge XC Sat 8:00a 1-newPDR grmg36--50 base 23 trails, 55
km,
Viking Nordic XC Sat 7:00a packed powder grmg8--20 base 20 trails, 35
km,
Wild Wings XC Sat 12:08a hard packed grmg12--24 base 8 trails, 25 km,
Woodstock XC Sat 9:05a packed powder grmg22--22 base 33 trails, 60 km,
SOUTHEAST
WEST VIRGINIA
White Grass XC Fri 7:00a powder grmg16--30 base 44 trails, 50 km,
MIDWEST
MICHIGAN
Boyne Nordican XC Fri 7:30a hard packed grmg8--12 base 8 trails, 35 km,
Champion Hill XC Sat 10:15a 3--4 new loose granular grmg7--10 base 13
trails, 23 km,
Cross Country Ski HQ Fri 6:55a packed powder grmg5--10 base 8 trails,
18 km,
Crystal Mountain XC Sat 5:00p powder grmg15--18 base 14 trails, 40 km,
Corsair XC Sat 8:30a packed powder grmg6--8 base 14 trails, 56 km,
ROCKIES
COLORADO
Ashcroft XC Sat 6:15a powder grmg30--32 base 10 trails, 35 km,
Aspen/Snowmass XC Fri 6:30a hard packed grmg16--20 base 14 trails, 88
km,
Crested Butte XC Sat 8:30a packed powder grmg20--45 base 40 km,
Snow Mountain XC Fri 8:16a hard packed grmg30--38 base 110 km,
MONTANA
Big Mountain XC Sat 6:48a 2-newPDR 42--43 base 7 trails, 16 km,
Bohart Ranch XC Sat 6:24a 1-newPP grmg14--14 base 27 km,
Izaak Walton Inn XC Thu 4:00p packed powder grmg36--50 base 17 trails,
33 km,
Lone Mountain Ranch XC Fri 5:00p packed powder grmg31--44 base 25
trails, 80 km,
Rendezvous Ski Trails XC Sat 8:30a 3-newPP grmg27--27 base 8 trails, 35
km,
NEW MEXICO
Enchanted Forest XC Sat 5:00a 3-newPDR grmg50--65 base 35 trails, 35
km,
WYOMING
Grand Targhee XC Sat 8:42a 9-newPDR grmg48--50 base 5 trails, 15 km,
PACIFIC SOUTH
CALIFORNIA
Bear Valley XC Sat 7:00a packed powder grmg40--42 base 30 trails, 40
km,
Royal Gorge XC Sat 7:45a powder grmg89--89 base 65 trails, 226 km,
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Mount Washington XC Sat 5:09a packed powder grmg121--121 base 13 trails,
51 km,
QUEBEC
Camp Mercier XC Sat 4:15p powder grmg25--31 base 5 trails, 80 km,
Parc National Gaspesie XC Sat 9:01a 18-newPDR 33--43 base 24 km,
Parc National Mont Orford XC Sat 8:00a packed powder grmg10--26 base 50
km,
Parc National Mont-Tremblant XC Sat 11:25a packed powder grmg15--15 base
10 trails, 52 km,
Station Duchesnay XC Sat 5:09a packed powder grmg33--40 base 13 trails,
70 km,
Station Mont Sainte Anne XC Sat 7:13a packed powder grmg12--39 base 11
trails, 90 km,
Gatineau Park XC Sat 4:00p powder grmg6--17 base 175 km,
ONTARIO
Haliburton XC Sat 6a osr packed powder grmg10--12 base 96 km,
Hardwood Hills XC Sat 6:00a packed powder grmg16--20 base 10 trails, 30
km,
Highland's XC Sat 6a osr packed powder grmg7--12 base 24 km,
Horseshoe Resort XC Sat 6a osr packed powder grmg15--20 base 35 km,
Mansfield Outdoor Centre XC Sat 6a osr packed powder grmg4--6 base 40
km,
Scenic Caves Nordic Sat 6a osr 1-newPP grmg15--17 base 22 km,
Stokely Creek XC Not reporting
Wasaga Beach XC Sat 6a osr packed powder grmg8--9 base 30 km,
Wye Marsh Wildlife XC Fri 6a osr loose granular grmg12--16 base 22 km,
ALBERTA
Strathcona Wilderness Center XC Fri 9:00a packed powder grmg14--16 base
10 trails, 12 km,
Source: SnoCountry Worldwide
Web site: http://www.snocountry.com/
Feb 22
NEW TURFGRASS IS PLATINUM CHOICE FOR GOLF COURSES
Naples, FL - The new look in golf course turfgrass is Platinum. Turf Ecosystems, along with Ron R. Duncan, PhD, announce the introduction of Platinum TE, a paspalum turfgrass cultivar that offers golf courses unparalleled appearance and playability. Platinum TE is scheduled to be certified and available in limited supply by September 2007.
This new turfgrass is designed to provide unprecedented aesthetics. It features a darker green color than most other paspalum cultivars, which results in superior striping capability. Plus, Platinum TE plays as great as it looks. Its fine leaf blade and tight internode spacing create a very compact canopy surface that provides exceptional ball set up and puttability. Even in low light intensity conditions, it has exhibited superior growth performance and sustainability, making it an ideal turfgrass for areas with persistent cloudy or rainy climatic patterns.
"Platinum TE has proven to be a genetically unique cultivar," said Turf Ecosystems Vice President Ron R. Duncan, PhD. "Through DNA profile analysis, it has demonstrated distinct genetic separation from all other paspalum cultivars. Platinum TE's coloring and other characteristics make it an extremely attractive turfgrass."
In addition to its exceptional appearance and playability, Platinum TE offers important maintenance benefits. With proper management, this turfgrass exhibits high salt tolerance and proven performance. It also demonstrates excellent general foliar disease resistance when managed correctly. Platinum TE establishes rapidly from sprigs and aggressively grows in from surface stolons. In response to day length/photoperiod changes or environmental stress exposure, this turfgrass shows minimal seed head exsertion. A versatile turfgrass, Platinum TE tolerates a wide range of mowing heights (0.070 to 1.500 inches), making it a perfect choice for any area on a golf course. For "true excellence" in turfgrasses, choose Platinum TE. Through research and science, Turf Ecosystems develops and manages new turfgrass cultivars and maintenance products that are better-suited to both performance expectations and environmental limitations. Under direction of its vice president, Ron R. Duncan, PhD, the Florida-based company offers a full range of turfgrass and irrigation water management services, including scientific research; new cultivar development; site assessments; treatment and long-term environmental sustainability strategies for recreational turfgrass, water and soil; and management of seashore paspalum installations; general turfgrass and water issues consulting. Turf Ecosystem's focus on global environmental stewardship has led to the effective ecosystem management of alternative irrigation sources for recreational turfgrasses, including recycled or reclaimed water, stormwater, brackish water and blended water containing variable salinity levels. A former professor of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, Dr. Duncan is developing revolutionary turfgrass cultivars at Turf Ecosystems, including Platinum TE. This unique paspalum turfgrass cultivar offers golf courses and other sports venues unparalleled playability and cosmetic appearance. For more information on Turf Ecosystems, visit us online at www.TurfEcosystems.com, call 239.434.4047 or send an e-mail to TurfEcosystems@yahoo.com.
LoJack Recovers Milestone 100,000th Stolen Vehicle in U.S.
Radio Frequency Technology and Integration with Police Integral to Recovery
LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ:LOJN) , the leading global provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced it has recovered a milestone 100,000th stolen vehicle in the United States. The recovery, which took place in Philadelphia and leveraged LoJack's Police Tracking Computers that are installed in police aviation units and squad cars, is another proof point that LoJack's radio frequency technology and direct integration with police is the optimal solution for stolen vehicle recovery.
"We are proud to reach this milestone and, most importantly, we are proud of LoJack's continued ability over the past two decades to partner with police departments such as those in Philadelphia to help in the fight against vehicle theft," said Richard T. Riley, LoJack's Chairman and CEO. "The LoJack System's integration with more than 1,800 law enforcement agencies in the United States has proven time and time again to be a solution that works. It has enabled law enforcement utilizing our system to recover over 100,000 stolen LoJack-equipped vehicles, while also helping them put criminals, of these and other more serious crimes, behind bars."
The 100,000th U.S. Recovery: How Police Used LoJack's Covert System to Foil the Thieves
The recovery took place in Eastern Philadelphia on January 12, 2007, involving a stolen 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The SUV was tracked and recovered by a joint effort between a Philadelphia Police Department Aviation Unit and a Philadelphia Police Major Crimes Auto Squad, both of which were equipped with the LoJack System. The Philadelphia helicopter tracked the signal of the stolen vehicle to its approximate location and officers from the Major Crimes Auto Squad then used the LoJack System to pinpoint the vehicle's precise location. In this recovery, the thief disabled the vehicle's GPS system, but could not disengage the LoJack System due to its covert nature.
About LoJack Corporation
LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market two decades ago, is the undisputed global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets. The company's time-tested system is optimized for recovering stolen mobile assets through its proven radio frequency technology and unique integration with law enforcement agencies in the United States that use LoJack's in-vehicle tracking equipment to recover cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and motorcycles. The company's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System delivers a better than 90 percent success rate for cars and trucks and has helped recover more than $4 billion in stolen LoJack-equipped assets worldwide. Today LoJack operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in 28 countries throughout Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Source: LoJack Corporation
Web site: http://www.lojack.com/
Machinists at Harley Ratify New Contract
Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175 in York, PA, today voted to ratify a new 3-year contract with Harley-Davidson that preserves established healthcare coverage, boosts wages and ends a 3- week-old dispute at Harley's largest U.S. facility.
The contract was approved by 83 percent following a unanimous recommendation by the Local 175 negotiating committee. "This agreement is a significant improvement over the proposal rejected by workers earlier this month," said Tom Boger, lead negotiator and District 98 Directing Business Representative. "I applaud the Machinists in York for their determination to win a better contract for themselves and the next generation of workers."
Among the key issues in the dispute were healthcare costs and wage rates for new employees. Under the new contract, Harley will continue to pay full healthcare premiums for employees and new hires will progress to the same top pay as current employees. Wages will rise 12 percent over the life of the accord to a maximum hourly rate of $27.89.
"There is a time for sharing sacrifices and a time for sharing success," said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. "And after eighteen straight quarters of record profits and sales at Harley, these workers know what time it is."
Harley-Davidson earned nearly $1 billion in profits last year amid surging worldwide demand for the company's iconic line of motorcycles and related products.
Additional information about the agreement and a return-to-work schedule for Harley workers in York will be posted on the Local 175 website at http://www.iamlocal-175.org/.
The IAM represents nearly 3,000 workers at Harley-Davidson in York, PA, among the nearly 700,000 active and retired members at more than 4,000 companies across North America. More information is available at IAM Local 175 website and http://www.goiam.org/.
Source: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Web site: http://www.iamlocal-175.org/
http://www.goiam.org/
Overall Race Leader Levi Leipheimer and Stage Six Winner JJ Haedo Lead Peloton Of World's Best Cyclists Into Southern California for Sunday's Amgen Tour of California Finale
105-mile Route from Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita Attracts Biggest Crowd Yet
The biggest Amgen Tour of California crowd to date witnessed Team CSC's Juan Jose "J.J." Haedo (ARG) win a sprint to the finish line in Santa Clarita to take his second stage, with overall race leader, Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team's Levi Leipheimer (USA) close behind, maintaining possession of the Amgen Leader Jersey going into Sunday's final stage in Long Beach, Calif.
Today's Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California saw the toughest racing, the warmest weather and the biggest crowds of the seven racing days so far, as the peloton of world-class cyclists competed along a hilly route from Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita.
Haedo's (ARG) sprint effort at the finish overtook T-Mobile Team's Greg Henderson (NZL), Paolo Bettini (ITA), the world champion rider for Quick Step- Innergetic, Credit Agricole's Thor Hushovd (NOR) and Predictor-Lotto's Freddie Rodriguez (USA).
"I had to go really deep the whole day. I think it was the hardest day in the Amgen Tour of California for sure," said Haedo. "It was a hard day for the sprinters to go over the climb; there was a lot of attacking. I made my way back to the big group before the third KOM [King of the Mountains], and then I tried to stay in the front with my team."
Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team's Levi Leipheimer (USA), the general classification leader since the Prologue in San Francisco seven days ago, retained the Amgen Leader Jersey after a 65-mile (105 km) breakaway spearheaded by Team CSC's Stuart O'Grady (AUS), which earned him today's Adobe Most Aggressive Rider Jersey.
"I don't have the words to describe what my team went through today. They threw everything they had at us. I'll be honest, it was stressful," said Leipheimer.
According to CHP estimates, the crowd was the biggest of any in the 15 stages of the Amgen Tour of California since the race debuted last year.
"It's exciting, and people were curious how we would do in our sophomore year. The CHP told us today that point to point it was the biggest stage we've had in our two years," said Shawn Hunter, president of AEG Sports. "We've had some great racing out there. We're very proud and more committed than ever. We love this sport."
Pat McQuaid, president of Union Cycliste International (UCI), the international governing body of cycling, also was on hand for today's stage.
"This race is bigger than it was last year. There are more people on the sidelines," said McQuaid at a post-race press conference. "The organization has gotten bigger. I'm very happy with their [the organizers'] continued commitment to this event."
In an example of the aggressive riding today, Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team's George Hincapie (USA) and Tony Cruz (USA) touched wheels during an attack and crashed after only three miles (5 km) of racing. Hincapie, who won two stages in last year's Amgen Tour of California and fourth place overall, finished the stage, but the team released a statement that he has been diagnosed with a broken left radius and will not participate in tomorrow's final stage in Long Beach. Cruz came away with bruises and road rash, but no serious injuries.
Following the crash, the race continued to be marked by a succession of attacks from several teams to challenge Leipheimer, as well as other jersey holders. Credit Agricole's Christophe Laurent (FRA) and Quick Step- Innergetic's Jurgen Van de Walle (BEL) joined two other riders in an early breakaway to contest the California Tourism and Travel King of the Mountains (KOM) jersey in the final day of climbing. Van de Walle was slightly stronger today, but Laurent picked up enough points to retain the jersey.
"The climbing in this race was quite challenging, so it is very satisfying to win the King of the Mountains jersey," said Laurent in a press conference today. "I am very happy to take the (KOM) jersey in such an important race."
O'Grady's breakaway group of nine contained two former time trial world champions, T-Mobile Team's Michael Rogers (AUS) and Team Slipstream powered by Chipotle's Danny Pate (USA). The gap grew as wide as three minutes, but relentless chasing by Discovery Channel Pro brought it to 1:15 as the riders entered the three 3.5-mile (5.6 km) finishing circuits in Santa Clarita.
As the peloton worked to overtake the breakaway during the three circuits, Health Net presented by Maxxis riders came to the front and helped the Discovery Channel Pro team close the gap. The breakaway was caught with less than two miles to go, ensuring Leipheimer will ride into Long Beach tomorrow wearing the leader jersey for the final day of racing.
The Union Bank of California Best Young Rider Jersey was awarded to Rabobank's Robert Gesink (NED). Haedo retained the Herbalife Sprint Jersey after today's race.
Title sponsor Amgen will celebrate awareness raised during the Breakaway from Cancer(TM) initiative this week.
"The Breakaway from Cancer(TM) initiative allows people to connect with others who are fighting this illness or those who have recovered from it. Hope, inspiration and a sense of well-being come from sharing experiences with one another," said seven-time cancer survivor Heather Warrick of Santa Clarita.
Warrick was featured today in the 'Breakaway Mile' that took place at the finish line of the Amgen Tour of California, prior to the exciting conclusion of today's professional race. The one-mile ride was led by Warrick who rode on a tandem bike paired with Amgen scientist Dr. Joe Miletick who plays a crucial role in developing innovative medicines. Following Warrick and Miletick was a peloton comprised of caregivers, family members and health care professionals who supported her during her win against cancer.
For the latest information on the Breakaway from Cancer initiative and ways to support those living with the illness, visit http://www.breakawayfromcancer.com/.
STAGE 7 RACE FINALE TOMORROW: Sunday, Feb. 25 -- Long Beach (77.5 mi/124.7 km) Start Time: 1 p.m. PST Estimated Finish Time: 3:45-4:15 p.m. PST
The 2007 Amgen Tour of California champion will be crowned in Long Beach tomorrow. Stage 7 is flat, fast and will be a favorite with spectators, who can watch the best cyclists in the world battle each other throughout 10 laps on the circuitous course. Views of San Pedro Bay and the Pacific Ocean will be visible for the entire stage, which is part of the famous Long Beach Grand Prix CART racecar course, meaning the roads are wide and fast. Like the Grand Tours of Europe, winning the final stage of the 2007 Amgen Tour of California is a coveted prize.
For full results, archived footage, GPS data, team and course information, race play-by-play and more, please visit the official race Web site at http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/
ABOUT AEG
AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Toyota Park, Toyota Sports Center, Anaheim Convention Center Arena, El Rey Theatre, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie and NOKIA Theatre Times Square; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), Los Angeles Riptide (MLL), four Major League Soccer franchises, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), the ING Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG LIVE, the organization's live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. Additionally, the company has begun fully developing London's 28-acre Millennium Dome which includes a 23,000-seat arena, the O2 and over 650,000sf of leisure and entertainment use within the 'Dome' and additional arenas; The O2 World on a 45-acre site in the heart of Berlin; Citizen's Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California; Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri; as well as Red Bull Park, a soccer stadium in Harrison, New Jersey; and L.A. Live, a $2.5 billion sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit AEG today at http://www.aegworldwide.com/
Source: AEG
Web site: http://www.aegworldwide.com/
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/
http://www.breakawayfromcancer.com/
Sick of the Snow? Think Spring! Take the Trailer, the Truck and the ATVs for a Ride
NADAguides.com Terrain-Tests the New 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, the New Redline 230FSE Toy Hauler and Two New Suzuki ATVs
All this snow got you down? Well then think spring! The spring towing and hauling season is right around the corner and this year, Lead Auto Expert Mark Perleberg of NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and information website -- recently terrain-tested the new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega-Cab, the 2007 Redline 230FSE Toy Hauler and two brand new Suzuki ATVs -- the 2007 Suzuki LT-R450 and the 2007 Suzuki Z400.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070222/LATH064)
The rough-and-tumble desert of Glamis, California, known for its sand dunes and wide open landscape, was the setting for this season's NADAguides.com Terrain Test and Perleberg weighs in on all the 'down-and-dirty' details.
"First thing's first -- do your homework to find the perfect tow vehicle to fit your needs," said Perleberg. "For this season's terrain test, the Dodge Ram 1500 Mega-Cab fit the bill perfectly."
In addition to plenty of room for five adult passengers, plus storage behind the seats for gear and a wide truck bed that hauled a third ATV, Perleberg said the new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega-Cab (http://www.dodge.com/en/ram_1500/) performed flawlessly with its Hemi engine. The Ram features the largest, longest cab of any truck on the market today (111.1 inches long to be exact), the largest interior cargo volume at 71 cubic feet, and the largest cargo volume behind the rear seat at 7.6 cubic feet. With a 5.7 liter, Hemi V-8 featuring 345 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft of torque, the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega-Cab powered the trailer and ATVs with no problem.
"We didn't get the best gas mileage during this test," said Perleberg, "but for pulling a 27' trailer, three Quads and a few friends, the new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab did pretty well."
Next up? The 'New-for-2007' Redline 230FSE Toy Hauler, a Division of Fleetwood RV (http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/redline/). According to Perleberg, the Redline came with all the creature comforts of home (including A/C, heat, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator, freezer and a high-powered stereo with outdoor speakers) in a lightweight package capable of being towed by a half-ton pick-up.
"The 2007 Redline 230FSE Toy Hauler is versatile and cool -- a comfortable, utility-style workhorse with plenty of modern conveniences, including an easy-lowering rear door that doubles as a ramp for simple-in, simple-out driving and loading."
According to Perleberg, the Redline sleeps 8 to 10 comfortably, with two 60" x 80" queen beds, and with a fresh water holding tank of 100 gallons (convenient for desert accommodations with no hook-ups). What's more, the 230FSE features a roomy kitchen, two large sofa sleepers and a maximum of 8'11" cargo length, more than ample room for hauling two large ATVs.
And finally, two sharp ATVs, the 2007 Suzuki LT-R450 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/LTR450K7/Default.aspx) and the 2007 Suzuki Z400 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/LTZ400K7/Default.aspx) were the vehicles of choice for Glamis' sandy hills and rugged desert terrain.
"The 2007 Suzuki LT-R450 is the perfect choice for a 'race-driven spirit'," said Perleberg. "This is an ATV designed with racing in mind, with all of the latest tricks-of-the-trade included -- brand new, right out of the box." According to Perleberg, the LT-R450 has incredible acceleration with a torque curve that always seems to be in the right place, and extremely predictable handling.
"No less exciting is the Z400," said Perleberg, "with its long-travel suspension and smooth ride while throttling through moguls."
According to Don Christy Jr., president and CEO of NADAguides.com, the popularity of Toy Haulers and Sport ATVs is on the rise.
"In the last two years, the Toy Hauler and Sport ATV markets have grown increasingly popular with our website visitors," said Christy. "And each year, the production quality of these types of vehicles has improved significantly."
To learn more about the new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega-Cab, the 2007 Redline Toy Hauler, the 2007 Suzuki LT-R450 or the Suzuki Z400, as well as additional Car Buying Research Tools and Services, visit NADAguides.com where shoppers can compare new cars, new trucks and new SUVs, as well as research car buying reviews and get new car prices. In addition, shoppers can build and compare powersports vehicles and request a price quote from a powersports dealer in their area. Finally, consumers can receive car quotes, used car values and new car buying guides online at the company's website, http://www.nadaguides.com/.
About the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
The Dodge Ram 1500 sparked the light-duty pickup truck market by offering legendary HEMI(R) power with Chrysler Group's fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS). Combined with a hydroformed and fully boxed frame, independent front suspension and the most distinguished pickup truck styling on the market, Dodge Ram 1500 distances itself from the competition in refinement, safety, stability, comfort and design. At a base MSRP of $32,120 (including destination charge), the Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab boasts four standard doors and 60-40 folding rear seats that ensure passengers and gear fit in the back at the same time.
About Fleetwood Enterprises
Fleetwood RV is a division of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer of manufactured housing through its subsidiaries. Fleetwood's recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and folding trailers. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a nationwide network of more than 1,200 dealers. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our website at www.fleetwood.com or call 1-800-322-8216.
About NADAguides.com
N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (NADAguides.com) is the world's largest publisher of vehicle valuations and specification information for new and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, as well as van conversions, limousines, classic and collectible cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and manufactured housing. The company's consumer website, NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), offers a variety of new and used vehicle services in addition to valuation information. Throughout its 74-year history, N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides has earned the reputation as the recognized authority for vehicle valuations. Its website, NADAguides.com, is the most comprehensive vehicle information resource on the Internet today.
Web site: http://www.nadaguides.com/
More Than One-Third Say Traffic Congestion is a Serious Problem in Their Community
Over half of those in the Western Region of the United States say traffic is a serious problem
-- Unfortunately, traffic congestion and their accompanying delays are a fact of life in many communities and for many U.S. adults. Just over one-third (37%) say that traffic congestion is a serious problem in their community, while one-quarter say traffic congestion is a serious problem that is not being addressed. 12 percent say it is a serious problem that is being addressed. Just under two in five (39%) say traffic is a moderate problem and 21 percent say it is not a problem at all.
This is definitely a case of region playing a role. Just one-quarter (26%) of those who live in the Midwest and 32 percent of those in the South say traffic congestion is a serious problem. In the East, over one-third (37%) say traffic congestion is a serious problem. Compare this to the West where over half (56%) believe traffic congestion is a serious problem.
These are some of the results of a Harris Poll of 2,337 U.S. adults conducted online between January 11 and 18, 2007 by Harris Interactive(R).
Would the United States Accept A Congestion Tax?
Recently, the city of London introduced its controversial "congestion tax" as a way to help reduce traffic levels and all that accompanies it, many people around the world watched to see if the public would accept the policy. While it seems to be going smoothly in London, U.S. adults do not appear to be as ready to embrace such a congestion tax in their cities.
When it comes to imposing a congestion tax in U.S. cities, two-thirds (66%) of adults oppose such a tax with half (51%) saying they strongly oppose it. Just 22 percent say they support it. Even among those who say traffic in their community is a serious problem most would not support such a tax. Only three in ten (29%) of those who say traffic is a serious problem support a congestion tax while 61 percent oppose it. This may be an issue of the importance of cars to Americans and the lack of good public transportation in many U.S. cities, not just a case of not wanting to pay another tax.
Home Purchases Can Lead to Reduced Energy Costs
Harris Interactive also asked people if they would be willing to pay a higher price for a new house that would reduce energy use and could also reduce their monthly heating and cooling bills. Seven in ten U.S. adults say they would be willing to pay more for such a house and only 19 percent said they would not be willing. However, people were not asked how much more they would be willing to pay.
Other findings in this Harris Poll include:
-- Over two in five (44%) of those who use public transportation to get to
work say traffic congestion is a serious and unaddressed problem in
their community while less than one-quarter (23%) of those who drive
themselves share this sentiment. This may reflect the greater use of
public transportation in larger cities;
-- Just over half (55%) of adults drive themselves to work while only 4
percent each take public transportation, walk or are part of a carpool;
-- Those in the East are more likely to drive themselves to work (58%) and
are also more likely to take public transportation (8%), while seven
percent of those in the West say they are part of a carpool.
-- Six in ten (61%) of U.S. adults say they are concerned about global
warming while 35 percent are not concerned. There is a gender
difference on this issue as two-thirds of women (67%) say they are
concerned while just 55 percent of men say they are concerned about
global warming;
-- When it comes to spending more for a home that would reduce energy
costs, Baby Boomers and Echo Boomers are slightly more likely than
other generations (73% and 72% respectively) to say they would be
willing to do this.
TABLE 1
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
"In your opinion, how serious a problem is traffic congestion in your
community?"
Base: All adults
Total Region How get to work
Use Public Bike
Mid- Drive Car- Trans- or
East west South West self pool portation Walk
% % % % % % % % %
SERIOUS PROBLEM
(NET) 37 36 26 32 56 36 37 55 33
A serious problem
and it is not
being addressed 25 28 16 19 39 23 30 44 22
A serious problem,
but it is being
addressed 12 9 10 13 17 13 7 11 11
A moderate problem 39 42 43 41 29 44 26 36 34
Not a problem 21 20 27 23 12 18 37 9 21
Not sure 3 2 4 4 3 1 - * 11
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
"-" No response
*Less Than 0.5%
TABLE 2
SUPPORT FOR CONGESTION TAX
"Some cities, such as London, currently use a congestion tax to help reduce traffic congestion. All drivers that travel within the boundaries pay a daily
charge to enter the zone. Would you support or oppose U.S. cities imposing
such a tax?"
Base: All adults
Total Traffic in their community
Serious problem Moderate or not
a problem
% % %
Support (NET) 22 29 19
Strongly support 5 8 3
Somewhat support 17 22 15
Oppose (NET) 66 61 71
Somewhat oppose 16 15 17
Strongly oppose 51 46 55
Not sure 12 10 10
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
TABLE 3
SPENDING MORE TO REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
"Would you be willing to pay a higher price for a new house or condo that
would reduce energy use and could reduce your monthly heating and cooling
bills?"
Base: All adults
Total Generation
Echo Gen Baby Matures
Boomers Xers Boomers (62 and
(18-30) (31-42) (43-61) over)
% % % % %
WILLING (NET) 70 72 66 73 69
Definitely would be
willing 23 21 24 24 22
Probably would be willing 47 50 42 50 46
NOT WILLING (NET) 19 14 21 19 21
Probably would not be
willing 12 12 13 11 14
Definitely would not be
willing 7 3 7 8 7
Not sure 11 14 14 8 10
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
TABLE 4
CONCERN OVER GLOBAL WARMING "How concerned are you with the long-term effects of global warming or global
climate change?"
Base: All adults
Total Gender
Men Women
% % %
Concerned (NET) 61 55 67
Very concerned 36 34 37
Somewhat concerned 25 21 29
Not concerned (NET) 35 42 29
A little concerned 19 19 18
Not at all concerned 16 23 10
Not sure 4 3 5
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
TABLE 5
COMMUTING METHODS
"How do you typically get to work?"
Base: All adults
Total Region
East Midwest South West
% % % % %
PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL TO WORK (NET) 70 76 70 67 69
Drive self 55 58 57 55 48
Take Public Transportation 4 8 2 3 5
Walk 4 5 4 4 3
Drive, but as part of a carpool 4 3 3 2 7
Bike ride 1 1 * 1 *
Other 3 2 4 2 5
Do not work 28 22 29 32 29
Note: Percentages may not add up to exactly 100% due to rounding.
*Less Than 0.5%
Methodology
This Harris Poll(R) was conducted online within the United States between January 11 and 18, 2007, among 2,337 adults (aged 18 and over). Figures for age, sex, race, education, region and household income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be online.
All surveys are subject to several sources of error. These include: sampling error (because only a sample of a population is interviewed); measurement error due to question wording and/or question order, deliberately or unintentionally inaccurate responses, nonresponse (including refusals), interviewer effects (when live interviewers are used) and weighting.
With one exception (sampling error) the magnitude of the errors that result cannot be estimated. There is, therefore, no way to calculate a finite "margin of error" for any survey and the use of these words should be avoided.
With pure probability samples, with 100 percent response rates, it is possible to calculate the probability that the sampling error (but not other sources of error) is not greater than some number. With a pure probability sample of 2,337 adults one could say with a ninety-five percent probability that the overall results would have a sampling error of +/- two percentage points. However that does not take other sources of error into account. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no theoretical sampling error can be calculated.
These statements conform to the principles of disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls.
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By Regina Corso, Director, The Harris Poll
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is the 12th largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world. The company provides research-driven insights and strategic advice to help its clients make more confident decisions which lead to measurable and enduring improvements in performance. Harris Interactive is widely known for The Harris Poll, one of the longest running, independent opinion polls and for pioneering online market research methods. The company has built what it believes to be the world's largest panel of survey respondents, the Harris Poll Online. Harris Interactive serves clients worldwide through its United States, Europe and Asia offices, its wholly-owned subsidiary Novatris in France and through a global network of independent market research firms. The service bureau, HISB, provides its market research industry clients with mixed-mode data collection, panel development services as well as syndicated and tracking research consultation. More information about Harris Interactive may be obtained at http://www.harrisinteractive.com/.
Harris Interactive Inc. 2/07
Web site: http://www.harrisinteractive.com/
SEA ISLE SUPREME IN FULL SWING
Athens, GA - Introduced in the summer of 2006, Sea Isle Supreme has taken root on golf courses around the world. This tournament quality grass is a low-growing, rapidly spreading semi-dwarf product that's perfect for golf courses from tee to green. Many courses have chosen Sea Isle Supreme for its versatility, ease of maintenance and excellent appearance.
An aggressive, yet non-invasive grower, Sea Isle Supreme accommodates a wide range of mowing heights and can be used on tees, fairways, roughs and greens. As water quality, quantity and conservation concerns continue to drive the global golf course landscape, Sea Isle Supreme offers an eco-friendly and low-maintenance alternative to the grasses of the past. It is more salt tolerant than any other commercially grown paspalum and can tolerate most types of alternate water sources including wastewater, effluent gray water, brackish water and even ocean water/fresh water blends. Plus, it often requires less nitrogen and less water than other warm season cultivars. As water quality decreases and salinity challenges increase, specifying a high-caliber grass like Sea Isle Supreme can reduce a golf course's long-term maintenance costs and improve grass management.
The irrigation flexibility made Sea Isle Supreme an excellent choice for the greens at The Old Collier Golf Club in Naples, Florida. "We could have chosen any grass variety for our greens," said Golf Course Manager Tim Hiers. "But we chose Sea Isle Supreme because it offers the best putting surface available, considering the brackish quality of our water. Plus it features a great root system, with growth of four to seven inches when managed properly. The result has been greens our membership especially likes for their consistency, speed and uniformity."
Sea Isle Supreme looks great and plays even better. With its excellent cool weather color retention, Sea Isle Supreme features year-round good looks. And it withholds its appearance even under the toughest conditions, offering superior recovery from injury. These characteristics have made a difference at South Carolina's Kiawah Island Golf Resort. "Besides being the most conducive turf for our water type at the Ocean Course, Sea Isle Supreme gives the greens an overseeded appearance," said Kiawah Island Golf Superintendent Jeff Stone. "And the quality of the grass has actually exceeded the expectations of our customers."
For all these reasons, many golf courses, especially those in coastal areas, are selecting Sea Isle Supreme. The grass is currently featured at top courses in the United States, as well as those around the world - in China, Fiji, Dominican Republic, Tahiti and the United Arab Emirates, for example.
To further promote Sea Isle Supreme to both international and domestic golf courses, the growers association will be exhibiting at the Golf Industry Show in Anaheim, California, February 22-24, at booth #1816.
Developed by Dr. Ron Duncan, former professor of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, USA, Sea Isle Supreme can be irrigated using alternate water sources including salt water and reclaimed water. This cutting-edge semi-dwarf seashore paspalum variety is the most salt tolerant of the other commercially grown paspalums. It's an ideal choice for golf course greens, fairways, tees and roughs. Sea Isle Supreme is available through the following farms within the Sea Isle Supreme Growers Association: Diamond Turf, Phillip Jennings Turf, Pike Creek Turf, SMR Farms, South Florida Grassing, and Southern Turf International. For more information, visit the Sea Isle Supreme Growers Association online at www.seaislesupreme.com.
Feb 21
Car Shoppers Show Interest in SUVs in 2007, According to Cars.com Survey
CHICAGO, Feb. 21 -- Despite a slowdown in SUV sales over the past several years as a result of higher gas prices, 21 percent of consumers who plan to buy a car in 2007 intend to purchase an SUV or crossover vehicle, according to a recent Cars.com survey.*
Roughly 24 percent of survey respondents said they will buy a new or used car this year, and no body style was more popular than SUVs and crossovers. Next were small sedans, at more than 19 percent; large sedans, 11 percent; compact cars, 8 percent; pickup trucks, 7 percent; and hybrid cars, 6 percent. A large portion of consumers -- 28 percent -- remain undecided as to what type of car they will buy.
"Manufacturers are doing a good job of making SUVs and crossover vehicles more fuel-efficient, which will be more attractive to consumers," said Patrick Olsen, managing editor of Cars.com. "However, high gas prices will still be a deciding factor for many undecided shoppers, especially if prices climb again as they typically do in the summer months."
Fuel-efficiency was the second most important factor for shoppers when it came to choosing a car, behind price. Fuel-efficiency was followed by safety, size and body style in order of importance to consumers.
* The survey was conducted online for Cars.com by Impulse Research Inc., with a random sample of 1,011 men and women representing a cross-section of the U.S. population. The overall sampling error for this survey is plus or minus 3% at a 95% level of confidence.
About Cars.com
Cars.com is the most comprehensive destination for those looking to buy or sell a new or used car. The site lists more than 2 million vehicles from 13,000 dealer customers, classified advertisers and private parties to offer consumers the best selection of new and used cars online, as well as the content, tools and advice to support their shopping experience. Recently selected by Forbes.com as a Best of the Web site for car shopping, Cars.com combines powerful inventory search tools and new-car configuration with pricing information, photo galleries, buying guides, side-by-side comparison tools, original editorial content and reviews to help millions of car shoppers connect with sellers each month.
Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, ( http://classifiedventures.com/ ), which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE:BLC) , Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) , The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) , Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) and The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO) .
Source: Cars.com
Web site: http://www.cars.com/
http://classifiedventures.com/
Feb 20
Pro Beach Volleyball Coming to Louisville
AVP Crocs Tour to Make Its Kentucky Debut Over Memorial Day Weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 20 AVP, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AVPI) , a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, in conjunction with SFX Worldwide, a Blue Equity Company, and Reach Event Marketing announced today that the fast-growing AVP Crocs Tour is adding Louisville as a new stop for 2007.
The AVP Louisville Open will debut on Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27. It is the first time an AVP event will take place in the Bluegrass State.
A press conference is scheduled for today at 2:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park to formally kick-off the event and will feature several key business leaders and prominent members of the Louisville community including Mayor Jerry Abramson. AVP stars Sean Rosenthal Susan Stonebarger and Michelle More will also be in attendance.
"The AVP is excited about this new partnership and we look forward to the Tour's first stop in Louisville," said Leonard Armato, CEO and Tour Commissioner. "This stop marks the first time professional beach volleyball will stop in Kentucky and we are thrilled to introduce new fans to the sport of beach volleyball and the excitement of AVP events."
More than 150 of the top professional beach volleyball athletes in the world including Olympic Gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor will compete in the tournament which will be televised nationally on FOX Sports Net.
The AVP Louisville Open will kick-off on Thursday, May 24, and continue through the weekend with the men's and women's finals held on Sunday, May 27.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 23, and can be purchased online through mustseeavp.com or Tickets.com, at all Tickets.com outlets or charged by phone at 1-800-280-2330.
Prices are $15 for General Admission tickets, $35 for Courtside Box Seats with special discounts for students, children and seniors, as well as discounted all-session ticket packages ($65 GA and $150 Box Seats). The Thursday qualifying round is free of charge.
AVP, Inc. joined forces with SFX Worldwide and Reach Event Marketing, two of the sports industry's most prominent event promoters, to bring world-class beach volleyball to Kentucky for the first time ever. Other key partners involved in bringing this prestigious event to the area include the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), The Greater Louisville Sports Commission, the Kentucky Sports Authority and The Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation.
"After hosting the AVP Crocs Cup Cincinnati Open the past two years, we know what a great event the Louisville Open will be," said Bob Slattery, president of Reach Event Marketing. "We are very excited to help bring professional beach volleyball to the city of Louisville and to the state of Kentucky for the first time ever."
"It is with great pride that we bring the AVP Tour to Louisville", said Jonathan Blue, Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Equity, LLC, as well as Chairman of SFX Worldwide. "Our scenic Waterfront Park and exciting 4th Street Live, with restaurants and shops, make Downtown Louisville a perfect location for an AVP Tour event."
Sponsorship packages offering significant national and regional exposure along with unique client hospitality opportunities are currently available. For updated 2007 event information including sponsorships, hospitality, tickets, schedules and general announcements throughout the year visit the local website at www.mustseeavp.com and national website at www.avp.com.
About the AVP, Inc.
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. AVP operates the industry's most prominent national touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, which was organized in 1983. Featuring more than 150 of the top American men and women competitors in the sport, AVP is set to stage 18 events throughout the United States in 2007. In 2004, AVP athletes successfully represented the United States during the Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning gold and bronze medals, the first medals won by U.S. women in professional beach volleyball. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.
About SFX Worldwide, a Blue Equity Company
SFX Worldwide is an international leader in sports management, media and events. SFX Tennis clients include the No.1 ranked woman, as well as Australian, French and US Open Champion, Justine Henin, US Open Champion Andy Roddick and the No. 1 ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan. SFX Media & Events properties include the US Open Tennis Championship, the French Open Tennis Championship, the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, numerous US-based ATP tournaments, the Boston Marathon, the Superstars Competition, the AVP Beach Volleyball tour, Ice Wars and Rock 'n Racquets. sfxworldwide.com.
SFX Worldwide is a Blue Equity, LLC Company. Blue Equity, LLC is an independent, private equity firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. It actively invests both growth capital and business expertise in enterprises with solid development potential. Blue Equity forms strategic partnerships with existing management teams and leverages its expertise and relationships to stabilize, strengthen and grow lasting value. Investment efforts and managerial expertise are focused on the operation of a global and diversified portfolio of business enterprises, including opportunities in media, publishing, sports and entertainment, financial services, real estate and international trade. Blue Equity is dedicated to helping businesses grow by accelerating opportunity and driving innovation to the marketplace. blueequity.com
About Reach Event Marketing
Reach Event Marketing (REM) is a full-service event marketing company that specializes in organizing, marketing and promoting regional and national events including the AVP Crocs Cup Cincinnati Open presented by Herbalife, AVP Louisville Open, Prep Classic, Skyline Crosstown Shootout Luncheon and i- wireless High School Tour. REM offers strategic marketing expertise at the grassroots level in many areas including the selling of advertising, sponsorship and hospitality packages, ticket sales management, and promotion. In addition to event marketing the company also publishes Hacks High School Sports, HomeTown Golf and Cincinnati Gentlemen magazines.
Source: AVP, Inc.
Web site: http://www.avp.com/
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information
LEBANON, N.H., Feb. 20 Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Tuesday, Feb 20 2007, 6:03:37 AM EST. Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.
SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS
This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas when they report to SCR. The code allows for communication with skiers in a universal language.
NOTE: The standard abbreviations next to each definition reflect the way ski reports are communicated in print (newspapers).
New Snow: Natural snowfall which has fallen in the past 24 hours or continuously for more than one day. An average accumulation from summit to base is reported.
Average Base Depth: An average of the high and low amounts of snow over the entire ski area. Machine made and natural snow amounts are combined.
Primary Surface Condition: The type of snow condition which covers at least 70 percent of the terrain open to skiers.
Secondary Surface Condition: The next most prevalent snow conditions, covering at least 20% of the skiing terrain open to skiers.
Powder-PDR: Cold, new, loose, fluffy, flaky and dry snow which has not been compacted.
Packed Powder-PP: Powder snow, either natural or machine made, that has been packed down by skier traffic or grooming machines. The snow is no longer fluffy, but is not so extremely compacted that it is hard.
Hard Pack-HP: When natural or machine made snow becomes very firmly packed. The snow has never melted and re-crystallized, but it's been tightly compressed through grooming and continuous wind exposure. You can plant a pole in hard packed snow, but it takes more effort than packed powder.
Machine Groomed Snow-MGS: Loose granular snow that has been repeatedly groomed by power tillers so that the texture is halfway between LSGR & PP. Some of the snow is granular & has been so pulverized that the crystals are like powder sugar. It's neither LSGR or PP.
Wet Snow-WETSN: Powder or packed powder snow that has become moist due to a thaw or rainfall, or snow which was moist when it fell.
Wet packed Snow-WPS: Natural or machine made snow that has been previously packed and becomes wet usually because of rainfall.
Loose Granular-LSGR: This surface results after powder or packed powder thaws, then refreezes and recrystalizes, or from an accumulation of sleet. This is also created by machine grooming of frozen or icy snow.
Frozen Granular-FRGR: This is undoubtedly the most misunderstood surface condition in ski reporting. It is defined as a hard surface of old snow formed by granules freezing together after rain or warm temperatures. Frozen granular will support a ski pole stuck into its surface while ice will chip away and not support a pole.
Wet Granular-WETGR: Loose or frozen granular snow which becomes wet after rainfall or high temperatures.
Icy-ICE: Not to be confused with frozen granular, ice is a hard, glazed surface created either by freezing rain, ground water seeping up into the snow and freezing or by the rapid freezing of snow saturated with water from rain or melting. Ice will chip away and not support a ski pole when stuck into it.
Variable Conditions-VC: When no primary surface (70%) can be determined, variable conditions describe a range of surfaces that a skier may encounter. Parts of trails can be Loose Granular, partly Packed Powder, and parts Frozen Granular, for example.
Corn Snow-CORN: Usually found in the spring, Corn Snow is characterized by large, loose granules during the day, which freeze together at night, then warm up again and loosen during the day.
Spring Conditions-SC: This is the spring version of Variable Conditions. It is used when no one surface can describe 70% or more of the terrain open for skiers.
Windblown Snow-WBLN: Powder or granular snow which has been blown by wind into forming a base.
NORTHEAST
CONNECTICUT
Mohawk Mountain - Tue 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 46 base 23 trails, 96% open, 6 lifts
Mt Southington - Mon 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 45 - 55 base 13 trails, 95% open, 8 lifts
Ski Sundown - Mon 7:10p packed powder machine groomed 60 - 80 base 15 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
MAINE
Black Mountain - Mon 9:40a windblown 18 - 24 base 20 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts
Camden Snow Bowl - Mon 7:55p hard packed machine groomed 20 - 28 base 7 trails, 85% open, 3 lifts
Eaton Mountain - Mon 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 24 base 19 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Hermon Mtn - Tue 4:00a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 27 - 48 base 20 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Lost Valley - Mon 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 46 - 88 base 18 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Mt Abram - Mon 8:30p packed powder machine groomed 44 - 55 base 44 trails, 28 miles, 225 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
Saddleback - Mon 8:09a powder machine groomed 16 - 40 base 58 trails, 97% open, 5 lifts
Shawnee Peak - Mon 7:05p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 38 base 40 trails, 239 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sugarloaf/USA - Mon 2:11p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 40 base 124 trails, 53 miles, 620 acres, 95% open, 14 lifts
Sunday River - Mon 3:50p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 48 base 128 trails, 49 miles, 655 acres, 98% open, 17 lifts
Titcomb Mountain - Mon 10:15p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 28 base 16 trails, 90% open, 2 lifts
MASSACHUSETTS
Berkshire East - Mon 5:55p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 65 base 42 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts
Blandford - Mon 9:40p packed powder machine groomed 22 - 44 base 22 trails, 85% open, 5 lifts
Blue Hills - Tue 4:35a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 3 trails, 50% open, 3 lifts
Bousquet - Mon 7:30a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 48 base 18 trails, 80% open, 3 lifts
Bradford - Mon 11:00p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 36 base 13 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Catamount - Mon 5:03p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 28 trails, 85% open, 5 lifts
Jiminy Peak - Mon 10:26p packed powder machine groomed 22 - 62 base 43 trails, 13 miles, 167 acres, 98% open, 8 lifts
Nashoba Valley - Mon 8:08a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 42 base 17 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Otis Ridge - Mon 9:30p packed powder machine groomed 5 - 26 base 8 trails, 80% open, 2 lifts
Ski Butternut - Mon 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 45 base 22 trails, 14 miles, 110 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Ski Ward Ski Area - Mon 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 38 - 48 base 9 trails, 98% open, 5 lifts
Wachusett - Mon 5:48p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 52 base 22 trails, 99% open, 6 lifts
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Arrowhead - Sun Open Fri-Sun 8:54a powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 1 trail 7 acres, 11% open, 1 lift
Attitash - Mon 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 55 base 65 trails, 20 miles, 93% open, 11 lifts
Balsams/Wilderness - Mon 5:07p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 32 base 16 trails, 1 mile , 100% open, 3 lifts
Black Mountain - Mon 5:50p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 38 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
Bretton Woods - Mon 2:45p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 101 trails, 33 miles, 434 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Cannon Mountain - Mon 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 36 base 55 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Cranmore - Mon 11:07a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 46 base 40 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Crotched Mountain - Mon 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 18 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Dartmouth Skiway - Mon 6:28a packed powder machine groomed 4 - 24 base 27 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
Gunstock - Sun 5:40p powder machine groomed 25 - 50 base 50 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
King Pine - Mon 10:30p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 60 base 17 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Loon Mountain - Tue 12:16a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 30 - 30 base 45 trails, 19 miles, 275 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Mount Sunapee - Mon 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 48 base 62 trails, 20 miles, 222 acres, 95% open, 10 lifts
Pats Peak - Mon 3:23p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 22 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Ragged Mountain - Tue 4:27a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 35 trails, 70% open, 3 lifts
Waterville Valley - Mon 12:05p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 49 trails, 94% open, 12 lifts
Whaleback - Mon 9:45p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 36 base 26 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
Wildcat - Mon 6:45a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 48 base 44 trails, 94% open, 4 lifts
NEW JERSEY
Campgaw Mtn - Mon 8:30p packed powder machine groomed 50 - 65 base 8 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
Mountain Creek - Mon 9:56p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 42 trails, 95% open, 9 lifts
NEW YORK
Belleayre - Mon 5:49p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 55 base 43 trails, 150 acres, 95% open, 8 lifts
Brantling Ski Slopes - Mon 5:07p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 65 base 11 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Bristol Mountain - Mon 9:30p packed powder machine groomed 42 - 70 base 33 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Cockaigne - Sun 8p sany packed powder machine groomed 18 - 38 base 15 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Dry Hill - Sun 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 40 base 7 trails, 88% open, 2 lifts
Four Seasons - Sun Open Thu-Sun 6p sany packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 6 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Gore Mountain - Mon 4:48p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 64 base 72 trails, 27 miles, 330 acres, 98% open, 10 lifts
Greek Peak - Mon 8:30p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 52 base 32 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Holiday Valley - Mon 7:40p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 60 base 53 trails, 266 acres, 100% open, 12 lifts
HoliMont - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 52 trails, 7 lifts
Hunter Mountain - Mon 3:02p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 80 base 45 trails, 85% open, 9 lifts
Kissing Bridge - Sun 7p sany packed powder machine groomed 14 - 35 base 36 trails, 97% open, 8 lifts
Labrador Mountain - Mon 7:49p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 33 base 21 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Maple Ski Ridge - Sun 2:15p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 7 trails, 88% open, 3 lifts
McCauley - Mon 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 50 - 70 base 21 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Peter - Tue 12:10a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 60 base 10 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
Peek' n Peak - Mon 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 40 base 28 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Plattekill - Mon 9:30p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 40 base 35 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Sawkill Family Ski Center - Mon Open Sat/Sun 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 20 base 2 trails, 6 acres, 100% open, 1 lift
Snow Ridge - Mon 12:00p powder machine groomed 48 - 68 base 22 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Swain - Mon 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 44 - 72 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Thunder Ridge - Mon 5:10p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 36 base 22 trails, 73% open, 3 lifts
Titus Mountain - Mon 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 20 base 27 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Toggenburg - Mon 5:00p powder machine groomed 10 - 48 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
West Mountain - Mon 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 22 trails, 4 miles, 100% open, 5 lifts
Whiteface - Tue 5:20a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 45 base 71 trails, 17 miles, 202 acres, 90% open, 8 lifts
Willard Mountain - Mon 8:00p powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Windham Mtn - Mon 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 60 base 46 trails, 17 miles, 265 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Woods Valley - Mon 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 40 base 12 trails, 86% open, 2 lifts
PENNSYLVANIA
Bear Creek - Tue 5:05a powder machine groomed 45 - 70 base 21 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Blue Knob - Mon 9:00a powder machine groomed 35 - 48 base 34 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Blue Mountain - Mon 7:30a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 70 base 30 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Camelback - Mon 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 76 base 33 trails, 156 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
Elk Mountain - Mon 8:37a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 72 base 27 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Hidden Valley - Tue 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 50 base 28 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Liberty Mountain - Mon 7:13a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 50 base 16 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Mystic Mountain - Mon Open Fri-Mon 8:26a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 50 base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Seven Springs - Tue 5:05a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 72 base 44 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Shawnee Mountain - Mon 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 38 - 64 base 22 trails, 95% open, 7 lifts
Ski Big Bear - Mon 7:30p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 18 trails, 1 mile , 26 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Denton - Mon 6:45a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 22 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Roundtop - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 46 base 16 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Ski Sawmill - Mon 1:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 48 base 13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Spring Mountain - Mon 6:15p packed powder machine groomed 34 - 76 base 8 trails, 97% open, 6 lifts
Tanglwood - Mon 8:44a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 68 base 8 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
RHODE ISLAND
Yawgoo Valley - Mon 3:25p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 55 base 12 trails, 3 miles, 36 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
VERMONT
Ascutney Mountain - Sun 5:20p powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base 57 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Bear Creek - Mon 7:30a w packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 15 trails, 94% open, 2 lifts
Bolton Valley - Tue 4:34a powder machine groomed 32 - 50 base 64 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Bromley Mountain - Mon 6:44a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 48 base 44 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Burke Mountain - Mon 2:30p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 40 base 45 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Jay Peak - Tue 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 76 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Killington - Mon 4:00p powder machine groomed 36 - 44 base 198 trails, 83 miles, 99% open, 29 lifts
Mad River Glen - Mon 5:52p powder machine groomed 6 - 50 base 45 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Magic Mountain - Mon 6:28a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 30 base 43 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
Middlebury College Snow Bowl - Mon 2:32p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 40 base 17 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mount Snow - Mon 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 34 - 58 base 102 trails, 36 miles, 349 acres, 96% open, 18 lifts
Okemo Mountain - Mon 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base 117 trails, 100% open, 18 lifts
Pico - Mon 4:00p powder machine groomed 36 - 44 base 50 trails, 17 miles, 100% open, 6 lifts
Quechee Lakes - Mon 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 54 base 13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Smugglers' Notch - Mon 3:30p powder machine groomed 36 - 70 base 78 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Stowe - Mon 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 64 base 48 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Stratton Mountain - Mon 8:34a powder machine groomed 26 - 40 base 88 trails, 33 miles, 548 acres, 97% open, 12 lifts
Sugarbush - Mon 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 70 base 111 trails, 53 miles, 484 acres, 100% open, 16 lifts
Suicide Six - Mon 3:10p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 23 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
SOUTHEAST
ALABAMA
Cloudmont - Mon 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 108 base 2 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
MARYLAND
Wisp - Mon 6:44a powder machine groomed 40 - 90 base 32 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
NORTH CAROLINA
Cataloochee - Mon 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 99 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sapphire Valley - Sun Open Wed-Sun 8:00a t loose granular machine groomed 38 - 60 base 2 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Ski Beech - Mon 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 50 base 15 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Sugar Mountain - Mon 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 50 - 90 base 20 trails, 115 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
Wolf Ridge - Mon 11:15p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 62 base 17 trails, 85% open, 5 lifts
TENNESSEE
Ober Gatlinburg - Mon 9:50a packed powder machine groomed 25 - 46 base 8 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
VIRGINIA
Bryce Resort - Sun 11:00p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 55 base 8 trails, 25 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
Massanutten - Mon 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 38 - 55 base 14 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Wintergreen - Mon 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 60 - 80 base 25 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
WEST VIRGINIA
Canaan Valley - Tue 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 68 base 37 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Snowshoe Mountain - Mon 10:18p powder 40 - 50 base 57 trails, 100% open, 13 lifts
Timberline Four Seasons - Mon 8:00a powder machine groomed 32 - 60 base 37 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Winterplace - Mon 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 52 - 72 base 28 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
MIDWEST
ILLINOIS
Chestnut Mountain - Mon 7:56a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 76 base 19 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Four Lakes Village - Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 12 - 20 base 4 trails, 67% open, 2 lifts
Ski Snowstar - Mon 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 74 base 14 trails, 28 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Villa Olivia - Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 26 - 30 base 7 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
INDIANA
Paoli Peaks - Mon 8:22a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 112 base 17 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Perfect North - Mon 9:10a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 72 base 22 trails, 90 acres, 100% open, 11 lifts
IOWA
Fun Valley - Sun Open Thu-Sun 1:00p packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 13 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Seven Oaks - Mon Open Wed-Sun 7:25a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 7 trails, 88% open, 3 lifts
Sundown Mountain - Mon 7:16a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 21 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
MICHIGAN
Alpine Valley - Tue 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 2 - 42 base 20 trails, 80% open, 10 lifts
Apple Mountain - Mon 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 38 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Big Powderhorn - Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 18 - 46 base 29 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Blackjack - Mon Open Fri-Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 16 - 42 base 20 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Boyne Highlands - Mon 3:22p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base 50 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Boyne Mountain - Mon 2:20p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base 48 trails, 79% open, 8 lifts
Cannonsburg - Mon 1:47p packed powder machine groomed 56 - 56 base 15 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Mon 7:32a packed powder machine groomed 70 - 70 base 45 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Hickory Hills - Mon 1:36p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 36 base 8 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Indianhead - Mon 8:46a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 50 base 28 trails, 200 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts
Marquette - Mon 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 20 trails, 80% open, 3 lifts
Mont Ripley - Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 12 - 32 base 22 trails, 92% open, 2 lifts
Mt Holly - Sun 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 56 base 19 trails, 100% open, 14 lifts
Norway Mountain - Mon 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 16 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Feb 24: 100% trails and lifts,
Nub's Nob - Mon 8:15a hard packed machine groomed 10 - 75 base 53 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Shanty Creek - Mon 7:35p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base 49 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Ski Brule - Mon 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 42 base 17 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Swiss Valley - Mon 5:14a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 38 base 11 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
The Homestead - Fri Open Fri-Sun 5:25p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 24 base 15 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
MINNESOTA
Afton Alps - Mon 11:00a variable machine groomed 26 - 60 base 48 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Buena Vista - Wed Open Fri-Sun 1:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 32 base 16 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Coffee Mill - Sat Open Wed-Sun 8:45a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 48 base 9 trails, 82% open, 3 lifts
Hyland Ski Snowboard - Mon 4:12p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 12 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Lutsen Mountains - Mon 8:30a hard packed 25 - 50 base 68 trails, 76% open, 9 lifts
Mount Kato - Mon 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 34 - 68 base 19 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Spirit Mountain - Mon 9:47a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 22 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Wild Mountain - Sun 8:45p powder machine groomed 30 - 70 base 25 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
MISSOURI
Snow Creek - Mon 8:50p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 12 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
NORTH DAKOTA
Huff Hills - Sun Open Thu-Sun 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 27 base 14 trails, 88% open, 2 lifts
OHIO
Mad River - Mon 8:18a packed powder machine groomed 66 - 66 base 23 trails, 144 acres, 100% open, 12 lifts
Snow Trails - Mon 8:15a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 72 base 13 trails, 50 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
SOUTH DAKOTA
Great Bear Park - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 20 base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Terry Peak - Mon 7:30a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 22 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
WISCONSIN
Alpine Valley - Sun 10:15p packed powder machine groomed 48 - 56 base 20 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Camp 10 - Thu Open Fri-Sun 8:15a packed powder machine groomed 7 - 40 base 12 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Christie Mountain - Mon Open Wed-Sun 6:31a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 38 base 21 trails, 91% open, 6 lifts
Devil's Head - Tue 3:00a packed powder machine groomed 55 - 58 base 28 trails, 100% open, 13 lifts
Granite Peak - Mon 6a srp packed powder machine groomed 36 - 42 base 74 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Mountain Top at Grand Geneva - Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 36 - 48 base 18 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt LaCrosse - Mon 9a srp packed powder machine groomed 10 - 25 base 19 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Nordic Mountain - Mon 6a srp packed powder machine groomed 4 - 18 base 12 trails, 86% open, 5 lifts
Sunburst - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 12 trails, 35 acres, 100% open, 8 lifts
Trollhaugen - Mon 11:34p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base 22 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Tyrol Basin - Mon 6a srp packed powder machine groomed 20 - 44 base 16 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Whitecap Mountain - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 45 base 43 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Wilmot Mountain - Mon 6:17a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 60 base 25 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
ROCKIES
COLORADO
Arapahoe Basin - Mon 5:26a powder machine groomed 58 - 58 base 58 trails, 488 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
Aspen Highlands - Mon 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 64 base 121 trails, 96% open, 5 lifts
Aspen Mountain - Mon 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 44 - 46 base 76 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Beaver Creek - Mon 6:00a powder machine groomed 52 - 52 base 148 trails, 1805 acres, 100% open, 16 lifts
Breckenridge - Mon 6:00a powder machine groomed 60 - 71 base 147 trails, 2211 acres, 94% open, 29 lifts
Buttermilk - Mon 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 39 - 39 base 44 trails, 97% open, 6 lifts
Copper Mountain - Mon 5:15a powder machine groomed 61 - 77 base 130 trails, 2437 acres, 99% open, 21 lifts
Crested Butte - Mon 2:00p powder 39 - 51 base 100 trails, 88% open, 16 lifts
Echo Mountain Park - Mon 9:18a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 47 base 10 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Eldora - Mon 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 65 - 65 base 53 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Keystone - Mon 6:00a powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 119 trails, 3148 acres, 100% open, 20 lifts
Loveland - Mon 5:45a packed powder machine groomed 77 - 77 base 77 trails, 1261 acres, 92% open, 8 lifts
Monarch - Tue 4:00a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 64 - 73 base 55 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Powderhorn - Mon 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 37 - 38 base 40 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Purgatory at Durango - Mon 5:00a powder 50 - 54 base 85 trails, 1200 acres, 100% open, 10 lifts
Silverton Mountain - Mon Open Thu-Sun 6a csr powder machine groomed 77 - 80 base 100% open, 1 lift
Ski Cooper - Mon 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 51 - 52 base 26 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Snowmass - Mon 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 45 - 58 base 86 trails, 94% open, 20 lifts
SolVista Basin - Mon 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 42 - 44 base 33 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Steamboat - Mon 8:30a packed powder machine groomed 58 - 64 base 164 trails, 2965 acres, 100% open, 19 lifts
Sunlight - Mon 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 44 - 46 base 67 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Telluride - Mon 4:51a packed powder machine groomed 53 - 62 base 84 trails, 100% open, 16 lifts
Vail - Mon 6:00a powder machine groomed 43 - 43 base 189 trails, 5159 acres, 98% open, 33 lifts
Winter Park - Mon 5:35a powder machine groomed 62 - 80 base 126 trails, 2411 acres, 80% open, 24 lifts
Wolf Creek - Mon 2:30p powder machine groomed 82 - 88 base 77 trails, 1600 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
MONTANA
Big Mountain - Mon 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 51 - 80 base 93 trails, 3000 acres, 100% open, 11 lifts
Big Sky - Mon 6:00a powder machine groomed 51 - 78 base 150 trails, 3812 acres, 100% open, 18 lifts
Blacktail Mountain - Mon Open Wed-Sun 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 45 - 78 base 24 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Bridger Bowl - Mon 5:10a powder machine groomed 61 - 61 base 71 trails, 1500 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Discovery - Mon 5:27a powder machine groomed 48 - 66 base 63 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Great Divide - Mon Open Wed-Sun 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 30 - 37 base 80 trails, 57% open, 6 lifts
Lost Trail - Mon Open Thu-Sun 6:00a powder 64 - 71 base 45 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Maverick - Sat Open Thu-Sun 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 46 - 62 base 22 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Montana Snowbowl - Mon 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 46 - 62 base 39 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Moonlight Basin - Mon 6:10a powder machine groomed 51 - 51 base 80 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Red Lodge - Mon 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 39 - 39 base 45 trails, 80% open, 7 lifts
Showdown - Mon Open Wed-Sun 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 40 - 50 base 34 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Teton Pass - Mon Open Sat/Sun 6a msr powder machine groomed 34 - 45 base 26 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Turner Mountain - Mon Open Fri-Sun 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 36 - 55 base 20 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
NEW MEXICO
Angel Fire - Mon 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 61 - 61 base 72 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Pajarito - Sat Open Fri-Sun 5a nmsr packed powder machine groomed 62 - 70 base 40 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Red River - Mon 6:59a packed powder machine groomed 51 - 51 base 56 trails, 95% open, 7 lifts
Sandia Peak - Mon Open Wed-Sun 4:16a packed powder machine groomed 47 - 67 base 33 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sipapu - Mon 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 56 base 39 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Apache - Mon 10:06p packed powder machine groomed 94 - 97 base 55 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Taos - Mon 7:00a powder machine groomed 62 - 67 base 110 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
UTAH
Alta - Mon 5:41a powder 82 - 82 base 116 trails, 2200 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Beaver Mountain - Mon 6a usr powder machine groomed 48 - 56 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Brian Head - Mon 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 48 - 48 base 54 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Brighton - Mon 5:37a powder machine groomed 74 - 74 base 66 trails, 26 miles, 1050 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Deer Valley - Mon 5:00a powder machine groomed 60 - 65 base 91 trails, 99% open, 21 lifts
Park City - Mon 5:25a powder machine groomed 50 - 67 base 102 trails, 100% open, 15 lifts
Powder Mountain - Mon 6a usr powder machine groomed 46 - 63 base 83 trails, 73% open, 6 lifts
Snowbasin - Mon 6:00a powder machine groomed 66 - 66 base 82 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Snowbird - Mon 4:30a powder machine groomed 60 - 73 base 80 trails, 90% open, 12 lifts
Solitude - Mon 6:45a powder machine groomed 73 - 73 base 62 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Sundance - Mon 8:16a wet snow machine groomed 36 - 48 base 34 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
The Canyons - Mon 6:25a powder machine groomed 51 - 67 base 141 trails, 100% open, 16 lifts
Wolf Mountain - Mon 6a usr powder machine groomed 24 - 31 base 17 trails, 85% open, 3 lifts
WYOMING
Grand Targhee - Mon 5:00a powder machine groomed 97 - 97 base 72 trails, 2000 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
Hogadon - Sun Open Wed-Sun 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 31 base 24 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Jackson Hole - Mon 3:15p powder machine groomed 21 - 71 base 113 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Snow King - Mon 7:00a w packed powder machine groomed 23 - 38 base 16 trails, 400 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts
Snowy Range - Mon Open Thu-Mon 5:00a t packed powder machine groomed 44 - 44 base 29 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
White Pine - Mon 5:42a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 39 base 24 trails, 96% open, 2 lifts
PACIFIC SOUTH
ARIZONA
Arizona Snowbowl - Mon 6:08a hard packed machine groomed 18 - 40 base 28 trails, 85% open, 3 lifts
Elk Ridge - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
CALIFORNIA
Alpine Meadows - Mon 5:52a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 93 base 100 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Badger Pass - Mon 6:30p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 36 base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Bear Mountain - Mon 7:30a powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 25 trails, 93% open, 12 lifts
Bear Valley - Mon 5:55a packed powder machine groomed 51 - 55 base 55 trails, 82% open, 6 lifts
Boreal - Mon 5:52a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 37 trails, 80% open, 6 lifts
Dodge Ridge - Mon 6:07a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 57 base 58 trails, 90% open, 8 lifts
Donner Ski Ranch - Mon 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 84 base 52 trails, 460 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
Homewood - Mon 6:20a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 64 base 56 trails, 1260 acres, 93% open, 7 lifts
Kirkwood - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 77 - 128 base 65 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Mountain High - Mon 6:00a hard packed 12 - 24 base 17 trails, 75% open, 10 lifts
Northstar at Tahoe - Mon 6:13a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 54 base 78 trails, 99% open, 15 lifts
Royal Gorge - Mon 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 58 - 58 base 65 trails, 70% open, 4 lifts
Sierra at Tahoe - Mon 8:25a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 76 base 44 trails, 96% open, 11 lifts
Sierra Summit - Mon 8:11a powder machine groomed 30 base 50 trails, 95% open, 9 lifts
Snow Summit - Mon 7:27a powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 26 trails, 84% open, 14 lifts
Snow Valley - Mon 8:45a powder machine groomed 12 - 30 base 10 trails, 29% open, 7 lifts
Soda Springs - Mon 6:05a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 42 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Squaw Valley USA - Mon 7:15a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 86 base 150 trails, 100% open, 28 lifts
NEVADA
Diamond Peak - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base 28 trails, 97% open, 6 lifts
Las Vegas Ski - Mon 6:49a frozen granular 26 - 26 base 9 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts
PACIFIC NORTH
IDAHO
Bogus Basin - Mon 6:13a packed powder machine groomed 46 - 51 base 52 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Brundage - Mon 5:51a packed powder machine groomed 52 - 73 base 43 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Lookout Pass - Mon Open Thu-Mon 6a insa packed powder machine groomed 84 - 131 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Pebble Creek - Mon 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 46 base 90% open, 3 lifts
Pomerelle - Mon 6:35a packed powder machine groomed 76 - 109 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Schweitzer Mountain - Mon 3p insa powder machine groomed 56 - 111 base 82 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Silver Mountain - Mon 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 66 - 93 base 20 trails, 29% open, 5 lifts
Soldier Mountain - Mon Open Thu-Sun 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 33 base 36 trails, 1147 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts
Sun Valley - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 33 - 54 base 79 trails, 90% open, 18 lifts
Tamarack - Mon 6:45a powder 44 - 65 base 36 trails, 92% open, 6 lifts
OREGON
Cooper Spur - Fri Open Fri-Sun 7:04a w hard packed 22 - 22 base 10 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Hoodoo - Mon 4:55a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 56 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Ashland - Mon 6:03a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 85 base 23 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Bachelor - Mon 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 106 - 113 base 71 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Mt Hood Meadows - Mon 4:56a powder machine groomed 84 - 108 base 87 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Mt Hood Skibowl - Mon 5:30a powder machine groomed 50 - 52 base 65 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Ski Anthony Lakes - Sat Open Thu-Sun 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 52 - 63 base 21 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Willamette Pass - Mon Open Thu-Sun 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 72 base 29 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
WASHINGTON
49 Degrees North - Mon 3p insa powder machine groomed 102 - 157 base 68 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Bluewood - Mon Open Wed-Sun 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 55 - 61 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Mon 5:00a powder 77 - 112 base 50 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Loup Loup Ski Bowl - Mon 6:30a loose granular machine groomed 34 - 36 base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mission Ridge - Mon 5:30a hard packed machine groomed 41 - 59 base 36 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Baker - Mon 2:10p powder 160 - 176 base 38 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Mt Spokane - Mon Open Wed-Sun 3p insa packed powder machine groomed 52 - 82 base 45 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Stevens Pass - Mon 5:07p packed powder machine groomed 93 - 107 base 37 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-Alpental - Mon 6a insa powder machine groomed 97 - 118 base 15 trails, 62% open, 4 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-Central - Mon 6a insa powder machine groomed 81 - 87 base 22 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-East - Mon Open Sat/Sun 6a insa powder machine groomed 81 - 87 base 14 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-West - Mon Open Wed-Sun 6a insa powder machine groomed 81 - 87 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
White Pass - Mon 5:40a powder machine groomed 77 - 114 base 32 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Apex Mountain - Mon 4:00a powder machine groomed 67 - 67 base 67 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Mon Open Thu-Sun 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 49 - 50 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Fairmont Hot Springs - Tue 3:19a hard packed 31 - 47 base 14 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Fernie Alpine - Mon 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 102 - 106 base 105 trails, 95% open, 9 lifts
Grouse Mountain - Mon 7:00a powder machine groomed 154 - 160 base 25 trails, 96% open, 4 lifts
Kicking Horse - Mon 4:00a powder machine groomed 68 - 80 base 106 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Kimberley - Mon 5:00a powder machine groomed 35 - 59 base 80 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Baldy - Mon 5:39a hard packed 41 - 69 base 25 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mt Timothy - Mon Open Fri-Mon 6:23a powder machine groomed 49 - 49 base 28 trails, 93% open, 2 lifts
Mt Washington Alpine Resort - Mon 8:38a packed powder machine groomed 114 - 114 base 60 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Powder King - Sat Open Thu-Sun 8:54a powder machine groomed 113 - 113 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Red Resort - Mon 10:00a hard packed 35 - 77 base 85 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Silver Star - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 72 - 74 base 115 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Whistler/Blackcomb - Mon 6:10a packed powder machine groomed 108 - 108 base 200 trails, 100% open, 38 lifts
Whitewater - Mon 5:00a powder machine groomed 106 - 106 base 47 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
MANITOBA
Asessippi Ski Area - Mon 9:00a variable machine groomed 31 - 35 base 19 trails, 85% open, 4 lifts
Falcon Ridge - Tue Open Sat/Sun 12:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 10 base 11 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
QUEBEC
Camp Fortune - Sun 9p oesr packed powder machine groomed 15 - 28 base 17 trails, 90% open, 5 lifts
Edelweiss Valley - Sun 9p oesr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 22 base 10 trails, 66% open, 2 lifts
Gray Rocks - Mon 8:13a w hard packed machine groomed 8 - 24 base 17 trails, 94% open, 3 lifts
Le Massif - Mon 3:45p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 16 base 43 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mont Avila - Mon 8:49a w hard packed machine groomed 12 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Mont Belu - Sun Open Wed-Mon 7:08p w hard packed machine groomed 10 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Mont Blanc - Mon 8:20a w hard packed machine groomed 40 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Mont Gabriel - Mon Open Wed-Sun 8:48a w hard packed machine groomed 16 trails, 89% open, 3 lifts
Mont Gleason - Sun 7:41p w packed powder machine groomed 12 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mont Habitant - Mon 9:48a w hard packed machine groomed 11 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Mont Olympia - Sun Open Wed-Sun 9:13p w hard packed machine groomed 16 trails, 67% open, 3 lifts
Mont Orford - Sun 8:19p w powder machine groomed 48 trails, 86% open, 5 lifts
Mont Rigaud - Sun 4:24p w hard packed machine groomed 9 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Mont Sainte-Anne - Mon 7:20a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 39 base 64 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Mont Saint-Sauveur - Mon 8:48a w hard packed machine groomed 4 - 8 base 38 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Mont Ste-Marie - Sun 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 22 - 25 base 19 trails, 88% open, 3 lifts
Mont Sutton - Tue 5:40a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 25 base 53 trails, 22 miles, 173 acres, 100% open, 8 lifts
Owl's Head - Mon 6:02a packed powder machine groomed 65 - 67 base 44 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Ski Bromont - Tue 9:05 1 new packed powder machine groomed 17 - 22 base 104 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Ski Morin Heights - Mon 8:49a w hard packed machine groomed 18 trails, 78% open, 3 lifts
Stoneham - Tue 5:00a variable machine groomed 18 - 18 base 32 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Tremblant - Tue 5:42a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 40 - 48 base 93 trails, 45 miles, 622 acres, 99% open, 13 lifts
Val D'Irene - Sun Open Fri-Sun 6:08p w packed powder machine groomed 18 trails, 69% open, 3 lifts
Vorlage - Sun 9p oesr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 30 base 15 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
ONTARIO
Blue Mountain - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 53 - 56 base 35 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Calabogie Peaks - Sun 9p oesr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 20 base 18 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
Centennial Park - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 18 base 3 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Chicopee - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 14 - 22 base 14 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Dagmar Ski Resort - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 26 - 30 base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Devils Elbow - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 11 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Glen Eden - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 16 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Hidden Valley - Mon Open Thu-Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 20 base 8 trails, 62% open, 4 lifts
Hockley Valley - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 15 - 26 base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Horseshoe Resort - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 32 - 44 base 23 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Lakeridge Ski Resort - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 28 base 18 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Loch Lomond - Mon 9:30a hard packed 17 - 31 base 14 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
London Ski Club - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 16 - 22 base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Pakenham - Sun 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 18 - 24 base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt St Louis-Moonstone - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 30 - 46 base 36 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
North York - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 32 base 4 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Oshawa Ski Club - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 26 base 18 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
Searchmont Resort - Tue 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 31 base 18 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Sir Sam's - Sun Open Wed-Sun 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Snow Valley - Mon 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 28 - 34 base 20 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Talisman Mountain - Sun Open Wed-Sun 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 30 - 34 base 18 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Uplands - Sat Open Wed-Sun 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 4 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
NEW BRUNSWICK
Crabbe Mountain - Tue 5:23a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 24 base 22 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Poley Mountain - Mon 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 28 base 23 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
ALBERTA
Canada Olympic Park - Mon 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 30 - 40 base 3 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Castle Mountain - Mon 5:30a powder machine groomed 39 - 126 base 67 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
Lake Louise - Mon 6:15a powder machine groomed 72 - 79 base 139 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Marmot Basin - Mon 6a alb powder machine groomed 45 - 52 base 84 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Nakiska Ski Area - Mon 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 18 - 41 base 26 trails, 93% open, 6 lifts
Silver Summit - Sun Open Sat/Sun 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 61 base 13 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Ski Banff @ Norquay - Mon 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 56 - 60 base 28 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Sunshine Village - Mon 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 79 - 79 base 107 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
ALASKA
ALASKA
Eaglecrest - Mon Open Thu-Mon 7:15a powder machine groomed 72 - 180 base 35 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Following are the latest Cross Country Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Tuesday, Feb 20 2007, 6:03:37 AM EST.
Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.
NORTHEAST
MAINE
10th Mountain Center XC Mon 11:00a packed powder grmg4--6 base 5 trails, 21 km,
A Fierce Chase XC Mon 9:41a packed powder grmg16--48 base 14 trails, 20 km,
Bethel Inn XC Mon 6:00a packed powder grmg12--24 base 11 trails, 36 km,
Black Mountain XC Mon 9:40a windblown grmg8--10 base 5 km,
Carters Bethel XC Sun 8:00a powder grmg20--30 base 50 km,
Carters Oxford XC Sun 8:00a packed powder grmg15--25 base 35 km,
Harris Farm XC Tue 6:00a packed powder grmg8--12 base 40 km,
Smiling Hill Farm XC Mon 11:00p packed powder grmg10--24 base 19 trails, 35 km,
Sugarloaf USA Outdoor XC Sun 9:45a packed powder grmg20--40 base 80 km,
Sunday River XC Mon 9:49p packed powder grmg25--35 base 23 trails, 38 km,
Titcomb Mountain XC Sun 10:35p packed powder grmg16--24 base 18 trails, 16 km,
MASSACHUSETTS
Canterbury Farm XC Mon 5:00p packed powder grmg14--16 base 10 trails, 22 km,
Great Brook XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Maple Corner Farm XC Mon 10:00p variable grmg10--12 base 34 trails, 20 km,
Northfield Mtn XC Mon 8:19a packed powder grmg6--7 base 16 trails, 40 km,
Ski Butternut XC Sun 8:00p packed powder grmg6--10 base 9 trails, 8 km,
Weston Ski Track XC Mon 8:00p frozen granular grmg6--30 base 5 trails, 15 km,
NEW HAMPSHIRE
BrettonWoods XC Mon 7:44a powder grmg6--12 base 100 km,
Chase House XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Dexters Inn Norsk XC Mon 6:00a packed powder grmg6--12 base 14 trails, 15 km,
Eastman XC Mon 8:30a packed powder grmg10--12 base 14 trails, 36 km,
Franconia XC Sun 7:00a packed powder grmg24--32 base 22 trails, 65 km,
Granite Gorge XC Sun 8:30a packed powder grmg6--12 base 1 km, Open Wed- Sun
Great Glen Trails XC Mon 6:30a packed powder grmg14--29 base 40 km,
Gunstock XC Mon 7:45p packed powder grmg6--11 base 18 trails, 30 km,
Jackson XC Mon 5:51a packed powder grmg22--22 base 63 trails, 146 km,
Jumpin' Jack Frost XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Nordic Skier XC Mon 9:00a packed powder grmg9--16 base 32 trails, 30 km,
The Balsams Wilderness XC Mon 3:55p packed powder grmg18--40 base 40 trails, 76 km,
Waterville Valley XC Mon 8:00a packed powder grmg13--18 base 36 trails, 73 km,
Windblown XC Sun 7:00a packed powder grmg13--16 base 40 km,
NEW YORK
Cascade XC Mon 6:36a packed powder grmg24--30 base 20 km,
Garnet Hill Lodge XC Mon 6:00p packed powder grmg24--30 base 22 trails, 55 km,
Lapland Lake XC Tue 5:45a packed powder grmg24--28 base 17 trails, 50 km,
Mountain Trails XC Sat 7:00p powder grmg12--20 base 25 trails, 30 km,
Oak Hill Farms XC Mon 9:45p packed powder grmg10--15 base 13 trails, 30 km,
Olympic Sports Complex XC Mon 9:00a packed powder grmg20--25 base 15 trails, 50 km,
Osceola Tug Hill XC Tue 5:45a powder grmg38--46 base 18 trails, 40 km,
Pineridge XC Mon 6:00a powder 12--14 base 18 trails, 50 km,
Salmon Hills XC Sun 7:30a hard packed grmg42--65 base 15 trails, 35 km,
Tree Haven Trails XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
PENNSYLVANIA
Starlight Lake XC Plan to Open TBA
VERMONT
Blueberry Hill Inn XC Mon 8:30a powder grmg52--60 base 65 km,
Blueberry Lake XC Mon 6:00a packed powder grmg24--24 base 11 trails, 30 km,
Bolton Valley XC Mon 11:23a powder grmg30--60 base 100 km,
Craftsbury Outdoor Center XC Mon 9:15a packed powder grmg10--16 base 12 trails, 60 km,
Hazen's Notch XC Sun 5:20p powder grmg20--30 base 28 trails, 40 km,
Highland Lodge XC Mon 8:36p packed powder grmg36--48 base 12 trails, 52 km,
Kingdom Trails XC Mon 9:00a powder grmg15--24 base 50 km,
Memphremagog XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Rikert Middlebury XC Sun 7:20a packed powder grmg16--24 base 12 trails, 40 km,
Smugglers' Notch XC Sun 8:27a packed powder grmg10--24 base 27 km,
Stowe Mountain XC Mon 4:45p packed powder grmg30--48 base 40 trails, 75 km,
Timber Creek XC Sun 9:30p packed powder grmg14--14 base 13 trails, 14 km,
Trapp Family Lodge XC Mon 7:30a powder grmg36--50 base 23 trails, 55 km,
Viking Nordic XC Mon 7:00a packed powder grmg8--20 base 20 trails, 35 km,
Wild Wings XC Tue 4:50a packed powder grmg12--24 base 8 trails, 25 km,
Woodstock XC Sun 9:00a packed powder grmg24--27 base 33 trails, 60 km,
SOUTHEAST
WEST VIRGINIA
White Grass XC Mon 7:00a powder grmg16--30 base 44 trails, 50 km,
MIDWEST
MICHIGAN
Champion Hill XC Mon 9:15a packed powder grmg8--10 base 13 trails, 23 km,
Cross Country Ski HQ Mon 6:27a packed powder grmg6--10 base 8 trails, 18 km,
Crystal Mountain XC Mon 7:35a packed powder grmg15--18 base 14 trails, 40 km,
Hickory Hills XC Mon 1:30p packed powder grmg10--12 base 2 trails, 2 km,
Corsair XC Sun 8:55a packed powder grmg6--8 base 14 trails, 56 km,
MINNESOTA
Bluefin Bay Resort XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
ROCKIES
COLORADO
Ashcroft XC Sun 7:00a powder grmg28--38 base 16 trails, 35 km,
Crested Butte XC Mon 8:30a powder grmg20--45 base 40 km,
Snow Mountain XC Mon 8:30a hard packed grmg30--38 base 110 km,
MONTANA
Big Mountain XC Mon 7:00a packed powder grmg37--43 base 16 km,
Bohart Ranch XC Mon 6:20a packed powder grmg14--14 base 27 km,
Izaak Walton Inn XC Sun 10:00p packed powder grmg28--45 base 17 trails, 33 km,
Lone Mountain Ranch XC Mon 5:00p packed powder grmg26--36 base 25 trails, 80 km,
Stillwater XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
UTAH
Homestead Resort XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
WYOMING
Grand Targhee XC Mon 5:00a packed powder grmg49--50 base 5 trails, 15 km,
Pinedale XC Mon 10:00A loose granular grmg30--30 base 30 km,
PACIFIC SOUTH
CALIFORNIA
Bear Valley XC Mon 7:30a packed powder grmg30--32 base 28 trails, 38 km,
Royal Gorge XC Mon 7:45a packed powder grmg58--58 base 65 trails, 226 km,
Yosemite XC Mon 9:00a packed powder grmg21--33 base 39 km,
PACIFIC NORTH
WASHINGTON
Stevens Pass XC Sun 5:00a packed powder grmg74--74 base 25 km, Open Thu-Sun
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Whistler XC Sun 9:00a wet packed snow grmg37--47 base 32 km,
QUEBEC
Camp Mercier XC Mon 5:10p powder grmg25--31 base 5 trails, 80 km,
Parc National Mont Orford XC Mon 8:30a powder grmg10--26 base 50 km,
Station Duchesnay XC Mon 5:24a powder 33--40 base 13 trails, 70 km,
Station Mont Sainte Anne XC Mon 7:23a packed powder grmg12--39 base 18 trails, 171 km,
Gatineau Park XC Mon 3:00p packed powder grmg6--10 base 162 km,
ONTARIO
Haliburton XC Mon 6a osr packed powder grmg10--12 base 96 km,
Hardwood Hills XC Mon 6:15a packed powder grmg16--20 base 10 trails, 30 km,
Highland's XC Mon 6a osr packed powder grmg7--12 base 24 km,
Horseshoe Resort XC Mon 6a osr packed powder grmg15--19 base 35 km,
Mansfield Outdoor Centre XC Mon 6a osr packed powder grmg4--6 base 40 km,
Scenic Caves Nordic Mon 6a osr packed powder grmg12--16 base 22 km,
Stokely Creek XC Not reporting
Wasaga Beach XC Sun 6a osr packed powder grmg8--9 base 30 km,
Wye Marsh Wildlife XC Mon 6a osr packed powder grmg12--16 base 22 km,
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