Sports & Auto News
Jan 13
Postcards from the Northern Tour: Yellowknife
John Furlong gave a talk over breakfast at the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce. Many Yellowknifers were keen to hear how they can give their input to VANOC organizers to get involved in Canada’s Games.
Yellowknife residents are working hard to stage successful games of their own: they are hosting the Arctic Games in 2008 – an event that combines friendly competition and the sharing of cultural values involving participants from circumpolar regions around the world. John emphasized how the Arctic Games, like the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, are a celebration of winter, with similar goals and values:
- To stage excellent athletic competitions and cultural celebrations
- To enhance our communities.
- To welcome athletes, volunteers, coaches, dignitaries and media from around Canada and the world.
- To demonstrate the values of fair play, respect and teamwork.
The team boarded the plane to Kulgluktuk Thursday morning right after these two events. It was a brief visit, but the team was very pleased with the relationships they started in Yellowknife, and excited to see what Kugluktuk, Nunavut has to offer.
Stay tuned for the last update for the Northern Canada Tour.
Vancouver 2010 response to the BC Place Stadium roof deflation investigation
“Over the past week BC Place Stadium’s management team and engineers have undertaken a quick and professional response to the roof tear and subsequent deflation and provided the VANOC team with daily updates.
“Our overall venue management program includes broadly assessing each of our venues to ensure they are ready and safe and that measures are in place to address any possibilities. We will continue to work with the Stadium’s management team as it develops enhanced measures to host great events including the ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Games.”
-- Terry Wright VANOC, Executive Vice President Service Operations and Ceremonies
Vancouver 2010 adds seven companies to its licensee program
The licensees include:
- Cajo Designs (Fashion Accessories), Vancouver, BC
- Executive Promotion (Novelty Products and Collectibles), Montreal, QC
- Mustang Drinkware (Glassware and Drinkables), London, ON
- Panabo Sales (Gifts and Collectibles), North Vancouver, BC
- RC Products (Ski and Snowboard Accessories and Pet Accessories), Vancouver, BC
- Sundog Distributing Inc. (Non-Prescription Sunglasses), Calgary, AB
- Vancouver Umbrella (Umbrellas), Vancouver, BC
Cajo Designs is a 100 per cent Canadian owned, company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more than five years, Joe Freeburn and Carl Oster have been designing, producing and marketing a wide variety of small fashion accessories that are available in stores throughout North America, Europe and Japan. Keeping one step ahead of rapidly changing fashion trends is what Cajo Designs is all about. They bring these trends to the market in the form of cosmetic bags, handbags, beach bags, eye masks, passport holders and luggage tags. Cajo’s focus is on fun, trend and gift items that customers love to give and receive.
Founded in 1987 in Montreal, Executive Promotions has consistently been a leading supplier of promotional products in North America. With clients ranging from small retail stores to multinational corporations; Executive Promotions' core strength continues to be its ability to source unique products targeted to the specific promotional marketing needs of their clients. In 1992, Executive Promotions expanded into the exciting field of sports licensing by adding a division, known as "Licensed to Play (LTP)”. Executive Promotions’ current licenses in the novelty and hard goods category include most of the major league sporting properties and a number of other event specific rights. Executive Promotions’ LTP team has a strong reputation in the licensed products industry for offering superior quality "Made in Canada" products as well as innovative overseas production options. Executive Promotions is known within the sports licensing industry for creating exciting and high quality products for retailers, sponsors and consumers alike.
Mustang Drinkware Inc. is a premier designer and manufacturer of licensed beverage-related products that include ceramic mugs, travel mugs, glassware, reusable water bottles and beverage insulators. Based in London, Ontario, Mustang Drinkware has a strong presence in the Canadian retail market in these categories and prides itself on creating high quality unique items that appeal to consumers.
Panabo Sales, a North Shore family owned company, previously obtained a license with VANOC under the ‘Apparel’ category (scarves and ties). Panabo proudly serves the local and international gift and souvenir markets with quality Canadian-made goods. Staying true to its original vision of producing items that represent this diverse country, Panabo’s items are created with design integrity, quality of craftsmanship and incorporate a wide range of North American iconography. With its comprehensive range of products including 3-dimensional collectibles, Panabo sets industry standards for design, quality, distribution and customer service.
RC Products is a 100 per cent Canadian owned manufacturer and distributor of ski and snowboard accessories, pet products, and promotional items. RC began making power straps for ski boots in 1987 in Whistler, BC. It has since grown to be a leader in snowsports accessories and pet products and is now based in Vancouver, BC. RC Products are sold around the world in countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia, Japan and Germany. The demand for RC’s innovative products is supported by the ability to produce products both in its facility in Vancouver and several factories located overseas. Known for its high quality, innovative and functional products, RC strives to offer better products at fair prices every day.
Sundog Distributing Inc., based in Calgary, was founded in 1982 with the goal of building a successful company selling fashionable, innovative, and quality sunglasses of uncompromising value. The company is a leading supplier of eyewear in Canada. Peeks Eyewear, ProSight Safety Eyewear, and Sundog Eyewear are three brands that Sundog Distributing Inc. sells to the convenience, safety, sporting goods, optical, and corporate promotional market channels. Sundog Distributing Inc. has a network of over 6,000 Canadian retailers selling one of their brands, and the company is also one component of a worldwide distribution group that sells the Sundog Eyewear brand in more than 45 countries.
Located on the wet West Coast, Vancouver Umbrella has been protecting Canadians from the rain for more than 70 years. A family-owned and operated business since 1932, Vancouver Umbrella manufactures a wide selection of products, from professional long umbrellas to collapsible minis, for more than 500 retailers across Canada. Vancouver Umbrella also produces an assortment of promotional umbrellas for the corporate sector
Cadence Innovation Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show
Cadence Innovation was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM's product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.
"GM strives to build the best cars and trucks in the world, and the leadership and employees of Cadence Innovation represent what it takes to make GM's products successful," said Bo Andersson, GM Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "We honor these companies at the North American International Auto Show to remind the industry and the public of the critical role our suppliers play in developing GM vehicles globally."
"Our design & engineering capabilities combined with our track record of flawless launches, clearly gives General Motors the confidence that we can deliver the kind of world-class product that they demand. We look forward to making our contribution and appreciate the role we play in assisting GM achieve these new quality and reliability benchmarks," said Jerry L. Mosingo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are honored by the recognition from General Motors. Our commitment is to continue to earn their confidence by providing state-of-the-art products on time and to exceed their expectations in everything we do for them," said Mosingo.
This is the sixth year GM has honored suppliers at the North American International Auto Show. The supplier awards recognize a supplier's performance in quality, cost and delivery, as well as contributions to production and concept vehicles GM unveils at the NAIAS.
Cadence Innovation is a $650 million automotive supplier offering design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly/sequencing solutions for interior and exterior components, systems and modules in four areas - instrument panels, interior trim and cockpits, painted exteriors (including modules), doors/door modules and cargo management systems. The company has over 4,200 employees at 17 facilities in the United States, Hungary and the Czech Republic and supplies its products to automotive manufacturers around the world.
Innovative Design Showcased at 2007 North American International Auto Show
Design was a major focal point again this year at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Several design-focused events were featured including EyesOn Design Awards, AutoWeek Design Forum, the Michelin Challenge Design and the "My Other Car Is ... " student project, as well as exclusive innovative exhibits and many exciting production and concept vehicles.
"Design continues to be an essential element driving our exhibitors who, once again are featuring elaborate displays showcasing jaw-dropping production and concept vehicles," said Robert Thibodeau, Jr., senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2007. "Each and every year, we see the best in innovation and design that will drive our automotive industry in the future."
In its second year, the EyesOn Design Awards are quickly becoming a highly anticipated event at the NAIAS. Presented by the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, the EyesOn Design Awards feature the presentation of international design awards to honor and recognize the most significant automotive designs on display at NAIAS. The categories and award winner's included; Concept Implementation - Cadillac CTS; Aesthetics and Innovation - Chrysler Nassau; Spirit of Industrial Design - Jeep Trailhawk; and Functionality - Kia Kue.
In addition, the AutoWeek Design Forum, in its 14th year, examined and celebrated design as the ultimate differentiating factor. Featured speakers included Robert Boniface, director of design, Advanced Design, General Motors; Moray Callum, design director, North America Car, Ford Motor Company; and Ralph V. Gilles, vice president - Jeep(R)/Truck and Component Design, Chrysler Group.
"It's exciting to have so many unique design events associated with the NAIAS," said Carl Galeana, co-chairman for the NAIAS 2007. "A lot of creativity and hard work goes into designing the vehicles on display, so the NAIAS is proud to have the opportunity to help honor the work of these designers."
The Michelin Challenge Design was created to celebrate, promote, publicize and give visibility to creative thinking and innovation in vehicle design. Candidates of this annual international design competition were presented with the challenge of illustrating outstanding automotive design and safe interaction for a variety of roadway users.
Lastly, transportation design students from Detroit's College for Creative Studies (CCS) and engineering students from the University of Michigan (U-M) were put to task with the "My other car is ... " assignment during the 18th annual American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) summer design internship. Students from CCS and U-M produced exhilarating concept vehicles that targeted Generation X, Baby Boomers and the Millennial generation. The models of these "other car" concepts are displayed at NAIAS 2007.
100th Anniversary
In 2007, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) will celebrate the centennial of its successful association with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Since its inception in 1907, the show has grown from a regional event featuring 17 exhibitors to an internationally-sanctioned show with over 90 exhibitors, adding more than $500 million to the metro Detroit region last year alone. With the support of Detroit area auto dealers the NAIAS features more new vehicle debuts and garners more media coverage than any show in North America.
NAIAS 2007 Official Dates
Industry Preview Days will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10 and Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 12, 2007. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 13, through Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.
The North American International Auto Show
Rod Alberts - Executive Director
Entering its 19th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/. The drive, design and desire for cars is here in Detroit!
AutoGlow!; Detroit's Hottest Event of 2007
This coming Friday, the eyes of the world will again turn to Detroit. The North American International Auto Show Charity Preview, set for January 12, 2007, is one of the most renowned fund raisers in the nation, all to benefit local children. That same special evening, Danialle and Peter Karmanos, Jr. are co-chairing the annual AutoGlow!, benefiting The Children's Center located in Detroit.
AutoGlow! continues to be the largest, best attended, highest-profile event following the spectacular North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. This year's event will be a show stopper! AutoGlow! is taking place at an exciting new venue, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD).
The world-class experience promises a unique atmosphere prepared by Deborah Silver, Jeffrey King and Gail Ball, along with the musical stylings of Mel Ball & Colours, a fashion show from the Somerset Collection, and an exquisite cuisine prepared by The Ritz. Follow the paparazzi lined red carpet to AutoGlow! for what promises to be Detroit's most talked-about event in 2007!
While the event theme and spectacular venue are new, some of the familiar amenities such as complimentary valet parking, a pre-event reception, and the private transportation service for Charity Preview ticket holders to Cobo Center beginning at 4:45 p.m. are provided as always. However, there will be some new surprises too.
The AutoGlow! Honorary Committee includes some of Detroit's most renowned and active citizens including: Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick & First Lady Carlita Kilpatrick; Honorable John Dingell & Debbie Dingell; Jennifer & David Fischer; Cathy & Nate Forbes; Lisa & Bill Ford; Jackie Casselberry King & Emery King; Linda Dresner & Ed Levy; Marsha & Jeffrey Miro; Deborah Silver & Keith Moffat; Carmen & George N'Namdi; Terry & John Rakolta; Pamela Anderson & Kid Rock; Shelby & Ralph Szygenda; Julie & Robert Taubman; and Lisa & Steve Yzerman.
The event is currently at a sold-out status, however media interested in covering the event should contact Anne Stier at 248-233-8097 or anne@liemac.com. The AutoGlow! pre-reception begins at 4:30 p.m. AutoGlow! itself will start at 8:00 p.m. More information can be found on the event web site at www.autoglow.org. Information about the Children's Center can be found at www.thechildrenscenter.com.
AutoGlow! would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Compuware; KPMG; Ford Motor Company; BASF; General Motors; Microsoft; DaimlerChrysler; Al & Linda Adelson; Eurest Dining Services; DENSO; American Axle; Leo Burnett; Nate Forbes; Gavel International; The Suburban Collection; Casino Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taubman; Walbridge; American Express; Dearborn Mid-West Conveyor; Eaton Corporation; ePrize; office Depot; Foster Swift; Lil and Alex Erdeljan; Gemellaro Systems Integration, Inc.; Hines; and Robbins Gioia.
2007 North American International Auto Show Encourages Charity Preview Attendees To Plan Ahead for Parking
The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is recommending that those attending the black-tie Charity Preview gala on Friday, Jan. 12 arrive early if they don't have pre-arranged parking. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. The show floor will open at 6 p.m. to Charity Preview ticket holders.
"Our goal is to ensure that attendees have the best information possible when traveling to this world-class fundraiser that benefits many children of Detroit. We want to make sure that those who are attending understand that they need to get downtown early," said NAIAS senior co-chairman Robert Thibodeau, Jr. "Attendees will be able to mingle with metro Detroit's VIPs as well as surprise celebrity guests such as Hall & Oates and Rachel Ray."
The Millennium Garage, on Congress between First and Second streets is available for individuals self-parking for the event. Drivers dropping guests off at Cobo Center must be properly credentialed with placards. Drivers in need of placards are encouraged to call (248) 283-5161 ahead of time to make a request. Placards can be picked up in person at the Cobo Center security office after request is processed. General access to Cobo Center parking will be closed to non-credentialed vehicles beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12.
Each year, the Charity Preview and the NAIAS host many local, national and worldwide celebrities. In the past, celebrities like Ashanti, Aretha Franklin, Steve Harvey, Kevin Bacon, Kid Rock, Celine Dion, Jay Leno, Veronica Webb, Tony Danza, and Jeff Daniels have attended the NAIAS. This will be another star-studded event with the attendance of Hall & Oates and Rachel Ray. All of the action and other highlights from Charity Preview can be viewed on WDIV Local 4 on Friday, Jan. 12.
Beneficiaries of the 2007 Charity Preview include: Barat Child and Family Services; Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan; Boys Hope Girls Hope Detroit; The Children's Center; Judson Center; Children's Services of Northeast Guidance Center Assistance League; The Detroit Institute for Children; Think Detroit PAL (Police Athletic League); March of Dimes; and DADA Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
NAIAS 2007 will be open to the public from Saturday, Jan. 13, through Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admittance ends one hour prior to show closing.
100th Anniversary
In 2007, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) will celebrate the centennial of its successful association with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Since its inception in 1907, the show has grown from a regional event featuring 17 exhibitors to an internationally-sanctioned show with over 90 exhibitors, adding more than $500 million to the metro Detroit region last year alone. With the support of Detroit area auto dealers the NAIAS features more new vehicle debuts and garners more media coverage than any show in North America.
NAIAS 2007 Official Dates
The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 12, 2007. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 13, through Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.
The North American International Auto Show
Rod Alberts - Executive Director
Entering its 19th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris- based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/. The drive, design and desire for cars is here in Detroit!
Postcards from the Northern Tour: Whitehorse
The team attended a breakfast with their colleagues working and volunteering for the 2007 Canada Winter Games (CWG) being held in Whitehorse from February 23-March 10. These Games are a stepping stone for our young athletes hoping to one day represent team Canada at the Olympic Winter Games. John Furlong and Donna Wilson inspired the CWG team and encouraged them to stay focused on the delivery of a great event.
Later that morning the team visited an artist co-op just outside Whitehorse. They toured the facility and met with local artists, some of whose works have been commissioned to provide artwork for the CWG, demonstrating the economic benefits and cultural showcasing opportunities these major events can bring to a community.
The Kwanlin Dun First Nation greeted the team with a welcome dance performed by local children drumming in traditional dress. After, they enjoyed a lunch featuring caribou, bison and bannock.
The team then visited a school and took in traditional sport demonstrations, participated in the game of stick-handling and John had a chance to talk to some of the students about how to set goals and work hard to achieve their dreams. VANOC was very honoured to receive the gift of a beautiful button blanket.
After a welcome song performed by Linda Harvey of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, the team assembled with others at the Transportation Museum in Whitehorse to discuss tourism initiatives in the North.
The team is now on its way to Yellowknife for the next stop on their Northern Canada adventure.
Postcards from the Northern Tour: The Journey
From Yukon to the Northwest Territories to Nunavut, VANOC CEO John Furlong and Executive Vice Presidents David Guscott and Donna Wilson will be extending the spirit of the Vancouver 2010 Games to citizens across the region.
In Whitehorse, the team will have the opportunity to meet with the 2007 Canada Winter Games staff and volunteers. With those Games less than 2 months away, and the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 3 years away, it’s the perfect opportunity to share stories, provide inspiration and congratulate the Canada Winter Games team on a job well done.
Then it’s on to a quick stop in Yellowknife, 2,700 kilometres away, to gather with local community and chamber of commerce members to continue to build nationwide momentum for Vancouver 2010.
From Yellowknife, it’s 600 kilometres north to Nunavut and to the 1,100-person community of Kugluktuk. There, the team will have the chance to meet with a group of school kids who, through their own efforts in 2005, raised money to travel to Whistler. They took their own local rocks to Whistler and built an Inukshuk, both a symbol of their community and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem.
Coast to coast to coast, our team’s mission is to engage all Canadians and make the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Canada’s Games.
JAN 2
Formula Drift Signs ESPN as Television Broadcast Partner
Formula Drift signs ESPN as the exclusive broadcast partner for the 2007 Formula Drift Championship Season.
January 2nd, 2006
Long Beach, California - After the holiday break, first on Formula Drift’s agenda is the announcement regarding their TV plans for 2007. Formula Drift announced today that the 2007 Formula Drift Championship will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN2. This deal further solidifies Formula Drift as the premiere drifting championship and shows that the leader in sports programming, ESPN, sees potential and value in Formula Drift.
Exact deal points of this monumental announcement have yet to be released, but the full TV schedule and other details will be announced prior to the start of the 2007 Championship season.
“For Formula Drift, this is prodigious! In 2007, a motor sport fan can turn on ESPN and watch NASCAR and Champ Car among a huge list of other motor sports content. Now they can also turn on ESPN2 and watch the Formula Drift Championship. For Formula Drift Rift this is a major step forward in TV coverage. We are ecstatic!” said Ryan Sage, VP of Marketing for Formula Drift.
“Drifting is one of the fastest-growing forms of motor sports in the world, and is especially popular with a younger audience,” said Frantz Cayo, Director of Motor Sports Programming for ESPN. “Along with the X Games and other cutting-edge sports on ESPN2, we feel that adding Drifting to our programming lineup is providing a great service to our viewers and we’re excited about it.”Entering its fourth season, the Formula Drift Championship, continues to expand into new markets as the first and only sanctioned and recognized North American professional drifting championship series. Formula Drift is also responsible for being the first to bring professional drifting stateside. This high-skilled, high-powered motor sport where drivers intentionally maneuver their cars into well executed, controlled sideways slides at high speeds through a marked course, has more than 50 licensed professional drivers competing in all seven competitions for the Pro Championship and selected drivers competing in the Team Drift competitions this year.
DEC 30
Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Saturday, Dec 30 2006, 6:04:18 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 MAINE 10th Mountain Center XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
A Fierce Chase XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Bethel Inn XC Plan to Open 01/01
Rangeley Lakes XC Reopen TBA MASSACHUSETTS Canterbury Farm XC Plan to Open TBA Northfield Mtn XC Operating hiking only NEW HAMPSHIRE BrettonWoods XC Thu 8:30a powder grmg6--12 base 1 trail 1 km, Eastman XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Great Glen Trails XC Fri 6:38a variable grmg6--8 base 1 trail Jackson XC Fri 6:23a loose granular grmg1--3 base 2 trails, 3 km, Mt Washington Valley XC Plan to Open TBA Norsk XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
The Balsams Wilderness XC Fri 4:00p packed powder grmg3--4 base 10 trails, 20 km,
Waterville Valley XC Fri 8:30a packed powder grmg1--2 base 2 trails, 5 km,
NEW YORK Black River XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Cascade XC
Opening Soon for Snow Sports Fahnestock Winter Park XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Garnet Hill Lodge XC Fri 11:00a loose granular grmg1--2 base 7 trails, 15 km,
Lapland Lake XC Fri 8:30a frozen granular -2 base 1 trail 2 km, Mohonk Mt House XC
Plan to Open TBA Mountain Trails XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Oak Hill Farms XC
Plan to Open TBA Osceola Tug Hill XC Reopen TBA Pineridge XC
Opening Soon for Snow Sports Salmon Hills XC Reopen 12/31, 15k shoeshoeing open
PENNSYLVANIA Starlight Lake XC Plan to Open 01/02/07 VERMONT
Blueberry Hill Inn XC Plan to Open TBA Blueberry Lake XC
Operating w/ 11k snowshoe and dog trails
Bolton Valley XC Fri 11:00a packed powder grmg1--4 base 3 trails, 8 km,
Craftsbury Outdoor Center XC Fri 8:19a packed powder grmg2--2 base 6 trails, 13 km,
Hazen's Notch XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Prospect Mountain XC
Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Rikert Middlebury XC Fri 1:36p packed powder grmg-2 base 1 trail 1 km,
Smugglers' Notch XC Operating, snowshoeing only; Dec 27: 2 inches new snow
Stowe Mountain XC Plan to Open TBA; need 6 inches more snow to open
Three Stallion Inn XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Timber Creek XC
Opening Soon for Snow Sports Trapp Family Lodge XC Operating for hiking only
Viking Nordic XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Wild Wings XC
Opening Soon for Snow Sports Woodstock XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA White Grass XC Fri 8:00a loose granular
grmg-6 base 6 trails, 5 km, MIDWEST MICHIGAN Boyne Nordican XC
Reopen TBA Champion Hill XC Reopen TBA
Cross Country Ski HQ Reopen TBA; Open for walking, running, hiking and biking
Crystal Mountain XC Reopen TBA Hickory Hills XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Nordic Nights XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports MINNESOTA Cragun's XC
Opening Soon for Snow Sports WISCONSIN Minocqua Winter Park XC
Thu 9:36a packed powder grmg6--6 base 40 km, Telemark XC
Plan to Open TBA ROCKIES COLORADO Ashcroft XC Thu 7:00a powder
grmg22--24 base 15 trails, 32 km,
Aspen/Snowmass XC Fri 6:45a hard packed grmg9--10 base 15 trails, 90 km,
Crested Butte XC Thu 8:25a powder grmg25--30 base 7 trails, 24 km,
Snow Mountain XC Fri 8:09a packed powder grmg13--30 base 3 trails, 105 km,
MONTANA Bohart Ranch XC Fri 6:15a packed powder grmg6--8 base 25 km,
Izaak Walton Inn XC Wed 6:00p wet snow grmg10--20 base 13 trails, 32 km,
Lone Mountain Ranch XC Fri 4:30p packed powder grmg19--31 base 16 trails, 48 km,
Rendezvous Ski Trails XC Thu 8:30a packed powder grmg20--20 base 8 trails, 35 km,
Stillwater XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports NEW MEXICO Enchanted Forest XC
Fri 9:45a powder grmg24--30 base 35 trails, 33 km, Valles Caldera
Plan to Open 12/29; Dec 20: 8 inches new snow WYOMING
Grand Targhee XC Fri 9:00a packed powder grmg36--37 base 5 trails, 15 km,
Pinedale XC Fri 12:15p packed powder grmg15--30 base 30 km,
PACIFIC SOUTH CALIFORNIA
Bear Valley XC Fri 7:00a packed powder grmg36--38 base 24 trails, 29 km,
Royal Gorge XC Fri 8:00a packed powder grmg60--60 base 57 trails, 212 km,
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Whistler XC Thu 9:00a hard packed grmg32--34 base
QUEBEC Camp Mercier XC Fri 6:50p powder grmg12--16 base 48 km,
Parc National Gaspesie XC Thu 8:22a powder grmg10--10 base 24 km,
Parc National Mont Megantic XC Thu 8:30a packed powder grmg8--12 base 15 km,
Parc National Mont-Tremblant XC Plan to Open TBA Station Duchesnay XC
Wed 10:30p packed powder grmg4--10 base 59 km,
Station Mont Sainte Anne XC Fri 7:45a powder grmg12--12 base 13 trails, 81 km,
Gatineau Park XC Fri 3:30p packed powder grmg-4 base 42 km, ONTARIO
Hardwood Hills XC Reopen TBA Highland's XC Fri 6a osr packed powder
grmg1--2 base 7 km, Horseshoe Resort XC Reopen TBA Scenic Caves Nordic
Reopen TBA NOVA SCOTIA Ski Martock XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports
ALBERTA
Strathcona Wilderness Center XC Fri 10:00a variable grmg16--16 base 10 trails, 12 km,
Following are the latest Cross Country Skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Saturday, Dec 30 2006, 6:04:17 AM EST.
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 - Fri 4:00p frozen granular 15 - 25 base 5 trails, 21% open, 3 lifts
Mt Southington - Reopen 12/30 @ 12p
Ski Sundown - Fri 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 18 base 6 trails, 45% open, 2 lifts
Woodbury - Sat 5:28a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 25 base 6 trails, 40% open, 4 lifts
MAINE
Black Mountain - Fri 3:15p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 1 trail 5% open, 1 lift
Camden Snow Bowl - Fri 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 16 base 1 trail 5% open, 1 lift
Eaton Mountain - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Hermon Mtn - Sat 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 2 trails, 10% open, 1 lift
Lost Valley - Fri 7:00p variable machine groomed 6 - 8 base 3 trails, 17% open, 1 lift
Mt Abram - Fri 4:22p loose granular machine groomed 10 - 28 base 5 trails, 20% open, 4 lifts
Saddleback - Fri 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 24 base 13 trails, 22% open, 3 lifts
Shawnee Peak - Fri 4:25p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 18 base 12 trails, 84 acres, 35% open, 4 lifts
Sugarloaf/USA - Fri 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 20 base 31 trails, 14 miles, 20% open, 9 lifts
Sunday River - Fri 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 47 trails, 17 miles, 221 acres, 36% open, 10 lifts
MASSACHUSETTS
Berkshire East - Fri 5:00p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 18 base 6 trails, 15% open, 3 lifts
Blandford - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Blue Hills - Fri 9:17p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 1 trail 10% open, 1 lift
Bousquet - Fri 11:00a loose granular machine groomed 13 - 13 base 7 trails, 33% open, 3 lifts
Bradford - Plan to Open 12/30
Catamount - Fri 5:33p loose granular machine groomed 4 - 16 base 6 trails, 25% open, 3 lifts
Jiminy Peak - Fri 8:40p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 24 base 20 trails, 7 miles, 106 acres, 62% open, 7 lifts
Nashoba Valley - Fri 8:51a packed powder machine groomed 4 - 8 base 4 trails, 30% open, 4 lifts
Otis Ridge - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Pine Ridge - Plan to Open 01/05
Ski Butternut - Fri 5:00p loose granular machine groomed 12 - 14 base 3 trails, 3 miles, 15% open, 2 lifts
Ski Ward Ski Area - Fri 7:51p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 2 trails, 35% open, 2 lifts
Wachusett - Fri 6:30p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 14 base 8 trails, 59 acres, 45% open, 4 lifts
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Attitash - Sat 5:41a packed powder machine groomed 8 - 36 base 11 trails, 15% open, 5 lifts
Balsams/Wilderness - Fri 5:05p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 18 base 6 trails, 1 mile , 35% open, 3 lifts
Black Mountain - Fri 5:46p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 24 base 3 trails, 20% open, 1 lift
Bretton Woods - Fri 1:30p loose granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 32 trails, 9 miles, 178 acres, 32% open, 7 lifts
Cannon Mountain - Fri 3:45p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 20 base 15 trails, 30% open, 6 lifts
Cranmore - Sat 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 24 base 8 trails, 20% open, 6 lifts
Crotched Mountain - Fri 9:45a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 26 base 9 trails, 53% open, 4 lifts Dec 30: 13 trails, 5 lifts,
Dartmouth Skiway - Fri 10:20p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 12 base 3 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts
Granite Gorge - Fri 5:00p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 24 base 1 trail 15% open, 1 lift
Gunstock - Fri 9:42p frozen granular machine groomed 8 - 25 base 9 trails, 10% open, 5 lifts
King Pine - Fri 10:30p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 18 base 6 trails, 25% open, 3 lifts
Loon Mountain - Fri 11:05p frozen granular machine groomed 12 - 18 base 18 trails, 40% open, 8 lifts
McIntyre Ski Area - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Mount Sunapee - Fri 3:30p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 20 trails, 5 miles, 70 acres, 30% open, 6 lifts Dec 31: 23 trails, 87 acres,
Pats Peak - Fri 5:00P loose granular machine groomed 8 - 24 base 12 trails, 55% open, 6 lifts
Ragged Mountain - Fri 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 1 trail 5% open, 1 lift
Storrs Hill - Plan to Open 01/02
Waterville Valley - Fri 12:12p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 20 base 20 trails, 38% open, 7 lifts
Whaleback - Fri 10:15p hard packed machine groomed 10 - 15 base 5 trails, 15% open, 4 lifts
Wildcat - Fri 4:25p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 24 base 9 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts
NEW JERSEY
Campgaw Mtn - Fri 6:29p wet granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 3 trails, 30% open, 2 lifts
Mountain Creek - Fri 8:40p variable 6 - 18 base 6 trails, 15% open, 2 lifts
NEW YORK
Belleayre - Fri 5:00p loose granular machine groomed 12 - 30 base 12 trails, 10% open, 5 lifts
Brantling Ski Slopes - Reopen TBA
Bristol Mountain - Fri 7:44a frozen granular machine groomed 18 base 8 trails, 24% open, 1 lift
Cockaigne - Reopen TBA
Dry Hill - Thu 4:30p frozen granular 4 - 12 base 1 trail 12% open, 1 lift
Gore Mountain - Fri 3:54p loose granular machine groomed 9 - 30 base 15 trails, 7 miles, 91 acres, 20% open, 7 lifts
Greek Peak - Fri 4:29p loose granular machine groomed 2 - 14 base 6 trails, 18% open, 3 lifts
Holiday Mountain - Reopen TBA
Holiday Valley - Fri 5:45p loose granular machine groomed 16 base 16 trails, 30% open, 6 lifts
HoliMont - Fri 6:00a frozen granular machine groomed 4 - 20 base 14 trails, 26% open, 3 lifts
Hunter Mountain - Thu 3:45p hard packed machine groomed 40 base 21 trails, 40% open, 6 lifts
Kissing Bridge - Reopen TBA
Labrador Mountain - Fri 9:31p packed powder machine groomed 4 - 15 base 2 trails, 35% open, 1 lift
Maple Ski Ridge - Plan to Open 12/31
McCauley - Fri 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 26 base 3 trails, 14% open, 2 lifts
Mt Peter - Fri 7:30p hard packed 8 - 8 base 2 trails, 10% open, 1 lift
Peek' n Peak - Fri 5:33p packed powder machine groomed 16 base 7 trails, 25% open, 2 lifts
Plattekill - Fri 10:53p loose granular machine groomed 4 - 18 base 3 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts
Royal Mountain - Fri 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 20 base 2 trails, 14% open, 1 lift
Snow Ridge - Plan to Open 12/30 9a-4p w/ 1 trail, 1 lift; Int/Adv terrain only
Swain - Fri 9:32p frozen granular machine groomed 1 - 15 base 4 trails, 15% open, 1 lift
Thunder Ridge - Fri 5:15p loose granular machine groomed 2 - 10 base 2 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts
Titus Mountain - Thu 4:12p packed powder machine groomed 7 - 9 base 7 trails, 26% open, 5 lifts
Toggenburg - Fri 8:50p frozen granular machine groomed 6 - 12 base 2 trails, 1% open, 1 lift
West Mountain - Fri 8:45p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 24 base 3 trails, 1 mile , 25% open, 3 lifts
Whiteface - Sat 5:10a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 8 - 18 base 26 trails, 8 miles, 101 acres, 40% open, 8 lifts
Willard Mountain - Plan to Open 12/30
Windham Mtn - Fri 3:00p frozen granular machine groomed 3 - 25 base 14 trails, 5 miles, 80 acres, 30% open, 4 lifts
Woods Valley - Fri 4:02p loose granular machine groomed 40 base 1 trail 7% open, 1 lift
PENNSYLVANIA Alpine Mountain - Plan to Open TBA Bear Creek - Reopen TBA
Big Boulder - Fri 6:43p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 42 base 9 trails, 60% open, 8 lifts
Blue Knob - Fri 9:00a loose granular machine groomed 6 - 16 base 2 trails, 6% open, 1 lift
Blue Mountain - Fri 9:00p variable machine groomed 12 - 24 base 13 trails, 43% open, 4 lifts
Camelback - Fri 5:00p variable machine groomed 12 - 36 base 9 trails, 30% open, 6 lifts
Elk Mountain - Fri 8:14a frozen granular 12 - 34 base 5 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts
Hidden Valley - Sat 5:45a wet granular machine groomed 6 - 10 base 3 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts
Jack Frost - Fri 6:41p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 12 trails, 50% open, 9 lifts
Liberty Mountain - Reopen TBA
Seven Springs - Sat 5:02a loose granular machine groomed 6 - 16 base 9 trails, 28% open, 5 lifts
Shawnee Mountain - Fri 4:15p variable machine groomed 10 - 24 base 5 trails, 22% open, 3 lifts
Ski Big Bear - Fri 5:44p loose granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 9 trails, 13 acres, 50% open, 3 lifts
Ski Denton - Fri 6:15a loose granular machine groomed 4 - 24 base 5 trails, 15% open, 2 lifts
Ski Roundtop - Fri 1:45p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 15 base 5 trails, 32% open, 2 lifts
Ski Sawmill - Thu 7:00p wet granular machine groomed 4 - 12 base 1 trail 10% open, 2 lifts
Sno Mountain - Plan to Open 12/31
Spring Mountain - Fri 7:30p wet granular machine groomed 10 - 18 base 2 trails, 35% open, 2 lifts
Tanglwood - Plan to Open 12/30 Tussey Mountain - Reopen TBA Whitetail - Reopen TBA RHODE ISLAND
Yawgoo Valley - Fri 8:50a loose granular machine groomed 6 - 12 base 2 trails, 4 acres, 13% open, 2 lifts
VERMONT
Ascutney Mountain - Fri 5:33p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 20 base 4 trails, 7% open, 2 lifts
Bear Creek - Plan to Open 01/06
Bolton Valley - Sat 4:14a packed powder machine groomed 8 - 20 base 11 trails, 20% open, 4 lifts
Bromley Mountain - Fri 7:40a loose granular machine groomed 8 - 20 base 6 trails, 15% open, 4 lifts
Burke Mountain - Fri 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 16 base 10 trails, 22% open, 4 lifts
Jay Peak - Fri 3:30p frozen granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 27 trails, 35% open, 8 lifts
Killington - Fri 4:00p loose granular machine groomed 16 - 25 base 76 trails, 34 miles, 38% open, 24 lifts
Mad River Glen - Sat 5:45a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 1 trail 2% open, 1 lift
Magic Mountain - Plan to Open 12/31
Middlebury College Snow Bowl - Fri 9:50p loose granular machine groomed 2 - 32 base 3 trails, 15% open, 1 lift
Mount Snow - Fri 6:20a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 33 trails, 14 miles, 207 acres, 31% open, 10 lifts
Okemo Mountain - Fri 4:22p variable machine groomed 8 - 24 base 45 trails, 38% open, 14 lifts
Pico - Fri 4:00p loose granular machine groomed 16 - 25 base 8 trails, 2 miles, 16% open, 4 lifts
Quechee Lakes - Fri 5:22p frozen granular machine groomed 6 - 10 base 2 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts
Smugglers' Notch - Fri 6:00p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 28 base 22 trails, 85 acres, 30% open, 5 lifts
Stowe - Fri 5:39p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 36 base 22 trails, 46% open, 10 lifts
Stratton Mountain - Fri 7:20a loose granular machine groomed 10 - 32 base 32 trails, 14 miles, 169 acres, 36% open, 8 lifts
Sugarbush - Fri 12:20p packed powder machine groomed 4 - 40 base 32 trails, 16 miles, 141 acres, 29% open, 8 lifts
Suicide Six - Fri 4:34p frozen granular 6 - 13 base 2 trails, 9% open, 2 lifts
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA Cloudmont - Reopen TBA MARYLAND
Wisp - Fri 6:30a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 34 base 14 trails, 45% open, 4 lifts
NORTH CAROLINA
Appalachian - Fri 4:12a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 6 trails, 67% open, 4 lifts
Cataloochee - Fri 9:00p variable 22 - 36 base 7 trails, 58% open, 5 lifts
Hawksnest - Fri 5:00p frozen granular machine groomed 10 - 22 base 4 trails, 40% open, 2 lifts
Sapphire Valley - Fri 7:30a frozen granular machine groomed 12 - 42 base 2 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Ski Beech - Fri 7:40p variable machine groomed 6 - 22 base 5 trails, 33% open, 6 lifts
Sugar Mountain - Fri 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 38 base 9 trails, 45% open, 5 lifts
Wolf Ridge - Fri 6:44p variable machine groomed 8 - 15 base 5 trails, 14% open, 2 lifts
TENNESSEE
Ober Gatlinburg - Fri 6:33p hard packed machine groomed 6 - 14 base 3 trails, 38% open, 2 lifts
VIRGINIA
Bryce Resort - Fri 8:00p loose granular machine groomed 12 - 25 base 4 trails, 15 acres, 50% open, 3 lifts
Massanutten - Fri 4:30p loose granular machine groomed 16 - 20 base 4 trails, 25% open, 3 lifts
The Homestead - Operating, no details
Wintergreen - Fri 8:00p frozen granular 20 - 26 base 5 trails, 20 acres, 20% open, 3 lifts
WEST VIRGINIA
Canaan Valley - Sat 4:00a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 36 base 7 trails, 19% open, 2 lifts
Snowshoe Mountain - Fri 7:35p loose granular machine groomed 26 - 32 base 33 trails, 60% open, 11 lifts
Timberline Four Seasons - Fri 8:35a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 62 base 12 trails, 32% open, 3 lifts
Winterplace - Fri 8:00p wet granular 18 - 36 base 6 trails, 25% open, 4 lifts
MIDWEST ILLINOIS Four Lakes Village - Reopen TBA Ski Snowstar - Reopen TBA Villa Olivia - Reopen TBA INDIANA Paoli Peaks - Reopen 12/30
Perfect North - Fri 8:30a variable machine groomed 12 - 24 base 13 trails, 50% open, 4 lifts
IOWA Fun Valley - Operating, no details
Seven Oaks - Fri 7:30a variable 6 - 12 base 3 trails, 38% open, 2 lifts
Sundown Mountain - Fri 4:33p variable 8 - 24 base 20 trails, 90% open, 6 lifts
MICHIGAN Alpine Valley - Call Ahead
Big Powderhorn - Fri 5:01p powder 12 - 36 base 28 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Bittersweet - Reopen TBA
Blackjack - Fri 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 19 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts
Boyne Highlands - Fri 4:15p hard packed 36 - 52 base 13 trails, 20% open, 6 lifts
Boyne Mountain - Fri 4:15p hard packed 36 - 52 base 13 trails, 20% open, 6 lifts
Caberfae Peaks - Fri 1:00a variable 12 - 32 base 11 trails, 32% open, 3 lifts
Cannonsburg - Reopen TBA
Crystal Mountain - Fri 8:31a loose granular machine groomed 16 - 30 base 12 trails, 40% open, 6 lifts
Indianhead - Fri 8:42a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 36 base 24 trails, 200 acres, 95% open, 8 lifts
Marquette - Fri 5:15p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 25 base 5 trails, 20% open, 2 lifts
Mont Ripley - Fri 10:35a w loose granular machine groomed 12 base 12% open, 1 lift
Mount Brighton - Reopen TBA Mt Holly - Reopen TBA
Norway Mountain - Fri 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 18 base 10 trails, 80% open, 5 lifts
Nub's Nob - Fri 5:20p loose granular machine groomed 10 - 44 base 22 trails, 42% open, 7 lifts
Shanty Creek - Fri 9:10p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 48 base 10 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts
Ski Brule - Sat 4:00a 1 new packed powder machine groomed 6 - 36 base 17 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Snow Snake - Fri 8:00p variable 4 - 16 base 10 trails, 50% open, 2 lifts
Swiss Valley - Reopen TBA The Homestead - Reopen TBA Timber Ridge - Reopen TBA
Treetops - Fri 9:20a frozen granular 12 - 18 base 5 trails, 15% open, 3 lifts
MINNESOTA
Afton Alps - Fri 8:00a variable machine groomed 12 - 28 base 37 trails, 80% open, 15 lifts
Andes Tower Hills - Fri 8:49a powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 8 trails, 53% open, 3 lifts
Hyland Ski Snowboard - Fri 10:05p loose granular machine groomed 12 - 36 base 11 trails, 95% open, 8 lifts
Lutsen Mountains - Fri 8:00a variable 10 - 18 base 36 trails, 60% open, 6 lifts
Mount Kato - Fri 9:45a loose granular machine groomed 16 - 28 base 12 trails, 63% open, 6 lifts
Spirit Mountain - Fri 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 12 trails, 55% open, 3 lifts
Steeplechase - Fri 8:51a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 40 base 3 trails, 1 mile , 18 acres, 16% open, 2 lifts
Wild Mountain - Fri 4:00p powder machine groomed 15 - 40 base 24 trails, 98% open, 6 lifts
MISSOURI Snow Creek - Reopen 12/31 NORTH DAKOTA
Huff Hills - Fri 10:30p packed powder machine groomed 13 - 15 base 2 trails, 15% open, 2 lifts
OHIO Alpine Valley - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Boston Mills/Brandywine - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Mad River - Fri 7:20a loose granular machine groomed 18 - 18 base 12 trails, 75 acres, 50% open, 8 lifts
Snow Trails - Fri 8:15a frozen granular machine groomed 10 - 20 base 4 trails, 25 acres, 35% open, 3 lifts
SOUTH DAKOTA
Great Bear Park - Fri 7:00a variable machine groomed 12 base 11 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts
Terry Peak - Fri 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 18 base 5 trails, 19% open, 3 lifts
WISCONSIN
Alpine Valley - Fri 9:45p variable 2 - 14 base 12 trails, 60% open, 3 lifts
Devil's Head - Fri 1:30a loose granular machine groomed 20 - 30 base 20 trails, 80% open, 7 lifts
Highlands of Olympia - Reopen TBA
Mountain Top at Grand Geneva - Fri 10:15a variable machine groomed 6 - 24 base 14 trails, 90% open, 5 lifts
Sunburst - Fri 6:30a variable machine groomed 9 - 18 base 9 trails, 90% open, 6 lifts
Trollhaugen - Thu 8:26p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 30 base 17 trails, 79% open, 5 lifts
Tyrol Basin - Fri 10:00a variable machine groomed 10 - 20 base 10 trails, 60% open, 4 lifts
ROCKIES COLORADO
Arapahoe Basin - Fri 5:15a powder machine groomed 40 - 40 base 52 trails, 485 acres, 99% open, 6 lifts
Aspen Highlands - Fri 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 33 - 46 base 115 trails, 88% open, 5 lifts
Aspen Mountain - Fri 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 29 base 73 trails, 99% open, 6 lifts
Beaver Creek - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 31 base 122 trails, 1754 acres, 97% open, 16 lifts
Breckenridge - Fri 6:00a powder machine groomed 37 - 49 base 143 trails, 2185 acres, 93% open, 28 lifts
Buttermilk - Fri 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 27 base 43 trails, 99% open, 6 lifts
Copper Mountain - Fri 5:00a powder machine groomed 44 - 49 base 117 trails, 1775 acres, 73% open, 21 lifts
Crested Butte - Fri 5:54a powder 26 - 34 base 83 trails, 75% open, 13 lifts
Echo Mountain Park - Fri 1:00p powder machine groomed 47 - 48 base 9 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
Eldora - Fri 6a csr powder machine groomed 48 - 55 base 49 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Keystone - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 37 base 109 trails, 3003 acres, 95% open, 19 lifts
Loveland - Fri 5:45a powder 49 - 49 base 76 trails, 1141 acres, 84% open, 8 lifts
Monarch - Sat 4:00a 3 new packed powder machine groomed 38 - 40 base 54 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Powderhorn - Fri 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 27 base 33 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts
Purgatory at Durango - Fri 5:00a powder machine groomed 34 - 38 base 85 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Silverton Mountain - Thu 7:00p powder 55 - 65 base 97% open, 1 lift
Ski Cooper - Fri 5:30a powder machine groomed 35 - 37 base 26 trails, 400 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
Snowmass - Fri 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 43 base 75 trails, 79% open, 18 lifts
SolVista Basin - Fri 6a csr powder machine groomed 25 - 35 base 32 trails, 98% open, 5 lifts
Steamboat - Fri 8:14a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 40 base 158 trails, 2827 acres, 95% open, 19 lifts
Sunlight - Fri 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 20 - 24 base 85% open, 3 lifts
Telluride - Fri 5:01a packed powder machine groomed 35 - 40 base 74 trails, 88% open, 16 lifts
Vail - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 27 base 193 trails, 5042 acres, 95% open, 33 lifts
Winter Park - Fri 5:48a powder machine groomed 45 - 48 base 130 trails, 91% open, 25 lifts
Wolf Creek - Fri 6:30a powder machine groomed 56 - 60 base 77 trails, 1600 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts
MONTANA
Big Mountain - Fri 9:25a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 50 base 81 trails, 85% open, 11 lifts
Big Sky - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 33 - 51 base 88 trails, 3000 acres, 83% open, 11 lifts
Blacktail Mountain - Fri 6a msr powder machine groomed 31 - 51 base 24 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Bridger Bowl - Fri 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 32 - 32 base 61 trails, 86% open, 7 lifts
Discovery - Fri 8:00a powder machine groomed 32 - 45 base 50 trails, 95% open, 6 lifts
Great Divide - Fri 6a msr powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 60 trails, 43% open, 4 lifts
Lost Trail - Fri 5:45a powder machine groomed 38 - 45 base 38 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Maverick - Operating, no details
Montana Snowbowl - Fri 6:00a powder machine groomed 21 - 46 base 38 trails, 4 lifts
Moonlight Basin - Fri 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 23 - 25 base 25 trails, 31% open, 6 lifts
Red Lodge - Fri 8:31a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 34 base 19 trails, 27% open, 4 lifts
Showdown - Fri 6a msr powder machine groomed 26 - 33 base 32 trails, 94% open, 4 lifts
Teton Pass - Fri 6a msr packed powder machine groomed 17 - 30 base 26 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Turner Mountain - Fri 10:00a w packed powder machine groomed 24 - 45 base 20 trails, 100% open, 1 lift
NEW MEXICO
Angel Fire - Sat 5:47a 14 new powder 28 - 36 base 70 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Pajarito - Fri 6a nmsr powder machine groomed 19 - 24 base 27 trails, 68% open, 5 lifts
Red River - Fri 4:17p powder machine groomed 38 - 38 base 20 trails, 34% open, 6 lifts
Sandia Peak - Fri 6a nmsr packed powder machine groomed 22 - 23 base 1 trail 3% open, 1 lift
Sipapu - Fri 7:42a powder machine groomed 28 - 40 base 30 trails, 79% open, 4 lifts
Ski Apache - Fri 5:07p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 30 base 8 trails, 12% open, 5 lifts
Ski Santa Fe - Fri 6a mnsr powder machine groomed 34 - 35 base 24 trails, 43% open, 5 lifts
Taos - Fri 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 35 base 35 trails, 30% open, 12 lifts
UTAH
Alta - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 114 trails, 98% open, 7 lifts
Beaver Mountain - Fri 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 32 - 36 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Brian Head - Fri 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 30 - 32 base 43 trails, 80% open, 5 lifts
Brighton - Fri 5:32a packed powder machine groomed 57 - 57 base 66 trails, 26 miles, 1050 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts
Deer Valley - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 42 base 82 trails, 89% open, 20 lifts
Park City - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 46 base 96 trails, 95% open, 14 lifts
Powder Mountain - Fri 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 34 - 39 base 58 trails, 51% open, 5 lifts
Snowbasin - Fri 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 45 - 45 base 73 trails, 85% open, 8 lifts
Snowbird - Fri 4:45a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 50 base 83 trails, 93% open, 12 lifts
Solitude - Fri 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 52 - 54 base 62 trails, 95% open, 8 lifts
Sundance - Fri 4:36a packed powder machine groomed 33 - 37 base 36 trails, 86% open, 3 lifts
The Canyons - Fri 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 41 - 69 base 130 trails, 89% open, 15 lifts
Wolf Mountain - Fri 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 19 - 24 base 8 trails, 47% open, 3 lifts
WYOMING
Grand Targhee - Fri 8:45a powder machine groomed 74 - 74 base 72 trails, 2000 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts
Hogadon - Fri 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 22 base 8 trails, 44% open, 3 lifts
Jackson Hole - Fri 3:00p powder machine groomed 19 - 56 base 106 trails, 95% open, 11 lifts
Snow King - Fri 12:27p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 27 base 40% open, 2 lifts
Snowy Range - Fri 7:00a t powder machine groomed 38 - 38 base 29 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
White Pine - Fri 5:43a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 26 base 14 trails, 56% open, 2 lifts
PACIFIC SOUTH ARIZONA Arizona Snowbowl - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Elk Ridge - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Sunrise Park - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 30 base 7 trails, 25% open, 3 lifts
CALIFORNIA
Alpine Meadows - Fri 5:56a packed powder machine groomed 35 - 63 base 80 trails, 70% open, 10 lifts
Bear Mountain - Fri 5:40a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 15 trails, 56% open, 10 lifts
Bear Valley - Fri 6:25a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 36 base 32 trails, 55% open, 6 lifts
Boreal - Fri 5:56a packed powder machine groomed 44 - 59 base 32 trails, 80% open, 7 lifts
Dodge Ridge - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 30 base 33 trails, 700 acres, 90% open, 8 lifts
Donner Ski Ranch - Fri 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 17 - 27 base 40 trails, 70% open, 4 lifts
Heavenly - Fri 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 45 base 13 trails, 160 acres, 3% open, 14 lifts
Homewood - Fri 8:45a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 45 base 48 trails, 80% open, 7 lifts
June - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Kirkwood - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 52 base 51 trails, 78% open, 10 lifts
Mammoth - Fri 3:15p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 48 base 130 trails, 3000 acres, 90% open, 29 lifts
Mountain High - Fri 6:30a hard packed machine groomed 15 - 29 base 19 trails, 75% open, 11 lifts
Mt Shasta - Fri 5:21a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 54 base 30 trails, 97% open, 4 lifts
Northstar at Tahoe - Fri 6:02a packed powder machine groomed 23 - 48 base 36 trails, 46% open, 13 lifts
Royal Gorge - Fri 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 60 - 60 base 57 trails, 63% open,
Sierra at Tahoe - Fri 10:55a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 55 base 26 trails, 57% open, 8 lifts
Sierra Summit - Fri 8:30a hard packed machine groomed 22 base 30 trails, 60% open, 7 lifts
Snow Summit - Fri 5:40a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 75% open, 12 lifts
Snow Valley - Fri 9:25a hard packed machine groomed 12 - 24 base 9 trails, 26% open, 7 lifts
Soda Springs - Fri 5:56a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 46 base 25 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Squaw Valley USA - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 39 - 78 base 100 trails, 80% open, 26 lifts
Sugar Bowl - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 60 base 71 trails, 85% open, 9 lifts
NEVADA
Diamond Peak - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 56 base 14 trails, 52% open, 4 lifts
Las Vegas Ski - Fri 7:17a packed powder machine groomed 26 base 10 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts
Mt Rose - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 15 trails, 40% open, 5 lifts
PACIFIC NORTH IDAHO
Brundage - Fri 4:45a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 68 base 43 trails, 1300 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts
Lookout Pass - Fri 6a insa packed powder machine groomed 72 - 106 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Pebble Creek - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 36 base 54 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Pomerelle - Fri 3:40a packed powder machine groomed 55 - 82 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Schweitzer Mountain - Fri 5:53a powder machine groomed 52 - 77 base 80 trails, 98% open, 9 lifts
Silver Mountain - Fri 6:00a powder machine groomed 62 - 79 base 67 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Soldier Mountain - Fri 8:45a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 40 base 36 trails, 1147 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts
Sun Valley - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 43 base 79 trails, 88% open, 13 lifts
Tamarack - Fri 3:15p powder machine groomed 28 - 56 base 36 trails, 95% open, 7 lifts
OREGON
Hoodoo - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 48 base 24 trails, 80% open, 5 lifts
Mt Ashland - Fri 6:01a packed powder machine groomed 53 - 70 base 23 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Mt Hood Meadows - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 84 - 96 base 87 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts
Ski Anthony Lakes - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 51 base 6 trails, 29% open, 3 lifts
WASHINGTON
49 Degrees North - Fri 6a insa powder machine groomed 76 - 111 base 68 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Bluewood - Fri 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 48 - 56 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Fri 5:15a powder machine groomed 73 - 94 base 45 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Loup Loup Ski Bowl - Fri 6:35a packed powder machine groomed 43 - 44 base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mission Ridge - Fri 5:24a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 59 base 36 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Baker - Fri 4:48a packed powder machine groomed 135 - 145 base 38 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts
Mt Spokane - Fri 10:45a w packed powder machine groomed 50 - 72 base 45 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Stevens Pass - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 86 - 88 base 37 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-Alpental - Fri 6:00a powder 92 - 95 base 19 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-Central - Fri 10:45a w powder machine groomed 72 - 86 base 22 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-East - Fri 2:13p packed powder machine groomed 83 - 95 base 14 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Summit at Snoqualmie-West - Fri 6:00a powder 82 - 87 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
White Pass - Fri 5:40a packed powder machine groomed 67 - 90 base 32 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA
Apex Mountain - Fri 4:30a variable machine groomed 56 - 56 base 58 trails, 87% open, 4 lifts
Big White - Fri 6:05a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 59 base 100 trails, 85% open, 14 lifts
Crystal Mountain - Fri 3:45a packed powder machine groomed 43 - 78 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Fernie Alpine - Fri 8:00a hard packed machine groomed 76 - 144 base 105 trails, 98% open, 9 lifts
Kicking Horse - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 60 - 64 base 105 trails, 99% open, 5 lifts
Kimberley - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 44 base 78 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts
Mt Baldy - Fri 5:43a hard packed 39 - 53 base 25 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts
Mt Timothy - Fri 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 31 base 28 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts
Mt Washington Alpine Resort - Fri 8:30a packed powder machine groomed 119 - 122 base 60 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts
Panorama Mountain - Fri 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 46 base 120 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Red Resort - Fri 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 75 - 75 base 83 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts
Silver Star - Fri 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 53 - 55 base 112 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Sun Peaks - Fri 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 47 - 47 base 121 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
Whistler/Blackcomb - Fri 9:51a packed powder machine groomed 94 - 102 base 200 trails, 3217 acres, 100% open, 35 lifts
MANITOBA
Asessippi Ski Area - Fri 10:00a variable 16 - 20 base 13 trails, 65% open, 4 lifts
QUEBEC
Gray Rocks - Thu 8:45a hard packed machine groomed 4 - 6 base 3 trails, 14% open, 2 lifts
Mont Rigaud - Plan to Open 12/30; Dec 27: 4 inches new snow
Mont Sainte-Anne - Fri 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 12 base 39 trails, 55% open, 9 lifts
Mont Sutton - Sat 5:50a loose granular machine groomed 10 - 20 base 6 trails, 3 miles, 32 acres, 11% open, 2 lifts
Owl's Head - Fri 6:32a packed powder machine groomed 17 - 17 base 6 trails, 15% open, 2 lifts
Ski Bromont - Fri 8:26p hard packed machine groomed 35 - 40 base 15 trails, 25% open, 6 lifts
Stoneham - Sat 5:23a hard packed machine groomed 12 - 12 base 14 trails, 20% open, 6 lifts
Tremblant - Sat 5:50a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 18 base 48 trails, 27 miles, 367 acres, 55% open, 11 lifts
ONTARIO
Blue Mountain - Fri 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 10 base 2 trails, 6% open, 2 lifts
Calabogie Peaks - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 12 - 16 base 3 trails, 15% open, 2 lifts
Chicopee - Reopen TBA
Dagmar Ski Resort - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 8 - 10 base 4 trails, 29% open, 3 lifts
Devils Elbow - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 6 - 16 base 3 trails, 27% open, 3 lifts
Glen Eden - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Hidden Valley - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 2 - 6 base 1 trail 8% open, 1 lift
Hockley Valley - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 10 base 4 trails, 29% open, 2 lifts
Horseshoe Resort - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 10 - 12 base 8 trails, 35% open, 5 lifts
Lakeridge Ski Resort - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 3 - 11 base 3 trails, 14% open, 2 lifts
Loch Lomond - Fri 8:30a powder machine groomed 13 - 31 base 9 trails, 60% open, 3 lifts
London Ski Club - Reopen TBA Mansfield Ski Club - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Mt St Louis-Moonstone - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 6 - 14 base 13 trails, 36% open, 5 lifts
Oshawa Ski Club - Plan to Open 12/30 w/ 1 trail
Searchmont Resort - Fri 5:20a variable machine groomed 4 - 14 base 6 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts
Sir Sam's - Fri 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 12 base 4 trails, 33% open, 3 lifts
Skyloft Ski Club - Fri 7:58a w loose granular machine groomed 3 trails, 17% open,
Snow Valley - Fri 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 7 - 10 base 13 trails, 72% open, 5 lifts
Talisman Mountain - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Uplands - Opening Soon for Snow Sports NOVA SCOTIA
Ski Martock - Fri 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 3 trails, 43% open, 1 lift
NEW BRUNSWICK
Crabbe Mountain - Sat 6:05a packed powder machine groomed 4 - 8 base 2 trails, 9% open, 2 lifts
Poley Mountain - Fri 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 12 base 6 trails, 26% open, 3 lifts
ALBERTA
Canada Olympic Park - Fri 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 30 - 30 base 1 trail 33% open, 6 lifts
Castle Mountain - Fri 5:21a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 63 base 63 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts
Lake Louise - Fri 5:53a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 64 base 138 trails, 99% open, 10 lifts
Marmot Basin - Fri 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 28 - 33 base 84 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts
Nakiska Ski Area - Fri 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 16 - 32 base 18 trails, 64% open, 6 lifts
Ski Banff @ Norquay - Fri 6a alb powder machine groomed 35 - 42 base 100% open, 5 lifts
Sunshine Village - Fri 6:00a powder machine groomed 52 - 52 base 107 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts
ALASKA ALASKA
Alyeska Resort - Fri 7:40a powder machine groomed 44 - 100 base 69 trails, 92% open, 8 lifts
Eaglecrest - Fri 7:00a powder machine groomed 48 - 109 base 31 trails, 80% open, 3 lifts
Source: SnoCountry Worldwide
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Dec 22
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information
Dec. 22 Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Friday, Dec 22 2006, 6:01:15 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 - Thu 4:00p loose granular machine
12 - 24 base 5 trails, 21% open, 3 lifts Mt Southington - Thu 9:25p variable
machine groomed 8 - 15 base 3 trails, 25% open, 3 lifts Ski Sundown -
Thu 9:00a loose granular machine groomed 10 - 18 base 6 trails, 45% open, 2 lifts
Woodbury - Thu 4:00a t packed powder machine groomed 12 - 25 base 6
trails, 40% open, 4 lifts MAINE Big Rock - Operating, no details
Black Mountain - Plan to Open 12/26 Camden Snow Bowl - Plan to Open 12/26
Hermon Mtn - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 1 trail
5% open, 1 lift Lost Valley - Plan to Open 12/26 Mt Abram - Plan to Open 12/22
Saddleback - Thu 4:25p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 24 base 7
trails, 11% open, 3 lifts Shawnee Peak - Thu 4:20p loose granular machine groomed
8 - 12 base 4 trails, 44 acres, 18% open, 2 lifts Sugarloaf/USA - Thu 2:38p
packed powder machine groomed 8 - 20 base 18 trails, 10 miles, 123 acres, 13%
open, 5 lifts Sunday River - Thu 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base
38 trails, 14 miles, 178 acres, 29% open, 5 lifts MASSACHUSETTS Berkshire East -
Reopen 12/23 Blandford - Plan to Open TBA Blue Hills - Opening Soon for Snow
Sports Bousquet - Reopen 12/22 at 3p Bradford - Reopen TBA
Catamount - Reopen 12/23 Jiminy Peak - Thu 8:00p loose granular machine
groomed 12 - 28 base 14 trails, 5 miles, 75 acres, 44% open, 3 lifts
Nashoba Valley - Thu 1:43p packed powder machine groomed 4 - 8 base 4
trails, 25% open, 3 lifts Otis Ridge - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Pine Ridge - Plan to Open 12/26 Ski Butternut - Thu 5:45p loose granular
machine groomed 12 - 14 base 4 trails, 2 miles, 18% open, 2 lifts
Ski Ward Ski Area - Thu 5:45p variable 12 - 36 base 2 trails, 29% open, 2 lifts
Wachusett - Thu 6:22p frozen granular 6 - 14 base 8 trails, 45% open, 4 lifts
NEW HAMPSHIRE Attitash - Thu 4:10p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 36 base 7
trails, 10% open, 3 lifts Balsams/Wilderness - Thu 5:11p packed powder machine
groomed 16 - 20 base 3 trails, 19% open, 3 lifts Black Mountain - Thu 3:00p packed
powder machine groomed 6 - 24 base 4 trails, 10% open, 1 lift Bretton Woods -
Thu 2:10p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 15 trails, 5 miles, 90 acres,
21% open, 3 lifts Cannon Mountain - Thu 2:45p loose granular machine groomed
8 - 20 base 6 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts Dec 23: 11 trails, 6 lifts, Cranmore -
Thu 6:43a loose granular machine groomed 6 - 24 base 3 trails, 8% open, 2 lifts
Crotched Mountain - Thu 8:43a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 22 base 6 trails,
35% open, 2 lifts Dartmouth Skiway - Reopen 12/23 w/3 trails Granite Gorge -
Reopen 12/23 from 12p-5p Gunstock - Thu 8:51p packed powder machine groomed
10 - 30 base 5 trails, 10% open, 3 lifts King Pine - Thu 10:00p loose granular machine
groomed 6 - 18 base 3 trails, 15% open, 2 lifts Loon Mountain - Thu 5:30p frozen
granular machine groomed 6 - 12 base 10 trails, 60 acres, 22% open, 3 lifts
McIntyre Ski Area - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Mount Sunapee - Thu 4:21p
loose granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12 trails, 4 miles, 46 acres, 20% open, 2 lifts
Pats Peak - Thu 4:49p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 24 base 7 trails, 30% open,
3 lifts Ragged Mountain - Plan to Open 12/26 Storrs Hill - Plan to Open 01/02
Waterville Valley - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 8 - 20 base 13 trails, 25%
open, 3 lifts Whaleback - Reopen 12/23 Wildcat - Thu 4:30p loose granular
machine groomed 6 - 24 base 2 trails, 2% open, 1 lift NEW JERSEY
Campgaw Mtn - Reopen 12/24 Mountain Creek - Thu 8:49p variable
6 - 18 base 6 trails, 15% open, 1 lift NEW YORK Belleayre - Thu 7:42p
loose granular machine groomed 12 - 30 base 7 trails, 10% open, 4 lifts
Brantling Ski Slopes - Reopen TBA Bristol Mountain - Thu 9:30p packed powder
machine groomed 18 base 12 trails, 36% open, 1 lift Cockaigne - Reopen TBA
Dry Hill - Reopen 12/22 Gore Mountain - Thu 4:47p packed powder machine
groomed 8 - 25 base 7 trails, 4 miles, 49 acres, 8% open, 3 lifts Greek Peak -
Thu 4:23p loose granular machine groomed 2 - 14 base 4 trails, 13% open, 2 lifts
Holiday Mountain - Plan to Open 12/26 Holiday Valley - Thu 5:45p loose
granular machine groomed 20 base 12 trails, 20% open, 5 lifts HoliMont - Plan
to Open TBA Hunter Mountain - Thu 4:21p loose granular machine groomed 4 - 40
base 19 trails, 35% open, 4 lifts Kissing Bridge - Reopen TBA Labrador Mountain -
Reopen 12/23 McCauley - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 26 base 2
trails, 10% open, 2 lifts Mt Peter - Plan to Open 12/23 Peek' n Peak - Thu 6:00p
loose granular machine groomed 2 - 20 base 7 trails, 33% open, 2 lifts Plattekill -
Plan to Open 12/23 Royal Mountain - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Snow Ridge -
Reopen TBA Song Mountain - Open Sat/Sun Swain - Thu 9:16p frozen granular
machine groomed 15 base 4 trails, 15% open, 1 lift Thunder Ridge - Reopen TBA
Titus Mountain - Thu 4:45p packed powder machine groomed 4 - 8 base 5 trails,
19% open, 3 lifts Toggenburg - Reopen 12/22 West Mountain - Plan to Open 12/26
Whiteface - Fri 5:15a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12 trails, 5 miles,
58 acres, 26% open, 4 lifts Windham Mtn - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed
5 - 29 base 12 trails, 4 miles, 26% open, 3 lifts Woods Valley - Reopen 12/23
PENNSYLVANIA Alpine Mountain - Plan to Open 12/25 12p-6p Bear Creek - Reopen TBA
Big Boulder - Thu 3:50p w loose granular machine groomed 18 - 46 base 9 trails, 56%
open, 6 lifts Blue Knob - Plan to Open 12/26 Blue Mountain - Fri 4:00a packed powder
machine groomed 12 - 36 base 13 trails, 43% open, 4 lifts Camelback - Thu 4:24p packed
powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 11 trails, 45% open, 4 lifts Elk Mountain -
8:10a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 5 trails, 18 acres, 19% open, 3 lifts
Hidden Valley - Mon Open Sat/Sun 7:00a variable 6 - 10 base 5 trails, 18% open, 2 lifts
Jack Frost - Thu 3:51p w loose granular machine groomed 18 - 36 base 12 trails, 43% open,
9 lifts Liberty Mountain - Thu 9:03a variable machine groomed 4 - 8 base 4 trails, 25%
open, 3 lifts Seven Springs - Fri 4:55a wet granular machine groomed 10 - 18 base 9
trails, 28% open, 5 lifts Shawnee Mountain - Thu 4:23p variable machine groomed 12 -
24 base 4 trails, 20% open, 2 lifts Ski Big Bear - Open Sat/Sun Ski Denton -
Open Sat/Sun Ski Sawmill - Mon Open Sat/Sun 9:15a variable machine groomed 6 - 12
base 1 trail 10% open, 1 lift Sno Mountain - Plan to Open 12/23 Spring Mountain -
Thu 9:00a wet granular machine groomed 10 - 20 base 2 trails, 35% open, 2 lifts
Tanglwood - Plan to Open 12/23 Tussey Mountain - Reopen TBA Whitetail -
Thu 3:53p w loose granular machine groomed 10 - 12 base 10 trails, 53% open, 3 lifts
RHODE ISLAND Yawgoo Valley - Thu 4:28p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 10 base
2 trails, 17% open, 2 lifts VERMONT Ascutney Mountain - Thu 5:22p loose granular machine
groomed 12 - 24 base 2 trails, 3% open, 1 lift Bear Creek - Plan to Open 12/26
Bolton Valley - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 24 base 7 trails, 15% open,
4 lifts Bromley Mountain - Thu 6:46a loose granular machine groomed 8 - 20
base 3 trails, 7% open, 2 lifts Burke Mountain - Thu 2:30p loose granular machine
groomed 6 - 16 base 6 trails, 13% open, 3 lifts Dec 23: 4 lifts, Jay Peak -
5:53a variable machine groomed 6 - 24 base 10 trails, 13% open, 5 lifts
Killington - Thu 4:32p loose granular machine groomed 16 - 22 base 51
trails, 21 miles, 26% open, 12 lifts Mad River Glen - Plan to Open TBA
Magic Mountain - Plan to Open 12/23 Middlebury College Snow Bowl -
Thu 7:00a loose granular machine groomed 2 - 32 base 2 trails, 12% open, 1 lift
Mount Snow - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 24
trails, 11 miles, 172 acres, 23% open, 6 lifts Okemo Mountain - Thu 3:25p
loose granular machine groomed 8 - 24 base 34 trails, 29% open, 9 lifts
Pico - Thu 4:35p loose granular machine groomed 16 - 22 base 6 trails, 1 mile ,
12% open, 4 lifts Quechee Lakes - Plan to Open 12/26 Smugglers' Notch -
Thu 4:30p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 24 base 7 trails, 10% open, 3 lifts
Stowe - Thu 5:11p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 8 trails, 17% open, 5 lifts
Stratton Mountain - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 32 base 22 trails,
10 miles, 125 acres, 25% open, 5 lifts Dec 23: 30 trails, Sugarbush - Thu 5:25a packed
powder machine groomed 6 - 40 base 14 trails, 13% open, 4 lifts
Suicide Six - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 16 base 2 trails,
9% open, 2 lifts SOUTHEAST ALABAMA Cloudmont - Reopen TBA
MARYLAND Wisp - Thu 7:05a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 32 base 12
trails, 43% open, 4 lifts NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian - Thu 4:00a loose granular
machine groomed 18 - 32 base 6 trails, 67% open, 4 lifts Cataloochee - Thu 10:00p
variable machine groomed 21 - 39 base 6 trails, 50% open, 4 lifts Hawksnest -
Wed 7:00p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 16 base 4 trails, 40% open, 2 lifts
Sapphire Valley - Reopen 12/23 Ski Beech - Thu 8:30p wet granular
8 - 24 base 5 trails, 33% open, 5 lifts Sugar Mountain - Thu 9:00p frozen granular
18 - 43 base 9 trails, 45% open, 4 lifts TENNESSEE Ober Gatlinburg -
Thu 5:48p loose granular machine groomed 10 - 18 base 3 trails, 38% open, 2 lifts
VIRGINIA Bryce Resort - Thu 4:54p wet packed snow machine groomed 15 - 32 base
4 trails, 15 acres, 50% open, 2 lifts Massanutten - Thu 4:00p wet granular machine
groomed 16 - 20 base 5 trails, 25% open, 3 lifts Wintergreen - Thu 7:43p loose
granular machine groomed 18 - 21 base 5 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts WEST VIRGINIA
Canaan Valley - Fri 4:00a wet granular 24 - 48 base 3 trails, 8% open, 1 lift
Snowshoe Mountain - Wed 6:55p wet snow machine groomed 22 - 32 base 30 trails,
40% open, 9 lifts Timberline Four Seasons - Thu 3:55p w loose granular machine
groomed 30 - 62 base 9 trails, 24% open, 2 lifts Winterplace - Thu 7:25p loose
granular machine groomed 18 - 36 base 4 trails, 14% open, 3 lifts MIDWEST ILLINOIS
Four Lakes Village - Reopen TBA Ski Snowstar - Reopen TBA Villa Olivia -
Reopen TBA INDIANA Paoli Peaks - Reopen TBA Perfect North - Thu 9:30a
spring snow machine groomed 24 - 36 base 16 trails, 60% open, 4 lifts IOWA
Fun Valley - Reopen 12/26 Seven Oaks - Thu 12:00p wet packed snow 6 - 12 base
2 trails, 25% open, 2 lifts Sundown Mountain - Thu 9:30a variable 10 - 25 base 20
trails, 95% open, 5 lifts MICHIGAN Alpine Valley - Fri Call Ahead 4:00a variable
18 base 4 trails, 16% open, 3 lifts Apple Mountain - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Big Powderhorn - Thu 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 30 base 6 trails, 20%
open, 2 lifts Bittersweet - Reopen TBA Blackjack - Thu 7:00a packed powder
machine groomed 12 - 26 base 8 trails, 40% open, 4 lifts Boyne Highlands -
Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 36 base 12 trails, 24% open, 4 lifts
Boyne Mountain - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 36 base
12 trails, 20% open, 2 lifts Caberfae Peaks - Thu 12:00p variable
12 - 32 base 8 trails, 20% open, 2 lifts Cannonsburg - Reopen TBA
Crystal Mountain - Thu 7:54a hard packed 30 - 32 base 13 trails, 42% open, 5 lifts
Hickory Hills - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Marquette - Thu 6:03p packed
powder machine groomed 18 - 25 base 3 trails, 12% open, 2 lifts
Mont Ripley - Fri Open Fri-Sun 9:00a w packed powder machine groomed
- 24 base 3 trails, 12% open, 1 lift Mount Brighton - Reopen TBA
Mt Holly - Reopen TBA Norway Mountain - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine
groomed 12 - 18 base 7 trails, 55% open, 2 lifts Nub's Nob -
Thu 7:33p frozen granular 10 - 48 base 22 trails, 42% open, 4 lifts
Shanty Creek - Thu 10:10p variable 12 - 48 base 10 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts
Ski Brule - Thu 4:23p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 36 base 11 trails, 65%
open, 3 lifts Skyline - Plan to Open 12/26 Snow Snake - Reopen 12/23 @ 10a
Swiss Valley - Reopen TBA The Homestead - Plan to Open 12/22
Timber Ridge - Reopen 12/26 Treetops - Plan to Open 12/23
Afton Alps - Thu 12:30p variable machine groomed 12 - 28 base 30 trails, 75% open,
6 lifts Andes Tower Hills - Thu 6p tcisa loose granular machine groomed 12 -
24 base 5 trails, 33% open, 3 lifts Buena Vista - Thu 6:15p w loose granular
machine groomed 18 - 32 base 6 trails, 38% open, 3 lifts Coffee Mill -
Thu 5p tcisa packed powder machine groomed 12 - 25 base 4 trails, 40% open, 3 lifts
Hyland Ski Snowboard - Thu 6:30p packed powder machine groomed 12 -
36 base 11 trails, 90% open, 8 lifts Mount Kato - Thu 1:45p variable machine
groomed 16 - 28 base 10 trails, 53% open, 5 lifts Spirit Mountain - Thu 8:00a
packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 8 trails, 36% open, 2 lifts
Welch Village - Thu 12:00p loose granular machine groomed 15 - 30 base 38
trails, 75% open, 4 lifts Wild Mountain - Thu 8:08a powder machine groomed 15 -
40 base 24 trails, 98% open, 6 lifts MISSOURI Snow Creek - Thu 5:15p loose
granular machine groomed 24 - 24 base 10 trails, 60% open, 6 lifts NORTH DAKOTA
Huff Hills - Thu 6:00p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 12 base 2 trails, 12%
open, 2 lifts OHIO Alpine Valley - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Boston Mills/Brandywine - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Mad River - Reopen 12/
Snow Trails - Thu 9:45a wet granular 12 - 24 base 4 trails, 30 acres, 31% open, 4 lifts
SOUTH DAKOTA Deer Mountain - Operating daily thru Jan 01; no details Terry Peak - Thu 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 18 base 5 trails, 20% open, 3 lifts WISCONSIN Alpine Valley - Thu 6:00p variable 6 - 14 base 2 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts Cascade Mountain - Operating, no details Christie Mountain - Thu 6:00a loose granular machine groomed 24 - 35 base 8 trails, 35% open, 3 lifts Christmas Mountain - Plan to Open 12/22 Devil's Head - Fri 12:30a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 28 base 12 trails, 43% open, 3 lifts Granite Peak - Thu 2:30p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 20 base 20 trails, 30% open, 4 lifts Little Switzerland - Thu 10:53p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 18 base 6 trails, 40% open, 5 lifts Mountain Top at Grand Geneva - Wed 4:45p loose granular machine groomed 6 - 30 base 12 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts Nordic Mountain - Reopen 12/23 at 10a, 6 trails, 3 lifts Sunburst - Reopen 12/22 at 4p Trollhaugen - Fri 12:30a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 30 base 16 trails, 72% open, 5 lifts Tyrol Basin - Thu 10:30a wet packed snow machine groomed 10 - 20 base 10 trails, 55% open, 4 lifts ROCKIES COLORADO Arapahoe Basin - Thu 5:25a powder machine groomed 38 - 38 base 37 trails, 54% open, 5 lifts Aspen Highlands - Thu 4:30a powder machine groomed 32 - 53 base 101 trails, 78% open, 4 lifts Aspen Mountain - Thu 4:30a powder machine groomed 30 - 33 base 66 trails, 95% open, 6 lifts Beaver Creek - Thu 5:30a powder machine groomed 33 - 33 base 115 trails, 1500 acres, 92% open, 16 lifts Breckenridge - Thu 5:30a powder 35 - 47 base 146 trails, 2025 acres, 86% open, 28 lifts Buttermilk - Thu 4:30a powder machine groomed 24 - 27 base 41 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts Copper Mountain - Thu 5:19a powder machine groomed 42 - 48 base 105 trails, 1527 acres, 63% open, 19 lifts Crested Butte - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 37 base 81 trails, 77% open, 13 lifts Echo Mountain Park - Thu 12:00p powder machine groomed 35 - 43 base 7 trails, 78% open, 1 lift Eldora - Thu 6a csr powder machine groomed 33 - 48 base 27 trails, 80% open, 11 lifts Keystone - Thu 5:30a powder 39 - 39 base 96 trails, 2809 acres, 89% open, 19 lifts Loveland - Thu 5:30a powder machine groomed 37 - 37 base 76 trails, 1096 acres, 80% open, 8 lifts Monarch - Thu 12:25p powder 44 - 47 base 46 trails, 91% open, 5 lifts Powderhorn - Thu 5:30a powder machine groomed 26 - 31 base 31 trails, 88% open, 3 lifts Purgatory at Durango - Thu 5:00a powder 45 - 49 base 85 trails, 1200 acres, 100% open, 10 lifts Silverton Mountain - Thu 6a csr powder 32 - 63 base 75% open, 1 lift Ski Cooper - Thu 5:30a powder machine groomed 31 - 33 base 26 trails, 400 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts Snowmass - Thu 4:30a powder machine groomed 33 - 48 base 70 trails, 72% open, 15 lifts SolVista Basin - Thu 6a csr powder 18 - 42 base 17 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts Steamboat - Thu 8:08a powder machine groomed 42 - 46 base 121 trails, 2364 acres, 121% open, 11 lifts Sunlight - Thu 6a csr powder machine groomed 21 - 28 base 55% open, 3 lifts Telluride - Thu 5:30a powder machine groomed 41 - 47 base 64 trails, 76% open, 16 lifts Vail - Thu 5:30a powder 30 - 30 base 177 trails, 4311 acres, 82% open, 31 lifts Winter Park - Thu 6a csr powder 50 - 56 base 107 trails, 80% open, 23 lifts Wolf Creek - Thu 6:30a powder machine groomed 71 - 74 base 77 trails, 1600 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts MONTANA Big Mountain - Thu 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 41 base 68 trails, 75% open, 5 lifts Big Sky - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 38 base 22 trails, 30% open, 10 lifts Blacktail Mountain - Thu 5a msr packed powder machine groomed 26 - 43 base 24 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts Bridger Bowl - Thu 4:38p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 21 base 35% open, 2 lifts Discovery - Thu 6:47a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 25 base 28 trails, 50% open, 4 lifts Great Divide - Thu 6:26a powder machine groomed 15 - 20 base 60 trails, 43% open, 4 lifts Lost Trail - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 32 base 20 trails, 44% open, 2 lifts Maverick - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Montana Snowbowl - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 17 - 40 base 37 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts Moonlight Basin - Thu 8:10a variable 15 - 20 base 20 trails, 30% open, 6 lifts Red Lodge - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 30 base 14 trails, 20% open, 4 lifts Showdown - Thu 5a msr packed powder machine groomed 20 - 26 base 31 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts Teton Pass - Sat Open Sat/Sun 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 17 - 26 base 19 trails, 73% open, 2 lifts Turner Mountain - Fri Open Fri-Sun 6a msr powder machine groomed 16 - 30 base 50% open, 1 lift NEW MEXICO Angel Fire - Thu 4:30a powder machine groomed 18 - 18 base 23 trails, 33% open, 5 lifts Pajarito - Plan to Open 12/23; Dec 20: 16-24 inches new snow Red River - Thu 4:34p powder machine groomed 20 - 38 base 13 trails, 22% open, 5 lifts Sipapu - Fri 12:00a powder machine groomed 29 - 36 base 23 trails, 61% open, 3 lifts Ski Apache - Thu 8:30p packed powder machine groomed 31 - 34 base 6 trails, 10% open, 4 lifts Ski Santa Fe - Thu 6a nmsr powder machine groomed 12 - 20 base 18 trails, 32% open, 4 lifts Taos - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 30 base 16 trails, 15% open, 7 lifts UTAH Alta - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 114 trails, 98% open, 7 lifts Beaver Mountain - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 16 - 32 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts Brian Head - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 30 - 32 base 13 trails, 24% open, 3 lifts Dec 23: 7 lifts, Brighton - Thu 5:36a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 58 trails, 26 miles, 1050 acres, 95% open, 6 lifts Deer Valley - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 36 - 40 base 64 trails, 70% open, 18 lifts Park City - Thu 5:18a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 37 base 90 trails, 90% open, 14 lifts Powder Mountain - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 32 - 36 base 39 trails, 35% open, 3 lifts Snowbasin - Thu 6:00a hard packed machine groomed 44 - 48 base 48 trails, 60% open, 6 lifts Snowbird - Thu 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 51 base 83 trails, 93% open, 11 lifts Solitude - Thu 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 43 - 45 base 62 trails, 95% open, 8 lifts The Canyons - Thu 4:20p packed powder machine groomed 38 - 64 base 123 trails, 81% open, 13 lifts Wolf Mountain - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 19 - 21 base 7 trails, 41% open, 3 lifts WYOMING Grand Targhee - Thu 8:40a packed powder machine groomed 61 - 61 base 72 trails, 2000 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts Hogadon - Thu 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 16 base 5 trails, 28% open, 2 lifts Jackson Hole - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 13 - 49 base 40 trails, 2125 acres, 90% open, 9 lifts Dec 22: 11 lifts, White Pine - Thu 5:51a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 22 base 14 trails, 56% open, 2 lifts PACIFIC SOUTH ARIZONA Arizona Snowbowl - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Elk Ridge - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Sunrise Park - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 8 - 10 base 4 trails, 6% open, 2 lifts CALIFORNIA Alpine Meadows - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 37 base 20 trails, 55% open, 6 lifts Bear Mountain - Thu 5:25a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 13 trails, 48% open, 7 lifts Bear Valley - Thu 5:50a packed powder machine groomed 19 - 25 base 9 trails, 22% open, 3 lifts Boreal - Thu 6:13a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 24 base 18 trails, 65% open, 5 lifts Dodge Ridge - Thu 5:00P powder machine groomed 6 - 18 base 60% open, 5 lifts Donner Ski Ranch - Thu 7:43a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 27 base 6 trails, 15% open, 1 lift Heavenly - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 45 base 17 trails, 65 acres, 40% open, 14 lifts Homewood - Thu 7:30a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 7 trails, 12% open, 3 lifts June - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Kirkwood - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 33 - 37 base 21 trails, 32% open, 6 lifts Mammoth - Thu 1:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 60 trails, 60% open, 17 lifts Mountain High - Thu 6:49a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 16 trails, 75% open, 8 lifts Mt Baldy - Operating, no details Mt Shasta - Thu 5:45a hard packed machine groomed 18 - 32 base 13 trails, 42% open, 3 lifts Royal Gorge - Thu 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 21 - 21 base 24 trails, 27% open, 1 lift Sierra at Tahoe - Thu 6:10a packed powder machine groomed 9 - 14 base 16 trails, 600 acres, 30% open, 5 lifts Sierra Summit - Thu 8:25a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 12 base 8 trails, 25% open, 4 lifts Snow Summit - Thu 5:25a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 13 trails, 70% open, 8 lifts Snow Valley - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 8 trails, 33% open, 4 lifts Soda Springs - Thu 6:13a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 24 base 4 trails, 50% open, 2 lifts Squaw Valley USA - Thu 5:40a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 44 base 17 trails, 35% open, 13 lifts Sugar Bowl - Thu 6:10a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 31 base 28 trails, 33% open, 7 lifts Tahoe Donner - Opening Soon for Snow Sports NEVADA Diamond Peak - Thu 9:11a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 6 trails, 19% open, 4 lifts Mt Rose - Thu 6:23a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 20 base 9 trails, 15% open, 3 lifts PACIFIC NORTH IDAHO Bogus Basin - Thu 11:47p 1 new powder machine groomed 29 - 34 base 42 trails, 80% open, 6 lifts Brundage - Thu 4:45a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 42 base 41 trails, 1300 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts Lookout Pass - Thu 6a insa packed powder machine groomed 56 - 84 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Magic Mountain - Operating no details Pebble Creek - Plan to Open 12/26 Pomerelle - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 64 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Schweitzer Mountain - Thu 4p insa powder 42 - 62 base 75 trails, 91% open, 7 lifts Silver Mountain - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 52 base 62 trails, 93% open, 5 lifts Soldier Mountain - Thu 8:15a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 35 base 36 trails, 1147 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts Sun Valley - Thu 5:40a hard packed machine groomed 19 - 29 base 43 trails, 80% open, 9 lifts Tamarack - Thu 3:26p powder machine groomed 21 - 44 base 16 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts OREGON Cooper Spur - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 30 base 10 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts Hoodoo - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 32 base 24 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts Mt Ashland - Thu 6:25a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 34 base 12 trails, 75% open, 3 lifts Mt Bachelor - Thu 5:00a powder machine groomed 55 - 65 base 71 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts Mt Hood Meadows - Thu 4:45a powder machine groomed 72 - 84 base 87 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts Ski Anthony Lakes - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 39 base 5 trails, 24% open, 3 lifts Warner Canyon - Operating, no details Willamette Pass - Thu 7:40p w packed powder machine groomed 16 - 44 base 28 trails, 97% open, 6 lifts WASHINGTON 49 Degrees North - Thu 5a insa powder machine groomed 56 - 81 base 68 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts Alpental at Snoqualmie - Thu 6a insa powder machine groomed 67 - 90 base 21 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts Bluewood - Thu 12:00p powder 38 - 43 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Crystal Mountain - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 56 - 77 base 45 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts Loup Loup Ski Bowl - Thu 6:15a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 40 base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Mission Ridge - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 55 base 36 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Mt Baker - Thu 1:25p powder 111 - 119 base 38 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts Mt Spokane - Thu 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 42 - 58 base 45 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts Stevens Pass - Thu 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 69 - 76 base 37 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts Summit Central at Snoqualmie - Thu 6a insa powder machine groomed 58 - 70 base 23 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts Summit East at Snoqualmie - Reopen 12/23 Summit West at Snoqualmie - Reopen 12/22 White Pass - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 56 - 78 base 31 trails, 97% open, 5 lifts CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Apex Mountain - Thu 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 49 - 49 base 52 trails, 78% open, 4 lifts Big White - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 54 base 80 trails, 68% open, 14 lifts Crystal Mountain - Thu 6:00P packed powder machine groomed 37 - 63 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Fairmont Hot Springs - Thu 6:00P packed powder machine groomed 16 - 31 base 13 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts Fernie Alpine - Thu 8:00a windblown machine groomed 61 - 63 base 105 trails, 98% open, 9 lifts Kicking Horse - Thu 4:00a powder machine groomed 60 - 64 base 105 trails, 99% open, 5 lifts Kimberley - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 37 base 78 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts Mt Baldy - Thu 5:36a hard packed machine groomed 41 - 51 base 25 trails, 95% open, 3 lifts Mt Timothy - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 32 - 32 base 28 trails, 93% open, 2 lifts Mt Washington Alpine Resort - Thu 8:28a powder machine groomed 112 - 112 base 60 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts Murray Ridge - Wed Reopen 12/23 for daily operations 6:45a packed powder machine groomed 59 - 79 base 22 trails, 96% open, 2 lifts Panorama Mountain - Thu 8:06a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 37 base 107 trails, 89% open, 9 lifts Powder King - Reopen 12/22 Powder Springs - Thu 6:30p powder machine groomed 28 - 35 base 12 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts Red Resort - Thu 5:00a hard packed machine groomed 28 - 64 base 83 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts Silver Star - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 44 - 47 base 100 trails, 89% open, 12 lifts Sun Peaks - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 44 - 44 base 115 trails, 95% open, 10 lifts Whistler/Blackcomb - Thu 5:38a powder machine groomed 91 - 91 base 200 trails, 8171 acres, 100% open, 35 lifts Whitewater - Thu 6:00a powder machine groomed 72 - 87 base 47 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts MANITOBA Falcon Ridge - Plan to Open 12/23 QUEBEC Camp Fortune - Thu 6:00p loose granular machine groomed 8 - 8 base 2 trails, 10% open, 2 lifts Edelweiss Valley - Reopen TBA Le Massif - Thu 5:33p packed powder machine groomed 5 - 15 base 4 trails, 9% open, 1 lift Mont Gabriel - Open Sat/Sun Mont Olympia - Open Sat/Sun Mont Rigaud - Plan to Open 12/23 Mont Sainte-Anne - Thu 8:00a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 12 base 10 trails, 15% open, 5 lifts Mont Ste-Marie - Sat Reopen 12/23 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 4 - 6 base 3 trails, 12% open, 1 lift Mont Sutton - Fri 5:39a loose granular machine groomed 9 - 20 base 3 trails, 2 miles, 18 acres, 10% open, 1 lift Owl's Head - Reopen 12/22 Pin Rouge - Plan to Open 12/23 Ski Bromont - Thu 10:40p variable machine groomed 14 - 16 base 7 trails, 12% open, 4 lifts Stoneham - Fri 5:38a frozen granular machine groomed 12 - 12 base 7 trails, 12% open, 3 lifts Tremblant - Thu 5:50a hard packed 7 - 12 base 26 trails, 15 miles, 212 acres, 25% open, 7 lifts Val D'Irene - Plan to Open 12/23 ONTARIO Blue Mountain - Reopen TBA Calabogie Peaks - Reopen 12/22 Chicopee - Reopen TBA Dagmar Ski Resort - Reopen TBA Devils Elbow - Thu 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 8 - 10 base 3 trails, 27% open, 2 lifts Hidden Valley - Plan to Open 12/22 Hockley Valley - Reopen TBA Horseshoe Resort - Thu 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 8 - 10 base 7 trails, 30% open, 3 lifts Lakeridge Ski Resort - Reopen TBA Loch Lomond - Thu 8:00a powder machine groomed 12 - 31 base 6 trails, 50% open, 2 lifts London Ski Club - Reopen TBA Mansfield Ski Club - Plan to Open 12/23 Mt Pakenham - Reopen 12/22 Mt St Louis-Moonstone - Thu 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 6 - 14 base 5 trails, 14% open, 1 lift Oshawa Ski Club - Plan to Open 12/23 Searchmont Resort - Opening Soon for Snow Sports Sir Sam's - Reopen 12/23 Skyloft Ski Club - Plan to Open 12/26 Snow Valley - Thu 6a osr loose granular machine groomed 3 - 7 base 4 trails, 22% open, 3 lifts NOVA SCOTIA Ski Martock - Thu 2:51p variable 12 - 24 base 1 trail 14% open, 1 lift NEW BRUNSWICK Crabbe Mountain - Sun Open Sat/Sun 6:00a loose granular machine groomed 2 base 1 trail 6% open, 1 lift ALBERTA Canada Olympic Park - Thu 6a alb hard packed 30 - 30 base 1 trail 33% open, 5 lifts Canyon Ski Area - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 18 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts Castle Mountain - Thu 7:37a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 63 base 52 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts Lake Louise - Thu 6:05a packed powder machine groomed 35 - 57 base 130 trails, 94% open, 8 lifts Marmot Basin - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 28 - 32 base 84 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts Nakiska Ski Area - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 14 - 26 base 18 trails, 64% open, 4 lifts Silver Summit - Thu Open Sat/Sun 11:55p packed powder machine groomed 9 - 13 base 13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Ski Banff @ Norquay - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 26 - 30 base 85% open, 5 lifts Sunshine Village - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 106 trails, 99% open, 12 lifts ALASKA ALASKA Alyeska Resort - Thu 8:30a powder machine groomed 32 - 80 base 69 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts Eaglecrest - Thu 7:30a powder 35 - 73 base 31 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts Latest Cross Country Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Friday, Dec 22 2006, 6:01:15 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 Opening Soon for Snow Sports Bethel Inn XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Rangeley Lakes XC Reopen TBA MASSACHUSETTS Canterbury Farm XC Plan to Open TBA Northfield Mtn XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports NEW HAMPSHIRE BrettonWoods XC Reopen TBA Great Glen Trails XC Thu 6:34a loose granular grmg6--12 base 1 trail Jackson XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Mt Washington Valley XC Plan to Open TBA Norsk XC Plan to Open 12/26 The Balsams Wilderness XC Thu 5:15p variable 2--3 base 2 trails, 5 km, NEW YORK Fahnestock Winter Park XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports Mohonk Mt House XC Plan to Open TBA Oak Hill Farms XC Plan to Open TBA Osceola Tug Hill XC Thu 7:00a powder grmg2--3 base 40 km, Salmon Hills XC Reopen TBA PENNSYLVANIA Starlight Lake XC Plan to Open 01/02/07 VERMONT Blueberry Hill Inn XC Plan to Open TBA Bolton Valley XC Fri 11:50a w wet packed snow -2 base 4 km, Reopen TBA Craftsbury Outdoor Center XC Thu 5:33p packed powder grmg2--2 base 1 trail 1 km, Grafton Ponds XC Operating w/ 1 km Smugglers' Notch XC Reopen TBA Trapp Family Lodge XC Plan to Open TBA Viking Nordic XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA White Grass XC Reopen TBA MIDWEST MICHIGAN Boyne Nordican XC Reopen TBA Champion Hill XC Reopen TBA Cross Country Ski HQ Reopen TBA Crystal Mountain XC Reopen TBA Hickory Hills XC Plan to Open 12/26 Nordic Nights XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports MINNESOTA Cragun's XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports WISCONSIN Telemark XC Plan to Open TBA ROCKIES COLORADO Ashcroft XC Wed 8:00p powder grmg22--24 base 12 trails, 32 km, Aspen/Snowmass XC Thu 5:30a hard packed grmg9--10 base 15 trails, 90 km, Crested Butte XC Wed 6:40p packed powder grmg14--15 base 7 trails, 24 km, Snow Mountain XC Thu 9:45a packed powder grmg12--24 base 3 trails, 100 km, MONTANA Bohart Ranch XC Thu 6:25a packed powder grmg2--2 base 25 km, Izaak Walton Inn XC Thu 4:00p packed powder grmg5--12 base 13 trails, 32 km, Lone Mountain Ranch XC Thu 4:30p packed powder grmg8--25 base 5 trails, 20 km, Stillwater XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports NEW MEXICO Enchanted Forest XC Thu 10:00a powder grmg15--20 base 35 trails, 33 km, Valles Caldera XC Plan to Open 12/29; Dec 20: 8 inches new snow WYOMING Grand Targhee XC Thu 8:45a packed powder grmg31--32 base 5 trails, 15 km, Pinedale XC Thu 4:00p packed powder grmg15--22 base 30 km, PACIFIC SOUTH CALIFORNIA Bear Valley XC Thu 7:00a packed powder grmg18--20 base 21 trails, 23 km, Kirkwood XC Wed 12:00p packed powder grmg12--14 base 35 km, Royal Gorge XC Thu 8:00a packed powder grmg21--21 base 24 trails, 89 km, PACIFIC NORTH WASHINGTON 49 Degrees North XC Operating, no details CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Whistler XC Wed 8:00a wet snow grmg32--34 base QUEBEC Camp Mercier XC Reopen TBA Parc National Gaspesie XC Plan to Open 12/23 Parc National Mont-Tremblant XC Plan to Open 12/23 Station Mont Sainte Anne XC Thu 8:00a loose granular grmg12--12 base 8 trails, 18 km, Gatineau Park XC Reopen TBA trails open for walking ONTARIO Hardwood Hills XC Reopen TBA Highland's XC Reopen TBA Horseshoe Resort XC Reopen TBA Scenic Caves Nordic Reopen TBA NOVA SCOTIA Ski Martock XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports ALBERTA Strathcona Wilderness Center XC Thu 9:00a hard packed grmg16--16 base 10 trails, 12 km,
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Dec 21
Sponsoring Athletes, Creating Heroes
The benefits of sponsorship
Clara Hughes and Denny Morrison are two Canadian heroes, both on and off the ice. Hughes, an Olympic champion in speed skating, won gold and silver medals at the Torino 2006 Winter Games. Morrison won a silver medal in Team Pursuit at Torino, and was named Canada’s long track male speed skater of the year in 2006.
Despite their on-ice success, both Hughes and Morrison attribute their success to more than athletic ability. For Morrison, the surest route to the podium is by having the right equipment, good coaching and enough money and time for training. Hughes agrees. “Sport is expensive. It takes years of a person’s life to fulfill potential as an athlete. This all costs money and time,” she says.
Without sponsorship, both argue, many talented but under-funded athletes fall prey to financial constraints since they cannot train, work and attend school at the same time. The result is that many talented athletes leave sport because of financial woes, which hurts Canada’s overall athletic performance on the world stage.
The answer, says Morrison, is further funding for athletes.
The dollar and cents solution
Corporations are more than eager to help create Canadian champions. “Our funding program helps alleviate some of the pressure, so athletes can focus their energies on training and competition,” says RONA representative, Mark Hindman. RONA recently provided over 100 athletes with bursaries through its Growing With Our Athletes program.
Corporations such as RONA provide funding through programs designed to fund the development of elite athletes. Petro-Canada has provided over $6 million in scholarships since 1988, and recently created a new program called Fuelling the Dream, which is helping athletes so that they can achieve podium success in 2010, and beyond.
Hbc (Hudson’s Bay Company) also takes a long-term approach to supporting Canadian athletes through its bursary program, giving 200 athletes $5,000 each, in addition to its many long-term funding projects. Hbc representative Diane Gordon acknowledges the struggle that athletes face. “There’s a lot of excitement in an Olympic Games year, but we can’t just think of our athletes and provide them with support during that year alone. It’s the years leading up to the Games where the funding is needed.”
Heroes in the making
For Bell Canada, sponsored athletes serve as role models for staff. “Our real focus is to connect Bell athletes with our employees. [Athletes], such as Clara Hughes, share their stories of passion and commitment to performance,” says Bell’s David Rivers.
For Hughes and Morrison, financial support means they can chase medals and represent Canada on the world stage, knowing they have the necessary financial support. Both hope that funding for Canadian athletes will increase as the 2010 Winter Games draw nearer. In the meantime, they’re happy to be training. “I see it as the best job in the world” Hughes says.
Dec 20
Celebrity Sightings and Excitement on Tap for 2007 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview
The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview ticket sales are on pace to raise over $6 million for Southeast Michigan children's charities. Since its inception, the NAIAS Charity Preview has generated nearly $64 million for children's charities in metro Detroit.
The 2007 Charity Preview will take place Friday, Jan. 12, at Cobo Center in Detroit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets for the event are $400 each, of which $390 is tax-deductible. Tickets are going fast; for more information on the NAIAS 2007 Charity Preview or to purchase tickets call (888) 838-7500.
"Charity Preview is the highlight of the NAIAS each year and definitely an event you don't want to miss," said Robert Thibodeau, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2007. "Last year there were many delightful surprises including a performance by R&B singer Ashanti, but nothing beats the smiles that come from the children who will be helped by the funds raised. Get your tickets fast -- you don't want to miss this magical evening."
Each year, the Charity Preview and the NAIAS host many celebrities. In the past, celebrities like Steve Harvey, Kevin Bacon, Kid Rock, Celine Dion, Jay Leno, Veronica Webb, Tony Danza, and Jeff Daniels have attended the NAIAS. The potential parade of stars for NAIAS 2007 is sure to wow the crowds.
Charity Preview, however, is not just about celebrities. The sale of each Charity Preview ticket brings so much to local children. The purchase of a single Charity Preview ticket buys goods, clothing, and health and support services for many local kids.
"This is year is especially exciting because we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the DADA," said Carl Galeana, co-chairman for the NAIAS 2007. "We've had 900 new ticket sales to the Charity Preview this year, which shows us that despite the economic climate people are still excited and anxious to see all that the NAIAS has to offer and to support hundreds of children across metro Detroit."
Beneficiaries of the Charity Preview include: Barat Child and Family Services; Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan; Boys Hope-Girls Hope of Detroit; The Children's Center; Children's Homes of Judson Center; Children's Services of Northeast Guidance Center Assistance League; The Detroit Institute for Children; ThinkDetroit PAL (Police Athletic League); Easter Seals -- Michigan; March of Dimes; and the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
100th Anniversary
In 2007, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) will celebrate the centennial of its successful association with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Since its inception in 1907, the show has grown from a regional event featuring 17 exhibitors to an internationally-sanctioned show with over 90 exhibitors, adding more than $500 million to the metro Detroit region last year alone. With the support of Detroit area auto dealers the NAIAS features more new vehicle debuts and garners more media coverage than any show in North America.
NAIAS 2007 Official Dates
Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 7 through Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007. Industry Preview Days will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10 and Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 12, 2007. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 13, through Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.
The North American International Auto Show Rod Alberts - Executive Director
Entering its 19th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris- based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/ . The drive, design and desire for cars is here in Detroit!
Dec 19
National Basketball Referees Association Proposes Three-Way Summit
Dec. 19 "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal," said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Three days after the second major fracas at an NBA game in as many years - - last Saturday's game between the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden, coming after the infamous November 19, 2004 brawl involving the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills -- Lamell McMorris, leader of the National Basketball Referees Association, invited National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern and National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Billy Hunter to join him at a three-way summit to be held in conjunction with next February's NBA All-Star Weekend to discuss constructive ways to curtail such incidents from recurring.
"In this season of hope and peace, I have proposed that representatives of the league, the players association, the referees association, and possibly others, gather in Las Vegas to discuss the roiling emotions, passions, and energies that naturally arise during highly contested NBA games, and the sudden violence and the unchecked rage that can sometimes erupt from them," said McMorris. "Working together, we can develop ways of fostering healthy on-court relations, and methods of channeling aggression in constructive ways."
"The intra-league summit will allow all NBA stakeholders to improve communications, discuss expectations, and improve conflict resolution," said McMorris. "Toward this end, Martin Luther King, III, eldest son of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and board member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, has accepted our invitation to join us at the summit and assist the participants in their efforts to come to grips with these issues. There are others who could help the summiteers in this regard, and we have asked the league and the players association to invite others to the table."
About the NBRA
The National Basketball Referees Association represents the referees of the National Basketball Association.
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elbow-to-elbow, and the object is to cross the finish line first. In one piece.
Such is the life of a ski cross athlete.
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Shining a spotlight on sustainability in 2010
What would you tell the world if you had the chance? For VANOC, the
Games represent the chance to shine a spotlight on environmental
sustainability and highlight the many social and economic benefits of going
'green.'
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Vancouver 2010 Unveils Paralympic Games Emblem
Sport, culture and community came together during a free outdoor
concert, as the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic emblem was unveiled to the world.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Special Feature: A special Holiday message to our subscribers from John
Furlong.
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Photo Gallery: The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Emblem Launch Celebration
View photos from the special concert event held in Whistler.
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2010 Winter Games Venues
The venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
stretch over a 120-kilometre zone from the shores of Richmond, just
south of Vancouver, through Vancouver's downtown centre north to the snowy
peaks of the mountain resort of Whistler.
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Promoting Peace and Tolerance Through Sport
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are an
incredible opportunity to promote peace and tolerance through the power of
sport. No longer considered luxuries by the international community, sport
and physical education are indispensable tools in cultivating peace and
fostering development.
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SPOTLIGHT ON
Paralympic Games: Ice Sledge Hockey
Ice sledge hockey was invented at a Swedish rehabilitation centre in
the early 1960s, when a group of athletes with a disability decided they
wanted to continue playing hockey.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Since its relaunch in February 2006, the vancouver2010.com website has
served up more than 10 million page views to nearly 2 million visitors.
VANOC on track and on budget heading into 2007
“As we approach the end of 2006 and the three-year countdown to the 2010 Winter Games, we’re on track and on budget,” said John Furlong, VANOC chief executive officer. “Our construction season finished successfully and we’re pleased to have generated $115 million this year through several new sponsorship agreements with great Canadian companies, exceeding our $100 million target for 2006. “
“One of our greatest sources of inspiration this past year was the wonderful success of our Canadian athletes,” continued Furlong. “They have transferred their unprecedented momentum gained at the Torino 2006 Winter Games into an impressive medal count of 66 early in this winter sport season.”
Furlong added that 2006 was an intense planning year. “From our first-hand experience at the Torino Games to the International Olympic Committee’s thorough Torino debriefing session last summer, our team gained valuable information in 2006 that helped us develop a comprehensive update to our business plan which we look forward to releasing upon its approval early next year.”
VANOC’s latest quarterly report outlines that venue construction is proceeding on budget and on schedule and sponsorship revenue has exceeded expectations for the year. The quarterly report, available at vancouver2010.com, includes unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended October 31, 2006.
VANOC’s revenue (deferred operating revenue) from sponsorship, the International Olympic Committee and other sources for the quarter ending October 31, 2006 was $50.1 million while expenses (deferred operating expenditures) were $16.1 million. Overall revenue since VANOC was formed in 2003 totals $86.7 million while expenses total $92.8 million. In accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, all revenues and expenses are deferred prior to Games time.
VANOC’s venue development expenditures for the quarter were $46.5 million and now total $182.4 million since venue construction started.
VANOC’s next quarterly report, covering the three months ending January 31, 2007 will be available in March, 2007.
VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010.
VANOC’s $580 million venue construction budget was confirmed and fully funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC while a healthy contingency of $66.8 million was established. In November 2006, the Cypress freestyle venue became the first to be competition-ready, more than three years in advance of the Games. VANOC continued to identify creative reductions in scope and cost through an agreement to hold the Olympic ice hockey tournament on North American size ice and to move Paralympic ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling competitions to Vancouver following Whistler’s decision to forgo the building of a new arena.
Sponsorship and marketing
VANOC’s national sponsorship and marketing program continued to gain significant momentum in 2006, surpassing projections by raising over $115 million in sponsorship revenue. VANOC also welcomed nine new Canadian companies, including five from BC, to its Official Licensee Program in 2006, bringing the overall total to 10.
Torino 2006 experience
VANOC’s team and its partners gained valuable experience during the Torino 2006 Winter Games, participating in 40 observer tours produced by the IOC and Torino Organizing Committee with the goal of gaining knowledge in all Games functional areas. The experience gained by VANOC at the Torino 2006 Winter Games assisted all functional areas of the Organizing Committee in intense preparations for the updated business plan.
Own the Podium 2010
Elite Canadian winter sport athletes achieved unprecedented success in 2006, highlighted by the best-ever results for a Canadian team at an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Torino. The momentum has carried into this winter sports season resulting in 66 World Cup medals to date.
Canada’s Games
National awareness levels of the 2010 Winter Games increased from 69 per cent in 2005 to 83 per cent in large part due to the efforts and activities of VANOC and its many partners. Through national tours and public events, VANOC visited all Canadian provinces in 2006 and will visit the 3 territories in January 2007. VANOC’s team also participated in more than 200 public speaking events across Canada while vancouver2010.com is receiving approximately 800,000 page views per month.
Paralympic Games
The dynamic new official emblem of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games was unveiled before a crowd of thousands in Whistler during a Paralympic celebration in September. VANOC also updated its concept for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games which is now based on “small town spirit, big city facilities and world class exposure” in Vancouver and Whistler.
VANOC Board of Directors
At the annual general meeting of the members of the VANOC Board in November, 19 directors were confirmed and appointed Jack Poole as the 20th director, re-electing him as chairman. The directors were appointed for a term that will take them through to the 2010 annual general meeting following the 2010 Winter Games. VANOC welcomed new members Peter Brown, Jacques Gauthier, Carol Stephenson, Jeff Mooney and Beckie Scott while thanking outgoing members France Chrétien-Desmarais, Peter Dhillon, Tony Tennessy, Marion Lay and Catriona Le May Doan for their dedication and contributions to the 2010 Winter Games.
Other 2006 Milestones
- Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan and Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed received Olympic and Paralympic flags as part of VANOC’s participation during the Torino 2006 Olympic and Paralympic closing ceremonies
- raised Olympic and Paralympic flags at Vancouver City Hall and Whistler Village
- commenced quarterly reporting to increase transparency and accountability
- signed historic francophone collaboration protocol with the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique and the Fondation canadienne pour le dialogue des cultures
- welcomed the IOC and delegates from the Organizing Committees of Torino 2006, Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 as well as the 2014 Games Candidate Cities, along with many other representatives from the Olympic Family for five days of knowledge-transfer sessions in Vancouver at the official Torino 2006 debriefing
- presented updated business plan to the VANOC Board in mid-November
- VANOC employee team grew to 298 and moved into its new headquarters, known as Campus 2010
- re-launched vancouver2010.com
VANOC and its partners are planning a number of exciting milestone events in February and March 2007 to celebrate the three-year countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Details will be announced early in 2007.
Sponsorship and marketing
VANOC expects to conclude and announce approximately 5 new sponsorship agreements in the first quarter of 2007. The Licensing and Merchandise program will also continue to grow and VANOC anticipates announcing at least seven new licensees early next year.
VANOC business plan
VANOC anticipates a final approval and public release of the updated business plan in early 2007. After the Torino 2006 Winter Games, VANOC undertook a comprehensive review of its entire operations and updated its draft business plan. The ongoing partner reviews and discussions of the business plan and its planned release in early 2007 are consistent with standard procedures for an Organizing Committee three years in advance of the Games.
Completion of seven venues
VANOC anticipates completing seven venues in 2007, including the Whistler Nordic competition venue (biathlon, ski jump and cross-country), the Whistler sliding centre, Cypress snowboard venue, Whistler alpine venue and Hastings park skating venue.
- completion of preliminary operations plan
- develop, design and unveil Vancouver 2010 mascot(s)
- IOC Coordination Commission (March and Sept)
- refined development of ticketing plan
- VANOC anticipates adding approximately in 250 employees in 2007
- finalization of the 2010 Winter Games Sport Program, test event schedule and preparation for the first official training events to be held in the spring of 2007
- public release of VANOC’s first annual sustainability report
- release a series of Winter Games legacy reports for Lake Placid 1980, Calgary 1988, Salt Lake 2002 and a report on projected legacies for Vancouver 2010
- continue to engage Canada as part of VANOC’s mission to touch the soul of the nation
Dec 18
The 2007 Mavericks Surf Contest(R) Presented by Ask.com(R) Returns to Half Moon Bay
Twenty-Four of the World's Best Big-Wave Surfers Will Converge and Vie for the 2007 Title
December 18, 2006 -- Lauded as the world's premier big-wave surf event, The 2007 Mavericks Surf Contest® presented by Ask.com® is earmarked as the season's most anticipated big-wave surf occurrence. On just 24-hours notice between January 1 and March 31, 2007, 24 legendary big-wave surfers will make the pilgrimage to the treacherous Mavericks surf break to compete for the famed title. This year, the invitees will compete for an impressive $75,000 prize purse. The purse breakdown awards $30,000 for first place, $12,000 for second place, $7,500 for third place, $3,500 for fourth, $2,500 for fifth and $1,500 for sixth place.
"Ask.com® is excited to be an integral part of the preeminent big-wave surfing event, and, as a leading search engine, to be the official go-to source for information for all things Mavericks," said Greg Ott, vice president of marketing for Ask.com. A quick search for Mavericks Surf Contest on Ask.com® will give fans quick access to webcasts and viewing locations, videos, bios on the surfers and the history of the event. In addition, with Ask.com® and Ask.com Mobile™, fans can find Mavericks images, news, maps, walking and driving directions, blogs and other information across the Web for fans everywhere. "We're excited to support this great surfing event, as well as to be a resource for all the Mavericks fans," remarked Ott.
When the ideal confluence of swell and storms hit Half Moon Bay last year generating 50 foot waves and ideal weather, a keyed up crowd of 50,000 spectators experienced the surprise win from South Africa's Grant "Twiggy" Baker. This year these extraordinary watermen will again risk their lives in the hollow, shark-infested waters for the pride of conquering this storied wave.
"We are thrilled to partner with Ask.com® this year to continue to build the backdrop for the world's most respected big-wave athletes to challenge this monster wave. Last year we were honored with near perfect wave conditions lasting all day long. With any luck, Mother Nature will again provide an opportunity to witness the surfers' remarkable displays of courage and athleticism," said Mavericks Surf Ventures Managing Partner Keir Beadling.
When a contest-worthy swell, born from the storms off the coast of Japan, approaches the Mavericks break, the 24 invited surfers get the contest greenlight and have a mere 24 hours to be onsite and ready to go. This year's contest aims to accommodate the tremendous audience interest while respecting the fragile surroundings of this natural wonder by implementing a number of soon-to-be-announced initiatives. These include a groundbreaking live webcast on CBS SportsLine.com, a unique webcast viewing event at "baseball's perfect address" and the home of the San Francisco Giants -- AT&T Park and a "greenlight alert" SMS campaign for Mavericks fans. Surfers and fans alike can track the waves and stay informed on contest announcements at the official website www.maverickssurf.com.
After lengthy discussions, surfing legend and Contest Director Jeff Clark announced this year's invitee list, which includes some of the most prestigious big-wave warriors on the planet. This year the list of exemplary invitees includes in alphabetical order: Matt Ambrose, Grant "Twiggy" Baker, Ion Banner, Ross Clarke-Jones, Kenny "Skindog" Collins, Randy Cone, Danilo Couto, Shane Desmond, Brock Little, Greg Long, Josh Loya, Garrett McNamara, Peter Mel, Shawn Rhodes, Ryan Seelbach, Evan Slater, Tyler Smith, Russell Smith, Jamie Sterling, Anthony Tashnick, Darryl "Flea" Virostko, Grant Washburn, John Whittle and Zach Wormhoudt.
Also named were the 15 alternates, which include: Ryan Augustine, Eraldo Gueiros, Carlos Burle, Mike Gerhardt, Dan Malloy, Chris Bertish, Mike Brummett, Lawton Smith, Alex Martens, Noah Johnson, Jake Wormhoudt, Tim West, Doug Young, Yann Kazabjian and Rusty Long.
About Mavericks Surf Ventures:
Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC is a partnership between legendary surfer and board-shaper Jeff Clark and San Francisco-based sports management and marketing firm Evolve Sports, LLC. Mavericks Surf Ventures produces The Mavericks Surf Contest® and offers apparel and a soon-to-be-launched signature wetsuit under the Mavericks™ brand. Coined as "the wave beyond," Mavericks™ inspires hardcore athletes to face the unpredictably raw power of Mother Nature, and stirs the souls of those who aspire to challenge their own limits. On a date to be determined on 24-hours notice during the winter season of 2007, 24 invited surfers will challenge themselves and the extremes of Mother Nature to compete for the esteemed title of The Mavericks Surf Contest®. Official sponsors of The 2007 Mavericks Surf Contest® presented by Ask.com® also include Clif Bar & Co., Surfer Magazine, Hotline Wetsuits and Capture Technologies.
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Christmas-New Year's Travelers Hit the Road in Increased Numbers This Year, Says Auto Club
December 18, 2006 -- Record numbers of Southern Californians are expected to make vacation getaways over the Christmas-New Year's holiday, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. About 5.5 million Southland residents, and 8.8 million statewide, are predicted to travel over the holiday -- a 1.6 percent increase over last year.
About 80 percent of Southern California travelers, or 4.4 million people, will take driving trips -- a 1.4 percent increase over last year. Those taking plane trips represent about 15 percent of all travelers, or about 840,000 people -- a 2.7 percent increase compared to 2005. The rest, about 275,000, will take a cruise, bus or train trip, which is a 1.6 percent increase over last year.
"This year, like last year, will give would-be travelers two three-day weekends to get away without using extra vacation time, so there are more opportunities for people to take one or even two trips during this period," said Auto Club spokesperson Carol Thorp.
Statewide, nearly 7 million people will travel by car to their holiday getaways, while 1.4 million will fly and 440,000 will go by other means. Nationally, 64.9 million people are expected to travel over this holiday, which is the most popular holiday travel period of the year.
The most popular driving destinations for Southern Californians over this holiday, according to a survey of AAA Travel agents, are:
1) San Diego 2) Southern California mountain resorts 3) Las Vegas
The most popular cruise destinations are Mexico and the Caribbean, while the top flying destination is Hawaii.
Travelers will be paying about 20 to 30 cents more per gallon for gas than they were this time last year. Gas prices are averaging about $2.50 a gallon in Southern California.
With many local residents heading to mountain resorts for the holidays, the Auto Club offers the following tips for car trip safety in winter conditions:
-- Prior to departure, have your car checked to make sure the fluid levels are adequate, tire treads are not worn, belts and hoses are in good condition, and windshield wipers are working well. -- Bring tire chains when driving to the mountains, even if the forecast doesn't call for snow. Conditions can change quickly. -- Pack an emergency kit, a working cell phone and warm clothes in case you get stranded. The kit should contain first aid supplies, a blanket, water and food, a flashlight and a small shovel for digging around tires if the vehicle gets stuck. -- Snow can close roads suddenly. To get the latest information on route closures, call the California Highway Information Number at (800) 427-7623, which features hourly updates on state and interstate road conditions.
Dec 16 2006
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information
Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Friday, Dec 15 2006, 6:01:44 AM EST.
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 - Thu 2:15p packed powder
machine groomed 12 - 24 base 5 trails, 21% open, 3 lifts Mt Southington -
Thu 5:30p w frozen granular 8 - 18 base 4 trails, 29% open, 3 lifts
Ski Sundown - Fri 5:43a loose granular machine groomed 10 - 18 base 6
trails, 45% open, 2 lifts Woodbury - Fri 6:00a c loose granular machine groomed
12 - 20 base 6 trails, 40% open, 4 lifts MAINE Big Rock - Plan to Open 12/16
Black Mountain - Plan to Open 12/26 Camden Snow Bowl - Plan to Open 12/22
Lost Valley - Plan to Open 12/20 Mt Abram - Plan to Open 12/21
Saddleback - Plan to Open 12/16 Shawnee Peak - Plan to Open 12/16 w/ 5 trails,
3 lifts, all abilities Sugarloaf/USA - Thu 2:27p wet snow machine groomed 8 - 20 base
trails, 8 miles, 103 acres, 10% open, 5 lifts Sunday River - Thu 2:
All Mazda Vehicles From Car-Carrying Vessel Cougar Ace to Be Scrapped Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that all of the U.S.- and Canada-bound Mazda vehicles from the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which nearly capsized off the Aleutian Islands in late July, would be scrapped.
"After thorough testing by engineers from our North American and Japanese R&D centers, we decided the most appropriate course of action -- with our customers foremost in mind -- was not to sell any of the 4,703 Mazdas aboard the ship," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, based in Irvine, Calif.
The Cougar Ace sat listing at more than 60-degrees for nearly a month after an incident at sea, before it could be towed to the Port of Portland, Ore., for repairs and to have its cargo off-loaded.
O'Sullivan added that although some of the Mazdas aboard the Cougar Ace showed little or no visible damage from being tied-down at severe angles for an extended period, the potential for future problems led the company to reconsider its initial decision to sell any of the vehicles as used.
"We always put the customer first," O'Sullivan continued. "This drove our decision to scrap every one of the Mazdas involved in this incident."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Source: Mazda Motor Corporation
Monday, Jan 1
Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl: USC vs Michigan 8 USC 3 Michigan - 5:00pm ET
Fiesta Bowl
Fiesta Bowl: Boise St. vs Oklahoma 9 Boise St 7 Oklahoma - 8:00pm ET
Tuesday, Jan 2
Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl: Louisville vs Wake Forest 5 Louisville 15 Wake Forest - 8:00pm ET
Wednesday, Jan 3
Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl: Notre Dame vs LSU 11 Notre Dame 4 LSU - 8:00pm ET
Monday January 8
BCS Championship
BCS Championship: Florida vs Ohio St. 2 Florida 1 Ohio St - 8:00pm ET
Xtreme Motorsports Initiates Steps to Develop Breakthrough Transmission System; New Transmissions to Increase Quality and Reduce Costs, Manufacturing Time
December 15, 2006 -- Xtreme Motorsports of California, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: XTMS) ("Xtreme"), a manufacturer of extreme long travel sandrails, desert and dual sport racecars, has entered into discussions with several firms to produce an advanced line of sandcar transmission systems. The new systems are intended to benefit Xtreme by reducing delivery times, providing a 60% reduction in procurement costs and allowing the company to become a reseller of transmissions to other sandcar manufacturers and customers in need of replacement units. The company expects to formalize the relationships with contractors in the first quarter of 2007.
In the past, manufacturing transmission systems for sandcars and dual sport racecars has been a lengthy process, requiring off-the-shelf parts to be re-manufactured into a single system onsite, depending on frame and engine selection by the customer. Now, Xtreme will stock several lines of transmissions with plug-and-play components and mounting solutions to fit any combination of frame and engine.
"The development of proprietary transmission systems is one of several key strategic initiatives we are implementing to ensure rapid growth in 2007," commented Alan McCaa, CEO of Xtreme Motorsports. "The current time from order to delivery of a transmission averages 6-8 months and represents the number one determinant of delivery time to the customer. Now, we will be able to meet customer demand on a timely basis while improving quality, and our top and bottom lines."
To ensure the efficient internalization of transmission system manufacturing, Xtreme has entered into discussions with an engineering project management firm to oversee processes such as engineering, manufacturing, importing, shipment and marketing of the systems.
In addition, the company has tapped a computer-aided design expert to work with the Xtreme Team and the engineering firm to design the transmissions to the company's specifications based on years of management and staff experience.
Finally, Xtreme has entered into discussions with a Chinese company, with current transmission customers such as Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota, to build the units.
The Company intends to update shareholders on the progress of formalized relationships with the aforementioned contractors after the first of the year.
About Xtreme Motorsports of California, Inc.
Xtreme Motorsports is a manufacturer of custom and production-line sandrails, desert and dual sport racecars. Founded in 1983, Xtreme's sandcars have been sold to customers in England, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, South America and the US. For more information, visit the corporate web site www.xmssandcars.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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