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Feb 16

NASCAR.COM Offers Daytona 500 Video Downloads on the iTunes Store

Expanded Highlights and Post-Race Interviews Available on iTunes for $1.99

ATLANTA, Feb. 16 NASCAR.COM, the premier online destination for NASCAR fans, today announced that race fans will be able to download video highlights of the 2007 Daytona 500 from the iTunes(R) Store (www.itunes.com). Video highlights of the race, viewable on a computer or iPod(R), will be available as a download from iTunes for $1.99 the day after the race.

The highlights will be produced by NASCAR.COM, a division of Turner Sports New Media, and will capture the action from green flag to checkered flag along with interviews from drivers following the action. The video download gives race fans the ability to relive the key action of The Great American Race, in addition to listening in on key radio communications between drivers and crew chiefs as they battle for this season's most prestigious title.

"We're thrilled to have the opportunity to provide NASCAR fans with this unique ability to take a piece of the Daytona 500 with them anywhere on their iPods," said Dennis Quinn, executive vice president, business development, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. "It's yet another way for NASCAR fans to follow their favorite drivers and relive all the excitement of America's most famous race."

"Over the past year iTunes has given sports fans the ability to download highlights from the country's most popular sporting events," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "We're excited to provide Daytona 500 downloads to our customers and think NASCAR fans everywhere will jump at the chance to own video highlights of this year's race."

In its second year providing NASCAR highlights as a digital download, iTunes will be offering fans a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Season Pass for $19.99 where highlights from each of this season's 36 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races will be automatically downloaded when they become available the day after each race.

The iTunes Store features the world's largest catalog with over four million songs, 350 television shows and over 400 movies. The iTunes Store has sold over two billion songs, 50 million TV shows and over 1.3 million movies, making it the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store.

Turner Sports New Media (TSNM), the interactive division of Turner Sports, Inc., acquired all of NASCAR's interactive rights in October 2000 and became the exclusive producer of NASCAR.COM in January 2001. One of the fastest growing sports Web sites, NASCAR.COM is home to broadband news coverage, fantasy games and the NASCAR.COM SuperStore. The site consistently ranks among the top league sites and was named one of the best sports Web sites on the Internet by BusinessWeek (October 2005).

Through September 2006, the site averaged 3.9 million unique users per month during the 2006 NASCAR season. Additionally, multimedia usage on NASCAR.com is up 40% over 2005. In 2003, NASCAR.COM was awarded an Emmy(R) by the National Television Academy for its TrackPass - PitCommand application.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

Source: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Web site: http://www.turner.com/
http://www.nascar.com/
http://www.apple.com/itunes

Feb 13

Chicago Ford Dealers Bring Celebrities, Music, and Fun to Chicago Auto Show

Ford is enlisting Mexican performing artist Patricia Manterola and Grammy-nominated hip-hop singer Kelis to turn up the heat at the Chicago Auto Show. These artists will be supporting various Ford activities including its exclusive automotive sponsorship of the first ever Hispanic day on Feb. 16th.

"We know that these artists will do a great job of generating buzz for Ford," said David Sanabria, Ford Division cross functional marketing manager. "Patricia and Kelis represent great examples of how Ford is finding new and creative ways to connect with our customers."

On Feb. 16th, Ford will be serving as the exclusive automotive sponsor of Hispanic Day. To celebrate this special day, Patricia Manterola will perform on the Telemundo network stage. Manterola will pass out copies of her newest CD and sign autographs. Ford's bilingual product specialists will also provide show goers a chance to win special prizes including T-shirts and key chains. The grand prize will be a trip for two to attend a live taping of the Telemundo sports show, Titulares Y Mas, and a choice between attending tapings of three other popular Telemundo shows: Cada Dia, Cotorreando or Al Rojo Vivo. The winners will also get an exclusive boat ride around Star Island in Florida to see the homes of various celebrities.

Hispanic Day marks a special day for Chicagoland Ford Dealers who will be hosting students from the Hispanic studies program at DePaul University. The students will get a first hand experience of what goes into making an auto show happen for a company like Ford. Ford Motor Company Fund will make a special outreach to young people with a display highlighting its Driving Skills for Life program which focuses on reducing the tragic number of teenagers killed annually in vehicle crashes.

Finally, on Feb. 17th Grammy nominated hip-hop artist Kelis will make an appearance at the Ford display. Kelis is the star of Ford's latest urban marketing campaign for the all-new crossover the Ford Edge. While at the show, she will sign autographs, raffle off autographed Apple iPod Nanos and give away www.FordUrban.com T-shirts.

For more details surrounding Ford's hottest products from the Chicago Auto Show visit: www.fordenespanol.com, www.fordurban.com or www.fordvehicles.com.

Source: Ford Motor Company

Web site: http://www.fordvehicles.com/
http://www.fordurban.com/
http://www.fordenespanol.com/

Feb 12

Auto Affordability Shows a Record Deterioration; Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports

DETROIT, Feb. 12 The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle took 26.2 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. That 2.2 rise in the number of weeks of work required to purchase a new vehicle was the biggest one-quarter deterioration in affordability ever recorded by the index. The sharp drop in affordability in the fourth quarter reversed most of the improvements in affordability recorded over the prior three quarters. Including finance charges, the total cost of buying an average-priced light vehicle was $29,400 in the fourth quarter, up three percent from a year ago. Median family income rose about four percent over those same four quarters.

"The average amount spent on a new car jumped by more than $1,000 in the fourth quarter," said Dana Johnson, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. "With gasoline prices down sharply and wage and salary incomes showing healthy gains, consumers opened their wallets when shopping for cars and light trucks. That along with a rebound in financing costs reflecting less generous incentive programs resulted in a sharp deterioration in our affordability index in the fourth quarter."

This report incorporates the latest data on consumer spending on light vehicles and on the terms available on auto loans. The entire history of the index is shown in the chart below and is available upon request from Marsha Halliburton (313-222-4568 or mlhalliburton@comerica.com).

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Detroit, strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships and helping businesses and people to be successful.

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Dodge Unleashes a Demon With Its New Concept Roadster; Spyder 3-Wheeler Could Revolutionize Motorcycling; Ford Hauls With F-250 SuperDuty; Spy Shots of Secret Mazda2; and GM Rethinks Robot Suicide -- All That and More on TheCarConnection.com.

Complete coverage of the Chicago Auto Show, including previews of the new Scion xB and xD, Ford Taurus, Pontiac G8 and more highlight this week's issue.

DETROIT, Feb. 12 Dodge is ready to unleash a Demon and TheCarConnection.com, <<http: www.thecarconnection.com>> , gives its readers a close-up look at the affordable new concept roadster that won't be unveiled, officially, at least, until next month's Geneva Motor Show. Can the Caliber- based two-seater challenge the established leader, Mazda's Miata, as well as up-and-comers like the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky? Check this week's issue for the details.

For those who love driving al fresco, there are two traditional options: convertibles and motorcycles. But Canadian power sports maker BRP hopes to create a whole new niche with its aggressive and unusual Can-Am Spyder Roadster. The three-wheeler is stylish and swift, but will it really launch a new market segment -- or turn into the next Segway? Turn to TheCarConnection.com for the answer.

Looking to haul ash -- or lumber, wood or, just about anything up to a 25,000 trailer? Join TheCarConnection.com reviewers as they put Ford's new F- 250 SuperDuty through its paces.

At the other end of the auto spectrum, the hip, youth-oriented Scion division has a pair of striking new products in its line-up. How do the new xB and xD stack up? Check out this week's report from the Chicago Auto Show. Complete coverage from the Windy City also includes the new Toyota Highlander, BMW Alpina B7, sporty Pontiac G8, next-generation Nissan Pathfinder, Titan and Armada and more.

Then catch spy shots of Mazda's tiny Mazda2 and find out if it's heading to U.S. showrooms.

In business news, see why GM is re-cutting a commercial about a forlorn robot that has suicide prevention groups up in arms.

Then find out why Ford is bringing back the once-popular Taurus and Mercury Sable nameplates.

Looking to buy a new car, truck or crossover? TheCarConnection.com is your one stop source for news, buying tips, pricing and more.

TheCarConnection.com has teamed up with J.D. Power and Associates, readers access to J.D. Power's benchmark quality and reliability ratings, tools to "build" a virtual car, and the ability to compare product prices and features.

Web users can access TheCarConnection through the PR Newswire site www.prnewswire.com.

Source: TheCarConnection.com

Feb 10

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information

Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Friday, Feb 9 2007, 6:03:49 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 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 45 base 20 trails, 83% open, 5 lifts

Mt Southington - Thu 10:40p packed powder machine groomed 42 - 52 base 13 trails, 95% open, 6 lifts

MAINE

Black Mountain - Thu 12:55p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 12 base 6 trails, 29% open, 2 lifts

Camden Snow Bowl - Thu 5:00p frozen granular machine groomed 18 - 24 base 5 trails, 35% open, 2 lifts

Eaton Mountain - Thu 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 21 base 9 trails, 50% open, 1 lift

Hermon Mtn - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 36 base 6 trails, 30% open, 1 lift

Lost Valley - Thu 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 68 base 12 trails, 67% open, 2 lifts

Mt Abram - Thu 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 23 - 41 base 38 trails, 25 miles, 170 acres, 80% open, 5 lifts

Mt Jefferson - Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Saddleback - Thu 8:34a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 30 base 49 trails, 108 acres, 82% open, 5 lifts

Shawnee Peak - Thu 4:20p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 30 base 37 trails, 220 acres, 92% open, 5 lifts

Sugarloaf/USA - Thu 2:35p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 30 base 98 trails, 44 miles, 506 acres, 75% open, 9 lifts

Sunday River - Thu 2:30p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 36 base 120 trails, 46 miles, 587 acres, 92% open, 12 lifts Feb 10: 123 trails, 17 lifts,

Titcomb Mountain - Wed 11:10p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 27 base 16 trails, 90% open, 2 lifts

MASSACHUSETTS

Berkshire East - Thu 9:01p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 55 base 20 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts

Blandford - Fri 3:55a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 11 trails, 75% open, 3 lifts

Blue Hills - Fri 4:50a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 12 base 2 trails, 30% open, 3 lifts

Bousquet - Wed 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 42 base 16 trails, 75% open, 3 lifts

Bradford - Fri 2:30a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 32 base 13 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Catamount - Wed 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 30 base 24 trails, 75% open, 4 lifts Feb 10-11: 25 trails, 5 lifts, 85%,

Jiminy Peak - Thu 10:08p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 55 base 37 trails, 10 miles, 143 acres, 82% open, 5 lifts

Nashoba Valley - Thu 9:24a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 17 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Ski Butternut - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 20 trails, 13 miles, 95% open, 3 lifts

Ski Ward Ski Area - Thu 7:15p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 48 base 9 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Wachusett - Thu 6:10p hard packed machine groomed 27 - 48 base 21 trails, 99% open, 7 lifts

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Arrowhead - Sat Open Sat/Sun 10:47p packed powder machine groomed 1 - 6 base 1 trail 11% open, 1 lift

Attitash - Thu 2:55p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 40 base 45 trails, 16 miles, 190 acres, 64% open, 7 lifts

Balsams/Wilderness - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 24 base 12 trails, 1 mile , 75% open, 3 lifts

Black Mountain - Thu 11:00a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 30 base 33 trails, 82% open, 2 lifts

Bretton Woods - Thu 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 81 trails, 30 miles, 417 acres, 96% open, 6 lifts

Cannon Mountain - Thu 2:50p packed powder machine groomed 14 - 32 base 45 trails, 85% open, 6 lifts

Cranmore - Thu 11:03a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 36 base 33 trails, 82% open, 5 lifts

Crotched Mountain - Thu 8:45a packed powder machine groomed 25 - 54 base 18 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Dartmouth Skiway - Thu 8:18a packed powder machine groomed 10 - 20 base 22 trails, 73% open, 3 lifts

Granite Gorge - Thu 8:00p hard packed machine groomed 18 - 42 base 4 trails, 40% open, 3 lifts

Gunstock - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 36 base 38 trails, 80% open, 7 lifts

King Pine - Thu 10:10p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 48 base 17 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Loon Mountain - Fri 12:41a loose granular machine groomed 15 - 21 base 45 trails, 18 miles, 259 acres, 8 lifts

Mount Sunapee - Thu 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 28 - 40 base 50 trails, 17 miles, 200 acres, 87% open, 8 lifts

Pats Peak - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 36 base 22 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Ragged Mountain - Thu 11:20p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 9 trails, 18% open, 3 lifts

Storrs Hill - Thu 9:45a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 12 base 1 trail 100% open, 1 lift

Waterville Valley - Thu 11:58a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 30 base 45 trails, 189 acres, 87% open, 7 lifts

Whaleback - Fri 3:30a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 14 trails, 40% open, 4 lifts

Wildcat - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 8 - 28 base 41 trails, 90% open, 2 lifts

NEW JERSEY

Campgaw Mtn - Thu 8:14p packed powder machine groomed 50 - 65 base 6 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Hidden Valley - Thu 9:30a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 30 base 9 trails, 69% open, 4 lifts

Mountain Creek - Thu 9:55p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 26 trails, 60% open, 5 lifts

NEW YORK

Belleayre - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 40 base 32 trails, 116 acres, 65% open, 7 lifts

Brantling Ski Slopes - Thu 8:15a powder machine groomed 9 - 52 base 11 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts

Bristol Mountain - Thu 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 65 base 31 trails, 94% open, 6 lifts

Buffalo Ski Club - Thu 9:30a powder machine groomed 8 - 38 base 15 trails, 40% open, 4 lifts

Cockaigne - Wed 8p sany packed powder machine groomed 9 - 29 base 15 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Dry Hill - Thu 8:30p 4 new packed powder machine groomed 12 - 40 base 5 trails, 62% open, 1 lift

Four Seasons - Wed 2p sany packed powder machine groomed 8 - 16 base 6 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Gore Mountain - Thu 3:55p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 46 base 48 trails, 18 miles, 211 acres, 65% open, 8 lifts

Greek Peak - Thu 3:35p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 38 base 28 trails, 90% open, 6 lifts

Holiday Mountain - Wed 1:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 4 trails, 44% open, 2 lifts

Holiday Valley - Thu 6:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 50 base 53 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts

HoliMont - Thu 8:09a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 44 base 49 trails, 92% open, 8 lifts

Hunter Mountain - Thu 4:09p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 70 base 42 trails, 78% open, 5 lifts

Kissing Bridge - Wed 8p sany powder machine groomed 14 - 35 base 36 trails, 97% open, 4 lifts

Labrador Mountain - Thu 10:50p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 25 base 13 trails, 85% open, 3 lifts

McCauley - Thu 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 32 - 34 base 19 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts

Mt Peter - Thu 10:30p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 60 base 8 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts

Peek' n Peak - Thu 8:24p 3 new packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 28 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Plattekill - Thu 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 13 trails, 40% open, 3 lifts Feb 10: 14 trails,

Royal Mountain - Thu Open Sat/Sun 3:00p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 30 base 14 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Sawkill Family Ski Center - Sat 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 2 - 10 base 2 trails, 6 acres, 100% open, 1 lift

Snow Ridge - Wed 9:00a powder machine groomed 24 - 54 base 15 trails, 70% open, 3 lifts

Swain - Thu 8:31p packed powder machine groomed 32 - 60 base 22 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Thunder Ridge - Thu 5:10p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 36 base 23 trails, 96% open, 3 lifts

Titus Mountain - Thu 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 13 - 19 base 27 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Toggenburg - Thu 9:45p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 24 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Tuxedo Ridge - Wed 8p sany packed powder machine groomed 10 - 45 base 4 trails, 57% open, 2 lifts

West Mountain - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 12 trails, 1 mile , 70% open, 2 lifts

Whiteface - Fri 5:22a 5 new powder machine groomed 24 - 38 base 67 trails, 16 miles, 184 acres, 84% open, 6 lifts

Willard Mountain - Thu 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12 trails, 85% open, 4 lifts

Windham Mtn - Thu 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 54 base 34 trails, 15 miles, 240 acres, 90% open, 6 lifts

Woods Valley - Thu 8:00p powder machine groomed 10 - 40 base 12 trails, 86% open, 2 lifts

PENNSYLVANIA

Alpine Mountain - Thu 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 50 base 20 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts

Bear Creek - Fri 4:59a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 65 base 21 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Blue Knob - Thu 10:00a powder machine groomed 30 - 45 base 34 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts

Blue Mountain - Thu 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 30 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Camelback - Thu 3:16p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 70 base 33 trails, 156 acres, 100% open, 13 lifts

Elk Mountain - Thu 8:43a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 56 base 25 trails, 98% open, 4 lifts

Hidden Valley - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 36 base 28 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Liberty Mountain - Thu 8:40a packed powder machine groomed 38 - 48 base 15 trails, 99% open, 8 lifts

Mystic Mountain - Sun 8:42a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Seven Springs - Fri 5:10a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 56 base 40 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Shawnee Mountain - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 22 trails, 95% open, 7 lifts

Ski Big Bear - Thu 5:15p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 40 base 18 trails, 1 mile , 26 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts

Ski Denton - Thu 6:40a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 22 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Ski Roundtop - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 42 base 16 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Ski Sawmill - Thu 12:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 48 base 13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Spring Mountain - Thu 6:30p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 72 base 7 trails, 92% open, 5 lifts 95% open 8 of 9 trails,

Tanglwood - Thu 8:30a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 60 base 8 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Whitetail - Thu 11:50a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 42 base 18 trails, 95% open, 6 lifts

RHODE ISLAND

Yawgoo Valley - Thu 3:22p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 12 trails, 3 miles, 36 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts

VERMONT

Ascutney Mountain - Thu 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 30 base 32 trails, 75% open, 4 lifts

Bolton Valley - Fri 2:04a 5 new packed powder machine groomed 15 - 30 base 55 trails, 86% open, 5 lifts

Bromley Mountain - Thu 6:51a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 27 base 34 trails, 77% open, 6 lifts

Burke Mountain - Thu 2:20p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 39 trails, 86% open, 4 lifts

Jay Peak - Fri 5:55a 3 new powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 62 trails, 90% open, 6 lifts

Killington - Thu 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 166 trails, 73 miles, 83% open, 18 lifts

Mad River Glen - Fri 6:00a powder machine groomed 24 base 45 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Magic Mountain - Thu 5:45a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 30 base 14 trails, 30% open, 2 lifts

Middlebury College Snow Bowl - Thu 11:37p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 36 base 6 trails, 28% open, 2 lifts

Mount Snow - Thu 6:40a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 70 trails, 26 miles, 374 acres, 68% open, 10 lifts

Okemo Mountain - Thu 2:45p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 30 base 98 trails, 84% open, 14 lifts

Pico - Thu 4:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 32 trails, 12 miles, 64% open, 3 lifts

Quechee Lakes - Thu 5:30p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 32 base 13 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Smugglers' Notch - Thu 4:39p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 44 base 69 trails, 90% open, 7 lifts

Stowe - Thu 9:00p powder machine groomed 24 - 54 base 48 trails, 39 miles, 480 acres, 100% open, 10 lifts

Stratton Mountain - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 38 base 80 trails, 31 miles, 428 acres, 90% open, 7 lifts

Sugarbush - Thu 2:00p powder machine groomed 14 - 50 base 111 trails, 53 miles, 484 acres, 100% open, 13 lifts

Suicide Six - Thu 3:50p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 30 base 20 trails, 87% open, 2 lifts

SOUTHEAST

ALABAMA

Cloudmont - Thu 8:56a frozen granular machine groomed 32 - 60 base 2 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

MARYLAND

Wisp - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 78 base 31 trails, 95% open, 7 lifts

NORTH CAROLINA

Appalachian - Thu 3:39a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 67 base 10 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Cataloochee - Thu 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 35 - 81 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Hawksnest - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 50 base 9 trails, 75% open, 4 lifts

Sapphire Valley - Wed 12:30p powder machine groomed 38 - 60 base 2 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Ski Beech - Thu 8:14p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 50 base 15 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Sugar Mountain - Thu 9:00p packed powder machine groomed 45 - 80 base 20 trails, 115 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts

Wolf Ridge - Thu 11:52p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 62 base 16 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts

VIRGINIA

Bryce Resort - Thu 11:00p packed powder machine groomed 37 - 52 base 8 trails, 25 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts

Massanutten - Thu 4:30p packed powder machine groomed 30 - 42 base 14 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Wintergreen - Wed 7:00p packed powder machine groomed 60 - 80 base 24 trails, 99 acres, 99% open, 4 lifts

WEST VIRGINIA

Canaan Valley - Thu 4:00a powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 37 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Snowshoe Mountain - Thu 9:44p packed powder machine groomed 34 - 44 base 57 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts

Timberline Four Seasons - Thu 9:45a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 30 trails, 81% open, 2 lifts

Winterplace - Thu 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 52 - 72 base 25 trails, 86% open, 6 lifts

MIDWEST

ILLINOIS

Chestnut Mountain - Thu 8:36a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 72 base 19 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Four Lakes Village - Thu 10a srp packed powder machine groomed 12 - 20 base 4 trails, 75% open, 2 lifts

Ski Snowstar - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 42 - 74 base 14 trails, 28 acres, 100% open, 8 lifts

Villa Olivia - Thu 10:01p variable machine groomed 18 - 24 base 7 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

INDIANA

Paoli Peaks - Thu 8:50a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 90 base 13 trails, 85% open, 5 lifts

Perfect North - Thu 7:07a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 70 base 22 trails, 90 acres, 100% open, 11 lifts

IOWA

Seven Oaks - Thu 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 15 - 18 base 7 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Sundown Mountain - Thu 7:03a packed powder machine groomed 30 - 60 base 21 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

MICHIGAN

Alpine Valley - Fri 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 2 - 38 base 20 trails, 80% open, 10 lifts

Apple Mountain - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 36 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Bittersweet - Thu 9:05p packed powder machine groomed 25 - 40 base 20 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Blackjack - Mon 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 42 base 20 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Boyne Highlands - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base 50 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Boyne Mountain - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 70 base 43 trails, 70% open, 8 lifts

Caberfae Peaks - Thu 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 78 base 34 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Crystal Mountain - Thu 7:44a packed powder machine groomed 65 - 65 base 45 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Hickory Hills - Wed 2:00p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 36 base 8 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Indianhead - Thu 10:18a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 44 base 28 trails, 200 acres, 100% open, 9 lifts

Marquette - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 30 base 19 trails, 76% open, 4 lifts

Mt Holly - Thu 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 54 base 19 trails, 100% open, 14 lifts

Norway Mountain - Thu 9:51p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 40 base 16 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts Feb 10: 16 trails, 5 lifts,

Nub's Nob - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 75 base 53 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Pine Mountain - Wed 3:00p hard packed machine groomed 18 - 48 base 19 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts

Shanty Creek - Thu 8:00p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 36 base 49 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Ski Brule - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 6 - 42 base 17 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Swiss Valley - Fri 5:14a packed powder machine groomed 8 - 34 base 11 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

The Homestead - Thu 10:00a w packed powder machine groomed 20 - 24 base 15 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Timber Ridge - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 32 base 15 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Treetops - Wed 4:35p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 44 base 20 trails, 85% open, 5 lifts

MINNESOTA

Afton Alps - Thu 1:20p packed powder machine groomed 26 - 60 base 48 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Andes Tower Hills - Thu 9:12a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 24 base 14 trails, 40 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts

Buena Vista - Wed 1:30p packed powder machine groomed 18 - 32 base 16 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Hyland Ski Snowboard - Wed 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 12 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Lutsen Mountains - Thu 10:00a hard packed machine groomed 25 - 50 base 65 trails, 84% open, 7 lifts

Spirit Mountain - Thu 10:00a hard packed machine groomed 18 - 24 base 22 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Steeplechase - Thu 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 16 - 56 base 17 trails, 3 miles, 40 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts

Welch Village - Thu 11:15a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 60 base 46 trails, 96% open, 8 lifts

Wild Mountain - Thu 8:00a powder machine groomed 30 - 70 base 25 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

MISSOURI

Snow Creek - Wed 5:50p packed powder machine groomed 36 - 60 base 12 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

NORTH DAKOTA

Huff Hills - Thu 10:00p packed powder machine groomed 20 - 25 base 12 trails, 80% open, 2 lifts

OHIO

Mad River - Thu 8:40a packed powder machine groomed 64 - 64 base 23 trails, 144 acres, 100% open, 12 lifts

Snow Trails - Thu 9:25a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 60 base 13 trails, 50 acres, 100% open, 7 lifts

SOUTH DAKOTA

Terry Peak - Thu 7:30a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 24 base 19 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts

WISCONSIN

Alpine Valley - Thu 9:20p packed powder machine groomed 48 - 56 base 20 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts

Camp 10 - Thu 9:00a packed powder machine groomed 7 - 40 base 9 trails, 75% open, 3 lifts

Cascade Mountain - Thu 10a srp packed powder machine groomed 22 - 51 base 34 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Christie Mountain - Thu 7:50a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 38 base 18 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts Feb 09: 100%,

Devil's Head - Thu 2:00a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 56 base 25 trails, 89% open, 7 lifts

Nordic Mountain - Thu 10a srp packed powder machine groomed 4 - 18 base 12 trails, 5 lifts

Sunburst - Thu 6:45a packed powder machine groomed 24 - 36 base 12 trails, 100% open, 8 lifts

Tyrol Basin - Thu 9:45a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 40 base 15 trails, 98% open, 5 lifts

Whitecap Mountain - Thu 10:30p packed powder machine groomed 40 - 45 base 43 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Wilmot Mountain - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 45 base 25 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

ROCKIES

COLORADO

Arapahoe Basin - Thu 5:10a packed powder machine groomed 45 - 45 base 58 trails, 488 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts

Aspen Highlands - Thu 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 46 - 58 base 121 trails, 96% open, 5 lifts

Aspen Mountain - Thu 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 38 base 76 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Beaver Creek - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 43 - 43 base 148 trails, 1805 acres, 100% open, 16 lifts

Breckenridge - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 61 base 147 trails, 2211 acres, 94% open, 27 lifts

Buttermilk - Thu 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 37 base 41 trails, 92% open, 4 lifts

Copper Mountain - Thu 5:02a loose granular machine groomed 49 - 58 base 130 trails, 2437 acres, 99% open, 21 lifts

Crested Butte - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 34 - 41 base 100 trails, 92% open, 16 lifts

Echo Mountain Park - Thu 9:19a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 47 base 10 trails, 100% open, 1 lift

Eldora - Thu 8:20a packed powder machine groomed 60 - 60 base 53 trails, 680 acres, 100% open, 12 lifts

Keystone - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 46 - 46 base 115 trails, 3110 acres, 99% open, 19 lifts

Loveland - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 49 base 77 trails, 92% open, 8 lifts

Monarch - Fri 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 53 - 55 base 55 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Powderhorn - Thu 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 31 - 31 base 40 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Purgatory at Durango - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 41 - 45 base 85 trails, 1200 acres, 100% open, 10 lifts

Silverton Mountain - Thu 7:30p powder 63 - 120 base 100% open, 1 lift

Ski Cooper - Thu 8:15a packed powder machine groomed 44 - 45 base 26 trails, 400 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts

Snowmass - Thu 4:30a packed powder machine groomed 39 - 51 base 86 trails, 94% open, 20 lifts

SolVista Basin - Thu 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 38 - 40 base 32 trails, 84% open, 5 lifts

Steamboat - Thu 8:17a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 48 base 162 trails, 2908 acres, 98% open, 19 lifts

Sunlight - Thu 6a csr packed powder machine groomed 39 - 42 base 67 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Telluride - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 43 - 50 base 84 trails, 100% open, 16 lifts

Vail - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 35 - 35 base 189 trails, 5159 acres, 98% open, 33 lifts

Winter Park - Thu 5:40a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 58 base 126 trails, 2411 acres, 79% open, 16 lifts

Wolf Creek - Thu 6:30a powder machine groomed 76 - 86 base 77 trails, 1600 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts

MONTANA

Big Mountain - Thu 6:57a powder machine groomed 31 - 72 base 93 trails, 3000 acres, 100% open, 10 lifts

Big Sky - Thu 8:00a variable machine groomed 39 - 59 base 150 trails, 100% open, 17 lifts

Blacktail Mountain - Thu 6a nmsr packed powder machine groomed 42 - 68 base 24 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Bridger Bowl - Thu 5:40a wet granular 41 - 41 base 71 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Discovery - Thu 5:44a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 52 base 55 trails, 95% open, 5 lifts

Lost Trail - Thu 5:45a packed powder machine groomed 59 - 65 base 45 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Montana Snowbowl - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 32 - 60 base 39 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Moonlight Basin - Thu 6:04a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 40 base 80 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Red Lodge - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 39 - 39 base 38 trails, 54% open, 6 lifts

Showdown - Thu 6a nmsr packed powder machine groomed 38 - 46 base 34 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Turner Mountain - Thu 9:00a w packed powder machine groomed 36 - 55 base 20 trails, 100% open, 1 lift

NEW MEXICO

Angel Fire - Thu 6:36a packed powder machine groomed 61 - 61 base 72 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Pajarito - Sat 8:09a w powder machine groomed 50 - 50 base 39 trails, 98% open, 5 lifts

Red River - Thu 6:58a packed powder machine groomed 51 - 51 base 50 trails, 90% open, 7 lifts

Sandia Peak - Thu 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 50 base 32 trails, 97% open, 4 lifts

Sipapu - Thu 10:13p packed powder machine groomed 37 - 51 base 39 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Ski Apache - Thu 9:07p hard packed machine groomed 75 - 78 base 50 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Taos - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 65 - 67 base 93 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts

UTAH

Alta - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 58 - 58 base 114 trails, 98% open, 7 lifts

Beaver Mountain - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 39 - 39 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Brian Head - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 46 - 46 base 54 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Brighton - Thu 5:52a packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 66 trails, 26 miles, 1050 acres, 100% open, 6 lifts

Deer Valley - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 46 - 48 base 91 trails, 99% open, 21 lifts

Park City - Thu 7:17a packed powder machine groomed 37 - 54 base 104 trails, 100% open, 15 lifts

Powder Mountain - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 46 - 49 base 83 trails, 73% open, 6 lifts

Snowbasin - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 46 - 48 base 82 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Snowbird - Thu 4:40a packed powder machine groomed 53 - 56 base 83 trails, 93% open, 12 lifts

Solitude - Thu 6:50a packed powder machine groomed 50 - 53 base 61 trails, 95% open, 8 lifts

The Canyons - Thu 6:25a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 49 base 141 trails, 100% open, 16 lifts

Wolf Mountain - Thu 6a usr packed powder machine groomed 28 - 32 base 16 trails, 80% open, 3 lifts

WYOMING

Grand Targhee - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 78 - 78 base 72 trails, 2000 acres, 100% open, 5 lifts

Hogadon - Thu 8:00a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 31 base 24 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Jackson Hole - Thu 5:00p powder 19 - 58 base 109 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts

White Pine - Thu 5:47a packed powder machine groomed 35 - 35 base 24 trails, 96% open, 2 lifts

PACIFIC SOUTH

ARIZONA

Arizona Snowbowl - Thu 6:10a packed powder machine groomed 11 - 32 base 24 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts

Elk Ridge - Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Sunrise Park - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 40 - 47 base 66% open, 4 lifts

CALIFORNIA

Alpine Meadows - Thu 6:00a powder machine groomed 29 - 61 base 80 trails, 80% open, 8 lifts

Badger Pass - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 15 - 24 base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Bear Mountain - Thu 7:00a hard packed machine groomed 24 - 48 base 25 trails, 93% open, 12 lifts

Bear Valley - Thu 6:10a packed powder machine groomed 25 - 35 base 48 trails, 72% open, 6 lifts

Boreal - Thu 6:00a powder machine groomed 34 - 54 base 38 trails, 80% open, 5 lifts

Dodge Ridge - Thu 5:15a powder 12 - 34 base 58 trails, 705 acres, 85% open, 8 lifts

Donner Ski Ranch - Thu 9:55a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 44 base 49 trails, 70% open, 4 lifts

Heavenly - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 36 - 52 base 60 trails, 1500 acres, 50% open, 28 lifts

Homewood - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 27 - 47 base 45 trails, 75% open, 4 lifts

Kirkwood - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 48 - 52 base 65 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Mammoth - Thu 8:40a powder machine groomed 24 - 48 base 100 trails, 80% open, 23 lifts

Mountain High - Thu 6:45a variable 12 - 30 base 18 trails, 55% open, 11 lifts

Mt Shasta - Thu 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 17 - 20 base 13 trails, 41% open, 3 lifts

Northstar at Tahoe - Thu 5:44a variable machine groomed 17 - 43 base 76 trails, 96% open, 14 lifts

Royal Gorge - Thu 8:30a powder machine groomed 30 - 30 base 51 trails, 57% open, 1 lift

Sierra at Tahoe - Thu 7:51a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 51 base 39 trails, 85% open, 7 lifts

Sierra Summit - Thu 9:50a packed powder machine groomed 20 - 20 base 30 trails, 75% open, 8 lifts

Snow Summit - Thu 7:00a hard packed machine groomed 24 - 48 base 26 trails, 84% open, 14 lifts

Snow Valley - Thu 6:15a loose granular machine groomed 12 - 36 base 11 trails, 105 acres, 45% open, 5 lifts

Soda Springs - Thu 6:00a powder machine groomed 34 - 64 base 30 trails, 80% open, 6 lifts

Squaw Valley USA - Thu 5:33a packed powder machine groomed 26 - 62 base 125 trails, 74% open, 19 lifts

Sugar Bowl - Thu 6:30a powder machine groomed 39 - 62 base 78 trails, 93% open, 7 lifts

NEVADA

Diamond Peak - Thu 6:00a wet snow 28 - 48 base 20 trails, 65% open, 5 lifts

Las Vegas Ski - Thu 9:46a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 18 base 8 trails, 70% open, 3 lifts

Mt Rose - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 22 - 34 base 18 trails, 30% open, 5 lifts

PACIFIC NORTH

IDAHO

Bogus Basin - Thu 6:40a variable 36 - 41 base 45 trails, 80% open, 6 lifts

Brundage - Thu 5:47a powder machine groomed 45 - 60 base 43 trails, 96% open, 4 lifts

Lookout Pass - Thu 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 84 - 129 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Pebble Creek - Thu 3:49a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 37 base 95% open, 3 lifts

Pomerelle - Thu 6:17a packed powder machine groomed 62 - 89 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Silver Mountain - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 60 - 84 base 70 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Soldier Mountain - Thu 8:45a packed powder machine groomed 25 - 30 base 36 trails, 1147 acres, 100% open, 3 lifts

Sun Valley - Thu 5:30a hard packed machine groomed 38 - 52 base 79 trails, 90% open, 18 lifts

Tamarack - Thu 6:00a wet packed snow machine groomed 40 - 45 base 36 trails, 92% open, 6 lifts

OREGON

Cooper Spur - Fri 8:01a w packed powder machine groomed 34 - 34 base 10 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Hoodoo - Thu 4:50a packed powder machine groomed 56 - 56 base 30 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Mt Ashland - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 46 - 76 base 23 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Mt Bachelor - Thu 7:25a variable 94 - 101 base 71 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Mt Hood Meadows - Thu 5:01a packed powder machine groomed 84 - 108 base 87 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Ski Anthony Lakes - Thu 5:00a loose granular machine groomed 43 - 51 base 21 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Timberline - Thu 7:08a variable machine groomed 109 - 115 base 100% open,

Willamette Pass - Thu 8:50a variable 51 - 90 base 29 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

WASHINGTON

49 Degrees North - Tue 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 102 - 147 base 68 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Badger Mountain - Open Sat/Sun

Bluewood - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 56 - 57 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Crystal Mountain - Thu 5:20a variable machine groomed 74 - 99 base 50 trails, 85% open, 6 lifts

Loup Loup Ski Bowl - Wed 6:25a frozen granular 46 - 48 base 10 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Mission Ridge - Thu 8:42a variable 40 - 60 base 27 trails, 800 acres, 75% open, 4 lifts

Mt Baker - Thu 4:51a packed powder machine groomed 140 - 153 base 38 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Mt Spokane - Thu 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 52 - 82 base 45 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Stevens Pass - Thu 4:00p wet packed snow machine groomed 90 - 101 base 37 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Summit at Snoqualmie-Alpental - Thu 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 91 - 120 base 24 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Summit at Snoqualmie-Central - Thu 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 86 - 86 base 20 trails, 91% open, 8 lifts

Summit at Snoqualmie-East - Open Sat/Sun

Summit at Snoqualmie-West - Thu 5a insa packed powder machine groomed 86 - 91 base 12 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

White Pass - Thu 5:45a packed powder machine groomed 74 - 102 base 32 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

CANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Apex Mountain - Thu 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 65 - 65 base 60 trails, 90% open, 3 lifts

Big White - Thu 5:48a packed powder machine groomed 73 - 79 base 118 trails, 100% open, 16 lifts

Crystal Mountain - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 47 - 47 base 24 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Fairmont Hot Springs - Fri 2:50a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 47 base 14 trails, 95% open, 2 lifts

Fernie Alpine - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 94 - 106 base 111 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Grouse Mountain - Thu 2:00p variable 148 - 160 base 25 trails, 96% open, 5 lifts

Kicking Horse - Thu 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 68 - 70 base 106 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Kimberley - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 34 - 55 base 80 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Mt Baldy - Thu 5:40a hard packed 38 - 65 base 25 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Mt Timothy - Thu 6:18a powder machine groomed 44 - 44 base 28 trails, 90% open, 2 lifts

Mt Washington Alpine Resort - Thu 9:26a variable machine groomed 108 - 110 base 50 trails, 80% open, 8 lifts

Panorama Mountain - Thu 8:24a packed powder machine groomed 31 - 46 base 120 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Powder Springs - Wed 6:20p packed powder machine groomed 51 - 115 base 27 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Red Resort - Thu 6:30a wet snow machine groomed 37 - 75 base 85 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Silver Star - Thu 4:00a packed powder machine groomed 70 - 70 base 113 trails, 98% open, 12 lifts

Sun Peaks - Thu 5:58a powder machine groomed 56 - 56 base 121 trails, 100% open, 11 lifts

Whistler/Blackcomb - Thu 6:00a hard packed machine groomed 101 - 101 base 200 trails, 8171 acres, 100% open, 38 lifts

Whitewater - Thu 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 101 - 101 base 47 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

MANITOBA

Asessippi Ski Area - Thu 11:30a variable machine groomed 31 - 35 base 19 trails, 80% open, 4 lifts

Falcon Ridge - Tue Open Sat/Sun 12:00p packed powder machine groomed 10 - 10 base 11 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

QUEBEC

Camp Fortune - Wed 9p oesr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 28 base 16 trails, 89% open, 4 lifts

Edelweiss Valley - Wed 9p oesr packed powder machine groomed 18 - 25 base 10 trails, 56% open, 3 lifts

Le Massif - Thu 5:00p packed powder machine groomed 6 - 16 base 38 trails, 88% open, 4 lifts

Mont Avila - Thu 8:01a w packed powder machine groomed 12 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Mont Belu - Wed 10:26p w packed powder machine groomed 9 trails, 90% open, 1 lift

Mont Blanc - Thu 7:42a w packed powder machine groomed 34 trails, 85% open, 5 lifts

Mont Gabriel - Thu 8:01a w packed powder machine groomed 13 trails, 72% open, 3 lifts

Mont Gleason - Wed 10:44p packed powder machine groomed 12 base 15 trails, 71% open, 2 lifts

Mont Habitant - Wed 8:01p w loose granular machine groomed 11 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Mont Olympia - Thu 8:01a w packed powder machine groomed 21 trails, 88% open, 4 lifts

Mont Orford - Thu 7:10a w packed powder machine groomed 30 trails, 54% open, 3 lifts

Mont Rigaud - Thu 8:44a w packed powder machine groomed 9 trails, 100% open, 1 lift

Mont Sainte-Anne - Thu 7:45a packed powder machine groomed 12 - 28 base 63 trails, 95% open, 6 lifts

Mont Saint-Sauveur - Thu 8:01a w packed powder machine groomed 4 - 8 base 38 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Mont Ste-Marie - Wed 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 20 - 24 base 18 trails, 84% open, 2 lifts

Mont Sutton - Thu 5:58a powder machine groomed 8 - 22 base 53 trails, 22 miles, 173 acres, 100% open, 4 lifts

Owl's Head - Thu 6:48a powder machine groomed 23 - 25 base 39 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts

Ski Bromont - Thu 10:12a packed powder machine groomed 14 - 16 base 59 trails, 75% open, 7 lifts

Ski La Reserve - Thu 5:20a packed powder machine groomed 29 - 31 base 19 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Ski Morin Heights - Thu 8:01a w packed powder machine groomed 17 trails, 74% open, 3 lifts

Stoneham - Fri 5:40a frozen granular machine groomed 18 - 18 base 29 trails, 90% open, 7 lifts

Tremblant - Fri 5:46a packed powder machine groomed 18 - 22 base 88 trails, 44 miles, 581 acres, 94% open, 12 lifts

Val D'Irene - Thu 6:55a w packed powder machine groomed 18 trails, 69% open, 4 lifts

Vorlage - Wed 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 18 - 22 base 10 trails, 70% open, 3 lifts

ONTARIO

Blue Mountain - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 45 - 48 base 34 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Calabogie Peaks - Wed 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 18 - 20 base 16 trails, 80% open, 2 lifts

Centennial Park - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 12 base 3 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Chicopee - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 14 - 18 base 14 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Dagmar Ski Resort - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 26 base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Devils Elbow - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 11 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Glen Eden - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 10 - 12 base 12 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Hidden Valley - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 12 - 20 base 8 trails, 62% open, 4 lifts

Hockley Valley - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 16 - 22 base 14 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Horseshoe Resort - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 26 - 38 base 23 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Lakeridge Ski Resort - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 22 - 24 base 16 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Loch Lomond - Thu 9:00a powder machine groomed 18 - 31 base 14 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

London Ski Club - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 16 - 18 base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Mansfield Ski Club - Reopen TBA

Mt Chinguacousy - Reopen TBA

Mt Pakenham - Wed 9p oesr loose granular machine groomed 18 - 24 base 10 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

Mt St Louis-Moonstone - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 28 - 42 base 36 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

North York - Thu 6a osr hard packed 24 - 28 base 4 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Oshawa Ski Club - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 13 - 20 base 18 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts

Searchmont Resort - Fri 5:30a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 31 base 15 trails, 90% open, 4 lifts

Sir Sam's - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Skyloft Ski Club - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 16 - 17 base 11 trails, 61% open, 3 lifts

Snow Valley - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 24 - 28 base 20 trails, 100% open, 7 lifts

Talisman Mountain - Thu 6a osr packed powder machine groomed 26 - 28 base 17 trails, 94% open, 5 lifts

Uplands - Reopen TBA

NOVA SCOTIA

Ski Martock - Thu 2:39p packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 6 trails, 86% open, 4 lifts

NEW BRUNSWICK

Crabbe Mountain - Thu 6:30a packed powder machine groomed 16 - 24 base 18 trails, 94% open, 2 lifts

Poley Mountain - Thu 7:00a packed powder machine groomed 28 - 28 base 23 trails, 100% open, 4 lifts

ALBERTA

Canada Olympic Park - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 34 - 34 base 3 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Castle Mountain - Thu 7:00a variable 33 - 120 base 65 trails, 95% open, 4 lifts

Lake Louise - Thu 6:02a packed powder machine groomed 60 - 65 base 139 trails, 100% open, 10 lifts

Marmot Basin - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 45 - 45 base 84 trails, 100% open, 9 lifts

Nakiska Ski Area - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 18 - 31 base 26 trails, 93% open, 5 lifts

Silver Summit - Sat Open Sat/Sun 11:50p packed powder machine groomed 13 - 18 base 13 trails, 100% open, 1 lift

Ski Banff @ Norquay - Thu 6a alb packed powder machine groomed 54 - 54 base 28 trails, 100% open, 5 lifts

Sunshine Village - Thu 6:00a packed powder machine groomed 61 - 61 base 107 trails, 100% open, 12 lifts

ALASKA

Alpenglow/Anchorage Ski Club - Open Sat/Sun

Alyeska Resort - Thu 7:50a hard packed machine groomed 44 - 116 base 69 trails, 100% open, 6 lifts

Birch Hill - Wed 7:55p c packed powder machine groomed 12 - 24 base 12 trails, 100% open, 2 lifts

Eaglecrest - Thu 7:15a packed powder machine groomed 61 - 162 base 35 trails, 100% open, 3 lifts

Latest Cross Country Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Friday, Feb 9 2007, 6:03:50 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

Winding Trails XC Wed 2:24p frozen granular grmg1--8 base 1 trail 1 km,

MAINE

10th Mountain Center XC Thu 11:00a packed powder grmg4--6 base 5 trails, 21 km,

Bethel Inn XC Thu 8:00a packed powder grmg6--6 base 8 trails, 25 km,

Harris Farm XC Wed 8:00p powder grmg4--8 base 40 km,

Nordic Heritage XC Wed 9:00p packed powder grmg6--10 base 20 km,

Pineland Farms XC Thu 7:00p packed powder grmg3--4 base 8 trails, 22 km,

Sugarloaf USA Outdoor XC Thu 8:30a hard packed grmg6--14 base 70 km,

Sunday River XC Thu 9:16p packed powder grmg8--12 base 23 trails, 30 km,

Titcomb Mountain XC Wed 11:15p packed powder grmg10--15 base 18 trails, 16 km,

MASSACHUSETTS

Canterbury Farm XC Thu 5:00p powder grmg4--4 base 6 trails, 15 km,

Great Brook XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Maple Corner Farm XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Northfield Mtn XC Wed 9:47a windblown grmg1--3 base 1 trail 1 km,

Notchview Reservation XC Wed 8:45a packed powder grmg2--4 base 15 trails, 25 km,

Ski Butternut XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Stump Sprouts XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Weston Ski Track XC Wed 7:00p hard packed grmg6--30 base 2 trails, 2 km,

NEW HAMPSHIRE

BrettonWoods XC Wed 7:44a powder grmg4--12 base 29 trails, 70 km,

Chase House XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Dexters Inn Norsk XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Franconia XC Thu 9:30a packed powder grmg6--12 base 22 trails, 65 km,

Great Glen Trails XC Thu 7:00a packed powder grmg7--12 base 40 km,

Gunstock XC Thu 5:00p packed powder grmg4--6 base 28 trails, 10 km,

Jackson XC Thu 5:57a packed powder grmg10--14 base 41 trails, 110 km,

Jumpin' Jack Frost XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Mt Washington Valley XC Plan to Open TBA

Nordic Skier XC Wed 4:55p packed powder grmg4--8 base 32 trails, 30 km,

The Balsams Wilderness XC Thu 5:00p packed powder grmg6--15 base 41 trails, 76 km,

Waterville Valley XC Thu 11:00a packed powder grmg5--7 base 30 trails, 59 km,

Windblown XC Reopen TBA

NEW JERSEY

High Point XC Plan to Open TBA

NEW YORK

Black River XC Fri 12:00a packed powder grmg3--3 base 52 km,

Cascade XC Thu 6:31a packed powder grmg9--12 base 20 km,

Fahnestock Winter Park XC Plan to Open TBA

Garnet Hill Lodge XC Thu 2:30p packed powder grmg3--5 base 21 trails, 50 km,

Lapland Lake XC Thu 6:25a powder grmg4--6 base 17 trails, 50 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

Olympic Sports Complex XC Thu 9:00a packed powder grmg6--8 base 15 trails, 50 km,

Osceola Tug Hill XC Thu 5:58a powder grmg33--46 base 18 trails, 40 km,

Pineridge XC Thu 8:00a packed powder grmg2--4 base 13 trails, 25 km,

Salmon Hills XC Thu 8:30a packed powder grmg29--41 base 15 trails, 35 km,

Tree Haven Trails XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

PENNSYLVANIA

Crystal Lake XC Thu 1:00a packed powder grmg8--9 base 30 km,

Starlight Lake XC Plan to Open TBA

VERMONT

Blueberry Lake XC Thu 8:00a packed powder grmg4--6 base 11 trails, 30 km,

Bolton Valley XC Thu 9:33a packed powder grmg26--29 base 100 km,

Craftsbury Outdoor Center XC Thu 1:26p packed powder grmg3--6 base 15 trails, 75 km,

Grafton Ponds XC Wed 8:00a packed powder grmg10--20 base 3 km,

Hazen's Notch XC Thu 1:40p packed powder grmg12--14 base 20 trails, 40 km,

Highland Lodge XC Wed 8:45p powder grmg7--14 base 12 trails, 52 km,

Hildene XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Memphremagog XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

Millstone XC Thu 8:00a packed powder grmg6--14 base 10 trails, 35 km,

Ole's XC Thu 12:45p packed powder grmg12--24 base 50 km,

Smugglers' Notch XC Wed 8:33a hard packed grmg4--7 base 30 km,

Stowe Mountain XC Thu 4:30p packed powder grmg8--12 base 24 trails, 45 km,

Timber Creek XC Thu 3:00p packed powder grmg6--6 base 13 trails, 13 km,

Viking Nordic XC Thu 5:00p hard packed grmg3--6 base 3 trails, 15 km,

Wilderness Trails XC Thu 5:00p packed powder grmg3--5 base 8 trails, 12 km,

Wild Wings XC Fri 5:19a 1-newPP grmg4--8 base 9 trails, 20 km,

Woodstock XC Wed 3:30p packed powder grmg4--7 base 40 km,

SOUTHEAST

WEST VIRGINIA

White Grass XC Thu 6:00a powder grmg8--18 base 44 trails, 50 km,

MIDWEST

MICHIGAN

Boyne Nordican XC Thu 7:00a packed powder grmg8--12 base 8 trails, 35 km,

Champion Hill XC Thu 11:40a packed powder grmg8--9 base 13 trails, 23 km,

Cross Country Ski HQ Wed 6:20a powder grmg6--10 base 8 trails, 18 km,

Crystal Mountain XC Thu 7:46a packed powder grmg15--18 base 14 trails, 40 km,

Hickory Hills XC Wed 2:00p packed powder grmg10--12 base 2 trails, 2 km,

Nordic Nights XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

MINNESOTA

Bluefin Bay Resort XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

OHIO

Chapin Forest Pine Lodge XC Thu 9:13a packed powder grmg4--12 base 6 km,

WISCONSIN

Justin Trails XC Wed 8:11a packed powder grmg4--4 base 18 km,

ROCKIES

COLORADO

Ashcroft XC Thu 7:00a powder grmg22--32 base 16 trails, 35 km,

Crested Butte XC Wed 5:35p wet packed snow grmg20--45 base 40 km,

Snow Mountain XC Thu 8:42a hard packed grmg18--27 base 110 km,

MONTANA

Big Mountain XC Thu 6:57a packed powder grmg35--43 base 7 trails, 16 km,

Bohart Ranch XC Thu 6:13a packed powder grmg10--10 base 27 km,

Izaak Walton Inn XC Thu 9:00p packed powder grmg24--40 base 17 trails, 33 km,

Lone Mountain Ranch XC Wed 4:30p wet packed snow grmg15--30 base 23 trails, 77 km,

Stillwater XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

UTAH

Homestead Resort XC Opening Soon for Snow Sports

WYOMING

Grand Targhee XC Thu 5:00a packed powder grmg39--41 base 5 trails, 15 km,

Pinedale XC Thu 9:30a packed powder grmg30--30 base 30 km,

PACIFIC SOUTH

CALIFORNIA

Bear Valley XC Thu 7:00a packed powder grmg18--20 base 27 trails, 35 km,

Green Valley XC Not Open 2006-2007 season

Royal Gorge XC Thu 8:30a powder grmg30--30 base 51 trails, 189 km,

Yosemite XC Thu 8:50a powder grmg18--30 base 39 km,

CANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Whistler XC Thu 9:45a hard packed grmg39--47 base 32 km,

QUEBEC

Camp Mercier XC Thu 3:15p packed powder grmg15--22 base 5 trails, 80 km,

Parc National Gaspesie XC Thu 8:20a powder grmg26--33 base 24 km,

Parc National Mont Orford XC Thu 8:00a powder grmg8--14 base 50 km,

Parc National Mont-Tremblant XC Thu 9:45a hard packed grmg12--14 base 10 trails, 52 km,

Station Duchesnay XC Thu 7:44a variable 23--26 base 13 trails, 65 km,

Station Mont Sainte Anne XC Thu 7:50a packed powder grmg12--20 base 18 trails, 145 km,

Gatineau Park XC Thu 3:30p packed powder grmg5--15 base 114 km,

ONTARIO

Haliburton XC Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg8--11 base 92 km,

Hardwood Hills XC Thu 6:00a packed powder grmg14--18 base 10 trails, 30 km,

Highland's XC Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg7--12 base 24 km,

Horseshoe Resort XC Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg12--16 base 35 km,

Mansfield Outdoor Centre XC Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg3--3 base 30 km,

Scenic Caves Nordic Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg11--13 base 20 km,

Stokely Creek XC Not reporting

Wasaga Beach XC Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg4--7 base 30 km,

Wye Marsh Wildlife XC Thu 6a osr packed powder grmg12--16 base 22 km,

Source: SnoCountry Worldwide

Web site: http://www.snocountry.com/

Feb 9

Kia Sedona Named 'Best Minivan' by MotorWeek

Minivan Receives Kia's First-Ever Drivers' Choice Award From the Popular Television Series

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 The Kia Sedona added another accolade to its growing trophy case earlier this week at the Chicago Auto Show when MotorWeek announced its selection as "Best Minivan" in its 2007 Drivers' Choice Awards. The recognition marks the first time Kia has received a Drivers' Choice Award from the long-running automotive television program.

"Sedona has been a smash hit with both consumers and the automotive press since its debut last year, and receiving this award from the venerable and well-respected team at MotorWeek is further proof of the impact the vehicle has had in the marketplace," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America (KMA).

MotorWeek evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks for this year's Drivers' Choice Awards, focusing on superior performance, technology, practicality and dollar value from the consumer's perspective. The winning vehicles were put through a battery of road and track tests as well as comprehensive comparisons to competitors.

"The second-generation Korean-branded design matches all the best features of its rivals, and then beats them in price and powertrain warranty," said John Davis, executive producer, host and creator of MotorWeek. "The leaps that Kia has made in perceived quality with each new vehicle are well documented and Sedona is just the latest example. From school bus to apartment moving, minivans are the most versatile vehicles on the planet, and this one is tops."

Sedona is recognized as an industry leader in safety, proven by its five star crash safety rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and "Top Safety Pick" honor by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Additional praise includes being named a "Best Buy" by Consumer Digest; "Total Value" and "Most Delightful Vehicle" awards from Strategic Vision; and being tabbed "Best Buy -- 2007 Minivan" by Consumer Guide Automotive.

Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's SaferCar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).

Source: Kia Motors America

Feb 5

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information

LEBANON, N.H., Feb. 5 Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. As of Monday, Feb 5 2007, 6:01:35 AM EST