We have had 23 inches of snow in January (including 3 inches last night), combined with snowmaking, it has given us the best snow conditions in Maine. The Kennebago Quad to the summit is open. True packed powder and powder surfaces.
The ride down America and Tricolor is incredible, the view just makes it better. Head up to the glades. Nightmare, Thrombosis, Dar...
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By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:30 PM
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News from Thunder Ridge Ski Area
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:29 PMCold temperatures mean great snowmaking and even though you may not have snow in your back yard, the mountain is covered with fluffy white powder. We continue to open more trails as snowmaking and grooming continues! Beat those winter blahs and bring your family for a day of fresh air and fun! Lessons and rental equipment is always available and even babysitting for the little ones. Enjoy a hot meal on a cold day in our spacious lodge with panoramic views ...
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Kearney Wins Record 11th Straight World Cup Event
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:28 PMWILMINGTON, N.Y. - Olympic Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, Vt.) won a record 11th consecutive FIS Freestyle World Cup moguls event with victory at the USANA Freestyle Cup at Whiteface Mountain. The title elevates Kearney past Switzerland's Conny Kissling for the longest Freestyle World Cup win streak. World Champion Patrick Deneen (Cle Elum, Wash.) earned his first podium of the season, finishing second behind Mikael Kingsbury of Canada in the men's even...
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Ragged Mountain Updates and Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:26 PMGreetings from Ragged Mountain!
We received four inches of snow last night and more is in the forecast for tomorrow. Ok, so it's not the "big dump" that we are all anxiously awaiting, but we'll take it. Between the beautiful yellow orb in the sky and the blanket of powder, first tracks this morning were fantabulous!
This week we opened Lower Ridge, Raggedy Andy and Upper Chute. Our snowmakers have been working non-stop and we p... -
Winter Has Arrived in the Pocono Mountains & Camelback Mountain Resort
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:17 PMTANNERSVILLE, PA - With the unpredictable weather this winter season Camelback Mountain Resort was ready for anything over the past 24 hours, but as the snow began to fall last night it was evident that Mother Nature was finally smiling on this Pocono Mountain ski/snowboard resort. The Pocono Mountains lie in the heaviest snow-bands with a forecast of several inches. "There's more snow in the forecast throughout the day and already at 9 a.m. there's alread...
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Three Sundays of Free Skiing & Riding for Vermont Military Families at Stowe Mountain
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:16 PMSTOWE, VERMONT -All active, full-time, Vermont Military Personnel, Guard and Reserve Members along with their families (spouse & dependant children), will receive complimentary single-day lift tickets at Stowe Mountain Resort on three select Sundays this winter.
Stowe Mountain Resort International Sales Manager Chris Belanger, an active Sergeant with the VT National Guard states, "Stowe's VT Military Days are a wonderful opportunity for many f... -
Top Athletes Battle it out in Slopestyle and Superpipe Finals at Killington
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:16 PMFreeskiers set records as Torin Yater-Wallace becomes the youngest Winter Dew Tour winner ever and Tom Wallisch wins with the highest freeski score in the Tour's history
KILLINGTON, Vt. (January 22, 2012) - Vermont's Killington Resort hosted the 2011-12 Winter Dew Tour, the largest on-snow event in the East, with superpipe and slopestyle competitions at Bear Mountain that included a VIP Party at the Wobbly Barn with a live DJ set from RAC. Ove... -
Wilmington, New York to Host Leadville Mountain Bike Qualifier
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:13 PMWilmington/Whiteface 100 Returns June 17
WILMINGTON, N.Y. ---- For mountain bikers who like high elevation racing on the most rugged of terrain, the Leadville Trail 100 is the holy grail. As one of the most well-known mountain bike races, getting into the Leadville Trail 100 has always been difficult.
One way to get in is by racing in one of the six 2012 LT100 Qualifiers across the country, each offering 100 total qualifying sta... -
Gore Mountain Restaurant Week Starts Sunday!
By AlpineZone News | Jan 24 2012 - 02:12 PMNORTH CREEK - Gore Mountain's 2nd Annual Restaurant Week begins Sunday, January 29, featuring a variety of unique menu items, specials, and restaurant events daily through Saturday, February 4. The return of the Gore Mountain Restaurant Race on Monday, January 30 promises fun for all skiers and snowboarders!
A complete list of specials for all seven days can be viewed on the events page at GoreMountain.com. These include Sushi Night at Basil ... -
Okemo Celebrates Safety
By AlpineZone News | Jan 17 2012 - 01:47 PMNational Ski Areas Association Safety Awareness Week is January 14-20
LUDLOW, Vt. - As a member of the National Ski Areas Assoc., Okemo Mountain Resort will recognize National Safety Awareness Week, Jan. 14-20, with a variety of events, educational programs and special deals.
Vermont's own PHAT team (Protect Your Head at All Times/Protect Your Head on All Terrain) will be returning to Okemo during Safety Week. The Vermont Snow S...