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Early season pass prices expire on September 23

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - SEPTEMBER 13 - Early season pricing expires on September 23, 2011 for 2011-2012 pass products and mountain cards from Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR). With a range of season-long options available, including pass products for guests wanting to ski unlimited days this season to someone looking to enjoy the mountain for a few days, CBMR encourages enthusiasts to take...

KILLINGTON, Vt. (September 12, 2011) - Vermont's Killington Resort has created an online auction, "From the Ground Up ," to assist Vermont farms that sustained damage from tropical storm Irene. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund to help local farmers begin to rebuild.

"Following Tropical Storm Irene, the Agency of Agriculture received calls from many farmers seeking guidance about lost land,...

Belleayre Mountain began preparing its emergency evacuation center in response to a severe hurricane warning for the Catskill Region in anticipation of major flooding in the Phoenicia and Margaretville areas.

In the wake of Hurricane Irene, the emergency evacuation center was in full operation servicing 120 adults, 40 children and 20 dogs. During the first night, Belleayre was used as an emergency ambulance dispatch center because Margaretvill...

Event to Take Place on September 17th, 2011 at Dolan's Lake, Hunter

Hunter, NY - Hunter Mountain and the Village of Hunter will be honoring those who were lost on 9/11 with the dedication of the 9/11 10th Anniversary Memorial, made of steel from the World Trade Center. Constructed by David Slutzky, the memorial will be erected in Dolan's Lake, which is located at the base of Hunter Mountain on Ski Bowl Rd. Members of the FDNY & State Police wi...

Stowe, Vermont (September 9, 2011) - Stowe Mountain Resort, the East's premier year-round destination, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sam Gaines as Director of Real Estate Development. In his new job, Sam will execute the real estate development master plan strategy for Stowe Mountain Resort and Spruce Peak at Stowe, as well as managing all aspects of real estate design, engineering, permitting, compliance, contracting, construction and sales.
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Forms Multi-Disciplinary Foliage Force

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Adding another dimension to its inspirational response to Irene, the State of Vermont today announced a multi-disciplinary task force charged with restoring tourism, and the vital economic activity it generates, during the state's celebrated fall foliage season.

Composed of representatives from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Ski Areas Association, Vermont Agency o...

The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce the 2012 dates for Hope on the Slopes. Hope on the Slopes is an all-day ski and snowboard event that raises money to support the mission of the American Cancer Society. Participate as a team of up to 15 or as an individual. Event participants to engage in competition with other participants in two categories: Fundraising Challenge and Vertical Feet Challenge.

Vertical Feet, tracked by FLAIK G...

Contributions to Fund Are Still Being Received

Highmount: When the magnitude of the August 28 flooding became apparent, the board of directors of the Belleayre Conservatory quickly decided to turn the final show of the Belleayre Music Festival's 20th anniversary season into a benefit for flood victims. As of midday on Monday, net proceeds from the show plus received contributions totaled more than $32,500 with more donations still arriving to ...

2012 Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships

NASTAR and USSA have joined forces to bring recreational racers and US Ski Team members together for a ski racing festival to connect ski racers of all ability levels. Winter Park Resort, Colorado was selected to host the event based on popular demand. The ten day celebration will include the NASTAR National Championships, the US Alpine Championships, a Family Challenge team race with US Ski Tea...

Bavarian Food, Drink, Live Music and More at Fall Festival

WILMINGTON, N.Y. - The 20th annual Whiteface Oktoberfest, in Wilmington, N.Y., is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. During the two-day festival, the Olympic mountain dusts off its lederhosen, fires up the oompah band and enjoys a tall mug of German beer. But it's more than that... it's fun for the entire family with activities including original vendors, arts and crafts, ch...