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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan -- Skis.com, the innovative online ski shop, wants to remind all skiers about the importance of a good pair of ski pants when assembling a winter wardrobe.

Especially for new skiers, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of purchasing a brand new set of skis or a jacket.

GILFORD, New Hampshire -- Gunstock Adaptive will host Party on the Snow. This is a fundraising event for the Adaptive program at Gunstock Mountain Resort. Everyone who participates enjoys a day and night of activities that make total use of the resort that surrounds them. Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing are only part of the festivities!

On March 14th 2009, Gunstock Adaptive will hold the "Party on the Snow" at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilfo...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- With temperatures dropping into the low twenties today, Sugarloaf began snowmaking operations in preparation for the 2008/09 season. The familiar sound of snowguns echoed through Carrabassett Valley this morning, as snowmakers began to blanket the Tote Road trail in snow.

Forecasts are calling for cold temperatures throughout the week, and snowmaking operations are expected to continue around the clock as Sugarloa...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy Peak begins snowmaking today in preparation for opening day this Saturday, November 22nd. Sustained cold temperatures throughout the week will allow for extensive snowmaking from top to bottom including days of 24 hour snow production. 9 trails will be open for the weekend including West Way, North Glade, Lower Glade, Grand Slam, Upper Slingshot, Lower Slingshot, 360, 180 and Cricket for 54 acres of open terrain.

STOWE, Vermont -- This winter, Stowe Mountain Resort is positioned to attract more skiers and snowboarders from North America's most populated snowsports markets. As one of the northeast's only world-class four-season destinations, Stowe is encouraging people to pack the car or board a train and experience the Ski and Ride capitol of the East. Skiing and snowboarding on Vermont's highest peak opens top-to-bottom starting November 22.

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SNOWSHOE, West Virginia -- With just days to go before Opening Day of the 2008-2009 season at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, 4" of natural snow fell overnight Saturday, and the resort also restarted snowmaking efforts across the mountain. Since the first flakes of the season fell in late October, the resort has received over a foot of natural snow and has been piling up man-made snow with its fleet of snow guns. Snow continues to fall lightly early Morning, and...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- New Hampshire's Loon Mountain plans to open for the winter season on November 22, weather permitting.

Following a record 2007-08 winter season, which featured the debut of the $13 million South Peak expansion, this year Loon has invested over $3 million in new terrain and improvements.

Headlining the 'What's New' list:
?В» Two new trails on South Peak, including Rip Saw, Loon's...

NEWRY, Maine -- In the action sports world there is the saying "go big or go home" freeski legend Simon Dumont is known for going big and he has a world record to prove it. Now Dumont is going big and going home with his new partnership with New England's premier ski destination, Sunday River.

Best known for its incomparable snowmaking and the large amount of available ski terrain, Sunday River offers an impressive 131 trails spread across e...

WEST DOVER, Vermont -- Officials at Mount Snow announced today that the mountain will open to the public at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008.

Details of the opening are being kept under wraps. "I can tell you that we'll be open on 11/22/08, we'll have top to bottom runs, and freestyle skiers and riders will not be disappointed," hinted Mount Snow's general manager, Kelly Pawlak....

HUNTER & WINDHAM, New York -- For the second consecutive year, Hunter Mountain and neighboring Windham Mountain have teamed up to offer the Wintercard. The cooperative deal from the two resorts began last year and allows for four total days of skiing and riding: two at Hunter Mountain and two at Windham Mountain for $129: just over $32 per day. The Wintercard is offered for a limited time only, available only until December 24, 2008.

The card ...