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SNOWSHOE, West Virginia -- The countdown is over, and Snowshoe Mountain will host its 34th annual rope drop tomorrow morning at 9a.m., signaling the start of another wild and wonderful ski season. Seven trails and three lifts, as well as four terrain garden features are expected to be open tomorrow morning in the main Snowshoe basin area. Complete snow report and slope conditions can be found beginning at 7a.m. at

GILFORD, New Hampshire -- Winter is just around the corner and Gunstock Mountain Resort is gearing up for the 2007-08 Season with a calendar packed full of events. With Gunstock going into it's 70th anniversary this year, it's going to be a season of celebration. Gunstock's opening weekend is planned for December 7th, which begins the Learn To Ski Free Week ??“ make this season the year to learn to Ski or Ride. Purchase a 3 day Mountain Magic Package ...

NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire -- Visitors to Mount Washington Valley this upcoming long holiday weekend will be burning off turkey calories Cranmore-style at the North Conway resort's Arctic Blast Tubing Park starting Friday, November 23. Plus the mountain's Darkside Terrain Park crew will open the Lucky Loop Jib Park with hike-up access for skiers and snowboarders alike.

New Hampshire's most popular tubing park will be open Fri. through Sun. fr...

BARTLETT, New Hampshire -- Skiers and riders were a part of Attitash history as the resort opened for the 07/08 season on Sunday, November 18, 2007 with top-to-bottom terrain on Illusion, marking the earliest opening of the trail in the resort's history. For the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend several trails on Attitash will be added to the trail count including Moat, Spillway, The Learning Center, and Thad's Choice. Thad's Choice is home to The ATP Fly Zone...

WEST DOVER, Vermont -- This winter at Mount Snow, the fun won't stop when the slopes close down for the evening. In fact, music lovers of all ages may feel that the party is just getting started.

Part of a new initiative entitled "The Beat Goes On," Mount Snow has announced plans for recurring live bands at six different resort venues, as well as expanded DJ services to create a social scene for those under the age of 21.

"Our g...

JAY, Vermont -- Another day, another two feet of new snow.

Vermont's Jay Peak Resort opened, over the past weekend, and banked 2 feet of natural snow toward its annual average of more than 360". The resort offered 20 trails, knee deep powder shots, and more opening day action than anyone can remember. "I live right down the road and it's been a long, long time since we've seen an opening day like this.", said Chris Young, Jay area local and a...

NORTH WOODSTOCK, New Hampshire -- Old Colony Ski Club is calling all skiers and snowboarders looking for inexpensive lodging for the 2007/2008 season to come check out the FREE New Members Weekend, November 30 - December 2. Lodging is free the nights of November 30th/December 1st and includes the following for free: breakfast, dinner and party on December 1st and breakfast on December 2nd.

Skiers and snowboarders can have an inexpensive, year...

VERNON, New Jersey -- With the second measurable snowfall in as many weeks, local skiers and snowboarders are anticipating an incredible winter season at Mountain Creek. The region has seen between 6-8??? of natural snowfall to date, and the resort's snow guns are ready to begin laying down a base as soon as temperatures permit in anticipation of opening day on December 8th.

Mountain Creek has several major improvements and enhancements in sto...

HUNTER, New York -- Bernie Weichsel, owner of BEWI and a longtime friend of Hunter Mountain, will be awarded Hunter's annual Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication to the ski industry. The award will be given on Friday, November 23 at 4pm at Hunter Mountain, and his photo will be displayed in the Hall of Fame in Hunter's base lodge.

Bernie has a long history in the Catskills, strapping on his first pair of skis at age four. Ber...

SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN, West Virginia -- Opening Day for the region's largest winter resort is November 21, and the mountain expects a good selection of trails to be open just in time for Thanksgiving

Snowshoe, W.V.--With Opening Day now less than a week away, Mother Nature has allowed Snowshoe's expert snowmaking crew to pick up where they left off last weekend. Natural snow began falling late last night, and the snow guns were once again brought...