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STOWE, Vermont ??” A NEW high-speed detachable quad, NEW terrain, and the first fully automated snowmaking system in New England is what's NEW in Stowe this winter. These brand new improvements complement the two new lifts and beginner terrain that were added to Spruce last winter. All totaled, these projects represent $30 million in improvements to the best intermediate terrain east of the Rockies. Greatly improving the skiing and riding on almost 20...

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH, Vermont ??” At Smugglers' Notch Resort, there's promise of winter fun at every turn during the 2005-2006 season. Now in its seventh year of recognition by SKI Magazine readers as #1 in North America for its family programs, the Resort offers many new programs for children and adults to encourage enjoyment of all winter has to offer.

Kids who want to really learn how to play in the park will enjoy Smugglers' new Jibs and ...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” There's always something new and exciting happening each year at Okemo Mountain Resort and 05/06 promises to be OKE-MONUMENTOUS.

In addition to nearly $3.5 million in improvements and a variety of new program options, on January 31, 2006, Okemo will celebrate 50 years of history and tradition, and its emergence as one the most successful snowsport enterprises in the country. A 50th Anniversary Celebration, along with a...

MOUNT SNOW, Vermont ??” In preparation of their 51st winter season Mount Snow has announced a tentative opening date of Saturday, November 19.

During the off-season Mount Snow undertook various capital improvements and projects, leading to several changes for 2005-06. One thing that hasn't changed is Mount Snow's convenient location. Mount Snow remains Vermont's closest resort to the Northeast's major metropolitan areas. Its proximity to ...

JAY, Vermont ??” The Jay Peak staff has been hard at work this summer to improve its product offering and prepare for the 2005-06 winter season. The Operations team and local crews have been digging and building as Village construction continues and the Graham Cooke Designed Jay Peak Golf course goes from dream to reality; the Snowmaking and Grooming department is prepping everything and making sure the snowmaking system and glades are ready for colde...

EAST BURKE, Vermont ??” New for the 2005-2006 season will be the expansion and upgrade of the snowmaking system at Burke. The new energy efficient pumps will allow Burke to cover more trails in less time. Guests will enjoy more open trail coverage earlier in the season.

The Sherburne double chair, located at the Base area, will be replaced with a high-speed detachable quad, which means more time on the hill. "Now, Burke Mountain skiers an...

BROMLEY MOUNTAIN, Vermont ??” A $25 Lift Ticket? Goodbye Personal Days, Hello Bromley: This season, Bromley Mountain, introduces the new, all-age, all-day, all-season $25 midweek/non-holiday lift ticket.

No gimmicks, no strings, no cards to punch, no clubs to join??В¦just a tremendously valued $25 midweek/non-holiday lift-ticket. And when combined with Bromley's already outrageous Family Friday deal, when each paying adult pays just $10...

BOLTON VALLEY, Vermont ??” Bolton Valley Resort begins its renaissance with $2.3 million in mountain improvements. Celebrating its first major on-mountain improvements in over twenty years, Bolton Valley Resort will introduce a new quad, new trails and many acres of new glades. The new Vista Bowl Doppelmayr quad will bring skiers from the base area to the 3,150 foot summit of Vista Peak. From there they can access the new Vista Bowl, which collects ev...

BROWNSVILLE, Vermont ??” As the Plausteiners enter their 12th season as owners of Ascutney Mountain Resort and embark on the resort's 60th anniversary, capital improvements continue to help the resort grow into one of New England's premier family ski vacation destinations. This summer and fall, the owners spent upwards of $2.5M in the areas of snowmaking, grooming, hotel and spa facilities, plus in new programming and future plans.

KILLINGTON, Vermont ??” For the second time this week a major winter storm has slammed into Killington Resort with 10 inches of new snow reported at the K-1 Lodge at 4 p.m.

The latest storm comes on the heels of Sunday's snowstorm which dumped more than a foot of snow atop Killington Peak (elevation 4,241') and more than 10 inches at the K-1 Lodge at the 2,500-foot level.

"You could see up to a foot of new snow at the (K-1 Lo...