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WARREN, VT ??” Sugarbush Resort has created a new division to intensify their commitment to guest service. Adam Greshin, a partner in Sugarbush??™s parent company Summit Ventures, has transitioned from his role as head of Sales and Marketing to become the Executive Vice President of Guest & Community Relations. In his new position, Greshin will be charged with analyzing every aspect of the Sugarbush guest experience.

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PARK CITY, UT ??” Online rider registration will open Oct. 15 for the 2004-05 Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix.

Now in its ninth season, the Grand Prix delivers national coverage on NBC and more than $300,000 in an overall tour purse. Action begins in December at Colorado??в„ўs Breckenridge Resort before moving to Oregon??в„ўs Mount Bachelor in January, and closes in February with a stop at New Jersey??в„ўs Mountain Creek R...

N. VANCOUVER (BC), CANADA ??” Snowsports manufacturer G3 Genuine Guide Gear will this season add skis to its product line that currently includes telemark bindings, climbing skins, and avalanche probes, saws and shovels.

Following years of research and development, Canadian company G3 Genuine Guide Gear is looking to expand its presence in the burgeoning backcountry ski market by releasing its first ever line of all-mountain alpine touri...

LUDLOW, VT ??” There are lots of ways to save on skiing and riding at Okemo Mountain Resort. Lift ticket specials, reciprocal programs and frequent skier/rider deals are designed to fit everyone??™s pocketbook. Here's a sampling:

"Try Before You Buy"
It's Back! Okemo's snowmakers and groomers have got it covered. Every morning the first hour (60 minutes) of lift operation is FREE so Okemo skiers and riders can "check out" ...

LUDLOW, VT ??” The excitement is beginning to build as Okemo preps for the start of the 2004/2005-winter season. The mountain operations crew plans to "fire up" the snowmaking system in October in preparation for opening day. The resort hopes to open for skiing and riding in early November (Nov 5 or 12) with top to bottom skiing and riding.

New trails, an increase in snowmaking, a variety of season pass options, innovative instruction...

HANCOCK, MA ??” With $17 e-coupon days and the Jiminy Peak Value Card, skiers and snowboarders can choose their own best way to hit the slopes at a great rate this season. Value Cards can be purchased over the phone at (800) 882-8859 or (413) 738-5500, in person at Jiminy Peak, or online through secure servers at www.jiminypeak.com. E-coupons can be found online in the e-coupons section of

HANCOCK, MA ??” Four new trails, two improved trails, plus a new terrain park and half pipe will be ready to ski and ride this upcoming ski and snowboard season at Jiminy Peak. These trails will expand the beginner and intermediate terrain on the mountain while making it easier for skiers and riders to access trails from the Berkshire Express. No lights have been added to these trails but are planned for some in future seasons.

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BARRE, MA ??” It's that special time of the year when ski areas, large and small, are busy preparing for the upcoming season. Regardless of the size of the area there's a lot to do to be ready for that opening day. Lifts need to be tested and inspected, the "mice" get blown out of the snowmaking equipment, groomers are readied, the rental fleet is inspected and prepped for the the season, ski school groups are being recruited, passes sold and any oth...