Saddleback's New Yurt Opens

Rangeley, ME - At a ribbon-cutting Monday, Saddleback Maine celebrated the grand opening of their new yurt at the base of the Kennebago Quad lift, called Kennebago Station. Before heading up the summit quad for another run, skiers and snowboarders can now rest and refuel with soups, deli sandwiches, and drinks at the yurt, which is equipped with heat, power, and composting toilets.

"The Kennebago Station will serve daily specials, like today's bacon potato soup and seafood chowder," said Warren Cook, CEO and general manager of Saddleback. "The yurt will be open on weekends and holiday weeks, like this one, so come on up." The regular menu includes deli sandwiches, brie fondue, hotdogs, Saddleback's signature fudge, cookies, and whoopie pies. Beverages are water, sodas, beer and wine.

A yurt has a very low impact on the environment and provides a cozy place to relax on the Mountain, where skiers can enjoy the sweeping views of the Rangeley Lakes.
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Get Your Winter Sports Fix This Week at Belleayre

Highmount, NY - Skiers and riders will be greeted by a couple inches of fresh powder at the Belleayre Ski Center Monday and the forecast calls for the kind of weather that is perfect for making snow throughout the holiday week. We're skiing and riding from top to bottom with varying terrain to accommodate all skill levels with plenty of room for everyone.
Belleayre's inaugural Holiday 4 Pack is now on sale for $160 for adults and $100 for age 17 and under offering visitors a great deal on four anytime, holiday lift passes with an additional 20 percent discount at the Blue Sky Sports retail shop. This is a $54 savings for adults. Present your holiday lift ticket to Blue Sky sports on the day it was issued and receive an added 20 percent off of your purchases. This may not be combined with other on-sale items. The only dates the Holiday 4 Pack will be available to use are this week through 01/03/2010, 01/16/2010 through 01/18/2010, and 02/13/2010 through 02/15/2010. Limit one per person and the 4 Pack is non-transferable. Purchase your Holiday 4 Pack online on the Belleayre Online store.
This week, Helping Hands of New York is asking for your assistance as the local food pantry is seeking donations to help restock its shelves following the busy holiday period. Helping Hands of NY provides as many as 750 people with food and basic essentials during these trying times. Representatives will be on the mountain this Wednesday and Thursday seeking donations from the Belleayre family. Drop off some spare change or write a check to this worthy cause and help those who are having trouble making ends meet.
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Lots of Snow at Kimberley Alpine Resort and Ready to Celebrate Community

Kimberley, British Columbia - Kimberley Alpine Resort is ready to open for the season on Friday December 18. With over 30cm of fresh snow in the past week and more snow on the way, in addition to pleasant temperatures, skiing and snowboarding should be amazing this opening weekend! On Friday December 18, North Star Express Quad, Owl Magic Carpet, and Easter Triple Chair will be operating with more than 80% of the mountain open! The Tamarack Chair will commence operation on Saturday December 19 with more terrain and runs opening daily.

In the spirit of celebrating the start of a new ski season, Kimberley Alpine Resort will say "Thank-you" to local communities with a special Community Appreciation Day celebration on Sunday December 20th. Local residents of Kimberley, Marysville, Wasa, TaTa Creek, Wycliffe, and Cranbrook are invited to join in the skiing and snowboarding fun with complimentary lift access for the day. Tied into the celebration of community, Kimberley Alpine Resort will host a charity BBQ selling $2 burgers to locals from 11:00am to 2:30pm with proceeds going to the Kimberley Food Bank. Please note that photo ID and proof of local residency are required in order to receive a complimentary lift ticket for December 20th and to participate in the charity lunch.

With Christmas fast approaching, get the best value and a great stocking stuffer with the SKI MORE CARD - offers 3 FREE days and Daily Discounts for only $69.95 + GST. Hurry! Sale ENDS Dec 26, 2009!!!

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Brighton Resort Announces 7th Annual Quad Wednesday

For this Wednesday, December 16, skiers and snowboarders can purchase an area day pass for just $15.00 when they bring one full grocery bag of non-perishable food for a donation to the Utah Food Bank. For more information concerning types of food needed see the Utah Food Bank website. Last year Brighton Resort collected over 25,000 pounds of food. Don't miss this opportunity to help Utah's hungry and break last years total while having fun skiing and riding for just $15.00.

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