Arapahoe Basin Announces New Lift for 2010-2011 Season

Arapahoe Basin, CO - Detachable quad chairlift to replace current base area triple chair.

This summer A-Basin Ski Area will begin construction on a new detachable quad chairlift. The new lift will replace the Exhibition fixed grip triple chair located in the base area, which was installed in 1978. The new lift will have a capacity of 2000 people per hour, a length of 2877 feet and have a vertical rise of 719 feet. The ride time will be just under three minutes, half the time of the current lift ride from base area to mid-mountain.

Construction is scheduled for mid-June and will not impact the current season’s closing date (tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2010). The top terminal of the new lift will be slightly realigned uphill and to the west away from Black Mountain Lodge. The lower terminal will remain in the same location.

Arapahoe Basin is taking suggestions for the name of the new lift. A 2010-2011 Arapahoe Basin Season Pass or $300 gift certificate to Arapahoe Sports will be given to the person whose suggestion is selected. If multiple people provide the winning selection, the award will be given to the first suggestion received. Send suggestions to Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin COO and General Manager!
A-Basin Info

Big Savings at Snowshoe

Region's Most Open Terrain and Best Conditions
Snowshoe, WV— ‘Tis the season for making resolutions, and why not make your goal this New Year to spend more time with the ones you love, and jump-start those fitness goals at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The region’s #1 winter resort destination is starting off the New Year with great savings on the region’s most open terrain and best conditions. The resort has seen over 50” of natural snow this season, including almost 10” in the last week. More snow is the forecast for the start of 2010, which means you can take advantage of these great deals and enjoy powder conditions across more than 200 acres of skiable terrain.

This special two-day offer saves you up to 40%, with packages starting at just $98* for two days of lift tickets and 1 night of lodging. But you must hurry to take advantage of this fantastic deal, as it’s only good through 12/30. The deal offers one night of lodging at the Inn at Snowshoe for January 2, with a 2-day lift ticket for skiing and riding on Saturday and Sunday. You can also save 40% off 2-day lift ticket package for mountaintop junior studios, studios and 1-bedroom accommodations. Snowshoe is home to more than 1,400 lodging options, many providing slopeside convenience and great mountaintop views.
Snowshoe Mountain Info

Sun Valley Nordic Center to Open Christmas Day

Sun Valley, ID - Sun Valley Nordic Center will open for the season Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2009.
The Nordic Center will be fully operational offering private and group lessons (both classical and skate), equipment and locker rental and retail sales.
It is even rumored that Santa may be taking a much deserved tour of the trails.

In addition, a new Guided Historic Snowshoe Tour will begin at 2 pm each Saturday and Sunday.
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