January Will be Jamming at Belleayre

Highmount, NY - Conditions are perfect on the slopes of the Belleayre Ski Center and besides the great skiing and riding, there are plenty of other attractions in store this January at New York's Winter Snow Park.
On Wednesdays, Belleayre offers $20 lift tickets with $10 rentals all month long. This will lead us into our annual Winter Festival Week at the end of the month where lift tickets will be $20 and rentals $10 from January 25th through 29th.
This Friday, Belleayre will again offer Customer Appreciation Day with $25 lift tickets. What a great way to start the long, holiday weekend. Speaking of weekends, we will host the Belleayre Cup Race this Saturday with prizes being awarded for a variety of age groups for both men and women. On Sunday, the United Way of Ulster County will be hosting a charity event. The first 200 guests who donate $10 to the United Way of Ulster County will receive a coupon for a $25 lift ticket good for that day only. Donation tables will be set up in the Garden Room of the Overlook Lodge and next to the Guest Service Desk in the Discovery Lodge.
Make your reservations for the 7th Annual Taste of the Town on Monday, January 25th at the Discovery Lodge. This year's theme is "Murder on the Mountain," a murder, mystery dinner. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds will go to the Belleayre Region Lodging and Tourism Association. For ticket information, call (845) 254-5600, ext. 1361.
This year's Snowball Dinner and Dance will be held Saturday, January 30th in the Discovery Lodge. Sponsored by the Coalition to Save Belleayre, the Snowball is an annual fundraiser for the Belleayre Music Conservatory. Join us this year as we honor the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation for improving the quality of life in the Catskills for more than 40 years. Tickets are available by contacting Donald Myers at (845) 254-5600 ext 1361.
So make plans to visit the Belleayre Ski Center where the skiing and riding can't be beat.
Belleayre Info

Commander Cody Playing in Concert at Saddleback Maine

Rangeley, ME - The Commander Cody Band will be playing at Saddleback on Saturday, January 16. A mix of honky-ton, country and rockabilly, Commander Cody is on tour to promote their first studio album in 20 years, Dopers, Drunks and Everyday Losers.
Tickets are $18.00 and the show begins at 8:00 pm in the beautiful post-and-beam Base Lodge. Concert tickets are sold online at SaddlebackMaine.com, at the Base Lodge or by calling 866-918-2225.
Originally formed in 1968, today the Commander Cody Band is comprised of George Frayne a.k.a. "The Commander" (leader /keyboards/vocals), Steve Barbuto (drums/vocals), Rick Mullen (bass) and Mark Emerick on lead guitar and vocals.
Saddleback Info

Copper Says 'You Deserve a Snow Day!'

By now, you should know the fine folks at Copper believe that Everyone Deserves a Snow Day…remember that feeling of waking up and hearing on the radio that school was canceled.
Employed?
Simple and plain, you deserve a Snow Day at Copper and your boss is probably thinking “no way,” so we cooked up a way to help. Head over to the “I am Employed” section of YourSnowDay.com, where there are a plethora of tools to help you change your bosses mind.
Make The Call:
If your boss is a stickler and you need a little help asking for that snow day off, Captain Fred McGilicutty is your man. Head to YourSnowDay.com, plug in your boss’s phone number and he’ll do the rest.
Snow Day Soundboard:
Head to YourSnowDay.com where you’ll find some useful sounds (cough, cough; sneeze, sneeze) to make your boss wonder if you are going to need more than a day off.
Unemployed?
No problem, we understand the struggle. Copper wants to add a little right to the wrong the economy is dealing you. Head over to YourSnowDay.com, click on the “I am Unemployed” section. You can either hook up with people who can offer up extra help in your job search, or send us 739 words or more explaining how the economy has left you jobless, and enter to win a Snow Day of your own at Copper. Restrictions apply.
Copper Info

Woman’s Day Magazine Recognizes Crested Butte Mountain Resort as One of the “Ten Soaring Ski Resorts”

Mt. Crested Butte, CO - Crested Butte Mountain Resort was recognized as one of the “Ten Soaring Ski Resorts” in the world by Woman’s Day Magazine, a lifestyle publication in print for over 70 years. As one of only ten resorts named in the article, and the only Colorado ski resort on the list, Crested Butte Mountain Resort joined other locations such as Chamonix-Mont, France; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada; and Kitzbühel, Austria. Crested Butte Mountain Resort was selected due to the variety of skiing, from gentle and scenic beginner terrain to the highest number of double-black ski runs in the state of Colorado. The selection process also identified the resort’s high quality of guest service and après ski activities. Frequently referred to as one of the “last real ski towns”, the resort offers an intimate and genuine experience to visitors through both the small Victorian era town, and the modern base area amenities.
Crested Butte Info

Sport, Fresh Air and Learning: A Matchless Combination!

Sutton, PQ - Is there something healthier than learning while exercising outdoors? The Mont SUTTON’s Snow School offers new programs this season from the youngest to the oldest of all levels. For example: new features on the weekend programs, the lessons for adults only and the introduction packages. Lots of active outdoor fun and learning for everyone! Find all the details at the SUTTON Snow School at MontSutton.com/school.


The SUTTON Snow School’s weekend programs last 8 Saturdays or Sundays. A different thematic is scheduled every week for the Little Scouts Club and for the Explorers Club. The SUTTON Snow School starts its programs on January 9th for the Saturday’s lesson and on January 10th for the Sunday’s lesson.
Mont Sutton Info

Thiago Touches Down at Sun Peaks

The Official Snow Bum Arrives for 3-Month Stay

Sun Peaks, BC - As the Best Job in the World wrapped up in Queensland, Australia on New Years Eve, the winner of a promotion inspired by the Queensland video contest arrived at a BC Interior Ski Resort.
29 year old Thiago Lucena from São Paul, Brazil landed at Kamloops Airport today to begin a three-month stay at Sun Peaks Resort as their official Snow Bum. His role? To ski, snowboard, dogsled, snowmobile, attend resort events, and then tell the world about his experiences using social media avenues such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Thiago will also be writing blogs for www.snowbumcanada.com.
A crowd of journalists, resort representatives and curious onlookers were on hand to welcome Thiago as he stepped into the airport terminal off a flight from Vancouver.


“It’s exciting to be here! I never expected to be treated like a celebrity,” said Thiago at Kamloops Airport. “This is going to be an incredible experience. When I go to Chile and Argentina, it’s only 10 days of skiing…this is 3 months!”
Tourism Sun Peaks’ President Christopher Nicolson says the Snow Bum contest was inspired by the Queensland promotion and it’s very fitting that Thiago arrives at Sun Peaks for HIS dream job, after Ben Southall wrapped up his year as the Island Caretaker in Australia. “After the build up over phone and email, it’s great to meet such a fantastic individual in person.”
Sun Peaks Info

Local Athletes Win Big at New Year's Eve Rockin' Rail Jam

Whitefish, MT - Whitefish Mountain Resort's Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Team took home wins in four of eight divisions at last week's New Year's Eve Rockin' Rail Jam, the team's first event of the season.
The 5th Annual Rail Jam took place on terrain park features, including rails and boxes, which were specially set up on the slopes above Ed & Mully's Lounge for the event. A record sixty-five registered contestants did their best to impress judges with style and skill in two half-hour jam sessions; one each for snowboarders and skiers.

Each discipline was split into four divisions: Women's Amateur, Boys' Amateur, Men's Amateur and and Open class.
The Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Team, coming off of an intensive four-day Holiday Training Camp, produced four first-place finishes: Marley Rodwick (Women's Ski AM), Ryan Heaverland (Men's Snowboard AM), Parkin Costain (Boys Ski AM), and Braedon Ortt (Boys Snowboard AM).
Whitefish Info

Learn a Snow Sport Month

Incline Village, NV - Diamond Peak is joining the national effort of the snow sport industry to promote “Learn a Snow Sport Month.” They are offering programs during January 2010 for children and adults who want to learn a snow sport or who want to improve their skills. This effort is to get family and friends outside in the winter to learn new activities and get some exercise.
Diamond Peak has a Burton Snowboard Learn to Ride Center. They offer Burton’s specially designed snowboards which are softer flexing and easier to turn. Jake Burton Carpenter, founder of Burton snowboards, states in the National Ski Area Association Journal “Through the continued efforts of our Learn to Ride partner resorts, we are seeing increased retention rates for first-time riders, with some resorts reporting retention of up to 80 percent.”
In addition to Diamond Peak’s daily programs they are offering lesson packages for just $29 to learn to ski or ride during the week of January 11-15th. This package includes 1 hour 45 minute group lesson, equipment and beginner lift ticket. Learn to Ski and Burton Ride Week is available for ages 7 and up; lessons start at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. For ages 4-7 group lessons are $70.
Diamond Peak Info

Belleayre Introduces 'Kids Ski Free, Stay Free' for Children 17 and Under

Highmount, NY - The Belleayre Ski Center, in partnership with the Belleayre Region Lodging and Tourism Association announces the age for ski free, stay free package has been raised to children under 17 at a participating hotel, motel or bed and breakfast with the purchase of an adult lift ticket. Book your accommodations at any participating BRLTA member and your child stays for free and skis for free at Belleayre. Just present your stamped, hotel voucher at the ticket window.
Something else that's new at Belleayre during January, every Wednesday, we will be offering skiers and riders $20 lift tickets and $10 rentals. And that's not all! This Wednesday promotion will lead up to our Winter Festival Week the end of January culminating with $20 lift tickets and $10 rentals all week from January 25th through January 29th.
This Saturday is Scout Day. Scouts and their immediate family members will ski for $34 per person. Rentals are just $23. All you have to do is bring a valid Scout ID to any ticket window. All Scouts are entitled to a free, any level group lesson with the purchase of their lift ticket. If you have a group of 15 or more, please make reservations in advance by calling (800) 942-6904 ext. 2474.
Belleayre Ski Center Info

64 Trails Open at Saddleback

Rangeley, Maine - Approximately three feet of snow fell at Saddleback since New Year's Eve, allowing the ski resort to open all but two of its trails, including Casablanca, the largest glade in the Northeast.


"The weather folks were spot on with their forecasting of this most recent weather event," said Conrad Klefos, director of marketing at Saddleback. "The storm trough pulled directly over Saddleback and it dumped! Best estimate we have is 24 to 30 inches overnight which brings the snowfall total since Thursday to 34 to 42 inches."
Klefos was one of the first skiers to try out the new 44-acre Casablanca. "I believe that this glade will catch a lot of wind blown snow and we will ultimately have some very deep bases there. The glade skis very well and it was exhilarating with this deep thick powder."
Saddleback Info

Race for your Country at Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks Family Cup begins TODAY!

Sun Peaks, BC – Guests from around the globe gathered in the Sun Peaks Village to ring in 2010. Now as the new year gets underway, these international visitors will be raising their home flags and racing for their country during the 4th Annual Sun Peaks Travelplan Family Cup, beginning today!
The Family Cup grows every year and the 2010 edition is no exception, with activities for the next seven days, leading up to the marquee event on Saturday, January 9…the Family Cup Giant Slalom Races. Countries will be going head to head in this fun, recreational race, battling for the Family Cup and of course, bragging rights!
Leading up to Race Day, resort visitors can participate in obstacle courses, along with ice skating and tubing parties.
New this year for the Family Cup is the High Roller Mountain Marathon, which will have participants visiting tents set up at the top of every chairlift and rolling dice, in an effort to accumulate the most points!
Another new event is the Après Ski Olympic Fashion Show, taking place Thursday, January 7th at the brand new Morrisey’s Public House in the Delta Residences.
Sun Peaks Info
Sun Peaks YouTube Video

Double-Up Wednesdays Means $20 Savings on Online Tickets

Waterville Valley, NH - There's more big Waterville Valley ski savings to be had online at waterville.com for 2010. On Wednesdays, Waterville Valley is doubling up their $10 savings on lift tickets purchased online 48 hours in advance. The end result? A $20 savings on Wednesday lift tickets, non-holiday, purchased online 48 hours in advance at Waterville.com.
Here's a quick look at all online savings at Waterville Valley:
- $10 Savings on Daily Lift Tickets.
Purchase a Waterville Valley lift ticket online 48 hours in advance, and save $10. This online lift ticket savings is valid seven days a week with no blackout dates.
- $20 Savings on Double Up Wednesdays
With Waterville's new double-up Wednesdays, skiers and riders can purchase a non-holiday Wednesday lift ticket online 48 hours in advance, and save $20. Starts January 6, 2010 and is good all season except 2/17/10.
Waterville Valley Info

8 Days of Partying at Stoneham: The Bud Light Bash!

Stoneham, PQ - Put your New Year’s resolutions away for another week – the holidays are not over at Stoneham! From January 2nd to 9th, The Bud Light Bash offers a great line up of parties (inside and slopeside!), live bands, rail jams, paintball races on snow and epic après-ski!

An invigorating schedule
- January 2nd: Live DJ and the Bestov House Band, starting at 9 pm.
- January 3rd: “Combat Course” at 1pm. After an adrenalin-fulled day, let’s party at the Bar Quatre-Foyers!
- January 4th: Après-ski with snowboarding and freeskiing movie projections, starting at 10 pm.
- January 5th: Discover the mountain with our pleasant guides! At night, at 9m: Rock Band battle at the Bar Quatre-Foyers!
- January 6th: Reggae theme après-ski.
- January 7th: Starting at 1 pm, rail jam and 80’s party at night at the Bar Quatre-Foyers (starting at 10 pm).
- January 8th: From 7pm to 11 pm, Slice it up II + Party at the Bar Quatre-Foyers, staring the House Band Bestov.
- January 9th: The duo Banquette Arrière live at the Bar Quatre-Foyers!

The High Lights
- « Combat Course » – January 3rd : Paintball and adrenalin enthusiasts, come and defy our combat course; riding down the slope without getting touched by the paint balls!
Starting at 1 pm – free for ticket and season pass holders.
- Party all-night – January 8th: The biggest skiing party of the province! Lounges are set-up across the popular #7 run and skiers and riders can go at it until 11 pm: the entire lit trail network will be open all evening long, including our famed snowparc and our Olympic Half-pipe! At the Bar Quatre-Foyers: Bestov!
Stoneham Info

Cajun Band in Concert at Saddleback Maine

Rangeley, Maine - Grammy-nominated Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys of Louisiana will be playing at Saddleback on Friday, January 1, 2010. Steve Riley, a widely acknowledged master of the Cajun accordion, and his band will play rousing Cajun French music to ring in the New Year.

Tickets are $25.00 and the show begins at 8:00 pm in the beautiful post-and-beam Base Lodge in an intimate setting. Pre-concert dining is available at the Swig 'n Smelt Pub as well. Concert tickets are sold online HERE or at the Base Lodge or by calling 1-866-918-2225.
Saddleback Info

The Largest Open Terrain in the Province of Quebec

Quantity Counts at Mont-Sainte-Anne!
Beaupré, PQ – With 70 cm of fresh powder received during the Christmas Holiday and 63 open slopes out of 66, Mont-Sainte-Anne is the hot spot for cool, white gold! In fact, the abundance of precipitations in the last week has allowed the resort to offer the largest open terrain in the Province of Quebec. On the way to a perfect score: 63 open slopes out of 66!
97% of the Mont-Sainte-Anne trail network is now open to skiers and riders! In addition to this happy and welcomed news, night skiing is now in operation and Mont-Sainte-Anne has the highest nocturnal vertical drop of all Canada, with 100% of its terrain available. But quantity is not everything as the resort reminds skiers and riders that it has always been renowned for its amazing snow conditions – the abundant fresh snow and our mountain operation’s team will ensure your ski vacation unfolds on optimal, exquisite snow conditions. Mont-Sainte-Anne’s sister resort, the Stoneham mountain resort, has also received over 70cm of precipitations in the last week and now offers 32 slopes.

Cross-country skiing: 170 km of open trails
Snow precipitations have also been very good at the Mont-Sainte-Anne Cross-country skiing Center, which has already opened more than 85% of its trail network for classic and skating styles. With a total of 208km of trails and fantastic XC packages, nature lovers can book an escapade to the country’s top XC centre.
Mont-Sainte-Anne Info

Mt. Hood Meadows Received 8" of New Snow

Most of it falling overnight. Fresh powder will be served up throughout the day Wednesday as the forecast calls for continued snow with another 2 – 4 inches of accumulation.

Mt. Hood Meadows lifts are scheduled from 9 AM – 9 PM daily this holiday week, with extended hours until midnight Thursday, New Year’s Eve, as part of the resort’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
Mt. Hood Meadows Info

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

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.
Saddleback Ski Area Info

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.
Belleayre Ski Center

Shawnee Mountain Kick Off Learn A Snow Sport Month

Shawnee on Delaware, PA – January 2010 is Learn A Snow Sport Month and Shawnee Mountain is pleased to announce its participation in this nationwide effort to get people outside and enjoying winter activities. We encourage those new to snow sports to take a lesson and those who are experienced, to bring a friend or the family.

Shawnee Mountain will kick off the month-long promotion on Thursday, January 7th with 100 introductory Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages for the cost of $15 each. All proceeds from this one day promotion will be donated to the Bushkill Outreach Program. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570-421-7231 ext. 229. Some restrictions do apply.

For the remainder of January, Shawnee Mountain will be offering a discount coupon good for a $59 Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package available online at www.ShawneeMt.com. This package includes a lift ticket, rental equipment and a group lesson.
Shawnee Mountain Info