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03/07/2010

New lifts planned for Rocky Mountain ski slopes
A pair of Rocky Mountain resorts have announced plans to install new lifts for the 2010-11 ski season.

Top 10 Alpine resorts for expert skiiers
Downhill skiing was born in Europe, and for double-black-and-better skiers, no mountains surpass the Alps. Long, steep, often ungroomed runs and sensational off-piste skiing lie beyond the crowded groomed runs.

02/28/2010

In spring, ski resorts tempt with bargains, entertainment
Spring at ski areas is popular for all ages and skill levels because it offers warmer, sunnier weather; longer days; some extended lift hours; and lodging bargains.

02/21/2010

Past Winter Games gave a boost to U.S. destinations
PARK CITY, Utah – Watching the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on television can't help but remind Utahans of the positive economic impact such an event can have on a tourism destination.

Airport-to-resort shuttles make getting to the slopes easier
Riding a scheduled shuttle service from ski-country airports to destination mountain resorts is a popular way to travel. It also is more comfortable and reassuring than driving a rental car through storms or on icy roads.

02/14/2010

Where to go on a non-ski ski trip
Shermans Travel Media, a publisher of travel deals and destination advice, has come up with 10 of the best ski resorts for nonskiers, from the Alps and New England to the West. They are:

Deciphering ski resort ratings
Every ski season, "experts" rate North American ski resorts.

02/07/2010

Avalanches are a sobering reminder this time of year
Although skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling are meant to be exhilarating outdoor action sports, there is an element of risk.

01/30/2010

Ski, skate like an Olympian at Vancouver's new sports venues after the Games
An army of winter-sports enthusiasts is expected to swarm in immediately after the Olympics to experience the venues where athletes in alpine and freestyle skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, speed skating and other events won gold, silver and bronze medals.

Vancouver has fresh finds for foodies, too

More on the Winter Olympics

01/24/2010

Winter fun in Sun Valley, Park City and more
Choose from a potpourri of events at major winter resorts in Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico and Utah.

Military ski discounts
To honor the military, numerous resorts in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and California are offering discounts on adult lift tickets and season passes to active members of the armed services. Some deals include families, too.

01/13/2010

Enjoy winter sports in Colorado, Wyoming and New York
This winter, tune up an old sport or learn something new. Whether you take the sled to a hillside or skate on a pond, turn off the technology and get outdoors. Here are winter sports ideas.

01/10/2010

Boutique ski-makers offer an extra edge on the slopes