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Record snowfall in Europe
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2008European ski resorts have experienced their biggest November snowfall in over a decade.Resorts in France and Switzerland are enjoying exceptional conditions for this time of year, with up to 60 centimetres of snow falling in some areas, the Times reports.The excellent conditions are expected to boos...
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Whistler to open early
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2008One of the world's top ski resorts, Whistler Mountain, has opened early this year, officials have announced.The early opening on Wednesday meant anyone taking a Thanksgiving trip could hit the slopes to work off their turkey, with neighbouring Blackcomb Mountain also opening its slopes early on Nove...
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Paradiski unveils 'packed' calendar of events
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2008Anyone travelling to the Paradiski area of France this winter will plenty to keep themselves occupied.The area, which comprises the resorts of Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry, is preparing to host a number of exciting events over the forthcoming season, with everything from snow rugby to do...
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Ski resorts see heavy snowfall
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2008Ski enthusiasts in the UK may be interested to hear that several winter sports resorts across Europe and the rest of the world have opened early following heavy snowfall.Austria, France and Switzerland have all reported deep blankets of snow and many resorts are opening early to take advantage of th...
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Breckenridge and Keystone resorts welcome skiers
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2008Two of Vail Resorts' key skiing destinations in Colorado, Breckenridge and Keystone, have opened for the season. The resorts have been enjoying a good deal of snowfall ahead of the official openings, which took place last week. At Breckenridge, the opening was particularly historic, held at Peak 8 f...