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Utah Winter Games Kicks Off 2008-09 Winter Sport Clinics
The 23rd season of the Utah Winter Games is underway as registration is now open for a variety of winter sport clinics beginning December 6th. Founded by Governor Norman Bangerter in 1986, the Utah Winter Games is the oldest and largest amateur winter sports event of its kind in the country. True to its motto, “All ages - All Abilities - Always Fun,” the Games offer opportunities for all Utah residents to experience winter sports here in their own backyard.
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Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn Earns Green Hotels Designation
Okemo Mountain Resort’s Jackson Gore Inn was recently designated as a Green Hotel in the Green Mountain State by the environmental business partnership between the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. This designation is based on the Inn’s voluntary commitment to sound environmental excellence through the placement and achievement of high environmental standards. The Jackson Gore Inn is one of 64 Green Hotels to earn the... |
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Windham Mountain debuts first Big Air Bag in the US
NY- Ready to fly? The 'Big Air Bag' arrives at Windham Mountain on December 13-14, 2008, just in time for the holidays. Designed as a training tool for skiers and riders, the huge air-filled pad cushions the landing for aerial maneuvers. The Big Air Bag is manufactured by BigAirBag B.V. in The Netherlands, and Windham Mountain will be the sole distributor of this product in the United States.
Measuring 56 feet long by 33 feet wide, this inflatable compression bag will be... |
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Mad River Glens Revolutionary Approach To Sustainability
While Mad River Glen’s ski experience is unique, the mountain’s business model of sustainability and its mission of protection and preservation are downright revolutionary. We believe that by operating in a responsible and sustainable way, with minimum impact, (along with the great skiing) Mad River Glen will appeal to a viable niche of skiers.
It is common these days for businesses to talk about their “carbon footprint” as concern over climate change has finally begun... |
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Crested Butte Launches New Adventure Guide Program
Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) and Crested Butte Mountain Guides announce the creation of the new “Adventure Guide Program” that combines backcountry ski skills and education with guided in-bounds and out-of-bounds skiing. The new ski school offering addresses the need for skier skills and education for guests wanting a different ski experience in Crested Butte. As backcountry skiing continues to grow, CBMR wants guests to have the best instruction and most of all, a unique Colorado... |
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