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Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area has closed for the 2009/2010 Ski Season.
Thank you to everyone for a great season, it was one of our best. Good snowmaking temps, lots of natural snow and “normal” winter conditions provided excellent and very memorable ski days.
We will miss everyone and hope to see you next winter if [...]

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Ron Shepard, Snowsports Director at Crystal Mountain Resort offers the following information:
Tips:
Exercises, Games, Drills:
Begin with games and outings with easily attained goals or destinations.
Gain awareness of what feet are doing inside before going outside.
Take your kids to the Roller Rink for practice. Skiing has similar movements.
Side step up & down on stairs.
For snowboarders, stand on [...]

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Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Report for December 30, 2009. Celebrate the holidays on the slopes!
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Mountain Report from Crystal Mountain Resort for December 16, 2009. Opening weekend highlights, Midwest NASTAR Open, 5 for $50 Friday and more!
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Mt Brighton OPEN TODAY…. 3:00pm - 9:00pm - RED CHAIR with one run open…

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The weather was finally cooperating with us tonight and at 8:30pm we turned on the pump and began making snow. Should be able to get a good 10-12 hours in tonight and shutdown for the day around 10:00am. Friday night is looking good as well. Check out the video of us starting [...]

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BOYNE - First Annual Skitoberfest Weekend - October 3 & 4, 2009
Join us for the first annual Skitoberfest, a fall extravaganza and homecoming of sorts for family and friends to gather and celebrate the coming snowsports season in the Boyne Mountain Village. Everyone is invited to experience this two day event and a special [...]

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Grab your helmet, gear and board and head on out to the Treetops terrain park today. We have received many compliments and are told that the terrain park rhythm is flowing extremely well allowing you to make your jumps and tricks like an expert. Make sure you think about a name for the park [...]

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This Week’s Mountain Report

Mountain Report - December 10, 2008
Powder, and lots of it! Buck and Loki open. New Ski Patrol faci5 for $50 lift ticket special.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! IT’S OPENING DAY AT CRYSTAL! We’ll be skiing and riding on at least 4 runs - Cheers, Main Street, Totem Park, Tuck’s Terrain Park (see below for terrain park features). Open lifts will include Crystal Clipper, Cheers, and Totem Park carpet lift.
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INDIANHEAD IS OPENING FOR THE SEASON NOVEMBER 28!!
Indianhead will open for skiing Friday November 28. We will be offering discounted lift and lodging rates to kick off the official start of the 2008/2009 ski season!
PRE-SEASON TICKET SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 28
BUY NOW. Ski more and pay less at Indianhead
Save up to $48 per [...]

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Some YouTube Videos From Shanty Creek
Shanty creek terrain park with danny, sam, and harley

Bock Boy Z Production - Weekend 7 Combo

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Learn basic and advanced techniques of skiing from these short videos by Bode Miller and Phil McNichol.

Getting Started - Bode Miller and Phil McNicholPro skier Bode Miller shows you the essential basics to get you started on the slopes.

Hitting The Slopes - Bode Miller and Phil McNicholSki school’s in session. Your instructors: Bode Miller and [...]

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Mountain Report - March 26, 2008: More new snow! Margaritaville on the Mountain; Last weekend of the season; Summer Family Vacation Escape
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Mountain Report - March 19, 2008:
Spring Fling! Kayak race, slush cup and jiggle jump highlights; spring events & activities; golf schools

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