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Teton Canyon Closed for Avalanche Preparation

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:08:36 -0500

Access to the Jackson Hole ski resort area will be limitedRight now, there is some worry about the state of the road that winds through Teton Canyon on its way to Jackson Hole (and the ski resorts in the area). Avalanches are not unexpected in the wild and rugged land surrounding Jackson Hole, Wyoming, so it is no surprise that the road is being closed while crews can do what they can to prepare the canyon for possible avalanches.

This is especially important this year, as there has been a great deal of snow. Many a ski resort has seen more snow that has been present in recent years, so it is no wonder that the danger of avalanche has gone up. In Jackson Hole, the danger has already been seen, as a recent avalanche affected a local eatery.

There is no official word about when the road through Teton Canyon will be open again. But for those whose destination is a Jackson Hole ski resort, there are other roads in, as well as air service.

Ski Vacation, Lodging, Accomodation and Lift Ticket Deals and Discounts Abound

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:53:44 -0500

Ski areas have responded to this economy with incredible ski lodging deals and discounted accomodations packages

Ski area operators are not waiting around for the economy to improve. With the ski season upon us, they are throwing out ski vacation deals left and right to attract ski area mountain visitors. So far this year, advanced lodging bookings are lagging behind last year; they are down about 26 percent in Vail and even more in some of the other major ski destinations. But this could change soon with all the recent snow in the mountains.

Mother Nature is helping to attract the skiers with great snow throughout most of North America; even the eastern ski areas have seen their fair share of early season snow with more predicted this week.

So, if you have been considering planning a ski trip, now may be the time.

Ski Resort Markets gives you seveal resources to check out new ski deals on a regular basis. Check out our daily briefings channel linked below for new ski vacation deals. You can also check out Liftopia for discount ski lift tickets and ski packages.

Crested Butte Ski Resort Sold in Aquistion Purchase by CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:19:42 -0500

Arrangement to help with construction of the Red Lady LodgeCNL Lifestyle Propertis, Inc. is adding Crested Butte ski resort to its list of holdings in a real estate investment trust (REIT). The move is expected to help Crested Butte, which is owned was owned by Triple Peaks LLC, get the capital it needs to build the Red Lady Lodge.

Triple Peaks will be leasing the properties from CNL as part of the arrangement. It will provide a needed infusion of cash for Crested Butte ski resort, as well as the other Triple Peaks resorts, Okemo in Vermont and Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire.

Ski Smithers in British Columbia

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:13:07 -0500

Upgrading Smithers to an all-season ski resortOne of the reasons that Whistler, in British Columbia, Canada, is such a big success is due to a man named Lorne Borgal. Now he's hoping that his success with Whistler can translate into success for another BC ski resort: Smithers.

Ski Press World points this out about Smithers ski resort:

"Smithers is on the brink of elevating tourism opportunities and the mastermind behind Whistler's success is stepping in to take it to the next level," Lindsay Marett, a spokesperson told the newspaper. "This resort is anticipated to be the next Whistler."

With success of Whistler fresh in Borgal's mind, it is no surprise that he's hoping that with a $75 million investment at Smithers he will make ski resort history again.

Over Two Feet of Snow Starts 2008 Ski Season Strong

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:32:52 -0500

Over two feet of snow blanket the central and southern Rockies over Thanksgiving weekend giving skiers something to be really thankful about

After living in the Central Rockies for over 20 years, this fall and start of ski season has been the best weather I can remember.

All fall we have had unseasonally warm temperatures during the day with colder temperatures at night to hold the early snows at altitude and then, yes....OVER TWO FEET of powder blanketed Utah and Colorado in the last three days giving us a substantial snow base at most of the ski areas.

More snow is expected this week so book your ski vacations now. See you up here this winter. It looks like it's gonna be a good one!

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