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Grand Mesa Nordic Council (GMNC) Operations/Volunteer Coordinator

FasterSkier — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:24:33 UTC

Summary: The part-time, seasonal, Operations/Volunteer Coordinator ("Coordinator') serves GMNC (http://gmnc.org) members by managing all phases of grooming operations on GMNC trails on the Grand Mesa in western Colorado and effectively recruits and deploys volunteers. This is a seasonal position from...

Jelly Belly Sport Beans Review

Jason Mitchell — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:38:20 UTC

When it comes to energy goo, gels, bars and such, have you considered Jelly Belly Sport Beans? No, they don't have Tidy Bowl, buttered popcorn or jalapeno flavor, but they do have a palatable assortment of predictable flavors in nice and tidy re-sealable pouches. I've been using them this Summer and...

EpicMix: New Online & Mobile Application

www.abc-of-skiing.com — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:30:15 UTC

BROOMFIELD, CO -- Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) unveiled EpicMix, a first-of-its-kind online and mobile application for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season. EpicMix allows Vail Resorts guests, at any of its five world-class mountain resorts Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly...

Isis Ridgerunner V-Neck T-Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

www.steepandcheap.com — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:58:50 UTC

The lenses are super easy to swap out and they are all polarized. This model is for a smaller face. They are smaller than my oakley half jackets or my smith interlocks. The lenses are super easy to swap out and they are all polarized. This model is for a smaller face. They are tighter than my oakley...

Columbia To And From Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

www.steepandcheap.com — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:28:43 UTC

More than $ 5-million being invested at Les 2 Alpes for upcoming season

Ski Rebel Staff — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:13:22 UTC

Tags: France, holiday, Les 2 Alpes, New Projects, Ski Resorts, Snow, vacation. Les 2 Alpes -one of the two French resorts open for summer skiing - is investing more than $5-million USD ahead of the upcoming season to build a new quad chairlift, improve signage and install avalanche triggers to protect...

The 100 Best Adventure Destinations in America

Beren Goguen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:42:56 UTC

National Geographic recently polled a group of experts to generate a list of America's top 100 adventure destinations. The result is an impressive overview that highlights some of the best spots in the country to go hiking, climbing, skiing, surfing, fly fishing and more. Among the top spots are well-known...

Arc'teryx Hyllus Hooded Softshell Jacket - Women's

www.tramdock.com — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:15:16 UTC

The Arc'teryx Women's Hercules Hooded Softshell Jacket includes a high-loft polyester interior for maximum warmth and an air-permeable shell for increased breathability. Basically, this Arc'teryx jacket helps you stay warm in frigid temps without causing you to overheat during aerobic activities. The...

Got Nutrition Questions? Send Them to Us!

FasterSkier — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:37:47 UTC

FasterSkier is planning an interview with recently-appointed U.S. Ski Team Sports Dietician Adam Korzun later this month. If you have any questions about nutrition for which Google is no help, shoot them our way, and we'll do our best to get you an answer! You can send your queries to us at info[at]fasterskier.com,...

The End of Chairlift Chills

Aaron Kahn — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:07:57 UTC

A revolution in lift technology, aimed at blocking out the elements, has just arrived in Park City, Utah. Your ride to the peak will never be the same. The Canyons Resort is pioneering one of the biggest innovations in skier comfort since Gore Tex, a heated capsule that completely shields riders from...

Major lift upgrades are coming to Pralognan for upcoming season

Mike Styles — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:00:54 UTC

Tags: Courchevel, France, holiday, La Plagne, Labelle montagne group, New Projects, Pralognan, Pralognan-La-Vanoise, Ski Resorts, Snow, vacation. These two lifts, which run in succession from the valley floor, the new six-seater first, provide the only alternative route up to the ski are to the cable...

France ski resorts

Frederick Wallace — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:51:19 UTC

France ski resorts Get detailed informations about France ski resorts.

Surfing China Qintang Tidal Bore Event September 23-25

Press Release — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:34:55 UTC

Surfing China today announced the names of the four invited surfers to this years Qintang Tidal Bore event scheduled for September 23rd - 25th in Hangzhou, China. Returning for a second year is Hawaiian big wave charger, Jamie Sterling. New this year, Jamie's regular tow partner and fellow Hawaiian...

Expert Instruction for Outdoor Pros

Beren Goguen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:12:46 UTC

Even if you've been active in your outdoor sport for decades, the learning curve never tapers off completely. Those with years of experience under their belt can still benefit from expert-level instruction. Whether you're a seasoned skier, an old-school surfer or a veteran mountaineer, there is a workshop...

Schooling for the Old School

Beren Goguen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:12:46 UTC

Regardless of the activity, the learning curve never tapers off completely. Even those with years of experience under their belt can benefit from expert-level instruction. Whether you're a seasoned skier, an old-school surfer or a veteran mountaineer, there is a workshop or training camp for you somewhere....

All New X-ium Skate Package: Lightest Weight Race Package Rossignol Has Ever Made

FasterSkier — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:27:59 UTC

Rossignol's 2010-2011 X-ium Skate package, including X-ium NIS Skating WCS Ski, XCelerator Skate NIS Binding, X-ium WC Skate Boot, and Oneway's DS 10 pole, is all new and is now the lightest weight race package Rossignol has ever offered. The weight of the ski, boot and binding package has decreased...

New Tamarack owners target the 2010-11 ski season

Frederick Wallace — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:35:32 UTC

Tamarack ski area went out of business 18 months ago at the height of the global financial crisis, oweing banks and other creditors several hundred million dollars and the state of Idaho at least $250,000 in annual lease fees for land where the ski slopes are located. Tamarack had only opened a few...

Monster Ski Charity Challenge for MS seeking participants

Mike Styles — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:30:24 UTC

Tags: Colorado, Engleberg, France, Monster Ski Charity, Ski Resorts, Tignes, Whistler charity events. A charity that supports people living with multiple sclerosis is looking for skiers and snowboarders to sign up for its upcoming Monster Ski event in France next February. Monster Ski is an endurance...

Worldwide Ski Resorts

ski dude — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:42:07 UTC

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UVM Hires Johnson as Assistant Coach

Nathaniel Herz — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:07:52 UTC

Former Olympian and U.S. Ski Team member Andrew Johnson is heading to the University of Vermont as the new assistant coach of the school's cross-country ski program. Johnson did not respond to a request for comment, but UVM Head Coach Patrick Weaver confirmed on Monday morning that Johnson had accepted...