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World Heli Ski Challenge - Wanaka 30 July - 8 Aug 2010

Friday, June 11th, 2010

The World Heli Challenge ski and snowboard festival will be held in the Mount Aspiring National Park region near Wanaka and Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, from July 30th to August 8th, 2010.

The success of last years “resurrection” certainly caught the attention of international athletes, media and sponsors, as the 2010 competition goes from strength to strength in gaining global popularity as one of the most captivating events on snow.

50 athletes representing the cream of talent from over 6 countries will participate. The 2010 format has been slightly revised and will consist of an Extreme Day and a Freestyle Day.
www.worldhelichallenge.com

Panorama Mountain Village…snow snow snow

Friday, November 20th, 2009

panorama snow 19 Nov 09

Hello,

We have received more than 30cm in the past 3 days and it is still snowing!!

See you on the slopes!!

Thanks,

Jennifer at Panorama Mountain Village

Canadian Ski Team at Panorama

Friday, November 6th, 2009

canadian ski team train at panoramaHello,  Panorama Mountain Village started the Mile One quad to load skiers for the first time in the 2009-2010 season.  The Canadian men’s national team will be training slalom on Hay Fever for the next couple of days.  Panorama Mountain Village opens to the public on December 11, 2009. See you on the slopes!!  Jennifer MossDestination SalesPanorama Mountain Village

Sun Peaks expected to open early

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Epic Snowfall at Sun Peaks Moves Up Opening DaySun Peaks set to open Saturday, November 14
“This is the earliest we have seen conditions like this and so to take advantage of this gift, we are going to move the planned opening day up to November 14,” says Jamie Tattersfield, Mountain Operations Manager at Sun Peaks. “We aim to open as many lifts and runs as possible.” The Sun Peaks Slopes Department has been working diligently to pack all of the fresh snow down, and snow making efforts are continuing to build up the base on OSV, where the Austrian National Ski Team will be training next month. Mountain Operations says the snow making will likely move to the Terrain and Tube Parks in the next couple of weeks. 

The final decision on what lifts and runs will be open will made on Monday, November 9.

Snow at Panorama in Canada

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

snow has arrived at PanoramaThe snow has definitely arrived in Canada….we received this picture today from Panorama Ski Resort.

Ultimate Ski Bum Competition

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

If you would like three months skiing or boarding on the Powder Highway in Canada this is the competition for you… 

R U The Ultimate Ski Bum?

Enter to win on PowderHighway.com
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Launches The Powder Highway
Ultimate Ski Bum Blow Your Mind Contest
Ready yourself for the Greatest Winter Getaway contest ever offered! 

Take one of the most coveted ski destinations on the planet.  Add time to delve into it for three entire months, on famed mountain ranges like the Rockies, Purcells, Selkirks and Monashees.  Drop in seven deeply delirious resorts, and the highest concentration of snowcat and heli operations anywhere, not to mention endless glaciers, peaks, tree stashes and bowls, all linked together by one wonderously adventurous road, and then make it all free.

Throw in cozy accommodation and a sweet ride for three months, one very lucky winner and you’ve got ‘The Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum‘!  

Wow! 

R U The Ultimate Ski Bum?  Contestants can submit a 90 second video, explaining why they should be the Ultimate Ski Bum, and why they deserve to have their mind blown by one of the most incredible winter destinations on planet earth. 

Videos will be accepted from October 5 to November 22, 2009 with the winner to be announced on December 1, 2009, as voted by video viewers and the Powder Highway Ski Resort judges.

“This place has long been a haven for ski bums from around the world. We’re sharing that adventure through the experiences of one person—the Ultimate Ski Bum.     No agenda, no job, just snow, mountains and a road that links it all together,” explains Chris Andrews, Kootenay Rockies Tourism.