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E1PNY ,M ii-j-jiififihritlfiwii. .«nl»f! eke null* nf lit! tldht. Tfitrr It no cut-trlf (l«t* for bwiliiiif; Dip! t-l i Hunllii, |ti>i!t'|i|Bt[il, December 4,1997 Ski & Snowboarding 5 THE SKIING PATAKI FAMILY HITS THE SLOPES OF NEW YORK BYUttAHDrUACK every day of the week including than 30 downhill areas and 15 ALBANY, NY- The State of weekends (excluding holidays), cross-country areas throughout New York has the prestigious and participation by cross-coun- New York State are participating. honor of having its governor, try ski center. Participants are "Skiing is one of the few out- George Pataki, and the entire offered three visits with lessons, door activities that the whole Pataki family ski the slopes of the rentals nnd lift tickets to the areu family can enjoy together. We are Empire State. of their choice during the season excited about being able to intro- Winter is a time for family in for $59.95 downhill skiing and duce other families throughout New York State - especially for snowboarding - $39.95 for cross- New York State and beyond to New York's First Family. Gover- country skiing, participants also skiing in New York with the nor Pataki, his wife Libby and receive certificates valued in Learn to Ski 1*2*3 Program>id their four children take advan- excess of $1,000 and redeemable Mrs. Pataki. tage of the adventure New York at area ski and retail shops, S.R. "Sandy" Black in a nation- has to otter by taking time out to hotels, B&Bs and inns. Children ally known ski columnist who enjoy the slopes every winter, will receive a "Governors Gold appears in The Free Press of Pith' "Each winter we take time out Medal for Skiing" upon comple- burgh, Pa, and North Jersey tion of their third lesson, More t and escape from out busy sched- Central finger Lakes and Greater blanketed mountains throughout Newspapers of New Jersey. ules to do something fun as a fam- Niagara region - as well as first New York State, each one offering ily," said Gov. Pataki. "And there's rate cross-country trails. challenge, adventure and fun for LINCKLEAN HOUSE HAS HISTORY no place else in the Northeast "Skiing is a healthy, exciting every level. Whether you are an packed with more winter fun and sport that's fun at any age. It'sOlympic competitor or a beginner, CAZENOVIA, N.Y,- To visit John D. Rockefeller were among excitement than New York State!" also an opportunity to meet new there's a New York trail for you." Lincklaen House in Cazenovia, those welcomed here; in later New York's popular governor people and forge new friendships. For the second year New York New York, is to return to an era of years stage and screen stars per- has also taken the national lead Whether you enjoy hitting the State is offering its innovative elegant hospitality. A landmark forming ut area summer theaters in promoting the sport of skiing since 1835, the hotel was built as were frequent guests. trails by yourself or with the and broad-reaching Learn to a luxurious stopover for travelers, by luring huge amounts of out-of- whole family, as Libby and I do, Ski/Snowboard 1*2*3 Program. For more than 150 years the state aiders upon the trails of there's no better place for skiing The '97-'98 program features a Since the turn of the century Lincklaen House has provided a more than 50 downhill ski areas than here in the Empire State," longer time period for taking your visitors have made the hotel their comfortable atmosphere and gra- in the Catskills, Adirondacks, the said Gov. Pataki. There are snow- vacation home. Former President cious hospitality to all its visitors. first lessons, lessons available on and Mrs. Grover Cleveland and WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN MAKES IMPROVEMENTS This year marks the 40th a beginner area that is more com- Anniversary of Whiteface Mt, Ski fortable, aesthetic, and safe. Center, and Whiteface celebrates Trail improvements have been the most annual improvements in made at the Kid's Kampus area. over a decade. In preparation for the Decem- The Summit Triple Chair Lift ber U.S. Ski Team Gold Cup a which services the uppermost new downhill trail is planned and section of Whiteface is being work is continuing to progress. replaced with a new fixed grip The men's and women's competi- Quad. This lift will provide access tive course will take place on to the greatest vertical drop in Skyward, Lower Cloudspin, and the East (3,216'). The Lift will run Broadway Trails. Upper Skyward at the rate of 500 feet per minute, and Lower Skyward have been Value increasing the capacity from widened to provide a consistent 1,345 to 1,500 people per hour. 120' and 160* width respectively. Thrills The Kid's Kampus Double Additionally, a 120' wide connec- Chair Lift will be replaced with tor has been cut between Lower Traib : the Summit Triple Chair Lift. The Skyward and Lower Cloudspin, hourly capacity will double from There are also planned improve- 800 to 1,600 people per hour. The ments to the snowmaking sys- Satukction Lift will be repositioned to create tem. SAVE ON SKIING, SNOWBOARDING AT GORE AND WHITEFACE COME TO WHERE The 1997-98 Ski and Snow- Whiteface and Gore Mountain WINTER IS WONDERFUL board Season Passes nre now also offer the Empire Ski and available for Gore and Whiteface Snowboard Card with savings With the biggest vertical drop in the East and a Mountain. of $10-$15 a day, and the Stu- village filled with winter fun and excitement, One large advantage of the dent Ski Card with a $20 all day you'll find endless possibilities for a fantastic Season Pass is that one pass is lift ticket every day of the season. vacation at Whiteface and In Lake Placid, In fact, applicable for both Gore and For $40, "Empire" and "Stu- dent" Cardholders can enjoy dis- Snow County Magazine readers just named it Whiteface Mountain. The Season "The Best Resort in North America for Off hilt Pass prices range from $299 to counted lift tickets, one free all $750 accommodating special pnss day lift ticket or "Discover Skiing Activities." From world-famous Olympic attrac- rates for College Students, or Snowboarding" beginner pnek- tions to amazing outdoor activities, plus a Main Seniors, Teens, Juniors, Mid-week «ge, plus discounts nt restaurants Street lined with inviting shops and restaurants, Skiers, and Additional Family and retailers. The purchase dead- you'll always find something exciting and special Members, line is January 16,1998. at Whlloface, the village of Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains. For more information, including IM P1W11,0wim»x £h*rinA Gafjwwircfi»miwi ,»!,*< hit Sy»™. NY .|)i«,* HI iml»l «|,ii|.i«l • Ski*. Mrtq «\*H Siuthi ti! 'Lilllf iim", iWiMiih) ht tWttlb t 'n'tt iiim i imt f'JU, •NVS Sih a Ore Tin util iiitlniH •!'«*tal"»; •*wt " '" ''"I11 v Ski A tnowboardlng December 4,1997 SEIZE THE DAY' FOR EVERYTHING FROM SKIING TO BOARDING TO SNOW PLAY - HUNTER MOUNTAIN, NY - Part of Hunter 2000, the plan miles of one another, it makes sense this season because mid- PARK *N PIPE SPECIAL , With the slogan "Seize the Day" to completely retrofit Hunter- sense to offer easy ways to enjoy week, non-holiday skiing and rid- Another new special is avail- leading the way for Hunter Moun- Mountain for the next century, them both, nnd that's going to ing is absolutely free for kids ageB able for snowboarders who want tain skiers, snowboarders and the new chairs have made uphill happen this winter with the 7-12 when accompanied by an to spend thei rtime enjoying now those who just want to hnve a access easier, faster and more Hunter Mountain-Ski Windhnm adult purchasing a full price, all- Hunter's Snowboard Park and new kind of fun in the snow, have comfortable. interchangeable lift pass. area midweek ticket. A second Halfpipe, For only $28, riders can it all in front of them for the 1997- UP THE TUBES "We bolieve the new inter- and third child in the part is half play all day and have their own 98 winter season, Becouse of the Catskill Moun- changeable ticket program show- price, Children 6 and under ski lift to use. The halfpipe is Consistently ranked by maga- tains proximity to the huge popu- cases the complementary nature free all the time. groomed by the state-of-the-art zines, writers and, most impor- lation bases of both the Trt-State of the two skiing experiences," Pipe Dragon, too. tantly, skiers and snowboarders, and Mid-Atlantic marketplaces, Newhart says. "It really creates a SAVE WITH THE CARD as the best "day area" in the the region has long been a lure to diverse, easy-to-use winter pack- The more someone skis or EVERY EVENT IS SPECIAL NortluMBt, Hunter Mountain is people who simply want to take age making it more fun for skiers boards, the more they snve nt Since the early days, Hunter well into the process of extending their families out of the cities into and snowboarders to spend more Hunter Mountain using the "bet- Mountain has been known for its products and services for thethe mountains and literally "play days in our region." ter than ever" Frequent Skier holding exciting and fun-filled new Benson. in the snow." Newhart, who was part of the Card. The Bimple to understand special events that become an "We know that the 'best day1 When the brand new Hunter development of a similar inter- program calls for purchasing a added value for skiers and snow- area is also the best choice close Mountain Snowtubing Park opens changeable program in the Lake card for $25, Cardholders begin boarders on the mountain. Some by for thousands of people to put this season, there will now be an Tahoe regions of California and saving when they get a $4 dis- are held during the week and oth- 'best days' together for short get- organized, fun way to enjoy tub- Nevada before coming to Hunter count off their first ticket, They ers on the weekend, aways," said Marketing Director ing. The Park, located at the base last spring, created the ticket plan take another dollar off on each All the favorites, such as the Tim Newhart. "With a full season of the mountain adjacent to Lift- with Ski Windham's Marketing subsequent visit and from their New York Police, Firefighters and of better access to the mountain side Condominiums, will include Director Ingrid Emerton. seventh visit on, they'll save $10 Nurees days will be back. The because of our new quad chairs, two specially built tows and will The three-of-four-day package per ticket. Frequent Skier Card annual Lyons/Sambora race to and by adding organized snow be 200 feet wide. Slope length is represents a savings over daily holders from last season mny benefit Disabled Sports USA is play, Hunter is an ideal destina- 1,000 feet including a run out. lift ticket purchases nt the indi- upgrade to a full Season Pass at set for March, and there's bound tion for a day, several days or Prices for the Tubing Park will vidual areas and will be sold at significant savings this yean to be a promotion or event most week's vacation." be $15 for a full day of tubing and both resorts as well as through SLIDING & RIDING WITH every week, The resort has justifiably $12 for a half-day {morning or the reservation services, ROSSI "We work hard at creating pro- claimed the title "Snowmaking afternoon). To encourage families Weekend/Holiday ticket books Skiers by the thousands have motions and quality special Capitol of the World" for many to enjoy winter recreation in all are $119. Weekend and non-holi- discovered the truly revolutionary events for both skiers and snow- years and it proves it by blasting forms, the cost of the tubing tick- day ticket books (including one shaped or sidecut skiB, making it boarders at Hunter," Newhart away at the trails with more than et can be applied against a Learn midweek ticket) are $110, while easier to learn to ski and quicker said, "became we know from 1,000 tower-mountain snow gutiB. to Ski or Snowboard lesson. midweek books are $89. to advance. Rossignol SuperSide- experience that our guests like NOTHING LIMITED HERE Group rates for birthday parties SET THE KIDS FREE Cut skis are available for rental the festive atmosphere and extra Just as 1996 turned into 1997, and other celebrations are avail- By taking a glance at the chil- and demos and are used in the value a special event brings them, Hunter Mountain dedicated two able through the Group Sales dren's school calendar, parents Hunter Mountain Ski and Snow- Many people tell us they plan major new quad chairlifts, the Department. will likely find a number of spe- board School's "Guaranteed to their Hunter visits around the cial days during the winter where Cane" clinics, Rossignol and Bur- event schedule." 20th Century Limited and the TWO TO TANGO w Broadway Limited, The only lim- With two fine ski and snow- "Seizing the Day at Hunter ton Snowboards are also part of "Seize The Day" is a motto to be its are in the names, of course. boarding resorts within seven Mountain will make sense. the huge rental inventory. taken seriously at Hunter Moun- And, it will make even more tain during the 1997-98 season. SKI AND RIDE WITH HUNTER ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB SKI WINDHAM'S NEW PARKS HUNTER MOUNTAIN, NY- more than 20 sections where school and seasonal programs, One of the most complete resort skiers and riders will find com- lodging and much more, FOR SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS sites on the World Wide Web plete resort information and even There's even a way skiers and WINDHAM, N.Y • Whales. Bumps. Spines. Hits. And much, awaits Hunter skiers and riders check to see the latest Catskill snowboarders can access the lat* much more. These are fantastic new additions to the world of when they click on to the Internet weather report, eat Hunter Mountain Press Ski Windhnm, pnrks-for both skiers and snowboarders! at http://www.huntermtn.com. The table of contents includes Release. Ski Windhnm will hnvo by far and nway the very best pnrks- The crawler atop the Home snow conditions, weather, a calen- Hunter Mountain information for skiers nnd anowbonrdors this coming season, all Stimilon Page provides up-to-the-moment dar of events, snowmaking and may also be accessed through AM designed and approved. Stimilon is a snowboard consulting com- news and information nnd then grooming info, mountain statis- I News on the web pany with extensive experience in designing parks and manag- the browser can click onto one of tics, photos nnd maps, driving (http://aminews.com) where the ing snowboard events, directions, lift ticket and rental latest snow condition report is There will be an experts-only 61/2-acre pnrk wired for sound, prices, season pnss rates (and a available along with information lit at night and open to everyone under I) Lifts, The difference is secure way to order on line), ski from all over the world. that the new Pnrk is more than twice as big, is pounded with snow by 13 tower-mountod snow-guns; skiers nro wolcome. The BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN Stimilon tonm promises major snow formations. NY's Winter Snow Park for 49 Years HIGHMOUNT, NEW YORK- beginner it is "the best place to Bellonyre Mountain Ski Center learn to ski in the EaBt* (Skiing embnrk8 this year on its 49th sea- magazine), son as New York's Winter Snow Bellenyre'a two mountains SKi WINDHAM Park in the Cntskil Mountains, mnke it an ideal environment for Bellayro's motto "Ski the Differ- safely and comfortably nceomnw- JIKLF URIH 1 nu NfniKi..iwia nu once ] emphasizes its unique dis- dating all levels of skiing ability, Put youf^tf abow tt all on Ihw tinction tiBthe only ski nrea on making it a fnvorite with families 1 SivtTliml hi^oBi skwbio surrwH In the CatskJJa. 1 Cntskill Forest Preserve land, since 1949. The uppor mountnin Don ! waste 5 hours of your pfecioui snow Great mi md grooming In ttiti Catskill: lime in the car In |iist 2 74 trows you'll be at easily accessible off Route 28, yet challenges intermediates and : Forost Preserve, 33 trails beginner to hidden from view nnd tucked experts with 20 varied and excit- Ski Windhain where grrot snow is guaranteed port, Snowboard Park, Glado skiing. |i by mn incredible viownidhnq jyslem nwny in n beautiful natural sot- ing trails, including 5 double dia- . Cross-counlry Iraiis. Snowshoelno ting which is enhanced by nightly monds, mogul fields nnd glndo ( Save Money! Hugo beginner aroa. Freo beginner lesson. grooming nnd flntiwmaking on skiing. The lower mountnin ; limit) ttnii «MI iiml you'll spend just $27 tor Exli 10 NYS Thruway 21/2 hr tram NYC 87tt of its terrain. Bellenyre hna boasts one of the inrfiCBL Tench- ;' youi wri'Mldy lilt ticket (rci)iiltwly 112). Rt. 28t HItlhmounl. NY 12441 nlmost 50 years experience enter- ing-Lenrning Center*!, ' Ihi'i I'lit'l I'I v,|lir| ;iny iHtii'hnliito/. Mnnihy |hm 300 042-6904 814-254-MOO www, tollflByfB.com ing lo Hkiei-B, earning it the fur- Snowbonrders nro welcome on 33 Jrafc • 1,600' Valial • Spectok lodge • World Cta Snow ther dlHlinction of being the old- evury trail, and thoro is a special PHt opm-nting Hki center in the oimtiicle park for thorn. For the Call us at (800) SKIWMDHM Cntnkilk Kor the advanced akier nordic wkior or snowshoc entlnml- NY5 Thruvwiiy In Full 21, Houto 23 Weil tu Wlinlhaw, NV it liouBtn the highest akinhle peak mi, Bellonyro offers more than 9 OL.Iimi m >u cyberspace \ • MMIt a Ajw ySki Resort introduces free demos dnya or more in Arcadia Village dering groomed intermediate ter- grams for kids from 21/2-14 years with a second one following in evory weekend. Bnch Saturday located at Greek Peak. Go mid- rain, and bumps and terrain old. The Children's Center 1966. More trails were added. and Sunday from 11AM until week and Htny three days in Arca- parks are included in their expert includes a facility designed just lodge facilities were added ns 1PM you can stop by their on-tho- dia nnd you will receive one night terrain; a real skier plensor. for kids and a Magic Carpet con- demand increased. Other ameni- mountain demo tent and try the free. The Children's Center is pro- veyor-type lift. ties were ndded which included new shaped skis everyone is talk- Greek bus also expanded its fessionally managed with care There's something for alt types the ski shop, bnby-sitting, cafete- ing about, free of charge, Lust sen* tubing center. •Tubing provides and concern for your children by of skiers at Greek Peak, which is ria, etc. The ski industry was born son Greek Peak purchased 1600 variety," Kays Al Krygor, President Cindy Dady, a member of the located 6 miles ofTRT 81 halfway and on the rise. pair o mew RosHi|jnol "Cut" Hkis, of Greek Peak Ski Reuort. Variety National SKlwee Training Tenm between Binghamton and Syra- This celebration of 40 years is and additional snowboards and is the biggest reason to visit the specializing in teaching children cuse in New York State. a direct result of lasting friend- junior skis for their rental shop. Central New York resort. The ter- the sport. "Bring your kids! We'll ships. The Reaort ofibrs free half day rain oflora slopes up to 11/2 miles do the rest," declared Cindy. TOGGENBURG SKI & BOARD CENTER 1 IS FAMILY FUN Toggenburg Ski and Board Just Mafla SMt Center, a ski area with a philoso- Great Skiing phy that every customer should InThe Heart of enjoy "A total sliding experience" such as: Central New York • A worm friendly greeting Gotta Ski Greek Peak! from our greeter at the main NEW Snowboard Park entrance to our base lodge. For 97-98 Season • Easy unloading nnd loading MORE MOUNT/UN in front of our base lodge before •Average Snow Fafl: 125 Inches (Continued on page 20) • From Easiest to our "Mile of Moguls' •Average Ski Season: 100 Days •Vertical; 700 feet SONG MOUNTAIN HAS •Trails: 24 IMPRESSIVE FACTS WITH LESS HASSLE •Lifts: 5 CENTRAL NEW YORK - •Up Hitl Capacity: 5,800 Per Hour Song Mountain of Central New! •Snowmaking; 75% York has very impressive ski] •4 Staff That Goes Out of Its Way to Provide Magic Moments Plus: facts. New this season is a snow-j •Night Skiiing: 75% board park to go along with nil! • Free Video Analysis • Free Instruction • Free Rossi Demos these impressive facts aboutj 24 Hr Ski Conditions Song Mountain that include: 1-315-696-8911 * Average snowfall: 125 inches! * Average ski season: 100 days] & HAVE MORE FUN! Box 149Jully, New York 13159 • Terrain Parks, Bumps & Glades (Continued on page 16) Come Ski Central • Greek Peak Specializes in New York Teaching People How to Ski Premeire Skiing!! • Side "Cut" Skis help GREEK beginners "Learn-to-Turn." Located just 20 miles south of- • Ongoing Instruction FREE PEAK ! Syracuse NY on Rt 80 on our Alpha Slope for •650 Vertical Feet *18 Traits, 6 SKI RESOR" New Second Haifpipe Lifts "Night Sliding -Tubing Beginner Boarders & Skiers 2000 NYS Route 392 New Beginner Lift Center •Ski Demo Days More Snowmaking •Modern Fully Accessible ; • Children's Learning Center Cortland, NY 13045 Lodge with Cafeteria For The Season and Lounge • On-Site Townhouses & Calt 1-800-446-9559 Learn To Ski or Snowboard for as little as $10 with Mis - 1.800-95 5-2 SKI For Ski Conditions Single Family Homes of Funlll turn Cat! for directions and information: 315-683-5842 Office 315 446-6666 Ski Phone , STAY 2 NIGHTS, GET 3rd NIGHT FREE The Right One: ; P.O. Box 105 : Call lor details... includes 1/2 day tree Rossignol "Super Sldecul" demo equipment Truxton, NY 13158 .T-,.:;,, , ,;„,,"" ". -....,.v .-:,; •-- . •., •«,; •.' «.- •«,.».»,*,•" I

* * T * *' * * f * ' * * ' ' '• December 4; 1997 Ski 1 Snowboarding PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT HAS MAJOR MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 1997-98 WINTER SEASON PARK CITY, UTAH - Park and Park City Mountain Resort. Reservations, the ullkinl lodging us accomplish that objective." \n\m to the top of the City Mountain Resort, Utah's "This will he the single biggest reservations service owned by The installation of the two new mountain and will halve the 22 largest winter resort and site of year in terms of capital improve* Park City Mountain Itotsort, will chuirlidfi will earn Park City the minute ride of Park City's 1963- Olympic nlpine skiing and snow- mentH since the Resort opened in streamline the purchase process distinction of operating more nix- vintngo Gondola. The Gondola boarding competitions during the 1963; Gumming slated. The for guests booking vacation pack- passenger ehnirs (threw) than any was removed this Hitmmor to 2002 Olympic Winter Games, will combination of new high-efficien- nges to Pfirk City. other roaort in North America. make wny for tho new liil technol- unveil $10 million in mountain cy lifts, n new fleet of Bombardier Tho improvements me a result One high-speed Hix-wmler IUIN ogy, improvements • including two grooming vehicle^ additional- of Park City's best winter season replaced the PaylJuy triple chair A new lighted terrain park for new high-speed six'passenger runs, a major glad ing project and on record Ci)6-'97) and are the and services 320 acren of interme- advanced and expert snowboard- chairlifts-for the 1997-98 winter expanded snowmaking will make leading edge of a five-year $35 diate and expert terrain on thu ers and skiers hns been created season. an unbelievable difference in the million capita! improvement plan lower mountain, The second six- the PayDuy run and can be Pnrk City baa added four new way this mountain skis." that includes more high-efficiency Healer, named "Uonnnzn," will iron) the new PnyDny runs, a terrain park for tmow- In addition, Cumming naid the lifts, on-mountain reHtaumnU, transport skiers and snowboard- chair. The park fen- boarders and skiers, and 25 acres Reaort hns implemented a "Lift expanded guest service and era to the Summit area from itH tun»H Hculpted table-top jumps, of expanded snowmaking. A new Access" ticketing system that will slope-side lodging. "Park City base tormina! near the bottom of blinked walls, and wave forma- Mountain Patrol facility is under reduce lift ticket lines, allow Mountain Resort is committed to the Silver Queen run, Each new tioim to challenge the most daring construction at the Summit and quicker lift access, and enable the providing our guests with nn lift huK thu capacity to ferry U,0(JO and discriminating Hnowboard- more than (SO acres have been Resort to better study terrain uti- unequnlcd winter vacation expe- giiCHts per hour up the mountain ers. FiiyDny will also bo the site of "gladed* (thinned of trees and lization patterns and guest demo- rience," said Cumming. "Contin- at a speed of 1000 foot per our first Imlf-pipo which will bo brush) for enhanced terrain uti- graphics, A new state-of-the-art ued invcHtment directed toward minute. The two-lift combination maintained daily by a customized lization, Recording to John dim- automated lodging reservation increasing our amenities mid of PayDay and Bonanza will cre- pipe grooming device for optimum ming, president of POWDU Corp. system nt Park City Mountain evolving guest services will help ate a fast, efficient route from the riding day and night, R0W GREAT AMERIC PARK CITY¥AR, UT- The Yarrow' Par*k Avenue, is a standing monu gant 180^0 Pnr HOTEk Avonws CafLe an d mmm PROPERTIES Hotel has a long history of being ment to hotel living with excellent Pub, a cozy gathering area with an intricate part of the overall service and accommodations, It's fireplace, and an array of fabulous OFFERS WIDE VARIETY Park City beauty, and its reputa- not hard to see why The Yarrow amenities, including a year-round PARK CITY, UT - Their Three Kings and Pay Day aro tion of being the official site of Hotel is in the American hotel outdoor swimming pool, hot tub brochure hoimta upon an aerial located outside the Park City Ski America's Opening World Cup Ski league of excellence in the ski and fltncuH room. Cole Sport opor- picture, The location udvuntugc Aeon and Wolf Mountain Ski Races since 1985 is further proof mecca of Park City, atea a full service ski rental/acces- with the fiiiGHt in excellence." AH Area. Three Kings is a wonderful that The Yarrow Resort Hotel and The Yarrow offers 181 gucBt sory shop just steps from your far an nccommodationB are con- townhoumj community, and the Conference Center, located on rooms and suites, the casually ele- room in the Yarrow's lobby. cerned, Identity Proportion repre- Pay Day condominiums ofifer spa- sents these top-shelf rental prop- cious units. erties; Park Avenue, Resort Plaza, Crescent Ridge is tucked away THE CANYONS Three Kings, P«y Day, and Cres- in a grove of Aspen trees adjacent cent Ridge. to the Park City Ski Area. These New Owner, New Lifts, New Resort The Identity Team in proud to condominiums feature two and THE With six new lifts and a major a mountain that at The represent those outstanding three-bedroom units with a full new mountain peak, The Canyons Canyons, One of the new lifts is properties where excel Ion co, kitchen, fireplace, mid cable TV, CANYONS (formerly Park West and Wolf a state of the art, high speed, art warmth, and thu grandeur of the Park Avenue is clone to the Mountain) has a totally new look decorated 8-passcnger gondola setting, make the hoRpitnlity crofw county trail and, like Cres- Utah's thwest for the 1997/98 winter season. called Flight of the Canyons. magnificent, Thfi amenities enter cent Ridge, features two and These new lifts are only half This modern lift leaves from the to your iwecltt, and are u gunoroiiH three-bedroom condominiumB as Winter ftesorf the story because it is where base of the mountain and whisks mix of comfort and convenience. well as one-bedroom rooms and these lifts take you that maltem. it occupants to The High Coun- The [tart Pla/n offcra a wide, ban the name amenities as Ores- has 6 New Uftslil The mountains that make up The try Meadow mid-mountain area selection of condominiums, rang- emit Ridge. I tm 11,2 MfflfM Mian Canyons have long been consid- and its now fled Pine Lodge, an ing from private sleeping rooniH Thu niton of Identity Proper- In Inprntkn tfpjrad" ered the best all around skiing 8,000-Hqiiftre-foot lodge with to spacious four-bedroom units ticH atari at $1UO and climb, and riding in the Park City roHlnurant, skier and nnowhuard and in located at the PIJIZH at tho depending upon tho size of tho region, local's have culled it their (Continued on page l(i> Pnrk City Ski Area. nccommndatiofsH and wn sni favorite terrain for years. The problem was access and now 649-5400 there isn't a bettor way to get up 4000 Pork West Drive, Park City, Utah 84098 "LOCATIOrLOCATION" "LOCATION** AT OR NEAR THE BASE For Top Flight OF PARK CITY and World Class MOUNTAIN RESORT Accommodations • Ra'es start as low as $120.00 per night for 2 persona For Your Ski Trip • Fully equipped condominiums, from efficiencies to To Park City 5-bcdroom unils • Loaded with umcniilcs. outdoor Call 1-900-YARROW healed poo!, hot tubs, sauna & /HOTEL changing facilities • Easy access to hot spots on the (800-927-7694) complimentary cliy-widc bus Park City Lodging and Vacation Services THE HARROW Hvwrt Hotel md Ctmfervnce Cutler Identity I'ropcriiw, Inc. 1800 Park Avc.ro Box IH'iO

J4M2I wwwpclodgo.com Park City, lfl'B4liriO CAM"I-H0O-5II-2HD2 TODAY * A Ski * Snowboardlng December 4,1997 > WINTER PARK SKIER & RIDER IMPROVEMENT CENTERS FOCUS ON RESULTS WINTER PARK, COLORADO, Winter 1997-98- to ski easier and quicker. The focus of the Winter Park Skier and Rider The Improvement Center's programs provide Improvement Center is to help skiers and snow- learning opportunities to fit the schedule and bud- boarders get maximum enjoyment out of the sport get of every skier and rider. For those who can't by working with them to improve their skills. The wait until the lifts open, particularly on powder Winter Park Accommodations center's philosophy is that even the learning mornings, First Trucks is a one-hour private lea- process should be fun. Instruction is offered in son that begins half an hour before the lifts open to The Vintage Hotel Is Great! group and private lessons, as well as small group the public. Besides having first tracks, participants WINTER PARK, CO - Since tioner's doors to take them just coaching. have the entire day to practice what they have opening in 1980, The Vintage about anywhere, including ice At many resorts lessons are organized according learned. For those looking for a full hour and a half Resort Hotel has hosted thou- skating, tubing, and nighttime to the participants' current ability. At Winter Park, private lesson at a bargain price, the Last Tracks sands of vacationers, Its relaxed sleigh riding, skiers and riders choose a class that focuses on the private lesson begins at 3:00 p.m. and is just $70 for atmosphere and magnificent specific skill they want to improve, For example, an one or two people, a perfect way to advance to the mountain scenery mnkc it n spe- Winter Park intermediate boarder may choose between the next level. The Quick Tips Learning Lane offers cial sotting. Mountain Cruisers, which focuses on carving, or the chance to gain a couple of useful pointers any The Vintage Hotel lias 118 Adventures Hosts the Style Arena for instruction on freestyle tech- time, any day with no scheduling hassles. For $5, finely appointed guest rooms WINTER PARK, CO - If an niques. An intermediate skier may now choose from participants get a video analysis of their technique which, in addition to traditional accommodation company has Perfect Parallel, Elan Carve Clinic, or Intro to and suggestions for improvement from a certified hotel rooms, nlso include studios places to stay for ski vacations, Bumps. Skiers also have the option to take any les- ski or snowboard instructor in 15 minutes. The lane with kitchenettes nnd fireplaces, Winter Park Adventures has son on super side-cut, or shaped, skis, This latest is located at the video arena on lower Allan Phipps and spurious one- nnd two-bed- loads of it. 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VAIL RESORTS INVEST $74 MILLION NORTHSTAR IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY IN RESORT IMPROVEMENTS Northstar-at-Tnhoe, Lake (Nov. 21-Dcc. 18, 1997) and Tahoe's most complete resort, late season (Mar. 29, 1998 VAIL, Colo, - Vail Resorts, Inc. most in the resort's 36-year histo- tion of the Keystone Lodge; a new offers a convenient nnd fun through Huason-ond, mid- (NYSE:MTN), the premier moun- ry, features two additional high- top of the mountain beginner area destination for a family ski April). tain resort operator in North speed four-passenger chairlifts; a near the River Run Village portal; vacation. Parents with young children America and operators of the Vail, nearly 50 percent increase in and new on-mountain restaurant. Northstar's "Families Stay especially enjoy Northstar's Breckenridge, Keystone and snowmaking; and renovation of • Beaver Creek: $17 million for & Ski Free" package includes free one-hour clinics designed Beaver Creek mountain resorts in Breckenridge's Bergenhof base a high-speed four-passenger free lift tickets with lodging. A to give parents tips on how to Colorado, plans to invest $74 mil- lodge at Peak 8. Keystone; $17 chairlift; the new "Birds of Prey" family of four can stay right lit enjoy skiing with children ages lion in improvements, including: million for one new high-speed World Cup downhill course with the resort in a two-bedroom 3-5. "Mommy, Daddy & Me" • Breckenridge: $18 million, four-passenger chairliil; renova- associated snowmaking expan- condominium and ski nil dnyclinics are taught Sundays sion; completion of Beaver Creek for as low as $66 per person through Friday*) at 2:30 pm. Village Center; enhanced world- per day (a savings of up to Northstar'tt licensed child CRESTED BUTTE: class snowboarding attractions $38.50 per person, per day). and upgraded facilities and care center, Minors' Camp, is A SKIER'S MOUNTAIN, A ROMANTICS TOWN All lodging at Northstnr is for 2-6-year-olda with learn-to- increase of lift capacity at Arrow- within walking distance or a ski options for children ages 3- MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO.- Far from urban crowdB, Crest- head Village. short, free shuttle ride to the 6. Starkids is a popular all day Folks have been skiing in Crested ed Butte has preserved the best of • Vail: $14 million for expan- lifts. Families Stay & Ski Free ski or snowboard Butte longer than they've been its heritage -a sense of history, sion of Vail's grooming machines includes complimentary access lesHon/lift/lunch program for driving cars, flushing toilets or community and hospitality- to support a 30 percent increase to Northstar's Swim & Rac-children ages 5-12, and a chil- turning on light switches. Thank while creating the best of the in year-over-year grooming on quet Club where saunas, out- dren's lenrn-to-croBB-country- goodness today we can do all of new-exceptional skiing, diverse Vail Mountain; completion of the door spas, an outdoor heated ski program is offered at the above. recreational amenities, and fine Golden Peak base lodge; Adven- lap pool, fitness center and For more information or to Crested Butte today is n mar- dining and lodging. ture Ridge refinements; state-of- teen center are perfect after a reserve a Families Stay and vel of contrasts, High-speed lifts In the town of Crested Butte, the-art snowboarding attractions day on the slopes. The Families Ski Free package call North- whisk skiers to the top of an guests feel warmly welcomed by and upgrade restaurant facilities. iStay & Ski Free package is star Central Reservations at 1- expansive ski mountain abuzz both its friendly locals and its old • Other monies totaling $8 mil- available daily early season 800-GO-NORTH (466-6784). with youthful energy, flanked by a Victorian storefronts. Yet this is lion for upgraded computer sys- modern resort with state-of-the- no sleepy backwoods burg; Crest- tems and central reservations. art services and amenities. Yet, ed Butte boasts an impressive cul- just a few minutes away lies the tural slate-art galleries, musicul old town of Crested Butte, Col- entertainment, dance, theater— SACRAMENTO ANNOUNCES EVENTS orado's largest National Historic and, as Michael Carlton wrote in SACRAMENTO, CA - The 856-5683, ext. 222. Celebration, Tour of the Gover- District, looking much like it did a the Denver Pout, "Crested Butte Sacramento Convention and Visi- 5-7 Holiday Home Tour. nor's Mansion decorated , 16th & century ago when burly gold min- has more fine restaurants per tors Bureau announces the fol- Fabulous 40s. $15.446-05G8. II street; 323-3047. ers skied in from their mountain capita than any other town in the lowing events for December: 6 Annual Baroque Ball. 7 Christmus Fuire. Arts claims for supplies, good food and US." 5-8,1244 Singing Christ- Champagne reception, gourmet & crafts, entertainment Suiter warm companionship. The his- The modern ski resort is a sep- mas Tree. Choir members nre dinner, desserts und dancing. Street, Folsom; 985-7452. toric town, bathed in antique arate "world of luxury conference the live ornaments. Capital Crocker Art Museum, 3rd & O 14 Sacramento Toy Run. lamplight, still knows how to wel- facilities, shopping, dining and Christian Center, Micron Avenue; streets; 264-5423. Front Street at Tower Bridge, come, entertain and pamper its recreational amenities. 6-7 Christmas Memories 9am; 442-4727. 11-21 The Nutcrack- er, Sacramento Ballet; 264- Even when we're full, On your way to or 5181/652-6800. we're practically empty from NorthStar, take a side trip to In Crested Butic, you'll hardly bump elbows with another skier, not even in SLEEP lift linc,5jDO0 beds ...16,560 people per hour lift capacity means you'll spend your time skiing Paradise instead Spend extra time overnight THUS, Colorado At Its Peaks™ of waiting to gel lo it. in Sacramento and see the $20 million In Improvements Slate Capitol, fertile 199V98 season Crocker Art Museum, LOVE •2 NEW LIFTS! • NEW! Crested Uutte Marriott Retort California Slate NEW! Sheraton Hotel at Crested Butte Railroad Museum, Call group sales at Sutler's Fort, I -800.544-8448 and don't forget •-moil; [email protected] HTTIV/www.bulleiom Sucramenlo'n living Cold Rush city- Tlw Chute Ctirjfcngm ty Okl Sacramento STAYATNQfWSTWUSKJTO

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^r" SKIERS VOTE JAY PEAK TOPS IN QUALITY Jay, VT • Snow Countiy maga- ing the most natural snow of any deep powder found in the woods Vermont, Jay Peak's 3,968 foot sent just to Jay, abundant snow. zine's recent poll of skiers ranking other ski area in Eastern North makes for an endless playground summit and two-mountain areas A second reason Jay peak ski resorts has placed Jay Peak America, is backed by statistics in of challenging and diverse terrain are the first high elevation land receives more snow than other number one in the East for snow The White Book Of Ski Areas. for intermediate and ndvanced masses the storm systems hit as areas is that when storms come quality! Jay Peak hns always been These numbers also show that skiers. Nightly grooming and they move from the Northwest up the east coast, they tend to famous for its nbundant natural Jay peak receives a higher aver- strategic snowmaking maintains over relatively flat terrain, The stall near the coast off the Cana- snowfall which averages more age annual snowfall than many the quality of snow on Jay's major movement of air up and over itself dian Maritimes. than any other Eastern ski resort, Western ski resorts. trail network and is greatly as the system hits the mountain, The stalled storm continues to For the past seventeen years, At Jay Peak, skiers enjoy some appreciated by Jay Peak skiers. called an "orographic lift" by spin counter-clockwise, and Jay snowfall has averaged 336 inches. of the best off-piste and gladed Perched at the very northern meteorologists, creates turbu- Peak's elevation is right in its Jay Peak's reputation for receiv- skiing in North America. The tip of the Green Mountains in lence, thickening clouds, and as if way NEW OWNERSHIP AT BOLTON VALLEY HOW TO SKI STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT WINTER IN STOWE, Vermont (Fall, ried away. Skiing Stowe is an BOLTON, VT - Bolton's back secutive winters off from his col- BURLINGTON, VT and better than ever this season lege career to compete on the US 1997) - Driving up the Mountain experience that can thrill, charm When most people think Road for the first time can be an and delight skiers of all abilities, thanks to new owner Mason Nordic Combined Team, of wintertime in Burling- Dwinell, Dwinell gmdauted from DwinelPs youthful enthusiasm awesome experience, Vermont's Resort's more popular trails. ton, VT, zooming down a ski highest peak is usually shrouded People have been experimenting the University of Vermont this has already begun to spread slope is usually the first spring with a bachelor's degree in throughout the resort, in white, its top to bottom trails to find the perfect day at Stowe thought that comes to etched in the mountainside like since the first descent in 1914. Political Science, mind. True, Burlington is The 27-yenr-old took four con- (Continued on page 14) cut glass, Today, Stowe offers 11 lifts serv- located in the center of the The green of the trees and ing 47 trails, most of them top-to- best ski country on the east white of the snow give the land- bottom, featuring all of the ? coast (one hour from six scape an other-worldly look that Resort's 2,360 vertical feet. At an (Continued on page 16) invites you to enter and be car- (Continued on page 14)

—\ WOODSTOCK INN Ski with the hmda NAMED AMONG F 'OSMOK v>i VERMONT ^ mi oih in Burhtfon TOP 100 RESORTS IN THE WORLD W! for • Nw fitness center. packages up to 50% WOODSTOCK, VT - The tyteedmflupd la skiers and ^ All rooms newly Woodstock Inn & Resort has renovaicd. recently been chosen by Racquet Freedom to Ski • lice parking and airport shuttle. Magazine as one of the top 100 P (k> resorts in the world. This is the tf Ride the V& Sheraton • Six ski areas nearby. third consecutive year the Resort longest^ steepest • Minutes from downtown Burlington has been included on this presti- ^J Burlington gious list, and snowiest hthe and walking distance to Vermont's lar^vst indoor null, The award is traditionally gluches & chutes W &m based on a series of criteria, most m place to be, • Cwy Trailer Duke's Vermont significantly the quality of the in the east 1 i>\ Aimiti: RiMJiir,! it.mil liiiLiu.nUti^isliPiik Trading Post Restaurant, resort's tennis facilities. In addi- # 1 OMIMIIOIK'mtii1 tiOitl ilk1 ISIillllllk' .lllil tion to superb tennis facilities, III7\VilliMnnKu,id 800-451-4449 or (802) 988-2611 uM,u!i,mtuihiti« IKDW II Huriiiiiiiiin. each resort must offer its guests II, Vermont 0540.1 something specinl - whether it Jay Peak Resort Route 141, Jay Vermont 05*59 *«ii!iiiiiU'ilniinilk' slopiA.Skip.iilv;a,»,tiLihlc. • liiJiiiii jwLnul ttu1iss i-uitcr. be luxurious accommodations or [email protected] WEB SITE http://www.jaypeakresort.com .,h captivating cuisine. The sur- roundings and the atmosphere of ench resort also played a role in ShcraKni Hitiiiiujlon the decision timil.MiiMHIIMi MMlit (Continued on page 15)

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"Freedom of the bills" takes on a whole new Gather up the kids, sharpen up your boards, meaning at the and come help Bolton celebrate its first season Woodstock Inn and Suicide under new ownership - we think your family will like Six, Guests receive skiing V e r m o n t the changes we've madol Ski and Stay Packages start as low as and equipment-skis, X'C, Tlie#l Includes: sttowshoesand Maintain • Slopesido room nt Bolton Mountain Lodtfc snowboards, It's Vermont's In Hie East. • Daily lift tickets good from 9am to 10pm best $kt value at one of the Period. • 62 irnllH, 0 lifts, & 1» irnilfl for world's finest resorts! night skiing • 27k of groomed nordic trails For siopeside lodging, more information and 75k of hackcountry traita and Advance Ticket Sales • Full NportH ctintor smarm call 800-253-4SKI Call now for reservations! 800-451-5025 N, Website: www.stowe.com V! 05091 (800H48-79OO m;) Ifdsy In I'd to - 20 miles from Htirllnjjlnn, right oil HIV! urn WWW.wotiiJUnited States season include a new triple chair- •Attitash Mountain base lodge improved facilities across the ski industry by focusing on a lift, 53 new acres of terrain will be expanding 3200 square- resort, and new programs ndded handful of core values: the best (including 22 acres of gladed ter- feet adding a total of 200 seats in snow, the best lifts, the best trails rain) and building additions at Ptarmigans Restaurant. and the best services. both Attitash and Bear Peak base The Canyons to Receive Why argue with success? The areas with the bulk of improve- $18,2 million in additions and The stums been fallitur 1997 summer capital program ments made at Bear Peak. improvements since we got here, continues to deliver. Here's a run- • New Bear Paak triple chairlift American Skiing Company's down: opens the mountain to additional new Utah affiliate, The Canyons Attitash Bear Peak Is Now 'easier' and'morc difficult* skiing,(previously ParkWest and Wolf the Largest Ski Resort in New • 53 acres of new terrain will be Mountain), is undergoing a mns- Hampshire - cut, including a trail from the sive program to revitalize the $1.4 million Expansion and summit of Bear Peak measuring resort. The capital program

ASCUTNEY: FAMILY SKIING & SNOWBOARDING A NEW ENGLAND'S SPECIALTY AT OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT FAMILY-ORIENTED LUDLOW, VT - Okemo Mountain Resort has earned the rep- utation as New England's #1 family resort by providing a wide MOUNTAIN RESORT variety of innovative programs, incentives and special rotes. Coming off of four highly suc- Families can ski and ride together from virtually any lift, or go cessful seasons under the owner- their separate ways to explore varied terrain. Okemo's slopeside ship of the Plausteiner family, condominium accommodations are unmatched. The whole mountain Ascutney Mountain Resort is • FREE skiing & riding for all children ages G and under. poised to become the East's pre- • Two FREE Beginner surface lifts, miere family vacation destina- • FREE lodging for all children ages 12 & under. draped in white. tion. In keeping with its dedica- • Young Adult lift ticket rate category for ages 13-18. tion to serving the skiing family, • State-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center. the Resort will again offer sever- • Customized instructional programs for all ages, Every morning, al weekly activities with a family • Kids' Night Out & Altitude After Dark. theme. Cheddar's Happy Hour has every trail, fresh tracks... been a huge success since its implementation during the Vermont's Ultimate 1995/96 ski season. Now a key element in the Resort's weekly Family Ski Package and it keeps coming down, programs, the Happy Hour pro- vides a place for children to wind down their day with Cheddar the Starting at Mouse, Ascutney's lovable gray NOW that's snowmaking. mascot, sing, dance, play games $43 for adults and $32 for kids per night! (NEW ENGLAND'S HI&MI SI PEHCENTAGEP-' and just be active. Parents are welcome to join their children, Family 5 Nights in a slopeside suite w/ kitchen & fireplace but will easily feel comfortable slipping away from the resort- Ski Package 5 days of big mountain skiing supervised environment for a Includes Plus skating, tubing, fitness center, pool & more OKEMMOUNTAIN VERMONOT quiet dinner in the Harvest Inn or Brown's Tavern. Call for Free Vacation Planner NCREDIBU TERRAIN, TOP-RANKED SNOW CONDI! IONS. LEGENDARY SERVICE Another children's program, l'800'243'00U Ascutney w w w . o w t* tn 0 . v n in Midweek Music Munchie Mad- www.ascutney.cvm ness provides midweek guests a RESERVATIONS AND INFO • 1 •800»78«OKEMO • LUDLOW. VT 05149 chance to visit with Resort mas- it r /tti / . 'I i ,< t Route 44 • Brownsville, VT j cots, decorate their own desserts and sing and dance. Families have raved about Ascutney's Torchlight Parades becaue the Resort puts an unusu- f a present for a change al spin on them - any skier or snowboarder who feels comfort- A pre-holiday lift and lodging package at your nblo on intermediate terrain is encouraged to participate.Steve favorite American Skiing Company resort. Plnusteiner, the Resort's Owner and President observed, "Torch- light parades always draw big There's a reason smart skiers ski before Christmas. crowds; there's no doubt they're That's because almost nobody else does. UCillington. uxciting and fun to watch. But And boy, what they're missing. The mountains are there's something magical about open and making more snow daily. Lift lines are taking the chairlift up the moun- tain after hours and snaking practically non-existent so you get so many runs In down a trail in the dark, with It would be a bargain If your were paying full price, 0ntmnn only a torch to guide your way, We but you'll be saving big-and enjoying some of the r Vermont want our guests to experience the best skiing of the season. j^sugarfoaf/usa, thrill that our instructors feel Come for Thanksgiving for as little as $49 every time they participate in one per person per day, Including lifts, lodging, and even AHITASH BEAR PIAK ofourporndeH." „ HlWHAMhHllll a turkey dinner with alt the fixings. jt 'I'M* Othor weekly activities ^VC CJANYONH include bonfires with hot cider, (HAH ice skating ant! tubing on the Mount Snow Haystack' duck pond, movlo nights, evontn /'! mump jjEmil KTTIII ttt Sidewinder's Toon Club mid 1-800-668-SNOW much moro, for Information and reservations. LIVE IN THE OUTSIDE, Ski» Snowbodrdirig Decembers 1997 LOOK FOR A BETTER THAN EVER SEASON AT BROMLEY BROMLEY MOUNTAIN, VT, • is working around the clock to Sun Mountain Express. The new quad will allow easy the Eun-Around trails so skiers The winter season maynot seem make this coming ski/snowboard This high speed detachable access to the entire mountain, and snowboarder3 of all abilities to be in your near future, but to season its best ever, quad will transport skiers bottom And you beginners, don't fret, will be able to find a way down. the crew at Bromley Mountain it Bromley is in the process of to top at a rate of 1,000 feet per Bromley is expanding their cur- is just around the corner. Bromley constructing the new $2.4 million minute. rent snowmaking system to cover STOWE MOUNTAIN STRATTON INVESTS $5 MILLION IN (Continued from page 12) Stowe's famous glades have average 1.6 miles long, Stowe's established the resort as the on CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR '97-'98 trails are not only the longest snow test for skiers the world STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vt, Park with snow sculptures, igloos ideal conditions, Stratton's state- average than any other resort in over. < - A $3.5 million investment in and 45 acres of gentle terrain, of-the-art system can make the East they also have a higher Next, try Centerline or snowmaking adds coverage to and a slopeside adventure bar enough snow to build a road 12 ratio of acres per trail. Hayride. Both have steeps and eight new trails, boosts air and {it's beyond a sports bar), feet wide and one foot deep all the Beginning Skiers cruising sections that will get the water capacity by 20 percent and In the three years since Strat- way from Stratton to Fenway The best place to start any blood flowing. increases the number of energy ton hns become a member of the Park in two days, or to Madison new sport is with a lesson. New Moving to the Front Four efficient tower guns by 62 per- Intrawest family, the resort has Square Garden in just three days. skiers and boarders are matched before lunch, when you're fresh, cent. invested more than $25 million in However, Stratton will never with instructors who introduce is always a good idea. Liftline, This latest investment conies capital improvements. Intrawest compromise its commitment to them to their respective sports. with its enw upper section is a on the heels of last summer's $8 is the leading developer and oper- providing the very best possible The gentle pitch of Easy Street favorite. Just watch your speed. million snowmaking expansion, ator of mountain resorts across ski and snowboard conditions by and the Meadows trail at Spruce If you want n real endurance which created the world's largest North America. getting caught up in the early Peak are ideal for the first turns. challenge off the gondola, try manmade snowmaking water The latest snowmaking expan- season trail count game. The Intermediate and Advanced Chin Clip, a long, no-relief mogul storage pond (150 million gal- sion brings coverage to classic guideline for opening trails is a Skiers run ofl'to the skier's left from the lons), Strntton trails including Grizzly minimum of 18 inches on begin- The legendary Front Four and top of the top. For the 1997-98 season, alders Bear, Switchback and White ner terrain, 24-30 inches on inter- and anowboarders will also find Birch Express. Plus, the addition- mediate trails and 30-42 inches an expanded Childcare Center al air and water pumping capaci- on advanced terrain, "We'll open NEW OWNERSHIP AT BOLTON conveniently located in the ty will help Stratton open move no trail before its time," says Sky (Continued from page 12) kids and parents can ski together dropoff area, new 3,000 foot terrain for the early season and Foulkes, director of mountain Skiers, snowboarders, tele- through the night. Bolton offers Snowboard Park with multiple devote firepower to creating half- operations. "You won't need your marketers and nordic skiers will 13 trails for night skiing until 10 halfpipes, new glades, Family Fun pipes - Stratton was the first in rock skis at Stratton." • notice many fun changes starting pm seven nights a week. the East to open its championship For the latest ski conditions, with new snowparks, music play- The centralized base village hnlfpipe in 1996 - hits and ter- call (802) 297-4211. For reserva- ing through speakers on the lift, has lots of family activities, After rain parks. tions and information call 1-800- towers, new nordic trails and 27k dinner in one of our 4 slopeside With the capacity to pump STRATTON. for side by side skate skiing and restaurants, gather up the kids 7,800 gallons of water and 50,000 classic nordic skiing, for ice skating, swimming at the cubic feet of air per minute under From infants to toddlers to sports center, or x-c skiing and teens, there's something for kids snowshoeing on our lighted of all ages. Full and half day ski nordic trails. If the kids are look- LAND ROVER OPENS FIRST school includes lift tickets, ing for an evening away, the Kids' lessons and lunch for one price! Night Out program offers dinner, Of course, after ski school ends, movies, crafts, friends, and more. U.S. DRIVING SCHOOL Year-Round School to Be Based THERE is at The Equinox in Vermont SOMETHING Stratton MANCHESTER VILLAGE, VT - Land Rover North America has opened the company's first 4x4 driving school in the US., located at Lift & Lodging the historic Equinox resort in Manchester Village, Vermont. NEW UNDER The school follows the lead of Land Rover's celebrated "Driving $ $ Experience" program in Great Britain nnd is designed for nil four- THE SUN. 49- 99* wheel drive enthusiasts. •NEW Sun Mountain The Land Rover Driving School at The Equinox will operate year- Express! For Information and round, offering off-pnvement driving instruction in the spring, sum- Soulhern Vermont's Reservations mer and fall as well as a dedicated snow and ice driving school in win- NEWEST base-to-summil ter, using a full line of Land Rover vehicles to include Range Rovers, high-speed detachable 1-800-STRATTON DiscoveryB and Defenders. quad. www.stratton.com Under the tutelage of Jonathan Slnvin nnd a team of Land Rover •Totally NEW 'Rates are per person, per day, based on North America expert instructors, students will hnve the option of dri- ^ Snowboard Park! double occupancy, 2 night minimum slay ving on actual mountain logging trails or on a purpose-built driver JkJ It's got it all - Snowboard required. Valid Sunday-Thursday, training course. non-holiday 1/4/97 -3/26/98 and every day . Heaven with ils own lift Irom opening through 12/18/97 and Individual lessons start at $120 per person for a one-hour ono-on- ^ and special lift ticket, 3/29/98 through closing, Tax and service one session, with longer sessions nnd group programs also availnble. V NEW halFpipe, NEW excluded. A two-person "Lnnd Rover Driving School Instruction" pnekage, which includes n lesson in bnsic four-wheel drive handling nnd operation, a sound system, NEW Pipo Dragon, two-hour trail drive and n one-night stay at The Equinox, h priced at Expanded Snowmaking! NEW coverage allows beginners lo Vermont's Mountain Resort experience Bromley from (ho summit Enlarged Kids' Center! •NEW Terrain and Glades! DEAL CONDITIONS FOR A WINTER GETAWAY •Always a great value! Glide over our tna county traits, fly n hawk at ourfafanr/school, liam ofrmddriving DISCOVER smmlwt ompriitint trails and mkt to ibt mottmamtfir mid (hut skiing.

\'.' Wiih i Wanti Gmwiiy it Tlit Equinnx, you cut THE NEW BROMLEY! CiH The Equinox today it I-HOO-162-4747 ot conmt Information and Snow Reports experience w ninth mote while e ripying the tornfem ind t\t%im of Knithcin Vtimtmi'i premier four %•'. 802-824-5522 * www,bromley.com diimorwl tMtifi • (wimndmfl Kcommtxlttbni, anfl((i-wtnniii|i iluting, nutom pod md fitfiru jp* ,„ liiHorir MxnlitJift Village dffl per person, double ocniptimy, |>nr t.lny '! nk)lii imrmiujm sltty. Vulnl StmcJuy- Aik about out iptlil Ski irul Suy, family Stum E5T, J7M thundfiy, non-holiday fax om) swvico eNEW HAMPSHIRE'S BEST RIDING AT LOON MOUNTAIN PARK Lincoln, NH-For many years, snowboardera in the daily, groomed with a Pipe Dragon and a new BR-400 DISCOVER SNOWBOARDING: Designed for first- know have headed to Loon for a superior riding environ- groomer. Several events throughout the senson focus on time riders or novices, this is a fun and economical pro- ment, Snow Country (Sept. 97) ranks Loon Mountain in snowboarding. gram that guarantees you'll learn to bonrd. Includes the top ten of all United States resorts for snowboarding. Two highlights are the Stimilon Air & Style Challenge, rental of top-notch board and boots, 2 hour lesson, novice The Loon Mountain Park, located on Lower Flying Fox February 28,1998, which features top riders pushing the lift ticket. Full Day $59.00, Half Day $49,00 trail, is one of the longest parks in the east. It stretches limits, and the Bud Light Snowboard Blowout, April 18, FUNDAMENTALS OF TURNING/CARVING This is over 15 acres. The half pipe itself is a whopping 375 feet 1998, which features a Big Air contest, on-snow mountain an all-inclusive package for graduates of Discover Snow- long. bike races, skate & BMX ramp, festival booths and top bonrding or intermediate riders, Focus on refining bal- Strategically placed throughout the park are many dif- recording artists. ance, edging, pressure control skills for smooth, rhythmic ferent elements (always changing—but often including— Loon also has a state-of-the-art snowboard center situ- turns. Includes rental of high-quality board and boots, 2* a hand rail, tabletop, spine, elevator, gap, log gaps, quar- ated slopeside for easy access and a wide variety of snow- hour lesson, nil-mountain lift ticket. Full Day $89,00 Half ter pipe, and 2 back-to-back quarter pipes), offering chal- board rental equipment and accessories for riders of all Day $79.00 lenges for beginning to advanced snowboardera, abilities. GROUP LESSONS for all ages available, $25,00 per 2- Riders appreciate the easy access to the Loon Mountain For those who want to learn to board, or simply hone hour lesson, lift ticket not included. Park, which can be quickly accessed by both the Flying their skills, Loon Snowboarding School offers several pro- For more information on snowboard programs, please Fox and the Seven Brothers lift. The park is maintained grams: call the Ski School Desk at 603-745-6281 Ext. 5691. AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY BROMLEY NEWS FOR SKIERS (Continued from page 13) Sugarbush: Improved MANCHESTER CENTER, VT. with a NEW park-only lift pass, a Lodge, Learn-to-Ski or Snow- ture. The Canyons will open in snowmaking, Terrain Parks, • Bromley Mountain Welcomes BRAND-NEW wired for sound board Packages, and ski and mid-December. Snow-Tube Park and Fun skiers and riders to what promis- halfpipe, a NEW Pipe Dragon, snowboard lessons taught by Killlngton - Revolution, Center es to be its most exciting season and its very own NEW T-Bar to some of the most gifted PSIA pro's not Evolution, $35 million Capital improvements includ- ever, with southern Vermont's get you straight to Heaven quick in the business. And in keeping better ed a 300% increase in snowmnk- NEWEST baee-to-summit high- and easy. with thiB season of change, we've This season, the Beast of the ing, base lodge expansions and speed detachable quad • The Sun With 300 acres and some of the enlarged and redesigned our East reinvents itself — with the seven new lifts, most notably the Mountain Express - NEW terrain, most breathtaking views imagin- state accredited nursery and deluxe new Killington Grand Slide Brook Express, which inter- NEW gladed skiing and a com- able, Bromley is the mountain Kid's Center to accommodate the Hotel and Conference Center, its connects the Lincoln Peak and pletely redesigned NEW snow- whose 41 classic New England ever-growing number of families second gondola and more! Mount Ellen areas. board park, Snowboard Heaven, trails and glades deliver a mix of that call Bromley their downhill Mount Snow Announces terrain and degrees-of-difficulty home. the Biggest Single-Year seldom seen elsewhere, And, as Conditions at Bromley are Expansion in its History - SNOW SPORTS Vermont's only south facing bound to be great because we've $24 million Capital Eipan- Alpine mountain, Bromley truly once again expanded top-to-bot- sion Program lays claim to being the SUNNI- tom snow making • we now cover Mount Snow's capital AND WINTER ACTIVITIES EST mountain in all Vermont - a over 80% of the entire mountain - improvements shine with the The BALSAMS Wilderness, there is music, dancing, and live very major comfort factor that BO that even beginners can now construction of the $18 million located in New Hampshire's entertainment in two lounges and has to be felt to be believed. ski or rude all the long way from Grand Summit Hotel and Confer- Great North Woods, is a 15,000 - nightclub acts in the ballroom. Of course, Bromley's legendary summit to base. That coverage, ence Center, southern Vermont's acre destination resort hotel and • Exercise: Pre-ski stretch is value is still intact with the BEST coupled with a grooming program first luxury resort hotel, which ski area high in the White Moun- scheduled throughout the week. lift rates in southern Vermont, that's second to none, insure a will be located adjacent to the tains. The winter season begins • Game Room fantastic Lift & Lodging Packages day on the slopes that's likewise Main Base Lodge. The other $6 on the weekend before Christmaa • Horse-drawn Hayrides: at Bromley Village condos or second to none. And we guarantee million in capital improvements and extends through the month • Library: A well-stocked slopeside at the Bromley Sun you'll love it. includes four new lifts, two new of March. library provides a wide selection. trails, relocating or reconfiguring The BALSAMS Wilderness in • Movies: A schedule of full- some existing lifts and remodel- Dixville Notch (1821* above sea length feature films play in The ing the Main Base Lodge. level) annually receives an aver- Hotel's 250 fixed-seat theater. THERE ARE NO STOPLIGHTS age of 250" of natural snow. Daily t Natural History Program: temperatures range between 20,4 Eexplore the evolution of the ON THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS WOODSTOCK INN degrees and 30.2 degrees (F). landscape with marked and Because the air is very dry, these annotated trails, directed snow- (Continued from page 12) temperatures are more tolerable. shoe hikes and cross-country ski The Woodstock Inn & Resort, The BALSAMS American plan treks, exploration and self-help a member of Small Luxury (one rate covers everything) guided trips, handbooks, and Hotels, has also been recognized includes: accommodations, choice- illustrated guidebooks, plus, a by the readers of Conde Nast of-menu breakfast and dinner staff naturalist. Traveler as one of the best daily, unlimited use of all facili- • Skating: There is nn outdoor resorts in the world. ties plus participation in sched- rink lighted for after supper flkat- uled activities, ing parties. Skates are available • Dancing and Entertain- at no cost or bring your own. Bretton ment: Throughout the week Woods One of America's poshest ski hotels. Ski Ma New Hampshire's **•• %t BALSAMS Wilderness Mobil A vacation trip to Loon Mountain is your best bet for a great Premier Mountain Resort A Great Ski Area and Grand Resort Hole! winter vacation, without much of a trip. You see, Loon is New •Downhill & Cross A full-service private destination resort high In New Hampshire's England's most accessible major ski resort; no back roads, no Country Skiing White Mountains, Enjoy a safe family vacation or hasslc-frcc private red lights to our Exit 32, just 2 hours from Boston on 1-93. And •Snowsholng & Sleigh Rides getaway. You emi ski or snowboard, snnwshoe or just plain relax. Award when you arrive, you'll see why Loon is New Hampshire's #1 • Programs nnd Events for winning cuisine graciously served... All for one rate - a mil value, mountain resorL.miles of breathtaking trails with White Families nnd Active Ultt American plan includctit Mountain vistas, an incredible snowboard park and halfpipe • Full Service Sports ./finest room acctmimiKliiiinns and nearly 100% snowmaking coverage. • Muuntnintop & Resort J_ Oioia'-of-memi luenkfiist h dinner Area Restaurants JL Alpine skiing & s For information on Loon Ski and Stay packages, j£ (iiuswotintry skliiij,' & call Central Reservations at 1-800-227-4191, Bretton Woods, NH /_ liiiU'rtiiintiKinr, music, nnd more... TM Oitlv (\ I/ours /ruin Ntw Vcr/t City For Lift Tickets nnd Above till cUc ... LiKljiinu Prtckayes caring guest service. MOUNTAIN Call 800-258-0330 .tlieli.ikiiiivuiiii www.loonmtn.com WWW(lHt'tt(.inW*H1tl».C December 4,1997 JIMINY'S 'VALUE CARD9 THE CANYONS (Continued from page 9) should facilitate the learning that will keep the gnarliest MEANS SAVINGS er services and huge decks for process so one can progress at a shredder stoked. sunning. faster pace, thus enhancing the "This is just the start," promis- EVERY VISIT Three new lifts are high speed experience of these people while es American Skiing Company Here's the best value in skiing weekend or during holiday peri- detachable quadruple chair lias. creating fun and excitement. This Chairman Les Otten. "The ter- today nnd it's not just the "same ods, the savings is $5 off the regu- Om of these lifts serves a brand learning area is located at the rain is there to make this one of old frequent skiers card" offered Inr price. new peak called Tombstone, High Mountain Mendow, where the most attractive resort desti- at other resorts. The Value Card may also be which features great intermedi- beginners can enjoy the same nations in North America. With The Jiminy Peak Value Curd used for special offers in rentals, ate and expert terrain. The vari- spectacular mountain views and its proximity to a major airport, means anvings on just about the «ki shop, food and lodging, cty on this peak along ranges ambiance that used to be the superb facilities of Park city everything a skier or snowboard- "Our guests save every time from fall line cruisers to steep reserved for experts only. and the synergy with other or does at the Berkshire resort, they come to Jiminy," said Brian glades. A totnl new state-of-the-art resorts in the region, the Park It works like this; Buy a Value H. ftirfaank, president, "and the And there nre two more lifts, fleet of six Stealth Bombardier City area is going to offer an Cnrd for $19. Present it when you amount they save depends on both high capacity quadruple grooming vehicles ensures unbeatable combination of buy your midweek/non- them." chair lifts* One serveB « newlv that if you're not yet comfortable attractions for skiers and riders,* holiday/lift ticket or anytime or Jiminy Peak is in Hancock, constructed learning area with floating through the thigh-deep Other resorts owned by the night and pay just $19. That'B a Mass. specially design trails to make powder left by Utah's legendary Maine-based American Skiing savings of $10 off the window the novice more comfortable. This snowstorms you'll still be able to Company include Mount Snow, price,$6o(Tatwilightpnssand$2 nT|AT\rr H MfXWTXTHP A 1TWT cruise the day awny on groomed Haystack, Kiltington/Pico and slopes, The Canyons also Sugarbush in Vermont; Attitash off a night ticket, nKlJDlrj MOIJiN lAJJN employs a Pipe Dragon half-pipe Bear Peak in New Hampshire When skiing or riding on a MJMXVIM^XRJ IUVV11 1. nj.il groomer to help mold our half plus Sunday River and Sugar- MOUNT HAS ACCESSIBILITY pipes and various terrain parks loaf/USA in Maine. NEW ASHFORD, MASS. - lino and more time on the moun- BURLINGTON, VT. TOM IS A firodie Mountain in located mid- tain enjoying the great condi- (Continued from page 12) tural base that includes muse- way between Pittafield and tions. Brodie skiers typically major ski areas: Stowe, Smug- ums, theater and art galleries." Williamstown, Mass. on US.cover more skiing miles in one glers Notch, Sugarbush, Jay Just a few events and activi- SKI LEGEND Route 7 in the town of New Ash- day than nt nny other ski center. Peak, Mad River Glen and Bolton ties coming up this winter in the lylRtAHOY" BLACK ford, Nearby firodie also has thoValley), But as previous visitors Burlington area are: Tho Green Brodie is the closest major ski longest and highest lifts in South- will tell you, there is a lot more to Mountain Festival of Trees, per- aren to tho northeastern metro- ern New Englnnd, also giving you Burlington than just skiing. formances of The Nutcracker" HOLYOKE, MASS, - Mount politan population centers. You the longest runs. "One thing that n lot of people and "JUIIUB Caesar* at the Flynn Tom of Now England has plenty enn travel twice as Fnr but you don't consider is that Burlington Theater, Celebrations of the Sea- of ski notion. wont hnve half as much fun as at is actually a large city that pro- son at the Shelburne Museum This beautiful ski mountain nearby Brodie Mountain. Located SONG MOUNTAIN vides n lot of activities for people and Burlington Winter Festival. 1 has tho following lilk J-Bar Lift in n natural "snow belt" nnd pro- (Continued from page 8) to do,* Tim Shea, director of When visiting Burlington, the (350 foot); easy Chair (1500 feet); tected from prevailing westerly * Summit elevation, 1,940 feet tourism for the Lake Champlnin Sheraton Hotel & Conference Waterfall Chnlr (3600 feet); Vista winds by surrounding mountains, * Bnse elevation; 1,240 feet Regional Chamber of Commerce Center and the Ramnda Inn & Chair (3400 feet), nnd Boulevard the worm friendly atmosphere * Vortical: 700 feet said, inevitably, not everyone in Conference Center are both Chair (1500 feet). They flow that is unique at Brodie Moun- •Trails: 24 n group wants to ski nil day, every excellent places to stay, across their beautiful mountain tain is "habit-forming" and will * Lifts: 5 day of their vacation." For more information on activ- and these 17 runs that are proud- bring you back again and again. * Up-hill capacity: 5,800 per "For the non-skier or person ities in the Burlington area, call ly named Beginners' Slope, upper You are a stranger here but once, hour taking n day off from the slopes, the Lake Champlain Chamber of Main, Lower Main, Crossover, Brodio's high capacity lifts * Snowmaking: 75% Burlington provides a great Commerce at (802) 863-3489. torn Cat, Jimmy Joe's Turn, were designed and configured by * Night skiing: 75% atmosphere," Shea continues, Call (802) 658-0250 for the Pump House Slope, Lift; Line Swiss engineers to keep skier Also, Song Mountain has a "We have fantastic restaurants, a Ramada Inn and (802) 865-6600 Slope, Cut Off, Upper Vista, trnflic moving smoothly and effi- training center with adult and lively nnd eclectic nightlife, excel- for the Sheraton Burlington for Lower Vista, Boulevard, T.Z. Does ciently. You'll spend less time in junior programs. lent shopping nnd a strong cul- ski packages or reservations. It, Riverview, Slidcwinder, Adi's Way, and Slido Slope. The facilities include first nid and ski pntrol, base lodge, reatau- rantB and tavern, ticket booth, ski school, ski market and rental Come Howe to shop to round out this gem of ski paradise. Your Mountain. Your Fun. let's Have Some Fwi!

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Chateau Lafayette, a live- original artwork. story, 12*1-room, palatial Visitors staying on the MOUNTAIN EXPANSIONS French RonnisHiinco-atyle hotel's private-access skiers up-mountain. is a $2 per hour charge on week- hotel modolod after the fnmed 'Lafayette Club1 penthouse PALMERTON, PA - Over the • Blue Mountain offers 20 ski ends nnd holidays. Ritz in Paris, has opened at floor are treated to five food past 10 years, Blue Mountain has and snowboarding slopes of which Nemncolin Woodlands Resort and beverage services a day, invested more than $10 million nine are rated easy, five difficult, SNOWTUBING AT & Spa in FarmingUm, Pa. including continental break- for oiMnountnin expansions, four most difficult and two "Chateau Lafayette trans- fast, light lunch, afternoon ton, improvements, equipment pur- extremely difficult. ALPINE MOUNTAIN lates tho hospitality and luxu- burs d'muivres and ufieiMlin- t'luwi\s and land nwjiiisition, They • Snmvtuhinu was expanded to SNOWTUBING, the Poconus ries of Kurupe's must ivlehrnt- ner cordials and trufltes. iiu'hulc these fails; 11 slides with unique run-out Newest Attraction, Premiers nt ed hotels into a imii|urly "Chateau Lafayette gives • Blue Mountain nmnially gur- thai will ihrill riders to the end. ALPINE MOUNTAIN this sea- American resort experience," Neniai'oiin the opportunity to IHM'S 2(1 pi'ivent nf [\w emiro • With Blue Mountain's Fre- son nays Nenmi'olin President play in the same league an Ponmo Mountain ski market. quent Skier Program, skiers get Snowtubing at ALPINH Maggie llnrdy Magerko. world-clans resorts. The new • On the average, Blue Moun- six skier visits for (lie cost of five. MOUNTAIN is "Whether they are IUMV lor a hotel is superior to most every- tain attracts more than :!0lUH)0 • Kentalrf iruitide [),{){)() pairs of * Brand New this Season! golf getaway, mealing or spa thing in the five-star category," skior visits per season. alpine skis, ;J00 pairs of Klnn SCX " Easy and fun for the entire retreat, Nemarnlin will pam- says K. Mii'liael King, vice • Hlue Mountain rnuks third Hi-Performance shaped skis, family! per guests with the henl of president of operations for I lie for the highest number of skier 1.000 tubes and 300 new Simms * Available on six runs with everything." Laurel Highlands resort, who visits per year among Pocono and Naie snowboards with Vans two tow lines! Guestrooms in the new adds the Chateau Lafayette Mountain ski areas. step-in hoots mul bindings. All * Safe, using the latest and hotel feature eustonwIoHigned nicely complements the • Mm* Mountain h\$ the high- rentnls lire available by the day best equipment est vortical (1,082 feet) in Penn- furniture, including a large resorts existing 98*n>om Eng- or season. l*Lighted for night tubing! working desk wired for com- lish Tudor Inn and its -10 two- sylvania. • Two lodges, two cafeteria's • Uphill capacity ia rated at ALSO NEW THIS SEASON puter and fax. Oversized bath- bedroom condominium units. plus cocktail lounger and skiers AT ALPINE: 8,600 skiers per hour. retail store are open daily. rooms have marble (Inorn and Hates at Chateau Lafayette Snowbonrding Pnrk t Seven lifts, including a High • Free baby-sitting service is vanities and a whirlpool. And range from $245-$1,500* per Ski Learning Park the decor favors richly colored Speed Detachable Quad plus two available weekdays for children night, with corporate and Sled Dog Snow Skates florals, luxurious duvet com- group rut OH available, For Snow Tubing Paddle Tows, whisk six weeks to five years old. There forters and damask-patterned reservations, call 1-800/422- GREAT CHILDREN'S PRO- wall coverings adorned with 273(1. GRAMS Must for Kids" Skiing, Racing and Snow- boarding Programs For ages 8 through 18 Alpine Mountain is located at Route 447, Analomink, Pa. STAY

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GREAT SKIING BLUE KNOB "ON TOP OF IT ALL" CLAYSBURG, IV\ - Blue Knob Mountain OJUMUMI for skiing in \%',l HIDDEN VALLEY IS IN CENTRAL PA. Since then, it has become known as a I run skier's mountain, atlriu't- FOUR SEASONS RESORT Pennsylvania's upper ing long-timo regional residents, destination travelers mul dudiniti'd HIDDEN VALLEY. 1'A -1 liddim V«lk\v Hoaorl is it year round and mill-section ski country season pass holders. Infamous for its strong Northwesterly winds at facility located nlong route .'U in the Laurel lli|,'hltindK region of is blessed with winter ski- the summit, these winds bring lots of natural snow to Blue Knob's Somer.set County, just (ifi miles stuitheitsl »f Pittshur^h, Penn- ing, snowboard ing, and slopes much curlier than other .smaller Eastern mountains. nylvania. Hidden Valley Knur Seasons Resort offers rostirt con* snow tubing, Our {tvenige H now fall is KiO", While Hlnt» Knob oflers beginner ter- dominiumH, townhomes, siii^li" family homes, lotl^in^ an eigh- Ski Dcnlon in Potter rain and full service certified instruction for all levels, it is also recog- teen hole championship null1 m\\m\ Lonnis hoating, fishing, County lias 20 ski slopes nized throughout the industry as a challenging intermediate mid mountain hiking, hiking, a year-round Spoils Club, swimming, and trails, nn HK1) snow* expert mountain. As development continues towards the goal of a four children1!* ciimps, evenlH, rentaurants, banquets nm! catering. In making system as part of seasons resort community, our philosophy has remained simple; pre- addition, the Conference Center at Hidden Valley in the only its snowmnking firepower, serve our natural setting, provide the bent nkiing possible, servo good facility in Soiithwentorn( IVnn.sylvimiu approved by the Inter- five lifts, two Porno lifla and food at a reasonable price and offer a friendly social environment with- national Association of Conference Centers (IACC). one handle tow. out exception. Hidden Valley offers downhill skiing, munvhoarding, and This season, the resort We are the highest skiahle mountain in Pennsylvania offering 100 cross country skiing, rentals, Iwraona, children'H programs, and became Northern Pennsyl* acres of skinble terrain, 30 acres of glade skiing, and a Snowboard only fun center complete with tubing, shoeing and nleigh rides, vnnia's first ski area to terrain zone. Snowboardern too have unlimited access to our dopes. install n tube slide. And we hnve it all for the year round activities on the mountain. iSki Sawmill boasts a 1,700 base elevation with a SEVEN SPRINGS PROVIDES peak of 2,215 feet. The SNOWSHOE INTRODUCES NEW resort is west of William sport and its array WAY TO HIT THE SLOPES INSTRUCTION FOR ALL AGES of finely designed ski runs CHAMPION, PA - At Seven but with wkiing iiiHtruction that Springs Mountain Resort, it does- |)roniolt»H nafety, knowledge and have well-maintained con- SNOWSHOE, WV - Snow- available from noon until 10 1 ditions. p.m. seven days a week. n't matter if you're four™or H>\. fun.* shoe Mountain Resort is the There's a ski induction program first resort in the region to Tubing in an ideal way for Limrning 8esnionn are 1-1/2 designed oHpecinlly for you. And hourH nnd Htnrt every hour on tho offer the newest way to enjoy the family to spend a fun, sufu that meniiH receiving fiiHt-hand time together at the resort, hour. This schedule also allows SNOW TUBING IS HOT winter. A tubing hill nearly instruction from Home of the hunt, beginners to repeat lessons. eight stories high with four Skills are not required to zip POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA - most advanced »ki inHtructorn in separate lanes will uoon be down the hill, just a desire to the country. All six major ski areas of the have fun, The new tubing area open at the Silver Creek urea "Skiing in our buuinesH," naid Poconos now offer this fun, no- of the resort. Thin new attrac- ia just one of many new addi- experience required activity, . Scott Hender, vice president of tion is family-oriented, fun and tions at Snowshoe Mountain operationH at Seven Springs, Pennsylvania's Just bop on a tube and go! simple to usi\ Tubing will be Re-sort thin year. Throughout the Poconos, there "Our goal i.s to provide all nkiern are 5-i 'chutes' and 18 lifts to ser- not only with a safe, onvironmont, Best Glade vice this rapidly growing activity, Come Ski with Us This Winter For more information on snow- PO Box 5 tubing in the Poconos, a free win- Route 287, ter vocation planning kit includ- Morris, Pa 16938 ^ CoudersU.S.RI.6rt ing a "Ski the Poconos" brochure We've Got Tho Snow & So Much More!! PlHNJTOM p° in available by calling 1 -800- Pennsylvania POCONOSU-800.762-6667). ...,, 1(800) 532 SNOW ;a|j (814) ^135-2115 For Snow Conditions

Skiing I* Mountain Country County 15 the Come Ski ion in the The SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT feaiuiBJ neatly 200 aeie$ 0l Stung with 53 sfoptfS and lmSnowshoes 1 Farmington, PA 15437 t winc-ty ol shops raslaurants clubs n-^ P"' ^ * Sleigh Rides For Snow i spas ahd tamdy tun i Pennsylvania's • MOUNTAIN KESpRT •\' Cross Country in Skiing Witvn Reach' Newest Ski Area Conditions and (800) 336-7009 304372-5252! SKI REPORT HOTLINE: P.O. BOK 275, Marhnion WV 24954 Call 1-800-422-2736 Lodging L r 1-800443 SKI I I. i . -, ^ nttp /' wmbtx3m'*f,yt KK wml 1-814-239-5111 Blue Knob Offers: The Incredible Highest Vertical Drop SMI F»aofcagc Seven Lilts 34 Slopes & Trails January 4-8 A March 15-19,1998 Including 12 New Ski PACKAGE INCLUDES Runs This Season per prnon / dnulile of ciipnncy, (HI Snowmaking • One night of lodging Grooming Skiing from check-In Hinnigh 7 I'M day of departure p#f»on doubf occupancy) • Complimentary bi'vemgc in the Itnviirliin \M\mw Ski School Large Mountain Top Lodge Downhill & (iross Country Skiing, Snowboarding * OvfrnlHhl Ski Check Ico Skating • Family AcllvltlH • Indoor/Ouidoor Pool A Hoallh Club • Swimming Lod&o A Collages For Mow Information Write: [<>r Riervathm cull... Blue Knob Resort 800-622-4121 HUO.452.222.1 or Moblt MOUNTAIN HSO 8I4.352.7177 Claysburg, PA 16625 Ski A InowboarcUng December 4,1997 WHITE LIGHTNING OPENS AT MONTAGE SCRANTON, PA. Montage Mountain Ski Resort with eight permanent snow guns dedicated to giv- opened White Lightning, the new double black ing skiers the best possible trail conditions. diamond slope on January 12,1997. White Light- In addition to opening the new trail, which has ning is 1800 feet long nnd reaches up to a 70 per- lights for night skiing, a wench cat groomer has cent pitch, been purchased to aid in the grooming of the trail, It is now the fourth trail on Montage's North as well as, frequent grooming of Boomer and Smoke Face complex. on North Face. This will give Montage's North Face White Lightning had been in the planning complex an entirely different look and with White stages for 2 years. With the bottom half at a 70% Lightning dedicnted to being a bump slope, Smoke pitch White Lightning is the steepest trail in PA. and Boomer will be easier to access for intermediate Due to it's steepness, it will be mainly a bump trail skiers. SLOPESIDE VIEWS AT THE HAMPTON INN SCRANTON, PA - The Hampton Inn in Scran- Area, local restaurants, and other attractions in the ton offers beautiful views of the Montage Ski Moun- Scranton area. tain and top-flight accommodations with a beautiful The accommodations and the courteous hospital- indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, health club, ski ity extended by the stafTdeserve a standing ovation, lockers, and great accessibility to the Montage Ski TOGGENBURG SKI & BOARD CENTER {Continued from page 8) Foggy Goggle Restaurant- lege ID. parking or leaving the area. Lounge-Sports Bar. • Friday is fish fry night and • Great food and beverages in • Outdoor barbecues when Saturday is "Prime and Wine" MONTAGE TRAIL MAP our base lodge Cafeteria and weather permits. night in the Foggy Goggle • Live entertainment Wednes- Lounge. day and Saturday nights in the • We are a ski area with a Foggy Goggle Lounge. Wednes- demo center featuring Atomic day is "Over the Bump" night. All skis, Parabolic Atomic skis and college students can ski for Oxygen snowboards, $10.00 upon showing their col- • We have a great little Ski Shop in our base lodge-Chilly Choices. • There's always great condi- tions and we are a real family ski area,,.so enjoy! v-'i^i^te; *..•:•• They have special group rates available for the entire season, or for a one day fun outing, For details on any programs that we offer, please call Cyndy at Toggenberg on extension # 16, ELK MOUNTAIN SERVED SKIING

MOUNTAIN. SINCE 1959 Twenty-one Trails Located on Route 374 Since 1959, Elk Mountain haB Seven Lifts Oil 1-81 Take Exit 63 if offered a big mountain experi- 1,000 ft. Vertical Drop coming north or Exit 64 ence and a challenge second to North Face Complex coming south none. u The 1997-98 ski season means Great Packages PI Iff "ion Dale,Pal more terrain and expanded snow- With Area Hotels! [I V Toll Free Ski Report: ! mnking. Take n leisurely run [|H 1-800-233-4131! down the all-new Mahican Trail MOUNTAIN (717) 679-26111 or experience the extended nnd MMW "one-of-a-kind" Kickapoo, now serviced with Bnowmaking, For The Only Hotel Overlooking NY black diamond enthusiasts, snowmaking also has been added /fumptwr Montage to the Tecumseh Trail. Mountain! Pennsylvania's best skiing gets hotter nnd bettor ench yenrl HptcTRoum • LiftTickels Elk Mountain. Don't settle for • Hoi Tub • Indoor Pool lo«B. • Continental Breakfast Here's n list of their 27 aki • Game Room* Cnmpliminlnry 1 runs: Lebigh, Dolnwnrc/Delaworc * Hoi BcvcMiit hnr Chute, Molmwk, Iroquois, Ttif»- Midweek ^\ enrorn, Slalom, Senocn, Sustjuo- At hnnnn, Lmknwnnnti, Tmikhan- Ski Pktjs nock, Si'huylkill, Monsic, Tiogn, Slnrllng at: IliHwnthn, WynhiHing, towor JiiCUZ/l Sillies WltJl Tunkhiinuock, Lni'knwnnnn Spur, f p SNOW (717)342-7002 •Slope, lUtmt SlupD, West Sldpt\ 1x1151, Off |!i« Mln, Snow liowl, Ghi^powii, Toctim- imn , I'A •ftoh, Klckniwo, nnd Mahlcnn. •