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<!-NOTE: Message edited by 'admin'-!>Welcome to the new version of both the <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">No-Bull Ski Reports</FONT> and the <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">Liftlines</FONT> BBS from <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine</FONT>. Rather than turning to a third-party provider, we're now hosting these services on our own server, increasing both speed of access and reliability for our users. We hope that you like the streamlined simplicity! <BR> <BR>You can format your text with different font styles, sizes and colors, include URL and e-mail links ... even upload your own photos to include with your posts! Instructions on how to accomplish these tasks may be found in the blue menu frame to your left. <BR> <BR>Feel free to send your comments to <A HREF="mailto:webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com">webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com</A> - we appreciate your feedback!
 
It's official -- we've thrown the switch on the transition to our new server! If you're viewing this message, you're viewing the new and improved First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine. We've taken the opportunity of our move to also implement a significant upgrade to our Liftlines BBS, and we hope that you like the changes. <BR> <BR>As with any major transition, there is bound to be a minor glitch or two. Should you find one, please be sure to let us know via email at <a href="mailto:webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com">webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com</a>.
 
Who's not looking for a way to ski or snowboard for free?! Watch this space during the coming winter season, when we'll be giving away a pair of lift tickets per week for resorts throughout North America, drawn at random from those who post to the No-Bull Ski Reports or the Liftlines BBS during the week of the drawing.
 
Win free lift tickets from <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">First Tracks!! Online</FONT> just by posting messages to our Discussion Boards! <A HREF="http://www.FirstTracksOnline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for more information.
 
Kima won the first lift ticket giveaway here on our Discussion Boards, a pair of tix to Loveland Ski Area - congratulations Kima! <BR> <BR>We'll continue giving away a pair per week until they're all gone, which should last throughout the season. Please be aware, though, that <B>you have to post with a valid email address in order to win</B>. Our first "winner" lost out because their email address was invalid, so we had to draw a second name. <I>We can't give you the tickets if we can't contact you!</I> Rest assured that this is not an attempt to collect email addresses for other purposes - we will never, ever spam you. Our mass emails only go out to readers who consciously, willingly and deliberately subscribe to one of our Listservs. <BR> <BR>Good luck to all of you, as we give away a pair of tickets to Brundage Mountain, Idaho this week.
 
<!-NOTE: Message edited by 'admin'-!><CENTER><A HREF="http://www.brundage.com/"><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/bruncom.gif"></A></CENTER> <BR> <BR>Congratulations this week to Tritera, who won a pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.brundage.com/">Brundage Mountain Resort</A>! Throughout the winter season, we'll be giving away a free pair of lift tickets to a lucky poster of a message to either of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Board systems</FONT>: the <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Liftlines BBS</FONT> or the <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">No-Bull Ski Reports</FONT>. <BR> <BR><CENTER><A HREF="http://www.sugarbush.com"><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/bushlogo.gif"></A></CENTER> <BR> <BR>This week, a pair of lift tickets to Vermont's <A HREF="http://www.sugarbush.com/">Sugarbush Resort</A>. Could it be you? You can't win if you can't post (and we can't award your prize if you do so anonymously)! Start a discussion today, or continue an existing thread, and you're automatically entered to win!
 
Don't forget - you can include images or clipart with your posts! <BR> <BR>Additionally, you can use font features (<FONT FACE="comic sans ms">different fonts</FONT>, <FONT COLOR="ff0000">colors</FONT>, <FONT SIZE="+1">sizes</FONT>, <BLINK>blinking</BLINK>, <B>bold</B>, <I>italic</I>, <SUP>superscript</SUP>, <STRIKE>strikethrough</STRIKE>, <U>underlined</U>, etc.), <A HREF="http://www.FirstTracksOnline.com">hyperlinks</A>, <A HREF="mailto:webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com">mailto links</A>, tables, lists, and more. <BR> <BR>Instructions for doing all of this are in the "Documentation" section in the menu bar at left. <BR> <BR>As an example, to include a photo, type the following command in the body of your post: <BR> <BR>\c{\image{Text description}} <BR> <BR>Upon posting (the actual posting, <I>after</I> you preview your message), you are prompted for an image file to upload. Images must be either GIF or JPEG format. Images must be saved on your hard disk. Your browser must support form-based file upload (Netscape Navigator 2.0+ and Internet Explorer 4.0+ support this; IE 3.02 will also work provided that you have installed the file upload patch). Image uploads are limited in size to 40 kb. <BR> <BR>Likewise, you can include clipart via the following convention: <BR> <BR>\clipart{Clipart File Name} <BR> <BR>The full index of available clipart at a given moment may be found at any time linked from the clipart section of the formatting instructions. Current choices are: <BR> <BR><CENTER><TABLE BORDER=1><TR><TD><B>Graphic</B></TD><TD><B>Clipart File Name</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/biggrin.gif"></TD><TD>biggrin </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/frown.gif"></TD><TD>frown </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/laugh.gif"></TD><TD>laugh </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/new.gif"></TD><TD>new </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/redface.gif"></TD><TD>redface </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/smile.gif"></TD><TD>smile </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/smile2.gif"></TD><TD>smile2 </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/triangle_down.gif"></TD><TD>triangle_down </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/triangle_right.gif"></TD><TD>triangle_right </TD></TR><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/wink.gif"></TD><TD>wink</TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER> <BR> <BR>We'll be happy to add to this list, if you like. If you have additional clipart that you'd like to see included, send it via an email attachment to <A HREF="mailto:webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com">webmaster@FirstTracksOnline.com</A>.
 
Looking for a quick 'n easy way to find new messages at the <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">First Tracks!! Online Discussion Boards</FONT>? <BR> <BR>In the blue bar at left, click on <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/cgi/board-newmessages.cgi">New Messages</A> in the "Utilities" submenu and you'll have the option of listing messages new in any number of minutes, hours or days, or messages posted after any specified date and time. <BR> <BR>For something even better, register as a user. Also in the "Utilities" submenu in the blue bar at left, click on <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/cgi/board-contact.cgi">Contact</A> and email one of the board moderators to request an account. Once established, you can click on <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/cgi/board-newmessages.cgi">New Messages</A>, input your username and password, and see any new messages posted since the last time that you've checked. <BR> <BR>If you have any questions, feel free to email any of the system moderators listed under <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/cgi/board-contact.cgi">Contact</A>.
 
<CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/bushlogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR> <BR>Congratulations this week to "joe m", who won a pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.sugarbush.com/">Sugarbush Resort</A>! Throughout the winter season, we'll be giving away a free pair of lift tickets to a lucky poster of a message to either of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Board systems</FONT>: the <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Liftlines BBS</FONT> or the <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">No-Bull Ski Reports</FONT>. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/bigmtlogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR> <BR>This week, a pair of lift tickets to Montana's <A HREF="http://www.bigmtn.com/">Big Mountain Resort</A>. Could it be you? You can't win if you can't post (and we can't award your prize if you do so anonymously)! Start a discussion today, or continue an existing thread, and you're automatically entered to win!
 
<CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/bigmtlogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR>Congratulations to <I>Skierpeter</I>, who won the pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.bigmtn.com/">Big Mountain Resort</A> in Montana. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/louiselogo3.gif"></CENTER> <BR>This week, we move a bit further north to the Canadian Rockies, as our prize donor is <A HREF="http://www.skilouise.com/">Lake Louise</A>, deservedly ranked the most scenic resort in North America and with its location in Banff National Park, it's guaranteed to stay that way. The ski area is huge: you can explore the four mountain faces for a week and still find new terrain. And with a beginner, intermediate and expert run from every chair - all abilities can discover virtually the entire mountain. Come discover the most beautiful resort on the continent... even the price is attractive. Call toll free 1 800 258-7669, or 403-256-8473.
 
<CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/louiselogo3.gif"></CENTER> <BR>Congratulations go out this week to <B>Farley</B>, who won last week's pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.skilouise.com/">Lake Louise</A>. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/attitashlogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR>This week, we move on to <A HREF="http://www.attitash.com/">Attitash Bear Peak</A>, in New Hampshire's White Mountains. To enter to win your free pair of lift tickets to Attitash Bear Peak, simply post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">Discussion Boards</FONT>: the <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">No-Bull Ski Reports</FONT> or one of the <FONT FACE="Comic Sans MS">Liftlines</FONT> categories. Good luck to all!
 
<CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/attitashlogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR>Congratulations go out this week to <B>gregb</B>, who won last week's pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.attitash.com/">Attitash Bear Peak</A>. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/abasinlogosm.gif"></CENTER> <BR>Let's head back west this week, to Summit County, Colorado and <A HREF="http://www.arapahoebasin.com/">Arapahoe Basin</A>. Discover the Spirit of the Legend <BR>Snow, Sun, Fun "Ski Above All" on North America's highest skiable terrain. For the past half century snow-sports enthusiasts have been flocking to the Basin because of its natural attributes. At this elevation the snow falls, the sun shines and the fun abounds. <BR> <BR>Remember, all you have to do to enter to win is post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Boards</FONT> at <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">First Tracks!! Online</FONT>! <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for full details.
 
<CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/abasinlogosm.gif"></CENTER> <BR>Congratulations go out this week to <B>Edson Pfeiffelman</B>, who won last week's pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.arapahoebasin.com/">Arapahoe Basin</A>. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/dmrlogosm.gif"></CENTER> <BR>Let's stay in Colorado this week, and give away a free pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.durangomountainresort.com/">Durango Mountain Resort</A> (formerly Purgatory Resort), which has spent over $5 million in improvements for the 2000-2001 season, including a new six-passenger high-speed super chair that takes riders to the top of the mountain in less than six minutes. Located in the spectacular San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Durango and Durango Mountain Resort offer a unique blend of western hospitality, and classic Colorado skiing. <BR> <BR>Remember, all you have to do to enter to win is post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Boards</FONT> at <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">First Tracks!! Online</FONT>! <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for full details.
 
Happy New Year!! <BR> <BR>Congratulations to <B>Chromer</B> for scoring last week's free tickets to Durango Mountain Resort, nee Purgatory. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/cbmrlogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR>This weeks's donor of free lift tickets is <A HREF="http://www.skicb.com/">Crested Butte Mountain Resort</A>. Dramatic contrast between the historic Victorian mining town and the modern ski village just three miles away makes Crested Butte one of the most fascinating resorts in the Colorado Rockies. While it's best known for its adventurous terrain - 824 acres of steep, ungroomed powder for the extreme enthusiast - every level of skier or snowboarder is catered to here with a well-balanced mix of novice to advanced runs. <BR> <BR>Due to staff vacations (<I>Gone Skiin'!!</I>), giveaways in the month of January will run for two weeks rather than the customary one week. <BR> <BR>Remember, all you have to do to enter to win is post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Boards</FONT> at <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">First Tracks!! Online</FONT>! <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for full details.
 
Congratulations to <B>C. Marriott</B> for winning free tickets to Crested Butte Mountain Resort. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/tenneylogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR>This weeks's donor of free lift tickets is <A HREF="http://www.tenneymtn.com/">Tenney Mountain</A>, in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. Tenney offers a network of 45 cut-to-the terrain trails - including 6 glade runs - on a 1400' vertical drop. Additional features include a terrain park and tubing, only a two-hour drive from Boston. <BR> <BR>Due to staff vacations (<I>Gone Skiin'!!</I>), giveaways in the month of January will run for two weeks rather than the customary one week. <BR> <BR>Remember, all you have to do to enter to win is post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Boards</FONT> at <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">First Tracks!! Online</FONT>! <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for full details.
 
Congratulations to <B>Nelsap</B> for winning free tickets to Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire. <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/fernielogo.gif"></CENTER> <BR>This weeks's donor of free lift tickets is <A HREF="http://www.skifernie.com/">Fernie Alpine Resort</A>, in southeastern British Columbia. Renowned for its superb natural snow conditions, Fernie offers one hundred defined trails, five alpine bowls and acres of tree skiing to test your skills. Crowds and glitz are left behind and you enter the land of friendly smiles, big snowbanks, and peaceful mountain scenery. <BR> <BR>Remember, all you have to do to enter to win a pair of Fernie lift tickets is post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Boards</FONT> at <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">First Tracks!! Online</FONT>! <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for full details.
 
We're thrilled to report that <B>Daniel McGuire</B> has won the giveaway of a pair of tickets to <A HREF="http://www.skifernie.com/">Fernie Alpine Resort</A> - way to go, Daniel! <BR> <BR><CENTER><IMG SRC="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/clipart/nakiska.gif"></CENTER> <BR>This weeks's free tickets are to <A HREF="http://www.skinakiska.com">Nakiska</A>, Alberta, home to the alpine events of the 1988 Winter Olympics. The ski area is famous for its world class cruising on perfect corduroy combined with amazing Rocky Mountain views. No matter how much natural snow falls, the superior snowmaking and grooming will make a day a Nakiska second to none. Located less than a one hour drive from Calgary, Nakiska is perfect for the family getting out of the city, or the destination skier alike. <BR> <BR>Remember, all you have to do to enter to win a pair of Fernie lift tickets is post a message to one of our <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">Discussion Boards</FONT> at <FONT FACE="comic sans ms">First Tracks!! Online</FONT>! <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/tickets.htm">Click here</A> for full details.
 
<CENTER><FONT SIZE="+1"><B><FONT COLOR="ff0000">AN EXCITING NEW FEATURE!</FONT></B></FONT></CENTER> <BR> <BR>Do you ever wish that you could receive our No-Bull Ski Reports in your email as soon as they're posted? Well, now you can! <BR> <BR>Users have long had the ability to register as a user of our Discussion Boards. Now, however, registered users may opt to receive email copies of new messages posted to the boards. You may choose to receive email notices of posts to our No-Bull Ski Reports, Liftlines BBS, or System Announcements ... or all three! Best of all, registration is of course without charge, and you may be assured that we will never, ever sell or provide your email address to anyone. <BR> <BR>Just think: no more having to remember to check for new messages, no more logging on only to find that there are no new messages since your last visit, and no more discovering that pertinent No-Bull Ski Report only when it's too late! <BR> <BR>Even more benefits are available by registering as a user: <BR> <BR><UL><LI>Ability to specify your full name and e-mail address to be included on your post <LI>Ability to check for new messages posted only since your last visit <LI>Ability to enable e-mail notification of all posts to topics you select <LI>Ability to change your own password <LI>Ability to change any of your settings at will</LI></UL> <BR> <BR>To get a user account, e-mail one of the moderators listed on the <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/cgi/board-contact.cgi">Contact page</A> and request a user account. Be sure to include your e-mail address, full name, and desired username. Once you are supplied with a username and password, select <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/discus2/cgi/board-profile.cgi">Edit Profile</A> in the blue menu bar at left, change your password to your own private choice, and set your preferences. <BR> <BR>Be sure to take advantage of this exciting new enhancement!
 
Congratulations to user <B>Garry Klassen</B> for winning the pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.skinakiska.com/">Nakiska</A>, Alberta.
 
Congratulations to user <B>Bill Crisafulli</B> for winning last week's giveaway of a pair of lift tickets to <A HREF="http://www.skicb.com/">Crested Butte Mountain Resort</A> in Colorado!
 
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