SKI NEWS ARCHIVES
October, 2000

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Teachers to ski across Antarctica - from the Alameda (CA) Times-Star - October 31, 2000
Big Mountain expands for the upcoming season - from First Tracks!! Online - October 31, 2000
Meteorologists predict return to normal temperatures in the Northeast - from First Tracks!! Online - October 31, 2000
Mountain High begins making snow - from First Tracks!! Online - October 31, 2000
A "ghostly" white Halloween hits Colorado - from First Tracks!! Online - October 31, 2000
Snowfall may help save Park City's America's Opening - from First Tracks!! Online - October 31, 2000
The Backyard Blizzard delivers snow for every winter occasion - from Business Wire - October 31, 2000
Steamboat Ski Area revs up snowmaking - from the Steamboat Springs (CO) Steamboat Pilot - October 31, 2000
Resorts rejoice in early season - from the South Lake Tahoe (CA) Tribune - October 31, 2000
California ski resorts aim for early opening - from the Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel - October 31, 2000
Brighton runs afoul of USOC - from the Salt Lake City (UT) Deseret News - October 31, 2000
Mt. Abram to be auctioned - from First Tracks!! Online - October 30, 2000
Mammoth Mountain opens for Halloween skiing - from First Tracks!! Online - October 30, 2000
Squaw Valley picks up 24 inches - from First Tracks!! Online - October 30, 2000
Brodie hires Sherrie Anthony as new Ski & Snowboard School Director - from First Tracks!! Online - October 30, 2000
Tahoe ski areas rejoice after early storm dumps 2 feet of snow - from the Las Vegas (NV) Sun - October 30, 2000
Heavy metal? Snowmaking under scrutiny - from the Environmental News Network - October 30, 2000
Scarcity of ski bums strikes resorts - from the Boston (MA) Globe - October 30, 2000
Victory leaves Maier merrier - from the Edinburgh (Scotland) Scotsman - October 30, 2000
Killington first to open in the East for the 40th straight year - from First Tracks!! Online - October 29, 2000
Status of Southcentral Alaska ski areas - from the Anchorage (AK) Daily News - October 29, 2000
Ertl's comeback secures giant slalom win - from the Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News - October 29, 2000
Maier dominates season opener - from Voilà - October 29, 2000
At Keystone, snow fun for all - from the Bergen (NJ) Record - October 29, 2000
Check out your options at Chicago Ski & Snowboard Show - from the Chicago (IL) Tribune - October 29, 2000
Ski the Rockies with a southwestern lift - from the Chicago (IL) Tribune - October 29, 2000
Packages for skiing the Alps are such a deal - from the Chicago (IL) Tribune - October 29, 2000
Western U.S. ski resorts get ready - and hope for good snow - from the Seattle (WA) Times - October 29, 2000
European ski slopes are sticking to tradition - from the Seattle (WA) Times - October 29, 2000
White stuff for boarders - from the UK's Observer - October 29, 2000
Surf's up, skis on: cross country skiing ... in Hawaii?? - from the Anchorage (AK) Daily News - October 29, 2000
Keystone launches Summit County's 2000-2001 season - from First Tracks!! Online - October 28, 2000
Weekend snowstorm giving skiers a jump on season - from the San Francisco (CA) Chronicle - October 28, 2000
Hit the ski swap, then hit the slopes - from the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review - October 28, 2000
Early snow lets Moose Mountain open all 20 runs - from the Fairbanks (AK) Daily News-Miner - October 28, 2000
No snow not a worry yet for America's Opening organizers - from the Park City (UT) Park Record - October 28, 2000
Private ski lift in Deer Valley sparks discussion - from the Park City (UT) Park Record - October 28, 2000
Budget Rent-A-Car withdraws "offensive" advertisement depicting injured skier after complaint by Vail CEO - a First Tracks!! Online exclusive - October 27, 2000
Jay Peak upgrades to include new tram cabins - from First Tracks!! Online - October 27, 2000
Ski racer Wisi tired of being patient - in the hospital - from the South Lake Tahoe (CA) Tribune - October 27, 2000
Three Colorado ski areas disciplined over maintenance of lifts - from the Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News - October 27, 2000
Aspen Ski Tours acquires coveted Ski.com domain - from the Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News - October 27, 2000
Light snow reaches the Sierra - from the Nevada Appeal - October 27, 2000
Ski Federation introduces measure to curb serious injuries - from CNN/Sports Illustrated - October 27, 2000
Wolf Creek to open mountain Saturday - from the Farmington (NM) Times - October 26, 2000
Keystone pushes back opening day to Saturday - from First Tracks!! Online - October 26, 2000
Angel Fire Resort to open new Adventure Park at the summit - from First Tracks!! Online - October 26, 2000
Beaver Creek snowmakers get busy - from First Tracks!! Online - October 26, 2000
As Burke fights to reach their goal, a Rally 'Round the Mountain is scheduled - from First Tracks!! Online - October 26, 2000
Loveland to host Chevy Truck Super Series Opener - from First Tracks!! Online - October 26, 2000
NewBridge Capital, Inc. seeks to acquire distributor of Random Snowboards - from Business Wire - October 26, 2000
Snowmobilers, skiers rebuild burned yurt - from the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review - October 26, 2000
Exhibitors are snow optimists - from the Albuquerque (NM) Journal - October 26, 2000
South Korean resort aims for 2010 Winter Olympics - from Voilà - October 26, 2000
Keystone set to open Friday - from First Tracks!! Online - October 25, 2000
Breckenridge postpones opening day - from First Tracks!! Online - October 25, 2000
Intrawest invests another $10M in Snowshoe - from First Tracks!! Online - October 25, 2000
Don't skimp on ski boots - from Kiplinger's Personal Finance - October 25, 2000
El Dorado supervisors pull for Iron Mountain - from the South Lake Tahoe (CA) Tribune - October 25, 2000
Panel recommends closing Boyce Park ski slopes - from the Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette - October 25, 2000
Ski areas craving snowfall - from the Boulder (CO) Daily Camera - October 24, 2000
First snow of the season brings 8 inches to Angel Fire - from First Tracks!! Online - October 24, 2000
Mammoth Mountain launches million dollar giveaway - from First Tracks!! Online - October 24, 2000
Winter holds a better Hilltop - from the Anchorage (AK) Daily News - October 24, 2000
Jiminy Peak adds high-speed six-pack - from First Tracks!! Online - October 23, 2000
Brodie Mountain increases snowmaking and adds tubing center - from First Tracks!! Online - October 23, 2000
Five people move into free slopeside cabin at Keystone - a 16 square-foot gondola cabin - from First Tracks!! Online - October 23, 2000
Iron Mountain owner seeks resort permit - from the South Lake Tahoe (CA) Tribune - October 23, 2000
First Heritage Award goes to John Fetcher - from the Steamboat Springs (CO) Steamboat Pilot - October 23, 2000
B.C. ski resorts use incentives to attract seasonal staff - from Canada's National Post - October 23, 2000
Resorts will give greatest pay raises - from the Denver (CO) Business Journal - October 23, 2000
Ski resorts now offer varied recreational options - from the Miami (FL) Herald - October 22, 2000
Early snow offers hills of hope for ski resorts - from the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review - October 22, 2000
B.C. mountain getting bigger ski area and a year-round resort: Kicking Horse - from the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review - October 22, 2000
Keystone kicks off season with survivors and whales - from First Tracks!! Online - October 22, 2000
For Florida kids, flurries mean fun at Smugglers' Notch - from the Miami (FL) Herald - October 22, 2000
Wish you were in Zermatt? - from the Bergen (NJ) Record - October 21, 2000
Loveland opens - from First Tracks!! Online - October 21, 2000
Les Otten offers mea culpa for disappointing financials - from the Park City (UT) Park Record - October 21, 2000
Canadian downhill ski team plans to improve on turnaround season - from the Canadian Press - October 20, 2000
Finnish skiing hope in great shape - from the Helsinki (Finland) Sanomat - October 20, 2000
K2 Inc. reports 25% increase in EPS in the third quarter - from Business Wire - October 19, 2000
2002 Senior Games at Lake Placid - from the Associated Press - October 19, 2000
Burke Mountain needs volunteers - from First Tracks!! Online - October 19, 2000
Burke Mountain announces pass goal and new GM, teams up with Bretton Woods - from First Tracks!! Online - October 19, 2000
Loveland opens Saturday - from First Tracks!! Online - October 19, 2000
Copper Mountain extends deadline for early season pass sales - from First Tracks!! Online - October 19, 2000
Vail and Beaver Creek offer beginner lesson packages - from First Tracks!! Online - October 19, 2000
Ascutney Mountain offers lift ticket discounts to students - from First Tracks!! Online - October 19, 2000
New Ashford voters adopt resort district - from the Pittsfield (MA) Berkshire Eagle - October 18, 2000
Oakley reports record third quarter - from Business Wire - October 18, 2000
American Skiing Co. loses $30.8 million in fourth quarter - from the Associated Press - October 16, 2000
14 people missing in Alpine mudslides - from the Associated Press - October 16, 2000
Optimism snowballs for Alpenglow's Slopes - from the Anchorage Daily News - October 16, 2000
Montana ski resorts to open early - from CNN - October 16, 2000
No direct flights from Chicago O'Hare to Steamboat Springs - from the Steamboat Pilot - October 16, 2000
First day Winter Olympic ticket sales tripple expectations -from the Associated Press - October 16, 2000
Massive winter job fair comes to North Lake Tahoe - from Business Wire - October 16, 2000
Early season offers ski package deals - from The Bergen (NJ) Record - October 15, 2000
Québec's ski areas offer new Provincial Pass - from the Canadian Ski Council Newsletter - October 13, 2000
Craigleith Ski Club adds double black diamonds - from the Canadian Ski Council Newsletter - October 13, 2000
Grade 5 kids ski free at 137 ski areas across Canada - from the Canadian Ski Council Newsletter - October 13, 2000
Okanagan resorts announce dual mountain season pass - from the Canadian Ski Council Newsletter - October 13, 2000
Family owners plan Crystal Mountain expansion - from the Puget Sound Business Journal - October 13, 2000
B.C. MPS tell Chretien: Don't rename Mt. Logan - from the Canadian Press - October 12, 2000
Opening of Heavenly gondola awaits fire safety equipment - from the South Lake Tahoe (CA) Tribune - October 12, 2000
Aspen crew no longer cut above - from the Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News - October 12, 2000
State asked to stop work at Blue Hills - from the Boston (MA) Herald - October 12, 2000
Future of Winter Park in hands of 25-member advisory panel - from the Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News - October 12, 2000
Burke offers combo season pass with Jay Peak, starting at $199 - from First Tracks!! Online - October 11, 2000
Exploring options for Winter Park - from the Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News - October 11, 2000
Bosquet Ski Sale is set for Oct. 21 & 22 - from the Pittsfield (MA) Berkshire News - October 11, 2000
Bad weather good for skiers - from the New Zealand Herald - October 11, 2000
West Valley ski swap may help ease you into winter fun - from the Fairbanks (AK) Miner - October 11, 2000
Eccles a "mogul" of success - from the Salt Lake City (UT) Deseret News - October 10, 2000

The ski descent route of Slovenian Davo Karnicar, who reached the summit of Mt. Everest October 6 at 9:15 p.m., EDT (0115 GMT). He has become the first man to ski down the world's highest mountain. (Reuters photo)

Lawsuits cripple ski area expansions - from the Environmental News Network - October 10, 2000

Tahoe resorts hold job fair - from the South Lake Tahoe (CA) Tribune - October 10, 2000
E-ticketing comes to Colorado - from First Tracks!! Online - October 9, 2000
Local ski areas looking for a wintry lift from Mother Nature - from the Lowell (MA) Sun - October 7, 2000
Jans Winter Welcome supports gold medal kids - from the Park City (UT) Park Record - October 7, 2000
Slovenian accomplishes a full top to bottom ski descent of Everest - from the expedition's own website - October 7, 2000
- Everest conquered in non-stop ski-athon - from the New Zealand Herald - October 9, 2000
- "Insane" daredevil skis down Everest - from the London (UK) Observer - October 8, 2000
- Skier masters Everest from top to bottom - from the London (UK) Times - October 8, 2000
- Man skis down Everest - from BBC News - October 7, 2000
No snowboarders inquest - from the Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald - October 7, 2000
Inquest on snowboard victims ruled out - from the Melbourne (Australia) Age - October 7, 2000
Park City Mountain Resort turns on their guns - from First Tracks!! Online - October 6, 2000
World Cup races may be canceled if trees not removed at Lake Louise - from the Canadian Press - October 5, 2000
Breckenridge begins snowmaking effort - from First Tracks!! Online - October 5, 2000
Aspen Skiing Company receives Travel Industry Association of America Environmental Odyssey Award - from First Tracks!! Online - October 5, 2000
Burke tries to reopen to the public for this season - from First Tracks!! Online - October 5, 2000
Mount Logan, highest peak in Canada, to be renamed for Trudeau - from the Canadian Press - October 5, 2000
Vail Resorts signs agreement for the Ritz-Carlton at Beaver Creek - from PR Newswire - October 5, 2000
Preliminary approval is given ski project at Mission Ridge - from the Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer - October 4, 2000
Steamboat looking Down Under - from the Steamboat Springs (CO) Steamboat Pilot - October 4, 2000
Silver Mountain flap before high court - from the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review - October 4, 2000
Bargain lift deals extend beyond season passes - from the Park City (UT) Park Record - October 3, 2000
Americans win all 4 titles at Oktoberfest - from the Park City (UT) Park Record - October 3, 2000
Teams announced for Audi 24 Hours of Aspen - from First Tracks!! Online - October 3, 2000
Ski bums take note: Job Fair on the schedule at Squaw Valley - from First Tracks!! Online - October 3, 2000
Floods wash out all access to Mt. Hood Meadows - from the Portland (OR) Oregonian - October 3, 2000
Park City readies for America's Opening of the World Cup - from First Tracks!! Online - October 2, 2000
Mountain boarding: The latest downhill sensation - from CNN - October 2, 2000
Man who lost leg in ski lift intends to take up snowboarding again - from the Glasgow (Scotland) Scotsman - October 2, 2000
Remembering Winter Park - from the Denver (CO) Business Journal - October 2, 2000
USFS go-ahead for Breck's Peak 7 road draws heat - from First Tracks!! Online - October 1, 2000
USFS flip-flops on Breckenridge Peak 7 approval process - from First Tracks!! Online - October 1, 2000
A-Basin snowmaking case in court this week - from First Tracks!! Online - October 1, 2000
Shawnee Mountain spends $500,000 on improvements for Winter 2000/01 - from First Tracks!! Online - October 1, 2000
Vermont's Governor Dean to speak at Killington tomorrow - from First Tracks!! Online - October 1, 2000
Northstar expands holdings - from the Carson City (NV) Appeal - October 1, 2000
Sun Peaks expands - from the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review - October 1, 2000
Peak thrills unlimited - from the London (UK) Observer - October 1, 2000