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Big Bear Ski Resort

Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.

The Big Bear Ski Resort, situated in the San Bernardino National Forest, 90 miles east of Los Angeles promises the best skiing experience closest to Southern California. Not to be confused with Bear Valley, the Big Bear Ski Resort is spread over three peaks at around 8,000 feet. It offers the best skiing experience and [...]

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Keystone Vacation Rentals

Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by admin.

Hot skiing in the Old West. That’s Keystone Colorado. Ski bums from around the globe already know about this unincorporated town situated not far from Breckenridge, and boasting some of the finest slopes, shops and dining around. While a real ski bum is apt to crash on the first sofa offered, you will want to [...]

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Powder Mountain Resort

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by admin.

Powder Mountain has the most skiable terrain of any ski area in the United States. The 5,500 acres includes 2,800 lift-accessible acres. 500 inches of real snow annually makes the resort famous for its powder skiing. Snowcat skiing, the Powder Country shuttle, guided tours of Wolf Creek Canyon and heli-skiing ensure that you can find [...]

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Powder Mountain History (Utah)

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by admin.

The resort had humble beginnings as the winter range for Frederick James Cobabe’s sheep herd. Frederick, who was orphaned at age 15, moved around from family to family until he went to work for Charley Scmaltz. He tended camp for Charley’s herders taking his pay in sheep until he built a herd of his own. [...]