Rare Achievement does USA Proud

Thirty-five year old Kit DesLauriers has created history by skiing down from the summit of Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Not only is she the first American and the first woman to succeed in her mission, her achievement in October 2006 of skiing down Seven Summits is a rare achievement. Kit DesLauriers has skied down from the summits of the highest peaks on all the continents, the first person to have ever done so.

Ski Mont Gabriel Gears Up

The Freestyle FIS World Cup competition at Ski Mont Gabriel is about two months away and efforts are on at full steam to transform the sites, mobilize funding and volunteers as well as fine-tune the programming of the events. The resort facilities are being upgraded to meet the specifications of the International Ski Federation with an investment of a half-million dollars. The snow skiing resort has a five-year agreement with the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association and the upgrade was a part of the conditions.

Colorado Skiing Offer Five Star Resorts

Most ski resorts have a range of accommodation to suit the needs of their guests. Luxury Hotels, lodges, chalets and bed and breakfasts are found near most ski vacation resorts. Condominiums and self catering villas are suitable for families with young children.

Snow Skiing Begins!

Ski vacation resorts all over the US are opening for the 2006-2007 season! While many are scheduled to open this Thanksgiving Day weekend, some have already done so. Boreal Mountain Resort opened with attractive discounts on its Opening Day for the forthcoming ski and snowboard season on Tuesday, November 14 2006.