If you're looking for a winter thrill with a twist on your gap year, then Okemo has just the ride for you. Their new mountain coaster in the Jackson Gore base area takes skiers on a five-minute ride which covers a 375 foot descent along 3,100 feet of track at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.
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The readers of SKI magazine have voted Whiteface as the best ski resort in Eastern United States, and the New York destination was also commended for its après-ski, dining and scenery. Furthermore, Whiteface was chosen as number one for its Off-Hill activities, including bobsledding, ice-skating, cross-country skiing, and ski jumping.
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No Canadian ski season would be complete without a visit to Kimberley Alpine Resort, North America's largest gladed ski terrain. New glades have been created in the Black Forest for the upcoming season, with slopes suitable for skiers of all abilities.
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Ski Magazine has announced its top ten East coast resorts to give skiers and snowboarders the lowdown when it comes to the best spots in Eastern USA and Canada.
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The Candian resort in British Columbia has made a range of improvements to its slopes for the upcoming snow season in Canada's Rocky Mountains.
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After the second snowiest season on record last year, the Canadian resort is anticipating an equally impressive winter this year, as the first flakes have already begun to land. Meteorologists are also predicting a La Niña winter which means colder than normal temperatures and consistent heavy precipitation across Western Canada - great news for anyone considering a ski season in Whistler.
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When choosing winter sports insurance for your ski season, getting the cheapest deal is not always the best idea. New research from Defaqto shows that the level of cover can vary greatly from one deal to the next.
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Ski Utah is searching for the newest addition to their Ski Utah Blog Team – the Park Rat. As part of the blog team, the Park Rat will be awarded a Ski Utah Silver Pass, worth $2,500, enabling them to jib, jump and ride 30 days at all 14 Utah ski and snowboard resorts.
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