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SKIER NEWS - Winter Photos from the 2018-19 Great Snow Ski Season

Consider a ski town visit for summer 2020, most certainly for winter 2020-21. Have faith that things will get better, beginning this day,

The 2018-19 winter season hit the record books for snowfall.
The East and Northeast began with cold temps and snowfall. The west had a great start and it just kept snowing!

If you like deep snow, we hope you went to Utah, Jackson Hole, Tahoe or Mammoth Lakes.
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New Eagle Base The Eagle Flies   USASA Race Blue Bubbles

COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO (04-02-19)
Copper's new American Eagle six-person, high speed lift contains a gondola car after every fourth chair. It serves the base to the Solitude Station restaurant, as well as great cruisers.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO (04-02-19) -
The new American Eagle six-person lift rises over the Main Vein intermediate trail as well as other blue cruisers. As noted in the first photo, after every fourth chair is a gondola car.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO (04-02-19) -
Copper is playing host to the USASA's (U.S.A. Snowboard and Freeski Association) big competition with teams from across the U.S. Pictured here is one of the snowboard start areas.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO (04-02-19) -
Also new this season is a second six-passenger, high-speed lift, The American Flyer. This comfortable lift is unique to Coloardo resorts in that it is the only bubble lift in any ski area,
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)



Peak 6 Kensho Peak 7 Pioneer Highest Lift Beaver Run SuperChair  
BRECKENRIDGE, CO (04-01-19) -
Breckenridge spans five peaks; Peak 6-7-8-9 &10. Peak 6 is the northern boundary with long trails and the Kensho SuperChair is the way to get there. The back trails of Keystone are in the distance.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
BRECKENRIDGE, CO (04-01-19) -
The Pioneer Crossing day lodge is located at the top of Peak 7 just off of the Independence SuperChair. Breck's Peak 7 offers long intermediate trails and more Rocky Mountain views.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

BRECKENRIDGE, CO (04-01-19) -
Peak 8's Imperial Express SuperChair rises higher than any other lift in North America at 12,840 feet. The lift services the Imperial Bowl for bumps and groomers for the less daring.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

BRECKENRIDGE, CO (04-01-19) -
The top of the Beaver Run SuperChair delivers guests 1,591 feet from the Peak 9 base and the Beaver Run Resort. Like the base of Peaks 7 & 8, fun apres-ski activities abound.
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Aspen Gondola Aspen Elevation   Bumps to Groomed Bonnie's Bash
ASPEN MOUNTAIN, CO (03-30-19) -
The Aspen gondola whisks skiers 3,267 feet from the base to the summit in 14 minutes. Once there, skiers and riders can enjoy groomed or steep trails and serious vertical.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

ASPEN MOUNTAIN, CO (03-30-19) -
The Aspen Mountain Summit, easily accessed by the gondola or Ajax Express quad, provides a marker and stunning, glacial peak views at 11,200 feet above sea level.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  ASPEN MOUNTAIN, CO (03-30-19) -
Here is a perfect example of Aspen's terrain. Underfoot is the famous Ruthie's Run and across, on left, are a few steep Face of Bell bump trails; to the right, the groomed Deer Park trail.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
ASPEN MOUNTAIN, CO (03-30-19) -
The party is at Bonnie's! Aspen's famous on-mountain restaurant celebrates new snow and a sunny day at their end-of-season Bonnie's Bash with a DJ, dancers and local fun.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)



Miners Camp Quicksilver to Canyons Scenic Alta Snowbird from Alta  
SNOWBASIN, UT (-03-29-19) -
A powder day at Snowbasin resort near Ogden Utah, Snowbasin recently announced that they are extending their season through April 21st.
(Snowbasin photo - Lisa Ferch)
PARK CITY-CANYONS, UT - (03-28-19) -
The Quicksilver Gondola, located near Miners Camp and the Silverlode lift, easily brings guests to the Canyons side of this massive, Epic, ski and snowboard resort.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

ALTA, UT (03-27-19) -
Skiers cruise a beautiful trail on their way to Alf's mid-mountain lodge, the Supreme high-speed quad to the top of Alta, or the Sugarloaf high-speed quad for more groomers.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

ALTA, UT (03-27-19) -
The Ski City Resorts of Alta and Snowbird, are adjacent with a gate to ski one resort or the other. SKIER NEWS' ambassadors Peggy & Peter take a selfie with Snowbird in the background,
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)


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Tram Over Tram Line Gondola Music   Solitude Station Sweetwater Gondola
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, WY (03-24-19) -
The famous Jackson Hole Tram rises over a trail appropriately named "Tram Line" on its way to deliver skiers and riders 4,139 feet from the base to to top of the resort.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, WY (03-24-19) -
One of two gondolas at the base of Jackson Hole, The Bridger Gondola, rises from the base to a beautiful mid-mountain lodge and trails. On weekends, catch a band entertaining at the base.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, WY (03-23-19) -
Solitude Station is Jackson Hole's new learning center located at the midway stop of the Sweetwater Gondola. It is a perfect gathering place for lessons, rentals and kid's ski school lunches.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, WY (03-23-19) -
At the mid-station of the Sweetwater Gondola are SKIER NEWS skiing ambassadors Peggy and Peter. The gondola gives access to Solitude Station and the mid-mountain.
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Gondola rising Mammoth, Got snow? Summer Mammoth Marker Face Lift Express  
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA (03-18-19) -
The Mammoth Panoramic Gondola brings guests to the top of the mountain for outstanding steep and deep trails. An interpretive center and restaurant are also located at the top.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA (03-18-19) -
At the top of Mammoth Mountain check out their 19.5-foot high directional pole buried in about 15 feet of snow. For reference, note the summer photo of the same pole on the right.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA (03-18-19) -
The 19.5-foot high directional pole towers above hikers and bikers at the top of Mammoth Mountain in this summer photo. To date Mammoth received nearly 53 feet of snow this year.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA (03-18-19) -
The Face Lift Express whisks skiers and riders to the top of a popular knoll for more great skiing. With 53 feet of snow so far Mammoth may remain open all summer!
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)


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Calif. Welcome Ridge Run View   Pinnacles View Nevada welcome
HEAVENLY - LAKE TAHOE, NV/CA (03-16-19) -
Heavenly, Lake Tahoe spans two states with spactacular views of Lake Tahoe and the Nevada desert. Guests are welcomed to California via this sign and the appropriate trail name "49er."
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

HEAVENLY - LAKE TAHOE, NV/CA (03-16-19) -
A beautiful sun-filled day as skiers glide down the "Ridge Run" trail alongside the Comet Express high-speed quad. The Lake's blue color is the result of the reflection of the blue sky.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)

  HEAVENLY - LAKE TAHOE, NV/CA (03-16-19) -
"Pinnacles" a premier, long, black diamond trail is found along the Skyline Trail between the California and Nevada borders. As most trails at Heavenly, it offers great views.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
HEAVENLY - LAKE TAHOE, NV/CA (03-16-19) -
Welcome to Nevada, this sign points the way to the Nevada trails on the return from the California side. Either state, whichever you choose, the experience is outstanding.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

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Got snow? Jack Rabbit   Sky House Sierra Base
SIERRA-at-TAHOE, CA (03-15-19) -
Got snow? Sierra-at-Tahoe does as their base area sign is mostly covered. They have received 480 inches of snowfall at the summit and have one of the deepest snowpacks in the U.S.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)

SIERRA-at-TAHOE, CA (03-15-19) -
The popular Jack Rabbit, black diamond trail, was one of the "Groomer's Choice" trails on this day making steep cruising spectacular on this sunny Tahoe day..
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  SIERRA-at-TAHOE, CA (03-15-19) -
Sierra-at-Tahoe's West Bowl area has a great assortment of blue and black trails, groomed and ungroomed, and all accessed by a high-speed quad for reapeated laps of fun.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
SIERRA-at-TAHOE, CA (03-15-19) -
The base area of Siarra-at-Tahoe is bustling with a demo center, main base lodge and convenient, expanded dining. It also is the beginner area for lessons and practice.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)


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Calif. Welcome Ridge Run View   Pinnacles View Nevada welcome
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA, CA (03-13-19) -
Northstar California's "East Ridge" trail provides a stunning view of Lake Tahoe's north shore. Blue skies and recent snow on the evergreen trees enhance the beauty of the moment.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA, CA (03-13-19) -
Northstar California's "West Ridge" trail is the gateway to the Backside trails as well as a modern on-mountain day lodge and a selection of blue and black trails, see photo on the right.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA, CA (03-13-19) -
"The Plunge" a black diamond trail, is easily found along the West Ridge selection of mostly groomed blue trails, offering skiers and riders choices, choices, choices..
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA, CA (03-13-19) -
Still standing after a great day of skiing or riding Northstar's many long sweeping trails? Then strap on a pair of ice skates and enjoy their outdoor skating rink and all its amenties..
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

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Schweitzer Base Lake Pend Oreille view   Sky House Great Escape View
SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN, ID (03-06-19) -
Barely 7 a.m. and all is quiet at the base of Schweitzer Mountain by the Toyota Clocktower. Two high-speed quads await skiers and riders for their 9 a.m. start..
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN, ID (03-06-19) -
Majestically in the distance, Idaho's Lake Pend Oreille (pronounced "Ponderay") as viewed from the top of the Lakeview Triple lift along the "Jack's Dream" trail.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN, ID (03-06-19) -
As seen across the "Gypsy" trail, Schweitzer's Sky House mountain top restaurant sits behind the snow covered trees at the top of the Great Escape high-speed quad.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)
SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN, ID (03-06-19) -
The Great Escape high-speed quad rises 1,678 feet from the base and sits between the "Pend Oreille" trail and the "Sundance" trail - shown here from the "Great Divide."
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Casper Area
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, WY (02-22-19) -
With the Casper high-speed quad and beautifully groomed trails, this section of Jackson Hole mountain is an intermediate's delight. The base of the area has a popular restaurant and demo center.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
Expansive Thunder area
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, WY (02-22-19) -
Part of the Thunder quad area as seen from the top of the Bridger Gondola and on-mountain restaurant. This wide open area has groomed trails as well as some famous steep pitches for good skiers and riders to enjoy.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)

Tram over Laramie
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, CO (02-22-19) -
Viewed from the Thunder Quad, the expansive Laramie Bowl provides a groomed or bumped area. Jackson's "Big Red" tram passes over the bowl on its way to provide 4,139 continuous feet of vertical for you to explore.
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Eagle Sign The Roundhouse at Solitude   Alta Supreme Alta Supreme Signs
SOLITUDE, UT (02-19-19) -
Solitude's famous Eagle sign points the way to black diamond or intermediate terrain as new snow clouds the distance. Like all four Ski City, UT resorts, snow is abundant this season.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

SOLITUDE, UT (02-19-19) -
Solitude's Roundhouse mid-mountain restaurant has a twist on lunch with tomato basil soup, chicken pot pie, burgers, lamb curry, chicken makhani and curried Idaho fries among others.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  ALTA SKI RESORT, UT (02-20-19) -
Alta's Supreme high-speed quad, rises to take skiers to the top of the resort where groomed trails, bowls and hike-to terrain provides options for all abilities.
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ALTA SKI RESORT, UT (02-20-19) -
At the top of the Supreme quad a trail sign displays your intermediate trails where you can "Rock and Roll" or a bowl - complete with some delightfully steep tree skiing.
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Rolex and Broadway Powder Picnic   Aspen Sundeck in Snow Big Burn Choices
STEAMBOAT RESORT, CO (02-14-19) -
New snow on the trees and this Steamboat crossroad provides guests with trail choices. Steamboat upgraded their on mountain signage for 2018-19 with more attractive, informative signs.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

STEAMBOAT RESORT, CO (02-14-19) -
Are you up for a picnic in the powder? If you are, you can find these picnic tables and relax with a view of the outskirts of the town of Steamboat Springs along with Hwy 40.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

  ASPEN MOUNTAIN, CO (02-16-19) -
Aspen Mountain's Sundeck restaurtant weathers the new 10" snowfall and provides a comfortable, modern, mountaintop facility. It is a great place to take a break, have lunch and warm up.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN, CO (02-17-18) -
Snowmass, one of four great Aspen-Snowmass areas, boasts the popular "Big Burn" section. It features many, very wide, long, ego-boosting intermediate trails with 2,000 feet of vertical.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi)

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JHMR Tram & Trails Billy Kidd-Steamboat Summer in Schweitzer Comedy Time
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN, WY (07-06-16) -
Daily tram rides at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort takes visitors 4,135 ft. to the top of the resort for hikes and spectacular views. Mountain biking is popular on lower, extreme parts of the mountain, while the base offers many activities.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)
STEAMBOAT RESORT, CO (08-02-16 ) -
The colorful summer activities at the base of Steamboat Ski and Summer Resort are watched by a statue of Billy Kidd, legendary American skiing Olympian and Steamboat icon. In winter, you can take a ski run with Billy most days.
(SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi)

SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN, ID (07-11-16) -
This Pacific Northwest favorite resort, located close to Sandpoint, ID has easy access through Spokane's nearby airport, just 90 minutes away. The resort has great terrain for mountain biking, camps, tennis and events that go into the Fall.

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LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV (07-24-16)
The "Funsome Threesome" of LARRY the CABLE GUY, RAY ROMANO (left) and ROB RIGGLE (light shirt) entertained with jokes at July's annual American Century Championship, broadcast live on NBC. Link for more.
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