SQUAW VALLEY USA NAMES JONNY MOSELEY CHIEF MOUNTAIN HOST

Moseley hosts daily mountain ski tours during the holidays, Dec 26-Jan 3*

[Squaw Valley USA] December 20, 2008 – Squaw Valley USA announced today that Jonny Moseley has been appointed the resort’s Chief Mountain Host. Jonny Moseley’s history with Squaw Valley dates back to his childhood, as Jonny skied through the ranks of Squaw Valley’s youth ski programs, and was a member of the Squaw Valley Freestyle Team when he won gold at the Nagano Olympics. In 1998, following his gold, Squaw Valley USA renamed the infamous West Face run on KT-22 “Jonny Moseley’s Run.”
On bringing Moseley on board, Squaw Valley USA Chairman and CEO Nancy Cushing exclaims, “We’re elated to have Jonny back at his home mountain to fill a newly created position – the Chief Mountain Host of Squaw Valley USA."
For his first gig as Chief Mountain Host, Johnny Moseley will be hosting “Here’s Jonny” mountain tours, every day from Friday, December 26 through Saturday, January 3, *with the exception of New Year’s Day. These special ski tours are open to the public and commence daily at 10 am at the top of the Funitel.
"Squaw Valley’s terrain and youth skiing programs gave me the opportunity to compete around the world and win the Olympics in 1998. During that time I always informally promoted Squaw Valley with a great sense of pride. I am ecstatic to officially work with the Squaw team to help continue to carry the torch that Alex Cushing lit making Squaw a premier world-class destination for both Northern Californians and the international crowd that Squaw attracts,” says Moseley.
In his new position Moseley will focus on introducing media, guests, and VIPs to the mountain, and sharing his unique Squaw Valley perspective. Skiers, riders, and media can get in touch with Johnny directly at jonnymoseley@squaw.com.
“As Chief Mountain Host, I really look forward to skiing, snowboarding and showing people the resort that I grew up skiing and love. Please send me a message at jonnymoseley@squaw.com - let's get out on the mountain!”
The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com.

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Dec. 15, 2008 - Elena Hight, one of the nation's top female riders, has joined the Northstar Resort Professional Freestyle Team and will represent the resort as she competes in all three stops of the inaugural AST Winter Dew Tour and other high profile events this winter. Hight, a South Lake Tahoe local, is the first female professional rider to join the team which includes other professional snowboarders including Jeremy Jones, Jussi Oksanen, Todd Richards, Chas Guldemond, Andy Finch, Eero Ettala and Heikki Sorsa. These athletes regularly represent Northstar Resort at prestigious events and in snowboard videos distributed worldwide.

Elena Hight

"Our pro team consists of some of the most well known riders in the world, and we're happy to welcome Elena to the family," said Chris Castaneda, Northstar Resort Terrain Park Manager and Youth Marketing Manager. "Elena has been killing it in competition over the past few years and we're pleased to have her as the first female professional rider on the team representing Northstar."
Hight was the youngest female snowboarder to compete in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turino, Italy at age 16, where she placed sixth in Halfpipe. She continues to be a top competitor in Halfpipe competitions, and in 2008 placed first in the Vans Tahoe Cup Halfpipe, as well as first in the King of the Mountain Halfpipe. In 2007, Hight placed first in the Vans Tahoe Cup, third in the Winter X Games, third in the Mt. Bachelor Grand Prix and second in the Breckenridge Grand Prix Halfpipe contest.
Northstar Resort Pro Team athletes Chas Guldemond and Andy Finch also regularly compete in professional snowboarding competitions and rank among the top contenders. In 2008, Finch placed first in the Halfpipe contest at the O'Neill Evolution and Guldemond placed second in Slopestyle at the Burton European Open, and second in the Rail Jam at the Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails at Bear Mountain. Both Finch and Guldemond will be competing in all stops of the AST Winter Dew Tour this season.
"Growing up in Tahoe, I have had the opportunity to ride a lot of different mountains and Northstar has always been one of my favorite places to ride. I love spending days shredding there and have always looked up to all the riders on their team," said Hight. "To be able to be a part of that amazing group of riders at such a great mountain is an incredible opportunity that I am so exited to have! I just cannot wait to get on the hill and ride with the team this year."
For more information about Northstar Resort's Pro Team or its award-winning parks and pipes, visit www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com/info/parks.
About Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, Northstar Resort is host to a new base area village featuring 35 unique shops and restaurants, a conference center, 9,000 square foot skating rink, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sport enthusiast's paradise, Northstar Resort offers 89 ski trails spread across 2,904 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, fly-fishing and more.

ALYESKA RESORT THE FIRST TO REACH 200 Inches!

OPENING UNDER PERFECT CONDITIONS
Alyeska Resort first to crack 200”
For Immediate Release
December 1, 2008
Media Contact:
Jason Lott – (907) 754-2211 – jlott@alyeskaresort.com
GIRDWOOD, AK – December 1, 2008 – Over 117 inches of new snow in the past week has pushed Alyeska Resort’s snowfall total for the season over 200 inches! Conditions are more reminiscent of early spring than they are in December, with several feet of deep soft snow covering all elevations of the mountain. More snowfall is forecasted for the next five days. Alyeska opened on November 26th to epic conditions that rival the best opening day on record. Conditions that will allow Alyeska to open North Face to the general public this Tuesday, December 2nd at 10:30am.
“This is the best opening weekend I can remember”, stated Di Hiibner, Ski Area General Manager. “We were able to open the entire mountain with the exception of our outer areas and the lower bowl with waist deep powder that made this a memorable week.”
Check out the latest conditions at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNyseit9OpQ.
Alyeska Resort, located 40 miles south of Anchorage, is Alaska's premier year-round resort. Tucked amid the Chugach Mountains, Alyeska Ski Resort offers world-class skiing and snowboarding with stunning views of the Turnagain Arm. The 1,400 acres of terrain with 2,500 feet of vertical rise, is serviced by nine lifts including a 60-passenger aerial tramway, and a high-speed lift. Ski-in/ski-out access available from The Hotel Alyeska which features the luxurious Spa at Alyeska, fine dining at the Seven Glaciers and Sakura and a mountain-view indoor heated pool and whirlpool spa. For information on ski packages and rates, call Alyeska Resort at 1-800-880-3880 or visit www.alyeskaresort.com.
Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to call the SKI-SNOW hotline (907-754-7669) for the most accurate lift, weather, and trail conditions. Detailed information about winter events including the 2009 U.S. Alpine National Championships March 23-31, Telepalooza 2009 World Telemark Freeskiing Comp April 1-5 and the 2009 World Freeskiing Championships April 6-12 are available at www.alyeskaresort.com.

Like clockwork, a promising beginning to the ski season is stalled by warm temperatures. Every season it seems when Tahoe, Colorado and Utah resorts get dusted in October, things seem to fizzle by Thanksgiving. Now in December, Sierra resorts are delaying openings while mountains in other Western States have the barest of terrain open. Even Whistler, with it's high latitude is not immune. A dry and warm stretch is challenging the slopes now down to an 18" base. However, Alaska's premier resort Alyeska is leading the world in Snowfall this season.

(TAHOE CITY, California) –North Lake Tahoe celebrates its long winter
season with SnowFest, a 10-day carnival and one of the region’s most
popular annual family celebrations. SnowFest is scheduled for
February 27, 2009 through March 8, 2009, and will be held at a
variety of venues throughout North Lake Tahoe.

In its 28th year, SnowFest is expected to draw thousands of
attendees, with the majority of events free to spectators. The annual
favorites are back, along with expanded events, including the Opening
Ceremonies and Fireworks, Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge, 2009
Science Expo, 19th Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Tahoe City
SnowFest Parade, Sunnyside Luau, Wacky Winter Human Bowling, Doggie
Snow Agility Course, Joe King Poker Tournament and Kings Beach
SnowFest Parade.

For more information about SnowFest and a complete list of events,
visit the organization’s official website at www.tahoesnowfestival.com.