WINTER EVENTS CREATE SIERRA™ RESORT'S CELEBRATED VIBE

From Big Names to Grassroots, Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort Boasts A Calendar
To Keep You Moving From Weekend to Weekend

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - December 30, 2008 - Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will host a line-up of events this winter that embrace snowboard culture, telemark skiers and the legendary chilled out vibe that comes with the best beach party on snow.

Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam - January 3, 2009
This amateur snowboard contest is tons of fun for kids of all ages. Sierra Resort is the first stop on the series that lasts all season and travels all over North America. The rails challenge snowboarders to get creative and impress the judges to make it to the final competition in late spring where the prize purse can get upwards of $20,000.

40th Anniversary Celebration - January 9, 2008
To celebrate Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort's 40th anniversary of winter operations, we'll offer a specially priced $40 lift ticket for purchase online and give all Vertical Plus members that ski/ride on this day 40,000 feet. The first 40 people who purchase tickets at the resort that morning will also receive a commemorative T-shirt. There will be a Skiing through the Decades demonstration by Ski School and, beginning at 3:00 p.m., the Sierra Pub will top off the celebration by offering food & drink specials, a live DJ playing tunes from 1968, and footage from the early days of Sierra Ski Ranch.

Open Circuit and Closed Circuit - January 31 and March 28, 2009 These two events are Sierra Resort's grassroots competition series. Incorporating both slopestyle features and the South Shore's only Superpipe, the events attract skiers and snowboarders from all over Northern California to shred some of the best park features in Lake Tahoe. Prizes galore from the hottest ski and snowboard companies as well as cash prizes make these two events the most popular grassroots events in the Tahoe basin.

TUBBS FULL MOON SNOWSHOE TOURS

January 9 & 10, February 6 & 7, March 6 & 7

[Squaw Valley USA] January 2, 2009- During the full moon Squaw Valley USA offers a special winter alpine activity - guided moonlit snowshoe tours around upper mountain peaks. Guided by a knowledgeable tour leader and the light of the full moon, snowshoers trek to upper mountain vistas to take in spectacular views of the snow covered Sierra and Lake Tahoe, illuminated by the full moon. Full moon snowshoe tours take place this winter January 9 & 10, February 6 & 7, March 6 & 7, 2009.
Mountaintop Tubbs Full Moon Snowshoe Tours will set off from High Camp, el. 8200,’ at 5:30 pm. Guests should plan on taking the 5 pm or 5:15 pm Cable Car to High Camp. Snowshoe Tour reservations can be made by calling 530-452-7123. A mountaintop dinner at Alexander’s, overlooking Lake Tahoe, can be included as an option in the Full Moon Snowshoe Tour package.
Snowshoe Tour Pricing (Tubbs snowshoe rentals included)
Snowshoe Tour (as a stand alone product): $32 adult/ $27 youth/ $21 children
Snowshoe Tour w/ lift ticket or season pass: $17 all ages
Snowshoe Tour & Alexander’s Dinner Package (at High Camp – includes Cable Car): $59 per person
The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com.
For Great Lodging Specials Call 866-366-7261
or visit www.squawvacations.com
Site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley USA is located five miles north of Lake Tahoe along the Truckee River on Highway 89. The year-round resort offers 4,000 acres of lift served terrain including half pipes and terrain parks, ice-skating, snowtubing, indoor rock climbing, an Olympic Winter Games Museum, shopping, dining and more. For more information call 530-583-6985, or visit www.squaw.com.

As a result of recent snowfall and the resort's extensive snowmaking system, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort will be open top-to-bottom, front-to-back starting Saturday, December 20, 2008. We will operate 17 of 18 chairlifts, providing access to beginner, intermediate and advanced ski terrain. We have two terrain parks open, featuring small and medium sized features.

We received 9" in the 24 hour period from yesterday through this morning. The seven day total is 58".

75% Of Snowbird’s terrain Open This Weekend
seven inches of new snow bring season total to six feet

Snowbird, Utah – Seven inches of new snow has fallen at Snowbird during the last 48 hours, bringing the season total to six feet and making for exceptional early December conditions. With the aid of colder temperatures and man-made snow, the Utah resort will be opening two additional chairlifts this weekend and have 75 percent of its terrain open to the public.

The addition of Chickadee and Little Cloud Chairlifts this Saturday bring Snowbird’s total to six lifts – the Aeriel Tram, Chickadee, Mid-Gad, Gadzoom, Gad 2 and Little Cloud. With a fresh new blanket of high-density snow covering the resort, Snowbird opened expert terrain in Middle and Lower Cirque on Wednesday and is working to open additional terrain as conditions permit.

Ticket prices remain at a special early season rate of $62 until further notice and chairlift passes will be allowed on the Tram. Discount coupons for food and rentals can be found at www.snowbird.com along with early season lodging packages starting at $99/night through December.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort to Open November 26th for the Season

Crested Butte, CO – November 25, 2008: Crested Butte Mountain Resort will open for the 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 9am. The Red Lady Express and both Kids’ and Adult Magic Carpets will be open to access first turns on Peanut, Lower Keystone, and Houston.

The mountain team has taken every opportunity on grooming and making snow as conditions allow. “We are in better shape this year than last without a doubt,” says Ken Stone, Chief Operating Officer. “The team is really getting the resort set for a successful season on and off the mountain. Skiing and riding is only a part of the experience here.”

Crested Butte, CO – November 25, 2008: Crested Butte Mountain Resort will open for the 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 9am. The Red Lady Express and both Kids’ and Adult Magic Carpets will be open to access first turns on Peanut, Lower Keystone, and Houston .

The mountain team has taken every opportunity on grooming and making snow as conditions allow. “We are in better shape this year than last without a doubt,” says Ken Stone , Chief Operating Officer. “The team is really getting the resort set for a successful season on and off the mountain. Skiing and riding is only a part of the experience here.”

Opening day lift tickets are $59 for adults, $30 for ages 7-12, $53 for young adults (ages 13-17), and $44 for adults 65 and over. Half day tickets are also available at a reduced rate.

Passholders of other resorts will enjoy half price skiing! Simply bring your pass to the CBMR ticket office from November 26 – December 17, 2008 to receive a half-price ticket. The discount applies to full and multi-day tickets only, and includes adult, teen, and kid’s pricing. Adult tickets are as low as $29.50.

First chair ceremonies, a live radio feed from KBUT Radio, the Butte 66 Roadhouse BBQ season opener, and prizes are all part of the opening day events. “No matter how many runs someone gets in on opening day, there will be plenty to celebrate on the deck of Butte 66,” adds Stone. “With the new Thin Air Sports retail shop, updated ski and snowboard rental and retail areas, the new Camp CB Ski and Snowboard Center, a completely new culinary program at each restaurant, and so many other improvements here, guests are going to be inspired for the season.”

Skiers and riders can check out snow conditions, get the latest snow report, and more information at www.skicb.com.

Crested Butte has been named as Skiing Magazine’s #1 Best Steeps, #8 Best Trees, #10 Best Powder, and Outside Magazine’s Top Places To Live Now, Sunset Magazine’s # 3 Top Dream Towns, SKI Magazine’s #20 Readers Survey Top Resort, and SkiNet’s # 3 Top Ski Town. Crested Butte was also named one of America ’s Best Small Ski Towns by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

More information about getting to Crested Butte can be found at www.skicb.com

Snowbird Receives 10 Inches of Snow to Start November
additional 1-2 feet expected, opening day nov. 22

Snowbird, Utah – Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort was blanketed with snow this weekend when the first November storm system moved through Little Cottonwood Canyon depositing approximately 10 inches atop 11,000-foot Hidden Peak.

Forecasts are calling for an additional 1-2 feet this week, and with temperatures dropping below freezing, Snowbird will have the snow guns running beginning this evening.

“Over the weekend, Snowbird ushered in winter with an impressive early season storm,” said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. “With more snow on the way this week, everyone is eagerly awaiting opening day and the start of another memorable year in Little Cottonwood.”

The 10 inches of weekend snowfall is the first recorded accumulation for the 2008-09 ski season. Snowbird’s Snow Safety Department does not officially begin seasonal snowfall records until Nov. 1. Last year, Snowbird received 611 inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth®.

Offering the longest season in Utah, Snowbird is scheduled to open for the 2008-09 season Saturday, Nov. 22. Last winter Snowbird had a 183-day season with skiing and riding from Nov. 30 to June 22. Early season lodging packages are currently available starting at $99/night.

Snowbird, along with neighboring Alta, was recently named the number 1 ski destination in North America by Outside Magazine. Recent area improvements include renovations of the Tram Club and the Aerie Sushi Bar, located on the top floor of the Cliff Lodge. Kids 12 and under will ski free at Snowbird for 2008-09 with all lodging packages booked through Snowbird Central Reservations or www.snowbird.com. Snowbird’s Mountain School has also added new pre-season pricing to its private lesson offering.