The DEER Say it's Going to Be Snowy this Winter?!?!?
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:20:06 Huge additions to our Network of Coverage and News coming... We received calls from a few TDA (Tourism and Development) agencies recently about participation in our network of tourism websites which includes several outdoor, golf, ski and webcam websites and the subject of traffic always comes up. I had not... click here for more |
Will this be a SNOWY winter?
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:24:26 This is our sixteenth season covering the regional ski scene and I am confident in stating that I personally have not seen another season in those previous fifteen seasons (pr preseasons) where we've had every single day of August provide us with a veil of fog. As I drove out... click here for more |
Our Focus Turns to August Fogs (and some other tidbits of news)
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:24:03 August 26th update:So far: Thursday, August 26th - Moderate to Heavy FogWednesday, August 25th - Moderate FogTuesday, August 24th - Moderate to Heavy FogMonday, August 23rd - Heaviest Fog of the monthSunday, August 22nd - Moderate to Heavy FogSaturday, August 21st - Moderate to Heavy FogFriday, August 20th - Heavy... click here for more |
The First Winter Forecast for the 2010 2011 Ski Season
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:35:09 The other day someone dropped me an email that shared a 2010-2011 Winter Forecast. I double-clutched and looked at my calendar and the panic subsided. I'm not ready to talk about Winter just yet. It seems that every year The Farmers Almanac Winter Forecast comes out earlier than the year... click here for more |
Appalachian Adds Yet Another Ski Slope!
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:12:27 Drew Stanley from over at Appalachian Ski Mountain emailed and called me back in mid July to share this news of interest to ski and snowboarding lovers in the region. (We're still in "summer mode" around here Drew, so sorry about just now sharing this news!) Appalachian Ski Mountain has... click here for more |
BRACKISH SPONSORS SUMMER SNOWBOARD COMPETITION
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:07 Local Snowboarders Dominate Summer Competition
Temperatures hit record highs across the United States recently; and it seemed the summer sun beat down more aggressively than ever before. People took desperate measures to stay cool; from swimming pools to the slopes, people found ways to beat this unbearable heat. Yes, that’s right.... click here for more |
Lindsea Lumpkin continues her Success for the season of 2009-2010!
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:44:41 Lindsea Lumpkin, a 13 year old SkiNC/SkiSoutheast Sponsored snowboard rider has been bragged about by us for many, many years. And it looks like the bragging will continue as this past season 2009-2010 Lindsea has placed in numerous other National events and gained a few National titles. Check it out!... click here for more |
Appalachian Skis to Latest Date in 48 Year History
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:28:24 This was just sent to us by Appalachian's Marketing Team. Since the season is now over, we'd thought we'd simply share it as is... (Be sure to check back for more news soon...)Like Babe Ruth’s famous “called shot” in which the Babe pointed to the direction that he proposed to... click here for more |
Th-Tha-That's All Folks! The Southeast and Mid Atlantic Ski Season Comes to an end.
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:05:22 Snowmaking ops began in earnest back on November 24th and 25thy. That attempt at getting enough snow on the ground to open didn't pay off. However, Sugar got the season started on Friday, November 27th at 10am and Cataloochee followed suit and opened three hours later at 1pm.We'll recap the... click here for more |
The Last Day of the Southeast and Mid Atlantic Ski and Snowboarding Season is Here
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:12:15 We'll provide an indepth recap of the season in a couple of days for all of you diehards that can't get enough news and information about our region as it pertains to skiing and snowboarding. I've spoken with several news sources and magazine peeps in the last week who all... click here for more |
Down to TWO MORE DAYS and 10 total trails open.
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:05:37 As we forecasted on Friday - things didn't get quite as cold as some of the local forecasters were predicting overnight last night. That's good for the plants and spring flowers, etc. Beech dipped to 34° as did Sugar. Cataloochee and Appalachian both saw lows around 32-32°. Highs today should... click here for more |
Three Days Left in the Southeast and Mid Atlantic Ski Season!
Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:41:15 Appalachian Ski Mountain dropped another 9" on their reported base depth from Thursday morning and now are reporting one to two feet of base on 8 of 11 trails. Two of their three terrain parks are open as well. Appalachian will operate today, Saturday and Sunday and then close for... click here for more |
Overnight Freezing Temperatures Return for Tonight and Friday night!
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:10:21 That will firm things up for great Spring skiing and Snowboarding for Friday through Sunday.Good grief it has been gorgeous lately with all of these sunny skies and mild temps into the upper 70s. We've been talking "record highs" a lot lately and Boone & Blowing Rock set a record... click here for more |
NASJA Convention at Sun Valley, Idaho March 24 to 28, 2010 by Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:10:12 It is snowing at Sun Valley. The manna from the skies is a welcome development, insuring fresh powder for the rest of our stay here. A graceful white swan is swimming by in the pond across from my window. We are staying in the historic Sun Valley Lodge. It is... click here for more |
Record High Temperatures Are Broken in the Mountains on Tuesday!
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:32:10 It's m-e-l-t-i-n-g.... Tuesday saw record high temperatures for April 6th. We'll see temps that should be close to records highs again today and then believe it or not, we could see lows in the 29° to 30° range Friday night and into Saturday night. Good grief! The previous high temperature... click here for more |
Appalachian Ski Mountain is the Lone Ski Area Open this Week
Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:31:29 Before I get into my late season blab this morning I do want to say that our hearts go out to all of the families, friends and people of West Virginia due to the explosion that killed 25 miners in Montcoal, WV on Monday. Officials are saying that this is... click here for more |
Seven More Days of Skiing and Snowboarding Left...thanks to Appalachian Ski Mountain!
Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:17:01 I feel like I owe Snowshoe top billing today because even though for weeks I've been promoting the fact that they were staying open through today...on Sunday I mentioned that yesterday was their last day of skiing and riding. Tami Jenkins of Charleston, WV wrote us on Easter Sunday saying,... click here for more |
As Much as 274% of Average Snow Fell this Season! See How Much and Where it All Fell this Season!
Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:13:07 HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!! Hope the Easter Bunny left you a new set of skis or a new snowboard. Wait, I guess the Easter Bunny only does candy, eggs and stuff toys, right? Easter Sunday for this season will bring an end to two more ski area's ski seasons. After day... click here for more |
Nine More Day (Officially) of Ski Season for the Southeast and Mid Atlantic!
Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:55:48 We're making history today...or at least part of us is...the staying open longer than ever part for Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Friday was amazingly warm with temps surpassing 80° at numerous mountain locations around the region and yet four of our region's ski resorts are open... click here for more |
What a Day! What a Weekend! Have a Great Easter Ski or Snowboarding Weekend!
Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:10:27 ...or kayaking...or hiking...or whatever! Just get outside! It's BEAUTIFUL in the mountains!Good Friday Everyone... As I'm typing this at around 8am EST, it is near 3pm in Jerusalem and news services have already covered the fact that the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City became moving forests of wooden crosses... click here for more |
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