Skiing News May 2008

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THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2008
	Construction Commences on Peak 2 Peak Gondola
	After a snowy six-month hiatus, the construction on Whistler Blackcomb's Peak 2 Peak Gondola has commenced, with completion of the record-breaking lift slated for this December, just before the busy winter season swings into high gear. Phase one of the two-year construction schedule concluded last November with the two tallest towers completed, and concrete poured for the foundations of the r Read Full Story
	Snowbird Extends Season, Opens Little Cloud Lift
	SNOWBIRD, UTAH - With more than 11 feet of snow on the ground at mid-mountain, Snowbird announced yesterday that it will extend its season to June and possibly beyond. Snowbird President Bob Bonar said he feels confident that the resort will be able to offer skiing and riding daily through Sunday, May 11, and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through June 1 (including Monday, May 26, Memor Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2008
	DTS Now Offers SPOT - First Satellite Messenger
	Lafayette, LA - SPOT - the world's first satellite messenger is now available at Data Technology Solutions. Data Technology Solutions, a leader in satellite communications, will carry the new SPOT Satellite Messenger at their corporate headquarters in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. SPOT will also be available online at www.dtsstore.com this fall, just in time for hunting season. SPOT's messag Read Full Story
MONDAY, 5 MAY 2008
	Luxury on Snow at Snow Park NZ
	New Zealand’s only luxury apartments on snow are open for business this winter at Snow Park NZ, offering guests the chance to ski/board to their front door and enjoy the unique experience of waking up to the spectacular scenery of the snow-capped Southern Alps. The apartments are part of the Snow Park Village which incorporates backpacker bunkrooms and a restaurant and bar open all hours to c Read Full Story
	NAMCO BANDAI Games Gets the Gold with We Ski
	SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Make every day a snow day as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced that We Ski™ has gone gold for Wii™. Step onto the Wii Balance Board™ or grab your Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ and hit the slopes for single or multi player downhill action! Up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs like never before, as they enjoy We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive co Read Full Story