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December 10, 2011

Locals Know Best: Austin Hironaka

The other day I sat down with Ski Acres’ local ripper Austin Hironaka to catch up on his shred log from the past couple of seasons. Austin is busy filming for Ride Snowboards’ new series, Ride With Us, but was kind enough to let us …

December 10, 2011

PNSAA Updates Washington with Ski Area Improvements

Hood River, OR – Last winter’s epic ending to the ski season provided the necessary capital for ski areas to implement many improvements during this summer’s construction season. With the arrival of the season’s first snows, and a favorable La …

December 9, 2011

Live the Code

FUN, INFORMATIVE SAFETY VIDS The ski areas of the Pacific Northwest present to you the Skiers Safety Code in a series of fun, animated short videos. Share these with anyone who enjoys hitting the slopes in winter. Check them all …

December 9, 2011

Fun, Informative Safety Vids

The ski areas of the Pacific Northwest present to you the Skiers Safety Code in a series of fun, animated short videos. Share these with anyone who enjoys hitting the slopes in winter. Check them all out right here.

November 25, 2011

Mission Ridge – Snowmaking Fun Facts

October 1 – 16. 5 million gallons of water pumped from the creek. November 1-25th  13.5 million gallons of water was turned into snow November 1-25th a total of 424 total hours making snow. That is some serious production! Thank you snowmaking …

November 13, 2011

Mt. Baker Lodge Construction – Raven Hut

Mt. Baker is proud to announce the construction of a new, significant mid-mountain lodge called the Raven Hut, designed in the 1920s-30s Cascadia style architecture.   The new building sits on the location of the old Raven Hot Cafe and will …

November 10, 2011

Mission Ridge Adds Pisten Bully Groomer

GET READY FOR CORDUROY LIKE BUTTER! In addition to the Pisten Bully (PB) groomer purchased last year, a second PB 400 was added to the fleet for the upcoming 2011-12 season! These beauties are tricked out, top of the line, …

November 7, 2011

New Developments at 49° North

You might not be able to see them yet, but there are several new developments at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort. This past summer, the resort announced the construction of a new mid-mountain lodge at the top of the Blastface …

November 6, 2011

7-Day Access to Hurricane Ridge Back For the Winter

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — All-week winter access to Hurricane Ridge will kick off after Thanksgiving, and the road will be open seven days a week, weather permitting. For many years, Olympic National Park would switch over to a weekend-only schedule …

November 1, 2011

Summit News – November 2011

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