Snowboarding News Wednesday 14th May 2008

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THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2008
	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
	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
TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2008
	Chaz Guldemond Dominates WCI Rail Jam
	Mammoth Lakes, CA - Chaz Guldemond continued his winning streak last Saturday as he took home the $10,000 prize at the 2008 West Coast Invitational (WCI) Rail Jam, held at the Village at Mammoth Mountain. He showcased a variety of tricks to the judges and the fans, defeating 18 other world’s best snowboarders including Lucas Magoon, Scotty Vine, Cameron Pierce, and Darrell Mathe. Guldemond wo 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
THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2008
	Volvo XC ICE CAMP Bids Goodbye to Winter
	Four main igloos with a twelve-meter diameter, seven sleep igloos, the Volvo XC70 on an ice pod test, the newest mobile technology and features from Nokia for on-the-spot testing, adventure nights, sun, snow, sporting action, relaxing, cool drinks at the ice bar, and loads of events have brought some unforgettable highlights to this year’s winter on the Kitzsteinhorn. From January 12, overnig Read Full Story