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		<title>Red River Ski Vacations</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[and has  been for many decades.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Mexico is home to one of the most  popular ski resorts in the United States]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red River, New Mexico is home to one of the most
popular ski resorts in the United States, and has
been for many decades. The resort offers six chair
lifts and one surface lift, and the trails are equally
divided for beginners, intermediates, and experts.
Top elevation at Red River is 10354 feet, and the
vertical drop down the face of [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/red-river-ski-vacations-2.htm">Red River Ski Vacations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Red River, New Mexico is home to one of the most<br />
popular ski resorts in the United States, and has<br />
been for many decades. The resort offers six chair<br />
lifts and one surface lift, and the trails are equally<br />
divided for beginners, intermediates, and experts.</p>
<p>Top elevation at Red River is 10354 feet, and the<br />
vertical drop down the face of the mountain is 1601<br />
feet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t snow much, and about<br />
85% of the powder is man made. There are 58 trails<br />
scattered over 247 acres. Red River is called the ‘ski<br />
town of the Southwest.’</p>
<p>The resort has three restaurants, all of which offer<br />
fabulous fare. Lodging can be obtained in cabins,<br />
chalets, inns, or private condominiums in the area,<br />
and many lodging packages, as well as ski packages<br />
are available through Red River Central Reservations.<br />
Red River also offers snow pass rates which allow<br />
children to ski for free, and teens to ski at reduced<br />
rates. This is a great way to save money on your<br />
family ski vacation.</p>
<p>Red River also has a ski school, and group lessons<br />
and private lessons are available. Even if you’ve never<br />
skied before, you will quickly be on the slopes after<br />
your lessons. There are even lessons for<br />
snowboarders, who are welcome on the Red River<br />
slopes. You can also rent all of your ski and<br />
snowboarding equipment for very reasonable rates.<br />
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The nightlife in Red River is also great. After a day<br />
on the slopes, you can kick back and relax at the<br />
lodge, or visit one of the taverns in the area. For the<br />
younger crowd, there is a great game room located<br />
right in the center of the town. One of the great things<br />
about Red River is that everything is within walking<br />
distance of the lodging areas, and shuttles are<br />
provided for transportation to and from the slopes.</p>
<p>You can also enjoy taking scenic chairlift rides,<br />
hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping,<br />
snow-mobiling, and hunting. You can even take one<br />
of the jeep tours to go see the abandoned gold mines<br />
in the area. So, even if you don’t ski, there is still<br />
plenty of fun to be had at Red River Ski Resort.</p>
<p>Childcare is available while you spend your day on<br />
the slopes. Your child will be well tended at the Li’l<br />
Buckaroos Child Care Facility, and the center<br />
provides lunch for your child as well. At Red River,<br />
everything has been thought of and taken care of to<br />
ensure that your ski vacation is as enjoyable as<br />
possible.</p>
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		<title>Planning a Family Ski Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alvinmaulana1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sky Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planning a Family Ski Vacation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It’s time to plan the family vacation – and everyone
wants to go skiing. Don’t worry, skiing isn’t as
expensive as you might think, and there are
numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a
variety of packages designed to save you money.
The problem will be choosing the destination.
Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning
process by accessing these [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/planning-a-family-ski-vacation-2.htm">Planning a Family Ski Vacation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to plan the family vacation – and everyone<br />
wants to go skiing. Don’t worry, skiing isn’t as<br />
expensive as you might think, and there are<br />
numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a<br />
variety of packages designed to save you money.<br />
The problem will be choosing the destination.</p>
<p>Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning<br />
process by accessing these websites to determine<br />
where you and your family might want to go for your<br />
family ski vacation. There are many different things to<br />
look for when choosing a resort. The absolute most<br />
important thing to look for is a ski school if someone<br />
in your family will need instruction. While most<br />
resorts do have ski schools, some don’t.  Don’t<br />
make the mistake of choosing a destination where<br />
one or more of your family members won’t have fun,<br />
simply because they don’t know how to ski.</p>
<p>Next, take a look at the slopes, lifts, and trails. You<br />
want to make sure that the resort has something to<br />
offer everyone in your family. If the resort only caters<br />
to beginners, an expert skier will become quickly<br />
bored. If you have a snowboarder in your group, and<br />
there is no snowboarding park or terrain, that<br />
snowboarder will not be happy. There are resorts<br />
that serve all winter sports – so make sure that your<br />
families interests are covered.<br />
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Lodging is the next thing to look at. You want to be<br />
comfortable, so where you will sleep at night matters<br />
a great deal. In most cases, there is a hotel right at<br />
the base of the slopes – but this isn’t necessarily the<br />
best or most affordable place to stay. Find out what<br />
your lodging options are for the area, and choose<br />
the one that is right for your family and your budget.<br />
If you will be staying farther away from the slopes,<br />
make sure that there is transportation to and from<br />
the slopes each day!</p>
<p>Your family will have many more interests that you<br />
will need to search for before deciding on a particular<br />
destination and resort. Some of those interests may<br />
be dog sledding, sleigh rides, snowmobiling,<br />
snowshoeing, or horseback riding. Resorts do offer<br />
these activities, but some don’t – so be sure to ask<br />
about the winter activities, as well as the planned<br />
events during the time that you will be at the resort.<br />
This will help you plan a ski vacation that your family<br />
will enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives.</p>
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		<title>Oregon Ski Vacations</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 08:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Sky Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and if you are planning a ski vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[located  near Mt. Hood in Oregon.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the  state]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oregon Ski Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[you  should definitely consider Timberline Lodge]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the
state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you
should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located
near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of
history in the area, starting with the lodge that was
built during the Great Depression by a master
craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/oregon-ski-vacations-2.htm">Oregon Ski Vacations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the<br />
state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you<br />
should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located<br />
near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of<br />
history in the area, starting with the lodge that was<br />
built during the Great Depression by a master<br />
craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has a bit of<br />
more recent history attached to it. Part of the movie,<br />
The Shining, was filmed here. Many of the ‘outside’<br />
shots were done at Timberline Lodge.</p>
<p>The lodge is entirely hand made, and well preserved.<br />
The hand woven draperies and the hand hewn beams<br />
add to the rustic charm and history of the place. The<br />
lodge sits in the middle of 1400 acres consisting of<br />
35 trails. The trails are perfect for beginners,<br />
intermediates, and experts. The top elevation at<br />
Timberline Lodge is 8504 with a vertical drop of 2501.<br />
There are six chair lifts to accommodate skiers.</p>
<p>One of the most unique things about Timberline is<br />
that it is the one place in the United States that offers<br />
year-round snow skiing. Palmer Snowfield is part of<br />
the Timberline Resort, and it is permanently covered<br />
with snow. Beginners are not always allowed on<br />
Palmer snowfield – the conditions are considered<br />
each day when making this determination.</p>
<p>Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowshoeing, and<br />
lodge tours are the main attractions at Timberline.<br />
Here, it is all about the powder! Mt. Hood is an active<br />
volcano which is considered to be dormant.<br />
Occasionally, tremors are felt, and steam vents are<br />
often visible. The Cascade Dining Room is open for<br />
breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, but the hours<br />
do change with the seasons. Other fare can be found<br />
at the Ram’s Head Bar, the Blue Ox bar, the Wy’East<br />
Kitchen Cafeteria, the Market Café, and the Mt. Hood<br />
Brewing Company.<br />
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Rental equipment is not available at Timberline. You<br />
must bring your own equipment. However, smaller<br />
items such as gloves and goggles can be purchased<br />
at the lodge, along with some clothing items. There is<br />
a snowboard and ski school on the premises, and<br />
private and group lessons are available.</p>
<p>If the idea of a ‘rustic’ ski vacation appeals to you,<br />
as opposed to trips with accommodations that are a<br />
bit fancier, then Timberline Lodge in Oregon is the<br />
place to be! Again, it is definitely all about the history<br />
and the powder here. However, whether you ski or not,<br />
you must not miss the Magic Mile, which offers a<br />
panoramic view of the Cascade mountains that cannot<br />
be matched!</p>
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		<title>Okanagan Mountain Range Ski Vacations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 08:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Okanagan is a mountain range that runs through  valleys close to three mountain ranges.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okanagan is a mountain range that runs through
valleys close to three mountain ranges.During the
summer this is the perfect place to do some camping,
but when winter hits you will have great skiing
weather and conditions. There are small resorts that
are scattered throughout the area. The climate here
will make for great skiing down the slopes and through
the trails.

These [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/okanagan-mountain-range-ski-vacations-2.htm">Okanagan Mountain Range Ski Vacations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okanagan is a mountain range that runs through<br />
valleys close to three mountain ranges.During the<br />
summer this is the perfect place to do some camping,<br />
but when winter hits you will have great skiing<br />
weather and conditions. There are small resorts that<br />
are scattered throughout the area. The climate here<br />
will make for great skiing down the slopes and through<br />
the trails.<br />
<span id="more-361"></span><br />
These scattered resorts are very quiet and peaceful.<br />
Lifts are available, but they are limited to specific<br />
times and dates. These resorts have great skiing<br />
around them, even though they are small. This area<br />
of mountains offers the most consistent<br />
weather conditions, and the resort offers lodging for<br />
everyone that cares to stay &#8211; at a reasonable price.</p>
<p>The mountain ranges offer different trails and skill<br />
levels, but most of all they provide you with the<br />
skiing vacation of your dreams. During the winter,<br />
temperatures in the Okanogan range often drop to<br />
zero degrees. The items you bring will need to keep<br />
you warm at all times and safe no matter which trail<br />
you may choose to ski.</p>
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		<title>Ski Vacations at Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alvinmaulana1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sky Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacations at Solitude Mountain Resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utah]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for the ultimate Utah ski vacation,
Solitude Mountain Resort has everything that you
could want or need. During the early 1900’s, the
area was full of silver miners, who gave the area its
famous name. Today, the area is covered with
skiers – but the crowds are rather light.
The area became a skier’s paradise in 1957. [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/ski-vacations-at-solitude-mountain-resort-utah.htm">Ski Vacations at Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for the ultimate Utah ski vacation,<br />
Solitude Mountain Resort has everything that you<br />
could want or need. During the early 1900’s, the<br />
area was full of silver miners, who gave the area its<br />
famous name. Today, the area is covered with<br />
skiers – but the crowds are rather light.</p>
<p>The area became a skier’s paradise in 1957. It was<br />
developed by Robert Barrett, who made his fortune<br />
as a uranium miner. He basically started developing<br />
the resort because he was denied restroom privileges<br />
at the ski area in Alta – because he was not a guest.<br />
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Now owned by a different family, the resort features<br />
1200 acres of 63 runs for beginners, intermediate<br />
skiers, and experts. There are eight lifts, including<br />
seven chair lifts and one surface lift. The top<br />
elevation at Solitude Mountain is 10036 feet, with<br />
a vertical drop of 2048 feet.</p>
<p>There are five lodging options for guests, and<br />
activities and events take place all throughout the<br />
year. The resort looks like a Tom Kincaide painting,<br />
and one can’t help but wonder if this is where some<br />
of his inspiration came from!</p>
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		<title>Red River Ski Vacations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alvinmaulana1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sky Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Red River Ski Vacations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Red River, New Mexico is home to one of the most
popular ski resorts in the United States, and has
been for many decades. The resort offers six chair
lifts and one surface lift, and the trails are equally
divided for beginners, intermediates, and experts.
Top elevation at Red River is 10354 feet, and the
vertical drop down the face of [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/red-river-ski-vacations.htm">Red River Ski Vacations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Red River, New Mexico is home to one of the most<br />
popular ski resorts in the United States, and has<br />
been for many decades. The resort offers six chair<br />
lifts and one surface lift, and the trails are equally<br />
divided for beginners, intermediates, and experts.</p>
<p>Top elevation at Red River is 10354 feet, and the<br />
vertical drop down the face of the mountain is 1601<br />
feet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t snow much, and about<br />
85% of the powder is man made. There are 58 trails<br />
scattered over 247 acres. Red River is called the ‘ski<br />
town of the Southwest.’</p>
<p>The resort has three restaurants, all of which offer<br />
fabulous fare. Lodging can be obtained in cabins,<br />
chalets, inns, or private condominiums in the area,<br />
and many lodging packages, as well as ski packages<br />
are available through Red River Central Reservations.<br />
Red River also offers snow pass rates which allow<br />
children to ski for free, and teens to ski at reduced<br />
rates. This is a great way to save money on your<br />
family ski vacation.</p>
<p>Red River also has a ski school, and group lessons<br />
and private lessons are available. Even if you’ve never<br />
skied before, you will quickly be on the slopes after<br />
your lessons. There are even lessons for<br />
snowboarders, who are welcome on the Red River<br />
slopes. You can also rent all of your ski and<br />
snowboarding equipment for very reasonable rates.<br />
<span id="more-263"></span><br />
The nightlife in Red River is also great. After a day<br />
on the slopes, you can kick back and relax at the<br />
lodge, or visit one of the taverns in the area. For the<br />
younger crowd, there is a great game room located<br />
right in the center of the town. One of the great things<br />
about Red River is that everything is within walking<br />
distance of the lodging areas, and shuttles are<br />
provided for transportation to and from the slopes.</p>
<p>You can also enjoy taking scenic chairlift rides,<br />
hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping,<br />
snow-mobiling, and hunting. You can even take one<br />
of the jeep tours to go see the abandoned gold mines<br />
in the area. So, even if you don’t ski, there is still<br />
plenty of fun to be had at Red River Ski Resort.</p>
<p>Childcare is available while you spend your day on<br />
the slopes. Your child will be well tended at the Li’l<br />
Buckaroos Child Care Facility, and the center<br />
provides lunch for your child as well. At Red River,<br />
everything has been thought of and taken care of to<br />
ensure that your ski vacation is as enjoyable as<br />
possible.</p>
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		<title>Planning a Family Ski Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alvinmaulana1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s time to plan the family vacation – and everyone
wants to go skiing. Don’t worry, skiing isn’t as
expensive as you might think, and there are
numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a
variety of packages designed to save you money.
The problem will be choosing the destination.
Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to plan the family vacation – and everyone<br />
wants to go skiing. Don’t worry, skiing isn’t as<br />
expensive as you might think, and there are<br />
numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a<br />
variety of packages designed to save you money.<br />
The problem will be choosing the destination.</p>
<p>Most ski resorts have websites. Start the planning<br />
process by accessing these websites to determine<br />
where you and your family might want to go for your<br />
family ski vacation. There are many different things to<br />
look for when choosing a resort. The absolute most<br />
important thing to look for is a ski school if someone<br />
in your family will need instruction. While most<br />
resorts do have ski schools, some don’t.  Don’t<br />
make the mistake of choosing a destination where<br />
one or more of your family members won’t have fun,<br />
simply because they don’t know how to ski.</p>
<p>Next, take a look at the slopes, lifts, and trails. You<br />
want to make sure that the resort has something to<br />
offer everyone in your family. If the resort only caters<br />
to beginners, an expert skier will become quickly<br />
bored. If you have a snowboarder in your group, and<br />
there is no snowboarding park or terrain, that<br />
snowboarder will not be happy. There are resorts<br />
that serve all winter sports – so make sure that your<br />
families interests are covered.<br />
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Lodging is the next thing to look at. You want to be<br />
comfortable, so where you will sleep at night matters<br />
a great deal. In most cases, there is a hotel right at<br />
the base of the slopes – but this isn’t necessarily the<br />
best or most affordable place to stay. Find out what<br />
your lodging options are for the area, and choose<br />
the one that is right for your family and your budget.<br />
If you will be staying farther away from the slopes,<br />
make sure that there is transportation to and from<br />
the slopes each day!</p>
<p>Your family will have many more interests that you<br />
will need to search for before deciding on a particular<br />
destination and resort. Some of those interests may<br />
be dog sledding, sleigh rides, snowmobiling,<br />
snowshoeing, or horseback riding. Resorts do offer<br />
these activities, but some don’t – so be sure to ask<br />
about the winter activities, as well as the planned<br />
events during the time that you will be at the resort.<br />
This will help you plan a ski vacation that your family<br />
will enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives.</p>
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		<title>Oregon Ski Vacations</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the
state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you
should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located
near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of
history in the area, starting with the lodge that was
built during the Great Depression by a master
craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/oregon-ski-vacations.htm">Oregon Ski Vacations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the<br />
state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you<br />
should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located<br />
near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of<br />
history in the area, starting with the lodge that was<br />
built during the Great Depression by a master<br />
craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has a bit of<br />
more recent history attached to it. Part of the movie,<br />
The Shining, was filmed here. Many of the ‘outside’<br />
shots were done at Timberline Lodge.</p>
<p>The lodge is entirely hand made, and well preserved.<br />
The hand woven draperies and the hand hewn beams<br />
add to the rustic charm and history of the place. The<br />
lodge sits in the middle of 1400 acres consisting of<br />
35 trails. The trails are perfect for beginners,<br />
intermediates, and experts. The top elevation at<br />
Timberline Lodge is 8504 with a vertical drop of 2501.<br />
There are six chair lifts to accommodate skiers.</p>
<p>One of the most unique things about Timberline is<br />
that it is the one place in the United States that offers<br />
year-round snow skiing. Palmer Snowfield is part of<br />
the Timberline Resort, and it is permanently covered<br />
with snow. Beginners are not always allowed on<br />
Palmer snowfield – the conditions are considered<br />
each day when making this determination.<br />
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Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowshoeing, and<br />
lodge tours are the main attractions at Timberline.<br />
Here, it is all about the powder! Mt. Hood is an active<br />
volcano which is considered to be dormant.<br />
Occasionally, tremors are felt, and steam vents are<br />
often visible. The Cascade Dining Room is open for<br />
breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, but the hours<br />
do change with the seasons. Other fare can be found<br />
at the Ram’s Head Bar, the Blue Ox bar, the Wy’East<br />
Kitchen Cafeteria, the Market Café, and the Mt. Hood<br />
Brewing Company.</p>
<p>Rental equipment is not available at Timberline. You<br />
must bring your own equipment. However, smaller<br />
items such as gloves and goggles can be purchased<br />
at the lodge, along with some clothing items. There is<br />
a snowboard and ski school on the premises, and<br />
private and group lessons are available.</p>
<p>If the idea of a ‘rustic’ ski vacation appeals to you,<br />
as opposed to trips with accommodations that are a<br />
bit fancier, then Timberline Lodge in Oregon is the<br />
place to be! Again, it is definitely all about the history<br />
and the powder here. However, whether you ski or not,<br />
you must not miss the Magic Mile, which offers a<br />
panoramic view of the Cascade mountains that cannot<br />
be matched!</p>
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		<title>Okanagan Mountain Range Ski Vacations</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okanagan is a mountain range that runs through
valleys close to three mountain ranges.During the
summer this is the perfect place to do some camping,
but when winter hits you will have great skiing
weather and conditions. There are small resorts that
are scattered throughout the area. The climate here
will make for great skiing down the slopes and through
the trails.
These [...]<p><a href="http://www.drillandsave.com/okanagan-mountain-range-ski-vacations.htm">Okanagan Mountain Range Ski Vacations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.drillandsave.com">Travel And Touring | drillandsave.com</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okanagan is a mountain range that runs through<br />
valleys close to three mountain ranges.During the<br />
summer this is the perfect place to do some camping,<br />
but when winter hits you will have great skiing<br />
weather and conditions. There are small resorts that<br />
are scattered throughout the area. The climate here<br />
will make for great skiing down the slopes and through<br />
the trails.</p>
<p>These scattered resorts are very quiet and peaceful.<br />
Lifts are available, but they are limited to specific<br />
times and dates. These resorts have great skiing<br />
around them, even though they are small. This area<br />
of mountains offers the most consistent<br />
weather conditions, and the resort offers lodging for<br />
everyone that cares to stay &#8211; at a reasonable price.<br />
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The mountain ranges offer different trails and skill<br />
levels, but most of all they provide you with the<br />
skiing vacation of your dreams. During the winter,<br />
temperatures in the Okanogan range often drop to<br />
zero degrees. The items you bring will need to keep<br />
you warm at all times and safe no matter which trail<br />
you may choose to ski.</p>
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