Preseason Top 120 Countdown: Nos. 70-66 Jun 22, 2009
com College Football - Preseason Top 120 Countdown: Nos. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
New Anaheim and Orange County Travel Web Site Launches at Anaheimer.com Jun 22, 2009
For those with more adventurous tastes, Anaheimer features locations for visitors or residents to go skiing and four-wheeling in Anaheim, as well as places to participate in air combat, glider rides and more. Tourists and travelers looking for a can also turn to Anaheimer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Girdwood has lots to offer Jun 20, 2009
If you're the type who feels like dressing down for dinner (or just leaving your hiking or skiing duds on because you are just that cool), you're in luck. G-town has some awesome spots for beer, conversation, sports and general kick-back-and-enjoy-it-ness all over the mountain. (Anchorage Daily News)
Skiing icon will always have place in Yosemite lore Jun 19, 2009
"Nic's philosophy was that skiing was something that needed to be simple," Carter said ... Mr. Fiore received numerous accolades for his contributions to skiing, including awards from both the Northern California and Nevada Ski Media Association and the Southern California Association of Ski Writers ... He also managed Yosemite's historic Wawona and Glacier Point hotels and wrote two skiing books. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Emerald City Tops in Fun Jun 18, 2009
That's because Emerald City residents have higher than average participation in social activities such as block parties and barbecues, they rank near the top in several other fun categories, including skiing, access to amusement parks, and a plethora of dog parts -- 17 in total. Seattle residents also spend a high percentage of their income on doing fun stuff, including above average spending on gyms, sporting events, movies and theater, bicycles, and musical instruments. (RealtyTimes)
Friends and family share memories of Drew Hunter Jun 18, 2009
We were truly passionate about skiing, hiking, camping, biking, rock climbing, climbing 14,000-foot peaks in the Rockies, trying anything new and attempting to excel at it, and we were passionate about each other, Seoane wrote. Seoane said she and Hunter quickly bonded over their shared love of skiing and snowboarding. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Local Briefs Jun 17, 2009
Yosemite skiing icon Fiore dies. Nic Fiore, the charismatic ski instructor who introduced thousands to the winter wonders of Yosemite National Park, died Tuesday in a Fresno retirement home, said Cindy Volpa, Fiore's daughter. (Fresno Bee)
7th diver's death since 2002 in Cape Ann waters raises concerns Jun 17, 2009
Although most divers say the sport is as safe as skiing or bicycling, they acknowledge that a combination of factors - from getting tangled in an abandoned fishing net to becoming exhausted from swimming in rough currents - can lead to tragedy. It s inherently dangerous; if you don t take the proper training, death is imminent, said Todd Randall, president of the North Shore Frogmen s Club, based in Beverly. (Boston Globe)
Vermont village schoolhouse closes after 208 years Jun 17, 2009
She remembers cross-country skiing with the kids in the field out back and putting on performances at the town hall. Harvey liked the family atmosphere of the multigrade classroom. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Friendship and strength spell survival after long fall Jun 16, 2009
"There were a lot of things running through my mind. I told him I was skiing out. I told him I was getting professionals.". "I don't think I was too much in the discussion," Butler said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chi-Hi English department honors six in May Jun 16, 2009
Outside of school activities, Emily enjoys water skiing and camping. Emily volunteers as a mass server at St. Charles and occasionally works at Agnes Table. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Universal Sports Goes For the Gold Jun 16, 2009
With rights to such top Olympics sports as track and field (it recently renewed a deal with governing body the International Association of Athletics Federations through 2015), gymnastics, swimming, volleyball, skiing and skating and attendant programming profiling the competitors, Universal Sports chairman and CEO Claude Ruibal said affiliates see value in Universal Sports and Universalsports ... While continuing to enhance its lineup, which will feature Phelps competing this summer at the... (Multichannel News)
A niche community Jun 16, 2009
For example, , based in Vancouver, British Columbia, markets different retirement community options for people who have common interests, such as gardening, fishing and even skiing. The Canadian firm owns and operates several large facilities that accommodate 150 to 200 residents. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Portland advises against river recreation this weekend Jun 6, 2009
Environmental Services warned people to avoid river recreation -- water skiing, jet skiing, swimming or any activity in which water could be swallowed -- for at least 48 hours after the rains stopped. Health experts said those fishing from the Willamette should wash their hands thoroughly afterward using non-river water. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Coaches fight generation gap Jun 6, 2009
com College Football - Coaches have to adjust as generation gap grows. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Make a splash Jun 6, 2009
Many venues combine water parks with skiing, snowmobiling, and rock climbing. Plans for Schlitterbahns Vacation Village include an indoor skydiving simulation and a 221,000-square-foot sports store with shooting galleries, sport simulators, and a 65-foot Ferris wheel, as well as a 16,000-gallon aquarium. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Parco delle Madonie Jun 5, 2009
Because of its elevation the Pizzo Cabonara boasts three ski pistes open in the winter months, these offer great skiing in a pristine setting and away from the crowds of more famous ski resorts. Trekking in Sicily. (Suite101.com)
Norm Ollestad Survived Crash That Killed Father, Using Lessons His Dad Taught Jun 4, 2009
"You know, I wanted to play with kids. So, all these times I was off skiing, I was always thinking, 'God, I -- there's a birthday party this weekend. Or I could just be hanging out watching TV with my buddies. You know, riding a bike.' All these simple things. My dad could not understand that. ... He wanted me to live life.". Watch the full story tonight on "Nightline" at 11:35 p.m. ET.. (ABC News)
Cash may be athlete's biggest hurdle to races Jun 3, 2009
Some of the sporting activities offered are water skiing, snow skiing, wheelchair racing, track, dance, wheelchair tennis and fishing. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Julian Malkiel, 82; owned ski lodge in Stowe, Vt. Jun 3, 2009
But one day in 1959, he veered toward another career path, leaving the city for rural Vermont to pursue a love of skiing ... To fund his skiing habit, Mr. Malkiel and his wife, Doris, whom he married in 1957, owned and operated The Scandinavian Inn on Mountain Road in Stowe for nearly 20 years. (Boston Globe)
Ollestad's survival memoir is a storm of emotion Jun 2, 2009
Ollestad says his father's life philosophy about surfing and skiing "knowing there's always a place to go and find peace, clear your mind" got him down the mountain and through life. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Joseph Scott Bailey Jun 2, 2009
Joe enjoyed skiing, hiking, fishing and riding his bike. He loved nature and being with his family. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Genesee Country Inn Jun 2, 2009
The area around the Inn also features areas for skiing, hiking, nature walks, and golf. Getting to the Genesee Country Inn. (Suite101.com)
NKorea prepares missiles; South beefs up defenses Jun 2, 2009
North Korea told its diplomatic missions that Kim Jong Il's youngest son _ who reportedly enjoys skiing and studied English, German and French at a Swiss school _ will be the nation's next leader, a South Korean lawmaker and newspapers said Tuesday ... North Korea told its diplomatic missions that Kim Jong Il's youngest son _ who reportedly enjoys skiing and studied English, German and French at a Swiss school _ will be the nation's next leader, a South Korean lawmaker and newspapers said... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Summer Travel: Hotels for Under $100 Jun 1, 2009
There isn't any skiing at in the summer, but there are plenty of wildflowers and cool mountain air. Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, the Alta Lodge is currently offering a Sunday Brunch Package for two for $94 on a Saturday or Sunday night, including a full brunch fill up for days on everything from pumpkin chocolate chip muffins to cheese blintzes. (Time.com)
Breakfast With ... Bruce Greenwood Jun 1, 2009
That was the fall-back position if the skiing didn't work out, I'd make a living as a poet ... You can't really call it skiing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cozy Cape offers lakeside ambience May 31, 2009
"The street is full of friendly neighborhood kids. There's hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, a warm-water beach, and skating and cross-country skiing in winter," he said. "It's a home where you're always on vacation.". (Boston Globe)
The Summer Home Bust May 30, 2009
These primitive structures could be used for summer pleasures, like swimming in freezing lakes and swatting away flies the size of hummingbirds, and for utterly mystifying winter pursuits, like ice fishing and cross-country skiing. My parents were displaced New Yorkers. (Slate)
Rotary Park: How it got there; city plans to put a dent in vandalism May 30, 2009
Carlile said Dowagiac possesses "in excess of 325 acres of publicly-owned open space accessible by Rotary Park" for hiking and cross-country skiing. Bolt, 38, grew up on a hog farm in Iowa and graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Iowa. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Getting Acquainted With 25 Questions May 29, 2009
We did a lot of swimming, skiing and fishing. I baited my own hook, took off my own fish and had to help clean them. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Release of New Disney/Pixar Film 'Up' Inspires Albuquerque High Flying Adventure Sweepstakes May 29, 2009
Albuquerque offers many other affordable adventures from above including the world's longest aerial tramway, year-round ballooning, soaring in a glider, skiing and amazing views from the 10,000-foot Sandia Peak. For more information on Balloon Fiesta, visit and for information on Albuquerque, visit. (PR Newswire)
Sports literature May 29, 2009
Whether you re hiking, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, or taking a mountain bike ride in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help you reach your destination and return safely but only if you know how to use it. This expert advice from a very experienced teacher is your guide to getting the most out of a receiver, from basic advice to advanced techniques. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Lamb Column: Memories of fishing with Dad May 29, 2009
Dick Lunde wrote on May 28, 2009 9:06 PM:" Popper Fishing with my dad, Jim Lunde, on French Island made some of my best memories. In those days dad always made his own poppers. He would always pretend to be upset saying "look at how those darn fish chewed on that popper". He always seemed to be the first to find the best color to use. To this day Poppering is still my favorite fishing and I passed this on to my son. I miss Dad and the days of camping on the sandbars, the water skiing, the... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Recruiting notes: Drees outkicks the competition May 28, 2009
com Football Recruiting - National Notes: Drees outkicks the competition. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Skiing the extra mile May 28, 2009
"I was falling all over the place, and it just got me motivated to want to do it. And within two days of that I was skiing like I had been skiing for years.". Duffy, who played basketball in college before blowing out both knees, took up cross country skiing after a chance meeting with her future coach at a coffee shop where she worked ... "So she wanted to get better, and the way to get better is to do some endurance work. And that's when we started talking about cross country skiing for her.".... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Sharapova survives French Open test in 3 sets May 28, 2009
But he isn't at the French Open, because, as Sharapova put it: "After I won my third Grand Slam, he said, 'Look, I like hiking and skiing a lot,' and he kind of wanted to pursue that. So he's currently enjoying his life.". And his daughter is once again enjoying hers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ray H. Collishaw May 27, 2009
Ray loved waterskiing and snow skiing with his children and later enjoyed watching grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. Well loved and remembered by all who knew him for his generosity, Ray gave just as tirelessly to his community. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Monday with Mike: Chance to make a statement May 26, 2009
College Football: Rivals. com - College Football. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alaska bladesmith crafts weapons to slay dragons May 26, 2009
Skiing hard in winter. Bicycling hard in summer. (Anchorage Daily News)
High-tech gear doesn't prevent mental lapses May 26, 2009
High on McKinley is not a good place to take the first shot at skiing steep ice either, no matter how much of it has been skied by others. A lot of extreme skiing has taken place on the mountain with little public notice since back in the 1990s ... It's all too easy to visualize Myers making the summit -- his protective little buddy SPOT in his pocket -- and deciding that though conditions look pretty icy, well, because you've carried the skis this far you should at least give the skiing a try. (Anchorage Daily News)
Breakfast With ... Treat Williams May 25, 2009
I do live in the mountains of Utah, but that is not cowboy country so much as it is hiking and boating and skiing. Interestingly, as a kid, I grew up on Long Island Sound in Rowayton, Conn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Recruiting roundtable: Who is impressing? May 24, 2009
com College Football - Recruiting roundtable: Who is impressing. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Outdoors hot line May 24, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 4:52 AM - 11:03 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Some state parks on shaky ground May 24, 2009
Its campsites, 101-acre lake, boat livery, 400 picnic tables, 10 cabins, wildflower reserve and miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing trails attracted 530,000 visitors last year. Its operating budget for fiscal 2008, which ends June 30, is $1,364,579 and its total annual economic impact -- the amount spent by park visitors on supplies and services in surrounding communities -- is $11,443,596, according to DCNR officials. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lakefront home full of hidden charms May 24, 2009
Quiet and glass-like as the lake can be, come summer it is active with motorboats, skiing, and fishing (and winters feature skating and ice fishing). The owners are also selling their water-skiing boat. (Boston Globe)
Area campgrounds and parks offer summer fun for all ages May 23, 2009
Fishing and skiing is the main attraction on this 800-acre lake. Rental boats available, pontoon boats, free fishing pole use from gate house. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Resorts transition from snow to sunshine May 23, 2009
Both Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort and Seven Springs Mountain Resort have several summertime activities available (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ask Jamie: Can Gators get a big-time back? May 22, 2009
com - Ask Jamie: Can Gators get a big-time back. College Sports: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
New life jacket policy begins May 22 May 21, 2009
n All persons must wear a Type I, II, or III U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times while skiing or being pulled by a vessel, regardless of length. n All persons must wear a Type I, II, or III U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on powered vessels 16 to 26 feet in length whenever under power by the main propulsion unit. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Arizona: Is Now THE Time to Invest in the Grand Canyon State? May 21, 2009
Whether it is hiking in the red rocks, skiing up in Flagstaff, great restaurants, lots of arts and entertainment, it's kind of that year round, small town that offers so many things for so many different people from retirees to people with young families. Mosca: A major value that the REALTOR Association accomplishes that the listener, the real estate consumer might not be aware of is the fact that you guys volunteer your time to maintain a marketplace for those consumers, for our listeners to... (RealtyTimes)
Jeep World on NBC May 21, 2009
Recap the off-road racing, snowboarding and skiing featured in this episode. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brown Football Class of 2013 May 21, 2009
Hobbies: Skiing, Fishing, and Watching Movies ... 6'0" 185 Spring Hill, FL FW Springstead HS, FL Athletic: Team Captain, All-County, All-North Suncoast, All-District, Single Season Reception Record 37 Catches 557, 51 Carries for 357 yds, 63 Tackles and 3 INTs; Coach is Bill Vonada. Academic: National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, All-County Academic National Honor Roll, Ranked in top 2% of class. Hobbies: Four Wheeling, Camping, Watching Movies, Going to beach,... (Brownbears.com)
Expert Skier Assumed Risk of Injury, N.Y. Court Finds in Barring Suit May 20, 2009
Martin was skiing with friends at the Lower Valley Terrain Park at Whiteface Mountain, which is operated by the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority, when he was injured in February 2005. At terrain parks, skiers engage in freestyle maneuvers, such as rail sliding, as opposed to the steep slopes where skiers ride downhill following trails. (Law.com)
Anniversary Travel Deals (Even If It's Not Yours) May 19, 2009
There's no skiing in Aspen this time of year, but there's plenty of hiking, fly fishing, biking and hot-air ballooning to be had. For its anniversary Hotel Jerome is offering a three-night History Buff package, with a guided tour of Independence Pass on the Continental Divide, as well as a nearby ghost town where the first silver in the area was discovered. (Time.com)
Tourism Malaysia to Showcase Adventure Tourism Offerings May 18, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. PRNewswire, London, May 17. (PR Newswire)
Lauren Turner returns as Hebgen Lake District Ranger May 18, 2009
"I like hiking, cross country skiing, camping and fishing, too," she said, "We're just real glad to be back.". (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Braden Aboud Memorial Run, Walk Draws 2,000 Participants May 18, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- On Feb. 4, 2007, 14-year-old Braden Aboud was skiing at Ski Apache when he fell and died from serious head injuries. More than two years later, close to 2,000 people gathered Sunday to run and walk in his memory and help out area children at the same time. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Hard times legacy May 17, 2009
"The CCC had a huge impact because they came around in the 1930s just when skiing was starting to catch the interest of many people in the region," says Jeff Leich, executive director of the New England Ski Museum in Franconia, N.H. "Before the CCC, except in a very few cases, you couldn't ski 4,000-foot mountains in the White or Green mountains.". Some of the ski trails cut by the corps form the foundation of well-known resorts, such as Cannon and Wildcat mountains in New Hampshire and Stowe... (Boston Globe)
Outdoors Calendar May 17, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. OREGON OUTDOORS & RECREATIONYour guide to getting out in Oregon, from hunting to hiking and biking. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
* Caretaking: no overheads and a dream location May 17, 2009
We are building references for more exotic destinations, said Shea, 59, citing a desire to go to places where he can pursue fly-fishing and skiing. We took our professional attitudes and incorporated them into getting good places to take care of. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
At Sundance, hands-on art May 17, 2009
At Sundance, visitors can take a break from hiking or mountain biking, horseback riding or fly-fishing, snowshoeing or skiing to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art from scratch. It's easy to catch the creativity bug at this arts-centric resort owned by actor/director Robert Redford. (Boston Globe)
A peak experience May 16, 2009
It is not for nothing that famous mountaineering pioneers like Sir Edmund Hillary occupy an exclusive pantheon beyond the reach of their counterparts in, say, kayaking or cross-country skiing. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Plant to grind rough fish into something useful May 15, 2009
Nobody s going to take their life into their own hands to go skiing where there s (Asian) carp. Serious injuries have been caused by the heavy fish that jump out of the water when disturbed by loud boat motors and personal watercraft. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chamber showcase highlights business May 15, 2009
She noted the obvious winter sports available to guests like skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling and reminded Showcase visitors of the beauty of the mountains in the summer months. "We get a lot of business from the Capital Region so we decided to come here and make our presence better known," Kelley said. (Community News Weekly, NY)
#55 HUNTER, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
MUST DO Hunter earned a reputation in the 1980s as a drinking town with a skiing problem - things have changed a great deal, and at least in the warmer months, the vibe tilts towards an embrace of all things outdoorsy. Don't fret, the resort's long-running schedule of (rather festive) summer festivals is still a seasonal highlight, and you don't have to have much get-up-and-go to hop on board Hunter's Summer Skyride -- ski lift, hold the snow. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
