By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 12:40 pm PST, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 No need to bundle up for the cold as this skier takes in the sun while skiing at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Squaw Valley, Calif. With snow still deep enough for skiing at the higher elevations, Squaw Valley is expected to be open through the 4th of July, only the fourth time the resort has been open for skiing in July. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) less No need to bundle up for the cold as this skier takes in the sun while skiing at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Squaw Valley, Calif. With snow still deep enough for skiing at the higher ... more Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, Associated Press Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, Associated Press Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 … [Read more...] about Squaw Valley becomes second Calif. resort to say it will keep ski slopes open into July
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VIDEO: Italian police catch 92-year-old driving on ski slope
Onlookers filmed a car making its way across a ski slope in Trento. Screenshot: Giornale Adige/YouTube Police in northern Italy intercepted an elderly man spotted driving his car up a ski slope, who reportedly told them he was trying to get to the ski lodge for lunch. Skiers were startled on Saturday to spot a Jeep driving up the slopes Col Rodella, a resort in Trento province. FOR MEMBERS: 'Expect the unexpected': What you need to know about driving in Italy The driver, identified by the Italian press as a local man in his early 90s, had apparently attempted to take a shortcut to the restaurant at the top of the slope, which most people access by lift. His scenic drive was interrupted by carabinieri on a snowmobile, who escorted him safely off the slope. According to the local Giornale Trentino, he received a fine for his exploits of €30. Under Italy's highway code, drivers over 70 must renew their licence every three years and for over-80s, it's every two … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Italian police catch 92-year-old driving on ski slope
Danes test out ski slope on top of incineration plant
Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Updated 9:26 am CST, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Skiers use a skiing slope on top of an incinerator plant, in Copenhagen, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. An artificial ski slope on an incineration plant that doesn't emit toxins is being tested by skiers and snowboarders 85 meters (279 feet) above the otherwise flat Copenhagen. The lower half of the slope at the Amager Resource Center opened on a snow-less Tuesday for two days’ of test runs. (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) less Skiers use a skiing slope on top of an incinerator plant, in Copenhagen, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. An artificial ski slope on an incineration plant that doesn't emit toxins is being tested by skiers and ... more Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen, AP Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen, AP … [Read more...] about Danes test out ski slope on top of incineration plant
Colorado ski slopes show promise heading into new year
The ski slopes are looking to be a fine place to start the new year.Vail Mountain on Friday boasted the most open terrain in Colorado, with all of its 5,289 acres available. The resort tallied 13 inches of snow in the past week to add to its 134 inches-and-counting leading up to a weekend with more powder in the forecast.The second-earliest opening for Blue Sky Basin has highlighted what resort CEO Doug Lovell called “a legendary start to the season.” In a news release, he called it “the strongest start to the season in decades.”Ski areas all around the state are celebrating Mother Nature, who largely left powder hounds’ prayers unanswered last winter. New AdAmAn member deeply familiar with New Year's Eve tradition on Pikes PeakThis week left double-digit snow totals in northern and southern mountains. Steamboat Resort reported 22 inches in the past seven days, while Telluride Ski Resort logged the same amount down the Western Slope.Closer to the Front … [Read more...] about Colorado ski slopes show promise heading into new year
Ski slope opening in Belfast city centre to help regeneration after Primark fire
Rebecca Black, Press Association 19 October, 2018 14:23 A ski slope, ferris wheel and a mini festival have been announced in a programme of events aimed at helping Belfast recover following a major fire. Belfast City Council has announced details of a £1.69 million package aimed at attracting people into the city centre. It is also seeking an urgent meeting with the Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley and the head of the civil service David Sterling to discuss financial support for the package as well as the long term recovery of the city centre. Earlier this week it emerged that a fire which devastated the front section of the Bank Buildings in Belfast has caused a 30 per cent drop in footfall. The historic building, which housed Primark, was left a charred shell after the blaze which started on August 28 and took several days to extinguish. A cordon has been extended around the perimeter leaving 14 businesses unable to trade. Restrictions are expected to be in … [Read more...] about Ski slope opening in Belfast city centre to help regeneration after Primark fire