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BRECKENRIDGE — The Colorado resort recently received approval from the U.S. Forest Service to forge ahead with its plan to develop 550 acres of lift-served or hike-to skiing on Peak 6. The peak has been regarded as a back country hotspot but will now be accessed by a six-person lift. The plans for development also include a 150-seat midway lodge as well as a ski patrol/warming hut at the top of the lift.

The plan has been met with some opposition from local residents and environmental groups, but Scott Fitzwilliams, supervisor of the White River National Forest, told the Denver Post that the Forest Service would continue to engage with the Peak 6 task force to address these issues.

According to Fitzwilliams, the plan has been implemented to accommodate for Breckenridge’s anticipated 2 percent annual increase in skier visits and to expand the mountain’s comfortable carrying capacity by 8 percent.

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LAKE TAHOE — After Vail Resort’s recent acquisition of Northstar at Lake Tahoe, the resort tycoon announced its plan to invest $30 million in improvements into the Truckee-area resort for the 2011-12 ski season. This means new lifts, new runs and a Ritz-Carlton right off the gondola. This project is just a part of the $83 million Vail plans to invest into all of its resorts this upcoming season.

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CAMP HALE — There was a time when skiing didn’t include valet parking, high-speed gondolas, electronic boot heaters and hot coco at Two Elk Lodge. There was a time when skiing was just man, outfitted with rudimentary equipment, versus the mountain.

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GetSkiTicket.com met Aron Rolston in Beaver Creek. He spoke about his life changing experiences in Blue John Canyon. What an incredible man!? We all learned something hearing his story!

Killington Resort announced today a number of summer projects that will enhance skier and rider experiences for the 2011-12 season.

Killington Resort sits on 3,000 acres in the heart of the Green Mountains in Central Vermont. The Resort boasts more than 70 miles of diverse terrain spread out over six peaks and offers the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in the East. In addition, the numerous après, dining, shopping and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for over 50 years.

And the winners are…

1. Overall Best Mountain: Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia

2. Best Downhill Terrain: Jackson Hole, Wyoming

3. Most Family Friendly: Winter Park Resort, Colorado

4. Best Terrain Park: Park City, Utah

5. Best Nightlife: Breckenridge, Colorado

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