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Skiing Tales of Terror - Learn and laugh as cartoonist William Nealy illustrates some downhill ski lessons, along with a few absurdities of the slopes!

Cool Works! - Great source for JOBS!!! in Ski Country.

National Snow and Ice Data Center - Everything your wanted to know about snow and ice—but were afraid to ask!

Ski Maps! - Maps from Japan, Europe, Canada, and the U.S.

Crescent Moon Snowshoes - Designed and engineered specifically for the sport of snowshoeing, Crescent Moon snowshoes fit, perform, and last like no other.

HyperSki - Online magazine for skiing and snowboarding.

SnowNet - Variety of skiing and snowsports information includes articles, resort descriptions, gear and other fun stuff.

Go Ski! - Worldwide snow sports guide, featuring the World Resort Database.

Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Page - Great source of information on snowpack and weather conditions.

General Cross-country Information

Cross Country Ski World-FAQ - Frequently asked questions for the beginner skier, prepared by Cross-country Ski World magazine.

Cross-country Skiing in the Far West around the Web

CALIFORNIA
Kirkwood Cross-country Ski Area - Homepage for the Kirkwood Cross-country trail network near Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Lake Tahoe Nordic Skiing - Ski report and lodging information.

Rim Nordic - In the San Bernardino Mountains of California, across from the Snow Valley ski area, this center grooms 15 km of trails and offers lessons (including telemark), rentals for kids and grownups, pulk rentals, a snack bar, and ice skating.

Royal Gorge Cross-country Ski Resort - Trail maps, snow conditions, lodging, and equipment rental.

Bear Valley Cross Country - Ski information for the area which lies between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.

OREGON
New Year's Escapes - Start the year right: outdoors. How about backcountry skiing near Mount Hood?

University of Oregon Outdoor Program - With info on weather, trips, and links to local ski areas.

WASHINGTON
Steven's Pass - Homepage for trails through this pass in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests. Site includes trail conditions and maps for alpine skiing and the Nordic Center.

NEW MEXICO
Cross-country Ski World - Web site of the American Cross-country Skiers (AXCS) association, dedicated to track skiing, light touring, and racing.

COLORADO
Crested Butte Nordic Skiing (CO) - Info on CB nordic skiing.

Telluride Nordic Skiing (CO) - Info on Telluride cross-country.

Colorado Cross-country Ski Association - Good place to start planning your next Colorado XC adventure.

Telemark Ski School - This course is designed for cross-country skiers who want to learn to telemark or to improve their telemark technique. Sponsored by The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC), called "the premier hiking club in the Rocky Mountain Region."

Adventure Specialists - A small Colorado ranch-based group of real life adventurers specializing in skiing, horsepacking, hiking/trekking, mountaineering/climbing, archaeological explorations and natural history in Colorado. Home office is an 1890s cabin in the Sangre de Cristo Mts. of CO.

Timberline Hut-to-Hut Mountain Bike Tours - Timberline offers 3-5 day back country mountain bike tours in Colorado, on the 10th Mountain Hut/Trail system. All tours are guided, fully supported and instructional, for all ability levels, with nights spent in wilderness cabins.

MONTANA
Loon's Echo Resort - Year-round cabin/house/lodge rentals in a dude ranch setting in Montana near Glacier National Park. Activities include horseback riding, fishing, flyfishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, wildlife photography, bird watching, hunting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, sledding, skating.

Cross-Country Skiing in the Midwest/Great Lakes around the Web

Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council

MICHIGAN
The Big "M" - Cross-country Skiing in the Manistee National Forest of Northern Michigan.

Gaylord Skiing - Provides information on downhill and cross-country ski sites near Gaylord, MI.

MINNESOTA
Nordic Skiing at St. Olaf - Details about Nordic skiing at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.

OHIO
Ohio Cross-country Skiing - This page lists some of the best ski resorts and cross-country ski trails in Ohio.

WISCONSIN
Madnordski Skiing Page - Skiing in Madison, Wis.

Northwest Wisconsin Nordic Guide - Info on X-country and snowshoeing in the area. on the net.

Blue Hills Trail - Eleven-mile complex of trails in NW Wisconsin maintained by the Rush County Trail Association. Site includes trail descriptions, current snow levels, and information about the association.

Cross-Country Skiing in the Mid Atlantic around the Web

Round The Bend - Cross-Country Skiing by Region in Upstate New York

Cross-Country Skiing in New England around the Web

Cross-country Skiing in New England - Site of NENSA, the New England Nordic Ski Association.

MAINE
Troll Valley - Near Farmington, Maine, 25 kilometers of groomed and graded trails wind through the Longfellow Mountains, offering cross-country skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and jogging for all ages and abilities.

VERMONT
Vermont Cross-country - Contains links to maps, info on backcountry areas, classes, clubs, books, sources of equipment, and weather & ski reports.

Prospect Mountain XC Ski Homepage - Information about a cross-country ski center in southern Vermont. Includes current ski conditions, prices, special events, etc.

Downhill General Information

Snoweb - Ski reviews and information for the Sierra Mountains.

Slope Scope - Skiing conditions from resorts across the U.S.

Backcountry Skiing FAQs.

CALIFORNIA
Ski Lake Tahoe - Includes information on Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Squaw Valley USA.

Big Bear Mountain Ski Resorts - Trail maps, ski report,s and other useful information about the resorts located 80 miles east of L.A. in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Snow Pack Information for California - Snow Surveys produces a statewide summary of snow water equivalents each weekday, as well as a snow sensor report.

Official Heavenly Web Site - Daily conditions, trail maps and other information about this resort in Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe Alpine Ski Resorts offers weather conditions and ski reports. Also in the Lake Tahoe area, Kirkwood Ski Resort offers trail maps, lodging information, and snow conditions.

Squaw Valley - General information.

OREGON
Oregon Ski Area Information - Includes information on ski resorts (trail maps, statistics, fees, calendars, etc).

WASHINGTON
White Pass - Offers ski information for the area southeast of Mt. Ranier.

PNSAA - Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association offers links to Washington State ski areas online, as well as daily weather and traffic conditions.

Northwest Ski Report - A place to read and post reports on the area's skiing. Site also offers links to snow fall reports and descriptions of ski resorts.

MICHIGAN
Crystal Valley - Ski information for this Michigan resort.

Sugar Loaf Ski Resort - Michigan-resort information.

MINNESOTA
Wild Mountain - Information on ski resort near the Twin Cities.

OHIO
Mad River Mountain Ski Resort - A day resort with over 120 acres with 15 runs in Ohio. Season runs December through March, weather permitting.

WISCONSIN
Cascade Mountain Ski & Snowboard Resort - Located near Portage, WI, offers 27 trails and a verticle drop of 460 feet.

MAINE
Maine Tourism - Provides a nice selection of information to help you plan a skiing trip to the state.

VERMONT
SKIVT-L, a list-serve and website, is maintained by Wesley Wright at the University of Vermont. Noncommercial and the best place to put your ear to the ground—check it out if you are planning a ski trip to Vermont!

Ski Vermont - Virtual Vermont. Weather forecasts, ski-area info, and events.

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports (VASS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports and recreational opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

The Vermont No-Bull Ski Report - Trail conditions and ski area information on Green Mountain skiing.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Time for Tuckerman - Offers photos, tips, and detailed descriptions of skiing Tuckerman Ravine on the east face of Mount Washington.

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - Small non-profit organization that is chartered to maintain cross-country ski trails in and about the village of Jackson, NH, and maintain trails on the National Forest through a special use permit. Site includes trail maps and information on using the facilities.

NEW MEXICO
Cross-country Ski World - Web site of the American Cross-country Skiers (AXCS) association, dedicated to track skiing, light touring, and racing.

Skiing in New Mexico - Site contains useful information about the mountain ranges, ski areas, and weather conditions in New Mexico in addition to contact phone numbers.

Angel Fire Resort, NM - Resort in northern New Mexico with over 60 trails for skiing & snowboarding.

Taos Ski Valley - Trail maps and general information on skiing in the area.

WYOMING
Jackson Hole Official Site - Information on ski conditions, accommodations, and trails.

Jackson Hole Skiing - Information on Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee, and Snow King Resorts. Includes lodging and reservations, plus specials.

MONTANA
Lost Trail Powder Mountain - General information for this Montana ski area near the Idaho border.

COLORADO
Powderhorn - The Official Site.

Silver Creek - The Official Site.

Wolf Creek - Trail maps, facilities, and related information on this resort in Pagosa Springs.

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