The Winter Olympics: Torino 2006

8:00pm Torino time a dress rehearsal for the Opening Ceremony of the XX Olympic Winter Games. The preview of this long-awaited show, that sees the collaboration of more than 3,000 volunteers, and about 250 staff.

What Sports?

• Alpine Skiing
• Biathlon
• Bobsleigh
• Cross-country Skiing
• Curling
• Figure Skating
• Freestyle Skiing
• Ice Hockey
• Luge
• Nordic Combined
• Short Track
• Skeleton
• Ski Jumping
• Snowboard
• Speed Skating
  

Bobsleigh will be one of my favourites this year. As when I did my Switzerland trip last year I went on the olympic bobsleigh track. So I can't wait to actually see them knowing that I have done it.

To view the official Torino Winter Olympics website click here.

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Smith Fuse Regulator Series Goggle

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Lib Technologies Snow Mullet Snowboard

The Lib Tech 1986 Snow Mullet Snowboard provides a plush ride and amazing control in the deep and steep. Its sintered carbon 9991 base keeps you moving through the fluff, while a directional, progressive sidecut allows easy turn initiation and exit whether you're hauling ass or picking your way through a steep techy line. Its tapered shape keeps the tip up when the snow gets deep and lets you charge when others are sinking. If your pow day includes hucking, the H-pop wood alloy core gives you snap for some serious air. The Korrect Kap construction reduces swing weight so you move from edge to edge with agility and spin with ease. With graphics created by Jamie Lynn himself, nothing has been left out of this board. The next time your going big and charging hard in the mountains, make sure this board is strapped to your feet.

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Lib Technologies Snow Mullet Snowboard The Lib Tech 1986 Snow Mullet Snowboard provides a plush ride and amazing control in the deep and steep.

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Package Burton Clash Freestyle Snowboard Package

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Description:
For beginning to intermediate snowboarders taking on the entire mountain, the Burton Clash Freestyle Snowboard Package is an excellent choice. The Clash snowboard is ideal for advancing riders who're learning to tear it up in all types of terrain. Its slightly directional shape rides pow with ease but won't hold you back when you're learning to land switch in the park. Burton Freestyle boots and bindings give you excellent control over your new sled and are ideal for all-mountain riding. They allow enough flex for the park but still provide plenty of support for your first steep couloir. Do you want to get better at snowboarding? Then it's time for the Burton Clash snowboard package.

Items Contained in this Package:

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Sugar Bowl

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Area Profile
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in Norden is only a three- hour drive from San Francisco. The mountain has 78 trails spread over 1,500 acres and another of America's venerable and very original ski resorts. New for thie 2005-06 season is a high-speed quad replacing the fix-gripped Christmas Tree lift and a 12,000-square-foot expansion to the Judah base lodge.

Lodging Profile
The Inn at Sugarbowl offers 27 hotel rooms slopeside. Additional lodging 10 minutes away in Truckee including The Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn and the Richardson House Bed and Breakfast Inn.

Sevices Profile
Located within the Tahoe Basin which boasts the highest concentration of ski resorts and winter activities in North America and also offers a variety of dining and nightlife possibilities. Ski and snowboard lessons and rentals available. The 7,000-square-foot Mountain Sports Learning Center has ticketing, lessons, and rentals under one roof. Childcare for children ages 3 years to 6 years.

Area Recreation Profile
Racing, snowshoe tours, and snowboarding. Many more winter activities available within 10 miles.

Snowboarding Profile
All 90 trails are open for snowboarding. In addition, there are two terrain parks and a scorpion cut halfpipe. Full snowboard and boot rental facility. New this year will be an intermediate fun-for-all park. A family park for beginners and children will be sculpted out on Nob Hill.

BY THE NUMBERS

Important Dates Proj. Days Open: 156 Days Open 03/04: 185 Year Open: 1939 Avg. Snowfall: 500 Lift Information Total # of Lifts: 12 Gondolas/Trams: 1 High Speed Quads: 5 Quad Chairs: 2 Double Chairs: 2 Surface Lifts: 2 Lift Capacity: 22740 hr

Resort Stats Elevation Top: 8383 ft Bottom: 6883 ft Vertical Drop: 1500 ft Longest Run: 3.00 mi Skiable Area: 1500 acres Snow Making: 375 acres Runs/Trails Beginner: 17% Intermediate: 45% Advanced: 38%

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