Best of the West: Skiing in Colo., Utah, Calif. and Nev. USA Today
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Expect New Twists on The Apprentice Coming Soon
Dramatic new twists and turns and a cross-country move to Los Angeles make NBC's new season of "The Apprentice" more compelling than ever when 18 new contestants engage in the series' fiercest competition yet on Sunday, January 7 (9:30-11 p.m. ET). "The Apprentice" will return to its regular timeslot of 9-10 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 21 following the first two special 90-minute episodes airing
Deep in the White Mountains of Bethel, Me., Skiing for Skiers New York Times
Visitors to this hideaway will find alpine skiing and miles of cross-country trails around a low-key town.
Best of the West: Top ski attractions in Colorado, Utah, California and Nevada Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
DENVER -- What do you like best about your favorite place to ski? It's not always the trail from the top of the mountain to the bottom that makes a ski destination special. Sometimes it's the terrain, but sometimes it's the view, the food, the price or even the hot springs.
'Boarder doesn't want girl's father charged for fisticuffs Denver Post
A snowboarder whose collision with an 8-year- old girl Saturday at Vail Mountain led her protective father to allegedly punch him in the face asked investigators not to charge the dad with assault, an Eagle County sheriff's official said.
Take a hike into ancient history The Daily Sentinel
The Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is a 500-mile byway that travels through western Colorado and eastern Utah, creating a loop that resembles a diamond shape, if you squint hard at the map without your glasses on.
AAAHHH - Too Hot in the Hot Tub! PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Ski.com knows there is nothing like a good soak in hot, massaging water after a long day of carving turns on the slopes.
Verdict may burn ski areas Denver Post
If anybody still needs a reason to drop everything and hit the slopes this weekend while the air is sweet and the powder is deep, I recommend a chat with Edward Ramey.
Best of the West The News & Observer
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Resorts Seeking More Minorities Hartford Courant
Skiers cut through a fresh dusting of snow, their skis hissing softly against the powder as they crisscross down the slopes, then grinding to halt at the icy base of the Sierra Summit resort, where Richard Shimizu is taking a break.

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