Vail Nordic track opens
Seven kilometers available to skiers

All New Lotus


Hirepool Presses on with New Strategic Acquisition
Auckland, 02 December 2009: New Zealand equipment rental leader, Hirepool Limited, has continued to strengthen its national foothold with the acquisition of Lake Hire Ltd in Taupo.

Larry H. Pedersen
Larry Harold Pedersen was born in Portage, Wis. and grew up under the canopy of redwoods in Northern California, in the small town of Myers Flat, just south of Eureka. His father was a truck driver in the timber industry, and he grew up around hard-working men.

Hearing set in proposed tax hike
SHAMOKIN ? A hearing that will determine if the City of Shamokin is able to raise the millage on real estate from 23.25 to 30 has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16, before Northumberland County Senior Judge Samuel C. Ranck.

Dream Weddings are Possible, Even on a Budget
(ARA) - Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, one you have probably spent years dreaming about. When color-coordinated linens, a beautiful outdoor tent and elaborate candelabras are your vision, don't let your budget confine your imagination.

Local News : Police Beat: November 27, 2008 - Frontiersman
Nov. 21, 2:18 a.m., Parks Hwy. near Nye Ford: Michael W. Finch, 35, Anchorage, driving a black 1996 Chrysler two-door sedan, was allegedly found in possession of drugs and a handgun. Charges: drug misconduct, felon in possession of weapons. Bail: $5,000.

Airlines baggage policies kick in for holidays
Baggage policies differ by airlines. Read the rules on the carrier's Web site or ask an agent before you fly. Here are fees that some leading U.S. carriers charge for a first, second and third checked bag, plus special rules for ski equipment on domestic flights.

Blockbuster to Sell to Concert Tickets
Blockbuster is not just for videos anymore.  The struggling chain will be adding concert ticket sales to its venue in 2009 by teaming up with Live Nation.  Live nation sells more than 45 million tickets a year between it's web site and it's retail locations. 500 Blockbuster stores will offer Live Nation's ticket sales starting early next year. "One stop shopping that's where it's at.  It works ...

Downhill economics spark big deals in ski country
The economy may be sputtering, but there's a silver lining in mountain country: better bargains for skiers.

Ski area cleanup will be Sunday
Albany County residents have a chance to help get the Snowy Range Ski Area ready for business this winter during a community service day on Sunday.

New York?s living museums facing cuts
Zoos, botanic gardens, and other New York State hot spots may have to deal with sharp declines in funding. Could it be the death of living museums?

State grant to help fund mountain fiber optic study
DAHLONEGA - Communications in the mountains of northeast Georgia could be getting a boost thanks to a state grant, one of several announced by Gov. Perdue and the OneGeorgia Authority.

METROPARKS: They offer plenty during December
With the holidays fast approaching, many Downriver residents are looking for ways to spend quality time with their loved ones without breaking the bank in these tough economic times.

Realty developers may go for revenue sharing model to promote margins
Realty developers are likely to go for revenue sharing arrangements with retailers to protect margins and minimise risk due to declining retail rentals and sales, says an industry expert.

Buytolet: Better safetyconscious than sorry
Ignoring rental regulations could put landlords in serious trouble and endanger tenants.

S. Colo. film commission formed
ALAMOSA ? Over the years, the San Luis Valley has been a prime location for film producers. From hotels to restaurants to car rentals to communication equipment to trains to spectacular scenery, Southern Colorado has much to offer these ?visitors?.

Here & There | Ski slopes stock up on rental equipment
Colorado Ski slopes stock up on rental equipment Colorado ski-rental shops are expanding their inventory and making it easier for vacationers to rent equipment amid increasing airline baggage fees, according to the Denver Post. The spike in inventory at some shops comes as industry experts say bringing all the necessary skiing equipment in a second, oversized bag can cost skiers as much as ...

Airlines baggage policies kick in for holidays
Baggage policies differ by airlines. Read the rules on the carrier's Web site or ask an agent before you fly...

Airlines' bag fees leave skiers in cold
When Bill Getty helped organize a ski trip for fellow MBA students at Northwestern University, he told them to leave one thing behind ? their skis. Photo caption: With new airline fees on checking luggage, including oversized bags, vacation costs are rising. So skiers and snowboarders are cutting back on trips and renting their equipment at resorts. Photo by Associated Press photos