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		<title>TSA Uses Ski Industry Marking System</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The TSA is experimenting with using a ski-industry trail marking system to assist travelers through security. Many skiers/riders are familiar with the green circle-blue square-black diamond progression of easy to intermediate to difficult abilities. The TSA intends to translate that standard system to the selection of various types of security lines; green for families and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winterkids is Winter Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Seth Wescott]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter is a long season in North America and it can be a challenge to stay active during those months. Here in Maine, it’s part of our New England heritage to keep getting outside no matter what the weather and conditions. A non-profit organization called Winterkids promotes those winter recreation activities, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skiing Snowboarding Season Pass; Details</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacation Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A season pass represents a big commitment with regard to funds and a pledge to get out skiing and riding in the coming season. Whether a Season Pass is right for you, however, is all in the details. From a details standpoint, here are some good reasons to get a season pass: Buy a season [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skiing Downunder Perisher Blue</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who just don&#8217;t get enough skiing and riding in one winter, heading to the southern hemisphere is a good opportunity to extend one&#8217;s skiing/riding season right through the year. I&#8217;ve been fortunate to teach skiing for over 14 years now and one of the highlights is surely spending a season Downunder teaching skiing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skiing Snowboarding Season Pass; Big Picture</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I purchased a ski area home years ago, the previous owners had almost 30 seasons worth of Season Passes for their entire family posted on the back of the basement door. It was an amazing sight; the many faces and how they changed over the years spoke volumes about how skiing was a way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wind Holds Up Your Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2006 12:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacation Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You can plan your vacation down to the nth degree, with one huge variable; the weather. Ski areas are prepared to continue operation under practically every weather condition with another big exception; the presence of high winds. When the winds are blowing hard everywhere on the mountain, both aerial and surface lifts can be impacted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Season 2006-2007</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacation Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yeah, the snow&#8217;s melted here in the Northeast and the yard work is calling. This season&#8217;s over, right? And the next one has just begun! There&#8217;s no time like the present to start getting ready for Winter 2006-2007; here are some tips on planning for a successful one: Get ready for Winter 2006-2007 by doing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Skiing Terrain Selection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacation Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Conditions change by the hour when skiing and riding in the Spring; the mix of changing air temperatures, underlying snow temperature, sunshine, and warm air winds can create a broad range of conditions in the course of a day. Based on a general timeline, here are some tips on terrain selection for spring skiing. Let&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Skiing Top Ten List</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacation Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter always seems reluctant to release its grip , but when it finally does, its enthusiastic replacement is Spring’s awesome blue skies, sunshine, and soft snow. These conditions last for an all-too-brief time, so let’s focus on getting out and enjoying them. Here are 10 tips on skiing and riding in spring conditions: 1. Aim [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding an Instructor; PSIA and ASIA</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/finding-an-instructor-psia-and-asia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ski Vacation Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skiing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowboarding Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaching Philosophy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When going on a ski vacation, a good ski or snowboard instructor can help make the difference between a good and great time! And one of the best ways to know in advance if an instructor is good is to ask for one who is certified by a professional skiing and riding organization. Almost every [...]]]></description>
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