The British Snow Tour provides riders with a path from grass roots through to the highest level of snowboard & freeski competition in the UK, offering snowboard competitors prestigious TTR points and TTR World Ranking. Its not all about the competition with 500 FREE introductory lessons, FREE product testing, live music and MC, plus amazing 3 for 2 offers on competition entry. The aim of the tour is to encourage everyone to get involved. Open to all ability levels from novice to pro across five age categories: Kids, Youth, Junior, Senior and Masters. The tour ends at the London Ski & Snowboard Show on October 22nd, where the Snow Tour British Invitational Championships will be held.

The London ski and snowboard show will again be at Olympia running from October 20th - 24th. The show is an excellent opportunity to have a chat with ski break experts, skiweekends.com and take advantage of a show booking discount. Skiweekends.com will be at the show throughout all dates to help you book your ski holiday. Drop in and meet the team on the way to seeing the snow tour championships.

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That's right folks, Nikita Chickita is not over for 2010. The epic Cardrona Alpine Resort will host TWO Nikita Chickita ski and snowboard freestyle camps for girls only to be held on 8th August and 4th September 2010. Each camp caters for up to fifty girls so expect plenty of smiles, laughter and friendships to blossom in the southern hemisphere!

For beginners and intermediate level riders there will be a champagne breakfast before hitting up a full day of coaching and riding with Cardrona's top female instructors and coaches and guest pro female riders hanging and helping out. Including Olympic halfpipe snowboarder Kendall Brown, X-Games (snowboard slopestyle) competitor Shelly Gotlieb and top freeskier Janina Kuzma. The day will be broken up with a lunch break on the hill, afternoon prize giving and then more bubbly to flow at the Mint Bar in Wanaka for the evening's party.

To get involved just drop into the snowsports centre at Cardrona, 18 Dunmore Street, Wanaka or 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown. There are limited places already so book early to avoid disappointment! Cost for the whole day is just $120 to include champagne breakfast, all day coaching, lunch, goodie bag and prizes. Participants will also get a 50% discount on a full day ticket at the Cardrona resort.

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With exactly 'Two Years to Go' until the London 2012 Olympic Games (London 2012), Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752), the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for the London 2012 Olympic Games, announced today that the company will host a one day event called "Get Ready for London 2012" in Trafalgar Square today - July 27, 2010.

The event highlights include a "3D Future Zone" featuring six special pods that include Panasonic's Full HD 3D Plasma Home Theater Systems. The systems allow visitors to enjoy exciting Olympic Games footage from recent Olympic Games in high-quality 3D, immersing them in the true-to-life full HD 3D images.

Also, in cooperation with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), and British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Panasonic will broadcast a live feed of the celebrations being hosted in the Olympic Park, East London on its big screen in Trafalgar Square. By receiving the BBC News channel live feed, Panasonic's 60m2 LED screen in the square, will give people an opportunity to be a part of this milestone day in the countdown to London 2012.

Panasonic will host various events and attractions from 11:00 to 20:00 today in Trafalgar Square, including a live broadcast of the London 2012 tour of the Olympic Park from 14:15-15:00.

A media event will be also be held from 18:00-18:30. Dignitaries on hand will include LOCOG CEO Paul Deighton, Team GB Olympic Gold medalist Tim Brabants and Team GB Olympic Silver medalist Keri-Anne Payne.

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LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand – The final two spots for the World Heli Challenge will be competed for in the Big Air Qualifier at Treble Cone on Wednesday 28th July.

The competition will guarantee spectacular action as snowboarders and skiers take on Treble Cone's Backcountry Big Air to battle it out for a wild card free entry into the World Heli Challenge.

Set to start on July 30th, the World Heli Challenge brings together a handful of top athletes from around the globe to compete in helicopter accessed competition. The goal is to find out which athlete is the best "all rounder" by combining their freeride and free style skills to showcase their overall talent.

The first placed male skier and boarder will win a free entry in to the World Heli Challenge, with the top ten male entrants and top three female entrants of the Big Air Qualifier receiving wild card entries in to the Exstreamtv Style Snow Show at Lake Hawea. All entrants gain a free ticket to the "Afterburner" party at Lake Hawea Hotel, both on 7th August.

Treble Cone has built the backcountry air in a little utilised area at the top of the Saddle Quad. With spectacular views over Glendhu Bay and Lake Wanaka the site compliments the natural freeride terrain Treble Cone is renowned for and provides a stunning venue for big air competitors. A large crowd of spectators and photographers are expected.

Registration takes place at Treble Cone base from 8.30am and the event is scheduled to start at 11.00am. Prize giving will take place on mountain at 3pm.

For further information visit www.treblecone.com.

Los Angeles, CA -- Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter wins VH1's "Do Something” award for improving the lives of poor children around the world through her own charity and Children International.

The award is given to young people 25 years and younger for their commitment to social change. Teter, who supports seven impoverished children through Children International, has pledged even more support for the humanitarian organization by contributing 40 percent of the proceeds from the sales of her Sweet Cheeks Panties line to feeding malnourished children through Children International's feeding program.

"There are so many children who barely get enough to eat. Children International can feed a child for a month in their feeding program with the proceeds from the sale of one pair of Sweet Cheeks,” said Teter.

Children International's President and CEO Jim Cook said, "Children International is grateful to Hannah Teter for her ongoing compassion for impoverished children around the world. Hannah is richly deserving of the VH1's recognition as a "Do Something” award recipient and we salute her for this achievement and her good work!”

About Children International:
Established in 1936, Children International is a humanitarian organization with its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Children International's programs benefit more than 335,000 children and their families in 11 countries around the world including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Zambia, Honduras, India, the Philippines and the United States. For more information about Children International or to sponsor a child, visit www.children.org.

EPIX, the premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service, and Worldwide Biggies Inc., the digital entertainment studio helmed by family entertainment hit-maker Albie Hecht, jointly announced today a multi-project first-look deal. My: Moment, the first green-lit special, which offers an inside peek into the mind of Olympic gold medal skier Lindsay Vonn, is already in production and slated to air on EPIX in January 2011.

Co-created by Hecht and Academy Award-nominated directors Sean and Andrea Fine, My: Moment takes an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at what sets a professional athlete apart amidst the intense moments leading up to a major competitive event in her career. My: Moment is also being co-produced with IMG Entertainment, the premier sports representation firm.

"We are very happy to be teaming up with EPIX to bring our specials to television," said Albie Hecht, CEO and Founder of Worldwide Biggies Inc. "EPIX is building an impressive roster of original programming and we are excited to be a part of their line-up. We see My: Moment as the Unplugged of the sports world, giving viewers something both visually and conceptually unlike anything else out there in sports documentaries.”

Laverne McKinnon, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development at EPIX, added "Albie is a rare and exceptional producer with a contagious passion and energy. He completely gets EPIX on every platform, and is committed to helping us build our network with unique and wildly entertaining premium events. We're thrilled to have this commitment with Albie and Worldwide Biggies.”

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Powdr Corp, a leading mountain resort owner and operator in North America, announced today that Jenni Smith has been appointed president and general manager of Park City Mountain Resort, ranked a top-five resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine. Most recently, Smith served as vice president of resort administration and development at Park City Mountain Resort. Her new role is effective immediately.

"Jenni has been instrumental in the success of Park City Mountain Resort,” said John Cumming, chief executive officer of Powdr Corp. "Given her tenure with our company, there is no one better suited to lead the Park City Mountain Resort team into the future and continue the significant growth it enjoyed under Peter Curtis's leadership. We are incredibly grateful for Peter's long-standing commitment and devotion to Park City Mountain Resort and wish him well in his retirement."

Smith has held a variety of progressively significant roles in operations and administration at Park City Mountain Resort since 1980, through which she gained a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the ski and snowboard industry. During her career, Smith has led teams across the Resort, including risk management, human resources, resort administration, food and beverage, retail, and development.

In addition to her work at Park City Mountain Resort, Smith has served on numerous community and industry-related boards. Currently, she is the chairperson for the Park City Chamber and Visitors Bureau's Board of Directors and the Vice Chair for the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. She is an active member of the Park City Rotary Club and a graduate of Leadership Park City (Class XIII).

About Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort, named the most accessible mountain resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah and is only a 40-minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport. With 3,300 acres of unspoiled terrain, the Resort offers groomed Signature Runs™, bumps, powder, trees, eight peaks, nine bowls, four terrain parks, and the Eagle Superpipe. Park City Mountain Resort was once again ranked a Top-five resort by the readers of SKI and Transworld Snowboarding magazines. For more information, please visit www.parkcitymountain.com or call (800) 222-PARK.

About Powdr Corp
Powdr Corp is one of the leading mountain resort owners and operators in the United States. Headquartered in Park City, Utah, Powdr Corp currently owns and operates eight ski and snowboard resorts including Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah, Killington Resort and Pico Resort in Killington, Vermont, Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, Boreal Resort and Soda Springs Resort, both in Donner Summit, California, Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado, and Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Powdr Corp also operates Gorgoza Park, a lift-served tubing park, in Park City, Utah. For additional information, please visit www.powdr.com.

Rental vehicles are available from all major tourist entry points. Whether travellers are heading to the capital Oslo or venturing north to Trondheim, Izzicarhire.com can supply a hire car for any type of visit. Norway is a huge, sparsely populated country full of natural wonders. Many areas are dedicated national parks and their unspoilt nature is fiercely guarded. This truly is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. As well as the famous fjords you'll find some of the most incredible waterfalls in the world. With its long ski season lasting for 6 months, many travellers head to Norway to enjoy winter sports. Summers are warm and pleasant, offering the chance to explore the network of hiking trails and cycling routes. The only drawback is the expense. Norway is one of the richest countries on earth, so prices for most goods and items are higher than normal. Pre-booking your hire car online with Izzicarhire.com can make the cost of your visit more affordable.

The Izzicarhire.com office in Bergen Airport offers a huge choice great deals on car hire for travellers keen to explore the west coast. Pick up a vehicle to explore Norway's second city or venture further afield. Check out this ancient city before heading to the fjords, best enjoyed by a scenic cruise.

Trondheim Airport serves travellers arriving to explore the Viking city and adrenaline junkies keen to enjoy outdoor sports in the nearby region of Gala. With a hire car from Izzicarhire.com visit Nidarosdomen, a magnificent medieval cathedral, that should not be missed. There are great opportunities for snowboarding and skiing in the Jotunheimen Mountains which also contain resorts catering for those looking for a more sedate holiday.

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Summit Sports, Inc., a Bloomfield Hills-based leader in high quality sporting goods and equipment, today announced the company's largest sales event of the season, offering deals on some of the "coolest” names in skiing and snowboarding equipment and apparel, as well as on inline skates, wakeboards and more. The sale will kickoff at Don Thomas Sporthaus in downtown Birmingham on Friday, July 23 and run through Sunday, August 1. The store is opening especially for this sale.

"Summer Freeze” will feature more than $1 million in closeouts on gear and apparel for the ski and snowboard aficionado. Items from K2, Rossignol, Salomon, Forum, Spyder, 686, Volcum, Spyder and Ride will be up to 70 percent off the suggested retail price.

A wide selection of skis and snowboards, starting at $99.99, will be available. Additionally, inline skates, winter apparel. Uggs ©, sunglasses, and wakeboards and bindings will be marked down generously.

The Summer Freeze sale will be open from on the Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The tent sale will take place from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, August 1. Hours are: Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Don Thomas Sporthaus' is located at 690 South Old Woodward, approximately five blocks south of Maple Rd.

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Summer is a welcome time of year for many weary ski resort employees, a time to rest relax, soak up the warm rays and spend time with family and loved ones. Those who have never had the opportunity to visit British Columbia's Canadian Rockies during the warmer months, may not be aware how truly breathtaking this rugged mountain countryside can be.

Revelstoke B.C. and its surrounding area are particularly attractive during this time of year, offering not only some spectacularly striking scenery, but also providing an opportunity to engage in a broad range of activities, from traditional summer pastimes, such as hiking, fishing and canoeing to somewhat more adventurous endeavors like heli-hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, ATVing and mountain biking. For the slightly tamer at heart, there are also a host of less strenuous options, which include shopping, golfing, visiting museums or spending some time relaxing at one of the area's two hot spring resorts.

Nevertheless, this part of B.C. is perhaps best known as a hot spot for skiing and snowboarding. In fact, during the winter months, Revelstoke is a veritable magnet for thrill seekers from all over the globe, who come here in order to live out their fantasies and experience some of the most exciting rides of their lives. While some come to for cross country or cat skiing, the most adventurous visitors seek the type of backcountry seclusion and downhill powder runs that can only be accessed by helicopter.

While Mica Hel Guides isn't B.C.'s only heliskiing outfit, its skilled pilots and experienced guides are widely recognized as some of the best in the business. Mica is a highly exclusive operation, which caters solely to small groups of skiers and snowboarders who want to experience the thrill of powder skiing in one of the most ideal settings on the planet.

Mica's remote mountain lodge, nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee ranges in the western part of the Canadian Rockies, is accessible only by helicopter. The facility consists of a main lodge, which sleeps up to 12 guests in addition to a chalet with four extra large, deluxe rooms that each feature a fireplace, lounge chairs and a comfortable king size bed.

Despite their limited capacity, Mica's lodging facilities feature a broad range of amenities and services including world class cuisine, two outdoor hot tubs and a well trained staff of professional massage therapists. More importantly, the lodge, which is only open for business during the winter season (December through April), serves as the gateway to nearly 178,000 acres of pristine backcountry ski terrain. Like the accommodations themselves, most of this terrain is accessible only by helicopter.

The area's consistently fantastic ski conditions are simply unparalleled. Because of its strategic location, the majority of Mica's tenure is completely covered in some of the deepest, driest champagne powder on earth for nearly 6 months out of the year. Because of limited capacity, however, seats at Mica generally fill up quite quickly, as eager skiers and boarders usually book several months in advance. This year is certainly no exception. With reservations already pouring in, those who wish to get in on the action this coming winter, will need to act fast if they have any hope of booking a seat at Mica Heli Ski Guides.

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