With speculative reports of a “rebel tour” swirling, the Association of Surfing Professionals released news that is will be making several changes to its tours and events in order to meet the demands of events license holders and athletes.
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Incline Village, NV- The progress on the Diamond Peak Base Lodge Renovation has been dramatic! Phase 1 of the Diamond Peak Renovation has been on time and set for a completion of November 1, 2008.
Right now, the lower level is completely walled in. The third and final steel erection is underway with a major lift occurring on September 12th. A 70-ton crane is on-site to install the third floor roof trusses. With the installation of these trusses, framing of the third floor roof can be completed.
The interior electrical, plumbing and HVAC work continues, as well as exterior trim and first floor interior painting. Replacement of the second floor subfloor is underway.
The total renovation set for a completion on November 1st includes new restrooms in the Loft Bar area, a 300 sq. ft. banquet room, a new food service counter, an outside deck with a stairway that leads to the bottom of the lodge, an expanded rental shop, expanded Food & Beverage storage, raised Loft ceilings with skylights, upper deck with heated paving stones, new siding, new F&B offices, fresh paint, new carpet, new fixtures, and more!
About Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak is located at 1210 Ski Way in Incline Village, Nevada. Season passes are on sale until September 30th; save up to $90 by purchasing your season pass at the Early Bird rate! Please visit diamondpeak.com or call (775) 832-1177 for more information and make Diamond Peak your Tahoe place to ski or snowboard this winter.
Taos, NM – Taos Ski Valley will develop two new double black-diamond runs and a new beginners’ hill during this season and next. This is the first terrain expansion at Taos in many years.
Opening this winter, the first of the new runs, named North American, will be accessed near the top of lift one and spill out onto the return trail. This double-black diamond glade will feature a 1,400-foot vertical drop sure to thrill Taos Ski Valley’s most expert visitors. The second run will be cut in summer 2009 and will be named in honor of Ernie Blake, founder of Taos Ski Valley.
For novice skiers and snowboarders, a new 400-foot beginners’ area called The Burrough will open this season and will include a moving carpet. The area will be located east of the base of lift 1 and will feature the flattest terrain ever offered at Taos Ski Valley. Taos’ famous Ernie Blake Ski and Ride School, school will be using the more conveniently located new beginner’s hill to teach novice skiers and riders the basics. The Burrough will expand into 1,200 ft. of lift-served beginner terrain in the near future as part of Taos Ski Valley’s base area expansion.
“With these changes, our terrain will have the perfect balance of new challenges and old favorites for our expert and beginner visitors,” said Gordon Briner, Taos Ski Valley General Manager. “The updates will complement and complete our mountain but will not change the intimate, friendly atmosphere of the resort.”
For information on everything exciting going on at Taos Ski Valley during the 2008-2009 season, visit skitaos.org
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