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How many acres would be in a ski resort like Breckenridge’s or snowmass and how many ski runs would there be?
0Question: How many acres would be in a ski resort like Breckenridge’s or snowmass and how many ski runs would there be?
(breckenridge ski resort)
Best answer:
Answer by Live to Ski
Breckenridge Mountain Stats
Season: November 7, 2008 – April 19, 2009 (Weather permitting)
Hours of operation: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
Base Elevation: 9,600 feet / 2,926 meters
Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet / 3,963 meters
Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet / 1,036 meters
Lifts: 30
30 total
2 high-speed 6-passenger SuperChairs
7 high-speed quad lifts
1 triple lift
6 double lifts
1 8-passenger gondola
4 surface lifts
9 carpet lifts
Lift Capacity: 37,880 people per hour
Operating Since: December 16, 1961
Total Ski/Ride Terrain: 2358 acres / 954 hectares
Groomed Daily: 600 acres / 241 hectares (29 percent of total terrain)
Bowls: 772 acres / 312 hectares
Terrain Parks: 25 acres / 10 hectares
Snowmaking: 565 acres / 228 hectares
Number of Trails: 155
Longest Trail: Four O’Clock – 3.5 miles / 5.6 kilometers
BRECKENRIDGE TERRAIN CLASSIFICATION
Easiest: 14%:
Breckenridge boasts some of the best learning terrain anywhere. Skiers and riders will find most beginner trails located off Chair 7 on Peak 8, including a portion the 3.5 mile Four O’ Clock run, the longest trail at Breckenridge, and the Quicksilver Super6 and A lifts on Peak 9.
More Difficult: 31%:
An intermediate’s paradise, Peak 7 is home to seven new gently rolling more difficult runs, accessed by a six-passenger SuperChair. Undoubtedly the local’s favorite, Claimjumper is located on Peak 8 in addition to Northstar and Crescendo. Two high-speed SuperChairs on Peak 9 access more than ten intermediate trails for non-stop skiing and riding.
Most Difficult: 19%:
Duke’s Run on Peak 8 offers a winning combination of both bumps and groomed terrain. Take the T-Bar up to Pika, Ptarmigan, White Crown and Forget-Me-Not for wide-open bowls and stunning views. Peak 9′s Peerless is a great place to learn how to master the bumps, while bump masters will appreciate 6-Chair, especially on a powder day. A quick ride up the Falcon SuperChair on Peak 10 wisks skiers and riders to three advanced intermediate groomers, steep and deep bump runs, and the legendary glades of The Burn.
Expert: 36%:
Peak 7 offers vast steep terrain without the trees at a 45-degree pitch. On Peak 8, the experienced skier and rider can enjoy amazing alpine vistas from atop Horseshoe Bowl (lift access) or Imperial Bowl at 12,998 ft via the new highest lift in North America! Hike to Lake Chutes for a 55 degree pitch (extreme terrain), between 10 and 80 feet of cornice, rocks to jump and of course, fresh tracks. Peak 9 features tree skiing at it’s best. The Windows is an easy hike (anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes depending on a skier or rider’s speed) from the Patrol Hut atop Peak 9. The South Side of Peak 10 sports big fat bumps, hidden kickers and glades – all without seeing another soul (or at least many souls).
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Snowmass Mountain Stats
300 inches of annual snowfall
3128 acres, 185 with snowmaking, 22 lifts
Top elevation 12510 feet, base 8104 feet
6% beginner, 50% intermediate, 12% advanced, 32% expert
Edinburgh Running: Marathons And Runs In Scotland’s Capital
0Each year, countless Edinburgh residents and visitors alike lace up their running shoes and take to the city’s streets for its various annual marathons and runs. Some run competitively, while others do so leisurely. All are a part of something bigger: an effort to raise awareness and fundraise for various causes.
The Bupa Great Winter Run – open to runners aged 14 and over – kicks off the city’s string of running events in early January with a 5km run in scenic Holyrood Park. Many people run for charity, while others do it to initiate an active year for themselves. The event also includes the Bupa Junior Great Winter Run – spanning 2. 5 km and open to youngsters aged 7-13 – and the Bupa Great Edinburgh International X Country Run – best for middle distance runners.
The Bupa Great Edinburgh Run – a 10km run held in early May – is perhaps one of the city’s most popular runs, due to the fact that the route leads runners past some of Edinburgh’s most iconic sights. The event attracts some 10,000 runners annually, and is open to participants at all fitness levels. And, while registration is not required for this event, those who plan to fundraise for a charity or run competitively must register before running.
Next in line for the year is the Edinburgh Marathon, held in late May and expected to attract about 16,500 runners this year. Measuring in at 26. 2 miles, this is a full marathon event, and therefore attracts runners at fairly good fitness levels. Event organisers offer training advice and fundraising ideas to participants, while many participant join efforts in both realms. This is a Cancer Research UK event, raising funds to support finding a cure for cancer.
For those who aren’t quite ready for a full marathon, the Scottish Half Marathon – also a Cancer Research UK event – is held on the same day as the Edinburgh Marathon. It starts a little earlier than the Edinburgh Marathon, and ends at the Musselburgh Racecourse in Edinburgh. It sees some 25,000 runners come out each year, and is another one of the city’s most popular running events.
And finally, the Scotland Kilomathon – another marathon measuring 26. 3 miles – is the latest addition to Edinburgh’s famed runs and marathons. It’s held in early October, and is organised by the same group that puts together the Edinburgh Marathon for Cancer Research UK.
With a running event to suit every level of fitness and running experience, it’s no wonder Edinburgh’s runs and marathons attract so many people each year. The events also make for a great opportunity to sightsee in the city, either before or after the actual running event. Just remember to book your hotels in Edinburgh early if you plan to run in any of these events, as accommodations tend to fill up quickly with runners and event supporters.
Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
McCAFFERY: Unlikeliest of runs for Flyers
0McCAFFERY: Unlikeliest of runs for Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — The first Flyer hadn’t slid onto the ice for the first warmup skate Wednesday, but already the Wachovia Center crowd was in an uproar. That’s what happens when hockey opportunity arises — whether in a game, during a shift, or whenever all presumed reality seems to disappear.
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Wild Neighbors: The Dog That Runs in the Rough Water
0Wild Neighbors: The Dog That Runs in the Rough Water
Oblivious Hawai’ian monk seal, Po’ipu Beach Park, Kaua’i. The trick to spotting a Hawai’ian monk seal, according to Kaua’i-based naturalist David Kuhn, is to look for the orange plastic cones delimiting its space on the beach.
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Wild Neighbors: The dog, in Rough Water Runs
0Wild Neighbors: The Dog That Runs in the Rough Water
The trick to spotting a Hawai’ian monk seal, according to Kaua’i-based naturalist David Kuhn, is to look for the orange plastic cones delimiting its space on the beach.
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