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    May 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Is it your life story if no one's there to hear it?

    If you drink schnapps at 56 degrees below zero, be careful. Unless you warm it in your mouth before swallowing, you will burn your throat.
    If you drink schnapps at 56 degrees below zero, be careful. Unless you warm it in your mouth before swallowing, you will burn your throat. The advice came from my father as we stood, clad in thick winter gear, at a remote Alaska lake on a November night...

    Tags: Lakes and Ponds

    2. May 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Airborne laboratory being used to measure California's snowpack

    Teams will fan out across the Sierra Nevada on Thursday to perform their final snow survey of the season, a closely watched rite of spring that helps determine how much water will flow to farms and cities in coming months.
    Teams will fan out across the Sierra Nevada on Thursday to perform their final snow survey of the season, a closely watched rite of spring that helps determine how much water will flow to farms and cities in coming months. But 18,000 feet above the...

    Tags: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, University of Utah, NASA, Water Supply, Science and Technology

    3. Mar 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Readers Recommend: Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park

    Wuksachi Lodge, built in 1999, is the newest of the lodges in the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. As a winter vacation, we enjoyed hiking through Sequoia's Giant Forest and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on local trails. We were impressed...

    Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Gardens and Parks, Travel, Tourism and Leisure, National Parks

    4. Jan 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Canada: You can walk on water, the frozen kind, in Alberta

    Winter visitors to the lower Rockies in <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/destinations/canada/la-trb-canada-jasper-northern-lights-20121105,0,6540653.story" target="_blank">Alberta</a>, <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/destinations/canada/" target="_self">Canada</a>, can enjoy a couple of opportunities to visit frozen canyons without having to strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes. In fact, no special skills other than the ability to walk about three miles are required to participate in what the locals call &ldquo;ice walks.&rdquo;
    Winter visitors to the lower Rockies in Alberta, Canada, can enjoy a couple of opportunities to visit frozen canyons without having to strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes. In fact, no special skills other than the ability to walk about three miles...

    Tags: TransCanada Corporation

    5. Feb 8, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  5. Dorner eludes manhunt as snow, cold intensify in Big Bear

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    Fat snowflakes kept falling and temperatures dropping in Big Bear Friday afternoon, but officials said the intensifying weather hasn't slowed efforts to find the fugitive ex-police officer sought in series of shootings....
    6. Jan 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. PASSINGS: Claude Nobs

    Claude Nobs, 76, the founder and general manager of the Montreux Jazz Festival, whose passion for music and artistry introduced generations of legendary musicians to international audiences on the Swiss stage, died Thursday after sustaining injuries from a fall while cross-country skiing nearby on Christmas Eve. The Jazz Festival announced his death.
    Claude Nobs, 76, the founder and general manager of the Montreux Jazz Festival, whose passion for music and artistry introduced generations of legendary musicians to international audiences on the Swiss stage, died Thursday after sustaining injuries...

    Tags: Music Theater, Music Industry, Deep Purple (music group), Music, Quincy Jones

    7. Jan 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Lance Armstrong scandal: Should cycling be dropped from Olympics?

    Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong, a bronze medalist in the 2000 Games, is said to have admitted doping to Oprah Winfrey in an interview that will air later this week. Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss whether the International Olympic Committee should consider dropping cycling until the sport cleans up its act. Feel free to join the conversation by leaving a comment of your own.
    Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong, a bronze medalist in the 2000 Games, is said to have admitted doping to Oprah Winfrey in an interview that will air later this week. Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss whether the International Olympic Committee...

    Tags: Weightlifting, Sports Organizations, Track Cycling, Clean and Jerk, International Olympic Committee

    8. Jan 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Conservation groups buy 3,000 acres on Donner Summit

    Ending a battle to preserve a historic piece of the Sierra Nevada crest, conservation groups recently finalized their purchase of the 3,000-acre Royal Gorge property on Donner Summit.
    Ending a battle to preserve a historic piece of the Sierra Nevada crest, conservation groups recently finalized their purchase of the 3,000-acre Royal Gorge property on Donner Summit. The cross-country ski resort had been placed in receivership after...

    Tags: Banking, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Trust for Public Land

    9. Dec 9, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Yellowstone National Park on a winter's day

    YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK &mdash; It wasn't easy to tear myself away from the incredible skiing terrain at the Big Sky Resort in southwestern Montana. But when the opportunity to visit Yellowstone National Park by snow coach and view bubbling geysers, elk, eagles, bison and other critters dusted with snow popped up, I couldn't pass it up. Even my son, Matthew the snowboarder, said we should go for it.
    YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — It wasn't easy to tear myself away from the incredible skiing terrain at the Big Sky Resort in southwestern Montana. But when the opportunity to visit Yellowstone National Park by snow coach and view bubbling geysers,...

    Tags: Yosemite National Park, Gardens and Parks, Travel, Barack Obama, Tourism and Leisure

    10. Dec 9, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. In Mammoth, snow has healing power

    MAMMOTH LAKES &mdash; Before we get to the early snow, the new businesses, the zipping skiers and beaming boarders at Mammoth Lakes, let's remember how bad things have been this year for this corner of the Eastern Sierra.
    MAMMOTH LAKES — Before we get to the early snow, the new businesses, the zipping skiers and beaming boarders at Mammoth Lakes, let's remember how bad things have been this year for this corner of the Eastern Sierra. First, Mother Nature...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Bars and Clubs, Sales, Personal Service, Lifestyle and Leisure

    11. Dec 21, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Friday Travel Ticker: Disney extends the season

    Disneyland is marking Three Kings Day &mdash; also known as the Twelfth Night or Feast of the Epiphany &mdash; in a big way this season. <strong>It&rsquo;s another milestone in the mainstreaming of a holiday that is beloved in Latin America and other cultures around the world.</strong> The Christian holiday takes place Jan. 6, ending the 12 days of Christmas. The park will host Three Kings Day Jan. 4-6 at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Disneyland's Frontierland . . . . A group called America's State Parks is calling on Americans to <strong>start the new year by getting off the couch and taking a hike. </strong>Called First Day Hikes, more than 600 events will be held, including a cross-country ski outing in Alaska and a sunrise hike in Hawaii. Info: <a href="http://www.americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes">http://www.americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes</a>. . . . <strong>Fourteen wineries will come together in Paso Robles on Jan. 19</strong> for Esprit du Vin, the Spirit of Wine. Cheese, olives, olive oils, breads, pastries and more will be served by local chefs and artisans. Tickets are $20 or $35 per couple; (805) 476-0014 or <a href="http://www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com">www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com</a> . . . . San Diego is getting wine-y as well with the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0013-GQ2qjeRCReMBpWIbVchrvlGxSKYcVNN9KvrzsTW5k6Hs9oCIM28uBg12tbTZ9um0zM-TJ68LITNvcLMAYPfgfB5YnNe5S0FiMGcDAxr-ZPu4YdbGaz7Q==" target="_blank">Family Winemakers of California</a> tasting March 9-10, at Del Mar Fairgrounds. &nbsp;<strong>The tasting spotlights 175 producers from California's small, family-owned wineries pouring upward of 750 wines</strong> . . . . Passenger volume at LAX is expected to <strong>increase 5.38% to nearly 2.24 million passengers this holiday travel season,</strong> compared with 2.13 million actual passengers last year . . . .&nbsp; <a href="http://www.arialasvegas.com/">ARIA</a> (No. 4), <a href="http://www.mgmgrand.com/">MGM Grand</a> (No. 8) and <a href="http://www.bellagio.com/">Bellagio</a> (No. 9) are three of the most &ldquo;liked&rdquo; U.S. hotel brands within the &ldquo;Hotel&rdquo; category on Facebook. The rankings are based off of <a href="http://pagedata.appdata.com/">PageData</a>, Facebook&rsquo;s data tracking service . . . . Thanks to recent snows, <strong>Mt. Baldy is opening lift No. 2 beginners&rsquo; area today</strong> . . . .&nbsp; Lake Tahoe has already received <strong>14 feet of snow this season</strong> . . . . Looking for gifts for the tough-to-buy-for teen? <strong>Consider season passes or gift cards to local resorts and theme parks</strong> . . . . Santa has himself a new toy. <strong>Look for him piloting a jetpack through Sunday, </strong>flying around as part of the Newport Christmas Boat Parade . . . . Review the TSA&rsquo;s 3-1-1 guidelines for liquids, gels and aerosols in your carry-on, at <a href="http://www.tsa.gov">www.tsa.gov</a> . . . . The new Legoland Hotel at the resort&nbsp; in Carlsbad is <strong>ahead of schedule and just announced an opening date of April 5</strong> . . . . A two-day striping project will affect<strong> two stretches of Highway 1 next week: </strong>at Ord Village Overhead near Sand City and at Salinas River Bridge near Castroville, Dec. 26-27 . . . . Valentine&rsquo;s packages are already on the travel horizon. <strong><a href="http://www.bernardus.com/">Bernardus Lodge&rsquo;s</a></strong><strong> new Liquid Luxury Package features attractions from wines to waterfalls.&nbsp; </strong>Two-night packages from $555 Feb.1 &ndash; March 28. Reservations:&nbsp;<strong> <a href="http://www.bernardus.com/">www.bernardus.com</a></strong><strong> . . . . Travel quote of the day:</strong> &ldquo;My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 now, and we don't know where the heck she is.&rdquo; &nbsp;(<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40648.Ellen_DeGeneres">Ellen DeGeneres</a> )
    Disneyland is marking Three Kings Day — also known as the Twelfth Night or Feast of the Epiphany — in a big way this season. It’s another milestone in the mainstreaming of a holiday that is beloved in Latin America and other cultures...

    Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Ellen DeGeneres, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel, Trips and Vacations

    12. Nov 9, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Ski

    Whether you&rsquo;re snowplowing down the bunny slope or ripping through the gates on a slalom run, nothing is quite as exhilarating as a winter vacation in crisp mountain air and views that can take your breath away.
    Whether you’re snowplowing down the bunny slope or ripping through the gates on a slalom run, nothing is quite as exhilarating as a winter vacation in crisp mountain air and views that can take your breath away. Thanks to plenty of sun, a gentle...

    Tags: Luge, Movies, Entertainment, Sundance Film Festival, Sports

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