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Holiday delights in weather
HOLIDAYS have been blessed with weather conditions to suit almost everyone: skiers are making the most of deep snow and beachgoers have blue skies.
Putin vs our guy: who skis better?
THIS is spooky. Russian president Vladimir Putin and news.com.au reporter Ant Sharwood look almost identical on skis. But who is better? Click to find out.
Miracle sheep survive snowpocalypse
SKI patrollers in New Zealand found a mysterious 'mound' buried in deep snow. What happened next will warm your heart... and possibly your oven.
What the ski resorts don't want you to know
THIS is depressing. If you like happy stuff, do not click here. If you like snow, really don't click here. There is, however, some good news.
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Sexy and you snow it
Whether it's naked skiing, stripping off for charity, or dressing up for the hell of it these guys provide colour on and off the slopes.
Aussie ski season 2012
IT'S been a strong start to the season at Aussie ski resorts with good early season snowfalls. Here are some of the best photos so far.
The world's best ski parties
WHY is it that sun and snow make such a winning party combination? Check out our photos of the best ski parties on the planet.
The world's most scenic ski resorts
FROM Japan's "Ice Monsters" to a Canadian castle, take a look at some of the most beautiful ski spots from around the world.
Snow comes early to NSW alpine region
THE first snow has fallen in the NSW alpine region, two months before the official ski season.
Spectacular backflip record attempt
WATCH a group of 30 skiers perform a jaw-dropping simultaneous backward somersault in a world record attempt.
The coolest hotel discounts ever?
NOW this is an idea we hope will catch on: a hotel is offering discounted room rates based on the temperature. Find out how much you could save.
Get a Christmas feeling in Canada
CANADA's wonderful scenery is the best place to enjoy the festive season, writes travel editor Brian Crisp.
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Flurries fan snow seekers' joy in Victoria
EARLY falls have brought encouraging signs for another top year on the Victorian slopes, writes James Wigney.
Hop on board: Chasing scars with the snow patrol
LIFE on the snow can be dangerous, but thankfully the team from Perisher Ski patrol are there to save the day.
Nude skiing all it's cracked up to be?
IT takes a brave person to strip off and ski nude. Interested? Read on to find where and when you can give it a try.
Top 10 extreme ski stunts
JETPACKS, wingsuits, 80m jumps and avalanches feature in the top 10 most extreme ski moments caught on camera.
Half a metre of snow dumps in New Zealand
NEW Zealand ski resorts are celebrating after two days of big snowfalls a fortnight before the ski season kicks off.
Fine powder for making tracks at Thredbo
WHEN the snow is tumbling down, the untouched ski runs at Thredbo can feel like heaven on earth, writes Angela Saurine.
Snow mounts early at Hotham
SNOW season may be three weeks away but Mt Hotham is already whitewashed after a 20cm dumping.
Early snowfalls to entice skiers to New Zealand
IT'S a month until the snow season officially starts at Mt Hutt but the white stuff is already falling at the New Zealand ski resort.
Be enchanted by Methven's mountain magic
FOR some great-value family fun, head for the slopes near the New Zealand South Island town of Methven, writes John Flint.
Adventure all around in Queenstown
IF YOU'RE an adrenaline junkie, not many places will give you a rush like Queenstown, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Heed the call of New Zealand's South Island snowfields
AUSTRALIAN skiers have been quick to catch on to the attractions of the NZ South Island's snowfields, writes Sarah Nicholson.
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An epic, snowy tale of Kiwi grit
AFTER the great Kiwi blizzard came the cleanup. One 70-year-old skifield owner trudged 2km through waist-deep snow to get the job done.
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