...interested in organizing a ski trip for students, and are experienced with going on skiing tours many times. This will be available for up to 80 students and it is only 2 hours away from the University. We feel that this would be a good trip to take since it will be on school break, and also a reward for the hard work that everyone is putting into their studies. New Hampshire has an average snowfall of 155”-200” inches of snow each year. The state has 21 mountains to ski ranging from 87 acres to 350 acres, which is some of the largest ski mountains on the east coast. There are many activities other than skiing including snowmobiling, hiking and tubing. The White Mountain National Forest links the Vermont and Maine portions of the Appalachian Trail, and boasts the Mount Washington Auto Road, where visitors may drive to the top of 6,288-foot Mount Washington. There are many resorts in the area that offer many accommodations to their guests. The smaller resorts aren’t as busy, but cost more and the bigger resorts are less expensive but have a bigger crowd. Gunstock offers lift tickets for $63 dollars a day and rentals are $38 dollars a day. The gunstock Inn is one mile away for $150 a night and no transportation. Mount Sunapee has a special lift ticket and rentals for $74 dollars a day. The best western is $115 dollars a night and a half mile away. This hotel also has no transportation. The Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash Mountain has a special ski and stay package for $99...
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...Telluride is a small town nestled in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Many people come to Telluride to roam the small town’s streets. People file into small boutiques and dine at fine restaurants. During summer the vibrant colors of the greenery pop out against their backdrop. Waterfalls roar, spraying their cool mist into the air. In the winter, people ski down the snow covered mountains to the resort below. Telluride is a prime vacation spot due to its scenery, activities, and location. Mountains rise immediately on the left and right of Telluride. Behind the city, the mountains slowly come together; in the front they open up into a larger valley. Conifer trees cover the mountainsides in lush, vibrant greens. Waterfalls of freshly unfrozen water roar as they crash into the rocks beneath. Streams of cold, clear water fed by these waterfalls snake down the mountainside. This landscape changes drastically. In the winter the landscape changes immensely. The waterfalls lose their roar as the snow that once fueled them freezes over. Without the waterfalls to feed them, the rushing water of the streams dries...
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...Early Bird Skis the Best Deal Where would you like to ski? Take a moment and actually think to yourself. If you had the choice to ski anywhere you wanted, where would you go? Most people would take the easy way out and choose their home mountain, a place where they have gone on countless family vacations before. Why not try something new and ski Colorado! With over 30 officially listed ski resorts and over 35, and counting, off the grid ski areas for great skiers of all abilities. It’s a perfect place for the entire family! The ad presents a mountain that stands alone on a dark background with five clouds. As you slowly traverse up the mountain, it transforms from a green landscape with snow splashed over it to a snow-white paradise. The four clouds that are closest to the ground are all of the same type, Cumulonimbus. The other cloud located on the ad, placed slightly above the Cumulonimbus clouds, is known as a cirrus cloud. This subliminally lets the viewer know the mountains in Colorado are huge and tower up into the clouds along with showing the abundance of snow they have out there. The ad was created to reach out to potential skiers and boarders to show them all the amazing amenities/mountains that they would have the ability to ski on. At first glance, maybe you thought this was a poor mountain with limited trails, but when you look at the trail names you realize there is more to it. Included in the ad are only a handful of the greatest ski stops the rocky...
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... Through the years, he’s played a vital role in transitioning snowboarding from a backyard hobby to a world-class sport. Deemed the ‘Pioneer of Snowboarding’, Jake just sees himself as someone who loves to ride. Just like everybody else who works at Burton, Jake comes to the office, snowboards as much as possible and brings his dog to work if he feels like it. Burton employees play hard and work even harder. Working for Burton is a 24/7 job – you work and live snowboarding everyday, before work, after work, on the weekends and during many late nights at the office. Working long hours during snowboarding season is the norm – but that doesn’t keep Burton employees from riding. All Burton employees receive free season passes to Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, so there are no excuses not to ride as much as possible. When the snow falls, people head to...
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...authorized specialty retailers throughout the world. There are approximately 4,348 specialty retail shops globally that carry Burton products – 1,563 in the U.S., 451 in Canada, 1,629 in Europe and 705 in Japan. Owned by Jake Burton Snowboards is a privately held company owned by Jake Burton himself. Because it is privately owned, Burton does not release financial information. World’s Top Pro Riders Burton supports a team of many of the world’s best snowboarders. From halfpipes and rail jams to backcountry descents in Alaska and slopestyle contests, Burton’s team dominates all aspects of snowboarding. Burton sponsors riders who are in the earliest days of their careers like young Luke Mitrani to the best pros in the world like Shaun White and Ross Powers. Rider-Driven Product Development Process Riders are involved in every step of the product development process at Burton....
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...do it over and over again. Indeed, it was a perfect vacation. It happened on the month of December year 2011. I was with my family and some family friends. In this tropical country we decided to go to Boracay—an Island cultured by different races. Back at 1950's I heard this place was a virgin paradise and only the natives was to benefit its beauty. At this time this place is the Philippines' most well known tourist attraction. Figure 1: Boracay Island (Copyright of TravellingInspiration) Geography When we got there as like any other places where you can take your vacation, we saw large hotels but around them were vegetation. It is like a hybrid of establishments and trees. It was beautiful to see. There is a region where I saw a mountain where hotels were at the slope of the hill. I came there at one of the Inns and the view outside was outstanding. I said to myself, "So this is how it feels like if you live at the edge of the cliff." It was beautiful! "Boracay Island’s shape is somewhat similar to a butterfly (See Figure 1 on page 3), which is appropriate for its beauty. In terms of governance, Boracay is a portion of the town of Malay, Aklan Province within the Panay island group. This is just one island collection of islands which comprise the middle region of the Philippine’s island chains. Now Yapak Beach is one of the beaches which is found over some of the island’s hills and is located a few meters distant from the primary tourist areas. Although it is...
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...HISTORY OF THE 10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION ________________________________________ Birth of the Division In November 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. Finnish soldiers on skis annihilated two tank divisions, humiliating the Russians. Charles Minot (Minnie) Dole, the president of the National Ski Patrol, saw this as a perfect example of why the U.S. Army needed mountain troops. Dole spent months lobbying the War Department to train troops in mountain and winter warfare. In September 1940, Dole was able to present his case to General George C. Marshall, the Army Chief of Staff, who caused the Army take action on Dole’s proposals to create ski units. On December 8, 1941, the Army activated its first mountain unit, the 87th Mountain Infantry Battalion (Later became an entire Regiment) at Fort Lewis, Washington. The unit was dubbed "Minnie’s Ski Troops" in honor of Dole. The 87th trained on Mount Ranier’s 14,408 foot peak. The National Ski Patrol took on the unique role of recruiting for the 87th Infantry Regiment and later the Division. After returning from the Kiska Campaign in the Aleutian Islands near Alaska the 87th formed the core of the new Division. 10th Mountain Division - World War II This unique organization came into being on July 13, 1943, at Camp Hale, Colorado as the 10th Light Division (Alpine). The combat power of the Division was contained in the 85th, 86th, and 87th Infantry Regiments. The Division’s year training at the 9,200 foot high Camp Hale honed...
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...S SUNSET GRILL AT BLUE w 9B10D015 Jason Melhuish wrote this case under the supervision of Professors Dina Ribbink and John Haywood-Farmer solely to provide material for class discussion. The authors do not intend to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a managerial situation. The authors might have disguised certain names and other identifying information to protect confidentiality. Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation prohibits any form of reproduction, storage or transmission without its written permission. Reproduction of this material is not covered under authorization by any reproduction rights organization. To order copies or request permission to reproduce materials, contact Ivey Publishing, Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7; phone (519) 661-3208; fax (519) 661-3882; e-mail cases@ivey.uwo.ca. Copyright © 2010, Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation O D O It always seemed to take staff longer than the owner expected to learn the ropes, and queues were endemic in the restaurant’s operations. On a recent busy weekend, Melhuish had been dismayed to discover that the queue of waiting customers stretched all the way around the street corner. He had darted outside and reassured customers that they would be seated within 15 minutes. Although many patrons groaned and decided to go elsewhere, many others stayed, because breakfast options in the vicinity were...
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...travelers due to its many diverse hiking trails, pond and lake clusters, and skiing slopes. The Pharaoh region already has multiple chain hotels and a handful of small Inn’s, I want to offer a unique combination of hotel and Bed and Breakfast feel. With the hotels 50 accommodating rooms, convention room and private pub, I will be able to turn it into a successful Inn. Shopping and hospitals are located about 15-20 miles from the property for those who enjoy a shopping experience or for those who might be in need of medical assistance. I will offer and serve breakfast which will be complimentary and dinner at extra charges. Kayak and ski rentals will be available upon request as well as a local trained and certified hiking guide for those guests who are not familiar or comfortable venturing the mountains alone. With the State revenue coming in and my managerial background, this hotel will be successful. I invite you, the reader, to stay there a weekend and understand why it is such a popular place to visit. I promise you will not forget your experience. Section 2 – Company Background Company Background The Great Outdoor Experience Hotel is located in the...
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...Are you after a holiday that combines some of Malaysia's finest resorts, most stunning beaches and UNESCO-listed natural beauty? Whether you are on the lookout for a romantic getaway, after some well-earned rest and relaxation, or after a budget-friendly destination for the family, your perfect holiday awaits in Langkawi. Five unforgettable experiences in Langkawi include: 1) Take in the stunning view from the Skybridge For a breathtaking experience, the Langkawi Skybridge is world-class. Clinging to a 700 metre high mountain ridge, the 125 metre long pedestrian bridge offers incredible views of the Andaman Sea. You'll get to the Skybridge by taking an awe-inspiring cable car journey to the top of Gunung Mat Chinchang. How to get there: The Cable Car Park is located at the Oriental Village, a 30 minute drive from Kuah town and 15 minutes drive from Langkawi International Airport. Regular tours are also available to the Cable Car Park, and can be easily arranged in Langakwi. The Cable Car Park is open daily, and entry is approximately RM30 for adults (approximately $AUD10) and RM20 for children (approximately $AUD7).For more information go to: http://www.panoramalangkawi.com 2) Do absolutely nothing at all… Home to warm waters and gorgeous beaches, Langkawi is the perfect destination if you're looking for lazy days, and a holiday far away from the bustling pace of daily life. Many of the resorts in Langkawi are set on private beach fronts, but you can also head...
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... “ Travel And Tourism of Switzerland” Flag: It may be hard to believe but the famous white cross on a red background has only been the national flag of Switzerland since the 19th century. The origins of the flag, though, date back to 1339 and the historic Battle of Laupen, when Confederate soldiers began using the white cross as their field sign. History: Switzerland evolved over many centuries from a loose alliance of small self-governing towns and states, beginning with the confederation of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden in 1291, to a fully-fledged federal state of 26 cantons. Despite periods of political, social and religious unrest, unity prevailed in the Old Swiss Confederacy. However, the French invasion of 1798 was to be a turning point in the country’s history, ushering in the first of several changes in government – the short-lived Helvetic Republic – that would continue until 1848. The birth of modern-day Switzerland was accompanied by the creation of a federal constitution that laid the permanent foundations for national cohesion and the pursuit of the common good, while upholding the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity Much of Switzerland’s landscape is covered by mountains – apparently inhospitable terrain for human habitation. And yet the routes across the Alpine and Jura mountain passes have brought in people and goods since prehistoric times. The Swiss Plateau, which stretches from Lake Geneva in the west to...
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...ESPN X Games: Commercialized Extreme Sports for the Masses SMGT 798 Allison Renard A Paper Presented to the faculty of Lasell College in Partial Fulfillment of the requirement of the Degree Master of Science in Management. ABSTRACT For years, extreme sports had little to nothing in common with each other except for high risk, and an appeal to women and men from the ages of 12 to 34. Entertainment Sports Programming Network (ESPN), realizing this age group was a prime viewing audience, brought together several extreme sports and created yet another commercialized sporting spectacle. Since 1995, this television network has produced the Summer X Games. After these summer productions proved to be successful television and live spectator events, ESPN expanded into the winter extreme sports. The Winter X Games have been produced since 1997. This paper, which commences with the rise of extreme sports, is an historical and sociological analysis of the creation and growth of the ESPN X Games. While these commercialized adventure and extreme sporting events have had some obvious growing pains, both the Summer and Winter X Games have grown into events, which annually attract thousands of spectators and viewers while offering fame and a few dollars to their participants. INTRODUCTION One need only take a quick glance at the daily news to discover that society in general is still in a state of constant change (Leonard, 1993). In the United States, this is especially true...
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...GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENTS CONTENTS PAGE 1. All educational visits 2. Travel on educational visits 3. Residential visit accommodation 4. Use of tour operator or provider of activities 5. Ski trip 6. School exchange visit with a school abroad 7. Walks in normal country 8. Walks in remote terrain 9. Indirectly supervised walks (Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and similar) 10. River walks, gorge or stream scramble as an adventure activity 11. Field study by or in water 12. Rock climbing 13. Swimming during educational visits 14. Visits to coastal locations 15. Visits to farms 16. Cycling 17. Standing camps 18. Lightweight camping (Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and similar) 19. Canoeing/kayaking Assessments completed by. Rob Brindley | Date. January 2010 | Reviewed. | GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT 1 – ALL EDUCATIONAL VISITS HAZARD OBSERVED | RISK BEFORE CONTROL MEASURES | PERSONS AT RISK | CONTROL MEASURES | COMMENTSACTIONS | RESIDUAL RISK RATING | Exposure to weather. | Cold injury, heat injury, over-exposure to sun. | Pupils and staff. | Consider possible weather conditions and plan appropriate programme, clothing and equipment. Plan for pupils who may not bring suitable clothing – check before departure and/or bring spares. Daily weather forecast obtained and plans adjusted accordingly. | Provide clear information about suitable clothing and equipment to pupils and parents. | Low | Pupil lost or separated...
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...the raid. Cochise, remained a peaceful interactions with the Americans, he later met with the lieutenant. After being told what had happened, Cochise took several members of his family along to the meeting and he promised to try to find out what had happened to the missing child. Bascom remained suspicious, he later decided that he was going to hold Cochise’s family members until the child was returned. Cochise was furious by the lieutenant’s actions and escaped the meeting by cutting through the tent. The left behind Apaches were taken prisoner; which some later were killed and another wounded. In return Cochise took some white men as prisoner and tried to negotiate an exchange of hostages with Bascom, who refused. In result the Apaches killed their hostages and mutilated the bodies. In response, three of Apaches men held by the Army were hanged at the white victims’ mass grave. Bascom opposed hanging the three prisoners, later released Cochise’s wife and...
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...Tourism Essay Tourism is undoubtedly the single largest industry in the world and contributes vast amounts of revenue into any given country. In New Zealand alone, tourism accounted for 10.2% of Gross Domestic Product in 1996 or in dollar terms $11.78 billion (Collier, 1999). In 1999, half a billion people traveled worldwide which indicates the huge scale of the tourism industry. And the speed of tourism growth is also outstanding - airplane numbers have increased thirty times since 1960 and in the last fifteen years the number has doubled. And the amount of international tourists is also increasing rapidly. In 1939 there were only one million tourists worldwide whereas in 1999 there were more than one million international tourists from New Zealand alone (Otago University Resource, 2001). After understanding how large the tourism industry is and the speed it is growing at, it is necessary to then learn about the associated impacts from tourism. The impacts are divided into three categories: economic, socio-cultural and environmental and each impact can create either a positive or negative outcome. Obviously the most important impacts that need to be dealt with are the negative ones. Throughout this essay each different impact will be explained and an example provided. It will also indicate how important it is for a tourism manager to be aware of these impacts and how they could possibly minimise or eliminate any of these adverse effects. Custom Essay on Tourism ! Socio-cultural...
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