1.   And here is a resounding message to ski areas, though it comes as little surprise.

2.   Follow signs to ski area.

3.   Getting to ski areas like Aspen, Jackson Hole or Telluride is more problematic.

4.   However, ski areas such as Northstar-at-Tahoe post signs urging skiers to stay on groomed trails until the snowpack increases.

5.   The operation has been so successful that Kagi cannot understand why more ski areas -- no matter where they are situated -- do not stay open all night.

6.   The prices were reasonable, compared with North American and European ski areas.

7.   To survive, most ski areas invested heavily in snowmaking.

8.   Jakobsson, an experienced guide who had skied the area many times, said there were no signs of danger before the avalanche.

9.   The Kitzsteinhorn resort is a popular summer and early winter skiing area.

10.   The resort is a popular summer and early winter skiing area.