1.   At Vail, ski patrols have taken away lift passes from those skiing too fast.

2.   Home to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Mount Norquay offers the only night skiing in Canada, and one free night is included with all multiday lift passes.

3.   In Western ski areas, the Sno rate includes a one-day lift pass.

4.   Lift passes cost extra but are affordable.

5.   Shuttle service also is available from most hotels to the three ski resorts and is included free with multiday lift passes.

6.   The system revolves around a tiny computer chip embedded in customized lift passes.

7.   In Stubai, vendors stopped selling lift passes for the day in the early morning, the Austria Press Agency said.