Wachusett Mountain (ski area) Ski Area included strong language prohibiting skiers and snow boarders from entering the old growth area: "Anyone found entering old growth areas will have their lift ticket revoked. Subsequent offenses will be subject to fines." The resort features 27 trails, ranging in difficulty from easiest (green circle) to most difficult (black diamond). Amidst these trails is a terrain park, and a racing venue. Two high-speed chairlifts ("Minuteman" and "Polar Express") service the two main peaks as well as a newer high-speed lift for the beginner area ("Monadnock Express"). One additional 3-person chairlift ("Vickery Bowl") services the mid-mountain area. Two magic
Ski jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Large hill individual Ski jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Large hill individual The Men's large hill individual ski jumping competition for the 2006 Winter Olympics was held in Pragelato, Italy. It began on 17 February, and concluded on 18 February. Fifteen skiers were pre-qualified, on the basis of their World Cup performance, meaning that they directly advanced to the final round. These skiers still jumped in the qualifying round, but they were not included with non-pre-qualified skiers in the standings. The fifty-one skiers who were not pre-qualified competed for thirty-five spots in the final round. The final consisted of two jumps,