Perhaps no other state welcomes Old Man Winter like Oregon. Others may deplore his boisterous, billowing storms that cast deep white shrouds on any mountain or foothill that dares to stand in the way. But we know that beneath his gloomy facade, there's a sunny-faced fellow who loves to watch us zoom down a steep glade, wander along a frosted forest trail, or hit Sis with a giant snowball.

The Oregon Snowsport Industries Association is committed to promoting cold-weather recreation throughout the state. The many facets of snowsports are detailed in the Official Oregon Snowsports Directory, available from Oregon Tourism Commission by calling their information request line at 1-800-547-7842, or by visiting their Web site.

Location: PO Box 6945, Portland Oregon 97228 Telephone 503-292-7022 Fax 13

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1 Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13 PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12 Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23

Other upcoming events include: Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12 Christmas Light Parade Prineville December 5 Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, A Winter Tradition Pleasant Hill November 24 thru December 24 History of Communities on the Lower Umpqua River Reedsport continuing thru December 17