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  List of reference tables
This is a list of reference tables, similar to the collection of reference tables found at the back of almanacs, dictionaries and encyclopedias (or an index of them, if they're scattered throughout the work).
List of mean centers of U.S. population during the 20th century
List of monasteries dissolved by Henry VIII of England
www.starrepublic.org /encyclopedia/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_reference_tables.html   (1037 words)

  
 Colorado Mountain Passes
This pass can be used to fly between the plains of southeastern Colorado and the San Luis Valley when the higher mountains are clear and the valley east of La Veta Pass is filled with fog.
The pass is not visible to the Leadville weather reporters but the vicinity of the pass is visible to the Aspen weather reporters.
This is one of the highest passes in Colorado and should be avoided by pilots of light aircraft.
www.coloradopilots.org /content_mtnfly_passes.asp?menuID=14   (601 words)

  
  Velebit Mountain - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Velebit is the largest mountain in Croatia and is a part of a bigger mountain chain of Dinarides stretching form the Alps, across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to Albania.
The mountain stretches in the form of slightly bended arch along the Adriatic coast in the northwest-southeast direction, between the Vratnik pass and the river Zrmanja valley.
The mountain itself is scarce with water, karst springs and surface watercourses are rare, especially in the northern and middle parts.
whc.unesco.org /en/tentativelists/2013   (1565 words)

  
 Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The authenticity of the Federal Charter is disputed, with many historians agreeing that it is in fact a forgery of the 14th century.
The traditional listing order of the cantons of Switzerland reflects this state, listing the eight "Old Cantons" first, with the city states preceding the founding cantons, followed by cantons that joined the federation after 1481, in historical order.
The Rhaeto-Romanic culture in the eastern mountains of Switzerland is robust.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/s/sw/switzerland.html   (3353 words)

  
 Lone Sentry: Operations of Axis Mountain Troops (WWII Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 31, Aug. 12, 1943)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Passes are few, and like the men of that land, rough and hard.
In visualizing operations in such highlands, one basic factor must always be borne in mind--the slowness of all military movement due to terrain, cold, and exhaustion, and the difficulty of command and supply.
Aside from its usual functions, mountain reconnaissance calls for the marking of trails where pack transport must be used, where the path should be improved, where the path is under enemy observation, and where troops will have to be responsible for their own transport.
www.lonesentry.com /articles/ttt/axis-mountain-troops.html   (2809 words)

  
 Swiss Alps biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
from the Splugen Pass to the Flüela Pass, north and west of the Val Bregaglia and of the Engadine;
The chief peaks of the Swiss (Pre-)Alps, north of the Klausen Pass, are:
The chief passes of the Swiss Alps, north of the Klausen Pass, are:
www.biography.ms /List_of_mountain_passes_in_Switzerland.html   (157 words)

  
 Learn more about List of reference tables in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
List of abbeys and priories: Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
List of mean centers of U.S. population during the 20th century
List of Judicial Committees of the Privy Council & House of Lords cases
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_reference_tables.html   (1071 words)

  
 Site Contents at the free Online Encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
List of military aircraft of the United States
List of monasteries dissolved by Henry VIII of England
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /index_194.html   (149 words)

  
 List of mountain passes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: Principal passes of the Alps, List of mountain passes in Switzerland.
Puerto del Suspiro del Moro (Pass of the Moor's Sigh)
Fremont Pass (California), separating the San Gabriel Mountains from the Santa Susana Mountains
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_mountain_passes   (163 words)

  
 Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Season Passes - Norden, CA - Lake Tahoe California/Nevada
All pass holders may purchase a lift ticket with daily savings on the days your pass is not valid.
On the days your pass is valid you may purchase a lift ticket for a friend and save on our daily ticket rate (limit of 1 ticket per day per pass with a maximum of 10 tickets per pass holder).
Passes may be used 7 days a week prior to Dec. 25 and after March 26.
www.sugarbowl.com /tahoe/SITE/top/listing.cfm/activity/4386/0/direct?c=1   (414 words)

  
 Welcome to Mountain Directory
Together, the books provide locations and descriptions for more than 700 mountain passes and steep grade locations in 22 states, as well as other vital information for anyone driving a large or heavy vehicle.
Many truckers have had the frightening experience of cresting a mountain grade too fast and wondering if they'll be able to stop at the bottom.
It tells you the percentage of grade, alignment, width and length of significant mountain passes in 11 Western states.
www.mountaindirectory.com /reviews.html   (843 words)

  
 Passes of Altai.
The list of passes is given for the most visited areas of Altai.
The items of information on passes as of January 1, 1985 are included in the list.
It is the passes classification accepted in Russia.
library.thinkquest.org /22571/passes.htm   (112 words)

  
 CALIFORNIA P2000 LIST PAGE
[84] BM Spectre: The Highpoint of the Coxcomb Mountains on the USGS Provisional Quad appears to be BM Aqua at 1346.5m (4,418').
Richard is a 50 state completer, CA counties completer, and completer of at least the first 50 on this list.
The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes and Trails, The definitive guide to the high peaks, missing P values unfortunately.
www.peaklist.org /USlists/CAP2000.html   (854 words)

  
 Park City Mountain Resort - Season Pass FAQ
A: Season pass holders who have already been issued their passes (once per season) can have their photo retaken for $5.00.
If the pass is forgotten additional times, the passholder will be required to pay $25.00 and have their pass replaced.
Family passes are subject to a refund process based upon the number of members in the family and their ages.
www.parkcitymountain.com /winter/tickets/season_passes/01_Season_Pass_FAQ   (336 words)

  
 Introduction to Pakistan: Section 6: Mountain Ranges, Peaks and Passes
mountainous north and lie between the Indus river on the west and the Jhelum river on the
It is the widest and lowest of all the mountain passes, reaching a maximum elevation of 1,072 m (3,517 ft).
Historically, the Khyber and Bolan passes were used as the primary routes for invaders to enter India from Central Asia, including the armies of Alexander the Great.
www.wildlifeofpakistan.com /IntroductiontoPakistan/mountainpeakandpassesofPakistan.htm   (1000 words)

  
 Sugar Bowl Ski Resort - Season Passes - Norden, CA - Lake Tahoe California/Nevada
All pass holders may purchase a lift ticket for $10 off our daily ticket rate on the days your pass is not valid.
On the days your pass is valid you may purchase a lift ticket for a friend for $10 off the daily ticket rate (limit of 1 ticket per day per pass with a maximum of 10 tickets per pass holder).
Passes may be used 7 days a week prior to Dec. 25 and after March 26.
sugarbowl.com /tahoe/SITE/top/listing.cfm/activity/4386/0/direct?c=1   (525 words)

  
 Washington Cascade Mountain Passes
Snoqualmie Pass, elevation 3,022 feet, on I-90, is the lowest and most heavily traveled east-west highway crossing in Washington state.
The pass is crossed by the popular Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from British Columbia, Canada to Mexico.
Stevens Pass, elevation 4,061 feet, is on US 2 - the Stevens Pass Greenway, and is one of two east-west highways with mountain passes open year-round in Washington State.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/cascades/cascade_passes.htm   (355 words)

  
 Fairfield; Holding the Mountain Passes for Home
Hill's Corps was to proceed on the Fairfield road through the mountain passes of Fairfield and Monterey.
If the Union would take possession of these mountain passes, General Lee would be forced to take an unfamiliar route, possibly cutting off their retreat.
Which was to hold the mountain passes and picket the left flank of the Confederate Army as the Army of Northern Virginia began it’s withdraw from Gettysburg.
www.emmitsburg.net /archive_list/articles/history/civil_war/holding_the_passes.htm   (2182 words)

  
 Colorado Mountain Passes | Aspen Graphics Photography
Disclaimer: although I have made a reasonable effort to cross-check my work and believe the list to be accurate, some flaws in the data may exist, either of my own, or from other sources, like USGS datum.
Most of the "pass type" data is combined from various sources, personal observation and USGS; if you believe you have a copyright on it, please notify me and provide proof of ownership, and I will either provide you credit or remove it, at your discretion.
Having driven or hiked nearly 100 of these (as of January, 2006), I can tell you that this activity carries a fair risk of harm, so proceed with caution, and I cannot be held responsible for the outcome of your travels.
www.aspen-graphics.com /colo-passes.htm   (338 words)

  
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Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between Luster and Lom is the highest and most impressive mountain pass in Northern Europe (highest point 1430 meters), and it has been awarded the status of National Tourist Route because of the spectacular and wild mountain scenery it passes through.
The mountain road between Aurland and Lærdal (route 243) is called the “Snow Road” because snow normally lies beside the road throughout the summer.
The RV 50 road between Aurland and Hol, which passes through the popular hiking area of the Aurlandsdalen valley, is an ideal starting point for spectacular hikes in both the valley and the surrounding mountains.
www.visitsognefjord.com /Attractions/MountainPasses   (350 words)

  
 Bambooweb: Switzerland
The traditional order of the cantons of Switzerland reflects this state, listing the eight "Old Cantons" first, with the city states preceding the founding cantons, followed by cantons that joined the federation after 1481, in historical order.
The Swiss climate is generally temperate, but it can vary greatly locally, from the harsh conditions on the high mountains to the pleasant Mediterranean climate at Switzerland's southern tip.
Switzerland passed laws (such as the money laundering law of 1997) to address these concerns and does lift its bank secrecy for foreign authorities investigating crimes; However, while tax fraud (forging documents, for example) is considered a crime in Switzerland, tax evasion is not.
www.bambooweb.com /articles/s/w/Switzerland.html   (1637 words)

  
 FAQs Season Passes
If you have not purchased a pass in the last two years, but were a pass holder prior to that, your name may have been omitted from our word base for this years mailing.
The pass was purchased in another name in the past and we may not have your information on file.
Super Pass holders receive a 50% discount at other Intrawest Resorts (with the exception of Mt. Tremblant where it is a 25% discount) 5 x 7 Pass holders receive a 25% discount at other Intrawest Resorts and Night Value Pass holders receive a 25% discount at other Intrawest Resorts.
www.bluemountain.ca /faqs_season_passes.htm   (1214 words)

  
 Trial of Wilhelm List and Others. The Hostages Trial. United Nations War Crimes Commission, 1949. Part II
He knew of all the incidents described earlier in the outline of evidence dealing with the defendants List and Kuntze.
It must not happen that bandits who arrive at the unit with leaflets asking them to desert and which should be valid as passes, are shot out of hand.
August, 1943, which stated in part : “ In territories infested by the bandits, in which surprise attacks have been carried out, the arrest of hostages from all strata of the population remains a successful means of intimidation.
www.ess.uwe.ac.uk /WCC/List2.htm   (4955 words)

  
 McKinney (GA04) - News Brief - Arabia Mountain National Heritage Act Passes U.S. House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In the final hours of the 1st Session of the 109th Congress Representative Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) saw to it that the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act passed the United States House of Representatives.
This effort began in 2001 when Representative McKinney first introduced the bill; after a two year hiatus from Congress, and upon her return, Congresswoman McKinney is pleased to announce the House action today.
Arabia Mountain and other nearby granite outcrops are part of an area in eastern Metropolitan Atlanta that has been linked to human settlement and activity for thousands of years.
www.house.gov /apps/list/press/ga04_mckinney/PrsRlsArabiaMtBill.html   (330 words)

  
 Catamount Ski Area:
The mountain was served by three rope tows - two 1,000' long, the third 800' long.
Mountain View Motel 304 State Rd. Route 23E; Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413)528-0250 send email visit website This 9-room motel is located on a 5 acre vista, 2 miles from Catamount.
Weather at the mountain, particularly on the upper elevations, may be different than what's shown here.
www.catamountski.com /tickets-passes/seasonpass.cfm   (6491 words)

  
 License to Chill. Multi Mountain Pass.
Welcome to CHILL and the CHILL pass, below is a host of information on the CHILL pass, including clarification of a number of queries people are often asking, a list of pass prices and places to pick your pass up.
Family passes can be a mix of pass types, contact us for more inforamtion.
Forgotten Passes: Season Pass holders have one days grace when forgetting your pass at the ski area, second time a day pass must be pruchased.
www.chillout.co.nz /passes.asp   (794 words)

  
 MT Sobek Trips
In many cases, suppliers of tour services are independent contractors to Mountain Travel Sobek, not its employees.
On advancement of deposit to Mountain Travel Sobek, the depositor therefore agrees to be bound by the above recited terms and conditions.
Your participation is contingent on the full list of terms specified in the four-page Participant Information Form sent to you after placing a deposit on your program.
www.mtsobek.com /reservationList.htm   (428 words)

  
 Blood Mountain Photo Gallery - Snow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Rime – 182 viewsMany times the mountains will appear white as if it had snowed, but it will only be "rime" or "hoarfrost" in the trees.
The side of Blood Mountain was to have been the ski slopes.
It failed, and now our cabins are located here and the trees on the mountain were not cut down and now the mountain is part of a wilderness area.
bloodmountain.com /gallery/thumbnails.php?album=11   (409 words)

  
 ABQjournal: Road, Fire Supplies On County Wish List
The process happens every year as local governments are asked to make a list of local projects for the state Legislature to consider funding.
In addition to the top five priorities, county commissioners listed road equipment, fire department equipment for several of the county's volunteer departments, new computers for the Torrance County Sheriff's Department, a storage building for the county's emergency response trailer and dispatch center renovations.
Torrance County's list for 2006 includes $11 million worth of renovations, repairs and new construction.
www.mvtelegraph.com /mountain/386226mtnview09-01-05.htm   (330 words)

  
 Park City Mountain Resort - International Guests
Park City Mountain Resort, just a short 45 minute drive from Salt Lake International Airport, makes it one of the most accessible winter destinations in the world.
Come see for yourself why Park City Mountain Resort is consistently ranked among the top ten ski and snowboard resorts in North America.
If your country of origin is not listed here, please call Nikki Gillies at (435) 647-5451 or e-mail her at.
www.parkcitymountain.com /winter/plan/international_guests   (175 words)

  
 Adventure Pass Vendor List - Passes & Permits
One of the unique features of the Adventure Pass program is the participation of private vendors, small and large local businesses that sell the pass in more than one hundred communities near the forests.
The idea behind the vendor program is to make it easier and more convenient for the public to purchase an Adventure Pass in advance of their trip to the forest.
Passes are also available by mail or phone.
www.fs.fed.us /r5/sanbernardino/ap/vendors.php   (276 words)

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