Henniker, NH – New Hampshire’s Pats Peak ski area will hold a Wildcard Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. The ski season has been extended by another weekend and Pats Peak will offer guests a chance to get a free lift ticket, valid on that day only. nBefore guests purchase their lift ticket they will be … Continue reading Pats Peak Ski Area Stays Open One More Weekend for Wildcard Event →

W. Dover, VT – With some help from big base depths, recent cool temperatures and passionate skiers and riders, officials at Vermont’s Mount Snow resort have announced that the ski area would not set an official closing day. “As long as there’s snow on the slopes, and people on that snow, we’ll stay open,” said … Continue reading Vermont’s Mount Snow to Keep Skiing As Long as Snow Permits →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Intent on providing top medical services and safe ski races to athletes, the 40-member Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) Medical Group is meeting in Whistler this week to review the latest advances in sport medicine. nThe 2008 ACA Medical Conference brings together physicians, surgeons and other medical experts who give their time … Continue reading Alpine Canada Alpin Medical Group Focuses on Ski Racer Safety →

Whistler (BC), Canada – The 16th year of Whistler Cup, one of the premier series for young junior ski racers, kicks off today for three days of intense alpine ski racing among international athletes aged 11 to 14. n”The Whistler event gives us an opportunity to bring our very best young athletes to compete against … Continue reading U.S. Alpine Ski Racing Youth at Whistler Cup →

Oberhofen, Switzerland – The International Ski Federation (FIS) and LG Electronics today announced a new cooperation whereby LG Electronics will become the title sponsor of the FIS Snowboard World Cup as of the 2008-2009 competition season, replacing current title sponsor Nokia. LG Electronics will also be a major sponsor of the FIS Snowboard World Championships … Continue reading LG Takes Over Snowboard World Cup Title Sponsorship from Nokia →

Monarch, CO – Monarch Mountain is offering free lift tickets on Monday April 7 to encourage people to visit the central Colorado ski area. Monarch has received record snowfall this season, more than 36 feet so far. n“We are a pretty low key family ski area and we feel it’s important to offer a great … Continue reading Free Skiing Monday at Colorado’s Monarch Mountain →

Stoneham (QC), Canada – On Sunday, Québec’s Stoneham Mountain Resort is saying goodbye to the ski season with a splash. For this event, skiers and snowboarders will try to ski on water across an icy 120 foot-long lake. nStoneham’s pond skimming contest will take place at the base of the mountain for the amusement of … Continue reading Stoneham to End Ski Season Sunday with a Splash →