W. Dover, VT – Freestyle ski and snowboard terrain at Vermont’s Mount Snow is about to get a major makeover. Officials announced today that the resort will dedicate the entire Carinthia mountain face to freestyle terrain parks when it opens for the 2008-09 ski season, transforming 95 acres of trails into a massive park system. … Continue reading Vermont’s Mount Snow Ski Area to Devote Entire Mountain Sector to Freestyle Terrain →

Mammoth Lakes, CA – Skiing in June? Yes, and with fervor! The future of ski racing is gathered at California’s Mammoth Mountain ski area for the sixth annual U.S. Ski Team National Development System (NDS) training camp designed for promising young alpine racers ages 14 and up. n”We’ve brought together about 25 of the best … Continue reading The Future of American Ski Racing Gathers in Mammoth →

Anneyron, France – France’s Lafuma group of outdoor brands has initiated a takeover of skiwear company Eider, based in Chavanod, France. The transaction should be finalized by mid-June. nLafuma officials have indicated that the strategic objectives, terms and conditions for the acquisition of Eider will be discussed this Thursday in an informational meeting the company’s … Continue reading Lafuma to Acquire Ski Apparel Brand Eider →

Lake Placid, NY – The family and friends of ski jumper Art Devlin will gather at the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid on Friday to pay tribute to the Lake Placid icon with the unveiling of a permanent display in his memory. nThe event will begin at 11 a.m. near the base terminal of … Continue reading Ski Jumper Art Devlin to Be Honored in Lake Placid →