Whistler (BC), Canada – Inspired by the popular television series, Four Seasons Resort Whistler is offering a swish new Desperate Ski Wives package from November 23, 2006 through April 22, 2007. Guests may primp, pamper and power ski the powder like an Olympian (or a Hollywood starlet) with this all-inclusive offering. n This four-night package … Continue reading Desperate Ski Wives in Whistler →

Aspen, CO – Victors in Aspen’s Winternational World Cup women’s giant slalom ski races will celebrate on Nov. 25 with the ska sounds of The English Beat. n The legendary U.K. band will kick off the first free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series during Aspen’s opening weekend at the base of the mountain, immediately following … Continue reading The English Beat to Welcome World Cup Skiers to Aspen →

Highmount, NY – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan yesterday announced that Belleayre’s new “Super Chief” high-speed chairlift will open for the 2006-07 Belleayre Mountain ski season. Other significant improvement projects designed to enhance and update the Catskill Mountain ski and snowboard area and better accommodate guests are slated … Continue reading DEC Announces New Ski Chairlift and Improvements at Belleayre →

McLean, VA – Canadian organizers of Winter Trails, the National Snow Industry Association (NSIA) and the Canadian Ski Council (CSC), are collaborating to better promote existing and new Winter Trails sites in Canada. Winter Trails is the annual free international event that introduces children and adults to snowshoeing and cross country skiing. n Since its … Continue reading U.S., Canadian Organizations Collaborate on Free Cross Country Skiing Program →

Jackson Hole, WY – Following the tragic death of legendary skier and mountaineer Doug Coombs in Europe last spring, many fellow skiers struggled to come to terms with the loss. Editorial has flowed about his incredible style and his unique ability to teach while sharing his passion for life, on and off snow. Creating life … Continue reading Wyoming Ski Resort to Honor Coombs Legacy →

Stockholm, Sweden – After the alpine snowboarders opened the 2006/2007 season of the NOKIA Snowboard FIS World Cup with the first Parallel competitions, the freestylers are kicking off their World Cup winter in less than two weeks. n In November, three contests will be organized. At first, the kings of the air are soaring through … Continue reading Freestyle Snowboarding Circuit to Start in Stockholm →

Champion, PA – Scott L. Bender has recently been promoted to the Chief Executive Officer position at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Bender has been with the southwestern Pennsylvania ski resort since 1983, and most recently acted as the President, Chief Operations Officer and Chairman of the Board. The change comes with the sale of the … Continue reading New CEO for Seven Springs Ski Resort →