Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – A strong field is shaping up for the cross country skiing competition at 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games with the confirmation of Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist, Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland, in the women’s event and a world class Canadian men’s team. Kowalczyk earned three of her medals … Continue reading Top Cross-Country Skiers Confirm for Winter Games New Zealand→
Aspen, CO – Aspen Skiing Company today announced the appointment of Christian Knapp as Vice President of Marketing. “Christian comes with a wealth of experience, energy and enthusiasm,” said David Perry, senior vice president, Aspen Skiing Company. “His accomplishments include a highly successful career with Vail Resorts, most recently holding the top Marketing post as … Continue reading Aspen Skiing Co. Names Christian Knapp VP of Marketing→
Washington, DC – National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) will honor five extraordinary individuals with Victory Awards at its 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., including professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce. Pearce, a highly accomplished U.S. Snowboarder and four-time Winter X Games medalist from Norwich, Vt., sustained … Continue reading Pro Snowboarder Kevin Pearce to Receive Victory Award→
Squaw Valley, CA – Squaw Valley USA has named Chevis Hosea as the newest addition to the Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard resort’s executive team. With more than 28 years experience in the approval, design, construction and management of recreational development projects, Hosea will serve as Squaw Valley’s vice president of development. His appointment is … Continue reading Squaw Appoints New Vice President of Development→
Copper Mountain, CO – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership to create the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper. The exclusive early-season, on-snow alpine ski racing venue will be designed to provide full-length downhill training by early November each season, beginning this … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Speed Center to Open at Copper Mountain→
Hunter, NY – WDST Radio Woodstock, the organizers of Mountain Jam are launching Bluestock, a new blues festival at New York State’s Hunter Mountain ski area set for August 26-28. The festival lineup includes three days of world-class blues sifting through the Catskill Mountain air from performers including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Trombone Shorty … Continue reading Gregg Allman and Buddy Guy to Perform at Hunter Mountain→
Ludlow, VT – Coleman Brook Tavern, located within Okemo Mountain Resort’s Jackson Gore Inn, has been honored with the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Although the Vermont ski resort’s fine dining establishment has been recognized by Wine Spectator in the past, this is the first time the restaurant has received this second-tier award. … Continue reading Wine Spectator Rates Okemo’s Coleman Brook Tavern the Best→