Bonn, Germany – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced today that Kimberley Joines of Canada, an athlete in the sport of Alpine Skiing, tested positive for a prohibited substance and a sanction of nine months ineligibility was imposed for her first doping offense. nJoines, of Edmonton, Alta., tested positive for carboxylic acid metabolite of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol … Continue reading Canadian Paralympic Ski Racer Accused of Doping →

Hancock, MA – You can “name that tune,” and “name your own price,” but now the public has a chance to “name that turbine.” When Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Western Massachusetts makes ski industry history this summer with North America’s first ski area wind turbine, they’re hoping to have a new name … Continue … Continue reading Jiminy Peak Ski Resort Invites Public to ‘Name That Turbine’ →

Girdwood, AK – The Hotel Alyeska is launching a comprehensive three phase multi-million dollar renovation that will start this month, enhancing areas of the hotel and Alaskan ski mountain. nThis summer Alyeska Resort will embark on an estimated $4.5 million mountain upgrade to include snowmaking extension from the bottom of the mountain to the top … Continue reading Alyeska Resort Invests $8M in Hotel and Ski Area Improvements →

Wellington, New Zealand – For the first time, New Zealand’s mountains and cool skiing will be featured in a television advertising campaign in Australia. nThe 15-second television commercial fronted by New Zealand-based actor Robbie Magasiva began airing Wednesday. “Expectations are high for a great 2007 ski season and feedback is that early-bird early bookings … … Continue reading New Zealand Ski Operators Take Aim at Australian Ski Bunnies →

Wanaka, New Zealand – Jossi Wells and Juliane Bray will be sharing freestyle ski and snowboard tricks with teenagers at Cardrona during this year’s July school holidays. n“I’ve learned so much at Cardrona over the decade I’ve been skiing there I’d like to give something back to younger skiers,” says Wells, a 16 year-old X … Continue reading Top New Zealand Athletes to Help Teenagers Become Freeski and Snowboard Stars →

Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Australian ski and snowboard resort Perisher Blue will enhance its terrain parks this season with the introduction of new rail features. Five new technical rails are planned for Perisher Blue, adding to the 15 already located across the four terrain parks in the resort. nThe terrain park lineup now includes … Continue reading New Rails for Perisher Blue Ski Resort’s Terrain Parks →