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 →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Three weeks ago, Intrawest’s Whistler Blackcomb confirmed that the British Columbia ski and snowboard resort will move forward on construction of its revolutionary and record-setting Peak to Peak Gondola that will connect the two ski mountains at the mid-mountain level. On Tuesday the company announced that sports, entertainment and media company … Continue reading Intrawest to Sell Naming Rights to New Ski Resort Gondola →

Londonderry, VT – Since coming under new management/ownership in the fall of 2006, Vermont’s Magic Mountain ski and snowboard area has undergone numerous improvements and changes, but none will be greater than the combined projects that are to be completed this summer. n

Fayston, VT – The historic restoration of Mad River Glen’s iconic Single Chair has begun, and the “new” lift will be ready for its grand opening on December 15, 2007, officials at the Vermont ski area have announced. The Single Chair Capital Campaign has already raised $1.1 million towards the ultimate goal of $1.54 million. … Continue reading Restoration of Iconic Single Chair Underway at Mad River Glen Ski Area →

Windham, NY – Windham Mountain announced Tuesday that Dan Frank, president of the ski and snowboard resort in New York State’s Catskill Mountains south of Albany, intends to step down from that position on July 1. After that, Frank will continue in his role as a member of the ownership group and will focus on … Continue reading Change at the Top of Windham Mountain Ski Resort →