Breckenridge, CO – Babes in the Backcountry has announced several opportunities this summer and fall for adventurous women to explore, build skills and connect with the mountains and other outdoor enthusiasts, including a trip to the ski slopes in the Andes. nThe mission of Babes in the Backcountry involves empowering women’s workshops and adventure travel … Continue reading Babes in the Backcountry Ski the Andes →

Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Perisher Blue is ready to stage some of Australia’s biggest and most spectacular skiing and snowboarding events this month. Not only will there be excellent skiing and snowboarding across the four-resort areas, thanks to this season’s favorable snowfalls and further snow this week, but also a full calendar of … … Continue reading Major Events on August Ski and Snowboard Calendar at Perisher Blue →

Wanaka, New Zealand – Snow Park NZ’s halfpipe became the first in New Zealand to open for the 2007 ski and snowboard season Thursday. The only X Games and Olympic standard halfpipe in the Southern Hemisphere, it has been carved to perfection by renowned world-class pipe shaper Frank Wells in preparation for next week’s Burton … Continue reading Snow Park NZ Opens New Zealand’s First Ski Area Halfpipe This Season →

Kingston-upon-Thames, UK – In 2006-07 the total British ski and snowboard travel market grew by three percent across all sectors despite challenging snow conditions in Europe, according to a study recently released by Crystal Ski, a division of British tour giant TUI UK Ltd. According to the report, it was the sixth successive year of … Continue reading Report: British Ski Travel Grows 3% in 2006-07 →